The 2025 Central Florida Comic Con in Lakeland was an AWESOME event that brought together fans, creators, and celebrities for a weekend of comic con goodness. This was the perfect event to kick off the year!

The Central Florida Comic Con featured an impressive lineup of special guests, including Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead / Avengers: Endgame), Mick Foley (WWF Legend), Jason Douglas (Dragon Ball Z / Attack on Titan), Josh Blaylock (GI Joe / Devil’s Due), Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian), Steve Conley (comic book writer/artist), Amy Jo Johnson (Power Rangers) and so many more.

A highlight of the convention for us was the Indie Publishing Panel, where Cosmic Times’ publisher, Martin Pierro, shared the stage with industry experts Lan Pitts, Heidi Hess, and Bohdan Neswiacheny. The panel provided valuable insights into the world of independent publishing. For those who couldn’t attend, the panel is available to watch on YouTube.

Overall, the Central Florida Comic Con was a resounding success! Such a great crowd full of so much energy – we are eagerly anticipating next year’s event.