A Night Out with the Hardys! Join us Friday, May 16th in the Platinum Ballroom for an unforgettable evening!

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Podcast

8:00 PM – 8:15 PM | Intermission

8:15 PM – 9:30 PM | Concert

One ticket. One price. Just $50 gets you access to BOTH the podcast and concert! Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now!

Any level admission ticket to Motor City Comic Con is also required to attend.

🎥 Spend your Friday night with Malin Åkerman at Emagine Theatre Novi on May 16th!
The evening kicks off at 7:30pm with a live Q&A featuring Malin, followed by a big-screen showing of Watchmen, where she stars as Laurie Juniper/Silk Spectre II.
Proof of admission to Motor City Comic Con is required to attend. Wristband or order confirmation email will be checked during badge pickup. Those without admission to Motor City Comic Con will be denied entry.

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

• Storytime in kids’ room – Saturday, May 17^th only 2:30-3:00 in Legacy IV
• Saturday raffle – come to their table and answer a trivia question between 12pm – 5pm to receive a ticket at 5:01pm tickets are drawn and prizes given. 
• Group photos – The Photo takes place in the open area next to booth by door #5 promptly at 1:30pm
• Fan panel – Costuming in a Galaxy Far, Far Away – Sunday, May 18^th 11:00-12:00 – Pearl
• kids’ cosplay contest providing certificates and prizes – Sunday, May 18^th 3:30-4:30 or until finished Legacy V/VIII
• Blast a trooper – use a nerf gun to blast the trooper object & target the trooper. Money raised is donated to Make a Wish foundation The minimum donation is $1. Larger donations receive multiple blasters and attempts.  

Want to keep the party going with family, friends, and fellow con-goers? Check out the HUB Stadium Novi for food, drinks, music, Axe Throwing, Ice Curling, and Football Bowling! Each guest will receive free chips and salsa and popcorn. PLUS get $10 off ! Proof of MC3 admission will be required to access these savings.

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

Friday May 16th: 12-1PM Seton Academy: Join The Pack; 1-3PM Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train; 3-4PM Dan Da Dan; 4-5PM The Aristocrat’s Other Wordly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Far; 5-7PM Spy X Family Code: White

Saturday May 17th: 10-12PM Coo Came From the Distance Sea; 12-1PM Trigun Stampede; 1-2:30PM My Hero Academic: Two Hero’s; 2:30-4PM Lupin the 3rd the First; 4-5PM Dragon Ball Diama; 5-7PM Spirited Away

Sunday May 18th: 10-11:30AM Momotaro’s Divine Sea Warriors; 11:30-1:30PM Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok; 3-4:30PM Coral Reef Legend: Elfie of the Blue Sea; 4:30-5PM My Deer Friend Nokotan

Discover unique and creative art, comic creators, and authors. Meet and purchase directly from the artist! 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. A list of our guests is available on our celebrity guest page. 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 (most only accept cash).

On-site authentication for signatures signed at the show or brought from home. Trusted by all major auction houses, dealers and collectors, any autograph backed by JSA certification enhances the value and marketability of the item. Stop by the authentication booth after meeting the celebrity guest to redeem certification. Collectors may also submit autographs brought from home. Visit “Submission Pricing” below for fees starting at $20 for authentication. Pricing may vary based on the value of the signature(s).

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

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. Compete for fantastic prizes and, who knows, you might even find yourself face-to-face with a celebrity contestant! 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!

Runs twice per day, each day! 

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!

This year, Ghostbusters will be offering Slime Time & Marshmallow Man Making in the Kids’ room (Legacy IV). The activity is open to all and limited to one per person while supplies last. 

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

Friday May 16th: 1:45 PM – Ultimate Chicken Horse; 2 PM – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Singles; 4 PM - Mortal Kombat 1; 4:15 PM – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; 6:30 PM – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Doubles; 6:45 PM – Jackbox Party Pack.

Saturday May 17th: 11 AM – Mario Party Mini Games; 12 PM – Street Fighter 6; 12 PM – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; 2 PM – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Doubles; 4 PM – Tekken 8; 4:15 PM - Mario Party Mini Games; 6:30 PM – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Singles; 6:45 PM – Jackbox Party Pack.

Sunday May 18th: 12 PM - Ultimate Marvel Vs. Capcom 3; 12:15 PM – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe; 2:15 PM – Gang Beasts; 2:30 PM – Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Doubles.

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 Den: create slime with the Ghostbusters, crafting, storytimes, kid’s only cosplay contest, and more!

Classes will allow students to learn the fundamentals of LED Swordsmanship as practiced by NDKS Combatants!

Friday May 16th: 1:00 saber SHOW; 3:00 saber SHOW; 4:00 saber CLASS; 6:00 saber show

Saturday May 17th: 10:30 saber SHOW; 12:00 saber CLASS; 2:00 kids’ room event; 3:00 saber SHOW; 4:00 saber CLASS; 6:00 saber SHOW

Sunday May 18th: 10:30 saber SHOW; 11:30 saber CLASS; 1:00 saber SHOW; 2:00 Kids’ room event; 3:00 saber CLASS; 4:30 saber SHOW

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 photos 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.

Get ready for non-stop gaming action all weekend long – including after-hours! Jump into D&D and other tabletop role-playing games with fellow adventurers. Free to play – no charge to participate. Located in Cornerstone III (by the escalators). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the game, there’s a spot at the table waiting for you!

Watch your favorite artists and illustrators battle it out, live on stage during our fan favorite Sketch Duels! Anyone attending the panel will be entered into a raffle for the sketches created. You could go home with a one-of-a-kind drawing!

John Marks has been a professional artist for over 35 years, specializing in special effects, costume design, and sculpting. In the last 10 years, he has focused on building larger-than-life props, including popular characters like The Hulk, The Iron Giant, Toothless, Light Fury, and The Battlecats.

John continues to bring his imagination to life with his newest props, Appa and Falkor, based on “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The NeverEnding Story,”. Passengers will have a range of photo opportunities to choose from. It will undoubtedly be a unique and memorable experience.

Are you a brave hero or an evil villain?
Maybe you’re a warrior with a heart of gold or the angstiest of bad boys?
Experience what it’s like to record original dialogue for unique characters!
Choose from over 60 different line options and have fun acting in our portable recording booth!
You’ll even receive your dialogue edited with music and special effects, so you can really feel like you’re in that anime of your dreams!