Inside Comic-Con’s top free fan activations, from ‘Lanterns’ to ‘Percy Jackson,’ Snoopy and more

While A-list celebs from Ryan Gosling to Johnny Depp appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to promote their blockbuster studio projects, several brands launched free activations for fans downtown — with or without the pricey passes. Here’s a rundown of the top activations: HBO launched a “Lanterns” activation for fans. HBO Max promoted “Stuart Fails to...