Stargazers should be in their glory at Iron City Comic Con, a sci-fi and fantasy convention in Birmingham. The event, set for June 1-2 at the BJCC East Exhibit Hall, includes about 30 special guests from the worlds of “Star Trek,” “Star Wars,” the “Scream” franchise, professional wrestling and more. Comic book artists, anime voice actors and cosplay experts are on the agenda, as well.
Here are five iconic celebs you won’t want to miss at the downtown con. They’ll be meeting fans, signing autographs and taking photos, pretty much all day long. Get your Sharpies ready!
Jonathan Frakes, an actor and director, is beloved in the world of “Star Trek” as William T. Riker, a Starfleet officer and the right hand of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard. Here, Frakes appears in a scene from “Star Trek: Picard.”(James Dimmock/Paramount+)