What I’ve always found fascinating about the Superhero fandom, specifically the movie arm of it, is how the fan base holds the actors that portray these iconic champions in such high regard. Because these folks are in fact, people just like the rest of us. They eat, they sleep, they laugh, they cry, but to the fans they are more than just everyday people. They are the living manifestation of characters that we look up to, and really, therein lies the trick as to why we love these actors.
 
Because in order to embody that hero, they have to dig deep and find the best parts of themselves to display on the silver screen, which in turn inspires us to be better people through and through. And let’s be honest, sometimes their work on the big screen gives us hope and gets us through tough times because what we are seeing is human. Sure, we know it’s all make believe, but in that moment, it’s real to us, and it matters and really, that’s why we are more than happy to meet these screen icons at conventions.
 
Because we get to shake hands with the actors who have made someone’s day brighter and seeing the joy on the faces of fans from all walks of life from all over the nation is one of the reasons that Denver Comic Con exists, and it’s why they continue to up their guest game year after year and once again, this con has managed to wow its attendees by bringing in another huge name that has nerds and geeks excited since earlier today, DCC announced that Jason Momoa will be in attendance this year.
 
Yes, that’s right, the actor who managed to make Aquaman cool once again will be appearing for one day only, Saturday at DCC 2018 and well, this is an announcement that is about as awesome as it gets. Because Jason has quickly captivated fans everywhere with his outstanding portrayal of Arthur Curry, but there’s a reason that Jason has made this iteration of the character so accessible and beloved; because he’s a talented actor that has quite the impressive resume. After all, he did appear on Game of Thrones as Khal Drogo and let’s be honest, that series is an acting clinic week in and week out and he’s no stranger to big time fandoms either since he played Ronon Dex in Stargate: Atlantis.
 
If anything, this announcement just goes to show how serious Denver Comic Con is when it comes to bringing in top tier guests and this is a huge one because the Superhero genre is one of the hottest out there right now and to have a guest from the DCEU drop by the Mile High City is simply an honor. So, if you’re hoping to meet Jason and get your Aquaman POP! signed, swing by DCC’s website right now, because it’s only a matter of time before Saturday sells out and we will see you in line at the Colorado Convention Center in a couple of weeks.   

​If there’s one thing that still continues to surprise me after all of these years of covering conventions/comic cons, it is the sheer fact that some people have yet to attend one. It’s not a bad thing, just surprising since these events are such a blast, but I do like how every time I discuss Denver Comic Con or any other show out there with a particular person that hasn’t had the chance to visit one, they are hungry to know more about it, and what big name celebrities will be in attendance.
 
Because the big names are indeed the draw of these cons, but I think that sometimes we forget that these incredible actors and stars do more than just sell tickets and leave everyone in awe with their massive autograph lines and packed panels. These are in fact, people who have touched us in ways that we never thought imaginable, who bring us joy whether they are on the small or big screen and it’s important for people to meet these actors so that they can see their heroes face to face and thank them for the wonder they’ve provided them with and yesterday, Denver Comic Con announced a guest that is universally beloved by fans of cinema and television everywhere…David Tennant.
 
Yes, that’s right, the Tenth Doctor, the man who flat out made Doctor Who as ridiculously popular as it is today, will be in the Mile High City come Father’s Day Weekend to greet his legions of fans and if it seems like I’m exaggerating about how he brings people joy, well, the only proof I need on the matter is the fact that my phone exploded the instant DCC made this announcement, as several friends of mine more or less freaked out over the fact that their favorite Doctor was coming to Denver and the conversation continued at length with a detailed discussion over how they couldn’t wait to get a photo op and an autograph and, outright meet The Doctor.
 
However, I think David’s appeal goes beyond Doctor Who. Because in the years following his time on the show, he’s quickly established himself as one of the finest actors out there, and his stunning resume on television, which includes a pair of incredible performances as D.I. Alec Hardy and Detective Emmett Carver on Broadchurch and Gracepoint respectively helps prove that and as of late, David has done a phenomenal job of showing off his versatility as an actor by switching to the dark side with his turn as Kilgrave in Marvel’s Jessica Jones and by playing the twisted Cale Erendreich in Bad Samaritan.
 
But, regardless of which role of David’s you appreciate the most, the fact of the matter is, he’s a talented actor, one who is beloved by fans everywhere and he is one of the biggest names to ever headline Denver Comic Con. Which means, you really shouldn’t wait to get your tickets to this year’s convention, because tickets will be flying off of the proverbial shelves now that David is coming to the con. So, head over to DCC’s website today to snag your tickets so that you can shake hands with one famous Time Lord and swap stories with other fans about how incredible it was to meet him.