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

Join us on Saturday, November 14th at Emagine Novi for an exclusive panel with Jack Dylan Grazer and Jaeden Martell, followed by a screening of IT.

Important Ticket Information

EVERY ATTENDEE MUST HAVE TWO SEPARATE TICKETS TO ATTEND:

1. A Motor City Comic Con admission ticket – valid for any day of the convention; it does not have to be for Saturday.
2. An IT panel ticket – one per person, valid only for the November 14th IT panel and screening.

Motor City Comic Con admission is NOT included with the IT panel ticket. Each person attending must have their own valid Motor City Comic Con admission ticket in addition to their own IT panel ticket.

Calling all fans of The Closer! Join us Saturday, November 14th at 3:30 pm for an exclusive panel featuring Kyra Sedgwick, Mary McDonnell, Jon Tenney, and Jonathan Del Arco, followed by trivia (with prizes) and a raffle!

Raffle prizes include celebrity autographs. Trivia prizes include MC3 merch, posters, MC3 variant comics, and so much more! Get a peak at the items offered below!

Important Ticket Information

EVERY ATTENDEE MUST HAVE TWO SEPARATE TICKETS TO ATTEND:

1. A Motor City Comic Con admission ticket – must be eligible to attend on Saturday.
2. A Closer Panel Ticket – one per person, valid only for the November 14th The Closer panel, trivia and prizes.

Motor City Comic Con admission is NOT included with The Closer panel ticket. Each person attending must have their own valid Motor City Comic Con admission ticket in addition to their own  The Closer panel ticket.

Ever wondered what it takes to become a voice actor? Join The Voice Actor College for an engaging and interactive educational panel exploring everything aspiring performers need to know about breaking into the voiceover industry!

Discover the leading genres of voice acting, including video games, commercials and anime, while exploring the business of voiceover, from finding work and understanding rates to securing representation with agents.

Through an informative presentation featuring slides, audience participation and practical resources, attendees will learn about equipment requirements, different styles of voice acting and the essential steps towards starting their own voiceover journey.

Each approximately 50-minute presentation concludes with an audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable industry insights.

Panels take place in Legacy I on Friday at 4:00pm, Saturday at 11:30am,  and Sunday at 3:30pm.

The Great Lakes Garrison is the Michigan chapter of the 501st Legion, the premier Star Wars costuming club. They are “Bad Guys Doing Good” and they use their love of costuming to support nonprofit, charity, and community organizations across the state. Come visit their booth to Blast-a-Trooper!

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Want to keep the party going with family, friends, and fellow con-goers? Check out the HUB Stadium – Novi for, Axe Throwing, Ice Curling, and Football Bowling and MC3 inspired food and drink! On Saturday, May 16th,  join the HUB for some MC3 inspired TRIVIA! Each guest will receive 15% off of all active entertainment! Proof of MC3 admission will be required to access these savings.

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

Friday, November 13th

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

Saturday, November 14th

10am-11:30am Project A-co, 11:30am-12pm Godzilla Island ep8-12, 12pm-1:30pm Prime Rose a time slip of 10,000 years, 1:30pm-2:30pm The Demon King’s Daughter is to kind, 2:30pm-4pm Konosuba- God’s blessing on this wonderful world: legend of Crimson, 4pm-4:30pm Alice in Cyberland, 4:30pm- 5:30pm Doro He Doro, 5:30pm-7pm Hortensia saga.

Sunday, November 15th

10am-10:30am Don Dracula, 10:30pm-12pm Sergeant Keroro Super Movie 5 Wonder Space time island, 12pm-1pm Star Detective Precure, 1pm-2pm Princess Jellyfish, 2pm-3pm Monkey Punch No Sekai Alice, 3pm-4pm Five Star stories, 4pm-5pm Big O

*Disclaimer The Anime Club of Michigan and Motor City Comic Con are not responsible for the content of these programs. Programs subject to chance 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.

Make a quick pit stop to see Autorama at Motor City Comic Con!  Get an up close view on some iconic cars and don’t forget to take a picture!

Since 1953, Detroit Autorama has celebrated the artistry, innovation, and passion behind custom car building. Spanning nearly one million square feet at Huntington Place, the show features more than 800 incredible vehicles, including custom hot rods, trucks, muscle cars, motorcycles, and one-of-a-kind automotive creations.

Detroit Autorama is the only event in the world to host two of the most prestigious honors in custom car building: the Great 8 and the Meguiar’s Ridler Award. The Ridler Award is especially renowned, as competing vehicles must make their public debut at Detroit Autorama.

Produced by Championship Auto Shows, Inc., and hosted by the Michigan Hot Rod Association (MHRA), Detroit Autorama offers an unforgettable experience for automotive enthusiasts and visitors alike. We hope to see you at the show!

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).

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. 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

*Prize sponsors include Scarecrow Vampire Fangs and Epiccosplay

Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest Registration

Cosplay Showcase Registration

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!

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!

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, Picture Bingo, and Bingo Craft . There are a wide variety of prizes ranging from MC3 swag, signed celeb autographs, posters, shirts, and lightsabers. Be part of this FUN activity!

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!

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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!

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! The photo op schedule can be found here.

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..