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NewsApril 22, 2017

The 12th annual Cape Comic-Con was held from April 21 through April 23 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.

Comic-Con attendees line a hallway to the main floor on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees line a hallway to the main floor on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Emma Sonnenberg, Colten Burch and Jackson Kestner spectate a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Emma Sonnenberg, Colten Burch and Jackson Kestner spectate a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
"Tactical Santa" wags a finger at Maleficent during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
"Tactical Santa" wags a finger at Maleficent during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees play table games on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees play table games on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The winners of the Cape Comic-Con Costume Contest pose for a photo on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The winners of the Cape Comic-Con Costume Contest pose for a photo on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees socialize after the costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees socialize after the costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Eva Gleckler, dressed at Louise from "Bob's Burgers" looks through items during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Eva Gleckler, dressed at Louise from "Bob's Burgers" looks through items during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Tori Panda dressed at "Lady Deadpool" checks her glasses during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Tori Panda dressed at "Lady Deadpool" checks her glasses during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Spiderman gives C.J. Simpson a high-five as he is perched upon Lester Tucker's shoulders during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Spiderman gives C.J. Simpson a high-five as he is perched upon Lester Tucker's shoulders during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Kaylee Wright takes in the actions during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Kaylee Wright takes in the actions during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Zoey Hartlein, dressed as Pikachu, looks over at her little sister Brookly, dressed as Wonder Woman, during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Zoey Hartlein, dressed as Pikachu, looks over at her little sister Brookly, dressed as Wonder Woman, during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Comic-Con attendees play table games on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees play table games on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Luc Shleton, dressed as Luke Skywalker, uses his lightsaber during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Luc Shleton, dressed as Luke Skywalker, uses his lightsaber during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Madeleine Korn poses for a photo with her dragon during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Madeleine Korn poses for a photo with her dragon during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
John Shleton takes his Darth Vader mask off during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
John Shleton takes his Darth Vader mask off during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Christina Hinchey, dressed as "Sailor Pluto" poses for a photo during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Christina Hinchey, dressed as "Sailor Pluto" poses for a photo during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Professor Play makes balloon sculptures during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Professor Play makes balloon sculptures during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Holly Raines and Joe Reed pose for a photo during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Holly Raines and Joe Reed pose for a photo during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Joseph Taylor, dressed as Spider-Man, helps his twin brother, Joshua Taylor, dressed as Ant Man, adjust his mask on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Joseph Taylor, dressed as Spider-Man, helps his twin brother, Joshua Taylor, dressed as Ant Man, adjust his mask on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The children's costume contest winners are recognized on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The children's costume contest winners are recognized on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Comic-Con attendees adjust their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees adjust their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
"Sharknado" displays his original outfit during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
"Sharknado" displays his original outfit during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Ella Broche, dressed as Mrs. White from "Clue" looks through artwork by Mike Czerwonka during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Ella Broche, dressed as Mrs. White from "Clue" looks through artwork by Mike Czerwonka during the 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
The 12th annual Cape Comic Con on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Comic-Con attendees display their outfits during a costume contest on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
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The 12th annual Cape Comic-Con was held from April 21 through April 23 at the Osage Centre in Cape Girardeau.

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