Comic-Con International is known for its high profile celebrity panels, signings and exclusives, however one of the ever growing themes of going to a comic-convention is seeing all of the super fans dressed up as their favorite characters from pop-culture. This phenomenon is known as cosplay. Cosplay is a way for fans to show their dedication and passion for any type of fandom that they have, whether it be from TV shows, comic books or video games.
Cosplay takes an extreme amount of time, money and dedication and the end results usually are what make a convention that much more amazing. Photographers and fans love cosplayers, not only for their beautifully (or sometimes interestingly) made costumes, but also for how cosplayers make beloved characters come to life right before their eyes.
This San Diego Comic-Con had tons of cosplayers left and right and some of these outfits were truly mind blowing. Here is a list of 10 cosplays that really honor the characters that they portray and show how much dedication the art of cosplay really takes.