Celebrities and fans descend on San Diego for the annual celebration of imaginary heroes.
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Comic crowd
Costumed attendees cheer as they meet the cast of "Star Wars Legends" during an advance screening during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California on July 24.
The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event.
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'Sinful' ladies
'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' actresses Jessica Alba and Rosario Dawson pose at Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego, California, on July 25.
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Marvelous panel
Robert Downey Jr., left, and Josh Brolin pose during the Marvel panel at Comic-Con International 2014, in San Diego, California, on July 26
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They aren't zombies
'The Walking Dead' actors Danai Gurira, Emily Kinney, Chandler Riggs, Andrew Lincoln, Chad Coleman, Michael Cudlitz, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, and Melissa McBride pose for a portrait at Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego, California, on July 26.
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Feline female
Attendee Genevieve Nylen is dressed as 'Cat Woman' at Comic-Con International 2014, in San Diego, California, on July 26.
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He is 'Awesome'
Seth Meyers signs autographs while promoting Hulu's Original "The Awesomes" during Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego, California, on July 26.
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Game of phone
An attendee dressed as a character from "Game Of Thrones" uses his mobile phone at Comic-Con International 2014, in San Diego, California, on July 26.
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Venom
Kaleb McDade, dressed as the Spiderman villian "Venom," poses for photos outside of Comic-Con International 2014, in San Diego, California, on July 26.
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Biting boxer
In this handout photo provided by Warner Bros., Mike Tyson of "Mike Tyson Mysteries" attends Comic-Con International 2014in San Diego, California, on July 25/
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Funny friends
Jack McBrayer and Triumph the Insult Comic Dog pose for a portrait at Comic-Con International 2014 in San Diego, California, on July 25.
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Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
Patrick and SpongeBob pose at the Nickelodeon booth during the Comic-Con International 2014in San Diego, California, on July 25.
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'Community' spirit
From left, actors Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs and Jim Rash attend the "Community" panel during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Aren't you a little short to be a stormtrooper?
Actor Jack Black, wearing a Star Wars Stormtrooper mask, right, walks outside the convention center on Day 1 of Comic-Con International.
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Alien nation
Actor Jim Parsons attends the DreamWorks Animation presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24. He voices an alien in the 2015 animated movie "Home."
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Orange Lilly
Actress Evangeline Lilly attends the WIRED Cafe @ Comic Con at Omni Hotel on July 24 in San Diego, California.
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Sherlock speaks
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is interviewed on SiriusXM's Entertainment Weekly Radio channel from Comic-Con 2014 at The Hard Rock Hotel on July 24 in San Diego.
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'Giver' group
Actors Brenton Thwaites, Odeya Rush and Jeff Bridges attend the "The Giver" presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24 in San Diego, California.
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Sinister scenario
Davien O., dressed as Marvel villian Mr. Sinister, attends the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, California on July 24.
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Good to be bad
Attendees dressed as Disney villians, from left, Hades, Maleficent and Yzma attend the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, California on July 24.
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Don't be scared
John Duff, Tyler Hoechlin, Shelley Hennig and Dylan O'Brien attend MTV's "Teen Wolf" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24 in San Diego, California.
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Man of Steel
A man in costume as Superman attends Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24 in San Diego, California.
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'Penny' for your thoughts
Fromn left, writer/producer John Logan and actors Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney and Harry Treadaway attend Showtime's "Penny Dreadful" panel during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Mario Brothers
Actors Alex Hirsch and Jason Ritter attend the Nintendo Lounge on the TV Guide Magazine Yacht during Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24 in San Diego, California.
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Live long and prosper
A "Star Trek" fan attends Comic-Con International 2014.
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Dynamic duo
Erien Hodge and his son Adonis Hodge, 13, are dressed as Batman and Robin on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, California on July 24, 2014.
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Everybody run!
Piper Rhodes, right, and Rosana Olson joke with a creation from Legacy Effects during Comic-Con on July 24, 2014, in San Diego.
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Rocking out
Actor Dwayne Johnson attends the Paramount Studios presentation during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Allright allright allright...
Actor Matthew McConaughey attends the Paramount Studios presentation during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Land shark
Actor Ian Ziering attends SyFy's "Sharknado 2: The Second One" panel during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Dressing up
Guests attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014.
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On stage
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz speaks onstage at the MTVu Fandom Awards during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Here there be dragons
Actors Natalie Dormer, left, and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau from "Game of Thrones," speak onstage at the MTVu Fandom Awards during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Winning smile
Actor Tina Majorino speaks onstage at the MTVu Fandom Awards during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Addressing the crowd
Actors Steven Yeun, left, and Retta speak onstage at the MTVu Fandom Awards during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Sharing a laugh
Actors Kellan Lutz, left, and Rob Riggle speak onstage at the MTVu Fandom Awards during Comic-Con International 2014.
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Colorful costume
Nomad of the band Dive Bomber poses on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con in San Diego, California on July 24.
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Lightsaber life
Women with lightsabers at the LA pose at the Times Hero Complex Spectacular at San Diego Comic Con..
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Witchy visit
Actor Daniel DiTomasso attends 'Witches Of East End' Season 2 premiere during Comic-Con International 2014 at The Tipsy Crow in San Diego, California
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Jack is back
Actor Jack Black during Comic-Con International 2014 at Hilton Bayfront on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.
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'Scorpion' time
Actors Katharine McPhee and Elyes Gabel attend CBS' "Scorpion" exclusive premiere screening and panel.
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Open arms
Craig Ferguson attends the DreamWorks Animation presentation.
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Strike a pose
Actors Megan Fox, left, and Will Arnett pose for a portrait at Getty Images Portrait Studio powered by Samsung Galaxy at Comic-Con International 2014.
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Malkovich Malkovich Malkovich
Actor John Malkovich poses for a portrait at Getty Images Portrait Studio powered by Samsung Galaxy at Comic-Con International 2014.
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Sunny day
Christine and Justin Skolek walk outside during Comic-Con.
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Mad Hatter
A fan smiles during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014.
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Is it Halloween already?
People dressed like Michael Myers from the "Halloween" films wait at the trolley stop outside of the convention center during 2014 Comic-Con.
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Jack Bauer forever
Actor Kiefer Sutherland attends the "24: Live Another Day" panel during Comic-Con International 2014.