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Associated Press - October 16, 2009 1:15 PM ET
NEW YORK (AP) - This weekend on a Hudson River pier, a huge pop culture festival brings together celebrities from the world of comic books, television, movies and sports.
It'll be all fantasy and fun at the Big Apple Comic Con, which runs through Sunday on Pier 92.
On Saturday, the public is invited to wear costumes to be judged.
Celebrities include William Shatner, the 1-time "Star Trek" actor who is presenting his comic books.
Fans of old TV shows like "Batman," "The Incredible Hulk" and the "Dukes of Hazzard" can meet the stars: Adam West, Lou Ferrigno, John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Catherine Bach.
Sports fans can see Dwight Gooden, Yogi Berra and Pete Rose.
On the Net:
Big Apple Comic Con: http://www.wizardworld.com/home-apple.html
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