Comic-Con 2011
SAN DIEGO – Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Barrio (bottom-left) of Sector San Diego poses for a picture with Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee and members of the other Armed Forces, July 21, 2011. Comic-Con International 2011 drew an estimated 130,000 fans to the San Diego area. Originally showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy and film/television, and related popular arts, the convention has expanded over the years to include a larger range of pop culture elements, such as horror, animation, anime, manga, toys, collectible card games, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Adam Eggers