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San Diego Comic-Con cosplay: Who wore it best?

Updated 4:37 PM EDT, Mon July 28, 2014
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It's not hard to find cosplayers dressed as the same characters at conventions like San Diego Comic-Con. But we're wondering: Who wore it best? Merida, the popular character with long red hair from the Disney-Pixar movie "Brave," made a splash at Comic-Con 2012 when the movie was released, as seen in both these photos.
Merida from 'Brave' —
It's not hard to find cosplayers dressed as the same characters at conventions like San Diego Comic-Con. But we're wondering: Who wore it best? Merida, the popular character with long red hair from the Disney-Pixar movie "Brave," made a splash at Comic-Con 2012 when the movie was released, as seen in both these photos.
courtesy john aaron/mark zhen
"Star Trek's" Klingons, of course, are a perennial favorite for cosplayers at any fan convention. Check out these two from Comic-Con 2010 and weigh in on your favorite below.
Klingons —
"Star Trek's" Klingons, of course, are a perennial favorite for cosplayers at any fan convention. Check out these two from Comic-Con 2010 and weigh in on your favorite below.
courtesy tommy yune/john aaron
Batgirl's costume continues to inspire cosplayers (and look for takes on her <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fio9.com%2Fbatgirls-new-uniform-may-be-the-best-damn-superheroine-1603247249" target="_blank" target="_blank">new costume </a>this year). Which version is your favorite?
Batgirl —
Batgirl's costume continues to inspire cosplayers (and look for takes on her new costume this year). Which version is your favorite?
courtesy john aaron/mark zhen
The takes on Iron Man can vary: Some like to leave the mask off and go the full Robert Downey Jr. route, but others like a more classic look. Which do you prefer? Tell us below.
Iron Man —
The takes on Iron Man can vary: Some like to leave the mask off and go the full Robert Downey Jr. route, but others like a more classic look. Which do you prefer? Tell us below.
courtesy joyce chow/michelle kaplow
Two very different Jokers - one looking like Jack Nicholson, the other like Heath Ledger - from Comic-Con 2010. Choose your favorite below.
The Joker —
Two very different Jokers - one looking like Jack Nicholson, the other like Heath Ledger - from Comic-Con 2010. Choose your favorite below.
courtesychris morrow/michelle kaplow
Black Widow has grown in popularity since her appearances in Marvel movies like "The Avengers." Here we have two from 2010. Which was best? Let us know below.
Black Widow —
Black Widow has grown in popularity since her appearances in Marvel movies like "The Avengers." Here we have two from 2010. Which was best? Let us know below.
courtesy chris morrow/michelle kaplow
The poison apple is a must if you are cosplaying as the evil queen from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Which of these is your favorite from 2012?
The evil queen from 'Snow White' —
The poison apple is a must if you are cosplaying as the evil queen from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Which of these is your favorite from 2012?
courtesy joyce chow/john aaron
Wonder Woman will never lose her popularity in cosplay circles. Here's one accompanied by Green Arrow in 2012, and another from the same year.
Wonder Woman —
Wonder Woman will never lose her popularity in cosplay circles. Here's one accompanied by Green Arrow in 2012, and another from the same year.
courtesy john aaron/mark zhen
Poison Ivy is one of Batman's most dangerous foes. Here are two interpretations of her character from 2010 and 2014.
Poison Ivy —
Poison Ivy is one of Batman's most dangerous foes. Here are two interpretations of her character from 2010 and 2014.
courtesy keria hardy/sarah balducci
Elsa from the wildly popular Disney movie "Frozen" is certainly a hot costume this year.
San Diego Comic-Con cosplay: Who wore it best? —
Elsa from the wildly popular Disney movie "Frozen" is certainly a hot costume this year.
courtesy anna ven sorevinas
Now that Thor is going to be a woman in the comics, women cosplaying as Thor is more popular than ever.
San Diego Comic-Con cosplay: Who wore it best? —
Now that Thor is going to be a woman in the comics, women cosplaying as Thor is more popular than ever.
courtesy chris morrow

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