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FROM Germain Lussier
Comic-Con Preview Comic-Con starts tomorrow - thousands of fans will be flocking to San Diego, not to mention studios and TV networks. This year, Marvel Studios is skipping the massive entertainment convention. But with famous franchises like Star Wars and DC comics releasing their newest films and TV shows, Comic-Con remains an important destination for Hollywood.
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