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Make a cosplay superhero cape for Comic-Con!

The IDEA Lab on the 4th Floor of San Diego’s Central Library will be open for maker activities before and during Comic-Con 2025!

In addition to providing cosplay repair during Comic-Con, would-be superheroes can make superhero capes in the IDEA Lab on Saturday, July 19, 2025, between 2 pm and 5 pm.

All the materials you need are provided. Yes, there will be fabric, sewing machines, and the ability to create cool designs on your cape, as in the above photograph! It’s the first time they’ve had this cape making activity since before the pandemic.

The IDEA Lab also has 3D printing available for your other cool Comic-Con creations!

I was told today that additional activities might crop up during Comic-Con, but it’s still a month away. The cosplay repair and superhero cape making are definite, however!

Less than a month to go. Is your cosplay ready?

Here are some other fun photos from inside this maker space…

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Free Comic Book Day in San Diego’s Gaslamp!

May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day!

Today, in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, not only can you enjoy the big Cinco de Mayo festival along Fifth Avenue, but if you spot Rolling Wave Comics among the vendors, you’re invited to grab free comic books! Those are some in the above photo!

I see DC and Marvel and independent publisher titles. I see Superman, Spider-Man, Star Wars, Godzilla and more superhero and comic book favorites.

If you’re heading down to the Gaslamp today, keep your eyes open!

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More pop culture street art on Commercial Street!

For many years–as long as I can remember–the north side of the Reliable Pipe Supply lot on San Diego’s Commercial Street has been decorated with street art. Most of the images reference pop culture characters–in particular, comic book superheroes and villains.

When I walked along Commercial Street between National Avenue and 15th Street recently, I noticed much of the artwork changed in 2024. After doing a little research, I see that a variety of San Diego artists came together during San Diego’s Comic-Con to create this street art.

I took these photographs as I walked along.

(This string of pop culture street art is similar to a stretch that was painted a short distance down the road to the east, near the intersection of Commercial Street and 31st Street. You can see those photos, taken in 2018, by clicking here.)

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Artists celebrated in San Diego at Black Comix Day!

Have you been to Black Comix Day in San Diego yet? It’s a super cool Black History Month pop culture event that is similar to San Diego Comic-Con, but it focuses on creators of African Descent.

Black Comix Day 2025 brings comic book artists, writers, independent publishers and fans together in Balboa Park at the WorldBeat Cultural Center. There are dozens of amazing exhibitors. See the event website here.

Black Comix Day is free to the public and taking place all this weekend. I swung by to check it out on Saturday–you really should go on Sunday! There’s so much to see, collectibles to find, and fun discoveries to make. Most importantly, perhaps, it’s an opportunity to support visionary, independent creators, many of whom call Southern California home.

I had a blast. I recognized some friendly faces from last year’s event. There were many new exhibitors, too.

I encourage my readers to head on down Sunday, February 16, between 10 am and 6 pm. This pop culture extravaganza is free, but you might like to purchase a few comic books, graphic novels, posters, t-shirts or other cool collectibles!

There’s also a great selection of ethnic food inside the WorldBeat Center, too, so bring an appetite!

Some photographs to provide a flavor…

I was told that Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer will be an upcoming show on Hulu!

How cool is that!

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Superheroes meet mythology in San Diego!

A very cool exhibit opened recently at the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego’s Balboa Park. The Myth of Superheroes celebrates the history of comic book heroes, and examines how many were inspired by the deities and heroes of ancient mythology.

It’s no coincidence. Flash is extremely fast like Roman god Mercury. Superman is super strong like Hercules. Aquaman is ruler of the oceans like Neptune. Some superheroes even take the names and characteristics of mythological characters: Thor, Odin and Loki from Norse mythology . . .Greek Zeus, Aries, Apollo, the Amazons…

Many of the writers and artists who created comic book superheroes have stated mythology was a direct inspiration.

Inspiration has also come from unique cultures and religious traditions around the world. The legend of King Arthur, Mesoamerican gods, the Great Spirit of Native Americans, the mysticism of Hinduism, the mysteries of ancient Egypt . . . and more. Superheroes (and supervillains) whose amazing powers are innate or magical can likely trace their origin to supernaturally gifted characters imagined long ago.

The Myth of Superheroes compares ancient myth with modern superheroes by displaying hundreds of objects including original comics, hand drawings, modern statues, action figures, and more. The images and information in the exhibition will excite anyone who loves comic books and their huge influence in the popular culture.

After viewing so many superheroes, and recalling my own youth (collecting Legion of Super-Heroes comic books), it occurred to me that what is common between ancient gods and superheroes is the idea of superhuman power. Supernatural power in ancient times explained the workings of a mysterious world; in our modern world, great power is a dream of youth and those who fantasize about exceeding an ordinary existence.

What do you think?

The Myth of Superheroes is definitely fun! Bring the kids! You can view it all at San Diego’s awesome Comic-Con Museum until February 15, 2025.

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Fun cosplays seen at Comic-Con in San Diego!

Gimli, Gandalf the White and Legolas cosplay.

Hundreds of super creative cosplays could be seen all around San Diego on Saturday during Comic-Con 2024!

Enjoy another collection of fun cosplay photos taken as I wandered here and there outside Comic-Con in the San Diego summer sunshine.

There’s one more day to go. Hopefully offsite lines are shorter this Sunday–there are still a few activations that I haven’t visited!

Too much fun!

If you want to see even more, click here to view 150 cosplay photos taken during past San Diego Comic-Cons!

Venom and Carnage cosplay.

Miles Morales cosplay.

Helldivers cosplay.

Zebra Batman cosplay! First time I’ve seen this!

Deadpool cosplay. Very popular at SDCC 2024.

Borderlands Psycho cosplay. Also popular in 2024.

Moon Knight cosplay.

Batgirl and Kite Man cosplay.

Powerpuff Girls cosplay.

Black Panther cosplay.

King Mickey cosplay.

The Purge cosplay.

Thor and Jane Foster cosplay.

The Last Airbender cosplay.

Luz Noceda and Jumanji cosplay.

Grand Admiral Thrawn cosplay.

Mario family cosplay.

Cyclops cosplay.

Joker cosplay.

Joker and Harley Quinn cosplay.

Demon Slayer cosplay.

Barf from Spaceballs cosplay!

Super cool Alien cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con!

Average Joe’s from Dodgeball cosplay.

Peely from Fortnite cosplay. Very appealing!

Pee-wee Herman cosplay!

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More cool cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con!

Ms. Pac-Man cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con.

Not only is San Diego Comic-Con back in full force for 2024, but the cosplay you can spot around downtown, the Gaslamp Quarter and convention center is plentiful, and frequently amazing!

Here are more cosplay pics taken outside during Comic-Con 2024. Simply walking around randomly is like journeying through a wonder world of fantasy and imagination…

Feast your eyes on another collection of cool cosplay photographs!

Rubik’s Cube cosplay.

Wario cosplay.

Captain America cosplay.

Thor cosplay.

Doctor Octopus cosplay.

Deadpool and Wolverine cosplay.

Beetlejuice cosplay.

Hellboy cosplay.

Wolverine cosplay.

Mystique cosplay.

Spock cosplay.

Elektra cosplay.

Static Shock and Captain Marvel cosplay.

Green Lantern and Hawkgirl cosplay.

Power Rangers cosplay.

Animal the Muppet cosplay!

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A fun Friday stroll around Comic-Con!

If a traveler had arrived in San Diego today, not knowing our city is in the middle of Comic-Con, and if they were to walk anywhere downtown or near the San Diego Convention Center, they’d conclude people have gone completely nuts. And to a certain extent they’d be right! Nuts can be good!

Check out these photographs I took while strolling outside Comic-Con today. The crowds were enormous. Super creative cosplay was everywhere. Some silly, bizarre sights designed to attract attention certainly attracted my camera!

A throng of Deadpools riding unicorns? Marketing genius! Funny, too!

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Photos of cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con!

Red Hood and Starfire cosplay during San Diego Comic-Con.

A whole lot of very cool cosplay could be seen today, Thursday, outside Comic-Con 2024!

Here’s a collection of 29 photos. I spotted these creative costumes as I walked around downtown San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Convention Center.

Enjoy!

Thor, Loki and Hela cosplay.
I asked if this is Scarecrow cosplay, but I got a shake of the head.
Rogue cosplay.
Mystery Science Theater 3000 cosplay.
Raven cosplay.
Star Wars cosplay.
Cinderella cosplay.
Rogue cosplay.
Mad Hatter cosplay.
My Hero Academia cosplay.
Batman with Beetlejuice cosplay.
Indiana Jones cosplay.
Grogu armor cosplay.
Jack in the Box cosplay.
Daredevil cosplay.
Cobra cosplay.
The Incredibles cosplay.
Marvin the Martian cosplay.
Dungeons & Dragons cosplay.
Star Trek cosplay.
Star Wars cosplay.
Zatanna cosplay.
Spider-Man with pirate hat cosplay!
Wolverine cosplay.
Warhammer cosplay.
Iron Patriot cosplay.
Spock cosplay.
Wolverine cosplay.

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Goku statue rises at San Diego Comic-Con!

A big, awesome statue of Goku has risen in San Diego for Comic-Con 2024!

The cool statue will welcome visitors to the Dragon Ball offsite activation, located on the Marina Terrace behind the Marriott Marquis hotel. I was told by Daniel, the first in line for the offsite, that it will open this afternoon at 4 o’clock, before the start of Comic-Con Preview Night! It’s free to the public, and they’ll be giving out swag!

When I walked past this morning it appeared that the Dragon Ball site was mostly set up and ready to go. Among other things, the activation will be promoting the upcoming anime series Dragon Ball DAIMA, which features Goku as a leading character.

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