Once and Future Comic Con
San Diego Comic Con is the high holiday of geekiness where fans converge to cosplay, buy collectables, show their appreciation to creators, and be the first to hear big announcements and see upcoming trailers. But the road from obscurity to cultural domination hasn\u2019t always been smooth. In a year where the future of fan conventions is in doubt, we look back at the history of Comic Con and what it might look like in a COVID-19 world. Featuring filmmaker Eric Brammer, journalist Rob Salkowitz, and University of Oregon professor and author Erin Hanna.\n\u201cComic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture: What the World\u2019s Wildest Trade Show Can Tell Us About the Future of Entertainment\u201d by Rob Salkowitz\n\u201cOnly at Comic-Con: Hollywood, Fans, and the Limits of Exclusivity\u201d by Erin Hanna\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices