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2026   NWICC

Cosplay

CONTEST QUESTIONS?

2026    Adult  Cosplay Judges

C.E.O & Founder at Wulfgar Weapons & Props @jameswulfgar

Amazon Influencer, Cosplayer, Crafter, Foam Smith @pradosprojects

Co-Founder of Chicago P.O.C. Cosplayers @papabearcosplay

2026  Teen Cosplay Judges

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All-New Ghost Rider, All-New Wolverine, Deadpool Corps, Penciller / Inker

Plastic Man, Toxic Crusaders, Tales of the TMNT, 

Writer / Penciller / Inker

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Founding Member at Over 30 Cosplay @orangegofish

Chicago Cosplayer @thats.so.cosplay

Award Winning Cosplayer, Streamer

@dcwbuilds

2026     On Stage Emcees

Luis Marquez

Cosplay Contest

Emcee

(Member of Costumers With a Cause)

Skunk

Children’s Cosplay Parade Assistant

(Jennifer Elizabeth)

Matt Valuckis

Former Radioshow host @ Lakeshore Public Radio (89.1 FM)
Lead Singer of the 80's Rock Band 'Underground Prophets'

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All-New Ghost Rider, All-New Wolverine, Deadpool Corps, Penciller / Inker

Plastic Man, Toxic Crusaders, Tales of the TMNT, 

Writer / Penciller / Inker

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All-New Ghost Rider, All-New Wolverine, Deadpool Corps, Penciller / Inker

Plastic Man, Toxic Crusaders, Tales of the TMNT, 

Writer / Penciller / Inker

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Cosplay  Contest Sponsors

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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.

2026    Schedule

NOTE: ALL LIVE EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON
THE MAIN STAGE

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Children’s Parade & Cosplay Contest Registration (Located in Cosplay Corner)

TIME: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

 

 

Children’s Pop Culture Trivia (13 and Under)

Presented by Matt Valuckis (PRIZES AWARDED

11:30 am - 12:00 pm 

 

Children's Cosplay Parade 

12:30 pm -1:00 pm

 

Pop Culture Trivia with Matt Valuckis

(PRIZES AWARDED)

1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

 

Teen Cosplay Contest 

TIME: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

 

Teen Cosplay Contest Awards Ceremony

TIME: 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm 

 

Adult Cosplay Contest

TIME: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm 

 

Adult Cosplay Awards Ceremony

TIME: 4:30 pm - 4:45 pm

 

2026 NWI Comic-Con Cosplay of the Yea

Awards Ceremony 

TIME: 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm

 

Brian & Kelly Closing the Show

TIME: 5:00 pm â€‹
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Schedule
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© 2014-2026 Brian Grabinski / NWI Comic-Con LLC. 

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