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Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostRachel Speights dressed as Harley Quinn for Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. The character is the girlfriend of the Joker in DC Comics' Batman. In only its fourth year, the Denver Comic Con has become the third-largest comic book, fantasy and sci-fi convention in the nation. Organizers are expecting about 100,000 attendees at this year's event. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostMike Malyar, 3, talks with Thomas Bristol outside Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostJosh Rhodes dressed as the Hulk during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. In only its fourth year, the Denver Comic Con has become the third-largest comic book, fantasy and sci-fi convention in the nation. Organizers are expecting about 100,000 attendees at this year's event. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostDressed as Chewbacca, Jeff Moeller, has his weapons prop checked during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostHeather Borer dressed as Comic Book Girl during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. I (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostAyla Aguilar dressed as Mortal Kombat character Sub-Zero during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
Craig F. Walker, The Denver PostBrandon and Dalena Rondan, joined by their children, Leo, 2, and Delilah, 5, referred to themselves as the Super Family during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDom Roman-McKinney 2 1/2 years old as Batman poses for a photo with Stephen Kreutzer 41-years-old as the Riddler as they attend the Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. The Convention brought in more than 45,000 for the three day weekend. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostSadie Pepler 24-years-old pose with Oscar the Grouch as more than 45,000 flooded the convention floor for the Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. The convention ended its three day marathon with an appearance by William Shatner. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostMore than 45,000 flooded the convention floor for the Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. The convention ended its three day marathon with an appearance by William Shatner. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostJeremy Johnson 37-years-old poses as She Hulk as he attends the Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. The Convention brought in more than 45,000 for the three day weekend. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostKay Sines 19-years-old poses as Bilbo Baggins as she attends the Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. The Convention brought in more than 45,000 for the three day weekend. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Comic Con ended its three day marathon with an appearance by William Shatner June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostCamdyn Nelson 5-years-old gets her face painted by Lisa Lykins of Entertainment, ect. at Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. Camdyn chose her favorite character Spiderman. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostChristine Rost of Lilacwire celebrates opening day of Denver Comic Con with the sheep costume at Colorado Convention Center. Denver, Colorado. May 31, 2013. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostAnthony Le, 27, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012 during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostTara Piehl, 27, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012 during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostJesus Sierra, 31, of Denver, puts his hands up as he is surrounded by zombie hunters on Saturday, June 16, 2012, during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostDwight Thompson, of Highlands Ranch, and Emmy Broce, of Denver, take a break for lunch on Saturday, June 16, 2012, during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostAmanda Gonzales, 28, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012 during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostConvention attendees during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostBrooke Hovet, 8, decided to dress as Wonder Woman today and spends time looking at some movie posters for sale. The Denver Comic Con and Literacy Conference takes place at the Colorado Convention Center from June 13-15, 2014. The three-day pop culture convention features comics along with sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, movies, Japanese Animation, cosplay, toys, gaming and panel presentations. Celebrities and artists from film and television will also make appearances. (Photo by Kathryn Scott Osler/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostConvention attendees during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostA convention attendee takes a break during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostKelli Ferrebee holds up a mustache monocle for Devon Pennington, 6, as he checks himself out in a mirror at the Geek Chic booth during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center on June 2, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostErik Reid, 4, waits for his mom, Ingrid Reid, to take his new Stealth Iron Man toy out of the package during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostA convention visitor rides the elevator during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostMythica von Griffyn uses body paint to make up Ruta Banyte, 23, as Wonder Woman during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostGarry Hinderliter takes a snack break with his children Brian, 5, and Maya, 8, during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostMike Allgire as Radio Active Man helps his son, Jack Allgire, 5, take off his Wolverine claws as they take a break during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostNathan Westlund, 29, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012 during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostChris Holm, left, Chris Walenter and Kelsey Kraft rest against a pillar during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center on June 1, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostRebecca Berlin, 22, of Aurora, poses for a photo in her Spawn costume on Saturday, June 16, 2012, during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Daniel J. Schneider, The Denver PostIn stunning classical garb, Emily Erdman (left) and Kellee Nebulet pose for numerous cameras as Ryan Wilkes and Kristin Dalleske talk behind them on Saturday, June 1, 2013. The Denver Comic Con is at the Colorado Convention Center May 31 through June 2, 2013. (Photo by Daniel J. Schneider/The Denver Post)
Daniel J. Schneider, The Denver PostIntense and imposing looks are a specialty of many costumed Comic Con patrons, Saturday, June 1, 2013. The Denver Comic Con is at the Colorado Convention Center May 31 through June 2, 2013. (Photo by Daniel J. Schneider/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostMidian Crosby, right, of Monster Makeup FX puts the finishing touches on Jesse Phillips gargoyle costume during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Daniel J. Schneider, The Denver PostThousands form a line that wraps almost all the way around the Convention Center awaiting entry for Denver Comic Con on Saturday, June 1, 2013. By 11:45 a.m. the crowd had reached capacity for the day and ticket sales stopped. The Denver Comic Con is at the Colorado Convention Center May 31 through June 2, 2013. (Photo by Daniel J. Schneider/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostA convention attendee takes a break during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostDarren Lamb, 44, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012 during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostComic Con attendees make their way down Stout St after exiting the Colorado Convention Center during Denver Comic Con at on June 2, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostDewey Pruitt gets attacked with balloon swords by his sons Corben, 5, and Ronin, 4, as they play outside during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
John Leyba, The Denver PostDave Stephenson 52-years-old of Highlands Ranch poses as Wolverine as he attends the Denver Comic Con June 2, 2013 at the Colorado Convention Center. The Convention brought in more than 45,000 for the three day weekend. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostLiam Stewart, 2, plays with a plush Superman doll during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center on June 1, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostAyla Aguilar, 12, with Sub- Zero costume waits in line for opening day of Denver Comic Con at Colorado Convention Center. Denver, Colorado. May 31, 2013. (Photo By Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostKayla Stephenson, 21, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012 during the inaugural Denver Comic Con at the Denver Convention Center. Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostJohn Ashley dressed as Marge Simpson waits with his wife, Maria, and daughter, Louella, for an escort inside during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center on June 2, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostTJ Giannasca dressed as a hybrid of Spiderman and Iron Man talks on the phone as he takes a break during Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado on June 14, 2014. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post)
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Rachel Speights dressed as Harley Quinn for Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO May 23, 2015. The character is the girlfriend of the Joker in DC Comics' Batman. In only its fourth year, the Denver Comic Con has become the third-largest comic book, fantasy and sci-fi convention in the nation. Organizers are expecting about 100,000 attendees at this year's event. (Photo By Craig F. Walker / The Denver Post)
ExpandPhotos from the first four years of the increasingly popular Denver Comic Con. The pop culture convention features comics along with sci-fi and fantasy TV shows, movies, Japanese Animation, cosplay, toys, gaming and panel presentations. Celebrities and artists from film and television also make appearances. Denver Comic Con 2016 runs June 17-19.

















































