The Corpus Christi Comic Con and Anime Corpus Christi are joining together for one giant three-day event called Corpus Christi Multiverse starting June 5 at the Hilliard Center.
Attendees will be able to meet famous celebrities, show off their cosplay skills, purchase collectibles, join live panels and more.
Here’s everything you need to know before heading out:
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How, where to get tickets
Passes are $35 for June 5, $45 for June 6 and $40 for June 7.
VIP passes are $130 and come with a VIP badge and lanyard, priority access to all celebrity photo ops and autograph tables, reserved seating for celebrity panels, 30-minute early entry, a Corpus Christi Comic Con exclusive print, an exclusive shirt, a Corpus Christi Comic Con collector’s pin and access to the exclusive VIP lounge.
One-day passes for children, ages 6 to 10, are $15 for any day. Weekend passes for children are $20. Kids 5 and under enter for free.
Active-duty military members, veterans, educators and first responders get 50% off their ticket at the door only.
Guest celebrities
Thirteen celebrities are scheduled to visit this year’s Comic Con all three days.
Cooper Andrews (Jerry in “The Walking Dead”)
Dante Basco (Prince Zuko in “Avatar: The Last Airbender”)
Michael Cudlitz (Abraham in “The Walking Dead”)
Kellen Goff (Multiple characters in the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” series)
Dan Green (Yugi Muto in “Yu-Gi-Oh!”)
Scott Innes (Shaggy and Scooby-Doo in the “Scooby-Doo” series)
Amy Jo Johnson (Kimberly Hart in the “Power Rangers” series)
Nadine Marissa (Nabila in “The Walking Dead”)
Eddie McClintock (Pete Lattimer in “Warehouse 13”)
Michaela Jill Murphy (Toph in “Avatar: The Last Airbender”)
Ray Park (Darth Maul in the “Star Wars” series)
Eric Stuart (Seto Kaiba in “Yu-Gi-Oh!”)
Marta Svetek (Multiple characters in the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” series)
Featured artists
Lily Butler: A comic book artist who has drawn for “Archie Comics” and “Superman.”
Steven Butler: A comic book artist who has drawn for “Silver Sable” and “Spider-Man.”
Sam de la Rosa: A comic book artist who has drawn for “Venom” and “Spider-Man.”
Leno Hernandez: A comic book artist who has drawn for “Deadpool” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Lesly Julien: An independent comic book artist who created “Bizarre Ride” and “Ghost Gauntlet.”
Manny Mederos: An artist who has drawn for “Disney” and “Marvel.”
Vo Nguyen: A comic book artist who has drawn for “G.I. Joe” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”
Roberto Rivera: A comic book artist who has drawn for “Godzilla” and “Spectreman.”
PanelsJune 5
Main Stage
2 p.m.: Drum Team from Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
3 p.m.: It’s Time to Duel! with Eric Stuart and Dan Green
4 p.m.: Michael Ray (musical guest)
5 p.m.: Secret Agents & Strange Relics with Eddie McClintock
6 p.m.: Itzakaiju (musical guest)
Sidekick Stage
2 p.m.: So This Is Barbershop with Gary Hannah
3 p.m.: Love Live School Idol Jeopardy
4 p.m.: “The Butlers Did It” with Steven and Lily Butler
5 p.m.: Brief History of Japanese Conventions
Aibo Stage
2:30 p.m.: Whose Line Is It Anyway?
3:30 p.m.: It’s All About the Media Podcast: The Legacy of Mako Gilbert
4:30 p.m.: The Art of J Fashion with Se7en
5:30 p.m.: Karaoke Mayhem with Kit Marie
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June 6
Main Stage
11:30 a.m.: Drum Team from Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
12:30 p.m.: Zuko & Toph Live! with Dante Basco and Michaela Jill Murphy
1:30 p.m.: Michael Ray (musical guest)
2:30 p.m.: Beyond the Pink Suit with Amy Jo Johnson
3:30 p.m.: Pizza Plex Panel with Marta Svetek and Kellen Goff
4:30 p.m.: Itzakaiju (musical guest)
6 p.m.: Adult Cosplay Contest
Sidekick Stage
Noon: Guess That Anime Opening!
1 p.m.: K-Pop Trivia: Beyond the Lightstick with Kosame Creates
2 p.m.: Streaming and Content Creation 101 with Texican
3 p.m.: Lord of the Rings Trivia with Cupcake Graves
4 p.m.: Comedy and Comic Books with Jae Everett
Aibo Stage
11:30 a.m.: Anime Kamishibai Storytelling with Chloe Cannero
12:30 p.m.: Anime Trivia with Zach Abeyta
1:30 p.m.: Guess the Video Game Theme Song with Ellenor Fish
2:30 p.m.: Cultural Connections to Pokémon with Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
3:30 p.m.: Convention Scavenger Hunt with Cosplaying as Humans
June 7
Main Stage
11 a.m.: Drum Team from Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
Noon: End of the World Energy with Nadine Marissa, Cooper Andrews and Michael Cudlitz
1 p.m.: Michael Rey (musical guest)
2 p.m.: Ruh-Roh! Q&A with Scott Innes
6 p.m.: Kids Cosplay Contest
Sidekick Stage
11 a.m.: History of the Samurai/Ninja with Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
Noon: Beginners Guide to D&D
1 p.m.: EGL Fashion for Beginners with Ellenor Fish
2 p.m.: K-Pop Random Dance
Aibo Stage
11:30 a.m.: Mystery & Mayhem with Twobit.Cosplay
12:30 p.m.: Tattoo Artist Q&A with Orchid Ink Team
1:30 p.m.: Swap Meet with Fangs4Brains
2:30 p.m.: Eva Out of Context Gameshow
Photo ops
To purchase photo op tickets, visit corpuschristicomiccon.com/photo-ops. Each session includes one glossy 8-by-10-inch print and a free digital copy.
Photos with individual celebrities range from $55 to $105. Photos with groups — such as actors from “The Walking Dead,” voice actors from the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” series, voice actors from “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and voice actors from “Avatar: The Last Airbender” — will range from $115 to $155.
The earlier you buy photo ops with celebrity guests, the sooner you will get your experience. VIPs will also be placed in their groups according to when they purchased their photo op. However, VIP attendees will always have priority.
Photo ops with guest artists and cosplayers will be held at their respective booths.
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Badge perks
Corpus Christi Multiverse partnered with Visit Corpus Christi to bring exclusive local discounts to attendees during the three-day event.
Simply show your Comic Con badge at participating locations to unlock special deals on attractions, dining and shopping.
Attractions
Enjoy Corpus Christi Tours: $2 off sightseeing historical tour; call 361-696-9006 before purchasing to ensure availability
South Texas Botanical Gardens: $1 off child admission; $2 off adult, senior, active military or college admission (8545 S. Staples St.)
Texas State Aquarium: $5 off adult or child admission (2710 N. Shoreline Blvd.)
USS Lexington Museum: $3 off admission (2914 N. Shoreline Blvd.)
Dining
Bell’Aroma Cafe: Free dessert with purchase (711 N. Carancahua St.)
Central Kitchen: Free coffee with the purchase of any baked good (320 Lomax St.)
El Camino: Free churro donuts with the purchase of any entree (314 N. Chaparral St.)
Elizabeth’s at the Art Museum: Free bread board with the purchase of any item with equal or greater value (1902 N. Shoreline Blvd.)
Executive Surf Club: Free appetizer, up to $8, with the purchase of any entree (306 N. Chaparral St.)
House of Rock: Free cheesy garlic bread with purchase of a 20-inch pizza (511 Starr St.)
Joe’s Crab Shack: Free chef’s appetizer of the day with the purchase of two adult entrees (444 N. Shoreline Blvd.)
Marty McPies: 10% off (300 N. Shoreline Blvd.)
PKK Southern Cuisine: 10% off a single meal (213 S. Chaparral St.)
Water Street Oyster Bar: Free appetizer or classic sushi roll, up to $14, with the purchase of any entree (309 N. Water St.)
Shopping
Chels Marie Boutique: 40% off any one item except sterling, bronze, Sock Religious, CMC and designer pieces (903 N. Chaparral St.)
The Cookie Plot: Half off pastry with coffee/matcha purchase (5830 McArdle Road)
Sew Bonita: 10% off (4719 S. Alameda St.)
Wildflowers Emporium: 20% off (309 N. Water St.)
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