Experience Ottawa Comiccon’s large array of more than 450 exhibitor booths, with several companies demonstrating their wares and a few vehicles or set pieces from film or television are on display, a shopping experience like no other, aimed at fans that are looking for original artwork, video games, T-Shirts, comics, graphic novels, toys, statues, replicas and more collector items. The Exhibition Hall showcases artists and products from entertainment genres like: Sci-fi, Horror, Anime, Gaming in all its forms, and, of course, bandes dessinées and comic books.
CELEBRITIES: Meet celebrities while getting an autograph, a photo or listen to their stories on stage!
Guests of Honour CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON (Doctor Who, HBO The Leftovers, Thor: The Dark World, 28 Days Later) & JASON ISAACS (Harry Potter, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Wars Rebels). Also appearing are the TRAILER PARK BOYS (Robb Wells, Mike Smith & John Paul Tremblay), GRACE VAN DIEN (Stranger Things), CASPER VAN DIEN (Starship Troopers), MELINDA CLARKE (Return of the Living Dead 3, The O.C.), LOU FERRIGNO (The Incredible Hulk himself), GATES MCFADDEN (Star Trek The Next Generation & Picard, Labyrinth), GIANCARLO ESPOSITO (The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad), EMILY SWALLOW (Star Wars’ The Mandalorian & The Book of Boba Fett), AMBER MIDTHUNDER (Prey, Roswell, New Mexico), DAKOTA BEAVERS (Prey), DANE DILIEGRO (Prey, Guardians of the Galaxy) & MIKE PATERSON (Prey, Tor Story 4). Lastly, voice actors BILLY WEST, who is mostly known for his work in Futurama, The Ren & Stimpy Show, Space Jam, Doug; and CHARLES MARTINET (Mario Bros universe).
ARTIST ALLEY: Have a chat with your favourite comic book creators, buy original art and even get a commission!
ARTHUR SUYDAM (The Walking dead, Marvel Zombies), CHARLES VESS (Book of Magic, Sandman), ED BRISSON (Predator, Old Man Logan, Batman Incorporated), JAY ODJICK (Kagagi: The Raven), KARL KERSCHL (Adventures of Superman, Gotham Academy), KEN STEACY (Spawn, Star Wars) & RAGS MORALES (Identity crisis, Batman Confidential). Also appearing are: AARON REYNOLDS (Effin’ Birds), DAN PARENT (Archie comics), DAVID LUMSDON (My Little Pony), GEOF ISHERWOOD (Necromantic, Dr Strange), GISÈLE LAGACÉ (Gwenpool), HAILEY BROWN (From ashes to books, Turok, Watch face), HUGH ROOKWOOD (Apocalypse 4, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), J. TORRES (Teen Titans Go!), JACK BRIGLIO (Scooby-Doo), JANET HETHERINGTON (Secret Loves of Greek Girls, Elvira, Mistress of the dark), MARCO RUDY (RWD: A Tale of lost fantasy, Marvel Knights: Spider-Man), MIKE ROOTH (Swamp Thing, The Last Ronan), RONN SUTTON (Lucifer Sword M.C.: Life and Death in an Outlaw) & TOM FOWLER (Rick and Morty, Venom).
THE MASQUERADE
Don’t miss out on Saturday’s BIG event: the masquerade is the place to show off your talents in costume making. Whether they come from the world of comics, of Japanese anime or video games, this amateur costume competition puts your favourite heroes in the spotlight; you can view unique and amazing costume creations. Go on stage and show off your creations (and maybe fight some ninjas!), or come and encourage the contestants! It’s not just posing on stage, but a spectacle filled with awe, allure, action, artistry, astonishment, and maybe a song and dance too. Be there on Saturday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
THE OTTAWA COMICCON FILM FESTIVAL
Calling all aspiring filmmakers and superhero enthusiasts! Get ready to unleash your creativity and bring your cinematic visions to life! This year, the inaugural Ottawa Comiccon Film Festival invites everyone to participate, and we mean everyone! Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker with a professional camera or a passionate amateur equipped with just a smartphone, we encourage you to grab your friends, channel your inner superhero, and embark on an exciting filmmaking adventure!
The theme for this year’s Film Festival is “Superpowers.” It’s time to let your imagination soar and create awe-inspiring tales of extraordinary abilities, epic battles, and heroic feats. Whether you want to tell a story of a classic superhero with incredible strength or delve into the depths of unique and unconventional powers, the possibilities are boundless.
A total of 14 films will be presented on Friday, September 8 at 7:00 p.m.
THE HILLYWOOD SHOW
The Hillywood Show is the brainchild of Internet celebrities, Hilly & Hannah Hindi. They’re known for their jaw-dropping, screen accurate parodies, that are based on your favorite fandoms such as Good Omens, Supernatural, Stranger Things, Doctor Who, The Lord Of The Rings and more! The pair transforms, themselves, into iconic characters, alongside Special Guest Celebrities, (Neil Gaiman, Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins etc.)! With 400 million views and nearly 2 million subscribers, The Hillywood Show® continues to grow!
The two sisters will appear on stage TWICE during Ottawa Comiccon. The Hillywood Show – Comiccon d’Ottawa (ottawacomiccon.com)
BREAKING NEWS! A New Event is happening…. ANIME OTTAWA powered by Ottawa Comiccon!
Dates: March 29-31, 2024
The first edition of Anime Ottawa is set to launch in the spring of 2024. This annual event dedicated to anime takes the form of a fan convention with content and products such as manga, video games and Japanese & Asian culture in general. Anime Ottawa is set to become one of the fastest growing events of its category attracting new and longtime fans.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR AT THE EY CENTRE FROM SEPTEMBER 6 TO 8, 2024