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  • Justin Page of Washington, Pa., dressed as Doctor Doom at...

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    Justin Page of Washington, Pa., dressed as Doctor Doom at Comic-Con.

  • Jenn Childs of Carlisle, Pa., dressed as Steampunk Harley Quinn...

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    Jenn Childs of Carlisle, Pa., dressed as Steampunk Harley Quinn at Comic-Con.

  • Dustin Spooner of North Beach, Shane Perry of North Beach,...

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    Dustin Spooner of North Beach, Shane Perry of North Beach, and Joshua Bray of Ft Meade -- all as Stargate characters -- pose at the annual Baltimore Comic-Con, held at the Baltimore Convention Center.

  • Katie Fleming of Luray, Va., dressed as Poison Ivy at...

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    Katie Fleming of Luray, Va., dressed as Poison Ivy at Comic-Con.

  • Billy Tschirn, 32, of Virginia, as Mecha-Link.

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    Billy Tschirn, 32, of Virginia, as Mecha-Link.

  • Jay Justice, of New York City, dressed as Marsha Manhunter...

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    Jay Justice, of New York City, dressed as Marsha Manhunter at Comic-Con.

  • Michael Runnels of Baltimore dressed as Dr. Manhattan at Comic-Con.

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    Michael Runnels of Baltimore dressed as Dr. Manhattan at Comic-Con.

  • Stephen Woodard, of Kansas, dressed as Jayne Cobb at Comic-Con.

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    Stephen Woodard, of Kansas, dressed as Jayne Cobb at Comic-Con.

  • From left: Jaclyn Mertz of Bel Air as Poison Ivy...

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    From left: Jaclyn Mertz of Bel Air as Poison Ivy and Connor Muse of Bel Air as the Riddler at Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Brandon Matthews of Baltimore dressed as Steel at Comic-Con.

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    Brandon Matthews of Baltimore dressed as Steel at Comic-Con.

  • Nikie Little of Fairfax (Sweet Pea from "Sucker Punch")

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    Nikie Little of Fairfax (Sweet Pea from "Sucker Punch")

  • Brandon Hirsch, of Manchester, Md., as Scarecrow.

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    Brandon Hirsch, of Manchester, Md., as Scarecrow.

  • Jeff Dillon poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Jeff Dillon poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Carlin Gayer, of Washington, D.C., dressed as Aragorn at Comic-Con.

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    Carlin Gayer, of Washington, D.C., dressed as Aragorn at Comic-Con.

  • Cazenovia, N.Y.'s Jill Melvin (Black Canary) and John Melvin (Green...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Cazenovia, N.Y.'s Jill Melvin (Black Canary) and John Melvin (Green Arrow) pose at the annual Baltimore Comic-Con at Baltimore Convention Center.

  • Bill Johnson, of Harlem, dressed as the Black Panther at...

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    Bill Johnson, of Harlem, dressed as the Black Panther at Comic-Con.

  • Jade Young, 16, Baltimore, dresses as Sonic the Hedgehog at Baltimore...

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    Jade Young, 16, Baltimore, dresses as Sonic the Hedgehog at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015.

  • Kaela Baker poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Kaela Baker poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Enrico Botta, 38, completes an illustration at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015....

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    Enrico Botta, 38, completes an illustration at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015. Botta is an artist with ArtistaConcepts.

  • Sandra Currie of Glen Burnie dressed as Storm at Comic-Con.

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    Sandra Currie of Glen Burnie dressed as Storm at Comic-Con.

  • Danielle Steem poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Danielle Steem poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Drew May, Tony Wishtmen, and Aisha Richards, of New York,...

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    Drew May, Tony Wishtmen, and Aisha Richards, of New York, dressed as The Joker, Harley Quinn and the White Rabbit at Comic-Con.

  • Joanna Campbell poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Joanna Campbell poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Chelsea Colbertson of Norfolk, Va., dressed as Werewolf Woman of...

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    Chelsea Colbertson of Norfolk, Va., dressed as Werewolf Woman of the SS at Comic-Con.

  • Bryan Treakle poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Bryan Treakle poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Mandy Runnels of Baltimore dressed as the Silk Spectre at...

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    Mandy Runnels of Baltimore dressed as the Silk Spectre at Comic-Con.

  • Chelsea Bianca poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Chelsea Bianca poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Jeremiah Reyolds poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Jeremiah Reyolds poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Neha Johnson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Neha Johnson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Mary Kerbe poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Mary Kerbe poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Ricky Castro from Baltimore dressed as Master Chief at Comic-Con.

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    Ricky Castro from Baltimore dressed as Master Chief at Comic-Con.

  • Jesse Blancher poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Jesse Blancher poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Chris of Confident Gamers poses for the camera during the...

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    Chris of Confident Gamers poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Justin Johnson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Justin Johnson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Jesse Marx poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Jesse Marx poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Gavin Baker poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Gavin Baker poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Kim Bishop of Fairfax, Va., dressed as Zatanna at Comic-Con.

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    Kim Bishop of Fairfax, Va., dressed as Zatanna at Comic-Con.

  • Mallory Henson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Mallory Henson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Erik Johnson of Martinsburg, W. Va., dressed as Bane at...

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    Erik Johnson of Martinsburg, W. Va., dressed as Bane at Comic-Con.

  • Paris Johnson, 29, of Baltimore, as Hellfire from his self-published...

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    Paris Johnson, 29, of Baltimore, as Hellfire from his self-published comic book.

  • Gabriel Porter and Lauryn Foreman, of Elkridge, as "Captains America."

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    Gabriel Porter and Lauryn Foreman, of Elkridge, as "Captains America."

  • Zachary Dellarocco, 7 of Severn as Captain America.

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    Zachary Dellarocco, 7 of Severn as Captain America.

  • Yvonne Kron poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Yvonne Kron poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Allison Baskerville poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Allison Baskerville poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Nichole of Action Packed poses for the camera during the...

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    Nichole of Action Packed poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Denise Ignatowski of Baltimore dressed as the Black Cat at...

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    Denise Ignatowski of Baltimore dressed as the Black Cat at Comic-Con.

  • Jonathan "Evilboy" Wolk of Ashburn, Va.,dressed as a "Hellboy" B.P.R.D....

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Jonathan "Evilboy" Wolk of Ashburn, Va.,dressed as a "Hellboy" B.P.R.D. tactical officer, poses at the annual Baltimore Comic-Con

  • Matthew Pontoriero of Union, New Jersey, dressed as The Jester...

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    Matthew Pontoriero of Union, New Jersey, dressed as The Jester from "The Stuff of Legend" at Comic-Con.

  • Alex Smith of Alexandria, Va., dressed as Wolverine at Comic-Con.

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    Alex Smith of Alexandria, Va., dressed as Wolverine at Comic-Con.

  • Enrico Botta, 38, works on a Deadpool illustration at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015. Botta...

    Kaitlin Newman / Baltimore Sun

    Enrico Botta, 38, works on a Deadpool illustration at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015. Botta is an artist with ArtistaConcepts.

  • David Swartwood poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    David Swartwood poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Christopher Rykiel of Baltimore dressed as Zecora at Comic-Con.

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    Christopher Rykiel of Baltimore dressed as Zecora at Comic-Con.

  • Ryan Wirth and Beccah Zembas dressed as Aquaman and Mera...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Ryan Wirth and Beccah Zembas dressed as Aquaman and Mera at Comic-Con.

  • Haley Hornung of Eldersburg dressed as Oliver 2P England at...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Haley Hornung of Eldersburg dressed as Oliver 2P England at Comic-Con.

  • Electro Belton of Columbia dressed as "The Prototype" Green Lantern...

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    Electro Belton of Columbia dressed as "The Prototype" Green Lantern 3000 at Comic-Con.

  • Temari Teneza (left) and Eric Teneza pose for the camera...

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    Temari Teneza (left) and Eric Teneza pose for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Andrew Leubecker poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Andrew Leubecker poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Helen Athey poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Helen Athey poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Courtney Willis, 20, of Virginia, as Jean Grey.

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    Courtney Willis, 20, of Virginia, as Jean Grey.

  • Neha Paranilam and Justin Paranilam pose for the camera during...

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    Neha Paranilam and Justin Paranilam pose for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Cazenovia, N.Y.'s John Melvin went as Green Arrow for this...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Cazenovia, N.Y.'s John Melvin went as Green Arrow for this year's Comic-Con.

  • Amelia Apple poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Amelia Apple poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Nicole Mucher of Miami, Fla., dressed as Aquawoman at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Nicole Mucher of Miami, Fla., dressed as Aquawoman at Comic-Con.

  • Eric Teneza, Grace Manning and Temari Teneza (center) pose for...

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    Eric Teneza, Grace Manning and Temari Teneza (center) pose for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Keating Beach and Elise Pearson of Maryland dressed as Kida...

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    Keating Beach and Elise Pearson of Maryland dressed as Kida and Moth at Comic-Con.

  • Dale Harvey of Towson dressed as the Pain Chaos Space...

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    Dale Harvey of Towson dressed as the Pain Chaos Space Marine at Comic-Con.

  • Paul Lombard of Gaithersburg pulls up his Mr. Freeze costume...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Paul Lombard of Gaithersburg pulls up his Mr. Freeze costume before he poses at the annual Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Melissa Sears, of Pennsylvania, dressed as Grievous at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Melissa Sears, of Pennsylvania, dressed as Grievous at Comic-Con.

  • Izzy Saylor of Woodbridge, Va., dressed as Harley Quinn at...

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    Izzy Saylor of Woodbridge, Va., dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con.

  • Allison Krauss poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Allison Krauss poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Braelyn Manning poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Braelyn Manning poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Ashley Reyolds poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Ashley Reyolds poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Matthew Bloedorn of Catonsville (Cyclops), Cathy Bloedorn (Marvel Girl) and...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Matthew Bloedorn of Catonsville (Cyclops), Cathy Bloedorn (Marvel Girl) and son Xander, 12 months (Cable)

  • Dave Huffman, Matthew Huffman, 9, Jakob Huffman, 11, of Chesapeake,...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Dave Huffman, Matthew Huffman, 9, Jakob Huffman, 11, of Chesapeake, Va., dressed as Batman, Robin and Nightwing at Comic-Con.

  • Jerry Williams poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Jerry Williams poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Max Mishou poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Max Mishou poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Bennett Persons poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Bennett Persons poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Batman, aka Logan Gould, 5 of Lemoyne, Penn.

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Batman, aka Logan Gould, 5 of Lemoyne, Penn.

  • Sam Grass, also known as CosplayDad, 36, of Rockville, created his own...

    Kaitlin Newman / Baltimore Sun

    Sam Grass, also known as CosplayDad, 36, of Rockville, created his own Transformer costume that took him four months to make. Grass attended Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 after his outfit won the Most Difficult Costume award at New York's Comic Con.

  • Aubrey Mishou poses for the camera during Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Aubrey Mishou poses for the camera during Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Robert Mitchell, Jennifer Stuckwisch and Austin Vestal dressed as Bounty...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Robert Mitchell, Jennifer Stuckwisch and Austin Vestal dressed as Bounty Hunter, Mistress of Pheromones and Unicorn Tamer at Comic-Con.

  • Madison Adkins of King George, Va., dressed as Grumpy Cat...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Madison Adkins of King George, Va., dressed as Grumpy Cat at Comic-Con.

  • Baltimore's Alexandra Buckley dressed as Poison Ivy for Baltimore Comic-Con.

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore's Alexandra Buckley dressed as Poison Ivy for Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Bethany Maddock, 23, of Boston, as Catwoman.

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    Bethany Maddock, 23, of Boston, as Catwoman.

  • Tina of Action Packed poses for the camera during the...

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    Tina of Action Packed poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Garrett Ginel of Endicott, New York, dressed as Patriot Iron...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Garrett Ginel of Endicott, New York, dressed as Patriot Iron Man at Comic-Con.

  • Amy Henricks of Marriottsville dressed up as X-23 at Baltimore...

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    Amy Henricks of Marriottsville dressed up as X-23 at Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Jason Shirey poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Jason Shirey poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Robert Tongur, of Rosedale, dressed as Shuu-Tor Fett at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Robert Tongur, of Rosedale, dressed as Shuu-Tor Fett at Comic-Con.

  • Allen Clack poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Allen Clack poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Han Pan, 26, of Flemington, N.J., dresses as Captain America...

    Kaitlin Newman / Baltimore Sun

    Han Pan, 26, of Flemington, N.J., dresses as Captain America at Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Nakita Lopp, 25, Ferndale, wears her own handmade version of Lady...

    Kaitlin Newman / Baltimore Sun

    Nakita Lopp, 25, Ferndale, wears her own handmade version of Lady Loki at Baltimore Convention Center for Baltimore Comic-Con 2015

  • Danielle Carmody, 29, from Riva, dressed last year as Wonder...

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    Danielle Carmody, 29, from Riva, dressed last year as Wonder Woman.

  • Left to right: Tim Plakas as Flint, Greg Boyle as...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Left to right: Tim Plakas as Flint, Greg Boyle as Duke, Chaz Snyder as Zandar and Dean Plakas as Rex pose at the annual Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Hillary Henson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Hillary Henson poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Andrew Smith of Northern Virginia dressed as Gambit at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Andrew Smith of Northern Virginia dressed as Gambit at Comic-Con.

  • Crystal Trezza of Odenton dressed as Steampunk Iron Maiden at...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Crystal Trezza of Odenton dressed as Steampunk Iron Maiden at Comic-Con.

  • Luna Rahzel of Ocean City NJ dressed as Elektra.

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    Luna Rahzel of Ocean City NJ dressed as Elektra.

  • Victor Martenez poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Victor Martenez poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Amber Wallace poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Amber Wallace poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Left to right: Rosemary Ward (Col. Sanders) Tony Tusky (Dark...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Left to right: Rosemary Ward (Col. Sanders) Tony Tusky (Dark Helmet) and Michael Cover (a "Spaceballs" soldier).

  • Ian Ditzel poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Ian Ditzel poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Francis Felice poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Francis Felice poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Phil Rooney of York, Penn. as the Scarecrow

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    Phil Rooney of York, Penn. as the Scarecrow

  • Stephanie Bonner of Endicott, New York, dressed as Wonder Woman...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Stephanie Bonner of Endicott, New York, dressed as Wonder Woman at Comic-Con.

  • Joey McNair of Woodstock dressed as Dante.

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Joey McNair of Woodstock dressed as Dante.

  • Jesse Fresco, of Davidsonville, dressed as Bloodshot at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Jesse Fresco, of Davidsonville, dressed as Bloodshot at Comic-Con.

  • Baltimore's Alexandra Buckley (Poison Ivy) Ian Buckley (Yellow Lantern Scarecrow)...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Baltimore's Alexandra Buckley (Poison Ivy) Ian Buckley (Yellow Lantern Scarecrow) pose at the annual Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Jill Melvin, as Black Canary, at the Baltimore Comic-Con.

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Jill Melvin, as Black Canary, at the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Victoria Divardo of Lexington, Ky., dressed as Tinkerbell at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Victoria Divardo of Lexington, Ky., dressed as Tinkerbell at Comic-Con.

  • Brandon Hirsch of Manchester, Md., dressed as MuckMan at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Brandon Hirsch of Manchester, Md., dressed as MuckMan at Comic-Con.

  • Wyatt Brown, 3, Aberdeen, arrives at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 at the...

    Kaitlin Newman / Baltimore Sun

    Wyatt Brown, 3, Aberdeen, arrives at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 at the Baltimore Covention Center dressed as The Hulk.

  • Rachel Kensler from Luray, Va., dressed as Harley Quinn at...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Rachel Kensler from Luray, Va., dressed as Harley Quinn at Comic-Con.

  • Sara Kipin of Pittsburgh, Pa., dressed as Tintin at Comic-Con.

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    Sara Kipin of Pittsburgh, Pa., dressed as Tintin at Comic-Con.

  • Rebecca Canipe poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Rebecca Canipe poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Lee Dillon poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Lee Dillon poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Aaron Thompson of Bel Air dressed as an Avatar at...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Aaron Thompson of Bel Air dressed as an Avatar at Comic-Con.

  • Rachelle Cannon of Bowie dressed as Wonder Woman at Comic-Con.

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    Rachelle Cannon of Bowie dressed as Wonder Woman at Comic-Con.

  • Travis McCoy of Luray, Va., dressed as The Joker at...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Travis McCoy of Luray, Va., dressed as The Joker at Comic-Con.

  • Ashley Ellis of Mt Airy, dressed as Alice in Wonderland...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Ashley Ellis of Mt Airy, dressed as Alice in Wonderland with Fluffy

  • Grace Manning poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Grace Manning poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Michelle Paul of Owings Mills dressed as Ashe from "League...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Michelle Paul of Owings Mills dressed as Ashe from "League of Legends" at Comic-Con.

  • Justine Glass of Manassas, Va., dressed as Steampunk Iron Man...

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    Justine Glass of Manassas, Va., dressed as Steampunk Iron Man at Comic-Con.

  • Anthony Gangemi, of Havre de Grace, dressed as Classic Superman...

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    Anthony Gangemi, of Havre de Grace, dressed as Classic Superman at Comic-Con.

  • Paul Day, of Forest Hill, as Beta Ray Bill.

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    Paul Day, of Forest Hill, as Beta Ray Bill.

  • Left to right: Patrick Rooney (Bubbles), Kyle McNamara (Blossom), Max...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Left to right: Patrick Rooney (Bubbles), Kyle McNamara (Blossom), Max Rooney (Professor Utonium), and Bo Beall (Buttercup)

  • Alisa Gentles of Wilmington, Del. was Storm (from "X-Men") at...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    Alisa Gentles of Wilmington, Del. was Storm (from "X-Men") at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Alexandra Smolen of Bethesda dressed as Poison Ivy at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Alexandra Smolen of Bethesda dressed as Poison Ivy at Comic-Con.

  • Sharon Berger, Dan Berger, Rose Murray, Jordan Murray and Nate...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Sharon Berger, Dan Berger, Rose Murray, Jordan Murray and Nate Earp of Pennsylvania dressed as the Caterpillar, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the King of Hearts and the Drink Me bottle from "Alice in Wonderland" at Comic- Con.

  • Christine Churchwell, 28, of Philadelphia, as Bumble Bee.

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    Christine Churchwell, 28, of Philadelphia, as Bumble Bee.

  • Peter Shaulis, a T-shirt vendor at the 17th Baltimore Comic...

    Amy Davis / Baltimore Sun

    Peter Shaulis, a T-shirt vendor at the 17th Baltimore Comic Con, gives his daughter Morgan, 3, a better vantage point of the scene at the Baltimore Convention Center.

  • Mike Colter, shown in a scene from "Marvel's Luke Cage,"...

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    Mike Colter, shown in a scene from "Marvel's Luke Cage," will be at Comic-Con.

  • Megan Dvorak of York, Pa., dressed as Captain Haddock at...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Megan Dvorak of York, Pa., dressed as Captain Haddock at Comic-Con.

  • Kaitlyn Wharton and Ava Breighnere dressed as Wendy and Mabel...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Kaitlyn Wharton and Ava Breighnere dressed as Wendy and Mabel Pines from "Gravity Falls" at Comic-Con.

  • Shelisa Pineda and Louis Reyes come dressed as Frost and...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Shelisa Pineda and Louis Reyes come dressed as Frost and Scorpion at Comic-Con.

  • Paul Lombard poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Paul Lombard poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Brian Richards of Luray, Va., dressed as Amon at Comic-Con.

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Brian Richards of Luray, Va., dressed as Amon at Comic-Con.

  • James Jwanowski, 24, of Massachusetts, as Pink Deadpool.

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    James Jwanowski, 24, of Massachusetts, as Pink Deadpool.

  • Derek Ivey, 20, of DC, as Xerxes.

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    Derek Ivey, 20, of DC, as Xerxes.

  • From left, Nicole Jean of Derry, NH (Babydoll) watches Matt...

    Karl Merton Ferron, Baltimore Sun

    From left, Nicole Jean of Derry, NH (Babydoll) watches Matt Varden of Fairfax, Va. (Lobster Johnson) get his costume adjusted by William Speed of Rockland, ME (Henchman 24) before they pose for a photograph.

  • Katie Wickland of Annapolis, Julia Wang of Beltsville, Brittany Graham...

    Kaitlin Newman, Baltimore Sun photo

    Katie Wickland of Annapolis, Julia Wang of Beltsville, Brittany Graham of Columbia, and Nick and Meghan Hudack of Laurel -- all from the Marilyn Johnson Sewing Design Studio -- dressed as '90s X-Men characters at Comic-Con.

  • Wyatt Sheu poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Wyatt Sheu poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Olena Latyn poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Olena Latyn poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Brittney Lewis poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Brittney Lewis poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Jeff Hines of New Jersey dressed as the centaur from...

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    Jeff Hines of New Jersey dressed as the centaur from "Pan's Labyrinth" at Comic-Con.

  • Michael Laspino poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Michael Laspino poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • Mya Ditzel poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Mya Ditzel poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

  • From left, Nicole Jean of Derry, NH (Babydoll), Matt Varden...

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    From left, Nicole Jean of Derry, NH (Babydoll), Matt Varden of Fairfax, Va. (Lobster Johnson), and William Speed of Rockland, ME (Henchman 24)

  • John Hewitt poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    John Hewitt poses for the camera during the Baltimore Comic-Con.

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    Corey Prosise, Marvin Taylor, of Columbia, Christina Perron of Virginia Beach, and David Phillips of Baltimore, dressed as the Black, Green, Violet and Blue Lanterns at Comic-Con.

  • Kelly Mullen of Glen Burnie dressed as the 11th Doctor...

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    Kelly Mullen of Glen Burnie dressed as the 11th Doctor from "Doctor Who" at Comic-Con.

  • Hex Evo, Echo Endless, Teeny Foxx, Steampunk Cylon, Miguel and...

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    Hex Evo, Echo Endless, Teeny Foxx, Steampunk Cylon, Miguel and Michael Baaden of Baltimore as the Exiles at Comic-Con.

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The Baltimore Comic-Con bills itself as “America’s Greatest Comic Book Convention,” and we’re not going to argue the point. With more than 150 vendors, more than 175 industry guests and scores of cosplayers (outfitted as everyone from Ant-Man to Zatanna) descending on the convention center, it’s hard to imagine anywhere else the true comics fan — or even someone just into comics a little bit — would want to be this weekend.

Veteran conventioneers already have their weekend planned out, but for those new to this comic-book bacchanal, here are 10 suggestions for maximizing your Baltimore Comic-Con experience. Keep at least a few of these in mind, and we can pretty much guarantee you a good time.

As comics legend Stan Lee would doubtless put it, “Excelsior!”

Danielle Carmody, 29, from Riva, dressed last year as Wonder Woman.
Danielle Carmody, 29, from Riva, dressed last year as Wonder Woman.

Dress in costume It’s not required, but wandering the convention center in your best Batman, Spider-Man or Supergirl costume proves that you’re A) into the spirit of things; B) creative; and C) proud to be a member of comics fandom. You can buy an already-made costume if you like, but real fans make their own, and results are often stunning — have your camera or phone ready. And don’t forget the finer details: A few years back, a guy was walking around wearing a killer Thor costume, complete with a hammer that must have weighed about 20 pounds. For the full effect, be sure to enter — or, at the very least, watch — the costume contests, set for 3 p.m. Saturday (adults) and 2:30 p.m. Sunday (kids 17 and under).

Peter Shaulis,  a T-shirt vendor at the 17th Baltimore Comic Con, gives his daughter Morgan, 3, a better vantage point of the scene at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Peter Shaulis, a T-shirt vendor at the 17th Baltimore Comic Con, gives his daughter Morgan, 3, a better vantage point of the scene at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Enter the Dealers’ Room with a goal in mind With more than 150 vendors setting up, wandering the convention’s sales floor can be intimidating. Best to have a specific goal in mind — maybe completing that run of ’90s X-Men comics you’ve been working on, or finding a high-grade copy of Detective Comics #300, or picking up that Iron Man figurine you’ve been saving for (those things can be pricey, but shop around — bargains can be had). And when you buy it, that feeling of “mission accomplished” can’t be beat.

Find the artist who draws your favorite character This is seriously cool: If you’re a fan of Wonder Woman, artist Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez will be at the convention; if you’re into My Little Pony, Andy Price will be there; if you’re into Archie and the gang, Dan Parent will be there. Scores of comic-book artists will be at the con, in fact, and most will gladly sign anything you put in front of them; many, for a fee, will even do a sketch that’ll look great, framed and hanging on your wall.

Check out a presentation or panel discussion With subjects ranging from “Elfquest – 40 Years of Pointed Ears” (2:30 p.m. Friday) to “Comics with a Point of View: Yours and MINE!” (2:45 p.m. Sunday), there’s bound to be some subject you’d like to learn more about. Hear what the experts have to say, share your own views with fans of similar tastes, maybe catch up with some old friends — or make some new ones.

Attend the Ringo Awards “An annual celebration of the creativity, skill and fun of comics,” the awards, named in honor of comic-book artist Michael Lance “Mike” Wieringo, will be handed out in ceremonies Saturday that include a 7 p.m. reception, 8 p.m. dinner and 9 p.m. awards presentation. Tickets are $125.

Mike Colter, shown in a scene from “Marvel’s Luke Cage,” will be at Comic-Con.

Rub elbows with a TV or movie star This year’s guest list includes not only a scazillion comic artists and writers, but a handful of movie and TV stars as well, including Mike Colter (“Luke Cage”), Zachary Levi (“Shazam!”), Katrina Law (“Arrow”), Erin Gray (“Buck Rogers in the 25th Century”), Sherilyn Fenn (“Twin Peaks”) and more. Autographs and photo opps will cost you, but why not indulge?

Step outside and watch the public’s reaction This is always fun: take a walk along Pratt Street or around nearby Oriole Park at Camden Yards or Harborplace, look at all the costumed comic-book fans walking around and watch as an unsuspecting public encounters Superman, Deadpool, Vampirella et al. wandering the streets of Baltimore. (There are Orioles games Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon, which should make the streets even more crowded — and more fun to watch.)

Eat outside the convention center No disrespect to the food offered up on the convention floor (even though it ain’t great and seems expensive), but we recommend venturing outside for lunch or dinner. Check out the fine eateries at Harborplace or along Pratt Street, maybe even take the gang to Dempsey’s at Oriole Park (try the O’s flatbread or the Dempsey’s Tacos — delish).

Be sure to get a program, and treat it gently The Baltimore Comic-Con programs have become collectors’ items themselves, with covers featuring Captain America, Liberty Meadows, Superman, the Teen Titans, Hellboy and others. Use it as a handy guide for getting around the convention. but don’t be too rough with it — you’ll want to keep it in as pristine shape as possible, to add to your collection.

Pick up some Baltimore Comic-Con exclusives Several comic-book publishers will be offering books produced especially for this con, often featuring covers with a Baltimore theme. This year’s titles include “Strangers In Paradise,” “Skybourne,” “Faith” (with a cover of her flying over the National Aquarium) and others. Such spectacle!