HISTORY IN THE MAKING: ComicWorx Makes Its Explosive Debut.
Headlined by Voice Acting Legend John Swasey, as the Largest Comic & Pop Culture Event Ever Held at the Workhouse Arts Center on Saturday, March 7, 2026
ComicWorx brings comics, cosplay, fandom, creators, and collectors together on an unprecedented scale, featuring iconic celebrity talent at the Workhouse.
LORTON, VA (February 18, 2026) — For the first time in its history, the Workhouse Arts Center will host an event of this magnitude — and it’s arriving with a bold promise: bigger, louder, and more immersive than anything the region has seen before.
ComicWorx, the most extensive comic and pop culture experience ever staged at the Workhouse Arts Center, will debut Saturday, March 7, 2026, transforming the historic campus into a vibrant hub of creativity, cosplay, fandom, creators, and collectors.
“This isn’t just another pop culture event,” said Keith Gordon, President and CEO of the Workhouse Arts Center. “ComicWorx is a bold expression of what the Workhouse does best — bringing creative communities together in a space built for imagination, collaboration, and big ideas. There’s no better place to host a gathering of artists, fans, and innovators on this scale — and we intend to set a new standard for what it can be.”
Headlining the event is celebrated voice acting legend John Swasey, whose iconic roles span global anime phenomena, including:
Attack on Titan
Fullmetal Alchemist
My Hero Academia
One Piece
Swasey’s career launched in 1997 with ADV Films, and he has since become one of the most prolific and recognizable voices in anime. His hundreds of roles include All for One (My Hero Academia), Sir Crocodile (One Piece), Lord Death (Soul Eater), Hohenheim (Fullmetal Alchemist), and Zachary (Attack on Titan). His work spans major studios, including Funimation & Sentai Filmworks, as well as video games such as Borderlands 2.
Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet Swasey in person, attend panels, and celebrate his legendary contributions to pop culture.
A First. The Biggest. A Must-Experience Event.
ComicWorx will feature:
Expansive vendor and artist show floors
Celebrity meet-and-greets
Cosplay showcases
Interactive fan experiences
Family-friendly programming
Limited vendor opportunities for regional businesses
This landmark event is a defining moment for Northern Virginia’s arts and entertainment scene, bringing together fans, creators, collectors, and first-time attendees for a one-of-a-kind cultural celebration.
Why ComicWorx Matters
First event of its kind ever held at the Workhouse Arts Center
Largest comic and pop culture experience in the county’s history
Headlined by internationally recognized voice acting legend John Swasey
A major regional draw for fans, families, artists, and collectors
A powerful economic and cultural moment for the local creative community
Tickets, vendor applications, and event details are available at:
www.workhousearts.org
About the Workhouse Arts Center:
The Workhouse Arts Center is a nonprofit cultural destination in Lorton, Virginia, located on the historic grounds of the former Lorton Prison. Welcoming more than 225,000 visitors annually, the Workhouse offers artist studios, gallery exhibitions, live performances, arts education programs, and community events that expand access to the arts and drive positive social impact for visitors of all ages.