COSMIC EVENTS
Comic Conventions, Events, and Appearances in 2026
Central Florida Comic Con | January 17-18
Shadow Con | March 14
Collective Con | March 27-29
Tampa Bay Toy & Comic Expo | May 16
Mandel Fan Fest | May 23
Heroes Convention | June 12-14
Infinity Con | July 12-12
Tanoshii con | August 22-23
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SHADOW CON
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - MARCH 14, 2026
This year Cosmic Times publisher Martin Pierro will be making his first appearance at Shadow Con! Billed as the most affordable comic con in Orlando, Florida! They are bringing the excitement of a major comic book show to the Avanti Palms Resort on March 14, 2026, but without the mega crowds or the mega price tag.
Shadow Con is a family-friendly event where you can dive into a world of comics, toys, and collectibles. Meet legendary comic book creators (like John Beatty, Roland Mann, Pat Broderick & more), discover amazing deals from a variety of vendors, and connect with fellow fans who share your passion. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your comic book journey, Shadow Con has something for everyone.
Location:
AVANTI PALMS RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
6515 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
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COLLECTIVE CON
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MARCH 27-29, 2026
Cosmic Times (along with writer/publisher Martin T Pierro – Arthur: The Legend Continues) is heading back to Collective Con! From March 27-29, 2026, Collective Con returns to the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, FL for its 11th year (our fourth). Collective Con Northeast Florida’s premier pop-culture event, it’s the perfect mix of comics, anime, sci-fi/fantasy, gaming, and cosplay – with something for everyone … including us!
Guests this year include Alan Tudyk, (former PalmCon guest) Matthew Wood, Nhut Le, Patricia Summersett, Peter Raymundo, Larry Watts, and many more!
Location:
PRIME F OSBORN III CONVENTION CENTER
1000 Water Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204
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TAMPA BAY TOY & COMIC EXPO
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 16, 2026
Established as the Tampa Bay Toy Expo in 2015, the Tampa Bay Toy & Comic Expo is the bay area’s family-friendly convention for toys, comic books, video games, and pop culture. They design each of our events to be packed with value and fun to fit every family’s budget.
Attendees will typically find toys, pops, video games, and collectibles from their favorite pop culture brands. Vendor offerings also included Silver & Modern age comic books from your favorite publishers, past and present. Along with a bevy of quality vendors The Tampa Bay Toy & Comic Expo will have a stellar line-up of comic book guests … including our publisher Martin T. Pierro.
Location:
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF ITALY LODGE 1251
3315 West Lemon Street, Tampa, FL, United States, 33609
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MANDEL FAN FEST
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - MAY 23, 2026
The mighty Mandel Fan Fest is a celebration of all things fandom!
The Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach hosts a spectacular mini convention with community-run panels and a local artist alley. Beyond showcasing some grant local talent, this event focuses on comic books, anime, gaming, art, and more.
This not to be missed FREE event takes place in the heart of West Palm Beach in the historic Mandel Public Library. They will have tons of awesome giveaways, panels, a cosplay contest, and more!
Location:
MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY OF WEST PALM BEACH
411 Clematis St, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
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HEROES CONVENTION
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 12-14, 2026
Heroes Convention was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte’s Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a “must” on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center.
Unlike many modern conventions that focus heavily on TV and film celebrities, HeroesCon maintains a strict “comics-first” philosophy, emphasizing artists, writers, and the comic book medium itself. Guests this year include – Roy Thomas, Jeff Dekal, Mark Bagley, Don Rosa, Jeff Lemire, Chris Claremont, Ann Nocenti, Michael Golden, Stephanie Williams, and so many more!
Location:
CHARLOTTE CONVENTION CENTER
501 S. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202
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INFINITY CON
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - JULY 12-13, 2026
Infinity Con focuses on artists and creators of major and independent comic books, video & tabletop gaming, anime, with events & entertainment for all ages scheduled throughout the weekend. Infinity Con creates a place where attendees can shop, learn, be entertained, and come together to celebrate the pop culture they love. Their goal is to entertain & inspire dreamers and creators of all ages!
We have been attending Infinity Con since 2016 and look forward to this multifaceted convention every year. Show promoter David Heringer works hard behind the scenes year round to create an event that checks all the boxes and still goes for more. He is looking to evolve Infinity Con into more of an interactive experience as opposed to a passive one. We are beyond excited to see what this year has to offer.
Location:
DONALD L TUCKER CIVIC CENTER
505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, Florida 32301
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TANOSHII CON
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22-23, 2026
Tanoshii Con is the ultimate All-Fandom convention! Whether you’re a fan of anime, comics, horror, steampunk, fantasy, sci-fi, or anything in between, Tanoshii Con has something for you.
Tanoshii Con is designed to be affordable, inclusive, and exciting, offering attendees the opportunity to meet celebrity guests, actors, voice actors, artists, and vendors while celebrating their favorite fandoms in one place. Tanoshii Con is a full-scale convention experience. They prioritize supporting small businesses, artists, and vendors, while keeping pricing accessible for both participants and attendees. Backed by years of successful event planning, Tanoshii Con delivers a professional, high-quality convention that truly stands apart.
Location:
OCEAN CENTER
101 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, Florida 32118
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CENTRAL FLORIDA COMIC CON
LAKELAND, FLORIDA - JANUARY 17-18, 2026
The 2026 Central Florida Comic Con was nothing short of phenomenal, the perfect way to kick off the convention season. We met so many awesome people and reconnected with some incredible cosmic-fans who have been following us for years. Every interaction and conversation reminded us why we do what we do. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, picked up a book, shared kind words, or simply took a moment to connect – you … you are truly COSMIC!
Huge thanks as well to the incredible Central Florida Comic Con staff and organizers (especially Ben, Katie, & Lan) for running such a professional, welcoming, and creator-friendly event. We’re honored to have been part of such an outstanding show for these last few yeas and can’t wait to come back in 2027!
