Superhero creators, fans unite at Memphis Comic Expo
"Ghostbusters" fanboy Cory Coffman (right) roughhouses with his son Aiden Coffman, 9, during the annual Memphis Comic Expo at the Agricenter on Oct. 19, 2019. The two-day show features artists, a cosplay contest, a video game tournament and a slew of comic vendors. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Layla Tanzillo, 7, keeps an eye on fellow comic hunters while her dad looks for a DC Supergirl issue during the annual Memphis Comic Expo at the Agricenter on Oct. 19, 2019. The two-day show features artists, a cosplay contest, a video game tournament and a slew of comic vendors. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Darrell Wilburn strikes his best "Spidey" pose during the annual Memphis Comic Expo at the Agricenter on Oct. 19, 2019. The two-day show features artists, a cosplay contest, a video game tournament and a slew of comic vendors. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Skylar Wright, 4, takes a closer look at the army of Lego mini-figures for sale during the annual Memphis Comic Expo at the Agricenter on Oct. 19, 2019. The two-day show features artists, a cosplay contest, a video game tournament and a slew of comic vendors. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Bobby Green (left) gives his son Ian, 9, a boost to get a better look at the vintage batmobile on display during the annual Memphis Comic Expo at the Agricenter on Oct. 19, 2019. The two-day show features artists, a cosplay contest, a video game tournament and a slew of comic vendors. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Some of the comic book industry's brightest stars are in Memphis this weekend to network, meet fans and potentially draw up some new business.
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Donnie Juengling Memphis Comic ExpoMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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