Special Events & Panels
Programming at The Akron Comicon
Every year, we work with our guests and local organizations to provide event programming that furthers our mission to promote and honor the comic art medium.
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AKRON COMICON 10th ANNIVERSARY PRINT BY BRIAN DUNPHY
Get this collectible limited edition poster at this year’s show. Celebrate our 10th Anniversary with a great image for your print collection. The artist, Brian Dunphy, will be at the show signing these both days. While supplies last.
TONY ISABELLA, 50th ANNIVERSARY IN COMICS, LIMITED EDITION PRINT BY DAN GORMAN
Get this collectible poster at the show. This poster features 11 monster characters Tony Isabella has written in his career in comics. Make sure you visit his table and get your copy signed by the legend himself. The artist will also be on hand to sign the print.
SHOW EXCLUSIVE: “DO YOU POOH” COVER BY DAN GORMAN
Get this collectible Comicon Exclusive Cover at the show! Limited to 50 copies Trade Dress ($25 each) and 20 sets which includes the Trade Dress and The Virgin Black and White Variant. ($60 each)
Official 2021 Collector’s Poster
Get this collectible poster at the show. This poster features local creators and characters. Make sure you visit their table and collect all of their signatures for a one of a kind commemorative keepsake of the 2021 Akron Comicon! Posters will be available for purchase at the show for only $10. Limited to 100 copies.
2023 Panel Schedule
Saturday
11am Documentary film about Cleveland Kid Shows by Mike Olszewski
12pm Ted Sikora talks being an Indie publisher and his latest upcoming projects.
1pm Attend the official launch of Route 8 Studios. A partnership of some of Akron’s top Indie Comic Creators!
2pm Idolfest Performance Showcase
3pm This is Peanuts! With Melanie Kohn and Duncan Watson
4pm Cosplay Contest hosted by Rubber City Cosplay
Sunday
11am Being a Child Star with Jon Provost (Timmy from Lassie)
12pm Meet the Scream Queens with Leonora Scelfo, Nancy Ann Ridder and Lisa Neeld.
1pm True Crime discussion with Author James Renner moderated by David Hayes
2pm Erie Frequency talks Indie Horror Film Making!
Cosplay Contest – Saturday at 4pm
An annual tradition, Rubber City Cosplay sponsors the Akron Comicon Costume contest. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of best hero and best villain in the following three age categories:
- Kids (12 and under)
- Teens (13-17)
- Adults (18 and over)
Awards are also given for Best of Show and Best Craftsmanship.
Many early comic creators were often paid little for their work, and not allowed to keep their creations. That’s why the Akron Comicon is proud to be a charity supporter of the Hero Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book creators, writers and artists in need.
Now’s your chance to be a hero, and help support the numerous talented individuals that spawned the fictional universes and characters we’ve come to know and love.
Are you a comic shop or independent dealer looking to set up shop for the weekend? How about a creator, organization or club looking to expand your reach? No matter what your marketing and promotional goals are, the Akron Comicon has the right exhibitor space for you.
Keep in mind a floor plan doesn’t have an infinite number of square footage. Don’t be left out. Reserve your spot at the show today.
The Avengers, the Justice League, the X-Men – if our favorite comic books have taught us anything, it’s that no one hero is as strong as a unified team of them.
The same principle applies to the Akron Comicon. As a non-profit organization, we’re always on the lookout for volunteers to help out in a variety of ways. Interested in making your mark? Please consider joining our talented team.
