GALLERY: Comic Con Africa sizzles in SA

Comic Con saw thousands of avid comic book fans, writers, artists, gamers and tattoo aficionados flock to the event.

September 18, 2018

Liandri Pretorius 1 minute read

Lizelle Buys and Cameron Roets. Liandri Pretorius

The very first Comic Con Africa was held at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & Convention Centre from 14 to 16 September.

Comic Con saw thousands of avid comic book fans, writers, artists, gamers and tattoo aficionados flock to the event.

The event thrilled with exhibitions such as the “Fear Tunnel” where visitors were met by zombies, movie memorabilia and of course discussion panels with local writers such as The Shining Girls author Lauren Beukes.

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International stars such as Travis Fimmel (Vikings) and Kevin Sussman (The Big Bang Theory) gave fans an opportunity to take photos with them as well as sign a few autographs.

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon) was unable to make an appearance due to Hurricane Florence which is sweeping through the US and which has resulted in more than a million people being evacuated and thousands of flights being delayed and cancelled.

SundanceTV hosted a number of screenings. The line-up included Fear The Walking Dead and James Cameron’s Story of Science Fiction.

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Movies such as Detour and Dark Mile were also shown.

The event was an excuse for young and old to dress up as their favourite fantasy characters and a fashion show to crown the best-dressed was also held.