Awesome Con

🎆 Happy Independence Day to my naughty neighbors in the South. 🍿 See you in a few weeks.

- Love Deadpool

🍿 Snag a FREE pair of tickets to see Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson in 🌔 FLY ME TO THE MOON next Tuesday in DC! Learn more and claim your tickets while supplies last! >> https://loom.ly/zSaKgUY

🐺 From Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-nominated director Hayao Miyazaki comes the epic masterpiece Princess Mononoke which has ✨ dazzled ✨ audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination, exhilarating battles, and deep humanity. Catch it on the BIG SCREEN starting July 13—courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events!

🍿 GET TICKETS >> https://hubs.la/Q02rqjHV0

to 🐊 Loki-ception happening on the Destination Cosplay Catwalk at Awesome Con 2024!

This month marks the 39th anniversary of ☠️ THE GOONIES! Take this quick Buzzfeed quiz to find out which character matches your personality, then share your result in the comments! >> https://loom.ly/ecpQTqw

❓ QOTD! What 🛍️ Exhibitors do you always make sure to visit when you come to Awesome Con? What Exhibitors aren't at Awesome Con that you wish would come?

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! Today we're highlighting the beloved le***an character Miss America Chavez! Debuting in Vengeance #1, Miss America has been a member of the A-Force, the Ultimates, and Young Avengers, and is the first q***r Latin-American character to star in an eponymous comic book series.

🍿 Do you enjoy watching movies outdoors? Check out District Fray Magazine's outdoor 🎬 movie guide!

The Complete D.C. Outdoor Movie Guide Check out our list of outdoor movie series around the DMV this summer season.

to 🕷️ American Gods star Orlando Jones meeting fans at Awesome Con 2024!

❓ QOTD! What 🔪 horror stars would you love to grab an autograph or photo with that Awesome Con 2025? (feat. Becky Taka Cosplay)

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! Today we're highlighting the son of Lois Lane and Clark Kent, Superboy Jon Kent! Created by Dan Jurgens, he was revealed to be bisexual in 2021. In response to his sexuality being called a "gimmick", writer Tom Taylor responded by saying, "When I was offered this job, I thought, 'Well, if we're going to have a new Superman for the DC Universe, it feels like a missed opportunity to have another straight white savior'."

🍄 Wahoo, itsa Father's Day! Wishing all the SUPER dads out there an AWESOME day!

Have you always dreamed of singing highly inappropriate lyrics at the top of your lungs in a movie theater setting? Well, now YOU CAN!

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut 25th Anniversary Sing-A-Long is coming to theaters June 23 and 26—courtesy of our friends at Fathom Events! >> https://loom.ly/E8gbZlk

Are you saving your 💰 monies!? There are only 2 more months left until Awesome Con 2025 badges go on sale at discounted 🐣 Early Bird pricing!

📆 Mark your calendars for August 16th and visit awesome-con.com/badges to learn more about pricing and deadlines!

Happy 11th Anniversary to 💜 BTS!

🫡 Welcome home Jin! 🫡 Come back safely, Suga, j-hope, RM, V, Jimin, and Jungkook!

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! Today we're highlighting arguably the first gay superhero, Northstar! Created by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, this X-Men Alpha Flight member debuted in 1979 but didn't officially come out until 1992 due to the censorship of the Comics Code Authority.

☀️ Hang out with us and fellow fans on Discord! It's generally pretty quiet in the off-season, but you'll find lots of AWESOME people on the server to connect with. Join now >> https://loom.ly/Bm8bsso

✨ Happy National Children's Day! ✨

Got adorable 📸 pics of your kids in cosplay? We double dog DARE you to share them in the comments!

🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride this afternoon with our friends at Capital Pride!

The parade begins at 3 PM at 14th Street at T Street NW, and conclude at Pennsylvania Avenue at 9th Street NW. For more details about the route and the annual Block Party, visit www.capitalpride.org/event/parade-2024

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! Today we're highlighting the first openly gay character in the Archie Comics universe, Kevin Keller! Debuting in Veronica #202, Kevin is now a much-beloved character with his own series!

He was created by comic book writer and artist, Dan Parent, who you may have had the privilege of meeting at Awesome Cons past!

to the ✨ pin trading ✨ events at the official Awesome Con merch booth! If anyone has a favorite pin from our past pin programs, we'd love for you to show us in the comments!

🌊 Nominated for an Academy Award®, ✨When Marnie Was There✨ is a sweeping story of friendship, mystery, and discovery that delivers stirring emotions and breathtaking animation. Catch it on the BIG SCREEN starting Monday—courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events!

🍿 GET TICKETS >> https://hubs.la/Q02rq90C0

🤖 Ultraman: Rising—based on the classic Japanese superhero—is now a family-friendly animated feature coming to Netflix! See it two days early on the 🍿 BIG SCREEN with a FREE advanced screening on Friday, June 14th in Washington DC.

🍿 Claim your tickets at https://loom.ly/z3FCZ2s—while supplies last!

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! Today we're highlighting transgender superhero Coagula! Created by Rachel Pollack—who is being celebrated this month with "DC Pride: A Celebration of Rachel Pollack"—Coagula is a transgender le***an who first appeared in Doom Patrol, no 70.

🧵 From Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-nominated director Hiromasa Yonebayashi comes ✨The Secret World of Arrietty✨ a gorgeous adaptation of The Borrowers, one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. Catch it on the BIG SCREEN starting next Sunday—courtesy of GKIDS and Fathom Events!

🍿 GET TICKETS >> https://hubs.la/Q02rq8nK0

🎮 Looking for a BIG game to play this summer? Here is Rolling Stone's list of The Biggest Games to Play in Summer 2024!

The Biggest Games to Play in Summer 2024 From Killer Klowns to ‘Star Wars,’ 2024 is shaping up to be the year that skips the summer slump.