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P O R T S M O U T H

INTERNATIONAL FEST IVAL OF COMICS

INTRODUCINGThe brainchild of The Guildhall Trust, Portsmouth Comic Con features guest panels, signings, showcases, competitions, cosplay, special events and merchandise, meaning there is something for everyone across the weekend.

Blasting through 2019’s attendance from the expanded scope and scale of the event, the new Super Structure gave attendees the chance to experience independent creators, online gaming and pop-culture merchandise whilst enjoying the unique Portsmouth Comic Con feel.

Over 6,500 fans flocked to see comic book legends Roy Thomas and Steve Englehart, compete in the two GoGeek cosplay competitions, and spend time with a diverse, inclusive crowd who all share a love for the culture and art form.

GoGeek Events brings its inclusionary ethics and family atmosphere that makes Portsmouth Comic Con a delight for all flavours of comic fan.

“I’ve been to a lot of comic conventions in the last three decades. This is a fine show, something the organisers should be proud of.”

- Bleeding Cool

“Portsmouth Comic Con was again a huge success! It’s a great way to see so many people with similar interests enjoying themselves”

- Steve Lowe, Game Over, Panel Sponsor 2019

PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALLDescribed as the “Beating Heart” of the city, Portsmouth Guildhall is the area’s premier entertainment venue, and one of the most dramatic additions to the city’s horizon. Best known for playing host to artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and more recently Oasis and Gorillaz, Portsmouth Guildhall offers more than just legendary concerts. Portsmouth Guildhall attracts 280,000 visitors a year, attending over 780 events including large annual festivals / conventions including Big Mouth Comedy Festival, Guildhall Games Fest & Sausage & Cider Festival.

With more than a dozen spaces across three floors in the venue, Portsmouth International Comic Con is set to become an event like no other with an anticipated 8,000 visitors coming from across the UK, US and Europe. As the UK’s only Island City, home of landmarks including Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, Portsmouth is a unique and vibrant location with excellent transport links from London, Brighton, Southampton and the rest of the South East, providing guests and sponsors a chance to engage with passionate fans from a large area.

We are also a registered charity (The Guildhall Trust) with a mission to support our local community. The Charles Dickens ward, where the Guildhall is located, is one of the most deprived in England with 1 in 4 children and young people living in deprivation. Through our objectives we strive to inspire, impact and transform lives through entertainment, performance and dynamic learning opportunities. In 2019, we engaged with 12,000 children and young adults in the city and delivered an extensive programme of learning and participation to make skills learning easily accessible, rewarding and fun. We work with local schools and provide facilities and experiences they would usually be unable to access. Through our new emerging performance space, The Studio, we have launched vital skills courses, including our Get Involved workshops, Industry and Creative Choices Days, giving children and young adults the guidance to pursue pathways into careers in the creative industry. All proceeds from Comic Con fed straight back into the charity to support our essential outreach work.

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2ABwww.portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

THE VENUE

OUR EVENT PARTNER

GOGEEK EVENTS CICAfter successfully running and hosting the Cosplay Competitions for the inaugural and second years of Portsmouth Comic Con, as official partners GoGeek has aided the event in flourishing and providing a pleasent air of inclusivness to the event.

GoGeek’s mission is to create extraordinary and unforgetable interactive events, and this year GoGeek will be bringing themed productions through the imaginative use of props, professional costumers, and a customer focused experienced management team.

GoGeek’s core values of zero tolerance to any form of bullying or discrimination gives everyone the chance to express themselves to the full without fear. They fly the flags of diversity and inclusion with pride, and use the power of GoGeek cosplay and costuming to bring everyone together.

SPOTLIGHT ON PORTSMOUTH COMIC CON 2019

6,500+Total ticket holders for

Portsmouth Comic Con 2019

167,418Website visitors between

May 2018 -2019

4,075Facebook followers

as of September 2021

With fans coming from as far as Hong Kong and North Carolina, USA to attend - it’s safe to say that Portsmouth Comic Con stamped itself on the list of “must-attend” Comic Cons in 2019.

Locations of our ticket holders:1/3 from within Portsmouth1/3 from wider 45 minute drive time1/3 from beyond including international

“#PortsmouthComicCon has been a blast. One of the very best cons I’ve ever been to, blending the passion and comics focus of

Thought Bubble with the family friendliness and party atmosphere of Dunfermline. I

can’t recommend it highly enough for next year. This one is special.”

SPOTLIGHT ON PORTSMOUTH COMIC CON 2019

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Associate your brand with the largest Comic Con on the South Coast of England. We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available or can put together tailored packages on request.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Main Sponsor - £5,000As the main sponsor you will receive significant exposure in our Marketing & PR campaigns prior to the event and branding presence during the event itself. • Your logo/credit on all marketing, branding and

advertising materials.• Your logo on event website with link through to

your website.• Banner advertisement on event e-shots to Guildhall

database.• Logo/credit on social media platforms and in PR

campaigns.• Your logo on all wristbands.• Double page spread in event programme and

screen advertising across the venue. • Stand/booth if applicable. • x25 free tickets.

Artist Alley Sponsor - £2,500As the Artist Alley sponsor, where all attending VIP artists sit, you will receive enhanced exposure prior to the event and at the event itself. • Your logo/credit on event marketing.• Your logo on event website with link through to

your website.• Logo included on banner advertisement on event

e-shots to Guildhall database.• Logo/credit on social media platforms and in PR

campaigns.• Full page in event programme and screen

advertising across the venue. • Stand/booth if applicable. • x15 free tickets.

Panel Sponsor - £1,500As the panel sponsor, you will receive significant exposure in our marketing & PR campaigns prior to the event and branding presence during the event itself.• Your logo/credit on all panels held at the event. • Your logo on event website with link through to

your website.• Logo/credit on social media platforms and in PR

campaigns.• Half page in event programme and screen

advertising across the venue. • Stand/booth if applicable. • x10 free tickets.

Comic Village Sponsor - £2,500As the Comic Village (Super Structure) sponsor you will receive significant exposure in our Marketing & PR campaigns prior to the event and branding presence during the event itself. • Your logo/credit on event marketing and around

the Comic Village.• Your logo on event website with link through to

your website.• Logo included on banner advertisement on event

e-shots to Guildhall database.• Logo/credit on social media platforms and in PR

campaigns.• Full page in event programme and screen

advertising across the venue. • Table if applicable. • x15 free tickets.

Programme Sponsor - £1,000As the programme sponsor you will receive enhanced exposure at the event itself. • Your branding/credit across the programme.• Your logo on event website with link through to

your website. • Logo/credit on social media platforms.• Logo/credit on front page of programme and

screen advertising across the venue. • x10 free tickets.

Goodie Bag Sponsor - £500As the goodie bag sponsor you will receive enhanced exposure at the event itself. • Your logo/credit on 500 goodie bags packed with

giveaways and goodies.• Your logo on event website with link through to

your website. • Logo/credit on social media platforms.

To secure your sponsorship opportunity or ask a question contact Curtis Hill at curt.hill@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk or 02393870208.

All sponsorships are subject to VAT

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ADVERTISING PACKAGES

In VenuePromote your business with branding and advertising opportunities in the Main Auditorium and Artists Alley:• Advertising banner (H-7m x W-2m) suspended from the Main Auditorium

ceiling - £500 + VAT• Advertising banner (H-1m x W-2m) on Auditorium Circle - £250 + VAT

Outside Perimeter FencingAdvertise on our perimetre fencing which surrounds the whole site and queuing system:• 2m advertising space for a banner ( own banner must be supplied) -

£150 + VAT

Programme:Feature your advert is our event programme which also includes guest interviews, bios, maps, exhibiton information:• Full page - £250 + VAT• Half Page - £125 + VAT• Quarter Page - £65 + VAT• Feature your advert on our LCD screens throughout the venue - £50 + VAT (2

days exposure)

STAND SIZE

Small Booth 3m x 2m space with table+ 2 tables, 1 chair£260 + VAT

Comic Village Tables Limited to 1 table + 1 chair£110 + VAT

EXHIBITOR TRADING

Large Booth 4m x 2m space+ 3 tables, 2 chairs£390 + VAT

Group B Tables 2m x 2m space with table + 1 chair£110 + VAT

Group A Tables 2m x 2m space with table + 1 chair & back board£140 + VAT

“Thanks so much for organising a fantastic comic con. We simply can’t

believe how busy it was and how relaxing the setting up and down

was.” - Spiro Farrugia

“It was a massive success for yourselves and also me. I’m glad to

tell you that it’s probably going to be one of the best events I do all year”- Alan Crockard, Planet Minifi gures

Portsmouth Comic Con sold out in a week with an extensive waiting list.

To enquire: curt.hill.@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

T&C’s of trade can be found on: www.portsmouthcomiccon.com/exhibitors

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Photo OpportunitiesFilm, TV props, exhibits, decals, cut-outs and more will be across the venue to get your photo taken with!

ArtistsArtists alley features some of the most notable names in the comic book trade.

MerchandiseUnique and exciting collectables will be on sale from vendors across the country.

CosplayAn opportunity to dress up, as is tradition for Comic Cons across the world, with prizes to be won as part of competitions.

Retro GamingPortsmouth’s famous Game Over Cafe will be kitting out a whole area filled with free-to-play, original retro games.

ExhibitionsThere will be a number of exhibitions celebrating comic art, including the work of Stan Lee and Alex Ross, courtesy of Bournemouth’s Westover Gallery.

Panels / Q&A’sPanels hosted by some of the most experienced people in the comics industry.

SteampunkGosport steampunk society will be taking over the whole of Portsmouth Guildhall’s basement, with nerf gun shooting, tea-duelling and more!

Virtual RealityA huge range of Virtual Reality games will be available to play all day.

Family FunA huge range of entertaining activities for all ages. Including dance classes, art workshops and facepainting.

Celebrity SigningsNames and faces from some contemporary film and TV, as well as the classics.

And Everything Else...Robots, live fx artists, exclusive prints and walk through experiences will be just some of the extras found at Portsmouth Comic Con!

Portsmouth Comic Con has a wide-ranging programme spread out across two days of non-stop activities and events!

PROGRAMMING

FEEDBACKATTENDEE FEEDBACK

“Our first comic con event, awesome! Definitely going to more, & definitely be back at Portsmouth

comic con next year! Well done to all involved, amazing experience”

- Ray Hill, attendee 2019

“I loved it! You never knew who you would bump into when you turned the corner”

- Danielle Preston, attendee 2019

“I Absolutely loved it, had tickets for the whole weekend so we were able to take our time and really enjoy the atmosphere. We cosp/ayed on the Sunday (it was my first con so wanted to get a feel for it first) and felt so welcomed by everyone! Looking forward

to bigger and even better next year!”

“Our first visit and though we are shattered (and skint! !) we had the greatest day. It really surpassed my expectations and I wish we were fit enough to come back tomorrow! Will pace ourselves and get Early Access tickets next year. Congratulations and

thanks to all involved. May the 4th be with you.”- Lucie Colwell, attendee 2019

“Portsmouth Comic Con, roll on next year is all I can say! Honestly I dunno how you guys did it.Congrats it

was great!” - Dominic Walker, Attendee 2019

“My son and I have been here two years running. We are early birds who stay all day- so much to see and do. The atmosphere is fantastic with everyone totally

understanding of each other. We love Portsmouth Comic Con and will be back next year.”

“Matthew here thank you for a fantastic event at the weekend. I would love to be back next year if you

would have me again please.” - Matthew Dale - Star Wars (Celebrity guest 2019)

“I just want to echo those sentiments. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by my table to see

me today, you guys are awesome! More fun and geekery awaits you tomorrow.”

- Clem So - Star:,.Wars, Doctor Strange, Guardians of the Galaxy (Celebrity guest 2019)

“Thank you for a great 2 days. Looking forward to next year already. Thanks again from the DOCTOR

WHO PROPS TEAM “ - Antony Griffiths (Exhibitor 2019)

“The show was a great success for us, we ultimately achieved what we wanted and cleared the majority

of the stock we brought along. Great to see so many families at the event which bodes well for a great future for the comics industry. A truly great

COMIC convention with an emphasis on comics and creators.”

- Kevin O’Donnell, Group Retail Manager, Forbidden Planet International (Wristband sponsor 2018)

“I think the event was a b,g hit and we’d definitely be interested in helping out with the next one.

Even though we were working, we really en Joyed ourselves, and it was nice talking to people that

shop with us. Thanks for all being super helpful and friendly’

- Paul Hobbs, Novatech Ltd (Exhibition sponsor 2019)

“Lawn of the Dead had a great time! It was a great con here’s to 2020!” - James Waterfield

“Congrats on another successful Portsmouth Con and thanks for looking after us so well. Enjoyed.”

- Rob Williams (Guest artist 2019)

ARTIST/GUEST FEEDBACK

Rafael AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque is an Eisner award nominated Brazilian comic artist first noticed drawing Blue Beetle

for DC. He has been an artist in the American field for over a

decade, and it was as co-creator of Vertigo’s American Vampire with writer Scott Snyder, with

input from horror legend Stephen King, that really brought him to people’s attention. He has collaborated with Mark Millar on Huck for Image and just

completed a run on DC’s Batgirl Rebirth series with Hope Larson.

Tommy Lee Edwards

One of the most respected and versatile creators today, Edwards

has illustrated comics like Mother Panic (with Gerard Way), TURF (with Jonathan Ross), The Question and Wolverine. He’s collaborated with the Hughes

Brothers as the concept artist on their Denzel Washington epic The Book of Eli, and has contributed

to the design of productions including Akira, Master of the

Universe, Harry Potter, Superman Returns, Star Wars, Indiana Jones

& Batman Begins.

Russell WalksWalks is an official Star Wars

artist. Although his original goals included both becoming bionic and joining the rebellion against

the Empire, Walks eventually decided his destiny lay along another path, and chose art

school over adventure. Adept at both traditional and digital illustration & design, he has

created art based on licensed properties for clients including Paramount, 20th Century Fox,

Random House and many others.

Laurence Campbell

A British comic artist based in Whitstable, Cambell’s first job was

working on Caliber’s Negative Burn anthology but it was his work at 2000AD on strips like Breathing Space and Judge

Dredd with Rob Williams, John Wagner and Si Spurrier that got

him noticed. He later moved onto Marvel, working on books like Punisher, Wolverine and Moon Knight. Since 2013 he has been the regular series artist on Dark

Horse’s long-running Hellboy spinoff, BPRD.

Mark BuckinghamMark Buckingham is a British

comic artist whose long career has included working with Neil Gaiman on Sandman spin-off

Death, and as the principal artist on Vertigo/ DC’s longrunning

Fables series. He has also worked on Marvelman and Hellblazer

for DC. His Marvel work includes inking Chris Bachalo’s pencils on Generation X, Ghost Rider 2099, and penciling Paul Jenkins’s run

on Peter Parker: Spider-Man.

Frank QuitelyOne of the most distinctive comic artists of the last 30 years, Quitely began his career on independent magazine Electric Soup, moving to 2000AD spin-off The Judge Dredd Megazine on strips like

Shimura & Missionary Man before being noticed by DC’s Vertigo.

His CV includes covers & one off images for the The Walking Dead & Marvel’s Daredevil. In 2017 his long career was celebrated by an exhibition at Kelvingrove Gallery

& Museum in his hometown Glasgow.

EXHIBITED COMIC ARTISTS

Marguerite Sauvage

Marguerite is a freelance illustrator who has worked for various clients in many fields

such as in press (Elle, Flaunt…), advertising (Publicis, Euro

RSCG, Young and Rubican…) or publishing (Pinguin Books,

Hachette…). More recently Marguerite has started working in parallel for entertainment in concept design (animation and video games), and in sequential

art and cover art for comic books publishers (DC, Marvel, Image…).

Troy AldersTroy Alders, art director at

Lucasfilm/Disney Consumer Products, is conducting portfolio reviews, providing critiques, and offering tips to graphic designers and illustrators. Bring a portfolio selection of your best illustration and design work in and see if you

have what it takes to create art for the ever-expanding Star Wars

galaxy.

Gary ErskineErskine has worked in the comic

industry for over twenty five years for MARVEL, DC Comics, Vertigo, Dark Horse Comics, IMAGE, IDW and other companies with writers

Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, Garth Ennis, and Grant Morrison on

books including The Unwritten, War Stories, The Massive with

Brian Wood, and Grindhouse with Alex De Campi, with characters as diverse as Judge Dredd, Starman, Dan Dare and Captain America.

He has also contributed to licenses including Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Transformers

and Terminator.

Katie SchenkelKatie Schenkel is a Chicago-

based comic writer best known for the werewolf comic Moonlighters and the critically acclaimed kids graphic novel The Cardboard Kingdom. Her

upcoming comics include Alice, Secret Agent of Wonderland and the sports book Basketball Camp

Champ.Katie Schenkel, Comic Writer:• The Cardboard Kingdom

(Eisner Nominee)• Moonlighters

• Alice, Secret Agent of Wonderland

• Basketball Camp Champ

Adam HughesHe’s known for illustrating strong,

beautiful women like Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Tomb Raider but is currently drawing strong, beautiful monsters like

Hellboy.Notable publishers on Adam's

Bibliography include: DC, Marvel, Wildstrom, Vertigo, IDW, Darkhorse, Image and America's

Best Comics

Rick LeonardiRick Leonardi is a professional

artist with over thirty years experience working in comic book publication. his primary

expertise is “penciling”, which is the production of pencil and ink

drawings in multi-page continuity designed to convey the narrative

idea supplied by a writer.

Well known for his seminal work on Batman, Justice League, X-Men and Darkhorse' Darth

Vader series.

COMFIRMED COMIC GUESTSPortsmouth International Comic Con will soon be announcing a number of celebrity appearances from big names in film and television. Accompanying those known for their work in front of the camera are those who have spent their years behind it, including a range of very notable comic book artists, with confirmed names so far including:

A BIG THANK YOUTo everyone who has attended and been involved in the event and

helped make it all possible…

Our Co-Producers• GoGeek Events – Mark Hendley

Our Sponsors• Blue Donut Studios

• Capital FM• Novatech Ltd

• Progression Signage• Victorious Festival

Our Event Partners• Dice Portsmouth, Board Gaming Café

• Game Over• Gosport Steampunk Society

• Lawn of the Dead• University of Portsmouth

• The Joker Squad• IOW Prop Crew

With special thanks to• A4 Apparel

• Bright Spark PR • Cineworld, Whiteley

• Spinnaker Tower • Hambleside Merchandise

• Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service • Highbury College

• Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust• Tesco, Fareham

Our Industry Friends• Anthony Griffiths, Dr Who Props

• Biff Averre, Ace Comics• Brady Webb at Panini

• Coffee Comics and Games• Dave’s Comics

• Dave Terrill, Jedha Juniors• Dirk Wood, IDW

• Heroes• John Freeman, Downthetubes

• Karl & Paul at Orbital• Lakes International Comic Art Festival• Leonard Sultana at An Englishman in

San Diego• Luke Bugg, Geek of Steel

• Matt Parkinson, Dark Horse• Olly Macnamee• Paradox Comics

• Room 237• Scotts Collectables

• Shane Chebsey• Snap Finger Click

• Stefan Blitz, Forces of Geek Steve, Global Collectables

• Steve Borock• Steve Devine at A Place in Space Tara

Ferguson• The Phoenix

• Tim Cundle, Mass Movement• Tim Pilcher at Soaring Penguin Valiant

Entertainment• Vault Comics

• Weather Factory• TY UK Ltd.

Now that you have seen who was involved in 2019, don’t miss the opportunity to be involved in 2022!

WANT TO EXHIBIT, SPONSOR, OR JUST GET IN TOUCH?

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk023 9387 0208

“Our first comic con event, awesome! Definitely going to more, & definitely be back at Portsmouth comic con next year! Well done to all involved, amazing experience”

- Ray Hill, attendee 2019

“Portsmouth Comic Con, roll on next year is all I can say! Honestly I dunno how you guys did it. Congrats it was great!”

- Dominic Walker, attendee 2019

“I loved it! You never knew who you would bump into when you turned the corner”

- Danielle Preston, attendee 2019

“Our first visit and though we are shattered (and skint!!) we had the greatest day. It really

surpassed my expectations and I wish we were fit enough to come back tomorrow! Will pace

ourselves and get Early Access tickets next year. Congratulations and thanks to all involved. May

the 4th be with you.”- Lucie Colwell, attendee 2019