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Dressed as the Amazon warrior princess Wonder Woman, Brooke Kelley of Lakemoor, 6, conserves her powers for the children's costume contest judging during a ComicCon event at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in McHenry.

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From left: Avery Riemann, Havanna Witte, both 13, and Meagan Smit, 15, all of McHenry, browse through a table covered in free comic books inside the "Swag Room", where attendees could treat themselves to up to ten free items including comics, toys, posters, and more during a ComicCon event at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in McHenry.

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Dressed as Jigsaw from the horror movie franchise "Saw", Gretchen Barnes, right, and Batman's arch nemesis the Joker, portrayed by Peter Heimsoth, both of McHenry, sit and wait for the adult costume contest during a ComicCon event at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in McHenry. Barnes' costume won her division.

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The line entering the "Swag Room" extends snakes through multiple aisles of books during a ComicCon event at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in McHenry.

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Dressed as Elastigirl from the movie The Incredibles, Lydia Wilkins of McHenry, 6, relaxes in her chair with a comic book as she and other costumed children await the judged costume contest during a ComicCon event at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in McHenry.

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Dressed as Jigsaw from the horror movie franchise "Saw", Gretchen Barnes of McHenry presents herself to the judges for the adult costume contest during a ComicCon event at the McHenry Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 in McHenry. Barnes' costume won her division.