Comic-Con 2012 was a pop culture lover's dream.
Some of the most iconic shows of the past decade were still on television, including Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad and Dexter. Fans were able to attend panels for these shows, giving them the chance to ask questions about episodes new and old. Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston even showed up in their yellow hazmat costumes.
On the movie front, there was a sneak peek of Breaking Dawn: Part II, which was followed by a panel discussion with Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Stephenie Meyer and Mackenzie Foy. You can only imagine how excited fans were to see their Twilight favs IRL.
And it wouldn't be a true Comic-Con without Marvel. Kevin Feige and Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance to promote Iron Man 3, where they teased the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It's almost like they were in Phase One of Marvel's expansion.
And those were just a few of the panels from 2012. Keep reading to take an even longer trip down memory lane...
Nina Dobrev
The Vampire Diaries panel centered on Elena's transformation into a vampire.
Zack Snyder & Henry Cavill
The Man of Steel himself made an appearance, causing a frenzy among attendees.
Jensen Ackles & Jared Padalecki
The Winchester brothers gave fans all Supernatural tea.
Sam Trammell, Alexander Skarsgard & Stephen Moyer
True Blood fans were treated to a meet and greet with the actors.
Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden & Colton Haynes
This Teen Wolf reunion had fans howling with excitement.
Paul Wesley
Further proof that Team Stefan can't be beat.
Joshua Jackson & John Noble
It's no mystery why the Fringe stars are so beloved.
Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis
The Campaign stars proved they've got political prowess during their panel.
Lea Michele & Cory Monteith
The former Glee couple made a fashionable appearance.
Aaron Paul & Bryan Cranston
The actors really got into character for their Breaking Bad panel.
Robert Downey Jr.
This pic has us saying, "Love you 3000."
Kate Beckinsale
The Total Recall star was met with cheers from her Underworld and Van Helsing fans.
Cast of Nikita
Producer Craig Silverstein and actors Maggie Q, Shane West, Aaron Stanford, Lyndsy Fonseca and Melinda Clarke answered questions during the Nikita panel.
Kaley Cuoco
Kaley comes in peace!
Stephen Amell
The Arrow star met with fans during a meet and greet.
Nina Dobrev, Kevin Williamson & Ian Somerhalder
Co-stars Nina and Ian cozy up at a Comic-Con afterparty.
Alexander Skarsgard
The True Blood star attended a Comic-Con afterparty.
Ashley Greene & Jackson Rathbone
The Twilight stars got silly while promoting Breaking Dawn: Part 2.
Joel McHale
The Community star took a pic of the packed auditorium, where he participated in a panel discussion.
Kellan Lutz
A mustachioed Kellan made an appearance on the red carpet.
Terry Crews
The Expendables 2 star flexed his muscles for the cameras.
Nikki Reed
After wowing crowds with her stunt work, the Twilight actress participated in the Women Who Kick Ass panel.
Peter Facinelli
The Twilight hunk flew under the radar in a newsboy cap.
Jackie Chan
The martial arts master stopped by to promote his movie CZ12, a.k.a. Chinese Zodiac.
Sarah Silverman & John C. Reilly
The Wreck-It Ralph stars reunited for a rowdy panel filled with jokes.
Sylvester Stallone & Arnold Schwarzenegger
The two icons made their first-ever Comic-Con appearance for the Expendables 2 panel.
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart
The couple arrived to the San Diego Convention Center separately.
Mila Kunis
In the 2012 film Oz: The Great and Powerful, the That '70s Show actress played "The Witch" Theodora.
Tim Burton
The famed director teased his animated movie Frankenweenie.
Taylor Lautner & Robert Pattinson
The Breaking Dawn: Part 2 panel saw the foes become friends.