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In Pictures: Superheroes are a family affair for fans at Comic-Con

The annual MCM Comic-Con event saw thousands dressed up as film and animation favourites.
The annual MCM Comic-Con event saw thousands dressed up as film and animation favourites. The annual MCM Comic-Con event saw thousands dressed up as film and animation favourites.

Thousands of enthusiasts have dressed as their favourite characters from the worlds of film and animation for a three-day celebration of all things pop culture in east London.

The creative costumes – many handmade – raised some eyebrows on public transport as fans travelled to the ExCel in east London for its annual MCM Comic-Con event.

MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning/PA)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning/PA)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning/PA)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning/PA)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning/PA)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning)
MCM Comic Con
MCM Comic Con (James Manning/PA)