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FAN EXPO DENVER 2023 PHOTOS

A PICTURE-PERFECT WEEKEND

A little girl, dressed up like Wonder Woman, with her back to the camera - has her arms up showing strength as her joins in on superhero yoga
A couple comes to the ticketing counter to collection their tickets. The staff takes a phone displaying a QR code from a cosplayer outfitted with a deep sea diver's helmet
Katee Sackhoff shakes hands with an eager fan at her booth in the celebrity autograph area
Tara Strong shares a laugh with the audience. She smiles wide in the foreground as the moderator, out of frame, right, speaks - his hands visible from right side.
A selection of body pillows and art, all in a soft featured animation style. The rainbow colours showcase a wide array of characters from live action, animation, anime, and more
An excited Megan Shipman of SpyxFamily speaks to the crowd at her panel. Her arms outstreched in the air as she does her character voice.
Pyramid Head and two bubblehead nurses take the stage for the Walk on Exhibition at the Masters of Cosplay Grand Prix
The Colorado Blue Bear cuts the ribbon to invite attendees into FAN EXPO Denver 2023
Two young girls, dressed as Wonder Woman, explore the Downtown Aquarium in the Pop Culture Classroom Kids' Lab. Their father looks on with joy, wearing a Ghost Spider sweater
A fan plays with the NASA technology that the organization brought to help fans explore a virtual space experience
The defenders of Raccoon City (Silent Hill) enjoy a pint at the Breckenridge Brewery booth.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis snaps a selfie with sci-fi great, Christopher Lloyd
Rose McGowan joins fellow horror icon Neve Campbell on stage. Neve smiles as Rose recounts what it was like to work with the incredible shared cast.
Jim Lee sketches an iconic DC character while discussing his career with the audience at the Jim Lee Comic Experience
Fans gather to watch other fans 1V1 members of the US Navy at their booth. The game in play on the large television is Super Mario.
Jedi Master Shark prepares for the fan lightsaber battle on the cosplay red carpet
Mother and son play in the Pop Culture Classroom Kids' Lab. With his face painted like Spider-Man, he holds the microphone and laughs with pure joy
DJ Awesomeus Prime spins remixes to pump up the crowd ahead of an Evening with Hayden Christensen
Peter Cullen smiles as a fan places an Optimus Prime helmet on the table to be signed. Peter uncaps a red sharpie to sign the helmet.
Shameik Moore checks a piece of art on a fan's phone with a huge smile while the fan explains.
Fans face off in Mario Kart in our Japanese arcade. All chairs are full, and the match is underway
Fans line up as Jonboy Meyers signs copies of his variant cover of Batman Mad Love #1.
Fans shop the Misty Mountain Gaming Booth and browse new dice. The people manning the booth are dressed as a red and a white tiefling.
Vincent D'Onofrio and Charlie Cox sit on the main stage on the gray leather couch. Both sitting and smiling at the moderator (out of frame), legs crossed, with their left hands touch the backs of their respective heads
The ceiling looks like stars over the packed house for An Evening With Hayden Christensen. Moderators play a game with the audience ahead of the panel
a young fan adds color to the What's Your Fandom poster, a poster of all classic Denver landmarks for the fans to add their favorite fandoms to and color in.
Denver's own Blucifer takes a photo with a pair of young sibings, who are both excited to see the well known horse at FAN EXPO Denver
A selection of Iphone cases available for purchase - from right to left; Mandalorian, Wonder Woman, Game Boy, Harry Potter Marauder's Map
Creatures of Meow Wolf - with headpieces made of lace and beads, and suits make of denim and fringe, the creatures walk the line and interact with fans with their memory machine
Two children, one dressed as Shpinx, the other at Pikachu, creating art and coloring in the Kids' Lab
Tom Felton smiles as he tells the audience a story. He sits in the grey wingback chair with his legs crossed and arm extended towards the crowd
A cosplayer, dressed as the Iron Spider hits the Spider-Man pose on the stage at the Masters of Cosplay grand prix
Jonathan Frakes signs a headshot for an excited fan at his table in the celebrity autograph area
Carlos Valdes and Danielle Panabaker answer fan questions during thair panel on the maine stage. Moderator Victor Dandridge listens intently, and the interpreter shares Danielle's story using ASL
A young child readies to head into the fray for our red carpet lightsaber battle as his mother takes a photo
An eager fan, dressed as Rapunzel, poses with Onyx the Velociraptor on the show floor, as a line of fans wait to get their photo as well
A father points out a piece of art to his two young children. One, dressed as Spider-man, on his shoulders, the other is standing in front of him, dressed as Miles Morales.
Steve Burns converses with two eager and excited fans at his signing table, crowds wait eagerly behind them to meet other celebrities
A dad excitedly takes a selfie with his young child, in stroller, on the cosplay red carpet with the FAN EXPO step and repeat in the background
Fans visit the Wild Bill's booth, purchasing and filling cups with one of their many old fashioned sodas.
Joe Wos guides the audience through a quick drawing lesson during Cartoon Academy.
A family, dressed as gothic forest dwellers (witch, mushroom faerie, and another witch) listen as a person in a white lab coat shows them an unidentifiable object
A young fan, dressed as Ahsoka Tano, collects her winnings from our FAN Fashion Catwalk raffle with her dad. The crew member giving her the prize smiles as the young girl accepts
Fans smile as the Maid Cafe presentation begins. They are seated around a table with their pink Maid Cafe Mikkusu goodie bags in front of them. Behind one smiling person, is a large faux cherry blossom tree, and red and blue moving lights
fans browse a selection of handmade coasters and trays, and art prints. The vendor catches the camera and smiles at the photographer
Fans talk to the team at Copper Coast Confections, and order some fudge. Under the glass, multiple different fudge options are available for purchase.
Christopher Lloyd smiles as Colorado Governor Jared Polis as they discuss the impact of pop culture on the Governor's life. Channel 9 films for the news in the back.
Henry Winkler addresses the audience during his panel. Impassioned in his story, he smiles and extends his hand outward, sharing a moment with those in the crowd.

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