View the best photos of Comic Con attendees in their costumes and be amazed by their craftsmanship and dedication.

San Diego Comic-Con is an annual celebration of pop culture for some, and an ultimate "geekstock" for others. Each year, fans line up at the San Diego Convention Center and attend dressed in elaborate costumes of their favorite superheroes, comic or movie characters, famous celebrities, and cartoon characters.The choices are endless, some even coming in as their own superhero or villain.

Fans make sure to catch a glimpse or an autograph of their favorite comic book authors, movie directors, writers, and even stars who also attend the convention.

This year, the cast of Twilight: Breaking Dawn graced the Comic Con to delight their fans who lined up for special Twilight Saga events. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene all posed for photos with fans and answered questions. The cast announced plot details, including a dish inside future plans on the movie franchise. For more information about Twilight fan events, visit this page.

Comic-con attendees can expect numerous press events like the "Twilight" fan events, Q&A segments with comic book authors, comic-to-movie directors, actors, and exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming comic issues, books, or movies. The convention also attracts comic book publishers all around the world, giving huge opportunities for up and coming artists who wish to submit their works for a chance of fame.

Attendees this year also had the chance to be the first ones to see Captain America: The First Avenger a day before its national release.

View the slideshow to see outrageous costumes from Comic-Con attendees.

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