NIAGARA FALLS — The Horseshoe Falls have long been considered one of the world’s great wonders, so when Warner Brothers were looking for a special way to launch its latest superhero flick, it was only fitting the city was chosen for a special event surrounding the release of Wonder Woman on Friday.

The studio and organizers of Niagara Falls Comic Con have combined to create an exclusive fan experience and join city officials at the brink of the falls and march to the Scotiabank Convention Centre for an official ribbon-cutting to open the three-day event. Fans are being encouraged to don their Wonder Woman costume or wear here red, blue and gold colours. Fans who take part in the march will then be bused to Niagara Square for a screening of the film, starring Gal Gadot as Diana Prince/Wonder Woman.

The last time Warner Brothers and the city teamed up was for a screening of Superman Returns at Fallsview Casino Resort in 2006.

The Niagara Parks Commission will later that evening, dedicate its fireworks celebration to the film using only her colours and shooting giant “W” s throughout. The excitement continues over the weekend at the convention with a dedicated area where fans can create their own inspired gauntlets and have the chance to win a replica tiara from the film’s production.

Comic Con organizers, meanwhile, said ticket sales for this year’s sixth annual event have exceeded last year’s numbers, when more than 25,000 people came out.

“With some of our bigger buzz celebrities like Eric Braeden, wrestling legend Sting and recently announced Kevin Smith appearing Sunday only, we expect that particular day to be even busier than usual,” said Chris Dabrowski, Comic Con’s co-founder and show manager.

Other Celebrities confirmed to appear include: former Ramones drummer Marky Ramone, Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street), Barbara Eden (I Dream of Jeannie), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca: Star Wars), Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Eric Braeden (Young & the Restless), Jason Mewes (cinema icon), Lee Meriwether (1966 Catwoman), Charles Martinet (voice of Super Mario) and more.

Other attractions include the 1966 batcopter, an exact replica of The Walking Dead prison (complete with a 16-foot tower), screen used props and replicas from TV shows like Fraggle Rock and movies such as Dark Crystal and The Little Shop of Horrors.

Niagara Falls Comic Con presented by Niagara College Canada and takes place over three days from June 2 to 4.

Tickets start at $25 and are available at the door or online at www.nfcomiccon.com.