Comic-Con in Pictures: Part Two
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From Wednesday night, July 21 through Sunday, July 25, 2010, the San Diego Convention Center played host once again to Comic-Con International: San Diego as about 126,000 people descended on the city in search of the latest pop culture thrills.
Comic book publishers, dealers, creators, game makers, and plenty of Hollywood types were out in full force, and the July 21 release of the historic 40th anniversary edition of The Overstreet Comic Price Guide (and Bob Overstreet’s appearance as a special guest of the show) went over big.
“For us, after years of attending the convention, it was very interesting to see it in a different light as we passed out copies of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #40 to the Overstreet Advisors and as Diamond Comic Distributors hosted Bob Overstreet for a couple of signings (one fan even brought a copy of Guide #3!),” said J.C. Vaughn, Associate Publisher of Gemstone Publishing. “We’re definitely looking forward to next year.”
In fact, if we hadn’t had so many Wi-Fi problems with our hotel, it might have been perfect. Ah, well...
As it was, we have more photos than ever to share with you, include this Main Event section which is once again the work of regular Scoop photographer and Ear.FM DJ Michael Solof.
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 San Diego, seen from between the old part of the San Diego Convention Center (to the left) and the new part (to the right), played host to the 41st installment of Comic-Con International: San Diego from July 21 through July 25, 2010. Click images to see them larger. |
 The line to get in was long every day of the show... |
 And at times it stretched to the Marriott next door, which also hosted some convention panels and exhibits. |
 Got a boat? It might be the best way to get the show. The marina is right out back. You can see the Marriott (seen in the previous photo) at the far end of the convention center. |
 Should the con ever come under serious attack (beyond the cliche-ridden "[fill in the blank] invades Comic-Con!" of course), the US Navy and Marines are located very near by. |
 The new Hilton (which opened last year at the opposite end of the convention center) was also wrapped for the event, this one promoting Scott Pilgrim. |
 Expecting the traditional daytime heat and getting instead early morning drizzle on a couple of days, the convention planners looked smart for setting up the tents for folks lining up to get in Hall H and Room 20, where many of the most popular programs were held. |
 The upstairs autograph area early in the morning before things got rocking for the day, seen from outside. |
 Wonder Woman and Supergirl |
 Scott Bakula (who must someday play Dracula) was at the show to discuss his old series Quantum Leap, which may actually become a movie. |
 Catwoman and Batman |
 Black Canary |
 Batwoman and Wonder Woman |
 Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti |
 Lego Harry Potter |
 Well, that's one way to undo the damage the Green Hornet trailer has done... |
 David Finch |
 Adam Hughes |
 Kermit the Frog (we trust you knew this before you read the caption). |
 Adam Beechen |
 Catwoman and Hit Girl |
 Frank Cho |
 Not only the good guys showed up... |
 Hawkman |
 Clone Trooper and L'il Clone Trooper |
 Michael Golden |
 Neal Adams |
 Mike Mignola |
 J. Michael Straczynski |
 Odin's throne dominated the Marvel booth. |
 Phil Noto |
 A fan dressed as Shi gets a fan of her own... |
 Sterling Gates |
 Rachel and Terry Dodson |
 Billy Tucci and Matt Busch |
 Following the hit film, we've noticed a definite upsurge in Star Trek costumes again... |
 More Trek! |
 We suggest you don't mess with her. |
 Bob Overstreet signs for a fan. |
 The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide's Mark Huesman (Creative Director, left), Robert M. Overstreet (author and Publisher, center) and J.C. Vaughn (Associate Publisher, left)at Bob's signing for the 40th anniversary edition. |
 The stars of Chuck appeared to have a good time during their panel. |
 Ming-Na, Robert Carlyle, Alaina Huffman, and David Blue from Stargate: Universe at the press conference following their panel. |
