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Comic Con — Three Days Of Escapism In Honolulu

Comic book and movie aficionados rub elbows with heroes and villains during the third annual Amazing Hawaii Comic Convention.

By Cory Lum / August 30, 2017
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  • <p>The Ghost Rider — in this case James Ishizaki from Mililani — rides his bike through the Hawaii Convention Center during the 2017 Amazing Hawaii Comic Con, which was held Friday through Sunday.</p>

    The Ghost Rider — in this case James Ishizaki from Mililani — rides his bike through the Hawaii Convention Center during the 2017 Amazing Hawaii Comic Con, which was held Friday through Sunday.

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  • <p>“Star Wars” stormtroopers pose for photographs with attendees at the third annual comics convention.</p>

    “Star Wars” stormtroopers pose for photographs with attendees at the third annual comics convention.

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  • <p>Large Lego versions of Spiderman and Iron Man mingled with attendees. More than 100 comic book vendors were on hand, along with about 150 comic book artists.</p>

    Large Lego versions of Spiderman and Iron Man mingled with attendees. More than 100 comic book vendors were on hand, along with about 150 comic book artists.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Jonathan Quilantang, 4, of Wahiawa, sported a Hulkbuster version of the Iron Man costume.</p>

    Jonathan Quilantang, 4, of Wahiawa, sported a Hulkbuster version of the Iron Man costume.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Cole Poziembo was a Motorized Patriot depicting George Washington. Other versions of the video game characters include Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin.</p>

    Cole Poziembo was a Motorized Patriot depicting George Washington. Other versions of the video game characters include Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Kamakani De Dely as the blue hero Yondu from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie series was a big hit at the convention.</p>

    Kamakani De Dely as the blue hero Yondu from the “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie series was a big hit at the convention.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat
  • <p>Some convention attendees wore costumes themselves.</p>

    Some convention attendees wore costumes themselves.

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  • <p>Andrew Takai showed up as a package of Morton’s Salt.</p>

    Andrew Takai showed up as a package of Morton’s Salt.

    Cory Lum/Civil Beat

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