Cardiff Comic Expo moves dates for 2013

By John Freeman on March 7, 2012

Last month, the UK hosted two Comic Conventions, one in Cardiff and the new Super Con in London…. on the same weekend. The clash clearly had an impact on numbers and the range of creators attending each, and now it would appear this might happen again in 2013.

Rather than risk another clas, the Cardiff Expo has moved its dates to 2nd – 3rd March.

“To let the new boys have some space we have moved the Cardiff Expo,” says organiser Mike Allwood, “which means we are running the Cardiff Expo as near to St Davids Day as we can – and what better time to host it!

“Expect the same mix of Special Guests, Comics, Animation, Anime & Manga, Cosplay, Horror showcase, Small Press, Doctor Who and thoseEXpo EXclusives plus who knows what else we’ll add!

– More info at: www.fantasyevents.org

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.