It's July in San Diego and that only means one thing COMIC CON.
Swarms of comic book loving Americans take to the streets to celebrate the culture of anime science fiction fantasy and everything in between. The nerds are representing in full force their boots are laced their gloves are on and in some cases their fangs are out.
But the west coast's annual nerd prom is not as niche as it used to be. Every year Comic Con gets bigger and more and more of Hollywood hits the road each summer to partake in four days of panels screenings autographs and interviews. We're talking The Hunger Games Harrison Ford an X Files reunion and even Metallica Day
But one facet of Comic Con reigns supreme year after year the art of the costume. It's Halloween on steroids and we just can't tear our eyes away.
Be sure to check out HuffPost Entertainment's section for all things Comic Con but first click through our snazzy slideshow below to see the best costumes from Comic Con 2013
Loading SlideshowFans crowd the entrance to the San Diego Convention Center on the first day of Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California July 18 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
A masked attendee outside the Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California July 18 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
A man in a Wolverine costume uses his mobile photo on the first day of Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California July 18 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
An attendee carries her baby in a Captain America costume on the first day of Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California July 18 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
SAN DIEGO CA JULY 18 A costumed fan attends day 1 of Comic Con International 2013 on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
Costumed fans attend day 1 of Comic Con International 2013 on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
Costumed fans attend day 1 of Comic Con International 2013 on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
Festival goers during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 18 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
LG Electronics and Legendary Entertainment team up at Comic Con 2013.
LG Electronics and Legendary Entertainment team up at Comic Con 2013.
LG Electronics and Legendary Entertainment team up at Comic Con 2013.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
2013 Comic Con Preview Night Event
2013 Comic Con Preview Night Event
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
2013 Comic Con Preview Night Event
2013 Comic Con Preview Night Event
2013 Comic Con Preview Night Event
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A general view of atmosphere during Comic Con International 2013 in San Diego California.
A Storm Trooper walks through the crowd outside Comic Con 2013 in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
People in Star Trek themed costumes attend Comic Con 2013 in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Amanda Esposito (L) portrays the character Yoko Littner from the popular animee Gurren Lagann and her friend Jenn Hobbs is dressed as Tank Girl at Comic Con 2013 in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
People in an eclectic collection of costumes pose together for a photo at Comic Con 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Attendee Shelby Cunningham is dressed as the character Sasha Blouse from the animee 'Attack On Titan ' at the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Attendee Jacqueline Barker portrays the character Mileenathe from the Mortal Kombat series of fighting video games. at the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Attendee Connor Sullivan an artist and prop builder is dressed as a character from the 'My Little Pony' franchise at the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
An attendee in costume at the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Dressed as the Submariner Ian Bassett (L) and his friends in Ironman (C) and Captain America costumes attend the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California on July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Attendee DanWill McCann is dressed a character from Ghostbusters at the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
A woman dressed as Wonder Woman attends Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels a trade floor with comic book science fiction and action film related booths as well as artist workshops and movie premieres.
Attendee Anthony Knight dresses as Skull Kid from Legends of Zelda at Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels a trade floor with comic book science fiction and action film related booths as well as artist workshops and movie premieres.
Lisa Kruis shows her zombie outfit at Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels a trade floor with comic book science fiction and action film related booths as well as artist workshops and movie premieres.
Ian Bassett dressed as the Submariner from the Avengers attends the Comic Con International 2013 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego California on July 19 2013. Comic Con is a four day geekfest of pop culture attended by some 130 000 devotees of comic books movies and TV shows many dressed up in the costumes of their idols.
Michaell Cherry shows his Joker costume during Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels a trade floor with comic book science fiction and action film related booths as well as artist workshops and movie premieres.
General view seen during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California.
Festival goers during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California.
Festival goers during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California.
Festival goers during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California.
Festival goers during Comic Con International at San Diego Convention Center on July 19 2013 in San Diego California.
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