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Burg Comics Con draws large crowd - from all over the universe

HARRISBURG - Harrisburg's annual comic book convention saw a large crowd show up for a day of comics, cosplay and gaming, all while raising money for a good cause.

Organizer Scott Reed said attendance was estimated at about 600 to 650 people, with about $350 plus two tables of food donations collected for Saline County 4C's food pantry.

Children and adults alike enjoyed the annual cosplay contest, featuring character portrayals from a wide variety of comics, TV shows and movies.

Reed said more than 1,500 comic books were given away, which is a regular promotion for the event.

Zoey Brand of Harrisburg receives an award from 'Captain America' for her cosplay costume Saturday at the Burg Comics Con in Harrisburg. TRAVIS DENEAL
A very young Batman and Spider-Man wait for judging to begin at the Burg Comics Con cosplay contest Saturday in Harrisburg. TRAVIS DENEAL PHOTO
A junior cosplayer walks away with an award in a handcrafted Jawa costume. TRAVIS DENEAL PHOTO
Spider-Woman, more popularly known as 'Spider-Gwen' and Spider-Man pose prior to judging for the cosplay contest at the Burg Comics Con Saturday in Harrisburg. TRAVIS DENEAL PHOTO
Rick Bradley of Harrisburg, cosplaying as 'Avengers: Endgame' Thor laughs while his hammer, Mjolnir weighs down Josh Givens of Eldorado at the Burg Comics Con in Harrisburg Saturday. TRAVIS DENEAL PHOTO
Alianna Bradley of Harrisburg portrays a tiny version of Wonder Woman Saturday at the Burg Comics Con cosplay contest in Harrisburg. TRAVIS DENEAL PHOTO