StocktonCon Winter is back.
The popular two-day pop culture convention will run 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, bringing special guests, artists, exhibitors and fan-favorite events to Adventist Health Arena.
Among this year’s guests are “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul” actors Raymond Cruz (Tuco Salamanca) and Cesar Garcia (No Doze). Garcia, also a writer and producer, has appeared in “Fast & Furious,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “True Detective,” “Weeds” and “The Shield.”
Power Rangers fans will have a chance to meet Nakia Burrise (Power Rangers Zeo) and Karan Ashley (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).
Wrestling stars Joe Hendry (WWE NXT, TNA World Champion) and Booker T (WWE Hall of Fame, WCW legend) will appear on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.
Now in its sixth year, the winter edition of StocktonCon will also showcase comic book creators and artists, including Manteca High alum Ramon Villalobos (“Secret Wars,” “Nighthawk”), Derek Riggs (“Iron Maiden”), Chris Marrinan (“Nova,” “Wonder Woman”), Brad Simpson (“Local Man,” “Feral”), Jessica Fong (“Poison Ivy,” “Scarlet Witch”), Scott Koblish (“Deadpool,” “Captain America”) and Melissa Pagluica (“Above the Clouds”).
The annual costume contest will take place at 4 p.m. in the Panel Room near the main entrance, with separate divisions for ages 13 and up on Saturday and 14 and older on Sunday.
Tickets are available online at StocktonCon.com or at the arena box office. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to local charities.