2004 marks the 35th annual San Diego Comic Book Convention or Comic-Con. This is a grand 4 day event that is part shopping expedition, part trade show, part cinema showcase-ALL Playful Fantasy. A time where all genres merge (but hopefully don't collide) and a chance to indulge one's inner child for a brief yet incredible, jam-packed moment. How else to describe a weekend where you get to hear Ray Bradbury reflect on his life yet witness the appearance of the next great talent, compare assets with Superman and Pikachu, get a hug from Snoopy as well as Vampirella, buy the coolest action figure, be the coolest action figure, be on the lookout for stars or battle amongst them. That's a pretty good way to spend 3 days. Hey I even managed a little sightseeing.

The previous description and all these wonderful images are brought to you by Frank Hui. Because of his devotion, I have nothing to add. --Robyn Sotherby

For information regarding this faire, check out: San Diego Comic-Con's Official Site

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Terrific Nightcrawler	A good Stargate group	Autobot Leader-Optimus Prime won Best Workmanship	Forest Creatures was Judges' Choice
The H.C.C won Best Recreation	These women did a fantastic job	Electric Venus won Best Presentation and a high technology prize from Ibexa Press	Not The droids You're Looking For won Most Humorous
Gee what could be the reason	Fairy Court got Best in Show. Remember what I said about Victoria's Secret	This group did an excellent Justice League	We all got buzzed when they came on
Of course I am just an old comic book freak	On Sunday I got out to the harbor and visited the HMS Surpise	Along w/my friend Amethyst	It's where they filmed Master & Commander
They recreated some of the sets	This huge ship is the Star of India	There's like 4 levels to it. Can you even spot the back of the ship?	This is the Hotel Del Coronado where they filmed Some Like It Hot

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