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Gosport Comic Con announces Star Trek’s Marina Sirtis as headline guest

By John Freeman on August 30, 2025

Vanguard Comics, who run Gosport Comic Con, have announced Star Trek: The Next Generation star Marina Sirtis as their headline guest in March 2026.

Gosport Comic-Con Saturday, 28th March 2026 Bay House School Sports Centre, Gosport with Marina Sirtis

Early bird tickets are available now for an event mixing comics with cult media that’s previously brought several big name cult stars to the Hampshire town, a ferry ride from direct train services from London to Portsmouth.

“We’re thrilled to announce that the legendary Marina Sirtis – Counselor Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation – is officially our first guest for Gosport Comic-Con 2026,” say the team.

“Get ready to engage with one of sci-fi’s most iconic stars! Whether you’re a lifelong Trekkie or just discovering the magic of the Final Frontier, this is your chance to meet a true legend.

“Panels, photo ops, autographs, and more await – don’t miss your chance to boldly go where no con has gone before!”

*Vanguard Comics attracts all sorts of customers! Here’s one, with shop owner Mark Bennett (on the right!)*

Based in Stoke Road, Gosport, Vanguard Comics, run by Mark Bennett, sells a great range of ew and second hand comics and graphic novels. It’s a smashing shop with the emphasis on comics obviously throughout, in a part of Gosport that is also home to the brilliant A Slice of Vinyl Record Store, plus TD Games, and the fantastic Stoke Emporium, home of amazing classic collectibles, alongside a good range of high street shops, including an Art Gallery.

Vanguard Comics are also stockists of Warhammer, Revell, Airfix, Army Painter and Warlord Games.

They run events throughout the year, including Gosport Comic-Con, and their annual Batman Day, returning for its second year at Vanguard Comics on Saturday 20th September from 1.30pm with cosplayers and shop discounts throughout the day.

Gosport Comic-Con Saturday, 28th March 2026 Bay House School Sports Centre, Gosport | Tickets available now via Eventbrite | Official Website | Facebook

If you’re interested in tabling at the event, head to the official website for information.

• Vanguard Comics, 143 Stoke Road, Gosport, PO12 1SE | Website | Facebook

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John Freeman

John is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. He is a comics and magazine editor, writer, and Press Officer for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He also runs Crucible Comic Press.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine and Overkill for Marvel UK, Babylon 5 Magazine, Star Trek Magazine, and its successor, Star Trek Explorer, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics; and has edited several comic collections and graphic novels, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”, and Hancock: The Lad Himself, by Stephen Walsh and Keith Page.

He’s the writer of comics such as 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.