More Celebrities are Coming to Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI, this November!

Photo courtesy of Motor City Comic Con | Stephen Amell (Arrow) 

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON THE BIGGEST POP CULTURE EVENT IN MICHIGAN ANNOUNCES MORE FAN FAVORITE CELEBRITY APPERANCES TO THIS NOVEMBER’S SHOW.

Announcing Celebrity Guests

VINCENT D’ONOFORIO (Law and Order: Criminal Intent)

ROSE McGOWAN (Charmed)

HOLLY MARIE COMBS (Charmed)

LINDA BLAIR (The Exorcist)

STEPHEN AMELL (Arrow)

CASPER VAN DIEN (Starship Troopers)

PHIL LAMARR (Futurama)

 

Michigan’s Largest Pop Culture Event

November 14-16, 2025

Suburban Collection Showplace – Novi, MI

 NOVI, MI (September  2025) – Motor City Comic Con (MC3), is Michigan’s largest and longest running pop culture convention since 1989 and hosts this iconic event twice a year, each Spring and Fall.  Motor City Comic Con is taking place November 14-16, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. This event is known as one of the premier conventions in the United States and the ultimate destination for all things pop culture, entertainment, and the celebration of creativity.  Motor City Comic Con is thrilled to be welcoming Vincent D’Onofrio, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs, Linda Blair, Stephen Amell, Casper Van Dien, and Phil LaMarr to the growing list of celebrity guests at this Fall’s convention. Fans can stay tuned as more celebrity guests and special activations will be announced in the coming weeks!

• Vincent D’Onofrio is known for his intense performances and for his imposing physicality. He plays police detective Robert Goren in the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Edgar in Men in Black, Carl Stargher in The Cell, Pvt. Pyle in Full Metal Jacket, Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) in Daredevil, The Wizard in Emerald City, Vic Hoskins in Jurassic World, and many more.

• Rose McGowan is an actress, director, author, and activist, best known for her roles in films like The Doom Generation, Scream, and Jawbreaker, as well as the TV series Charmed.

 

• Holly Marie Combs is an actress and producer, best known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series Picket Fences and Piper Halliwell in the WB series Charmed. She also played Ella Montgomery in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars.

• Linda Blair is best known for her role as Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist and Exorcist II: The Heretic. She can also been seen in films like Savage Island, Roller Boogie, Hell Night, Repossessed, and Savage Streets.

• Stephen Amell is best known his role in the hit series Arrow. He was also the criminal mastermind “Garrett”, in the films Code 8 Pt 1 and 2.   His most notable recent roles include the Netflix hit series, Heels and NBC’s Suits LA. He can be seen in the new upcoming drama series Borderline.

• Casper Van Dien had his breakout role in the film Starship Troopers. He can also be seen in Sleepy Hollow, Tarzan and The Lost City, and The Pacts. He has had roles in TV series like Hawaii 5-0, Monk and Lake Effects.

• Phil LaMarr is best known for MadTV, Futurama, Pulp Fiction, Justice League, and as the voice of Samurai Jack. For over 30 years Phil has thrilled audiences on camera and behind the mic with work on TV shows such as Family Guy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Young Justice, The Flash, and in feature films like Madagascar 2, Incredibles 2, and Lion King

Tickets for Motor City Comic Con are now available online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com.  

Motor City Comic Con 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 celebrities will have presales for autographs and photo ops available on the website and some celebrity guests will have those opportunities available on site at the convention as well. 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 the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities.

CURRENT ANNOUNCED CELEBRITY GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

 

Vincent D’Onofrio

He is known for his intense performances and for his imposing physicality. He plays police detective Robert Goren in the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Edgar in Men in Black, Carl Stargher in The Cell, Pvt. Pyle in Full Metal Jacket, Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) in Daredevil, The Wizard in Emerald City, Vic Hoskins in Jurassic World, and many more.

Appearing: Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($90), Premium Autographs ($120), and Professional Photo Ops ($100)

Rose McGowan

She is an actress, director, author, and activist, best known for her roles in films like The Doom Generation, Scream, and Jawbreaker, as well as the TV series Charmed.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($60), Duo Photo Ops with Charmed Co-Star Holly Marie Combs ($110), and Rose McGowan Scream Photo Ops with Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedy ($270)

Holly Marie Combs

She is an actress and producer, best known for her roles as Kimberly Brock in the CBS series Picket Fences and Piper Halliwell in the WB series Charmed. She also played Ella Montgomery in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($60), Duo Photo Ops with Charmed Co-Star Rose McGowan ($110)

Linda Blair

She’s an actress best known for her role as Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist and Exorcist II: The Heretic. She can also been seen in films like Savage Island, Roller Boogie, Hell Night, Repossessed, and Savage Streets.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($80), Selfies ($80), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($120), and Professional Photo Ops ($95)

Stephen Amell

He is best known his role in the hit series Arrow. He was also the criminal mastermind “Garrett”, in the films Code 8 Pt 1 and 2.   His most notable recent roles include the Netflix hit series, Heels and NBC’s Suits LA. He can be seen in the new upcoming drama series Borderline.

Appearing: Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), and Professional Photo Ops ($80)

Casper Van Dien

Casper Van Dien’s breakout role was in the film Starship Troopers. He can also be seen in Sleepy Hollow, Tarzan and The Lost City, and The Pacts. He has had roles in TV series like Hawaii 5-0, Monk and Lake Effects.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($50), Premium Autographs ($70), and Professional Photo Ops ($70)

 

Phil LaMarr

Best known for MadTV, Futurama, Pulp Fiction, Justice League, and as the voice of Samurai Jack. For over 30 years Phil has thrilled audiences on camera and behind the mic with work on TV shows such as Family Guy, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Young Justice, The Flash, and in feature films like Madagascar 2, Incredibles 2, and Lion King.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($40), Premium Autographs ($50), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($60), Duo Professional Photos with MadTV Co-Star Nicole Sullivan ($110), Duo Professional Photos with Futurama Co-Star John DiMaggio ($130)

 

John DiMaggio

John is an actor, voice actor, and comedian known most notably for his voice roles as Bender in Futurama, Jake the Dog in Adventure Time, and as Dr. Drakken in Kim Possible.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($70), Premium Autographs ($80), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($125 for Standard / $135 for Premium), Solo Professional Photos ($110) and Duo Professional Photos with Kim Possible Co-Star Nicole Sullivan ($130), Duo Professional Photos with Futurama Co-Star Phil LaMarr ($130)

 

Tom Sturridge

Known for his roles in theater and films like On the Road, The Wizard of the Kremlin, Waiting For Forever, and Far From the Maddening Crowd as well as in TV series like, The Sandman, Sweetbitter, and The Hollow Crown
Appearing: Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($80), Premium Autographs ($100) and Professional Photo Ops ($100)

 

Kate Siegel

She is an actress and screenwriter known for her collaborations with her husband Mike Flanagan. She has appeared in Oculus, The Haunting of Hill House, and helped co-write Ouija: Origin of Evil and Gerald’s Game.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photos ($85) and Duo Professional Photos with Mike Flanagan ($160)

 

Mike Flanagan

Filmmaker and Writer-Director known for his thrillers and horror work in movies and TV Mini Series including Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck, and Oculus.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photos ($85) and Duo Professional Photos with Kate Siegel ($160)

 

Juliette Lewis

She is an Emmy and Oscar nominated actress, singer, and musician known for portraying a versatile array of character roles from dramatic and comedic, in films like Cape Fear, August: Osage County, and From Dusk Till Dawn and in the TV series, Yellowjackets.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($80), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($120), Solo Professional Photos ($80) and Duo Professional Photos with Yellowjackets co-star Courtney Eaton ($135)

 

D-Von Dudley

A former WWE wrestler who partnered with his “half-brother” Bubba Ray Dudley to make up The Dudley Boyz, one of the most successful tag-teams in Extreme Championship Wrestling history.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($80), and Professional Photos ($80)

 

Courtney Eaton

She is an Australian actress and model best known for her supporting roles as Cheedo in Mad Max: Fury Road and Zaya in Gods of Egypt. She is also in the TV series, Yellowjackets.

Appearing: Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($50), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photo ($65) and Duo Professional Photos with Yellowjackets co-star Juliette Lewis ($135)

 

Alex Brightman

He is an actor and writer known for creating Hard Rock Life: Backstage at “School of Rock”, voicing Fizzarolli in the TV series, Helluva Boss and playing Gary in The Union.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($80), Solo Professional Photo ($70), Helluva Boss Duo Professional Photo with Brandon Rogers ($130)

Kellan Lutz

Has played a diverse array of roles in both feature films and TV. He is renowned for his portrayal of Emmett Cullen in the Twilight film series and has shown versatility in projects like The Legend of Hercules, Expendables 3, and FBI: Most Wanted.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photo Opps ($100), Duo Professional Photo Ops with Twilight co-star Peter Facinelli ($190), Trio Professional Photo Ops with the “Men of Twilight” Jackson Rathbone and Peter Facinelli ($270), Full Twilight Reunion Group Shot with all 4 stars – Jackson Rathbone, Peter Facinelli, and Ashley Greene ($350).

 

Jackson Rathbone

Is an actor, producer, and musician known best for his iconic role as Jasper Hale in the Twilight film series and as Sokka in The Last Airbender. He has released numerous albums with his band 100 Monkeys.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photo Opps ($100), Duo Professional Photo Ops with Twilight co-star Ashley Greene ($190), Trio Professional Photo Ops with the “Men of Twilight” Kellan Lutz and Peter Facinelli ($270), Full Twilight Reunion Group Shot with all 4 stars – Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, and Ashley Greene ($350).

 

Peter Facinelli

Is an actor, writer, producer, and director known best for playing Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the Twilight film series and Dr. Fitch Cooper on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie. His recent works include starring roles in Unwinding, Can You Hear Me, and On-Fire.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photo Opps ($100), Duo Professional Photo Ops with Twilight co-star Kellan Lutz ($190), Trio Professional Photo Ops with the “Men of Twilight” Jackson Rathbone and Peter Facinelli ($270), Full Twilight Reunion Group Shot with all 4 stars – Jackson Rathbone, Kellan Lutz, and Ashley Greene ($350).

 

Ashley Greene

Ashley rose to international fame with her role of Alice Cullen in the Twilight film series. She was also in the TV series Rogue and most recently can be seen in films like The Ritual and The Retirement Plan.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($80), Selfies ($80), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($120), Solo Professional Photo Opps ($100), Duo Professional Photo Ops with Twilight co-star Jackson Rathbone ($190), Full Twilight Reunion Group Shot with all 4 stars – Jackson Rathbone, Peter Facinelli, and Kellan Lutz ($350).

 

Sara Tomko

Sara Tomko  who has had roles in shows like Sneaky Pete and Once Upon a Time, plays Asta Twelvetrees along her co-star Harry Vanderspeigle in the sci-fi comedy series Resident Alien.

Appearing: Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), and Professional Photo Ops ($80), Professional Duo Photo Ops with Alan Tudyk ($160),

 

Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake

Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake is a retired wrestler who is best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation and for World Championship Wrestling.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($80), and Professional Photo Ops ($80)

 

Matthew Lillard

Michigan native Matthew Lillard is best known for his roles as Stu Macher in Scream and voicing Shaggy Rogers in Scooby-Doo.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($100), Professional Solo Photos ($80), Professional Duo Photos with Jamie Kennedy ($130), Professional Duo Photos with Skeet Ulrich ($140), and Scream Trio Photos with Jamie Kennedy and Skeet Ulrich ($180), Scream Photo Ops with Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, and Jamie Kennedy ($270)

Skeet Ulrich

Ulrich is known for his roles in popular films like Scream where he played Billy Loomis and Chris Hooker in The Craft. He was also FP Jones in the TV Series Riverdale and Jake Green in the series Jericho.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for autographs ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($80), Professional Solo Photos ($70), Professional Duo Photos with Jamie Kennedy ($120), Professional Duo Photos with Matthew Lillard ($140), and Scream Trio Photos with Jamie Kennedy and Matthew Lillard ($180), Scream Photos with Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, and Jamie Kennedy ($270)

Jamie Kennedy

Kennedy is an actor and comedian known best for his roles as Randy Meeks in the Scream film series, and in his own reality show The Jamie Kennedy Experiment.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for autographs ($40), Selfies ($40), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($60), Professional Solo Photos ($60), Professional Duo Photos with Matthew Lillard ($130), Professional Duo Photos with Skeet Ulrich ($120), and Scream Trio Photos with Jamie Kennedy and Skeet Ulrich ($180), Scream Photo with Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, and Skeet Ulrich ($270)

 

Nicole Sullivan

Sullivan is known for her acting roles in TV series like The King of Queens, MAD TV, Black-ish, and Wendell and Vinnie, and her voice acting for animated shows like Family Guy, DC Super Hero Girls, The Penguins of Madagascar, and Kim Possible.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Photo Autographs ($40), Items Autographs ($50), Selfies ($40), Photo Autograph/Selfie Combo ($60), Item Autograph/Selfie Combo ($70), Solo Professional Photo ($60), Duo Professional Photo with Kim Possible Co-Star John DiMaggio ($130), Duo Professional Photos with MadTV Co-Star Phil LaMarr ($110)

 

Gina Torres

Torres is an actress and producer who has starred in several TV series including Firefly, Suits, and Pearson. She also voices Ms. Moreno in the animated series Kindergarten: The Musical.

Appearing: Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($80), Solo Professional Photos ($100), Duo Professional Photos with Firefly co-star Alan Tudyk ($185)

 

Brandon Rogers

Rogers is a PhilAM creator, actor, comedian and personality best known for the cavalcade of characters he portrays on his YouTube channel. He is also a writer and voice actor for both animated series, Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel.

Appearing: Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($80), and Professional Photos ($70)

 

Alan Tudyk

Best known for his acting roles in Firefly, Resident Alien, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and his voice acting roles in films like Moana and Encanto.

Appearing: Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16

Available for Autographs ($80) and Professional Photos ($100) and Professional Duo Photos with Resident Alien co-star Sara Tomko.

 

CURRENT ANNOUNCED COMIC GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

All comic guests will be appearing Friday, November 14, Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16 unless otherwise noted.

 

Enid Balam

He is a Latin-American comic book artist. He has worked as an artist for Humanoids L.A. on their OMNI miniseries, and then later hired to illustrate ExtraOrdinary a graphic novel. He was in charge of Mexican American superhero Reptil

 

Mark Brooks

He is a world-famous cover artist for Marvel and DC Comics. He is an Inkpot Award winning comic illustrator, painter, and designer known for his acclaimed cover artwork on titles such as X-Men and Avengers as well as interior work on Marvel Comics’ Star Wars Han Solo for which he was nominated for an Eisner Award

Dave Acosta

Dave Acosta is a Michigan based comic artist, known for his work on Elvira: Mistress of the Dark for Dynamite, as well as his creator-owned projects, Dragon and Terrorwar for Image Comics.

 

Dave Aikins

He is an illustrator working in the publishing side of children’s television and movies. Over the past 30 years he has worked on hundreds of children’s books and products for shows such as the classic 1964 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, SpongeBob, Kamp Koral, and the upcoming SpongeBob Movie: Search for the SquarePants,  Blue’s Clues & You, Paw Patrol, Rubble & Crew, Blaze, Dora the Explorer, and Shimmer & Shine.

 

David Baron

During his 30+ year career, he has held the titles of Writer, Artist, Colorist, Art Director, and just about every other position in the comic book industry. David’s recent projects include Batman Off-World, Batman Who Laughs, Heavy Metal, Superman Last Days of Lex Luthor, and Suicide Squad: Kills Arkham Asylum.

 

Andy Belanger

He is a comic artist and professional wrestler, noted for his creativity and unique rocker/horror style, he is one of the leading members of the new Iron Age of comics. After working for over a decade with mainstream comics publishers he started Lethal Comics in 2020 with fellow artist Karl Kerschl.

 

Ryan Benjamin

He is a professional comic book artist and is a leading publisher in the comics industry. He has been regularly commissioned to illustrate best-selling comics including Brothers Bond, Batman Beyond, WildCats, Grifter, Uncanny X-Men, and many others. His other illustrations appeared in numerous classic comics, including Star Wars, Spawn, Captain America, Iron Man, Grifter/Midnighter, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

Andy Bennett

He is a comic artist and illustrator who started his carree at Michigan’s CALIBER COMICS on titles like Saint Germaine, Negative Burn, and Ghost Sonata. Most recently he has contributed new stories for “Strange Horror” at Aazurn Publishing and completed the all-new graphic novel “Sherlock Holmes and the Empire Builders Vol 1” with co-creator Joe Meadows from Tripwire Comics. Vol 2 will be released in 2025.

Danica Davidson

She is a Michigan author of 20 books for young readers, ranging from official Minecraft books to books on manga to serious nonfiction. She’s published twelve unofficial Minecrafter novels for middle grade readers, starting with Escape from the Overworld, which introduces Stevie, the son of Steve. The unofficial books led to her writing the official Minecraft novel Minecraft: The Outsider, and she’s one of the contributors to the official Minecraft cookbook, The Crafter’s Kitchen. She’s behind the bestselling Manga Art for Beginners, its sequel Manga Art for Everyone, and the one-of-a-kind Chalk Art Manga.

 

Francine Delgado

She is a Costa Rican-Canadian comic artist, cover artist, and character designer. Her work has been featured in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (IDW), Gatchaman and Flash Gordon (Mad Cave), and Legendary: Black Widow (Marvel Upper Deck). She was also part of the Ringo-nominated anthology Lower Your Sights. With a bold and dynamic style influenced by manga, European comics, and fashion design,

Steve Englehart

He created the adult superhero-film genre with his “definitive Batman,” which also reestablished the Joker, and oversaw the adaptation for Batman (1989). His version of Captain America remains definitive and established the MCU as actual movies instead of fan service.

Jimola Fagbamiye

He is a Nigerian-born visual artist based in Toronto, Canada. His work, inspired by African history and North American pop culture, has been exhibited in galleries across Toronto, New York, Los Angeles, and Lagos. Jibola illustrated the New York Times bestseller Black AF: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America, Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar, and contributed to IDW’s “FULL BLEED Vol.4” anthology.

Deny’s Cowan

He is an accomplished and celebrated comic and animation creator and illustrator. Founder of Milestone Media, which sold over 10 million copies of groundbreaking comic books, Cowan has numerous credits to his name, including: Black Racer, Deathstroke, Black Lightning & Hong Kong Phooey, Batman: Lovers & Madmen, Blind Justice, Black Panther: Flags of Our Fathers, The Question, Hardware, and Static.

 

Ian Glaubinger

He is a professional doodler specializing in limited edition screen prints, posters and apparel. He is an art director and production designer for apparel company; The Roosevelts (RSVLTS).

 

Marc Guggenheim

He is an Emmy Award-winning writer who works in a variety of mediums from comic books (Star Wars, X-Men) to television (Arrow, Carnival Row) to features (Green Lantern, Percy Jackson) to video games (Call of Duty) to animation (Trollhunters, Horizon Zero Dawn).

 

Jamie Jameson

She is a multi-talented writer, artist, painter, photographer, musician, actor, model, and nature conservationist. She is currently inking My Chemical Romance’s and Umbrella Academy’s Gerard Way on a Foot Soldiers story for the new Omnibus and is developing a project using creativity and self-expression as a way to encourage Mental Health. Her other current project is an all-ages picture book called Snow White and Seven Ducks (And other Unknown Fairy Tales).

 

Dave Johnson

An officially ordained Methodist Deacon. “Reverend” Dave Johnson may be best known for his minimalist covers on the noir Vertigo series, 100 Bullets. He has done all 100 covers. Dave is the principal founder of “Drink and Draw”, a get-together of professional artists that spawned an art book by the same name.

Scott Kolins

He is an award-winning comic book creator, known for his art on The Flash, The Avengers, Justice League, Marvel Team-Up, Rogues Revenger, Blue Beetle and many more.

 

V Ken Marion

Illustrator, concept artist, and storyteller who has been working in the comic book industry for over a decade for premier publishers such as DC Comics, Aspen MLT, Image Comics and Oni Press. He recently jumped into the creator owned space with his Science-Fantasy saga Battle Chronicle Sol-Stryker, which he is hard at work illustrating and co-writing.

 

F.P.Larue

F.P. LaRue is the award-winning author of the Scary Shivers Mystery series – winning awards for series’ The Weeping House and The Curse of Shadow Park. Before writing children’s books, F.P.’s career had been in education, where she progressed from a teacher to the Dean of Academic Affairs for a small Michigan college. She also authored an article titled Ten Tips to Get Children Reading More.

 

Jim Krueger

He is the former Creative Director of Marvel Comics and author on iconic comic book titles such as Earth X, Justice, Avengers, Star Wars and more. In addition to his work in comics, Jim has written for film, television, and video games, contributing to projects such as the Spider-Man 2 video game, Mortal Combat and the animated series Justice League, among others.

 

Anthony Marques

A graduate of the iconic Joe Kubert School,he began his career working as an editor for publishers DC Comics and Dynamite Entertainment. He is an artist for beloved characters such as Batman, the Green Hornet, and the Ghostbusters. In addition to working on numerous projects with these companies, he became an instructor at the Joe Kubert School before eventually becoming president and owner of the institution. There he works with instructors to usher in the next generation of comic book creators.

 

Conor McCreery

Conor McCreery is the swashbuckling Canadian wordsmith behind the Kill Shakespeare series. He co-created a comics biography of the legendary Fela Kuti: Music is the Weapon and has told stories for brands like Adventure Time, Regular Show, Assassin’s Creed and more.

 

Don Rosa

He became internationally famous starting in 1987 when he began writing and drawing new stories based on his favorite classic comics — Carl Barks’ “Uncle $crooge” and “Donald Duck”. Soon he was working for various licensed publishers in Europe where Barks’ Duck comics continue to be the best selling comics as they once were in America. But American fans can also now see his entire Duck comics career reprinted (in English!) in the DON ROSA LIBRARY from Fantagraphics Books.

 

Tim Townsend

He has been an Inker at Marvel Comics for the last 30 years and has worked on the X-Men books and has had some noteworthy runs on the various Spider-Man titles. Most recently, Tim has teamed up with the legendary Greg Capullo on the Wolverine: Revenge series and the highly anticipated Deadpool/Batman book.

 

Guy Gilchrist

Cartoonist, illustrator, writer, and musician. He created “Jim Henson’s Muppets’ newspaper strip and instrumental in the Henson’s projects such as Muppet Babies, Fraggle Rock, and more. He has written and illustrated over 60 children’s books.

 

Bob Hall

Comic artist and writer as well as a playwright and theatre director. He is the co-creator of the West Coast Avengers for Marvel Comics. He has also served as the regular artist on Avengers and penned issues of Amazing Spider-Man.

 

Jae Lee

Comic artist known for his interior illustrations and cover work for various publishers including Marvel, DC, Image Comics, and Dynamite Entertainment.

 

Steve Orlando

He has written for every major American comic book publisher and has received Eisner Award, Ringo Award, and GLAAD media award nominations for comics like Outlaw Territory, Sweet Paprika: Black, White, and Pink and Rainbow Bridge.

Klaus Janson

Comic artist who regularly works for Marvel and DC Comics. He is known for his inker works, he has worked as a penciller and colorist.

 

Michael Cho

Cartoonist and illustrator based in Toronto. His art is on comic book covers for Marvel and DC comics. He’s drawn for Star Wars, Fortnite, Disney, and even Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.

 

Mark Waid

Best-selling author who has developed characters and stores for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, Archie, Star Wars, the Incredibles and so many more.

 

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.

Online sales will end at 8:00am each day, November 14-16. After 8:00am tickets will need to be purchased at the box office.

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. VIP Wristband shipping is included if purchased prior to October 19, 2025. The deadline for the shipping option is Sunday, October 19, 2025, 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, November 10 – Wednesday, November 12 from 12:00pm-8:00pm, each day.

Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up):

• Friday Pass

$35* online purchase / $40 at the door

• Saturday Pass

$45* online purchase / $50 at the door

• Sunday Pass

$40* online purchase / $45 at the door

• Adult Weekend Pass

$100* online purchase / $110 at the door

• VIP Fan Pass (details below)

$275*online purchase / $299 at the door

Children admission tickets (ages 6-12)

Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend with a paid adult.

• Friday Child Pass (ages 6-12)

$5* online purchase / $10 at the door

• Saturday Child Pass (ages 6-12)

$10* online purchase / $20 at the door

• Sunday is Kid’s Day

All children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult

• Child Weekend Pass (ages 6-12)

$15* online purchase / $25 at the door

 

VIP Adult Fan Pass:**

Package Includes

Weekend Pass: November 14-16, 2025

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

Free Shipping if purchased prior to October 19, 2025

(All Autographs and photo ops sold separately)

**Limited VIP Passes available. Admission and VIPs not guaranteed for purchase at the door if sold out prior to the show.

Motor City Comic Con will be taking place Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16

Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.

Friday, November 14, 2025 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday, November 15, 2025 – 10:00am – 7:00pm

Sunday, November 16, 2025 – 10:00am – 5:00pm

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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