2014 Photo Gallery: Wednesday & Thursday

Our first photo gallery from Comic-Con International 2014 focuses on Wednesday's Preview Night (July 23) and Day One on Thursday (July 24)!

Click on the photos below to see them larger on your screen and in slideshow mode!

Comic-Con International 2014 Photo Gallery

Comic-Con 2014 saluted the 100th birthday of Bill Finger with this special panel showcasing the co-creator of Batman. Panelists included (left to right): Marc Tyler Nobleman, Dr. Travis Langley, Michael Uslan, Lee Meriwether, Benjamin Finger (Bill's great-grandson), Athena Finger (Bill's granddaughter), Mark Evanier, Jens Robinson, Tom Andrae, and Denny O'Neil.

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Comic-Con International 2014 Photo Gallery 1: Wednesday and Thursday, July 23 and 24. Click on the photos below to see them larger on your screen and in slideshow mode!

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The waiting is the hardest part: the line on Wednesday night waiting to get into the Exhibit Hall.

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The Rock himself, Dwayne Johnson, makes his way into Hall H through the crowd to talk about his new film, Hercules.

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Nickelodeon's booth in the Comic-Con Exhibit Hall included this amazing floating sculpture above it.

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Godzilla lurked behind the Convention Center all 4 days of Comic-Con.

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Outlander author and creator Diana Gabaldon appeared at one of Comic-Con's first Horton Grand Theatre panels, discussing her popular book series and the new TV series.

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The 75th anniversary of Batman was a theme at Comic-Con this year and this panel celebrated the Dark Knight's comic book legacy with superstar creators (left to right) Neal Adams, Frank Miller, Denny O'Neil, Jim Lee, Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, and Scott Snyder.

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Is there a lawyer in the house? There always is at Comic-Con, with attorney and comics fan Michael Lovitz once again hosting his series of Comic Book Law School seminars, focusing on trademark and copyright issues.

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The Strain co-creator and famed movie director Guillermo del Toro greets a fan in Comic-Con's Autograph Area, upstairs in the Sails Pavilion of the San Diego Convention Center.

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Cast members of Showtime's new hit series, Penny Dreadful, were joined by panel moderator Aisha Tyler for their Ballroom 20 panel. Left to right: actors Josh Hartnett, Reeve Carney, Harry Treadaway, Tyler, and showrunner/creator John Logan.

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Cartoon Network's Adventure Time-themed booth "swallowed up" people all weekend long in the Comic-Con Exhibit Hall.

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A Star Wars family of cosplayers at Comic-Con.

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Superstar comic artist Adam Hughes shows a sketch he did for a fan.

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy movie had yet to come out, but everyone loved this Rocket Racoon giant figure at the Mindstyle booth in the Comic-Con Exhibit Hall.

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Cast members from the CBS hit series Under the Dome at their panel. Left to right: Alexander Koch, Eddie Cahill, Colin Ford, Rachelle Lefevre, Mike Vogel, executive producer Neal Baer, and Dean Norris.

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Game of Thrones cosplayers under the giant show banner in the Sails Pavilion at Comic-Con.

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The brains behind MonkeyBrain Comics, Chris Roberson and Allison Baker, at the company's panel at Comic-Con.

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Be careful out there ... zombies lurked at AMC's The Walking Dead booth!

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Alright, alright, alright! Director Christopher Nolan and actor Matthew McConaughey made their Comic-Con debuts to talk about Nolan's new film, Interstellar.

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Comic-Con's almost-around-the-clock Games department was a popular destination for a lot of attendees.

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NBC's location across the street from the Convention Center featured some of their new and most popular TV series, including the upcoming Constantine, based on the DC Comics' supernatural mainstay.

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Cast members from The Expendables 3 signed at the Lionsgate booth in the Comic-Con Exhibit Hall. Left to right: Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Wesley Snipes, and Kellan Lutz.

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This brooding and impressive Batman statue was a major photo opportunity for a lot of people in the DC Comics booth.

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Flesk Publications' Thursday panel focused on the many artists the publisher showcases in its books. Left to right: Publisher John Fleskes, and artists William Stout and Frank Cho.

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We don't know, either ... other than the fact it's Comic-Con.

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Artist Whilce Portacio talks to a prospective artist in Comic-Con's Portfolio Review area, upstairs in the Sails Pavilion at the San Diego Convention Center.

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Frozen was a big cosplay theme this year at Comic-Con International, including this group of costumers from the hit animated film.

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This Smaug statue from The Hobbit movies was a huge hit with attendees. It was part of the WETA LTD. booth in the Exhibit Hall, and best of all, it BLINKED.

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Holy flashback, Batman! The primary cast members of the legendary Batman TV series reteamed in Hall H to help launch the new complete series DVD collection. Left to right: Burt Ward (Robin), Adam West (Batman), and Julie Newmar (Catwoman). All 3 stars were recipients of Comic-Con's Inkpot Award, too!

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Comic book color artists Kristy and Brian Miller of Hi-Fi Colour Design revealed secrets of comic book coloring at their Thursday seminar.

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Jim Parsons made a Hall H appearance to talk about his upcoming DreamWorks Animation feature film, Home. He brought a friend, Oh. Jim provides the voice of Oh in the new movie.

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On the Vertigo: Defy Convention panel (standing, left to right): Tula Lotay, Lee Bermejo, Will Dennis, Mark Doyle, and Simon Oliver. Seated (left to right): Shelly Bond, Mark Buckingham, and Scott Snyder.

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Eisner Award-winning artist and Comic-Con 2014 special guest David Lasky talks with Tom Spurgeon of The Comics Reporter during Lasky's Spotlight panel.

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We're not sure if it's permanent or temporary, but we like your choice of tattoo art! (Kids, don't try this at home.)

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Marvel Comics editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and writer Rick Remender share a laugh at the Marvel: AXIS panel on Thursday.

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Cartoonist Greg Evans (Luann), retailer Joe Field (Flyer Colors, Concord, CA), and librarian Hillary W. Chang on the Graphic Novel Programming at Your Library panel.

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John Malkovich and Benedict Cumberbatch made their first-ever Hall H appearances for the new Penguins of Madagascar movie, during the DreamWorks Animation panel.

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Cartoon Network's Adventure Time Royal Ball on Thursday evening brought lots of attendee in AT-themed costumes.

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On the Batman in the ‘70s panel (left to write) writer Denny O'Neil, Batman movie producer Michael Uslan, and color artist Anthony Tollin.

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Ashley Eckstein hosted the Her Universe Fashion Show at the Manchester Grand Hyatt on Thursday evening.

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One of the many designs featured at the Her Universe Fashion Show at Comic-Con International.

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A gathering of Marvel cosplayers on the back steps of the Convention Center.

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Jack Black came to Comic-Con to talk about his upcoming Goosebumps film ... and he brought some friends.

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DC Comics co-publisher and superstar artist Jim Lee paused for a photo with some fans in the DC Comics booth.

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Kiefer Sutherland returned to the Ballroom 20 stage to talk about his latest outing as Jack Bauer in 24: Live Another Day.

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Amazing Spider-Man and Silver Surfer writer Dan Slott was a Comic-Con 2014 special guest. Journalist Jill Pantozzi interviewed Dan at his special Spotlight panel.