Legendary star of NORTHERN EXPOSURE, URBAN COWBOY, WARGAMES, LONESOME DOVE, THE CLOSER, TULSA KING and now BROTHERS – Barry Corbin joins DCS November 21-22, 2026!

September 24, 2026 Dallas Comic Show

After maming a splash in 1980’s URBAN COWBOY starring opposite John Travolta, Barry Corbin went on to appear in an amazing number of popular movies and television programs. His film career includes notable roles in STIR CRAZY, ANY WHICH WAY YOU CAN, NORMA RAE, SIX PACK, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, WARGAMES, MY SCIENCE PROJECT, CRITTERS 2, WHO’S HARRY CRUMB?, GHOST DAD, THE HOT SPOT, THE CHASE, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SOLO, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, IN THE VALLEY OF ELAH, BEN 10: ALIEN SWARM, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, and so many more. His diverse television career includes shows like THE THORN BIRDS, DALLAS, MATLOCK, LONESOME DOVE, NORTHERN EXPOSURE (of course), THE DREW CAREY SHOW, KING OF THE HILL, ONE TREE HILL (in 90 episodes!), THE CLOSER, THE RANCH, BETTER CALL SAUL, YELLOWSTONE, 9-1-1: LONE STAR, TULSA KING, and now the new Apple TV series BROTHERS starring with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrellson… and that’s just the short list! We are so very excited to have Barry join us for DALLAS COMIC SHOW’s Holiday Special this November 21-22, 2026 – his first time appearing with us! Please be sure to give him a warm welcome.

Meet legendary actor Barry Corbin at DALLAS COMIC SHOW!

The 411 on DCS

#DallasComicShow is a family-friendly event in the DFW area featuring exciting comic book and media guests, costumed characters, gaming and Anime content. Our mission is to bring back an affordable pop culture convention experience to the DFW area, something everyone can enjoy and embrace without breaking the bank. This is show run by fans and done for fans. We are here to make sure you have fun.

TIMELINE:

Our inaugural shows were held at the Richardson Convention Center - in the Spring of 2016 (April 23-24) and in late Summer 2016 (August 6-7). Our third event was at the Irving Convention Center on February 11-12, 2017, and our fourth back at the Richardson Civic Center on September 16-17, 2017.

In 2018 we had two fun events happening, August 25-26, and November 17-18.

In 2019, we had three shows - the first April 6-7 in Richardson, then August 10-11 in Lewisville, TX, and finally November 23-24 in Richardson.

In 2020, due to Coronavirus concerns, we decided to go on hiatus and not attempt public gatherings, which was probably for the best.

In 2021, the Dallas Comic Show returned with THREE events - the first being a single-day show on June 26, the second a two-day show August 21-22, and the third being November 6-7, and all three events will be held at the Music City Mall in Lewisville, TX. And a surprise addition, we hosted a special "Day of Cheer" on December 18, 2021 - a FREE admission event with several vendors and special guests... just in time for Christmas shopping!

In 2022, we started with February 19-20, followed by April 23-24, and then August 12-14, November 11-12, and finally December 17-18... our "Weekend of Cheer"

In 2023, we did a show April 29-30, August 26-27, November 18-19, and December 16-17

In 2024 we had shows April 20-21, August 24-25, November 23-24, and a one-day show on December 21st.

In 2025 we hosted a Spring Spectacular on April 23-24, our first ever BIGFANBOY COMIC CON on September 13th, and our Holiday Special on November 22-23. In 2026, we're celebrating our 10th Anniversary! Our first show was our Spring Spectacular on April 25-26, and then our Holiday Special on November 21-22 - we hope to see you there!