Superheroes and famous faces from the world of sci-fi came together for a comic convention in Ipswich.

Fans of cosplay wore their hand-created costumes for the event, hosted by Ipswich Unleashed.

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It was the second time that Ipswich Unleashed had brought their event to the town and it drew in a crowd of mixed ages all keen to meet those with a shared interest in the world of sci-fi and cosplay.

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Among the younger guesrs were friends Leo and Jared from Bury St Edmunds. The duo, both aged nine, had made their own cosplay based on the game Fortnite.

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Their mums Lyndsy Stammers and Katy Roe said they helped their sons research and make their cosplay using ideas from cosplayers on Youtube.

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Lyndsy, who has previously attended a comic con in Bury, said: “It is a community, it’s such a nice friendly day out.”

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Both boys were looking forward to taking part in the cosplay parade which was split into two categories, under 14 and over 14.

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Celebrities at the convention included former Doctor Who Colin Baker and Harry Potter actor Josh Herdman, who played Gregory Goyle, who were happily signing autographs for their fans.

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Matt Garrard from Harwich, is no stranger to the Comic Con community.

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Proving popular in his Captain America cosplay, he said: “I like to be prepared, I plan out my cosplay a year in advance.”

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James Deeley from Southend took two hours to transform into the Joker before arriving at Portman Road, he added a Christmas hat for a bit of a festive cheer.

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There was memorabilia, collectables and toys on sale that are unavailable on the open market. The event also offered two gaming areas and a series of competitions.