Bill Nye the Science Guy Among the Stars at Motor City Comic Con May 16-18

(MC3, March 17, 2025)

Novi, MI – Motor City Comic Con (MC3), Michigan’s largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention since 1989, will be hosting their bi-yearly convention May 16-18, 2025, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Motor City Comic Con is pleased to announce that Billy Nye and Steve Cardenas will be attending the Spring’s convention. Billy Nye is infamously known for his role as “the science guy” in the 1990 hit show Billy Nye The Science Guy. Steve Cardenas is an actor and martial artist best known for his role as Rocky the Red Power Ranger from the hit 90s television show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Zeo. Tickets for Motor City Comic Con are available online at www.MotorCityComicCon.com.

Motor City Comic Con, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest, takes place yearly in both the Spring and the Fall at the Suburban Collection Showplace. It features some of the largest actors from television, movies, and streaming platforms, along with the most creative artists, writers, and comic book creators in the industry. Throughout the three-day weekend celebrity and comic guests participate in autographs and photo opportunities with attendees, for additional fees. Some celebrities will have presales for autographs and photo ops, along with tickets to the overall convention available on the website and some guests will have those opportunities available on site at the convention. Attendees can also participate in various panel discussions, attractions, events, and explore various exhibitors. Artists, writers, and illustrators will also be featured throughout Artist Alley over the three-day convention. In addition, there will be crafters that will have extraordinary gifts, crafts, and replicas available, and some of the largest comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country that offer a variety of merchandise including comics, toys, art, unique jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and much more! Fans can also expect all the traditional favorites such as Cosplay Contests and kid-friendly activities, along with many more events and activities to be announced soon.

Additional celebrity guests, comic guests, exhibitors, and events will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit www.MotorCityComicCon.com

CURRENTLY ANNOUNCED CELEBRITY GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

Billy Nye

Billy Nye is infamously known for his role as “the science guy” in the 1990 hit show Billy Nye The Science Guy. Appearing: Sunday, May 18 from 10:30am-3:00pm

Available for autographs ($100), autograph collectables ($120), and professional photos ($100)

Steve Cardenas

Cardenas is an actor and martial artist best known for his role as Rocky the Red Power Ranger from the hit 90s television show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Zeo.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($50), selfies ($50), autograph/selfie combo ($80) and professional photos ($70)

Anson Mount

Mount is known for his roles as Christopher Pike in multiple Star Trek television series including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Discovery. He also played Cullen Bohannon in the TV series Hell On Wheels.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($80), selfies ($80), and professional photos ($80)

Sam Witwer

Witwer is a favorite in the science-fiction world, having played the roles of Lt. Crashdown in Battlestar Galactica, Davis Bloom/Doomsday in CW’s Smallville and the Star Wars and gaming community recognize him as Darth Vader’s vengeful apprentice, StarKiller in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and its sequel.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($60), autographed memorabilia ($80), selfies ($50), and professional photos ($70)

Famke Janssen

Famke is a Dutch actress, director, screenwriter, and former fashion model. She’s best known for her roles in film and television, including the X-Men trilogy, the Taken trilogy, and the James Bond film, GoldenEye.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($110), premium autographs ($130), and professional photos ($130)

Laura Prepon

She is known best for her role as Donna Pinciotti in the television series, That 70’s Show and as Alex Vause in the television series, Orange Is The New Black. She has also been in The Hero and The Girl on the Train among other films and series.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($100), selfies ($100), autograph/selfie combo ($180), professional photos ($130)

Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard is an actress and director best known for her roles as Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man 3, as the female lead, Claire, in the sequel Jurassic World. She’s also had roles in other major films like Terminator Salvation, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, The Help, and 50/50.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($100), selfies ($100), autograph/selfie combo ($160), professional photos ($115)

Vincent D’Onofrio

D’Onofrio is best known for his intense performances and for his imposing physicality. He is known for his roles playing police detective Robert Goren in the TV series Law & Order: Criminal Intent, as Edgar in the film Men in Black, as Carl Stargher in The Cell, Pvt. Pyle in Full Metal Jacket, Wilson Fisk (Kingpin) in Daredevil, and has played many key characters in many other roles.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17

Available for autographs ($80), premium autographs – collectibles ($100), selfies ($60), autograph/selfie combo ($120), premium autograph/selfie combo ($140), and professional photos ($100)

Angela Kinsey

Best known for her work playing the feisty accountant, Angela Martin, on all nine seasons of the sitcom, The Office. Angels currently co-hosts the award-winning podcast, Office Ladies with her best friend and The Office co-star, Jenna Fischer.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($70), selfies ($70), autograph/selfie combo ($130), professional photo-solo ($85), duo “The Office” photo with Rainn Wilson ($185)

Sam Marin

Voice actor and animator known for voicing Benson, Pops, and Muscle Man on the hit Cartoon Network series Regular Show.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($40), premium autographs -Funko, cards, figures ($60), selfies ($40), autograph/selfie combo ($60), every 6 words ($20), voice recording ($50), professional photo solo ($60), duo photo with William Saylers ($110)

William Saylers

Best known for voicing Rigby on Regular Show, Reverand Putty and Mr. Littler on Moral Orel and Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus in the video game Spider-Man. He has also had live-action roles in the film Bedazzled and the television series Judging Amy.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Jeremy Renner

He is a two-time Academy Award nominee and best known for his role as Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17

Katelyn Barr

Katelyn has been working in anime since 2013. She is best known as the voice of Mina Ashiro in Kaiju No. 8, Himeno in Chainsaw Man, and Ryukyu in My Hero Academia.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($40), premium autographs-funko, cards, figures ($60), autograph/selfie combos ($60), 6-word phrases ($20), voice recording ($80), solo professional photos ($80), and Kaiju No 8 duo photo with Nazeeh Tarsha ($110)

Nazeeh Tarsha

Nazeeh is a MENA/SWANA voice actor and has over 150 credits to date including voicing Alhaitham in Genshin Impact, Chobei in Hell’s Paradise, and Kafka Hibino in Kaiju No. 8 amongst others.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for autographs ($40), premium autographs-funko, cards, figures ($60), selfies ($30), autograph/selfie combo ($60), premium autograph/selfie combo ($80), 6-word phrases ($20), voice recording ($50), solo professional photos ($60), and Kaiju No 8 duo photo with Katelyn Barr ($110)

Sean Astin

Actor, director, voice artist, and producer best known for his film roles as Samwise Gamgee in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, and as the title character of Rudy.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($80), selfies ($80), and professional photos ($100)

Jeff Hardy

Professional wrestler who matched up with his brother Matt back in 1993 and has gone to win multiple championships.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($60), premium autographs ($80), belt autographs ($100), dual professional photos with Matt Hardy ($160), one autograph and selfie with Jeff, 1 autograph and selfie with Matt, and duo selfie with Matt and Jeff ($200)

Matt Hardy

Professional wrestler who matched up with his brother Jeff back in 1993 and has gone to win multiple championships.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($60), premium autographs ($80), belt autographs ($100), dual professional photos with Jeff Hardy ($160), one autograph and selfie with Jeff, 1 autograph and selfie with Matt, and duo selfie with Matt and Jeff ($200)

Steve Burns

Actor, producer, and musician known for hosting the popular children’s show, Blue’s Clues & You from 1996-2003. He has since released a rock album for adults and a children’s music album.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($70), solo professional photos ($90), trio professional photos with Donovan Patton and Josh Dela Cruz ($200)

Donovan Patton
Actor and director known for his work in Lies I Told My Little Sister, Monster’s University, and portraying Joe on Blue’s Clues from 2002-2006.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($50), solo professional photos ($70), trio professional photos with Steve Burns and Josh Dela Cruz ($200)

Josh Dela Cruz

Actor known for hosting Blue’s Clues & You from 2019-2023. He can also be seen in the film Blue’s Big City Adventure.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($50), solo professional photos ($70), trio professional photos with Donovan Patton and Steve Burns ($200)

Chris Bartlett

Best known for his main character roles on the Star Wars shows: The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka. He has built the C-3PO and Q9-0 droid costumes that he wears for productions.

Appearing: Friday, May 16 / Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Available for Autographs ($40) and professional photos ($50)

Rainn Wilson

Best known for his roles in The Office, Galaxy Quest, Super, and Monsters vs. Aliens

Appearing: Saturday, May 17

Available for Autographs ($100), Selfies ($100), Autograph/Selfie Combo ($190), and professional photo -solo ($110), duo “The Office” photos with Angela Kinsey ($185)

CURRENTLY ANNOUNCED COMIC GUEST LIST INCLUDES:

Jeph Loeb

He is a film and television writer, producer and comic book writer. He is known for his work in Batman: The Long Halloween, Superman For All Seasons, Spider-Man Blue, Batman Hush, Red Hulk as well as many others. He was the producer/writer on the TV series Smallville and Lost.

Klaus Janson

Comic artist and creator who has worked on projects like Howard the Duck, The Defenders, The Avengers, Captain America.

Alessandro Vitti

Italian comic book artist known for his dynamic storytelling and intricate artwork. His notable works include Captain American & Hawkeye, Red Lanterns, Swamp Thing, and Winter Soldier

Gerry Duggan

New York Times best-selling writer of Deadpool, Hulk, Iron Man, Star Wars, Conan, Guardians of The Galaxy, Uncanny Avengers and many more Marvel Comics.

David Petersen

Creator and three-time Eisner Award winner of the Graphic Novel series, Mouse Guard. David is a Michigan native and the designer of the 2025 May Motor City Comic Con Merchandise artwork.

Arthur Adams

Award-winning artist best known for his work in the Longshot mini-series. His decades-spanning career has included cover and interior work on titles like Batman, Superman, the Hulk, Avengers, Fantastic Four, and more. He is the creator, writer, and artist on Monkeyman and O’Brien.

Laura Martin

She is an award-winning veteran of comics coloring. Having coloring for Marvel, DC Comics, and many more

Fabian Nicieza

Writer, editor, publisher, and chief creative officer best known for his work on characters in X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, Thunderbolts, and Robin. He has written two novels, Suburban Dicks and The Self-Made Widow.

Appearing: Saturday, May 17 / Sunday, May 18

Special Events Highlights

iCon Tournaments: Super Smash Brothers Ultimate-Based Gaming Lounge

Tournaments and Open-Play happening all weekend long in the gaming lounge. Join in on a game or watch for free. Tickets: $10 per day or $15 for a full-access weekend pass.

New Dawn Kyber Squardron LED Swordsmanship Training Event – Learn the fundamentals of swordsmanship. Friday, May 16: Saber Shows at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm – Class at 4:00pm / Saturday, May 17: Saber Shows: 10:30am, 2:00pm, 6:00pm – Classes at 12:00pm, and 4:00pm / Sunday, May 18: Saber Shows at 10:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:30pm – Classes at 11:30am and 3:00pm

Shows are Free. Classes for ages 18+ are $15 per person.