Next weekend is the 2022 San Diego Comic Fest, a low-key convention quite unlike the city-sprawling monster that is Comic-Con International. In fact, Comic Fest was founded — and in many ways, has succeeded — in recapturing the wonderment of the early comic conventions in San Diego that grew and grew and grew into Comic-Con International. Small attendance, small dealers room, small panel rooms…focus mainly on comic books, especially older ones.
I've been to several Comic Fests and always had a good time so I agreed to be at this one but now, before it convenes next Thursday, I have to announce my non-appearance. It's not COVID keeping me away. It's knee problems and a few other things and…well, I'm sure it'll be just great with the fine lineup of guests who will be there. My apologies for the no-show. I still plan to be at Comic-Con International this July.