Photos: Sci-fi conventions descend upon Tucson
TusCon, in its 40th year, and Tucson Comic-Con, in just its sixth, will both show in November.
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Expect plenty of costumes, like these “Predators” that are based on the 1987 movie, at Comic-Con, which gives a close-up view of comic book culture.
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TusCon — that’s the name, not a misspelling — Science Fiction Convention is packed with activities for fans and writers.
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A costume contest was among activities like panels and author signings at last year’s TusCon.
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Eric Schumacher, left, with TV show hosts Catherine “Cat” Vigil and Earl “Duke” Standberry at last year’s TusCon.
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There will be plenty of Darth Vader-like characters among the aliens, monsters, evil villains and caped heroes at the Sixth annual Tucson Comic-Con.
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Last year’s Tucson Comic-Con was the first held in the Tucson Convention Center. The sixth annual event, set Nov. 2-3, will stay true to its roots of celebrating the artists, organizers say.
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Hundreds of comic-book fans, some in costume, attended the second Comic-Con. The one-day day event in 2009 was held at Hotel Arizona. The two-day 2013 Comic-Con will be in the Tucson Convention Center Exhibition Hall for the second year.