Comic Con 2015 opens in San Diego
Costumed characters flooded into the San Diego Convention Center on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12.
- Attendees dressed as Batgirl, Harley Quinn and Catwoman pose on the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- Characters in costume greet each other on opening day of the 2015 Comic-Con International Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event held at the San Diego Convention Center runs July 9-12. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- Fans in costume attend day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Tonya Wise/Invision/AP)
- A man dressed as Mr. Spock from the television show “Star Trek” attends the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- A fan dressed as Snow White attends day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Tonya Wise/Invision/AP)
- Fans dress as “Star Wars” characters at day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Tonya Wise/Invision/AP)
- Actors portray characters from the “Call of Duty: Black Ops III” video game at the Call of Duty Zombie Escape Room Experience on the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- A couple in costume attend the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- Cosplayer Kay Jay is dressed as Captain Marvel on the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- A woman looks up at an attendee dressed in a Chewbacca costume from the movie “Star Wars”, on the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- Attendee Brian Rasmussen rides with a stuffed animal on the scooter on the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- Fans wear costumes at the convention center on opening day of the 2015 Comic-Con International Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event held at the San Diego Convention Center runs July 9-12. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- Zombies practice their walk at AMC’s “Walking Dead” booth before Preview Night at Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Jonah Katz, 14, of Montebello, N.Y., dressed as “Two-Face,” attends day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- A crowd of people walks in the Gas Lamp district on opening day of the 2015 Comic-Con International Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event held at the San Diego Convention Center runs July 9-12. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A giant Uncle Sam entertains on the main street of the Gas Lamp District on opening day of the Comic Con International convention Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A fan of the Assassin’s Creed Experience sails down a drag line with his tongue in danger as he battles the obstacle course on opening day of the Comic Con International convention Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A fan of the Assassin’s Creed Experience does a rope climb while battling the obstacle course on opening day of the Comic Con International convention Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A costume character dragging a stuffed deer walks outside the convention center on opening day of the Comic Con International convention Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- Actresses Alona Tal and Emayatzy E. Corinealdi take a selfie during Amazon Original Series ‘Hand of God’ Panel And Signing on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Amazon Studios)
- (L-R) Actors Josh Hutcherson, Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth speak onstage at the audience at the “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” panel during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- Take the Leap of Faith at the Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed Experience 2015 during San Diego Comic-Con Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. Free for all attendees 16 years and up, no badge required. (Jack Dempsey/Invision for Ubisoft/AP Images)
- Fans check out the new Batman costume at San Diego Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
- Jeriko Salazar, of Monterey, Calif., dressed as The Grinch, asks a question during the “Doctor Who” panel on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Fans take in the new Wonder Woman costume at San Diego Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. (Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
- Comic-Con attendees are treated to customized shaves by professional barbers at the Schick Hydro Underground shave station at the Assassin’s Creed Experience at Comic-Con on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Araya Diaz/Getty Images for Schick Hydro)
- A fan dressed as Star War’s Darth Vader poses for a photo on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Jarina Montgomery, of San Diego, Calif., dressed as a Zombie, walks outside the Convention Center on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Jerk Salazar, of Monterey Calif, waits in line dressed as the Grinch on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. The pop-cultural event runs July 9-12. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Women promoting “Sharknado 3” dance on Fifth Avenue on Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture annual event runs July 9-12, 2015. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- People dressed as Stormtroopers from the “Star Wars” films, stand in front of the convention center on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Costumed characters pose for photographers in front of the convention center on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Fans dressed as Batwoman, left, and Wonder Woman pose for photographers in front of the convention center on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Fans arrive to day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. The pop-culture event runs July 9-12. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Fans walk past a Spiderman display on Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Libby Burnette (L) of California, dressed as the Poison Ivy character from “Batman,” and Sophie Alman of Canada, dressed as the Joker character from “Batman,” arrive at preview night for Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- Guests dressed in costume attend day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- A general view of atmosphere at Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
- Mike Auger, of Corona, Calif., carries his son Austin, dressed as Spiderman, as they arrive to day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Fans wait in line in front of Hall H on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- Randall Cheatwood, dressed as the character Gandalf from “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings,” series, walks in front of the convention center on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. Comic-Con runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Costumed actors promoting the Amazon series “Hand of God” walk in front of the Hall H line on first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Fans wait to cross the street in front of the convention center on first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- A reporter, dressed as Princess Leia from the “Star Wars” films, interviews costumed characters in front of the convention center on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer shakes hands with people dressed as Stormtroopers from the “Star Wars” films at an event on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- A fan dressed as Star War’s Darth Vader poses for a photo with Lisa Wu, right, on the first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Fans wait at the front of the Hall H line on first day of the 2015 Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday, July 9, 2015 in San Diego. Comic-Con runs from July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Zombies practice their walk at AMC’s “Walking Dead” booth before Preview Night at Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Zombies practice their walk at AMC’s “Walking Dead” booth before Preview Night at Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Workers remove two Power Rangers figures from the Nickelodeon booth before Preview Night at Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday July 8, 2015 in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Katherine Dresser poses in a Mega Bloks display on Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Members of the Chun family carry out bags of Mattel products purchased on Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event is held July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Bersain Gutierrez, right, dressed as Superman, and Belinda Sainz walk through the exhibit hall on Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in San Diego. The pop-culture event runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Jack Kirkegaard looks up at a giant Lego display in the exhibit hall on Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- Jay Justice, dressed as Wonder Woman, rides past people waiting in line before Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The annual pop culture event runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- A fan dressed as Pokemon’s Pikachu walks past the lines before Preview Night at the 2015 Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in San Diego. The annual event runs July 9-12. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- A zombie practices his walk at AMC’s “Walking Dead” booth before Preview Night at Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- A zombie has his makeup done at AMC’s “Walking Dead” booth before Preview Night at Comic-Con International held at the San Diego Convention Center Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. (Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
- FOX Sports San Diego’s Ally Sturm, dressed in Batman attire, films for the network’s “Padres POV” show outside the San Diego Convention Center during preview night of Comic-Con International 2015 on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- Myke Soler of California, dressed as the Marvel Comics character Deadpool inside an Imperial stormtrooper costume from the “Star Wars” movie franchise, poses as he arrives at preview night for Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- Actor William Shatner speaks onstage at “The Autobiography of James T. Kirk” during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
- Actor Bill Murray speaks onstage at the Open Road panel during Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 9, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
- A massive crowd plows its way across a major highway to and from the convention center during preparations for the Comic Con International convention Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A commuter train painted with the images of actors from the television series, “Scream Queens,” reminds the crowds gathering on the gaslamp streets of downtown San Diego that the 2015 Comic-Con International convention is about to open soon, Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in San Diego. The annual event runs July 9-12 at the San Diego Convention Center. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A general view of atmosphere at Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
- A general view of atmosphere at Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
- Cosplayers take a break on the first day of Comic Con International in San Diego, California, July 9, 2015. (Robyn Beck/Getty Images)
- People experience a snow storm in a bubble featuring a location from FX’s “Fargo” at the FX Fearless Arena on opening day of the 2015 Comic-Con International Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego. The pop-culture event held at the San Diego Convention Center runs July 9-12. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
- A general view of atmosphere at Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
- A general view of atmosphere at Comic-Con International 2015 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 8, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
- Actor Bill Murray walks in the audience at the “Rock the Kasbah” panel on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
- A guest experiences the “Heroes Reborn” activation during a press preview on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
- A guest experiences the “Heroes Reborn” activation during a press preview on day 1 of Comic-Con International on Thursday, July 9, 2015, in San Diego, Calif. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)