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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Snoopy receiving a lot of love from this attendee	More young fans of Kill Bill	The San Diego Asian Film Festival promoting their event	A much in demand (and fatigued) Bruce Timm at a signing
The Wonder Woman hired by DC	Encouraging acolytes	Former Avengers scribe Kurt Busiek	A visionary who's working on Conan at Dark Horse
Lou Ferrigno was there too	The calm before the Saturday storm. Tens of thousands attendees would show up.	Current Wonder Woman writer, Greg Rucka	The legendary and personable Neal Adams being interview by this crew
Robot Caveman	I was amused by these THX 1138 guys at the Lucas pavilion	I thought it was fiiting to get this family here	Q&A on these USC Students' entry for the Con's Independent Film Fest, Death of Heroman, good short w/no dialogue
I miss real GI Joes	Some studly kings of the sea	A pretty good orc	Matel with their She-ra

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