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Cambridge's first ever Comic Con has been branded a "complete flop" after "no-one turned up".

The event took place at the Junction over the bank holiday weekend (August 24/25).

But one man, who took his two teenage sons to the event, said very few people actually showed up.

For those who are unfamiliar with the concept, Comic Cons are held up and down the country to celebrate comic book culture.

Last year, hundreds of comic book enthusiasts flocked to a similar style event called GeekCon at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford.

There were costumes, games and a myriad of trade stalls, which set the bar high for this year's official Comic Con.

Tickets for the 2019 Cambridge event started from £10.

However a Cambridge dad, who wished to remain anonymous, was less than awe-struck by the event.

Speaking to CambridgeshireLive he said: "We went on Sunday at about 4pm but no one was there.

"There was so few [people] there that a band that had journeyed from France to play at the finale on Sunday had to turn back.

"My son was very disappointed as he had spent money buying tickets for what turned out to be a flop.

"But at least the organisers tried and I hope this doesn't put them off.

"Maybe a smaller venue and just one day would be a good start".

But there are plans for the event to continue, as the group posted on its Facebook page: "Here’s hoping you join us again next year".

They also thanked "each and everyone of our attendees for coming to our first (of hopefully many more) conventions.

Cambridge Comic Con has since deleted its Facebook page after the "disappointing event" and attendees have struggled to get in touch with the organisers.

Cambridgeshire Live has contacted the organisers of the Comic Con for comment but has not yet received a response.