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...
The Vampire Diaries panel centered on Elena's transformation into a vampire.
The Man of Steel himself made an appearance, causing a frenzy among attendees.
The Winchester brothers gave fans all Supernatural tea.
True Blood fans were treated to a meet and greet with the actors.
This Teen Wolf reunion had fans howling with excitement.
Further proof that Team Stefan can't be beat.
It's no mystery why the Fringe stars are so beloved.
The Campaign stars proved they've got political prowess during their panel.
The former Glee couple made a fashionable appearance.
The actors really got into character for their Breaking Bad panel.
This pic has us saying, "Love you 3000."
The Total Recall star was met with cheers from her Underworld and Van Helsing fans.
Producer Craig Silverstein and actors Maggie Q, Shane West, Aaron Stanford, Lyndsy Fonseca and Melinda Clarke answered questions during the Nikita panel.
Kaley comes in peace!
The Arrow star met with fans during a meet and greet.
Co-stars Nina and Ian cozy up at a Comic-Con afterparty.
The True Blood star attended a Comic-Con afterparty.
The Twilight stars got silly while promoting Breaking Dawn: Part 2.
The Community star took a pic of the packed auditorium, where he participated in a panel discussion.
A mustachioed Kellan made an appearance on the red carpet.
The Expendables 2 star flexed his muscles for the cameras.
After wowing crowds with her stunt work, the Twilight actress participated in the Women Who Kick Ass panel.
The Twilight hunk flew under the radar in a newsboy cap.
The martial arts master stopped by to promote his movie CZ12, a.k.a. Chinese Zodiac.
The Wreck-It Ralph stars reunited for a rowdy panel filled with jokes.
The two icons made their first-ever Comic-Con appearance for the Expendables 2 panel.
The couple arrived to the San Diego Convention Center separately.
In the 2012 film Oz: The Great and Powerful, the That '70s Show actress played "The Witch" Theodora.
The famed director teased his animated movie Frankenweenie.
The Breaking Dawn: Part 2 panel saw the foes become friends.