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Planet Comicon 2016

Planet Comicon is already a staple of tradition among Kansas City’s proud “Geek Nation”, but it’s quickly becoming one of the best all-around cons outside of New York and San Diego.

Planet Comicon Kansas City will invade Bartle Hall May 20-22, 2016.
Planet Comicon Kansas City will invade Bartle Hall May 20-22, 2016.

Planet Comicon 2016 is coming to Kansas City May 20th-22nd.

This year’s guest list is one of the best ever in the history of the con, whose history in KC goes back to 1999.

Among this year’s still growing guest list are Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee, Star Trek actor and author George Takei, Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk), Barbar Eden (I Dream of Jeannie), Jason Mewes (Clerks), Eve Myles (Torchwood), Alan Tudyk (Firefly), and Edward James Olmos.

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Cold beers and very cool people. Sean Gunn took time to hang out and chat.

Celebrity Guests:

There will be no shortage of celebrities for you to fawn over, while you get an autograph or pose for a photo opp with your favorite stars from science fiction, movies and TV!

Check out all of the guests and get everything you need to know about getting photos and autographs. Believe me, if you’re new to the con game, the more you know going in, the better.

  • Stan Lee, comic book overlordHayley_Atewell_fri_guestbox
  • Kevin Smith, filmmaker
  • Hayley Atwell, Agent Carter
  • Jenna Coleman, Doctor Who
  • George Takei, Star Trek
  • Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca
  • Arthur Darvill, Doctor Who
  • Manu Bennett, Arrow
  • Edward James Olmos, Battlestar Galactica
  • Darryl DMC McDaniels, RUN DMC, Daryl Makes Comics
  • Jason Mewes, Clerks
  • Alan Tudyk, Firefly
  • Barbara Eden, I Dream of Jeannie
  • Danielle Panabaker, The Flash
  • and MORE!!!

Planet Comicon 2016 coverage

We are going to try and do some fun stuff from the main hall this year. Stay tuned!

For more information about Planet Comicon Kansas City 2016, including hotel information, vendor information and tickets, visit planetcomicon.com.