‘West Wing,’ ‘Breaking Bad’ stars in Metro Detroit this weekend

Max ReinhartThe Detroit News
Nov. 12, 2026, 7:50 p.m. ET
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A former TV president, a pair of pro wrestling legends from Michigan and the man who created the supervillain Thanos are just a few of the famous faces scheduled to greet fans this weekend in Metro Detroit.

The Motor City Comic Con takes place Friday, Nov. 13-15 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, (formerly the Suburban Collection Showplace) in Novi.

Here’s a look at which notable celebs are set to appear at the long-running event, which also features top comic book creators; autograph and photo opportunities; panel discussions; and other attractions for pop-culture obsessives.

Movie stars and wrestling royalty

Martin Sheen — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15

Sheen has enjoyed a decades-long career on screen, with memorable roles in films such as “Apocalypse Now” and “The Departed,” as well as the TV series “Grace and Frankie.” He’s perhaps best known for playing President Josiah Bartlet in the acclaimed political drama “The West Wing.”

Aaron Paul — Sunday, Nov. 15

Paul became a household name playing Jesse Pinkman, Walter White’s partner in crime, on “Breaking Bad.” The role earned him three Emmy Awards. He’s also known for voicing Todd Chavez in the animated comedy “BoJack Horseman” and starring in the film adaptation of the “Need for Speed” video game series.

Jack Quaid — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15

Quaid, the son of actors Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid, has become a familiar face to fans of superhero and horror entertainment. He’s best known for playing Hughie Campbell in Amazon’s “The Boys,” but his credits also include “The Hunger Games,” the 2022 film “Scream” and “Logan Lucky.”

Kyra Sedgwick — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15

Sedgwick earned a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award for her performance as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the crime drama “The Closer.” She’s also appeared in “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Phenomenon” and “The Game Plan.”

James Marsters — Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15

Marsters is a convention favorite thanks to his portrayal of the vampire Spike on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and its spinoff, “Angel.” He’s also appeared in “Smallville,” “Torchwood” and Marvel‘s “Runaways,” and voiced Superman foe Lex Luthor in animated projects.

Rick and Scott Steiner — Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13-15

Brothers Rick and Scott Steiner are professional wrestling legends who made their mark as the Steiner Brothers, one of the sport’s most celebrated tag teams. Both wrestled at the University of Michigan before capturing championships in WCW and WWE. They were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2022.

Other figures slated to appear include Marlee Matlin (“Children of a Lesser God”), William Fichtner (“Prison Break”), BD Wong (“Mr. Robot”), James Lafferty (“One Tree Hill”) and Michael Cudlitz (“The Walking Dead”), as well as Grand Rapids native Colleen O’Shaughnessey, the longtime voice of “Tails in the Sonic the Hedgehog” franchise.

Comic book creators

Comic book royalty will also be on hand, including Detroit native Jim Starlin, the legendary Marvel writer and artist credited with creating characters like Thanos, Gamora and Drax the Destroyer.

Other notable figures form the industry include Harley Quinn collaborators Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, “Star Wars” novelist Timothy Zahn and Detroit-area artist Arvell Jones, co-creator of Marvel’s Misty Knight.

More to explore

Beyond the celebrity appearances, the convention offers plenty to explore, including an artist alley; vendors selling comics and collectibles; cosplay contests; video game tournaments; pinball, bingo; and activities for kids.

Founded in 1989, Motor City Comic Con has grown into one of the country’s major pop-culture conventions, drawing tens of thousands of fans to Novi twice a year for its spring and fall shows.

Single-day adult tickets range from $38 to $48 online, while weekend passes cost $105. Children 12 and under get in free Sunday. Some autographs and celebrity photo opportunities cost extra.

For a full list of events and appearance visit MotorCityComicCon.com. The schedule is subject to change.