Tag: superhero

Photos of The Tick taking over San Diego!

A corner of San Diego is being taken over. Amazon Original The Tick streams on Prime starting August 25.
A corner of San Diego is being taken over by The Tick. The Amazon original series streams on Prime starting August 25.

Here are some photos of The Tick Takeover being built today for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. I realize it might be difficult for a good-natured but rather dimwitted superhero to take over an entire city, but it seems The Tick will at least watch over a stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade, near the corner of Harbor Drive and First Avenue!

Graphic on rear of The Tick Takeover building shows Arthur Everest and The Tick.
Graphic on rear of The Tick Takeover building shows Arthur Everest and The Tick.
Superian says: Not everything that glows gives you superpowers!
Superian says: Not everything that glows gives you superpowers!
The Tick Takeover is under construction at the corner of First Avenue and Harbor Drive. This is the first of three sections.
The Tick Takeover is under construction at the corner of First Avenue and Harbor Drive. This is the first of three sections.
No graffiti, but lots of plastered advertisements.
No graffiti, but lots of plastered advertisements.
The inside of the building appears to be a small store.
The inside of the building appears to be a small store.
An upside down car and some rubble beside the building.
An upside down car and some rubble beside the building.
Another look.
Another look.
The second section, I learned, is where the 20 foot animatronic Tick will be located. That blue thing is part of his huge empty head.
The second section, I learned, is where the 20 foot animatronic Tick will be located. That blue thing is part of his huge (empty) head.
Workers are getting The Tick Takeover ready for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con.
Workers are getting The Tick Takeover ready for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con.
Two halves of The Tick's head lie on the ground.
Two halves of The Tick’s animatronic head lie on the ground.
Some of The Tick's characters depicted on one wall include Ramses IV, Superian and Overkill.
Some of The Tick’s characters depicted on one wall include Ramses IV, Superian and Overkill.

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Cosplay dogs become celebrities at PAWmicon!

Three canine superstars get their photo during PAWmicon. Cosplay goes to the dogs.
Three canine celebrities get their photo taken during PAWmicon. Cosplay goes to the dogs.

The humans can’t have all the fun during Comic-Con!

Check out some photos of dog cosplay at today’s PAWmicon event, which took place at Hazard Center. Helen Woodward Animal Center had adoptable dogs dressed up as superheroes, and friendly pups proceeded to save smiling humans! As the bumper sticker says: Who rescued who?

Dogs brought by those attending the event were also dressed up for a costume contest. I know–a bit silly–but every two-legged and four-legged critter at PAWmicon seemed quite happy!

Helen Woodward Animal Center created PAWmicon to help adoptable dogs find loving homes. Cosplay for a cause.
Helen Woodward Animal Center created PAWmicon to help adoptable dogs find loving homes. Cosplay for a cause.
I spotted Hairy Pawter in the Dogwarts Express.
I spotted Hairy Pawter in the Dogwarts Express.
Bat-dog was keeping an eye on the mayhem.
Bat-dog was keeping an eye on the mayhem.
I see Harley-canine and Super-growl.
I see Harley-canine and Super-growl.
Bat-dog returned to the relative safety of Gotham. San Diego is just too crazy.
Bat-dog returned to the relative safety of Gotham. San Diego is just too crazy.
A cosplay dog is a star of the show.
A cosplay dog is a star of the show.
The furriest critter around wasn't a pooch--it was Chewbacca!
The furriest critter around wasn’t a pooch–it was Chewbacca!
Not sure who this dog is pretending to be. Perhaps Captain Paw-merica.
Not sure what superhero this dog is dressed up to be. Perhaps some sort of Captain Paw-merica.
Here comes Scooby Doo. He ate so many Scooby snacks, he outgrew the Mystery Machine!
Here comes Scooby Doo. He ate so many Scooby snacks, he outgrew the Mystery Machine!

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Thor and Black Panther banners for 2017 Comic-Con!

Banner for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con promotes the upcoming Marvel movie Black Panther.
Banner for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con promotes the upcoming Marvel movie Black Panther.

Another cool discovery! A few banners for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con have already been hung along Harbor Drive near the convention center. For 2017, the promotional banners depict Thor and Black Panther, Marvel superheroes who have highly-anticipated movies coming up!

Thor, one of Marvel Comics' Mighty Avengers, appears on a banner for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. I depicts a scene from the upcoming movie Thor: Ragnarok.
Thor, one of Marvel Comics’ Mighty Avengers, appears on a banner for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con. It depicts a scene from the upcoming movie Thor: Ragnarok.

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The Gifted trolley wrap for 2017 Comic-Con!

New trolley wrap for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con promotes The Gifted, an upcoming Marvel series on FOX.
New trolley wrap for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con promotes The Gifted, an upcoming Marvel series on FOX.

I spotted a third new trolley wrap for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con! This cool wrap promotes the upcoming FOX series The Gifted, which will concern Marvel’s universe of mutant X-Men. Looks like the Sentinel Services mutant transport will be filled with gifted Comic-Con attendees this year! Hopefully it transports them to the convention center, and not somewhere less pleasant!

I spoke to an MTS supervisor at America Plaza and he believes there will be one more wrap this year!

The Gifted will be based on Marvel's popular X-Men characters.
The Gifted will be based on Marvel’s popular X-Men characters.
During San Diego Comic-Con, lots of mutants will be transported on this Sentinel Services vehicle. I wonder if it's made of plastic, in case Magneto comes along!
During San Diego Comic-Con, lots of mutants will be transported on this Sentinel Services vehicle. I wonder if it’s made of plastic. Magneto might make an appearance!

Here’s another photo I captured the following day!

That looks like some sort of prisoner transport. Wait! Don't go in!
That looks like some sort of prisoner transport. Wait! Don’t go in!

And yet another photo! There now seems to be a different variation of this wrap for the older style trolleys. It comes with a warning!

Mutants Aboard. For your safety please keep your distance.
Mutants Aboard. For your safety please keep your distance.

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A new Conan O’Brien trolley wrap for 2017 SDCC!

Conan O'Brien is returning to San Diego Comic-Con in 2017. Trolleys are wrapped with images of Conan as four different Funko Pop! toys.
Conan O’Brien is returning to San Diego Comic-Con in 2017. Some trolleys are wrapped with images of Conan as four different Funko Pop! toys.

Here are some photos of the new Conan O’Brien trolley wrap for 2017 San Diego Comic-Con! I spied two trolley cars with this wrap on my way home from work aboard the Green Line.

This is the third year in a row Conan will be hosting his funny TBS talk show at the Spreckels Theatre during Comic-Con. And, as before, the trolley wraps feature him transformed into four different Funko Pop! characters.

This year Conan appears as Justice League member the Flash, as a Game of Thrones White Walker, as Marvel’s ever-popular superhero Spiderman, and finally as a Star Wars Jedi holding a lightsaber.

Enjoy these photos! I’ll keep watching for new SDCC trolley wraps in the days ahead!

For the third year in a row, TBS television talk show host Conan O'Brien is transformed by Funko into famous pop culture characters.
For the third year in a row, TBS television talk show host Conan O’Brien has been transformed by Funko into four famous pop culture characters.
Conan O'Brien has become the fastest man alive--The Flash!
Conan O’Brien has become the fastest man alive–The Flash!
This trolley wrap image has Conan turned into a White Walker from Game of Thrones.
This trolley wrap image has Conan turned into a White Walker from Game of Thrones.
Conan is hanging upside down from the roof of the trolley. He is your friendly neighborhood Spiderman!
Conan is hanging upside down from the roof of the trolley. He is your friendly neighborhood Spiderman!
Or perhaps Conan is actually a Star Wars Jedi!
Or perhaps Conan is actually a Star Wars Jedi. Is he a Gray Jedi?
San Diego Comic-Con is on the way, and lots of trolleys are appearing with a variety of cool wraps!
San Diego Comic-Con is on the way, and lots of trolleys are appearing with a variety of cool wraps!

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Day of the Dead characters from Justice League!

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) art rendition of Justice League heroes, including Superman and Batman.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) art rendition of Justice League heroes, including Superman and Batman.

A good number of pop culture fans follow Cool San Diego Sights, because every year I cover San Diego Comic-Con and post tons of cosplay photos. So here’s something I saw today during my walk through Old Town that DC Comics readers might really enjoy!

In the window of a shop called Cielito Lindo were all sorts of Day of the Dead ornaments and gifts. And among all the colorful artwork were Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, and his super-dog Krypto!

Day of the Dead is a beloved Mexican holiday that is very popular here in San Diego. In Spanish it’s called Día de los Muertos. Skulls and skeletons, which abound during the Day of the Dead, traditionally represent deceased loved ones.

As you can see, Day of the Dead inspires all sort of creative, unexpected art! No subject matter escapes its decorative influence! Even the mighty Justice League!

Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) art depicts DC Comics super-heroine Wonder Woman.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) art depicts popular DC Comics super-heroine Wonder Woman.
A skeletal Superman flying through skulls.
A skeletal Superman flying through skulls.
Fun skeleton artwork celebrating Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). The figures are Superman, his dog Krypto, and Batman!
Fun skeleton artwork celebrating Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos). The figures are Superman, his dog Krypto, and Batman!

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Wonder Woman mural being painted during Comic-Con!

An amazing Wonder Woman mural is being painted for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, at (Paradise) Island Avenue and Sixth Avenue
An amazing Wonder Woman mural is being painted for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, at (Paradise) Island Avenue and Sixth Avenue

An awesome, multi-paneled outdoor mural depicting Wonder Woman is being painted during 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. Should you head a few blocks north of the convention center and find the intersection of Island and Sixth Avenue, your eyes will be astonished at what they discover!

Three Southern California artists are painting larger-than-life interpretations of Wonder Woman, DC Comic’s legendary super-heroine. The three colorful panels together compose a large bold mural, and Comic-Con fans can line up to have their picture taken with the artwork as a backdrop.  The reason?  It’s Wonder Woman’s 75th Anniversary!

How cool is this?

A small lot in downtown San Diego, several blocks from the convention center, has been converted into a celebration of DC Comic's legendary character Wonder Woman and her 75th Anniversary!
A small lot in downtown San Diego, several blocks from the convention center, has been converted into a celebration of DC Comic’s legendary character Wonder Woman and her 75th Anniversary!
The left panel, depicting an abstract face of Wonder Woman, is being painted by San Diego artist Katherine Brannock.
The left panel, depicting an abstract face of Wonder Woman, was painted by San Diego artist Katherine Brannock.
2016 San Diego Comic-Con fans can have their photo taken with this very cool Wonder Woman mural as a backdrop.
2016 San Diego Comic-Con fans can have their photo taken with this very cool Wonder Woman mural as a backdrop.
The center panel honoring Wonder Woman is being painted by another talented San Diego artist, Celeste Byers.
The center panel honoring Wonder Woman is being painted by another talented San Diego artist, Celeste Byers.
And the right panel, the strong face of comic book heroine Wonder Woman, is being painted by Los Angeles artist Christina Angelina.
And the right panel, the strong face of comic book heroine Wonder Woman, is being painted by Los Angeles artist Christina Angelina.

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I anticipate having a few more Comic-Con adventures! Will you join me?

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Photographs of cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con!

Post-Apocalyptic Super Mario Brothers cosplay at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
Post-Apocalyptic Super Mario Brothers cosplay at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.

The tradition of cosplay–costume play– during San Diego Comic-Con is alive and well! As proof, I offer these cool photos that I took today!

I was completely blown away by the lengths fans will go to create the fantastic likeness of a favorite fictional character. How many of these characters do you recognize?

Many pop culture fans attending San Diego Comic-Con engage in cosplay--wearing costumes depicting characters from comic books, movies, television shows and video games.
I see Iron Fist coming up the stairs!  Many pop culture fans attending San Diego Comic-Con engage in cosplay–wearing costumes depicting characters from comic books, movies, television shows and video games.
A fantastic cosplay of Elemental HERO Avian of Yu-Gi-Oh!
A fantastic cosplay of Elemental HERO Avian of Yu-Gi-Oh!
Cosplay of an armored player in the popular video game Halo.
Cosplay of an armored player in the popular video game Halo.
Ghostbusters cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con.
Ghostbusters cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con.
Cosplay of a sinister character from the Star Wars universe, Darth Revan.
Cosplay of a sinister character from the Star Wars universe, Darth Revan.
Cosplay enthusiasts stand by during a local television interview outside San Diego Comic-Con.
Cosplay enthusiasts stand by during a local television interview outside 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
As I sauntered down a Gaslamp sidewalk, Bane refused to let me pass! Just some of the fun at 2016 Comic-Con.
As I sauntered down a Gaslamp sidewalk, Bane refused to let me pass! Just some of the fun at 2016 Comic-Con.
Hulk must be hungry, because now he'll smash for food!
Hulk must be hungry, because now he’ll smash for food!
Cosplay of Bombshell Batwoman, from a line of new comic books published by DC Comics. The stories take place during World War II.
Cosplay of Bombshell Batwoman, from a line of new comic books published by DC Comics. The stories take place during World War II.
An elaborate cosplay of Loki, a favorite Marvel supervillain.
An elaborate cosplay of Loki, a favorite Marvel supervillain.
While I can't identify many of the characters that walk by during Comic-Con, I definitely enjoy the creativity.
While I can’t identify many of the characters that walk by during Comic-Con, I definitely enjoy the creativity.
This guy informed me his cosplay is the Borderlands character Krieg the Psycho.
This guy informed me his cosplay is the Borderlands character Krieg the Psycho.
Krypto, Superman's faithful super dog, has made a new friend at San Diego Comic-Con!
Krypto, Superman’s faithful super dog, has made a new friend at San Diego Comic-Con!
People engaged in cosplay pose for a photo. They are characters from the game Moba Legends.
People engaged in fun cosplay pose for a photo. They are characters from the game Moba Legends.
This guy just decided to invent a cool character with creepy steampunk elements for Comic-Con.
This guy just decided to invent a unique character with creepy steampunk elements for Comic-Con.
Cosplay outside 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, depicting characters from the blockbuster television show Game of Thrones.
Cosplay outside 2016 San Diego Comic-Con, depicting characters from the blockbuster television show Game of Thrones.
Cosplay of Storm, a fan favorite member of the X-Men.
Cosplay of Storm, a fan favorite member of the X-Men.
Cosplay of Green Arrow, DC hero and member of the Justice League.
Cosplay of Green Arrow, DC superhero and member of the Justice League.
An awesome, very elaborate cosplay of Super Shredder, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
An awesome, very elaborate cosplay of Super Shredder, from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
I learned these elegant ladies are the Clowns of the Galaxy, with their red-haired Robot. Never heard of them! Looks to me like they were simply having a great time at Comic-Con!
I learned these elegant ladies are the Clowns of the Galaxy, with their red-haired Robot. Never heard of them! Looks to me like they were simply having a great time at Comic-Con!
A big smile. Cosplay of Gamora, of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
A big smile. Cosplay of Gamora, of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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Cool cosplay and crazy fun outside Comic-Con!

Madoka Magica cosplay at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.
Madoka Magica cosplay at 2016 San Diego Comic-Con.

Here comes a huge load of fun photos! It’s Thursday, and 2016 San Diego Comic-Con is as cool, wonderful and crazy as ever. Check out some of what I saw outside the convention center. Lots of cool cosplay and simply insane…well…you have to see for yourself.

Thursday outside San Diego Comic-Con. Crowds of pop culture fans can be seen all around the convention center and Gaslamp Quarter.
Thursday outside San Diego Comic-Con. Crowds of pop culture fans can be seen all around the convention center and Gaslamp Quarter.
Fun and often unusual cosplay can be seen everywhere during San Diego Comic-Con. This insanely popular, internationally famous event is quite a spectacle!
Fun and often unusual cosplay can be seen everywhere during San Diego Comic-Con. This insanely popular, internationally famous event is quite a spectacle!
Cool cosplay of Kenan Kong, the new Chinese Superman!
Cool cosplay of Kenan Kong, the new Chinese Superman!
These tough-looking pirates are promoting Sea of Thieves, an upcoming video game for the Xbox.
These tough-looking pirates are promoting Sea of Thieves, an upcoming video game for the Xbox.
I spotted Flash and Supergirl ambling slowly along during San Diego Comic-Con. It appears Supergirl is getting an urgent communication from the Justice League Watchtower.
I spotted Flash and Supergirl ambling slowly along during San Diego Comic-Con. It appears Supergirl is getting an urgent communication from the Justice League Watchtower.
And here I see Captain America is receiving an urgent summons from Avengers Mansion. Hopefully there are enough superheroes assembled in San Diego to save the world.
And here I see Captain America is receiving an urgent summons from Avengers Mansion. Hopefully there are enough superheroes assembled in San Diego to save the cosmos.
Some futuristic cosmetics were being tested by stylish Comic-Con fans at this Star Trek venue at Children's Park.
Some futuristic cosmetics were being tested by stylish Comic-Con fans at this Star Trek venue at Children’s Park.
Unfortunately, the transporter seemed to be out of order. Where is Scotty when you need him? I didn't want to have my molecules scrambled and misplaced today, so I hurriedly moved on.
Unfortunately, the transporter seemed to be out of order. Where is Scotty when you need him? I didn’t want to have my molecules scrambled and misplaced today, so I hurriedly moved on.
Rick and his pals from Adult Swim were spotted in San Diego near the entrance to Nerd HQ.
Rick and his pals from Adult Swim were spotted in San Diego near the entrance to Nerd HQ.
Wario, Waluigi and Batman have teamed up for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. At least they did for a moment or two while people snapped photos.
Wario, Waluigi and Batman have teamed up for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. At least they did for a moment or two while people snapped photos.
Not sure about this cool cosplay. Maybe someone reading this blog can provide an illuminating comment.
Not sure about this cool cosplay. Maybe someone reading this blog can provide an illuminating comment.
KFC had very unusual Colonel Sanders artwork outside Comic-Con like last year. The funny sculptures also serve as Wi-Fi hotspots.
KFC had very unusual Colonel Sanders artwork outside Comic-Con like last year. The funny sculptures also serve as Wi-Fi hotspots.
When you're a Star Wars Stormtrooper, you need a really, really big baseball cap!
When you’re a Star Wars Stormtrooper, you need a really, really big baseball cap!
Have you seen Larten Crepsley? He seems to be running loose at San Diego Comic-Con.
Have you seen Larten Crepsley? He seems to be running loose at San Diego Comic-Con.
Now we're in for it. A serious super villain. Seems Joker just escaped from Arkham Asylum. I wonder if he got all those new tattoos in there.
Now we’re in for it. A serious super villain. Seems Joker just escaped from Arkham Asylum. I wonder if he got all those new tattoos in there.
No worries! Batman is nearby! So are a couple of Robins. And so is Glenn the Frog from the old video game Chrono Trigger.
No worries! Batman is nearby! So are a couple of Robins. And so is Glenn the Frog from the old video game Chrono Trigger.
The Interactive Zone at Petco Park was ready to rock on Thursday and packed with Comic-Con fans!
The Interactive Zone at Petco Park was ready to rock on Thursday and packed with Comic-Con fans!
A lovely Ghostbuster was posing by ECTO-4 for a SONY promotion of Ghostbusters. I feel safer already.
A lovely Ghostbuster was posing by ECTO-4 for a SONY promotion of Ghostbusters. I feel safer already.
Lots of people were being videoed while playing Pie Face, which is a Hasbro game. Most every face ended up with whipped cream.
Lots of people were being videoed while playing Pie Face, which is a Hasbro game. Most every face ended up with whipped cream.
Ever wonder where Jack in the Box tacos come from? This might be the explanation. That undead employee at the drive-through window proved hard to kill. (Okay, Jack--just kidding. I might be one of your biggest customers at Hazard Center!)
Ever wonder where Jack in the Box tacos come from? This might be the explanation. That undead employee at the drive-through window proved hard to kill. (Okay, Jack–just kidding. I might be one of your biggest customers at Hazard Center!)
The undead had also taken over a ship behind the convention center! I guess they walked aboard when no one was looking.
The undead had also taken over a ship behind the convention center! I guess they walked aboard the Abigail when no one was looking.
Hopefully zombies can't swim. Because a couple somehow found themselves in this small boat in San Diego Bay.
Hopefully zombies can’t swim. Because a couple somehow found themselves in this small boat in San Diego Bay.
At Entertainment Weekly's Con-X, the upcoming fantasy action adventure movie Kubo and the Two Strings was being promoted by some super friendly people. Looks pretty cool!
At Entertainment Weekly’s Con-X, the upcoming fantasy action adventure movie Kubo and the Two Strings was being promoted by some super friendly people. Looks pretty cool!
Check it out! An awesomely cool Jabba the Hutt sculpture at Con-X. It was created by Gentle Giant Studios.
Check it out! An awesomely cool Jabba the Hutt sculpture at Con-X. It was created by Gentle Giant Studios.
It's lunch time for Jabba the Hutt. Looks to me like he needs to go on a diet.
It’s lunch time for Jabba the Hutt. Looks to me like he needs to go on a diet.
Schick is at Con-X giving free shaves. Now that is some close attention!
Schick is at Con-X giving free shaves. Now that is some close attention!
I found a silent, thoughtful man built of red Legos just sitting on a bench at Con-X. The Art of the Brick is coming soon to San Diego's Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Cool!
I found a silent, thoughtful man built of red Legos just sitting on a bench at Con-X. The Art of the Brick is coming soon to San Diego’s Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Cool!
Alice and the Mad Hatter invited me for tea, but it was pretty warm outside Comic-Con, so I declined.
Alice and the Mad Hatter invited me for tea, but it was pretty warm outside Comic-Con, so I declined.
Little Mermaid cosplay. She's accompanies by Flounder. Did she arise from San Diego Bay? I'm walking back along the water toward the Hilton.
Little Mermaid cosplay. She’s accompanied by Flounder. Did she arise from San Diego Bay? I’m walking back along the water toward the Hilton.
For a few minutes I checked out Comic-Con HQ, which provides streaming video of all the Comic-Con goodness.
For a few minutes I checked out Comic-Con HQ, which provides streaming video of all the Comic-Con goodness.
A collectible figurine of Heavy, from Team Fortress 2, on display at Comic-Con HQ.
A collectible figurine of Heavy, from Team Fortress 2, on display at Comic-Con HQ.
These guys walking through the Comic-Con HQ area were in steampunk costumes--no particular character.
These guys walking through the Comic-Con HQ area were in steampunk costumes–no particular character.
I haven't a clue who these big fuzzy critters are. Do you know?
I haven’t a clue who these big fuzzy critters are. Do you know?
An excellent cosplay of Madame Vastra from Dr. Who.
An excellent cosplay of Madame Vastra from Dr. Who.
Back beside the Hard Rock Hotel, hordes of fans were waiting in line to check out the Suicide Squad.
Back beside the Hard Rock Hotel, hordes of fans were waiting in line to check out the Suicide Squad.
A unicorn outside San Diego Comic-Con holds some signs that promote KPBS programming.
A unicorn outside San Diego Comic-Con holds some signs that promote KPBS programming.
Oh, noooo! It's Sharknado, AGAIN! Syfy's promotional mayhem in the Gaslamp is as crazy as ever.
Oh, noooo! It’s Sharknado, AGAIN! Syfy’s promotional mayhem in the Gaslamp is as crazy as ever.
Last year it was Uncle Sams on stilts. In 2016, it's a bunch of Elvises. Or is that Elvi? Those sharks seem unstoppable.
Last year it was Uncle Sams on stilts. In 2016, it’s a bunch of Elvises. Or is that Elvi? Those sharks seem unstoppable.
Hey Elvis! Why are you pointing at me? You seem to be the one with the gnawing problem.
Hey Elvis! Why are you pointing at me? You seem to be the one with the gnawing problem.
A cosplay Aquaman and Mera have paused to talk to a knight who is accompanied by a green-skinned damsel. Perhaps you can identify the latter two characters.
A cosplay Aquaman and Mera have paused to talk to a knight who is accompanied by a green-skinned damsel. Perhaps you can identify the latter two characters.
I learned this cosplay is from The Witcher, a popular video game. Awesome!
I learned this cosplay is from The Witcher, a popular video game. Awesome!
I don't fear you! Not you, Scarecrow! Because I know numerous Batmans are nearby.
I don’t fear you! Not you, Scarecrow! Because I know numerous Batmans are nearby.
Doc Brown of Back to the Future is looking for Marty. He's either lost in the crowd or somewhere in time.
Doc Brown of Back to the Future is looking for Marty. He’s either lost in the crowd or somewhere in time.
Another KFC hotspot. Would you like this deep fried?
Another KFC hotspot. Would you like this deep fried?
More zany goodness was parading around the Gaslamp. Syfy's PaTrolli Street Team had some of the most fun, weirdly awesome costumes.
More zany goodness was parading around the Gaslamp. Syfy’s PaTrolli Street Team had some of the most fun, weirdly awesome costumes.
Some of that weirdly awesome cosplay approaches, coming up Fifth Avenue.
Some of that weirdly awesome cosplay approaches, coming up Fifth Avenue.
Yeah, I admit it. You, dude, whatever-you-call-yourself, are weirdly awesome.
Yeah, I admit it. You, dude, whatever-you-call-yourself, are weirdly awesome.

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Photos outside Comic-Con. Everyone is getting ready!

A huge graphic on the Hard Rock Hotel that includes video is nearly ready for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. It promotes Incorporated, coming this fall on Syfy.
A huge graphic on the Hard Rock Hotel that includes video is nearly ready for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con. It promotes the show Incorporated, coming this fall on Syfy.

Check out these photos! Many cool sights outside the convention center are taking shape for 2016 San Diego Comic-Con! I walked around today to see what’s going on. It looks like everyone is quickly getting ready! See for yourself!

The time machine ride which has been set up near the Tin Fish for Timeless appears about ready to go. The fight for all time begins!
The time machine ride which has been set up near the Tin Fish for Timeless is almost ready to go. The fight for all time begins!
The Tin Fish has all sorts of Emerald City graphics on it.
The Tin Fish has all sorts of Emerald City graphics on it.
Emerald City coming to NBC. A new Oz rises.
Emerald City coming to NBC. A new Oz rises.
I was a bit surprised to see this area by the Omni Hotel dedicated to Batman v. Superman Dawn of Justice.
I was a bit surprised to see this area by the Omni Hotel dedicated to Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
A cool little stage has Batmobile schematics for the backdrop.
A cool little stage has Batmobile schematics for the backdrop. Not sure if a Batmobile will be displayed here…  That would be cool!
Poster at the Gaslamp trolley station advertises Blindspot. Trust no one.
Poster at the Gaslamp trolley station advertises Blindspot. Trust no one.
Another poster at the Gaslamp station advertises Midnight, Texas. Only outsiders fit in.
Another poster at the Gaslamp station advertises Midnight, Texas. Only outsiders fit in.
The South Park 20 Interactive Fan Experience is slowly being assembled on Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade. Lots of scenes and characters will be included.
The South Park 20 Interactive Fan Experience is slowly being assembled on Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade. It appears lots of classic scenes and characters will be included.
A peek at some South Park characters on the grass.
A peek at some South Park characters on the grass.
South Park The Fractured But Whole is a Ubisoft video game coming out in December.
South Park The Fractured But Whole is a Ubisoft video game coming out in December.
Cartman and his politically incorrect hand puppet.
Cartman and his politically incorrect hand puppet.
Stan and Kyle of South Park are hanging out in San Diego for Comic-Con!
Stan and Kyle of South Park are hanging out in San Diego for Comic-Con!
Graphics now adorn Amazon's Thunderbirds Are Go pavilion.
Graphics now adorn Amazon’s Thunderbirds Are Go pavilion.
A photo of the unfinished interior of Thunderbirds Are Go at Comic-Con.
A photo of the unfinished interior of Thunderbirds Are Go at Comic-Con.
Amazon's other pavilion promotes their original series The Man in the High Castle.
Amazon’s other pavilion promotes their original series The Man in the High Castle.
Like in years past, a big Vikings wrap has been applied to the west wall of Petco Park. I snapped this photo half in shadow, half in bright sunlight.
Like in years past, a big Vikings wrap has been applied to the west wall of Petco Park. I snapped this photo half in shadow, half in bright sunlight.
Another huge wrap being applied to a section of Petco Park promotes Once Upon A Time.
Another huge wrap being applied to a section of Petco Park promotes Once Upon A Time.
And another wrap on Petco Park concerns Designated Survivor, a new series on ABC this fall starring Kiefer Sutherland.
And another wrap on Petco Park concerns Designated Survivor, a new series on ABC this fall starring Kiefer Sutherland.
Not much has been set up yet in the parking lot just east of Petco Park. They've got one day to go! Better hurry up!
Not much has been set up yet in the parking lot just east of Petco Park. They’ve got one day to go! Better hurry up!
At least somebody got this Ferris wheel up in time!
At least somebody got this Ferris wheel up in time!
The park in frnt of the Hilton will feature The Comic-Con HQ Live Stage, FOX Television, and FX. Not much has been erected here yet, either!
The park in front of the Hilton will feature The Comic-Con HQ Live Stage, FOX Television, and FX. Not much has been erected here yet, either!
The Adult Swim play area is nearly completed. It appears much like it did last year.
The Adult Swim play area is nearly completed. It appears much like it did last year.
The entrance to Adult Swim's outdoor venue looks exactly like last year, if my memory is to be trusted.
The entrance to Adult Swim’s outdoor venue will look just like last year, if my memory is to be trusted.
As you can see, The Strain building wrap on the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel is now finished.
As you can see, The Strain building wrap on the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel is now finished.
Even the Comic-Con hotel buses seem ready! (I got this photo in Mission Valley walking to work.)
Even the Comic-Con hotel buses seem ready! (I got this photo in Mission Valley walking to work.)
Finally, some fun comic book art has been painted on the windows of the Hilton's Starbucks. A huge Thanos has smashed Captain America! Uh, oh!
Finally, some fun comic book art has been painted on the windows of the Hilton’s Starbucks. A giant, menacing Thanos has smashed Captain America!  Ouch!
Artist puts finishing touches on a sinister Joker. 2016 San Diego Comic-Con is almost here!
Artist puts finishing touches on a sinister Joker. 2016 San Diego Comic-Con is almost here!

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