The city best known for its super hero connection will be the site of a comic book and toy show - Fandomfest Metropolis -  on Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6.  The event will be held at the Metropolis Community Center at 900 W. 10th St., Metropolis.
 
For the third year in a row, the show is being produced by Marc Ballard, the owner of Comic City in Nashville, Tenn.  Ballard says that those who enter the doors will see a variety of vendors showcasing comics from the 1940s to present-day, vintage Star Wars toys, autographed celebrity items, Sci Fi and horror merchandise, games, t-shirts, western items and more. 

Actor Jackson Bostwick, who  portrayed Shazam on the CBS television series, will be among the special guests at this year’s Fadomfest.  Bostwick also acted in the original Tron movie in the 1980's.  A number of other celebrities and artists are also scheduled to appear.  Among them are:  Stephen Zimmer, a writer of Sci Fi and horror novels; Ari Lehman, Jason from Friday the 13th Part 1; and Jacob Rougemont, comic artist and writer of the Marvel Handbook.  See the full line up of guests at: www.comiccitytn.com. 

A Film Festival and Trivia Contests will be held both days.  A popular part of the show is sure to be the costume contest.  Anyone wishing to enter should attend the show in costume on Saturday and must be present at 4 p.m. in order to be eligible to win.  The person chosen with the best all-around costume will be awarded a $500 prize package.

Admission into the show is $5 each day.  All attending will receive a free poster and will be eligible for door prizes.  Also, all who attend Fandomfest will receive free admission into the Super Museum and Americana Hollywood in Metropolis that weekend. Hours for the show are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. 

For information about Fandomfest Metropolis, visit www.comiccitytn.com or call Ballard at 615-573-4537.  For information about attractions and other happenings in the Metropolis area, visit www.metropolistourism.com, call 877-424-5025 or visit Metropolis Tourism on facebook.