Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrittany Ching dressed as a character from the sci-film ÒAvatarÓ at the annual Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center on June 16, 2016.
Seth 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.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostMidian Crosby, right, of Monster Makeup FX puts the finishing touches on Jesse Phillips gargoyle costume on June 14, 2014.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostComic Con attendees make their way down Stout Street after exiting the Colorado Convention Center on June 2, 2013.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostDewey Pruitt gets attacked with balloon swords by his sons Corben, 5, and Ronin, 4, as they play outside on June 14, 2014.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDave Stephenson, 52, of Highlands Ranch poses as Wolverine on June 2, 2013. The convention brought in more than 45,000 for the three day weekend.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostLiam Stewart, 2, plays with a plush Superman doll on June 1, 2013.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostTJ Giannasca dressed as a hybrid of Spiderman and Iron Man talks on the phone as he takes a break on June 14, 2014.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostRebecca Berlin, 22, of Aurora, poses for a photo in her Spawn costume on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Daniel J. Schneider, The Denver PostIntense and imposing looks are a specialty of many costumed Comic Con patrons, Saturday, June 1, 2013.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostKayla Stephenson, 21, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostNathan Westlund, 29, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostDavid Treanor, 26, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostA convention attendee on June 14, 2014.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostBrandon Ahlberg of Thornton dressed as Vegeta from Dragon Ball Z poses for a photo on June 14, 2014.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostSkye Berkowitz, 15, of Golden, Colorado dressed as her own custom character on June 14, 2014.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostA convention attendee takes a break on June 14, 2014.
Seth McConnell, The Denver PostConvention attendees on June 14, 2014.
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.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostCostumed revelers pose for photos on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostMichelle Riley Carbaugh, 22, right, leads Catherine Rek Su, 21, through the crowd on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Carbaugh designed and produced the Groudon Pokemon costume Su is wearing.
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.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostAmanda Gonzales, 28, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostJames Cannata, 30, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostRyan Wilkes, 35, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Wilkes won best in show during the convention costume contest on Saturday night.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostDecember Mathisen, 19, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostChadwick Breithaupt, 34, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostBarbara Dennis, 22, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostAnthony Le, 27, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostTara Piehl, 27, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostLauren Binns, 19, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostKitty Krell, 24, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostRegina Ayala, 23, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Seth A. McConnell, The Denver PostTrevor Darling, 18, poses for a portrait on Saturday, June 16, 2012.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostChristine Rost of Lilacwire celebrates opening day of Denver Comic Con with the sheep costume on May 31, 2013.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostSarah Paul of Fort Collins with Harley Quinn costume and people are in the line of Opening day of Denver Comic Con on May 31, 2013.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostAyla Aguilar, 12, with Sub- Zero costume waits in line for opening day on May 31, 2013.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostMisty Shaeffer, 22, of Colorado Springs plays guitar with Power Ranger costume on May 31, 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Leyba, The Denver PostTara Piehl 28-years-old poses as Dark Phoenix 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.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostFans dressed as characters from the webcomic Homestuck take a selfie together. The Denver Comic Con and Literacy Conference takes place at the Colorado Convention Center from June 13-15, 2014.
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.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostAidan Scretton from Arvada has come as Dr. Stein from the Anime Soul Eater. The Denver Comic Con and Literacy Conference takes place at the Colorado Convention Center from June 13-15, 2014.
Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver PostMarch Eridan from the webcomic Homestuck in 2014.
Craig F. Walker , The Denver PostRachel Speights dressed as Harley Quinn on 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.
Craig F. Walker , The Denver PostDressed as Chewbacca, Jeff Moeller, has his weapons prop checked on May 23, 2015.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSarah Sanchez dressed as a female Ghost Rider on June 16, 2016.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostCyndi Murphy, dressed up as Alice in Wonderland, chats with her husband Jimmy dressed as “Anger” from the Inside Out movie on June 16, 2016.
John Leyba, The Denver PostSadie Pepler, 24, poses with Oscar the Grouch as more than 45,000 flooded the convention floor on June 2, 2013.
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Brittany Ching dressed as a character from the sci-film ÒAvatarÓ at the annual Denver Comic Con at the Colorado Convention Center on June 16, 2016.
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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 2017 runs June 30 through July 2.