The famous International Comic Convention has once again come and gone, and the Guardian was there to document an inevitable freak-fest.

Possibly the largest collection of art, comics, artists of all kinds, costumed fans, games, animation and movies on the west coast; the four-day event entertains people and vendors from all over the country. Whatever aspect of pop culture you’re into, be it adult film starts or online comic strips, this is the event to satisfy them all and get those rare collectable items that you crave.

Longevity is proof of the Comic-Con’s popularity; this year marked the 33rd Comic-Con in San Diego. The expanding event has taken over the entirety of the huge San Diego Convention center. Massive and sprawling, the main floor of the convention center is taken over by the many vendors, large and small comic publishing houses and endless signings. Most infamous of all is the attendees who arrive sporting complex and intricate costumes, or those who just dress stranger then they would if it were any other day or any other place.

Photos by Anna MacMurdo