- Thousands of Australian superhero fans descended on the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Enthusiasts in Deadpool, Superman and Power Rangers outfits joined others in Suicide Squad costumes
- They competed in video game competitions, attended various workshops and listened to talks from actors
Thousands of Australian superhero fans descended on Melbourne today for the annual Oz Comic-Con.
Enthusiasts in Deadpool, Superman and Power Rangers outfits joined others dressed as the Suicide Squad, Stars Wars and Captain America characters at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
They had the chance to get autographs from cast-members of their favourite films, compete in video game competitions and attend workshops including one on how to make a comic book cover.
The Comic Con, which started in Britain in 1968, has always been a hotspot from dressing up and taking the role of a particular character, known as cosplay.
Having a blast! Thousands of Australian superhero fans descended on Melbourne today for the annual Oz Comic-Con
![One cosplayer dressed as batman at the annual convention in Melbourne - and she wasn't the only one as it proved a popular character](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/06/4D19213F00000578-0-image-m-97_1528610087662.jpg)
![A cosplayer at the comic con](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/06/4D191F8800000578-0-image-a-98_1528610099591.jpg)
One cosplayer dressed as batman at the annual convention in Melbourne – and she wasn’t the only one as it proved a popular character
![The annual convention was attended by cosplayers of all ages - from grandchildren just a few months old to great-grandparents](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/06/4D19221300000578-0-image-a-54_1528609908443.jpg)
The annual convention was attended by cosplayers of all ages – from grandchildren just a few months old to great-grandparents
![The Comic Con, which started in Britain in 1968, has always been a hotspot from dressing up and taking the role of a particular character, known as cosplay.](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/06/4D191E8300000578-0-image-a-61_1528609967391.jpg)
The Comic Con, which started in Britain in 1968, has always been a hotspot from dressing up and taking the role of a particular character, known as cosplay.
![Attendees had the chance to get autographs from cast-members of their favourite films, compete in video game competitions and attend workshops including one on how to make a comic book cover](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/06/4D191EAD00000578-0-image-a-65_1528609975122.jpg)
Attendees had the chance to get autographs from cast-members of their favourite films, compete in video game competitions and attend workshops including one on how to make a comic book cover
![A cosplayer perused a merchandise store at the Comic-con. Attendees had the chance to buy an unlimited number of gifts and souvenirs](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191EB100000578-5826145-A_cosplayer_perused_a_merchandise_store_at_the_Comic_con_Attende-a-3_1528613943186.jpg)
A cosplayer perused a merchandise store at the Comic-con. Attendees had the chance to buy an unlimited number of gifts and souvenirs
![One young girl dressed as Sully from Monsters Inc. She was seen at the convention alongside several other fans of the Pixar classic](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191FC100000578-5826145-One_young_girl_dressed_as_Sully_from_Monsters_Inc_She_was_seen_a-a-4_1528613943200.jpg)
One young girl dressed as Sully from Monsters Inc. She was seen at the convention alongside several other fans of the Pixar classic
![Another young cosplayer sat in a car and held a pretend gun in one section of the convention in Melbourne on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191ED900000578-5826145-Another_young_cosplayer_sat_in_a_car_and_held_a_pretend_gun_in_o-a-6_1528613943218.jpg)
Another young cosplayer sat in a car and held a pretend gun in one section of the convention in Melbourne on Sunday
![Selfie time! One comic-con enthusiast posed for his own camera while walking through the exhibition hall on Sunday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191ED500000578-5826145-Selfie_time_One_comic_con_enthusiast_posed_for_his_own_camera_wh-a-5_1528613943204.jpg)
Selfie time! One comic-con enthusiast posed for his own camera while walking through the exhibition hall on Sunday
![Oz Comic Con currently runs in the cities of Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. There is also a comic convention based in the United Kingdom called Oz Con UK](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191EDD00000578-5826145-Oz_Comic_Con_currently_runs_in_the_cities_of_Melbourne_Brisbane_-a-7_1528613943576.jpg)
Oz Comic Con currently runs in the cities of Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. There is also a comic convention based in the United Kingdom called Oz Con UK
![Rest and relaxation: In between showing off their outfits and meeting some of their heroes, cosplayers had time for some food](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19220B00000578-5826145-Rest_and_relaxation_In_between_showing_off_their_outfits_and_mee-a-8_1528613943591.jpg)
Rest and relaxation: In between showing off their outfits and meeting some of their heroes, cosplayers had time for some food
![Helmets off! These cosplayers took off their helmets for a photo next to a man dressed as a wookie from Star Wars](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19213B00000578-5826145-Helmets_off_These_cosplayers_took_off_their_helmets_for_a_photo_-a-9_1528613943609.jpg)
Helmets off! These cosplayers took off their helmets for a photo next to a man dressed as a wookie from Star Wars
![One cosplayer liberally applied make-up as part of their Maleficent costume as they posed alongside others in the convention centre](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19213700000578-5826145-One_cosplayer_liberally_applied_make_up_as_part_of_their_Malefic-a-10_1528613943621.jpg)
One cosplayer liberally applied make-up as part of their Maleficent costume as they posed alongside others in the convention centre
![Among the cosplayers were fans dressed as Harry Potter and the Joker from the batman films - as well as others from star wars](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19213300000578-5826145-Among_the_cosplayers_were_fans_dressed_as_Harry_Potter_and_the_J-a-11_1528613943958.jpg)
Among the cosplayers were fans dressed as Harry Potter and the Joker from the batman films – as well as others from star wars
![Two men decked out in camouflage gear and sunglasses made their way through the exhibition hall with a sneaky coffee in hand](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19210F00000578-5826145-Two_men_decked_out_in_camouflage_gear_and_sunglasses_made_their_-a-12_1528613943992.jpg)
Two men decked out in camouflage gear and sunglasses made their way through the exhibition hall with a sneaky coffee in hand
![Two women went all out with costumes as they enjoyed the day's festivities as Sleeping Beauty (right) and Jane Jetson](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19201900000578-5826145-Two_women_went_all_out_with_costumes_as_they_enjoyed_the_day_s_f-a-13_1528613944000.jpg)
Two women went all out with costumes as they enjoyed the day’s festivities as Sleeping Beauty (right) and Jane Jetson
![These four friends also decided to hold nothing back with their costumes as they posed for photos at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191FD900000578-5826145-These_four_friends_also_decided_to_hold_nothing_back_with_their_-a-14_1528613944056.jpg)
These four friends also decided to hold nothing back with their costumes as they posed for photos at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
![Oz Comic Con is a speculative fiction entertainment and comic convention that has been running since 2012 and is a local franchise of the New York Comic-Con](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D191F9900000578-5826145-Oz_Comic_Con_is_a_speculative_fiction_entertainment_and_comic_co-a-15_1528613944074.jpg)
Oz Comic Con is a speculative fiction entertainment and comic convention that has been running since 2012 and is a local franchise of the New York Comic-Con
![Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? One cosplayer took a time out to adjust her outfit](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/06/10/07/4D19201500000578-5826145-Mirror_mirror_on_the_wall_who_is_the_fairest_of_them_all_One_cos-a-16_1528613944336.jpg)
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? One cosplayer took a time out to adjust her outfit
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