FLINT, MI — Michigan’s biggest summertime Comic Con is going back to Flint.
Really Cool Comic Con starts on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and continues through Sunday, Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dort Financial Center, situated at 3501 Lapeer Road.
This year’s celeb visitors consist of voice stars from popular anime programs “Dragonball Z,” “My Hero Academia,” “Attack on Titan” and “Demon Slayer.”
WWE hall-of-famers Sgt. Slaughter and Jake “The Snake” Roberts will likewise welcome fans at the occasion. Pricing for autographs and pictures can be seen on the occasion’s website.
Flint native artist Susan Van Camp, who is accountable for the art on numerous Magic the Gathering playing cards, leads a group of artist visitors who’ll be at the convention.
This year’s occasion will likewise include a computer game competition with a massive $5,000 grand reward. More than 100 individuals have actually already registered to complete in the competition with several combating video games
It will likewise host a Cosplay Contest for individuals to win as much as $1,000.
All participants are motivated to dress up as their preferred characters and enjoy.
Event Coordinator Michael Blagborne said it’s the best occasion for a newbie festivalgoer due to its size.
“It’s the experience – to be able to spend time with your family or friends and be in an environment that is so positive and so encouraging. You just leave feeling good,” Blagborne said. “It’s a lot of nostalgia and shared experiences between families or like-minded fans.”
Several modifications have actually happened this year compared to in 2015, Blagborne said.
The computer game competition will be more plainly included in a brand-new place and the panel room has actually been moved upstairs for much better sound quality.
“If we can keep giving people better experiences they’ll keep coming back and being a part of the community,” he said.
Tickets are available online or at the door for one-day or weekend admission. Saturday tickets are $20 and Sunday tickets are $15 and weekend tickets are $30. Kids 10 and under are totally free.
VIP plans for Kira Buckland, Shannon McRandle, Elizabeth Maxwell, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Sgt. Slaughter and Kyle Hebert are likewise available.
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