Preble County Comic Con

Saturday, June 1, 2024 • 11 AM – 3 PM

We are once again kicking off our annual Summer Reading Challenge with this epic, FREE, sixth-annual event! Join us on Saturday, June 1, for a day full of family fun and pop culture excitement! Comic Con runs from 11 AM till 3 PM at The Star Theatre, located at 310 North Barron Street in Eaton (across from the Eaton Branch).

*There will be: *

  • Artists & Vendor Tables
  • Tabletop Gaming
  • Cosplay Contest
  • Community Fan Art Display
  • Games & Prizes
  • And more!

*VENDORS:* Interested in participating as a vendor? We are looking for artists, cosplayers, and comic con-related vendors to fill out THIS FORM.

Artists and Vendors attending include:

  • Darkhold Games
  • Jim & Dan Comics
  • Seven Finn Designs
  • Dark Crescent Studio
  • Preble Arts
  • DC’s Burgers and More
  • Author Mindee Arnett
  • What Smells Co.
  • I Dream of Dresses

More information will come, but we can tell you that, like always, it will be a FREE, family-friendly event!

Follow us on Facebook and subscribe to our email list to stay in the Comic Con loop!

Tag your photos and videos online with the hashtag #PCCC2024 to share this year’s Comic Con experience.

Cosplay Contest

Cosplay Contest Form

What is the Cosplay Contest?

One of the most popular activities associated with Comic Cons worldwide is cosplay: dressing up as your favorite character from a movie, book, or video game. During Preble County Comic-Con®, we’ll decide on the best costumes for two different age groups: 0- 13 years and 14 years and older. There will be prizes for first place, runner-up, and honorable mention for each age group. You can pre-register at the Eaton Library by filling out a Cosplay Contest Registration Form. Costumes from all genres are acceptable, and original characters are welcome, too. Only handmade or hand-assembled costumes will be accepted. You can use pre-styled/modified accessories such as wigs, shoes, and props, but we strongly encourage handmade accessories.
This is your chance to show off your handiwork! Contestants are encouraged, though not required, to bring a reference photo or drawing of their character for the judges. Actual weapons and other items considered dangerous by the library are prohibited. All costumes must follow the library’s code of conduct (such as no nudity or offensive language), as this is an event for all ages.

Community Fanart

Fanart for our Community Art Gallery Form

Kids, teens, and adults are invited to submit fan art for our Community Art Gallery during Comic Con. Fanart from all genres, including anime, books, movies, or TV shows, are acceptable. Each piece of art must be library-appropriate. All ages are welcome to submit, and art must be submitted to the Eaton Branch Library for approval by May 30. Artists can pick up their creations beginning on Monday, June 3.