What does it take to survive San Diego Comic-Con?

Equip yourself with the knowledge and essential tips you need to survive the biggest pop culture event in the world!

PRE-SHOW PREP

No one simply walks into Comic-Con (not anymore). The San Diego experience is like no other. The Survival Guide shares the tips you need to pick the right hotel, parking, and transportation that’s best for you and your crew. And that’s just the beginning…

GETTING AROUND SD

Surviving Comic-Con is all about setting realistic expectations for yourself and for the 130,000 people around you. Learn the process to keep a level head in the face of overwhelming crowds all wanting to experience the same things.

EXPERIENCE IT ALL

Or as much as you can. There’s so much to do and see, nobody can experience it all. Discover the best way to pick the things you want to see versus what you NEED to see. And along the way, maybe you’ll discover things you never expected.

Written by the ultimate fan of the San Diego Comic-Con experience from start to finish!

The Unauthorized San Diego Comic-Con Survival Guide is a perfectly pocket-sized 5 x 3 1/2 inch book packed with facts, insights, and tips on how to make Comic-Con the best week of your life! It’s perfect for the Comic-Con newbie or the attendee that’s been going for years, but is looking for ways to improve his or her experience. Sure, lots of people can offer random advice online, but this book compiles it all in one easy-to-carry compendium of Comic-Con common sense!

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Not a big fan of ink on paper?

Download the entire digital edition of the SDCC Survival Guide on your mobile device and read it on the go or anytime you’re in line for something (you’re going to be doing that a lot). As a bonus, download two FREE checklists to help you prepare for the big show! No purchase necessary!

Testimonials

Don’t take my word for it – here’s what people who have used the SDCC Survival Guide have to say:

I go to conventions all the time… In fact, I ended up highlighting most of it from cover to cover. I highly recommend this book for everyone from the first time con attendee to even the most devout convention goer.

Shawn B

Monroe, Michigan

I LOVED having the Survival Guide right in my back pocket! I knew what to bring and when to be where for what! A MUST for first timers and great for returnees!

Jeremy W

Spokane, WA

We had a great time! Parts of The Guide were still helpful to us even though we’ve been going for 8 yrs.

Cathy M

Cathy M

Your advice about getting seats in the Halls was spot on. Your guide provided some fantastic advice to 5 comic con virgins from the UK…

Kate M

Leicester, England

After scouring the internet for any information available, the thing that helped me the most in feeling prepared was the SDCC Survival Guide. The helpful hints inside were like gold –I carried it around every day of the con in case I needed a refresher, and it will be with me again…

Alyson S

Knightdale, NC

[The SDCC Survival Guide] is a great help in planning what kind of items are important to have with you. It made our 1st time Comic-Con experience more organized and therefore more enjoyable! I would highly recommend it for anyone but especially people who are going for their 1st time!

Milissa Ann S

Virginia Beach, VA