Over 100,000 fans attended Comic-Con London this year. From Pikachu onesies to Superman capes, comic and movie enthusiasts had a chance to dress-up as their favourite character for the day. Some outfits are hand-made, others bought online. How do the costumes in real life compare to the comic versions?
London Comic-Con: share photos of your costumes
We’d like to see your Comic-Con costumes – from your Batman capes to Mario moustaches. Share your photos and videos via GuardianWitness
Children's books
Where are all the disabled characters in children's books?
Megan Quibell TheBookAddictedGirl has never read a book with a physically disabled character as a lead – and nearly felt obliged to go to YALC as Professor Xavier from X Men. And that sucks, doesn’t it?
August 2014
New Spider-Woman comic cover condemned for 'blatant sexualisation'
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