Ellesmere Port Market Comic Con

Following the success of the Ellesmere Port Market Comic Con event in January, the free event returns on 24th June to the Flea Market area from 10am until 4pm.

Special guest on the day is actor Willie Coppen best known for playing an EWOK in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and other classic movies such as The Never-Ending Story, Willow and Sky Bandits. More recently Willie appears in the new Disney “Willow” series. Willie will be signing autographs and posing for selfies (chargeable).

There will also be several characters appearing during the day including Batman, War Machine, Star Wars characters, Sonic, Bendy, Pikachu, Mario/Yoshi and Luigi. 

There will be a Cosplay Competition at 2pm with prizes to be won for the best dressed.

Traders on the day include:

• The Toy Cupboard - Toys & Collectables, Pokemon Cards, Mystery Bags & more.
• Clecktibles - selling a huge range of Funko Pops and more. 
• Tom Hall - Well known Fan Art Artist selling his Original Artwork and Prints.
• Mini Verses - Unique Framed Figures, Minifigures and collectable cards.
• Character Vault - Liverpool based suppliers of modern & vintage Comics.
• Lightgun Games - selling Retro Games & gaming goodies.
• Crit Happens Dice - supplying TTRPG items including handmade dice, campaign books, dice jails and much, much more.
• Emily Megan Art - is a Cheshire based artist selling her fantastic art prints.

Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation said: “Entry to the Comic Con is free and it’s a great opportunity for residents to support their local market and traders. An enthusiastic visitor to the January event said,” Ellesmere Port was really buzzing, I’ve never seen it like this before!”. I’m sure the event this June will be just as successful - especially with the Cosplay Competition.

“There are more events planned for Ellesmere Port market, and this will only get better as plans progress for the transformation project planned for the Market and surrounding area. There is a lot more happening in the town centre with further details to be shared later in the year.”

Organiser, Steven Howard said: “We’re delighted to return to Ellesmere Port following the success of the January event. The event remains free to enter and we’re delighted to welcome Willie Coppen as our special guest.

“Visitors can expect to find the Flea Market Area full of stalls selling toys, collectables, Pokemon cards, Funko Pops, Longefly Bags, artwork, retro games, TTRPG Dice, comic's, mystery bags, books, 3D art, framed figures, hand made goods and much more.”