Hamilton Comic Con is Coming…
Just when you thought the season was over for geek conventions, we’ve got an up and comer in the Hammer on October 4th from 10am to 6pm. It’s about time we got some geek related Cons going in Steeltown, this looks like it could do well!
Last year was their first event and brought in over 5,000 fans. This year they hope to surpass that. With over 100,000 square feet to work with, they’re off to a running start with guests like Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) and Julie Newmar (Catwoman) as the big backers.
There will be a HUGE wrestling presence as well. Especially if you are an old school wrestling fan, as they’ll have “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, The Bushwackers, George “The Animal” Steele and The Honky Tonk Man. Oh the memories!!!
Also notable after checking out the schedule this year, if you’re into mechanical builds or costuming, there will be a lot of panels focusing on that, check out their schedule HERE.
Speaking of costuming, there’s also going to be a pretty sweet Cosplay Contest!! With monetary prizes!!! Judging will be done by Destiny Nickelsen and Nicole Marie Jean. Go HERE to find out more details on how to enter.
PRESS RELEASE:
Catwoman and Incredible Hulk and Mini Me, Oh Boy!
(September 15) Hamilton, ON – Julie Newmar, best-known for her role as Catwoman on the original Batman TV series, will be joined by more than 20 pop culture celebrities when Hamilton Comic Con invades the Hamilton Convention Centre on Saturday, October 4th.
“Our fans spoke, and we listened,” said Chris Dabrowski, Promoter for Hamilton Comic Con. “Our goal is to create a Comic Con that Hamilton can be proud to call their own. With doubling the event in size and the list of this year’s star-studded line up, I think we’re well on our way,” he added.
Legends of Wrestling Reunion, “an event within an event”, will also be a part of the second annual Hamilton Comic Con, which drew more than 5,000 people to the convention centre last year. Wrestling Legends confirmed for the reunion are: Trish Stratus, The Honky Tonk Man, Mean Gene Okerlund and George “The Animal” Steele, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Bushwhacker Luke, Tug boat and more.
Hamilton Comic Con will feature more than 100,000 square feet of comic books, artists, exhibitors, a replica of the original Batmobile, a replica of the Original K.I.T.T. car, movie and TV celebrities, Q&A sessions, seminars and more.
Confirmed celebrities to date include: The Incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno; Garrett Wang who played Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek Voyager; Ken Osmond, who portrayed Eddie Haskell on Leave it to Beaver, Power Rangers Austin St. John, Walter Jones and Steve Cardenas, Verne Troyer, best known as Mini Me in the Austin Powers movies and more.
Featured artists include: Phil Ortiz, Leonard Kirk, Marco Rudy to name just a few.
“Comic Con will give fans an opportunity to shake hands, rub shoulders, and get autographs and photos with some of their favourite celebrities and wrestling superstars. For comic collectors, it will give them an opportunity to find that hard-to-find comic. All in all, it’s a can’t miss event in the Hamilton area,” added Dabrowski.
Tickets for the event are on sale now and are available at Big B Comics in Hamilton, or online at www.hamiltoncomiccon.com Tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event. Doors open at 10am on Saturday, October 4th.
Hamilton Comic Con is presented by Mohawk College.
