Comic Con Craze Returns To NYC
By Michelle Pepe, 1010 WINS Intern
NEW YORK (1010 WINS/CBSNewYork) -- Comic Con has invaded New York City for the weekend once again.
The annual event brought together comic book, video game, and science fiction fans from all over the country -- and crazy costumes were the norm.
Photos: Comic Con 2013 Comes To Javits Center
Comic Con Craze Returns To NYC
Housed each year at the Javits Center, the convention is the largest pop culture gathering on the East Coast. It is topped nationally only by San Diego Comic Con, which takes place in the summer.
Javits was filled on Saturday not only by crazed fans, but by press and celebrities, as well. Over 125,000 people bought tickets to the sold-out event and many dressed up as their favorite characters.
Comic Con Craze Returns To NYC
"This is my first time. I'm having fun over here. I love the people having different costumes. Really, I like it. I'm loving it," said Rodney from Queens, who was dressed as Bane from Batman.
Other popular outfits were Snow White, Superman, and Sailor Moon.
Mike from Long Island dressed up as Link from Legend of Zelda.
"It's one of my favorite video games of all time," he said.
A New Jersey resident, dressed as Michelangelo from the Ninja Turtles, loved the atmosphere.
"Just dressing up and seeing everybody else dressed up and taking pictures with everybody," she said.
Comic Con started in San Diego, in 1970, with only 300 guests in attendance. As the event became more popular, it moved to New York City in 2006 and grew into the second largest sci-fi convention in the U.S.
The convention ends on Sunday.
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