Marvel at Real Celebs: 12 Cosplay Stars Rock Day 1 of San Diego Comic-Con

by Chris Stone

Cash Branson of Pittsburgh as "Dr. Doom." Photo by Chris Stone

No movie stars or studio celebs? No problem.

Despite fears that the actors’ strike would throw a damper on festivities, the Exhibit Hall and lobby areas were packed on Day 1 of San Diego Comic-Con International.

Thursday also saw no dearth of Darth Vaders, Spidermen and Barbies at the annual San Diego Convention Center cosplay free-for-all — with long lines to buy collectibles.

Here are some of the best dressed badge-holders we saw Thursday.

Cash Branson of Pittsburgh as "Dr. Doom." Photo by Chris Stone
Cash Branson of Pittsburgh as “Dr. Doom.” Photo by Chris Stone
Maia Blackman of Ramona as Chiss Sith Warrior. Photo by Chris Stone
Maia Blackman of Ramona as Chiss Sith Warrior. Photo by Chris Stone
Heather Wills of Ramona as "Mirialan Sith." Photo by Chris Stone
Heather Wills of Ramona as “Mirialan Sith.” Photo by Chris Stone
Azahra Forst of Colorado Springs as "Starfire." Photo by Chris Stone
Azahra Forst of Colorado Springs as “Starfire.” Photo by Chris Stone
Galen Wing of Sacramento as "Michael Morbius" in Spiderman. Photo by Chris Stone
Galen Wing of Sacramento as “Michael Morbius” in Spiderman. Photo by Chris Stone
Eva Tacchia of San Bernardino as "Cuphead" in Chalice in Wonderland from . Photo by Chris Stone
Eva Tacchia of San Bernardino as “Cuphead” in Chalice in Wonderland from . Photo by Chris Stone
Carrie Gomes of San Diego as "Maleficent" Photo by Chris Stone
Carrie Gomes of San Diego as “Maleficent” Photo by Chris Stone
Stephen Clifton of Los Angeles as "Snake" in Metal Gear Solid. Photo by Chris Stone
Stephen Clifton of Los Angeles as “Snake” in Metal Gear Solid. Photo by Chris Stone
Mike Phillips of San Diego as the "Spandex Mariachi." Photo by Chris Stone
Mike Phillips of San Diego as the “Spandex Mariachi.” Photo by Chris Stone
Kia Weil of San Diego as "Ranni" of Elden Ring. Photo by Chris Stone
Kia Weil of San Diego as “Ranni” of Elden Ring. Photo by Chris Stone
Alvin Lee of the San Francisco Bay Area as "Nightcrawler." Photo by Chris Stone
Alvin Lee of the San Francisco Bay Area as “Nightcrawler.” Photo by Chris Stone
Jim Mooty of North Carolina as "Peacemaker." Photo by Chris Stone
Jim Mooty of North Carolina as “Peacemaker.” Photo by Chris Stone

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