Dust off your superhero outfits, because Comic Con Africa, South Africa’s ultimate pop culture and gaming festival welcomes Joburgers this weekend.
Comic Con Africa saw hundreds of visitors stream through the doors yesterday ready to be captivated by bringing together enthusiasts from across the country and beyond for a celebration of all things geeky, including comics and gaming to movies and television.
The regular fan favourites will feature again, including the Artist Alley, the main stage, a mega shopping experience, international celebrities, esports, and daily casual cosplay competitions.
Ziyanda Fanana, dressed as a character from The Fantastic Four. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenOlivia Shino, left, and Megan Kievit pose for a photograph. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenKyle Eekhout poses for a photograph as the character Naked Snake / Big Boss from Metal Gear Solid III. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenSara Dyson, from Florida, USA, poses for a photograph as the character Harley Quinn. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenMaggie Nagel, also known as Princess Maggie. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenNoorie Jamie (front), as Mario, Tilana Esterhuizen (left), as Peachette, Rene Heunis (centre), as Toadette, and Rebekah Farrer, as Daisy. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenRene Heunis, as Toadette. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenAbigail Sykes (left), as Dessert Miku, and Jessica Anderson, as Paper Miku. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenCosplay contestants. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenRobyn Wolson poses for a photograph. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenRocky Dercksen, left, and Riandi Jooste. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenCosplay contestants. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenJade Brown as Bill Cipher. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenSara Dyson (left), as Harley Quinn, and Willem Volschenk, as Odysseus. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenRegardt Els, as Wolverine. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenChantel Putter and Amy Vogel. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenIsmail Bulbulia, as Dante from Devil May Cry. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenGeneral views at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenGeneral views at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Michel Bega/The CitizenGeneral views at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen