Comic-Con Makes Unprecedented Move Due To Coronavirus

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In the 50 years of Comic-Con, this is the first time it has ever been canceled.

Comic-Con is always one of the biggest events in the entire world and every year, it invites pop culture fans from around the globe to embark on a quest to meet their favorite actors from some of their favorite shows. People get dressed up as different characters from comic books, movies, tv shows, and even cartoons and anime. There are Comic-Con events all over the world however the most popular one takes place in San Diego.

Due to recent measures enacted by the state of California to curb the spread of COVID-19, the organizers of Comic-Con have been forced to make an unprecedented decision in the event's 50-year history. Yes, that's right, Comic-Con has been canceled.

Comic-Con Makes Unprecedented Move Due To Coronavirus
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Per Comic-Con:

"Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, they had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that COVID-19 concerns might lessen by summer. [...] "Continuous monitoring of health advisories and recent statements by the Governor of California have made it clear that it would not be safe to move forward with plans for this year."

While this will certainly be disappointing for many people, it is ultimately the right decision when you consider everything that is happening in the world right now. Hopefully, the event will be back in 2021.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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