The pop culture convention at Novi’s Suburban Collection Showplace was a welcome oasis from work and political tensions after the U.S. general election, attendees told The News.

That’s just one of the reasons that fans of all ages descend on Motor City Comic Con twice a year, to spread the love of all things pop culture. For one group, what started off as something small has turned into much more, spreading happiness and the love of pop culture that continues year in and year out.

The 2024 fall edition will be held this weekend, Nov. 8-10, at the Suburban Collection Showplace at 46100 Grand River Ave. in Novi. The convention takes place from noon until 7 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Some special events will be held at Emagine Novi at44425 W. 12 Mile Rd.

The state's largest and longest running comic book and pop culture convention will feature more than two dozen celebrity guests.

Motor City Comic Com returns to the region this weekend with another star-studded roster of celebrity guests. Here are 15 of the biggest names appearing at the convention Nov. 8-10. John Cusack began acting in films during the 1980s,