The Cape Comic Con festival attracted thousands of cosplayers and gamers to South Africa on April 28.

The festival is being held over four days at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Collectors are encouraged to dress in costumes and indulge their love of fantasy and comedic superheroes.

Comic sketch artist TS Zombie says the event is an important part of his business as a freelancer and provides the bulk of his income. He sketches books of known superheroes and of his own making.

Jemma van Wyk wore a homemade outfit to represent Alice in Wonderland. She is supporting a friend who is an exhibitor and bought a weekend pass.

Nathan Jackson designed his own costume and is attending the event with friends. He enjoys cosplay and said the festival allows him the freedom to dress up as any superhero without being judged.

Cape Town, 28 April 2023: Thousands of comic and gaming aficionados streamed into the Cape Town International Convention Centre for the 2023 Cape Comic Con festival. The event is a showcase for the gaming and animation industries.

The festival is being held over four days at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aficionados and collectors are encouraged to dress in costumes and indulge their love of fantasy and comedic super heroes.

Comic sketch artist TS Zombie says the event is an important part of his business as a freelancer and provides the bulk of his income. He sketches books of known super heroes and of his own making.

Jemma van Wyk wore a home made outfit to represent Alice in Wonderland. She is supporting a friend who is an exhibitor and bought a weekend pass.

Nathan Jackson designed his own costume and is attending the event with friends. He enjoys cos play and said the festival allows him the freedom to dress up as any super hero without being judged.

Comic Con is an annual event and will also be hosted in Johannesburg later this year.