PLANET FUNK CON
For the last several of years, we have held the biggest Pop Culture event the Quad Cities has ever seen. Join our thousands of attendees for comics, toys, celebrities, cosplay, panels, tabletop games, video games, tournaments, and a ton of FUN! Join us for 3 DAYS of fresh and funky fun! Click below to see some of last year’s photos!
THE QUAD CITIES PREMIERE COMICS & ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION
EVENT INFO
Event Dates
JUNE 26-28,2026
Event Times
FRIDAY: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
SATURDAY: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SUNDAY: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event Location
THE RIVER CENTER
136 E 3RD ST, DAVENPORT,IA 52801
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CELEBRITY GUESTS
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RYAN DRUMMOND
ACTOR, PERFORMER, SINGER
Ryan Drummond is an actor, performer, singer, clown and is best known for his role as the original voice of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG in the Sonic the Hedgehog video game franchise from 1998 to 2004.
Ryan also has many on-screen credits including BAYWATCH, POINT PLEASANT, TWO GUYS A GIRL AND A PIZZA PLACE and your favorite Cheerleading movie, BRING IT ON.
Ryan has also voiced countless characters in over 75 video games unrelated to SONIC. For example, Eliot Ballade in Blue Stinger, Kevin Kertsman in Illbleed, Rick Arlen in Nancy Drew: Stay Tuned For Danger, Pizza Boy in Twisted Metal 4, Jonathan Carnahan in The Mummy, Multiple Characters in Backyard Baseball, Football, and Soccer, and he has recently voiced the Doctor in Mafia: Definitive Edition.
Drummond has also voiced many of your favorite Halloween animatronics and decorations. His voice can be prominently found every Halloween season at Spirit Halloween, Halloween City, Home Depot, Costco, Target, Sam's Club and Lowe's. His most popular robots include: GRIMM THE SKELETON, BUZZSAW, NOZZLES, BAPHOMET and MR. SALTY (Spirit Halloween) and FRANKENSTEIN'S MONSTER, GRAVEDIGGER, BOOGEYMAN, SINISTER STEVE and THD-3000 (Home Depot).
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NICOLE TOMPKINS
ACTOR
Nicole Tompkins has made an undeniable impact on the entertainment industry, with over 50 credits in film, television, video games, and theatre. She stars as the iconic Jill Valentine, in the remake of fan-favorite game RESIDENT EVIL 3.Nicole reprises Jill in Sony Entertainment’s feature film RESIDENT EVIL: DEATH ISLAND. Other notable voice roles include: Idril of Gondor in WB Game’s MIDDLE EARTH: SHADOW OF WAR, Daniela Dimitrescu in RESIDENT EVIL VILLAGE, Jack-O in GUILTY GEARSTRIVE, and Silga in Guerilla’s HORIZON FORBIDDEN WEST. "With an avid fan-base and social media following, Nicole is known for her warm engagements with fans in-person, on panels, and through her popular online streams. She can often be found with a book or crochet project in hand, is a notorious plant mom and lover of her cat Aslan, and loves to go social dancing in the jazz, blues, and lindy hop scene.
SCOTT DREIER
ACTOR
Scott Dreier is an American actor. He is the voice of Knuckles the Echidna in the Sonic the Hedgehog Sega video game series in such iconic games as Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Battle, Sonic Advance 3 and Sonic Heroes. Scott is also known for his television work including Harold the Herald on Disney’s The Suite Life on Deck as well as his work on shows ICarly, The First Family, Malcolm in the Middle, Coop and Cami Ask the World, and ABC’s The Rookie. Scott is also a singer and recording artist and has just released his 3rd album in December 2024 --"Christmas" Scott Dreier with Andy Langham --a collection of jazz holiday music.
DAVID HUMPHREY
ACTOR
David S. Humphrey is a distinguished performer, singer, actor, and voiceover artist, best known as the original voice of Shadow the Hedgehog in SEGA Corporation’s iconic video games: Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, and Sonic Battle. With a versatile talent that spans across various forms of entertainment, David has captivated audiences with his dynamic vocal range and compelling performances. His contributions to the world of voice acting have left an indelible mark on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, endearing him to fans worldwide. Beyond his work in video games, David’s career as a performer and singer showcases his multifaceted artistry and dedication to his craft
LINDA YOUNG
ACTOR
Linda Young is an American voice actress who is best known for her anime roles as Frieza from Dragon Ball Z , Baba from DBZ , Kai and Super, Genkai from Yu Yu Hakusho. Her other roles include Piiza, and Fasha from DBZ, Arale from Dragon Ball, Porlyusica and Grandeeney from Fairy Tail, Zombie Devil from Chainsaw Man, Yamanda from Death Mount Death Play, Kurozumi Higurashi and Azuki from One Piece, Huci from Golden Kamuy, Zola from Trapped in a Dating Sim, Martha from Fist of the North Star-Death in Love, Zipper Mom from Shimezo, Bully Butch from Supernatural Sid, Landlady from Double Decker, Monaka from That Certain Magical Index, Grandmother from Orange, Narrater for My Bride is a Mermaid, Ikumin Ito from Shiki, Xiao’s Grandmother in One Piece, Enta’s Grandma in Sarazanmei, Suki’s Grandmother in Fruits Basket, Chiyo Kumasawa in Umineko When They Cry, Snow in D7 Peacemaker, Shan in Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood, and bit parts in Ace Attorney,Attack on Titan, Detective Conan, Gunslinger Girl, Ghost Hunt,Kiddy Grade, Dances with Dragons, Sakura Quest and more. Linda also wrote, and performed in JJ and the Fruit Troops, a syndicated children’s radio show. She wrote over a dozen Murder Mystery Comedy Shows, and performed for Murder Mystery Players.
CYNTHIA CRANZ
ACTOR
Cynthia Cranz has been acting professionally since 1991. She has appeared on stage, TV, radio, film and
commercial print. Born in Forth Worth, TX she graduated from Grapevine High School and is an alumnus
of The University of Mississippi where she minored in Psychology and earning her degree in History.
After college, she returned to her roots in Fort Worth, where she worked in local theaters and continued
to study acting. She signed with The Tomas Agency in 1993, and has been working with
Funimation/Crunchy Roll since 1999, when she was cast in her first anime role as Chi-Chi on Dragon Ball
Z. Next came Boton on Yu Yu Hakusho, Mitch on Case Closed, Mitzi on Shin-Chan, Paninya on Full Metal,
Diana on Lupin the Third, and Coach Mo on Big Windup. Other favorites supporting roles include such
shows as Negima, Kodacha and One Piece. She currently resides in her native Fort Worth with husband
Mitch McManis and their several four legged fur babies, where she continues to act, practice real estate,
ride horses and compete in equestrian events.
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BRIDGET HOFFMAN
ACTOR
Bridget Hoffman is an American voice actress, ADR director and script writer in the Los Angeles area. She has provided voices for a number of English-language versions of Japanese anime films and television series, usually under an alias such as Ruby Marlowe, Ellen Wilkerson or Tessa Ariel. Some of her major roles include title characters such as Belldandy in the Ah! My Goddess: The Movie feature film, Mizuho Kazami in Please Teacher, Mima Kirigoe in Perfect Blue, and Lain Iwakura in Serial Experiments Lain. She voiced lead ensemble characters as Rune Venus in El Hazard, Miaka Yuki in Fushigi Yûgi, Raquel Casull in Scrapped Princess, Fuu Hououji in Magic Knight Rayearth, Shinobu Maehara in Love Hina, and Irisviel von Einzbern in Fate/Zero. She served as the ADR director for the Fushigi Yûgi series and films, Ah! My Goddess: The Movie, and a series of shorts called The Adventures of Mini-Goddess. She also provides background voices in a number of animated films dubbed in the Los Angeles area, including Frozen, Epic and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. In video games, she provides the voice of KOS-MOS in the Xenosaga series as well as Atoli in the .hack//G.U. series.
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JEREMY LONDON
ACTOR
Jeremy London snagged fan’s hearts with his role as Chandler Hampton on 7th Heaven. He thrilled them as bad boy Griffin Holbrook on Party of Five. View Askewniverse fans recognize London as none other than T.S. Quint from Kevin Smith’s Mallrats. A role London will reprise when Smith releases the much-anticipated television sequel, Mallrats 2. London’s career started in 1991 with a role on I’ll Fly Away. He went on to secure roles on several television shows, made for TV movies, and the mini-series Journey to the Center of the Earth. His big screen credits include One More Round, Rain from Stars, The Devil’s Dozen which London directed, The Last Mark, Edge of Salvation, Alien Opponent, House Under Siege, Chasing the Green, The Grift, Gods and Generals, and White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild. Upcoming film projects for London aside from his return to the Askewniverse are Girl in Woods, Bright Ideas, Branded, 7 Faces of Jack the Ripper, and Enter the Fist and the Golden Fleecing with Danny Trejo.
MONICA RIAL
ACTOR
Monica Rial has been working in the anime industry for over 20 years and has lent her voice to hundreds of anime including: Assassination Classroom (Kayano), Black Butler (Mey Rin), Black Clover (Mereleona, Nero, Secre), Card Captor Sakura: Clear Card (Sakura), Certain Magical Index (Index), Deadman Wonderland (Shiro), Dragon Ball Super (Bulma), Fairy Tail (Mirajane), Food Wars (Jun), FMA Brotherhood (May Chang), Golden Kamuy (Asirpa), Hello Kitty’s Animation Theater (Hello Kitty), ID:Invaded (Hondomachi), Maid-sama (Misaki), My Hero Academia (Tsuyu), One Piece (Tashigi), Ouran High School Host Club (Renge), Panty and Stocking (Stocking), Saga of Tanya the Evil (Tanya), Seraph of the End (Krul), Soul Eater (Tsubaki), Uzaki-chan Wants To Hang Out (Uzaki), Watamote (Tomoko), Yona of the Dawn (Yona), and many more. She has worked with Rooster Teeth on RWBY (Sienna Khan) and gen:LOCK (Raquel Marin). She voiced Jubilee on Aqua Teen Hunger Force and has also appeared in several video games including Tales of Luminaria, Phantom Breaker Omnia, Fire Emblem Echoes, Fire Emblem: Heroes, Smite, Tales of Berseria, Ms.'Splosion Man, Orcs Must Die! Unchained, Borderlands 2, Borderland Pre-Sequel, Borderlands 3, and the Angry Birds series.
BRIAN O'HALLORAN
ACTOR
Brian O’Halloran, first-generation American son of Irish immigrants, was born in New York and moved to New Jersey at the age of 10. He discovered his love for acting at age 15, and became active in theater in high school and college. In 1994 he appeared in Kevin Smith’s Clerks, but continued to work as a stage actor with the Boomerang Theatre Company, the New Jersey Repertory Company, and the Tri-State Actors Theatre, among others. While filming Clerks II, Brian also appeared as Reverend Parris in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible at Holmdel Theatre Company. Brian has been seen in many other Kevin smith films, including Dogma, Chasing Amy, Mallrats, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The title role in the 2000 film Vulgar was specifically created for him. Brian has also been seen in The Happening, Miss December, Bloody Slumber Party, and Flea.
In 2022, Brain reprised his role of Dante in Clerks III; he will also appear in the upcoming Mallrats sequel, Mallbrats.
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BRANDON JAY MCLAREN
ACTOR
Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Brandon is of Trinidadian and Grenadian descent. He attended high school at Johnston Heights Secondary, where he took theater courses and his love for acting began. A star soccer player in his youth, he received a full athletic scholarship to attend the State University of New York at Albany. After graduating with a degree in Human Biology, McLaren returned to Vancouver to pursue acting full time. He now resides in Los Angeles. You can follow him on Instagram at @brandonjaymclaren and on Twitter at @brandojay.
CHRIS VIOLETTE
ACTOR
Chris Violette is a Canadian-born TV and Film Actor. Known for joining the cast of Power Rangers SPD as Blue Ranger Sky, Chris has appeared on numerous television shows such as "Star Trek: Discovery", "Flashpoint", "Lost Girl", "Saving Hope" and "Bitten". Chris has recently expanded his passion for film and its industry by continuing with directing, writing, and producing.
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MATT AUSTIN
ACTOR
Matt Austin is a Canadian actor who is known for his role as Green Ranger (later Blue Ranger, then Red Ranger in the "Power Rangers Operation Overdrive" "Once A Ranger" team-up story arc) and Bridge Carson in the American TV series "Power Rangers: S.P.D.". In addition to his acting skills, he is also a writer, musician, and filmmaker.
MONICA MAY
ACTOR
Monica May is best known to fans as Z Delgado, the Yellow Ranger from Power Rangers S.P.D. Her role as the tough, street-smart ranger. with a heart of gold. Monica has appeared in various TV shows and independent films, and continues to engage with fans at conventions worldwide.
ERIN FITZGERALD
ACTOR
Erin Fitzgerald is a Canadian-American voice actress and actress known for her work in animation, video games, and anime. She is best known for her roles as May Kanker and Nazz in Ed, Edd n Eddy, and for voicing characters in series like Monster High, Ever After High, and Ask the Storybots. Her video game credits include roles in Persona 4 Golden, World of Warcraft, and The Last of Us.
MARK BRITTEN
ACTOR
A professional stand-up comedian since 1987, Mark “KidWok” Britten was cast as 7 characters in DragonBall Z. He created the voices of Burter, Korin, Grand Kai, Ox-King, Moori, Alien Announcer, and Rings for the original Funimation English dubs in 1999. If you watched Dragonball Z on Toonami, the Cartoon Network, or during the VHS era, chances are you grew up hearing Mark’s voiceover work as a soundtrack to your childhood! He is considered one of the OG’s of the Funimation English dub actors.
TARA SANDS
ACTOR
Tara Jayne Sands can be heard as over 50 characters in the original English Pokémon tv series including Bulbasaur, Richie, Jasmine, Oddish, Yamper and Tori. Some other roles include Biscuit in HunterXHunter, Mokuba in Yu-Gi-Oh!, Kari in Digimon Adventure Tri, Anna in Shaman King, Curious in My Hero Academia, Momo, Utahime and Young Panda in Jujutsu Kaisen, Kirio Hikifume in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Young Ban in Seven Deadly Sins, Kombu Infinity in One Punch Man, Circe in Generator Rex, YoungKabuto in Naruto, Filia in Slayers, Summer in Barbie: Life in The Dreamhouse, Death 13/Mannish Boy in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Namida in Boruto, Sonya in Fire Emblem, Kyu in Bungou Stray Dogs, Ruby in Rainbow High, Kilo and Bay in Goddess of Victory: Nikke and lots more. For 2 years (over 100 episodes!), Tara was the on-camera host of Cartoon Network’s weekly Friday night lineup, appropriately titled “Fridays.” On “Fridays” Tara interviewed dozens of celebrities like George Lucas, Robin Williams, Charles Barkley and Daniel Radcliffe, and had more on-camera food fights than she cares to remember. Tara has also narrated over 300 audiobooks! Currently, Tara is co-hosting a podcast called 4KidsFlashback where she interviews the actors and staff of 4Kids Entertainment, the company who brought tons of anime (like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece) to English speaking audiences.
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ARTISTS
Tim Jacobus
ARTIST
Tim Jacobus, original illustrator for the iconic R.L. Stine Goosebumps book
series, is responsible for the creation of more than 100 Goosebumps Classic
Series, Series 2000 and special edition cover illustrations. In addition to creating
artwork that encouraged children to want to read, Jacobus’ art was instrumental
in making Goosebumps the second largest-selling book series in publishing
history with over 350 million books sold! Subsequently, Tim continues to create
and shows no sign of slowing down.
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COSPLAYERS
DAWNSTAR COSPLAYS
COSPLAYER
With over 14 years of experience, DawnStarCosplays has turned her love for crafting and fandom into an inspiring journey. A dynamic presence at any event, she shines as a contest MC and knowledgeable judge, celebrating contestants and ensuring every moment is filled with magic. She also shares her expertise through panels and workshops on costume construction, prop-making, and budgeting, helping attendees enhance their skills. Featured in Creative Cosplay Magazine, CanvasRebel, and Lights, Camera, Cos, DawnStarCosplays is a proud advocate for representation and inclusivity as a plus-size queer cosplayer. Her journey inspires others to embrace their unique selves and love for cosplay. DawnStarCosplays is excited to bring her passion and expertise to Planet Funk Con 2026, creating unforgettable experiences for attendees and fostering a welcoming community.
