As Los Angeles recovers from devastating wildfires this winter, Pasadena Comic Con aims to kick off the summer season on a joyful note May 24 at the Pasadena Convention Center.
Traditionally the first convention of the year, event promoter Scott Zillner wisely decided to reschedule the January event to allow LA County residents to recover from the Eaton and Palisades fires. As Los Angeles gets back on its feet and ushers in summer, Zillner, a passionate collector, is ready for everyone to enjoy this thoughtfully curated show full of nostalgia and star power.
Pasadena Comic Con will feature voice acting talent like Tom Kenny, the voice behind beloved characters SpongeBob SquarePants and the Mayor in “The Powerpuff Girls”; retired professional wrestler Sgt. Slaughter, the voice and inspiration behind the Sgt. Slaughter character on the “G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero” animated series and comic books; Charles Fleischer the voice of Roger Rabbit; and Kat Cressida, known for voicing Dee Dee on “Dexter’s Laboratory,” Jessie the Cowgirl from Disney Pixar’s “Toy Story” franchise, Princess Leia on multiple “Star Wars” videogames and Constance Hatchaway in “The Haunted Mansion” rides. The event will also feature actors Sam Jones, known for playing the title character in the 1980 film “Flash Gordon” and for starring in the TV series “The Highwayman”; Kel Mitchell, best remembered for “All That,” “Good Burger” and “Kenan & Kel”; and “Growing Pains” star Jeremy Miller, among many others.
“It is a large show but jam packed into one day of excitement and fun,” said Zillner. “That keeps the energy high for the entire day as you attempt to do everything before it is over.”
General admission tickets, with doors opening at 10 a.m., are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 at the door. For an extra hour of fun, early bird tickets are $25 if bought in advance or $30 at the door. VIP tickets are $80.
Gift bags will be distributed at all ticket levels while supplies last.
To purchase tickets, visit pasadenacomiccon.com/tickets.
Parking for the Pasadena Convention Center can be found at 175 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101 for a daily flat parking rate of $15.
