Countdown to Comic Con Portsmouth is on as immersive festival returns with new guests and attractions
In less than a month, Guildhall will be transformed as thousands of people flock to one of the biggest events in the Portsmouth calendar - Comic Con.
The countdown to Portsmouth Comic Con – International Festival of Comics is on, with the event returning on May 2 and 3.
The spectacular comic extravaganza is known for its family-friendly activities, immersive experiences, screen stars, and some of the industry’s greatest comic book artists and writers.
Joining film and TV guests Tom Rosenthal and Anita Dobson is celebrated British actress and singer, Patricia Quinn, best known for her iconic role as Magenta in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (released in 1975).
Fans of all things comic will also be able to meet their favourite artists and writers in Artist Alley, with confirmed guests including Lucy Sullivan, Mike Dowling, Chris Wildgoose, Rory McConville, Sarah Graley and Sam Hart.
Also making a return is the popular Star Wars Experience, with the Joker Squad recreating iconic characters and moments of the film franchise for visitors.
Once they’ve cleared the Imperial checkpoint, guests will make their way through Tatooine, meeting Jedi masters, Stormtroopers, Ewoks and more, and taking advantage of photo ops like Han in Carbonite, a Speeder Bike, the Ewok Drum Kit, the Ewok C3PO chair, an E-Web, an Ice Cave and much more.
Meanwhile, those with a competitive streak can take part in the all-new Nerf Arena whilst budding creative constructors can get building in the new LEGO Zone, featuring all the LEGO bricks anyone could possibly need.
Comic Con will also be welcoming the new Thronefest Collection, which is Europe’s largest privately-owned collection of replica props from Game of Thrones, featuring replica swords, helmets, daggers, crowns, tiaras, goblets and dragons skulls.
Fantasy literature fans can enter A Court of Fantasy & Fae which is the perfect spot for fans of ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, and high fantasy literature.
The weekend will also feature a wonderful lineup of cosplay parades, compelling panels and discussions, workshops and gaming zones, as well as one of the largest selections of comics, collectables and merch around.