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Cool things to do at Comic Cons. MCM Birmingham Comic Con November 2021 (Saturday).

12 cool things to do at Comic Cons

Cons aren’t just about cosplaying, there’s loads of other cool stuff for you to do, too

It’s all going on at Comic Con!

Big-up the organisers of Comic Con events, who manage to bring together a wide range of attractions, exhibitors and celebrities for us to enjoy! But along with all the obvious things to do, there are plenty of other ways you can fill your day – here are 12 of our favourite ideas!

1 Star in a photo shoot

Cat Woman cosplay. @evilamelia.cosplay photographed outside MCM Birmingham Comic Con March 2019.
@evilamelia.cosplay photographed outside MCM Birmingham Comic Con March 2019. ©lezanophoto/worldofcosplay.com

2 Get celebrity autographs and selfies

Fans meet David Bradley, aka Lord Walder Frey, from Game of Thrones.
Meet your favourite pop-culture stars for a chat, selfie and autograph. Here fans meets David Bradley, aka Lord Walder Frey, from Game of Thrones. ©worldofcosplay.com

3 Make new friends

Cosplay fan with Star Wars Ewoks
Most cosplayers say they make friends for life at Comic Cons. They may just be hairier than you were expecting! MCM London Comic Con October 2021.

4 Inspire other people to love cosplay!

Cosplay is for everyone! MCM cons are for cosplayers, fans, kids, mums, dads, grans and grandads… basically, anyone with a slightly unhealthy interest in pop culture!
Whoever said ‘Never meet your heroes’ was talking tosh! ©worldofcosplay.com

4 Have some group fun at meet-ups!

My Hero Academia cosplayers.
My Hero Academia cosplayers were accosted on their way to an MHA meet-up at MCM London Comic Con. @george.cosplays @miraculous_forlife @cyanotix @dark_horse_cosplayer ©worldofcosplay.com

5 Take the family

A family arrives at Birmingham Comic Con.
Comic Cons are a great day out for all the family, and, with kids under 10-years old getting in free at MCM events, it needn’t break the bank. ©worldofcosplay.com

6 Discover new games to play

Comic Con visitors discovering new board games.
Get some expert tuition in the coolest new board games around. ©worldofcosplay.com

7 Shop ’til you drop

Shop stand at Comic Con.
Comic Cons won’t disappoint if retail therapy is your thing. It’s a great place to find cool products and services, from art and props to comics and merch. ©worldofcosplay.com

8 Strut your stuff

Harley Quinn cosplay at Comic Con.
If you’re cosplaying, go larger than life and really become that character. The crowds will love it. MCM London Comic Con May 2019.

9 Take loads of photos

Superman photographs female cosplayers.
Clear your phone memory beforehand, then fill it with awesome cosplay pictures. In a poll, 99.9% of cosplayers loved to be snapped! MCM London Comic Con. ©worldofcosplay.com

10 Go to a celebrity stage show

All sorts of stars of page and screen are at Comic Cons, and you can see them for free. This is Aquaman himself, the bearded monolith that is Jason Mamoa!
All sorts of stars of page and screen are at Comic Cons, and you can see them for free. This is Aquaman himself, the bearded monolith that is Jason Mamoa!

11 Enter a cosplay comp or masquerade

Cosplay masquerade at Comic Con
Leading cosplayers can enter one of the costuming competitions or masquerades, and get to perform in front of thousands of fans. MCM London Comic Con October 2019. ©lezanophoto/worldofcosplay.com

12 Discover your next big thing!

Graphic novel/Comic stand at Comic Con.
With hundreds of cool pop-culture names at Comic Cons, you’ll find all sorts of fantastic franchises and brilliant brands to seduce you. ©worldofcosplay.com

Let us know what your favourite comic con activities are, beyond those listed here.

Author:
John Sootheran

John’s a cosplay photographer and videographer who visited his first con in 2017, and has been to numerous London, Birmingham and Manchester events since.
He finds the cosplay vibe addictive and is one of the team to launch worldofcosplay.com

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