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Astronomicon 2

Todd McInturf
The Detroit News
Great Lakes Garrison of the 501st Legion members Stormtrooper TK6778, portrayed by Derek Lane-Waters, right, of Rochester Hills, shakes hands with Calvin Thompson, 7, of Hamburg Twp., as he waits in line with family members to buy tickets to Astronomicon 2. Lane-Waters, originally from England, is joined by Clone Trooper CT7859, portrayed by Joe Fera, right-rear, of Marine City, at the pop-culture convention, at the Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights, Saturday, February 9, 2019. The event continues from 11am to 5pm, Sunday. For more information visit https://www.astronomicon.com (Todd McInturf, The Detroit News)2019.
Great Lakes Garrison of the 501st Legion members Stormtrooper TK6778, portrayed by Derek Lane-Waters, right, of Rochester Hills, shakes hands with Calvin Thompson, 7, of Hamburg Twp., as he waits in line with family members to buy tickets to Astronomicon 2. Lane-Waters, originally from England, is joined by Clone Trooper CT7859, portrayed by Joe Fera, right-rear, of Marine City, at the pop-culture convention, at the Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights, Saturday, February 9, 2019. The event continues from 11am to 5pm, Sunday. For more information visit https://www.astronomicon.com (Todd McInturf, The Detroit News)2019.
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Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Otis B. Driftwood,' left, and 'Captain Spaulding,' right, are portrayed by friends Allen Orman, 23, and Phoenix Kelley, 22, respectively, both of Brazil, Indiana, as they wear self-made, paper mache heads.
Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Otis B. Driftwood,' left, and 'Captain Spaulding,' right, are portrayed by friends Allen Orman, 23, and Phoenix Kelley, 22, respectively, both of Brazil, Indiana, as they wear self-made, paper mache heads.
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Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Captain Spaulding,' left, portrayed by Sid Haig, and 'Otis B. Driftwood,' right, portrayed by Bill Moseley, pose with Wendy 'The Tattoo Artist' Whalin, 48, and her daughter, Brittany 'Killa B', respectively, both of Detroit, during a Hollywood Photo Ops portrait session.
Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Captain Spaulding,' left, portrayed by Sid Haig, and 'Otis B. Driftwood,' right, portrayed by Bill Moseley, pose with Wendy 'The Tattoo Artist' Whalin, 48, and her daughter, Brittany 'Killa B', respectively, both of Detroit, during a Hollywood Photo Ops portrait session.
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Amy Feero-Marr, left, 24, stands with her new husband, Bryce Marr, center, 32, both of Springfield, Illinois, stand with ordained minister 'Blaze Ya Dead Homie,' right, who is portrayed by Chris R, of Detroit, after he marries the couple at Astronomicon 2.
Amy Feero-Marr, left, 24, stands with her new husband, Bryce Marr, center, 32, both of Springfield, Illinois, stand with ordained minister 'Blaze Ya Dead Homie,' right, who is portrayed by Chris R, of Detroit, after he marries the couple at Astronomicon 2.
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Four Michael Myers, the main character from the Halloween series of slasher films, are portrayed by, left to right, Dominic Wilks, 16, of Fraser, Seth Soetebeer, 17, of Rochester Hills, Jacob Cherry, 16, Auburn Hills, and Jason Shanker, 32, of Southfield, pose at the event.
Four Michael Myers, the main character from the Halloween series of slasher films, are portrayed by, left to right, Dominic Wilks, 16, of Fraser, Seth Soetebeer, 17, of Rochester Hills, Jacob Cherry, 16, Auburn Hills, and Jason Shanker, 32, of Southfield, pose at the event.
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Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Captain Spaulding,' center-left, portrayed by Sid Haig, and 'Otis B. Driftwood,' center-right, portrayed by Bill Moseley, pose with Detroit recording artists Monoxide, left, and Jamie Madrox, right, from Twiztid at the Hollywood Photo Ops portrait booth.
Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Captain Spaulding,' center-left, portrayed by Sid Haig, and 'Otis B. Driftwood,' center-right, portrayed by Bill Moseley, pose with Detroit recording artists Monoxide, left, and Jamie Madrox, right, from Twiztid at the Hollywood Photo Ops portrait booth.
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Detroit recording artists Jamie Madrox, left, and Monoxide, center, from Twiztid, tease Damian Mohawk, 7, and his father, Jake Mohawk, 29, both of Clinton Twp., during an autograph session.
Detroit recording artists Jamie Madrox, left, and Monoxide, center, from Twiztid, tease Damian Mohawk, 7, and his father, Jake Mohawk, 29, both of Clinton Twp., during an autograph session.
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Throne of Toys employee Dane Wright, 42, of Westland, straightens out merchandise in the vendors area.
Throne of Toys employee Dane Wright, 42, of Westland, straightens out merchandise in the vendors area.
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Jason Anthony, 38, of Mount Clemens, portrays a Zombie as he looks at merchandise in the vendor's area.
Jason Anthony, 38, of Mount Clemens, portrays a Zombie as he looks at merchandise in the vendor's area.
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Mike Kars, left, 46, of Madison Heights, portrays Star-Lord as Quinn Spencer, right, 46, of Ferndale, portrays Yondu, both from Guardians of the Galaxy, as DeVante Backer, center, 26, of Warren, portrays Red Devil from Scream Queens.
Mike Kars, left, 46, of Madison Heights, portrays Star-Lord as Quinn Spencer, right, 46, of Ferndale, portrays Yondu, both from Guardians of the Galaxy, as DeVante Backer, center, 26, of Warren, portrays Red Devil from Scream Queens.
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Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Captain Spaulding,' left, and 'Otis B. Driftwood' right, are portrayed by friends Phoenix Kelley, 22, and Allen Orman, 23, respectively, both of Brazil, Indiana, as they wear self-made, paper mache heads.
Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses characters 'Captain Spaulding,' left, and 'Otis B. Driftwood' right, are portrayed by friends Phoenix Kelley, 22, and Allen Orman, 23, respectively, both of Brazil, Indiana, as they wear self-made, paper mache heads.
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Comic book cover artist Aaron Lambert, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio, poses with more than 100 paintings for sale at his booth, Saturday. He has created at least 10 comic book covers.
Comic book cover artist Aaron Lambert, 35, of Cincinnati, Ohio, poses with more than 100 paintings for sale at his booth, Saturday. He has created at least 10 comic book covers.
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Piper Payne, 4, rides on the shoulders of her father, Darius Payne, 37, both of Jackson, MI.
Piper Payne, 4, rides on the shoulders of her father, Darius Payne, 37, both of Jackson, MI.
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Kyle Anderson, left, 42, and his son, Noah, 6, both of Grand Rapids, pose with WWE Superstar wrestler 'The Boogeyman,' portrayed by Marty Wright, of Denver, Colorado.
Kyle Anderson, left, 42, and his son, Noah, 6, both of Grand Rapids, pose with WWE Superstar wrestler 'The Boogeyman,' portrayed by Marty Wright, of Denver, Colorado.
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WWE Superstar wrestler 'The Boogeyman,' portrayed by Marty Wright, right, of Denver, Colorado, poses with 'Carnage,' portrayed by Cody Schuyler, left, 28, of Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada.
WWE Superstar wrestler 'The Boogeyman,' portrayed by Marty Wright, right, of Denver, Colorado, poses with 'Carnage,' portrayed by Cody Schuyler, left, 28, of Walpole Island, Ontario, Canada.
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Six-foot, 10-inches tall actor Robert Mukes, who played 'Rufus R.J. Firefly, Jr,' in Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses, talks to a fan.
Six-foot, 10-inches tall actor Robert Mukes, who played 'Rufus R.J. Firefly, Jr,' in Rob Zombie's slasher / horror movie House of 1000 Corpses, talks to a fan.
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R.A. Mihailoff, who plays 'Leatherface,' in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3, walks through the crowd.
R.A. Mihailoff, who plays 'Leatherface,' in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3, walks through the crowd.
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Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, left, shakes hands with fan Jason Zielke, right, 44, of Redford, before signing his autograph on a painting that Zielke made of Snider, Friday. Snider is promoting his new solo album, 'For the Love of Metal.'
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, left, shakes hands with fan Jason Zielke, right, 44, of Redford, before signing his autograph on a painting that Zielke made of Snider, Friday. Snider is promoting his new solo album, 'For the Love of Metal.'
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Kelly Ellison, of Dallas, TX, portrays a 'Scarey Clown,' after having her body painted by Get Dead Crew, make- up professionals.
Kelly Ellison, of Dallas, TX, portrays a 'Scarey Clown,' after having her body painted by Get Dead Crew, make- up professionals.
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Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, right, shares a laugh with fan Jason Zielke, left, 44, of Redford, before signing his autograph on a painting that Zielke made of Snider, Friday. Snider is promoting his new solo album, 'For the Love of Metal.'
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider, right, shares a laugh with fan Jason Zielke, left, 44, of Redford, before signing his autograph on a painting that Zielke made of Snider, Friday. Snider is promoting his new solo album, 'For the Love of Metal.'
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Christopher Allen McCoy, 34, of Indianapolis, portrays 'Scratchy,' from 'Ichy and Scratchy,' as he arrives at the convention. McCoy is in a wheelchair after losing both legs and his right hand when a moped he was riding exploded nine years ago.
Christopher Allen McCoy, 34, of Indianapolis, portrays 'Scratchy,' from 'Ichy and Scratchy,' as he arrives at the convention. McCoy is in a wheelchair after losing both legs and his right hand when a moped he was riding exploded nine years ago.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News