What does Darth Vader, Deadpool and Batman have in common? They were all at this years Albuquerque Comic-Con 2019.
By ABQ Live reporter Nichole Harwood
Attendees ranging from young to old flooded the floor of the Albuquerque Convention Center as cosplayers, art lovers and fans of comics and movies alike herald in Albuquerque Comic-Con 2019. The event ran from Jan. 17 through Jan. 20 and included a variety of actors and voice talents including voice actress for the video game “Overwatch” Carolina Ravassa and actor from the hit television series “Sons of Anarchy” Emilio Rivera.
In addition to its roster of celebrities Albuquerque Comic-Con 2019 also provided a variety of talented professional cosplayers such as Leena Royer and Karissa Wisneski local Albuquerque cosplayers from Fairytales Untold Entertainment who dressed as Belle and Elsa on Saturday for the comicon from the respective Disney movies Frozen and Beauty and the Beast. Both cosplayers said they received positive feedback from the busy crowds with many families showing interest in booking them for future events. The two girls passion for playing Disney princesses dates back to the start of the company in 2013.
“I love to be Rapunzel but I also love to be the other princesses I play just as much,” Royer said.
The event had no shortage of artist both national and local and fans were able to purchase a variety of merchandise from handmade jewelry to detailed prints of characters from popular animated and live action series.
Find the full 2019 Albuquerque Comic Con Gallery HERE
One artist Josh Lyman attended the Albuquerque Comic-Con as a vendor for the fourth time this year exhibiting his artistic take on multiple popular genres including Pokemon and Nightmare Before Christmas.
“I draw and I have fun,” Lyman said.”I try to draw things from a fanart point of view from the fans perspective. I will play the games and watch the videos while I play the games thinking about how I want to create the piece.”
In a homage to their favorite characters many cosplayers spared no expense to ensure their costumes reflected there characters the best with one cosplayer even being accompanied by music as they walked past the various artist booths.
This event was filled with a energetic atmosphere and attendees were treated an array of activities such as panels where fans were able to ask favorite celebrities questions and costume contests where attendees were able to judge who resembled there favorite character the most.
With doors closing at 6 p.m. Jan. 20 many attendees left satisfied yet eager and impatient for the next years convention to return.
Find the full 2019 Albuquerque Comic Con Gallery HERE
