Stars From KARATE KID and COBRA KAI Coming to Motor City Comic Con!
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KARATE KID AND COBRA KAI ACTORS RALPH MACCHIO AND WILLIAM ZABKA TO JOIN STAR STUDDED LINEUP AT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON!
Michigan’s Largest Pop Culture Event
November 10-12, 2023 – Suburban Collection Showplace
Tickets On Sale Now
Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989, returns for the second time this year. Motor City Comic Con will take place November 10-12, 2023 at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.
This week MC3 announces a great lineup of star-studded talent attending the November convention. Stars from the Karate Kid film series, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, will be joining Nadji Jeter, best known for his roles in the video games, The Last of Us and Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Doug Jones, best known for his roles in Pans Labyrinth and Star Trek, all three days this November. Comic writers Jim Benton and Alex Segura will also be in attendance along with a variety of other writers, authors, and artists throughout the weekend.
Registration for the Cosplay Contest,
which will be taking place Saturday, November 11 at 6:00pm is now open. Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. Prizing will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. Prizing includes $125, $250, and $500 winnings as well as Comic Con passes, Autographed Photos, and MC3 Exclusive goodies. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com
Motor City Comic Con, which takes place yearly in both the Spring and the Fall, will feature some of the largest actors from television, movies, and streaming platforms, along with the most creative artists, writers, and comic book creators in the industry. Motor City Comic Con will utilize the Suburban Collection Showplace, bringing once again one of the largest conventions in the Midwest.
Throughout the weekend celebrity and comic guests participate in autographs and photo opportunities with attendees, for additional fees. Autographs may be bought at the show, while photo ops can be purchased on the website. Also, attendees can participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors throughout.
Artists, writers, and illustrators will be featured throughout Artist Alley.
In addition, there will be crafters that will have extraordinary gifts, crafts, and replicas available, and some of the largest comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country that offer a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! Fans can still expect all the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities to be announced soon.
Autographs are bought at the show and photo opportunities are available for purchase on the Motor City Comic Con website, along with tickets to the convention overall.
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED GUESTS APPEARING AT MOTOR CITY CON COMIC – NOVEMBER 2023:
Celebrity Guests*
Ralph Macchio
Best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the three Karate Kid films and Cobra Kai in the sequel TV series.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($80), selfies ($80), auto/selfie combo ($120), and professional photo ops (solo: $90 / duo with William Zabka: $170)
William Zabka
Best known for his role as Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Kid films and the Cobra Kai TV series.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($70), selfies ($70), auto/selfie combo ($100), and professional photo ops (solo: $90 / duo with Ralph Macchio: $170)
Doug Jones
Best known for his roles playing non-human characters in Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy, and Star Trek
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($60) and professional photo ops ($80)
Nadji Jeter
Best known for his roles in the video games, The Last of Us and Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($50), selfies ($40), selfie/autograph combo ($70), pop autograph ($60), pop autograph combo ($80), voice recordings ($60), and professional photo ops ($60)
Mark Pellegrino
Best known for his roles as Paul Bennett in Dexter, Lucifer in Supernaturals, and Jacob in LOST.
Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($50) and professional photo ops ($70)
Tom Felton
Best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films.
Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($100), selfies ($100), professional photo ops ($120)
Danielle Panabaker
Best known for her roles in The Flash, Summerland and Sky High.
Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($60), selfie/autograph combo ($100), professional photo ops (solo: $60 / duo: $100* / trio: $150*) *Carlos Valdes / Tom Cavanagh
Carlos Valdes
University of Michigan grad who is known for his role in The Flash as well as his role in the theatrical productions of Jersey Boys.
Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($60), selfie/autograph combo ($100), professional photo ops (solo: $60 / duo: $100* / trio: $150*) *Danielle Panabaker / Tom Cavanagh
Tom Cavanagh
Best known for his acting and directing role in The Flash and his roles in the sitcom Ed and Scrubs. Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($60), selfie/autograph combo ($100), professional photo ops (solo: $60 / duo: $100* / trio: $150*) *Danielle Panabaker / Carlos Valdes
Jimmy Hart
Best known for his work as a professional manager, executive, composer, and musician with the WWF and WCW where he used the nickname “The Mouth of the South.”
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs (standard $40 / figures $60) and professional photo ops ($50)
David Harbour
Best known for his roles in Stranger Things, Suicide Squad, Gran Turismo and Black Widow.
Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($100) and professional photo ops ($100)
Oded Fehr
Best known for his roles in the Resident Evil and The Mummy franchise films.
Appearing: Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($50), ($100) professional photo ops ($70)
Billy Dee Williams
Best known as Lando Calrissian in the last two episodes of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($250) and professional photo ops ($250)
Chris Parnell
Parnell is most known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, and for his multitude of impressions.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Available for autographs ($50), professional photo ops ($80), selfies ($50), selfie/autograph combo ($85)
Future announcements of celebrity guests, comic guests, exhibitors and events will be announced and posted to www.MotorCityComicCon.com in the coming weeks.
*Most celebrity guests will not have character photos available to sign at their booth due to SAG-AFTRA strike guidelines. Come prepared with your own item or purchase an item/art piece from one of our amazing exhibitors. MC3 will have a limited number of photos available for sale in the Celebrity Guest area.
COMIC GUESTS
Jim Benton
Writer and Illustrator, known for his works with Dear Dub Diary, Dog of Glee, Franny K Stein, and Just Jimmy
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Alex Segura
Award-winning writer of novels, comic books and short stories like the Pete Fernandez Mystery series and author of Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Rick Leonardi
Comic artist who is known for his works with Marvel and DC Comics on series like Spider-Man 2099, Wonder Women, Cloak and Dagger, The Uncanny X-Men, and The New Mutants
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Ian Glaubinger
Artist and Illustrator known for his mid-century aesthetic and love for all things retro – known for his screen printed posters exclusive to Spoke Art Gallery.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
David Finch
Comic artist known for his work on Top Cow Productions Cyberforce, and Marvel Comic & DC Comics titles.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Cody Ziglar
He is known for writing for She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Futurama, Rick & Morty, Robot Chicken
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Mark Sparacio
Comic artist known for his work in DC’s Green Lantern and the 2006 Motor City Comic Con program
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Sweeney Boo
She is known for her witchy drawings and hairless cats but also works with publishers like BOOM! Studios, Archie Comics, and Marvel Entertainment.
Appearing: Friday, November 10 / Saturday, November 11 / Sunday, November 12
Motor City Comic Con Prices & Packages
All tickets and wristbands can be purchased online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com
*Additional processing fees will apply at checkout.
Wristbands
Motor City Comic Con has an additional convenience feature for guests who want to bypass the event entry ticket lines and get into the convention faster, by having their MC3 wristband shipped or picked up in advance. For a $15 shipping fee, wristbands can be delivered in the weeks leading up to the convention, anywhere within the continental U.S. The deadline for the shipping option is Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 11:59PM. EST. MC3 wristbands are also available for early pick up, free of charge. Pick up is available at the Suburban Collection Showplace Monday, November 6 (12p-8p), Tuesday, November 7 (12p-8p) and Wednesday, November 8 (12p-8p).
Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up):
Friday pass
$30* – online purchase
$40 – at the door (if available)
Saturday pass
$40* – online purchase
$50 – at the door (if available)
Sunday pass
$35* – online purchase
$45 – at the door (if available)
Adult Weekend Pass
$85* – online purchase
$95 – at the door (if available)
VIP Fan Pass (details below)
$249*- online purchase
$259** – at the door (if available)
VIP Fan Pass: Package Includes:
Weekend Pass: November 10-12, 2023
VIP Badge
Exclusive MC3 Bag
VIP Seating in Panels (Excludes Paid Events)
VIP Fast Pass for Autographs & Photo Op LINES
Exclusive MC3 Lanyard
$25 Gift Certificate to the MC3 Merch Booth
(All Autographs and photo ops sold separately)
*Additional processing fees will apply
**Limited VIPs available. Admission and VIPs not guaranteed for purchase at the door if sold out prior to the show.
Children admission tickets (ages 6-12)
Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend with a paid adult
Friday and Saturday: Child pass (ages 6-12)
$10* each day – online purchase
$20 each day – at the door (if available)
Child Weekend pass (ages 6-12)
$20* – online purchase
$30 – at the door (if available)
Sunday all children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult
*Additional processing fees will apply
Motor City Comic Con will be taking place Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.
Friday, November 10, 2023 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 10:00am – 5:00pm
For more details on upcoming guests, programming, limited VIP packages, photo opportunities and more, visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
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ABOUT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON:
Michigan’s largest pop-culture event since 1989, Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop-culture merchandise, including comics, art, t-shirts, movie memorabilia, posters and more. Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists are featured at Motor City Comic Con each year, as well as actors from the television and movie industry. Motor City Comic Con offers fun for kids young and old. For more information, visit http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com
