In Pictures: Superheroes are a family affair for fans at Comic-Con

The annual MCM Comic-Con event saw thousands dressed up as film and animation favourites.

A family travel on the Elizabeth Line to MCM Comic-Con at ExCel London (James Manning/PA) (PA Wire)

Thousands of enthusiasts have dressed as their favourite characters from the worlds of film and animation for a three-day celebration of all things pop culture in east London.

The creative costumes – many handmade – raised some eyebrows on public transport as fans travelled to the ExCel in east London for its annual MCM Comic-Con event.