Eternal Con Returns to Hofstra for Ninth Year

Eternal Con, Long Island’s original premier Pop Culture Comic Book and Cosplay convention, makes its return this summer for its ninth year, bringing with it a two-day extravaganza on Saturday, July 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Both days, comic book and super hero fans will have the rare chance to meet and mingle with some of their favorite characters from TV and the movies at Hofstra University’s David Mack Exhibition Complex in Hempstead, NY, which is greatly accessible and offers free parking for all.

Show attendees will have the opportunity to meet, take photos with and receive autographs from some of their favorite actors and actresses from TV and film. This year, the “Bionic Duo” of Lee Majors (“The Six Million Dollar Man”) and Lindsay Wagner (“The Bionic Woman”) will be among celebrity guests at this year’s Eternal Con. The two classic 1970s series were based on Martin Caidin's 1972 novel “Cyborg,” which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022.

Also appearing are Sam J. Jones (“Flash Gordon” and “Ted”), Emily Swallow (“The Mandalorian” and “Supernatural”), Ross Marquand (“The Walking Dead” and “Avengers: Endgame”) and Paula Lazaro (“The Walking Dead”).

More celebrity guests will be announced as Eternal Con approaches.

Also returning will be Eternal Con’s Cosplay Contest, a unique costuming presentation event held with a pre-judging session and a walk-through display. Judges will be looking at the costume itself, the workmanship, design, and inspiration. This will be open to groups and individuals as well as experts and novices, who will wear costumes that are representative of well-known mainstream characters or are self-creative originals. All genres are welcome, including film, television, theater, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime, horror and unique creations.

On Sunday, July 3, Eternal Con will host its “Kids Day” that will include “Youngling Training” where children will be invited to join the NY-Jedi instructors in a supervised training session to learn basic Light Saber choreography and technique. All children participating will receive a free Jedi Diploma. Little Princesses, Jedi and Superheroes will show off their costumes during a “Kids Costume Showcase” at noon. They will also have the chance to meet with artists, writers and other professionals in the comic book industry as well as many of the superheroes attending Eternal Con while watching live illustration demos and creating their own works of art.

Throughout the weekend attendees will have the opportunity bring their own Portfolio Reviews, engage in gaming tournaments, participate in informative panels and view Eternal Con’s popular Car Show featuring such iconic movie vehicles as the DeLorean time machine from “Back to the Future,” K.I.T.T. from “Knight Rider,” a Jeep from the original “Jurassic Park,” along with several incarnations of the Batmobile, among others. Attendees will also enjoy an expanded art show, cosplay groups, special performances as well as a vendor room with over 200 tables of comic and superhero related toys, jewelry, clothing, costumes and collectibles – both new and vintage. More attractions and special events are being added and will be announced closer to the show.

“For pop culture fans of a certain generation, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman are iconic television shows. To finally have The Bionic Duo at Eternal Con 2022 is something I have been wanting to share with our guests for many years and will have our fans talking about throughout the summer,” said Eternal Con Founder Frank Patz Batista. “Eternal Con 2022 will provide a fun filled weekend for people of all ages. I invite the entire Long Island community to experience an exciting, fun and, most importantly, a SAFE event with comic book aficionados, toy and sports card collectors, TV and movie fans, dedicated cosplayers as part of the Fourth of July weekend.”

Adult tickets for one-day entry are $30.00 on Saturday and $25.00 on Sunday or $50.00 for the entire weekend. Children ages nine and under are free. Proceeds from this year’s Eternal Con will help raise money for several charities in Long Island community.

For additional information about Eternal Con, celebrity guest announcements with their scheduled appearances, updates and to purchase tickets, please visit www.eternalcon.com.

For pre-event celebrity and special guest photos, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzRuTR

To see pictures from a prior Eternal Con event, please visit: https://bit.ly/3g8kCDd.

About Eternal Con

Eternal Con, The Long Island Comic Con, celebrates its ninth year offering a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Dedicated to bringing fans a more intimate convention experience, Eternal Con is the place where you can get up close and personal with your favorite stars and comic book celebrities. We also offer a weekend full of educational seminars so not only do you have so much to look at, but you can learn from accomplished professionals working in their respected fields. Eternal Con is a family friendly and safe place for children of all ages.