Motor City Comic Con Announces “The Boys’ Actor Karl Urban to Attend the Spring Convention

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Michigan’s Largest Pop Culture Event Will Take Place May 15-17, 2026, at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace Previously the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.

 Motor City Comic Con (MC3), which runs each Spring and Fall,

is Michigan’s largest and longest running pop culture convention. The event which began in 1989, will be taking place May 15-17, 2026, at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, previously the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI. Motor City Comic Con 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 pleased to announce that actor Karl Urban will be joining the growing list of celebrities at this May’s convention.

Karl Urban is known for his commanding screen presence across film and television. He stars as Billy Butcher in The Boys, and is widely recognized for his roles as “Bones” McCoy in the Star Trek reboot films, and Eomer in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Judge Dredd in Dredd.

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 to be announced soon.

CURRENT ANNOUNCED CELEBRITY GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

Karl Urban

Actor known for his commanding screen presence across film and television. He stars as Billy Butcher in The Boys, and is widely recognized for his roles as “Bones” McCoy in the Star Trek reboot films, and Eomer in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and Judge Dredd in Dredd.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for 8×10 Autographs ($100), Premium Autographs ($120), Inscriptions ($50), Selfies ($80), and Professional Photo Ops ($100)

Patrick Warburton

Warburton is an actor and voice artist known for his iconic roles playing Elaine’s boyfriend David Puddy, in Seinfeld, Jeff Bingham in Rules of Engagement, as well as the voice of Joe Swanson on Family Guy, Kronk in The Emperor’s New Groove, and Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($50), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($100), and Professional Photo Ops ($70)

 

Kane

Born as Glenn Jacobs, he is known by his ring name Kane and as “The Big Red Machine”. He is a WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler and 3 Time World Heavyweight Champion.

Appearing: Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for Autographs ($80), Selfies ($80), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($100), Professional Photo Opps ($80)

 

Johnny Yong Bosch

Bosch is a multi-talented creative, accomplished martial artist, skilled musician, and award-winning actor and filmmaker. He is most notably known for his portrayal as Adam Park in the TV series, Power Rangers and has done voice over work in various anime and video game franchises like Bleach, Akira, Dragon Ball, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for Autographs ($60), Selfies ($60), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($100), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($100), Duo Photo Ops with Michelle Ruff ($140)

 

Michelle Ruff

She is a voice actress who has lent her voice to many iconic and favorite anime and video game characters like Ruikia Kuckiki from Bleach, Fujiko Mine from Lupin the 3^rd, Luna from Sailor Moon, Sinon from Sword Art Online, NoHo and Karin from Seven Knights 2. You can also hear her in popular films and TV Shows that she lends a voice to including The Bob’s Burger Movie, Mythic Quest, Flash, Mayfair Witches, Seal Team, and many more.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for 8×10 Autographs ($50), Premium Autographs ($60), Small Quotes ($20), Large Quotes ($30), Selfies ($50), Recordings ($50), Autograph and Selfie Combo ($90), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($70), Duo Photo Ops with Johnny Yong Bosch ($140)

 

Anson Williams

He is known for his roles as Potsie Weber in the TV series Happy Days, as Potsie in the series Sabrina The Teenage Witch, and as Councilman McKenna in the show Baywatch.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for 8×10 Autographs ($50), Premium Autographs ($80), Video Message ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph / Selfie Combo ($80), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($70), Duo Photo Ops with Don Most ($130), Trip Photo Ops with Don Most and Henry Winkler ($205)

 

Don Most

Best known for his co-starring role as Ralph in the TV series Happy Days and as Rusty in Glee. He voiced Stiles in Teen Wolf, and Eric the Cavalier in Dungeons & Dragons. Most recently he has starred in Harsens Island Revenge and Unsung Hero.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for 8×10 Autographs ($50), Premium Autographs ($80), Video Message ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph / Selfie Combo ($80), Solo Professional Photo Ops ($70), Duo Photo Ops with Anson Williams ($130), Trip Photo Ops with Anson Williams and Henry Winkler ($205)

Nolan North

North is best known for his voice acting roles in video games like Uncharted: the Nathan Drake Collection, Assassin’s Creed, and Destiny 2 and in TV Series like Port Charles, DreamWorks Dragons, Sanjay and Craig, Pretty Little Liars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spirit Riding Free, Young Justice, Rick and Morty, Blaze and the Monster and Machines.

Appearing: Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026

Available for Autographs ($60), Phone Call, Videos, and Voice Recordings ($100), Selfies ($40), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($80), and Professional Photos ($60)

 

Simon Pegg

Pegg is an English actor, writer, and comedian known for his roles in films like Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End, Star Trek, and Mission: Impossible.

Appearing: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Available for Autographs ($95), Premium Autographs ($125), and Professional Photos ($110)

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CURRENT ANNOUNCED COMIC GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

Comic guests will be appearing all three days unless otherwise noted.

Simon Bisley

Painter whose breakthrough work came with Slaine: The Horned God. He is most famously associated with his reinvention of DC Comics anti-hero Lobo.

 

Joel Adams

Character designer best known for his work on FOX’s King of the Hill, as well as Marvel’s Hulk: The Animated Series, NASCAR Racers, Sherlock Holmes in the 22^nd Century, and The Lost World.

 

Darryl Banks

Comic artist who is best known for his artwork in DC Comic’s Green Lantern and as the co-creator of Kyle Ryner, Parallax, and other characters.

 

Jason Douglas

Ringo Award-winning Michigan based writer and author of comics, stage plays, and prose. He is a teacher who brings a sharp, thoughtful voice to storytelling that blends genre, history, and emotional depth.

 

Viktor Farro

Award-winning illustrator whose clients include IDW, Wizards of the Coast, Marvel SNAP, OverPower, Skybound Ent., Image Comics, Massive Publishing, Udon Ent. and many more.

 

Jamal Igle

Award-winning comic artist, writer, and creator with credits dating back to the early 1990s. He is the creator of Molly Danger and co-creator of The Wrong Earth, Venture, and Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine.

 

Adriana Melo

She is a comic artist who has worked for DC Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, Titan comics, and Image Comics. She is a penciler for works that include Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer, and more.

 

Todd Nauck

Comic book artist with over three decades of work for Marvel and DC comics. He is best known for his extensive Spider-Man work.

 

Ramon Perez

Award-winning cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his graphic novel adaptations of Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand and Jane.

 

Sam De La Rosa

Marvel Comics cover artist who has penciled/inked art for Marvel, DC, Image, Disney, DarkHorse, and Charlton Comics since 1975.

 

Gavin Smith

Comic artist currently working on an unannounced project for Dark Horse Comics. He’s done with for the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series, Power Rangers: Zord Quest and many more. He is the co-creator and artist for Heartpiercer and Dead Legends.

Brian Stelfreeze

Comic book artist known for his work as a painter, penciller, inker, and colorist for nearly every major U.S. publisher. He is best known for his iconic cover art, most notably over 50 covers from DC’s Shadow of the Bat.

 

Yale Stewart

Award-winning cartoonist best known for his webcomic JL8 as well as his children’s books The Amazing Adventures of Superman.

 

Jay Fosgitt

This cartoonist lives in Metro Detroit and has won the 2024 National Cartoonists Society Award for best graphic novel Bodie Troll Vol. 1, and So Cute It’s Scary.

 

Mark Bagley

Comic Artist known for his work on the Ultimate Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man, and Thunderbolts.

 

Joe Prado

Comic Artist known for his work in Aquaman, Generations: Shattered, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronan II, and Superman.

 

Matthew Clark 

Comic Artist known for his work on Doom Patrol, Huntress, Justice League Unlimited, and the Outsiders.

 

Cory Smith

Comic Artist and Illustrator known for his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mooknight, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Ghost Rider among many others.

Jim Mehsling

Illustrator and Animator known for his work with LEGO, Warner Brothers, Lucas Films, Topps, Dynamite Entertainment.

 

Nathan Szerdy

Artist for DC / MARVEL Comics & More. He is known for his tattoo variant covers with DC Comics, and his graphic novel Lola and The Eleven Secrets.

 

Additional celebrity guests, comic guests, exhibitors, and events will be announced in the coming weeks. 

For more information, visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com

 

 

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, May 15-19, 2026. 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 April 19, 2026. The deadline for the shipping option is Sunday, April 19, 2026 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 Vibe Credit Union Showplace, previously the Suburban Collection Showplace, Monday, May 11 – Wednesday, May 13 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: May 15-17, 2026

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 April 19, 2026

VIP Print

(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, May 15 – Sunday, May 17, 2026.

At the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, previously the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan.

Friday, May 15, 2026  – 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Saturday, May 16, 2026  – 10:00am – 7:00pm

Sunday, May 17, 2026  – 10:00am – 5:00pm

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