The sixth annual Mana-Con Comics Convention takes places Saturday at the Central Library in Bradenton. ... Claire Aronson, Manatee County reporter, can be reached at 941-745-7024.

A record crowd, many came dressed in their favorite comic book character, came Saturday to the sixth annual Mana-Con Comics Convention in the Manatee County central library.

For the fourth year, the Manatee County Central Library is encouraging people to dress as their favorite characters and attend the Mana-Con: Comics Convention for Teens. The event will be from 11 a… ...

This year’s Mana-Con comic convention at Downtown Central Library will be a celebration of all things art. The event, now in its seventh year, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 22.