Heroes and Villains Fan Fest invaded the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, NJ this weekend bringing celebrities, tons of merchandise, cosplay, and more. Where New York Comic Con’s sheer size and crowds could make make the timid geek uncomfortable, HVFF is a perfect starter con for fans of all ages. The stars of some of the biggest comic themed shows on TV were there, highlighted by the DC’s Arrow-verse stars and those from FOX’s Gotham. Fans lined up for photo ops with their favorite celebs, and had their pick of merchandise from hundreds of vendors. HVFF also offered a number of interactive panels and Q&As.

If you are jonesing for a superhero fix a month before New York Comic-Con, have no fear, Heroes and Villains FanFest (HVFF) is returning to the Tri-State area next month. On September 8th and 9th, stars of some of your favorite comic book-inspired films and shows will pack the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, NJ. You’ll get your chance to grab photo ops, get autographs, attend panel discussions and Q&As, and of course buy all the merch you can get your hands on. For those intimidated by the huge crowds of Comic-Con but with the same passion for geek culture, Heroes and Villains FanFest is definitely one you don’t want to miss.

This coming weekend, TV’s superest heroes and baddest villains are showing up in our area for Heroes and Villain FanFest (HVFF to those in the know). The fan convention serves as a bridge to New York Comic-Con, which hits the Javits Center in NYC for four days in early October. HVFF allows fans all the amenities of Comic-Con on a smaller scale in a more intimate setting. Emanating from the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, HVFF brings the stars of TV’s Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Gotham, amongst others, for panel discussions, autographs, photo-ops and of course, cosplay.