MOTOR CITY COMIC CON May 17-19, 2024 – 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, announces additional appearances for this Spring’s show. Ernie Hudson, best known for playing Winston Zeddemore in the popular film franchise, GHOSTBUSTERS, a Michigan native, born and raised in Benton Harbor and Wayne State University graduate, 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.
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
Ernie Hudson – Hudson is best known for playing Winston Zeddemore in the GHOSTBUSTERS franchise, has also appeared in “Quantum Leap”, the acclaimed Netflix’s drama series “Grace and Frankie” and more. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($70), professional photo op ($100), photo op with Ghostbusters Vehicle ($130).
Cobie Smulders – Cobie is best known for her roles asRobin Scherbatsky in the sitcom How I Met Your Mother as well as S.H.I.E.L.D agent Maria Hill in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero franchise. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($70), selfies ($60), professional photo op ($75).
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee – Paul is known for his roles as Uncle Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Captain Carson Teva in The Mandalorian, and Appa in Kim’s Convenience. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($70), selfies ($40), autograph/selfie combo ($100), professional photo op ($90), duo photo op with Katee Sackhoff ($200), duo photo op with Simon Kassianides ($160), duo photo op with Giancarlo Esposito ($170), Mandalorian Group photo ($360).
Gates McFadden – Gates is an actor and producer known for her work in Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Labyrinth. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($50), autograph/selfie combo ($100), professional photo ops ($70), duo photo ops with Denise Crosby ($140), duo photo ops with William Shatner ($200), Star Trek trio photo ops with Denise Crosby and William Shatner ($260).
Denise Crosby – Best known for her role-playing Lieutenant Tasha Yar in Star Trek: The Next Generation well as many guest roles in TV series including The X-Files, Dexter, Ripple Effect, and JAG. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($50), autograph/selfie combo ($100), professional photo ops ($70), duo photo ops with Gates McFadden ($140), duo photo ops with William Shatner ($200), Star Trek trio photo ops with Gates McFadden and William Shatner ($260).
Katey Sagal – Katey became a household name in the 80s when she played Peg Bundy on Married with Children. In 2008 she took on the role of Gemma Teller Morrow in Sons of Anarchy. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for 8×10 autographs ($100), autographed items ($120), selfies ($90), 8×10/selfie combo ($175), item/selfie combo ($200), professional photo ops ($100), duo photo ops with Charlie Hunnam ($210), duo photo ops with Ron Perlman ($180), and Sons of Anarchy trio photo op with Charlie Hunnam and Ron Perlman ($280).
Bruce Greenwood – Best known for his roles as Pike in the Star Trek films, Dr. Randolph Bell in the TV series The Resident, and as Roderick Usher in The Fall of the House of Usher. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($50), autograph & selfie combo ($100), and professional photo ops ($70), duo photo op with Jennifer Morrison ($140), duo photo op with Carla Gugino ($135).
Jennifer Morrison – Best known for her roles playing Dr. Cameron in the TV series House, as Emma Swan in the TV series Once Upon a Time and as Winona Kirk in Star Trek. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60), selfies ($50), autograph & selfie combo ($100), and professional photo ops ($70), duo photo op with Bruce Greenwood ($140).
Shameik Moore – Shameik is an actor and musician. He is known for voicing Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequels. He has also played the lead role in coming-of-age movie, Dope. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($70), funko autographs ($90), shoe autographs ($120), memorabilia autographs ($80), selfies ($60), and professional photo ops ($80).
Ron Perlman – Actor best known for his roles in Hellboy, Quest for Fire, Cronos, The City of Lost Children, and Alien Resurrection. He was also in season 6 of Sons of Anarchy. His distinctive voice has garnered him roles in many animated films and series, commercials and video games. Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60), funko pop autographs ($75), professional photo ops ($80), duo photo ops with Charlie Hunnam ($200), duo photo ops with Katey Sagal ($180), and Sons of Anarchy trio photo op with Katey Sagal and Charlie Hunnam ($280).
Hayden Panettiere – Actress best known for her roles as Claire Bennet on the superhero series Heroes, Juliette Barnes in the musical drama Nashville, and Beth Cooper in I Love You, Beth Cooper. She has also been a voice actor in the video game Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance, and as Ashley in the TV series American Dad! Appearing: Saturday 5/18 and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($80) and professional photo ops ($100).
Tom Wilson – Tom is an actor best known for his role playing the bully Biff Tannen in the Back To The Future trilogy. He has over 50 films, television shows, and comedy specials to his credit and has been a voice actor in the Nickelodeon series SpongeBob Squarepants. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60) and professional photo ops ($80).
Grey DeLisle-Griffin – Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, voice actress, and comedian known as the most prolific voice actress in American animation history, having performed over 1500 cartoon voices since 1996. Her most iconic roles include Vicky from The Fairy Odd Parents, Sam Manson from Danny Phantom, Arcee in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Princess Azula in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60), toy autographs ($80), selfies ($60), selfie combo add on ($40), 6 word inscription ($20), voice recording ($100), professional photo ops ($80), duo photo op with Dante Basco ($140), duo photo op with Greg Baldwin ($130), Avatar: The Last Airbender trio photo op with Dante Basco and Greg Baldwin ($180) *All photo ops on Saturday will be in costume. A $10 charge will be added to all photo ops on Saturday.
Greg Baldwin – Voice actor best known for inheriting numerous voice roles originated by Japanese-American actor Mako including Aku from Smaurai Jack, and Uncle Iroh in the final seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($50), toy autographs ($80), selfie on Friday/Sunday ($40), costume selfie on Saturday ($50), selfie and autograph combo ($100), 6 word inscription ($20), Lotus Tile Tea Cup Basic with original art ($100-$140), voice recording ($100), professional photo ops ($60), duo photo ops with Dante Basco ($120), duo photo ops with Grey Delisle Griffin ($130), Avatar: The Last Airbender trio photo op Dante Basco and Grey DeLisle Griffin ($180) *All photo ops on Saturday will be in costume. A $10 charge will be added to all photo ops on Saturday.
Christian Keyes – Born in Detroit and raised in Flint, MI Christian is an actor, singer, author, and producer best known for his roles in The Boys, Supernatural, Saints & Sinners, and All The Queen’s Men. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($50) and professional photo ops ($70).
Carla Gugino – Actress known for her roles inWatchmen, American Gangster, San Andreas, and The Fall of the House of Usher. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($60) and professional photo ops ($70) and duo photo op with Bruce Greenwood ($135).
Charlie Hunnam – Actor best known for his role as Jax Teller in the FX series Sons of Anarchy. Appearing: Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($100) and professional photo ops ($125), duo photo ops with Ron Perlman ($200), duo photo ops with Katey Sagal ($210), Sons of Anarchy trio photo op with Ron Perlman and Katey Sagal ($280).
Karen Allen – Best known for her roles in the comedy Animal House and as Marion Ravenwood in the Indiana Jones films. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
*Available for autographs ($40), selfies ($40), autograph & selfie combos ($60), professional photo ops ($60).
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 Grinderand 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), duo photo ops with Grey DeLisle-Griffin ($140), duo photo ops with Greg Baldwin ($130), Avatar: The Last Airbender trio photo ops with Greg Baldwin and Grey DeLisle Griffin ($180). *Grey DeLisle-Griffin and Greg Baldwin will be on costume on Saturday. All Saturday photos including them will be an additional $10.
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: Friday, 5/17 and Saturday 5/18.
*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
Jim Calafiore – Comic book penciller and inker known for his work on Marvel Comic Exiles, and DC Comic’s Aquaman. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Cory Hamscher – Comic book inker who is known for his work on the 2019 comic book series Star Wars: Age of Resistance. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Dave Aikins – Dave was born in Detroit and immersed himself in comic books, action figures, and B-movies. He is a children’s book illustrator and Nickelodeon publishing artist who has illustrated works like SpongeBob SquarePants, Rusty Rivets, The Backyardigans, and Power up, Pups! (PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie). Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Andy Bennett – He is an artist, designer, and illustrator whose works include Vampire: The Masquerade, Kolachak the Night Stalker, and the Nix Rock & Roll Comics. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Billy Tucci – Cartoonist best known for his modern-day samurai saga Shi. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Maika Sozo – Comic Artist. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Jay Fosgitt – He is a comic creator for Sesame Street, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, and illustrated several book series for Disney. He has also written and drawn his creator-owned titles Bodie Troll, Junk Drawer Comics, Dead Duck and Zombie Chick. He lives in Michigan with his cat Goonie. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Megan Hutchinson – She is a digital illustrator, concept artist, and 3D generalist best known for her approach towards fashion design in her character illustrations. She has worked for Underarmour, DC Comics, Wired, Image Comics and Riot Games. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Cully Hamner – Comic book artist known for his work on books such as Green Lantern: Mosaic, Blue Beetle, Black Lightening: Year One, and Detective Comics. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Chris Campana – He is a multi-nominated writer and artist for his creator owned titles The Adventures of Parker Reef, First World and Chosen. He has worked on GI-Joe, DeathDealer, TMNT, Red Sonja, Lady Death, Vampirella, and Pathfinder. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Daniel Govar – Programmer, creative director, and animator who developed two award-winning animated series; Eclispe and Chi-Chain for the scifi channel. He co-founded and illustrated ThereAndBackAgain.net He has self-published a children’s book: Mr. Trunk Builds a Wall and a graphic novel, Tuskers. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Mitch Gerads – Mitch is an Eisner and Ringo award-winning illustrator who brings humanity and realism to the superhuman and unreal. He is best known for his critically acclaimed work at DC Comics with writer Tom King on Mister Miracle, Batman, and The Sheriff of Babylon. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Robert Bruno – Illustrator creating illustrations for clients in the sports and entertainment industries including Disney, Lionsgate, Visa, ESPN. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Tom King – Author, comic book writer, and ex-CIA officer. He is best known for his novel A Once Crowded Sky, The Vision for Marvel Comics, The Sheriff of Babylon for the DC Comics imprint Vertigo and Batman, Mister and Supergirl: Women of Tomorrow for DC Comics. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
Tone Rodriguez – Comic book artist and writer known for his work as a primary artist as Bongo Comics. He also played Benjamin Alvaro in DEXTER. He also created the art for The Dark Defender. Appearing: Friday 5/17, Saturday 5/18, and Sunday 5/19.
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 Chillersseries 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.
Special Events
To purchase tickets and to learn more about any of the upcoming events taking place the weekend of May 17-19 at the convention visit MotorCityComicCon.com and click on the “buy tickets” tab.
- Tom King & Mitch Gerads Panel Event – Saturday, May 18 at 5:30pm. Tickets are $50 each.
- EXTRA LIVES: The Live Experience – Saturday, May 18 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 each.
- iCon Tournaments: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate-Based Gaming Lounge – All Day Friday May 17, Saturday May 18, and Sunday, May 19. Watch for Free or purchase tickets: $10 per day or $15 for a full-access weekend pass.
- PLanestriders: Live Interactive Dungeons & Dragon event – Friday, May 17 at 6:00pm. Free with MC3 Admission.
To purchase event tickets, please visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com.