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If you’re looking for a fun, inclusive event
where you can experience fanatical fandom
and the odd tattoo, then an MCM Comic
Convention is for you.
MCM Comic Cons take place in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham and
London. We set off for the UK capital, where the convention took place at
ExCel London over a Bank Holiday weekend. This East London venue is
ideal for any visitor, with over 3000 car parking spaces, two on-site DLR
stations and London City Airport practically around the corner. It boasts
twenty-seven different places to eat, and ample facilities (read: toilets!) that
are easily accessible. In short, it's gigantic and therefore the perfect place to
host the ultimate pop culture event.
The three-day event featured merchandise stalls, clothing, cinemas, VR and
immersive experiences, stalls, lightsaber training, gaming tables and Lego
building stations. Most of these attractions are included in the price of a ticket;
and considering that paying adults are allowed to bring in up to two children
for free, there’s definitely a lot of bang for your buck here. There was an
additional cost for meeting celebrities for autographs – big names included
Sebastian Stan (Captain America) or David Harbour (Stranger Things) –
which ranged from £18-£90, depending on the actor and whether you wanted
a photo as well.
Words and pictures by Lizzy, Perry and Credited Artists
Antonio Gabriele