Crowds flock to Worcester Comic Con and Toy Fair 2023

Worcester was filled with fans dressing up as their favourite characters as part of the Worcester Comic Con and Toy Fair event, which took place today (Sunday).

CLASSIC: Batman had left Gotham to fight crime in Worcester at the Comic Con. (Image: NQ)

Hundreds had flocked to the family-focused event, which had gaming and a 360-degree photo machine.

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The Penguins menace was captured by Carl Whitaker from Kopy Kats. (Image: NQ)

Kopy Kats Cosplayers attended the event to raise money for a charity called League, which is against animal cruelty in sports. 

Emma Cardstairs, a member of Kopy Kats, said: “We don’t do it for gain but for the love and charities. 

Matt Farnsworth and his daughter Maylamy at the Harry Potter themed dress-up area. (Image: NQ)

“Every group is different, but for us, we do it for the smiles and the look on children’s faces when they see their favourite characters.”

Throughout the day, children were snapping up photos with their idols and participating in activities like lightsaber training and face painting.

The gremlins had themselves a whale of a time. (Image: NQ)

The event had approximately 100 exhibitors selling film, television and anime merchandise.

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Santiago Carola was excited to meet his idols. (Image: NQ)

Stallholder Joanne Gale and her partner Keith from The Retro Arcade said they were pleased with the event.

“It can be interesting seeing people and nice to meet new people," Mrs Gale added. 

“Each event is different, but this one has a nice hum about it.“

Joanne Gale and her partner Keith. (Image: NQ)

The family-friendly event prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere for all.

It introduced an earlier admission time to allow people with disabilities to enjoy the show without the crowds. 

Nearly 100 stalls were selling various merch. (Image: NQ)

Mark Woollard of Striking Events, who organised the show, said: "This has enabled many people to come to Comic Con for the first time, and it is really nice that we can do that.

"It goes back to the whole inclusivity angle we are trying to promote.

Chris Whitlock, Molly Hale and Benn Taylor from Kopy Kats. (Image: NQ)

"Comic Con should be for everyone, no matter who you are or your circumstances.

"So if we can make it so you can come along and enjoy it, we will."

Worcester's next comic con event will be in February 2024.