Portsmouth Comic Con: 28 great pictures from the sci-fi spectacular in Portsmouth Guildhall

The centre of Portsmouth is filled with superheroes, comic book characters and all sorts of fantastical creatures this weekend.

Portsmouth’s Comic Con, the biggest event of its type on the south coast, is back and has attracted thousands of people.

Here’s a write-up of the first day by News reporter Steve Deeks, and below is a gallery of great pictures by photographer Mike Cooter.

All the pictures are available to buy here.

17. Huge

A giant inflatable Hulk towers over attendees at Portsmouth Comic Con 2022 at Portsmouth Guildhall Photo: Mike Cooter

Films and characters of every imaginable genre were represented at Portsmouth Comic Con 2022 Photo: Mike Cooter

Gary Pollard, 61, a film industry sculptor and animatronics designer, demonstrates his craft Photo: Mike Cooter

Captain Pompey and the Southsea Kid, by local artist Bal Stephenson Photo: Mike Cooter