Comic-Con should just declare itself the Cosplay Champeen of the World and retire the trophy.
- Saturday bonus: More photos of the best cosplayers at Comic-Con
Costumed convention-goers downtown this week are perhaps the most sophisticated and creative in the known universe.
Makeup and special effects — which also merit their own workshops inside the San Diego Convention Center — are outstanding this year. And we’re only halfway done!
A girl gets her face painted in the Adult Swim area behind the Convention Center. Chris Stone photo
Batman rescues a visitor. Chris Stone photo
A man dressed as the Hulk poses with young visitors. Chris Stone photo
An artist shows professional makeup at the Cinema Makeup School booth. Chris Stone photo
An actor approaches a young boy during a promo of the movie “Scream.” Chris Stone photo
Presidents “Jimmy Carter,” “Ronald Reagan,” “Lyndon Johnson” and “Richard Nixon” from the movie “Point Break” pose a menace as a policeman observes. Chris Stone photo
A woman tries on a mask from Marvel Pro Silicone Masks by CFX. Chris Stone photo
Kevin Leono of Scotland is Darth Maul. Chris Stone photo
Vaughn Edwards of San Diego is Ursula from “The Little Mermaid.” Chris Stone photo
Cosplayers pose for other fans at Comic-Con. Chris Stone photo
Cosplayers pose for other fans at Comic-Con. Chris Stone photo
Olivia Manias of Cleveland dresses as “Kurloz Makara.” Chris Stone photo
An actress promotes the Haunted Hotel’s Saurday production “Lights Out.” Chris Stone photo
Danika Hazen of Orange County is “Power Girl.” Chris Stone photo
An actress promotes the Haunted Hotel’s production, “Lights Out.” Chris Stone photo
Hannah Gibbons portray Emily from “Corpse Bride.” Chris Stone photo
An actress promotes the Haunted Hotel’s “Lights Out” production from 7 to 11 pm. Saturday. Chris Stone photo
A dog with helmet and shield joins the fun at Comic-Con. Chris Stone photo
Sarrah Parma of Vancouver is made up as “Immortain Joe.” Chris Stone photo
An actress promotes the Haunted Hotel’s “Lights Out.” Chris Stone photo
“Super Girl” Angelena Nelson and “Wonder Woman Bethany Brzezinski from San Diego pose for fans. Chris Stone photo
Cosplayers pose for other attendees. Chris Stone photo
An actor portrays Reiku, a villain in the new movie “The Sun Devil and the Princess.” Chris Stone photo
A fan portrays Mystique from X Men. Chris Stone photo
A member of the League of Hatters. Chris Stone photo
Sarah Savage as Wonder Woman. Chris Stone photo
A fan at Comic-Con with leaves of cabbage on his head. Chris Stone photo
