Los Angeles just got nerdier.

WonderCon, a three-day comic book convention, is making its L.A. debut this Easter weekend, and it’s shaping up to be a great time for geeks. The event’s move to the Los Angeles Convention Center, which is already home to the Anime Expo and Stan Lee’s Comikaze, came as the convention outgrew the Anaheim Convention Center, its home for the last four years.

“WonderCon is always a friendly convention that caters to the very best in comics and popular art. … We’ve been able to grow in terms of size and scope,” said David Glanzer, spokesman for Comic-Con International, the parent company organizing the three-day convention. “We have a much larger exhibit floor than we had years ago and have been able to welcome even more program participants.”

In 2014, WonderCon drew more than 60,000 attendees and points to an increased acceptance of nerd culture into the mainstream.

“I think now the general public realizes being a geek isn’t as bad as maybe people thought it once was,” said Glanzer. “Enjoying something and wearing that enjoyment as a badge is unique and cool. We’ve always known this was a great event and now the public seems to be catching up to all the fun!”

The change of venue is a welcome one for Eisner-nominated writer Brandon Easton, who will be participating in two panel discussions and a signing during the event.

“The move to L.A. — if it’s permanent — will make it easier for those that live in the Central Los Angeles area to get to the show as well as entertainment industry execs and insiders who are interested in exploring the material,” said Easton, a writer on the Marvel Comics-inspired ABC series, “Agent Carter.” “It opens the convention up to a larger marketplace that is accessible by mass transit and by foot. I really hope it stays.”

Despite the move to larger digs, organizers say the intimate fan experience that has separated WonderCon from its bigger sister, Comic-Con International held in San Diego, still remains.

“WonderCon continues to have a friendly vibe and that is one thing, I am glad to say, that hasn’t changed.” Glanzer said.

It’s that vibe that makes WonderCon great for convention newbies.

“It really is a fantastic show to go to for anyone who is on the newer side of attending conventions,” said Tony B. Kim, a convention expert who runs the blog Crazy4ComicCon.com. “It’s easier to navigate the convention floor and to get into panels and just enjoy all the things that conventions offer.”

WonderCon is a great place to rub elbows with some of the most celebrated writers and artists in the comic book and pop culture industries.

“It’s easier to have chance encounters or to walk up to a booth to make a connection with content creators,” said Kim.

Some of the guests scheduled to appear include renowned Batman artist and co-publisher of DC Entertainment Jim Lee, artist Annie Wu, whose work can be seen in “Black Canary,” “Hawkeye,” “Archie” and “The Venture Bros.,” and Easton.

The more relaxed atmosphere allows fans more time with not only established creators, but also the ability to discover up-and-coming artists.

“Much of the undiscovered talent in the industry can be found in the small press area as well as artist’s alley,” said Easton, a Long Beach native whose latest book, “Transformers Deviations,” has been well received by the industry. “That’s where the writers and illustrators with new concepts are set up.”

Over the last few years, WonderCon has become the place where cosplayers, fans who create and wear costumes based on popular culture characters, converge to show off their latest costume creations.

“Anyone who wants to try out and test out some new cosplay, WonderCon is great for that,” said Kim.

Saturday night, cosplayers can compete for cash and prizes in WonderCon’s Masquerade, a free event though with limited seating.

WonderCon boasts a slew of panels over the three days of the convention covering a wide assortment of industry topics.

“I always advise people to block out as much time as possible to go to these different panels,” said Kim.

Some panels give artists tips on how to break into the industry, others feature the casts of popular television shows, such as CBS’ “Scorpion,” while others take on topics such as gender and minority stereotypes in comics.

As is customary at conventions, there is always at least one panel that is shrouded in speculation and anticipation. The New Line/Warner Bros. panel on Saturday at noon at the Microsoft Theater has many speculating that it will be an extended peek at the upcoming “Suicide Squad” flick.

Kim will be hosting his own panel Saturday afternoon titled “Geek Wars.” The panel will feature professional cosplayer Ivy Doomkitty, writer Chris Gore, YouTube personality Jennifer Landa and more battling it out over Star Wars trivia while discussing social topics including stereotyping, feminism and body shaming.

For the complete programming guide, visit www.comic-con.org. Badges can be purchased online only. Those looking to attend must sign up for a CCI member ID. Badge prices start at $18. Children age 12 and under are free with a paying adult.

WonderCon

When: 12-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

Tickets: Friday single-day badge $30 for adults, $15 for military/teens 13-17 and free under 12 with adult; Sunday single-day badge $18 for adults, $9 for military/teens and under 12 free. Three-day badge and Saturday single-day badge sold out.

Information: www.comic-con.org/wca