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Homemade heroes: The cosplayers of Comic-Con

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Jul 25, 2014

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Costumed characters walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
San Diego Comic-Con is full of colorful characters. AP

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A fan dressed as Spiderman practices his moves outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
A fan dressed as Spiderman practices his moves outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego…. AP

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Matt Rogers, dressed as Captain America, rides the escalator up on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Matt Rogers, dressed as Captain America, rides the escalator up on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis… AP

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Dina Mills, left, and her son walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Dina Mills, left, and her son walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo… AP

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People dressed as serial killers from movie "Halloween" wait at the trolley stop outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
People dressed as serial killers from movie “Halloween” wait at the trolley stop outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July… AP

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Fans wait in line outside of Hall H on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
Fans wait in line outside of Hall H on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP) AP

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A fan dressed as Wolverine from the X-Men waits at a crosswalk on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)
A fan dressed as Wolverine from the X-Men waits at a crosswalk on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo… AP

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Costumed attendees stand outside the Convention Center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California, July 23, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Costumed attendees stand outside the Convention Center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California, July 23, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) Reuters

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A costumed man who gave his name as Nomad walks outside of the San Diego Convention Center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 23, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
A costumed man who gave his name as Nomad walks outside of the San Diego Convention Center during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 23, 2014…. Reuters

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A staff member dressed as Wonderwoman, who gave her name as Hillary Hula, performs at the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 23, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
A staff member dressed as Wonderwoman, who gave her name as Hillary Hula, performs at the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San… Reuters

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Kenneth McDaniel, who is dressed as Homer Simpson from The Simpsons, is seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
Kenneth McDaniel, who is dressed as Homer Simpson from The Simpsons, is seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES… Reuters

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An attendee dressed as Captain America is seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
An attendee dressed as Captain America is seen during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: SOCIETY) Reuters

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Costumed attendees take pictures during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
Costumed attendees take pictures during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: SOCIETY) Reuters

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Maia Blackman, dressed as Lorne from the television series Angel, attends the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
Maia Blackman, dressed as Lorne from the television series Angel, attends the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: SOCIETY) Reuters

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Allie Shaughnessy, who is dressed as Mystique, poses during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY)
Allie Shaughnessy, who is dressed as Mystique, poses during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: SOCIETY) Reuters

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Costumed attendees pose during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Costumed attendees pose during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) Reuters

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Attendee Eric Gorton, dressed like the character "The Riddler", attends a panel for the movie "Goosebumps" during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Attendee Eric Gorton, dressed like the character “The Riddler”, attends a panel for the movie “Goosebumps” during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Mario… Reuters

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Costumed attendees pose during the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) Reuters

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Lori Roulette, dressed as a character from "Alice in Wonderland" attends the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)
Lori Roulette, dressed as a character from “Alice in Wonderland” attends the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Sandy Huffaker (UNITED STATES – Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) Reuters

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: A Stormtrooper stands by a display of Star Wars figurines in the exhibitor hall during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: A Stormtrooper stands by a display of Star Wars figurines in the exhibitor hall during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24,… Getty

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Christopher Petrone, of San Diego, CA, towering over attendees in his handmade, to-scale Chewbacca costume, gives a roar to fans during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: Christopher Petrone, of San Diego, CA, towering over attendees in his handmade, to-scale Chewbacca costume, gives a roar to fans during the 45th annual… Getty

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Doctor Who fans, including a stone angel from the series, snap photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: Belinda Sainz, left, and Bersain Gutierrez, both of San Diego, CA, portray the characters Phoenix and Superman during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con… Getty

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Doctor Who fans, including a stone angel from the series, snap photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: Doctor Who fans, including a stone angel from the series, snap photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in… Getty

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Sirisha Verigonda, center, of San Diego, CA, poses as Michonne from the show "The Walking Dead" with two zombies, Emily Zheng, left, and Gina Huang, both of San Diego, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: William Pasini, of Santa Barbara, CA, protrays the Star Trek character Worf during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in… Getty

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Sirisha Verigonda, center, of San Diego, CA, poses as Michonne from the show "The Walking Dead" with two zombies, Emily Zheng, left, and Gina Huang, both of San Diego, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: Sirisha Verigonda, center, of San Diego, CA, poses as Michonne from the show “The Walking Dead” with two zombies, Emily Zheng, left, and Gina… Getty

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 24: Danica Lisiewicz, of Los Angeles, CA, left, dressed as a "can-can version of the 10th Doctor Who," as she described her handmade costume, poses for photos with Allie Marie, of Irvine, CA, in her homemade life-size Tardis during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. (Photo by T.J. Kirkpatrick/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA – JULY 24: Danica Lisiewicz, of Los Angeles, CA, left, dressed as a “can-can version of the 10th Doctor Who,” as she described her handmade costume, poses… Getty

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