One of the country's largest comic book conventions has announced that it will be taking over Canberra's Exhibition Park from August 27 to 28 with a homegrown edition.

While hosting the ultimate showcase of everything pop culture, attendees will be treated to a weekend featuring celebrity guests, state-based content including artists and cosplayers, and a show floor organisers promise will be bursting with exciting opportunities.

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So far on the line-up are The Vampire Diaries and Virgin River actor Daniel Gillies, and Wentworth and Once Upon a Time's Bernard Curry, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Comic and author guests so far include Alan Baxter, Andrew Constant, Daniel O'Malley, Jamie Johnson, Jake Bartok, Jin Chan Yum Wai, Julie Ditrich, Ryan K Lindsay, Shane Walsh-Smith, Scott Wilson and Benny Egmolese - Indigiverse. Meanwhile, cosplayers JusZ Cosplay and Thor of Oz will also make an appearance.

Continuing their partnership with the Australian Esports League for its gaming zone, Oz Comic-Con Homegrown will also join forces with Geek Markets. These will be joining the staple pillars of Cosplay Central, Artist Alley, Tabletop Gaming, and more.

For more information, guest announcements and tickets, go to ozcomiccon.com/canberra/.