'A celebration of pop culture': 60,000 fans expected at Montreal Comiccon this weekend

Jedis, superheroes, Vikings and video game characters took over the Palais des congres on Saturday for the second day of the Montreal Comiccon, which organizers expect will attract 60,000 visitors this year.

Jedis, superheroes, Vikings and video game characters took over the Palais des congrès on Saturday for the second day of the Montreal Comiccon. Thousands of people, often in costume, were able to meet their favourite stars or share their love of geek culture.

For its 13th edition, Comiccon occupied three floors of the Palais des congrès for the first time.

The first was dedicated to the various collectibles exhibitors and vendors, the second to the conference rooms, and the third to the celebrity autograph and photo sessions.

For Jean-François Hétu, dressed in an impressive Ghostbusters outfit resembling those featured in the Ghostbusters movie, taking part in Comiccon was a dream come true. He spent several months making his costume.

"It took seven months to make them. We order the parts from all over the world to try and find the best prices," he said. "I've wanted to do this project for 30 years, ever since I was a little boy. Now that it's done, I'm all worked up. I didn't sleep well last night just because I was so excited to come here."

Hétu was accompanied by his son, Vincent, who wore the same costume. "I wanted to be with my dad, to be able to participate with him," said the young boy, noting that he was looking forward to playing in the arcades.