Texas (KLTV) – The third annual East Texas Comic Con takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Longview Exhibit Center, featuring celebrity guests, a cosplay showcase and vintage comic books
East Texas Comic Con director Javier Torres said this year marks a significant jump in momentum for the event.
“We saw some good growth the second year, but we’ve seen an explosion of growth this year,” Torres said. “This year everything has come together and you could see it, like, manifesting in the community. We’re watching it being not only embraced by the community, we’re watching the community drive the event.”
Attendees in costume will have the opportunity to walk the stage during a cosplay showcase. Torres said the event is intentionally not framed as a competition.
“Sometimes when we call it a contest, it may just dismay people from wanting to show what they’ve made,” Torres said.
Torres said the event’s early success has made booking guests easier each year.
“This year we’ve got a lot of Power Ranger, <a href="https://comicvibe.com/fall-2026-comics-graphic-novels-preview/” title=”Fall 2026 Comics & Graphic Novels Preview”>comics, anime, and even wrestling guests come on by,” Torres said.
In addition to collectibles and cards, the event will feature rare comic books.
“We also are bringing some really nostalgic comic books — stuff that this area hasn’t seen before, in terms of like gold age, silver age,” Torres said.
Torres said the event also gives attendees a chance to connect with others.
“Can make new friends and kind of meet people that they wouldn’t have met otherwise,” Torres said.
A weekend pass is $25. Teens pay $15. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. On-site ticket sales begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event runs until 7 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday.
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