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Comic Con


Nearly 50 years ago, a few hundred comic book enthusiasts met in a small hotel in San Diego to talk shop and swap books. It was the world’s fi rst comic convention and now Comic Con has ballooned into a huge multimedia event that includes television, fi lm, video games, collectibles, cosplayers and much more! But what exactly is it? I’m no expert but my friend Mark is. Here’s his take on it.


What is Comic Con? It’s a show, maybe a bit like the Ideal Home Exhibition, usually held over three days at a weekend, where fans of comics, sci-fi , fantasy, video games and the like go to indulge their passion for all things geeky.


Where does it take place? There are events all over the world including several in the UK. Comic Con Scotland is held at the SEC Glasgow in September.


What happens there? There are lots of stands where you can buy cool stuff like T-shirts, hats, action fi gures and memorabilia. You also get the chance to meet your heroes and get their autographs. You might see previews of new fi lm releases and you can also take part in workshops on things like acting, writing or drawing. There are also video and board game tournaments.


Why do you go? It feels great to be with and around people who


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love the same things as me. It’s a chance to show my appreciation and love for fandom - the things I’m really into! There’s still a bit of a stigma to being a geek, but there I can just relax and be myself.


What is Cosplay? This is the most important part of the experience for a lot of people. They dress up as their favourite characters. Some of them spend a lot of time, money and eff ort to get their costume just right. It’s a really big deal. Prizes are handed out for the best dressed.


What has been your highlight so far? Getting to see the original Batmobile for sure! Where else would I get the chance to do that? Amazing!


What are your dreams for the future? I’d love to go to San Diego one day. That’s the Glastonbury of Comic Con! It’s massive and you get Hollywood studios attending to showcase fi lm premiers, plus the chance to meet many more stars than you would over here.


Ten years ago, the only people you would fi nd at a place like Comic Con were hard core enthusiasts, but the comic-themed renaissance of the past decade has helped turn Comic Con into one of the most important annual events for fans of superheroic fi lms. If you’re a fan of geeky fi lms, you’re a fan of Comic Con!


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