Over 8 years Emerald City has grown and grown, to the point that the convention has now expanded to cover three whole days.

Kawaii Kon announces a passport stamp contest to reward Extreme Kon-goers. Showing that there are always creative ways to encourage multi-day registration.

The creators of the popular Girl Genius webcomic will be appearing at Gaslight Gathering in San Diego.

Who said you can’t make money in fandom? Clearly whoever said such tings has’t heard about the amazing prizes being offered up at Anime Expo 2011. Anime Expo, the largest anime and manga convention in North America, attracts tens of thousands of costumed fans each year. And for 2011, there will be $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, to celebrate the convention’s 20th anniversary.

So, the San Diego Comic-Con has finally managed to successfully sell tickets. Though, it was a bit of an uphill struggle to get into the system Saturday.