Once a niche event for fans of comic books, San Diego Comic Con has grown into a massive cultural and media event for creators and fans of sci-fi, fantasy, cult cinema, and graphic novels.

In 2009, Comic Con is celebrating its 40th anniversary, having grown from a one-day local event into the phenomenon it is today.

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Michael Jackson Wanted to Star in Upcoming Spider-Man Film

Stan Lee, creator of Spider-Man, revealed at Comic-con 2009 that the late king of pop Michael Jackson wanted to star in the upcoming Spider-Man film. Lee stated that he and Jackson discussed plans for the late icon to produce the movie but Lee suspected he wanted to...