- Aug.8 – Aug. 9, 2026
- Enterprise Civic Center
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Gallery
- Flash Sale
- FAQ's
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate paranormal convention, Alabama comic con, cryptid convention, horror convention, or cosplay event in Alabama, you’ve found your destination.
Welcome to Deep South Para-Comi-Con, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing pop culture and paranormal conventions, where mystery, imagination, fandom, and adventure come together under one roof. Deep South Para-Comi-Con is a unique event that blends the excitement of a traditional comic convention with the mystery of paranormal exploration, the thrill of horror, the fascination of cryptids, and the creativity of cosplay.
Our motto says it all:
For one unforgettable weekend, attendees step into a world where ghosts, monsters, superheroes, legendary creatures, horror icons, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and imagination exist together. Whether you’re a lifelong paranormal investigator, comic book collector, horror movie fan, tabletop gamer, cosplay enthusiast, or simply curious about the unexplained, Deep South Para-Comi-Con was created for you.
Deep South Para-Comi-Con isn’t just another comic convention.
We’re a one-of-a-kind experience that combines multiple fandoms into one exciting event.
Visitors can spend the morning attending a ghost hunting workshop, meet a television personality from a paranormal series, browse rare comic books and collectibles, compete in a cosplay contest, explore horror memorabilia, play tabletop games, and finish the day discussing Bigfoot sightings with leading cryptozoologists.
It’s this combination of experiences that makes Deep South Para-Comi-Con unlike any other convention in Alabama.
Our guests come from across the United States to share their knowledge, experiences, artwork, research, and stories with fans who love the mysterious, the strange, and the extraordinary.
If you love haunted locations, ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, or paranormal investigations, Deep South Para-Comi-Con is quickly becoming one of the premier paranormal conventions in the Southeast.
Meet experienced paranormal investigators who have appeared on national television.
Attend educational presentations covering:
Whether you’re an experienced investigator or someone who’s simply fascinated by the unknown, our workshops provide opportunities to learn directly from professionals working in the field.
Interested in mysterious lake monsters, alien encounters, or creatures that science has yet to explain?
Deep South Para-Comi-Con proudly features respected cryptozoologists, researchers, authors, and investigators who have spent years studying legendary creatures from around the world.
Topics often include:
Our cryptid programming offers something for both seasoned researchers and those
just beginning their journey into the unexplained.
Fans searching for a true horror convention will feel right at home.
Deep South Para-Comi-Con celebrates horror in all its forms—from classic monsters and supernatural thrillers to modern horror films and independent creators.
Meet actors from horror movies and television.
Shop vendors offering:
Whether your favorite horror icon is a vampire, zombie, ghost, demon, or slasher villain, you’ll discover fellow fans who share your passion.
Cosplay is one of the highlights Deep South Para-Comi-Con.
Our Cosplay Contest welcomes participants of every skill level, from first-time costume builders to award-winning professionals.
Whether you’ve crafted elaborate armor, recreated your favorite anime character, built an incredible movie costume, or simply enjoy dressing as your favorite superhero, you’ll find a welcoming community that celebrates creativity.
Throughout the weekend you’ll see cosplay inspired by:
Visitors often say one of their favorite parts of the convention is simply walking the floor and admiring the incredible costumes.
Gaming is another major part of the Deep South Para-Comi-Con experience.
Our gaming area brings together players of all ages for tabletop adventures, card games, board games, and role-playing experiences.
Whether you’re introducing your children to their first tabletop adventure or gathering with lifelong friends for an epic campaign, you’ll find welcoming game masters and exciting events throughout the weekend.
Gaming isn’t just about competition—it’s about community.
Our vendor hall is filled with creators, artists, collectors, small businesses, authors, and specialty retailers offering items you won’t find in big box stores.
Discover:
Supporting small businesses has always been an important part of our mission, and our vendor hall showcases the incredible creativity found throughout the Southeast.
Every year Deep South Para-Comi-Con welcomes an exciting lineup of celebrity guests, paranormal investigators, authors, researchers, actors, artists, and creators.
Our guests have appeared on nationally recognized television programs, bestselling publications, podcasts, films, documentaries, and streaming platforms.
Unlike many larger conventions, our guests are approachable and enjoy spending time talking with attendees, signing autographs, taking photographs, and sharing stories throughout the weekend.
Many visitors tell us their favorite memory wasn’t simply meeting a celebrity—it was having a genuine conversation with someone they’ve admired for years.
Deep South Para-Comi-Con welcomes fans of all ages.
Families attend together to enjoy a weekend filled with learning, entertainment, creativity, and exploration.
Children discover superheroes.
Parents rediscover childhood memories.
Grandparents share stories of local legends.
Friends create unforgettable cosplay groups.
Everyone finds something to enjoy.
Whether you’re attending alone or bringing the entire family, you’ll discover a welcoming atmosphere where imagination is celebrated.
Deep South Para-Comi-Con is more than an annual event.
It’s a growing community of people who believe curiosity should be celebrated.
We welcome:
No matter what first brings you through our doors, you’ll leave having discovered something new.
Perhaps you’ll meet your favorite television personality.
Perhaps you’ll make lifelong friends.
Perhaps you’ll learn a new ghost hunting technique.
Perhaps you’ll finally find that rare collectible you’ve been searching for.
Or perhaps you’ll simply realize you’ve found your people.
Whether you’re searching for a paranormal convention, comic con in Alabama, cryptid convention, horror convention, cosplay event near me, or a unique weekend experience unlike anything else in the Southeast, Deep South Para-Comi-Con invites you to become part of the adventure.
Come explore the unexplained.
Celebrate creativity.
Meet incredible guests.
Learn from respected researchers.
Discover amazing vendors.
Compete in cosplay.
Play unforgettable games.
And most importantly…
Step through the portal.
Because imagination doesn’t have limits—it only has new places to explore.
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