Photos: Cosplayers in the wild

by John Kelley

Gabriel Pimentel as Dr. Doom at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Lili Colon of Santee as Kagamine Rin at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Lili Colon of Santee as Kagamine Rin at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Molly Westfall of Phoenix, Arizona cosplayed march 7th at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Molly Westfall of Phoenix, Arizona cosplayed as March 7th from Honkai: Star Rail at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Dean LeCrone of Oceanside cosplaying Dr. Peepers in the Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA.(Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Dean LeCrone of Oceanside cosplaying Dr. Peepers in the Gaslamp Quarter during Comic-Con 2025 on Friday.(Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alyssa Thompson of Gilbert, Arizona cosplaying Emma Frost at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Alyssa Thompson of Gilbert, Arizona cosplaying Emma Frost at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hannah Mathis of Gilbert, Arizona cosplaying Sue Storm at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — On Friday, July 25, Hannah Mathis of Gilbert, Arizona is cosplaying as Sue Storm at Comic-Con 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Solana Ortiz of Corona, California cosplaying Operetta at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Solana Ortiz of Corona, California cosplaying Operetta at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jessica Rodriguez of Monterey, Mexico, cosplaying Storm at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jessica Rodriguez of Monterey, Mexico, cosplaying Storm at Comic-Con 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Rachel Taylor of Irvine, California, in full makeup and costume as Lilith from Diablo 4 at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Rachel Taylor of Irvine, California, in full makeup and costume as Lilith from Diablo 4 at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Hunter Gibbs of Poway as Alice High Tower at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Hunter Gibbs of Poway as Alice High Tower on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Ciera Macisaac of Poway cosplaying Rhaenyra Targaryen at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Ciera Macisaac of Poway cosplaying Rhaenyra Targaryen at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Nick Sonck of Carlsbad as Gandalf for Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Nick Sonck of Carlsbad as Gandalf for Comic-Con 2025 on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alyssa Bass of Louisiana cosplaying Vernestra Rwoh at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Alyssa Bass of Louisiana cosplaying Vernestra Rwoh at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25 in San Diego. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Azahra Forst cosplaying Mystique at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Azahra Forst cosplaying Mystique at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Norris of Austin, Texas cosplaying Deadpool at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Michael Norris of Austin, Texas cosplaying as Deadpool at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Megan Murphy of Martinez, California cosplaying as Alastor the Radio Demon at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Megan Murphy of Martinez, California cosplaying as Alastor the Radio Demon at Comic-Con 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jaden Mejia of Austin, Texas, cosplaying Spider-Man Noire at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday, July 25, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jaden Mejia of Austin, Texas, cosplaying Spider-Man Noire at Comic-Con 2025 on Friday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Jauhn Hinkle of Chula Vista cosplaying as Buzz Aldrin at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Jauhn Hinkle of Chula Vista as Buzz Aldrin at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Piper Bloom of El Cajon cosplaying Corpse Bride at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Piper Bloom of El Cajon cosplaying Corpse Bride at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Katie Baraniak from Boston, Massachusetts, is cosplaying as Persephone at Comic-Con 2025, which takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Katie Baraniak from Boston, Massachusetts, is cosplaying as Persephone at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Michael Cherry of New York, is cosplaying the Phantom of the Opera at Comic-Con 2025, which takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Michael Cherry of New York, is cosplaying as the Phantom of the Opera on Saturday, July 26. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Abi U. of Huntington Beach, California, cosplaying Harley Quinn at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Abi U. of Huntington Beach, California, cosplaying Harley Quinn at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Bugs Mitchell of Westminster strikes a pose as the Joker at Comic-Con 2025, which takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Bugs Mitchell of Westminster strikes a pose as the Joker at Comic-Con 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Carrie Gomes from San Diego is dressed in full makeup and costume as Maleficent at Comic-Con 2025, held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Carrie Gomes from San Diego is dressed in full makeup and costume as Maleficent at Comic-Con 2025, held on Saturday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Maddie Reese of Del Mar is cosplaying Cruella de Vil at Comic-Con 2025, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Maddie Reese of Del Mar is cosplaying as Cruella de Vil at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Alyssa Retz cosplaying Anxiety at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Troy Vierra of San Diego cosplaying as the Penguin at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Troy Vierra of San Diego cosplaying as the Penguin at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Rachel Pizzolato of New Orleans cosplayed as Wonder Woman during Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Rachel Pizzolato of New Orleans cosplayed as Wonder Woman during Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Elias Garcia of Los Angeles cosplaying Beast Boy at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Elias Garcia of Los Angeles cosplaying Beast Boy at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Andrea Seale (l) of Burbank, Jason Baxter and Kat Baxter (r) of Orange County cosplaying, Phineas, Ezra and Gus at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune) — Andrea Seale (l) of Burbank, Jason Baxter and Kat Baxter (r) of Orange County cosplaying, Phineas, Ezra and Gus at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

T.J. Marino of Colorado Springs cosplaying as Asajj Ventress at Comic-Con 2025 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in San Diego, CA. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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