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Thousands converge to celebrate comics at Derby City Comic Con

Posted On: 1 Jul 2013 - 8:00am

By Cameron Aubernon

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The scene prior to the artists taking to the boards Friday evening at Patrick O'Shea's.
The scene prior to the artists taking to the boards Friday evening at Patrick O'Shea's.

Four previously created pieces on display prior to being auctioned off the following day.
Four previously created pieces on display prior to being auctioned off the following day.

This Joker ain't fooling around.
This Joker ain't fooling around.

A furry finishes her piece unmasked.
A furry finishes her piece unmasked.

Derby City Comic Con owner and organizer Chuck Moore announcing the big changes in 2014 and beyond.
Derby City Comic Con owner and organizer Chuck Moore announcing the big changes in 2014 and beyond.

A lot of energy was spent creating this piece, and wasn't fully colored at the time.
A lot of energy was spent creating this piece, and wasn't fully colored at the time.

One of the artists looking on before making his next move.
One of the artists looking on before making his next move.

Two Lokis greeted Louisville.com on their way out of the convention center for a brief errand.
Two Lokis greeted Louisville.com on their way out of the convention center for a brief errand.

Once inside, guests could pick up a program guide featuring all they needed to know about this year's event.
Once inside, guests could pick up a program guide featuring all they needed to know about this year's event.

"I AM THE BATMAN!!!"
"I AM THE BATMAN!!!"

It may look small on the outside, but the TARDIS is much bigger on the inside.
It may look small on the outside, but the TARDIS is much bigger on the inside.

The Louisville Free Public Library hosts their own anime con every August.
The Louisville Free Public Library hosts their own anime con every August.

"Tether" was just one of the many DIY and independent comics on display at the con.
"Tether" was just one of the many DIY and independent comics on display at the con.

Eight-bit ponies are just what the Doctor (upper right) ordered; this writer later bought an 8-bit Rarity (lower left).
Eight-bit ponies are just what the Doctor (upper right) ordered; this writer later bought an 8-bit Rarity (lower left).

If 8-bit art wasn't your thing, lots of comics, toys, games and gifts could be had for the offing.
If 8-bit art wasn't your thing, lots of comics, toys, games and gifts could be had for the offing.

Case in point: $100 will net you this gear from the original "Star Trek" series.
Case in point: $100 will net you this gear from the original "Star Trek" series.

Steampunk gadget galore courtesy of the Corn Island Steampunk Society, based in Louisville.
Steampunk gadget galore courtesy of the Corn Island Steampunk Society, based in Louisville.

This Power Ranger protected the Lexington Comic & Toy Con booth from the evil Rita Repulsa.
This Power Ranger protected the Lexington Comic & Toy Con booth from the evil Rita Repulsa.

Three Aperture Science test subjects taking a break from GLaDOS's "tests."
Three Aperture Science test subjects taking a break from GLaDOS's "tests."

Louisville.com contributor Jenna Foster and her husband as the 11th Doctor and his companion.
Louisville.com contributor Jenna Foster and her husband as the 11th Doctor and his companion.

Numerous pieces of art were sold to the highest bidders during the silent auction for Kosair.
Numerous pieces of art were sold to the highest bidders during the silent auction for Kosair.

Finn, Jake, Marceline and a couple of rainicorns take a break during their adventure time at the con.
Finn, Jake, Marceline and a couple of rainicorns take a break during their adventure time at the con.

It may not be Xmas yet, but these little trees will warm your heart.
It may not be Xmas yet, but these little trees will warm your heart.

The Riddler left Louisvlle.com a card, but when I turned to look behind me, nothing was there.
The Riddler left Louisvlle.com a card, but when I turned to look behind me, nothing was there.

"Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned how awesome Derby City Comic Con truly is. Sincerely, Twilight Sparkle."
"Dear Princess Celestia, today I learned how awesome Derby City Comic Con truly is. Sincerely, Twilight Sparkle."

Princess Luna (right, with plush of herself in pony form) helped Fluttershy face her fear of large crowds.
Princess Luna (right, with plush of herself in pony form) helped Fluttershy face her fear of large crowds.

This vampire and Frankenstein bride do a lot of horror conventions along with cons like this one.
This vampire and Frankenstein bride do a lot of horror conventions along with cons like this one.

Cobra's occupation of Texas lasted 10 hours less than Wendy Davis's filibuster on the floor of the state's house of representatives.
Cobra's occupation of Texas lasted 10 hours less than Wendy Davis's filibuster on the floor of the state's house of representatives.

Name every one of these characters starting... now!
Name every one of these characters starting... now!

The 11th Doctor with his companion.
The 11th Doctor with his companion.

Hellgirl and an Aperture Science test subject show off their respective arms.
Hellgirl and an Aperture Science test subject show off their respective arms.

Hipsters can wax their 'staches all they want, but they'll never sparkle like this.
Hipsters can wax their 'staches all they want, but they'll never sparkle like this.

"EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!"
"EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!"

Another Fluttershy was here; Pinkie Pie must've told her about the Mirror Pool.
Another Fluttershy was here; Pinkie Pie must've told her about the Mirror Pool.

The obligatory Imperial Stormtrooper.
The obligatory Imperial Stormtrooper.

AMERICA!
AMERICA!

Lara Croft raiding some tombs (and comic book vendors) at the con.
Lara Croft raiding some tombs (and comic book vendors) at the con.

Not in costume, but is rocking a tricorder from the original "Star Trek" series.
Not in costume, but is rocking a tricorder from the original "Star Trek" series.

A TARDIS wearing leggings from Australian fashion house Black Milk.
A TARDIS wearing leggings from Australian fashion house Black Milk.

Another TARDIS in a blue top hat and sonic screwdriver.
Another TARDIS in a blue top hat and sonic screwdriver.

Avengers (and Loki) assembled for the adult costume competiton.
Avengers (and Loki) assembled for the adult costume competiton.

Former Voice-Tribune writer Ashley Anderson and Maker's Mark event planner Heather Perez emceed the adult competition while cosplaying themselves.
Former Voice-Tribune writer Ashley Anderson and Maker's Mark event planner Heather Perez emceed the adult competition while cosplaying themselves.

The most metal Franken Berry ever, he was given Best in Show for his costume.
The most metal Franken Berry ever, he was given Best in Show for his costume.

The three winners of the women's division. Yes, there is a woman inside the Megazord.
The three winners of the women's division. Yes, there is a woman inside the Megazord.

Cobra Commander shops for a few comics before Serpentor ruins his secret base.
Cobra Commander shops for a few comics before Serpentor ruins his secret base.