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Without comics there could be no comic cons. So join us at BRIDLINGTON COMIC CON 2025 the Comic Con with Comics!!!   There are lots of great comics around nowadays, aren't there! There are com...

We are thrilled to announce our first guest. All the way from Raxacoricofallapatorius we welcome, Blon Fel-Fotch Pasameer-Day Slitheen a.k.a. "Margaret Blaine" from the 2005 series of Doctor Who. Yes...

Bridlington Comic Con 2024 We are thrilled to announce Bridlington Comic Con 2024 will take place on Sunday 15th September 2024 (11am - 4pm) at the Bridlington Spa and will include: Special guests Co...

Michael Troughton was a familiar face to TV viewers in the 1980’s and 90’s starring alongside George Cole and Dennis Waterman in Minder as DC Melish, the put upon cop forever trying to ni...

Mickey Lewis started his Sci Fi career by writing original Doctor Who fiction for BBC Books, penning the 3rd Doctor novel ‘Rags’ and ‘Combat Rock’ for the Second. Little did h...

We’re in for some action-packed art work with comic artist, LLee Bradley Lee worked on a variety of comic book properties including Spiderman, Transformers, Transformers Animated, Teenage Mutan...

Known throughout the universe as a force of pure evil, Dalek Two Zero seems to be going against the evil orders of the Skaro Empire, and is carving out a place in light entertainment! Last year he cou...

James Bond films are famous for many things. Two of those things are villains and strong female leads. Well we have both in the form of Caroline Monro. Caroline played Henchwoman and Helicopter pilot...

Hull Comic Con 2023 is back at our brand new city centre venue, Princes Quay! Ticket info soon, trader bookings please contact! Let's get ready to rumble! Now in it’s eigth year, Hull&rsquo...

A Rebel technician in Star Wars Episode VI:Return of the Jedi, appearances in Doctor Who, Superman, Supergirl, Dark Knight, Roger Rabbit, Doctor Strange, Kingsmen, Transformers and three Bonds . This...

We are ecstatic to welcome actor, Jon Campling to Hull Comic Con 2022. Jon, is recognised on site for his iconic Train stopping Death Eater role in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'. He is now k...

How many times have you wished you could be on the set of a blockbuster movie. Well we’re thrilled to bring you a guest who does just that for a job! We are thrilled to welcome actor Clem So. I...

Our next EXCELLENT guest has thought the Doctor, Written the Doctor and played the Doctor! David Banks played the Cyber leader in all 4 1980s Doctor Who Cyberman stories. As well as playing alongside...

We are over the rainbow to announce that Puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew will be joining us for Hull Comic Con 2022 From David Bowie to Michael Caine, Ronnie has worked with some of the biggest names in t...

Bridlington Comic Con 2022 is back and we have an Ace up our Sleeve!   We are thrilled that Sophie Aldred will be joining us this year. From 1987 to 1989, Sophie battled Daleks, Cyberman and T...

We love to bring you as much family fun as we can at Bridlington Comic Con 2022. As well as workshops, cos play, traders and guests, this year we’re the con with a gig!   We will be join...

Alright Ma!   Nick Cotton was one of the greatest soap villains of all time, and the actor who inhabited him for 30 years, John Altman will be joining us at Bridlington Comic Con 2022 this yea...

From Hitchcock to Who and everything inbetweeners!   We are excited to welcome the wonderful Colin Spaull to Bridlington Comic Con 2021. Colin has been a character actor since childhood in a c...

GREAT GNEWS! We’ve GNEGOTIATED a fantastic comic guest!   Dennis the Menace and Gnasher artist from the Beano, Nigel Parkinson will be joining us for Hull Comic Con 2021. As well as Dennis...

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...   Jobbing actor, Nick Joseph appeared in a low budget Sci Fi film that was shot in England. That film went on to change movies and Science Fiction ...

It is a great thrill to welcome convention legend, Simon Fisher-Becker to Hull Comic Con 2021   Simon has three iconic roles to his name, and will bring a smile to fans from across the genre. In...

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!   Abbie 'Stabby' Art will be joining us at Hull Comic Con 2021 Abbie is an illustrator and graphic artist born and bred in East Yorkshire. Abbie broadcasts tutorials on Tw...

Bridlington Comic Con 2021 will be travelling back in time to Saturday tea times in 1977 with Doctor Who companion Leela, as played by Louise Jameson. Louise accompanied fourth Doctor Tom Baker for t...

We’re in for some action packed art work with comic artist, Lee Bradley. Lee worked on a variety of comic book properties including Spider-man, Transformers, Transformers Animated, Teenage Muta...

Get ready to Rock! Abbie 'Stabby' Art will be joining us at Bridlington Comic Con 2021 Abbie is an illustrator and graphic artist born and bred in East Yorkshire. Abbie broadcasts tutorials on Twitch...

Return of the King (Regis)   We are ecstatic to welcome actor, Jon Campling to Bridlington Comic Con 2020. Jon, is recognised on site for his iconic Train stopping Death Eater role in 'Harry P...

Local comic book legend Gareth Sleightholme - Illustrator/Creative/ will be joining us at Bridlington Comic Con 2021 Gareth is part of the creative collective Iron Shod Ape and draws and writes comic...

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO GO BACK TO THE SEASIDE!   We’re really excited to bring you an amazing prop display at Bridlington Spa with this full-size Jaws replica! Kids and Adu...

Nocturnal Naomi   Nocturnal Naomi is a national prize-winning cosplayer. Over the last 7 years she has travelled the UK guesting at a wide range of conventions. Her cosplays have been featured...

Soursmash   Sourmash, has been on the cosplay circuit since 2013 and is a Yorkshire lass and local dork Model, cosplayer and writer. For several years you would have found her showcasing Har...

BRID COMIC CON READY, GLADIATORS READY!!!   Our first guest for Bridlington Comic Con 2021 is 90’s Saturday tea time icon Diane Youdale, better known as Jet from Gladiators. As well as bei...

Happy Star Wars Day!!! May the 4th Be with You!!!   To celebrate this great day we are excited to announce a key character from the original 1977 Star Wars film or is it would later be called ...

How many times have you wished you could be on the set of a blockbuster movie. Well we’re thrilled to bring you a guest who does just that for a job! We are thrilled to welcome actor Clem So. &...

Julian Glover has played baddies and villains in some of our favourite franchises. From commanding At At Walkers in Star Wars:The Empire Strikes Back as, General Veers to KGB agent Aristotle Kristato...

We are over the rainbow to announce that Puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew will be joining us for Hull Comic Con.   From David Bowie to Michael Caine, Ronnie has worked with some of the biggest names i...

Hull Comic Con 2021 is moving The new date will be Sunday 21st November 2021 We are so sorry to have to move this event, but the scheduled date would not work with the government roadmap and the ongoi...

Based on continued advice from the government and health organisations reguarding COVID-19, we have taken the decision to not go ahead with Hull Comic Con 2020 and  Bridlington Comic Con 2020. T...

Due to recent government advice on COVID-19 we are sadly postponing Hull Comic Con 2020 which was due to take place on Saturday 13th June. The health and well being of our customers, team, traders and...

We are over the rainbow to announce that Puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew will be joining us for Hull Comic Con 2020 on Saturday 13th June at the Bonus Arena, Hull. From David Bowie to Michael ...

With Storm Dennis on our radar this weekend, it seems a great time to announce our first guest for this year’s Hull Comic Con 2020 at the Bonus Arena on Saturday 13th June. We’re excited t...

DRIFFIELD COMIC CON GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: VIRGINIA HEY We are delighted to announce that Virginia Hey will be joining us at Driffield Comic Con 2019! this year at Driffield Showgroun...

Driffield Comic Con 2019 Guest Announcement: Rachael Smith   We are excited to announce that comic creator and illustrator Rachael Smith will be a guest at Driffield Comic Con 2019 at the Driffie...

We are excited to announce our first guests for Driffield Comic Con 2019! JOHN CHALLIS John is well known for his role as Boycie in the very popular long running TV series Only Fools and Horses! He wa...

We are thrilled to announce the date and venue for Hull Comic Con 2019 The event will take place on Sunday the 21st July 2019 at Bonus Arena, Hull and as usual we'll have guests, panels, stalls, works...

Tickets and trader tables are now on sale for our 2019 events. Entry tickets are currently available at special early bird discounted prices. As well as saving you money, these tickets allow you to sk...

Stage (Hull Minster) - all FREE   11:30 - 12:00 Artists & Authors Panel 12:00 - 12:30 Russell Payne: Jack Kirby's New Gods vs Star Wars 12:30 - 13:15 Official Draw The Marvel W...

We are delighted to announce that Hannah Spearritt will be joining us at Bridlington Comic Con on September 8th. Hannah shot to fame with iconic pop band S Club 7 through their hit CBBC TV series and ...

Returning to Bridlington this year is Andrew Lawden and his Jedi Academy. This was really popular last year and the classes are included in your entrance fee.   In a career spanning over 20 years...

We are proud to announce our fourth summer Hull Comic Con, on Saturday 18th August 2018. This year’s huge news is that we’ll be in the heart of the historic city ...

Back by popular demand! We will be holding a Comic Con in association with P&O Ferries on board the boat on the overnight sailing between Hull and Rotterdam, with a day spent ashore at the Co...

Hull Comic Con Xmas Party - Saturday December 2nd 2017, The Guildhall, Hull A comic con and a Christmas party all in one day! We'll be having a con during the day, complete with Santa and perfect for ...

We are delighted that Lee Bradley will be a guest at Bridlington Comic Con 2017!   Lee has worked on a variety of properties including Spider-man, Transformers, The Transformers How-to-Draw ...

We are delighted to annnounce that Simon Fisher-Becker will be a guest at Bridlington Comic Con 2017!   Simon played Dorium Maldovar in the Doctor Who stories The Pandorica Opens, A Good Man...

We are delighted to announce that Grant Perkins will be a guest at Bridlington Comic Con 2017! Grant Perkins is an artist and author who has been working in comics for over a decade and has worked for...

Andrew Lawden is an actor who performed as a stand-in for Liam Neeson's character Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" He also played a Naboo Royal Guard as well. Andr...

A treat for all you Doctor Who fans! We are super proud to announce the 7th Doctor Sylvester McCoy will be joining us at Bridlington 2017! Photo shoot tickets are now on sale via the website http...

We are thrilled to announce Marvel, Ben 10 Comic and Doctor Who Adventures artist, Russ Leach will be joining us at Bridlington Comic Con 2017 on the 30th September. Not only can you me...

Thanks to everyone who came to Hull Comic Con 2017 and made it such a great day! Here is an amazing highlights video made by the very talented Elizabeth Carter:   ...

Born in Hull, in the North Of England, illustrator JAKe now lives and works in London and has worked for clients worldwide, and is a cover artist for Titan's Doctor Who, Assassin's Creed and Norman ti...

Our next guest announcement is writer and author Russell Payne.    Russell is the author of the BBC weblog and novel “Morris Telford’s Salopian Odyssey” & co-founder of...

Great news for Back to the Future fans - we will have the amazing The Hill Valley Preservation Society at Hull Comic Con 2017! The HVPS is the only award-winning Back to the Future display in Europe, ...

We are excited to announce that comic creator and illustrator Rachael Smith will be a guest at Hull Comic Con 2017!   Rachael works with Titan Comics on her monthly strip for the Doctor Who comic...

We are delighted to announce that comic artist, writer and illustrator Adam Cadwell will be a guest at Hull Comic Con 2017.   You can see lots of great examples of Adam’s work on his websit...

We are thrilled to announce our latest guest for Hull Comic Con 2017 will be Ingvild Deila. Ingvild had the amazing task of playing Princess Leia in Rouge One: A Star Wars Story. Ingvild will be ...

Bridlington Comic Con Guest Announcement: Miltos Yerolemou Miltos Yerolemou is an English actor best known for his role as Syrio Forel in the HBO fantasy TV series Game of Thrones. Yerolemou has ...

Hull Comic Con 2017 Guest Announcement: Jon Campling As always we are extremely proud that Jon Campling will be attending Hull Comic Con again this year. Jon is a favourite on the Con scene and c...

Venue Change for Hull Comic Con 2017 Due to a possible clash with rugby fixtures at the KC Stadium, we have decided to move Hull Comic Con 2017 to The Lawns Centre, Cottingham. This venue gives us lot...

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT Our first guest for Hull Comic Con 2017 is.... HANNAH SPEARRITT We are really excited that the star of ITV's Primeval will be joining us this summer. Hannah is also known for her t...

Have you ever fancied learning to draw Super Heroes from a genuine Marvel artist? Whether you’re a comic fan, an aspiring illustrator or just fancy a go, you can at Hull Comic Con 2017 with &ldq...

Voted the most influential author of the Twentieth Century, Tolkien spent 18 months in the Hull & East Yorkshire region during World War I. Exactly one hundred years after the fortunes of war brou...

Online ticket sales for Hull Comic Con Spring have now closed to allow us to get them posted out in time. You can pay on the door at the event from 11am. If you would like to buy early entry tickets (...

We are excited to present the UK’s first Comic Con at sea, the UK Comic Cruise, in partnership with P&O Ferries! We will be holding a Comic Con on board the boat on the overnight sailing bet...

It’s official! – Tolkien convalesced during the Great War on the University of Hull campus (in the building shown above!). Meet Phil Mathison, author of Tolkien in East Yorkshire 1917 - 19...

We are excited to announce Bridlington's first ever Comic Con which will be held in the iconic Bridlington Spa on the beautiful East Yorkshire coast, featuring:* Special guests* Signings* Photo opport...