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London Comic Con Winter at Olympia

  • Writer: ann-evans
    ann-evans
  • 1 day ago
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Some of the Summer Show's Cosplay winners. Photo courtesy of London Comic Con.
Some of the Summer Show's Cosplay winners. Photo courtesy of London Comic Con.

London Comic Con, Winter, at Olympia London on 15-16 November from 9am – 6pm each day.

Preview


The UK's favourite Comic Con takes place at Olympia, London on 15-16 November, bringing you a fabulous line-up of stars from TV and film, unique merchandise, a spectacular Cosplay line-up of superheros, comic and film characters, and so much more!


The Olympia 2-day show has some big names this winter so what better place to meet your heroes? They’ll be landing from the Tardis, the Millennium Falcon, and many more intergalactic galaxies, get autographs and take part in unmissable photoshoots with the greatest big screen names. Additionally, there will be panels and talks going on over the weekend that you won’t want to miss.


David Tennant. Photo courtesy of London Comic Con.
David Tennant. Photo courtesy of London Comic Con.

Amongst the brilliant line-up of celebs, there’s David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens), Pom Klementieff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind), John Barrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood), Ade Edmundson (The Young Ones, Bottom,) Toby Jones (Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Captain America), Jenna Coleman (Doctor Who, The Sandman, Captain America: The First Avenger); Alec Baldwin (30 Rock, The Departed); Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who, Law & Order); Ade Edmundson (The Young Ones, Bottom) and many others.


Crowds having fun. Photo courtesy of London Comic Con.
Crowds having fun. Photo courtesy of London Comic Con.

There will be a treasure trove of exclusive merchandise to explore with hundreds of unique stalls bursting with signed collector’s items, limited-edition pieces, Cosplay accessories and even TV and film props. You’ll find everything from T-shirts to Steam Punk clothing, hats and accessories toys and collectables, models and figurines. Discover some fabulous hand-crafted jewellery, candles, ornaments, comics, books, posters and signed photographs.


The show has a variety of Zones. The Comic Zone for example, is where stories come to life. Journey into a realm of comics and meet the world’s most talented creators behind legendary comics. From superheroes to cutting-edge titles such as Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, all aspects of the art form can be found in The Comic Zone.


Find Just May in the Drag Zone. Photo courtesy of the London Comic Con.
Find Just May in the Drag Zone. Photo courtesy of the London Comic Con.

Whether you're a wizard in training or a superhero in disguise, it’s time to quite literally jump into the shoes of your favourite character! Showcase your costume-crafting talents, perfect your performance and show the world what you’re made of at the Cosplay Zone. It promises to be bursting with competitions and masquerades.


Fierce meets Fabulous in the Drag Zone. Take part yourself or just enjoy the line up of Drag Queens! Amongst them will be: Just May, Cheryl Hole, Charra Tea, Misty Chance, Pixie Polite and Ella Vaday.


Don’t miss the YALC – the UK’s Young Adult Literature Convention. This began at the London Film & Comic Con in 2014 as Malorie Blackman’s major project as Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2013-2015. Since then, YALC has fast become a popular event bringing together fantastic authors, publishers and readers for two packed days of YA events, writing workshops, book signings, book-themed activities and more!


So if you're anywhere near London over the weekend, treat yourself to an unforgettable visit to London Comic Con Winter.


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