Events

2018 Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines

When
Jun 1st, 2018 - Jun 3rd, 2018
All Day
Where
730 3rd StDes MoinesIA50309

Winston Duke (Black Panther, Avengers: Infinity War), Gregg Sulkin (“Runaways,” “Faking It”), Matt Ryan (“Legends of Tomorrow,” “Constantine”), Nichelle Nichols (“Star Trek”), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Vidiots”), Charisma Carpenter (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”) and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie) are among the dozens of celebrities and industry professionals at the 2018 Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines, part of North America’s largest pop-culture touring expo, June 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center. Thousands of fans will be on hand to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, cosplay, video gaming, television, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Comic Con Des Moines will also feature non-stop live entertainment throughout extended evening hours, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings, anime, kids zone and more. Top creators scheduled to attend are Phil Hester (“The Wretch,” “Green Arrow”), Chad Hardin (“Harley Quinn,” “Justice League”), Ande Parks (“Green Arrow,” Daredevil”), Tom Cook (“Masters of the Universe,” “Smurfs”), Eddy Decker (“Far-Out!”), Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney fine artist) and more. Admissions start at $39.95, kids 10 and under free. Visit http://wizd.me/DesMoinesPR for more info.

Friday, June 1, 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, June 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

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