Africa’s final popular culture and gaming pageant is lower than 10 days away from opening its doorways which can invite followers to flock into Johannesburg Expo Centre to expertise the very best in cosplay, artwork, comics, gaming and extra. Over the lengthy weekend, followers from throughout the nation can have the chance to fulfill a few of their favorite celebrities and content material creators. With Saturday basic entry tickets and weekend passes already bought out, right here’s a breakdown of what to anticipate.
Last evening, Comic Con Africa hosted a media launch at Cracker Zac’s in Rosebank the place visitors have been in a position to get the news on the whole lot that they wanted to know concerning the upcoming pageant whereas snacking on finger lickin’ good snacks offered by the presenting sponsor – KFC.
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Much pleasure was drawn to the worldwide movie and collection stars that will likely be attending the pageant, particularly:
- Anthony Daniels, famend for his iconic function as C-3PO within the Star Wars saga.
- Veronica Taylor, famed as the unique English voice of Ash Ketchum in Pokémon.
- Ross Marquand, recognized for his roles as Aaron in The Walking Dead in addition to Red Skull in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.
- John Barrowman, the long-lasting fan-favourite Captain Jack Harkness from Doctor Who and Torchwood in addition to Malcolm Merlyn within the Arrowverse throughout the TV exhibits Arrow, The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow.
- Denim Richards, the just lately introduced addition to the road up options as Colby Mayfield within the hit collection Yellowstone.
In addition to mainstream stars, Comic Con Africa can be excited to welcome voice over artists from a few of the business’s largest titles, together with:
- Martin Copping, greatest recognized for his contributions as Mozzie from Rainbow Six: Siege, in addition to that includes as Lucas Riggs in Call of Duty: Vanguard.
- Jeff Teravainen, greatest generally known as Sam “Zero” Fisher in Rainbow Six: Siege.
Comic Con Africa is proudly devoted to showcasing South African actors who’re creating waves each inside South African borders and on the worldwide stage. This yr Comic Con Africa will spotlight two native celebrities, particularly:
- Steven John Ward, who portrays Mihawk in Netflix’s latest reside motion adaptation of the long-lasting anime collection One Piece.
- Cameron Scott, South African author, producer, and actor – having written and starred within the acclaimed quick movie Ring of Beasts and having featured in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth 3 and the Bachelorette SA.
Cameron Scott said:
“I couldn’t be extra thrilled that Comic Con Africa has began highlighting homegrown potential proper right here in SA and I’m honoured to be amongst these featured. I feel it is a big step in the best path for our native fandom and popular culture neighborhood, so, seize your tickets and I’ll see you there.”
From the display to the pages, Comic Con Africa can be highlighting two authors from South Africa in an thrilling enterprise to diversify the celeb providing of the pageant. This yr Comic Con Africa will spotlight:
- Dale Halvorsen, the award-winning e book cowl designer and illustrator who’s one half co-author of Girls of Little Hope.
- Sam Beckbessinger, bestselling writer of Manage Your Money Like a F*ucking Grownup and the upcoming relocation information Moving to the UK: A Concise Guide for South Africans. Beckbessinger can be one half co-author of Girls of Little Hope.
Both native and worldwide comedian e book artists will even function on the occasion together with Nooligan who has stamped his impression on popular culture and the comedian universe along with his iconic vary of statues designed for DC Comics. The native comedian e book artist panorama additionally boasts expertise that has contributed to massive publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics. For Comic Con Africa 2023, the road of native comedian e book artists over Heritage Day weekend consists of:
- Sean Izaakse, whose art work has introduced life to heavy hitter Marvel Comics’ Characters reminiscent of Thunderbolts, the Fantastic Four, and Captain America.
- Jason Masters, who has additionally introduced Marvel’s Avengers and Captain America to life.
- Karl Mostert, a neighborhood comedian e book artist that has labored on titles together with Batman: Urban Legends, Detective Comics, in addition to DCeased: Hope at World’s End.
- Warren Louw, who has delivered to life Harley Quinn, Power Girl, Vampirella, in addition to Sacred Six.
- Sebastian A Jones, president of Stranger Comics – a publishing centered on the fantasy world of Asunda and kids’s books.
As a staple of Comic Con Africa – Cosplay (dressing up) stays an enormous attraction for followers. Weather it’s grabbing a photograph alternative with somebody dressed as your favorite character, or if it’s escaping the actual world and getting into the realm of your favorite franchise – Comic Con Africa stays the biggest cross over episode. More than casually dressing up, many make a profession out of Cosplay and obtain international acclaim – three worldwide visitors of this nature embrace Princess Sachiko (South Africa), Har Fie (England), in addition to Sakura Flor (Netherlands).
This yr, Comic Con Africa is shining a highlight on Anime and Japanese popular culture. Two Japanese way of life YouTubers will likely be in attendance – Akidearest and The Anime Man. Moreover, Jack Lang, Executive Producer and Vice President for International Business Development and Licensing at Polygon Pictures, provides to the occasion’s attract because the first-ever Industry Guest.
The nature of Comic Con is sadly synonymous with adjustments within the visitor line up, with voice over artist Chad Michale Collins and cosplayer Lindsay Elyse now not in a position to attend the occasion.
Comic Con Africa 2023 is shaping as much as be a not-to-be-missed pageant, Saturday General Access tickets and Four Day Passes are already bought out and won’t be accessible on the gate. Fans are inspired to buy their tickets for R200 via Howler. Comic Con Africa runs from 22-25 September 2023.
