Visitors dressed in regalia from Dr Who, Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Jurassic Park and other popular culture shows queued up to the show throughout Saturday.
Hundreds of people gathered at the Guildhall to catch a glimpse of all the festivities. Here are 49 pictures from Day One on Saturday.
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1. Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
The Joker, Batman and Harley Quinn. Picture: Keith Woodland (110521-38) Photo: Keith Woodland

2. Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
Star Wars at Portsmouth Comic Con 2024. Picture: Keith Woodland (110521-1) Photo: Keith Woodland

3. Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
Diana and Simon Clark - Steam Punk meets Halloween, meets Star Wars. Picture: Keith Woodland (110521-3) Photo: Keith Woodland

4. Portsmouth Comic Con 2024
Anime and Video Characters. Picture: Keith Woodland (110521-7) Photo: Keith Woodland