In Pictures: '2009 Comic-Con International'

By James Wray Jul 25, 2009, 10:21 GMT

Robert Pattinson attending the 2009 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos.

Kristen Stewart attending the 2009 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos.

Terry Gilliam attending the 2009 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos.

Jennifer Carpenter attending the 2009 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center. Photo copyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos.

07/23/2009 - Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/23/2009 - Robert Pattinson - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/23/2009 - Kristen Stewart - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/23/2009 - Jeff Bridges - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/23/2009 - Vern Troyer - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/23/2009 - Robert Pattinson - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/23/2009 - Michael C. Hall - 2009 Comic Con International - Day 1 - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/22/2009 - Matt Fraction - 2009 Comic Con International - Preview Night - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/22/2009 - Tyrese Gibson - 2009 Comic Con International - Preview Night - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/22/2009 - Matt Fraction - 2009 Comic Con International - Preview Night - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/22/2009 - Seth Rogen - 2009 Comic Con International - Preview Night - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/22/2009 - Kynt and Vyxsin with Pikachu - 2009 Comic Con International - Preview Night - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

07/22/2009 - Seth Rogen - 2009 Comic Con International - Preview Night - San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos

Fans arrive at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, USA, 22 July 2009. The festival of comic books and all things related to the fantasy genre is celebrating its 40th year. EPA/SEAN MASTERSON

Comic artists James Baker (L) and Rhode Montijo pose for a picture at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, USA, 22 July 2009. The festival of comic books and all things related to the fantasy genre is celebrating its 40th year. EPA/SEAN MASTERSON

Thomas Willeford, an artist working in the Steam Punk genre, shows off a costume mechanical monocle at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, USA, 22 July 2009. The festival of comic books and all things related to the fantasy genre is celebrating its 40th year. EPA/SEAN MASTERSON

Jaquelyn Crinnion, wearing most of her Harley Quinn outfit, arrives at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, USA, 22 July 2009. The festival of comic books and all things related to the fantasy genre is celebrating its 40th year. EPA/SEAN MASTERSON

An Ugly Doll marches through the Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, USA, 22 July 2009. The festival of comic books and all things related to the fantasy genre is celebrating its 40th year. EPA/SEAN MASTERSON