PHOTOS: 2010 Comic-Con underway in San Diego

SAN DIEGO - JULY 21: Comic-Con fan Tracey Ho attends the Comic-Con 2010 preview night at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images)

Comic-Con 2010 is in full swing in San Diego and images are pouring in for the annual gathering of the strange and fascinating cast of characters that inhabit the word of comic adoration.  Some of the incredible highlights that will be taking place today at Comic-Con include:

Megamind:

The first big panel of the day focuses on this animated adventure film in which the bad guy (voice of Will Ferrell) attempts to reclaim his mojo after taking down his super-heroic nemesis (Brad Pitt). Pitt will not be in attendance to promote the movie, which is set for a November release, but Ferrell, Jonah Hill and Tina Fey will.  You’ve heard of those folks right?

Tron Legacy:

Tron is making it’s third consecutive appearance at the convention.  Key cast members Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen, Bruce Boxleitner and Tron directors new (Joe Kosinski) and old (Steven Lisberger) will be present.  Fans are excited about the possibility of additional footage.  Check out our post from last year’s Tron presentations here.

The GPhoria Strikes Back party:

This G4 event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back to include recreated scenes from the movie.  Nathan Filion, Seth Green, Lance Reddick,  and Lost executive producers Carlton Cuse and Damon Lindelof, among others are rumored to be attending.

Here is a sample of images from Comic-Con 2010.  Enjoy even if like me you’re a little jealous that you can’t be there in person.

SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: Comic-Con attendees during Comic-Con 2010 held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)


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SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: Comic-Con attendees attend Comic-Con 2010 held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)


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SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: Comic-Con attendee Brianna Corral attends Comic-Con 2010 held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)


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SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: Comic-Con attendees Emily Raab and Emily Rao during Comic-Con 2010 held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)


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SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: Comic-Con fan attends Comic-Con 2010 at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)


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SAN DIEGO - JULY 21: Comic-Con fan Alexis Cameron attends the Comic-Con 2010 preview night at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 21: Fans line up for free items in front of a poster for the new series Hawaii 5-O during Comic-Con International: San Diego 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. Comic-Con is one of the largest pop-culture conventions in the world and runs from July 22-25. The convention brings together fans of various genres including science fiction, fantasy, movies and television. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 21: People dress in costume duirng Comic-Con International: San Diego 2010 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. Comic-Con is one of the largest pop-culture conventions in the world and runs from July 22-25. The convention brings together fans of various genres including science fiction, fantasy, movies and television. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 21: Comic-Con fans attend the Comic-Con 2010 preview night at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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Attendees take photographs of a life size statue of Iron Man while on the convention floor during the opening night of the annual Comic Con in San Diego, California July 21, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
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Visitors dressed as DC Comics' (L to R) Hourman, Atom and Flash walk during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego in this July 24, 2009 file photo. In recent years, Comic Con has helped launched films like Iron Man,  Twilight and Avatar to tremendous box office success, and the number of movies and TV shows being promoted in 2010 seems larger than ever for what, once upon a time, was merely a gathering of comic book fans. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT PROFILE IMAGES THE DAY)
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Attendees arrive in costumes for the opening night of the Comic Con convention in San Diego, California July 21, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 21: Comic-Con attendees pose at 'The Green Horn In 3D' stand during the Comic-Con 2010 preview night at San Diego Convention Center on July 21, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers attend Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Saban Brands)
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SAN DIEGO - JULY 22: Comic-Con attendees during Comic-Con 2010 held at the San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)


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Comic -Con 2010 will be running through Sunday the 25th. Stay comicy San Diego!

Top Image: John Shearer/Getty Images