> At a Glance
> – Elliot Page says he and Liv Tyler wore masks to explore 2010 San Diego Comic-Con
> – Tyler’s V for Vendetta disguise drew photo requests from fans who never recognized her
> – Page shared the memory while appearing at 2025 New York Comic Con
> – Why it matters: Shows how stars can hide in plain sight at crowded fan events
Elliot Page has pulled back the curtain on a stealth Comic-Con adventure. While promoting Super in 2010, the actor and co-star Liv Tyler slipped on disguises and disappeared into the San Diego crowd-until Tyler’s mask started attracting its own fans.
The Great Comic-Con Incognito
Page told the New York Comic Con audience that roaming the floor incognito “was so fun.” The duo’s plan worked-until Tyler’s V for Vendetta mask caught people’s attention.
> Page recalled:
> “Even in the mask, people were asking to take pictures with her, having no idea that it was her.”
From Fan to Franchise Star
- Page grew up loving Star Wars, Batman, and Spider-Man
- First superhero role: Kitty Pryde in X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- Returned to the franchise for Days of Future Past (2014)
- Later played superhero-adjacent roles in Super and Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy
| Project | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| X-Men: The Last Stand | 2006 | Kitty Pryde |
| Super | 2010 | Libby / Boltie |
| The Umbrella Academy | 2019-24 | Viktor Hargreeves |
Page said the massive X-Men production felt “intimidating” after indie films, but the cast’s warmth made him feel “comfortable and included.”
Meeting Fans on His Own Terms
Page, who came out as transgender in 2020, told the crowd he’s often approached by viewers who credit him with helping “through difficult times.”
> “Those moments are always literally some of the most special interactions you can have with a person,” Page said.
Key Takeaways
- Page and Tyler’s masks let them enjoy Comic-Con unnoticed in 2010
- Tyler’s V for Vendetta disguise ironically drew photo requests
- Page values fans who say his work aided their self-discovery
- The actor’s Comic-Con memory highlights the balance between fame and anonymity at fan conventions.
