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Comic-Con at 50: still the place for epic fandom

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jul 19, 2019

What started as a small gathering of comics enthusiasts in 1970 has turned into a massive testament to the power of fandom.

A cosplayer makes her way to the convention center during Comic-Con in San Diego, California, on Thursday.

Photo by Chris Delmas/AFP

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