Heroes Against Hate

We actually did it!

The Main Event!!!

Filmed and edited by Two Sides Studios
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

The Impact on Our Community

Heroes Against Hate wasn’t just about fandom, it was about belonging.

With support from The National Lottery Community Fund, we created a free, inclusive space for everyone in Luton to come together through creativity.

From cosplay to crafts, families to filmmakers, thousands joined us to prove that kindness, collaboration, and courage are what make our community heroic.

This was more than a Comic Con, it was a statement: Luton stands united.

Group of diverse people sitting around a table at a community event, engaging in conversation and activities. There are snacks, drinks, papers, and a yellow notepad on the table. In the background, a large screen displays 'Luton Comic Con' logo, and a poster promotes a kindness map project.
Crowd of people celebrating on a city street with costumes and musical instruments, including a drum with a cartoon design, in an outdoor event or festival.

4,000+ Attendees

35+ Free Community Events

30+ Local Artists & Traders

16 Partner Organisations

Children and adults participating in an indoor coloring activity at a table with coloring pages, markers, and colored pencils. Some children are wearing glasses and are focused on coloring, while adults assist them.

Luton

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Luton Comic Con Presents |

Before the big day, we brought Comic Con energy to the community through a series of free creative events across Luton.

From PokéFest to cosplay workshops, every moment helped build confidence, connection, and excitement for the main day.

The road to Comic Con is paved with community

Sponsors & Partners

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of our partners.

Their belief in community and creativity helped us provide free access, fund local artists, and transform public spaces into places of joy and belonging.

Together, we proved that partnership can make heroes of us all.

Logo of a community fund featuring a stylized smiling hand with fingers crossed and text 'Community Fund' in pink and black.
The text 'GROUNDSWELL PROJECT' in bold white letters with a black background.
Heart icon with yellow text saying 'Community, All Together, in Love'
Silhouettes of seven diverse superheroes standing above the green and black logo that says 'Heroes Unlimited'
A logo featuring a gray wheel with orange spokes and a small green component at the top left, with text that reads 'The Orange Car.'
Logo for 10K KID Youth Hub with the address 7 Gordon Street at the bottom.
Image of a financial or charitable organization poster with the title 'Frank Branson Fund.' It indicates funding by the Frank Branson Charitable Trust (FBCT) and management by the Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation (BLCF). Logos of FBCT and BLCF are displayed.
Liberty Law Solicitors logo with red column and stylized arc and text.
Red circular sticker with the text 'X-4RCE' in large white outlined letters in the center. Black text around the edge reads 'BE THE HERO YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS' and 'BE THE HERO YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS' in uppercase.
Logo for Luton Library Theatre featuring a stylized open book with lines emanating from the bottom left corner, with the words 'Luton Library Theatre' to the right.
Logo with the text 'Lutron Point' in black on a blue background with geometric shapes.
Text that reads 'the feast' in white, stylized font on a black background.
Black chess king piece on a black surface with a blurred chessboard and other pieces in the background.
Logo featuring the words 'Plain Talking' with an abstract person between the words.
Logo with the text 'TWO SIDE STUDIOS' in white and black
Colorful letters spelling 'TOY TOWN' against a black background.
Colorful geometric background with the words 'Luton Libraries' in white text.

Next up: Heroes for Artists - September 2026

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