Organized and presented by Charleston’s #1 voted Captain’s Comics and Toys, Captain’s Comic Expo is a local celebration of comic book culture! Featuring over 120 tables of classic and modern comic books, amazing artwork, unique artisans, outstanding cosplay, and much much more, Captain’s Comic Expo is the true comic-con experience right in your backyard!
Saturday’s “The Star Wars Experience” returns to the Expo for an amazing display! Featuring a HUGE selection of Star Wars characters, life-sized props and photo ops, and more, The Star Wars Experience will let you feel like your part of the action! (Pending final approval from the 501st)
Sunday will feature Cosplay LIVE!, the largest cosplay showcase in Charleston! Come either (or both) days dressed up in your costume of choice, and have your style captured by one of our professional photographers with one of our many special guests!
Outside the hall we’ll have a food truck rodeo with amazing local meals and snacks for everyone!
Saturday, Feb 24: 10am-5pm (box office opens at 9am)
Sunday, Feb 25: 10am-4pm (box office opens at 9am)
Sybil, Heather, Dakota, & Aiden from the Cosplay LIVE! team will teach you how best to take care of your cosplay and cosplay accessories. You spend your time and talent to create your style, so don't miss this opportunity to learn how best to preserve that hard work! Plus a time for Q&A about all your biggest Cosplay questions!
Former Marvel Editor in Chief Jim Shooter tells you what you need to know to create and write comics stories. Using slides and examples, Jim explains how to get an idea, the art and architecture of stories, how to write well and successfully, and more—revealing fundamentals of the craft that will help you bring your creations to life. Essential knowledge for artists as well as writers.
Dani, Shawn, and Sarah of Cosplay LIVE! will go over the tools they use from basics to favorites to investment pieces. When you leave, you will have a full shopping list to make sure you're cosplay room is stocked for a successful build.
Think you got what it takes to be the Expo trivia master? Come alone or with a small team for trivia with Jimmy! Laughs, bragging rights, and prizes will be found at this fun interactive experience!
CCE has amazing local flavor to help satisfy a super hero's apatite! Featuring The Duck Truck, 3 Matadors Tacos, Carolina Tea & Soda, and more!
The 501st and friends will once again return to the stage to bring the love of Star Wars to the Expo! Come interact with camera-ready Stormtroopers, Jedi, Sith, and all your favorites from a galaxy far, far away!
Come bust some ghosts, take a photo, and have fun with the SC Ghostbusters!
CCE wants to celebrate your hard work on your cosplay with the Cosplay LIVE! stage show. Sign up at the main stage during the day on Sunday to walk the stage and take a bow. The Stage Show is at 3pm, and a member of the Cosplay LIVE! team will let you know where and when to meet back up to participate.
CCE is excited to introduce an cosplay parade for the kids! Check in with a Cosplay LIVE! team member at the main stage any time Sunday, and they'll give you details on where to line up to participate. The parade begins at 2pm and parents are encouraged to walk with younger kids.
Captain’s Comic Expo returns to the Omar Shrine Temple at 176 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 in beautiful Patriot’s Point. The Omar features over 17,000 ft2 with ample parking, 3 food options, a stage for cosplay and photography, and a few surprises!
176 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, United States