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A day at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo

The four day celebration of all things comics, anime, sci-fi, horror and gaming runs from April 21-24 at Stampede Park.

The cosplay celebration features comics, Q & A's, celebrity guests and more

Lisa, dressed as Supergirl, poses for a photo during the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo at Stampede Park in Calgary on April 23. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

This weekend you can find Supergirl, Obi Wan Kenobiand Brendan Fraser all under the same roof in Calgary.

A cosplayer dressed as Star Wars' Obi Wan Kenobi poses for a photo. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo hasreturnedto Stampede Park after being cancelledin 2020 and held with limited programming in 2021.

Nero is dressed as Afro Samurai, a character from a Japanese manga series. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

The four day event givesattendees the opportunity to dress up asand see their favourite characters from the world ofcomics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming.

A fan snaps a photo of two cosplayers dressed as Gundams  at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo Stampede Park in Calgary, AB on April 23, 2022.
A fan snaps a photo of two cosplayers dressed as Gundams. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

Fans can geta photo with,or autograph from those involved in some of their favourite productions.

Cosplayer Mark, dressed as Brendan Fraser's character in "The Mummy", poses for a photo with his autographed souvenir. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

This year's guests includeactor Brendan Fraser, DC Comics artist Tom GrummettandJanet Varney pictured below who isthe voice ofKorra, the lead character of Nickelodeon's animated series,The Legend of Korra.

Actress and comedian Janet Varney speaks to a fan during a meet and greet. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

At Q & A sessions, fans can ask questions that have been on their minds about their favourite pieces of media to the people most capable of answering them.

Expo host Dee Rich, left, and actors Brian O'Halloran, middle, and Jeff Anderson, right, from the film and animated series "Clerks" speak to the audience during a fan Q & A session. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)
A fan asks a question during a Q & A session with Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

Mattie, also known as Mithril Cosplays pictured below sells jewlery and t-shirts for fans and cosplayers.

Vendor and cosplayer Mattie aka Mithril Cosplays poses for a photo at her booth. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

"As a vendor it is so cool to be able to see the background and what goes into creating such an awesome atmosphere, so it's been quite enjoyable this year'" she said.

More than just a fun day out, events like the expo are big business for those who set up shop there.

Items for sale at Mithril Cosplay's booth. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

Mattie says business has "been a little quiet," with many fan conventions like thiscancelled due to the pandemic, so she'sglad to be back.

Attendees look through boxes of comic books. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

Cosplayers were cheered on as theyshowed off their costumes and posed for the camera on the cosplay red carpet.

Cosplayers pose for a photo on the cosplay red carpet. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

The event is an all ages affair, with young and old alike sharing their love for all things comics and entertainment.

A man carries a child wearing a Spiderman suit and Pikachu hat on his shoulders. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)
A child in a Star Wars cosplay takes aim. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

Attendees were treated to screenings of anime and other shows and had thechance to rest their feet in different breakout rooms.

A viewing of the anime series Saitama One Punch Man. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)

The expo istiring work and even ninja have to eat. Self described "anime and cosplay lovers" Mario and Leotake a snack break on the floor.

Cosplayers Mario and Leo sit down for a meal. (Oseremen Irete/CBC)