Scott Jones, dressed as Pressure ghost Luke Skywalker from “Star Wars,” poses for a photograph at Motor Metropolis Comedian Con Friday, Could 13, 2022, at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.
Dressed as Captain Barbossa from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, Shane Pawenski, of Shelby Township, proper, walks across the Motor Metropolis Comedian Con Friday, Could 13, at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.

Emily Jones, dressed as Chun-Li from Road Fighter II, left, and her boyfriend, Brett Taylor, dressed as a Roman soldier, pose for a photograph at Motor Metropolis Comedian Con Could 13 at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.

Individuals browse packing containers of comedian books on the market at Motor Metropolis Comedian Con Could 13 at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.

Sam Kirk, dressed as Owen Grady from “Jurassic World,” left, and his spouse, Alysha Kirk, dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi from “Star Wars,” pose for a photograph at Motor Metropolis Comedian Con Could 13 at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.

A remote-controlled R2-D2 amuses a younger fan at Motor Metropolis Comedian Con Could 13 at Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.
NOVI — Wearing an elaborate costume portraying Captain Barbossa from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, Shane Pawenski wandered aisles of distributors and shows, a plastic sword hanging in his hand.
As he walked, spectators stopped the Shelby Township man-turned-pirate, asking questions in regards to the costume or for an image.
“I like dressing up as characters lots of people gained’t see,” Pawenski mentioned.
Pawenski has attended Motor Metropolis Comedian Con for eight years. Annually he’s dressed up — up to now he’s been Scarecrow or the Joker from Batman comics, or the Flash — however this 12 months’s costume was his most attention-grabbing, he mentioned.
In the meantime, Brett Taylor and Emily Jones walked the aisles hand-in-hand, taking a look at show swords and collectible figurines.
The Midland couple, dressed as Chun-Li from Road Fighter II and a Roman soldier, had been experiencing the conference for the primary time.
“I feel it’s fairly cool. I like all of the completely different artwork types on the cubicles, I feel that’s actually cool,” Taylor mentioned. “A whole lot of the costumes are actually cool additionally. I like seeing individuals dress up as their favourite characters.”
The occasion, which has been operating since 1989, returns this 12 months “greater than ever,” the organizers mentioned in a press launch.
It brings distributors, shows, celebrities and company to Suburban Assortment Showplace in Novi.
This 12 months’s star-studded lineup consists of celebrities reminiscent of William Shatner, Christopher Eccleston, Chandler Riggs, Alicia Silverstone, Freddie Prinze Jr. and extra. There’s additionally a “Scream” reunion, giving company the chance to satisfy actors Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy and Matthew Lillard.
Motor Metropolis Comedian Con can be internet hosting the Christopher Reeve Legacy Reunion, a three-day celebration with stars from all 4 Christopher Reeve “Superman” films, together with Aaron Smolinski, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Jack O’Halloran, Mark Pillow, Mariel Hemingway and Damian McLawhorn. Additionally showing are author Robert Venditti and artist Wilfredo Torres, who each labored on the current Superman ’78 DC Comics sequence, which instructed a brand new story set within the universe of the Christopher Reeve movie sequence.
Company could have a chance to get their arms on a restricted version variant cowl of Superman ’78 No. 1. A portion of the proceeds from the e-book will profit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Basis, which is devoted to curing spinal twine harm by funding analysis and enhancing the standard of life for people and households impacted by paralysis.
Different sights at Motor Metropolis Comedian Con will embody anime showings, cosplay contests, face portray, panels and Q&A classes, sketch duels, and extra.
This 12 months’s present runs noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Suburban Assortment Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi. Tickets for adults ages 13 and up value $30 Friday, $40 Saturday and $35 Sunday. An grownup weekend cross is offered for $80, with further processing charges.
Children ages 5 and youthful could have free admission all weekend, and admission for ages 6-12 prices $10 Friday and Saturday, with further processing charges. A weekend cross for a kid prices $20, and all children 12 and youthful might be admitted without spending a dime all day Sunday.
Tickets and extra info can be found on-line at motorcitycomiccon.com.
Contact Workers Author Brian Wells at (248) 291-7637 or bwells@candgnews.com.
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