Photos: Comic-Con kicks off in San Diego
The zombies, superheroes, space aliens, pirates and time travelers taking over the streets of downtown San Diego can only mean one thing: Comic-Con is here. The 44th annual pop-culture extravaganza kicked off Wednesday with preview night, which grants early access to the show floor to attendees with four-day passes. Some fans began camping out on the grass near the convention center to be among the first in line for Thursday's presentations for TV shows such as "Dexter" and films like "Divergent." - AP See the preview of the convention center, see photos of the shows that will be presented and some of the stars who head to Comic-Con every year.
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Teenage Ninja Turtle characters walk through the San Diego Convention Center during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Todd Schmidt
Dressed as a Trojan soldier, Todd Schmidt of San Diego, Calif., makes his way through the crowd during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
The Star of India sits at a dock next to the San Diego Convention Center during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in San Diego. The ship is decorated as a pirate ship to promote Ubisoft's “Assassin’s Creed” video game. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Jonah Duhe
CORRECTS CHARACTER SUBJECT IS DRESSED AS TO DEADPOOL INSTEAD OF SPIDERMAN - Jonah Duhe, dressed as Deadpool, waits in line during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Fans walks past blow up Team Titans figures outside the San Diego Convention Center as they head to the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Characters from ABC's "Once Upon a Time" pose in front their ship at the ABC booth during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Fans walks past blow up Team Titans figures outside the San Diego Convention Center as they head to the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A fan carries a Star Wars Darth Vader figure he has for sale as he walks through the exhibit hall during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Kenneth King
Kenneth King poses with a character from the Predator 3D movie during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Fans wait to walk through a huge Ice King character at the Cartoon Network booth during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
"Walker" heads float in fish tanks at AMC's "The Walking Dead" booth during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Fans pose next to "walker" heads floating in fish tanks at AMC's The Walking Dead booth during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Olivia D'Agostino
Olivia D'Agostino pulls a away from a zombie at AMC's Walking Dead booth during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Fans wait in line to get into the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A Comic-Con attendee dressed as his own character "The Junk Yard Dog" walks through the San Diego Convention Center during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in San Diego,. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A Comic-Con attendee dressed as his own character "The Junk Yard Dog" walks through the San Diego Convention Center during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Gene Ross
Gene Ross, right, of Chula Vista, Calif., dressed as "Cyclops," poses for a Comic-Con attendee outside the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - General Atmosphere
Comic-Con attendees greet each other outside the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Gilberto Vera
Gilberto Vera of Summit Entertainment hands out free passes to see the premiere of the forthcoming film "Escape" to Comic-Con attendees during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A zombie character in an exhibit inspired by the television series "The Walking Dead" screams at onlookers during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Bersain Gutierrez
Bersain Gutierrez of Mexico City poses as "Superman" on the convention floor during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Comic-Con attendees look at a "Galactus" model during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A Comic-Con attendee waits in line to be admitted to the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A "Star Wars" stormtrooper character hands out free bracelets to Comic-Con attendees at the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Ernesto Solis, Michelle Repinski
Ernesto Solis, left, and Michelle Repinski, both of San Diego, Calif, wait to get admitted to the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
A model looms over Comic-Con attendees during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Comic-Con-Batman Arkham Origins
This publicity photo released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment shows a scene from the video game franchise "Batman: Arkham Origins." It will be released worldwide on October 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Comic-Con-Batman Arkham Origins
This publicity photo released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment shows a scene from the video game franchise "Batman: Arkham Origins." It will be released worldwide on October 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Comic-Con-Dexter
This undated publicity image released by Showtime shows Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan in a scene from the final season of "Dexter," airing Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on Showtime. (AP Photo/Showtime, Randy Tepper)
Comic-Con-Pirates vs Zombies
This publicity photo released by AMC shows a walker (zombie) in Episode 16, "Welcome to the Tombs" from the TV series, "The Walking Dead," Season 3. (AP Photo/AMC, Gene Page)
Comic-Con-Ryse Son of Rome
This publicity photo released by courtesy of Microsoft Studios and Xbox shows a scene from "Ryse: Son of Rome." (AP Photo/Courtesy Microsoft Studios and Xbox)
Comic-Con-Enders Game
This publicity photo released by Summit Entertainment shows Harrison Ford, center, and Asa Butterfield, right, in a scene from the film, "Ender's Game." (AP Photo/ Summit Entertainment, Richard Foreman Jr., SMPSP)
Asa Butterfield
Asa Butterfield, a cast member in the forthcoming film "Ender's Game," poses underneath a picture of his character in the film at a preview event for the film at the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Gavin Hood, Bob Orci, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld
Gavin Hood, far left, director of the forthcoming film "Ender's Game," poses with, left to right, cast members Hailee Steinfeld and Asa Butterfield and producer Bob Orci at a preview event for the film at the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld
Asa Butterfield, left, and Hailee Steinfeld, cast members in the forthcoming film "Ender's Game," pose together at a preview event for the film at the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Asa Butterfield
Asa Butterfield, a cast member in the forthcoming film "Ender's Game," poses alongside a model of his character in the film at a preview event for the film at the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld
Hailee Steinfeld, left, and Asa Butterfield, cast members in the forthcoming film "Ender's Game," pose together at a preview event for the film at the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Damon Lindeloff, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Orci, Zachary Quino, J.J. Abrams, Stratton Leopold, Bryan Burk, Alex Kurtzman
FILE - In this July 26, 2007 file photo, from left, writer Roberto Orci, actor Leonard Nimoy, producer Damon Lindelof, actor Zachary Quinto, writer J.J. Abrams, writer Alex Kurtzman, producer Brian Burk, and producer Stratton Leopold at Comic Con in San Diego, Calif. The group was on hand to discuss their upcoming Paramount Pictures feature film "Star Trek." Attending Comic-Con is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many con-goers, but it's just another summertime destination for the likes of "The Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman, geeky funnyman Patton Oswalt and “The Amazing Spider-Man” sequel writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File)
Hugh Jackman, Stan Lee
FILE - In this July 24, 2008 file photo, actor Hugh Jackman, left, talks to legendary comic book creator Stan Lee, right, after an interview at the Comic-Con 2008 convention in San Diego. Attending Comic-Con is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many con-goers, but it's just another summertime destination for the likes of "The Wolverine" star Jackman, geeky funnyman Patton Oswalt and “The Amazing Spider-Man” sequel writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Hugh Jackman
FILE - In this July 24, 2008 file photo, actor Hugh Jackman attends the Comic-Con 2008 convention in San Diego. Attending Comic-Con is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many con-goers, but it's just another summertime destination for the likes of "The Wolverine" star Jackman, geeky funnyman Patton Oswalt and “The Amazing Spider-Man” sequel writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, file)
Comic-Con-Celebrity Veterans-Anticipation
FILE - This July 24, 2009 file photo shows Patton Oswalt at the Disney Animation Panel at Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. Attending Comic-Con is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many con-goers, but it's just another summertime destination for the likes of "The Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman, geeky funnyman Oswalt and “The Amazing Spider-Man” sequel writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP Images, File)
patton Oswalt Tim Burton
FILE- This July 23, 2009 file photo shows Patton Oswalt and Director Tim Burton at the First-Ever 3D Panel featuring Disney's "A Christmas Carol, Alice in Wonderland and Tron Legacy" at Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif. Attending Comic-Con is often a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many con-goers, but it's just another summertime destination for the likes of "The Wolverine" star Hugh Jackman, geeky funnyman Oswalt and “The Amazing Spider-Man” sequel writers Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP Images, File)
Stanley Busby
Dressed as the character Dark Leer from the "Homestuck" web comic series, Stanley Busby of San Diego, Calif., enters the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con - Preview Night Event
Fans dressed as Disney princesses ride the escalator as they get their credentials during the Preview Night event on Day 1 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
2013 Comic-Con-General Atmosphere
A headless sailor walks in the crowds outside of the San Diego Convention center on Day 2 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Wilfred Harris
Wilfred Harris, dressed as Gandalf, walks out of the San Diego Convention center on Day 2 of the 2013 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 18, 2013, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Lionsgate's Screening and Q&A of 'You're Next' at 2013 Comic-Con
