Save the Date! Laker Con 2026, September 25-27
Laker Con is a proud event for 2026 Laker Welcome!
Laker Con 2026 will take place Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026. This FREE comics convention will feature:
• Guest Artists
• Artist Market
• Panel Discussions and Workshops (All-Ages)
• Comics Presentations and Poster Sessions
• Cosplay Contest
• Comics Gallery and Zinetopia
• Animations, Films and More!
Check in to this site for parking, programming and additional updated information!
Laker Con Comics Journal
At Laker Con 2026, we will be launching the Laker Con Comics Journal, a compilation of comic writing and comics art. Stay tuned for information on event programming and purchasing this journal.
We also seek proposals from a broad range of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives from current students at GVSU in reviewing to storytelling or design of notable comics works for Laker Con Comics Journal 2027. Subjects include (but are not limited to) analysis on historical significance, literary relevance, social commentary, cultural/narrative intersectionality, technology, methodology and practice.
If you are interested in participating in next years Comics Journal, please contact Patrick Johnson at [email protected].
Artist Market
Artist Market Registration is Closed.
For Laker Con 2026, we will have over 50 tables in throughout the Atrium at the Idema Pew Library for GVSU students, alumni and others to sell and share their art, stories and curiosities!
• Each space comes with a 3x5" rectangular table or a 4" circular table and one chair. There is free access to wifi. There is limited access to power outlets but access cannot be guaranteed.
• Selling of AI images will not be permitted and will result in the forfeit of your table.
• Priority will be given to those artists who can table all three days.
• Artist Market tables are FREE of charge.