BATMAN, Spiderman and Captain America will turn up in Melksham in August as comic book store Komix throws a superhero family picnic in the Prince of Wales Gardens.

Meant as a soft launch for the town’s Comic-Con, which is set for the same weekend, Komix is inviting guests to enjoy a day of family fun on Friday, August 26 from noon until 4pm.

Organiser Hayley Spencer said: “It is going to be a great day whatever the weather. Absolutely everyone is invited, truly the more the merrier. It will be great.

“Having the community come together like this is always a fantastic thing and gives off a lovely atmosphere. I am very much looking forward to it.

“Come along, bring the family, dress as your favourite heroes and villains and enjoy the afternoon with others doing the same. My costume is yet to be decided, but I have my best costume makers on it.”