Bristol International Comic Expo

Britain's biggest comic fair is comic book geek heaven

• What: The UK's major comic event
• When: May 9-11
• Where: British Empire&Commonwealth Exhibition Hall and Ramada Plaza Hotel, Bristol
• Admission: £6 or £12 for the weekend. Kids for a Quid tickets £1
• Website

Comic fans descend on Bristol to see the lastest trends and pre-release comics, talk, trade, meet the stars of the industry. There are panel talks every day, a chance to grab cool goody bags, and loads of exhibitors and guests. A very full schedule of popular and award winning comic writers and artists appear. There's film night and the annual Eagle Awards dinner. In 2007, the "biggest ever Manga event" was promised.