#Comic Con International 2017: San Diego

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Dave Gibbons, Sayra Begum, Caroline Soucy and more join Lakes International Comic Art Festival line-up, last guests in line-up confirmed

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced comic artist and writer Dave Gibbons as a guest at this year’s weekend-long event

The Lakes International Comic Art Festival has announced comic artist and writer Dave Gibbons (2000AD, The Originals, Watchmen) as a guest at this year’s weekend-long event (Friday 29th September – Sunday 1st October 2023. Dave Gibbons speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. Photo: Gage Skidmore (Creative Commons) Dave is one of the final tranche of…

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Holidays 7.25

Holidays

Act Like a Caveman Day

Arthouse Theatre Day

Battle of Isted Day (Denmark)

Bayreuther Festspiele begins (Wagner festival; Germany) [thru 8.28]

Be Adamant About Something Day

Carousel Day

Chicory Day

Community Day (Galicia, Spain)

CTNNB1 Awareness Day

Ebernoe Horn Fair (Sussex, UK)

Feed the Country Ducks Day

Festival of Picaresque Animality

Fire Service Day (Belarus)

Grotto Day (UK)

Guancaste Day (Costa Rica)

Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day

International AfroLatinx, AfroCaribbean & Diaspora Women’s Day

International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners

International Red Shoe Day

International Stop Rapping Over Vocals Day

John Knill Day (Cornwall, UK) [Every 5 Years]

Jumatul Bidah (Bangladesh)

Jumat-ul-Wida (India)

Merry-Go-Round Day [also 5.17]

Miracle Treat Day (Canada)

Mugwort Day (French Republic)

National African American Hepatitis C Action Day

National Campus Press Freedom Day (Philippines)

National Carousel Day

National Clay Day

National Day of Galicia (Spain)

National Day of the Writer (Brazil)

National Hire a Veteran Day

National Houston Day

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day (UK)

National Video Game Team Day

Occupation Day (Puerto Rico)

Patient Safety Day

Rain of Black Worms Day (Romania)

Red Shoe Day

Republic Day (Tunisia)

Road Transport Workers’ Day (Tajikistan)

Rosiland Franklin Day

Santiago Apóstol (Spain)

725 Day (Las Vegas)

Test-Tube Baby Day

Thread the Needle Day

Traditional Palestinian Dress Day

World Drowning Prevention Day (UN)

World Embryologist Day

World IVF Day

World Youth Days 2023 begins (Lisbon, Portugal; Roman Catholic; until 7.31) [Varies; @Every 3 Years]

Food & Drink Celebrations

Antifascist Pasta Day (Italy)

Candles on a Cake Day

Culinarian’s Day

Frozen Fruit Freeze/Juice Day

Indie Beer Day (Australia)

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

National Wine and Cheese Day

Independence & Related Days

Abode of Heaven (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Andany (Declared; 2017; Dissolved Sep. 2018) [unrecognized]

Atlia (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Commonwealth Constitution Day (Puerto Rico) 

Rathunis (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Revolution Anniversary Day (Cuba)

New Year’s Days

A Day Out of Time (Last Day of the Year; Mayan, Galactic)

4th & Last Thursday in July

Berne Swiss Festival begins (ends Saturday; Indiana) [4th Thursday]

International Digital Adoption Professionals Day [Last Thursday]

National Chili Dog Day [Last Thursday]

National Intern Day [Last Thursday]

Great Texas Mosquito Festival begins (ends Saturday) [4th Thursday]

National Refreshment Day [4th Thursday]

Shiraz Day (Australia) [4th Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning July 25 (4th Week of July)

Quilt Odyssey Week (thru 7.28) [Last Thursday thru Saturday]

Festivals Beginning July 25, 2024

Antigua Carnival (St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda) [thru 8.6]

Bangor State Fair - Bangor, Maine) [7.28 & 8.1-3]

Beer Garden (Jackson, Wisconsin) [thru 7.26]

The Big Seafood Festival (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) [thru 7.26]

Burn in the Forest (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) [thru 7.29]

Calgary Folk Music Festival (Calgary, Canada) [thru 7.28]

Cambridge Folk Festival (Cherry Hinton, United Kingdom) [thru 7.28]

Camp Bestival (East Lulworth, United Kingdom) [thru 7.28]

Cave City Watermelon Festival (Cave City, Arkansas) [thru 7.27]

Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show (Wachusett Mountain, Westminster, Massachusetts)

Elkader Sweet Corn Days (Elkader, Iowa) [thru 7.28]

Glier’s Goettafest (Newport, Kentucky) [7.28 & 8.1-4]

Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival (Iron River, Wisconsin) [thru 7.28]

Kneading Conference (Skowhegan, Maine) [thru 7.26]

Labadie Rib Fest (Bay City, Michigan) [thru 7.28]

Latitude Festival (Southwold, Suffolk, England) [thru 7.28]

Munger Potato Festival (Munger, Michigan) [thru 7.28]

Plumas Sierra County Fair (Quincy, California) [thru 7.28]

San Diego Comic-Con International (San Diego, California) [thru 7.28]

Southeast Alaska State Fair (Haines, Alaska) [thru 7.28]

Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Canso, Canada) [thru 7.29]

Sugar Grove Corn Boil (Sugar Grove, Illinois) [thru 7.28]

Viljandi Folk Music Festival (Viljandi, Estonia) [thru 7.28]

Whole Hawg Days & Poker Run (Eufaula, Oklahoma) [thru 7.27]

WOMAD (Wiltshire, United Kingdom) [thru 7.28]

Feast Days

Alexander Rummler (Artology)

Anne (Eastern Christianity)

Christmas in July

Christopher (Western Christianity)

Cucuphas (a.k.a. Cueufas, Cougat; Christian; Saint)

CW Apple Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Elias Canetti (Writerism)

Eric Hoffer (Writerism)

Feast of Formation of Saint Ann (Mother of the Virgin Mary; Byzantine Rite)

Festival of Paper Dolls (Japan; Everyday Wicca)

The Festival of the Knee Knockers (Shamanism)

Furrinalia (Old Roman Goddess of Springs)

Glodesind (Christian; Saint)

Grand Fête des Escaldes (Andorra)

Holbein (Positivist; Saint)

Hot Fudge Sundae Day (Pastafarian)

Ilyap'a Festival (Inca thunder god)

James the Great (Western Christianity)

Jane Frank (Artology)

John I Agnus (Christian; Saint)

Josephine Tey (Writerism)

Julian of Le Mans (Christian; Translation)

Magnerich of Trier (Christian; Saint)

Maxfield Parrish (Artology)

National Baha’i Day (Jamaica)

Nissen, Abbot of Mountgarret, Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Paul (Christian; Martyr)

Shylock Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Slippery Slim (Muppetism)

Thea and Valentina (Christian; Virgins)

Thomas Eakins (Artology)

Unveiling Day (Satanism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Adventures of André & Wally B. (Pixar Cartoon; 1984)

Air Force One (Film; 1997)

Alice the Whaler (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Film; 2008)

Armor Wars (Film; 2025)

Auto-da-Fé, by Elias Canetti (Novel; 1935)

Back in Black, by AC/DC (Album; 1980)

Batman: The Killing Joke (Animated Film; 2016)

Broken Quest (Animated tV Series; 2013)

Caddyshack (Film; 1980)

China Grove, by the Doobie Brothers (Song; 1973)

A Chorus Line (Broadway Musical; 1975)

Drinking Buddies (Film; 2013)

Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

Dylan Goes Electric (at the Newport Folk Festival; 1965)

Einstein on the Beach, by Philip Glass (Opera; 1976)

Fame, by David Bowie (Song; 1975)

First Lensman, by E.E. "Doc" Smith (Novel; 1950) [Lensman #2]

Good Burger (Film; 1997)

He Can’t Make It Stick (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1943)

Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man (Film; 1962)

Justice League: Warworld (WB Animated Film; 2023)

Kill ‘Em All, by Metallica (Album; 1983)

Lara Croft Tom Raider: The Cradle of Life (Film; 2003)

Last Train to Clarksville, recorded by The Monks (Song; 1966)

Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (WB Animated Film; 2017)

Life is Elsewhere, by Milan Kundera (Novel; 1973)

Lucy (Film; 2014)

Maximum Overdrive (Film; 1986)

Much Ado About Mutton (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1947)

The New Car (Ub Iwerks MGM Cartoon; 1931)

Paul’s Boutique, by The Beastie Boys (Album; 1989)

Porky’s Spring Planting (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Red Dawn (Film; 1984)

Ruby Sparks (Film; 2012)

Salmon Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1975)

Seabiscuit (Film; 2003)

Step Brothers (Film; 2008)

The Tree’s Knees (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

Twelve O’Clock and All Ain’t Well (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

X-Files: I Want to Believe (Film; 2008)

Yes, by Yes (Album; 1969)

You Can’t Hurry Love, by The Supremes (Song; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Jakob, Jakobus, Thea, Thomas, Valentina (Austria)

Ana, Yana (Bulgaria)

Beata, Jakov, Krsto, Valentina (Croatia)

Jakub (Czech Republic)

Jacobus (Denmark)

Jaagup, Jaak, Jaako, Jaap, Jako, Jakob, Jass (Estonia)

Jaakko, Jaakob, Jaakoppi, Jimi (Finland)

Jacques, Valentine (France)

Jakob, Valentine (Germany)

Anna (Greece)

Jakab, Kristóf (Hungary)

Cristoforo, Giacomo (Italy)

Jēkabs, Marika (Latvia)

Aušrinė, Jokūbas, Kristupas (Lithuania)

Jack, Jakob, Jim (Norway)

Jakub, Krzysztof, Nieznamir, Sławosz, Walentyna (Poland)

Jakub (Slovakia)

Jaime, Santiago (Spain)

Jakob (Sweden)

Jac, Jack, Jacki, Jackie, Jackson, Jacky, Jacques, Jimmie (Universal)

Coby, Colby, Diego, Israel, Jacob, Jacoby, Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jaclyn, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jacques, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, James, Jameson, Jamie, Jaquan, Jaqueline, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jim, Jimena, Jimmie, Jimmy, Kobe, Koby, Kolby, Santiago (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 207 of 2024; 159 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 30 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Xin-Wei), Day 20 (Geng-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 19 Tammuz 5784

Islamic: 18 Muharram 1446

J Cal: 27 Red; Sixday [27 of 30]

Julian: 12 July 2024

Moon: 79%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 10 Dante (8th Month) [Holbein]

Runic Half Month: Thorn (Defense) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 36 of 94)

Week: 4th Week of July

Zodiac: Leo (Day 4 of 31)

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Holidays 7.25

Holidays

Act Like a Caveman Day

Arthouse Theatre Day

Battle of Isted Day (Denmark)

Bayreuther Festspiele begins (Wagner festival; Germany) [thru 8.28]

Be Adamant About Something Day

Carousel Day

Chicory Day

Community Day (Galicia, Spain)

CTNNB1 Awareness Day

Ebernoe Horn Fair (Sussex, UK)

Feed the Country Ducks Day

Festival of Picaresque Animality

Fire Service Day (Belarus)

Grotto Day (UK)

Guancaste Day (Costa Rica)

Health and Happiness with Hypnosis Day

International AfroLatinx, AfroCaribbean & Diaspora Women’s Day

International Day of Solidarity with Antifascist Prisoners

International Red Shoe Day

International Stop Rapping Over Vocals Day

John Knill Day (Cornwall, UK) [Every 5 Years]

Jumatul Bidah (Bangladesh)

Jumat-ul-Wida (India)

Merry-Go-Round Day [also 5.17]

Miracle Treat Day (Canada)

Mugwort Day (French Republic)

National African American Hepatitis C Action Day

National Campus Press Freedom Day (Philippines)

National Carousel Day

National Clay Day

National Day of Galicia (Spain)

National Day of the Writer (Brazil)

National Hire a Veteran Day

National Houston Day

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day (UK)

National Video Game Team Day

Occupation Day (Puerto Rico)

Patient Safety Day

Rain of Black Worms Day (Romania)

Red Shoe Day

Republic Day (Tunisia)

Road Transport Workers’ Day (Tajikistan)

Rosiland Franklin Day

Santiago Apóstol (Spain)

725 Day (Las Vegas)

Test-Tube Baby Day

Thread the Needle Day

Traditional Palestinian Dress Day

World Drowning Prevention Day (UN)

World Embryologist Day

World IVF Day

World Youth Days 2023 begins (Lisbon, Portugal; Roman Catholic; until 7.31) [Varies; @Every 3 Years]

Food & Drink Celebrations

Antifascist Pasta Day (Italy)

Candles on a Cake Day

Culinarian’s Day

Frozen Fruit Freeze/Juice Day

Indie Beer Day (Australia)

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

National Wine and Cheese Day

Independence & Related Days

Abode of Heaven (Declared; 2018) [unrecognized]

Andany (Declared; 2017; Dissolved Sep. 2018) [unrecognized]

Atlia (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Commonwealth Constitution Day (Puerto Rico) 

Rathunis (Declared; 2011) [unrecognized]

Revolution Anniversary Day (Cuba)

New Year’s Days

A Day Out of Time (Last Day of the Year; Mayan, Galactic)

4th & Last Thursday in July

Berne Swiss Festival begins (ends Saturday; Indiana) [4th Thursday]

International Digital Adoption Professionals Day [Last Thursday]

National Chili Dog Day [Last Thursday]

National Intern Day [Last Thursday]

Great Texas Mosquito Festival begins (ends Saturday) [4th Thursday]

National Refreshment Day [4th Thursday]

Shiraz Day (Australia) [4th Thursday]

Weekly Holidays beginning July 25 (4th Week of July)

Quilt Odyssey Week (thru 7.28) [Last Thursday thru Saturday]

Festivals Beginning July 25, 2024

Antigua Carnival (St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda) [thru 8.6]

Bangor State Fair - Bangor, Maine) [7.28 & 8.1-3]

Beer Garden (Jackson, Wisconsin) [thru 7.26]

The Big Seafood Festival (Manitowoc, Wisconsin) [thru 7.26]

Burn in the Forest (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) [thru 7.29]

Calgary Folk Music Festival (Calgary, Canada) [thru 7.28]

Cambridge Folk Festival (Cherry Hinton, United Kingdom) [thru 7.28]

Camp Bestival (East Lulworth, United Kingdom) [thru 7.28]

Cave City Watermelon Festival (Cave City, Arkansas) [thru 7.27]

Down to Earth Summer Conference & Trade Show (Wachusett Mountain, Westminster, Massachusetts)

Elkader Sweet Corn Days (Elkader, Iowa) [thru 7.28]

Glier’s Goettafest (Newport, Kentucky) [7.28 & 8.1-4]

Iron River Lions Blueberry Festival (Iron River, Wisconsin) [thru 7.28]

Kneading Conference (Skowhegan, Maine) [thru 7.26]

Labadie Rib Fest (Bay City, Michigan) [thru 7.28]

Latitude Festival (Southwold, Suffolk, England) [thru 7.28]

Munger Potato Festival (Munger, Michigan) [thru 7.28]

Plumas Sierra County Fair (Quincy, California) [thru 7.28]

San Diego Comic-Con International (San Diego, California) [thru 7.28]

Southeast Alaska State Fair (Haines, Alaska) [thru 7.28]

Stan Rogers Folk Festival (Canso, Canada) [thru 7.29]

Sugar Grove Corn Boil (Sugar Grove, Illinois) [thru 7.28]

Viljandi Folk Music Festival (Viljandi, Estonia) [thru 7.28]

Whole Hawg Days & Poker Run (Eufaula, Oklahoma) [thru 7.27]

WOMAD (Wiltshire, United Kingdom) [thru 7.28]

Feast Days

Alexander Rummler (Artology)

Anne (Eastern Christianity)

Christmas in July

Christopher (Western Christianity)

Cucuphas (a.k.a. Cueufas, Cougat; Christian; Saint)

CW Apple Day (Celtic Book of Days)

Elias Canetti (Writerism)

Eric Hoffer (Writerism)

Feast of Formation of Saint Ann (Mother of the Virgin Mary; Byzantine Rite)

Festival of Paper Dolls (Japan; Everyday Wicca)

The Festival of the Knee Knockers (Shamanism)

Furrinalia (Old Roman Goddess of Springs)

Glodesind (Christian; Saint)

Grand Fête des Escaldes (Andorra)

Holbein (Positivist; Saint)

Hot Fudge Sundae Day (Pastafarian)

Ilyap'a Festival (Inca thunder god)

James the Great (Western Christianity)

Jane Frank (Artology)

John I Agnus (Christian; Saint)

Josephine Tey (Writerism)

Julian of Le Mans (Christian; Translation)

Magnerich of Trier (Christian; Saint)

Maxfield Parrish (Artology)

National Baha’i Day (Jamaica)

Nissen, Abbot of Mountgarret, Ireland (Christian; Saint)

Paul (Christian; Martyr)

Shylock Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Slippery Slim (Muppetism)

Thea and Valentina (Christian; Virgins)

Thomas Eakins (Artology)

Unveiling Day (Satanism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

The Adventures of André & Wally B. (Pixar Cartoon; 1984)

Air Force One (Film; 1997)

Alice the Whaler (Ub Iwerks Disney Cartoon; 1927)

Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (Film; 2008)

Armor Wars (Film; 2025)

Auto-da-Fé, by Elias Canetti (Novel; 1935)

Back in Black, by AC/DC (Album; 1980)

Batman: The Killing Joke (Animated Film; 2016)

Broken Quest (Animated tV Series; 2013)

Caddyshack (Film; 1980)

China Grove, by the Doobie Brothers (Song; 1973)

A Chorus Line (Broadway Musical; 1975)

Drinking Buddies (Film; 2013)

Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)

Dylan Goes Electric (at the Newport Folk Festival; 1965)

Einstein on the Beach, by Philip Glass (Opera; 1976)

Fame, by David Bowie (Song; 1975)

First Lensman, by E.E. "Doc" Smith (Novel; 1950) [Lensman #2]

Good Burger (Film; 1997)

He Can’t Make It Stick (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1943)

Hemingway’s Adventures of a Young Man (Film; 1962)

Justice League: Warworld (WB Animated Film; 2023)

Kill ‘Em All, by Metallica (Album; 1983)

Lara Croft Tom Raider: The Cradle of Life (Film; 2003)

Last Train to Clarksville, recorded by The Monks (Song; 1966)

Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (WB Animated Film; 2017)

Life is Elsewhere, by Milan Kundera (Novel; 1973)

Lucy (Film; 2014)

Maximum Overdrive (Film; 1986)

Much Ado About Mutton (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1947)

The New Car (Ub Iwerks MGM Cartoon; 1931)

Paul’s Boutique, by The Beastie Boys (Album; 1989)

Porky’s Spring Planting (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Red Dawn (Film; 1984)

Ruby Sparks (Film; 2012)

Salmon Pink (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1975)

Seabiscuit (Film; 2003)

Step Brothers (Film; 2008)

The Tree’s Knees (WB LT Cartoon; 1931)

Twelve O’Clock and All Ain’t Well (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1941)

X-Files: I Want to Believe (Film; 2008)

Yes, by Yes (Album; 1969)

You Can’t Hurry Love, by The Supremes (Song; 1966)

Today’s Name Days

Jakob, Jakobus, Thea, Thomas, Valentina (Austria)

Ana, Yana (Bulgaria)

Beata, Jakov, Krsto, Valentina (Croatia)

Jakub (Czech Republic)

Jacobus (Denmark)

Jaagup, Jaak, Jaako, Jaap, Jako, Jakob, Jass (Estonia)

Jaakko, Jaakob, Jaakoppi, Jimi (Finland)

Jacques, Valentine (France)

Jakob, Valentine (Germany)

Anna (Greece)

Jakab, Kristóf (Hungary)

Cristoforo, Giacomo (Italy)

Jēkabs, Marika (Latvia)

Aušrinė, Jokūbas, Kristupas (Lithuania)

Jack, Jakob, Jim (Norway)

Jakub, Krzysztof, Nieznamir, Sławosz, Walentyna (Poland)

Jakub (Slovakia)

Jaime, Santiago (Spain)

Jakob (Sweden)

Jac, Jack, Jacki, Jackie, Jackson, Jacky, Jacques, Jimmie (Universal)

Coby, Colby, Diego, Israel, Jacob, Jacoby, Jack, Jackie, Jackson, Jaclyn, Jacqueline, Jacquelyn, Jacques, Jaime, Jake, Jakob, James, Jameson, Jamie, Jaquan, Jaqueline, Jaxon, Jaxson, Jim, Jimena, Jimmie, Jimmy, Kobe, Koby, Kolby, Santiago (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 207 of 2024; 159 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of Week 30 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 19 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Xin-Wei), Day 20 (Geng-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 19 Tammuz 5784

Islamic: 18 Muharram 1446

J Cal: 27 Red; Sixday [27 of 30]

Julian: 12 July 2024

Moon: 79%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 10 Dante (8th Month) [Holbein]

Runic Half Month: Thorn (Defense) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 36 of 94)

Week: 4th Week of July

Zodiac: Leo (Day 4 of 31)

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team Guardians of the Galaxy, produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) and the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Written and directed by James Gunn, the film stars an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell. In the film, the Guardians travel across the universe as they help Peter Quill learn more about his mysterious parentage.

The film was officially announced before the first film's theatrical release at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International, with the return of James Gunn from the first film, the title of the sequel was released a year later in June 2015. Principal photography began. At Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayette County, Georgia in February 2016, many crew changes from the first film occurred due to other commitments. Filming ended in June 2016. James Gunn chose to set the sequel shortly after the first film to explore the characters' new roles as guardians and to follow Quill's father's storyline established throughout that earlier film. Russell was confirmed as Quill's father in July 2016, portraying Quill's departure from his comic father. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiered in Tokyo on April 10, 2017, and was released in the United States on May 5, 2017, as part of Phase III of the MCU. It grossed over $863 million worldwide, making it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2017, surpassing its predecessor. The film received praise for its visuals, direction, soundtrack, action sequences, humor and acting, although some critics felt it was inferior to the original. It received a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 90th Academy Awards. A sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, released on May 5, 2023, preceded by the Disney+ special The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special in November 2022.

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SYFY Plans Huge Comic-Con 2017 Take-Over

SYFY Plans Huge Comic-Con 2017 Take-Over

SYFY has major plans for SDCC 2017, including 15 panels and screenings, a Battlestar Galactica Reunion, and a Live TV event hosted by Zachary Levi! Check out the details below. (more…)

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Jeff Goldblum, Karl Urban, Tessa Thompson, Rachel House, Mark Ruffalo, director Taika Waititi, actors Cate Blanchett, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston from Marvel Studios’ ‘Thor: Ragnarok' at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2017 Marvel Studios Panel in Hall H on July 22, 2017 in San Diego, California.

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The Flash Candice Patton_1757s by Elvin C

Another one!

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MG - A Rare Mind's Different Facets

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via Kevin Winter

Brent Spiner (Data) with Michael Dorn (Worf) , Jeri Ryan (7 of 9) and Bryan Fuller at San Diego Comic-Con International 2016.

https://data2364.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/daily-spiner-9-august-2017/

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David Anders, RoseMcIver and Robert Buckley attend the Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 21, 2017.

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Here are the rest of my SDCC photos. It was so much fun! I’m exhausted. 

The lady I took a photo with came to my Marvel Joke Book signing. I commented on her Kind pin because I knew where she got it (shout out to Penzy's Spices) and it blew her mind. She then proceeded to hang out at the booth, read jokes from the book and cackle wildly to herself so much so that she drew a small crowd. Today I ran into her again and it was like we were long lost best friends. Goodbye, Purple Haired Pin Lady. Never stop giggling.

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In November 2013, Marvel Comics announced that Kamala Khan, a teenage American Muslim from Jersey City, New Jersey, would take over the comic book series Ms. Marvel beginning in February 2014. The series, written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Adrian Alphona, marked the first time a Muslim character headlined a book at Marvel Comics.[2] However, Noelene Clark of the Los Angeles Times noted that Khan is not the first Muslim character in comic books, which include Simon Baz, Dust and M.[3] The conception of Kamala Khan came about during a conversation between Marvel editors Sana Amanat and Stephen Wacker. Amanat said, "I was telling him [Wacker] some crazy anecdote about my childhood, growing up as a Muslim American. He found it hilarious." The pair then told Wilson about the concept and Wilson became eager to jump aboard the project.[4] Amanat said that the series came from a "desire to explore the Muslim-American diaspora from an authentic perspective."[5]

Artist Jamie McKelvie based Khan's design on his redesign of Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel and on Dave Cockrum's design of the original Ms. Marvel.[6] Amanat requested that the design "reflected the Captain Marvel legacy, and also her story and her background."[7] Amanat stated that Khan's costume was influenced by the shalwar kameez. They wanted the costume to represent her cultural identity, but did not want her to wear a hijab,[8] because the majority of teenage Pakistani-American girls do not wear one.[9] Amanat also stated that they wanted the character to look "less like a sex siren" to appeal to a more vocal female readership.[8]

Marvel knew that they wanted a young Muslim girl, but stated that she could be from any place of origin and have any background. Wilson initially considered making her an Arab girl from Dearborn, Michigan but ultimately chose to create a Desi girl from Jersey City.[10] Jersey City, which sits across the Hudson River from Manhattan, has been referred to as New York City's "Sixth borough".[11][12][13] It therefore forms an important part of Khan's identity and the narrative journey of her character since most of Marvel Comics' stories are set in Manhattan. Wilson explains, "A huge aspect of Ms. Marvel is being a 'second string hero' in the 'second string city' and having to struggle out of the pathos and emotion that can give a person."[14]

The series not only explores Khan's conflicts with supervillains but also explores conflicts with Khan's home and religious duties. Wilson, a convert to Islam, said "This is not evangelism. It was really important for me to portray Kamala as someone who is struggling with her faith." Wilson continued, "Her brother is extremely conservative, her mom is paranoid that she's going to touch a boy and get pregnant, and her father wants her to concentrate on her studies and become a doctor."[4] Amanat added,

As much as Islam is a part of Kamala's identity, this book isn't preaching about religion or the Islamic faith in particular. It's about what happens when you struggle with the labels imposed on you, and how that forms your sense of self. It's a struggle we've all faced in one form or another, and isn't just particular to Kamala because she's Muslim. Her religion is just one aspect of the many ways she defines herself.[2]



First appearance of Kamala Khan from Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013) by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Scott Hepburn

In the series, Khan takes the name Ms. Marvel from Carol Danvers, who now goes by the alias Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel writer Kelly Sue DeConnick revealed that Khan actually made a brief appearance in Captain Marvel #14 (August 2013) saying, "Kamala is in the background of a scene in Captain Marvel 14 ... She is very deliberately placed in a position where she sees Carol protecting civilians from Yon-Rogg."[15] According to Wilson, Khan idolizes Carol so when Khan acquires superhuman abilities, she emulates Danvers.[14] "Captain Marvel represents an ideal that Kamala pines for. She's strong, beautiful and doesn't have any of the baggage of being Pakistani and 'different,'"[4] Wilson explained. "Khan is a big comic book fan and after she discovers her superhuman power – being a polymorph and able to lengthen her arms and legs and change her shape – she takes on the name of Ms. Marvel," Amanat elaborated.[16] Khan is one of several characters who discover that they have Inhuman heritage following the "Inhumanity" storyline, in which the Terrigen Mists are released throughout the world and activate dormant Inhuman cells.[17]

In the series' first story arc, Khan faces off against Mr. Edison / the Inventor, an amalgam of man and bird. Wilson created the Inventor to be Khan's first arch rival in order to mirror Khan's own complexity. Wilson characterizes the Inventor, and the overall visual look of the opening story arc as "kooky and almost Miyazaki-esque at times", owing to the art style of illustrator Adrian Alphona, which balances the drama of the threats which Khan faces with the humor of Alphona's "tongue in cheek sight gags." During the storyline, Khan also teams-up with the X-Man Wolverine against the Inventor. Because Wolverine is dealing with the loss of his healing factor during this time, Khan is placed in the position of having to shoulder much of the responsibilities, as Wilson felt this was a role reversal that would subvert reader expectations that Wolverine would take the lead in such a team-up.[18]

At the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International, writer Dan Slott announced that Khan would team-up with Spider-Man beginning in The Amazing Spider-Man #7 (October 2014) during the "Spider-Verse" storyline. Slott characterized Khan "the closest character to classic Peter Parker,"[19] explaining, "She's a teenage superhero, juggling her life, making mistakes, trying to do everything right."[20]

Beginning in June 2015, Ms. Marvel tied into the "Secret Wars" crossover event with the "Last Days" storyline, which details Khan's account of the end of the Marvel Universe. Wilson explained, "In the 'Last Days' story arc, Kamala has to grapple with the end of everything she knows, and discover what it means to be a hero when your whole world is on the line."[21] In the storyline, Khan rushes to deal with the threat in Manhattan. However, Wilson revealed, "She will face a very personal enemy as the chaos in Manhattan spills over into Jersey City, and she will be forced to make some very difficult choices. There will also be a very special guest appearance by a superhero Kamala—and the fans—have been waiting to meet for a long time."[22]

In March 2015, Marvel announced that Khan will join the Avengers in All-New All-Different Avengers FCBD (May 2015) by writer Mark Waid and artists Adam Kubert and Mahmud Asrar, which takes place in the aftermath of "Secret Wars".[23] A second volume of Ms. Marvel starring Khan by Wilson, Alphona and Takeshi Miyazawa is also debuted following "Secret Wars" as part of Marvel's All-New, All-Different Marvel initiative.[24] Amanat said,

By the time this new launch comes around, it will have been almost two years since the premiere of Ms. Marvel—and boy, has Kamala Khan been through a lot since then. She's been slowly coming into her own, dealing with the challenges of navigating adulthood and being a super hero. But her training is over now and it's time for the big leagues; the question is can she handle it? ... As much as Kamala has a right to be there—it's still a bit of a culture shock. Dreaming of being an Avenger and then suddenly being one is a lot to take on for someone of her age. So, she'll be a little awestruck, a little overly ambitious.[25]

In March 2016, Marvel announced that Ms. Marvel would tie into the "Civil War II" storyline by releasing a promotional image illustrating a rift between Khan and Danvers.[26] "While "Civil War II" may have initiated this rift, we've known for some time that Kamala would eventually need to separate herself from her idols. Her journey centers around self-discovery and identity, and a part of that exploration includes separating yourself from those you put on pedestals. The rift between Carol and Kamala doesn't really have to do with right and wrong. It has to do with growing up and realizing that you perceive the world differently from even the ones you love," Amanat elaborated.[27]

In July, Marvel announced that Khan will join the Champions, a team of teenage superheroes who split off from the Avengers following the conclusion of "Civil War II". The team, featured in a series by writer Mark Waid and artist Humberto Ramos, consists of Khan, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Nova (Sam Alexander), Hulk (Amadeus Cho), Viv Vision, and a teenage version of Cyclops. Waid said, "The first three are the kids who quit the Avengers proper. That was an easy get. Those three, in and of themselves, form a nice little subteam. Their dynamic is great. They all show up in each other's books, and even though they have their arguments and stress points, clearly they're good together."[28]

In August, Khan made an appearance in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #10 by writers Amy Reeder and Brandon Montclare. In the issue, Khan acts as a mentor to Moon Girl (Lunella Lafayette) who is also a young Inhuman that suddenly came into her powers. Amanat stated that Khan sees much of herself in Lafayette and by teaching her, Khan learns much about herself.[27]

In November, Marvel announced that Khan will join a new incarnation of the Secret Warriors in a series by writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Javier Garron that debuted in May 2017. The team, formed in the wake of the "Inhumans vs X-Men" storyline, also includes Quake, Karnak, Moon Girl, and Devil Dinosaur. Rosenberg stated that there is some conflict and friction amongst the team members explaining, "Ms. Marvel and Quake are really fighting for the soul of the team in a lot of ways, while Moon Girl will continue to really do her own thing. They will all be tested and challenged, they are superheroes after all, but they are going to do things their way."[29]

In March 2017, Marvel announced that Khan would team-up with Danvers in a one-shot issue of the limited anthology series, Generations by Wilson and Paolo Villanelle. Wilson stated that the issue would explore Danvers' and Khan's mentor–student relationship, but "at its heart, [it] is about growing up, and a big part of growing up is discovering that your idols have feet of clay – and forgiving them for their flaws as you gain an adult understanding of your own."[30]

In December, Ms. Marvel began the "Teenage Wasteland" story arc, as part of the Marvel Legacy relaunch. Wilson said, "Since the events of 'Civil War II', there's been friction between Kamala and her mentor, Captain Marvel. In this arc, we're exploring how complicated legacies can be when they're passed from generation to generation ... She's questioning a lot about herself and her mission. Her friends end up stepping into some very important—and unexpected—roles. So in a sense, the arc is really about a bunch of chronically under-estimated teenagers who pull together to fight evil."[31]

Ms. Marvel #31, the 50th issue of Ms. Marvel featuring Khan was released in June 2018. To mark the occasion, Marvel brought in additional collaborators for the issue including writers: G. Willow Wilson, Saladin Ahmed, Rainbow Rowell, and Hasan Minhaj; and artists: Nico Leon, Bob Quinn, Gustavo Duarte, and Elmo Bondoc.[32]

Beginning in March 2019, Khan headlined a new series titled, The Magnificent Ms. Marvel, written by Ahmed and illustrated by Minkyu Jung. Wilson stated that she had been planning her departure from the series for over a year, stating that she originally anticipated that the series would only last for ten issues and was excited by the fact that she had written 60 issues. Ahmed said the new series will have much wider scope, "while still maintaining that intimate tone that people have loved about it."[33]

In July 2020, Marvel announced that Khan would star in an original graphic novel, published in conjunction with Scholastic and aimed at younger readers. The book will be written by author Nadia Shammas. An illustrator has not yet been named.[34

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San Diego Comic Con 2017: Ghost Wars

San Diego Comic Con 2017: Ghost Wars

There is a new show coming on SyFy in the Fall of 2017 that will stretch the limits of your fear intake. Especially if you are afraid of ghosts.  Like, super afraid of ghosts. From the same producers of Van Helsing, Syfy will bringing Ghost Wars to further cement your fear of the dark. Watching the trailer in the daylight was still unsettling enough to open the windows wider to let the sunlight…

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Tom Hiddleston at the Marvel Studios 'Thor: Ragnarok' panel at the San Diego Comic-Con International 2017 in Hall H on July 22, 2017 in San Diego, California.