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Episode 11: How Big Bang Theory (and TV) Made Comic Con Mainstream
Comic Con on screen: Kent and Liz explore how conventions have been portrayed across decades of TV and movies — from The Big Bang Theory's iconic Comic Con episodes to Futurama, Psych, Community, and even The Simpsons. They trace how pop culture representation has helped grow the convention world into what it is today, then dig into the surprising history of San Diego Comic-Con itself, which started in 1970 with just 300 attendees and guests like Ray Bradbury and Jack Kirby.
Plus, practical advice for first-timers on budgeting for autographs, why coming prepared with a real question for a…
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