THE countdown is on for the south’s biggest free, award-winning Comic Con, which returns to Port Solent tomorrow.

The event, presented by Port Solent in conjunction with GoGeek Events, will feature professional character costumers and cosplayers, celebrity guest signers, a chilling zombie experience, a comic themed market, gaming zones, Pokemon tournaments, TV and movie props and cars, live music and entertainment and so much more.

Professional character costumers and cosplayers will include ICONS, The Geek Asylum, Joker Squad, South Coast Ghostbusters, Squad UK, Transformers, the Rise of the Guardians Tooth Fairy and Order of the Phoenix cosplay, as well as special guest cosplayers, Oneyxia, Tinufel, Captain Jax Parrow and Courtney Jo.

TV props and movie cars from Back to the Future, Batman, Star Wars, Transformers, Jurassic World, Ghostbusters, Gremlins, Harry Potter and Dr Who will be on display, offering lots of chances for fan photos and interaction.

There will also be the opportunity to buy rare and limited-edition collectibles at over 25 trader stalls, where guests can revel in nostalgia with replica TV and film props, artwork, vintage action figures, comic books, retro toys, sci-fi games, geeky crafts and more.

Port Solent has also introduced some exciting new attractions and evening entertainment for the whole family to enjoy with guest arrivals by boat and cosplay competitions for the best homemade costumes. New to this year, there will be live music throughout the evening from comedy musical cabaret act, The Blues Brothers by the Disco Divas.

Furthermore, there will be the chance for fans to meet actors from films including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy, with merchandise signings from Brian Wheeler, Michael Henbury, Pam Rose, Clem So and a surprise special guest.

Visitors will also have to be on their guard, as the undead will be on the march in a thrilling new interactive zombie experience from Zombie Encounters.