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Holy SpringCon, Batman! Comic book lovers come out to play

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Robin meets Batman
Max Moore, dressed as Robin, is momentarily overwhelmed by Batman. The 4-year-old attended SpringCon in Falcon Heights, Minn., on May 18, 2014.
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Comic book lovers, creators and dealers gathered for the Minnesota Comic Book Association's 26th annual SpringCon at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on May 17-18, 2014. The weekend event was a mix of character costumes, comic art and a comic book marketplace.

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Costumes and tatoos.
SpringCon is a mix of comic book character costumes and character-inspired tattoos.
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Young Captain America
A young Captain America tries to take on Batman at the Midwest Comic Book Association's SpringCon on May 18, 2014, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Grandstand in Falcon Heights, Minn.
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Batman vs. Superman
Murphy Sinykin, 2, locks eyes with Batman. He joined his father Ryan for an afternoon at the Midwest Comic Book Association's SpringCon in Falcon Heights, Minn.
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