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San Diego Comic-Con made a relatively modest return as thousands flocked over the weekend to the popular sci-fi and fantasy fan convention for the first in-person gathering in two and a half years.
A group of Marvel cosplayers pose for a photo at Comic-Con: Special Edition on Nov. 27, 2021 in San … [+]
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Key Facts
Attendees wore costumes from Spiderman to Star Wars — in addition to face masks and red wristbands indicating they have been vaccinated against or tested negative for Covid-19.
The three-day Comic-Con: Special Edition eschewed the typical 160,000-strong summer crowds in favor of a more low-key event, “purposefully smaller in scope” and featuring new pandemic guidelines.
Nonetheless, some 40,000 to 50,000 were expected to descend on the convention, according to the Los Angeles Times, and some of the most eye-catching attendees are featured below.
Cosplayer Derek Shackelton poses as Moon Knight.
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Masked and mustachioed: two fans dressed as Mario and Luigi walk in front of the convention center.
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Wanda wannabe: cosplayer Prudence Dezarn is seen dressed as Scarlet Witch.
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Having a Marvel-ous time: cosplayers dressed as Pajama Party Deadpool, Carnage, Spiderman and Venom … [+]
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“Star Wars” cosplayers dressed as as Dude Vader, Captain Phasma and Axe Woves pose for a photo.
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Rascally rabbit: an attendee is seen in a menacing costume.
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Skulduggery: an attendee poses in purple.
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Fang-tastic: Brittney Dent-Tause flaunts a dramatic hat — and mask.
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Feeling blue: Andrea Seale is seen dressed as a character from Disneyland’s Haunted House.
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Further Reading
“Forget the movie stars. Fandom, cosplay rule at scaled-down San Diego Comic-Con” (San Diego Union-Tribune)
“Comic-Con returns to San Diego amid COVID-19 pandemic” (Los Angeles Times)
Source: Forbes