DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – This Saturday was the first day of two for both the Gem City Comic Con at the University of Dayton Marriott and Grimoire Academy’s Gothic Market at the Dayton Convention Center.
Gem City Comic Con
Highlights for GCCC included comic books, gaming memorabilia, anime/manga and cosplay. Highlights for the market include horror media, folklore books, strange things and ‘metaphysical’ items. (Crystals, tarot cards, candles and similar items.)
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Costumes are heavily encouraged but not required for either event. Prop weapons are allowed, but they must be clearly fake.
Kids under 12 do not need a ticket for GCCC. Kids under 10 do not need a ticket for the market. Both require an adult to accompany them.
For Sunday, GCCC will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…