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

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

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!

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!

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.