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Comic-Con 2012: Gearing up for a geekgasm

July might mean summer doldrums to some, but if you love comics and pop culture, it can only mean one thing: San Diego Comic-Con. CNET's checking out the geekfest in full force, and we'll be on the hunt for the hottest news in comics, TV, and movies, and, yes, the best cosplayers.

Along with stories and galleries, CNET TV and The 404 are doing giveaways on location, and CNET's once again hosting its Base Station for the True Believers at the convention. If you're in San Diego, you'll be able to recharge your phones, play … Read more

Lightsaber relay to kick off Comic-Con 2012

Calling all Jedis! Grab your lightsabers, lace up your running shoes, and come embark on what's sure to be an epic journey to Comic-Con 2012. Even better, you'll get to use the Force to help some young Padawans in need.

Lucasfilm, Nerdist Industries, Octagon, and Machinima have teamed up to put on an Olympic torch-style relay race called Course of the Force that will help kick off this year's Comic-Con in San Diego and benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

The 136-mile run/walk will begin in Santa Monica, Calif., on July 7. At every quarter-mile marker, participants will hand off the official Course of the Force lightsaber to the next runner until they reach San Diego on July 11, which just happens to be preview night for Comic-Con (the show officially kicks off on July 12). … Read more