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Des Moines Con

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Des Moines Con

When
May 31st, 2024 - Jun 2nd, 2024
All Day
Where
730 Third StreetDes MoinesIowa50309

Des Moines Con celebrates all things comics and pop culture, including TV, film, cosplay, gaming, and anime. Fans of all ages are invited to meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie actors, anime voice actors, comic creators, and other entertainers.

Celebrity guests scheduled to appear include*:

  • Charlie Cox (“Daredevil,” “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “She-Hulk,” “Echo”)
  • Wilson Bethel (“Daredevil,” “Hart of Dixie,” “The Young and the Restless,” “All Rise”)
  • Steve Burns (“Blue’s Clues”)
  • Donovan Patton (“Blue’s Clues”)
  • Josh Dela Cruz (“Blue’s Clues”)
  • Grace Van Dien (“Stranger Things”)
  • Casper Van Dien (“Starship Troopers”)
  • David Mack (Comic Book Artist/Writer, “Kabuki,” “Daredevil”)
  • Jim Starlin (Comic Book Artist/Writer for Marvel and DC)
  • Shantel VanSanten (“For All Mankind,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Apex Legends”)
  • Steve Cardenas (Power Rangers)….and many more

*Subject to change.  For a complete list, please visit desmoinescon.com

Alongside the celebrities and artists, there will be vendors, discussion panels, and other related events taking place at the con.

Event Hours

  • Friday, May 31 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 1 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 2 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information and to order online, visit (**Prices increase on May 27**) https://www.nerdstreetusa.com/dmccregistration/ 

 

 

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