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SWFL SpaceCon – Comic Book & Scifi Convention!

June 11, 2022 @ 10:30 am

Calling all Superhero, Anime, & Sci-Fi Lovers:
The Most Exciting Comic and Sci-Fi Event in Southwest Florida Returns this summer!
SWFL SpaceCon is a celebration of all aspects of Comic Book and Science-Fiction culture with a common thread uniting all fans. It’s the ultimate destination to bring together fandom and celebrities from the world of Comics, Sci-Fi, Anime, Gaming, and Cosplay for an action-packed day.
SWFL SpaceCon creates a Nexus for Fans, Exhibitors, Artists, and Stars alike to come together under one roof. The fun begins June 11 at the Luminary’s Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Downtown Fort Myers, FL. This years event features Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash, Pandora), Ryan Bartley (Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale, Beyblade Burst Surge , Demon Slayer) & Tracee Cocco (Star Trek, Baywatch, General Hospital) , plus comic book industry guests: Darren Auck (Marvel, Ren & Stimpy, Rocko’s Modern Life) Tim Townshed (Marvel Comics, X-Men, Spider-Man) & Victor Gischler (Deadpool, Punisher Max, X-Men), and professional cosplay guests! SWFL SpaceCon will be overflowing with vendors, game demos, drop-in gaming, game tournaments, photo ops, autograph ops, panels, costume contests and non-stop entertainment.
Taking inspiration from the quote: “I have a dream; a dream that all people — human, Jem’Hadar, Ferengi, Cardassians — will someday stand together in peace… around my Dabo tables.”(Quark, DS9) organizers are thrilled to have created such a unique event to unite the Sci-Fi, Comic and Gaming community of Southwest Florida, with a safe, fun-filled experience for everyone of any species or planetary origin.
SWFL SpaceCon is a Nexus9 LLC event dedicated to furthering the fandom of Science-Fiction, Comics, Gaming, & Anime in the South West Florida area since 2016.

FILM / TV INDUSTRY GUESTS:
Chase Masterson (Star Trek, The Flash, Pandora)
Ryan Bartley (Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale, Beyblade Burst Surge , Demon Slayer), &
Tracee Cocco (Star Trek, Baywatch, General Hospital)
COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY GUESTS:
Darren Auck (Marvel, Ren & Stimpy, Rocko’s Modern Life) Tim Townsend (Marvel Comics, X-Men, Spider-Man) & Victor Gischler (Deadpool, Punisher Max, X-Men)!
COSPLAY GUESTS:
Accent Kisses, Avera Cosplay, Cindrella Cosplay, Holtsclaw Cosplay, Joel Xero, & Toxique0
ANNOUNCER/SHOW HOST: Marc B. Lee
ENTERTAINMENT:
A game room with tabletop gaming, retro video games, D&D demos, and game demos throughout the day &
A panel room with panels, q&as, and other programming throughout the day. Programming times tbd.
COSTUME CONTESTS:
Kids & teens costume contest, and adult costume contest will be runway style with no pre-judging. Handmade & store bought costumes are welcome and there will be seperate category prizes for store bought & homemade customes.
Please check our website for more programming info.
TICKETS:
Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 for those in costume and $12 in advance. Kids under 12 – one free kids admission per paying adult, $5 additional kids entry.

Details

Date:
June 11, 2022
Time:
10:30 am

Venue

Luminary Hotel’s Caloosa Sound Convention Center & Amphitheater
2150 Edwards Dr, Fort Myers
Fort Myers, Florida
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