History and organization. The convention was founded in 1970 by Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, Mike Towry, Barry Alfonso, Bob Sourk, and Greg Bear.

Why was Comic Con created?

Courtesy of Scott Shaw! ... Courtesy of Scott Shaw! Fifty years ago, a bunch of comics fans in San Diego decided they wanted a way to meet other fans. They were mostly teenagers — okay, and two adults — but what they created became the pop culture phenomenon we know as San Diego Comic-Con.

Where was the first Comic Con?

The first official comic book convention was held in 1964 in New York City and was called New York Comicon.