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TORONTO COMICON

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

CAL DODD, VOICE OF WOLVERINE, TAKES A PHOTO WITH TWO YOUNG FANS AS THEIR PARENT TAKES A PHOTO - YOUNG BOY, LEFT, IS WEARING WOLVERINE CLAWS FOR THE PHOTO
The voice cast of the original X-Men: The Animated Series surprise fans at the premiere screening of X-Men '97 at Toronto Comicon. Alyson Court leads, followed by Lenore Zann, and George Buza. Fans looks on in excitement from the sides.
GORDON CORMIER, STAR OF AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, HIGH FIVES AND YOUNG CHILD WHO HAS APPROACHED THE TABLE TO MEET HIM
CHRISTINA CHONG POSES FOR A PHOTO WITH A FAN, HOLDING HER BELOVED PUP RUNA BETWEEN THEM AS A CREW MEMEBER TAKES THE PHOTO.
Sam, of the Grand Order of Divine Sweets, presents Jessica, a very special fan with a Nanalan birthday cake
Harvey Guillen, seated behind his table, speaks excitedly to fans who have approached to meet him.

PHENOMENAL PANELS

Left to right: Moderator and Mary McDonnell. They are seated in front of a Toronto Comicon branded backdrop. Both with their legs crossed, with big smiles
Diana Lee Inosanto and Eman Esfandi from Ahsoka sit side by side, Diana left, Eman right. Both parties smiling widely at the moderator as they listen to the conversation
Avatar: The Last Airbender duo, Gordon Cormier and Ian Ousley smile as they share stories from filming the show.
From left to right: Moderator, Christina Chong(and her small, fluffy dog Runa), Ethan Peck, Anson Mount. Our Star Trek stars smile at the moderator as he asks another question
Tom Cavanagh smiles as he gets on stage, high fiving the moderator in front of a full and eager crowd

CRAFTY COSPLAY

COSPLAY RED CARPET

Spider-Man lands on his feet, and slings his web out into the crowd, and at the camera
A female and male cosplayer pose on the carpet together. She swings her sword behind her head, and he stands, mouth agape in a yell, screaming toward the camera.
Straight out of the kitchen in NYC, the chefs of The Bear walk the carpet as a group.
Lucifer and Alister of Helluva Boss strike a pose together on the cosplay red carpet
Zuko launches a kick, mid air, straight for the camera
The gang from Freddy Fazbear's sister location is on the hunt! Scaring everyone in their path. This group of 5 are dressed as the various characters from the famous franchise.
Heroes and villains strut the carpet together! This My Hero Academia duo of Muscular and Deku stand, prepared for battle, toward the camera.
From Glasgow to Toronto, the Unknown comes strutting down the Cosplay Red Carpet all the way from the Wonka Experience.
Teamwork makes the red carpet dream work! The Haikyu!! crew pose together. Left to right, one person is on one knee, pointing left, the dup in the centre are back to back, and the person on the right is on one knee, fingers pointing right.

STRUTTING THE SHOW FLOOR

Family Cosplay! From left to right: Son swinging a minecraft sword, mom holds up a peace sign, a mini and a major Pikachu (siblings) stand in the centre, a little link to their left, and dad on the far right
Mei Mei came in her red panda form for a meet and greet! The large red panda suit stands by the pillar, as a fellow fan takes a photo with her.
Before the hit the show floor, the Demogorgon and Pennywise pose for our photographer.
Patrick, a wolf, and their friend Snape met up on the main floor of the convention centre and smile for a photo
Father daughter cosplay at its finest! Dad, left, is dressed as Darth Vader. Daughter, right, is dressed as a little Grogu
From left to right: Spider-Man, dressed in a Kuromi Kigurumi, Obi-Wan Kenobi holding up his saber, and Star Lord, pointing his laser gun at the camera

XAVIER'S LOUNGE FOR EXTRAORDINARY YOUNGSTERS

NOSTALGIA CENTRAL

A COFFEE TABLE COVERED IN OLD COMICS, AND TRADING CARDS, SITTING ON THE CORNER IS A SUPER NINTENDO CONTROLLER. NEXT TO THE TABLE, A LARGE SHELF HAS AN ALARM CLOCK, ACTION FIGURES, AN OLD BOX TV, COMICS, AND VHS TAPES.
FANS SIT IN THE PROVIDED BEAN BAG CHAIRS AND POSE FOR A SELFIE.
X-Men voice cast speaks to the audience at the premiere of Episode 1 for X-Men '97. Left to right - George Buza (Beast), Alyson Court (Jubilee), Chris Britton (Mr. Sinister), Lenore Zann (Rogue), and Aridan Hough (Nightcrawler)
Fans gather at the breakfast bar for a photo in Xavier's Lounge for Extraordinary Youngsters, behind them is a police line up style image of the X-Men
A wide shot of Xavier's Lounge before fans enter. the room is full of red and yellow bean bag chairs. The walls are covered in posters featuring 90s music artists, television shows, and movies. On the back wall, a screen, being illuminated by a projector showing the X-Men '97 promo art.
The voice cast of X-Men (Left to right: George Buza, Alyson Court, Chris Britton, Lenore Zann, Adrian Hough) addresses the audience at the official premiere screening of X-Men '97 at Toronto Comicon 2024

COMMUNITY, GAMING, AND MORE!

FANDOM FUN FOR ALL

a little girl in a dinosaur dress, wearing a headband featuring Grogu's eyes and ears, poses excitedly with R2-D2 at the 501st booth.
A child, dressed in full Gryffindor garb, is seated for his house sorting with Luna Lovegood and the Ontario Order of the Phoenix
The Oxford Ren Festival knights hit the cosplay red carpet for the Great Toronto Comicon Knight Fight. It's the red and black knight against the blue and grey. the Red and black clothed knight is swinging low, while blue and grey swings high.
A packed house for D+D live with Bad Dog Comedy. A D20 is on a chair at the front of the room, having landed on 5. The three performers are standing on stage. Far right is and far left are staring intently at the person in the middle, whose arms are raised in a spell casting.
Fans chat with comic creator John Delaney in Comic Alley. Everyone is all smiles.
A group of individuals play battlefront together in the Focht's Network's gaming lounge. three of five individuals are placing items on the play field including miniature figures and cards.

SHOPPING

GEEKY GOODIES

a table full of products, including 3D printed pokeballs, potions, and Bulbasaurs with pumpkins on their backs
A pair, dressed as jedis, shop for croc jibbitz in artist alley. The one in the front smiles back to his friend while pointing at product with his illuminated saber
Marvel comics are displayed, variant copies, signed, copies, and more. Selection includes Venom, Hulk, Thor, Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer and Daredevil.
One of our incredible vendors posting with this work. From printed art and stickers, to hand crocheted creatures and pals
3D printed creature skulls, sword standees and desk pals. In the mix you can see Cubone, Charizard, Gus Frig, Edward Cullen, Miss Minutes, Alien Xenomorphs, Sub Zero, Zuko, and more.
Crowds collect around a vendor to shop all kinds of book titles.

RELIVE THE FUN

TORONTO COMICON 2024 FULL RECAP

From the voices actors of X-Men to the new cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender to both Buggys from One Piece and endless amazing cosplays, Toronto Comicon was an unforgettable fandom weekend.