Characters from sci-fi classics, anime, and international comic books crowded the Bowlers Exhibition Centre
Characters from sci-fi classics, anime, and international comic books crowded the Bowlers Exhibition Centre on July 25, for the first day of Comic Con Manchester.
Whether they’re here for the cosplay contest, celebrity photo opportunities, or just having fun with like-minded individuals, proud nerds of all ages continue to celebrate their favourite pop culture characters.
Impressed with the level of work and technical skill displayed in these outfits, the Manchester Evening News photographed some of the vibrant sights, made up of all ages and alien species.
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What are you hoping to see in Comic-Con? “Brother I can’t see anything.”
3-D printing, foam-craft, leather-work, and electronics bring RJ Cosplay’s Skeletor to life, with a jaw that moves on its own. (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)1 of 16 -
“This is a Vietnam era helicopter helmet, which I bought from a guy on Facebook. I thought I’d do my own take on the Aliens dropship pilots” – Nick, 50, mechanic
“This is a Vietnam era helicopter helmet, which I bought from a guy on Facebook. I thought I’d do my own take on the Aliens dropship pilots” – Nick, 50, mechanic (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)2 of 16 -
Nick and his crew looking ready to take on a xenomorph
Nick and his crew looking ready to take on a xenomorph (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)3 of 16 -
We watched in disbelief as Keeley, 26, pressed a button that made the mechanical wings of her Rainbow Dash costume extend
We watched in disbelief as Keeley, 26, pressed a button that made the mechanical wings of her Rainbow Dash costume extend (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)4 of 16
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Those that remember old-school French comics will be delighted to see 39 year old solicitor Thomas Schofield, as Obelix
Those that remember old-school French comics will be delighted to see 39 year old solicitor Thomas Schofield, as Obelix (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)5 of 16 -
“UUU-URRR-URRR-URRR” – wise words from Sam, a ‘very old’ college lecturer.
“UUU-URRR-URRR-URRR” – wise words from Sam, a ‘very old’ college lecturer. (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)6 of 16 -
“I’ve made so many amazing friends coming to these events” – Honey, 17, who made a gremlin costume for her 4th Comic Con.
“I’ve made so many amazing friends coming to these events” – Honey, 17, who made a gremlin costume for her 4th Comic Con. (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)7 of 16 -
19 year old Louis Jones from Blackpool gave us a belly of laughs with his voice acting and puppetry for Mahna Mahna, as seen in the muppets
19 year old Louis Jones from Blackpool gave us a belly of laughs with his voice acting and puppetry for Mahna Mahna, as seen in the muppets (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)8 of 16
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Stewart, 48, says “I’m a senior pensions calculations analyst, we are definitely all vampires.” His take is inspired by Hammer Horror, and he hopes to catch ‘Angel’ stars such as James Marsters for photo opportunities.
Stewart, 48, says “I’m a senior pensions calculations analyst, we are definitely all vampires.” His take is inspired by Hammer Horror, and he hopes to catch ‘Angel’ stars such as James Marsters for photo opportunities. (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)9 of 16 -
World of Warcraft locks swards with Dark Souls, NHS head of service Debbie Stevenson, 46, on the left
Debbie is looking forward to entering the cosplay competition (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)10 of 16 -
58 year old Stew Arnold lives up to his surname, after Linda Hamilton herself, who plays Sarah Connor, once told him he sounds like the Terminator.
58 year old Stew Arnold lives up to his surname, after Linda Hamilton herself, who plays Sarah Connor, told him he sounds like the Terminator. (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)11 of 16 -
Niall, 34 hopes to see Zelda’s voice actress Patricia Summersett today
Not every day you spot Gyro Zeppeli from across the room (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)12 of 16
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15 year old Seren as Ashley Graham from Resident Evil 4, poses with her mum
15 year old Seren as Ashley Graham from Resident Evil 4, poses with her mum (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)13 of 16 -
25 year old warehouse operative Jesse, channels the Assassin’s Creed take on the Knights Templar, while hoping to meet childhood favourite voice actor, Roger Craig Smith
25 year old warehouse operative Jesse, channels the Assassin’s Creed take on the Knights Templar, while hoping to meet childhood favourite voice actor, Roger Craig Smith (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)14 of 16 -
Today, 50 year old IT worker Andy is Judge Dredd. Tomorrow, he’ll be ‘cassette-deck Vader.’
Today, 50 year old IT worker Andy is Judge Dredd. Tomorrow, he’ll be ‘cassette-deck Vader.’ (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)15 of 16 -
23 year old Jude stays true to Michael Keaton’s Batman with an inability to move his neck, complete with the Robert Pattinson Batman’s eyeliner
23 year old Jude stays true to Michael Keaton’s Batman with an inability to move his neck, complete with the Robert Pattinson Batman’s eyeliner (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)16 of 16
