ETERNAL CON Returns for Epic Sixth Year

UNIONDALE, NY; May 24, 2018 – Eternal Con, Long Island's premier Comic Book and Cosplay convention returns bigger than ever before for its sixth anniversary, two-day extravaganza on Saturday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the New Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. This year, commemorating the 40th Anniversary of "Superman: The Movie," the event will welcome back cast members from the original Richard Donner-directed film, including Mark McClure ("Jimmy Olsen"), Sarah Douglas ("Ursa"), Jack O'Halloran ("Non"), and Jeff East ("Young Clark Kent") as well as Brandon Routh, who portrayed The Man of Steel in the 2006 film, "Superman Returns." Eternal Con will also have a screening of the original 1978 film starring the late Christopher Reeve at nearby Roosevelt Field's AMC Theater.

A special tribute to actress Margot Kidder, who portrayed Lois Lane in the 1978 movie and its sequels who recently passed away at the age of 69, will also be held during the event. Fans will be able to honor Ms. Kidder in a designated area where they can leave cards, letters and small mementos, as well as write messages, leave notes and memories on a tribute banner. Additionally, a small number of event-exclusive "Superman: The Movie"-related prints will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds from the sale of these items will be donated and designated to the Christopher Reeve Foundation.

"2018 marks several milestones in Superman's history - not only being the 40th anniversary of the Richard Donner film, but the 80th anniversary of the appearance of Superman in Action Comics No. 1, which was released in June 1938," said Eternal Con founder Frank Patz. "This year at the New Nassau Coliseum, Eternal Con will be celebrating these special milestones of The Last Son of Krypton with our celebrity guests from the movies, which will be something fans will be talking about for years to come."

This year, special celebrity guest William Shatner ("Star Trek") will beam in for a 30-minute VIP meet and greet with 50 select fans on Saturday, June 16, in addition to appearing both days at Eternal Con. Other celebrity guests attending Eternal Con this year are: Lou Ferrigno ("The Incredible Hulk"), Michael Cudlitz (AMC's "The Walking Dead"), Steve Cardenas (The original Red Ranger from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers"), Catherine Sutherland (The Pink Ranger from "Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers"), Taimak ("The Last Dragon"), WWE Superstar Christian, WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall, and WWE star Kevin Nash.
Among the top names in the comic book industry attending Eternal Con are former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter, Larry Hama (GI Joe Real American Hero toys and comics), Bob Hall (co-creator of the West Coast Avengers), Trevor Von Eden (Black Lightning, Batman), Arthur Suydam (Batman, Conan, Marvel Zombies), Nelson DeCastro (Iron Man, Marvel Knights, Black Panther). Additionally, over 100 other comic book professionals are expected to be in attendance.

Also returning will be Eternal Con's Cosplay Contest, a unique homemade costume construction event held with a pre-judging session and a walk-through display. Judges will be looking at the costume itself, the workmanship, design, and inspiration. This will be open to groups and individuals, experts as well as novices and will include costumes from mainstream or self-creative. All genres are welcome, including film, television, theater, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime, horror and original creations.

In honor of Father's Day on Sunday, June 17, all children 10 and under will receive free admission with dad. Sunday will also feature special events for children including "Youngling Training" where children are invited to join the NY-Jedi instructors in supervised training sessions to learn basic Light Saber choreography and technique. Every child who participates will receive a free Light Saber. They will also have the chance to meet with artists, writers and other professionals in the comic book industry as well as many of the superheroes who attend Eternal Con, watch live drawing and illustration demos as well as create their own works of art.

Again this year, Eternal Con will help raise money for several worthy charities working in the local community.

Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy portfolio reviews, gaming tournaments, informative panels (such as the Women in Comics panel), a car show with iconic movie vehicles, including the DeLorean time machine from "Back to the Future," and several incarnations of the Batmobile, among others, along with an expanded art show, cosplay groups, special performances, and a vendor room with over 150 tables of toys, jewelry, clothing and collectibles. More attractions are being added and will be announced closer to the show.

Tickets range from $25 for one-day entry to $100 for VIP Access. Parking at the New Nassau Coliseum is only $5 for this event. For additional information about Eternal Con and guest appearance updates or to purchase tickets, visit www.eternalcon.com.

For pre-event celebrity and special guest photos, visit https://flic.kr/s/aHsmkbJSS9.

Eternal Con, The Long Island Comic Con, celebrates its sixth year offering a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Dedicated to bringing fans a more intimate convention experience, Eternal Con is the place to go for getting up close and personal with your favorite stars and comic book celebrities. It also offers a weekend full of educational seminars so fans not only have a lot to see and enjoy but are also able to meet with and learn from accomplished professionals working in their respected fields. Eternal Con is a family friendly and safe place for children of all ages.
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