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Photos: Inside 'Walking Dead' Fans' Epic Walker Stalker Weekend

By aaroncynic in Arts & Entertainment on Nov 1, 2016 6:47PM

Tens of thousands of Walking Dead devotees descended on the Georgia World Congress Center Halloween weekend for a “for fans, by fans” convention that featured three days of panels, autograph signings, merchandising and plenty of cosplay.

After what was a particularly brutal season 7 opener, fans not only got a chance to meet nearly every current cast member, but cast from seasons past and a few new dearly departed members. In addition, attendees even got a chance to partake in two interactive live-action zombie experiences similar to “room escape” adventures and what was almost a Halloween themed prom/costume contest hosted by actor Tom Payne, who plays Paul “Jesus” Monroe.

Here are some of the highlights from the convention, in photos.