Psyche Keegan from Doncaster as Athena. — Psyche Keegan from Doncaster as Athena. | Steve Riding

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20 wacky photos showcase the best of Leeds Super Comic-Con

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 15th Feb 2026, 16:04 GMT

It’s the geeky cool event providing a brief escape from reality.

Scores out costume-clad visitors enjoyed Leeds Super Comic-Con staged in New Dock Hall at the Royal Armouries. All facets of multi-genre entertainment from films and TV through to gaming and pop culture came together under one roof. And your Yorkshire Evening Post was on hand to capture the best of the weird and the wonderful as people showed off their geeky side dressing up as their favourite film or comic book character. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel

Julie Shaw of Leeds and Julia Baker of Doncaster.

7. Leeds Comic Con

Julie Shaw of Leeds and Julia Baker of Doncaster. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

Ten-year-old Devin Dean from Shipley meets a Stormtrooper.

8. Leeds Comic Con

Ten-year-old Devin Dean from Shipley meets a Stormtrooper. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

Characters at Comic Con.

9. Leeds Comic Con

Characters at Comic Con. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

Payday characters, Maddy Pamment, Owen Smith and Kody Poulton.

10. Leeds Comic Con

Payday characters, Maddy Pamment, Owen Smith and Kody Poulton. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

The sights at Leeds Comic Con.

11. Leeds Comic Con

The sights at Leeds Comic Con. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

Plenty of stalls at Comic Con.

12. Leeds Comic Con

Plenty of stalls at Comic Con. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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