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Comic-Con attendees Quinton Sareminouri (left) cosplays as Star Wars character Cal Kestis, while Erica Goode (right) is dressed up as Merrin, another Star Wars character. July 25, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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Comic-Con attendees Quinton Sareminouri (left) cosplays as Star Wars character Cal Kestis, while Erica Goode (right) is dressed up as Merrin, another Star Wars character. July 25, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.

In photos: Comic-Con International 2024

By KPBS Staff
Published July 25, 2024 at 10:56 AM PDT
Updated July 28, 2024 at 3:45 PM PDT

The big Hollywood studios didn't make their annual appearances at last year’s Comic-Con International because of dual writers and actors' strikes.

"People who haven't been to the show really thought that the impact would be monumental," Comic-Con spokesperson David Glanzer said. "And I think what that tells me there's a lot of people that don't realize there are so many different elements to Comic-Con."

Glanzer was right — there was still plenty to see.

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Studios and celebrities are due to return in 2024 — but so is the fandom we all know and love.

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Editor's note: This story will be updated throughout Comic-Con International.

Wednesday, July 24

People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
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People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
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People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
Fans stand outside of the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
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Fans stand outside of the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2024 in San Diego, Calif.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria speaks to members of the media about Comic-Con preview night on July 24, 2024. San Diego, Calif.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria speaks to members of the media about Comic-Con preview night on July 24, 2024. San Diego, Calif.
Yance Williams of Houston, Texas, poses for a photo with a R2D2-shaped luggage bag on July 24, 2024 at the Old Town Transit Center in San Diego, Calif. Williams has been to Comic-Con 12 times.
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Yance Williams of Houston, Texas, poses for a photo with a R2D2-shaped luggage bag on July 24, 2024 at the Old Town Transit Center in San Diego, Calif. Williams has been to Comic-Con 12 times.
A sign details special trolley service for Comic-Con International on July 24, 2024 at the Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Calif.
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A sign details special trolley service for Comic-Con International on July 24, 2024 at the Old Town Transit Center, San Diego, Calif.

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Thursday, July 25

Comic-Con attendees Tim McMullen, Christe McMullen, Ken Hoffman and Darren Muir pose for a photo dressed as characters from Scooby-Doo on July 25, 2024. San Diego, Calif.
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Comic-Con attendees Tim McMullen, Christe McMullen, Ken Hoffman and Darren Muir pose for a photo dressed as characters from Scooby-Doo on July 25, 2024. San Diego, Calif.
Sylvia Hoffman poses for a photo cosplaying as a klingon from "Star Trek" on July 25, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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Sylvia Hoffman poses for a photo cosplaying as a klingon from "Star Trek" on July 25, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
Dallas Bellamy of Rancho Peñasquitos poses for a photo cosplaying as Zoro from the anime "One Piece." July 25, 2025, San Diego Convention Center.
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Dallas Bellamy of Rancho Peñasquitos poses for a photo cosplaying as Zoro from the anime "One Piece." July 25, 2025, San Diego Convention Center.
Comic-Con attendees Quinton Sareminouri (left) cosplays as Star Wars character Cal Kestis, while Erica Goode (right) is dressed up as Merrin, another Star Wars character. July 25, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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Comic-Con attendees Quinton Sareminouri (left) cosplays as Star Wars character Cal Kestis, while Erica Goode (right) is dressed up as Merrin, another Star Wars character. July 25, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
Joshua Figueroa showcases his work on July 25, 2024 at Comic-Con.
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Joshua Figueroa showcases his work on July 25, 2024 at Comic-Con.
Symbiote Studios booth workers pose in front of pop culture merchandise on July 25, 2024 at Comic-Con.
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Symbiote Studios booth workers pose in front of pop culture merchandise on July 25, 2024 at Comic-Con.
From the left: Gayle Hooker, Mark Sherman and Samantha Shortman pose as characters from the 1993 film "Jurassic Park" on July 25, 2024 at Comic-Con.
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From the left: Gayle Hooker, Mark Sherman and Samantha Shortman pose as characters from the 1993 film "Jurassic Park" on July 25, 2024 at Comic-Con.
From the left: Audrey Hanesana, Thu Hanesana, Eric Hanesana and Amelie Hanesana pose as characters from the animated TV show "Bob's Burgers" on July 25, 2024 at Comc-Con.
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From the left: Audrey Hanesana, Thu Hanesana, Eric Hanesana and Amelie Hanesana pose as characters from the animated TV show "Bob's Burgers" on July 25, 2024 at Comc-Con.
Francesco Lojacono (left) stands besides Kevin Schwab as Aziraphale and Crowley from the book turned TV show "Good Omens" on July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Comic-Con 2024 convention.
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Francesco Lojacono (left) stands besides Kevin Schwab as Aziraphale and Crowley from the book turned TV show "Good Omens" on July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Comic-Con 2024 convention.
A tiki-themed booth displays art and clothing on July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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A tiki-themed booth displays art and clothing on July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Comic-Con attendees speak with one of the artists in Artists Alley on July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Comic-Con attendees speak with one of the artists in Artists Alley on July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
A person looks through Dungeons & Dragons dice while a small child sleeps in a stroller. July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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A person looks through Dungeons & Dragons dice while a small child sleeps in a stroller. July 25, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.

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Friday, July 26

People wait outside of the The Lodge on July 26, 2024 in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, Calif.
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People wait outside of the The Lodge on July 26, 2024 in the Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, Calif.
People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con International. July 26, 2024.
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People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con International. July 26, 2024.
People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con International. July 26, 2024.
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People walk outside of the San Diego Convention Center during Comic-Con International. July 26, 2024.
An activation for the drama series "Those About to Die" is seen on July 26, 2024 in the downtown area of San Diego, Calif.
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An activation for the drama series "Those About to Die" is seen on July 26, 2024 in the downtown area of San Diego, Calif.
Comic-Con attendees in cosplay pose for a photo on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center. From left to right: Calissa Katashima is Shinobu Kocho from "Demon Slayer," Phoenix Ortiz is Portgas D. Ace from "One Piece", Carter and Jimmy Ortiz are both Luffi from "One Piece," and Kai Truong is Spider-Man.
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Comic-Con attendees in cosplay pose for a photo on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center. From left to right: Calissa Katashima is Shinobu Kocho from "Demon Slayer," Phoenix Ortiz is Portgas D. Ace from "One Piece", Carter and Jimmy Ortiz are both Luffi from "One Piece," and Kai Truong is Spider-Man.
From the left, dungeon master Chris Peters runs a TRPG session of Dungeons and Dragons with players Cody Bashaar and Cat Cooper on July 26, 2024.
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From the left: Dungeon master Chris Peters runs a table top role playing game (TTRPG) session of Dungeons and Dragons with players Cody Bashaar and Cat Cooper on July 26, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
Paul Ponce (left) and Patricia Bastian pose as characters from the
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Paul Ponce (left) and Patricia Bastian pose as characters from the Amazon Prime television show "Fallout" on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con.
Maria Egger (left) and Tony L. Le attend Comic-Con as mermaid and pirate on July 26, 2024.
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Maria Egger (left) and Tony L. Le attend Comic-Con as mermaid and pirate on July 26, 2024.
From the left: Dungeon master Scott Gellerman plays Dungeons and Dragons with players Madeleine, JP and Joe Jungers on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con.
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From the left: Dungeon master Scott Gellerman plays Dungeons and Dragons with players Madeleine, JP and Joe Jungers on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con.
A teenager reads the San Diego Comic-Con guide while another child sleeps at a booth on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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A teenager reads the San Diego Comic-Con guide while another child sleeps at a booth on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Merchandise at the Coven Tree Book and Gifts booth is pictured on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Merchandise at the Coven Tree Book and Gifts booth is pictured on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Comic-Con attendees look at figurines on display on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Comic-Con attendees look at figurines on display on July 26, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Atendee Jennifer West plays pinball at the Marriott Marquis in the Pacific Ballroom on July 26, 2024.
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Attendee Jennifer West plays pinball at the Marriott Marquis in the Pacific Ballroom on July 26, 2024.
Comic-Con attendees play pinball at the pinball arcade popup at the Marriott Marquis on July 26, 2024.
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Comic-Con attendees play pinball at the pinball arcade popup at the Marriott Marquis on July 26, 2024.
Storm troopers stand guard in front of Chewbacca and Los Wukis on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con.
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Storm troopers stand guard in front of Chewbacca and Los Wukis on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con.
Scott Shaw speaks to a fan at his booth on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con. Shaw is a comic book artist and one of the founders of Comic Con International.
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Scott Shaw speaks to a fan at his booth on July 26, 2024 at Comic-Con. Shaw is a comic book artist and one of the founders of Comic Con International.
Comic-Con attendees pose dressed as human versions of "My Little Pony" on July 26, 2024.
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Comic-Con attendees pose dressed as human versions of "My Little Pony" on July 26, 2024.

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Saturday, July 27

A dog holds a toy gun in its mouth on the convention floor at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27, 2024.
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A dog holds a toy gun in its mouth on the convention floor at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27, 2024.
KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando participates in a panel for Giant Robot magazine's 30th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024. Giant Robot is a pop culture phenomenon that redefined what it means to be Asian American.
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KPBS arts and culture reporter Beth Accomando participates in a panel for Giant Robot magazine's 30th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024. Giant Robot is a pop culture phenomenon that redefined what it means to be Asian American.
Stacks of comics for sale at San Diego Comic-Con July 27, 2024. A big part of the convention is buying comics from small independent sellers like this one.
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Stacks of comics for sale at San Diego Comic-Con July 27, 2024. A big part of the convention is buying comics from small independent sellers like this one.
Rows of DVDs for sale at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024.
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Rows of DVDs for sale at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024.
A collection of plushy figurines hang on a wall at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024. You can literally find anything pop-culture-related Comic-Con.
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A collection of plushy figurines hang on a wall at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024. You can literally find anything pop-culture-related Comic-Con.
Dice for table-top roleplaying games, like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic the Gathering, displayed at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024.
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Dice for table-top roleplaying games, like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic the Gathering, displayed at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024.
Dice for table-top roleplaying games, like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic the Gathering, displayed at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024.
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Dice for table-top roleplaying games, like Dungeons & Dragons or Magic the Gathering, displayed at San Diego Comic-Con, July 27, 2024.

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Sunday, July 28

Jarrod Pagan from Heroes, a comic book store in Campbell, Calif., poses at the store's booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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Jarrod Pagan from Heroes, a comic book store in Campbell, Calif., poses at the store's booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
An Amazing Fantasy 15 for Spider-Man (top) is seen at the Heroes' booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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An Amazing Fantasy 15 for Spider-Man (top) is seen at the Heroes' booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
People work at the ComicConnect booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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People work at the ComicConnect booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
Rare comics behind a glass case on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Rare comics behind a glass case at the ComicLink booth on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Author Jordan Ifueko signs copies of her new book "The Maid and the Crocodile" at the Mysterious Galaxy booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
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Author Jordan Ifueko signs copies of her new book "The Maid and the Crocodile" at the Mysterious Galaxy booth on July 28, 2024. San Diego Convention Center.
Jenni Marchisotto of Mysterious Galaxy bookstore holds copies of books she recommends on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Jenni Marchisotto of Mysterious Galaxy bookstore holds copies of books she recommends on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Rantz Hoseley and Josh Bernstein of Z2 Comics pose with their new book, "No Remorse: The Illustrated True Stories of Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead," on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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Rantz Hoseley and Josh Bernstein of Z2 Comics pose with their new book, "No Remorse: The Illustrated True Stories of Lemmy Kilmister and Motörhead," on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Klondike, a service dog from Canine Companions, poses in his Chucky cosplay on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center. Canine Companions helps people with disabilities adopt service dogs free of charge.
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Klondike, a service dog from Canine Companions, poses in his Chucky cosplay on July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center. Canine Companions helps people with disabilities adopt service dogs free of charge.
Comic-Con attendees take a break on July 28, 2024 in the upper levels of the San Diego Convention Center.
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Comic-Con attendees sit on the floor on July 28, 2024 in the upper levels of the San Diego Convention Center.
John Jennings (University of California, Riverside) talks about the new comics being produced in the Caribbean and how they are a fusion of various critical-making practices of the African Diaspora. July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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John Jennings (University of California, Riverside) talks about the new comics being produced in the Caribbean and how they are a fusion of various critical-making practices of the African Diaspora. July 28, 2024 at the San Diego Convention Center.
On July 28, 2024, Comic-Con attendees walk around the Sails Pavilion at the San Diego Convention Center.
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On July 28, 2024, Comic-Con attendees walk around the Sails Pavilion at the San Diego Convention Center.

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