Tasq Force Special Edition #1 is a comic book published by Lightning Strike, designated for exclusive release at the Malta Comic Con, which took place on the 9th and 10th of November 2024.
The Malta Comic Con 2024 took place on November 9th and 10th at the Eden Arena in St. Julian’s, Malta marking the event’s debut at this venue. The convention celebrated various facets of pop culture, including comics, gaming, cosplay, and entertainment.
Attendees had the opportunity to meet a diverse lineup of special guests, such as Stefan Kapicic, known for his role in “Deadpool”; Sam J. Jones from the classic “Flash Gordon”; and martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock. These guests participated in panel discussions, autograph sessions, and meet-and-greet events, offering fans memorable interactions.
The convention also featured an Artist Alley, showcasing works from both local and international artists. Panels and workshops provided engaging discussions and hands-on sessions, while cosplay competitions allowed enthusiasts to display their creative costumes. A dedicated gaming section catered to fans of both tabletop and console games.
For families, the event offered free activities, including a cosplay competition with complimentary registration and a drawing workshop led by comic artist Tim Perkins, welcoming participants of all ages. Prepaid ticket holders benefited from priority access, entering the venue an hour earlier at 10:00 AM, while general admission began at 11:00 AM. Children under 11 enjoyed free entry, making the event accessible to younger fans.
The Malta Comic Con 2024 successfully brought together a vibrant community of pop culture enthusiasts, offering a platform for creativity, interaction, and celebration of shared passions.
The Irish-based publishing house Lightning Strike was present at the 2024 Malta Comic Con. Among a diverse selection of publications available for purchase, they showcased a specially produced comic book, an exclusive offering for the Malta Comic Con event.
Titled Tasq Force Special Edition #1, this comic book comprises of 24 color pages, each measuring 17.2cm x 26cm. It showcases an array of comic book characters, including the Phantom, Flash Gordon and Popeye, with the comic strips presented in English.
The front and back covers of the Malta Comic Con Exclusive are displayed below, featuring the event dates located in the bottom right corner, along with the price of the comic book, which is set at 5 euros.
A sample of internal pages can be seen below.
Tasq Force is an anthology that brings together comic strip characters such as Flash Gordon, the Phantom, Popeye, Slylock Fox, Hägar the Horrible, Dennis the Menace, Prince Valiant and Mandrake the Magician. The series is available in both digital and print formats, with digital subscriptions offering monthly issues delivered directly to subscribers.
The Malta Comic Con Exclusive comic book marks a historic milestone as the first-ever publication to feature the Phantom that was created specifically for and sold exclusively in Malta. Never before has a Phantom comic been uniquely produced with the Maltese market in mind, making this a rare and significant addition to the character’s long and storied publishing history. As a result, it holds special value for both local collectors and global fans of the Phantom, serving as a distinctive piece of Phantom memorabilia that commemorates its exclusive availability at Malta Comic Con 2024.
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