The Comic-Con International: San Diego has its share of struggles [1], but it's the costumes [2], the fan experiences [3], and the very geeky panels [4] that have us coming back for more every year. Take a trip through the 2014 Comic-Con experience with our behind-the-scenes look [5] at everything that goes down when San Diego becomes a geek paradise.
Source: Instagram user POPSUGAR Tech [6]
Girls are TAKING OVER #ComicCon this year.
Something about red-hot convertibles . . .
#SDCC achievement unlocked: bag and badge acquired! Lez do this.
Pew pew.
The retro arcade OF YOUR DREAMS.
Aisha Tyler doing her podcast thing with Landon Car . . . er, Shane West.
Benedict Cumberbatch makes his #comiccon debut for #penguinsofmadagascar. As he just said on stage, "I like to use my body." You tease.
In their #sdcc debut, #blackmilk previews the new Disney princesses and villains collection. Want it all!
The #HotinCleveland comic is SO good.
Jack Black [7] is R.L. Stine in the Goosebumps movie. We got a first look at the sizzle reel [8].
RUNNN!! The lines of Comic-Con have officially begun. The #AdventureTime panel crowds wrap all the way to the harbor.
Imagine a #comiccon where everyone had an otter backpack. Dream big, #sdcc
And ONLY at Comic-Con will you see a Lady Rainicorn mom and a BMO baby on a leash.
These #OrphanBlack boys are SO handsome. Our interview on the site soon!
Call me crazy, but this Patrick vinyl might be my favorite #sdcc collectible.
This is how we're hosting today's episode of #TheSyncUp. Go inside The Walking Dead [9] Escape next week on TVGN!!
Too much shaking because of TATIANA! And Jordan. And Sarah's foster mom.
All right, kiddos. #ComicCon day three . . . Pika pika.
Well, look who it is: Grant Douglas Ward, the traitor.
Benedict Cumberbatch and the rest of #TheHobbit cast is signing at the @wb booth. It is MADNESS.
Meanwhile, @itsnicolenguyen made friends with #Minecraft kid. @popsugarmoms: this is the easiest DIY [10] costume ever! The headpiece is $20 at @target.
Editor @schwarzey got the full @Maccosmetics Marge Simpson treatment! The store sold out of the Comic-Con exclusive set in just ONE HOUR.
Spending the evening with the outdoor Star Trek: Live in Concert. #pinkiesup
Just BLOWN AWAY by this cosplayer's makeup. She said it took her two hours.