If you don’t know what San Deigo Comic Con (SDCC) is don’t feel bad. I really had no clue what it was until this past year.

At Comic-Con, the programming incorporates the whole realm of pop culture, and in particular, the science fiction, horror, action, adventure, and animation genres. And Comic-Con is a big deal: the annual gathering is where the major comic book publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics unveil their latest projects. It’s where Hollywood presents exclusive previews of their upcoming productions, presented by the actual directors and stars of the films. It’s where retailers gather to discuss issues within the industry. And it’s where the latest merchandise is rolled out (action figures are a big deal here.)

That’s how About.com sums it up. I’ll be attending for the “pop culture” aspect of the Con. Last year there were a number of shows that I love in attendence including Dexter, Big Bang Theory, Bones, Burn Notice & Psych. It’s a great way to get some inside info and have a chance to meet some of the stars. Another awesome part is the fact that many of the shows & movies that attend Comic Con give out some one of a kind swag that you can only get by being there.

As of right now nothing major has been announced as far as who’ll be there. Normally that’s not announced until a few weeks before the event. I’m hoping most of my shows are in attendence but this isn’t something you can just sit around and wait to buy tickets for. The 4 day passes are sold out as are certain single day tickets.

You can learn more about Comic Con here. If you want to see a ton of pictures you can visit the San Diego Comic-Con International Flickr group.