What to expect at Comic Con Africa 2018

Jason Goliath jumped on stage as Mr. Incredible, flanked by Nicholas Goliath (as Electro) and Donovan Goliath (as Iron Man). Picture: Supplied

Jason Goliath jumped on stage as Mr. Incredible, flanked by Nicholas Goliath (as Electro) and Donovan Goliath (as Iron Man). Picture: Supplied

Published Sep 13, 2018

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Africa's first-ever Comic Con is happening this weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit and International Convention Centre in Johannesburg. 

Comic Con Africa will ooze pop culture, from superhero comics to gaming, and fans will get the opportunity to see some of their favourite international stars in person.

The three-day event will showcase comic books and science fiction/fantasy related film, television, and similar popular arts.  The exhibition will also feature a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including animation, toys, gadgets, clothing, collectable card games, tabletop games, anime, manga, video games, webcomics, and fantasy novels.

Apart from guest appearances from international and local celebrities, the comic extravaganza will see African comic enthusiasts, geeks, gamers and nerds alike come together in their superhero outfits.

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Hero or Villain? Perhaps a mashup of both? #ComicConAfrica Dares you our fans to Cosplay! Loads of spot prizes and random giveaways up for grabs! #WedareyoutoCosplay

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Comic Con Africa will also feature a large floor space for exhibitors, as well as the Artists' Alley, where comic artists can sign autographs and sell or do free sketches. There'll also be prizes up for grabs and merchandise on sale. 

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Two of the three-day event's tickets are already sold out. Con Comic Africa will run from 14 to 16 September. Tickets are available on Computicket 

See abridged list of guest appearances below.

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Dale Halvorsen & Lauren Beukes will be at #ComicConAfrica on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

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Team Kwezi (Mohale Mashigo, Loyiso Mkize and Clyde Beech) will be at #ComicConAfrica on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!!!

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Italian Comic Book Artist, @riccardo_federici_art, will be at #ComicConAfrica on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

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