- The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Howard Gentsler as Batman and Matthew Wadden-Smith as the Penguin for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
![SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Jordan Cervantes of Menifee...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Karlene Keller of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Konnor Heredia dressed as...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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)![Sarah Mahooti of San Diego dressed as Ahsoka Tano from...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSarah Mahooti of San Diego dressed as Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Thursday, July 20, 2023.![SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Maia Blackman, left, and...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Matt Armstrong of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Carrie Gomes of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Indigo Halverson of Corona...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Christian Stewart of North...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Basil Gerads of Oceanside...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Julia Wilson of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Alyssa Wise of Hollywood...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Victoria Winters dressed as...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Kara Le of Santa...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Jennifer Pfeuffer of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Dare Taylor of Sherman...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Dare Taylor of Sherman Oaks dressed as Articuno from Pokemon 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...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Michael Deamer and Annie...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: John Tye of Rancho...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Scott Mueller of Escondido...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Greg Harris of Little...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Kimber Landis of Escondido...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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: Bekky King of London...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSAN 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 21: David Perez of Sacramento...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: David Perez of Sacramento dressed in a custom Sponge Bob suit at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: David Martinez of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: David Martinez of San Diego dressed as Spidey Bob Ross at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Jonas Dino of Union...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Jonas Dino of Union City dressed as vacation Spider-Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Lilliah Mekaelian of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Lilliah Mekaelian of San Diego dressed as Ashoka from Star Wars at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Dhyrce Fritz of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Dhyrce Fritz of San Diego dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Tony Ring-Dowell of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Tony Ring-Dowell of San Diego dressed as Ken at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Octavio Ortega of Anaheim...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Octavio Ortega of Anaheim dressed as Disney's Genie at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Lisa Forst of Colorado...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Lisa Forst of Colorado Springs dresses as She-Hulk at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Genevieve Nylen of Los...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Genevieve Nylen of Los Angeles dressed as Bride from Kill Bill at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Emani Carson of San...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Emani Carson of San Diego dressed as Catwoman at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Paloma Polanco of Chula...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Paloma Polanco of Chula Vista dressed as Poison Ivy at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Jimmy Sherfy dressed as...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Jimmy Sherfy dressed as Barbie and Cameron Burtt as Ken at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Forest Bauer dressed as...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Forest Bauer dressed as Chunk and Vlad Micu as Sloth from Goonies at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Jordyn Hoit of Escondido...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Jordyn Hoit of Escondido dressed as Maleficent at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Morgana Ignis of Burbank...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Morgana Ignis of Burbank dressed as Sallie May of the Helluva Boss series at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. Ignis does the actual voice of Sallie May. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Jessi Darrow of Palmdale...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Jessi Darrow of Palmdale dressed as Mileena from Mortal Kombat at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Sarah Fernandez of Cypress...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Sarah Fernandez of Cypress dressed as Poison Ivy at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Sawyer Shaughnessy of McKinleyville...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Sawyer Shaughnessy of McKinleyville dressed as The Darkest Faerie from Neopets at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: Hope Prendiville of McKinleyville...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: Hope Prendiville of McKinleyville dressed as Jhudora from Neopets at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 21: James Cherry of Redlands...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 21: James Cherry of Redlands dressed as Bag Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on Friday, July 21, 2023. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Rafael Beltran from Tijuana,...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Rafael Beltran from Tijuana, Mexico as Spider-Man for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Emma Weston from Los...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Emma Weston from Los Angeles as Harley Quinn for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: De Anna Dougherty from...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: De Anna Dougherty from Rancho San Diego as D&D Dragonborn Ranger for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Lauren Truong from Los...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Lauren Truong from Los Angeles as Raven from the Titans for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune![San Diego, CA - July 22: Rustin Saul from Sacramento...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Rustin Saul from Sacramento as Robin for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Rodger Dougherty from Rancho...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Rodger Dougherty from Rancho San Diego as a Ranger Elf for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Audrey Walker from Las...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Audrey Walker from Las Vegas, Nevada as, Teen Titan Starfire for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Nicholas Sewchek from Philadelphia...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Nicholas Sewchek from Philadelphia as Adam Warlock from the Guardians of the Galaxy for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: James David Powell from...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: James David Powell from Long Beach as Killmonger for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Rita Sanders from Burbank...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Rita Sanders from Burbank as Mystique for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Amanda Pasquine rom Philadelphia...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Amanda Pasquine rom Philadelphia as Ayesha for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Michael Norris from Austin,...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Michael Norris from Austin, Texas as Deadpool for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Catherine Yea from Los...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Catherine Yea from Los Angeles as Team Rocket, Pokemon for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Christine Powers from Scripps...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Christine Powers from Scripps Ranch as Batgirl for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Bianca Luna from Houston,...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Bianca Luna from Houston, Texas as Namorafor Comic-con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Xavier Puente from Chula...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Xavier Puente from Chula Vista as Mil Máscaras for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Ellie Jaffe, 10 from...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Ellie Jaffe, 10 from Los Angeles as Didi Pickles for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)![San Diego, CA - July 22: Amy Stone from Reseda...]()
The San Diego Union-TribuneSan Diego, CA - July 22: Amy Stone from Reseda as Harley Quinn for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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San Diego, CA - July 22:
Howard Gentsler as Batman and Matthew Wadden-Smith as the Penguin for Comic-Con 2023 on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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By Nelvin C. Cepeda | The San Diego Union-Tribune and K.C. Alfred | [email protected] | The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Fans dressed in their finest costumes to kick off Comic-Con. From Barbie to Spidey to Walter White, all pop-culture genres were covered in the streets of the Gaslamp Quarter.
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