cosplay – Cool San Diego Sights!

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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Star Wars at future Comic-Con Museum!

Star Wars cosplay and a sign welcomes visitors to a special Comic-Con Museum event!

Around noon today I headed to the Federal Building in Balboa Park for a bite to eat. And what did I see? A special event was being held inside the future home of the Comic-Con Museum!

I walked about and watched people playing Star Wars: Armada and other tabletop games published by Fantasy Flight Games.

Very cool!

Members of the Imperial Sands Garrison of the 501st Legion pose for a cool Star Wars pic at the future Comic-Con Museum!

Players try out Star Wars Destiny, a dueling dice and card game. — Players try out Star Wars: Destiny, a dueling dice and card game.

Guys play Star Wars Armada inside the Federal Building, future home of the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park. — Guys play Star Wars: Armada inside the Federal Building, future home of the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park.

There seem to be a lot of Imperial Star Destroyers in this region of space!

Perhaps players with a high midi-chlorian count can use the Force when throwing these dice. — Perhaps players with a high midi-chlorian count can use the Force to their advantage when throwing these dice.

Cards are used to keep track of Rebel and Imperial fleet ship status during play.

A cool game mat depicts the Star Wars ice planet Hoth.

I see cool LEGO Star Wars figurines of Fleet Admiral Gial Ackbar and Darth Vader. — I see LEGO Star Wars figurines of Fleet Admiral Gial Ackbar and Darth Vader.

Star Wars Legion miniatures game set depicts the planet Tatooine. I see Darth Vader following those stormtroopers! — Star Wars: Legion miniatures game set depicts the planet Tatooine. I see a menacing Darth Vader following those stormtroopers!

The Comic-Con Museum is coming to the Federal Building in Balboa Park!

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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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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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The Syfy fan awards, cosplay, and craziness!

A fan at 2018 Comic-Con receives an award from Syfy in the Gaslamp on Saturday afternoon!

Breaking News!

I was going to post photos from my late morning walk through The Experience at 2018 Comic-Con, but an unforeseen event this afternoon has disrupted my plans!

In the mid-afternoon Syfy arrived in the Gaslamp Quarter to award medals to winners of their fan art competition, and . . . you’ll have to see what happened! Read the captions!

On Saturday at 2018 Comic-Con, the craziness gets underway. — On Saturday afternoon at 2018 Comic-Con, the craziness gets underway.

Waiting for a trolley with a shark fin hat.

Bumblebee had a tough time squeezing into this trolley, but made it!

What planet is this? What's going on here? — What planet is this? What’s going on here?

It seems to be a planet that's packed with crazy Comic-Con fans! — It seems to be a planet that’s packed with crazy, fun-loving Comic-Con fans!

I don't know if these guys were making a political statement, or just looking a bit silly. — I don’t know if these guys were making a political statement, or just looking a bit silly.

Speaking of silly, here's a fantastic Batman photo op! — Speaking of silly, here’s a super fantastic Batman photo op!

Where did he come from? I barely got away in time.

Everyone's a kid during Comic-Con. — Everyone’s a kid during Comic-Con.

Will these guys pose for a group cosplay photo?

Of course! It's Comic-Con! — Of course! It’s Comic-Con!

It's a Comic-Con exclusive life-size Star Trek Barbee, mint in box! — It’s a Comic-Con exclusive life-size Star Trek Barbee, mint in box!

Aquaman is being pursued by a toothy sea creature.

Someone went to the Gaslamp Quarter for a martini, and look what they saw.

I see Other Mother in front of LAIKA LIVE San Diego!

And here's Logan in padding. Perhaps his healing factor isn't what it used to be. — And here’s Logan in padding. Perhaps his healing factor isn’t what it used to be.

Instead of breaking Batman's back, Bane goes after the neck of an innocent bystander. — Instead of breaking Batman’s back, Bane goes after the neck of an innocent bystander.

Look what's coming down Fifth Avenue! It's the Syfy Fan Creator Award show for Comic-Con 2018! — Look what’s coming down Fifth Avenue! It’s the Syfy Fan Creator Award show for Comic-Con 2018!

The Syfy drum line gets the crowd in an even more excited mood.

A Syfy fan who made some super cool art gets a medal, then speaks a few words to the gathered crowd.

Everyone's having a great--if wacky--time. — Everyone’s having a great–if wacky–time.

The Syfy band played the theme from Ghostbusters. A kid wearing a Ghostbusters t-shirt receives a medal and a high five!

Let the insanity resume. — Let sheer insanity resume.

Apparently his dance worked. He attracted a unicorn! — Apparently his dance worked. He attracted a rainbow unicorn!

Members of the Justice League has descended into the Gaslamp Quarter. Have no fear. — Members of the Justice League of America have descended into the Gaslamp Quarter. Have no fear, good citizens!

A fuzzy pic. I feel fortunate that I took if from a safe distance.

Super-tall-Spock coolly analyzes the situation.

Yes, it seems everyone is little off their rocker this afternoon.

The Guardians of the Galaxy have arrived to help guard the Gaslamp Quarter for a bit.

Yes, the full tilt craziness has just begun.

Here come some fast food superheroes. First up are McDonalds and Wendys.

Grimace is a big time superhero. — I bet you didn’t know Grimace is a big time purple superhero.

Jack in the Box casts his taco spell on me, making my head spin.

Panda Express and KFC complete the Legion of Indigestion.

If you bite one of those apples, you'll get worse than indigestion! — If you bite one of those apples, you’ll get worse than indigestion!

Everything is returning to normal. Good old Wonder Woman and Superman are coming down Fifth Avenue.

She-Ra and her pal have things under control.

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Cosplay and magic at 2018 Comic-Con!

Cosplay and magic fill the area behind the San Diego Convention Center during 2018 Comic-Con!

Late this morning I enjoyed Comic-Con by walking behind the San Diego Convention Center, then through The Experience by Petco Park. This first batch of fun photos is from the area behind the convention center.

As usual, I encountered a bunch of super creative cosplay and magic at every turn!

A Star Wars stormtropper holds a humorous sign. Support the Troops.

Long morning lines wrapped this way and that, but nobody seemed to mind.

Cedric Diggory cosplay. An early glimpse of magic.

Some cosplay pooches are part of the big spectacle.

These Wonder Women made cool skirts out of old Justice League swag bags! — These Wonder Women made cool superhero skirts out of old Justice League swag bags!

Good thing Nick Fury called Captain Marvel. Here she comes now to save the day!

These zombies paused for a photo at the foot of the steps up to the convention center.

Check out this awesome cosplay! It's Fire Archangel Velajuel, a Summoners War Sky Arena Monster. — Check out this awesome cosplay! It’s Fire Archangel Velajuel, a Summoners War Sky Arena Monster.

I was told this funny cosplay is Pac-Gentleman.

Lots of visitors to 2018 Comic-Con were checking out the Bandai Dragon Ball activation.

I was told this cosplay is Radioactive Man.

That's my kind of superhero. One who brings ice cream! Who needs a utility belt? — That’s my kind of superhero. One who brings ice cream! Who needs a utility belt?

Cyclops was good enough not to remove his visor. The ice cream might melt.

Cosplay of some Mad Max post-apocalyptic characters. — Amazing cosplay of some Mad Max post-apocalyptic characters.

Hopefully Kylo Ren does me in before I have to witness one of his temper tantrums. — Hopefully Kylo Ren does me in before I have to witness another one of his ridiculous temper tantrums.

At the FOX activation for The Passage, a scientist in a white lab jacket shows the first human to be resistant to all known diseases. Unfortunately he has to drink blood. — At the FOX activation for The Passage, a scientist in a white lab jacket shows me the first human to be resistant to all known diseases. Unfortunately he has to drink human blood.

Rorschach cosplay. Somehow he could make the inkblot on his mask change appearance. — Rorschach cosplay. Somehow using his lips he could make the inkblot on his mask change appearance.

Some poor guy is caught between a fight between Peter Griffin and Ernie the Giant Chicken.

A look at the FXhibition area near the Hilton Bayfront, behind the San Diego Convention Center.

Another look. It's late Saturday morning at 2018 Comic-Con. — Another look. It’s late Saturday morning at 2018 Comic-Con.

People place their heads in Archer character cubes for an unusual photo opportunity.

Here's Camp Paddy's outhouse. — Here’s Camp Paddy’s outhouse.

Now that's one very bizarre photograph being taken. — Now that’s one very bizarre photograph being taken.

Zatanna cosplay. Magic is her specialty.

She must have waved her magic wand, because there's wonderful cosplay all over the place! — She must have waved her magic wand, because there’s wonderful cosplay all over the place!

A cool FX guy poses beside a Mayans MC motorcycle for my camera.

Mera blinked. Must be all that dry air outside of the water. — Mera blinked. Must be all that dry air above the water.

Chillin' at the FXhibition. — Chillin’ at the FXhibition.

Magicians perform, delighting young and old alike. There's endless magic at Comic-Con! — Magicians perform, delighting young and old alike. There’s endless magic at Comic-Con!

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Fun, creative cosplay photos from Comic-Con!

I got some more photographs of fun, very creative cosplay outside of San Diego Comic-Con today!

Here they are! Enjoy!

Loki and Thor cosplay. That weapon looks like the one Thor used on Sakaar fighting Hulk.

Cosplay of Demon Worker from Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell.

Batman grins. I'm not sure about the cosplay next to him. — Batman grins. I’m not sure about the cosplay next to him.

The Avengers' Quinjet must be out of action. Here comes Spiderman, Captain America and Black Widow on scooters! — The Avengers’ quinjet must be out of action. Here come Spiderman, Captain America and Black Widow on scooters!

A disco Darth Vader with flashy clothes and an Afro.

Harley Quinn got off her scooter for a photo!

Halo cosplay by a happy family at Comic-Con!

Halo family poses with a Star Wars stormtrooper.

I hope Bane realizes the Grim Reaper is nearby. I don't believe the drug Venom makes him immortal. — I hope Bane realizes the Grim Reaper is nearby. I don’t believe the drug Venom makes him immortal.

Here's another Harley! — Here’s another Harley!

Cosplay of Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish from Game of Thrones. — Cosplay of Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish from Game of Thrones.

These might be garden gnomes, but I really don't know. — These might be garden gnomes, but I really don’t know. **UPDATE!** I learned they are, indeed, garden gnomes!

Captain Jean-Luc Picard cosplay. Ready to take the photo? Make it so.

It's another Harley! I think this one is teasing me! I hope Joker doesn't find out. — It’s another Harley! I think this one is teasing me! I hope Joker doesn’t find out.

I don't recognize this cosplay. Leave a comment if you know! — I don’t recognize this cosplay. **UPDATE!** It finally occurred to me. It’s a Harry Potter Death Eater! I believe that’s the mask of Lucius Malfoy.

Cosplays of Gamzee Makara and Nepeta Leijon from Homestuck.

Umbrella Corporation cosplay from Resident Evil.

Yikes! Looks like these guys were caught in another Sharknado.

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