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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2025 Panel Schedule
SATURDAY
11am – The return of Source Point Press with Dirk Manning
12pm – So you want to be a Horror Host with Drac & Carita and Lenora!
1pm – Megaton Man Anniversary Panel with Don Simpson.
2pm – Becoming a Comic Book Creator with the artists behind Flash Fiction.
3pm – “Mid-Afternoon” with Jenny Blake Isabella.
4pm – Cosplay Contest hosted by GingerSnaps Cosplay
SUNDAY
11am – Making Indie Comics with Dan Nokes, Ted Sikora & Tom Hutchison
12pm – Behind the Cosplay Curtain with Kristin Killtastic and Gingersnaps Cosplay.
1pm – A life in film with James L. Edwards.
2pm – A Comic Book Discussion with Steve Geiger
Cosplay Contest – Saturday at 4pm
An annual tradition, GingerSnaps 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.
