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If you’re someone who lives in the Pacific Northwest, or loves comic conventions, you’d be wrong to think that the impressive Emerald City Comic-Con is Seattle’s only convention for lovers of comics and print media. For 14 years now, the independent comic company Short Run has hosted the Short Run Comix Festival, a labor of love that…

Often hailed as the ‘God of Manga’ and the ‘godfather of anime’, Osamu Tezuka is one of the most influential figures in Japanese pop culture. A pioneering force behind the development of manga and anime into major cultural exports, Tezuka continues to inspire fans and creators around the world.

UpdatedMon, October 12, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC Cosplayers pose at the 2023 convention. | Kawacon/ Facebook After a successful July run, one of San Antonio’s favorite fan experiences is unexpectedly logging off. In an October 9 statement, Kawacon said it will not be returning in 2027.