SCI-FI, comic-book and fantasy series fans took over the town hall today for St Helens' inaugural comic con.

The hugely successful event saw enthusiasts flock to the town hall for the convention, which included an array of themed activities.

Victoria Square was taken over by exhibits with a model of the Dolorean used in Back to the Future and Ghostbusters' Stay Puft Marshmallow Man among them.

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Fans enjoyed a free gaming area, merchandise stalls and the chance to meet and have their photographs taken with the guest stars.

There were also themed panel question and answer sessions with guests from series Game of Thrones, Doctor Who and Star Wars.

Special guests included The Hobbit star Adam Brown, S Club 7 and Primeval's Hannah Spearritt, Harry Potter actor Hugh Mitchell and Game of Thrones' White Walker Ross Mullan and Dominic Carter, who played Janos Slynt.

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And to round the day off there was a 'cosplay' competition commending the best best costumes in male, female, junior categories and the best overall. 

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