Comic-Con: Why Stars Love It

''It is an amazing experience because there are so many passionate people in one room. It is one of my favorite places to go [because] you can actually feel the excitement in the room there. The air almost has a charge to it and you don't get that feeling anywhere else in my experience.'' —Emma Stone

''I'm a fanboy. I grew up reading comic books; I used to draw comic characters as a kid. I'm a huge sci-fi geek. I love seeing what everyone is wearing — the Aquamans and Blades and Japanimation characters. And there's such a level of energy and excitement there. Everyone's having so much fun that it's just really contagious — especially when you get into the panel and realize how much the fans really love the show. I love feeling that. Also, I love seeing the trailer for the second half of the season, which they always reveal. I'm a fan of the show. It was my favorite show before I was on it, so I love being a part of all things True Blood and all things comic book. Of course, the best party of the weekend is the EW party — every year! I'm not even just saying that. That's the party year after year. I love going in there and seeing who's there.'' —Joe Manganiello

''It's the cutting edge — the pulse of the culture and what the fans want. Once you get a look at Comic-Con and see what's hot, you'll see those projects in the next two years. There are a lot of comic books that are being developed at Comic-Con. It's all about the future, it's all good.'' —Terry Crews

''You feel adored by complete strangers and it is really heartwarming. Who wouldn't love that? ... It is fantastic people watching. I love to see two totally different costumes together like a Smurf hanging out with a Batman villain.'' —Chris Zylka

''Game of Thrones is my #1 right now. My cousin Stephen Cole is in it, as well. So I want to learn the language of the Dothraki. It's the coolest place to be. I want to go. I have never been. It's not fair. I want to dress up as Thorn Trooper (sp) and go!'' —Marsha Ambrosius

''It is a great place for fans to don their gear and live their dreams and have fun. It is a safe place. It is an amazing place where genius meets geekdom and they mix and it's explosive.'' —C. Thomas Howell

''I'm a big Blade Runner fan. This is my first time going to Comic-Con, so personally this is going to be new for me.'' —Jeff Clanagan, producer who is partnering with Shaquille O'Neal on a comic book

''I am a fan of fans and at the Con you will find the truest, most loyal fans in the world. It is a Lollapalooza of fans. I'm curious to see how something as mainstream as Criminal Minds will be received. I have always been there to support stuff like cartoons or weird indie films so it will be interesting to see how people respond to a mainstream popular TV show there. I wonder if people will dress up for our panel. I think I'm going to dress up as Shemar while I'm there.'' —Matthew Gray Gubler