Comic Con - Where Adults Can Be Kids Again!

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For the last four days, San Diego, CA has been host to one of the world's most popular conventions - Comic Con International, an event dedicated to comics, science fiction and fantasy. While children are welcome at this event, it is more populated with adults behaving like kids!

Started 41 years ago, by comic enthusiast Shel Dorf, as a place to showcase comic books, science fiction and film/television, the event has now grown to include a larger genre of elements like horror, anime, video games, amimation and even toys.

The convention, which lasts four days and attracts more than 125,000 people from all over the world, is now also the venue for companies to introduce exciting new media products and provide eager audiences with glimpses of new comics, movies and video games.

This year's event, which was attended by celebrities like Angelina Jolie (Kung Fu Panda) and Robert Downey, Jr. (Ironman) was no exception. Disney showed a premier of it's upcoming 'Avatar'- like super cool effects movie, Tron Legacy, while Marvel announced Mark Ruffalo as the successor to Ed Norton for the sequel to the Incredible Hulk, dubbed, 'The Avengers'.

Video Game enthusiasts weren't disappointed either - Developers from Hasbro International were there to discuss the next Transformers game, as were the folks behind the popular Halo series who debuted their latest offering - Halo Reach, scheduled for release in September. Also present were the developers of popular PSP 3 teen game, InFamous, who gave the attendees a glimpse into the creative process, as well as, a first look at InFamous 2.

While there were many similar exciting events and presentations, as well as, endless displays of collectible toys, comics and film memorabilia, the highlight of the four-day event is the opportunity for adults to dress up in the most outrageous costumes, without anyone raising an eyebrow and tut tutting about their childish behavior!

sources:ksdk.com, www.mtv.com,comiccongamespot.com

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  • brooks_liv
    brooks_livover 9 years
    wow!!!!!
    • bang347
      bang347almost 10 years
      i would be deadpool the merc with a mouth!!!!
      • bang347
        bang347almost 10 years
        i love batman i have every batman game even arkahm knight
        • smileysophia
          smileysophiaalmost 10 years
          Comic con is so much fun I've been to three
          • smileysophia
            smileysophiaalmost 10 years
            I'd be black canary or huntress
            • Kapowalmost 10 years
              I'd be Deadpool cause he's the man!
              • shivi483
                shivi483almost 10 years
                i would rather be batman cause i suit with it and i am a creative person is that the right one
                • PRCalmost 10 years
                  Cool mortal kombat costumes
                  • happypug12
                    happypug12almost 10 years
                    What is the best costume to wear? Who is your favorite super hero? And what is your dream super power?
                    • spinnypeeps
                      spinnypeepsalmost 10 years
                      I think I'd be either Canary or Bat girl. My favorite super hero is definitely Wonder Woman, and my dream super power is 1. Super speed or 2. The ability to breathe underwater!
                      • redheadperson22
                        redheadperson22almost 10 years
                        1. I can't decide, but if I went to comic con, I would probably be Carrie Kelly (Robin 5 or 6). 2. Nightwing 3. I don't know because there's so many to choose from.
                        • peacheslarue
                          peacheslaruealmost 10 years
                          i would luv to be able to fly!?
                          • frankiebaby
                            frankiebabyalmost 10 years
                            thanks for following me!
                            • bibliophile
                              bibliophilealmost 10 years
                              For the best costume to wear... I think it depends on you...what you like to wear...but my favorite super hero... I have a lot... but here are some few... I like Green Lantern or Wonder Woman... and my dream super power is reading other people's mind... how about yours????
                            • redheadperson22
                              redheadperson22almost 10 years
                              I really want to go to Comic Con at least once in my life...