Photos: 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con draws large crowds
Tucson celebrates the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con with three days of cosplay, curated shopping, photo ops, celebrity appearances and more.
This years Comic-Con featured an appearance by Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as cast members of the original film.
Tomorrow Comic-Con runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center.
Johnny Cioara helps his son, Gabe, play “Flying Tickets” in the arcade section of Tucson Comic-Con at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Young cosplayers look over the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con inside Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
People shop for comic books during the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
A “fastball special” statue of Wolverine and Colossus is for sale at Superbad Action Figures booth during the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
A large crowd of cosplayers fill the Tucson Convention Center during the 16th annual Comic-Con, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Jackie Haldorson, left, dresses as Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers, Norman Haldorson, middle, dresses as Officer K from Blade Runner, and Charity Swank, dresses as Leela from Futurama with her counterpart Bender for the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, greets fans while signing autographs at the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Snorlax from Pokémon watches over the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Attendees shop from a variety of handmade goods such as magnets, posters, patches and more during the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Ethan Myerson completes live-paintings at his fine art booth during Tucson Comic-Con at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Hector Ceniceros sells his artwork at his booth, Jamon Red, during the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con at Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
A large Galactus figure from the Fantastic Four towers over guests at the Superbad Action Figures booth during Tucson Comic-Con, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Large crowds gather inside Tucson Convention Center for the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
People shop around the Those Wonderful Toys booth during the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con inside Tucson Convention Center , 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Mari Cruz Camacho helps customers at the Azure Stars booth during the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Large crowds gather inside Tucson Convention Center for the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, 260 South Church Avenue, Aug. 30, 2025.
Grace Trejo
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