Denver Comic Con 2018 Guest Spotlight: David Tennant

Written by John Edward Betancourt

​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.  

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