Erin Kyle dressed as DC comic book character Harley Quinn.Erin Kyle dressed as DC comic book character Harley Quinn.

Irish eyes were smiling in amusement when a phalanx of caped crusaders and comic book heroes swooped into their capital city yesterday.

Dublin Comic Con showcased a range of life-size props and costumes from sci-fi movies, TV shows, comics and games.

Even the animals got in on the act, with one bewildered bulldog dressing up as a canine Superman for the occasion.

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