Indiana Comic Convention opens

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Comic Convention began Friday in downtown Indianapolis.

News 8 reporter Randall Newsome stopped to get a preview of the fun you can expect there this weekend.

This is Indianapolis’ largest, true comic convention. It feature exhibitors that cater to a wide-spectrum of interests including comic books, magazines, toys, games, “Star Wars,” “Star Trek,” anime, manga, cosplay, artwork, sketches and apparel.

You can also expect to see a roster of comic industry professionals, and comicdom-related celebrities are in attendance for attendees to meet and greet. This includes William Shatner, Lanna Parrilla, Rider Strong, Will Friedle and Emily Swallow.

As admission is kept reasonable for adults and free for children, according to event organizers, the Indiana Comic Convention is a family-friendly convention.

For more information visit, indianacomicconvention.com.