https://www.cnet.com/news/at-comic-con-star-wars-the-clone-wars-doctor-who-aim-to-fill-avengers-sized-hole/

Who needs Marvel Studios and the Avengers? Certainly not this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

The annual con, which kicked off with a preview night on Wednesday, launched with some of its biggest headliners out of the fold. With Infinity War heading into homes via Blu-ray and the next Avengers film slated for 2019, Marvel Studios has opted out of a big presence at the convention. Likewise, key HBO franchises Game of Thrones and Westworld are a no-show.