Comic-Con 2017, Day One: Zombies, Vampires and a Force of Nature

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AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Fans at AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1 on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AMC)

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AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Zombies are seen at AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1 on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AMC)

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AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Fan takes a selfie with a zombie at AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1 on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AMC)

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AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Fan takes a picture with a zombie at AMC At Comic-Con 2017 - Day 1 on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for AMC)

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FX Networks' FXHibition at 2017 San Diego Comic Con

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 21: Actor Dan Stevens (second from right) attends FX Networks' FXHibition during 2017 San Diego Comic Con at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images for FX Networks)

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attends FX Networks' FXHibition during 2017 San Diego Comic Con at Hilton Bayfront on July 21, 2017 in San Diego, California.

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Comic-Con International 2017 - "Teen Wolf" Backstage Photo Op

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actors Shelley Hennig, Khylin Rhambo, Dylan O'Brien, Linden Ashby, Cody Christian, Tyler Posey, and Charlie Carver from "Teen Wolf" celebrate their final season backstage after their Hall H panel during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for MTV)

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Comic-Con International 2017 - "Teen Wolf" Backstage Photo Op

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor/producer Tyler Posey from celebrates the final season backstage after their Hall H panel during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for MTV)

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#IMDboat At San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Day One

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Iwan Rheon at the #IMDboat At San Diego Comic-Con 2017 at The IMDb Yacht on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for IMDb)

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stopped by Nintendo at the TV Insider Lounge to check out Nintendo Switch with his/her castmates during Comic-Con International at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California.

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speaks onstage at "The Strain" screening and Q+A during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California.

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Comic-Con International 2017 - Netflix Films: "Bright" And "Death Note" Panel

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Terry Crews speaks onstage at Netflix Films: "Bright" and "Death Note" panel during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Comic-Con International 2017 - "Battlestar Galactica" Reunion Press Line

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actor Aaron Douglas, actor Tahmoh Penikett, actor Grace Park, writer David Eick, producer Ronald D. Moore, actor Tricia Helfer and actor Michael Trucco at the "Battlestar Galactica" Reunion press line during Comic-Con International 2017 at Hilton Bayfront on July 20, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

July 20, 2017

Festivals

There was a preview (highly attended) on Wednesady evening, and, the next day, the doors of the massive San Diego Convention Center were open to the faithful, many of whom had been camping out for days awaiting the beginning of the annual gathering of the tribes. They were not to be disappointed. There were zombies galore, super-heroes and super-villains and all manner of extraordinary creatures and memorabilia for the taking.