In honor of Comic-Con, BASIC will be rocking the block with two back-to-back parties. Join comic book artist/designer Gabe Eltaeb on Wednesday, July 20, and LA-based toy store Munky King on Thursday, July 21 for their 9th annual Comic-Con celebration. Be prepared for dual nights of cold beers, hot pies, and DJ tunes.

Puesto’s culinary team has created a Comic-Con themed selection of dishes, including a dynamic duo of special tacos— the Maine lobster and filet mignon-filled El Heroé Taco ($10) complete with melted cheese, avocado, crispy onions, chipotle heroé sauce, and the duck carnitas El Villain Taco ($8) with black bean purée, whipped avocado, and habanero pickled onion. A combination of Vida mescal, Guanabana, tamarindo, lime leaf and charred orange, we hear the El Mezcalito cocktail ($12) makes the perfect sidekick.

Ramen gets a touch of 'Con magic by way of the Naruto Ramen bowl ($10). Based on a popular Japanese anime character, the dish includes all the classic miso ramen components (pork chashu, Japanese seaweed, sesame seeds, green onion, half a ramen egg), with the addition of ninja Naruto’s favorite extras: bamboo shoots and Naruto fish cakes. This Comic-Con special will be offered at all locations (Convoy, Mercury, Hillcrest, East Village) from Monday, July 18 - Sunday, July 24.

The ‘Burro has crafted five suitably Comic-Con themed cocktails, strong enough to refuel any superhero: the Don Julio based Mega Margarita ($16), which can be made into a caddy with Grand Marnier float ($18); the Pop Bam Slam Mule ($14), and Marvel-ous Paloma ($14). Superfan themed dishes include a hearty bowl of guacamole, dubbed Kryptonite ($9), while Thronies can enjoy Wun Wun’s Giant Dog ($12) a half pound all beef frank with candied chipotle bacon, pinto purée, charred green onions and more.

Jsix will offer lead bartender Andy Luyme’s Comic-Con cocktail creations from July 21-24. Pull up in the bar and enjoy libations inspired by comic book favorites, including The Battlecat (made with Espolon Blanco tequila, Gifford Pampelmousse, grapefruit, lime and rose water); and the Vulcan Mind Meld with Bacardi orange, vanilla syrup, orange, lemon and pineapple juice. While Luyme’s Scarlett Witch mixes Maison Rouge cognac, St Germain, strawberry, cayenne and lemon.

Located less than one mile from the convention center, Bake Sale will offer sweet and savory Star Wars themed items Thursday, July 21, through Sunday, July 24. Inspired by Han Solo’s famous sidekick, chewy coconut macaroons (dubbed Wookiee Cookies) will be available for $1.95 per cookie or $10 for a box of six. And, inspired by Yoda’s swamp-covered home planet, a white bean and summer vegetable 'Dagobah soup' (celery, organic baby carrots and spring onion) is priced at $4.95 and will be available for lunch orders.

The Gaslamp Quarter’s Parisian style gathering spot is getting into the revelry with specialty ‘Con-worthy cakes gracing its menu, including one inspired by Game of Thrones and another dedicated to World of Warcraft fans. They’ll also be offering a thirst-quenching Marvel-ous Sangria, made with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, chardonnay and lemon lime.

The Hyatt will showcase a variety of character-themed cocktails inspired by iconic movie, TV show and comic book favorites. Sip on The Assassin (Effin Black Cherry Vodka, raspberry liqueur and sierra mist) at the Grand Lobby Bar, or sink a couple of Captain America’s (Stoli blueberri, grenadine, sierra mist and blue curacao) at the Top of the Hyatt. Don’t miss the Star Wars-inspired sushi menu at Sally’s Seafood, complete with light saber chopsticks.