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

Hey You, Yeah you. Do you like tacos?
What happens when a bunch of #Cosplay #Deadpools find a cosplay #taco #SDCC pic.twitter.com/xDIVG8copC

— Linda Takahashi (@takahmama) September 5, 2014

2. Because it’s one of the safest cities in the country, which means that Iron Man can finally take the weekend off and unwind at the bar.

Only at Comic Con will you find Commander Shepard & Iron Man having a conversation at a bar. #SDCC pic.twitter.com/eARUkNXq

— David Griffin (@griffinde) July 15, 2012

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

EVERYTHING is BETTER in COSTUME.. even a WALK on the BEACH at SUNSET…

A photo posted by Viva Wonder Woman (@vivawonderwoman) on Nov 2, 2014 at 5:55pm PST

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

#SDCC 2011 – Amy Pond hands me a burrito after the live @nerdist podcast. #juliesfavesdccmemories pic.twitter.com/cLeEfxSOk1

— Julie (@xfsista) June 22, 2013

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?

Little known fact: @twhiddleston is an incredible dancer. Also, could not have been lovelier… pic.twitter.com/bnLWo9YZ0p

— Johanna Fuentes (@jfuentes) July 21, 2013

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