13 Reasons We Are Stoked Comic Con Will Stay in San Diego (Where It Belongs)

3. Because even superheroes need a day at the beach.

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4. Because the burritos in San Diego are epic — especially when handed to you by the companion of a certain Doctor.

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5. Because Doc Ock loves the local beer (flowing from any of the 74 San Diego-based microbreweries).

Costumes + Craft Beer? Sounds good to us! PHOTOS of the Heroes Brew Fest outside #SDCC today: http://t.co/MmFxRGOkd6 pic.twitter.com/pKdDXPhakF

— Scene in San Diego (@TheSceneSD) July 27, 2014

6. Because where else in the world can you go to a renowned zoo still in cosplay, and not feel weird about it?

7. Because the entire Imperial Army knows how family friendly the city is.

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8. Because no other city has a convention hall that was basically designed for taking iconic, perfectly framed selfies.

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9. Because few other cities are have their own resident superheroes, like local legend Slomo.

Love Slomo! MT @UTsandiego: NYTimes discovers San Diego's Slomo, a fixture on the boardwalk. http://t.co/c8gxgfG3Ro pic.twitter.com/t3KJqGo6wZ

— Katie Orr (@1KatieOrr) April 1, 2014

10. Because what other city would commit as deeply to the Con as the congoers themselves?

11. Because where else would Loki feel comfortable enough to join the fray at the world’s geekiest dance parties?

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12. Because the only place with suitable parking for the Ghostbusters’ Ecto-1 is in the Gaslamp Quarter.

13. And finally, because in the immortal words of Ron Burgundy: San Diego keeps it classy.

#SDCC spirit! “@ToddGloria: I’ll be dressed as the Council Pres. Like Clark Kent, it’s what’s under the suit & tie. pic.twitter.com/ZnJiO6jfQm”

— SD Convention Center (@SDConventionCtr) July 24, 2014