Costumes filled the convention floor at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel as fans stepped into the worlds of their favorite characters, from superheroes and comic book icons to anime and video game favorites.
For two days, Atlantic Comic Con brought fans together in Downtown Norfolk to celebrate their interests.
But for Black fans, the convention represented more than a weekend of cosplay, gaming and comics. It offered a space to see themselves reflected in a community built with them in mind…