Warner partners with London Film and Comic Con
Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Comics will be partnering with London Film and Comic Con which takes place at Earls Court 2 this weekend.
The collaboration forms part of a yearlong slate of activities that are taking place around the world to celebrate the 75th anniversary of DC Comics and will include an exhibition of cover art, original prop display and the Tumbler Batmobile from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight will be on site to thrill Batman fans visiting the show.
Says Paul Bufton, general manager, Warner Bros. Consumer Products UK: “DC Comics Super Heroes are timeless icons. We are delighted to be celebrating their enduring heritage and consumer appeal with London Film and Comic Con, the destination event for all comic book enthusiasts. By combining our collective expertise and assets we will provide fans with a fascinating insight into the impact that DC has made to popular culture over its 75 year history.”
An exhibition of DC Comics cover art from the Golden Age of Comics through to the current day featuring popular DC Super Heroes; Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Green Lantern will be exhibited in a dedicated DC gallery that will be branded with spectacular DC wall murals from new WBCP licensee Coolerwalls.
The exclusive DC Comics exhibition will feature a selection of original movie props from DC movies Batman (1989), Supergirl (1984) and Superman (1978). Visiting fans will also have the opportunity to pose for pictures with life-size models of Batman and Superman and there will be an on-site shop selling a range of DC branded products including wall murals from Coolerwalls, posters from Pyramid and mugs and bags from Half Moon Bay.
Entry to the DC exhibition is included in the London Film and Comic Con entry fee. All visitors to the exhibition will receive a free Green Lantern poster by comic book artist Alex Ross and will be entered into a prize draw to win a collection of three hardcover DC Comic book collections signed by the legendary artist. The first 2,500 visitors each day will also be given a goodie bag.
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