Awesome Con, Phillip Chan

2D Illustrator and Animator Phillip Chan displays an assortment of prints, books and tee shirts. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Cosplayers David Schmidt and son Zack (age 7) show off their Mega Charizard X Monster Hunter Armor at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Cosplayers David Schmidt and son Zack (age 7) show off their Mega Charizard X Monster Hunter Armor. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Cosplayers David Schmidt and son Zack (age 7) show off their Mega Charizard X Monster Hunter Armor at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Dave Prowse

Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, signs autographs at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Dave Prowse

Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, signs autographs at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Count Gore De Vol

Vampire horror TV host Count Gore De Vol greets fans at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Count Gore De Vol

Vampire horror TV host Count Gore De Vol greets fans at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Count Gore De Vol

Vampire horror TV host Count Gore De Vol greets fans at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book lovers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

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Karen Roberson wears body paint to portray Oola from the movie Star Wars at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Karen Roberson wears body paint to portray Oola from the movie Star Wars at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Karen Roberson wears body paint to portray Oola from the movie Star Wars at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Karen Roberson wears body paint to portray Oola from the movie Star Wars at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Paula Bannerman

Local artist Paula Bannerman poses with art drawn using her Ipad. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Ron Perlman

Actor Ron Perlman greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book enthusiasts, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Ron Perlman

Actor Ron Perlman greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Perlman is best known as Vincent in the television series Beauty and the Beast, and as the comic book character Hellboy in the film series of that name. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Ron Perlman

Actor Ron Perlman greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Perlman is best known as Vincent in the television series Beauty and the Beast, and as the comic book character Hellboy in the film series of that name. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Ron Perlman

Actor Ron Perlman greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Perlman is best known as Vincent in the television series Beauty and the Beast, and as the comic book character Hellboy in the film series of that name. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker, the actor who played Yondu Udonta in the film Guardians of the Galaxy, greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker, the actor who played Yondu Udonta in the film Guardians of the Galaxy, greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker, the actor who played Yondu Udonta in the film Guardians of the Galaxy, greets fans and signs autographs at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

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Maggie Waller of Suffolk, Va., is dressed as comic character Harley Quinn. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Maggie Waller of Suffolk, Va., is dressed as comic character Harley Quinn. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Elvin A. Hernandez displays his comic art at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

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Elvin A. Hernandez displays his comic art at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Laura Lee Gulledge

Artist and author Laura Lee Gulledge appears with her books at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Laura Lee Gulledge

Artist and author Laura Lee Gulledge appears with her books at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Laura Lee Gulledge

Artist and author Laura Lee Gulledge appears with her books at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers, cosplayers, celebrities and lovers of pop culture assembled for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Josh Steinhouse

Josh Steinhouse, the self styled "Geek Baloonist" shows his wares at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Josh Steinhouse

Josh Steinhouse, the self styled "Geek Baloonist" shows his wares at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

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Melanie Coffin and Jeff Bazis of Rockville, Md. appear as Popeye and Olive Oyl, Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Melanie Coffin and Jeff Bazis of Rockville, Md. appear as Popeye and Olive Oyl, Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, John Gallagher

Comic artist John Gallagher shows his work. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, John Gallagher

Comic artist John Gallagher shows his work. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Mark Mariano

Comic artist Mark Mariano shows his work. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con, Mark Mariano

Comic artist Mark Mariano shows his work. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Brandon Bloodworth alias QenVarith, a member of The Rebel Legion; and Star Wars fan Chloe Ey pose at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Brandon Bloodworth alias QenVarith, a member of The Rebel Legion; and Star Wars fan Chloe Ey pose at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Brandon Bloodworth alias QenVarith, a member of The Rebel Legion; and Star Wars fan Chloe Ey pose at Awesome Con. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came, many dressed as their favorite characters like these from Star Wars, for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Arielle C poses at the anime character Senaar. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Arielle C poses at the anime character Senaar. Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Awesome Con

Thousands of comic book readers and sci-fi enthusiasts came dressed as their favorite characters for Awesome Con, the premier comic and pop culture festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The event, now in its 4th year, was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and included more than 200 artists, 300 vendor booths and 50-plus celebrities from sci-fi, fantasy and video games. (Photo by Jeff Malet)