Star Trek’s WILLIAM SHATNER to attend Michigan’s Largest Pop Culture Event!
Photo Courtesy of Motor City Comic Con
MOTOR CITY COMIC CON
May 17-19, 2024 – Suburban Collection Showplace
With Special Live Podcast Event of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff
Tickets On Sale Now
Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989, announces that William Shatner best known for his role playing James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise and Efren Ramirez who played Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite will be attending this Spring’s convention taking place May 17-19, 2024, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Tickets to attend Motor City Comic Con are on-sale now at www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
The Motor City Comic Con will be hosting a special
Podcast Live Recording event of Blah Blah Blah with Katee Sackhoff. Katee who was just recently announced to attend the convention is best known for her roles in Battlestar Galactica, The Mandalorian and voicing characters in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Star Wars Rebels. She will be joined by a mystery guest as she hosts her live podcast show at the Suburban Collection Showplace.
The event will be taking place Saturday, May 18th at 8:00pm. Standard tickets are $30. Premium tickets are $50 and include seating in rows 4-6 and an exclusive (unsigned) poster. VIP tickets are $60 and include seating in rows 1-3 and an exclusive (unsigned) poster. Tickets for this event are not included in the general admission costs and must be purchased online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com under the buy tickets tab.
Registration is now open for Motor City Comic Con
guests looking to participate in the annual Adult Cosplay Contest which will be taking place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 6:00pm. This contest is for interested adults. Those wishing to participate must register in advance as limited spaces are available. Prizes include MC3 Fall Passes, Autographed Photos, Cash Prizes, and other exclusive MC3 goodies! In addition, a Children’s Cosplay Contest will be taking place on Sunday, May 19. There is no advance registration or entrant fee required for the children’s cosplay contest.
The Motor City Comic Con welcomes select members of the media to cover the event. Interested media outlets must submit a Press Application by April 7, 2024 to qualify for consideration.
Calling Motor City’s top pop-culture experts.
MC3 is looking for people interested in presenting a panel discussion focusing on interesting creative topics. Applications are now open for consideration.
Motor City Comic Con, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest, takes place yearly in both the Spring and the Fall at the Suburban Collection Showplace. It 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. Throughout the three-day weekend celebrity and comic guests participate in autographs and photo opportunities with attendees, for additional fees.
Some celebrity will have presales for autographs and photo ops, along with tickets to the overall convention available on the website and some guests will have those opportunities available on site at the convention. Attendees can also participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors. Artists, writers, and illustrators will also be featured throughout Artist Alley over the three-day convention.
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 also expect all the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities to be announced soon.
GUESTS APPEARING AT MOTOR CITY CON COMIC – MAY 2024
Future announcements of celebrity guests, comic guests, exhibitors and events will be announced and posted to www.MotorCityComicCon.com in the coming weeks.
CELEBRITY GUESTS
William Shatner
Best known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. He has also in movies and television shows like Hawaii Five-O, Miss Congeniality, and Boston Legal
Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($120), memorabilia autographs or 8×10 with inscriptions ($150), professional photo ops ($140)
Efren Ramirez
Actor and DJ best known for his roles in Napoleon Dynamite as Pedro, and in Employee of the Month. He is also on the TV show The Grinder and the animated series Bordertown.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($40), Funko Pop autographs ($50), selfies ($40), autograph and selfie combo ($60), Funko Pop autograph and selfie combo ($70), professional photo ops ($60)
Amy Jo Johnson
Actress known for her roles as Kimberly Hart on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Julie Emrick on Felicity, and Jules Callaghan on Flashpoint.
Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($50), selfies ($50), autograph and selfie combo ($80), professional photo ops ($70)
John Ratzenberger
John is best known for his role as Cliff Clavin in the comedy sitcom Cheers for which he earned two Primetime Emmy nominations. He has also been the voice of animated characters in Disney Pixar films like Toy Story and Monsters University.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($50) and professional photo ops ($50)
Dante Basco
Dante is a film, TV and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Rufio, in Hook, and for voicing the main protagonist of American Dragon: Jake Long as well as voicing Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), voice recordings, phone calls, and videos ($60), professional photo ops ($70), selfies ($50), combos of any two ($100)
Lex Luger
Lawrence Pfohl, better known by his ring name Lex Luger, is a retired professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and football player.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), professional photo ops ($60), and duo photos with Ron Simmons
Ron Simmons
Ron is a retired professional football player who played during the 1980s and professional wrestler known for his tenures in WWE and World Championship Wrestling.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), professional photo ops ($60), and due photos with Lex Luger
Jen Taylor
Stage, television, and voice actress best known as the voices of Cortana and Dr. Halsey in the HALO video game series and the new Paramount+ live action television series.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($40), autograph & selfie combo ($80), 6-word quote (additional $20), professional photo ops ($60) and duo photo ops with Steve Downes ($110)
Steve Downes
Voice actor known as one of the world’s most beloved heroes: The super Spartan cyber-soldier, Master Chief Petty Officer John 117 from the HALO video game series for Xbox. He is also the voice of Star Lord on The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($40), autograph & selfie combo ($80), 6-word quote (additional $20), professional photo ops ($60) and duo photo ops with Jen Taylor ($110)
Felicia Day
Actress and producer known for her work in Supernatural and Eureka as well as her work in the web video world, in Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog and The Guild.
Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($60), autograph & selfie combo ($100), professional photo ops ($60)
Katee Sackhoff
Actress known for Battlestar Galactica, Another Life, The Mandalorian and voicing characters in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and Robot Chicken.
Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($100), professional photo ops ($120), duo photo ops with Simon Kassianides ($190), duo photo ops with Giancarlo Esposito ($230) and trio photo op with Simon Kassianides and Giancarlo Esposito ($290).
Simon Kassianides
Actor, Director, Producer and Screenwriter. Known for The Mandalorian, Unforgettable, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Quantum of Solace.
Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($60), autographs on Star Wars merchandise ($90), professional photo ops ($80), duo photo ops with Katee Sackhoff ($190), duo photo ops with Giancarlo Esposito ($160) and trio photo ops with Katee Sackhoff and Giancarlo Esposito ($290).
Giancarlo Esposito
Actor known for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Boys, Malcolm X, and The Mandalorian.
Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19
Available for autographs ($80), Selfies ($60), autograph and selfie combo ($120), professional photo ops ($90), duo photo ops with Katee Sackhoff ($230), duo photo ops with Simon Kassianides ($160), and trio photo ops with Katee Sackhoff and Simon Kassianides ($290).
COMIC GUESTS
Dan Parent
Comic book artist and writer best known for his work for the Archie Comics. He has illustrated Love Showdown, Felix the Cat, Barbie, Disney Adventures, and created the comic series Die Kitty Die.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Joe Rubinstein
Comic book artist and inker most associated with inking Marvel Comic’ The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
K Lynn Smith
From Mid-Michigan, K. Lynn is an award-winning artist and writer known for her works creating Plume, the series For Goddness’ Sake, and The House of Lowther.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Marco Rudy
Comic book artist known for his work on After the Cape, Final Crisis, as well as titles like Justice League of America, Shield, and Final Crisis Aftermath: Escape
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Johnathan Rand
Michigan native known for his work as an author for dozens of horror fiction books for children and young adults, including American Chillers series to Michigan Chillers series
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Joseph Schmalke
Comic creature, writer, and illustrator who’s worked on Seven Years In Darkness, We Don’t Kill Spiders, The Electric Black
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Gavin Smith
Comic artist known for his work drawing for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Trek: The Mirror War, and Dead Legends
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Bart Sears
Comic artist, toy and packaging designer, and author known for his work on books such as Justice League Europe, Legends of the Dark Knights, The Helm, and The Masters.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Claudia Gray
Writer of multiple young adult novels, including the Evernight series, the Firebird trilogy and the Constellation trilogy.
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
Dean Haspiel
Comic artist, known for his work in Billy Dogma and The Red Hook
Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19
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, April 21, 2024 at 11:59pm EST. MC3 wristbands are also available for early pick up, free of charge. Pick up along with purchasing wristbands will be available at the box office at the Suburban Collection Showplace, Monday, May 13-Thursday, May 16 from 12pm-8pm, each day.
Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up):
Friday pass
$30* – online purchase
$40 – at the door (if available)
Saturday pass
$45* – online purchase
$50 – at the door (if available)
Sunday pass
$40* – online purchase
$45 – at the door (if available)
Adult Weekend Pass
$90* – 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: May 17 – 19, 2024
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 is Kid’s Day, all children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult
*Additional processing fees will apply
Motor City Comic Con will be taking place Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19, 2024
At the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.
Friday, May 17, 2024 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, May 18, 2024 – 10:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, May 19, 2024 – 10:00am – 5:00pm
For more details on upcoming guests, programming, limited VIP packages, photo opportunities and more, visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com.
Follow Motor City Comic Con:
Facebook: @MotorCityComicCon
Instagram and Twitter: @MotCityComicCon
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
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