Sheffield Unleashed Comic-Con brings Torchwood stars to Magna

Geeks, gamers and pop-culture fans from across the region are preparing to descend on Magna Science Adventure Centre for Sheffield Unleashed Comic-Con.

The family-friendly event between 11am-5pm on September 20 is a packed day of special guests, attractions, retro gaming, live stage entertainment and cosplay.

This year’s guest line-up features three stars of BBC’s Torchwood: Naoko Mori, Gareth David-Lloyd and Kai Owen.

Legendary comic illustrator and author Nigel Kitching, best known for his work on Sonic the Comic, will deliver a presentation about his career and experiences within the comic industry.

Attractions will include the Mos Eisley Misfits, Kapow Retro Gaming, the Wall of Weaponry, a Gremlins display, the Unleashed Events Comic Book Zone, graffiti wall, balloon modelling and U10s cosplay competition and the ever-popular cosplay masquerade.

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