29th Annual Motor City Comic Con Unveils Eclectic Cast of Superheroes, Villains and Sitcom Stars at Michigan’s No. 1 Pop Culture Event May 18, 19 and 20
Lucy Lawless, Xena: Warrior Princess, Arrow’s Stephen Amell, Batman Forever’s Val Kilmer, Sons of Anarchy’s Ryan Hurst, the cast of Stephen King’s IT and more set to appear
Motor City Comic Con 2018 has revealed a lively lineup of popular TV stars, film actors and comic writers and illustrators at Michigan’s No. 1 pop culture event Friday, May 18 (12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.), Saturday, May 19 (10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and Sunday, May 20 (10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). More than 60,000 fans are expected to flock to the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue in Novi, Mich., to meet celebrities from Arrow, Game of Thrones, IT, The Lost Boys, Batman Forever, Toy Story, Star Trek: Voyager, Sons of Anarchy, The Walking Dead, Boy Meets World and The Princess Bride.
“We work year-round to host an event that engages fans of all ages in a fun-filled atmosphere bursting with escapist, family-friendly entertainment,” said Convention Promotor Michael Goldman.
The 29th annual event’s guest list includes Jerome Flynn, Lucy Lawless, Stephen Amell, Jason Patric, Alanna Masterson, Wallace Shawn, Summer Glau, Val Kilmer, Ryan Hurst, Will Friedle, Rob Paulsen, Tara Strong, Trish Stratus, Jaeden Lieberher, Frank Quitely and John Cassaday, with stars to be added.
More than 300 comic creators, writers, illustrators and actors will greet fans, sign autographs, take pictures, and participate in panels and Q & A discussions. Cosplayers in disguise as their favorite superhero and comic character can enter a Cosplay Contest with celebrity judges on Saturday and attend an evening party with entertainment and refreshments. Sunday’s Kid’s Day features kid-friendly activities.
For Motor City Comic Con tickets: motorcitycomiccon.com/tickets.
