Comic-Con Returns: A preview of Grand Rapids Comic-Con

By Jamie Miller

Well geeks and geeks, it’s that time again, Comic-Con season is upon us and it’s already getting interesting to say the least.

Grand Rapids Comic-Con, which takes place from 15-17 November at Devos Place, will feature more guests. Among them is Walter Koenig, known for playing Pavel Chekov in the “Star Trek” series and Alfred Bester in “Babylon 5”. Denise Crosby, known for playing Lt. Tasha Yar in “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and her daughter, Sela, will also be in attendance. Danny Trejo, known for roles in several works, namely the “Machete” franchise, will also appear at Comic-Con. Dee Wallace, known for roles in films such as “ET the Extra-Terrestrial”, but also roles in “The Hills Have Eyes”, “The Howling”, “Critters” and “The Lords of Salem”, will also participate. Heather Langenkamp, ​​known for playing Nancy Thompson in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise will also appear.

Numerous voice actors, including Khary Payton, known for voicing Cyborg in “Teen Titans” and “Teen Titans Go!” Phil Lamarr, known for voicing John Stewart/Green Lantern in “Justice League” and “Justice League Unlimited,” will also be there. Voice actors from the English dub of “My Hero Academia” such as Ian Sinclair, known for voicing the likes of Mezo Shoji, will also be there, as will Clifford Chapin, known for voicing Katsuki Bakugo, Brittney Karbowski, known for voicing Camie Utsushimi and Lindsay Seidel known for voicing Nejire Hado.

But there is also more to do than just getting autographs. There will be a board game library, tabletop RPGs, escape rooms, electronic games, artists, vendors and much more to look forward to.

The competition will run on Friday from 12.00 to 19.00, at 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 01.00 for 17.00 on Sundays.