Comic Con Africa 2019 Ends On A High

Thabiso Moloi — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 16:44:54 +0000

Since its official introduction last year, Comic Con Africa has been more than a hit with everyone involved and is without a doubt one of the most anticipated events on the African continent. Last weekend saw the doors of the 2019 edition close for the final time, but the buzz and excitement generated by four days of the greatest celebration of pop-culture that South Africa has ever seen shows no signs of abating. The sheer magnitude of this Con was something to behold – Reed Exhibitions and Reedpop promised that Comic Con Africa would be bigger and better, and on that promise they delivered.

With an astounding 71,000 visitors, seven halls packed with 300 exhibitors, four international film, TV series, and gaming celebrities, 12 international comic artists and writers, 12 local comic creators, one international cosplayer, two international DJs, competitions, specials, and giveaways, an esports prize pool of R1.3 million, 26,000 square meters of event space, 120 hours of content, and one incredible Wingman in the form of KFC, Comic Con Africa 2019 exceeded all expectations.

There truly was something for every fandom at Comic Con Africa 2019. As positive feedback comes flying in from visitors and exhibitors alike, Reed Exhibitions and Reedpop are thrilled to have hosted a second successful Comic Con Africa that remained true to our driving force: always put our fans FIRST! And what comes next? Comic Con Cape Town of course. For those that are interested then put 1 – 3 May 2020 in your diaries to experience the inaugural Comic Con Cape Town at the Cape Town Stadium. In the meantime, checkout some of the images from the Jozi 2019 leg:

Quite the spectacle it was clearly – checkout more images, videos and more on the official event site.

Comic Con Africa welcomes Big Bang Theory’s Kevin Sussman to the line-up

Thabiso Moloi — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:09:45 +0000

The more and more Comic Con Africa edges closer the more excited I am! Following the announcement of a certain Jason Momoa (aka my man crush), Reed Exhibitions Africa, ReedPOP and VS Gaming recently announced that Kevin Sussman is also set to join in on the fun. You might recognise him as the quirky comic bookstore owner Stuart Bloom in the hit series Big Bang Theory. He is confirmed to join the list of celebrity guests attending this year’s spectacle, a first of its kind on African soil.

Kevin is best known for his recurring roles as Stuart in Big Bang Theory and as “Walter” in the comedy-drama Ugly Betty. He has, however, also portrayed the role of “Stevie” in the iconic hit “Wet Hot American Summer”. Sussman’s other work includes “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Hitch”, “Made of Honor”, “the Coen Bros.”, “Burn After Reading’, “Taking Woodstock” and a recurring role on the hit series “Weeds”.

Sussman’s talent is not limited to acting and he has sold projects to SONY, FOX, CBS and Amazon Studios.

Kevin joins team Comic Con Africa, which already includes the aforementioned Aquaman Jason Momoa, Star Trek’s Rick Worthy and South African comedic ensemble Goliath&Goliath to name a few.

Comic Con Africa will be held from 14 – 16 September 2018 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit & International Convention Centre. Comic Con Africa will feature all elements of comic books, science fiction/fantasy related film, series and similar popular arts as well as a large range of pop culture and entertainment elements including animation, toys, gadgets and so much more.

More information about autograph sessions as well as pricing will be announced at a later stage.

For more information about Comic Con Africa please visit: https://www.comicconafrica.co.za/en.html

Hope to see you there…I cannot wait!

ReedPOP – TWFLD

Comic Con Africa 2019 Ends On A High

Comic Con Africa welcomes Big Bang Theory’s Kevin Sussman to the line-up