SUPERMAN AND LOIS APPEARANCE AT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON

Fans of the CW television network's Arrowverse shows based on DC Comics characters will want to head to Novi, Michigan's Vibe Credit Union Showplace for this year's Spring edition of the Motor City Comic Con taking place May 15 - 17, 2026. The event will feature appearances by Tyler Hoechlin (Clark Kent) and Elizabeth Tulloch (Lois Lane) from the Arrowverse's Superman & Lois tv series. Both actors will be appearing on Saturday May 16 and Sunday May 17 for autographs and photo ops as well as appearing in a panel discussion about their experiences on Superman & Lois.

Tyler Hoechlin is best known for his starring role as Clark Kent alongside his counterpart Elizabeth "Bitsie" Tulloch, who plays Lois Lane in the CW series, Superman & Lois. He has also stared as Derek Hale on MTV's hit series Teen Wolf. He will be available for Autographs ($100), Selfies ($100), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($180), Solo Professional Photo ($120), and Duo Professional Photo with Superman & Lois co-star Bitsie Tulloch ($210).

Like Hoechlin, Bitsie Tulloch is best known for her role in the CW series, Superman & Lois where she brings strength, intelligence, and heart to one of the most iconic characters in comic book history in her role as Lois Lane. She previously starred as Juliette Silverton/Eve on the hit fantasy drama Grimm. She will be available for Autographs ($80), Selfies ($80), Autograph/Selfie Combos ($150), Solo Professional Photo ($100), Duo Professional Photo with Superman & Lois co-star Tyler Hoechlin ($210).

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. The event also features entertainment celebrities available for autographs and fan meet and greets and who participate in panel discussions about their work projects and careers. Based upon its popularity, Motor City Comic Con has expanded over the course of time to now be a bi-annual event with Spring and Fall editions each year.

For more information, visit motorcitycomiccon.com

MEET RALPH MALPH AND POTSIE WEBER FROM HAPPY DAYS AT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON

Meet Ralph Malph and Potsie Weber from HAPPY DAYS at Motor City Comic Con taking place May 15 - 17, 2026 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Airing on ABC from 1974 - 1984, HAPPY DAYS based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin focused on the life of a Midwestern teenager, Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard) and his buddies Potsie Weber (Anson Williams) and Ralph Malph (Don Most). America welcomed this trio into their homes watching them grow from high school students to college graduates as the show became the number one show in America to watch. Potsie and Ralph have become treasured Americana based upon the popularity of the show.

Anson Williams who played Potsie Weber and Don Most who played Ralph Malph on HAPPY DAYs will be appearing at Motor City Comic Con on Friday, May 15, Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026. They will participate in a fan discussion to discuss their HAPPY DAYS experiences as well as be available for autographs and photograph opportunities.

Anson Williams 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. Available for 8x10 Autographs ($50), Premium Autographs ($80), Video Message ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph / Selfie Combo ($80), Solo Professional Photo ($70), Duo Professional Photo with Happy Days co-star Don Most ($130).

Don Most Best is best known for his 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. Available for 8x10 Autographs ($50), Premium Autographs ($80), Video Message ($50), Selfies ($50), Autograph / Selfie Combo ($80), Solo Professional Photo ($70), Duo Professional Photo with Happy Days co-star Anson Williams ($130).

For more information, visit motorcitycomiccon.com

STARSHIPS TROOPERS CAST REUNION AT MOTOR CITY COMIC CON

Are you a fan of sci-fi flicks? If so, you may be geeked to learn that several members of the cast of the 1997 film STARSHIP TROOPERS will be reuniting during the Motor City Comic Con taking place November 14 - 16, 2025 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Appearing at Motor City Comic Con from the STARSHIP TROOPERS cast for a free panel discussion open to attendees with admission to the show as well as providing autographs and photo ops for an additional fee will be Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Michael Ironside and Amy Smart.

STARSHIP TROOPERS is based on the 1959 novel by Robert A. Heinlein which pits the Earth's United Citizen Federation in a struggle against alien insectoid creatures that are pushing back against human colonization efforts into the depths of space. Van Dien's character, Johnny Rico, is a high school sports star who enlists in the Federation's infantry upon graduating for a chance to join in the battle against the "bugs" and earn citizenship.  Ricco's high school friend, Dizzy Flores (Dina Meyer) also enters the military to stay close to him. The two find that a former teacher of theirs, Jean Rasczak (Michael Ironside) has been motivated by alien attacks to also enlist and shall be their squad leader. Rounding out the cast appearing at Motor City Comic Con is Amy Smart who portrays a pilot cadet who helps ferry the infantry to the battlegrounds where they confront arachnoid adversaries. While initially considered a box office flop, STARSHIP TROOPERS has developed a reputation over the years as a cult classic for fans of science fiction movies.

All four actors will be appearing the full three days of the event (Friday, Nov 14 / Saturday, Nov 15 / Sunday, Nov 16). They will be available for a group photo op with fans featuring all four of them for $250. Individualized photo ops and autographs from each actor will also be available to purchase at the event. 

Admission to Motor City Comic Con for one day passes for Adults [Ages 13+] is $35 (Friday) $45 (Saturday) and $40 (Sunday) purchased online in advance of the show. Please note processing fees are also added on to online ticket sales. An advance purchase weekend pass is available for $100. At the door pricing is $40, $50, $45 and $110. 

Children's admission rates [Ages 6 - 12] for advance online sales are $5 [Friday], $10 [Saturday] and FREE [Sunday] with $15 for a weekend pass. Please note processing fees are also added on to online ticket sales. At the door pricing is $10, $20 and FREE for each day. A $25 weekend pass is also available for children. Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend.

Motor City Comic Con hours are: 

Friday 12 - 7; Saturday 10 - 7 and Sunday 10 - 5.

For more information about the show or to purchase advance tickets, head over to motorcitycomiccon.com. 

TMNT CO-CREATOR KEVIN EASTMAN VISITING DETROIT

Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman will be making a Detroit area appearance at the 2025 Great Lakes Comic Con. He will be participating in a panel discussion for event attendees included with the cost of admission on Sunday, February 23 as well as offering autographs and photo ops for fans for an extra charge on Saturday, February 22 and on the 23rd. Autographs are $40 or $80 for his signature with a TMNT remarque. Photos with Eastman are $20.

In the late 70’s and early 80’s, self-published “Mini Comics” became a main artistic outlet, and while soliciting illustration work from local fanzines in Northampton Massachusetts, Kevin Eastman met like minded creator Peter Laird and the partnership studio, Mirage Studios, was formed. Less than a year later in the middle of a late-night drawing session, Eastman doodled a new character he dubbed a “Ninja Turtle” to make Laird laugh— several sillier sketches and a final drawing of four characters later “Eastman and Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” had officially entered the universe! 

Self-published in May of 1984 the first issue sold out of its 3000 copies overnight and quickly became a fan favorite. Catching the eye of Merchandising Agents and Hollywood Producers, Eastman and Laird maintained full control of their creations while guiding them through Toy Licensing, TV Series adaptation, as well as Feature Films, and by early 1990 the TMNT’s were number one in all three categories. 

In 2020, based on an original 1987 concept by Kevin and Peter, Kevin adapted and launched The Last Ronin with longtime TMNT Writer/Co-Writer Tom Waltz. The epic tale quickly became the TMNT publishing event of the decade, both a critical success, and a New York Times Best Seller. The series continued with The Last Ronin: Lost Years in 2023 and 2024, The Last Ronin II: Re-Evolution.

The 2025 Great Lakes Comic Con is going on from Friday, February 21 through Sunday, February 23. The event is taking place at Macomb County Community College's south campus' Sports & Expo Center in Warren. Eastman will only be at the event on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information, visit greatlakescomicconvention.com

ART THE CLOWN MEET & GREET

David Thornton, known for his portrayal as “Art the Clown” in the TERRIFIER movie series, and Director, Damien Leone, are coming to Detroit in October to hype the new addition to the horror flick franchise, TERRIFIER 3, in a two-day event October 25-26 at Emagine Canton. On Friday, October 25, fans will be able to join David Thornton and Damien Leone for a special Q&A event where they will answer questions and share their filming and on-screen experiences before a showing of the new TERRIFIER 3 movie in Emagine Canton's Super EMX theater. On Saturday, October 26th fans will be able to attend a Meet and Greet, Autograph Signing & Photo Session with both David Thornton and Damien Leone. Also on Saturday, there will be a rare and limited special VIP Photo session where guests can get a photo (up to 4 people) with David Thornton in Full Makeup & Costume as “Art The Clown." 

In TERRIFIER 3, Art the Clown unleashes a night of bloody chaos as the unsuspecting residents of Miles County peacefully drift off to sleep on Christmas Eve. This indie film has not been rated by the Motion Picture Association of America [MPAA] (Treat as R for sequences of grisly bloody violence and torture, language, and some sexuality). TERRIFIER 3 is being released in select theaters across the USA on October 11, 2024.

All weekend events are taking place at Emagine Canton located at 39535 Ford Rd., Canton, MI 48187. The TERRIFIER 3 Weekend Events Include: 

Friday, October 25 

Screening of TERRIFIER 3 with special Q&A with actor David Thornton and Director, Damien Leone 7:00 p.m. - Q&A Session Begins / 7:45 p.m. – TERRIFIER 3 Movie Begins on the Super EMX Cost: Tickets are $40 each and includes access to the Q&A, movie ticket, and limited-edition mini poster. 

Saturday, October 26 

VIP “Art The Clown” Photo Ops: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Rare photo session opportunity with David Thornton in Full Makeup & Costume as “Art The Clown” alongside Director, Damien Leone. Ticket includes professional photo, with up to 4 people. Cost: $150 - Tickets available online at Emagine-Entertainment.com 

General Admission Meet & Greet , Autograph & Photos w/Damien Leone & David Thornton: 2:00p-5:00p Meet the masterminds behind Terrifier 3! Fans can line up for autographs and selfies with Director Damien Leone and actor David Thornton (not in character). Please note that autographs and selfies are priced individually and can be purchased directly at the signing tables. Guests must be in line by 5:00 PM to ensure their autographs and selfies are completed. Any guests arriving after 5:00 PM will not be able to join the line. 

VIP Cut The Line Fast Pass: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Skip the wait! Emagine offers a Fast Pass to skip the line during the general admission meet & greet from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Saturday. Please note: the Fast Pass does not include photo and autograph pricing. Cost: $50 per person

Autograph Signing & Photo Session Pricing – Per Person 

Damien Leone: $50 for Autograph, $50 for Selfie, $80 for both autograph and selfie 

David Thornton: $50 for Autograph, $50 for Selfie, $80 for both autograph and selfie 

Available for purchase directly at their signing tables.

Tickets for all these TERRIFIER 3 events are available online at Emagine-Entertainment.com 

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON AND EMAGINE THEATRES HOST HELEN HUNT APPEARANCE

1996's TWISTER is one of those movies that no matter how many times I've seen it if it pops up on television while channel surfing I'll find myself watching it one more time. This action adventure about tornado chasers that has a personable cast and decent musical soundtrack my not be one of the best movies produced by Hollywood yet it has established itself as one of my favorites. So, I was geeked to discover that Motor City Comic Con and Imagine Theatres are hosting a special TWISTER experience featuring one of the stars of the movie, Helen Hunt, making a Detroit area experience.

Helen Hunt will be appearing at the pop-culture convention for one day only, Saturday May 18th from 10am-7pm at the Suburban Collection Showplace. As part of her appearance Hunt will also host a Q&A panel at 8 pm before a screening of Twister at Emagine Novi. Tickets to attend Motor City Comic Con and the special Q&A movie event can be purchased now at MotorCityComicCon.com. Admission to the convention as well as the purchase of a Twister experience package are required to participate in this Helen Hunt appearance.

HELEN HUNT TWISTER EXPERIENCE PACKAGES: 

Standard Package ($40): Includes Exclusive Movie Poster, Pre-Movie Q&A Panel and Admission to see a special showing of Twister at Emagine Novi. 

Silver Package ($115): Includes One (1) Autograph (redeemed during convention show hours on Saturday, May 18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace), Exclusive Movie Poster, Pre-Movie Q&A Panel and Admission to see a special showing of Twister at Emagine Novi. 

Gold Package ($220): Includes One (1) Autograph and One (1) Professional Photo Opportunity (redeemed during convention show hours on Saturday, May 18, at Suburban Collection Showplace), Exclusive Movie Poster, Pre-Movie Q&A Panel and Admission to see a special showing of Twister at Emagine Novi.

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON ADMISSION:

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)

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.

HELEN HUNT AUTOGRAPHS & PHOTO OPS:

For those interested in a Helen Hunt autograph or picture with her but don't want to go to the Emagine Novi for the Twister Q&A and showing; here is a fee schedule for her one day only appearance at Motor City Comic Con on Saturday, May18:

Autographs:  $80

Professional Photo Op: $105

The 1990’s was a time of incredible success for Helen Hunt. From 1992-1999 she starred in the sitcom Mad About You, alongside co-star Paul Reiser, where she won four Emmy Awards for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She also starred in the film Twister alongside Bill Paxton, which released in 1996 and then she went on to win an Academy Award for Best Actress in the 1997 film, As Good As It Gets. She continues to act and expanded her accolades to include film director with her directorial debut of the movie, Then She Found Me.

In Twister, Bill (Bill Paxton) and Jo Harding (Helen Hunt) are advance storm chasers on the brink of divorce, and they must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the crosshairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Twister was the second highest grossing movie in 1996.

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.

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

CELEBRITIES VISITING DETROIT FOR SPRING COMIC CON EVENT

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 in Novi, Michigan. This year's Spring event is May 17 - 19, 2024.Throughout the three-day weekend attendees can participate in autographs and photo opportunities with fan favorite actors and actresses from movies and tv. 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 venders offering a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! 

Here are some of the celebrities scheduled to be in attendance at the 2024 Spring Motor City Comic Con. Be aware that meet and greet opportunities with the show's celebrity guests often involve an extra fee beyond your admission to the event. If you purchase an autograph, note that many of these people will also require more money if you want to get a selfie with them at that time too. Professional photo ops also are offered for many of the celebrities in attendance and can be a nice souvenir where you don't have to worry about handing your phone to someone to take the picture for you. Checking out the pricing and availability of the scheduled celebrities during the show at the Motor City Comic Con website in advance can save you from some unexpected surprises or disappointments when it comes to these interactions.

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 8x10 with inscriptions ($150), professional photo ops ($140)

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)

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 8x10 autographs ($100), autographed items ($120), selfies ($90), 8x10/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)

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)

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)

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).

For a full list of activities and celebrity appearances visit motorcitycomiccon.com 

MOTOR CITY COMIC CON RETURNS IN NOVEMBER

Motor City Comic Con (MC3) returns to Metro Detroit on November 10-12, 2023 at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan. MC3 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 MC3 each year, as well as actors from the television and movie industry. Highlights of this Fall's event include appearance by Karate Kid / Cobra Kai actors Ralph Macchio, William Zabka and Xolo Mariduena; Star Trek alum Walter Koenig; Star Wars' Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams); and the star of one of my favorite TV series ED, Tom Cavanagh. 

Any good con is filled with fans decked out in creative costumes and people watching won't have you disappointed at MC3. If you are inclined to dress up yourself, there is a Cosplay contest for those 13+ taking place on Saturday, November 13 at 6:30 pm.  Spots are limited and will fill up quickly. Prizing will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners. Prizing includes $125, $250, and $500 winnings as well as Comic Con passes, Autographed Photos, and MC3 Exclusive goodies.

Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up): 

• Friday pass $30* - online purchase / $40 – at the door (if available) 
•  Saturday pass $40* - online purchase / $50 – at the door (if available) 
•  Sunday pass $35* - online purchase / $45 – at the door (if available) 
•  Adult Weekend Pass $85* - online purchase /  $95 – at the door (if available)

*Additional processing fees will apply

Children admission tickets (ages 6-12): 

• Child pass $10* each day – online purchase /  $20 each day – at the door (if available)
•  Child Weekend pass $20* - online purchase / $30 – at the door (if available) 

*Additional processing fees will apply

Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend with a paid adult Friday and Saturday. Sunday all children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult. 

Motor City Comic Con will be taking place Friday, November 10 – Sunday, November 12 at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi, Michigan. Friday, November 10, 2023 – 12:00pm – 7:00pm Saturday, November 11, 2023 – 10:00am – 7:00pm Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 10:00am – 5:00pm

For more information about MC3 visit motorcitycomiccon.com