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The second city of the United Kingdom is welcoming back the biggest comic convention in the commonwealth with this year's MCM Comic Con Birmingham 2024.

As the MCM mothership prepares to descend on London this May, we now have the dates for its sister show MCM Birmingham 2024 - November 29 through December 1, 2024.

This year's MCM Birmingham will once again take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), immediately adjacent to both the Birmingham International railway station and the Birmingham Airport for those traveling from out of town (or out of country!).

Stay tuned here for details on ticket on-sale dates, as well as the line-up of celebrities, artisans, and panels you can look forward to.

Here's a comprehensive guide to all the upcoming comic cons around the world, so you don't miss out.