Artists, Super Heroes, and Power Rangers unite for the 14th annual Captain’s Comic Expo

February 10, 2022

8:23 PM

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Captain’s Comic Expo returns to Charleston this month to bring the comic-con experience to the Lowcountry. The 14^th annual event features over 135 tables of classic and modern comic books, unique toys, artists and guests, and cosplay.

Here’s what attendees can expect:

Artist Valley – Captain’s Comic Expo showcases comic book artists, actors, and gallery artists
- Vic Carrabotta (Marvel Tales, Pirates of the Caribean) is one of the oldest living artists to work at Marvel Comics and will be in attendance at the age of 92
- Power Rangers Rorrie Travis (Beast Morphers), Brennan Mejia (Dino Charge) and a secret Pink Ranger will meeting and greeting with fans of the hit TV series
- The Expo will also feature Avengers Endgame’s digital artist for Thanos, Barringer Fox Wingard III, Universal Studios gallery artists Bianca Roman-Stumph and Kit Steele, as well as frequent Disney collaborator, James Mulligan
Comic book and toy dealers from thoughout the southeast
- Over 80 tables of vendors selling classic and hard-to-find collectibles
Costumes and cosplay
- Guests are invited to dress up either Saturday or Sunday (or both) to walk around the floor and interact with other guests
The Star Wars Experience
- Saturday only
- A stage full of Stormtroopers, Droids, and other Star Wars characters with full photo backdrops, costumes for kids, and movie-ready costumes
Cosplay LIVE!
- Sunday only
- Charleston’s biggest cosplay showcase, in which participants are invited to show off their unique costumes on stage
Kids activities and vendors
- Vendors like Amazing Heroes will have a 16-foot booth of Lego-compatible mini figures
- Sunday’s Cosplay LIVE! will have a special kids-only division in which every participant is a winner
- Kids 10 and under are FREE to attend the Expo (accompanied with a ticketed adult)

Captain’s Comic Expo is the 2-day comic book and pop culture convention held annually at the Omar Shrine Temple at Patriot’s Point. The Expo takes place on Saturday, February 26th from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, February 27th from 10 am – 4 pm. Tickets start at $15 for adults and are available at Captain’s Comics and Toys, online at www.captainscomicexpo.com, and at the door.