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

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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