Writing Seminar: “Creating heroes” The human superhero. Approaches and trancendences.  Evlampia Tsireli Description: • Super heroes then and now. • Human super heroes and binary nature-heroes. • Main qualities of a successful hero-persona in literature. • The “ideal” hero. Super powers Vs Humanity. Duration: 1-1,5 hour – Registration is essential at [email protected] CV: Evlampia Tsireli is a writer and educator. She is a PhD student in Religion and Biblical Theology in AUTH. She teaches creative writing at her private Writing Workshop “Imaginarium”. She delivers seminars and talks on Writing, Myth, Fantastic Literature and Imagination. Among her main activities is the coordination of the fantastic literature reading club at the Central Municipal Library of Thessaloniki, as well as the co-organization of the Fantasmagoria fantasy festival of Thessaloniki since 2018.

Our schedule regarding The Comic Con 5 will include role playing game sessions at three tables for the whole duration of the convention. Every day, our Game Masters will be able to play with at least six teams consisted of at least 5 players. The timetable of the sessions will range from 10:30 to 15:30 and from 15:30 to 20:30, thus they will be four to five hours long (according to each thematic scenario). Players will have the chance to register for their preferable adventure, eeither from phone (+30 6936 514-924) or from the event that will be created at the Simple Play Games Facebook page (@simpleplaygames) The Teams will be able to choose from the following three thematic scenarios:   1. Lust for Time Heroic Fantasy 2. Eupneous Science Fiction 3. Heart of the Beast Victorian Horror  

Go.Roleplay Initiative Game Sessions: 10:45 – 15:30 Legend of the Five Rings 10:45 – 15:30 Pathfinder 10:45 – 15:30 Call of Cthulhu Contact Details: Κωνσταντίνος Ρόσμπογλου [email protected] www.go-roleplay.gr

ΠΑΡΟΥΣΙΑΣΗ ΚΟΜΙΚΣ-ΑΛΜΠΟΥΜ: «Ψηφιδωτό» Των Τάσου Ζαφειριάδη και Πέτρου Χριστούλια Εκδόσεις Jemma Press (2019) Το βιβλίο θα παρουσιάσει ο Πάνος Κρητικός, εκπαιδευτικός, Διδάκτορας Πανεπιστημίου Αιγαίου – ΤΠΤΕ, εκδότης (Ένατη Διάσταση) και οι δημιουργοί. Στα χρόνια που η Αυτοκρατορία καταρρέει οι κάτοικοι των ακριτικών χωριών δοκιμάζονται. Μπροστά στους εισβολείς θα ξεχωρίσουν οι ήρωες από τους δειλούς. Ο χρόνος τελικά σβήνει τα πάντα. Όταν όμως το κρίμα είναι μεγάλο, το Ψηφιδωτό του Χρόνου διαλύεται και η λύτρωση αργεί… Μια ιστορία του φανταστικού, με αφήγηση κατακερματισμένη σε χρωματιστά κεφάλαια-ψηφίδες.

The young visitors (kindergarten and primary school students) of “The Comic Con” will have the opportunity to attend creative workshops, curated by the art teachers of the SOS Children’s Village Plagiari!  Sketching, face painting and many more creative activities!

New Zealand actor Manu Bennett takes the stage to talk about his epic fantasy roles and answer your questions! Prepare yourself for a spectacular q&a panel!

The Greek Star Wars Society “Tho Yor Pilgrims” presents to The Comic Con’s crowd a unique, interactive panel, which will provide the opportunity to anybody that feels like sharing his thoughts about the cinematic -and way much more- saga, dealing with the importance and meaning of Star Wars in the fan’s life. Counseling – educative Psychologist/Writer Dr Kalioppi Emmanouilidou will attempt to penetrate the Star Wars fandom’s psychology, speaking about the benefits of being a part of such an active organism such as the universal Star Wars community, while daring to create a parallelism between the audience and the Star Wars saga characters. During the panel, the crowd will have the opportunity to learn about Greek fan movies, that will be presented by their creators and the meeting will conclude with a sensational Star Wars Trivia, the winners of which are getting Star Wars collectible trophies   Tho Yor Pilgrims Thousands of years before the Galactic Republic, well before the rise and fall of the Empire, 8 pyramids appeared above the planet Tython carrying outstanding beings from each of their respective civilization, beings that have felt the connection to the Force, so that all together they could study the Energy that binded everything in the Galaxy. 36.500 years before the destruction of the first Death Star , the order of the Je’daii was created. Without ever choosing sides, in contact with both Light and Dark, in a constant struggle to retain Cosmic ballance. According to ancient Tho Yors, our own pyramid gathers travellers from every corner of the Internet. Has the journey just begun, or did it exist before everyone else? Join us in this great exploration! May the Force be with You.  

Our schedule regarding The Comic Con 5 will include role playing game sessions at three tables for the whole duration of the convention. Every day, our Game Masters will be able to play with at least six teams consisted of at least 5 players. The timetable of the sessions will range from 10:30 to 15:30 and from 15:30 to 20:30, thus they will be four to five hours long (according to each thematic scenario). Players will have the chance to register for their preferable adventure, eeither from phone (+30 6936 514-924) or from the event that will be created at the Simple Play Games Facebook page (@simpleplaygames) The Teams will be able to choose from the following three thematic scenarios:   1. Lust for Time Heroic Fantasy 2. Eupneous Science Fiction 3. Heart of the Beast Victorian Horror  

Go.Roleplay Initiative Game Sessions: 15:45 – 20:45 Warhammer Fantasy 15:45 – 20:45 Pathfinder 15:45 – 20:45 Polaris Contact Details: Κωνσταντίνος Ρόσμπογλου [email protected] www.go-roleplay.gr

Pumba, James. P Sullivan, Daffy Duck, Inspector Gadget, Gargamel, Sylvester, Martian Manhunter, Goofy and Captain Hook are just a few of the many animated characters that Tasos Kostis has brought to life with his voice. The leading Greek voice actor takes the stage to talk about the secrets of the art of voice-acting and to answer the questions of the audience!

The legendary Disney comics creator takes the stage to talk about the past, present & future of the beloved duck stories as well as his own unique life adventure! Prepare your questions!

The young visitors (kindergarten and primary school students) of “The Comic Con” will have the opportunity to attend creative workshops, curated by the art teachers of the SOS Children’s Village Plagiari!  Sketching, face painting and many more creative activities!

The French comic book writer and artist Achdé takes the stage to talk about his 16 years of drawing & writing Lucky Luke and presents to the audience of The Comic Con 5 the latest adventure of the lonesome cowboy entitled “A Cowboy in Paris”.

Do you think you know everything about your favorite heroes? Do you think you can take on any opponent? The time has come to prove it! Giannis Servetas is inviting you to the ultimate comic quiz!

Our schedule regarding The Comic Con 5 will include role playing game sessions at three tables for the whole duration of the convention. Every day, our Game Masters will be able to play with at least six teams consisted of at least 5 players. The timetable of the sessions will range from 10:30 to 15:30 and from 15:30 to 20:30, thus they will be four to five hours long (according to each thematic scenario). Players will have the chance to register for their preferable adventure, eeither from phone (+30 6936 514-924) or from the event that will be created at the Simple Play Games Facebook page (@simpleplaygames) The Teams will be able to choose from the following three thematic scenarios: 1. Lust for Time Heroic Fantasy 2. Eupneous Science Fiction 3. Heart of the Beast Victorian Horror

Go.Roleplay Initiative Game Sessions: 10:45 – 15:30 Legend of the Five Rings 10:45 – 15:30 Pathfinder 10:45 – 15:30 Call of Cthulhu Contact Details: Κωνσταντίνος Ρόσμπογλου [email protected] www.go-roleplay.gr

In Greece 2019, which animation productions are made and what opportunities are there? How are you producing and how you finance it? Tips & Tricks to start and complete an Animation production by AddArt.

“Kare Kare”, a weekly four-page comic book magazine in the Greek newspaper “Efimerida ton Sintakton”, celebrates five years of printed and electronic presence with more than 1,300 comic books and 500 articles in its pages. On the occasion of its birthday, collaborators of “Kare Kare” (Panos Sugaris, Dimitris Kamenos, Vangelis Papavasiliou, Yannis Antonopoulos, Periklis Koulifetis, Thanassis Petrou, Gabriel Pagonis, Leandros, Alexia Othoniou, Louiza Karageorgiou, Yannis Koukoulas) discuss with the audience about comics in the press in a busy political era.

The young visitors (kindergarten and primary school students) of “The Comic Con” will have the opportunity to attend creative workshops, curated by the art teachers of the SOS Children’s Village Plagiari!  Sketching, face painting and many more creative activities!

We live in a digital world, where digital image creation and editing, the digital spectacle in general, have a dominant presence in modern society. As a result, more and better employment opportunities are created for young professionals in the field of graphic design, 3D animation, video editing and visual media. The pioneering sector of Applied Arts of DELTA 360, is considered to be a milestone regarding qualitative education and effective vocational training for the youth, who desires a highly paid professional rehabilitation. https://www.iekdelta360.gr/

The Turkish comic artist Yildiray Cinar, known for drawing numerous titles at Marvel & DC, presents a workshop on drawing with markers and reveals the secrets of using them when creating comics!

Our schedule regarding The Comic Con 5 will include role playing game sessions at three tables for the whole duration of the convention. Every day, our Game Masters will be able to play with at least six teams consisted of at least 5 players. The timetable of the sessions will range from 10:30 to 15:30 and from 15:30 to 20:30, thus they will be four to five hours long (according to each thematic scenario). Players will have the chance to register for their preferable adventure, eeither from phone (+30 6936 514-924) or from the event that will be created at the Simple Play Games Facebook page (@simpleplaygames) The Teams will be able to choose from the following three thematic scenarios: 1. Lust for Time Heroic Fantasy 2. Eupneous Science Fiction 3. Heart of the Beast Victorian Horror

Go.Roleplay Initiative Game Sessions: 15:45 – 20:45 Warhammer Fantasy 15:45 – 20:45 Pathfinder 15:45 – 20:45 Shadowrun Contact Details: Κωνσταντίνος Ρόσμπογλου [email protected] www.go-roleplay.gr

Greek comic creators discuss their succesful crowdfunding campaigns regarding their comic publications and share their experiences with the audience.

American comic artist Paul Azaceta, co-creator of the hit comic “Outcast”, draws LIVE and answers the questions of the audience!

Do you think you know everything about your favorite heroes? Do you think you can take on any opponent? The time has come to prove it (again)! Dimitris Mentzelos is inviting you to the ultimate comic quiz!

Dave Johnson, the principal founder of the Original Drink And Draw Social Club is bringing it to Thessaloniki! He will be hosting a Drink and Draw session for the finale of The Comic Con 5 along with other international and local artists where they will drink, draw and discuss with the audience!