The torturous Comic-Con wait for a glimpse of 'Justice League'
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The torturous Comic-Con wait for a glimpse of 'Justice League'

The confab's famed Hall H has been the spot for some of the biggest announcements in geekdom. Here's how hard it is to get inside.

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