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Over the years, Comic-Con has become the focal point for the world of comics conventions.

Comic-Con, San Diego, has presented literally thousands of special guests at its conventions over the years, bringing comics creators, science fiction and fantasy authors, film and television directors, producers, and writers, and creators from all aspects of the popular arts together with their fans for a fun and often times candid discussion of various art forms.

The event has seen an amazing array of comics and book publishers in its Exhibit Hall over the years.

That love of the comics medium continues to be its guiding factor as the event moves toward its second half-century as the premier comic book and popular arts style convention in the world. 

Here are some expressions of that love.

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A man in a Batman costume holds up an infant dressed as Robin at the Comic-Con convention

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Allie Shaughnessy, who is dressed as Mystique, poses during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014.

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An attendee dressed as Captain America is seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014.

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Kenneth McDaniel, who is dressed as Homer Simpson from The Simpsons, is seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014

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Costumed attendees dressed as characters from Guardians of the Galaxy are seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014

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Ollie the Pug, dressed in a "Shazam" costume, sits outside of the San Diego Convention Center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014.

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Guests attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Guests attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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William Pasini, of Santa Barbara, CA, portrays the Star Trek character Worf during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Mark Shaffer walks with Chopper The Biker Dog outside of the San Diego Convention Center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego

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People dressed like "Power Rangers" gesture during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego

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Attendee Kelsey Newman, dressed as "Tank Girl," waits outside the convention center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego

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In this photo distributed by Activision Publishing Inc, Skylanders fans celebrate the upcoming launch of Skylanders Trap Team by participating in a costume contest at San Diego Comic-Con 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

For the first time in franchise history, the creators of the Toys-to-Life genre descended upon the convention to showcase the upcoming game Skylanders Trap Team, which reverses the magic and now lets players bring life to toys.

The $2 billion franchise also announced a new premium toy line, Eons Elite at the convention.

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A fan dressed as Catwoman attends Day 4 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 27

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A fan attends Day 4 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 27