The Original Artist Friendly Convention!

May 19-20, 2012

San Jose Convention Center, Hall 2

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The 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers Descend Upon Big WOW!

May 16, 2012

The 501st Legion of Imperial Stormtroopers will be bringing a garrisson full of Star Wars characters to this year's Big WOW! ComicFest.

Michael Golden at Treasure Island this Friday, Followed by Golden and Mark Texeira at Big Wow ComicFest this Weekend

May 14, 2012

Artist Michael Golden will be making a special pre-con appearance at Treasure Island Comics in Fremont, California, May 18th. A great way to kick off the weekend activities at the Big Wow Comic Con in San Jose, May 19th-20th. Which will feature an appearances not only by Michael Golden, but artist Mark Texeira and many more!

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Splash Page Comic Art and Michael Lark Attend Big Wow Comic Fest This Weekend

May 14, 2012

This coming weekend Splash Page Comic Art will have Michael Lark, artist of Gotham Central, Daredevil, Defenders & much more at our Booth #222 at the Big Wow Comic Fest in San Jose, CA.


FLARE SUPERHERO CARD GAME DEBUTS AT BIG WOW COMICFEST IN SAN JOSE!

May 14, 2012

Ever wanted to help playtest a new game before it goes on sale? You'll be able to do that on May 19 and 20 at this year's Big Wow! Comicfest in San Jose, California!


San Jose's Big Wow! ComicFest Returns To Underground Alley May 19-20

May 3, 2012

Once again Big Wow! ComicFest joins Hippy Comix, Inc. in excavating Underground Alley, a special block of tables featuring two generations of Independent, Adult, Alternative, and Underground Comix creators!


Discounted Batman Live Tickets for Big WOW! ComicFest Fans

May 1, 2012

The HP Pavilion is offering discounted Batman Live tickets to the fans of Big WOW! Comicfest.


Special Discounted Rates with the San Jose Hilton

April 29, 2012

Due to exceptional demand, our discounted room block at the San Jose Marriott is almost sold out. In order to allow our fans the opportunity to enjoy discounted hotel stays, we have entered into an agreement with the San Jose Hilton at discounted convention rates. The San Jose Hilton is also located adjacent to the convention center.


Artists Ron Lim and Mike Choi Added to Big WOW! ComicFest's Guest List

April 25, 2012

With less than one month until the Show, Big WOW! ComicFest continues to expand their already amazing Guest List by adding comic artists Ron Lim and Mike Choi to Artist Alley.


Share rides to Big Wow! with Ridejoy!

April 16, 2012


Top Cow Productions Exhibit at This Year's Big WOW! ComicFest

April 5, 2012

Amazing Artists Rick Basaldua and Katherine French will be on hand to represent Top Cow Productions at this year's ComicFest!


The GHOSTBUSTERS and TMNT Drive On Up To Big Wow!

March 26, 2012

See the famous "Teen-Age Mutant Ninja Turtle Van" and the "Ghostbuster, Ecto-1, Activity Vehicle" will be on site for all the fans in the Big Wow! ComicFest Exhibitors Hall.


Michael Lark and SplashPageArt.com to Attend Big WOW! ComicFest

March 10, 2012

Eisner Award nominated comic artist Michael Lark will be attending this year's Big WOW! ComicFest in San Jose, California May 19th & 20th, 2012. Michael will be set up at the Splash Page Comic Art booth.


The Ladies of CONAN are coming to Big Wow!

February 16, 2012

Sandahl Bergman star of "Conan the Barbarian" and "Red Sonja" and Olivia d'Abo star of "Conan the Destroyer" will both be attending this years Big Wow! ComicFest.


Hotel Reservations Now Available with the San Jose Marriott

February 5, 2012

We've now set up with the official Big Wow! ComicFest Hotel registration! Click for more details!


Big Wow! ComicFest announces a "Live Art Showcase" at the 2012 show.

February 3, 2012

Big Wow! ComicFest is proud to announce a "Live Art Showcase" at the 2012 show. Watch talented artists such as Mark "Tex" Texeira, James O'Barr, Dan Brereton, Alex Nino, Buzz, Stuart Sayger, Tone Rodriguez and more as they create amazing art right before your eyes!


Actor TERRANCE ZDUNICH Co-Creator and Star of "Repo! The Genetic Opera" comes to Big Wow! ComicFest

January 20, 2012

Co- Creator and Star of the cult sensation "Repo! The Genetic Opera", makes his 1st ever Big Wow! appearance. Terrance is also a well known comic artist, having written and drawn "The Molting" self published by Terrance, himself.


Big Wow! is Proud to Welcome JUANJO GUARNIDO and LIAM SHARP to San Jose, and The United States

January 20, 2012

Joining the line up for the 2012 Big Wow ComicFest is Juanjo Guarnido (Blacksad), from France and Liam Sharp (Gears of War) from England. 2 Award Winning artist, both traveling to San Jose to meet their fans at the Big Wow! ComicFest.


TEXEIRA, JUSKO, & O'BARR... 3 Great "Painters" are coming to Big Wow!

December 26, 2011

Mark Texeira, Joe Jusko and James O'Barr will be joining the guests of Big Wow! ComicFest.


Jim Lee is coming to Big Wow!

November 29, 2011

Jim Lee comes to San Jose. Big Wow! ComicFest is proud to announce the return of Jim Lee to the San Jose Convention Center, Sunday Only... May 20th, 2012, at Big Wow! ComicFest.


Northern California's Big Wow! ComicFest Returns May 19-20, 2012

September 13, 2011

Big Wow! ComicFest Returns to San Jose on May 19th & 20th, 2012, bringing two great days of Comic Book, Art, Anime, Sci- Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Cosplay FUN! Many of the country's best vendors of all things cool and collectible will tempt your wallets with the perfect gifts for Geek Grads and Dads!!!


Show Dates/Hours

Saturday May 19th
 10am - 6pm
 With After Hours Programming!

Sunday May 20th
 10am - 5pm

Ticket Information

Big Wow! ComicFest Door Prices

Adult 1 Day: $20.00
Adult 2 Day: $30.00
Child 1 Day: $10.00
Child 2 Day: $15.00
Child Tickets are for 8-14 yrs old.

CHILDREN UNDER 8 ARE FREE.

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Show Information

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