Comic-Con 2009 San Diego (20 images)

Crystal Wilkinson (L) and Katia Kosir pose in their costumes as they attend the 40th annual Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and pop culture event in North America, at the San Diego Convention Center on July 23, 2009. (UPI Photo/Earl Cryer)

Pete Mendoza, dressed as The Joker, attends the 40th annual Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and pop culture event in North America, at the San Diego Convention Center on July 23, 2009. (UPI Photo/Earl Cryer)

Miracole Burn poses in her Baroness costume as over one hundred twenty-five thousand visitors are expected at the San Diego Convention Center during the 40th annual Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and pop culture event in North America, on July 23, 2009. (UPI Photo/Earl Cryer)

Jessika Sapien poses for a photo as she attends the 40th annual Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and pop culture event in North America, at the San Diego Convention Center on July 23, 2009. (UPI Photo/Earl Cryer)