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Celebrities, cosplay and so many comics: Scenes from GalaxyCon 2024 in Raleigh

By Ethan Hyman
Attendees at GalaxyCon Raleigh get their photos taken at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Attendees at GalaxyCon Raleigh get their photos taken at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

GalaxyCon Raleigh swooped into the Raleigh Convention Center this weekend for four days of a “festival of fandom.”

It was a place for fans to celebrate comic books, pop culture, science fiction, fantasy, anime, gaming, cosplay and more, according to the event’s website.

Tens of thousands attended the annual gathering to show off their costumes, greet stars like Jon Bernthal, Linda Hamilton, Charlie Cox, Danny Trejo and William Shatner, game, party and have a great time.

Here are some photos from over the weekend:

Rain Morales and her husband Justice Vick of Smithfield attend GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Morales is dressed as Catwoman and Vick is Batman. Behind them is Grace Marie of Raleigh dressed as Batgirl.
Rain Morales and her husband Justice Vick of Smithfield attend GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Morales is dressed as Catwoman and Vick is Batman. Behind them is Grace Marie of Raleigh dressed as Batgirl. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Attendees at GalaxyCon Raleigh take the escalator at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday evening July 27, 2024.
Attendees at GalaxyCon Raleigh take the escalator at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday evening July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kaitlin Holshouser, dressed as the Duloc mascot from Shrek wearing a Lord Farquaad head, waits backstage with other contestants before the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Kaitlin Holshouser, dressed as the Duloc mascot from Shrek wearing a Lord Farquaad head, waits backstage with other contestants before the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Cast members of Daredevil, from left, Deborah Ann Woll, Wilson Bethel, Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal speak at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Cast members of Daredevil, from left, Deborah Ann Woll, Wilson Bethel, Charlie Cox and Jon Bernthal speak at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Tshering Blackwell, left, laughs with Alex Barnwell at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Blackwell is dressed as Peter Strahm from Saw and Barnwell is dressed from Lego Monkie Kid.
Tshering Blackwell, left, laughs with Alex Barnwell at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Blackwell is dressed as Peter Strahm from Saw and Barnwell is dressed from Lego Monkie Kid. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Michael Jai White fist bumps Mose Marshall from Efland after taking a photo with him Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Marshall is dressed as Spawn who White played in 1997.
Michael Jai White fist bumps Mose Marshall from Efland after taking a photo with him Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Marshall is dressed as Spawn who White played in 1997. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Dani Gosha of Goldsboro poses at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Gosha is dressed as Drolta Tzuentes from Castlevania.
Dani Gosha of Goldsboro poses at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Gosha is dressed as Drolta Tzuentes from Castlevania. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Todd Matich of Greensboro along with his son Gunner, 9, and daughter Madison, 13, walk the exhibition hall floor at the Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The three are characters from the Super Mario Brothers movie.
Todd Matich of Greensboro along with his son Gunner, 9, and daughter Madison, 13, walk the exhibition hall floor at the Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The three are characters from the Super Mario Brothers movie. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Danielle Christensen of Wendell gets her first look at the tattoo of Dante Bosco on her arm at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. The tattoo is part of GalaxyCon’s celebrity tattoo experience where you get a body part autographed by talent and then right afterward get the signature tattooed by River City Tattoo Company. Christensen’s tattoo artist Adam Phillips is to the left.
Danielle Christensen of Wendell gets her first look at the tattoo of Dante Bosco on her arm at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. The tattoo is part of GalaxyCon’s celebrity tattoo experience where you get a body part autographed by talent and then right afterward get the signature tattooed by River City Tattoo Company. Christensen’s tattoo artist Adam Phillips is to the left. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Kamden Norfleet from Wake Forest takes to the stage as Pyramid Head from Silent Hill during the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Kamden Norfleet from Wake Forest takes to the stage as Pyramid Head from Silent Hill during the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans cheer on contestants during the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Fans cheer on contestants during the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Jeff Valentine checks Kiahona Gordon’s prop as she arrives at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Gordon is dressed as Maka from Soul Eater.
Jeff Valentine checks Kiahona Gordon’s prop as she arrives at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Gordon is dressed as Maka from Soul Eater. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Linda Hamilton is welcomed by the crowd as she comes onto the stage at the Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Linda Hamilton is welcomed by the crowd as she comes onto the stage at the Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Ashley Hinkle from Burlington waits for the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Hinkle is dressed as Sir Pentious from Hazbin Hotel.
Ashley Hinkle from Burlington waits for the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Hinkle is dressed as Sir Pentious from Hazbin Hotel. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
One of the items Barry Bostwick offers for sale is seen during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
One of the items Barry Bostwick offers for sale is seen during GalaxyCon on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Jesse Melvin helps his uncle Rocky Melvin put his hands on while attending GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Rocky is dressed as Hudson from Gargoyles.
Jesse Melvin helps his uncle Rocky Melvin put his hands on while attending GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Rocky is dressed as Hudson from Gargoyles. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Ernie Hudson is interviewed at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Ernie Hudson is interviewed at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Amelia Grogan of Raleigh, left, laughs with Tatem Damron of Winnipeg during GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. The two are dressed in their own original costumes.
Amelia Grogan of Raleigh, left, laughs with Tatem Damron of Winnipeg during GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. The two are dressed in their own original costumes. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Thousands attend GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Thousands attend GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Milo Denote of Wilmington, left, and Brayden Dyson of Whiteville, center, shop at White Tiger Collectables at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Milo Denote of Wilmington, left, and Brayden Dyson of Whiteville, center, shop at White Tiger Collectables at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Traci Overstreet from Houston, Texas, left, and Laura Lee from Franklinton attend GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. The two are dressed as Lethal Company employees.
Traci Overstreet from Houston, Texas, left, and Laura Lee from Franklinton attend GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. The two are dressed as Lethal Company employees. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Danny Trejo laughs while answering questions during a Q&A at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Danny Trejo laughs while answering questions during a Q&A at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Vashti Parker of Eastover laughs with Jim Mooty of Winterville at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Parker is dressed as Princess Tianna from Princess and the Frog and Mooty is dressed as Arlong from One Piece.
Vashti Parker of Eastover laughs with Jim Mooty of Winterville at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Parker is dressed as Princess Tianna from Princess and the Frog and Mooty is dressed as Arlong from One Piece. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Jon Bernthal laughs as cast members from Daredevil speak at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Jon Bernthal laughs as cast members from Daredevil speak at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Noah Skotzko from Davidson, left, walks backstage before the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Skotzko is dressed as Zeta Gundam from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Noah Skotzko from Davidson, left, walks backstage before the costume competition at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Saturday, July 27, 2024. Skotzko is dressed as Zeta Gundam from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Thousands pack the Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon Raleigh on Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Thousands pack the Raleigh Convention Center during GalaxyCon Raleigh on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Ron Perlman listens to a fan’s question at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Ron Perlman listens to a fan’s question at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans record as cast members from Daredevil speak at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024.
Fans record as cast members from Daredevil speak at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Will Malloy of Clayton and his sons Ayden, 12, and Austin 9, Austin, 9, pose GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Malloy is dressed as Bane while Ayden is Iron Spider-Man and Austin is Miles Morales.
Will Malloy of Clayton and his sons Ayden, 12, and Austin 9, Austin, 9, pose GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Malloy is dressed as Bane while Ayden is Iron Spider-Man and Austin is Miles Morales. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Danielle Christensen of Wendell gets the signature of Dante Bosco, who played Zuko on Avatar: The Last Airbender, tattooed on her arm at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. The tattoo is part of GalaxyCon’s celebrity tattoo experience where you get a body part autographed by talent and then right afterward get the signature tattooed by River City Tattoo Company. “How can you pass up that opportunity?” said Christensen.
Danielle Christensen of Wendell gets the signature of Dante Bosco, who played Zuko on Avatar: The Last Airbender, tattooed on her arm at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, July 27, 2024. The tattoo is part of GalaxyCon’s celebrity tattoo experience where you get a body part autographed by talent and then right afterward get the signature tattooed by River City Tattoo Company. “How can you pass up that opportunity?” said Christensen. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com
Fans line up to get autographs and selfies at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Fans line up to get autographs and selfies at GalaxyCon Raleigh at the Raleigh Convention Center Sunday, July 28, 2024. Ethan Hyman ehyman@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published July 29, 2024 at 11:37 AM.

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