Superheroes in costume gather in Los Angeles to set a new world record
Some 1,580 costumed superheroes gathered at Nokia Plaza, next to Staples Center in Los Angeles, to break the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of superheroes
Superman was heavily represented (Gee, he looks like Christopher Reeve)…
…coming in all shapes and sizes…
…and ages
Other costumed characters included The Hulk
Elastigirl (Mrs Incredible)
Captain America and a young Wolverine
Another Captain America with Superman and Hawkgirl
Another Wolverine
Flash
Batmen and Robin
Another Batman and another Flash
A female Robin and her Wonder Woman daughter
Transformers
Power Rangers
Ghostbusters
Harley Quinn, a character from the Batman comic book series
Ghost Rider
Popeye (not, strictly speaking, a superhero, but we’re not going to argue with him)
Will Ferell holds the Guinness World Records certificate with adjudicator Stuart Claxton after 1,580 costumed people broke the record for largest gathering of superheroes
Will Ferrell and comic book legend Stan Lee talk at the event
The event was held to promote the new Will Ferell film "Megamind" from DreamWorks Animation