NC Comicon returns to Durham on Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, 2026, bringing the Triangle's signature comic convention back for a two-day celebration of comics, creators, and collectibles in the heart of the Bull City. A fixture on the North Carolina convention calendar for over a decade, NC Comicon is a comics-first show with a genuine collector's soul — and for card and collectible hunters in the Raleigh-Durham area, it is one of the best November weekends of the year to dig.
The show floor blends a strong artist alley with a deep dealer room. Comic inventory runs from Golden Age keys and graded CGC slabs to modern first prints and dollar bins, and the dealer mix reliably includes trading cards — Pokemon singles and sealed product, sports cards spanning MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL, and non-sport and TCG material including Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! — alongside toys, statues, Funko Pops, manga, anime merchandise, and original comic art. Panels, creator signings, cosplay contests, and kids' programming fill both days, so the shopping comes wrapped in a full convention experience.
The convention runs Saturday and Sunday with typical hours of roughly 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday; check nccomicon.com for the exact schedule, ticket prices, and guest lineup as the show approaches. Single-day and weekend passes are typically available, with discounts for kids, and buying in advance online usually beats the door price.
The Durham Convention Center sits at 301 W Morgan Street in downtown Durham, adjacent to the Carolina Theatre and steps from the city's celebrated food scene — build in time for lunch, because downtown Durham does not miss. Paid parking is available in the attached Durham Centre deck and nearby city decks, and the location is an easy 25-minute drive from Raleigh via I-40 or the Durham Freeway.
Who should attend? Comic collectors first, but the dealer room rewards card collectors, toy hunters, and anyone who loves the dig. Families are well served with kids' programming and cosplay-friendly energy, aspiring artists can meet working professionals in artist alley, and serious collectors can target graded books and vintage cards in the same room. First-time con-goers will find NC Comicon's scale friendly — big enough to fill a weekend, small enough to actually see everything.
To make the most of it, buy tickets in advance, arrive at Saturday's open for the best dealer-room selection, and bring cash alongside cards since smaller dealers move faster on paper. Carry want lists for both comics and cards, pack bags and boards plus penny sleeves and top loaders, and give the floor a full lap before committing on big-ticket items. Creator signings can add real value to books, so check the guest list before you go.
For tickets, guests, programming, and hotel information, visit nccomicon.com or follow NC Comicon on social media. November in Durham has become a Triangle collecting tradition — this is the weekend to close out your fall want list.