Experience medieval martial arts, retro esports, and a life-sized statue of Appa: Comicpalooza Preview

HOUSTON — The fun won't stop all weekend at Comicpalooza.

Whether you're an avid collector, a dedicated anime fan and aspiring cosplayer, or simply looking to make memories with your loved ones, there's something for everyone.

Full Steel Combat's exhibition show consists of tournaments featuring one-on-one duels with axes, swords, shields and maces, team fights where groups of warriors work together to defeat their opponents, and all-vs-all brawls where each knight fights for himself.

For more information on Full Steel Combat, click here.

Whether you're looking for authentic gameplay or simply want to relive your childhood memories, the Retro World Series is fun and features the best games from the 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit eras.

The Retro World Series will feature tournaments for Atari 2600, Atari 7800, NES, SNES, Game Boy, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis, Sega 32X, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo 64 and Xbox. Grab your friends and family and join the battle!

For more information on the Retro World Series, click here.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Avatar: The Last Airbender as you pose next to this iconic, life-sized creation.

John Marks has been a special effects artist for over 30 years, with the past 10 years focused on sculpting, large props and costumes. He is known for his work on the Hulk, the Iron Giant, Toothless, the Light Fury from How to Train Your Dragon, the Batel Cats from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and many other large props.

To learn more about John Marks, click here.

Visit @eurekaheights Beer Utopia in Hall E. Taste a variety of delicious craft beers, mingle with comic and beer lovers, and enjoy a great atmosphere.

While you're there, take a photo with Uncle Rico Van on the original screen used in the film “Napoleon Dynamite.”

For more information on the attractions that will be featured at Comicpalooza, click here