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#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

Last updated on: July 25, 2017 15:34 IST

The annual Comic-Con gathering in San Diego may not have been one of the largest comic book and pop culture gatherings in the United States, but it definitely was a visual treat.

Check out the best-costumed attendees at the three-day event. It's time to meet your favourite characters :)

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Gina Gianni of Chicago comes dressed as an animated Batgirl.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

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Lauren Lim chats with her friend as she attends the pop culture event Comic-Con International.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

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Emjaye Adamson of San Diego who has got a new avatar!
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Jim Hampshire, dressed as a character from Game of Thrones, scared the daylights out of us.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Disney's villainous giant crab Tamatoa takes a break.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Demogorgon gets a pat from Eleven from the movie Strange Things.
Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

 

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Joe Skellington shows off his costume.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Meet the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Dressed as Queen Amidala from Star Wars is Benilda from San Francisco.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Ben Choy from Los Angeles poses for a picture during opening day of Comic Con International.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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These enthusiastic fans seem to be having a blast at Comic Con. 
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Can you guess what Emily Brewer of Carlsbad is dressed like?
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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A costumed character at Comic-Con International.
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters

 

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Take a look at the crowd on the opening day. 
Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters