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Cosplay and fun Thursday morning at Comic-Con!

Cool cosplay of Soul Eater characters at 2018 San Diego Comic-Con!
Cool cosplay of Soul Eater characters at 2018 San Diego Comic-Con!

Early this morning, as I walked from Cortez Hill down to the Gaslamp, I was joined by others heading toward the convention center for the very first day of 2018 San Diego Comic-Con.

The offsites still hadn’t opened, and one or two that I passed didn’t appear to be quite ready. But long lines were already forming!

I spotted lots of great cosplay as I walked along Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, then over the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge to see the action behind the San Diego Convention Center.

Buses packed with Comic-Con attendees were arriving continuously from hotels around the city. By this afternoon, the streets and sidewalks will be jammed with crazy activity!

Riddler gives me a villainous smile. Doesn't look good! Where's the Bat-Signal?
Riddler gives me a villainous smile. Where’s the Bat-Signal?
Deadpool is waiting in the DC Universe offsite line. He must like those dark DC characters.
Deadpool is waiting in the DC Universe offsite line. He must like those dark DC characters.
Comic-Con visitors wait in a line near Dead Quarters early Thursday morning.
Comic-Con visitors wait in a line near Dead Quarters early Thursday morning.
A big line had already formed down MLK Promenade for Amazon's Jack Ryan Experience.
A big line had already formed down MLK Promenade for Amazon’s Jack Ryan Experience.
I knew it! Loki is not dead after all!
I knew it! Loki isn’t dead!
Officers from Starfleet have beamed down to 21st century Earth to observe our odd cultural customs.
Officers from Starfleet have beamed down to 21st century Earth to observe our odd cultural customs.
Not one super dog, but two!
Not one super dog, but two!
Even folks with treats along the promenade were dressed up for the pop culture occasion.
Even folks selling treats along the promenade were dressed up for the pop culture occasion.
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is on a rampage through The Experience! Good thing it wasn't open yet.
Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is on a rampage through The Experience! Good thing it wasn’t open yet.
Here come boxes and boxes of Funko Pops!
Here come boxes and boxes of Funko Pops!
When these guys weren't serving breakfast to hungry fans near the Hilton Bayfront, they were posing for silly bloggers.
When these guys weren’t serving breakfast to hungry fans near the Hilton Bayfront, they were posing for a silly blogger.
These sign guys have to keep moving as the lines grow longer.
These volunteer sign guys have to keep moving as the lines grow longer.
The Adult Swim canoes are on the river! I'm guessing they'll be propelled manually with oars.
The Adult Swim canoes are on the river! I’m guessing they’ll be propelled manually with oars.
A long line of wonderful, lovable nerds.
A long line of wonderful, lovable nerds.
The Turner yacht has docked for 2018 Comic-Con!
The Turner yacht has docked in San Diego for 2018 Comic-Con!
I didn't see any hamburgers nearby, so I'm guessing this is pure cosplay.
I didn’t see any hamburgers nearby, so I’m guessing this is pure cosplay.
No need to worry. lots of ice cream is on the way.
No need to worry. Lots of ice cream is on the way.
A cool Deconstructed Bike Zone near the Hilton Bayfront promotes the upcoming FX show Mayans MC. Prepare for the return of mayhem!
A cool Deconstructed Bike Zone near the Hilton Bayfront promotes the upcoming FX show Mayans MC. Prepare for the return of mayhem!
If you're looking for the line for Indigo programs, it's this way.
If you’re looking for the line for Indigo programs, it’s this way.
Just a typical early morning scene on the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge during San Diego Comic-Con.
Just a typical early morning scene on the Harbor Drive pedestrian bridge during San Diego Comic-Con.
Great cosplays of WALL-E and Cruella de Vil.
Great cosplays of WALL-E and Cruella de Vil.
Cool cosplays of Deathstroke and Batgirl.
Cool cosplays of Deathstroke and Batgirl.
A great Rey cosplay, but by sheer chance she blinked when I snapped my one photo.
A great Rey cosplay, but by sheer chance she blinked when I snapped my one photo. Maybe some sand from that planet got in her eyes.
What it's like to walk outside Comic-Con in the early morning, before the crowds become insane.
What it’s like to walk outside Comic-Con in the early morning, before the crowds become insane.
These guys handed me a Top Secret envelope. Inside were instructions to head over to the Jack Ryan Experience for a mission.
These guys handed me a Top Secret envelope. Inside were instructions to head over to the Jack Ryan Experience for a mission.
The Donut Bar had a pop-up in the Gaslamp. Do or donut. There is no try.
The Donut Bar had a pop-up in the Gaslamp. Do or donut. There is no try.
A cosplay of Robin, ready for action.
A cosplay of Robin, ready for action.
Spidey is taking a breather, even though Comic-Con has barely begun!
Spidey is taking a breather, even though Comic-Con has barely begun!

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Superhero sand sculptures in Imperial Beach!

Superman enters a phone booth. When he comes out, who will he become?
Superman enters a phone booth. When he comes out, who will he become?

Today I headed down to Imperial Beach to enjoy the Sun and Sea Festival. The annual summer event is famous for its popular sand sculpture contest near the pier. You might’ve seen photos I took in past years.

In 2018 the theme for the sand sculpture competition was Superheroes In The Sand.

A big crowd turned out on a sunny summer Saturday in Imperial Beach to enjoy the annual Sun and Sea Festival.
A big crowd turned out on a sunny summer Saturday in Imperial Beach to enjoy the annual Sun and Sea Festival.
Cool comic book cover! A surfer wears a cape for the 2018 Sun and Sea Festival in Imperial Beach. The original sandcastle competition!
Poster looks like a comic book cover! A surfer wears a cape for the 2018 Sun and Sea Festival in Imperial Beach. The original sandcastle competition!
A big sand sculpture near the event's entrance greets one and all to the Sun and Sea Festival.
A big sand sculpture near the event’s entrance greets one and all to the Sun and Sea Festival. That caped hero seems to be holding a surfboard.
I found my first superhero on the beach. It's Wonder Woman!
I found my first superhero on the beach. It’s Wonder Woman!
Here's a tribute to a young superhero. A young lady named Angela had her wish made true by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Here’s a tribute to a young superhero. A young lady named Angela had her wish made true by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Titans Collide, a sand sculpture by the Sculpintures. Thanos and Hulk are ready to do battle.
Titans Collide, a sand sculpture by the Sculpintures. Thanos and Hulk are ready to do battle. I hope Thanos doesn’t have that gauntlet on.
Hulk is finally angry and ready to smash.
Watch out Thanos! Hulk is finally really angry and ready to smash.
The Coastal Carvers were creating the IB Bears. I'm not sure how exactly this fits with the superhero theme.
The Coastal Carvers were creating the IB Bears. I’m not sure how exactly this fits with the superhero theme.
Howie's Crew was creating Gotham City out of sand. I see the Bat Signal and the Bat Cave!
Howie’s Crew was creating Gotham City out of sand. I see the Bat Signal and the Bat Cave!
And I see Wayne Manor, too!
And I see Wayne Manor, too!
Scooby Doo is a superhero, right? The Guardians of the Sandlot had scenes from that favorite cartoon. Here's the Mystery Machine!
Scooby Doo is a superhero, right? The Guardians of the Sandlot had scenes from that favorite cartoon. Here’s the Mystery Machine!
And here's something scary! It's probably an old disgruntled lighthouse keeper in a yellow slicker cleverly disguised as a monster. Just my wild guess.
And here’s a super scary creature! It’s probably an old disgruntled lighthouse keeper in a yellow slicker somehow cleverly disguised as a big monster. Just my wild guess.
According to the San Diego Sand Castles, you don't need a cape.
According to the San Diego Sand Castles, you don’t need a cape.
Wonder Woman has no cape, nor She-Ra.
Wonder Woman has no cape, nor She-Ra.
Working on sand art celebrating She-Ra. You'll see why, shortly.
A local guy working on sand art that celebrates She-Ra. You’ll see why, shortly.
Heroes gathered in Imperial Beach the week before 2018 San Diego Comic-Con.
A variety of heroes gathered in Imperial Beach the week before 2018 San Diego Comic-Con.
Archisand was crafting a sandcastle fantasy and a beautiful face.
Archisand was crafting a sandcastle fantasy and a beautiful sleepy face.
There were sand sculptures on either side of the Imperial Beach Pier. Lots of surfers out today, too.
There were sand sculptures on either side of the Imperial Beach Pier. Lots of surfers out today, too.
Sandytales was creating Dreaming, an imaginative sand sculpture with another sleepy face and whimsical castle.
Sandytales was creating Dreaming, an imaginative sand sculpture with another sleepy face and whimsical castle.
Here's the castle and a smile. Creating that looks like fun!
Here’s the castle and a smile. Creating that looks like fun!
Team Sandstorm was creating something just north of the IB Pier.
Team Sandstorm was creating their sand sculpture just north of the IB Pier.
Forever Heroes. It's a big Purple Cross.
Forever Heroes. It’s a big Purple Cross.
Spheres are sculpted to become helmeted war heroes.
Sand spheres are sculpted to become helmeted war heroes.
Many heroes behind the medal.
Many heroes behind the medal.
The Sandcastle Man Team is creating a fantastic Star Wars setting.
The Sandcastle Man Team was creating a fantastic Star Wars setting.
A sand sculpture rendition of a distant world. Rebels and Resistance.
A sand sculpture rendition of a far distant world. Rebels and Resistance.
The I.B. Posse created a new chest emblem for Superman. It features a firefighter's helmet.
The I.B. Posse created a new chest emblem for Superman. It features a firefighter’s helmet.
Superman entered the phone booth in my very first photo . . . then emerged as a true hero firefighter!
Superman entered a phone booth in my very first photo . . . then emerged as a true hero firefighter!
Here are some hero lifeguards.
Here are some hero lifeguards.
Why do a number of local sand artists favor the heroine She-Ra?
Why do several local sand artists like the heroine She-Ra?
This sculpture by the San Squirrels honors a former member. I believe her name was Shera. Her surviving brother works with sand for the first time.
This sculpture by the Sand Squirrels honors a former member. I believe her name was Shera. Her surviving brother works with sand for the first time.
My Heroes, by the I.B. Family Posse, has Batman and Spiderman ready side by side.
My Heroes, by the I.B. Family Posse, has Batman and Spiderman ready side by side.
A kid is surrounded by Superman and other imaginary superheroes. He wears a fireman's helmet.
A kid is surrounded by Superman and other imaginary superheroes. He wears a fireman’s helmet.
My Heroes.
My Heroes.

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DC Comics bringing Batmobile to Hilton Gaslamp!

This morning I observed that DC Comics is beginning to set up an offsite for 2018 San Diego Comic-Con.

A big crane had begun lifting stuff up onto the terrace of the Hilton Gaslamp. Crates on a truck were marked Chaos Room, Swamp Thing and Chief’s Lab.

I was told by one guy working on the project that the offsite would include a Batmobile! Perhaps that explains the heavy duty crane. It appears this DC Universe project is being built by Giant Spoon.

I’ve also included a quick photo of the WB superheroes Rabbitville sculpture which is just inside the lobby of the Hilton Gaslamp.

As I see more, I’ll post updates here!

UPDATE!

Late today–Tuesday–I walked around the DC Comics offsite again. Looking high and low, I didn’t locate the Batmobile, but I did see a big DC Comics building wrap being placed on the exterior of the Hilton Gaslamp. The graphic includes lots of cool comic book covers, featuring a variety of different DC Universe characters!

The beginnings of a DC Comics building wrap on the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, site of their 2018 Comic-Con offsite!
The beginnings of a DC Comics building wrap on the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, site of their 2018 Comic-Con offsite!

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UPDATE! SPOILERS!

I saw it early Wednesday morning! The Batmobile has arrived for the DC Universe offsite at the Hilton Gaslamp! It’s the one from Batman Returns!

I’ve also learned Penguin’s big duck vehicle from that same movie will also be present!

Batmobile from Batman Returns arrives in San Diego for the DC Universe offsite during 2018 Comic-Con!
Batmobile from Batman Returns arrives in San Diego for the DC Universe offsite during 2018 Comic-Con!

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More signs that 2018 Comic-Con is coming!

According to a sign in a window, the retail space at 635 Fifth Avenue is available as a temporary space for San Diego Comic-Con.
According to a sign in a window, the retail space at 635 Fifth Avenue is available as a temporary space for San Diego Comic-Con.

Two weeks to go and counting!

I’ve spotted a few more signs that San Diego Comic-Con is on the way!

I suspect most of the building wraps, banners, and offsite venue construction will begin materializing sometime next week.

I’ll keep watching for new stuff!

Pacific San Diego Magazine's latest issue has hit the streets. It includes an article about Aquaman appearing at 2018 Comic-Con
Pacific San Diego Magazine’s latest issue has hit the streets. It includes an article about Aquaman appearing at 2018 Comic-Con
Omnia nightclub has its lineup ready for Comic-Con weekend.
Omnia nightclub has its lineup ready for Comic-Con weekend.
An advertisement for the upcoming movie Skyscraper has been conveniently slapped on a construction site near the center of the Gaslamp Quarter.
An advertisement for the upcoming movie Skyscraper has been conveniently slapped on a construction site near the center of the Gaslamp Quarter.
Chef Santiago of the Donut Bar has his cool Deadpool Ferrari parked on B Street.
Chef Santiago of the Donut Bar has his cool Deadpool Ferrari parked on B Street.
A couple posters promoting Castle Rock have appeared in the Gaslamp, including a spot near the Tin Fish.
A couple of posters promoting Castle Rock have appeared in the Gaslamp, including a coveted spot near the Tin Fish.
The City of San Diego has placed signage out indicating street closures during Comic-Con!
The City of San Diego has placed signage out indicating street closures for a very special event: 2018 Comic-Con!

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Marvel banners in Gaslamp for 2018 Comic-Con!

Cool banners that celebrate Marvel’s Infinity War films and Marvel Studio’s first ten years have been hung in the Gaslamp Quarter for 2018 San Diego Comic-Con! There are several different colorful designs featuring lots of popular characters, including members of the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Check them out!

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Superheroes walk and race for autism!

This morning thousands of generous, compassionate people are walking and running to support local autism programs! The Race For Autism is taking place in Balboa Park as I post this blog!

I wanted to get a taste of the event so I walked up Sixth Avenue from Cortez Hill. I saw so many smiling superheroes I knew at once that those who experience autism are in powerful caring hands.

You can support the National Foundation for Autism Research’s work, particular people, or Race For Autism teams by checking out the donation page here!

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Comic-Con insanity! More cosplay and a TV star!

An uncanny cosplay of Spock!
An uncanny cosplay of Spock!

Here comes another big dose of 2017 Comic-Con insanity! Check out all these photos of great, inventive cosplay! And other cool stuff! And I had a sighting of a big TV star, too!

A happy Star Wars family heads down Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp during 2017 Comic-Con.
A happy Star Wars family heads down Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp during 2017 Comic-Con.
This member of the Fantastic Four seems embarrassed. Probably due to their last movie.
This member of the Fantastic Four seems embarrassed. Probably due to their last movie.
I'm not sure what this dog's super power is.
I’m not sure what this dog’s super power is.
Lots of leathery costumes. I see Flash and Deadpool.
Lots of leathery costumes. I see Flash and Deadpool.
Now that is one wicked Venom cosplay!
Now that is one wicked Venom cosplay!
She-Hulk and Raven cosplay during 2017 San Diego Comic-Con!
She-Hulk and Raven cosplay during 2017 San Diego Comic-Con!
An awesome Dumbledore cosplay!
An awesome Dumbledore cosplay!
Walking around Comic-Con is like voyaging through a crazy, wacky, wonderful dream.
Walking around Comic-Con is like voyaging through a crazy, wacky, wonderful dream.
A tiny alien gives me the thumbs up near the Donut Bar.
A tiny alien gives me the thumbs up near the Donut Bar.
A steampunk Ghostbuster shows me his very cool proton pack.
A steampunk Ghostbuster shows me his very cool proton pack.
Donate blood during Comic-Con at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel and you'll get this cool shirt!
Donate blood during Comic-Con at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel and you’ll get this cool shirt!
A friendly Harry Potter says hello.
A friendly Harry Potter says hello.
Even Flash can't remove his eyes from that spellbinding phone.
Even Flash can’t remove his eyes from that spellbinding phone.
This might be my favorite cosplay. Opera Bugs Bunny! What's Opera, Doc?
This might be my favorite cosplay. Opera Bugs Bunny! What’s Opera, Doc?
Members of the Montrose Magpies Quidditch team!
Members of the Montrose Magpies Quidditch team!
I was told this is a cosplay of Spartan Mandalorian.
I was told this is a cosplay of Spartan Mandalorian.
Must be out of web fluid. Because Spiderman's hanging at the end of the line.
Must be out of web fluid. Because Spiderman’s hanging at the end of the line.
It doesn't seem people talk to each other anymore. Perhaps escapism can go too far?
A similar sight everywhere. People don’t talk to each other like they used to. Perhaps escapism can go too far?
Cosplay from Dragonball Z.
Cosplay from Dragonball Z.
A morning session of Ninjago yoga (ninjoga) at Comic-Con!
A morning session of Ninjago yoga (Ninjoga) at Comic-Con!
Princess Leia sets up a cut-out of Bernie Sanders.
Princess Leia sets up a cut-out of Bernie Sanders.
Meet Mr. Nice guy!
Meet Mr. Nice guy!
Cosplay of a Star Wars Jawa.
Cosplay of a Star Wars Jawa.
This must be Captain A-mario.
This must be Captain A-mario.
Lightsabers and minions...
Lightsabers and minions…
Bare-chested Outlander guys were getting lots of attention near the Omni.
Bare-chested Outlander guys were getting lots of attention near the Omni.
This guy is raising awareness about the charitable organization Oxfam. They are providing help for refugees.
This guy is raising awareness about the charitable organization Oxfam. They are providing help for refugees during the current crisis. Refugees are real people in a real world.
Actor Grant Gustin, who plays the superhero Flash on CW looks down on the Comic-Con crowd from a Hard Rock Hotel balcony.
Actor Grant Gustin, who plays the superhero Flash on CW looks down on the Comic-Con crowd from a Hard Rock Hotel balcony.
Three large Alien eggs on display. I didn't hang around because I noticed one was opening.
Three large Alien eggs on display. I didn’t hang around because I noticed one was opening.
A good old fashioned Stormtrooper.
A good old-fashioned Stormtrooper.
And a very inventive Star Wars speeder!
And a very inventive Star Wars speeder!
Hi Gumby and Pokey!
Hi Gumby and Pokey!

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More fun and cool cosplay at SDCC 2017!

A fan at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con grabbed Conan by the tie for a selfie!
A fan at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con grabbed Conan by the tie for a selfie!

Here are more fun photos from today! I was careless this time about recording unfamiliar cosplay, so leave a comment if you can help!

The Iron Patriot is on patrol in the Gaslamp during Comic-Con.
The Iron Patriot is on patrol in the Gaslamp during Comic-Con.
A good Star Wars cosplay!
A good Star Wars cosplay!
The Syfy band was entertaining the crowd on Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp for SDCC 2017.
The Syfy band was entertaining the crowd on Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter for SDCC 2017.
Dancing to the music!
Dancing to the music!
I saw lots of Wonder Woman cosplay. Not sure about the cowboyish guy.
I saw lots of Wonder Woman cosplay. Not sure about the cowboy guy.
An awesome Loki cosplay!
An awesome Loki cosplay!
Looks like Captain Jack Sparrow found himself a friend.
Looks like Captain Jack Sparrow found himself a friend.
He told me his cool cosplay but I didn't write it down. Leave a comment if you know!
He told me his cool cosplay but I didn’t write it down. Leave a comment if you know!
The San Diego USO was having people Flex 4 Forces.
The San Diego USO was having people Flex 4 Forces.
This Sentinel Services guy wanted me to get tested for the X-Gene. But he implied if I was positive, I'd be sent away on one of those Mutant Transport trolleys!
This Sentinel Services guy wanted me to get tested for the X-Gene. But he implied if I was positive, I’d be sent away on one of those Mutant Transport trolleys!
Super cool cosplay--and I didn't write this one down either. Sorry!
Some very cool Overwatch cosplay!
Broad City had a fan man dancing about.
Broad City had a fan man dancing about.
Syfy had a handy Cosplay Repair cart along MLK Promenade!
Syfy had a handy Cosplay Repair cart along MLK Promenade!
These items can be useful in repairing a costume or makeup during Comic-Con!
These items can be useful in repairing a costume or makeup during Comic-Con!
People peddle the Syfy Trivia Trolley while answering questions for prizes!
People peddle the Syfy Trivia Trolley while answering questions for prizes!
Lots of fun and cosplay everywhere I turned!
Lots of fun and cosplay everywhere I turned!
A lucha libre mask!
A lucha libre mask!
Santa Claus is busy taking a photo of something up ahead...
Santa Claus is busy taking a photo of something up ahead…
Supergirl on stilts!
Supergirl on stilts!
Superman had to settle for a Segway. Some kryptonite de-powered him for the moment. I think Batman might have done it.
Superman had to settle for a Segway. Some kryptonite de-powered him for the moment. I think Batman might have done it.
Now that's a real, genuine Silver Surfer!
Now that’s a real, genuine Silver Surfer!
Another Wonder Woman and cosplay friend.
Another Wonder Woman and cosplay friend.
It's Lady Thor in the Petco Interactive Zone!
It’s Lady Thor in the Petco Interactive Zone!
Cosplayers at Comic-Con are interviewed by Comedy Central.
Cosplayers at Comic-Con are interviewed by Comedy Central.
The Joker is on the scene!
Joker is on the scene!
A super awesome Voltron group photo!
A super awesome Voltron group cosplay photo!
Have you seen her paladin?
Have you seen her Paladin?
Schick Hydro-man is a superhero to the rescue, but it's a close shave.
Schick Hydro Robot Razor is a superhero to the rescue, but it’s a close shave.
Fans of the series Mr. Mercedes get ready for a photo.
Fans of the series Mr. Mercedes get ready for a photo.
I found the Holy Grail at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con!
I found the Holy Grail at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con!

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Cosplay photos and other 2017 Comic-Con stuff!

Samurai Jack cosplay at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con!
Samurai Jack cosplay at 2017 San Diego Comic-Con!

Here comes a whole bunch of cosplay pics and other cool stuff I saw while walking around 2017 San Diego Comic-Con early this Thursday morning!

Check it out!

I spotted Wolverine spinning a parking sign near Horton Plaza.
I spotted Wolverine spinning a parking sign near Horton Plaza.
Thursday morning at 2017 Comic-Con and people are heading through the Gaslamp toward the convention center.
Thursday morning at 2017 Comic-Con and people are heading through the Gaslamp toward the convention center.
Obi-Wan Kenobi cosplay. Observe his fingers. He's ready to play a Jedi mind trick on me!
Obi-Wan Kenobi cosplay. Observe his fingers. He’s ready to play a Jedi mind trick on me!
A really good Assassin's Creed cosplay at Comic-Con.
A really good Assassin’s Creed cosplay at Comic-Con.
A friendly artist has lots of cool art for sale along MLK Promenade near Harbor Drive and First Avenue.
A friendly artist has lots of cool art for sale along MLK Promenade near Harbor Drive and First Avenue. These are painted on plastic.
More of his cool artwork. I see Storm and Catwoman.
More of his cool artwork. I see Storm and Catwoman.
A young Sheldon Cooper is coming to CBS! That should be really good!
A young Sheldon Cooper is coming to CBS! That should be really funny!
A friendly Pikachu cosplay.
A friendly Pikachu cosplay.
These guys represent characters from Outlander.
These guys represent characters from Outlander.
I was told these are characters from Steven Universe.
I was told these are characters from Steven Universe.
A long line waiting to enter the convention center on Thursday morning included lots of people enjoying every kind of cosplay imaginable.
A long line waiting to enter the convention center on Thursday morning included lots of people enjoying every kind of cosplay imaginable.
An elaborate, very cool cosplay of Gurren Lagann.
An elaborate, very cool cosplay of Gurren Lagann.
One of several Ghostbuster cosplays that I noticed.
One of several Ghostbusters cosplays that I noticed.
The huge line to enter the San Diego Convention Center boggled my mind.
The long line to enter the San Diego Convention Center boggled my mind.
I was told this is a cosplay of Rick the Alien.
I was told this is a cosplay of Rick the Alien.
Cosplay of Madder Red of comic book series Bedlam.
Cosplay of Madder Red of comic book series Bedlam.
Cosplay of characters from Z Nation.
Cosplay of characters from Z Nation.
Game of Thrones cosplay. I think he said this is Tyrion Lannister.
Game of Thrones cosplay. I think he said this is Tyrion Lannister. I might be wrong.
Cosplay from the webcomic Homestuck.
Cosplay from the webcomic Homestuck.
I saw this Tron cosplay last year!
I saw this Tron cosplay last year!

You can see exactly how this cool Tron costume was made here!

And like every year during Comic-Con, food can be found all over the place.
And like every year during Comic-Con, food can be found all over the place.
Some cool Venture Brothers cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con!
Some cool Venture Brothers cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con!
Here comes Princess Leia with her entrourage.
Here comes Princess Leia with her entourage.
looks like Wonder Woman is in pursuit of Dr. Who.
Looks like Wonder Woman is in pursuit of Dr. Who.
Check out that huge sword! It's a great cosplay of Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy!
Check out that huge sword! It’s a great cosplay of Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy!
A cosplay of Sans from Undertale.
A cosplay of Sans from Undertale.
Thursday morning and the Interactive Zone at Petco has just opened for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con.
Thursday morning a bit after nine o’clock and the Interactive Zone at Petco has just opened for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con.
I'm hungry for a Wookie Cookie.
I’m already hungry for a Wookiee Cookie.
A line has already formed at Blizzard's Lich King's Ice Cream Citadel.
A line has formed at Blizzard’s Lich King’s Ice Cream Citadel.
Hello Futuristic Ladies of the Galaxy!
Hello Futuristic Ladies of the Galaxy!
People in line to check out an attraction promoting New Line's production of Stephen King's It.
People in line to check out an attraction promoting New Line’s production of Stephen King’s It.
Jack in the Box's Crave Van smashed through a wall of comic books in the Interactive Zone! Too much fun!
Jack in the Box’s Crave Van smashed through a wall of comic books in the Interactive Zone! Too much fun!
A super cool full size replica of a Star Wars T-47 snowspeeder created by hobbyists who belong to Real Movie Toys.
A super cool full size replica of a Star Wars T-47 Snowspeeder created by hobbyists who belong to Real Movie Toys.
A guy from Sphero shows off their new Spiderman robotic toy that interacts like Alexa with voice recognition.
A guy from Sphero shows off their new Spiderman robotic toy that interacts. Kind of like Alexa with voice recognition.
People in the Interactive Zone could sit in a Luke Cage set and have their picture taken! There was also a Game of Thrones and Orange is the New Black set!
People in the Interactive Zone could sit in a Luke Cage set and have their picture taken! There was also a Game of Thrones and Orange is the New Black set!
People get ready to enter Sprout's Kody Kapow attraction.
People get ready to enter Sprout’s Kody Kapow attraction.
This guy is cosplaying Bibleman!
This guy is cosplaying Bibleman!
Boom Howdy has posted Missing signs around San Diego.
Boom Howdy has posted Missing signs around San Diego.
Near Petco Park I saw this cosplay of Goku from Dragonball Z.
Near Petco Park I saw this cosplay of Goku from Dragonball Z.
Wonder Woman on a window in San Diego.
Wonder Woman on a window in San Diego.
I spied this cool truck in a parking lot. Black Eyed Peas present Masters of the Sun.
I spied this cool truck in a parking lot. Black Eyed Peas present Masters of the Sun.
A parking lot downtown has been converted into a Viceland promotional area.
A parking lot downtown has been converted into a Viceland promotional area.
Have no fear! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming down the sidewalk!
Have no fear! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming down the sidewalk! Hide the pizza!
I learned these guys are performing in Game of Thrones the Musical at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center isn San Diego during Comic-Con.
I learned these actors are performing in Game of Thrones the Musical at the Tenth Avenue Arts Center in San Diego during Comic-Con.
Adventure Time cosplay!
Adventure Time cosplay!

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Fun stuff outside Comic-Con on Preview Night!

Scary cosplay outside in the Gaslamp promoting the TV series Medinah. It's late Wednesday afternoon. It's 2017 San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night!
Scary cosplay outside in the Gaslamp promoting the TV series Medinah. It’s late Wednesday afternoon. It’s 2017 San Diego Comic-Con Preview Night!

I couldn’t go into the San Diego Convention Center for Preview Night this year. (I was fortunate to do so a couple times in the past.) So instead I walked around outside and took photos of the late afternoon fun.

Not much cosplay, but I did spot a couple instances of it. Mostly it was just people wandering about looking at the many pop culture attractions that are open free to the public. That’s one very cool aspect of San Diego Comic-Con!

I spotted Iron Man outside Atomic in the Gaslamp. He says they have cool Comic-Con exhibits upstairs.
I spotted Iron Man outside Atomic in the Gaslamp. He told me they have a cool Comic-Con exhibit upstairs.
This cool Darth Vader with hookah was outside the Myst Lounge.
This cool Darth Vader with hookah was outside the Myst Lounge.
A nice lady representing the Gaslamp Quarter told me their Rabbitville exhibit will be open tomorrow.
A nice lady representing the Gaslamp Quarter told me their Rabbitville exhibit will be open tomorrow.
Lego superheroes in the windows of My Yogurt.
Lego superheroes in the windows of My Yogurt.
Outside of a Snoopy & Belle pop-up shop in the Gaslamp.
Outside of the Snoopy & Belle pop-up shop in the Gaslamp.
People peer into AMC's Deadquarters. It opens tomorrow.
People peer into AMC’s Deadquarters. It opens tomorrow.
This guy is secretly peering through the fence, perhaps hoping to see zombies.
This guy is secretly peering through the fence, perhaps hoping to see zombies.
An amazing feat of super-strength at Kong: Skull Island!
An amazing feat of super strength at Kong: Skull Island!
You can have your photo taken while posing between gigantic teeth!
You can have your photo taken while posing between gigantic teeth!
A Syfy bus wrap proclaims--Attention Time Travelers: No Spoilers.
A Syfy bus wrap proclaims–Attention Time Travelers: No Spoilers.
Here comes Zatanna behind the convention center!
Here comes Zatanna walking behind the convention center!
The Turner yacht is all dressed up and ready to go when Comic-Con opens tomorrow.
The big Turner yacht is all dressed up and ready to go when Comic-Con opens tomorrow.
It looks like they were testing the Viking longship out on San Diego Bay. It will be used for the Viking funeral Friday evening!
It looks like they were testing the Viking longship out on San Diego Bay. It will be used for the Viking funeral Friday evening!
Television reporter Ashlie Rodriguez of KUSI gets ready to interview the person first in line for Hall H.
Television reporter Ashlie Rodriguez of KUSI gets ready to interview the person who is first in line for Hall H.
Workers are still unloading stuff behind the convention center.
Workers are still unloading stuff behind the convention center.
I wonder if the Knights Templar had power tools...
I wonder if the Knights Templar had power tools?
I wonder how much gas is at the Midnight, Texas attraction...
I wonder how much gas is at the Midnight, Texas attraction?
Uh,oh! Here comes a small army of FBI field agents. Perhaps they think I look suspicious.
Uh,oh! Here comes a small army of FBI field agents. Perhaps they think I look suspicious.
Reporter for the Syfy Wire interviews a kid about the coolness of San Diego Comic-Con!
Reporter for the Syfy Wire interviews a kid about the coolness of San Diego Comic-Con!

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