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.
21. A menace!
Nigel Parkinson, 63, who has been the artist behind the classic Beano characters since 1996. Photo: Mike Cooter
22. These aren't the guests we're looking for....
Ace Kellett, five, and Tommy Kellett, seven, with stormtroopers in the Star Wars Experience Photo: Mike Cooter
23. You looking at me, steampunk?
An impressive turnout from members of the Gosport Steampunk Society Photo: Mike Cooter
24. Bringing magic
Comic Con attendees Jasmin Hurst, 24, as the Easter Bunny's assistant fairy and Isabelle Desbrow, 21, as a Sith Lord Photo: Mike Cooter
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