2023 Adult Cosplay Judges
Jenny Prado
Amazon Influencer, Cosplayer, Crafter, Foam Smith @pradosprojects
James Wulfgar
C.E.O & Founder at Wulfgar Weapons & Props @jameswulfgar
Timothy R. Harrison
HDC Fabrication,
Corrison Studios, Lead Fabricator/Designer @hdcfabrication
2023 Teen Cosplay Judges
Jen Greely
Founding Member at Over 30 Cosplay @orangegofish
Chris “Papa Bear” English
Co-Founder of Chicago P.O.C. Cosplayers @papabearcosplay
Laird Cullen Dracmor
Cosplayer, Cosplay Builder, Prop Maker @/lairdofcosplay
2023 On Stage Emcees
Luis Marquez
Cosplay Contest
Emcee
(Member of Costumers With a Cause)
Matt Valuckis
Former Radioshow host @ Lakeshore Public Radio (89.1 FM)
Lead Singer of the 80's Rock Band 'Underground Prophets'
All-New Ghost Rider, All-New Wolverine, Deadpool Corps, Penciller / Inker
Plastic Man, Toxic Crusaders, Tales of the TMNT,
Writer / Penciller / Inker
All-New Ghost Rider, All-New Wolverine, Deadpool Corps, Penciller / Inker
Plastic Man, Toxic Crusaders, Tales of the TMNT,
Writer / Penciller / Inker
All-New Ghost Rider, All-New Wolverine, Deadpool Corps, Penciller / Inker
Plastic Man, Toxic Crusaders, Tales of the TMNT,
Writer / Penciller / Inker
Cosplay is NOT Consent
At the NWI Comic-Con we cater to Cosplayers and we want everyone to know that not only are we a family friendly event but we also have strict no harassment policy.
“Cosplay is NOT Consent” The act of wearing a costume or Cosplay does not grant license for anybody to make inappropriate or suggestive comments, gestures, or unwanted physical contact with costumed attendees. Harassment and Assault is not tolerated at the NWI Comic-Con (NWICC)
“No” means no. “Stop” means stop. “Go away” means go away.
If someone is harassing you and cannot understand these simple rules, please contact any member of the NWICC staff. Harassment is any behavior that intentionally annoys or alarms another person. Unintentional or misinterpreted behaviors may also cause feelings of harassment. This includes unwanted physical or verbal contact, following someone in a public area without a legitimate reason, or threatening physical violence.
Offenders will be asked to leave and the matter may be referred to the proper law enforcement authorities as we do have Crown Point, Indiana Police officers on site in case any criminal actions need to be pursued.
If you are being harassed, we strongly encourage you to immediately contact any NWICC staff member.
2023 Schedule
PLEASE STAY TUNED
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Children’s Parade & Cosplay Contest Registration (Located In Cosplay Corner)
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11:15 am
Welcome to the 2023 NWI Comic-Con with founder & Showrunner Brian Grabinski​
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11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Children’s Pop Culture Trivia (13 and Under) Presented by Matt Valuckis (PRIZES AWARDED)​
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12:30 pm -1:00 pm
Children’s Cosplay Parade
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1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Teen & Adult Pop Culture Trivia Presented by Matt Valuckis (PRIZES AWARDED)
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1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Teen Cosplay Contest
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2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Create a Character - With VIP Guest Dan Dougherty
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Teen Cosplay Contest Awards Ceremony
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3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Adult Cosplay Contest
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4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Pencil Vomit “Live” Podcast Presented by Adam Farster & Bill Halliar
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5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Adult Cosplay Awards Ceremony
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5:15 pm - 5:30 pm
A2023 NWI Comic-Con Cosplay of the Year Awards Ceremony