A gamer wears a virtual reality device at the second edition of the multi-genre entertainment comic and fan convention ‘Comic Con Africa’ in Johannesburg on 21 September 2019. Photo: AFP/Michele Spatari
Comic Con Africa Day 2: Nolan North, Troy Baker and Marvel Panel Discussion
Here’s what to expect from the second day of Comic Con Africa 2019.
A gamer wears a virtual reality device at the second edition of the multi-genre entertainment comic and fan convention ‘Comic Con Africa’ in Johannesburg on 21 September 2019. Photo: AFP/Michele Spatari
It’s day two of Comic Con. The schedule for Sunday 22 September is packed with events – from William Shatner’s second Q&A session to South African creators taking centre stage, as well as a cosplay photo op.
Schedule highlights
The schedule can be accessed with the Comic Con app. A few highlights to look out for today include:
- A Live Draw and Q&A with Clyde Beech at the WACOM Artist Alley Spotlight Stage from 10:00 to 10:45 in Hall 4
- A Comic Con Master Class with Aleksi Briclot at Content Zone 3 from 10:00 to 10:45 in the Auditorium/Ballroom
- KFC has another surprised planned at the KFC Main Stage from 10:00 to 10:45 in Hall 4. Read more about their White Walker surprise here.
- Catch up with acclaimed cosplayer Leon Chiro from 11:00 to 11:45 at the KFC Main Stage in Hall 5
- The Award Winner Authors Spotlight Panel will take place from 12:00 to 12:45 at Content Zone 1 in Hall 4
- Nolan North and Troy Baker will take to KFC’s Main Stage in Comic Con Hall 5 from 12:00 to 12:45.
- The Marvel All Stars Panel Discussion kicks off from 15:15 to 16:00 at the KFC Main Stage in Hall 5.
- Close the day with Nolan North and Troy Baker at Content Zone 3 in the Auditorium from 18:00 to 19:00 for the After Dark event.
This article will be updated throughout the day.
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Highlights from Comic Con Day 2 – 22 September 2019
Gamers, assemble! Remember to head out to the PlayStation and XBox stands to try out some of the newest games. You can’t miss it, there’s a giant PS4 console towering above everything else.
Don’t forget your photo and autograph opportunity with William Shatner, Troy Baker and Nolan North at Comic Con. William Shatner will be in autograph zone from 15:00 on Sunday 22 September 2019 in Hall Six.
In addition, Troy Baker and Nolan North will be ready to sign your merch from 14:45. If you purchased photo op tickets, don’t miss your opportunity with Shatner at 13:30, and with Baker and North at 15:45.
If you missed out on Comic Con day 1, you can watch a quick recap of the day’s main events below, or read more about it here. William Shatner had the crowd roaring with laughter, while Troy Baker serenaded us in the Auditorium.
Still coming up today is a Live Sketch session with Ilya Kuvshinov at the WACOM Artist Alley Spotlight Stage, and a discussion titled “What is Artificial Intelligence” in the Gaming Content Zone.
