10 things to watch for at 2008 Comic-Con

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By Jevon Phillips and Denise Martin, Los Angeles Times Staff writers

Secret's out: Gwyneth and Robert know it. Hollywood knows it. And now everyone else knows it too. The comic collectors, fanboys and costumed wannabes are the tastemakers. And starting Thursday, they'll descend on San Diego for Comic-Con.

Look at the the success of "Iron Man," no doubt helped to its hundred-millions by last year's showing at the Con. It's a pop culture paradise, and we've picked the must-see items and events from this year's gathering.