Hamilton Advertiser

COMIC BOOK HEROES

- Robert Mitchell

Hundreds descended on Hamilton Town House for a super time at the weekend.

The venue hosted the inaugural Hamilton Comic Con on Saturday – and fans were not disappoint­ed.

Dozens arrived in cosplay costumes, while children put on a fancy dress parade.

For collectors, there was the chance to peruse through a wide variety of memorabili­a from dealers’stalls.

And little ones were kept amused with a Bookbug session featuring a range of arts and crafts opportunit­ies.

Following the event’s success, organisers are hoping to“make it even bigger and better next time”.

Families had a super time on Saturday as Hamilton Comic Con swept into town.

Hundreds of people went along to Hamilton Town House for the funpacked event.

And dozens of fans – known as cosplayers – dressed up in their favourite costumes.

Youngsters enjoyed a fancy dress parade, while dozens of dealers sold comics, toys and film memorabili­a.

And for the really young kids there was a Bookbug session and some arts and crafts where they could make their very own superhero capes and masks.

A spokespers­on for the organisers said: “We hope to return next year and make it even bigger and better next time.”

Our snapper Douglas Mckendrick popped along on the day to capture some of the amazing costumes.

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 ??  ?? 090718comi­con_04 Who you gonna call? Ghostbuste­rs Robert Guest, Kayleigh Lush and Michelle Claire 090718comi­con_08
090718comi­con_04 Who you gonna call? Ghostbuste­rs Robert Guest, Kayleigh Lush and Michelle Claire 090718comi­con_08
 ??  ?? Brother and sister Marie Louise Wrightson and Stevie Wrightson travelled from Auchtermuc­hty as Poison Ivy and Mad Max 090718comi­con_06
Brother and sister Marie Louise Wrightson and Stevie Wrightson travelled from Auchtermuc­hty as Poison Ivy and Mad Max 090718comi­con_06
 ??  ?? On song Mr Fibbers performed a musical comedy for kids 090718comi­con_09
On song Mr Fibbers performed a musical comedy for kids 090718comi­con_09
 ??  ?? A Force to be reckoned with Rebel Legion charity members with Donna Muir and Cameron Bain (10) from Bothwell, with Elaine and Christophe­r Mangat (10) from Ferniegair­090718comi­con_01
A Force to be reckoned with Rebel Legion charity members with Donna Muir and Cameron Bain (10) from Bothwell, with Elaine and Christophe­r Mangat (10) from Ferniegair­090718comi­con_01
 ??  ?? Dare to dream Daredevil (Chris Mallarkey), Angel Dragon (Amanda Toms) Harley Quinn (Kathy Alves) with brother and sister Declan (7) and Millie (9) Weathrall 090718comi­con_03
Dare to dream Daredevil (Chris Mallarkey), Angel Dragon (Amanda Toms) Harley Quinn (Kathy Alves) with brother and sister Declan (7) and Millie (9) Weathrall 090718comi­con_03
 ??  ?? Packed Daredevil (Chris Mallarkey), Angel Dragon (Amanda Toms) and Harley Quinn (Kathy Alves) inside the venue 090718comi­con_11
Packed Daredevil (Chris Mallarkey), Angel Dragon (Amanda Toms) and Harley Quinn (Kathy Alves) inside the venue 090718comi­con_11
 ??  ?? Little hero Claire Wilson and nephew Cailin Wison (8) from Strathaven with Natasha Strang from Stonehouse 090718comi­con_02
Little hero Claire Wilson and nephew Cailin Wison (8) from Strathaven with Natasha Strang from Stonehouse 090718comi­con_02
 ??  ?? Super siblings Hamilton brother and sister Sharon Abercrombi­e and Martin Dick) went as Batman villain Poison Ivy and Vault Dweller from Fallout
Super siblings Hamilton brother and sister Sharon Abercrombi­e and Martin Dick) went as Batman villain Poison Ivy and Vault Dweller from Fallout
 ??  ?? Paws-itive time Zen Zen (Abbie Love) from Rutherglen and Niko Oneshot (Cora Maxwell) from Coatbridge
Paws-itive time Zen Zen (Abbie Love) from Rutherglen and Niko Oneshot (Cora Maxwell) from Coatbridge
 ??  ?? Hulk-ing out Blantyre lad Johnny Lindner (5) 090718comi­con_07
Hulk-ing out Blantyre lad Johnny Lindner (5) 090718comi­con_07

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