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The Strange And The Sexy: Photos From Comic-Con 2012
We caught everything from a naughty Thundercat to a chill Rainbow Brite wandering the halls of the convention center Friday and Saturday at Comic-Con. As the event comes to a close today, and costumes go back in their closets, we're already looking forward to next year!
Other news from Comic-Con 2012:
FTW: "Big Bang Theory" Gives Comic-Con Fan a Trip to Space
Comic-Con Photos: Colorful Costumes & Characters from Day 1
Comic-Con Photo: Did Kristen Stewart Get A Boob Job?
Gallery: 36 Comic Book Characters From Our Comic-Con Portrait Studio
Photos: Walking Dead's Comic-Con Course Lets You Run From Zombies
Video: Did The Game Of Thrones Panel Have Comic-Con's Most Insanely Long Line?
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