Photo by Kasia CzerskiThe Incredible family stops by the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con.

Photo by Matthew McDanielLogan, aka Wolverine, stalks the hall with claws out.

Photo by Matthew McDanielWhen Comic-Con gets haunted, you'd better call the Ghostbusters.

Photo by Matthew McDanielAn armored warrior woman in the main exhibition hall.

Photo by Matthew McDanielThe Empire had its troopers everywhere in the main hall.

Photo by Matthew McDanielDr. Phobia will see you now.

Photo by Matthew McDanielBatman and Wonder Woman were on hand to show off the new D.C. Universe video game.

Photo by Matthew McDanielMario and Luigi seem to be having a good time at the Con.

Photo by Matthew McDanielBender from "Futurama" brings his message of unity to Comic-Con.

Photo by Matthew McDanielQuidditch players and Hogwarts students stand in line in the San Diego sun.

Photo by Matthew McDanielThis purple-tinted Comic-Con attendee is all smiles.

Photo by Matthew McDanielVideo games come to life at the Capcom booth.

Photo by Matthew McDanielThis attendee hides her face but not her sword.

Photo by Matthew McDanielA Stormtrooper takes aim at the massive Star Wars booth.

Photo by Matthew McDanielMany costumes at Comic-Con show of an Eastern flair.

Photo by Matthew McDanielThe Punisher looks to lay down the law at Comic-Con.

Photo by Matthew McDanielA Comic-Con attendee works her magic in the exhibit hall.

Photo by Matthew McDanielDarth Maul cuts a swath through the main hall.

Photo by Matthew McDanielYoda himself looks surprised by just how huge Comic-Con was this year.

Photo by Matthew McDanielSome attendees choose to go dark and mysterious with their outfits.

Photo by Matthew McDanielEdward Scissorhands definitely needs a hug.

Photo by Matthew McDanielA pair of posing primates from the Planet of the Apes.

Photo by Matthew McDanielTry keeping up with Indy, Marion, Irina, Henry Sr. and the other Joneses.

Photo by Matthew McDanielStarship Troopers were spreading the word about their new direct-to-DVD sequel.

Photo by Matthew McDanielA Master of the Universe hangs out in the Mattel booth.

Photo by Matthew McDanielAn old-school Joker gives the camera a big smile.

Photo by Matthew McDanielThe Shrek costumes these two put together made other attendees green with envy.

Photo by Matthew McDanielRed is always in fashion for the Emperor's guards.

Photo by Matthew McDanielThese excited gals prove that Comic-Con is not just a boy's club.

Photo by Matthew McDanielPirate lasses raid the main exhibition hall.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiA Borg-assimilated Klingon poses at Comic-Con.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiSpidey goes for a ride with a costumed Comic-Con attendee on the convention floor.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiA Storm Trooper guards Jabba the Hutt at Comic-Con.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiEveryone wants their photo with the Dark Lord of the Sith.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiEven Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god, comes to San Diego at Con time.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiThe Crow (with his namesake on his shoulder) explores the main hall.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiThese ladies' costumes (and their platform shoes) really make them stand out in the crowd.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiWalking around with these gals has given this guy a really big head.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesSometimes at Comic-Con you just have to sit for a moment to rest.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesBatgirl grabs some swag from the Fox booth.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesThe Joker descends into Comic-Con madness.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesThis guy has to be in costume, because no one wears a suit to Comic-Con.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesCyclops adjusts his shades on the convention hall floor.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesMothers everywhere claim to have eyes in the back of their head, but this guy means it.

Photo by Michael Buckner, Getty ImagesBender the robot tries to tolerate all the stupid humans around the Fox booth.

Photo by Kasia CzerskiDealing with the massive Comic-Con crowds can be serious business