Faith Herbert from Florida is cosplaying as Caine, The Amazing Digital Circus at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Faith Herbert from Florida is cosplaying as Caine, The Amazing Digital Circus at Comic-Con 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Miana Gordon from Lemon Grove, California is cosplaying as the Catwoman at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Miana Gordon from Lemon Grove, California is cosplaying as the Catwoman. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Andrew Dougherty of downtown San Diego, California , is cosplaying as Dappeer Storm Trooper from Star Wars at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Andrew Dougherty of downtown San Diego is cosplaying as Dapper Stormtrooper from Star Wars at Comic-Con 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: Friday’s Comic-Con cosplayers 2026

David Blackwelder, from Los Angeles, California, is dressed as Blix from the dark fantasy film Legend at Comic-Con 2026. This year's annual Comic-Con event takes place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22 to July 26, 2026.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)David Blackwelder, from Los Angeles, California, is dressed as Blix from the dark fantasy film Legend.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Donna Slatton of Newport Beach, California, is cosplaying as Drasia from The Watchers Universe at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Donna Slatton of Newport Beach, California, is cosplaying as Drasia from The Watchers Universe at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jamie Tobit from Bonita California, is cosplaying as Darth Vader from Star Wars at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jamie Tobit from Bonita California, is cosplaying as Darth Vader from Star Wars. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Shannon Lane of Orange County, California, is cosplaying as Evil-Lyn from Masters of the Universe at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Shannon Lane of Orange County, California, is cosplaying as Evil-Lyn from Masters of the Universe. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jonathan Toft of Encinitas, California, is cosplaying as Grand Admiral Thrawn at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Jonathan Toft of Encinitas, California, is cosplaying as Grand Admiral Thrawn at Comic-Con 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Photos: Comic-Con cosplayers 2026

Skella Borealis from New York, is cosplaying as Alastor from Harbin Hotel at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Skella Borealis from New York, is cosplaying as Alastor from Harbin Hotel. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Berenice Palos from Fontana, California, cosplaying as Padmé, from Star Wars at Comic-Con 2026. The annual event is held at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, from July 22nd to 26th, 2026. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)Berenice Palos from Fontana, California, cosplaying as Padmé, from Star Wars. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)