Merly, the cosplay dog, of Houston dressed as Iron Spider at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.
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Faces of Comic-Con 2019

Merly, the cosplay dog, of Houston dressed as Iron Spider at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Merly, the cosplay dog, of Houston dressed as Iron Spider at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

David Perez of Sacramento dressed as The Mask That Stole Christmas at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

David Perez of Sacramento dressed as The Mask That Stole Christmas at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Cherry of Reddlands dressed as IT at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Michael Cherry of Reddlands dressed as IT at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Carrie Rudner of Alameda dressed as Carrie at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Carrie Rudner of Alameda dressed as Carrie at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sydney Wolff of San Antonio dressed in a homemade horror outfit at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Sydney Wolff of San Antonio dressed in a homemade horror outfit at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Haley Schildgen of San Diego dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Haley Schildgen of San Diego dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sandra Sanchez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Sandra Sanchez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bryan Nguyen of Irvine dressed as Superman with his daughter Kara as Supergirl at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Bryan Nguyen of Irvine dressed as Superman with his daughter Kara as Supergirl at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Rachel Hollon of Temecula dressed as the Joker at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Rachel Hollon of Temecula dressed as the Joker at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jason Aulicino of San Francisco dressed as Iron Taco at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Jason Aulicino of San Francisco dressed as Iron Taco at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alysia Olson of Sacramento dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Alysia Olson of Sacramento dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Gibson from Ohio dressed as Deadpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Michael Gibson from Ohio dressed as Deadpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jordan Quinzon of Upland dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Jordan Quinzon of Upland dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Brandon Isaacson of San Francisco dressed as McThor at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Brandon Isaacson of San Francisco dressed as McThor at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sarah Guichard of Huntington Beach dressed as Critical Role Nott at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Sarah Guichard of Huntington Beach dressed as Critical Role Nott at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alberto Hurtado of Chula Vista dressed as the 50th Anniversary Merman at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Alberto Hurtado of Chula Vista dressed as the 50th Anniversary Merman at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shelley Horton of San Diego dressed as Dr. Strange at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Shelley Horton of San Diego dressed as Dr. Strange at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Eiraina Ladell of Murrieta dressed as Daenerys Targaryen from Days of Thrones at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Eiraina Ladell of Murrieta dressed as Daenerys Targaryen from Days of Thrones at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Nina Mihulet of Sacramento dressed as Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Nina Mihulet of Sacramento dressed as Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kaela Reiss of Brea dressed as Shazam at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Kaela Reiss of Brea dressed as Shazam at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ellie Christina of Perth Australia dressed as Black Cat at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Ellie Christina of Perth Australia dressed as Black Cat at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shane Miles of San Diego dressed as the Ancient One at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Shane Miles of San Diego dressed as the Ancient One at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Amber McCoy of Emid, OK dressed as Starfire at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Amber McCoy of Emid, OK dressed as Starfire at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Heather Siordia of Orange at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Heather Siordia of Orange at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shelley Horton of San Diego dressed as Lady Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Shelley Horton of San Diego dressed as Lady Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Duncan Stewart of Los Angeles dressed as Steampunk Deadpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Duncan Stewart of Los Angeles dressed as Steampunk Deadpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bastian O'Dair of San Francisco dressed as Hela In-n-Out at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Bastian O’Dair of San Francisco dressed as Hela In-n-Out at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alberto Troche of Tulsa dressed as Bro Thor at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Alberto Troche of Tulsa dressed as Bro Thor at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Marcel Lee of Santa Ana dressed as a pirate at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Marcel Lee of Santa Ana dressed as a pirate at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Olivia Britton of San Antonio dressed as Blackfire at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Olivia Britton of San Antonio dressed as Blackfire at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Viv Sai of Portland dressed as Black Cat at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Viv Sai of Portland dressed as Black Cat at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Chelsea Bill of Los Angeles dressed as Critical Role Jester at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Chelsea Bill of Los Angeles dressed as Critical Role Jester at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Van Reynolds of Fallbrook dressed as a steampunk character at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Van Reynolds of Fallbrook dressed as a steampunk character at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

A character promoted the Castle Park amusement park in Riverside at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

A character promoted the Castle Park amusement park in Riverside at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Brooke Squiller of San Diego dressed as a steam punk character at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Brooke Squiller of San Diego dressed as a steam punk character at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alyssa Bass of Baltimore dressed as Loki at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Alyssa Bass of Baltimore dressed as Loki at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michelle Pina of Scripps Ranch dressed as Gamora at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Michelle Pina of Scripps Ranch dressed as Gamora at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elina Shankar of San Diego dressed as Mollymauk Tealeaf at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Elina Shankar of San Diego dressed as Mollymauk Tealeaf at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Calvin Sykes of San Diego dressed as Lt. Dangel at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Calvin Sykes of San Diego dressed as Lt. Dangel at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Brian Cable of Ramona dressed as Gandalf of Lord of the Rings at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Brian Cable of Ramona dressed as Gandalf of Lord of the Rings at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Lawrence Yao of Chadler, AZ dressed as Lo Pan at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Lawrence Yao of Chadler, AZ dressed as Lo Pan at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Shay of San Diego dressed as Negan from Walking Dead at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Michael Shay of San Diego dressed as Negan from Walking Dead at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Anders Layton of Costa Mesa dressed as Baby Bob Ross at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Anders Layton of Costa Mesa dressed as Baby Bob Ross at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Morgan Meredith of Los Angeles dressed as her own character Loosener of Pants from the Wastleland festival at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.

Morgan Meredith of Los Angeles dressed as her own character Loosener of Pants from the Wastleland festival at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 20, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Pina Sherman right, along with her son Ryan Block and daughter Sabrina Block of Los Angeles dressed as Army Men and Barbie from Toy Story at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Pina Sherman right, along with her son Ryan Block and daughter Sabrina Block of Los Angeles dressed as Army Men and Barbie from Toy Story at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jon Ringard of Fernley, NV dressed Poseidon at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Jon Ringard of Fernley, NV dressed Poseidon at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jacqueline Martinez of Los Angeles dressed as video game character Kratos at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Jacqueline Martinez of Los Angeles dressed as video game character Kratos at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Grae Drake of Los Angeles dressed as Tanker-Bell at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Grae Drake of Los Angeles dressed as Tanker-Bell at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Paul Primrose and Jordan Primrose dressed as Steve and Robin from Strangers Things at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Paul Primrose and Jordan Primrose dressed as Steve and Robin from Strangers Things at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Brittni Dent-Taise of Los Angeles dressed as Maria from Deadly Class at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Brittni Dent-Taise of Los Angeles dressed as Maria from Deadly Class at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

David Perez of Sacramento dressed as Scar-face at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

David Perez of Sacramento dressed as Scar-face at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

A hippy character promotes The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

A hippy character promotes The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

JC LaBianco of Ocean Beach dressed as Lady Death at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

JC LaBianco of Ocean Beach dressed as Lady Death at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Natalie Stringer of Coronado dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Natalie Stringer of Coronado dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Kelly of Phoenix dressed as Captain America at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Tom Kelly of Phoenix dressed as Captain America at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

RaBecca Wright of Kansas City dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

RaBecca Wright of Kansas City dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Harry Middleton and his wife Karen of Fullerton dressed as Hag and Evil Queen at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Harry Middleton and his wife Karen of Fullerton dressed as Hag and Evil Queen at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Lauren Deerinck of Del Mar dressed as Maleficent at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Lauren Deerinck of Del Mar dressed as Maleficent at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Annette Summers and Levi Hunt of Lake Tahoe dressed as Wonder Woman and Wonder Boy at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Annette Summers and Levi Hunt of Lake Tahoe dressed as Wonder Woman and Wonder Boy at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Emma Roberts of Scottsdale dressed as Himiko Toga of My Hero Academia at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Emma Roberts of Scottsdale dressed as Himiko Toga of My Hero Academia at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dyanamaria Leifsson of Costa Mesa dressed as Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Dyanamaria Leifsson of Costa Mesa dressed as Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kristin Ringard of Fernley, NV dressed as an offspring of Poseidon at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Kristin Ringard of Fernley, NV dressed as an offspring of Poseidon at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kevin Schwab of New York dressed as Dr. Strange at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Kevin Schwab of New York dressed as Dr. Strange at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sarah Schmidt of San Francisco dressed as Beast Boy at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Sarah Schmidt of San Francisco dressed as Beast Boy at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Crystal Tavano of San Diego dressed as Black Widow at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Crystal Tavano of San Diego dressed as Black Widow at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Heather Stirewalt of Long Beach dressed as Lobo at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Heather Stirewalt of Long Beach dressed as Lobo at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

JC LaBianco of Ocean Beach dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

JC LaBianco of Ocean Beach dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Darrell Waterford dressed as Maui from Moana at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Darrell Waterford dressed as Maui from Moana at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Francesco Lojacono of New York dressed Iceman at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Francesco Lojacono of New York dressed Iceman at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Linda Brown of Eugene dressed as the Joker at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Linda Brown of Eugene dressed as the Joker at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Davit Dent-Taise of Los Angeles dress as a Scottish Deadpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Davit Dent-Taise of Los Angeles dress as a Scottish Deadpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dwayne Dent of Atlanta dressed as Cable at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Dwayne Dent of Atlanta dressed as Cable at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

David Schoelen of Riverside dressed as Dragpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

David Schoelen of Riverside dressed as Dragpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Erika Fermina of Burbank dressed as Raven at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Erika Fermina of Burbank dressed as Raven at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jude Albright of Los Angeles dressed as the Greek hero Hector at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Jude Albright of Los Angeles dressed as the Greek hero Hector at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Howard Gensler of Irvine dressed as Captain America at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.

Howard Gensler of Irvine dressed as Captain America at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 19, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Merly, the cosplay dog, of Houston dressed as Iron Spider at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Merly, the cosplay dog, of Houston dressed as Iron Spider at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sandra Sanchez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Sandra Sanchez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gregory Harris of Little Rock dressed as Killer Queen at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Gregory Harris of Little Rock dressed as Killer Queen at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jordan Quinzon of Upland dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Jordan Quinzon of Upland dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Nina Mihulet of Sacramento dressed as Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Nina Mihulet of Sacramento dressed as Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shelley Horton of San Diego dressed as Lady Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Shelley Horton of San Diego dressed as Lady Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Viv Sai of Portland dressed as Black Cat at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Viv Sai of Portland dressed as Black Cat at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michelle Pina of Scripps Ranch dressed as Gamora at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Michelle Pina of Scripps Ranch dressed as Gamora at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hazel Weiss of San Diego dressed as Psycho at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Hazel Weiss of San Diego dressed as Psycho at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Anders Layton of Costa Mesa dressed as Baby Bob Ross at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Anders Layton of Costa Mesa dressed as Baby Bob Ross at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Paul Primrose and Jordan Primrose dressed as Steve and Robin from Strangers Things at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Paul Primrose and Jordan Primrose dressed as Steve and Robin from Strangers Things at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Tom Kelly of Phoenix dressed as Captain America at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Tom Kelly of Phoenix dressed as Captain America at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dyanamaria Leifsson of Costa Mesa dressed as Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Dyanamaria Leifsson of Costa Mesa dressed as Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

JC LaBianco of Ocean Beach dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

JC LaBianco of Ocean Beach dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Rudy Keith of Albuquerque dressed as John Wick at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Rudy Keith of Albuquerque dressed as John Wick at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

David Schoelen of Riverside dressed as Dragpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

David Schoelen of Riverside dressed as Dragpool at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Gregory Harris of Little Rock dressed as Killer Queen at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Gregory Harris of Little Rock dressed as Killer Queen at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hazel Weiss of San Diego dressed as Psycho at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Hazel Weiss of San Diego dressed as Psycho at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Rudy Keith of Albuquerque dressed as John Wick at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Rudy Keith of Albuquerque dressed as John Wick at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kayleigh Marshall of Toronto dressed as Bowser at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Kayleigh Marshall of Toronto dressed as Bowser at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Kayleigh Marshall of Toronto dressed as Bowser at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Kayleigh Marshall of Toronto dressed as Bowser at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jasmine Hernandez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Jasmine Hernandez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cash Branson of Pittsburgh dressed as Iron Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cash Branson of Pittsburgh dressed as Iron Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Raymond Weijland of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Spider-Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Raymond Weijland of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Spider-Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alina Masquerade of Phoenix dressed as a burlesque Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Alina Masquerade of Phoenix dressed as a burlesque Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Russell Arons of Los Angeles dressed as Queen Hippolyta at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Russell Arons of Los Angeles dressed as Queen Hippolyta at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jasmine Hernandez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Jasmine Hernandez of Culver City dressed as IT at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Troy Lawerence of Los Angeles dressed as Jon Snow from Game of Thrones at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Troy Lawerence of Los Angeles dressed as Jon Snow from Game of Thrones at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Joe Horger of San Diego dressed as Tim the Enchanter at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Joe Horger of San Diego dressed as Tim the Enchanter at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dan Te of Camarillo dressed as Kobe-Won at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Dan Te of Camarillo dressed as Kobe-Won at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alex Daniel of Cincinnati dressed as Thor at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Alex Daniel of Cincinnati dressed as Thor at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cash Branson of Pittsburgh dressed as Iron Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cash Branson of Pittsburgh dressed as Iron Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mathew Morningstar of Tucson dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Mathew Morningstar of Tucson dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Christopher Rogers, left, dressed as Superman, Kayla Casterso, Wonder Woman, and Elizabeth Rogers as Supergirl at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Christopher Rogers, left, dressed as Superman, Kayla Casterso, Wonder Woman, and Elizabeth Rogers as Supergirl at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Richard Marshall of Toronto dressed as Captain Obvious at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Richard Marshall of Toronto dressed as Captain Obvious at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mary Marshall of San Diego dressed as Lt. Ilia from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Mary Marshall of San Diego dressed as Lt. Ilia from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Eros Patino of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Daredevil at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Eros Patino of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Daredevil at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Raymond Weijland of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Spider-Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Raymond Weijland of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Spider-Man at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

M and Bekah of Atlanta dressed as Link and Zelda from the The Legend of Zelda at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

M and Bekah of Atlanta dressed as Link and Zelda from the The Legend of Zelda at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cole Meek of San Diego dressed as a Ranger from Fallout at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cole Meek of San Diego dressed as a Ranger from Fallout at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jude Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Jude Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cody Irvine of Richmond dressed as Ace Ventura at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cody Irvine of Richmond dressed as Ace Ventura at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Matt Muncie of Oceanside dressed as a X-Wing pilot and his wife Alyssa dressed as a Starfleet officer from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Matt Muncie of Oceanside dressed as a X-Wing pilot and his wife Alyssa dressed as a Starfleet officer from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alina Masquerade of Phoenix dressed as a burlesque Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Alina Masquerade of Phoenix dressed as a burlesque Snow White at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Carly Rummerfield of San Marcos dressed as Beetlejuice at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Carly Rummerfield of San Marcos dressed as Beetlejuice at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elif Muyesser of New York dressed as She-Ra at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Elif Muyesser of New York dressed as She-Ra at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cheryll Del Rosario and Schyler Bradford of San Francisco dressed as Tethered from Jordan Peele's Us at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cheryll Del Rosario and Schyler Bradford of San Francisco dressed as Tethered from Jordan Peele’s Us at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shane Miles of Arlington dressed as Deadpool at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Shane Miles of Arlington dressed as Deadpool at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Russell Arons of Los Angeles dressed as Queen Hippolyta at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Russell Arons of Los Angeles dressed as Queen Hippolyta at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alexander Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Dream at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Alexander Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Dream at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Simmang of Winchester dressed as Kratos from the video game God of War at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Michael Simmang of Winchester dressed as Kratos from the video game God of War at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Troy Lawerence of Los Angeles dressed as Jon Snow from Game of Thrones at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Troy Lawerence of Los Angeles dressed as Jon Snow from Game of Thrones at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Joe Horger of San Diego dressed as Tim the Enchanter at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Joe Horger of San Diego dressed as Tim the Enchanter at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dan Te of Camarillo dressed as Kobe-Won at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Dan Te of Camarillo dressed as Kobe-Won at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alex Daniel of Cincinnati dressed as Thor at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Alex Daniel of Cincinnati dressed as Thor at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mathew Morningstar of Tucson dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Mathew Morningstar of Tucson dressed as the Joker at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Christopher Rogers, left, dressed as Superman, Kayla Casterso, Wonder Woman, and Elizabeth Rogers as Supergirl at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Christopher Rogers, left, dressed as Superman, Kayla Casterso, Wonder Woman, and Elizabeth Rogers as Supergirl at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Richard Marshall of Toronto dressed as Captain Obvious at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Richard Marshall of Toronto dressed as Captain Obvious at Comic Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Mary Marshall of San Diego dressed as Lt. Ilia from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Mary Marshall of San Diego dressed as Lt. Ilia from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Eros Patino of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Daredevil at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Eros Patino of Rancho Cucamonga dressed as Daredevil at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

M and Bekah of Atlanta dressed as Link and Zelda from the The Legend of Zelda at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

M and Bekah of Atlanta dressed as Link and Zelda from the The Legend of Zelda at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cole Meek of San Diego dressed as a Ranger from Fallout at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cole Meek of San Diego dressed as a Ranger from Fallout at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jude Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Jude Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Death at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cody Irvine of Richmond dressed as Ace Ventura at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cody Irvine of Richmond dressed as Ace Ventura at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Matt Muncie of Oceanside dressed as a X-Wing pilot and his wife Alyssa dressed as a Starfleet officer from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Matt Muncie of Oceanside dressed as a X-Wing pilot and his wife Alyssa dressed as a Starfleet officer from Star Trek at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Carly Rummerfield of San Marcos dressed as Beetlejuice at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Carly Rummerfield of San Marcos dressed as Beetlejuice at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Sara Bonet of San Diego dressed as Silver Sable at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elif Muyesser of New York dressed as She-Ra at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Elif Muyesser of New York dressed as She-Ra at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cheryll Del Rosario and Schyler Bradford of San Francisco dressed as Tethered from Jordan Peele's Us at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Cheryll Del Rosario and Schyler Bradford of San Francisco dressed as Tethered from Jordan Peele’s Us at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Shane Miles of Arlington dressed as Deadpool at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Shane Miles of Arlington dressed as Deadpool at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alexander Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Dream at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Alexander Albright of Los Angeles dress as DC Comics character Dream at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Simmang of Winchester dressed as Kratos from the video game God of War at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.

Michael Simmang of Winchester dressed as Kratos from the video game God of War at Comic-Con International in San Diego on July 18, 2019.  (K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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