San Diego Comic-Con International, commonly known as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con, was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention and later the San Diego Comic Book Convention in 1970 by Shel Dorf and a group of San Diegans. It is traditionally a four-day event, held during the summer in San Diego, California, United States, at the San Diego Convention. A three-hour preview night is open to professionals, exhibitors, and some guests.
Below are some pictures of the attendees and their fancy costumes on the preview night as well as on the day event. Also see Pictures from San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Photos by: John Shearer/Getty Images, Jerod Harris/Getty Images, Michael Buckner/Getty Images, Frazer Harrison/Getty Images, AP Photo/Denis Poroy, AP Photo/Gregory Bull