We went to Awesome Con, DC's biggest annual comic and pop culture convention. Fans experienced an extraordinary lineup of celebrity guests, tech panels, family activities, and larger-than-life props, costume contests, sci-fi speed dating and gaming tournaments to celebrate all things geeky. We snapped Comcast's Ruben Majera, Steve Marcelino and James Young.
Fans of superheroes, comic books, cosplay and other pop culture filled the entire bottom floor of the Convention Center all weekend, which explains why you may have seen Batman browsing Penn Quarter. Some of the best costumes: actors Mike Flood (Green Lantern) and Bill Johnson (Black Panther) with Rebel Legion graphic designer Brandon Bloodworth and Alucard Capulet (Darth Revan).
Guests enjoyed comic book characters, costume and trivia contests, gaming tournaments, and new exhibits in science and technology. Here, 24HR Fitness's Jeremy Siblerud (Wolverine), Dollhouse Pole Fitness's Von Martin (Psylocke), FAA's Scott Martin (Deadpool), NAVA's Viviane Brett (Melisandre) and Air Force's Susan Swink (She-ra).
This year is Awesome Con's first year in partnership with LeftField Media, an event organizer created by the founder of New York Comic Con. Until next year, may the force be with you, DC!
