The focus begins on classic fan-favourites from across screen, voice, comics and literature. Screen stars include Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca in Star Wars, Verne Troyer who played Mini-Me in Austin Powers and Lindsay Wagner who played Jaime Sommers, the original Bionic Woman in the ’70s TV series. Comic stars include Jim Cheung, artist of Avengers, New Avengers and Marvel Comics Presents and Colin Wilson, NZ-born illustrator who has worked in France the US. Literature stars include Jim Butcher, creator of The Dresden Files and upcoming The Cinder Spires. More information is available here.
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