10 Things You Must See at RI Comic Con 2016
Joe Calabro, GoLocalProv Lifestyle Team
10 Things You Must See at RI Comic Con 2016
See the Slideshow Below for What Else to See
In the five years RI Comic Con has taken place, one could argue that Lee is the biggest celebrity to ever come.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"I think that it is every Comic Con's dream to have Stan Lee come. It has certainly been our dream, something that we have worked on and it just seemed destined to happen this year, our five year anniversary," said Susan Soares, RI Comic Con's press relations manager.
Other celebrity guests include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman, Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot and many more.
Comic Con will be open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
The Dreaded Long Lines
As there is at every Comic Con around the country, there will be the issue of the dreaded long lines. Long lines to get into Comic Con and long lines for autographs and pictures with celebrities and artists.
"It's going to happen. It is all part of the experience and in a way it is what you make of it. There are going to be so many great costumes, what better time to take pictures than while you are waiting in a line," said Soares.
What's New in 2016
One of the new features is the Ink Fusion Tattoo Pavilion where participants will have a chance to win a free tattoo designed by Stan Lee.
On Sunday, Bruneau & Co Auctioneers will host a live auction featuring toys, comics, trading cards and more from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For those interested in scouting out the items ahead of time, the preview times are highlighted in the slideshow below.
A portion of the auction proceeds go to Meeting Street.
Two other cool features include a Wonder Woman museum, which will include films and memorabilia, as well as a simulation of the game show Hellevator that airs on the Game Show Network.
See the 10 Things You Must See at RI Comic Con in the Slideshow Below
10 Things You Must See at RI Comic Con 2016
10.
Comic Book Vendors
Need to give love to the comic book vendors who will be at Comic Con showing off and selling off their collections, some of whom will have traveled significant distance to get here.
These are just normal people who happen to have comic book collections that are worth thousands, if not more.
Browse through their large selections and find a book, or a couple of books, to add to your collection, maybe you pick up your holy grail of comics, or maybe your new and looking to begin a collection.
This is a great place to start.
9.
The Costumes and Cosplay Contest
The cosplay contest will take place on Saturday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., but if you can't make that. Don't fear, there will be plenty of awesome costumes all over the place.
What awesome costume are you wearing?
8.
Wonder Woman - Gal Gadot
Don't miss a rare appearance from Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, who will be at Comic Con on Sunday only.
Gadot made her first appearance as Wonder Woman in 2016's Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
She will reprise her role in a Wonder Woman solo film and then in the Justice League movie.
7.
Bruneau & Co Auctioneers Comic Book and Toy Auction
The comic book and toy auction hosted by toy hunting expert Travis Landry is one of the coolest events at Comic Con this year.
The live auction will take place on Sunday, November 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature Star Wars toys, G.I. Joes, comics, trading cards and more.
Not interested in buying? Just sitting in on an auction and seeing some of these rare items is a worthwhile experience.
If you have never been to a live auction before, be sure to read Auction 101: What You Need to Know written by Landry.
Auction Preview Times:
Friday: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
6.
Jason David Frank - The Original Green Ranger
"We need dragonzord power now!"
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (MMPR) was THE hit show of the mid to late 90s and five of the best episodes of the entire series was "The Green Ranger" series that took place midway through season 1.
To sum it up, the Green Ranger (real identity: Tommy Oliver) starts off as evil, working for Rita Repulsa to destroy the Power Rangers, but by the end of the series would turn good and be a prominent character the remainder of the series. In season two, the Green Ranger loses his powers, but is converted to the White Ranger.
Following the conclusion of MMPR in 1999, Frank stayed with the series becoming the Red Zeo Ranger, Dr. Oliver among others.
With his dedication to the show, the question is will he appear in the new Power Rangers movie?
Frank will be part of a Power Rangers panel on Saturday from 12:45 to 1:45 in ballroom A as well as take part in a photo op with Amy Jo Johnson, the show's original Pink Ranger.
Go Green Ranger Go!
5.
Wrestling Legend Ric Flair
Don't miss your chance to meet the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair at Comic Con, where he will be appearing on Friday and Saturday.
Flair is a 16 time World Heavyweight Champion and a two time Hall of Famer with a career that spans 40 years.
He is currently a professional wrestling manager signed to the WWE Network under a legends appearance contract.
While Flair is most known for his time in the WWE, he has also had stints in the National Wrestling Alliance, WCW Wrestling, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
4.
Walking Dead Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan
There are not too many shows that have captivated the country like the show "The Walking Dead" has over the seven seasons and counting that it has been on air.
Morgan plays the character of Negan the leader of a group of about 70 survivors in The Sanctuary, called the Saviors, a group that steals from others.
Love him? hate him? Now get a chance to meet him.
3.
Lightsabers 101
Maybe the most famous weapon in all of movies, a Jedi Knight's lightsaber. This is the second straight year for this panel and if you are a Star Wars fan, you will not be disappointed.
Learn the science of how to perform lightsaber spins and various dueling techniques at the Introduction to lightsabers panel taking place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
May the force be with you.
Photo courtesy of Matt Marquez/flickr
2.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Creator Kevin Eastman
Kevin Eastman and his co-creator Peter Laird debuted the Ninja Turtles in May of 1984 with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1.
The first book, published by Mirage Studios, debut at a comic book convention at a local Sheraton Hotel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The book was printed in over-sized magazine style format using black and white artwork and was limited to only 3,250 copies.
Eastman will host a panel on Saturday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Ballroom E.
1.
Stan Lee
While the line to meet comic book legend Stan Lee will be long, getting an autograph and or a picture is something that will last a lifetime.
Lee along with artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko created the Marvel Comics universe which includes characters such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, X- men and many others.
The first superhero group that Stan Lee created was the Fantastic Four, but his (and Steve Ditko's) creation of Spider-Man helped put he and Marvel over the top. Spider-Man is Marvel's most successful character.
