For comic fanatics who can’t wait for The Big One next summer, New York Comic Con is just around the corner. The annual convention will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center February 6-8 and will feature the usual fair of movie previews, autograph signings, comic books and collectibles.

The full line up of guests and honorees hasn’t been released yet but they have confirmed Bruce Timm will premiere the new animated version of "Wonder Woman," which is worth the price of admission for any true comic geek. Past conventions have included appearances by Kevin Smith, the cast of "Heroes," Seth Green, as well as an assortment of storm troopers, Princess Leias and Jedi Knights.]]> cmb 2008-12-29T13:45:39-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/12/16/135513/55

We've never played, but the 1 million World of Warcraft gamers in China are sure to be booking tickets to Beijing right now: A new restaurant in the capital features screens playing animations from the game, a full-sized suit of armor, fantasy-inspired murals, menu items named after characters from Azeroth and, obviously, a place to get online and play.

And this isn't the only gamer-friendly venue you'll want to put on your Chinese itinerary. You'll also want to check out Universal Digital Carnival Valley in Changzhou, set to open in 2010:

Featuring nine digital culture and e-sports experience sectors such as Hero Gate, Taobao Street, QQ Fantasy, Mir World, Star World, Warcraft Land, Secret Island, Happy Harbor and World Digital Culture Temple.

Just remember: If you do go, don't talk about the trip in your next job interview.

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· WoW Restaurant in Beijing [Shanghaiist, via]
· Guitar Heroes in Manila [Jaunted]

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For those in the Midwest that couldn't make the pilgrimage to the main event in San Diego, here's some good news: Windy City Comicon is a little more than a week away. Comics, games and more will all be on display for an event that hopes to return for years to come.

Presentations will teach you how to write, draw and promote your idea and even how to publish on the Internet instead of going the dead-tree route. (Haven't you heard print is dead?)]]> kjb 2008-10-16T16:15:46-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/10/13/15351/606

One of the hottest stories on the web right now is the new nuclear fallout bunker-turned-hotel in Sevelen, Switzerland.

But while we're happy to check out wacky hotels, it got us thinking about other nuclear travel options in the country. Turns out, there are plenty!]]> pbb 2008-10-13T16:15:43-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/8/28/184653/978

Speaking of Legos...

If you're in the Washington, DC area this weekend, you're in luck, because there's a massive Lego fair organized just for AFOLs like you. (That's Adult Fans of Lego, to the uninformed.) Children are allowed, but only if they're in the company of adults.

Brickfair is actually not affiliated with the LEGO company, but is organized by Wamalug, the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Lego Users Group. (This town has an acronym for everything.)]]> BS 2008-08-29T12:00:19-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2008/7/25/104157/495

Let's not play into stereotype: Nerds can be hot! And if they're out at Comic-Con for the weekend, they deserve to meet other like-minded folk and create a connection that goes beyond a mutual admiration of "Torchwood" or "Afro Samurai."

If you're reading this from your iPhone, air up at these hot spots and we'll see you at a midnight showing of "The Spirit" in December.

Fred's Mexican Cafe :: Find someone to handcuff at the $3 margarita happy hour. 2470 San Diego Ave.

Baja Betty's :: Gorge yourself at the all-you-can-eat Mexican buffet on Saturdays or drink on the patio with a hottie at the self-styled "only gay Mexican restaurant with over 100 tequilas." 1421 University Ave.

Nunu's Cocktail Lounge :: The cheesy '60s rumpus-room decor is more than made up for by the extra-strong drinks and beautiful chatty women. 3537 5th Ave.

Related Stories:
· Geeky Travel: Nerd Out At Comic-Con '08 [Jaunted]
· You Stay Classy, San Diego [HC]
· Missed Connections coverage [Jaunted]

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We're not fooled by your out-of-the-office message about your trip "to California": We know you're as excited about the prospect of bumping into Kevin Smith or Stan Lee at this year's edition of Comic-Con as we are. Don't miss our picks for each day this weekend:

Today: DC Nation Many a day have we walked past DC Comics' headquarters in New York and hoped Batman would walk out. Come and stump DC Senior VP Dan DiDio with your Justice League questions. 6 pm

Friday: "The Spirit," with Frank Miller, Eva Mendes and Samuel L. Jackson All the fanboys will be in the scrum for the "Watchmen" panel, and while the teaser before "The Dark Knight" looked cool, we're more into this Christmas release based on the classic Will Eisner superhero in a suit. 2:30 pm

Saturday: "Starship Troopers 3" Best. Straight-to-DVD. Movie. Ever. 5 pm

Sunday: "Hamlet 2" Panel Preview this offbeat summer comedy, a Sundance favorite, in which a wacky drama teacher (Steve Coogan) decides to write a sequel to a seemingly un-sequel-able Shakespeare play to save the theater. Amy Poehler and Catherine Keener assist. 11:30 am

Related Stories:
· Comic-Con 2008 [Official Site]
· Superhero Fans, Hollywood Execs Flock to Comic Con [Reuters]
· Comic-Con 2007: No Costume For Gwyneth Paltrow [Jaunted]
· Comic Con and Hotel Geeks Unite [HC]

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