San Diego Comic Fest was a trial run for our foray into the Comic Convention circuit in SoCal. As the entire concept of Comic Fest being a "return to form" for what San Diego Comic Con was originally intended to be, it was as good a place as any to start for SpitfirePirate Comics. Had a great time meeting local creators, reading their works and drawing stuff for them. We had 4 original art prints made just for the show, 8 sticker designs, 2 poster designs, hand drawn sketch cards and, of course, books 1 & 2 of Monster City.

Aside from the 7 foot tall banner of Black Falcon & Sidekick being eating by a giant monster (when a passerby called it a kaiju, I was disappointed I didn't refer to it as such from the jump), the long abandoned animation based on the same characters attracted the most attention. 

I'd be remiss if I didn't thank Miranda and Amannda for volunteering to man the booth with me for the weekend. Without their help, things would not have gone so smoothly. Overall a great experience and we can't wait to be returning for Comic Fest 2023!

The San Diego Comic Fest is the friendly comic convention with a casual atmosphere and an intimate scale that allows fans to mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. It’s the place where you can indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines.

At the San Diego Comic Fest you’ll find an extensive and eclectic program with things for every fan to enjoy. As you would expect of a comic con, there will be panel discussions; guest programs; an artist alley; tabletop gaming; cosplay; steampunk; an exhibitor hall full of your favorite comics, books, toys, and collectibles; and much, much, more. All of this takes place in a relaxed setting that enables fans and professionals to hang out and enjoy good times talking about comics, science fiction, films, animation, and all the other things that fans love.

Comic Fest’s origin story: Back in 1969, when he was a teenage San Diego comics dealer, Mike Towry was part of the small group of fans who founded what became known as the San Diego Comic-Con. After the celebration of the 40th Comic-Con in 2009, he and other Comic-Con veterans agreed that San Diego needed a second convention, one reminiscent of the early Comic-Cons. Thus, San Diego Comic Fest was born in 2012.

As a convention produced by fans for fans, San Diego Comic Fest is sure to please. This all-volunteer comic con is a gathering of the tribe where each fan in attendance plays an important role in creating a memorable experience shared by all. We hope that you will join us April 21-24, 2022 for a great, fun time at the eighth-annual San Diego Comic Fest!

San Diego Comic Fest is produced by the International Popular Arts and Comics Education League (iPACE League), a California non-profit corporation and 501(c)(3) organization.