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150 Favorite cool photos of Comic-Con cosplay!

I’ve covered San Diego Comic-Con for many years. Cool San Diego Sights now includes hundreds of cosplay photos that were taken around the Convention Center and Gaslamp Quarter.

While we impatiently wait three months for 2019 Comic-Con, I thought I’d share 150 of my favorite photographs. These include some the weirdest, funniest, most jaw-dropping examples of cosplay that my roving camera has happily recorded.

Enjoy!

Adora Belle Dearheart and Moist von Lipwig

Batman, Robin and supervillains ready for the beach — Batman, Robin and evil supervillains ready for a pool party

Black Mage encircled by Supergirl and friends — Black Mage encircled by Supergirl and dancing friends

Black Widow, Captain America and friend — Black Widow, Captain America and smiling friend

Bumblebee and barbarian friend boarding a trolley in San Diego

Cylon from Battlestar Galactica — Cylon Centurion from Battlestar Galactica

Deadpool takes many forms, including a hot dog

Hermione Granger, Daredevil and American Maid

Lovecraftian steampunk Cthulhu-like character

Quidditch players for the Montrose Magpies

She-Ra has arrived to save the day. Her friend looks like a messed-up Phoenix, but I'm not sure. — She-Ra has arrived to save the day. Her friend looks like a messed-up Phoenix, but I’m not sure…

Spiderman driving a pedicab outside San Diego Comic-Con

Undead running amok inside the San Diego Convention Center — Undead zombie running amok inside the San Diego Convention Center

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See the Comic-Con Museum’s first exhibition!

If you happen to be in San Diego the next few weeks, you have an awesome opportunity to see the Comic-Con Museum’s very first exhibition! It’s titled Cover Story: The Art of Comic-Con 50. Why that name? This year will be the 50th Anniversary of San Diego Comic-Con!

Today I enjoyed the big opening of the exhibition, which can be viewed in one room of the Federal Building in Balboa Park, future home of the Comic-Con Museum. Lots of other excited people were in attendance. After listening to a few words by those who are shaping the museum’s future, we all headed into the temporary gallery.

My photos provide a hint of what you’ll find. It’s a bit like the Art of Comic-Con exhibition several years ago at the San Diego Central Library, but the emphasis this time is on original art used for the covers of Comic-Con souvenir program books. You’ll see everything from thumbnail sketches to pencil and ink art to stunning colored finished pieces.

You’ll enjoy the work of many top artists, including names like Jack Kirby, Bruce Timm, Matt Taylor, Babs Tarr, Michael Cho, Jim Lee, John Romita, Jr., William Stout, Adam Hughes, Frank Miller, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Will Eisner.

You’ll also smile at the work of creative children, who have a fun table in the gallery where they can draw their own covers!

Finally, in several glass display cases you’ll find all sorts of souvenir program book interior artwork: original drawings by renowned artists, cartoonists and illustrators, who over the years have sent their greetings to Comic-Con!

According to the Comic-Con Museum: “The exhibit will be open Saturday March 16 and Saturday, March 23 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on select dates through August 4, 2019. Check our Facebook page for future open dates as they are announced.”

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Donald Duck comes to life at Comic-Con Museum!

Patrick Block draws the face of Donald Duck during the Creating a Comics Story event at the future home of the Comic-Con Museum. — Patrick Block, long-time Disney comics artist, draws the famous face of Donald Duck. A beloved character comes to life during the Creating a Comics Story event at the future home of the Comic-Con Museum.

This afternoon I attended one of the coolest events EVER!

I and other spellbound people sat in the auditorium of the future Comic-Con Museum, watching as veteran Disney comics artists Patrick and Shelley Block brought Donald Duck to life! With the help of the audience, right before our eyes, they created an absolutely original, hilarious and brilliant comic book story! The penciled five page story was about Donald Duck working as janitor at a comic book convention, and much of the story’s essential plot came spontaneously from the audience!

It was pure magic. Patrick sketched with practiced ease while sharing his thought process, and Shelley Block contributed humorous banter and brilliant inspiration. From the tip of a number 7 mechanical pencil, Donald Duck emerged into our world–reminding readers that much in life is inherently funny, and that a cartoon about a zany “everyperson” duck can reinforce a sense of our own humanity.

During the event all sorts of questions were asked by the smart audience, and I wish I had taken notes. But the entire experience was simply too mesmerizing.

If this is a preview of coming events at the Comic-Con Museum, which we learned is slated to open in May of 2021, it’s going to be one of the most amazing museums in the world. That’s no exaggeration.

I can’t wait!

Art and writing team Patrick and Shelly Block, Disney comics creators for 26 years, talk about the creative process.

Three pages of the five page Donald Duck comic are nearly done. Through an odd series of events, Donald has become janitor at a comic book convention! — Three pages of the five page Donald Duck comic are nearly done. Through an odd series of funny events, Donald has become janitor at a comic book convention!

Donald Duck wants to see the masquerade ball, and after many gags and catastrophes ends up winning it!

Original artwork created by Patrick and Shelly Block for the Comic-Con Museum. Don't forget us funny animal comics! — Original Donald Duck artwork created by Patrick and Shelly Block for the Comic-Con Museum. Don’t forget us funny animal comics!

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Justice League superheroes patrol Balboa Park!

Wonder Woman and Batman pose for photos in Balboa Park. It seems these superheroes can never get enough public adulation.

The Justice League was out in force today patrolling Balboa Park!

Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman were leading a team of powerful superheroes and supposedly reformed supervillains down El Prado, keeping an eye out for nefarious doings.

I followed the superhero team in order to capture a bit of the action.

(I learned this cosplay group is called the Science Fiction Coalition. It was cool to see many of these guys later on in the cafe inside the Federal Building, future home of the Comic-Con Museum. It kind of reminded me of that superhero-themed eatery Planet Krypton in the graphic novel Kingdom Come!)

I spotted Penguin and Riddler with members of the Justice League. Fortunately, Batman stood nearby keeping an eye on these supposedly reformed supervillains. — I spotted Penguin and Riddler with members of the Justice League. Fortunately, Batman stood nearby keeping an eye on these two supposedly reformed supervillains.

Batman! The Penguin is coming after me with one of his sinister umbrellas! Help!

I escaped unscathed. Now it's time for the heroic Justice League to begin their patrol of Balboa Park. — I was subjected to a Burgess Meredith-style quack-laugh from Penguin, but escaped otherwise unscathed. Now it’s time for the heroic Justice League to begin their patrol of Balboa Park.

DC superheroes (and villains) in full costume begin down El Prado, looking for some action.

Batwoman has a young fan. Yes, another photo.

More small fans show up and the JLA gladly poses for even more photos. Watch out! Penguin is lurking nearby again.

Batman is tailing that fowl Penguin to make sure there is no evildoing today. — Batman is tailing that fowl Penguin to make sure there is no more evildoing today.

Another typical San Diego afternoon. Super powered folk amble casually into Plaza de Panama. The Justice League patrol of Balboa Park has been a resounding success.

Penguin, Clark Kent, Riddler, Wonder Woman and Mera are tired out and rest on a bench awaiting their trip home. — Penguin, Clark Kent, Riddler, Wonder Woman and Mera are tired out from all the superhero action and rest on a bench awaiting their trip home.

The JLA poses in Balboa Park. Members of San Diego's Science Fiction Coalition enjoy cosplay as Mera, Batwoman, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Clark Kent, another Wonder Woman, Penguin, Riddler and Superboy! — DC comic book characters gather in Balboa Park. Members of San Diego’s Science Fiction Coalition enjoy cosplay as Mera, Batwoman, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Clark Kent, another Wonder Woman, Penguin, Riddler and Superboy!

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Even more cool street art in Logan Heights!

During my walk about Logan Heights today I met a few friendly members of the San Diego Art Team. They were creating even more cool street art just north of the intersection of 31st Street and Commercial Street.

Some of their recently spray painted art features popular Marvel Comics characters, particularly those related to the X-Men!

If the style of their work seems familiar, I blogged their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle mural (which has since been painted over) here and some of their other graffiti-style artwork here.

The San Diego Art Team is composed of Logan Heights community members who enjoy being creative and energizing their neighborhood with bold, colorful public art!

Very cool!

Spiderman faces off against a member of the X-Men in street art in Logan Heights.

Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Sentinel street art in Logan Heights. — Cyclops, Nightcrawler and a Sentinel street art in Logan Heights.

I believe that's Wolverine. — I believe that’s Wolverine.

I'm certain that's Wolverine! — I’m certain that’s Wolverine!

Cyclops in action street art in Logan Heights.

Jean Grey as Phoenix street art in Logan Heights.

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Cool comic book and superhero street art!

Cool comic book superheroes, villains and other characters are spray painted on a long wall in Logan Heights!

Check out this awesome spray paint street art on a wall south of the intersection of 31st Street and Commercial Street in Logan Heights! It’s loaded with comic book superheroes, villains and other cool characters!

The mural is a work currently in progress. Today I was fortunate to meet the primary artist, who goes by the name Fizix. I learned that most of the characters in the large, colorful mural are his artwork. I also learned that additional work on this very cool mural is by the artist ABSO.

Does the name Fizix ring a bell? Perhaps you’ve seen his work here and here. Because I photograph so much street art all around San Diego, it’s possible his work appears elsewhere on Cool San Diego Sights and I simply don’t realize it.

Fizix is actually Alex Julian, a talented artist in San Diego who can be found @alexfizix. His blog, which features some really good graphic novel art and his bio, can be enjoyed here.

His expertise is illustration, book covers, digital art, murals, horror caricatures and comic book coloring. His artwork has a distinctive style that I really like.

Check out the following photos!

Fizix at work on a new commissioned mural featuring superheroes, supervillains and a few other characters. — Fizix at work on a commissioned mural featuring superheroes, supervillains and a few other characters.

A neighbor in Logan Heights loves old school Jazz, so Fizix included this cool musician in the large mural.

Another neighbor in Logan Heights has a dog that resembles this cool spray paint artwork by Fizix!

This very awesome sunset portion of the mural is by the artist ABSO. It looks like street art one might find in Ocean Beach. — This very awesome sunset portion of the mural is by the artist ABSO. It looks like the sort of street art one might find in Ocean Beach.

I don't recognize this character. Leave a comment if you do! — Rose of Black Dog and Rebel Rose street art by Fizix.

Leave a comment if you know this character. I'm clueless. — The Maxx street art by Fizix.

Miles Morales street art by Fizix. — Miles Morales version of Spiderman street art by Fizix.

Rocket Raccoon street art by Fizix. — Rocket Raccoon street art by the artist ABSO.

Cool characters from pop culture can be enjoyed by anyone who drives down Commercial Street in San Diego!

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I live in downtown San Diego and love to walk around with my camera! You can follow Cool San Diego Sights via Facebook or Twitter!

You can easily explore Cool San Diego Sights by using the search box on my blog’s sidebar. Or click a tag! There are thousands upon thousands of photos for you to enjoy!

More fun and funny photos from Comic-Con!

Fun pop culture palm frond art. I recognize Ronald McDonald and Batman. — Fun palm frond art. I recognize Ronald McDonald and Batman.

Here’s one last batch of fun and funny photos from 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, including more great examples of cosplay.

I confess I didn’t stand in long lines for some of the more popular offsite attractions–I mainly just walked around. Watching people. Taking it all in. That’s what I love to do.

I hope you had as much fun as I did!

Now I’ll probably take a rest from blogging until next weekend. On Saturday, I’m going on a special tour at the San Diego Museum of Art.

Have a great week!

They never showed it in the Star Wars movies, but Darth Vader likes to wear sunglasses.

Why would an astronaut in an airless environment need camouflage?

I'm Single. Free Drinks If You Find Me. — I’m Single. Free Drinks If You Find Me.

Shouldn't that guy be in some sort of containment bubble? — Shouldn’t that guy be in his containment bubble?

It's a Harley-cycle and a Bat-cycle! — It’s a Harley-cycle and a Bat-cycle!

I know San Diego gets a lot of tourists, but Spiderman?

The gentleman on the right goes by the name Colorful Guy.

Cosplay of Jinx from Teen Titans. Now that's some big hair. — Cosplay of Jinx from Teen Titans. Now that’s some big hair.

I believe I recognize Aladdin and Tinker Bell.

I was interested to learn that the rather unusual character on the right is named Bananapool.

A zombie's about to have lunch at Dead Quarters. — A zombie’s about to have lunch at Dead Quarters.

This is what Comic-Con is really all about. This is how it started.

At San Diego Comic-Con, you're never quite sure what you will see next. — At San Diego Comic-Con, you’re never quite sure what you will see next.

A sidewalk artist creating a fun cartoon.

A very cool LEGO Cyborg cosplay made out of cardboard.

A small version of the Guardians of the Galaxy!

This guy said his unique cosplay is a combination of the Old West and Mad Max.

Spock enters a scene featuring Boba Fett. I'm detecting a bit of franchise confusion. — Spock enters a scene featuring Boba Fett. I’m detecting a bit of franchise confusion.

A dog in a tiny police car meets a real officer of the SDPD. Thanks to police heroes everyone was safe during Comic-Con.

Three peculiar versions of Deadpool. Take your pick.

Spock is now where he belongs. — Spock is now back where he belongs.

This guy is called One Punch Man. One is all it takes!

Cosplay of Rocksteady and Bebop from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

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