Thousands attended the the Tampa Bay Comic Convention this weekend after being cancelled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 500 vendors which included memorablia, artwork and costumes filled the Tampa Convention Center during the three day event.
Mae Hammond dressed as Gyro Zeppeli and Nellie Booth as Johnny Joestar pose for photos with friends during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tony Brisciano, 62 of Hudson dressed as Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. Brisciano has been dressing as Colonel Sanders since 2015 for fun and often attends events dressed as the restauranteur. LUIS SANTANA | Times
A woman who identified herself as Mary G. poses for a photo dressed as Rabbit from Steam Powered Giraffe during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Thousands of people visit the hundreds of vendors and artists during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
People browse through a selection of hundreds of comic books during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Alicia Drumheller dressed as Darth Talon and Erica Parlow dressed as Darth Raven pose for photos with fans during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Gio Farnell, 18 poses for a photo dressed as Giorno Giovanna during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Mother and daughter Samantha and Bella Lukens visiting from Virginia pose for a portrait dressed as Star Wars characters during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
An unnamed costumed character is seen during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Alicia Drumheller dressed as Darth Talon poses for photos with fans during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Husband and wife Jenna and Chris Chandler of Fishawk pose for a portrait during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
An unnamed costumed character is seen during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Visitor browse a vendor during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Furries Sophie Powers, 13 as Phina and Avienda Fries, 11 as Blauw pose for a portrait during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Alicia Drumheller dressed as Darth Talon and Erica Parlow dressed as Darth Raven pose for photos with fans during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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Sarah Stretcher, 11 and Chloe Hoeh, 12 posed for a portrait during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. LUIS SANTANA | Times
Tony Brisciano, 62 of Hudson dressed as Colonel Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Sunday, July 31, 2022 in Tampa. Brisciano has been dressing as Colonel Sanders since 2015 for fun and often attends events dressed as the restauranteur. LUIS SANTANA | Times
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