Lookout’s Kevin Painchaud was on hand as lovers of comic books, fantasy and all the art that comes along with it gathered Comic-Con style at the Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center.
Watsonville put out the call for nerds, and the nerds didn’t disappoint.
They turned out more than 1,000 strong, organizers estimate.
In the area’s first mini Comic-Con-style event, Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services put on a successful Nerdville on Sunday at the Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center, bringing together lovers of comic books, fantasy and all the art that comes along with it.
As the photos below show, the community embraced the concept, many in full superhero regalia. The organizers were apparently happy with the turnout, because they’re already seeking feedback on plans for a second event.
Eddie Gonzalez, aka Batman, was the emcee for Watsonville’s Nerdville event. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzLuis Sanchez from Watsonville displays his collection at Nerdville. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzA Nerdville peruser who dressed up for the occcasion. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzThimblestump Hollow characters on full display. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzAll dressed up for Nerdville. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzArtist Dante Castaneda. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzEmcee Eddie Gonzalez holds up a drawing by the artist next to him, Dante Castaneda. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzMy Hero Academia cosplay: Kianna Corona Maciel as Mina Ashido; Rori Perteet as Denki Kaminari. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzA brick wall made a perfect canvas for those who attended Nerdville to make their mark. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
