Marcus Bell
Comic artist & writer
Twenty years drawing indie superhero books, now teaching the next wave of Kitimat artists. Sketching at his table all weekend.
Kitimat, British Columbia
KITIMATCRIT CON
Comic & Pop Culture Convention
One weekend of comics, cosplay, tabletop battles, retro arcades and the best vendors in the Northwest — all under one very loud roof.
June 12, 2027 – June 13, 2027Riverlodge Recreation Centre
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What to expect
Full schedule One weekend, every kind of fandom
Wander the dealer hall, catch a panel, enter the cosplay contest or settle in for a tournament — all in one family-friendly weekend in Kitimat.
Comics & creators
Independent artists, back issues and original art.
Cosplay
Costume contest, photo ops and crafting panels.
Video games
Tournaments, retro free play and speedruns.
Tabletop
Board games, RPG one-shots and card tournaments.
Vendors
Local shops, collectibles and handmade goods.
Special guests
Voices, writers and artists from the world of fandom.
Special guests
Meet the guests
Guest announcements land here as contracts are confirmed.
Dana Whitcomb
Voice actor
Voice of a dozen animated heroes and villains, here for a live script read and a Q&A on breaking into voice work.
Priya Nayar
Cosplay crafter
Foam, worbla and a hot glue gun: Priya builds award-winning armour and runs the hands-on cosplay workshop.
Vendors & artists
The dealer hall
Only approved vendors appear in the public directory.
Latest news
Announcements
Nov 1, 2026
Kitimat Crit Con returns June 12-13, 2027
Two full days at the Riverlodge Recreation Centre, with the dealer hall, cosplay contest and gaming zone all back.
Oct 20, 2026
Vendor and artist applications are open
Booths start at $60 for artist alley tables. Applications close May 1, 2027.
Oct 5, 2026
Cosplay contest categories announced
Four categories this year, plus a new judge's choice award for first-time entrants.
All newsPhoto gallery
Highlights & photos
A look at the con — cosplay, vendors, gaming tables and everything in between.
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CRITICAL HITSFind us
Riverlodge Recreation Centre, 654 Columbia Ave W, Kitimat, BC
info@kitimatcritcon.caContact the organizers