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5 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 28 OCTOBER 2018 THIS WEEK COMIC CON xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx www.maltacomic-con.com/ Chris Thompson – Brand Manager at Titan Comics "Malta is a special place to begin with, but what really sets it apart is the people. I've met so many wonder- ful people, made numerous lifelong friends, and seen such incredible local talent being able to flourish be- cause of the work the Wick- ed Comics team do. Aside from watching local crea- tors develop, I've also seen the organisers develop and grow from a small fan-led initiative to the incredible force it is today ... Gearing up for the tenth edition, it feels like they've taken it up a notch again." Tim Perkins – Artist "At Malta Comic Con, we are all looked after really well and its core guest list, organisers and fans have over the time from its incep- tion to now become more like a family than an organ- ised comics event. I only know of one set of organ- isers of four similar events organised in the UK that come close to this event, and I have said this publi- cally. They feel honoured to be associated with Malta Comic Con in this way too." Sean Azzopardi – Artist & Writer "Malta Comic Con is spe- cial because it's organised and run by people who re- ally care about all aspects of the event. They are firstly fans and want people who attend to have the same kind of excitement and en- gagement. It's developed in the size of venue, audience and international reach of exhibitors. More impor- tantly they have focused on developing the local talent, and giving that a platform." Michael Dialynas – Artist "Malta Comic Con is great for meeting other creators and bonding over the expe- rience of visiting this lovely country. I can safely say that I've made some really im- portant friends with people I've met here and with the organisers themselves. Now that its 10th year anniversa- ry is coming up, I look for- ward to having a great time. On the occasion of its upcoming 10th year anniversary, recurring international guests at the Con speak about their experience of the Wicked Comics event over the years Malta Comic Con memories Comic Con and, speaking on behalf of Wicked Comics, I wish to thank every- one who was involved in it. We have also launched our first app, which is a suitable event companion for everyone who is coming at the show. It features guest bi- os, workshop/discussion program, maps and much more and it is available for everyone – just search for 'Malta Comic Con' on Google Play and download it for free. Joining our guest list we have Holly- wood actor Mark Ryan, famous for star- ring in Black Sails, Robin Hood and the Transformers films. We have also Brian Muir, sculptor on many Hollywood movies like Star Wars, the Indiana Jones Trilogy, Harry Potter and much more. Something which is relatively new at our event is the section of Mercs Malta, where people can watch Medieval, Nor- man or Viking themed duelling combat. We also have a record number of guests and exhibitors this year. Now, we just look forward to welcoming the crowds for the Malta Comic Con's 10th birthday! Malta Comic Con 2018 will take place at the MFCC, Ta' Qali on November 3 (10:00-18:00) and November 4 (11:00- 19:00). For more information, a full pro- gramme and tickets, log on to: http://