Bury Comic Con will be returning for its third year this month.

The event, organised by Bury Business Improvement District (BID) and Wow Events, promises to be bigger and better than its previous editions.

It will take place in the town centre on Sunday, June 30 from 10.30am and will be free to attend.

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Visitors can expect an exciting line-up of popular attractions from last year, along with new additions to delight fans of all ages.

Special guests from the world of pop culture, superheroes, iconic characters and renowned comic book artists including Doctor’s Who Sylvester McCoy and Clem So and Torchwood’s Kai Owen will be there.

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A Jurassic Zone will be set up in Kay Gardens and there will also be a superhero zone and Doctor Who zone.

Those into cosplay are called to show off their creativity and get involved in the cosplay competition with categories for children, teens and adults.

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Louise Jackson, of record shop cafe Wax and Beans and the Bury BID events team, said: “We are thrilled to bring back Bury Comic Con to the town centre.

“This event is a fantastic opportunity for families and fans of all ages to come together and celebrate their love of pop culture, comics and entertainment while exploring everything Bury town centre has to offer.

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Bury Comic Con 2024!”