Comics Cross Borders: Border Blitz Takes Flight at CBX

Comic-Con Museum will debut an extension of its bi-national exhibit Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana through an activation at Cross Border Xpress from July 17 until the end of the year.

The exhibit, which opened at Comic-Con Museum in May, is an official Community Initiative of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, and Comic-Con Museum and the Office of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego’s second binational collaboration.

A Celebration of Border Artistry

Border Blitz: Artistas del Cómic de Tijuana, is sponsored by Cross Border Xpress and features the art of Charles Glaubitz, Alejandra Yépiz Portillo, and Urbano Mata.

The exhibit highlights the diverse stories and perspectives of these border artists as told through their art. Signage and descriptions are in English and Spanish.

The CBX activation, which includes art from all three artists, features ten curated pieces from the exhibit, replicated and enlarged to span the sky bridge that connects the terminal in San Diego to and from the Tijuana International Airport.

Exploring Cultural Narratives Through Comics

“Celebrating comics and the popular arts allows us to look to the fantastical worlds of the future, such as the modern mythology in Charles Glaubitz’s work,” said Museum Executive Director Rita Vandergaw.

“Our walls and galleries display various languages, cultures, and decades that resonate with a variety of fans —the popular arts are for everyone.”

“Every day at CBX, we celebrate the diverse creativity and cultural exchange between our two countries,” said Cross Border Xpress CEO Jorge Goytortúa. “We are proud to sponsor this binational exhibition at the Comic-Con Museum and honored to exhibit a portion of the artwork at CBX.”

Visitor Information and Ticketing

Comic-Con Museum is open Thursday through Tuesday from 10 AM to 5 PM, with the last entry at 4 PM. Closed on Wednesday.

Admission (adults ages 18+) is $25; children (ages 6–12) are $12; seniors (65+), students (13–17), and military are $18. Children five years of age and below are free.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at their website here or at the door.

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The Comic-Con Museum is located at 2131 Pan American Plaza, San Diego. For more information, visit their website here and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X for more updates.

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