October 21-23: Grand Rapids Comic-Con
Rapidly approaching Michigan, on October 21-23, 2016 is the Grand Rapids Comic-Con. This awesome con is being held at the DeVos Place on 303 Monroe Avenue NW, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Some exciting media guests attending are Sean Maher (Firefly), Denise Crosby (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Steve Blum (Star Wars Rebels), Bryce Papenbrook (Attack on Titan), Austin St. John and Steve Cardenas (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Russell Hodgkinson (Z-Nation), Bruno Gunn (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Robin Shelby (Ghostbusters 2), Conrad Brooks (Plan 9 from Outer Space), and Leif Tilden, Michelan Sisti, and Josh Pais (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). Plus famous cosplayers Knightmage, Sweets4aSweet Cosplay, and Chaotic Neutral Cosplay.
Additional comic guests attending include Kevin Eastman (TMNT), Jae Lee (Batman), Bob Camp (Ren & Stimpy), Joe Rubinstein (Wolverine), Stuart Sayger (The Walking Dead), Rodney Ramos (Transmetropolitan), Tony Kordos (Batman and Robin Eternal), Steve Lieber (Whiteout), Allen Bellman (Captain America), Vince Locke (Sandman), Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), Tony Isabella (Black Lightning), Thom Zahler (My Little Pony), Jeff Carlisle (The Guild), Dirk Manning (Legends Of Oz), K. Lynn Smith (Plume), William Messner-Loebs (The Flash), Jason Moore (Batman: Haunted Gotham), Arvell Jones (The Avengers), Jon Alderink (Superman), Comfort and Adam (Uniques), and Dan Monroe (Macho Dad).
Make sure you visit the geeky car show during the convention, for a chance to see the Mystery Machine, Tony Stark’s Cobra from Iron Man 2, the Ghost Rider Hell Cycle and many, many more! Or head over to the film festival to see a wide collection of student and independent short films. The con will also be hosting an eccentric art show, complete with the art of Jim Lee (Batman: Hush), Frank Miller (The Spirit), Jim Steranko (Nick Fury), and Billy Tucci (Shi), among others. From a Hall of Heroes Museum to a Magic: The Gathering tournament, a Wes Shank museum, 100 table projects and after parties, this con is jam-packed with fun!
The con is running Friday 2 PM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. One-day passes are $15 for adults on Friday, $20 for adults on Saturday and $17 for adults on Sunday. Children 5-12 get in for $5 each day, while kids 5 and under are free. VIP packages are also available.
For more information on the con, or to purchase tickets, visit www.grcomiccon.com.
