PICTURES: Comic Con Africa features epic cosplay

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By Michel Bega

Multimedia Editor


Dust off your superhero outfits, because Comic Con Africa, South Africa’s ultimate pop culture and gaming festival welcomes Joburgers this weekend.


Comic Con Africa saw hundreds of visitors stream through the doors yesterday ready to be captivated by bringing together enthusiasts from across the country and beyond for a celebration of all things geeky, including comics and gaming to movies and television.

The regular fan favourites will feature again, including the Artist Alley, the main stage, a mega shopping experience, international celebrities, esports, and daily casual cosplay competitions.

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Ziyanda Fanana, dressed as a character from The Fantastic Four. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Olivia Shino, left, and Megan Kievit pose for a photograph. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Comic Con Africa
Kyle Eekhout poses for a photograph as the character Naked Snake / Big Boss from Metal Gear Solid III. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Comic Con Africa
Sara Dyson, from Florida, USA, poses for a photograph as the character Harley Quinn. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Maggie Nagel, also known as Princess Maggie. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Noorie Jamie (front), as Mario, Tilana Esterhuizen (left), as Peachette, Rene Heunis (centre), as Toadette, and Rebekah Farrer, as Daisy. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Rene Heunis, as Toadette. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Abigail Sykes (left), as Dessert Miku, and Jessica Anderson, as Paper Miku. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Cosplay contestants. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Robyn Wolson poses for a photograph. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Rocky Dercksen, left, and Riandi Jooste. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Cosplay contestants. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Jade Brown as Bill Cipher. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Sara Dyson (left), as Harley Quinn, and Willem Volschenk, as Odysseus. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Regardt Els, as Wolverine. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Chantel Putter and Amy Vogel. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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Ismail Bulbulia, as Dante from Devil May Cry. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
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General views at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Comic Con Africa
General views at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
Comic Con Africa
General views at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen

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