PICTURES: Fans get their geek on at Bakewell Comic-Con event

TJ and Brandon Knight make friends with Hell Boy at the Comic-Con event.

Sci-fi and superhero fans were able to get their geek on at a Comic-Con event in Bakewell.

Crowds descended upon the town’s agricultural centre on Bank Holiday Monday for WHY?CON.

Among the attractions were signings by Brian Wheeler, of Star Wars and Harry Potter fame, James Mackenzie, who is best known for presenting the lead role in the children’s game show Raven, and Matthew Dale, who appeared in Dr Who.

There was also an impressive Battlestar Galatica display, various weird and wonderful characters, Fast and Furious cars and a photo booth as well as stalls and competitions at the fun-filled event, which was first held in the picturesque Peak District town last year.

Nine-year-old Cleo Barrett gets some attention from Dead Pool.

WHY?CON organisers praised the event and thanked everyone who attended.

Commenting on WHY?CON’s Facebook page, visitors said it was a great event.

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