Dragon Con thrills and chills
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Steve Schaefer
Bella (L) and Brielle Brown look for their favorite characters during the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta GA Saturday, September 2, 2017. Founded in 1987, Dragon Con convention takes place every year over Labor Day weekend. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Costumed characters fill Peachtree Street for the Dragon Con Parade in Atlanta GA Saturday, September 2, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Dragon Con's Grand Marshal Stan Lee waves to the crowd as he makes his way up Peachtree Street during the Dragon Con parade Saturday, September 2, 2017. Lee was formerly editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Bill Williams in the costume of Dr. Lazarus heads up Peachtree Street while participating in the Dragon Con parade In Atlanta GA, Saturday, September 2, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Zombie Charles Pinckney makes his way up Peachtree Street while participating in the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta GA Saturday, September 2, 2017. Founded in 1987, Dragon Con convention takes place every year over Labor Day weekend. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Large crowds gather along Peachtree Street Saturday to watch the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta GA September 2, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Steve Prater and his daughter Adrianna wave to their favorite characters during the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta GA Saturday, September 2, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
A sword fight breaks out along Peachtree Street during the Dragon Con parade Saturday, September 2, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Steve Schaefer
Large crowds gather along Peachtree Street Saturday to watch the Dragon Con parade in Atlanta GA September 2, 2017. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Jimmy Nguyen, 27, of Atlanta, greets a small Dragon Con 2017 attendee, who admired his Spider-Man outfit. Nguyen was extra excited about being able to see Marvel comic master Stan Lee in a panel Friday afternoon. More than 80,000 people were expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlantaduring the three-day event that has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Brandon Clarke traveled from Boston to attend Dragon Con 2017, which is in its 31st year. With over 80,000 people expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlanta, the three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Dragon Con 2017 is in full fledge in its 31st year. The three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - The detail in the costumes at Dragon Con 2017 was on full display on Friday in downtown Atlanta. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Michael Sylvester, of Duluth, is excited about attending his fifth Dragon Con. This year he's dressed as Colonel Sanders, with an Andorian twist. Dragon Con 2017 is in its 31st year. With over 80,000 people expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlanta, the three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Marvel master Stan Lee talks to packed room at what was announced as his last Dragon Con event. Fans had a chance to ask questions of the 94-year-old mastermind behind such classic comics as Spider-Man. Dragon Con 2017 opens fledge in downtown Atlanta for its 31st year. With over 80,000 people expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlanta, the three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their customers-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - David Collins, of Houston, was eager to get to Atlanta in order to attend his 17th Dragon Con. He says he almost wasn't able to make it because of Hurricane Harvey, as flights were cancelled. Dragon Con 2017 is in its 31st year. With over 80,000 people expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlanta, the three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Drawing inspiration from the Georgia filmmed TV show "The Walking Dead," a replica of Negan's Bat Lucille sits up high on the shoulder of Patrick McCoy. McCoy travlled from Virginia Beach to attend his fifth Dragon Con event. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Bobbie Crotts, of Cumming, tricked out her Storm Trooper helmet with the right amount of bling. Dragon Con 2017 is in full fledge in its 31st year. With over 80,000 people expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlanta, the three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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Ryon Horne
September 1, 2017 Atlanta - Dragon Con 2017 is in full fledge in its 31st year. With over 80,000 people expected to fill the streets of downtown Atlanta, the three-day event has always brought the best out of attendees and their costume-making abilities. RYON HORNE/RHORNE@AJC.COM
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