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THE ULTIMATE FANDOM NEWSLETTER

Next release: DECEMBER 13 | 4 PM EDT

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DALLAS FAN FESTIVAL 2024

MEETING YOUR HEROES

Grant Gustin signs an autograph for two fans at his table at a FAN EXPO event, both of whom are smiling. Various markers and pens are scattered on the table.
Tyler Hoechlin, smiling and wearing a white t-shirt, engages with fans at his autograph station at a FAN EXPO event, with his name banner visible in the background.
Dean Cain, smiling and wearing a colorful unicorn t-shirt, poses with two fans at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL in front of his autograph station.
Candice Patton, smiling, poses with two fans at her table at a FAN EXPO event, while another person takes a photo on their smartphone.
Caity Lotz poses with two fans in front of her autograph station at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL.
John Wesley Shipp poses with a fan at his table at a FAN EXPO event. Both are smiling, and an event assistant sits nearby.
Brandon Routh, smiling widely, poses with an adult fan and two young children in front of his autograph station at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL.
Manny Jacinto, dressed casually, poses with a fan, holding up a peace sign at his table at a FAN EXPO event.
George Newbern, smiling and pointing at a fan, poses for a photo at his booth at Dallas FAN FESTIVAL, with a banner featuring his name and a Superman illustration above.

PHENOMENAL PANELS

Actor Manny Jacinto in dark clothing with a microphone, laughing during a panel at FAN EXPO. The background shows FAN EXPO branding with various phrases like "Are you ready?" and "The wait is finally over."
Actor Michael Cudlitz with a light beard, holding a microphone and smiling while speaking at a panel at FAN EXPO. Background features FAN EXPO branding with phrases celebrating fandom and pop culture.
Actor Tyler Hoechlin wearing a white t-shirt, smiling broadly during a panel at FAN EXPO. The background is covered in FAN EXPO branding with enthusiastic phrases about the event.
Actress Bitsie Tulloch wearing a brown jacket and floral blouse, attentively holding a microphone while seated on stage at a FAN EXPO panel. The backdrop has FAN EXPO logos and phrases for fan engagement.
Actor Grant Gustin wearing glasses and a blue cap, holding a microphone and smiling during a FAN EXPO panel. The background is covered with FAN EXPO phrases about pop culture and fandom.
Actor Carlos Valdes with a scruffy beard and sweater, laughing with a microphone in hand during a FAN EXPO panel. The backdrop displays FAN EXPO phrases like "For the fans."
Actress Danielle Panabaker smiling warmly, seated with a microphone on stage at a FAN EXPO panel. The background shows FAN EXPO branding and event slogans.
Actor John Wesley Shipp holding a microphone and smiling while speaking during a panel at FAN EXPO. The background has FAN EXPO branding and slogans.
Two actors, George Newbern and Dean Cain, share a lively moment on stage during a panel at FAN EXPO. Both hold microphones. Dean is wearing a t-shirt featuring a unicorn and Deadpool graphic. The background displays FAN EXPO event slogans and logos.

CRAFTY COSPLAYERS

A cosplayer dressed as Poison Ivy, wearing a sparkly green costume with ivy decorations, posing confidently in front of the FAN EXPO step-and-repeat backdrop.
A cosplayer in an elaborate fantasy costume with pink, black, and beige elements, striking a dramatic pose with flowing sleeves and a winged accessory, set against the FAN EXPO backdrop.
Two cosplayers inside the expo hall dressed as Snow White and King George III, with Snow White smiling playfully and King George giving a serious expression.
A group of cosplayers dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus, joined by a Ghostbuster and other spooky characters, playfully posing in character inside the expo hall.
A cosplayer dressed as the Jigsaw puppet from Saw, wearing a suit and mask while holding a large prop saw, posing menacingly against the FAN EXPO backdrop.
Two cosplayers posing outdoors. One is dressed in a purple and yellow fantasy-inspired costume with fur accents and horns, while the other is wearing a bowler hat and white attire resembling a character from A Clockwork Orange.
A large group of Star Wars cosplayers on an outdoor staircase, including characters like Stormtroopers, Rebel pilots, Mandalorians, and Jedi, standing in costume under a bright blue sky.
Four cosplayers dressed as Deadpool characters in various red and black or white costumes, posing humorously in front of a FAN EXPO backdrop.
A young cosplayer inside the expo hall holding a large pink and green prop weapon, with a playful smile and a turquoise backpack.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

A group of cosplayers dressed as characters from various anime and pop culture series, including one in a Pikachu onesie, standing in front of a FAN EXPO backdrop.
A young attendee dressed as Luffy from One Piece, striking a playful pose with a wide smile in front of a FAN EXPO backdrop.
A family with two young children interacting with a vendor at a comic book and collectibles booth, surrounded by colorful books and merchandise at FAN EXPO.
A young girl dressed as a candy vending machine, complete with a hand-drawn “Feed Me Candy” sign, smiling at FAN EXPO.
Actor Brandon Routh gives a thumbs-up to a young boy, who enthusiastically returns the gesture in a bonding moment at FAN EXPO.
A child dressed as Deadpool standing next to an adult cosplayer dressed as Wolverine, both in colorful costumes, posing together on the show floor at FAN EXPO.

GEEKY GOODIES

A cosplayer dressed as Deadpool with white gloves browses through boxes of comic books at FAN EXPO, closely examining a comic.
Close-up of a table at FAN EXPO displaying a colorful assortment of gemstone and glass dice sets arranged in rows. A sign on the table reads "Gemstone Glass Dice Sets $30."
A FAN EXPO attendee inspects a display of swords, engaging with the vendor. Other attendees look on, including a person in a Texas Longhorns jacket.
A couple leans over a table covered with various sets of dice, carefully examining the selection with interest at FAN EXPO.
A vendor interacts with a group of attendees at a booth filled with plush toys and colorful onesies at FAN EXPO. The booth is busy with various plush options.
A cosplayer and another attendee look closely at a display of jewelry at FAN EXPO, pointing out specific items as they browse.