Peelander-Z, a Japanese action comic punk band from outer space, will be descending on the 9 th Annual Spa-Con comics and pop culture convention in Hot Springs for a Friday, September 19, concert.

Season 7 of Hot Springs' Spa-Con starts on Friday and will end on Sunday showcasing cosplayers with national followings participating in the convention, said Visit Hot Springs.

The Hot Springs Spa-Con guest list grew with the addition of two Arkansas celebrities on Monday.

Arkansas's latest pop culture convention is officially here!Spa-Con kicks off at the Hot Springs Convention Center this afternoon.

With Spa Con coming up the caped crusader himself showed up on the Waters Hotel in downtown Hot Springs. Batman and Robin repelled down the front of the Boutique Hotel.

Spa-Con kicks off at the Hot Springs Convention Center this afternoon, and will feature celebrity guests, concerts, informational panels, and comic-themed vendors.