SDCC 2017: Marvel follows up D23 Expo by amping up excitement from “Thor: Ragnarok,” “Black Panther”

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Thor, radiating with glowing blue eyes and crackling lightning, strikes a heroic pose in his battle-ready armor inspired by Thor: Ragnarok as he prepares to thrill fans.

It’s not San Diego Comic-Con without a massive Marvel presence. From cosplay to a booth showing off costumes and props to the big Hall H panel that fans line up for days to attend, Marvel Studios is a powerhouse of this annual pop culture event.

But just one week before SDCC 2017, Marvel already had a huge presentation at Disney’s D23 Expo, bringing together a huge gathering of stars from “Avengers: Infinity War.” How could they possibly top that in San Diego?

Well, by simply bringing out all of the stars that weren’t in attendance at the Expo. From “Thor: Ragnarok” came Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo, Cate Blanchett, Taika Waititi, and Tessa Thompson.

From “Black Panther” arrived Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, and of course Chadwick Boseman. And with both of these films came new excitement in the form of trailers, clips, photos, and posters. The group not only excited fans with a big Hall H presentation but also autograph signings on the show floor.

WATCH – MARVEL STUDIOS SDCC 2017 HALL H, COSPLAY, SIGNINGS

WATCH – “THOR: RAGNAROK” TRAILER

Marvel Studios filmmakers share behind-the-scenes stories and excitement about Thor: Ragnarok and Black Panther to fans at a vibrant SDCC 2017 Comic-Con panel, as they engage with the audience from the main stage, microphones in hand and official name cards displayed.

Maleficent, dressed in her signature black armor and horned headpiece, commands attention as she stands among jagged rocks beneath a dramatic, stormy sky—capturing the electrifying presence of characters showcased at fan conventions like SDCC 2017 and thrilling live attractions inspired by films such as Thor: Ragnarok.

Black Panther towers heroically atop a giant panther statue, surveying a sunrise-lit Wakanda skyline teeming with sleek aircraft—an awe-inspiring scene reminiscent of the cinematic excitement unveiled at SDCC 2017, where fans were thrilled by both Black Panther and Thor: Ragnarok.

But in the end, nothing could top the surprise of bringing together all of the Avengers on stage in Anaheim the prior week.

WATCH – MARVEL STUDIOS AVENGERS GATHERING AT D23 EXPO 2017

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