Hello, this is your intrepid armchair reporter live blogging all the SDCC media to which she can wonkily connect.  My internet is becoming temperamental even *before* the first raindrop falls.  You’ve just gotta love the features of some ISPs.

Anyway, it’s finally Saturday in sunny San Diego at half past noon.  Actually, I have no idea of the weather there, but let’s assume, shall we, because Richard Armitage is at this moment at ComicCon signing autographs with Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis.   The photographers are on them.

So, the answer to the big question: beard or no beard?  BEARD!  *heartbreak*

RA and The Beard, courtesy of @IWantToBeAPinUp on Twitter

I – I – I need to compose myself.  Watch this space.

BTW, if the beard horde wants to rub it in, click here and come chat.  It’s the place to be!