Due to various reasons this year I haven’t attended any events. I wanted to attend a few but real life got in my way in 2026, but things are looking hopeful that in 2027 I will be attending some. Hopefully Ill see a return to Manchester’s Grimmfest, an event which ive attended many times over the years, but unfortunately not since 2022 I think it was. Another event has shown up on my radar for 2027 and thanks to the wonderful Eli for popping this one onto my radar. Its Huddersfield Comic Con which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary next year. Now why is this event shining above many of the others you may ask (and you may indeed ask) Well Huddersfield Comic Con 20217 looks great, it looks fun…but actually I prefer to say it looks SUPER as they have recently announced that not one but TWO Superman legends are attending and whilst they didn’t share any scenes in the Superman films they starred in, they are both from my favourite Superman era. The Christopher Reeve era.
The wonderful Sarah Douglas will be attending the event and Sarah is something ive had the pleasure of knowing online for years but haven’t actually met as yet. In the early 2000s I did see her at an event but was too nervous to go over and say hi. I didn’t know at the time that Sarah and I would swap tweets from time to time and one year Sarah even sent me a Christmas Card (which I still have and still treasure) so it would be wonderful to finally meet this screen legend and say hi and say thanks for the friendship over the years.. Not just famous for her role as Ursa in Superman The Movie, and Superman II, Sarah has a lengthy career on the big screen and the smaller screen. Her role as Pamela in sci fi epic V to me is nearly as iconic as her role as Ursa. But lets not forget that Sarah also appeared in cult classics such as Conan The Destroyer, Beastmaster II, Babylon 5, Space 1999 and much much more! She’s also one of the loveliest people ever and her interactions with the fans through her official social media channels is amazing. Sarah often posts these little update videos, does giveaways and her fans (including me adore her)
Also from the Superman franchise, this time from 1987’s Superman IV The Quest for Peace comes Nuclear Man himself. Mr Mark Pillow. Whilst Superman IV isnt as beloved as the first two Superman films, much of that lack of love is to do more with the production of the film and the removal of my of the films budget which of course hindered the already in production movie. But for Christopher Reeve completists its still a very much liked film and people do genuinely love the Nuclear Man character. He was cool in 87 and he’s still cool now! Mark might not have the longest of acting CVs but when one of your acting roles is a supervillain in a Superman movie. That short acting resume beats the crap of out pretty much most peoples resumes. It would be great to meet Mark Pillow and say thanks for entertaining so much alongside Gene Hackman in Superman IV: A Quest For Peace.
Its still a ways off until May 8th when Huddersfield Comic Con arrives and many more guests are sure to be announced. But so far. Even if it was just these two. It would still be a great day out. I am Super excited (pun intended) for more guest announcements coming from the Social Media channels of Huddersfield Comic Con. Give them a follow and keep up to date!
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