The 8th annual Flower City Comic Con returns to Rochester at Total Sports Experience (TSE), located at 880 Elmgrove Road in Gates, Sept. 13-15.

This year’s guests include Kevin Sussman ("The Big Bang Theory"), John Barrowman ("Doctor Who"), Nakia Burrise ("Mighty Morphin Power Rangers") and author Carole Barrowman. 

New this year is the Empire Comic Fest, which will play host to local and regional comic book shops, vendors and comic book artists.

There will also be a one-night Dungeons and Dragons campaign and a cosplay "Let’s Make a Deal" event. Guests will be able to pick up a free comic book created by local artist Ken Wheaton, starring the mascot of Flower City Comic Con, Simi. There will be a Cosplay Contest on Saturday and a kid’s cosplay contest on Sunday, in addition to discussion panels, board games, vendors, food trucks and photo opportunities.    

Parking is free at the venue.