Comics artist George Perez was walking the aisles taking in the sights. Perez, known for his superhero illustrations including the current Wonder Woman comic, Teen Titans and the X-Men, attended Fetish Con for the superhero catfights.

His first Fetish Con was in 2006, where he was more surprised by the number of people who knew him than what was at the fetish booths.

"Suddenly, I was a celebrity," said Perez, who lives in Sanford with his wife of 28 years. "I'm a big Fetish Con fan. It's wonderful to meet these free-spirited people. Everyone here is accepted for whatever their kinky bend is."

The event features models, producers, fans and exhibitors showcasing their wares and providing demonstrations. A day-pass cost $25 or $55 to attend for the entire weekend. After incidentals, organizers stand to make around $45,000.

Aug 13-16. Fetish Con. A fetish trade show. Featured appearances by comic book artists and writer George Perez, industry speaker and legal representative Robert B. Nussbaum, the original “Michael Meyers” Tony Moran, and Tonya Kay from Season 1 of “Who Wants to be a Super Hero.” Guests of honor: Stacy Burke Spokesmodel, Paris Kennedy, Kendra James, Maxine X, Emily Addison, Rubberdoll, Jean Bardot, Jade Indica, Paige Richards, Jewell Marceau, and Anastasia Pierce. Lectures and demonstrations: how to be a successful model, the federal record keeping statue, intro to bondage photography, self-puppeteer rope bondage suspension demo, predicament bondage, the art of body plastering, the art of cupping, the first amendment and obscenity law, super heroine showdown III, creating a presence via social networks, BDSM for the disabled, pain is for pleasure not injury, beginning rope bondage suspension, rope bondage for porn, fan photo shoot, and private dungeon play space. 18+. $20-55. Fetishcon.com.