San Diego's Comic-Con returns in full force with costumes, crowds

Jay Acey, left, dressed as A-Train from the television series "The Boys," Faeren Adams, centre, dressed as Marvel superhero Doctor Strange, and Derek Shackleton, dressed as Marvel superhero Moon Knight, walk together outside preview night at the 2022 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center on July 20. Photo: AP

The pop culture extravaganza that is Comic-Con International is back to its old extravagance. Stars, cosplayers and hordes of fans are filling the San Diego Convention Center in full force for the first time since 2019. Here’s a look at this year’s version of the four day festival.

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