The exhibition floor in the San Diego Convention Center during Comic Con is an amazing place to buy comics, toys, collectables art, but in many ways it's also where fandom comes to shine. No, I'm not talking about people supporting the comic book industry with their wallets (though that is quite nice). I'm referring to those that dress up as their favorite characters from movies, television, comics and books and wear their geekiness right on their sleeve. Some of the costumes are quite awesome and I've just come back from the floor where I've snapped a few photos of the best ones.

In the gallery below you will find nearly 40 pictures I took just a little while ago while navigating the giant floor. Some of my personal favorites include lazy Spider-Man, Ryu vs. Wolverine, old-school Magneto and Ash (who actually appears twice. See if you can find him!)

Check out the madness and let us know which one's your favorite in the comments section.

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