GB Magazine November 2022 | Page 60

Museum

Year-Round Fandom at Balboa Park

Spider-Man was honored as the fourth inductee into the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame at “ Night at the Comic-Con Museum .” From left : Marvel Editor-in-Chief C . B . Cebulski , Comic-Con Museum Steering Committee Marlee Ehrenfeld , Comic-Con Museum Executive Director Rita Vandergaw , Director of Marvel Themed Entertainment Development Brian Crosby and Comic-Con Museum Senior Director of Advancement Courtney Gant .

It has been one year since the Comic-Con Museum officially opened its doors in Balboa Park , offering the magic of Comic-Con year-round . The Museum is a popular arts wonderland , featuring rotating exhibits of priceless artifacts , original comic art , movie props , photo ops , and more .

Fandom comes to life at this museum , which caters to the interest and passions of fans – and those who do not yet realize they are fans-- of all ages , whether they are exploring a larger-than-life exhibit , tinkering in the innovation lab , or being enlightened by a comic book creator .
Spider-Man & Hemingway Meet in San Diego
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Marvel ’ s legendary Spider-Man , the Comic-Con Museum premiered “ Marvel ’ s Spider-Man : Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition .” This exhibition welcomes visitors to explore the Web-Slinger ’ s storied history through original comic art , movie props , costumes , and priceless original artifacts . Audiences explore the expansive exhibit , learn about the many creators who have contributed to the Spider-Man mythos , pose with life-size character sculptures , encounter some of Spidey ’ s fiercest foes through cutting-edge digital
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