They turned out in their thousands yesterday , dressed to impress in a colourful range of costumes inspired by their favourite comic book characters . And today revellers at London 's Super Comic Book Convention did n't let down , showing off wild headdresses and painted torsos in homage to their fictional counterparts . Pausing for a break from the festivities , some were seen lifting out cash and enjoying cups of coffee in full costume . Others lived up to their roles , acting out scenes from their favourite books to the delight of friends and fellow enthusiasts . More than 25,000 people were expected to visit the event in east London 's Excel Centre over the weekend . The convention , now in its fourth year , is the largest comic book event in the UK . Even superheroes need cash ! Revellers at the comic book convention in London 's Excel Centre form an orderly queue to withdraw funds . Ironman struggles to relax in his stiff bodysuit on the second day of the convention which attracted around 25,000 people . Michael Hulcoop from Hastings , who came as The Thing , flexes his muscles for the camera . Sean Bonner from Essex donned an impressive set of wings to complete his Hawkman costume for the convention . Lucy Saxon from Hertfordshire strikes her best pose as Star Girl - a superheroine based on a blonde teenager . Some enthusiasts travelled from as far as Australia to attend the convention . Eleni from Sydney , above , dressed up as Bombshell Black Canary for the occasion . Caitlin from Ware sported full body paint , green lingerie and a bright pink rose to portray Bombshell Poison Ivy . Left to right : Vicky from Cambridge as Catwoman , Caitlin from Ware as Poison Ivy and 'Lady Noctis Cosplay ' from Pembrokeshire as Harley Quinn . Ciara Baker from Essex was a more conservative Cinderella while Katie Bacon dressed as Blair Rose . A line-up of superheroines at the fourth Super Comic Book Convention at London 's Excel Centre today . Alice from Manchester wore an intricate green costume complete with horns and a tail to portray her favourite Pokemon character . Who invited them ? Ali G is 'arrested ' by Good Cop and Bad Cop from the Lego film on the second day of the convention .
Revellers enjoyed the second day of the Super Comic Book Convention . Spiderman , Poison Ivy and Ali G were among the best dressed at event . 25,000 people were expected to attend east London convention .