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Super Art Fight Preview Show!

From Washington DC: Super Art Fight presents a live event unlike any other: a hilarious hybrid of live drawing, pro-wrestling style dramatics and characters, and improv comedy.

Watch as these artists fight it out on stage in the greatest live art competition in the known universe!

Cosplay & Consent

Want to ask for a photo of your favorite cosplayer but worried you’ll sound as stiff as a Vulcan? Need to learn new ways to pick up on body language when chatting with Wonder Woman? In our ‘Cosplay & Consent’ workshop, you’ll learn about sexual harassment, how to ask for consent without having to use (the) Force, and how we as group can create a universe free from harassment.

Splatoon!!

A panel where we talk about the popular Wii U and Nintendo Switch game franchise "Splatoon"!

Rita Repulsa: After 10,000 Year's She's Free!

Heroes & Demons: Fiction or Non

Join our panelists this year as we tackle the Heroes and Demons in the fictional stories we've all read, and the ones we see in the non-fiction headlines of the news everyday. How would Lex Luthor fair as President in today's society? Which city desperately needs a Batman of their own? What songs would make Starlord's 2018 mixtape? These questions and more answered in 2018's Heroes & Demons panel!

Dumb Heroes Not Wanted

Can we have better heroes and myths than we currently do? At the moment we seem to be insanely grateful when we get a movie or comic that doesn't insult our intelligence. It's great that we have Black Panther, but what should the sequel look like? Another showdown between two versions of the same hero? A costume change? This panel asks all of us as readers and fans to think about whether we've come any real distance since Watchmen and The Dark Knight. Bring your favourite and let's talk: as long as it's something more than "Hulk smash!"

Toopy & Binoo LIVE!

Featuring the LIVE performance for the real voice of Toopy from the Popular Kid’s TV Series, this puppet show will delight fans young and old.

The series that has sold over half a million DVDs is coming to Forest City ComiCon included FREE with your admission!

Avatar: The Art of Bending (Interactive)

Come learn the four elemental bending arts from your favourite childhood show. The styles of Fire, Water, Earth and Air are yours to learn with our experienced instructors of the Tai Chi and Pa Kua martial arts.

Demogorgon Stranger Things Tribute with Rick Prince & Rashaad Santiago

The Many Voices of Matt Hill

JUST ANNOUNCED: Matt Hill, voice actor best known for his roles in the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Ed, Edd, and Eddie, Gundam Seed, Transformers, Dino Trux, Care Bears, My Little Pony, and more!

The Magic Behind Wolverine's Claws!

Featuring "Jimmy Claws" the creator of Wolverine's claws in the X-Men films and prop collector David Hirsch! It's the props panel to end all props panels! Come here the stories of collecting and making ACTUAL screen-used movie props and see some examples for yourself.

Kenric Green - The Walking Dead

Steel Combat Demo - Oxford Renaissance Festival

Steel Combat Demo by the Oxford Renaissance festival and an interactive opportunity to learn “Knightly Combat” for yourself (all-ages)!

Super Art Fight: MAIN EVENT!

From Washington DC: Super Art Fight presents a live event unlike any other: a hilarious hybrid of live drawing, pro-wrestling style dramatics and characters, and improv comedy.

Watch as these artists fight it out on stage in the greatest live art competition in the known universe!

Misa On Wheels

Magical Girl Training

People will receive the training necessary to become a Magical Girl (based on the Japanese light novel series). Join Forest City ComiCon's youngest panelist to...

1.Learn how to run with toast in your mouth.
2.Create a magical girl guide.
3. Design your powers.
4. Create a costume.
5. Defeat a villain with style and attitude.

* graduates will earn a diploma and a magic wand!

Team Starkid: Very Potter's Lauren Lopez & Joe Walker

Television Puppetry

Frank Meschkuleit's shows you the ins and outs of television puppetry! His early career credits include a 7 year stint with “Jim Henson’s Muppets” on shows such as “Fraggle Rock”, and “Follow That Bird!” as well as a string of adult horror/sci-fi films like “Bride of Chuckie”, “Alien vs Predator II”, “the Thing” and “Max Payne”. He is also the voice of “Toopy” from the hit TreeHouse tv series “Toopy and Binoo”. More recently, Frank and his absurdly talented wife created and executive produced a children’s television series called “Playdate!” now playing across Canada on the Family Junior network.

Ghost Court: Small Claims Court Game Show

Imagine a small claims court TV show. Now imagine that half of the participants are ghosts. That is Jason Morningstar's Ghost Court!

Join us to watch an entertaining hour of improvisational spectral justice. Or, if you feel comfortable, grab a character card at the door, and participate as a plaintiff or defendant! It's simple, and our Bailiff and Court Clerk will guide you!

Our court is staffed and ready to hear your case, no matter how small or petty!

Steel Combat Demo - Oxford Renaissance Festival

Steel Combat Demo by the Oxford Renaissance festival and an interactive opportunity to learn “Knightly Combat” for yourself (all-ages)!

Cosplay Contest

"Gamer Boy" - A Comedy from the London Fringe Festival

Straight from a successful theatrical run at the London Fringe Festival: follow a young boy on a cross-continental journey in the hopes of achieving professional video game stardom in MLG (Major League Gaming). Told from the perspective of his future self, see how 13 year old Patrick takes his gaming obsession 2299km too far. Just don't tell his parents.

Tim Seeley - Writer / Artist

TIM SEELEY is one of those “slash” people…a writer-slash-artist. He has drawn a number of different comic book series including G.I JOE, HALLOWEEN, WILDCATS and EXSANGUINE. His writing work includes NY TIMES bestselling HACK/SLASH, NIGHTWING, GREEN LANTERNS, GRAYSON and the critically acclaimed REVIVAL. He resides in Chicago, Illinois and works at FOUR STAR STUDIOS where he is never far from his 80s action figure collection.

E-SPORTS FINALS: Fortnite & Super Smash Smash

See the finalists face off in the two major e-sports tournaments of the day!

The Four Panel Panel!

Four panel comics are an enduring and endearing comic format. This panel will explore some of the history of the four panel format, from the Japanese yonkoma style through to contemporary North American webcomics. We’ll talk about pacing and structure, and look at some examples of those principles in practice in different comics. After the chat, you’ll create your own four panel comic! Paper and pens will be provided, along with some creative prompts to help you out.

Jay Fosgitt - Artist

Jay has drawn many recognized properties, such as SESAME STREET and DREAMWORKS ANIMATION MAGAZINE (Ape Entertainment), MY LITTLE PONY and POPEYE (IDW), ADVENTURE TIME, THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL, and JIM HENSON’S LABYRINTH (Boom), BETTY AND VERONICA (Archie), ROCKET RACCOON AND GROOT, AVENGERS, GWENPOOL, WEB WARRIORS, CHAMPIONS and DEADPOOL (Marvel). Jay has also written and drawn his creator-owned titles DEAD DUCK AND ZOMBIE CHICK (Source Point Press), BODIE TROLL (Red 5 Comics) and NECRONOMICOMICS (Rue Morgue Magazine).

Steel Combat Demo - Oxford Renaissance Festival

Steel Combat Demo by the Oxford Renaissance festival and an interactive opportunity to learn “Knightly Combat” for yourself (all-ages)!

Ralph Garman

Your Game Sucks, Here's How To Fix It

You’re following your dream of becoming a video game developer and you’ve created your first game! Excitedly you show it to your friends only to find they’re bored within the first 10 minutes. What you need is “Game Feel”. Come explore game design secrets that will help you polish your game into something vibrant and exciting!

"Pair of Jokers" Live Podcast (Art)

Join us for an exciting, freewheeling, LIVE episode of Pair of Jokers, the Official River Donkey Adventures podcast, featuring writer Scott MacDougall (Lucky Unlucky, Hippie's Place), cartoonist D. S. Barrick (Lucky Unlucky, Skulsi Thatcher) and manager-of-most-things miscellaneous David Perks! River Donkey Adventures is a Canadian independent imprint specializing in graphic novels, comic books and web comics. Over 50 episodes of Pair of Jokers have been recorded to date!

Worbla & Foam Techniques

Linda will introduce the audience to the Worbla Finest, Black, Mesh, Pearl, Transparent, Deco, Chrystal and discuss how each is used. She will demo or display a sample of each. Based on the size of the audience Linda will select participants to experience how to work with Worbla first hand and she will be available for a follow-up question and answer time.

Rattling The Cage Podcast - LIVE: GHOST RIDER EDITION

Rattling The Cage, the ONLY Nicolas Cage-themed podcast you'll ever need, is bringing its unique brand of criticism and humour to Forest City ComiCon for a live review and discussion about 2007's Ghost Rider.

Kimono Dressing and SPEED CHALLENGE!

Demonstrations of how to dress in different styles of kimono shown in anime, and a race between panelists to see who can dress the fastest.

Exhibitor Floor Closes

J Fashion and Culture

Whether you are a beginner, an experienced Lolita (the Japanese name for Victorian-influenced street fashion), or would just like to learn more: this panel introduces some key developments and imagery of the Lolita fashion. We will discuss some hot topics in the communities around the world and online, who Lolitas are, what are some reasons for wearing this fashion that Lolitas often share. We will introduce some popular brands and where to shop for Lolita online and of course many opportunities to ask questions and how to get involved in London's Lolita community.

Just Us League: Back for More!

The Forest City ComiCon's longest running annual panel celebrates its fifth year! Join your favorites: Con-host Jeremy, Ian, and Brad as we break down what's left of DC Comics cinematic universe. What movies are still going to be made? What highlights are there left to cover? We are coming back to Forest City ComiCon to break down all things DC as we do every year at our fifth FCCC appearance!

Witches & Wizard's Fall Fling: Presented by OWL London (Ontario Wizarding League)

Gather for some well mannered frivolity at the Witches and Wizards Fall Fling! Hosted by the Ontario Wizarding League of London (O.W.L of London) as part of Forest City ComiCon. Tickets and Details!

Nerd Law: Weird Legal Implications of Movie & TV Plots

What would it mean for the U.N. if Wakanda actually existed? Are the Old Republic Jedi actually a paramilitary terror group? Why doesn't the Throne in Westeros have a standing army of its own? Andrew and Kristian are back to discuss some of the weird legal implications of the things you see in your favorite sci-fi and fantasy series! Come and ask any questions that you've been burning to have answered. Hosts of the podcast "Amusing Counsel", Andrew and Kristian are out to prove that lawyers can be big huge nerds, too!

K-Pop PJ Party

Activities and games while jamming out to k-pop!

Black Butler

Come join some of the characters of Black Butler for games, Q&A, Trivia and fun.