{"id":2074366,"date":"2025-10-07T08:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2074366"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:37:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:37:10","slug":"iconic-childrens-show-host-part-of-inaugural-illinois-comic-con-headed-to-peoria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/iconic-childrens-show-host-part-of-inaugural-illinois-comic-con-headed-to-peoria\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic children&#8217;s show host part of inaugural Illinois Comic Con headed to Peoria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/09\/17\/steve-burns-blues-clues-host-podcast\/86186757007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Steve Burns;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Steve Burns<\/a> from &#8220;Blues Clues,&#8221; &#8220;The Walking Dead&#8221; cast member Khary Payton, and Billy West, who voices several characters on &#8220;Futurama,&#8221; are among the large lineup of talent for the inaugural Illinois Comic Con in Peoria.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show comes to the Peoria Civic Center on Nov. 22-23. Here is what you need to know, including the planned guests and ticket information.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Who is coming to Illinois Comic Con?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Burns was the original <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Blue%27s_Clues\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:host of Blues Clues;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">host of Blues Clues<\/a>. Payton played King Ezekiel on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Khary_Payton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:AMC's &quot;The Walking Dead;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">AMC&#8217;s &#8220;The Walking Dead<\/a>,&#8221; appearing in 49 episodes from 2016-22. He also has held a role in &#8220;Teen Titans,&#8221; and &#8220;Teen Titans Go!&#8221; West is the well-known voice of Fry, Dr. Zoidberg and Professor Farnsworth in the long-running animated series &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Billy_West\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Futurama;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Futurama<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In-show events include question-and-answer sessions with celebrities, panels presented by professional cosplayers and artists, a costume contest, gaming, photo ops, and more. Vendors and artists from across the country will set up and sell their wares. Local fan groups will exhibit displays and performances throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Steve Burns speaks with fans during New York Comic Con 2022 on October 8, 2022 in New York City.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The lineup also includes: Emily Swallow and Barry Lowin (&#8220;The Mandalorian&#8221;); Andy Black (&#8220;Black Veil Brides&#8221;); Matt Ryan (DC\u2019s &#8220;Legends of Tomorrow&#8221;); Michael Biehn (&#8220;Tombstone&#8221;); Karan Ashley and Steve Cardenas (&#8220;Mighty Morphin Power Rangers&#8221;); Vernon Wells (&#8220;Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior&#8221;); voice actor Joshua Seth (&#8220;Digimon&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Also on the slate are Brian Drummond, Alessandro Juliani, and Brad Swaile (&#8220;Death Note&#8221;), and Shannon Chan-Kent (&#8220;My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic&#8221;); WWE Hall of Famers D-Von Dudley and Tugboat; comic creators Michael Golden, Arthur Suydam, Renee Witterstaetter and Anna Zhuo; and cosplay guests Little Red Fox Cosplay, DCW Builds and Lore Builds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Things to do in October around PeoriaL: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/articles\/comedy-fundraisers-spooky-fun-more-080225738.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Comedy, fundraisers, spooky fun and more;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Comedy, fundraisers, spooky fun and more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Illinois Comic Con tickets<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Advance discount tickets are available from Ticketmaster for $25 per day or $45 for the weekend, plus fees and taxes. Kids ages 10 and younger attend free with a paid adult admission. Non-discounted tickets can be purchased at the door on event weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">More information on guests and programming schedules is available through <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoiscomiccon.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:IllinoisComicCon.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">IllinoisComicCon.com<\/a>, on the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/illinoiscomiccon\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Illinois Comic Con Facebook Page;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Illinois Comic Con Facebook Page<\/a>, or Instagram account (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illinoiscomiccon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:@IllinoisComicCon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">@IllinoisComicCon<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on Journal Star: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pjstar.com\/story\/entertainment\/2025\/10\/07\/illinois-comic-con-steve-from-blues-clues-coming-to-peoria\/86555376007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Illinois Comic Con: Steve from Blues Clues coming to Peoria;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Illinois Comic Con: Steve from Blues Clues coming to Peoria<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steve Burns from &#8220;Blues Clues,&#8221; &#8220;The Walking Dead&#8221; cast member Khary Payton, and Billy West, who voices several characters on &#8220;Futurama,&#8221; are among the large lineup of talent for the inaugural Illinois Comic Con in Peoria. The show comes to the Peoria Civic Center on Nov. 22-23. 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