main event
Saturday May 23, 2026
1. Exhibition Hall – (included with FREE ticket)
20,000 square feet featuring professional all-star DC and Marvel comic book creators, comic book art dealers, and collectible sellers of comic books, toys, cards, games, posters, apparel, and much more!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District – Grand Ballroom, Commonwealth Ballroom
Hours: Saturday May 23, 2026 10am to 5pm
2. Artist Alley (included with FREE ticket)
This is where your favorite DC and Marvel artists started: Artist Alley! Come meet local up and coming comic book creators and invest in their creations now before they become big! Support your local comic book creator!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District – Grand Ballroom
Panels
Hosted by Erick Korpi
Saturday May 23, 2026
1. Independent Comics Creation
A discussion focused on the creation and distribution of independent comics. An informative panel featuring Rich Woodall (Johnny Raygun, the Electric Black, co-publisher Black Caravan), George O’Connor (Homeless Comics), Andrew LoVuolo (The Rift), and Joseph Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders, Midnight Factory Publisher/Co-Owner).
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Pavilion
Hours: Saturday 5/23; 10:30 am to 11:15 am
2. Creative Writing Panel
A panel discussion with writers JL Rothstein, Jillian Egan, and Sarah Biglow on their creative writing journeys, tips, and experiences working with publishers.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Pavilion
Hours: Saturday 5/23; 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
3. Sketch Battle (hosted by Johnny C)
Four artists Mike McKone, Christain DiBari, Sara Richard, and Chris Uminga will face off on the field of battle to draw sketches based on the audience’s suggestions. Only one can emerge triumphant as champion!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Pavilion
Hours: Saturday 5/23, 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
4. Wicked Big Dumb Robot Panel
Join our okayish friend, Jonny Ruckus and his fellow robot enthusiasts as they talk about how they re-create the robots from our favorite shows and movies.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Pavilion
Hours: Saturday 5/23, 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM
5. Kid’s Costume Contest
For kids 12 and under, kids can take the stage and get a chance to walk away with some cool prizes!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Pavilion
Hours: Saturday 5/23, 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
6. Costume Contest
The Wicked Cosplay Contest presented by The Roxbury Experience! Join us for the return of our costume contest! With $1,000 in overall cash prizing, including $500 for best in show, this pre-judged costume contest is where some of the amazing cosplayers at this year’s Wicked Comic Con can showcase their cosplays!
Contestants must be 13 years of age or older to compete!
Click here for complete rules.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Pavilion
Hours: Saturday 5/23/2026 3:30 PM to completion
Judges: Birdie, Jammthejedi and Naddalee, and hosted by Easy Breezy!
Prizes:
- Best in Show: $500
- Best Advanced: $100
- Best Intermediate: $100
- Best Youth: $100
- Fan Favorite (Loudest Reaction): $100
Sunday August 11, 2024
1. Batman 85th Anniversary Panel
Holy anniversary, Batman! It has been 85 years since the Bat-signal was first lit beckoning the Dark Knight to bring justice to the streets and strike fear into the hearts of criminals! Creators Dustin Nguyen, Joe Prado, and Sweeney Boo will chat about their experience drawing Batman and the many rogues of Gotham City. Moderated by Tom Novak.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Sunday 8/11; 11am
2. Sketch Battle Panel
Three artists Simon Bisley, Chrissie Zullo, and Chris Uminga will face off on the field of battle to draw sketches based on the audience’s suggestions. Only one can emerge triumphant as champion! Are you not entertained?! Moderated by Tom Novak.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Sunday 8/11; 12pm
3. X-Men 97 Panel
Voice actors from the X-Men animated series join us for an uncanny panel about Marvel’s most wanted mutants! With Holly Chou (Jubilee), Gui Augustini (Sunspot), Catherine Disher (Jean Grey/Dr. Val Cooper), Ron Rubin (Morph/President Kelly), and Tony Daniels (Gambit) appearing this is sure to be a packed event. Moderated by Tom Novak.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Sunday 8/11; 1pm
4. 3D Printing for Cosplay Panel
Have you been wanting to learn how to get into turning your 3D printer into a tool to create amazing parts for your cosplay? Join Willow Creative on this panel to learn the ins and outs of 3D printing and what you need to know to step your cosplay game!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Sunday 8/11; 2pm
5. Deal or No Deal
Do you have what it takes to find the prize? Contestants chosen from the audience will choose between two possible outcomes to try and make the best deal!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Sunday 8/11; 3:15pm
6. Kids Costume Contest
Kids 12 and under are invited to show off their costumes. Signups will be in the panel room 30 minutes prior.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Sunday 8/11; 5pm
kids con
Saturday May 23, 2026
KIDS CON CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Get inspired! Create art, characters, comics, and more! First come basis till seats are filled, while supplies last. Learn to Create Art with Comic Artist and Children’s Illustrator Emily Drouin.
Wicked Big Dumb Robot Con
after hours
Saturday August 10, 2024
1. X-GALA
On the evening of August the 10th at Wicked Comic Con, please join us in a night of celebrating mutant culture and the bringing together of communities and nations of man.
We kindly ask for attendees to begin arrival at 8:30pm EST to walk our red carpet event, where our photographers will be on hand. Once you have arrived, guests will be welcomed to a night of drinking, dancing, socializing and most of all, celebrating.
We do request to come in your best gala attire, as we will be awarding recognition to our finest dressed of the evening.
Tickets will be $10 online prior to the event. Please purchase your ticket in advance as the event may sellout. For purchase of tickets to the gala, please visit the link.