Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's Hope

A behind-the-scenes look at San Diego Comic-Con, the world's largest comic book convention, and the fans who attend every year.

Cast

Frank Miller

as Self

Seth Rogen

as Self

Eli Roth

as Self

Kenneth Branagh

as Self

Paul Scheer

as Self

Stan Lee

as Self

Thomas Jane

as Self

Guillermo del Toro

as Self

Matt Groening

as Self

Kevin Smith

as Self

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