Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jul 19, 2014 11:49:04 GMT -6
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1,000 enjoy city's big comic book convention at Leicester's Silver Arcade
Comic book fans, graphic novelists and artists took over Leicester's Silver Arcade for the city's inaugural comic book convention.
More than 1,000 people descended on the Victorian shopping centre, which recently reopened after 13 years and a £3 million overhaul.
Artists, writers, publishers and comic dealers mixed with fans, who were able to buy some rare issues and original prints.
Rachael Smith, from Leicester's West End, was among several city-based comic artists taking part.
"There was a great atmosphere," said the 29-year-old, who signed copies of her debut graphic novel, House Party, published by Great Beast Comics this month, for fans.
"What was really nice was all sorts of people, not necessarily comic fans, coming in to have a look. You don't usually get that at other comic conventions."
There were also talks by New York Times best-selling author Dan Abnett, 2000 AD comic book writer Ian Edginton and comic book icons D'Israeli and Al Davison.
Other attractions included stalls selling T-shirts and retro video games, and a craft corner with workshops for children.
Comic book fan Nathan Leverton, 34, from Thurmaston, who organised the event, said: "It exceeded all my expectations. Many of the exhibitors said it was the best comic convention they'd ever been to and have been bugging me to organise another next year.
"It was meant to be a one-off, but due to the great feedback, I may have to do another one."
1,000 enjoy city's big comic book convention at Leicester's Silver Arcade
Comic book fans, graphic novelists and artists took over Leicester's Silver Arcade for the city's inaugural comic book convention.
More than 1,000 people descended on the Victorian shopping centre, which recently reopened after 13 years and a £3 million overhaul.
Artists, writers, publishers and comic dealers mixed with fans, who were able to buy some rare issues and original prints.
Rachael Smith, from Leicester's West End, was among several city-based comic artists taking part.
"There was a great atmosphere," said the 29-year-old, who signed copies of her debut graphic novel, House Party, published by Great Beast Comics this month, for fans.
"What was really nice was all sorts of people, not necessarily comic fans, coming in to have a look. You don't usually get that at other comic conventions."
There were also talks by New York Times best-selling author Dan Abnett, 2000 AD comic book writer Ian Edginton and comic book icons D'Israeli and Al Davison.
Other attractions included stalls selling T-shirts and retro video games, and a craft corner with workshops for children.
Comic book fan Nathan Leverton, 34, from Thurmaston, who organised the event, said: "It exceeded all my expectations. Many of the exhibitors said it was the best comic convention they'd ever been to and have been bugging me to organise another next year.
"It was meant to be a one-off, but due to the great feedback, I may have to do another one."