Drew Husted (left) dressed as Eridan and Natalie Christie (right) dressed as Kanaya make their way up an escalator to the second floor of Comic-Con. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Superman stuck out in the sea of visual normality that was preview day. Still though - who doesn't love the man of steel? Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Some people waitied in line for over 24 hours to be among the first through the door for Comic-Con's preview night. By the time their wait was dwindling, dozens of people had sprawled out to sleep on the concrete floor. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Adventure Time cosplay was a common thread throughout the con this year. Mathematical! Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

The crowd that constantly encircled the Convention Center seemed almost peaceful from above. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Security shakes down James Blevins in front of the San Diego Convention Center on Wednesday. Guess you never can tell about those stormtroopers. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Celebrity Bill Paxton climbs over the wall at a cafe near Comic-Con to introduce himself to Chewbacca (Sam Craig). This was Craig's third year attending Comic-Con as everyone's favorite Wookie. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

The show floor was filled with endless flashy treasures to drain your wallet, so it was nice to see some of the younger generations sift through bins filled with a classic: dice. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

House of Lannister? Or House of Fields? Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Matt Jensen as Cyclops helps Hilary Stephenson with her Mystique costume before hitting the Comic-Con floor. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Walking around Comic-Con dressed like TARDIS - especially when you’re rockin’ some pretty awesome detail in your costume - is commendable. It can’t be easy to navigate those crowds or that heat in a giant Policebox! Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Taylor Brown, a professional costume designer, delighted the crowds at Comic-Con with her original, hand-made costume - although at least one child started crying at the sight of her and her husband. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Before heading onto the show floor, Cassidy Hawley (dressed as Bad Girl from No More Heroes) has her bat tagged at the weapons check. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Emily Lazar, Jennifer Lengerich, Ivy Salazar and Travis Benes (left to right) take a quick Starbucks break while promoting Lazar's band September Mouring and Comic-Con. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Geeks OUT board member Patrick Yacco (center) waits for a chance to ask a question during the Ender’s Game panel in Hall H. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

Arthur's moth suit is somehow far more spectacular in real life, although we can't figure how he kept his wings so pristine. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

A Sanrio employee rocks some serious flair as she hands out Hello Kitty schwag inside the Convention Center. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired

When worlds collide on the show floor: Trekkies pose for a photo op as My Little Pony fans learn to play a Yu-Gi-Oh! card game. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Even unicorns have to take a dinner break. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

The best way to navigate the throngs of people outside of Comic-Con? Hitch a ride on someone's shoulders, of course. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Any empty patch of wall can become a welcome respite for weary walkers. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Kenny Mittleider had custom feet made to complete his Bilbo Baggins costume, which he's worn to SDCC for the last three years. Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired

Chopper the Biker Dog sneaks a kiss with author Carrie Goldman near her autograph booth. Chopper spent most of Comic-Con working the crowd with his owner Mark Shaffer. Photo: Alex Washburn/Wired