Comic con fun is coming to the Outer Hebrides, with the launch of the islands’ very first comic book convention.
OH!CON will take place at the end of April at venues in Stornoway town centre bringing a celebration of comics, science fiction, fantasy, games and manga to the Western Isles.
The free event, which is the initiative of the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar library service, will include talks, workshops and activities for the whole family. Participants are also being encouraged to dress up for the occasion in true comic con tradition.
Volunteer John Hayward, explained: “It’s exciting organising the first Comic Con in the Outer Hebrides. We have some very interesting events and guests lined up, but we would also love to hear from anyone who has ideas of what they’d like to see at OH!CON and wants to get involved.
“We’re really hoping it’ll prove popular and we’ll be able to run it as a regular event in future years."
The convention is supported by the Public Library Improvement Fund, a Scottish Government initiative.
First ever Outer Hebrides comic book convention
22 February 2020