The World Trade Center in Mexico City is preparing to receive the 2023 edition of La Mole Convention on the weekend of March 17, 18 and 19 of this year. This venue will bring together a variety of national and international guests, artists, creators, personalities, cosplay talents and brands. If you are a lover of comics, video games, movies, series and board games, this is an event that you cannot miss. The convention will feature a variety of fantasy and pop culture exhibitors, activities, and collectibles for sale.
At La Mole Convention 2023 you will find a lot to do. Here we mention some activities of interest. Among the exhibitors within the event you will find Crunchyroll, Panini, multiple sales and exhibition stands where you can get collectibles, figures, comics and accessories. Meet your favorite comic artists, voice actors, cosplayers and take a photo with them or get their signature and prints. We recommend you check the official website of the event, lamole.com.mx, and its networks to keep an eye on event updates. Consider that some activities have a cost and the signatures or photos of the guests of honor require the purchase of a ticket prior to the event for this activity.
Guests of Honor for La Mole Convention 2023
Like every edition, La Mole is in charge of bringing talented artists with whom you can take a photo or ask for their autograph. On this occasion the guests of honor are:
- Jim Lee, publisher and creative director of DC Comics. one of the most influential cartoonists of the 90s and creator of characters like Gambit and Omega Red during his time with X Men in Marvel Comics.
- Ron PerlmannGolden Globe-winning actor for the television series Beauty and the Beast (1987-1990) and known for his performance as Hellboy and his many collaborations with Mexican director Guillermo del Toro. He has appeared in various projects for film, television, animated series, and video games.
- tenoch orchardMexican actor who recently played Namor in the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- Drake Bellactor and musician from the popular Nickelodeon series: Drake & Josh.
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Artists and creatives
He Artists’ Alley de La Mole Convention 2023 will bring together more than fifty artists, comic book writers and illustrators, and independent artists. Here you will find several halls with a wide variety of professionals that you can get to know. Acquire their art and learn about their projects, there will be a wide variety of styles and designs of characters, comics, sculptures, figures and accessories for all tastes.
International guests that you will find at La Mole Convention 2023:
- Carla CohenFrench illustrator specializing in textured realistic portraiture and oil painting who makes her own art of pop culture characters.
- Lucio Parrillo, Italian illustrator who has worked for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment and other major comic book companies. He has also specialized in video games, role-playing games, and cards, making art for titles such as Forgotten Realms, magic and warcraft.
- dan didiowriter and editor-in-chief currently at the new imprint Frank Miller Presents.
- Gene Hacomic book artist and writer for Marvel and DC and winner of four Eisner Awards.
- inhyuk lee, an illustrator originally from Korea, has worked as an illustrator for video games and comics such as Marvel, DC Comics, Boom! Studios. As a cover artist, you’ll find his art on titles like Black Panther, The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, venom, The Fantastic Four and X Men.
- Kael Ngua concept artist from Malaysia, began his career making art for card games, later working for various comic book publishers.
- scott williamsinker and cartoonist, has worked on titles such as X Men and Punisher. Along with Whilce Portacio and Jim Lee he founded Homage Studios. He collaborated on titles like wildcats, cyberforce, Wetworks and Gen 13.
- Alex Sinclairone of the best colorists, who, like Scott Williams, has worked with Jim Lee on Batman: Hush, Superman: For Tomorrowin many other major DC Comics series and under the Frank Miller Presents imprint
- David Nakayamaillustrator, concept artist, and art director from Honolulu, best known for his covers of X Men, deadpoolpackaging art for Hasbro, and his work with Warner Brothers, Capcom, ImagineFX, and many other companies.
- Ann Nocentiwriter, filmmaker and editor, has worked on comics as Daredevil, X Men, catwoman, klarion, Kid Eternityand is the creator of characters such as Longshot, Typhoid, Spiral, Mojo, Blackheart, among others.
Check the site lamole.com.mx with the complete list of creatives that are present at the convention.
Voice Actors
In this edition of La Mole several actors will be present who give life to animated characters and live action with his voice in the section Dubbing. Among these guests you will find: Abraham Toscano (Bickslow and Sagitarius in Fairy Tail), Annie Rojas (Nezuko Kamado), Humberto Vélez (Homer Simpson), Iván Bastidas (Tanjiro Kamado), Jessica Ángeles (Princess Zelda in Breath of the Wild), Jorge Roig (Mr. Miyagi) and Jorge Roig Jr. (Oliver Atom and Steve Hyuga), Maggie Vera (Bubble of The Powerpuff Girls), Rocío Garcel (She-Ra), Víctor Ugarte (Shinji Ikari). Check the date and time that the actors will be present as well as the signing price list, photos, video or audio on the lamole.com.mx site.
Do not miss the dubbing panel with the voices of Dragon Ball Super with Mario Castañeda (Goku), René García (Vegeta), Lalo Garza (Krilin) and Carlos Segundo (Piccolo), who will also be giving autographs and spending time with their fans.
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Creators and Influencers
Digital content creators and influencers will meet at the Middle Alley, this will be attended by Andrés Navy, BRCDEvg, Go El Monitor Geek, Madhunter and Nathaniel FD. Do not miss the opportunity to meet them. Also visit the stand of the famous web series “Vete a La Versh”, sponsored by PRUDENCE, where there will be surprises and activations.
Video game
In it Gaming Alley You will find the Genshin Impact module, the worldwide successful video game, which will once again have a special presence with surprises. Visit the world of Teyvat within La Mole Convention 2023 and participate in the photo-opportunity and activations. It will also provide free internet during the event so you can share your photos and stories on social networks. You will also find independent developers inside this pavilion so that you can meet them and find out about their releases. Attendees who come with a cosplay will be able to participate in a dynamic to win a Nintendo Switch console, which will be raffled for each day of the event.
Cosplay
The cosplay pavilion will have many international and national guests, more than 40 artists who are characterized by original characters and from movies, series, anime or comics. In it Cosplay Alley You will find guests like: Elizabeth Rage, a professional cosplayer and costume designer who has collaborated with the Man At Arms channel and video game companies like Cygames; Leon Chiro, Italian cosplayer, who has participated with Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, Square Enix and Capcom; o Akellyz, a special effects makeup artist who, in addition to working for companies like Disney, has been three-time champion of the Championship of Cosplay at New York Comic Con. Felipe Arley, Daniss Dollalin Cosplay, Fanini RB, Giselle Fitch, Lorraine Cosplay, Puchys Love, Misa Madoka, Shirahime will also be present among the talents that you will be able to meet. Here you can see the list of cosplayers that you can find at La Mole Convention 2023.
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cosplay contests
The convention will feature two cosplay contests where participants will be able to demonstrate their talent and creativity. On Saturday, March 18, the group contest will be held Cosplay Performance Competitionwhich will have as its theme the world of mario bros. The participants will present themselves with their cosplay, scenery and music at 6:20 p.m. in the HIR Auditorium. Check the requirements on the official website of La Mole. The other cosplay competition is the First Class Cosplay Competition on Sunday March 19. In this you can participate individually giving life to any character of your choice. The participants will present their cosplay to the public at 6:30 p.m. in the HIR Auditorium. If you enjoy characterizing yourself and want to participate by competing or witnessing the parade, this is a great activity for you. The bases and prizes are indicated at lamole.com.mx.
comic creation contest
This year La Mole Convention and Huion have extended the invitation to the public to participate in their first comic contest. Participants must be over 15 years of age and be of Mexican nationality. The short story must contain four pages and its cover addressing the topic of bullying prevention. The comic illustration can be in color or black and white using digital or traditional techniques without resorting to Artificial Intelligence. The delivery deadline will be midnight on Friday, March 10. The winners will be contacted prior to the event and the award ceremony will take place on Sunday March 19 at the main Auditorium of La Mole. If you want to demonstrate your artistic talent and storytelling ability, check the details on the official site.
La Mole 2023, location, time and date of the event:
The convention will take place at the World Trade Center International Convention and Exhibition Center, CDMX. It is located at Filadelfia 40, Colonia Nápoles, Alcaldía Benito Juárez, CP 03810.
- Friday March 17, 2023, from 11 am to 9 pm
- Saturday March 18, 2023, from 10 am to 9 pm
- Sunday March 19, 2023, from 10 am to 8 pm
Ticket sales for La Mole Convention 2023
- 3-Day Pass: $2,500 pesos per person. Entrance to the 3 days of the convention in a single pass. Includes: Badge, lanyard and a special edition print signed by Jim Lee that will be delivered from Saturday March 18, 2023.
- Friday Friends’ Pass: $800 pesos for 2 people. Pass for Friday March 17, 2023 valid for 2 people. Both people must enter at the same time.
- day passes: $500 pesos per person. Buy your pass for Friday 17, Saturday 18 or Sunday 19 March 2023.
- Kids Pass Presale: $150 pesos per child. Buy the pass for children under 12 years of age accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket for Friday 17, Saturday 18 or Sunday 19 March 2023.
- Children less than 1 meter tall: They do not pay admission, but they must be accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket.
Prices do not include commissions. Check the Boletia site to get your tickets.
We recommend you attend taking all sanitary precautions, keeping your distance and wearing the face mask within the event, its use is mandatory. The World Trade Center and La Mole Convention will take all the health measures requested by the authorities to an extreme.
Victor Recinos “The Collector” Cinema has accompanied me all my life on a journey of emotions, through time, imagination and magical worlds of colours; from galaxies far away to reality. Thanks to the cinema I am: creative, otaku, Jedi, replicant, Batman and part PREMIERE Cinema.