10 Things To Know About This Year’s Comic Con And Why You Need To Go

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The Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC to its friends) is ON April 5-7 and rapidly approaching. 

While many have already got their tickets, their costumes, and their schedules sorted, others may not – but you do not want to miss this. 

Comic Con is a celebration of everything that is comic books, but it’s also so much more than that – it’s a cracking weekend out, there are live performances, amazing activations, celebrity spotting and more. 

Here’s what you need to know about the 2018 MEFCC. 

Here’s how last year went down to get a taste of it 

1. Hodor from Game of Thrones is gonna be there

Kristian Nairn, who plays Hodor in Game of Thrones is going to be doing a meet and greet. YAY!

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2. You can do karate with the Green Power Ranger 

Seriously. He’ll be teaching a karate class, so you can learn some of this moves. 

3. There’s a MASSIVE cosplay competition 

It’s the biggest in the region, and it’s happening at MEFCC. 

4. Everyone dresses up 

Like, everyone. 

5. There are AWESOME live performances

The Boxtones are going to be performing, and LOADS more!

6. You can buy local and international art 

Manga, comics, graphic novels, pop art, merch – it’s all here!

7. The Netflix trailer for the new Lost In Space film is going to be unveiled 

And there’s a HUGE activation too – and you can meet the cast! 

8. There are LOADS of cool celebrities coming 

We already said about Hodor from Game of Thrones, but there are SO MANY celebs from the Comic Con world coming we had to elaborate. 

You can read the full list here, but basically a who’s-who of comic book culture celebs, sci-fi stars and more are coming. 

9. There is going to be live entertainment ALL con long

Including phenomenal stars, The Boxtones, performing live on the Wavo stage on Friday night. 

10. It’s a brilliant day (weekend) out for everyone 

It’s fun for the whole family, everyone will have a blast! Get down there NOW

Get your tickets NOW!

*Lovin Dubai is official media partner of Middle East Film and Comic Con.

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