2022 Comicpalooza Pre-con Hype!
Do you wanna, do you really wanna taste it? Or maybe you’d rather just get a picture with Peacemaker’s dad, Robert Patrick instead of tasting whatever “it” is. Either way, Comicpalooza 2022, Texas’ BIGGEST Pop Culture con will be able to give you what you need. After last year’s return to the George R Brown Convention center following the lockdown period of the pandemic with a smaller event than usual, this year’s con comes roaring back into Houston with the kinds of guests and programs local fans have come to expect.
Who Can You Expect to See?
The list of visiting celebrities has been updated within the past week, so this is probably pretty close to the final roster:
Stars from Stargate:
Stars from The Magicians:
Stars From The Boys:
Wrestling Stars:
- Adam Cole, Adam Page, and Sgt. Slaughter
Other Beloved Stars of Film, TV, and Music:
Alice Cooper (legend of rock and roll), Alaqua Cox (TV’s Hawkeye), Terry Crewes (Brooklyn 99), Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who, The Leftovers, 28 Days Later, Thor: The Dark World), Carlos Ferro (Tomorrowland), Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen), Kyle MacLachlan (Dune, Twin Peaks), Robert Patrick (T-2), and Lance Reddick (John Wick, LOST, Fringe)
This year’s con also features several voice actors known for their work in anime:
- Zach Aguilar (Demon Slayer)
- Justin Cook (My Hero Academia)
- David Matranga (My Hero Academia)
- Emily Neves (My Hero Academia)
- Trina Nishimura (My Hero Academia, Attack on Titan)
- Chris Wehkemp (My Hero Academia)
What Else can you expect to find:
- The Exhibition floor
- Anime Track – Love to talk about and debate anime? So do we.
- Comics Track – Trying to learn how to make your own comic? You’ll find some advice here.
- Cosplay Track – Diving into the world of cosplay, but have no idea where to start? Let these vets show you the way.
- Electronic Gaming – pown some noobs (if that’s still a thing)
- Literature Conference – Workshops and advice from published and experienced authors
- Kids Activities – It’s not all risque cosplay at this family-friendly event. This track includes costume contests and other activities for parents of younglings
- Tabletop Gaming – Roleplaying and Board game players can finally unite and play in person! So, do it here!