Hundreds celebrate at Hereford's first Comic Con event

People dressed as their favourite characters, shared their passion for comics while comic book artists and actors from the Star Wars franchise shared their stories at HR4K in Rotherwas.

There were 25 table vendors featuring local comic book artists alongside action figures, writers, sculptors, gamers, electronics, food, coffee, a bar, and music.

Hundreds attended the Comic Con

Ross Sambridge, who appeared as a Wookiee slave in Solo: A Star Wars Story, and original stormtrooper Chris Bunn regaled fans with stories from the films.

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British sculptor and creator of Darth Vader's iconic helmet Brian Muir was also at the event to talk to fans.

He was also responsible for sculpting the stormtrooper armour in Star Wars and the heads for the Death Star Droid, CZ3, and some finishing work on the C-3PO full suit.

Simon Rogers who visited the inaugural event said: "It's great to see so many here, sharing their passion for comics.

"I only found out about it a couple of weeks ago and I thought what a fantastic idea.

"So many people have dressed up and got into the spirit and we've got some brilliant local talent here."

Sculptor Brian Muir, creator of Darth Vader's iconic helmet talks to visitors.

Herefordshire Boardgamers had a stall at the event and thought it was a great community initiative.

Adam Best from Herefordshire Boardgamers said: "We are all about supporting community events and it's brilliant to see this doing so well in its first year."

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The event was the brainchild of Any Cumber who runs Q's Comic Store in the Butter Market.

He opened the shop in 2019 after spending most of his life travelling the globe in the military.

After 25 years away from home, Mr Cumber decided he wanted a change and to put down some roots.

He decided on opening his own comic bookstore to satisfy an urge he'd had since childhood.

Mr Cumber said: "The idea behind the Comic Con was to celebrate the comic book world and to see the level of talent that’s in our city and what Hereford has to offer in amongst the culture that we all love.

"It was exactly what I wanted it to be and ended up exceeding expectations. 

"HR4K and I have already started the ball rolling for next year's event.

"It was an amazing day."