
Packed show floor
Wandering the halls of Moscone South in San Francisco, one thing is clear: art and design still matter in a culture of characters--even though the storytelling industry is big business.
The showroom floor was packed Friday afternoon, and for the most part, it's low-tech. Artists draw with pen and ink, and the aisles of comics have that old paper smell.
There are figures, shirts, comics, and books. The crowd is expected to surpass the 34,000 attendees in 2009.
William Katt
Matt Marchetti
Comics fans
In the 1970s, a hit comic from DC or Marvel might sell 300,000 copies. These days a popular title would be considered a huge success if it hit 50,000 copies mark.
Clones and Jedis
Star Wars
Lou Ferrigno
Digging for deals
Memorabilia
Trying on hats
Matthew Grant
He sketched this really cool little guy for me.
Herbert Jefferson Jr.
Richard Hatch
Honky Tonk Man
It was a legendary WWF performance when Ultimate Warrior beat the Honky Tonk Man in about 30 seconds during the Intercontinental Championship in 1988--at least it was if you were a 10-year-old boy.
Airship Pirate
Pound of Blue, $4
Comic books
Major comic publishers, including DC, Dark Horse, IDW, Image, and Oni Press, are here, plus scores of dealers selling comic books, original art, books, memorabilia, and action figures.
T-Shirts
Old and New
Captain America
Na'vi
She was one of dozens of costumed attendees at WonderCon, where fans frequently take on the style and personality of their favorite movie, comic, and video game characters.