Carol

Carol

@carolisabando.bsky.social

Mom,sister,auntie. Happily making Music with the North Coastal New Horizons Band @MOMM@NAMM. SDCC nerd😎

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United Farm Workers
@ufw.bsky.social

"Lourdes" has worked in the fields of Salinas CA for 17 yrs. "I'm picking strawberries. We're paid by the hour as there's hardly any strawberries left. It's very tiring because we have to walk long distances bent over to fill the boxes. My body hurts by day's end." #WeFeedYou

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Is #NYCC bigger than #SDCC? The convention celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, with a reported 250,000 attendees. But here's why comparing that attendance to #SDCC is misleading: sdccblog.com/2026/10/by-t...

sdccblog.comBy the Numbers: Is New York Comic Con Really Bigger Than San Diego Comic-Con? - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial BlogNew York Comic Con celebrated its 20th anniversary in a big way this past weekend, welcoming a reported 250,000+ attendees to the Javits Center from October 8-11, 2026. That’s according to a press rel...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Are you trying for a #SDCC badge on October 17? Join us starting at 8:30am PT for our annual Live Returning Registration #SDConCast as we (try to) keep you calm: sdccblog.com/2026/10/sdco...

sdccblog.comSDConCast 10/17/2026 - SDCC 2027 Returning Registration - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial BlogIt’s that time again, the annual anxiety inducing event. It’s the San Diego Comic-Con badge sale for returning attendees. How will it go? Tune in and find out. We’ll be discussing the sale as it happe...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

It's almost time for #SDCC Returning Registration! Badge prices and more announced for the previously-revealed October 17 sale date: sdccblog.com/2026/09/san-...

sdccblog.comSan Diego Comic-Con 2027 Returning Registration Information - San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial BlogAre you hoping to head to San Diego Comic-Con 2027? The road to next year’s convention officially begins next month, with Comic-Con International previously announcing that Returning Registration will...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

#Lanterns was #SDCC's biggest and boldest offsite of the year. We spoke with creative agency NVE about creating the @hbomax.bsky.social immersive experience and how building for fans pushes their team to new heights: sdccblog.com/2026/08/behi...

sdccblog.comBehind the "Lanterns" Training Headquarters: How NVE Built One of SDCC 2026's Most Immersive OffsitesDo you have what it takes to be a Lantern? That was the central question behind the Lanterns Training Headquarters at San Diego Comic-Con, the ambitious HBO Max activation that ran for three days duri...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

The nominations are in... and now it's YOUR turn to vote for your top panel, booth, offsite, swag, and more of #SDCC 2026 in our Shruggie Awards: sdccblog.com/2026/08/the-...

sdccblog.comThe Shruggie Awards of San Diego Comic-Con 2026 — VotingSan Diego Comic-Con 2026 is behind us now, and we won’t lie: This was a bit of an odd year. While many of us (myself included!) had an amazing year at the convention, the nationwide economic crisis fe...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

REVIEW: #ResidentEvil and @discord.com brought Raccoon City to #SDCC... we just wish the prize distribution had worked differently. Our own Johnny Du looks back at the offsite and what worked (and what didn't): sdccblog.com/2026/08/revi...

sdccblog.comREVIEW: Resident Evil & Discord Brought Raccoon City to San Diego Comic-Con 2026One of the last offsites to formally announce their presence at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 was the Resident Evil x Discord Fan Experience in support of the upcoming Zach Cregger film coming out on Septe...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

REVIEW: @outsidecomiccon.com stopped by the Audible "Level Up Lounge" at #SDCC to celebrate #DungeonCrawlerCarl and #Bobiverse for an offsite packed with XP, surprises, and more (we just wish it was more than one day): sdccblog.com/2026/08/revi...

sdccblog.comREVIEW: Audible's Level-Up Lounge Stepped Into The LitRPG Worlds of "Dungeon Crawler Carl" and the "Bobiverse"Audible returned to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with a “Level Up Lounge,” bringing two of their most popular LitRPG audiobook series to life in the Gaslamp: Dungeon Crawler Carl, written by Matt Dinniman...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Getting a commission at #SDCC is one of the very best things you can do — it's a 1-of-1 exclusive of original art, from some of the amazing artists at the con. Our readers showed off some of their 2026 commissions: sdccblog.com/2026/08/san-...

sdccblog.comSan Diego Comic-Con 2026 CommissionsSan Diego Comic-Con is a magical place, but if you ask us, there’s something especially special about wandering Artists’ Alley (and Small Press… and, okay, the exhibit hall too). It’s where some of th...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Brand new Scott C. prints and merch for #CabinHeadAndTreeHead will be at #SDCC, along with an early release of the second book: sdccblog.com/2026/07/scot...

sdccblog.comScott C. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives, Debuts [Update July 17]The art of Scott Campbell (Scott C.) is much like Scott himself, approachable and heart-warming and will always leave you smiling. Scott has illustrated and published numerous comics, illustrated seve...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

The @sdconventionctr.bsky.social are bringing back their sweetest tradition... #SDCC CHOCOLATE BARS! Here's a look at this year's flavor lineup: sdccblog.com/2026/07/the-...

sdccblog.comThe Convention Center Chocolate Is Back for San Diego Comic-Con 2026One of San Diego Comic-Con’s sweetest traditions is celebrating a big milestone in 2026. The San Diego Convention Center’s exclusive chocolate bars are back for their 10th anniversary, with four all-n...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Entry is now open for this year's FANDOM #SDCC bash — enter between now and July 17 for you + a guest: sdccblog.com/2026/07/fand...

sdccblog.comFandom Returns to Rock San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with Fan Favorite Party [UPDATE]Fandom is once again throwing one of San Diego Comic-Con week’s biggest parties, and this year they’re bringing some serious rock credentials along for the ride. [NEW] You can now sign up for entry — ...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Being at the end of a line at #SDCC sure can suck ***... This Butts on Things #SDCC exclusive pin speaks to the universal con experience: sdccblog.com/2026/07/butt...

sdccblog.comButts on Things San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives & Debuts [UPDATE July 14]No ifs, ands, or butts about it: Brian Cook is bringing plenty of cheek to San Diego Comic-Con once again. The artist behind Butts on Things, Brian Cook, is celebrating a major milestone this year, ma...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

It's the moment you've been waiting for... this year's @yesterdaysco.bsky.social #SDCC 2026 Exclusive Heart Pin is here, and she's a beauty! More info: sdccblog.com/2026/07/yest...

sdccblog.comYesterdays San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives [UPDATE July 14]Yesterdays has become one of our favorite regular stops at San Diego Comic-Con over the years, thanks to their mix of sharp design work and genuine love for fandom culture. While they may be best know...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Hey kids! Today's secret word is.... "Big. Bada big boom" with these next two prints from @jasonedmistonart.bsky.social headed to #SDCC: sdccblog.com/2026/07/excl...

sdccblog.comJason Edmiston San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives, Debuts [Updated July 14]Canadian fine artist Jason Edmiston has been exhibiting at San Diego Comic-Con since 2011 and working in commercial illustration since 1996. He traditionally works in acrylic, painting on wood.  His c...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

If you couldn't score tickets to #Lanterns #SDCC offsite today, a standby line "for those with immense patience" will be available on-site: sdccblog.com/2026/07/step...

sdccblog.comStep into the World of HBO Max's "Lanterns", "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" with Offsites at San Diego Comic-Con 2026In brightest day… you’ll want to make room on your offsite schedule. HBO Max is bringing the light to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 with a Lanterns activation taking over Venue 808 (808 J St.) from Thursda...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Oni Press is leveling up #SDCC with exclusives and signings celebrating #ScottPilgrim, plus other signings throughout the week: sdccblog.com/2026/07/oni-...

sdccblog.comOni Press San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives, SigningsOni Press is heading back to San Diego Comic-Con in 2026, and they’re ready to level up your con with new exclusives and signings celebrating Scott Pilgrim and other titles. Fans can head to Booth #18...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Let's get ready to rumbleeeeee. We've got your Guide to Wrestling at #SDCC, from exclusives to panels to signings: sdccblog.com/2026/07/your...

sdccblog.comYour Guide To All Things Wrestling At San Diego Comic-Con 2026We are flying off the turnbuckle with the return of our “All Things Wrestling At San Diego Comic-Con”. We’ve got a few wrestling marks here on the UBlog so we thought it would be fun to feature one of...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Running in the exhibit hall to go see @kickgirl.bsky.social? We understand, but "Mongo is appalled!" Please walk to check out all her #SDCC exclusive original sketches: sdccblog.com/2026/07/val-...

sdccblog.comVal Hochberg San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives & Debuts [UPDATE July 12]Odds are good you know that Val Hochberg has been a longtime favorite here at the UBlog. Her adorable chibi artwork, original minis, fandom prints, stickers, keychains, and beyond are some of the cute...

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Jason Delgado
@jasondelgado78.bsky.social

SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE is preparing to go to ludicrous speed at San Diego Comic-Con! Join the cast and filmmakers as they land in Hall H on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 p.m. And remember: please keep your Schwartz inside the convention center at all times.

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

How about just a *teeny weeny* bit more news before we face Monday? Here's a #UTT with news from #Archie artist Dan Parent certified cool guy Nathan Fillion, and more: sdccblog.com/2026/07/unde...

sdccblog.comUnder the Tents 2026: Dan Parent, Nathan Fillion, Stage Tour, Karepango,Happy Sunday, friends! Today we are celebrating my sweet sixteen, because it’s my sixteenth Under the Tents for this season. I’ve spent more time working on San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog work th...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

If your food pyramid consists of Mickey pretzels,🥨churros, popcorn🍿and Dole Whip, we think this pin from Unicorn Crafts is for you, debuting at #SDCC: sdccblog.com/2026/07/unic...

sdccblog.comUnicorn Crafts San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives, Debuts [Update July 12]Faheema Chaudhury, the brainchild behind Unicorn Crafts, a celebration of self-expression, nostalgia, and strength through truth. What began as a passion for Shrinky Dink jewelry has evolved into an e...

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From North To Wharf
@northtowharf.bsky.social

Friendly reminder for this years Bob’s Burgers fan meet up at SDCC in less then 2 weeks! Will you be there??? Even if you don’t have con tickets you can still attend cause we are offsite and free for everyone!!!

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

From #Heartstopper's Alice Oseman, to anniversary celebrations for Pokémon, Dark Horse, and more, to #AirBud, to Matt Dinniman — here's a look at our Sunday #SDCC programming highlights: sdccblog.com/2026/07/sdcc...

sdccblog.comSDCC 2026 Programming Schedule: Sunday HighlightsIt’s two weeks away from Comic-Con, and CCI is releasing the programming schedule for Comic-Con 2026 in its annual fashion. We’ll be bringing you the highlights of each day as they’re announced. We’ll...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's panel for thee 🏴‍☠️ Set sail for a #SDCC panel featuring talent from #BlackSails, #OnePiece, #POTC, and more: sdccblog.com/2026/07/a-pi...

sdccblog.comA Pirate's Panel for Thee: San Diego Comic-Con Panel Featuring Talent from "Black Sails", "One Piece", MoreYo ho, yo ho, it’s a pirate’s panel for thee. More than 300 years after Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, and Mary Read sailed into history, pirates are still plundering their way through pop culture, from Blac...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Signings with Frank Miller have been added for Saturday and Sunday to the #SDCC Online Exclusives Portal: sdccblog.com/2026/07/onli...

sdccblog.comOnline Exclusives Portal Now Open for San Diego Comic-Con 2026 [UPDATE July 11]The Online Exclusives Portal is back for San Diego Comic-Con, and it is now open. For anyone unfamiliar, this system is essentially a lottery for some of the hottest items at San Diego Comic-Con, whic...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Sideshow x CODA are showing some "Mad Love" to Harley Quinn and Joker in this #SDCC exclusive print by Phantom City Creative: sdccblog.com/2026/07/side...

sdccblog.comSideshow San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives [UPDATE July 12]After publicly exiting the world of San Diego Comic-Con (while “physical conventions have been wonderful, they’ve not been able to scale and appropriately serve the exponential growth in fandom”), Sid...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

And if you are wondering "when do I line up for...?" or have any other #SDCC panel questions, we'll be breaking it all down for you for the Sat-Sun schedule. Join us tomorrow at 3:30pm PT on a live #SDConCast: sdccblog.com/2026/07/sdco...

sdccblog.comSDConCast 7/12/2026 - Breaking Down The SDCC Schedule Part TwoWelcome to SDConCast, the official podcast of the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. This episode is Part Two of our annual “Breaking Down the SDCC Schedule” podcasts. Join the team as we look at th...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Meet our line-up of #SDCC inserts! You can score these free with $3 purchase at Committed Comics. More info, plus their signing schedule, and other giveaway details: sdccblog.com/2026/07/comm...

sdccblog.comCommitted Comics San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Debuts, Signings, More [UPDATE July 11]Committed Comics is back at San Diego Comic-Con for another year of celebrating creator-owned comics, independent talent, and the artists behind them. You’ll once again find them in Small Press at Boo...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

Raise your hand if you love the San Diego palm trees! 🌴🤚 This @theconrangers.com #SDCC Spirit Jersey will really lift your...well...spirits: sdccblog.com/2026/07/con-...

sdccblog.comCon Rangers San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives [UPDATE July 11]San Diego Comic-Con is full of challenges: Surviving Hall H lines, navigating the Exhibit Hall, collecting exclusives, and somehow getting more than four hours of sleep a night. The Con Rangers are he...

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The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
@sdccblog.com

From Marvel Studios to #Carrie, Cartoon Voices, the Science of Tom Cruise, and old CCI Betamax tapes — here's a look at our Saturday #SDCC programming highlights: sdccblog.com/2026/07/sdcc...

sdccblog.comSDCC 2026 Programming Schedule: Saturday HighlightsIt’s two weeks away from Comic-Con, and CCI is releasing the programming schedule for Comic-Con 2026 in its annual fashion. We’ll be bringing you the highlights of each day as they’re announced. We’ll...

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SDCC Hotel Tracker
@sdcchoteltracker.bsky.social

Discounted onPeak hotels appear to be removed. Standard-rate rooms may show up anytime #SDCC #SDCC2026 I hope everyone got a place to stay 🤞 Share the hotel this tracker helped you get! Any multiple hotel stays? Was the new website helpful? Any requests for next year?