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San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Photos: See Top Moments From Day 1

Check out photos from the first day of San Diego Comic-Con 2022.

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A view of the San Diego Convention Center on the first day of Comic-Con 2022.
A view of the San Diego Convention Center on the first day of Comic-Con 2022. (Barbara Henderson)

SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Comic-Con has officially begun! Today marks the first day of the popular annual convention which runs through Sunday. Hosted at the San Diego Convention Center, Comic-Con has turned into a landmark event for more than just comic book fans. It has become a staple of pop culture where attendees can have exclusive experiences to meet their favorite stars, view unreleased footage and trailers, and even get access to purchase special-edition merchandise.

Comic-Con offers something for everyone. From Marvel and Disney to Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones, every fandom is accounted for.

Check out photos from the first day of San Diego Comic-Con below.

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A view of the San Diego Convention Center on the first day of Comic-Con. (Barbara Henderson)
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Guests start filling the room on the first day of San Diego Comic Con. (Barbara Henderson)
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A general overview of inside San Diego Comic-Con taken on the first day. (Barbara Henderson)
Nickelodeon had a display set up for the"Monster High" television show. (Barbara Henderson)
Barbara Henderson
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Iconic costumes worn by Gwen Stefani (left) and Janis Joplin (right) are seen behind protective glass. (Barbara Henderson)
Barbara Henderson
A bus is branded with the cast of "Abbott Elementary," a hit television comedy on ABC. (Barbara Henderson)
Cutouts of iconic movie and television characters are seen outside the building. (Barbara Henderson)
Barricades are set up to help maintain the large crowds. (Barbara Henderson

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