The Dead will walk again… in San Diego, that is, as Comic-Con returns once again this July 9-12. Not just that, but so will the superheroes, the denizens of Westeros, and so many of our other favorite TV characters.

The Walking Dead/Fear the Walking Dead

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DC Entertainment/Warner Bros. Television Screening Block

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Game of Thrones

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Hannibal

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Agents of SHIELD/Agent Carter

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TV has become an increasingly big part of the con even as the movie studios have started to ease off with their panel presentations. And of course, IGN will be on site covering it all (plus the hottest movies, comics and games news as well). That said, we’re keeping this list of shows we’re most excited for down to five, but we’ve also fudged it just a bit by combining a few program events where they make sense.Here are the five TV shows panels we are most excited for at this year’s Comic-Con!O.K., so technically this is two panels, but they're back-to-back, in the same room, with the same moderator (Talking Dead’s Chris Hardwick of course), and with almost the same name! The Walking Dead is always a popular presence at SDCC and its new prequel spin-off Fear the Walking Dead will likely be as well. First up is the original series, with stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Chandler Riggs, Sonequa Martin-Green, Michael Cudlitz, and (whew) Lennie James joining executive producer and showrunner Scott M. Gimple, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer Dave Alpert, and special effects makeup supervisor and executive producer Greg Nicotero. Expect a Q&A and a sneak peek at Season 6.Then comes Fear the Walking Dead, with stars Cliff Curtis, Kim Dickens, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Elizabeth Rodriquez, Lorenzo James Henrie, Ruben Blades and Mercedes Mason joining executive producer and showrunner Dave Erickson, Hurd, Alpert, and Nicotero for a discussion about the new show, which debuts this August.Supergirl! Gotham! Arrow! The Flash! Legends of Tomorrow! A crazy Saturday night party in Hall H will unite these various DC shows for a three-hour experience, featuring a pilot screening of the upcoming Supergirl and a Q&A with its stars and producers. Also planned are video presentations and appearances from the stars and producers of the other four series, as well as a peek at the new digital series Vixen. The only thing missing here for some fans of DC TV is Constantine, but that’s another story altogether…You know nothing, Jon Snow… about Game of Thrones Season 6. But with the fifth season of George R. R. Martin’s beloved show just finishing up on HBO, what better time to catch up with the series’ cast and creators? At least, the ones who are still alive, that is… Panelists in Hall H this year include Alfie Allen, John Bradley, Gwendoline Christie, Liam Cunningham, Natalie Dormer, Conleth Hill, Hannah Murray, Sophie Turner, Carice van Houten, Maisie Williams, director David Nutter, and executive producer Carolyn Strauss. Expect plenty of speculation about where things will go next year as well as reflections on the major events that just passed. And also expect a ton of GoT-related cosplay. Always a plus!This will be a bittersweet panel for fans of the NBC series who are still reeling from its recent cancellation. “Your company is requested at a grand soiree in honor of esteemed colleague Dr. Hannibal Lecter,” reads the panel description. “Prepare to be delighted by stories of European travels, friendships renewed, and culinary feasts as told by executive producer/creator Bryan Fuller, executive producer Martha De Laurentiis, and star Hugh Dancy. Be the first to witness beautiful new works by artiste extraordinaire Francis Dolarhyde (Richard Armitage), as well as a few other surprises along the way. Bon appétit, Fannibals!” Could the show be revived by another network or streaming service as rumor has claimed? Or will this be its last supper in San Diego? Stay tuned…Marvel may not be bringing any of their movies to Comic-Con this year, but the MCU will still be represented at the Marvel Television Presents panel in Ballroom 20. It will focus on the small-screen world of SHIELD, with Marvel head of television Jeph Loeb leading the charge. Agents of SHIELD’s executive producers Jed Whedon, Maurissa Tancharoen and Jeff Bell will be on hand along with cast members Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Brett Dalton, Chloe Bennet, Iain De Caestecker, Elizabeth Henstridge, Henry Simmons, Adrianne Palicki, Nick Blood and Luke Mitchell. For Agent Carter, which will get a very welcome Season 2 next midseason, executive producers Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas, Chris Dingess and Louis D’Esposito will take the stage along with stars Hayley Atwell and James D’Arcy. I know my value!