Hundreds of heroes and villains are expected to descend upon the Gloucester Main Library Saturday for the 4th Comix Con gathering. There will be plenty of fun for all ages during the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

Sissi Mise, library specialist, who is organizing the event, said that  Comix Con’s focus is on people’s love for reading, comics and the community. It will feature costumes, workshops, activities, prizes and food. There will also be face-painting and crafts for children.

According to Mise, various areas of the library will be transformed for different activities and exhibits. Visitors will be welcomed by Jersey’s Cards and Comics, which is co-sponsoring the event with the library. “This wouldn’t be possible without their partnership,” Mise added.

She is excited about turning one of the library’s rooms into “Harry Potter Land.” Empire’s 501st Legion of Stormtroopers will also be gua...