Every July, Comic-Con International draws fans from various genres, spanning comic books, novels, television series, films, and beyond to San Diego. The San Diego Convention Center hosts this four-day mega event.
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Characters from Royal Entertainers dressed as Barbies at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Carrie Gomes of San Diego dressed as Maleficent at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Matt Armstrong of San Diego dressed as Mario at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Kyna Martin of Tucson dressed as The Master from Manos: The Hands of Fate at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Mario Alcaraz of Los Angeles dressed as Spider-Punk at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Indigo Halverson of Corona dressed as Tiny Tina from Borderlands at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Rachel Ibarra of Glendora dressed as Aayla Secura from Star Wars at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Scott Mueller of Escondido and son Ryley dressed as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman from Breaking Bad at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Julia Wilson of San Diego dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Kimber Landis of Escondido dressed as Raven and Azahra Forst of Colorado Springs as Starfire at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Victoria Winters dressed as Barbie at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: John Tye of Rancho Santa Margarita dressed as Walter White from Breaking Bad at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Greg Harris of Little Rock AK dressed as Superman at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Jennifer Pfeuffer of San Diego dressed as Carrie at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Kara Le of Santa Barbara dressed as Batwoman at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Dare Taylor of Sherman Oaks dressed as Articuno from Pokémon at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Christian Stewart of North Hollywood dressed as Spider-Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Jordan Cervantes of Menifee and her daughter Chloe dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Alyssa Wise of Hollywood dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Bekky King of London dressed as Rey from Star Wars at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Karlene Keller of San Diego dressed as Katherine Howard from Six the Musical at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Michael Deamer and Annie Giomi of San Francisco dressed as Denji and Makina from the Chainsaw Man series at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Maia Blackman, left, and Heather Wills of Ramona dressed as Star Wars Siths at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Ruth Clawson of San Diego dressed as a Naavari Orion slave girl from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Konnor Heredia dressed as Austin Powers with Fembots Sophie Pasco, left, and Marina Becker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Heather Wills of Ramona dressed as a Star Wars Mirialan Sith Warrior at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Sarah Mahooti of San Diego dressed as Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Basil Gerads of Oceanside dressed as the YouTube character Tubbo at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Maia Blackman of Ramona dressed as a Star Wars Sith at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Ruby Paladino of Garden Grove had her photo taken with a group of entertainers dressed as Barbie at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 20: Characters from Royal Entertainers dressed as Barbies at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)