(June 19, 2006) — Comic Con—the new epitome of popularity, or the definition of un-cool? For some, Comic Con is a mystery; an unknown world completely comprised of comic books and—to a much smaller degree—video game demos. A person can see comic books of all types ready to be sold, from mint condition to brand new. In this utopia of Batman, Spiderman and Superman comics hides the more obscure comic book heroes like Sandman. Every hero imaginable is available for sale. “It’s a whole lot of fun,” said junior Matthias Bartlett. “There is food, comics you can buy or read and video game demos.” Bartlett has been to Comic Con many times and says that he comes home flat broke but extremely happy. “A lot of people dress like their favorite heroes and some of their costumes are really complex and cool; one of these years I am going to go in costume,” he said. Every year Comic Con makes its annual opening in San Diego, California. This year there will be a preview night on July 19, but only for those who pre-ordered four days beforehand. For the rest of the fans Comic Con will be operational from July 20-23. It will bring some of the world’s best animators and writers who come to speak to fans and colleagues alike about new and future works. Animators and writers scheduled to appear include Art Clokey, who created the beloved Gumby and his friend Poky 50 years ago; Artist Amanda Conner, who drew the Archie and Barbie comics that took the world by storm; and award winning-writer Christopher Paolini, who is in the process of finishing his Inheritance Trilogy. All these artists and writers will be available to answer questions and give autographs.