Hanley Comic Con at The Potteries Centre!

On the 22nd and 23rd March, Comic Con is back at The Potteries Centre!

From 10am until 5pm on Saturday and 11am until 4pm on Sunday on Level 6, above Yellow by Keep it Local.

Visitors can expect to find fan favourite characters, including an assortment of Superheroes, Star Wars, and many more in attendance, with regular meet and greet opportunities for those wanting a photo with their favourites – including Minecraft Steve, Mario, Bowser and more! Meet & greet times will be shown here prior to the event.

Find a variety of stalls where you can buy must-have merchandise, including toys, collectibles, trading cards, Funko pops, Lego, comics, action figures, artwork, games and more!

There will also be cosplay competitions each day, with prizes to be won for the best dressed! You can also find replica prop sets and backdrops from fan favourite series, perfect for photo opportunities!

Visitors will also have access to exclusive discounts and offers from participating retailers across the weekend:

Midlands Air Ambulance on our lower mall will be selling an array of Comic Con themed stock, from Lego sets, Funko pops, figures, trading cards and more!

Lush will be hosting an anime-inspired bath bomb making sessions – sign up here!

Chit Chat 4 U All’s retro gaming Diner, next to BBs on – will be offering 20% discount for all dressed up in cosplay/outfits, as well as activities, crafts, selfies with our very own superheroes and fancy dress – come into our shop dressed as your favourite superhero. available at their artisan store on our lower mall next to New Look.

Bakers & Baristas (BBs) – offering 15% discount for all dressed up in cosplay/outfits

HMV – Take a picture in cosplay in front our HMV store on Saturday 22nd March and tag @hmvhanley for a chance to win a goodie bag!