The Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC) kicked off this weekend in the ever-busy streets of Seattle, with about 90,000 people attending the con over the four days. Every year, the city turns into a playground for comic book fans at the ECCC. 

One way to think of the Comic Con is to think of it like a multi-day party where you can meet the people who make your favorite comics, learn from experts, and hang out with others who are just as excited as you are. These comic cons, like ECCC, are usually big events spanning a long weekend. 

ECCC 2025 saw some major shifts from previous years. Celebrity activities shifted to the Arch building to ease the overflowing crowd. The Tavern grew into a gaming area in the Summit building, and a new reservation system helped manage the main stage and autograph lines. 

Though the exhibit floor faced criticism because it was below all the activities and most of the big creators didn’t show up. 

This year’s convention drew a diverse crowd of fans. You had people eager to catch panels for popular shows like “Baldur’s Gate 3”, “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”, and “Firefly”. 

There were also some local panels such as photography workshops. People were there to promote different lifestyles who made fun time pass activities for the attendees to learn and enjoy from.

Many participated in gaming sessions, workshops, and explored the creativity of Writers’ Block and Artists’ Alley. This year ECCC’s Writer’s Block featured the debut of the Emerald City Poetry Slam, the popular Battle of the Tropes, and a comprehensive bookstore. Dungeons & Dragons sign-ups were booked and busy, and author Matt Dinniman connected with readers at The Writers’ Block. 

Inspired to join the fun? Don’t worry ECCC will be back next year March 5-8. Plan ahead and get ready for another incredible year.