https://www.cnet.com/news/how-to-survive-your-first-comic-con-experience/

In a couple of days, thousands of fans -- donning everything from Game of Thrones armor to X-Men uniforms -- will descend on Southern California for San Diego Comic-Con International. It's an annual gathering of geekdom on Earth that's been running since 1970.

This year, I'm joining the masses for the first time.