The Comic Book Club of Ithaca is thrilled to announce that tickets are officially on sale for ITHACON 49. Scheduled for April 25th and 26th, 2026, at Ithaca College’s Emerson Suites, this year’s convention continues its decades-long tradition of celebrating comics, pop culture, and fandom.

This year, ITHACON will be giving away free comics, graphic novels, and even hardcover books from a variety of publishers. Fans receive swag bags each morning (first-come, first-served). Although ITHACON is a small convention, the long relationships and strong reputation from over the years engender support from so many top publishers, including Archie, AHOY, Titan, Waxing Gibbous, Dynamite, A Wave Blue World, and more!

ITHACON 49 will feature an impressive lineup of guests and activities, including:

• Renowned Creators: Appearances by Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, Green Arrow) and Matt Bors (Toxic Avenger, The Nib).
• Premier Publishers: On-site presence from Dynamite, AHOY Comics, and A Wave Blue World.
• Interactive Events: The signature Cosplay Runway, live sketching sessions, and a special Supergirl Showcase for 2026.
• Family Programming: Dedicated gaming areas, kids’ activities, and panels for fans of all ages.

The convention remains a unique collaboration between the community and academia. It is managed by Ithaca College students enrolled in the “Promoting and Managing ITHACON” course led by Professor Ed Catto. Students handle everything from guest coordination and registration to social media and public relations, gaining hands-on experience in event management.

New this year will be ITHACON’s Supergirl Showcase! Exhibiting a long time Supergirl fans collection of merchandise and comics to prepare fans for the summer blockbuster movie.

Buy your ticket now to secure your spot today at www.ithacon.org!

The second-longest-running comic convention in the nation, ITHACON, is set to return to Ithaca, New York, for another exciting weekend celebrating comics, pop culture, and fandom. Hosted by the Comic Book Club of Ithaca, ITHACON 2026 will take place on April 25th & 26th at Ithaca College, bringing together fans, creators, and industry professionals from around the country.

Now in its 49th year, ITHACON has established itself as a beloved community tradition, offering attendees the chance to meet renowned comic book artists and writers, explore a diverse range of exhibitors, and engage in panels and workshops covering everything from superhero storytelling to the latest trends in pop culture.

The weekend-long comic event is run by the Ithaca College students taking Promoting and Managing ITHACON. Led by Professor Ed Catto, this unique course brings together students from widely differing disciplines to take on a project unlike any other. Putting on ITHACON is an extraordinary group effort with teams of students organizing every detail of the event, whether it’s social media, guest coordination, or registration.

This year’s event will feature interactive activities such as cosplay contests and family-friendly programming. Attendees can browse through a wide array of vendors offering vintage comic books, collectibles, original artwork, and more. Publishers on hand this year include Dynamite, Ahoy Comics, and A Wave Blue World. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in cosplay sketching of live models.

Ticket information, registration, and special guest announcements for ITHACON will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets and more information are available at www.ithacon.org.

The second longest-running comic convention in the nation, Ithacon, is set to return to Ithaca, New York, for another exciting weekend celebrating comics, pop culture, and fandom. Hosted by the Comic Book Club of Ithaca, Ithacon 2025 will take place on April 5th & 6th at Ithaca College, bringing together fans, creators, and industry professionals from around the country.

Now in its 48th year, Ithacon has established itself as a beloved community tradition, offering attendees the chance to meet renowned comic book artists and writers, explore a diverse range of exhibitors, and engage in panels and workshops covering everything from superhero storytelling to the latest trends in pop culture.

The weekend-long comic event is run by the Ithaca College students in Promoting and Managing Ithacon. Led by Professor Ed Catto, this unique course brings together students from widely differing disciplines to take on a project unlike any other. Putting on Ithacon is an extraordinary group effort with teams of students organizing every detail of the event, whether it’s social media, guest coordination, or registration.

This year’s event will feature interactive activities such as cosplay contests and family-friendly programming. Attendees can browse through a wide array of vendors offering vintage comic books, collectibles, original artwork, and more. Publishers on hand this year include Dynamite, Ahoy Comics, and a Wave Blue World. Visitors will also have the opportunity to take part in cosplay sketching of live models.

Ticket information, registration, and special guest announcements for Ithacon will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets and more information available at www.ithacon.org.

ITHACON is two weeks away! After months of careful planning and preparation, the ITHACON team is excited to get this show on the road and ready to open the doors to every kind of fan on April 27th and 28th.

There’s still a chance to purchase tickets and join us for ITHACON. This convention is a great space to live out and express your passion for the stories you love, and meet others who share those passions with you. ITHACON is a place for each person to find their tribe. Don’t care for Spiderman? Not to worry! If you prefer Dr. Who, Harry Potter, or Supernatural instead, there will be content you love to see waiting for you in Emerson Suites.

ITHACON is where you can find a wide variety of geeks, nerds, and comic lovers at all levels of commitment. Casual fans come out to experience comic convention culture on a smaller, small-town scale. Not only can folks freely geek out with like-minded fans, but you can also meet and chat with industry professionals to get a glimpse of what it’s to create the stories, comics, and characters that inspire imaginations for years after their publication.

In addition to ITHACON’s unique program of events, there’s a list of amenities that make the ticket price worth every dollar. ITHACON offers free parking, and delicious food options for attendees. ITHACON has partnered with Silo, a local food truck that serves fried chicken and other homemade food. For those who are not fans of fried chicken, Silo also serves tasty vegetarian meals and side dishes for attendees’ convenience. To check out their menu, you can read more at silofoodtruck.com/food.

Parents coming to ITHACON —looking for something fun for your kids? Well don’t worry, they have so much fun in store! ITHACON will have activities that are kid-friendly and kid-focused this year. The convention will be held at Ithaca College’s Emerson Suites on April 27th and 28th.

Kids can try our button-making activity, where ITHACON crafters will teach how to make and decorate your own pinback buttons. If comics are more their speed, the build-your-own superhero event will allow kids to be creative and become a superhero! For those who know their stuff around comics, there will be a Kahoot trivia game with fun prizes for the top five winners.

Kids of all ages are encouraged to walk in ITHACON’s annual Cosplay Runway on both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 pm. At the same time, those who may prefer to opt out from the Runway event have the opportunity to engage with a different side of fan culture. Those kids will have the time to vote on and watch one of three movies. Some movies to vote on include Lego Batman, Megamind, and Nimona. Not only will there be these activities for attendees, but ITHACON has also collaborated with the Graphic Novel Advisory Board to put together some fun activities that are sure to surprise and amaze.

ITHACON will also be hosting a Scooby Doo-themed mystery activity. Children are heavily encouraged to participate in ITHACON’s Poster Coloring Contest, where winners judged by professional colorist Glenn Whitmore can win comic-themed prizes.

ITHACON 2024 tickets are now on sale at Ithacon.org. Tickets are $20 for adults, youth memberships (for ages 7 – 17) are $5, and children under 6 can attend for free (when accompanied by an adult).