If you were trying to take the trolley to Comic-Con from the Fashion Valley Mall’s transit center this morning you got a rude surprise; chained off parking and security.

I am here and I have my badge and it only took like 5 minutes. I told a friend to go to the Town & Country to avoid the lines, but it was a mad house just trying to get into the hotel.

There are many great fan events in San Diego this week, from offsite parties to actual gaming and non-SDCC comic conventions. Plus great geek plays like Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog – Live.

his week is the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con. As, uh, you may have noticed. Among the comic books and other pop culture fare is a thread of steampunkery woven by various local groups. Here’s a quick look at the various steampunk events, panels, artists, signings, etc. available to the intrepid congoer for 2011.

San Diego Comic Con released their ticket policy for purchasing 2012 tickets onsite at this year’s event, and it is a bit complicated to say the least. Some of the rules make sense, while others, well, you be the judge.