The three-day Tampa Bay Comic Convention took place this weekend at the Tampa Convention Center. And no, don’t call it “Comic Con.” San Diego sued them over the name.
The event has returned to pre-pandemic attendance, with 50,000 people expected at the convention center over the weekend to take photos with celebrities, get autographs from authors, grab merchandise, attend nerdy panels, and win prize money for their cosplay.
The convention, which began in 2010, is a welcoming community of like-minded pop culture lovers and features a vintage market, exciting panel discussions and some top-notch cosplay.
Christina Sinwelski, 38, of Brooksville waves while posing for a portrait at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
On Saturday, an unidentified person was seen dressed as a stormtrooper. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Friends Richie Schwartz (left), Brianna Schepers (center) and Jillian Ogden from Sarasota pose for a portrait. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
At the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, thousands of comic books are offered for sale by dealers. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Sisters Marie Fontanez (left) and Nailory Fontanez pose for a portrait at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Nicholas Russo, 27, of Largo, poses for a portrait dressed as Jimmy Page from the rock band Led Zeppelin. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Visitors can view an assortment of prop weapons for sale. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Jenni Fischer (left) and Katie Rennie pose for a portrait at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
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Custom lightsabers are for sale at a booth during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
An unidentified attendee dressed as Chainsaw Man is seen during the Tampa Bay Comic Convention on Saturday. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Mckenna White poses for a portrait as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Costumed guests parade through the Tampa Bay Comic Convention. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
Debbie Osborn, left, laughs with her daughter Savannah Osborn in her custom-made costume. (LUIS SANTANA | Times)
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