Holy City Comic Con Debuts on January 23rd

January 15, 2016

5:56 PM

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The inaugural Holy City Comic Con will be held on Saturday, January 23rd at the Memminger Auditorium. The event will consist of a vendor expo and a Cosplay Party.

The expo will run from 11 am to 3 pm and includes:

Vendor booths
- Park Circle Comics
- Punk Monkey Comics
- Executor Haruko Art
- James Christopher Hill
- Tim Showers
- Mia Chavi Geekery and Rusted Gear Art
- Christine Brunson
- Jimmy Steen
- Alex Smith Sketches
- PopCycled Baubles
- Accidental Astronaut
- Black Sheep Productions
- Hooks & Toggles
- Pretty Weird Art
- Soundwave Comics
- Scott Cave Comics
- Land of Misfit Toys
- Heroes and Dragons
- MCripps Art
- Michelle Rose Design Studio
- 501st Legion
- Lovely Monkey Comics
- Eyes Kreem Collectables
Photo opportunities with The 501st Legion and other favorite superheros
Food from Dashi Food Truck and Caribbean Creole

The expo will be followed by a Cosplay party from 7 pm to 11 pm. This event will include:

Live music from DJ Kilgo, DJ Kevbo, and other DJs
Light and video production
Video and arcade games
Dance performances
Comedian and EMCEE David “Apples” Appleton of Theatre 99
An open bar featuring specialty drinks
- Free for Superhero ticket holders
- Available for purchase for General Admission ticket holders
All attendees are invited to dress in costume and participate in a costume contest. The winner will receive a cash prize

Superhero tickets are $65 in advance. General Admission tickets, which just includes entrance into the event, can be purchased for $30. For more information, or to buy tickets, click here.

The official After Party will take place at Republic Garden & Lounge. A Holy City Comic Con ticket is good for free entrance into the bar.

A portion of the proceeds from Comic Con will benefit Redux Contemporary Art Center.