Comic-Con International starts Wednesday, July 23, at the San Diego Convention Center with a preview night that helps attendees get badges early and avoid long lines the next day. The Wednesday schedule is typically light with few events, but is mainly a way for people to pick up badges without gigantic lines on Thursday and Friday. It also is a chance to see the convention floor early but, in the last two years, has been just as packed as the other days. It used to be a chance to see the convention without massive crowds — but the word must have got out. The Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina will also be playing previously released movies for much of the night, including “Captain America: Brave New World.” Other events can be added closer to the start of the convention and will be updated here. Here are the official descriptions, courtesy of the folks at Comic-Con. Teaching and Learning with ComicsLooking to bring comics into your classroom? Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), Susan Kirtley (Portland State University), and Antero Garcia (Stanford University offer an interactive workshop where educators can explore how to teach about, with, and through comics. Through hands-on activities, you’ll learn how to engage all students as superhero readers and writers while designing powerful lessons and thematic units rooted in the comic arts. Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Artemis Bridge Simulator Bring out your inner Trekkie with this networked computer game experience! 6-8 players take control of the spaceship Artemis, assuming various crew jobs: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, Fighter Pilot, and Captain. The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration. Educational (space science) and teambuilding! Mezzanine 18, San Diego Convention Center and Santa Rosa, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 5-9 p.m. “My Science Project”(1985, directed by Jonathan R. Betuel, starring John Stockwell, Fisher Stevens; PG) Celebrating 40 years of My Science Project: Teenagers accidentally unleash chaos when they tamper with a strange device they find in a military junkyard. Time travel might be involved. As per an unwritten rule of 80’s science fiction; the device must include a plasma globe. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 6-7:34 p.m. “Smash Bros”A fast-paced crossover fighting game where iconic Nintendo characters battle it out in vibrant arenas. Great for all ages, rated E10+ for cartoon violence. Pacific Ballroom 18, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 6 p.m.-12 a.m. “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025, directed by Julius Onah, starring Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford; PG‑13) President Harrison Ford is back, and this time he’s seeing red! Can the former Falcon turned Captain America save the day? Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 7:45 p.m.-9:43 p.m. “Air Force One” (1997, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman; R) It’s up to President Harrison Ford to save his family when terrorists take over Air Force One! Grand 5, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, 10 p.m.-2:04 a.m.