Pop Culture Podium: BALTIMORE COMIC CON Begins Tomorrow

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - October 27, 2022 - The 23rd Annual Baltimore Comic-Con kicks-off tomorrow afternoon, Friday, October 28, 2022 at the Baltimore Convention Center! The show floor will open at 1:00 pm (12:30 pm for VIP Ticket holders), but box offices will be open as early as 10:00 am.

Here are a few last-minute reminders for attendees:

Baltimore Comic-Con 2022 Convention Entrance

We are in the Pratt and Howard Street Lobby this year (different from last year, but the same entrance as in 2019).
Be sure to arrive early, as lines to enter when the show floor opens will begin to form early.
All attendees need to bring their receipt from their online ticket purchase and a photo ID, and follow directions of staff members to guide them to the proper lines where their receipts will be scanned and collected, and wristbands issued.
Those who purchased the VIP Packages should go the VIP booth near WILL CALL to attain their packages.
Some VIP and Fan Package tickets remain available for sale at baltimorecomiccon.com. Unsold tickets will be available at the ticket counter while supplies last.
We have celebrity photo ops and autograph tickets for media guests. You can meet, greet, and redeem all pre-purchased tickets for media guests in the Guest Autographs and Photos Area. More information about all of our media guests can be found here. Individual signing and photograph schedules for the weekend can be found in each media guest's page from the media guests page.

The Jim Lee Platinum Signing will be Friday between 2:45pm and 4:00pm in Room 347-348. The Jim Lee Gold Signing will be Friday between 4:00pm and 5:30pm in Room 347-348. Jim Lee autograph signings (Silver) will occur Friday between 5:30pm and 7:00pm in Room 347-348. To purchase Jim Lee Autographs, go to the Ticketspage.
The Frank Miller Gold Signing will be Saturday between 10:30am and 12:30pm in Room 347-348. The Frank Miller autograph signings (Silver) will occur Saturday between 3:45pm and 6:00pm in Room 347-348.
The 12th Annual Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest, sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore, will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 4:00 pm for adults (professional and amateur), and Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:30 pm for children. Registration will begin as soon as the show opens at 10:00 am and lasts until 12:30pm Saturday and 11:30am Sunday. Contest Registration forms will be handed out at the Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest Booth located in the hall lobby for all patrons interested in entering the cosplay craftsmanship contest. Over-18 registration will cost $10 for professionals, $5 for amateurs, and $10 for groups. Under-18 registration will be free.
The 1st Annual Cosplay Showcase, sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore, will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 3:30pm and Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2pm. Registration will begin as soon as the show opens at 10:00 am and lasts until 12:30pm Saturday and 11:30am Sunday. Showcase Registration forms will be handed out at the Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest Booth located in the hall lobby for all patrons interested in entering the cosplay craftsmanship contest. Entry is free while space remains, though there are no prizes -- just an opportunity to show off your cosplay on the runway before the start of the Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest each day.
There will be ATMs available throughout the show for your convenience.
Maps for the show are now posted.
To ensure everyone has a safe and fun weekend, please familiarize yourself with the Baltimore Comic-Con Harassment Policy and Weapons Policy.
Bring your comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, and follow us on SnapChat for all the latest updates and announcements throughout the show.

Unfortunately, the following previously-announced guests will not be joining us this year: Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Buckingham, Katie Cook, Kristina Deak-Linsner, Gene Ha, Greg Hildebrandt, Joseph Michael Linsner, Laura Martin, Shawn McManus, Pop Mhan, David Pepose, John Romita, Jr., John Timms, and Mark Waid. We hope to see them in the future!

SAVE THE DATE! BALTIMORE COMIC-CON 2023!

That's right! Mark your calendars now for the Baltimore Comic-Con's 23st Anniversary Show, which will take place the weekend of September 8-10, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center. You definitely won't want to miss it! We'll see YOU in Baltimore!

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To reserve your parking spot, visit the Baltimore Comic Con SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.