main event
Saturday August 10 – Sunday August 11, 2024
1. Exhibition Hall – (included with general admission ticket)
40,000 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
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8/10-8/11/2024 10am to 6pm both days
2. Artist Alley (included with a general admission 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
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8/10-8/11/2024 10am to 6pm both days
3. The Cos-Way (included with a general admission ticket)
An area at Wicked Comic Con solely dedicated to everything cosplay, The Cos-Way features our special cosplay guests, vendors, groups, photographers, photo-op area, and costume contest registration! Calling all cosplayers!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8/10-8/11/2024 10am to 6pm both days
4. Costume Contest (included with a general admission ticket)
The Wicked Cosplay Showcase featuring the Wicked Cosplay Competition and Cosplay Catwalk! Entrants can compete for cash prizes and more! Contestants must be 13 years of age or older to compete!
Kids Costume Contest for those 12 and under will be held separately on Sunday 8/11 before the Cosway Runway. Signups will be in the panel room 30 minutes prior.
Click here for complete rules.
Location:
Hours: Saturday 8/10/2024 5pm
Judges:
- TBA
Prizes:
- Most Wicked Costume: $1,000
- Runner-Up: $250
- Best Advanced: $100
- Best Intermediate: $100
- Best Beginner: $100
- Best Youth: $100
CLICK HERE FOR COSTUME CONTEST REGISTRATION
5. Cosplay Programming
New England Cosplay Makers Space:
A first to the New England Convention Scene, this designated area will feature a variety of cosplayers showcasing hands on, interactive setups to demonstrate the different types of cosplay crafting! Demonstrations will vary each day, so you could see something new being done with different craftsman throughout the weekend. From 3D Printing to armor building, leatherworking to sewing, molding and sculpting to priming and painting, our amazing makers will show you their expertise and help you get on the right foot to start into the world of cosplay.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10am to 6pm both days
panels
Saturday August 10, 2024
1. All Ages Comics Panel
Comics are for everyone, young and old readers alike! Creators Peter Wartman, Todd Dezago, Tom Sniegoski, and Jeannine Acheson have all made comics that are accessible to all audiences and will discuss the challenges and advantages.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Saturday 8/10; 11am
2. 80s Revival Panel
With properties like GI Joe and Thundercats popping back up on the comics rack everything old is new again! Comic creators Tom Reilly and Soo Lee will talk about reviving these titles for a modern audience. Moderated by Tim Finn of Hub Comics, Talking Joe, and A Real American Book.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Saturday 8/10; 12pm
3. The Business of Cosplay (Monetizing your Passion & turning Creativity into Income) Panel
This panel explores practical strategies for transforming your cosplay hobby into a profitable venture. From patterns to ready to wear pieces & designs to leveraging social media and conventions, we’ll cover various avenues for generating income!
Key topics include:
1. **Commissions**: How to offer custom costume and prop services, setting prices, and managing client expectations.
2. **Content Creation**: Monetizing through platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Patreon, etc. including tips for growing your audience and engaging followers.
3. **Conventions and Events**: Navigating paid appearances, panels, and merchandise sales at conventions.
4. **Brand Partnerships**: Building relationships with companies for sponsorships and promotional opportunities.
Join us to discover actionable insights and tips for turning your cosplay skills into a rewarding income stream.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Saturday 8/10; 1pm
4. Spider-Verse Panel
Join our amazing friends Alex Saviuk, Tana Ford, Rick Leonardi, and Chris Campana as they swing into the world of everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood web-slinger Spider-Man! Each artist on our panel of guests has worked on a Spider-Man title or one the many spinoffs.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Saturday 8/10; 2pm
5. Press Your Luck
Attendees are invited to participate in a game of wits, strategy and high stakes as contestants try to avoid the iconic WHAMMY for a chance at fabulous prizes!
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Saturday 8/10; 3:15pm
6. Costume Contest (included with a general admission ticket)
The Wicked Cosplay Showcase featuring the Wicked Cosplay Competition and Cosplay Catwalk! Entrants can compete for cash prizes and more! Contestants must be 13 years of age or older to compete!
Kids Costume Contest for those 12 and under will be held separately on Sunday 8/11 before the Cosway Runway. Signups will be in the panel room 30 minutes prior.
Click here for complete rules.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District: Marina Ballroom
Hours: Saturday 8/10/2024 5pm
Judges:
- TBA
Prizes:
- Most Wicked Costume: $1,000
- Runner-Up: $250
- Best Advanced: $100
- Best Intermediate: $100
- Best Beginner: $100
- Best Youth: $100
CLICK HERE FOR COSTUME CONTEST REGISTRATION
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 August 10, 2024
1. 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.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District | Galleria
10:30 – 11:00: Draw Disney Animals
Learn to draw Disney characters from cartoon shows and movies.
11:30 – 12:00: Adventure Time Drawing
Learn to draw characters from Adventure Time into a fun scene.
1:00 – 1:30: Draw Teen Titans Go
Learn to draw characters from Teen Titans Go
2:00 – 2:30: Create A Superhero
Design a new superhero
3:00 – 5:30: Doodle Art Collab Paper Mural
Show off your creativity and draw doodles in a fun group paper mural
2. KIDS CON ARTS & CRAFTS
Coloring fun, crafts & create comics! Children need to be supervised by their adult guardian to help them with crafting.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District | Galleria
10:00 – 6:00: Face Painting
Get your face painted with Squirrelcat Designs.
10:00 – 6:00: Coloring, Crafts & Create Comics
Fun coloring & activity pages, comic templates and crafts!
Pokémon, TMNT, Sonic & Friends Crafts
Color & craft Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedgehog & more using templates
Stitch & Star Wars Crafts
Color, cut & put together character crafts using templates.
Mask Making
Create a superhero mask & more!
Sunday August 11, 2024
1. 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.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District | Galleria
10:30 – 11:00: Draw Super Mario Characters
Learn to draw characters from Super Mario video games.
11:30 – 12:00: Draw Mythical Creatures
Learn to draw Mythical Creatures from fantasy stories.
1:00 – 1:30: Sonic the Hedgehog Characters
Learn to draw characters from Sonic the Hedgehog video games.
2:00 – 3:00: Create an Adventure Comic
Write and illustrate a Mad Libs inspired summer adventure.
3:00 – 4:30: Draw Pokémon Characters
Learn to draw popular Pokémon and create new character cards.
2. KIDS CON ARTS & CRAFTS
Coloring fun, crafts & create comics! Children need to be supervised by their adult guardian to help them with crafting.
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District | Galleria
10:00 – 6:00: Face Painting
Get your face painted with Squirrelcat Designs.
10:00 – 6:00: Coloring, Crafts & Create Comics
Fun coloring & activity pages, comic templates and crafts!
Pokémon, TMNT, Sonic & Friends Crafts
Color & craft Pokémon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Hedgehog & more using templates
Stitch & Star Wars Crafts
Color, cut & put together character crafts using templates.
Mask Making
Create a superhero mask & more!
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.