October 20-22 2017 - Grand Rapids Comic Con...Ghostbusters Ecto-1! Built by Eric Libdow, this vehicle serves our local spectre chasing heroes in their quest to capture all malevolent

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October 20-22 2017The DeVos PLace/Amway Grand Plaza

Grand Rapids, Michigan

www.grcomiccon.com

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Welcome to the grand rapids comic-con!Hi there, we wish to welcome you to the Grand Rapids Comic-Con!

We have to admit that it has been a humbling experience watching how well the community has embraced this event. We have seen amaz-ing growth from our humble beginnings at the Home School Building in Wyoming in 2013 to the DeltaPlex in 2014 to our current home at DeVos Place. We want to sincerely thank you for coming to this little event.

Make sure to check out all the exciting programming and events that will happen throughout the weekend. They are listed in this program and on the website. Whether you are a die-hard comic book reader, have a passion for anime, enjoy the steampunk or homestuck universe, or are just a casual fan who wants to see the spectacle that is the Grand Rapids Comic-Con it is our hope that you have a wonderful time and create some cool memories.

Have fun and we hope to see you at next year’s show which will be November 9-11, 2018, right here at the DeVos Place!

Mark and Jennifer Hodges

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HOW TO BE A GOOD SAMARITAN

Be courteous and cooperative with staff, guests, and fellow attendees. Please report convention-related issues, comments, or suggestions to staff or volunteers. Let us know immediately if your issue is an emergency requiring medical or law enforcement assistance.Always ask cosplayer’s permission before taking pictures or recording them. Use trash bins for garbage and use the recycling bins for aluminum cans and bottles. Treat the event bathrooms as you would your own. Keep all activities in the convention hall appropriate for general audience and children.

PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR

Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, having sexual relations, dangerous items, being openly intoxicated, and participating in any illegal activity is strictly forbidden on the convention premises. Violators will be escorted off of the premises with no refund and the proper authorities will be notified. Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated. People who violate others’ space, privacy, property, or person will be ejected from the event.Entrances/exits may not be blocked and the hallways will remain clear. No loitering in the hallways. No smoking, including e-cig products, will be allowed inside. There is a designated smoking space at DeVos. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, no exceptions.Public displays of affection should be limited for a public setting and amongst children. Grotesque behavior, speech, or conduct will be cause for revoking your badge and escort off of the premises as well as reporting to the local police if any laws were violated. Lewd outfits are prohibited and all clothing must be street legal. Staff has the final say and individuals may be asked to change or leave the premises.

SOLICITATION POLICY

Vendors and clubs that have booth space may distribute printed promotional materials related to their business or club as long as their distribution is limited to their vending space and the free literature table, which will be available for all patrons. Materials must be PG as well as not promote any kind of agenda.

COSTUMING POLICY

Nothing overtly violent or sexual will be allowed. Naked is not a costume, nor is body paint. Bathing suit parts should be appropriately covered. Any weapons must be obviously fake. All guns must have an orange tip and are not allowed to shoot any type of projectile. No weapons made of steel or metal are allowed.

DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Grand Rapids Comic-Con does not discriminate against anyone based on race, creed, age, handicap, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. False accusations will be treated as acts of harassment. Punitive measures up to and including confiscation of badge, removal from the convention, and/or police involvement will be taken if this is violated. In cases without credible evidence, we reserve the right to ask both parties to leave if a mutually agreeable resolution cannot be found.

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HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITYEvery room at the DeVos Place is handicap accessible; the second floor is accessible with an elevator. There is handicap parking around the building that is clearly marked. The bathrooms all have handicap facilities.

GUIDE DOGS AND SERVICE ANIMALSGuide dogs and service animals are welcome at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con if they are leashed or appropriately controlled. We ask that each service animal has a certification or documentation that verifies that the service animal is indeed needed. The owner is responsible for the actions of the animal.

WHEELCHAIRSWheelchairs are kept in the First Aid office for emergency use only. DeVos Place will have 4 wheelchairs on site at all times for guests to use as needed. The DeVos Place security office will handle the distribution of all wheelchairs. All users will be required to sign a wheelchair release form at time of check out.

FAMILY/QUIET ROOM & LARGE PRINT PROGRAMSWe have a good-sized space available for families with children and for people who have sensory issues to decompress. Large Print Programs will be located here as well.

ASL INTERPRETERSThere will be an ASL interpreter at all events on the main stage signing which will be projected on screens for easy viewing. There will also be a couple ASL interpreters available to help communicate with vendors. They will be located at the info booth during normal show hours.

Show hours & info

Sponsors & partners

Friday, October 202 pm until 8 pm

Saturday, October 2110 am until 7 pm

Sunday, October 2210 am until 5 pm

TABLE OF CONTENTSPage 3 ................................. Convention Guidelines, Special NeedsPage 4 ........... Film Festival, Hall of Heroes, Art Show, Anime RoomPage 5 .................................................Car Show, For the Kids & MorePage 6 ..................................................................... Friday SchedulePage 7 ................................................................. Saturday SchedulePage 8 ................................................................... Sunday SchedulePage 9 ....................................................................... Experience GRPage 10 ................................................................................ GamingPage 11 ........................................................................Gaming MapPage 12 ....................................................................Main Floor MapPage 13 ....................................................................Main Floor MapPage 14 ............................................................... Second Floor MapPage 15 ............................................................... Second Floor MapPage 16 .................................................................. Vending Hall MapPage 17 ................................................................ Vending Hall MapPage 18 ............................................................Vendors & ExhibitorsPage 19 ............................................................Vendors & ExhibitorsPage 20 .........................................................................Artist GuestsPage 21 .......................................................................Media GuestsPage 22 .......................................................................Media GuestsPage 23 ................................................After Hours/Media SponsorsPage 24 ..................................................................... Literary GuestsPage 25 ............................................................................Artist AlleyPage 26 ............................................................................Artist AlleyPage 27 ....................................... Sidekick Lounge/Boutwell OwensPage 28 ................................................................ Costume ContestPage 29 .......................................Speakers/Moderators/20 MonroePage 30 ......................................................................... Autographs

CHECK SCHEDULES POSTED AT GAMING ROOMS FOR FULL GAMING HOURS

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Grand Gallery A-c11:30pm-5:00pm

This festival will be part of the show and no additional tickets or expenses will be expected of fans to attend the event. This film festival will be operated by the Compass College Of Cinematic Arts.

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Car show

It’s the Great Lakes Ghostbusters Ecto-1! Built by Eric Libdow, this vehicle serves our local spectre chasing heroes in their quest to capture all malevolent spirits as well as an awesome photo op.

The following vehicles will be displayed at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con in the vending area of DeVos Place. Patrons may pose with each car and have a professional photographer shoot their picture for only $5. Pictures will be downloaded to Facebook where you may obtain the photo and use as you see fit.

This is the 1965 Shelby Cobra that Robert Downey Jr. landed on in the 2008 film Iron Man. This is the original car from the film, left in its damaged condition. It still has Iron Man’s butt print in the hood! Photo proceeds will go to the Hall Of Heroes Museum.

It’s The Ghost Rider Hell Cycle from the first Ghost Rider film ridden by actor Nicholas Cage! This custom 11 foot long chopper that is literally Hell on Wheels was used for the green screen scenes starring Ghost Rider!!! Photo proceeds will go to help The Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum.

This is a marvelous rendition of a Jeep from the dinosaur classic Jurassic Park. Built by Matthew Scheltema, this is the perfect vehicle to use to escape a herd of Velociraptors or pose with a group of buddies for an amazing photo op. All proceeds to go to Kitchen Sage.

BLOCK 1Omega

We’ll Always Have ParisThe Man Behind the Mask

Helping HandTommy & the Little Free Library

Secon LifeMeditations by Shadow

FacelessBragging Rights

DandelionsGale

AB Part IIThe Adventures of Lucy

Long Night

BLOCK 2Noiré

We Hate BobWish You Were Here

To Whom it May ConcernRed Skies

OriginSquee! The Fangirl Project

In RepairShe Never Felt the Cold

UnderneathUseful. Valid. True.

Sonata at Blossom BridgeHorse Dad

Accepting Armageddon

The Grand Rapids Comic-Con is pleased to be hosting one of the largest one-of-a-kind art sketch shows in the United States! This art show is courtesy of Dan’s Dream, a nonprofit agency that creates awareness for comic book artists.

Dan’s Dream is essentially an unselfish desire by a dedicated comic art fan to share his collection with the world. Dan Frazier has been collecting comic sketch art for decades. Nothing gives Dan greater joy than showing people his astounding collection. BOOTH 011

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Anime room

This programming room will center attention on anime TV and movie screenings in Grand Gallery Overlook B, schedule will be posted there. Lots of Crunchyroll being served up! With guests such as Mike McFarland (Buggy The Clown on “One Piece”, Jean on “Attack On Titan”, and Master Roshi on the Dragon Ball), Jason Spisak (Kiyo in “Zatch Bell”, Tai on “Digimon”, Kaito on “Dinozaurs”, and Koji on the dubbed “Transformers RID”) and Derek Padula (One of the foremost experts in the world on the Dragon Ball franchise) there is sure to be plenty of Anime Action!

Crunchyroll is a leading global destination and platform for Japanese anime and Asian content. Crunchyroll delivers more than 25,000 episodes and 15,000 hours of officially-licensed content from leading Asian media producers directly to viewers translated professionally in multiple languages within minutes of TV broadcast, through applications including Crunchyroll for iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, PlayStation, Xbox, AppleTV, Roku, Chromecast, Internet-enabled TVs, set-top boxes, and www.crunchyroll.com.

The Grand Rapids Comic Con has a variety of things going on for kids!

There will be a huge LEGO display by the West Michigan LEGO Train Club, Robotics teams, Hotwheels, and more!

There will also be a display by the Kent District Library for kids (and adults!) to enjoy.

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Flying in from the frozen north (okay, Indianapolis, we exaggerate a bit) is this wonderful rendition of Toothless from the How To Train Your Dragon franchise. Built by BrazenMonkey by John Marks, this is a full size version of the well known dragon, complete with saddle and full tail as well as a rural Norwegian backdrop. You can judge the size of this creation by the full grown female Kid Wolf Cosplay on the saddle.

Toothless will be available for photo opportunities at BOOTH 004 In the VENDING HALL for a cost that will be partially donated to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Full Viking props are available for use during the photo opp.

for the kids & MORE

Holy cool ride Batman, this is a wonderful replica of the iconic 1966 Batmobile driven by Adam West and Burt Ward in the classic TV show “Batman” & the film of the same name. The Batmobile is on loan from Steve Anderson. You may get your picture with this gem for a charitable contribution to Cosplay Crusaders.

Patrolling the rough streets of Coldwater, Michigan, is The Dark Knight of Michigan, a cosplayer with a secret identity dedicated to serving his community and putting a smile on the faces of the good citizens. Get a picture with the trike and its owner for a charitable contribution to Cosplay Crusaders.

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BOOTH 329The Grand Rapids Comic-Con will have a large display of comic book and superhero memorabilia courtesy of the Hall Of Heroes Museum out of Elkhart, Indiana including the following:

The shield from Captain America: The First Avenger autographed by over twenty people involved in the production of the film; The1964 Shelby Cobra that Robert Downey Jr. landed on during his “icing problem” in the 2008 film Iron Man; The motorcycle prop driven by Nicolas Cage in the 2007 film Ghost Rider; The ring worn by Ryan Reynolds in the 2011 film Green Lantern; Displays of Golden Age Marvel and DC comic books and other memorabilia; superhero toys and a lot more! BOOTH 010

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Jim Steranko Harp Twins Elly Blake11:15

Randy Zimmerman Dan Monroe

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Film Festival

501st/Rebel Legion

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Batman Cosplay 101 Cori McCarthy

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Ghostbusters Vegan Black Metal Chef

Mike McFarland

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Intro to Sewing

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Billy Dee Williams

Kristen Simmons

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Comfort and Adam

How to Portray

Deadpool in a Good Light

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Derek Padula2:45

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Cosplay & Charity

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Godzilla Susan Dennard

Harp Twins Concert

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M.Y. Musical World: Writing Fourth Wall

Breaking Fantasy

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Star Trek vs Star Wars:

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Steve Geiger4:304:455:00

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The Court of Nerds: LIVE

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Punk Rawk Concert

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Manticoran Navy

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Tony Isabella R2D2 Builders Club Ken Johnson

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Source Point Press

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& Closet Cosplay

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Lightsabers for Every Budget

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Julian Glover That ONE Team

Dirk Manning

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Robert Pope5:30

Douglas Paszkiewicz

The Arrow -Verse: A Quiver of Theories

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Wiseman/Vietti

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Eric Hodson6:30

Kane Hodder Space Debris Showing

Amy Lukavics

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Allen Stewart7:00

Jason Spisak Mandalorian Mercs

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Adrienne Barbeau

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Doctor Mortose

Sonoe Nakajima

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Jim Cummings

Cosplay & Confidence Jim Benton Lucie Pohl

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Comfort and Adam

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Catherine Sutherland

Brent Clark Rogers

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Blue Box Timelords

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Schlepping Like a

Cosplay Pro

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Gates McFadden Ray Pointer Tara Sands

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Clive Revill1:00

James Marshall

Wallace Wood Estate

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The Finest1:30

Intro to Makeup...

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Kevin Sorbo

Vegan Black Metal Chef:

Cooking Demo

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Stuart Sayger

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Rob MillerTurning a

Comic into an Animation

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Erica O’Rourke

Celebrating 20 Years of

SG-1

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Harp Twins Concert

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Kid’s Costume Contest

& 1960s BatmanCostume Contest

Eric Hodson3:45

Derek Padula

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ALL BOARD, CARD, AND ELECTRONIC GAMING WILL

ELECTRONIC GAMINGOPEN VIDEO GAMING | All Weekend, GOVERNOR’S ROOMWhether you’ve got a taste for “the good old days of retro gaming,” or prefer the newer, less pixelated games of today, you can find a little bit of everything in our gaming room provided by the Nexus Gaming Alliance! Drop in and play anytime for free. If you’re into tournaments, check the schedule for this year’s lineup and stop by to add your name to the list.

Gaming TournamentsIn our quest to find the elite gamers, tournaments will take place throughout the weekend. Sign-ups for all tournaments will be at the HQ table right inside the entrance to the arena.

All tournaments have a roll call to assure attendance. Please make sure to check in 5 minutes before the start of any event. If you show up late, you very well could lose your spot in the tournament. Don’t let that happen to you!

STARSHIP HORIZONS | All Weekend, SENATOR VANDENBERG ROOM A

Immerse yourself completely in the realm of space by taking on a critical ship role and working with others to overcome obstacles, complete missions, and keep your crew safe and out of trouble. To sign up, visit SENATOR VANDENBERG ROOM B and add your name to the list!Missions will run throughout the convention on Saturday and Sunday only. Register in advance to play.

BOARD AND CARD GAMING - Pantlind BallroomSample a huge variety of board and card games from dozens of different publishers and make some new friends. Open late into the evening and with over 100 games available for rent and game demos running all the time (check the schedule outside of our room), there is plenty to keep you busy here!

OPEN BOARD & CARD GAMINGCheck out a game from our diverse library of board games or bring your decks! Whatever your age or attention span, we have something that’s sure to please. Try something new or introduce friends or family to a favorite. Board & Card Gaming is available for open play as our tournament schedule allows.

LEARN HOW TO TABLETOP ROLE PLAY - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 10:00am – 1:00amPull a chair up to the table and explore fantasy and sci-fi realms all day on Saturday! Guided by experienced Game Masters, you will learn the basics of how to play in a table-top campaign by making characters, interacting with other players, solving puzzles and engaging in combat with enemies. Visit the gaming room to sign up for a spot and have an adventure!

Collectible Card Gaming - Pantlind Ballroom/Senator Vandenberg Room B | All WeekendBring decks from your favorite CCGs and enjoy our large space for open card gaming! From Magic: The Gathering to Yu-Gi-Oh, everything is welcome! Check the schedule in the gaming room for CCG events for the weekend.

Magic: The Gathering – Commander Tournament - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Friday at 7:00pm – 1:00amCommander is an exciting, unique way to play Magic that’s all about awesome legendary creatures, big plays, and battling your friends in epic games! In Commander, each player chooses a legendary creature as the commander of their deck. Then, you match your commander’s colors with your 99-card deck and crush your opponent! This tournament will be 1v1 and is open to everyone who’d like to play. Come and join us!

Magic: The Gathering – Standard Style Tournament - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 12:00pm – 7:00pmStandard is a dynamic format where you build decks and play using cards in your collection from recently released Magic: The Gathering sets. Evolving gameplay and fresh strategies make it one of the most fun and popular ways to play magic.

The Haunt – Spooky Board Gaming - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 9:00pm – 1:00amWe’ll be showcasing board games that pit you against supernatural monsters, shambling zombies, terrifying elder gods, and so much more. Step into our haunted hall and choose a guide who will take you on a journey into the realm of horror games!

Learn to Play: Go - Pantlind Ballroom | Saturday at 10:00am – 7:00pmLearn the art of the ancient game “Go” with the members of the West Michigan Go Club! Surround more territory than your opponent in this complex and abstract strategy board game that’s been around for thousands of years.

Challenge the Vegan Black Metal Chef - Senator Vandenberg Room B | Saturday at 9:00pm – 1:00amSteel yourself and brave the horrors of the haunt to challenge the Vegan Black Metal Chef to a game of Magic: The Gathering! Join the group in the haunted game room and take him on! You can challenge him to other games, too, but there’s no guarantee he’ll know how to play.

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• Vending Hall• Artist Alley (In Vending Hall)• Celebrity & Artist Guests (In Vending Hall)• Food Court/Eating Area• Car Show (In Vending Hall)• Main Stage• Grand Gallery Panel Rooms• VIP/Check-In/Info Booth• GR Comic Con Merch Booth• Escalator to Grand Gallery Overlook Rooms

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• Grand Gallery Overlook Panel Rooms• Quiet Room• Anime Room• Sidekick Cafe• Convention Operations

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Kulas-Dominguez, Peter M. .................................... #835Kyles Gallery ........................................................... #738Kymarah Massage .................................................. #112Lakeshore Sewing ................................................... #834Lange’s Sports ................ #820, 822, 824, 826, 828, 830LeafFilter North of Michigan, LLC .......................... #524Lemon Cakes Candle Co. ....................................... #206Level Up Studios ..................................................... #607Limitless Chiropractic ............................................. #636Literary Alterations ......................................... #416, 418Loot Maker ............................................................. #905Lost Toys ................................................................. #638Lydia’s Vintage ................................................ #706, 805Mattland Toys ................................................. #412, 414Matt’s Firehouse Family Vacations .......................... #921MB Custom Toys ..................................................... #716Minor, Nick ............................................................. #811Monica’s Creative Memories .................................. #735More Than Friends ................................................. #504Mother Punker ........................................................ #717Ms. Martha’s Corset Shoppe .......................... #734, 736MuseTap Studios .................................................... #406My Geekery ............................................................ #929My Wife is Going to Kill Me ........... #202, 204, 301, 303Mystik Waboose ............................................. #308, 310Nasser, Nolan ................................................. #721, 723Nate Jones Design ................................................. #526Nathan Szerdy Arts ................................................. #608Neon Club Art by Alan Schell ......................... #825, 827NGA Gamers .................................................. #821, 823Nolan, Brian ............................................................ #944OffWorld Designs ........................................... #420, 519Otaku Joe’s ..................................................... #632, 731Our Gang Comics ................................................... #919Outer Rim Toys/Out of the Toy Box Jewelry .......... #520Penguin Attack Studios .......................................... #314Peppler, Matt Illustration and Graphic Design ....... #733Phase *Id ................................................ #813, 815, 817Pixel Visions ............................................................ #832Popular Designs Handmade ................................... #206Portraits by Alan ..................................................... #511Pugling Hoard, The ........................................ #709, 711PulsArt Studio ................................................. #802, 804Punch It! Graphics .................................................. #305Purple Plum Inc. ...................................... #625, 627, 629Rapid Fire Entertainment ........................................ #110Raven Designs ........................................................ #603Red Lava Toys ......................................................... #922Reel Art ........................................................... #218, 317Rivertown Entertainment ................................ #904, 906ROMA Collectibles ......................................... #923, 925Rookies Sportscards Plus ........................................ #601

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Vendors & Exhibitors

734 Designs ............................................................. #807Aaron Lambert Art .................................................. #521Abair, Seth Aniela ................................................... #309Amber’s Toy Chest .................................. #916, 918, 920American Treasures ................................................ #934Amusing Designs .................................................... #809Andrew Heath Design and Illustration .................... #620Anime Crew, The .................................... #722, 724, 726Anime Gift .............................................. #613, 615, 617Anime Palace .................................................. #505, 808Another Dimension ................................................ #737A-n-T Nerd Wear .................................................... #640AP Performance .............................................. #624, 626Arcadia Comics ............................................... #201, 203Art of David Lee Pancake ....................................... #833Atkinson, Zac .......................................................... #522Bayfield, Tricia ........................................................ #614Black Bazaar ................................................... #407, 409Bob’s Got U Covered .............................................. #106Bowen Dragon ............................................... #610, 612Bowie, Damon Art .................................................. #514Brick by Brick / Art of David Wong ......................... #924Budnick, Andrew .................................................... #714BUF’s Otaku Stop ..................................... #101,103,105Buy Moore Books ................................... #411, 413, 415C & B Entertainment ...................................... #732, 831Cardz Xtcetera ................................................ #102, 104CaveLoot.com ........................................................ #930CGC ................................................................ #836, 838Chicagoland Games ............................... #935, 937, 939Clown Shop .................................................... #208, 210Collectible Empire, LLC .................................. #909, 911Collector’s Resource, The ............................... #523, 524Comicfolds ............................................................. #936Comic Wreck .................................. #908, 910, 912, 914Cool Critters ........................................................... #214Corgli ...................................................................... #938Cosplay MooMoo ................................................... #707Crafty Squirrel Designs ........................................... #518Crimson Chain Leather Works ........................ #316, 318Critter Carnival ....................................................... #513Dan’s Cards ..................................................... #408, 410Dapper On Arrival .................................................. #315DB Creative Inc. ...................................................... #216Deadly Playthings ................................................... #840

Deadwood Productions .......................................... #515Disc Replay Mid Michigan ...................................... #621Dragon’s Den, The .................................................. #814Dragon’s Nest Unlimited ........................................ #713Evolution Games .................................................... #118Exotic Lenses .......................................................... #503Fairy Craft Mothers ................................................. #728Family Fitness Centers ............................................ #623Fellowship Foundry Pewter .................................... #812For the Love of Comics .......................................... #903Fruit Family Studio Co. ................................... #931, 933Full Ark Tees ........................................................... #114Gachewicz, Kenneth ....................................... #527, 529Gall Sewing and Vac Centers ......................... #630, 729GinGee Girls Art ............................................. #708, 710Gingerly Made ........................................................ #214Geekly Yours ........................................................... #718Geeky Endeavors ................................................... #307Geeky Experience .................................................. #634Gem City Books ...................................................... #502Galactic Toys .................................................. # 606, 705Galaxy Creations .................................................... #927Glowing Vista Gifts ......................................... #730, 829GizmoForge ............................................................ #816Gumball Monsters .................................................. #304GR Comic-Con Merch booth .....................Main HallwayGriffin Forge ........................................................... #417Mel Cordes ............................................................. #312Happy Day Comics ................................................. #205Haunted Enchantments .......................................... #907Helaman’s Warriors ................................................. #212Hell on Wheels ............................................... #701, 703Heroic Handmade .................................................. #806Hobby Fan ...................................................... #616, 618Hodson, Erik ........................................................... #715Hometown Comics and Games ...................... #702, 801Honeck Sculpture ........................................... #507, 509Hover Matters ......................................................... #928Huntington University ............................................. #954Hyperbooster Studio .............................................. #622IMAJENation Revival .............................................. #712Inali Henna .............................................................. #528JA Productions ....................................................... #116Jar of Comics .......................................................... #530JMH Custom Cornhole ........................................... #926Jukebox Imports ..................................................... #901Justine Dillenbeck Illustrations ............................... #313

Vending Hall Hours:Friday 2:00pm-8:00pmSaturday 10:00am-7:00pmSunday 10:00am-5:00pm

The Exhibition and Vending Hall hosts the Celebrity, Media, and Artist Guest Booths, Vendor Booths, Artist Alley, Clubs, Teams, and much, much more!

COMPANY BOOTH COMPANY BOOTH

Youmacon ..............................................#631Tulip City Con ........................................#631Brent Clark Rogers .................................#637

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Media GuestsCelebrities and Media Guests will be located in the Vending Hall signing autographs, doing Photo Ops, and giving presentations throughout the convention! Be sure to check out your favorite guest’s schedule to find out where they will be at what time!

Billy Dee WilliamsStar Wars, The LEGO Batman Movie, BatmanBOOTH 033

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 5:00-5:15pmSaturday: 3:15-3:45omSunday: 1:00-1:15pmPANEL - Main Stage:Saturday at 2:00pm

Kevin SorboSupergirl Hercules, Kull The Conqueror, AndromedaBOOTH 013

PRICES: Autograph $40 | Selfie $20 | Professional Photo $50

SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLYPROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH : 012Saturday: 1:00-1:30pmSunday: 3:15-3:30pm

PANEL - Main Stage:Sunday at 2:00pm

Kane HodderFriday The 13th Part VII, Jason X, Hatchet

BOOTH 020PRICES: Autograph $40 | Selfie $20 | Combo $50 | Professional Photo $40

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 6:00-6:15pmSaturday: 12:45-1:00pmSunday: 1:15-1:30

PANEL - Main Stage:Friday at 6:30pm

Gates McFadden“Star Trek: The Next Generation”

BOOTH 027PRICES: Autograph $40 | Selfie $40 | Combo $60 | Voice/ShoutOut $50 | Pro Photo $60

SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLYPROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Saturday: 12:00-12:15pmSunday: 1:45-2:00pmPANEL - Main Stage:Sunday at 12:30pm

Julian GloverStar Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, James Bond

BOOTH 032PRICES: Julian will do selfies for $10 & only $5 if they purchase an autographs as well

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 6:00-6:15pmSaturday: 2:15-2:30pmSunday: 12:00-12:15pmPANEL - Main Stage:Friday at 5:00pm

Adrienne Barbeau“Batman: TAS”, Halo 4, Escape From New York, Creepshow

BOOTH 031PRICES: Autograph $30, includes FREE Selfie | Professional Photo $50

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 4:45-5:00pmSaturday: 11:00-11:30amSunday: 11:30-11:45am

PANEL - Grand Gallery E-F:Friday at 8:00pm

Jim CummingsDisney, Star Wars, Winnie The Pooh, Darkwing Duck

BOOTH 025PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $30 | Combo $50 | Voice/ShoutOut $40 | Professional Photo $50

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 3:30-3:45pmSaturday: 12:15-12:30Sunday: 12:15-12:30pm

PANEL - Main Stage:Sunday at 11:00am

Loren Lester“Batman: TAS”, “GI Joe: Real American Hero”

BOOTH 029PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $20 | Combo $40 | Voice/Video $40 | Professional Photo $40

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 3:00-3:15pmSaturday: 3:45-4:00pm

PANEL - Main Stage:Saturday at 12:30pm

Jon Alderink

Superman, Justice League: Generation Lost, Melonheads

BOOTH 539

Artist GUESTSArtist Guests have booths located in the Vending Hall. Be sure to check the programming schedule for panels and presentations from your favorite artists!

Mick ZeckSecret Wars, Kraven’s Last Hunt, The Punisher

BOOTH 642

Allen Bellman

Golden Age artist of Captain America

BOOTH 541

Jose Delbo

The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine, Wonder Woman

BOOTH 342

Steve Geiger

The Punisher: War Journal, The Incredible Hulk

BOOTH 433

Thom Zahler

My Little Pony, Love and Capes

BOOTH 338

Stuart Sayger

The Walking Dead, Bionicle, Krampus, The X-Files

BOOTH 434

Christopher JonesYoung Justice, Batman 66, The Batman Strikes

BOOTH 440

Tony Isabella

Black Lightning, 1000 Comic Books You Must Read

BOOTH 340

Tony Kordos

Batman and Robin Eternal, Justice League

BOOTH 435

Andrew PepoyArchie, Katy Keene, X-Men, Superman

BOOTH 437

John Giang

Avengers 2, Captain America, Pacific Rim

BOOTH 332

Phil Ortiz

“The Simpsons”, “Muppet Babies”

BOOTH 535

Mike Toth

Beauty And The Beast, Mulan, He-Man

BOOTH 533

Tom CookSuperFriends, Scooby-Doo, He-Man, The Flintstones

BOOTH 537

Robert Pope

Scooby-Doo, Peanuts, Looney Tunes

BOOTH 438

Douglas PaszkiewiczArsenic Lullaby, The Tick, “TripTank”

BOOTH 336

J. David Spurlock Owner of Vanguard Publishing, Wally Wood Estate

BOOTH 542

Dirk Manning

Love Stories (To Die For), Nightmare World

BOOTH 441

Scott Rosema

Space Ghost, Tiny Toons, Batman: TAS

BOOTH 432

Seth Damoose

Image, Devil’s Due, Caliber Comics, Source Point Press

BOOTH 441

Randy ZimmermanPublisher of Flint Co-mix, The Preservers

BOOTH 538

Leo Leibelman“Hannibal”, “12 Monkeys”, Heavy Metal, Conan

BOOTH 439

Comfort & AdamThe Uniques, Rainbows In The Dark

BOOTH 442

K. Lynn Smith

Plume, Cards Against Humanity, Garfield

BOOTH 334

CaliberComics

Michigan-based publishing house

BOOTH 531

Source Point PressMichigan-based publishing house

BOOTH 431

Dan Monroe

Children’s book illustrator

BOOTH 436

Jim SterankoTMNT, Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain America, X-Men1

BOOTH 542

*BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage*BATMAN PHOTO OP: Saturday 1:45-2:15pm


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Jason Spisak“Young Justice”, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, LEGOs

BOOTH 019

PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfies $20 | Professional Photo $50

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH : 012Friday: 3:45-4:00pmSaturday: 5:15-5:30pmSunday: 11:00-11:15amPANEL 01 - Grand Gallery A-C:Friday at 7:00pmPANEL 02 - Grand Gallery E-F:Saturday at 3:45pm

Tara Sands“Pokemon”, “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure”, “Digimon”

BOOTH 014PRICES: Autograph $25 | Selfie $25 | Combo $40 | Voicemail $40

NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP

PANEL - Monroe A-D:Sunday at 12:30pm

Chad Rook“Timeless”,”The Flash”, War For The Planet Of The Apes


SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH:

Saturday: 4:30-4:45pmSunday: 12:30-12:45pm

Catherine SutherlandTurbo: A Power Rangers Movie, Power Rangers Zeo


PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH :Friday: 5:15-5:30pmSaturday: 3:00-3:15pmSunday: 12:45-1:00pm

PANEL - Grand Gallery A-C:Sunday at 11:30am

Rob Miller

SyFy’s “Face Off”

BOOTH 002

PANEL - GRAND GALLERY A-CSunday at 2:30pm

Lucie Pohl“Red Dwarf” Mercy on Overwatch

BOOTH 015 PRICES: Autographs $35 w/ Free 8x10 , $40 w/ 11x17 | Selfie $30 | Voice/ShoutOut $30

NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OP

PANEL - Monroe A-D:Sunday at 11:00am

Dr. Mortose

Local Horror Host

BOOTH 429

PANEL - GRAND GALLERY OVELOOK C

Friday at 8:15pm

Media guests

Diane Pershing“Batman: TAS”, “She-Ra: Princess Of Power”BOOTH 030

PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $20 | Combo $40 | Professional Photo $40 | Voice/Video $40

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH : 012Friday: 6:30-6:45pmSaturday: 4:15-4:30Sunday: 1:30-1:45pm

PANEL - Main Stage:Saturday at 12:30

Clive Revill“Batman: TAS”, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

BOOTH 028PRICES: Autograph $30 | Selfie $30 | Combo $50 | Voice/ShoutOut $40 | Professional Photo $40

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH: 012Friday: 5:45-6:00pmSaturday: 4:00-4:15pmSunday: 2:30-2:45pm

PANEL - Grand Gallery E-F:Sunday at 12:45pm

Greg Weisman“Gargoyles”, “Young Justice”, “Star Wars Rebels”

BOOTH 017PRICES: Autographs & selfies: Free. | Greg will also have an assortment of items for sale.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLYNO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS

PANEL 01 - Monroe A-D:Friday at 6:00pmPANEL 02- Grand Gallery E-F:Saturday at 3:45pm

James Marshall“Twin Peaks”, “Growing Pains”, A Few Good Men

BOOTH 016

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH : 012Friday: 3:00-3:15pmSaturday: 11:45-12:00pmSunday: 2:15-2:30pm

PANEL - Grand Gallery A-C:Sunday at 1:00pm

Mizuho YoshidaGodzilla, Death Ghidorah, Metal Gear Solid

BOOTH 024PRICES: Autograph $30 | Professional Photo $35, or $50 Godzilla Group



Mike McFarland“Attack On Titan”, “One Piece”, Dragonball Z

BOOTH 026 PRICES: Autograph $25 | Selfie $25 | Combo $40 | Voice/ShoutOut $30 | Professional Photo $40

PROFESSIONAL PHOTO OPBOOTH : 012Friday: 3:15-3:30pmSaturday: 12:15-12:30pmSunday: 2:45-3:00pm

PANEL - Monroe A-D:Saturday at 12:45

Tsutomu KitagawaGodzilla 2000, Godzilla: Final Wars, Super Sentai

BOOTH 023 PRICES: Autograph $30 | Professional Photo $35, or $50 Godzilla Group



Media guests

Brandon Vietti“Young Justice”, Batman: Under The Red HoodBOOTH 018

PRICES: Autographs and selfies are free of charge

NO PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS

PANEL 01 - Monroe A-D:Friday at 6:00pmPANEL 02- Grand Gallery E-F:Saturday at 3:45pm



*BATMAN PANEL: Saturday, 12:30pm Main Stage

Vegan Black Metal ChefYouTube

BOOTH 842

PANEL - Grand Gallery Overlook D:Saturday at 12:45pm

PRESENTATION - Grand Gallery Overlook E-F:Sunday at 2:00pm

The Harp TwinsYouTube

BOOTH 941

PANEL - Grand Gallery Overlook C:Saturday at 2:30pm

PERFORMANCES - Monroe A-D:Saturday at 3:30pmSunday at 3:00pm

PRICES: Photo Signature $30 | Signature on your own item $20 | Selfie $10, Free w/autograph

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literary GUESTS

Derek Padula

AppearingAll Three Days

BOOTH 536

Elly Blake

AppearingFriday &Saturday

BOOTH 742

Amy Lukavics

AppearingFriday Only

BOOTH 742

KristenSimmonsAppearing

Saturday Only

BOOTH742

Susan Dennard

AppearingSaturday Only

BOOTH 742

Cori McCarthy

AppearingSaturday Only

BOOTH 742

Erica O’Rourke

AppearingSunday Only

BOOTH 742

Jim Benton


BOOTH742

Ray Pointer


BOOTH742

Ken Johnson

AppearingAll Three Days

BOOTH 534

After hours

DANCESATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 8 PM UNTIL 1 AM, 21+MONROE ROOMS A-D

$10 Admission with Saturday or 3-day Comic-Con Ticket$20 admission at the door without Comic-Con Ticket

Get your dancing shoes on after the Grand Rapids Comic-Con on Saturday, October 21, for a high energy dance into the wee hours of the morning. DJ Colin Clive of Mustard Plug fame will be spinning a great mix of classic alternative dance music sprinkled with EDM to create an evening you will never forget. A full bar will be available to whet your whistle, so you must be 21 or over to attend. Cosplay or regular clothes are welcome.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20The Floozies at The Intersection - Show starts at 8 pm, must be 16 to get in. Tickets $25/day of show.Ghostface Killah at Pyramid Scheme - show at 8, all ages. Tickets start at $27.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21Grand Rapids Griffins hockey at the Van Andel Arena - The puck drops at 7 pm. Tickets start at $16.O.A.R. at 20 Monroe Live - Doors at 7, show at 8. Tickets start at $37.Super Happy Funtime Burlesque at Pyramid Scheme - Show starts at 9, 18+ to attend. Tickets are $10-25.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22Bleep Bloop at The Intersection - Doors open at 8 pm, 16+ event. Tickets start at $16.Demetri Martin at 20 Monroe Live - Doors open at 6 pm, show at 7. Tickets start at $39.75. Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys at Pyramid Scheme - Show at 7, all ages. Tickets start at $10.

We encourage you stick around after the show and enjoy dinner in one of the many fine restaurants, have a pint in one of the excellent mirco breweries and see some of the special attractions in town that weekend.Experience Grand Rapids will have a booth in the main hallway at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con with maps to the local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars as well as information on other attractions in Grand Rapids.

AROUND TOWNAll Weekend: WICKED

October 19-22 with 7 Performances

DeVos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids

media sponsors

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Matt Maldonado

BOOTH A-9

Dimitris Moore

BOOTH E-1

Lisa Naffziger

BOOTH A-1

Out Of Time Studios

BOOTH D-6

JennyParks

BOOTH D-8

Andrea & Roberto Molinari

BOOTH B-1

Corinne Roberts

BOOTH F-2

Fil Romero

BOOTH E-6

Alexis Royce

BOOTH A-8

JesseRubenfeld

BOOTH D-3

BrettPinson

BOOTH A-6

Heather Schilling

BOOTH F-6

Roger Scholz

BOOTH F-9

Bryan Snuffer

BOOTH A-4

KitSteele

BOOTH C-7

Ruppits

BOOTH E-3

JasonStrutz

BOOTH F-8

Erica Syverson

BOOTH B-5

C.R.Warner

BOOTH F-5

Kevin P. West

BOOTH F-4

Taylor Sterling

BOOTH B-4

ErikWhalen

BOOTH C-8

Glenn Williams III

BOOTH B-6

Crystal Aura Wilson

BOOTH E-7

Jeanette Wummel

BOOTH C-6

Kait Mayne

BOOTH F-3

RenMcKinzie

BOOTH D-5

Ben Miller

BOOTH E-5

Miyuka

BOOTH F-1

Artist alley Artist Alley Artists and Crafters have booths located in the Vending Hall.

Will Jones

Front Cover Artwork

BOOTH D-9

Jason Moser

Back Cover Artwork

BOOTH C-9

Adam Hamaker

Badge Artwork

BOOTH E-9

Jason AdamsStar Wars Patch*NOT ATTENDINGPatches can be purchased for $5, proceeds to charityStar Wars Booth

JavierAvila

BOOTH B-2

Steven Biesiada

BOOTH B-7

Drew Brockington

BOOTH B-3

Ryan Cairns

BOOTH B-8

Justin Castaneda

BOOTH A-7

Sean Cope

BOOTH E-8

Luke Daab

BOOTH F-7

Bryan Donihue

BOOTH C-2

Bridget Droelle

BOOTH C-3

Lawrence Keith Emery

BOOTH C-5

Steve Jencks

BOOTH A-2

Alessandra Johnson

BOOTH E-2

Scott Jones

BOOTH A-5

JSB

BOOTH E-4

John Jurries

BOOTH C-1

Rachel Kaiser

BOOTH D-7

KurtKolka

BOOTH D-4

DakotaLee

BOOTH C-4

Legends Of Aukera

BOOTH D-1

Sarah Lindstrom

BOOTH D-2

Mick McArt

BOOTH A-3

Cara McGee

BOOTH B-9

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Sunday: Best Costume from “Batman: The Animated Series”

How To Enter: Sign up at designated table in main lobby the day of the event. When signing up you will be asked for your real name, the character you are cosplaying, and the serves in which the character represents. *Sign up closes 30 minutes before contest starts*

•Best in show winner will receive: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $200

Rules For Best Costume from “Batman: The Animated Series”:•Costume must be or inspired from the television show “Batman: The Animated Series” which aired from 1992 to 1997.•Costume must be a faithful adaptation of the charter being cosplayed from “Batman: The Animated Series”. No mash-ups, steampunk/ homestuck/alternate history interpretations, etc. are allowed in the contest•Your character must be a proper representation specific to the television show “Batman: The Animated Series”. You may not portray different interpretations of the character; for example, you can do Harley Quinn but specific to that show, not Suicide Squad, Arkham Asylum, etc.•May NOT enter the other adult contest with the same costume.•Costume may be homemade or bought•Judges may ask you about the costume while on stage.•Any skit must be 30 Seconds or less

Costume Contest Rules1.All contest participants must have a Grand Rapids Comic-Con badge for Saturday. All Children’s Costume Show participants must have a badge for Sunday. All participants in the Best Costume from Batman: The Animated Series must have a badge for Sunday. This can include specialty and complimentary badges such as dealers, panelists, volunteer, press, etc.2. Staff members of the Grand Rapids Comic-Con are not eligible for the costume contest. Invited costume group (501st, USS Sinclair, etc.) members can enter the costume contest if they enter a costume that is not associated with the specialty of their club.3. Costume contest will be judged according to the categories posted for their own day.4. Each person attending the show will be allowed to enter one (1) costume into one (1) category of the contest.5. You may not enter a costume that you have entered at a previous year’s Grand Rapids Comic Con.6. Adult costume contest will be for participants 13 years of age and older. Members that enter group contest may be any age.7. All costumes must abide by the rules of the convention’s dress and weapons policy.8. No glitter, confetti, pyrotechnics, live flames, fireworks, projectiles, or smoke generators of any kind are permitted.9. Any props brought onstage must leave the stage with you within your allotted time or you will be disqualified.10. You may use a model for the costume, but the person who created the costume must be present for the judging. Group entries may be made by either a single member of the group or multiple members of the group.11. No electrical connections will be provided. If your costume requires power it must be self-contained within the costume.12. Costumes are judged based on craftsmanship, detail work, accuracy, and overall presentation of the costume.13. We have the right to reject an entry based on inappropriate, unsafe, or illegal behavior and/or violations of the family friendly nature of the convention.14. All judges’ decisions are final.15. Certain circumstances may require the rules to be changed.

Saturday, October 21: Adult Cosplay ContestHow To Enter: Sign up at designated table in main lobby the day of the event. You will be asked for your real name, the character you are cosplaying, and the series in which the character represents. *Sign up closes 30 minutes before contest starts* *Contestants may sign up as Groups*

The categories for the contest will be the following:•Best In Show: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $200•Best Male: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $100•Best Female: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $100•Best Craftsmanship: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $100•Best Group: Trophy plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year plus $200•Judges Choice: Framed Certificates plus 2 Weekend Passes to next year

•All second and third place winners in each category will receive a small trophy.

Sunday, October 22: Kids Costume Parade 12 and UnderHow To Participate:Sign ups at designated table in the cosplay area. (Real Name/Character/Series) *Sign up closes 30 minutes before contest starts*

•All kids will be able to pick a toy from the prize table and receive a participation button.•Best In Show Winner will receive a Trophy

costume contestsidekick lounge

A PLACE TO RELAXSidekick Lounge will have some tables and chairs for cosplayers to relax from the crowds a bit and eat meals in relative peace. We will not have any food available in Sidekick Lounge, but cosplayers are welcome to bring their meals up there.

A PLACE TO REFRESHSidekick Lounge will have a station dedicated for cosplayers to refresh their make-up. There will also be a couple changing stations so that cosplayers can adjust more intimate aspects of their costumes or even change outfits in private.

A PLACE FOR REPAIRIf you are having a cosplay malfunction at the Grand Rapids Comic-Con then Sidekick Lounge can help. Sidekick Lounge will have a full repair station including a sewing machine, hot glue gun, and soldering iron for use free of charge. There will also be a wide variety of thread, buttons, zippers, and other repair supplies available for use. There will also be a couple robes for people who may need to remove their costumes for repair so they can keep their modesty.

RULES1.Only people in full cosplay are allowed to enter Sidekick Lounge: For example, if you need a costume repair and your friend is in normal street clothes then that friend will have to wait outside until you are finished. The only exceptions will be if the situation involves parent/guardians and their children, no other exceptions!2. No photography in Sidekick Lounge: There are people in there taking a break from the photographers, so give them respect.3. Sidekick Lounge is not a place to store your stuff, extra costumes, etc.: We are not responsible for anything left in Sidekick Lounge and items left overnight will be properly removed nightly.4. Sidekick Lounge is not a place for solicitation: There will be no buying or selling of equipment, costumes, photo opportunities, etc. in Sidekick Lounge. Cosplayers are welcome to exchange business cards and network, but no direct sales at event please.

GRAND GALLERY OVERLOOK GFriday 2-7pm | Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 10am-4pm

The Grand Rapids Comic-Con has created the Sidekick Lounge, a space at the event for cosplayers to get a rest from the crowds, take a break from photographers, and to have costumes repaired and make-up refreshed. As the show has developed into the large regional event it has become, we have seen more of a need for a place for cosplayers to congregate and recharge their batteries

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autographsBrent Clark Rogers: Brent is the writer of the Guide To The DC Guide Universe, one of the consummate guides on all happenings in DC Comics. Brent will be moderating DC Comics panels.

Allen Stewart: Allen Stewart is the curator of The Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum in Elkhart, Indiana. Allen has also appeared on several television shows including “The Toy Hunter” series from The Travel Channel this past spring, “Stan Lee’s Super Fans” series in 2012, and the F/X “Collectible Show” in 1995. In addition, he was also one of the five finalists to play Robin in Batman Forever before losing the role to actor Chris O Donnell. Allen will be handling panels on Marvel Comics characters and publications.

Randy Zimmerman: Randy has been producing alternative comics for the last three decades. After having created such titles as Tales From the Aniverse, War Of the Worlds, The Fool, and Spank The Monkey among others for the direct market, and published under the Arrow and Massive Comics banners, Randy began looking for other outlets to produce and distribute comics. In 2009 Randy co-founded and edited Flint Comix and Entertainment, a free to readers, advertisement supported, comics and entertainment newspaper in the Flint area. Randy has also taught cartooning to students during and after school via the United Way’s Bridges To The Future and YouthQuest programs as well as through the VSA arts program.

Court Of NerdsDrew McCarthy is a local radio personality on 101-3 The Brew and ESPN 96-1. He’s the father to a little nerd and common law husband to a beautiful nerd. He loves reading books, writing bios, watching anime and spending time away from his cellphone.

Jonathan Calvaruso is the Italian Tony Stark – Tony Starkaruso. Jon is the guy who still watches Star Wars on VHS. He also likes Lord Of The Rings, cooking and YOU.

Grant Stoye is a freelance writer and podcaster who followed his wife Northward, despite the onslaught of winter. He’s never met an issue of “Jimmy Olsen” he didn’t like. He hates doing these.

Benjamin Raven is a Detroit-based Trending News Reporter for MLive Media Group. He loves Spider-Man, The Flash and professional wrestling. He is a master of telling a dark joke while following it up with a misleading smile and childlike giggle.

Emily is a writer, actor, and cosplayer with too many projects and hobbies. If there’s an excuse to wear something questionable to the general public, she’ll take the bait. She enjoys the Ninja Turtles and will likely give you an unwanted nickname like an Alias Fairy Godmother.

Gregg Aronica is the Executive Producer of a morning radio talk show. A collector and aficionado of all things Pokemon and Legend of Zelda, he takes his dog on long Pokewalks to the Pokepark. You can sometimes find him lurking on Reddit and complaining about the finer points of micro-transactions in online forums.

Kevin Carley is master of forbidden lore and the lost words of creation. He resides on a mountain where he mates bobcats to the sounds of snowblowers. Some call him for dinner, others say he has had too much, we call him Sledge. He is husband to the one who determines fate and father to one who rescues it.

Biff Tannen is not only a self-proclaimed nerd but also a music aficionado. His love of Back to the Future since he was a child inspired his performer name and he spends his spare time playing OverWatch and building computers.

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October 20-22 2017 - Grand Rapids Comic Con...Ghostbusters Ecto-1! Built by Eric Libdow, this vehicle serves our local spectre chasing heroes in their quest to capture all malevolent