Daniel Phillips is an Emmy Award-winning special effects makeup artist whose work has helped bring unforgettable characters and creatures to life in film and television. Best known for his work on The Hobbit trilogy, Oz the Great and Powerful, and Real Steel, Daniel has built a career creating stunning practical effects, prosthetics, and makeup designs for some of the industry’s biggest productions. In addition to his work in film and television, Daniel competed on Season 6 of SyFy’s Face Off, showcasing his creativity and technical skill in special effects makeup. He also operates DP Makeup Studios, creates custom sculptures for collectors, and designs prosthetics for amputees, combining his artistic talents with a passion for helping others. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to attend his panels and learn how to bring your own characters to life!

Panel Schedule Coming Soon!

Step into the world of fantasy with Falkor & Friends at Motor City Comic Con! This larger-than-life interactive attraction features handcrafted creatures created by sculptor, creature creator, and special effects artist John Marks.

Photo Experiences

• Falkor — $5
• RockBiter — $5
• Gmork — $5
• Save Artax — $10
• Ride on Falkor — $20
• Additional Falkor Rider — $10 each

Get ready for the ultimate pop culture showdown where YOU take center stage! This isn’t your ordinary trivia game – it’s a full-blown interactive experience. Test your knowledge across diverse categories like comics, TV shows, movies, music, food, and more. But be warned, this isn’t a walk in the park – it’s a thrilling adventure where quick thinking and deep pop culture prowess will propel you to victory. FandoMadness is not just a game; it’s an immersive journey into the heart of pop culture where the audience is the star. Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends entertainment, competition, and a whole lot of fun!

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Do you love comics, superheroes, pop culture, and anime? Here’s your chance to show off your creativity! Create your best artwork for a chance to have it featured as the official cover of the November 2026 Motor City Comic Con Kid’s Program Guide. Prizes include tickets to Motor City Comic Con this fall and Emagine Theatre tickets.

Ages 12 and under are eligible.

Bring your imagination to life and show us what you’ve got!

Ever wondered what it takes to become a voiceover artist? Step into the booth and give it a try! Learn the basics of voiceover, then record your own voice in our portable professional recording booth.

After the show, your recording will be cleaned up and professionally processed, then sent directly to you so you can hear your voiceover come to life!

Schedule coming soon!

Great Lakes Garrison is a subdivision of the 501st Legion, the premier Imperial Star Wars costuming group in the world. Visit their website here.

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Free anime screenings all weekend brought to you by the Anime Club of Michigan!

Friday, November 13th: 12-1:39PM Chainsaw man – the movie: Reze Arc.; 1:40-2:00PM Godzilla Island ep1-7; 2-3PM Black Magic M66; 3-4PM Fire Tripper; 4-5PM Death mount Death play; 5-6PM Borgman; the last battle; 6-7PM Boah OVA.

Saturday, November 14th: 10-11:30AM Project A-co; 11;30AM – 12PM Godzilla Island ep 8-12; 12-1:30PM Prime Rose a time slip of 10,00 years; 1:30-2:30PM The Demon King’s Daughter is to kind; 2:30-4PM Konosuba – God’s blessing on this wonderful world: legend of Crimson; 4-4:30PM Alice in Cyberland; 4:30-5:30PM Doro He Doro; 5:30-7PM Hortensia Saga.

Sunday, November 15th: 10-10:30AM Don Dracula; 10:30AM-12PM Sergeant Keroro Super Movie 5 Wonder Space time island; 12-1PM Star Detective Precure; 1-2PM Princess Jellyfish; 2-3PM Monkey Punch No Sekai Alice; 3-4PM Five Star Stories; 4-5PM Big O.

*The Anime club of Michigan and Motor City Comic Con are not responsible for the for content shown at this event. Programs subject to change without notice.

Discover unique and creative art, comic creators, and authors and meet and purchase directly from the artist(s)! A list of attending artists will be listed in our Artist Alley section as soon as we are finished with applications.

Meet your favorite actor, voice actor, or pop culture icon! All pricing and availability is subject to change. Guests will be listed on our website as they are announced. We do our best to keep you up to date with the latest pricing and schedule. Not all of the celebrities at our show will have presale autographs available. If they are available, they will be listed. Otherwise, they will only be available at the show (many only accept cash).

Open to ages 13+ who have a costume they’d like to share. The MC3 Cosplay Contest features two divisions: the Cosplay Showcase and the Craftsmanship Competition. For full details, see our contest entry form and guidelines once they are available.

*Cosplay trophies sponsored by AMHCosplays and Forest’s Edge Studios

Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest Registration

Cosplay Showcase Registration

FreeNFun is for all ages and free all weekend as well as after hours. We offer a wide variety of options: Family Bingo, Comic Bingo, Trivia, Picture Bingo, and War Star Bingo. There are a wide variety of prizes ranging from MC3 swag, signed celeb autographs, posters, shirts, and lightsabers. Be part of this FUN activity!

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Ghostbusters Detroit’s primary focus is community outreach. They attend many charitable events, conventions, parades, and other activities to help raise awareness for various causes and to promote fun. Members are in full Ghostbuster attire with equipment and accessories to help them investigate and eliminate any paranormal entities they may encounter. If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!

Schedule Coming Soon!

iCon Tournaments is a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate-based gaming lounge that offers plenty of open play and tournaments throughout the event.

Calling all kids ages 12 and under – come out and strut your stuff at the Motor City Kid’s Cosplay Contest. No registration, no fee, just arrive at least 15 minutes before the event to be sorted into age groups.

Find kid and family friendly programming and activities in our Kid’s Room: crafting, storytimes, kid’s only cosplay contest, and more!

Weekend schedule will be available 2 weeks prior to the show dates. 

Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime to have a professional photo taken with your favorite celebrity at Motor City Comic Con! Capture the memory with a beautiful 8×10 photo of you and your favorite star(s). You can pre-purchase the photo ops online before the event to secure your place in line and you’ll even get your printed photo at the event so you can go get them signed at the show! Schedule will be posted as we get closer to the show, around 2-3 weeks prior.

Check out the coolest themed pinball machines near Artist Alley!

Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, Washington D.C. and now…MOTOR CITY COMIC CON! Therapeutic Lego Users Group (TLUG) builders Emily, Joel, Martin and Tony are honored to showcase some of their recent pop cultured inspired builds for you.

Joel Morgan rocks Detroit radio by day and inspires all ages in his free time with custom LEGO animals and cartoon characters. Emily Langbehn, one of the group’s newest members, is already a standout in the local and regional LEGO scene, blending her A2/Ypsi roots with a love of horror into uniquely creative builds. Martin is all about family, fun, and friends, sharing his lifelong passion for Star Wars and sci-fi with his family through LEGO creations. Tony Preston tackles massive, ambitious builds with one guiding question—“Will it be awesome?”—and proudly showcases pop-culture LEGO creations alongside his father at events near and far..