The Coolest And Craziest Costumes From The San Diego Comic-Con
The San Diego Comic-Con is up and running through Sunday, and while many creators won’t be there due to the ongoing strikes by the Screen Actors Guild and Writer’s Guild of America, fans are dealing with it in style ― literally.
The Con traditionally attracts cosplayers from all over the world. While Saturday is the main day, many Con-goers are already dressing up as their favorite characters.
Below is a sampling of the coolest and craziest costumes at the Con.
And, yes, this article will be updated frequently through Sunday.
Cosplayers John Hickey as Batman (right) and Mark Fidelak as Robin pose at Comic-Con International 2023.
Star Wars cosplayer Christopher Canole poses as Dude Vader.
Star Trek cosplayer Rebecca Eusey.
A cosplayer dresses as Jester Lavorre.
Jon Ringard of Fernley, Nevada, dressed as Zeus.
San Diego residents Adam Shuttleworth, left, dressed as a Mandalorian, and Bob Shuttleworth, dressed as Gandalf.
Burbank, California, residents Harrison Innocent, left, dressed as Hades, and Natalie Kwant, dressed as Persephone.
San Diego residents Eric Sarmiento, dressed as Lego Batman, left, and Kari Coulter, dressed as Lego Russell, from the animated film "Up."
Lu Chong, of Beijing, dressed as Cabbage Dog.
Cosplayer James Mooty as Peacemaker.
A group of Barbie cosplayers.
Star Trek cosplayers Brian Robison Captain Pike (left) and Rick Navarro as Spock.
A cosplayer dressed as Ashoka Tano from "Star Wars: Clone Wars."
Jurassic Park cosplayer Burnadine Frakes poses outside Comic-Con International 2023.
X-Men cosplayers William Holmes as Magneto (left) and Nick McGuire as Wolverine.
Denver residents Zachariah Conley, left, and Elijah Conley, right, dressed as Da Orks, and Mindy Conley, dressed as Harley Quinn.
Eva Zamaitis, of Toronto, dressed as a ManTEA-Lorian
Eva Zamaitis, of Toronto, dressed as a ManTEA-Lorian, attends Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in San Diego. (Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP)
Marvel inspired Mandalorian cosplayers Miguel Capuchino (L) and Lucy Capuchino
Cosplayer Stefanie Bass as Jessica Rabbit
Aqura Lacey, of New York, dressed as Ashoka, left, and Jason Muse, of San Francisco, dressed as a Jedi Knight, from the "Star Wars" films.
Cosplayer Hannah Gootzeit dressed as Queen Padmé Amidala from the "Star Wars" film series
Cosplayers dressed as Princess Peach and Waluigi from "Super Mario Bros" at the 2023 Comic-Con International
Marvel cosplayers Brian Robison as Director Phil Coulson (L) and Justin Wu as Captain America.
Marvel cosplayers Brandon Jackson as Wolverine (L) and Angela Jones as Gwenpool.
A large group of Marvel cosplayers pose for a group photo on Day 3 of Comic-Con International 2023 on July 22, 2023 in San Diego, California.
A Star Wars cosplayer as Cad Bane poses on Day 3 of Comic-Con International.
Jackson the Fire Dog as Cosmo the Space Dog was on hand to sign "pawtographs" for fans.
A cosplayer dressed as Barbie is seen at 2023 Comic-Con International
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: A cosplayer dressed as Barbie is seen at 2023 Comic-Con International: San Diego on July 22, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images)
