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Supa-Star artist @sommariva.bsky.social joins us for #Goldnova & #Melbnova!

As co-creator of Neverlanders, Jon has earned a Children's Book of the Year & a Comic Arts Award of Australia, and now has volume two of the series and an animated movie on the way! supa.fans/JSommariva

Pictured: David Yardin alongside his cover art for The Fantastic Four. Text reads: "Presenting David Yardin. [Known for] Fantastic Four, Wolverine, TVA. [Attending] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2025."

The fantastic @davidyardin.bsky.social joins our Supa-Star line-up for #Goldnova & #Melbnova!

David's comic book artistry can be seen across the X-Men Universe, alongside covers for Venom, Daredevil: Woman Without Fear, Wolverine, and the Fantastic Four! supa.fans/DYardin

Cover art for Absolute Batman #8, with image of artist Redcode inset. Text reads "Presenting Redcode. [Credits include] X-venture Dinosaur Explorers, X-Venture, Transformers. [Appearing at] Supanova Melbourne 2026."

Supa-Star Artist Redcode joins us for #Melbnova!

Redcode has been featured in IDW's Transformers & Beast Wars comics, Image Comics's Supermassive, the X-Venture Dinosaur Explorers series, and recently worked on covers for DC including this amazing piece for Absolute Batman! supa.fans/Redcode

INTERVIEW: Kurt & Wyatt Russell Unpack ‘Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters’ Season 2 - Supanova Comic Con & Gaming "As you're trying to figure out how to deal with monsters, how do you avoid becoming a monster yourself?"

"As you're trying to figure out how to deal with monsters, how do you avoid becoming a monster yourself?"

We caught up with Kurt and Wyatt Russell to unpack what's in store for the MonsterVerse, as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' incredible season two premiere is out now on Apple TV! supa.fans/Web1169

Image of Lincoln Lewis from Underbelly Razor. Text reads "Presenting Lincoln Lewis. [Credits include] Home and Away, The Possessed, He Loves Me Not. [Appearing at] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2026."

Supa-Star and local legend Lincoln Lewis joins us for #Goldnova & #Melbnova in April!

Lincoln's big acting break was landing a role on long-running drama Home & Away, but recently he's been visiting scenic locations all around the world on Getaway! supa.fans/LLewis

Image of John Jarratt as the character Mick Taylor from the Wolf Creek franchise. Text reads "Presenting John Jarratt. [Credits include] Wolf Creek, What About Sal? Love You Like That. [Appearing at] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2026."

Local legend John Jarratt returns for #Goldnova & #Melbnova!

John is best known for his turn as Mick Taylor in the terrifying Wolf Creek series, with Wolf Creek: Legacy now on the way, and directed his own feature with the heartwarming What About Sal! supa.fans/JJarratt

Image of the character Mozzie from Rainbow Six: Siege, with headshot of actor Martin Copping inset. Text reads "Presenting Martin Copping. [Credits include] Rainbow Six: Siege, Call of Duty: Vanguard, The Dunes. [Appearing at] Supanova Melbourne 2026."

Fire up those dirt bikes, Supa-Fans, as Martin Copping joins us for #Melbnova!

Perhaps best known as Mozzie in Rainbow Six: Siege, Martin's no stranger to gaming, as he also regularly streams on Twitch!

Martin's also the writer, director, and star of the Aussie film The Dunes! supa.fans/MCopping

Image of actor Neil Fanning standing in front of the Scooby-Doo film poster. Text reads "Presenting Neil Fanning. [Credits include] Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. [Appearing at] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2026."

Bring your Scooby Snacks, Supa-Fans, as Neil Fanning joins us in April for #Goldnova & #Melbnova!

Neil is a homegrown talent who's best known for his role as the cowardly canine Scooby Doo in the live-action film series written by James Gunn! supa.fans/NFanning

With Pokémon celebrating its 30th anniversary this week we take a look at three decades of the mega-franchise and what's made it so popular across generations of fans. supa.fans/Web1168

Welcome to Roofbucks, Supa-Fans, as the delightful @domdinh.com joins us for #Melbnova!

A homegrown Supa-Star, Dom can be heard as Kopi in the hit dating sim Date Everything!, alongside roles in Tower of God: New World, Lovely Complex, and many more! supa.fans/DDinh

Image of cover art for the game Deus Ex, with image of voice actor Jay Anthony Franke inset. Text reads "Presenting Jay Anthony Franke. [Credits include] Deus Ex, Mass Effect: Infiltrator, California Dreams. [Appearing at] Supanova Melbourne 2026."

From the cyberpunk future of 2052 to #Melbnova, please welcome Jay Anthony Franke!

Known for his role as JC Denton in the award-winning Deus Ex, Jay also appeared as lead guitarist Jake Sommers on California Dreams alongside fellow April Supa-Star Jennie Kwan! supa.fans/JAFranke

Image of actor Stephen Hunter as Bombur from The Hobbit Trilogy. Text reads "Presenting Stephen Hunter. [Credits include] The Hobbit Trilogy, Thor: Love and Thunder, The Messenger. [Appearing at] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2026."

The Middle-earth magic continues in April, as Stephen Hunter joins us for #Goldnova & #Melbnova!

Best known for his role as Bombur in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy, he also appeared in the ABC adaptation of the award-winning novel The Messenger! supa.fans/SHunter

Image of actor Graham McTavish as Dougal MacKenzie in Outlander. Text reads "Presenting Graham McTavish. [Credits include] Outlander, The Witcher, The Hobbit Trilogy. [Appearing at] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2026."

Bringing some Middle-earth magic to #Goldnova & #Melbnova, it's Graham McTavish!

Graham's career has taken him all over the pop culture sphere, with roles in Outlander, Netflix's Castlevania, The Witcher, and most recently as King Dwendal in The Mighty Nein! supa.fans/GMcTavish

Image of actress Jess Bush as Christine Chapel from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Text reads "Presenting Jess Bush. [Credits include] Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. [Appearing at] Supanova Melbourne 2026."

From 'Strange New Worlds' to Supanova in Melbourne, please welcome local legend Jess Bush!

Jess portrays Christine Chapel, exploring the final frontier in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, but fans may also recognise her from season seven of Australia's Next Top Model! supa.fans/JBush

Image of actor Michael Jai White as Black Dynamite. Text reads "Presenting Michael Jai White. [Credits include] Black Dynamite, Spawn, Arrow. [Appearing at] Supanova Melbourne 2026."

Sorry to interrupt your kung-fu, Supa-Fans, but martial arts Supa-Star Michael Jai White is joining us for #Melbnova!

Michael has brought his love of martial arts to the big and small screens in countless projects, including the incredible cult action comedy Black Dynamite! supa.fans/MJWhite

With Avatar: The Last Airbender's anniversary tomorrow, February 21st, we take a look at the best moments from each of our April Supa-Stars joining us for #Goldnova & #Melbnova!

What's your favourite Team Avatar moment, Supa-Fans? supa.fans/Web1167

We're just updating our imagery on account of Lou's cancellation, Supa-Fans, nothing's changed other than the image. 🙂

Tickets to #Goldnova and #Melbnova are ON SALE NOW! 💥

Supa-Fans can now purchase General Admission, VIP, and Supa-Q Passes, as well as strictly limited tickets to the Supanova @ Sunset event!

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Artwork of Spider-Man, with illustration of artist Peach Momoko inset. Text reads "Presenting Peach Momoko. [Credits include] Heavy Metal, Ultimate X-Men, Momoko-verse. [Appearing at] Supanova Gold Coast and Melbourne 2026."

The Momoko-verse takes over #Goldnova & #Melbnova, as Supa-Star Artist @peachmomoko.bsky.social joins our comic creator line up!

Peach is a renowned Japanese illustrator and comic artist/writer, blending of traditional watercolour and modern anime/manga aesthetics. supa.fans/PMomoko

Image of Gollum from the Lord of the Rings franchise, with image of actor Andy Serkis inset. Text reads "Presenting Andy Serkis. [Credits include] The Lord of the Rings, Black Panther, The Batman. [Appearing at] Supanova Melbourne 2026 on Saturday Only."

From Middle-earth to Melbourne, please welcome Andy Serkis, joining us exclusively on Saturday!

An actor, director, and producer, Andy's known for his many, many roles, most notably Gollum in The Lord of the Rings franchise! supa.fans/ASerkis

Middle-earth magic and MORE is heading your way in April, as we reveal more Supa-Stars en route to #Goldnova and #Melbnova!

For all the latest news on Supa-Stars joining us in April, visit supa.fans/Web1166

Who are you most excited to see, Supa-Fans? 👀

Update 18/02/2026: Unfortunately due to an exciting new production, Supa-Star Lou Diamond Phillips has had to postpone his planned appearances this April. Lou sends his apologies and looks forward to meeting all his Supa-Fans when he is next able to visit us in Australia.

Update 18/02/2026: Unfortunately due to an exciting new production, Supa-Star Lou Diamond Phillips has had to postpone his planned appearances this April. Lou sends his apologies and looks forward to meeting all his Supa-Fans when he is next able to visit us in Australia.

Update 18/02/2026: Unfortunately due to an exciting new production, Supa-Star Lou Diamond Phillips has had to postpone his planned appearances this April. Lou sends his apologies and looks forward to meeting all his Supa-Fans when he is next able to visit us in Australia.

Update 18/02/2026: Unfortunately due to an exciting new production, Supa-Star Lou Diamond Phillips has had to postpone his planned appearances this April. Lou sends his apologies and looks forward to meeting all his Supa-Fans when he is next able to visit us in Australia.

Some unfortunate news this morning Supa-Fans, as Supa-Star Lou Diamond Phillips has landed an exciting new role, and will not be able to attend #Goldnova & #Melbnova.

We hope to bring Lou down as soon as our schedules next align, and can't wait to see him on our screens again!

A very happy 90th birthday to The Ghost Who Walks, with The Phantom's first newspaper strip going to print on this day in 1936! supa.fans/Web1165

It's Friday the 13th, Supa-Fans, and we're taking a look at what we know so far about the prequel series Crystal Lake, which premieres in the US later this year on Friday the 13th of November! supa.fans/Web1164

If you missed seeing the charming Brian Krause and Holly Marie Combs in November, then our panel recap has you covered! supa.fans/Web1163

📸: Ali Stevenson

Director Zak Hilditch let us peek behind the curtain back in 2024, and after making waves at film festivals both here and overseas, his grounded zombie thriller We Bury The Dead is now in cinemas! supa.fans/Web1162