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Photos: Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2016

Heroes and villains from Justice League of Arizona and AZ Task Force X take each other on in a game of Superhero Family Feud at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Heroes and villains from Justice League of Arizona and AZ Task Force X take each other on in a game of Superhero Family Feud at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Alex Mead, left, Kamryn Chan and Natalie Huffman dress up as "gender-bent" versions of the characters Ezio, Kaneky and The Joker at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Alex Mead, left, Kamryn Chan and Natalie Huffman dress up as "gender-bent" versions of the characters Ezio, Kaneky and The Joker at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Kris Smith as Knuckles, left, Daniel Cantrell as Ryu, and Francesco Caban as Tron give kids instructions before a parkour free-running activity at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Kris Smith as Knuckles, left, Daniel Cantrell as Ryu, and Francesco Caban as Tron give kids instructions before a parkour free-running activity at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Heroes and villains from Justice League of Arizona and AZ Task Force X take each other on in a game of Superhero Family Feud at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Heroes and villains from Justice League of Arizona and AZ Task Force X take each other on in a game of Superhero Family Feud at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Cosplayers are seen dressed as Black Panther and Black Cat. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Cosplayers are seen dressed as Black Panther and Black Cat. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Cad Bane was seen on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Cad Bane was seen on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Tahmoh Penikett, who played Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon  in the Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica mini-series, speaks at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Tahmoh Penikett, who played Captain Karl 'Helo' Agathon in the Sci-Fi Channel's Battlestar Galactica mini-series, speaks at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans came out to mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans came out to mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans came out to mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans came out to mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Angie Rivera poses as Slave Leia from "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Angie Rivera poses as Slave Leia from "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi" at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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A Hufflepuff witch and Discord playing in the Lego-building room, available for fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
A Hufflepuff witch and Discord playing in the Lego-building room, available for fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Deadpool and Thor sit in the audience during a panel at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Deadpool and Thor sit in the audience during a panel at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Soraka from League of Legends poses on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Soraka from League of Legends poses on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Pre-built Lego sets and sets to build with at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Pre-built Lego sets and sets to build with at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Pre-built Gotham City Lego sets and sets to build with at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Pre-built Gotham City Lego sets and sets to build with at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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A Boba Fett mask in the Lego room at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
A Boba Fett mask in the Lego room at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Heroes and villains from Justice League Arizona and AZ Task Force X take each other on in a game of Superhero Family Feud at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Heroes and villains from Justice League Arizona and AZ Task Force X take each other on in a game of Superhero Family Feud at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Hollis Cantrell of Iconic Tattoo and Piercing at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Hollis Cantrell of Iconic Tattoo and Piercing at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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A Sith Twi'lek is seen on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
A Sith Twi'lek is seen on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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A Tusken Raider and a Storm Trooper pose for fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
A Tusken Raider and a Storm Trooper pose for fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Spiderman, Nick McGuire as Wolverine, Agent Venom, Black Lantern Wonder Woman and Phoenix at the Justice League of Arizona booth at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Spiderman, Nick McGuire as Wolverine, Agent Venom, Black Lantern Wonder Woman and Phoenix at the Justice League of Arizona booth at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Nagisa from Free! at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Nagisa from Free! at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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The crew from Borderlands gather on the convention floor. Fans dress up as characters from the video game Borderlands at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
The crew from Borderlands gather on the convention floor. Fans dress up as characters from the video game Borderlands at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Costumes and props are for sale at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Costumes and props are for sale at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Cory Benzenhoefer in her steampunk Harley Quinn costume in front of her booth where she sells costume equipment as Juno Cosplay at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Cory Benzenhoefer in her steampunk Harley Quinn costume in front of her booth where she sells costume equipment as Juno Cosplay at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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A zombie spies on an Umbrella Corp. chatting with a Sith character. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
A zombie spies on an Umbrella Corp. chatting with a Sith character. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Jango Fett is seen on the floor at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Jango Fett is seen on the floor at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Costumes and props are for sale at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Costumes and props are for sale at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Pikachu and Ash at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Pikachu and Ash at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Ghost Rider and Hellboy are seen on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Ghost Rider and Hellboy are seen on the convention floor. Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Caroline Allaker, left, dressed as Poison Ivy from Batman and Justin Dero as Him from the Power Puff Girls at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Caroline Allaker, left, dressed as Poison Ivy from Batman and Justin Dero as Him from the Power Puff Girls at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Super Saiyan Gohan snaps a photo of Harley Quinn, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Super Saiyan Gohan snaps a photo of Harley Quinn, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Master Chief from the Halo series cruises the floor at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Master Chief from the Halo series cruises the floor at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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The Joker and a Spartan mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
The Joker and a Spartan mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Predator poses with a fan at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Predator poses with a fan at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Harley Quinn mingles with fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Harley Quinn mingles with fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Members of the Justice League of Arizona pose at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Members of the Justice League of Arizona pose at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Members of the Justice League of Arizona greet fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Members of the Justice League of Arizona greet fans at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Tenzin and Lapis Lazuli shop at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Tenzin and Lapis Lazuli shop at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Overwatch fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Overwatch fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Kids leap over props at a parkour free-running activity at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Kids leap over props at a parkour free-running activity at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
Characters and fans mingle, shop, and dress up at Phoenix Fan Fest on Oct. 23, 2016. The fall Comicon convention and expo caters to many genres of "fandom," including comics, video games and television.
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Alexis Noriega, 29, of Phoenix, dresses as Hawkgirl during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Alexis Noriega, 29, of Phoenix, dresses as Hawkgirl during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Alexis Noriega, 29, of Phoenix, dresses as Hawkgirl during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Alexis Noriega, 29, of Phoenix, dresses as Hawkgirl during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Seth Klein, manager of Toynk, sets up their booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Seth Klein, manager of Toynk, sets up their booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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Brian Ballantyne helps Toynk set up their booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Brian Ballantyne helps Toynk set up their booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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Brian Ballantyne helps Toynk set up their booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Brian Ballantyne helps Toynk set up their booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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There was no shortage of Deadpools during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
There was no shortage of Deadpools during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Christian Baker, 27, of Chandler, dresses as a self-made sith during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Christian Baker, 27, of Chandler, dresses as a self-made sith during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Beta Lee, 17, of Mesa, and Emma Baier, 16, of Chandler, dress as TV heads, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Beta Lee, 17, of Mesa, and Emma Baier, 16, of Chandler, dress as TV heads, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Beta Lee, 17, of Mesa, and Emma Baier, 16, of Chandler, dress as TV heads, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Beta Lee, 17, of Mesa, and Emma Baier, 16, of Chandler, dress as TV heads, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Chris Barthule helps Steam Crow set up for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Chris Barthule helps Steam Crow set up for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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Amber Skies is dressed as Forest Spirit from the movie Princess Mononoke during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Amber Skies is dressed as Forest Spirit from the movie Princess Mononoke during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Amber Skies dresses as Forest Spirit from the movie Princess Mononoke during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Amber Skies dresses as Forest Spirit from the movie Princess Mononoke during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Zane Baker, 4, of Glendale, poses with Wolverine during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Zane Baker, 4, of Glendale, poses with Wolverine during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Ayo Ajayi, Destinee Hodelin, 10, and Rhonda Thompson, of Phoenix, enjoy themselves listening to WWE superstar John Cena, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Ayo Ajayi, Destinee Hodelin, 10, and Rhonda Thompson, of Phoenix, enjoy themselves listening to WWE superstar John Cena, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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WWE superstars Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan answers questions from fans during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
WWE superstars Brie Bella and Daniel Bryan answers questions from fans during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Acacia Reza, 6, of El Paso, Texas, asks WWE superstars Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella when they are going to get married during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Acacia Reza, 6, of El Paso, Texas, asks WWE superstars Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella when they are going to get married during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Actor Millie Bobby Brown, from Stranger Things answers questions during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Actor Millie Bobby Brown, from Stranger Things answers questions during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Actors David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things answer questions during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Actors David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown from Stranger Things answer questions during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Thania Betancourt, from the YouTube channel SubCulture Recall, 24, of Phoenix, asks a question of actress, Millie Bobby Brown, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Thania Betancourt, from the YouTube channel SubCulture Recall, 24, of Phoenix, asks a question of actress, Millie Bobby Brown, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Tony Castrillo, of Avondale, left, poses on stage with WWE superstar Daniel Bryan during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
Tony Castrillo, of Avondale, left, poses on stage with WWE superstar Daniel Bryan during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Coral Vannienwenhove, 23, of Phoenix, left, dresses as Harley Quinn and Jaime Boettger, 27, of Phoenix, dresses as Enchantress during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Coral Vannienwenhove, 23, of Phoenix, left, dresses as Harley Quinn and Jaime Boettger, 27, of Phoenix, dresses as Enchantress during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Superheroes take time out to pose for photos during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Superheroes take time out to pose for photos during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Merchandisers are busy setting up their booths for Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Merchandisers are busy setting up their booths for Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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Actress Millie Bobby Brown tries to keep actor David Harbour from spilling the beans about the future script of Stranger Things during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Actress Millie Bobby Brown tries to keep actor David Harbour from spilling the beans about the future script of Stranger Things during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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WWE superstar John Cena answers questions from fans during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
WWE superstar John Cena answers questions from fans during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Coral Vannienwenhove, 23, of Phoenix, left, dresses as Harley Quinn and Jaime Boettger, 27, of Phoenix, dresses as Enchantress during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Coral Vannienwenhove, 23, of Phoenix, left, dresses as Harley Quinn and Jaime Boettger, 27, of Phoenix, dresses as Enchantress during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Robert Bybee, 20, of Buckeye, left, and Monica Mariscal, 25, of Phoenix battle during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Robert Bybee, 20, of Buckeye, left, and Monica Mariscal, 25, of Phoenix battle during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Robert Bybee, 20, of Buckeye, left, and Monica Mariscal, 25, of Phoenix battle during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Robert Bybee, 20, of Buckeye, left, and Monica Mariscal, 25, of Phoenix battle during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Fountain Hills mayor Linda Kavanagh and her husband,  Arizona State Senator John Kavanagh, hope the force is with them during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Fountain Hills mayor Linda Kavanagh and her husband, Arizona State Senator John Kavanagh, hope the force is with them during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Tom Poulos owner of Zombie Patrol sets up his booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Tom Poulos owner of Zombie Patrol sets up his booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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Tom Poulos, owner of Zombie Patrol, sets up his booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 21, 2016.
Tom Poulos, owner of Zombie Patrol, sets up his booth for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 21, 2016.
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Matt Rader, 36, of Phoenix, dresses as a Rambo Brite during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Matt Rader, 36, of Phoenix, dresses as a Rambo Brite during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Ryan Mogull, 3, of Phoenix, plays with Legos during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Ryan Mogull, 3, of Phoenix, plays with Legos during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Zombie, Cassie Wheeler, 23, of Mesa, scares Jordan Cayaditto, 12, and his mother, Elesta, of Phoenix, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Zombie, Cassie Wheeler, 23, of Mesa, scares Jordan Cayaditto, 12, and his mother, Elesta, of Phoenix, during the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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Fans attend the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on  October 22, 2016.
Fans attend the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on October 22, 2016.
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