No Stars? San Diego Comic-Con returns to roots as Hollywood strikes

With actors last week joining writers on strike, and therefore banned from promoting their movies and shows, celebrities and studios from Amazon to Warner Bros have pulled the plug on Comic-Con appearances

A-listers are skipping this week’s Comic-Con due to a historic Hollywood strike — but while some ticketholders are disappointed, long-standing comic book fans are delighted to have their world-famous event back.

The giant pop culture gathering in San Diego, California often draws headlines for the thousands of cosplaying fans who camp in line for days to see stars from Tom Cruise to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

With actors last week joining writers on strike — and therefore banned from promoting their movies and shows — celebrities and studios from Amazon to Warner Bros have pulled the plug on Comic-Con appearances.

But not everyone is bothered.

“I am probably more excited this year than any year in recent memory,” said Chris Gore, owner of the ‘Film Threat’ website and director of Attack of the Doc!

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“San Diego Comic-Con is gonna get back to its roots -- which is celebrating the art of comic books,” he said.