10th Annual Kids’ Comic Con!

Registration Opens February 17

What’s Happening at Comic Con?

Thursday and Friday Virtual Events – Youth Ages 8-18 | Free

Join us Thursday and Friday during the afternoon for exciting virtual events! Here is the schedule:

Thursday, March 3 at 5:00 PM – Zoom in and meet Justin Reynolds!
Friday, March 4 at 4:00 PM –Drawing Jam with Nickelodeon Artists
Friday, March 4 at 7:00 PM – Kick-off conversation with Terri Libenson and Juan J Fernandez!

Saturday In-Person Workshops –Youth Ages 8-18 | 1 pm -4:30 pm | Saturday, March 5 | $10

In-person, hands on comic programs featuring a range of talented local guest artists! Featured guest artists include Michelle Littlejohn, Sequoia Bostick of Vagabond Comics, Miguel Hernandez, and more! Participants will be able to participate in three different workshops throughout the afternoon. Here is the schedule:

12:30 – 1 PM: Registration
1-2 PM – Workshops
2:15 – 3:15 PM – Workshops
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Workshops

During each slot of time, participants will be able to choose one from up to six workshops to attend! Our full workshop schedule will be released soon. We have a cap of 15 kids for every workshop.

Saturday Virtual Workshops and Panel – Youth Ages 6-18 | 10:00 am -4:30 pm | Saturday, March 5 | Free

Virtual programs featuring a range of talented guest artists and awesome workshop topics! Featured guest artists include Samantha Green, Marc Sumerak, Liz Montague, and more! Learn all about comics from the comfort of your own home. Workshops will be offered at these times:

10-11 AM
1-2 PM
2:15-3:15 PM
3:30-4:30 PM

More details on workshop titles and artists coming soon. A Panel featuring Vagabond artists and editors will be held from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM!

Teen After Party – Youth Grades 6-12 | 4:30 pm – 6 pm | Saturday, March 5 | In Person |$10

Evening program features cosplay and Comic Social Clubs with guest artists! 20 spots available.

No Walk-Ins. Preregister before March 1.

Who’s coming to Comic Con?

Liz Montague – Superhero Project (Lisa Kollins) – 50Fifty Comix (Lynnesha Hamilton) – Gilberto Rivera – Juan J Fernanadez – Kate Atherton – Brad Ricca – Jay K from Messed Comics – Marc Sumerak – Nickelodeon Artists – Terri Libenson – Vagabond Comics (Sequoia Bostick) – Matt Haberbusch – Michelle Littlejohn – Miguel Hernandez – Od Perry-Richardson – Valentino Zullo – Samantha Green – Justin Reynolds – Nickelodeon Studios

Cost & Logistics

We are so happy to be able to offer all virtual Comic Con events at no cost to kids and families because of our partners and generous sponsors. Our cost for attending in-person Comic Con workshops or the Teen Afterparty separately is $10 for each, or $15 if you register for both. All attendees must pre-register for the event.

Lake Erie Ink believes in ensuring everyone has a chance to be a part of our programming. If you need additional accommodation to participate, please email us at staff@lakeerieink.org or call us at 216-320-4757. Sign language interpreters are available for some programs upon request by Feb. 22nd.