Your Guide To LA Comic Con: Guests, Panels, Gaming & More

LA Comic Con returns December 1-3, and organizers have a huge event planned for fans. This year’s convention will feature over 250 panels, with talent from some of the biggest fandoms hitting the stage, including Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Stranger Things, Ahsoka, and more.

“Los Angeles has some of the most knowledgeable, diverse, and passionate fans in the world and they deserve a show that encompasses everything they love about Con culture,” said Chris DeMoulin, CEO/GM of Los Angeles Comic Con parent company CEI. “Our team has worked to make this year’s show another unforgettable experience that embodies the creativity and artistry of the films, shows, comics, and creators we all know and love.”

In addition to panels, LA Comic Con will also feature photo and autograph ops, an array of artists and vendors, live gaming, and more. Check out an overview of the event below, including a lineup of confirmed guests, panel highlights, and more exciting events across the weekend.

LA Comic Con 2023 – Confirmed Guests

Amy Jo Johnson [known for roles in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Felicity, Flashpoint]

Billy Boyd [known for roles in The Lord of the Rings, Child’s Play, Seed of Chucky]

Bonnie Wright [known for roles in Harry Potter and After the Dark]

Brendan Wayne [known for roles in The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett]

Bryce Papenbrook [known for roles in Attack on Titan, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba]

David Yost [known for roles in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury]

Diana Lee Inosanto [known for roles in The Mandalorian, Ahsoka]

Dominic Monaghan [known for roles in The Lord of the Rings, Lost]

Efren Ramírez [known for roles in Napoleon Dynamite, Employee of the Month]

Elijah Wood [known for roles in Lord of the Rings, Yellowjackets]

Eman Esfandi [known for roles in Ahsoka, King Richard]

Emily Rudd [known for roles in Netflix’s One Piece and Fear Street]

Erin Moriarty [known for roles in The Boys, True Detective]

Grace Caroline Currey [known for role in Shazam!, Annabelle: Creation]

Ivanna Sakhno [known for roles in Ahsoka, Pacific Rim Uprising, The Spy Who Dumped Me]

James and Oliver Phelps [both known for roles in Harry Potter and Fantastic Friends]

Jamie Campbell Bower [known for roles in Stranger Things, Twilight & Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]

Johnny Yong Bosch [known for roles in Power Rangers: The Movie, Trigun]

Jon Heder [known for role in Napoleon Dynamite, Blades of Glory]

Karen Fukuhara [known for roles in Suicide Squad, The Boys]

Lateef Crowder [known for roles in The Mandalorian, Falcon Rising, Tekken]

Matt Smith [known for roles in Doctor Who, House of the Dragon]

Natasha Liu Bordizzo [known for roles in Ahsoka, The Voyeurs]

Rainn Wilson [known for roles in The Office, Super]

Sean Astin [known for roles in The Goonies, Toy Soldiers, Rudy, The Lord of the Rings]

Sean Schemmel [known for roles in Dragon Ball Z, Pokémon]

Tom Kenny [known for roles in SpongeBob SquarePants, Rick and Morty]

Trina Nishimura [known for role in Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia]

Virginia Gardner [known for roles in Marvel’s Runaways, The Fall]

Main Stage Panel Highlights

MARVEL: Amazing Spider-Man – Gang War

Spotlight on: Matt Smith

Ahsoka with Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Ivanna Sakhno, Eman Esfandi & Diana Lee Inosanto

The Boys with Erin Moriarty & Karen Fukuhara

Spotlight on: Jamie Campbell Bower

The Office with Rainn Wilson & Paul Lieberstein

Lord of the Rings with Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan & Billy Boyd

Harry Potter with Bonnie Wright, James Phelps & Oliver Phelps

SpongeBob SquarePants with Tom Kenny & Rodger Bumpass

More LA Comic Con Programming & Events

The Gaming and Anime Stage

The gaming and anime stage will serve as the hub for a variety of gaming and anime content, including panels with your favorite anime voice actors Johnny Yong Bosch, Bryce Papenbrook, Trina Nishimura & Sean Schemmel. This will also be where the epic Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6 tournaments take place all weekend long!

eSports-Style Tournaments 

Attendees get the chance to test their skills against some of the most iconic FGC players in the world  with the Street Fighter 6 Experience — playing against the likes of Justin Wong, an FGC legend who has won more EVO titles than anyone else with nine tournaments victories, as well as one of the top-ranked FGC players currently in North America, Punk, and FGC organizer Alex Jebailey (known as Jebaited on Twitch). There will also be 2 additional tournaments powered by LeagueSpot, where fans can try their hand competitively against other fans at Mortal Kombat 1 and Street Fighter 6,  with the finals being held on the West Hall Gaming Stage.

The MIX

The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) will be bringing 10+ new games, currently in development, to L.A. Comic Con. Fans have a chance to meet with the developers and discover what’s new and upcoming in the gaming industry.

Gaming Freeplay Zone:

Take a seat in our Freeplay zone and enjoy some of the hottest games on PC and console. Covering a range of classics to the newest releases, this hangout spot gives fans a chance to play games with others during the show!

Friday Night Live with KROQ

The most unpredictable show on radio can now be seen live at L.A. Comic Con. The iconic KROQ will be hosting our Friday night LIVE on the Main Stage, bringing on musicians, comedians and your favorite stars with an epic 2 hour variety show! This year, our special guests announced so far include: Logic, the Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist and producer with chart topping albums “Under Pressure” and “The Incredible True Story”; Clown (from Slipknot), multi-disciplinary artist and founding member of the iconic band.

The 8th Annual National Cosplay Championship

There’s no Comic Con without Cosplaying! That’s why every year, we give all our creative cosplayers a chance to compete for $30,000 in cash and other prizes by participating in one of three categories: Master, Journeyman, or Novice. All genres are welcome, including characters from film, television, theater, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime, horror, and original creations.

Los Angeles Football Club

L.A. Comic Con will once again feature the defending MLS Cup Champions for a meet and greet and autograph signings. On Saturday, December 2nd, fans can meet LAFC talent, see the MLS cup, and get an exclusive LAFC Comic Con Poster. On Sunday, December 3, LAFC will be hosting a skills clinic for kids, 12 and under from 1-3pm!

Autographs & Photo Ops

Ryan Ottley, Invincible, The Amazing Spider-Man

Ryan Stegman, Marvel’s She-Hulk, Spider-Man, X-23 Absolute Carnage

Skottie Young, Spider-Man: Legend of the Spider Clan, Human Torch, and Venom

Jason Aaron, Thor, The Avengers, Ghost Rider, and Wolverine

Dan Slott, She-Hulk, The Superior Spider-man, Fantastic Four

Zeb Wells, Hellions, Amazing Spider-Man. Currently, She-Hulk, Marvel’s Zombies

Ariel Diaz, The Boys, Street Fighter, Vampirella

Josie Campbell, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, My Adventures with Superman 

Rose Besch, Amazing Spider-Man, Catwoman, Star Wars Adventures 

Nick Spencer, Morning Glories, Superior Foes of Spider-Man, The Fix

Jim Cheung, Scion, New Avengers: Illuminati, Young Avengers and Avengers: The Children’s Crusade

Patrick Owsley, The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, Simpsons 

Michael Swanigan, The Mask, Defenders of Earth, Challenge of the GoBots

Scott Koblish, G.I. Joe, The Punisher, Thor, Hulk, Captain America,

Steven E. Gordon, X-Men: Evolution, Shrek 2, Eight Crazy Nights, The Swan Princess

LA Comic Con 2023 – Event Details

When: Friday, December 1, 4pm – 9pm; Saturday, December 2, 9:30am – 7pm; Sunday, December 3, 9:30am – 5pm

Where: LA Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

Tickets & info: comicconla.com