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The 2026 The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards nominees have been announced. The Ringo Awards is an “annual celebration of the creativity, skill and fun of comics.” Here are the categories and nominees. Voting is open to comic pros until Aug. 26. The awards will be presented on Sep. 26 at this year’s Baltimore…

Gen Con LLC posted “Sold Out: All Days” signs around the Indianapolis Convention Center on Wednesday morning before Trade Day had even officially opened — the earliest such signs have appeared in recent memory, according to the industry trade publication ICv2. The convention itself does not open to the public until Thursday, July 30. Whether…

While I wasn’t able to take on too many interviews while at San Diego Comic-Con, there were a handful of comic book creators that I was really excited to speak with. On the top of my list was Stephanie Williams, who has been having an especially exciting run of excellent comic book releases, Eisner nominations…

Each year, security researchers and white hat hackers converge in Las Vegas for the Black Hat conference to share new discoveries and timely warnings about the tech we use each day. The conference begins with three days of cybersecurity training, including data breach response simulations, a bootcamp for corporate security leaders, and a hands-on demonstration…

As far as pop culture events go, San Diego Comic-Con is Mecca. In the beginning, fans flocked to the annual convention to explore their favorite media through exclusive panel content at the convention center. These days, they attend for the first-rate brand experiences that take place around the Gaslamp Quarter, too.

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We ❤️ FREE! Get ready to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2nd! Comic shops and libraries across metro Detroit are teaming up to host exciting events for fans of all ages. Stop by your local spot to pick up free comics—no purchase required—and enjoy special activities, giveaways, and more. Whether you’re a…

Now in its 58th year, Gen Con is the biggest tabletop gaming convention in the United States. The annual show in Indianapolis brings together more than 70,000 fans of tabletop gaming, and hundreds of publishers and vendors, showcasing the best that the hobby has to offer. During the four-day Gen Con 2026, we’ll have new…

The metaverse continues to evolve beyond gaming to become a social, virtual commerce, enterprise collaboration, education, and digital ownership platform. According to Grand View Research, the metaverse market may expand by over 37% CAGR by 2030 with the evolution of technologies such as AI, VR,  AR, and blockchain. As companies continue investing in immersive experiences,…