Before taking its current name, the magazine Update centered on this event.
Before taking its current name, the magazine Update centered on this event. Shel Dorf and Richard Alf helped create this event, and Richard Geary drew a sword-wielding toucan for this event. Scott Shaw! developed an "Oddball" presentation for this event, and a square image of a single (*) eye with a raised eyebrow is associated with this event. The Masquerade takes place during this event, and Hall H is a common congregation point for this event. This event includes the Inkpot Awards, and Tom Hiddleston appeared at one of its panels in 2013 in character as Loki. It's the largest of the events well known for people dressing in costume. For 10 points, name this largest pop culture convention in North America.
Before taking its current name, the magazine Update centered on this event.
Comic-Con International (or San Diego Comic-Con; accept any combination of Comic-Con and either of San Diego or International; or SDCC; prompt on just Comic-Con; Ed’s note: yes, the exclamation mark is part of the name)