Comic Con is an event where fans of comic books, graphic novels, and related pop culture media come together to celebrate their interests. These events often feature guests from the comic book industry, panels, workshops, and merchandise for sale. The first comic book convention was held in 1964 in New York City and was called the "Comic Art Convention". Since then, comic cons have become popular around the world, with major events taking place in cities such as San Diego, Paris, and Tokyo.