CHARACTERS from the worlds of comics, Star Wars and Harry Potter were in Stockton yesterday, Saturday, as part of the Kapow Sci-Fi market and family fun day event.

The event, now in its fifth year, was organised by Stockton Borough Council in partnership with Who Ray and featured a range of events, activities and merchandise for sale.

Costumed characters were roaming the streets, with life-size Star Wars props.

And the sci-fi market included a range of TV and film-related toys, action figures and collectables.

Characters included those from Star Wars, Professor Dumbledore and Hagrid, The Daleks, an ice dragon, Elsa and Anna, Bumble Bee, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Iron Man and more.