Penrod says mega hit superhero films based on comic books have helped fuel the conventions’ popularity.
"You had to read comic books to know The Avengers," he said. "Now The Avengers is the third highest-grossing film of all time. And people, everybody knows about it."
The core of Awesome Con DC is about comics, but it embraces movies, TV and video games.
Special events include independent filmmakers’ screenings and discussions.
Celebrity guests like Phil LaMarr, who is best known for his voice acting in animated films, and Ernie Hudson, who was in the blockbuster movie Ghostbusters, help attract fans.
Fans also get to learn how to draw characters from some famous comic creators.
The costume contest is a big part of the fun.
And the impromptu duel between costumed characters is a bit of surprise entertainment for the spectators. The organizers and comic fans agree that Awesome Con DC will be an annual event and will grow bigger as other such conventions have in other cities.
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