York Comic Con took place on Sunday, February 12 at the York Racecourse and organised by Unleashed Events. This year welcomed Red Dwarf actors Chris Barrie and Danny John-Jules, best known for their roles as Arnold Rimmer and Cat respectively.
It is annually visited by fans of science fiction and fantasy films and TV shows, comic books, superheroes, anime, manga, horror, gaming and Disney. Comic conventions first began in the US in the 1960s.
Our photographer James Hardisty attended the event and took lots of photos - here are some of them.
5. York Winter Comic Con
Waiting for lift-off (left) Gabriel Kelsey, as a Shoretrooper, and (right) Stefan Palmer, as a Clone Trooper during the event in York. Photo: James Hardisty
6. York Winter Comic Con
Waiting for the action to pass-by Stefan Palmer, dressed as a Clone Tropper during the event in York. Photo: James Hardisty
7. York Winter Comic Con
Fans of the event dressed in character outside York Racecourse. Photo: James Hardisty
8. York Winter Comic Con
Fans attending the Comic Con dressed in quirky characters, including Heinz Beanz. Photo: James Hardisty