10 Cool Things to See at RI Comic Con
GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Cool Things to See at RI Comic Con
Rhode Island's Comic Con is back this Halloween weekend and we have a list of the coolest people, events and things to see at the two-day convention.
Comic Con will be featuring panels from your favorite television and film casts, celebrity actors and artists, and contests for cosplay and gaming glory!
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So bring a camera, autograph book and your favorite comics to the Rhode Island Convention Center this Saturday or Sunday and get animated!
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10 Cool Things to See at RI Comic Con
Walking Dead Cast
Nerd out on with your favorite characters including: Michael Rooker (Merle Dixon), Scott Wilson (Hershel Greene), and Seth Gilliam (Father Gabriel Stokes) to discuss the zombie apocalypse and their experience on one of television's most entertaining series.
The cast will be in Room A at 1:30 p.m., Sunday.
Jim Steranko
There will be a Q&A with the legendary comic book artist himself: Jim Steranko on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Room E.
His work includes: Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D, Captain America, Incredible Hulk, Strange Tales, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, and Marvel Masterworks.
William Shatner
He's probably heard "Beam me up, Scotty" more than any other human being, you know him, you love him, it's Golden Globe winner William Shatner live at Comic Con this Saturday!
Catch him at 4:30 p.m. in Room A for a Q&A.
Supernatural Panel
On Saturday discuss the hit CW show Supernatural with cast members: Mark Sheppard (Crowley), Jim Beaver (Bobby Singer), Alaina Huffman (Abaddon), Steven Williams (Rufus Turner) and Rick Worthy (Alpha Vampire) as they discuss the mythology and the evolution of the series' characters.
The panel begins at 2 p.m. in Room A.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Do the Time Warp with a live shadowcast performance by RKO Army!
The event begins Saturday at 5:00 p.m. in Room 555.
Cosplay Contest
Dress to impress or watch your favorite cosplay characters take home fabulous prizes!
The contest will be judged by Belle Chere, Destiny Nicklesen, Abby Fellows, and Jonny Ruckus who will score contestants based on craftsmanship, likeness, and presentation.
Judging takes place between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday in the Rotunda Room.
Awesome Cars
Replicas of the 1989 Batmobile from Tim Burton's "Batman", The Mystery Machine from Scooby-Doo, and the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard will all be featured show cars at this year's Comic Con!
Photo: Zachi Evenor on Wikimedia Commons
Neal Adams
Come listen to creators' rights advocate, and legend Neal Adams talk about his influential career in the comic book sphere.
His work includes Batman, Brave and the Bold, Detective Comics, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Strange Adventures, and X-Men. See him Sunday at 2:30 in Room E.
George Takei
Come meet the most influential person on Facebook. George Takei, Hikaru Sulu himself, will be hosting a Q&A on his acting, directing, and authorial career.
Talk with George on Sunday at 12 noon in Room A.
Gaming Tournaments
Test your skills and compete for glory!
Saturday: Play Street Fighter or Halo 4 from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sunday: Play Injustice: Gods Among Us ( from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) or Call of Duty Black Ops II (from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
128 players will be needed for each gaming tournament, and some require gamers to bring their own controllers. Check out the rules here.
