The Aston Martin DBS will make its ninth appearance in a James Bond film when “Quantum of Solace” hits theaters Nov. 7.
But Comic-Con-goers need not wait till then to grab a sneak peek.
Located underneath the Sony Pictures booth sits 007's ride – and it's every bit as awesome as it looks in the movies. In fact, my secret agent abilities increased by 32 percent by merely staring at it.
When I asked if I could trade in my '91 Acura Integra for the DBS, I didn't get the response I was hoping for. Instead, they suggested I buy my own. Cost: about $250,000.
WHO PUT THE EARTH'S CORE IN SAN DIEGO?
I didn't expect to see the center of the Earth at Comic-Con, but hey, I'll just add it to the list of things I didn't think I'd see here.
The “Journey to the Center of the Earth” booth features a giant wall with viewfinder ports to experience the film's coolest feature: The 3D experience.
When I took a glance at the Earth's core, I saw a floating, rocky path, rolling rapids below and a canyon that cased it all in. I always expected there to be more liquid magma, molten lava and so on.
Oh well. I'm over it.
I'LL HAVE A CLOAK WITH A LIGHT SABER ON THE SIDE
I couldn't escape, I couldn't fight back.
Two storm troopers were following me everywhere I went. They were packing blasters, and all I had was a Superman hat and a notebook.
I needed help.
Apparently, these Imperial soldiers visited the Star Wars Replica Costume and Armor Collection before me.
Replicas of costumes – and lightsabers – were available for characters ranging from Obi-Wan Kenobi to Anakin Skywalker. The next time I see those storm troopers, I'll be ready.
A COMICAL ANNIVERSARY
It looks like 2008 is a good year to celebrate your 75th anniversary in the comic book world.
“King Kong,” “Doc Savage” and the American comic book itself all celebrate their semisesquicentennial anniversary this year. I was standing outside the Empire State Building a few weeks ago, and King Kong was nowhere to be seen. He's probably (A) on vacation or (B) somewhere here on the Comic-Con floor.
Honorable mentions go to “The Legion of Super-Heroes” and “Famous Monsters,” which are celebrating their 50th anniversaries.
– COMPILED BY INTERN ADAM LOBERSTEIN, WANDERING THE COMIC-CON FLOOR FOR THE UNION-TRIBUNE
