Then there was that time when Mayor Kevin Faulconer rode a zip line like Batman and then-City Councilmember Todd Gloria followed him looking a little like Robin.
Video of the “official opening” of Comic-Con 2014 Thursday July 24, 2014 as San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and City Council President Todd Gloria ride a zip-line near the San Diego Convention Center.
We enjoyed the spontaneous and spectacular dancing superheroes captured in July 2009.
What about when comedian Will Ferrell had the crowd rolling when he responded to one fan's question while promoting "The Other Guys" in 2010. Were you there?
Hopefully Hall H was laughing with this Comic-Con member, not at him.
We also remembered running into Tobias Locke of Orange County in 2011 - the man who many know simply as "Badge Guy."
At Comic-Con 2011, we talk with a Comic-Con celebrity in his own right – Tobias Locke of Orange County or the man many know as simply “Badge Guy.”
Kevin Winter
Famed metal-heads Metallica played to a frenzied crowd at Speckles Theatre on July 19.
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Earlier in the day, the four members of the California-based band debuted footage from their new 3D film for thousands of fans at the annual all-things-geek gathering.
Jared Harris
Last year, Metallica created an independent record label called Blackened Recordings and took ownership of all of their recordings.
Jerod Harris
Metal legends Metallica held their panel in a packed Hall H at Comic-Con.
Jerod Harris
"The world just turned upside down," drummer Lars Ulrich said as fans raised devil's horns and shouted after the band took the stage.
Kevin Winter
The film's writer and director Nimród Antal, actor Dane DeHaan and producer Charlotte Huggins took the stage during the panel 'At the Drive-In With Metallica.'
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DeHaan'snAdvertisementnThe main character's journey is intercut with scenes of the band performing on a massive stage that features flames and many of the effects images the band has used over the years. Singer James Hetfield hinted the band might take the stage on tour after the film is released.
Jerod Harris
Bassist Robert Trujillo said the band spent nearly two crucible-like weeks in Mexico City rehearsing in front of a live audience before shooting began in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Kevin Winter
"Through the Never" is slated to open Sept. 27. The film is rated R.
Michael Kovac
Free tickets for the secret show were handed out to dedicated fans who attended the panel.
Michael Kovac
After more than 30 years and more than 100 million albums sold, Ulrich said the film has been a way for the band to stay fresh.
Michael Kovac
Kevin Winter
Musicians have made appearances at Comic-Con over the years, but none as big as the heavy metal heavy hitters.
Michael Kovac
Michael Kovac
Though Metallica's followers might come from another cultural subgroup, Ulrich said he could identify with the tens of thousands of fans roaming the halls at Comic-Con.
Michael Kovac
Metallica's 32 years of rocking out has earned them a well-deserved place in the "big four" of metal alongside Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax.
Kevin Winter
"I've never been great with definitions because I think that the whole world should never be limited to that type of specificities," Ulrich said in an interview at the nearby Hilton Bayfront. "When I was growing up, my experiences and my memories from my childhood were that I was a loner. Now, if you're going to get really into it, loner and geek, what are they cousins? They can't be that far apart from each other."
Jerod Harris
The band has won nine Grammy Awards during its musical career.
Kevin Winter
Metallica played a 13-song set on Friday night.
Kevin Winter
Kevin Winter
The band played such crowd favorites as "Enter Sandman" and "Master of Puppets."
Kevin Winter
Kevin Winter
Kevin Winter
Micheal Kovac
Thousands witnessed the very special moment for one couple in front of the honorary king of Comic-Con, Kevin Smith, inside Hall H in July 2010.
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There was the knee...
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Some parts of the proposal were recognizable. There was the nervous guy....
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The surprised girl...
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There was the knee...
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The gasp...
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The tears...
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The passionate kiss...
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And the sparkling ring.
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But it's not every day that you get engaged with the help of Kevin Smith at a Comic-Con panel discussion. "James proposed to me with @thatkevinsmith 's help in front of entire hall h! It was perfect," the bride to be tweeted.
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Congratulations Se Young Kang and James Darling! On a side note, if anyone sees a Lost autographed lifevest lying around, it might be theirs. "Somebody took James' Lost autographed lifevest while he was proposing to me. Please spread the word! Help us find it!" Kang tweeted.
Also, there was the time NBC 7 decided to check out the various tattoos of convention-goers in 2011. [[126042433, C]]
We liked what we saw so we went back and looked for more three years later.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
Hello Kitty, among other things, make up this elaborate, vibrant piece of body art.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
A little Frankenstein ink on this fan.
Bob Hansen
A little Frankenstein ink on this fan.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
At San Diego Comic-Con, attendees express their fandom in many ways. While some choose costumes as their main form of self-expression, others choose ink. Here are some snapshots of some seriously devoted fans sharing their tattoos at the pop culture convention.
Bob Hansen
We spy some Pacman and Ms. Pacman ink on this Comic-Con fan.
Bob Hansen
Hello Kitty, among other things, make up this elaborate, vibrant piece of body art.
And this guy - the Vista Fire Department captain who turned heads with his huge Chewbacca costume and impersonations. NBC 7's Steven Luke caught up with him.
Everywhere he goes at Comic-Con, a Vista Fire Department captain turns head with his huge Chewbacca costume and impersonations. NBC 7’s Steven Luke has more on the costume’s surprising origins.
Whether it's in a panel inside the convention center or among fans on the streets of the Gaslamp, San Diego Comic-Con 2018 will likely leave many attendees with a favorite memory or two.
A look at some of the installations connected to San Diego Comic-Con from Chopper NBC 7.
