Jalen WilliamsUSA TODAY NETWORK
Sept. 25, 2026, 10:53 a.m. ET
“Breaking Bad’s” Aaron Paul will appear at Motor City Comic Con, event organizers announced on Thursday, Sept. 24.
Motor City Comic Con takes place from Nov. 13-15 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, 46100 Grand River Ave., and will feature numerous TV and film actors, as well as comic book artists and many vendors of pop memorabilia.
Paul, as Jesse Pinkman, won three Emmy awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on “Breaking Bad.”
Paul portrayed a meth cook and dealer in the 2008-13 Netflix series, along with Bryan Cranston. The series followed a high school teacher (Cranston) who turned to meth dealing to make money for his family after he was diagnosed with cancer and details his descent deeper and deeper into the criminal world.
Paul also is known for his roles in films like “Need for Speed”, filmed partially in Michigan, “The Last House on the Left”, “El Camino” and “BoJack Horseman”, among others.
Paul will appear on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15, for autographs and professional photos.
The three-day event also features comic creators, panels, cosplay contests and fan-focused programming, along with autograph and photo opportunities, Artists Alley and vendor exhibits.
Tickets for Motor City Comic Con are available online and start at $38 in advance for Friday day pass. Tickets for Saturday are $48 and Sunday tickets are $43. Weekend and VIP passes are available. Tickets are $5 more per day at the door.
Previously announced guests include Kyra Sedgwick, Martin Sheen, William Fichtner, Michael Cudlitz, Chad Michael Murray and others.
Comic artists and writers expected include Jim Starlin, Jim Palmiotti, Ariel Diaz and Arvell Jones, among others.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
