COURTESY TOM QUACH
A gathering of some of DC’s greatest heroes as modeled by local costumers at Comic Con Honolulu. Many costumers hand make their own costumes and compete to win large prizes at the annual cosplay contest that offers over $1,000 in prizes.
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Get your geek on at Comic Con Honolulu, a three-day event at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, featuring guests from the comic, gaming, television and movie industries, as well as local artists, vendors and costumers.
“Comic Con Honolulu is a great opportunity for families to spend time together as there is something for everyone,” said event CEO Faisal Ahmed.
On hand will be Roy Thomas, Stan Lee’s successor at Marvel Comics. There will also be appearances by celebrities from “Harry Potter,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Big Bang Theory,” “The Walking Dead,” “Arrow” and “Flash.”
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Where: Hawai’i Convention Center
When: Aug. 3-5. First scheduled events are 10 a.m. each day and last scheduled events are 9, 8:30 and 5 p.m., respectively.
Cost: $40-$65; free for children 10 and younger with a paid guardian
Info: comicconhonolulu.com
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“(The event) will mark the first time that a major video game company will be doing an official panel in Hawaii,” Ahmed added. Blizzard, makers of “World of Warcraft,” will host a panel led by Michael Chu, a writer for their hit game “Overwatch,” and five voice actors from the game.
Other highlights: the largest video-gaming computer setup in Hawaii, tabletop and card games and an artist alley, Ahmed said. Visit Comic Con Honolulu’s website for a full schedule and the latest guest announcements.