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Guest Announcements + Cosplay Contests for PCKC 2024

Colin Solan

January 5, 2024

PLANET COMICON KANSAS CITY | BARTLE HALL | MARCH 8-10, 2024

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TICKETS

PLANET COMICON KANSAS CITY 25TH Anniversary!

Three epic days of fandom from comics, film, TV, animation, gaming, and more! Planet Comicon Kansas City’s 25th Anniversary will be a once in a generation event. For a limited time, if you buy your full price adult weekend or adult single day (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) ticket, you’ll pick up a free souvenir pin during Planet Comicon Kansas City 2024 March 8-10, at Bartle Hall.

Tickets!

Our First Guest Announcement Of 2024!

We’re thrilled to have our first guest announcement of 2024 be the iconic voice of Johnny Bravo himself Jeff Bennett.

Fans of course know Jeff as the voice of Johnny Bravo. His body of work includes Young Justice, Samurai Jack, Darth Revan in the Star Wars universe and voicing Brooklyn in the Disney Afternoon fan favorite series Gargoyles.

Jeff will be at Planet Comicon Kansas City’s 25th Anniversary March 8-10, 2024 at Bartle Hall.

More guests to be announced!

THE EMPEROR COMES TO PLANET COMICON KANSAS CITY 2024!

Emperor Palpatine himself, Ian McDiarmid, will be part of Planet Comicon Kansas City’s 25th Anniversary.

As part of this appearance we are offering a very limited number of Ian McDiarmid VIP packages for each day of the convention. Ian McDiarmid VIP includes one autograph on an 8×10 provided by the convention or fan provided photo, one professional photo op, one commemorative VIP lanyard and badge, plus a priority access seating to the Ian McDiarmid Q&A panel on Friday March 8, 2024 (Time TBD).

Additional autographs can be purchased for $125 per autograph on an 8×10 convention or fan provided 8×10 photo. Charge for autograph on memorabilia (anything other than 8×10 photo) is $150 per item/signature.

NOTE:

Ian McDiarmid VIP packages does NOT include admission to Planet Comicon KC 2024. A valid single day admission for the day of VIP package or 3-day weekend admission to PCKC 2024 is necessary.

Full Details and VIP Package Purchase Here

Planet Comicon Kansas City 25th Anniversary Cosplay Contest!

It wouldn’t be Planet Comicon Kansas City without a cosplay party! We have big plans to celebrate the long-standing presence cosplay has had throughout Planet Comicon KC history including this year’s Cosplay Contest. PCKC’s cosplay contest is an opportunity to showcase the awesome skills from both local and visiting cosplayers based on craftsmanship and character portrayal.

On Saturday March 9, 2024 in our Grand Ballroom 2501 AB, we will throw the 2024 Planet Comicon Kansas City Cosplay Contest sponsored by B&B Theaters and Nebraska Furniture Mart. The contest will feature a huge $15,000 prize pool. We are pleased to announce that Ming Chen and Luna Flare are returning this year as our contest emcees. Those looking for information on categories and how to apply can find the rules and regulations on our website.

Applications for contestants will open on January 30, 2024.

Don’t miss out, only a very limited number of contestants will be selected.

DETAILS & APPLICATION INFO

Discount Hotel Options Available For Planet Comicon Kansas City 2024!

We’ve added the Hotel Indigo and the Hilton President hotel to our accommodation partners for Planet Comicon Kansas City 2024. Fans visiting downtown Kansas City can save between $65-$100 per night on their stay at one of our partner hotels. The ONLY way to receive the cheapest rates March 8-10, 2024 for Planet Comicon KC’s 25th Anniversary is to book through our link below.

There is still very limited availability at the Marriott Downtown. Don’t wait rooms are highly likely to fill before March.

Details & Reservation Booking

PLANET FAE BALL TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

On March 8, 2024 gather your bookish friends for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy themed drinks, dancing, and mingling with your favorite authors in a world of fantasy and literary romance brought to life. Join us at the Grand Hall in downtown Kansas City, MO for the next Planet Fae Ball.

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JOIN TEAM PLANET!

We are always looking for friendly, diligent, and enthusiastic people to help us put on our Planet Comicon/Anime KC conventions every year. Volunteering has its perks so come and be part of Team Planet. Get full details and sign up by visiting http://Planetprovides.org

Apply Today!