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Comic-Con 2013 - San Diego
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Anatomy of KRAKOOM!!!!
19 July 6:50 p.m. EDT"I love the fact that we have our KRAKOOMs," writer Neil Gaiman says in an AP interview. What on Earth does he mean?Well, if you know comics, you've seen KRAKOOM before. And if you don't ... stay tuned. We'll have some audio with Gaiman talking about comics and sounds. -
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We're live blogging with @WalkingDead_AMC & chatting with the cast of #Robocop, #AmazingSpiderMan & #MortalInstruments #ComicConETCby ETCanada via twitter 7/19/2013 10:54:40 PM -
And the Eisner goes to ...
19 July 6:55 p.m. EDT
by Kellen Henry on Jul 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM
For comics creators, winning an Eisner is akin to getting an Academy Award, Grammy and Tony all in one. The awards, named for Will Eisner -- a comics pioneer and renowned influence -- are handed out annually at Comic-Con International.
Nominees are voted on by comic book industry pros in categories that include best writer, best artist, best single issue, kids publication, limited stories and story arc, among others.
Past winners include:- Alan Moore
- Neil Gaiman
- Brian Michael Bendis
- Darwyn Cooke
- Frank Miller
- Chris Ware
--Matt Moore, News Editor, Pa., and comics writer and fan covering this year's convention
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Fashions of Comic-Cons past
19 July 7:00 p.m. EDT
Comic-Con International 2011 (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)by Jaime Holguin on Jul 17, 2013 at 5:01 PM
Comic-Con International 2011 (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)by Jaime Holguin on Jul 17, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Comic-Con International 2011 (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)by Jaime Holguin on Jul 17, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Comic-Con International 2011 (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)by Jaime Holguin on Jul 17, 2013 at 5:00 PM
Comic-Con International 2011 (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)by Jaime Holguin on Jul 17, 2013 at 5:01 PMPreviousNext1 of 5
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19 July 7:09 p.m. EDTBetter, faster, stronger zombies
This publicity photo released by AMC shows a walker in Season 3 from "The Walking Dead." (AP Photo/AMC, Gene Page)by Kellen Henry on Jul 19, 2013 at 10:23 PMA fourth season trailer for "The Walking Dead" debuted at Comic-Con, showing off a breed of stronger, savvier undead -- or "walkers," as they're called on the hit AMC series -- encroaching on the survivors at their prison enclave.In the footage, the survivors' barricaded headquarters has been further fortified. However, more "walkers" are bombarding the gates, and they aren't spreading out anymore.-- Derrik J. Lang, AP Entertainment Writer -
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The Wright stuff19 July 7:16 p.m. EDT
Actors Nick Frost, left, Simon Pegg, center, and director Edgar Wright pose on the red carpet before the Australian premiere of The World's End in Melbourne, Tuesday, July 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Andrew Brownbill)by Jaime Holguin on Jul 18, 2013 at 12:03 PM
Director Edgar Wright first attended the San Diego Convention Center in 2004 for his zombie farce "Shaun of the Dead," and surprised audiences last year by unveiling test footage for Marvel's "Ant-Man."
This year he's back to promote his upcoming end-of-the-world bar-crawl adventure, "The World's End," with stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
The trio has been busy. Earlier this week they were halfway around the globe in Melbourne for the Australian premiere of "The World's End." -
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KRAKOOM!!! The sound of comics and the reader's role
19 July 7:41 p.m. EDT
They are the sound effects in bold letters and bolder colors: KAPOW! BOOM! SNIKT! BAMF! KRAKOOM! They are the tools writers and artists use to make the action stand out in all its silent glory.
Writer Neil Gaiman, whose works include the literary, the comic, radio and TV, says it's incumbent upon the reader to provide the sound.
"The truth is comics -- because comics does not have an audio track, for the last 70 years we have been figuring out ways to compensate for the fact that we have pictures but we do not have audio and we are forcing you to do the audio in your head," the chronicler of Vertigo's Sandman and author of "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" and "American Gods" explained.
He says visual sound effects, ways of lettering and methods of trying to emulate sound without any actual aural incident is "one of the glorious challenges of all comics work" because the writer has to try to convince the reader to create sound on his own.
It "makes comics one of the things that it is."
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Danai says that Michonne takes comfort in being alone, but that she's made a choice to be a part of a group that she thinks can save her soul. Says, "everyone wants Michonne to get some!" Will she hook up with Daryl?
"Everybody loves this idea," Norman says, and tells us that their dynamic on the show is the same off screen. -
Eisner, the man19 July 7:44 p.m. EDT
(AP Photo/Hans Deryk)by Kellen Henry on Jul 19, 2013 at 10:48 PM
In an earlier post, AP's Matt Moore schooled us on the Eisner and its significance to comics creators.
We thought you might enjoy seeing a photo taken from our archives of Will Eisner -- the man for whom the award was named -- hard at work at his drawing board in Boca Raton, Fla.
The photo, taken in 1998, shows several examples of Eisner's art in the foreground. He originated "The Spirit," a superhero strip more than 60 years ago. Eisner, who died in 2005, is widely credited with pioneering the graphic novel, a genre that combines elements of comic books and literary novels. -
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19 July 8:02 p.m. EDTHarrison Ford on roles in space
(Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)by Eric Carvin on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:57 PM
"I don’t choose a movie role because it has space or not space in it, and I don’t really have a favorite genre. I like to play characters who have interesting relationships and a good story to tell. And if it happens to be science fiction -- if it happens to be space -- that’s fine."
--Harrison Ford, who's at Comic-Con to promote his new movie, "Ender's Game" -
19 July 8:08 p.m. EDTWanted: Undead or alive
Yael Tygiel has standards -- and if you don't meet them you are out of luck.
"It's better than online dating," the 26-year-old says of standing outside Comic-Con International with a pink posterboard bearing images of Lara Croft, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and others as she strives to find a mate.
What sort of mate does she want? "Liberal, atheist and who doesn't like kids," Tygiel says. Men and women are options, too. So far, however, she's had just one offer: "A homeless old man."
--Matt Moore, News Editor, Pa., and comics writer and fan covering this year’s convention
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19 July 8:09 p.m. EDTThe latest in Comic-Con fashions
From Superman to Jun the Swan, a look at some stand-out costumes from this year's Comic-Con.
Linda Le, of San Jose, dressed as anime character Jun the Swan. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Charlie Neuman)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:52 PM
Alison Tilzer, right, and Lindsay Brzenski, center, look at photos from Comic-Con today. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Nelvin C. Cepeda)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:51 PM
A zombie walks about "The Walking Dead" booth at Comic-Con today. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Nelvin C. Cepeda)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:52 PM
Trey Moore, left, and friend Ben Dickinson, both of Arizona, walk through the main exhibit hall at Comic-Con yesterday. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Charlie Neuman)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:51 PM
Attendees, including one dressed as Spider-Man, ride down an escalator at Comic-Con yesterday. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Charlie Neuman)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:51 PM
An attendee dressed as Raiden from "Metal Gear Rising" poses for a photo at Comic-Con. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, Nelvin C. Cepeda)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:52 PMPreviousNext1 of 6
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19 July 8:15 p.m. EDT'Game of Thrones' pays tribute to the fallen
The panel for the fantasy HBO series kicked off with an "in memoriam" segment set to Boyz II Men's "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" as a tribute dedicated to the scads of characters who've bit the dust on the show.
From left, Rose Leslie, Richard Madden and Emilia Clarke participate in panel. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)by Caleb Jones on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:07 AM -
Jonah! Jonah! Jonah!19 July 8:18 p.m. EDT
by Kellen Henry on Jul 17, 2013 at 3:23 PM
AP Music Writer Chris Talbott witnessed a really sweet moment during Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" panel when a young boy named Jonah -- dressed as Batman villain Two-Face -- told the group his appearance at Comic-Con was arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Clark Gregg, who plays Agent Phil Coulson, led the crowd in a "Jonah! Jonah! Jonah!" chant. -
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19 July 8:35 p.m. EDTBig names turn out for the big convention
From left, actors Norman Reedus and David Morrissey and executive producer Gregory Nicotero attend AMC's "The Walking Dead' booth signing." (Photo by John Shearer/Invision for AMC/AP Images)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Actor David Boreanaz attends the FOX "Bones" panel today. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision for FOX/AP Images)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz attend the FOX "Bones" panel today. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision for FOX/AP Images)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Andrew Garfield poses for a portrait at the convention today. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Vin Diesel, left, and Katee Sackhoff attend "Riddick" panel today. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)by Caleb Jones on Jul 19, 2013 at 11:11 PMPreviousNext1 of 5
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19 July 8:46 p.m. EDTConvention-goers strike a pose
Ted Rotunda poses for a photo dressed as Batman. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, K.C. Alfred)by Caleb Jones on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Atticus Khan poses for a photo dressed as Captain America. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, K.C. Alfred)by Caleb Jones on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Marc Ryan poses for a photo dressed as Hellboy. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, K.C. Alfred)by Caleb Jones on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Steve Kriozere poses for a photo as he honors the band Devo. (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, K.C. Alfred)by Caleb Jones on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:38 AM
Brian Madison poses for a photo dressed as Bane from "The Dark Knight Rises." (AP Photo/U-T San Diego, K.C. Alfred)by Caleb Jones on Jul 20, 2013 at 12:38 AMPreviousNext1 of 5
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Who would @lilycollins dress up as on the @Comic_Con floor? #WonderWoman! #casthernow #ComicConETC https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BPlAm2aCIAAGLys.jpgby ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 12:51:35 AM
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Who would @lilycollins dress up as on the @Comic_Con floor? #WonderWoman! #casthernow #ComicConETC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BPlAm2aCIAAGLys.jpg
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19 July 8:51 p.m. EDTLittle FoxxJamie Foxx's daughter Annalise hung out with him as he talked with reporters. She said Spider-Man is her favorite superhero and sported a Spidey backpack.
(AP Photo/Ryan Pearson)by Ryan Pearson on Jul 19, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Her reaction to Foxx playing a villain? "She gets it," Foxx said.
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Metallica in the HOUSE!!! #ComicConETC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BPlBWFYCUAAzFk2.jpg
by Craig Macrae via twitter 7/20/2013 12:54:49 AM -
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19 July 9:00 p.m. EDTVin Diesel: The dark side of DadWhat's inside Riddick is so scary that now that I have kids, when I watch the Riddick character, there' s a part of me that feels guilty for having such a darkness in that character. I look at what he's doing and I go, "That isn't cool, you shouldn't have killed that guy." It's only because I have kids now.
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May the force be with you!
by Kellen Henry on Jul 19, 2013 at 9:52 PMThis wraps up our real-time reportage of this year’s Comic-Con International. And we've seen horrible things -- evil things.
Today was zombie-ville as the walking dead had their appearance, with fans going nuts. Many in the convention wore T-shirts saying, “If Daryl dies we riot.”And our coverage doesn’t end here.
Expect to see much more from our team of journalists in the coming days. Follow them on our Twitter list and look for our stories here.Thanks for tuning in.
The AP
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SPOILER ALERT? @MarcW tells @celebula that @SarahGadon "makes a number of appearances in a #Hal9000 way" in #AmazingSpiderMan2 #ComicConETCby ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 1:39:18 AM
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Fan girl moment! @celebula talks #rocknroll with @Metallica 's #KirkHammett #ThroughTheNever #ComicConETC pic.twitter.com/tQV0US7Omz
by ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 1:40:18 AM -
Lots-o-love on the #MortalInstruments red carpet as @KevinZegers crashes Jamie Campbell Bower's interview! pic.twitter.com/MnTGq61NPH
by ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 1:40:23 AM -
Uh oh! @celebula & the west coast gets no love from #Robocop star Joel Kinnaman, who says he prefers… instagram.com/p/b99HwbPMSL/
by ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 1:40:31 AM -
Thanks to @LaurenCohan , @steveyeun , @RobertKirkman , @wwwbigbaldhead , #AndrewLincoln & #DavidMorrisey for all the @WalkingDead_AMC details!by ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 1:40:35 AM
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All talk has turned to zombie babies with @WalkingDead_AMC 's Norman Reedus! More here: blogs.etcanada.com/get-your-cape-… pic.twitter.com/JLQnn1WZxJ
by ETCanada via twitter 7/20/2013 1:40:51 AM
