NOT JUST A CROWD.
A COMIC AUDIENCE.

At FC3 comics are the main event, not an add-on to a multitude of other events and

not an afterthought. Our show is built around the comic medium and the creators who create

them. Many large conventions have evolved into massive pop-culture expos, we've chosen

a different path. We're a growing show where comic creators like yourself don't have to

compete with the rest of the entertainment industry.

2,000+ COMIC Fans

Drawing comic fans from the Southeastern United States and beyond

100+ Comic Creators

Showcasing the art of both veteran and upcoming creators in both indie and mainstream

Brand New
40k sq ft venue

Hosted at Duval Hall, a state of the art expo center and music venue

AFFORDABLE
FANDOM

A full day of comics, creators and community without the big-con price tag

WHY FC3

We want to create an environment where creators and fans can come together while keeping the experience affordable for fans. That gives more people the opportunity to meet the creators they love, discover new work and build meaningful connections.

We also understand that your time is valuable. Traveling to a show means stepping away from your studio, your work and your everyday commitments. Our goal is to make FC3 a worthwhile opportunity—not just to connect with fans, but to sell your work, generate commissions and make the most of your time with us.

Ultimately, we want to grow and sustain the comic community—creating new readers and collectors while giving existing fans more reasons to stay connected.

The memories we create today become the nostalgia that brings people back to comics—and the creators who made them—for years to come.

More Comics. More Creators. One BIG Show.

Starting in 2026, First Coast Comic Con partnered with Indie Comics Creator Con (IC3) as a pilot partnership through ComicArtFans' national platform. The program brings CAF together with homegrown comic conventions across the country to showcase independent comic creators and publishers on a regional level.

For its inaugural event, the partnership brought more than 100 independent creators from North Florida and across the country to Jacksonville, creating a showcase of independent comic talent unlike anything previously seen in our region.

The partnership was very well received and will return to First Coast Comic Con in 2027, bringing an even larger community of independent creators, publishers and fans together under one roof.

Visit IC3.art to learn more.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

COMPLIMENTARY GUEST SPACE

You'll be set up in our dedicated Artist Alley to meet fans, sell your work, sign books and take commissions.

PROMOTION

Guest will be featured on the

FC3 website, social channels and promotional materials leading up

to the show.

GUEST

HOSPITALITY

Guest will be provided

guest badges, lunch/snacks,

green room/hospitality space

and a travel stipend.

CREATOR

CONNECTIONS

Time to connect with fellow

creators from FC3 and IC3 throughout the weekend.

PAST GUESTS

Amanda Conner

Jimmy Palmiotti
Greg Land
Pat Broderick
Mike Spicer
Alex Saviauk

Jim Rugg

Dean Haspiel
Ale Garza
Aaron Bartling
Jamie Jones
Mahdi Khene

Keyla Valerio

Mahdi Khene

Vanesa Del Rey
Keith Browning
Eli Schwab
Matthew Allison
Rick Lopez

R.L. Black

Mario Cau

The Jacksonville
Experience

TRAVEL + LODGING

FC3 may be a one-day show, but your trip doesn't have to be. Jacksonville is an easy destination to turn your appearance into a long weekend or mini vacation, with convenient access by air or road and plenty of hotels throughout the city.

BEACHES + CITY + FOOD

Come for the comics. Stay for Jacksonville. From miles of coastline and beautiful beaches to great food, local neighborhoods and plenty to explore, Jacksonville gives you a lot to experience beyond the convention. And with historic St. Augustine just a short drive away, it's easy to turn your FC3 appearance into a Florida getaway.