Look out Brisbane! Oz Comic-Con returns this weekend to Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) to celebrate all things pop culture and round out a stellar year for Trekkies, Ringers and Jedi alike, bringing with it some extra special guests from around the globe.

This weekend on September 17th and 18th, BCEC will transform into a mecca of pop culture for Oz Comic-Con, allowing Brisbanians to revel in the festivities.

Iconic stuntman Kiran Shah, American Gods’ own Ricky Whittle and Omid Abtahi and Star Trek newcomer Jess Bush are just some of the talented guests making their way to Brisbane this weekend, joining an extensive lineup of homegrown and international actors and voice actors, cosplayers, and comic book artists and authors. The Oz Comic-Con Brisbane lineup includes:

Film & Television Guests:

• Jess Bush (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds);
• Ricky Whittle (American Gods, The 100);
• Omid Abtahi (American Gods, Fear the Walking Dead, The Mandalorian);
• Kiran Shah (The Chronicles of Narnia, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker);
• Mela Lee (Mortal Kombat 11, Apex Legends);
• Nicolas Roye (Halo Infinite, Apex Legends);
• Joel McDonald (My Hero Academia, Fairy Tail);
• Martin Copping (Call of Duty: Vanguard, Rainbow Six: Siege, The Dunes);
• Dan Ewing (Occupation: Rainfall, Love and Monsters);

Comic & Author Guests:

• Adam Nichols; – Kathleen Jennings;
• Andrew Constant; – Matt Heath;
• Austen Mengler; – Nicola Scott;
• Greg Chapman; – Dr. Paul Mason;
• Jamie Johnson; – Stewart McKenny;
• Jan-Andrew Henderson; – Thomas Campi;
• Trent Jamieson; – Wayne Nichols;

Cosplay & Content Guests;

• Estelle Cosplay;
• JusZ Cosplay;
• Zerebin Cosplay;
• Ghostiicos;
• Nix Cosplay;
• Round Nerd Cosplay;

For cosplay enthusiasts, Oz Comic-Con will also be hosting one of the most prestigious cosplay contests in Australia, the Australian Championships of Cosplay, highlighting the immense talent and craftsmanship from all around the country. Following on from a successful Melbourne launch, the Cozplay Competition, Cosplay Skit Competition, and a Cosplay Props competition will also return.

So, if you feel your artistry lies more in the world of special effects or prop building or you simply want to exercise your acting chops in the skit competition, there is going to be a showcase for your talents.

Not to forget the staple elements of the show, visitors will be able to visit Artist Alley and Cosplay Central, try their hand at tabletop gaming, and meet some of the country’s top comic artists and authors from some of the most esteemed franchises in the world.

With a show floor and schedule currently in the final stages of fine-tuning, attendees can expect a full weekend bursting with flavour including industry talks and panels, freeplay gaming opportunities, workshops, and lashings of retail opportunities with exclusive pop culture merchandise that can’t be found anywhere else.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to ozcomiccon.com