Imagination comes to life at SEMO Con

Monday, September 18, 2023

DAR/B. Kay Richter

The ninth annual SEMO Con brought fans of comics, pop culture, games, anime and art to the Black River Coliseum Sept. 15-16. The festivities included contests, vendors and an auction to benefit UCAN in Poplar Bluff.

A replica of R2-D2 from the movie 'Star Wars' moves and talks to guests during SEMO Con on Sunday at the Black River Coliseum. The drone is from the Saint Louis R2 Builder's Group.
Chelsea Hoyer of Hoyer Plush sells her plush toys during SEMO Con this past weekend at Black River Coliseum.
Two cosplayers pose for a photo during SEMO Con on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Black River Coliseum.
Bob the Con Artist displays his artwork duirng the SEMO Con event held this past weekend at Black River Coliseum.

Lonnie Johnson, right, a professional cosplayer, says that he usually cosplays as the comic book character Superman but during this year's SEMO Con, he chose to develop his own characters.
Two cosplayers pose for a photo during SEMO Con on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Black River Coliseum.
The Poplar Bluff Library helped to organize and create 'The Haunted Library' an escape room offered to guests during the annual SEMO Con event at Black River Coliseum.
Talisa Cowin, a self-descibed DeviantArt artist, displays her illustrations during the SEMO Con event at Black River Coliseum.
Velvet Krueger displays some of the items from her business, On a Whim Metaphysical Shop, during SEMO Con on Sunday, Sept. 17.
A vendor displays her woodworking illustrations during SEMO Con.
A “Star Wars” themed waffle maker and other novelty items are sold during SEMO Con.
Tumblers display popular characters during SEMO Con, held this past weekend at Black River Coliseum.