If you were to ask where you could find Iron Man in Bolton this weekend, many may think of this weekend’s sporting event which will see athletes swim, run, and cycle for more than 70 miles around the borough. However, for those looking instead for the Marvel character, Bolton’s Comic-Con Takeover was the place to be. The free event brought together those of all ages, with many deciding to cosplay for the occasion.
Sign up to our newsletters to get the latest stories sent straight to your inbox. Stuart Tarpey runs Canvas Creations, showcasing his own paintings and artwork (Image: Jack Fifield, Newsquest) Plenty of artists and creatives were in attendance, including Sora Crimmins: who owns ‘Phantom Cat Creations’. Alongside friends Damian Gould and Dominic Guile, the trio – from Runcorn – were dressed up as Dungeons & Dragons characters.
They have been attending comic con events for more than 10 years. Sora, aged 26, said: “I used to work in a cinema, and unfortunately that cinema closed down. Because of night being able to find jobs, I just thought: sod it, go full-time artist – and it has actually been working out better than I expected.
” Left to right: Sora Crimmins, Damian Gould, and Dominic Guile were running Sora's 'Phantom Cat Creations' stand (Image: Jack Fifield, Newsquest) Also in attendance was Rory Hall. From Farnworth , the 35-year-old was attending alongside his partner and two children: three-year-old Logan and eight-year-old Reuben. An anime an.
