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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This fantastic Superman is Josh Boultinghouse	He aptly won the costume contest at the annual Superman fest in Metropolis, Ill	He was cornered by VH-1 who was spotlighting the event	I had to pose with the Man of Steel
Josh is a fun guy	People took a real shine to him	Not hard to see why	This is Deb with the Art Institue of Orange County
She indulged me on a little camera fun	I don't think she minded much	Famed Fantasy writer Terry Brooks author of Sword of Shannara	This Batman Beyond outfit was smokin'
Rival crimefighters	I wanted to take a pic of this Steed, but there was no Mrs. Peel. So I loaned him one for the shot	A good photo combo	Some practice fun in the photo area before the start of the Masquerade Costume Contest
Sadly they weren't in the contest	Too bad, they got us photographers seriously jazzed	Isn't she the bomb?	They looked great together

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