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Iconic Characters Compete in Annual Superman Celebration Costume Contest
The 44th Annual Superman Celebration hosted their annual costume contest this past Sunday, June 12th which featured a mix of iconic heroes and villains from pop culture.
An excessively hot 95 degree day did not deter a huge crowd from turning out for the annual event which had 23 contestants competing in this year's contest.
Judges for this year's costume contest were Superman Celebration guest artists Sean Dulaney and Steven Walden with John and Dionne Gleckler - who were dressed as "Secret Origins" Jor-El and Lara - served as hosts.
Contestants included Dan Feth as Ghost Rider, Dante Diener as The Riddler, Lonnie Johson as RoboCop, Justin Hays as Earth 23's President Superman, Faith Greuel as Scarlet Witch, Brittney Greuel as Black Widow, Dan Moyer as Superman, William Mashburn as The Penguin, Crystal Martinez as Mera, Dawn Brock-Jones as Live Wire, Justin Brock-Jones as Lex Luthor, Zac Pensol as Condiment King, Misty Licavoli as The Dreamer (A.K.A. Jim Hambrick), Kris Denson as The Grinch, Charlee Soffer as Nightwing, Colleen Egan as Oracle, Sean Casey as One Punch Man, Mariah Brazel as Wonder Woman, Cory Asbury as Solomon Grundy, Kenneth Dunn as The Batman Who Laughs, and Debbie Yaco, Gail Scelza & Rikki Zaebo as Superman's Godmothers.
Following the presentation of an original art piece by Steve Walden to Josh Boultinghouse, the winners of the costume contest were announced including Zac Pensol (Crowd Choice), Justin Brock-Jones (Best Costume), William Mashburn (Best Character), Charlee Soffer & Colleen Egan (Outstanding Group), and Kris Denson (Grand Champion).
After a photo-op with all the costume contest participants and winners, the Superman Celebration held their official closing ceremony which featured special guest Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor - "Smallville") thanking everyone for attending and encouraging them to attend next year's festival.
Photo credit: Brandon Wheatley
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