World-Class Lineup Also Includes Harvey Tolibao, Phil Foglio, Carlo Pagulayan, Yanick Paquette, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam, Michael Golden
Whether it’s “The Avengers,†“Superman,†“Spider-Man,†zombies, vampires or just about any character ever, more than 250 talented creators at Artist Alley at 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con have probably drawn them. Fans can meet superstars like Stan Lee, Mike Deodato Jr., George Pérez, Greg Capullo, Harvey Tolibao, Phil Foglio, Carlo Pagulayan, Yanick Paquette, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam, Michael Golden and dozens of others at the event, set for the Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 31 – June 3.
The roster includes internationally-known artists and writers as well as top local talent from the Philadelphia area.
In addition to Lee, co-creator of many of the most memorable comics franchises in history (“Spider-Manâ€, “X-Men,†“Avengers†and “Fantastic Four†among them), some of the notables attending are Deodato Jr. (“Amazing Spider-Man,†“Wonder Womanâ€), Eisner Award winner Pérez (“Superman,†“Gren Lanternâ€), Capullo (“Batman,†“Spawnâ€), Tolibao (“Green Arrow,†“Silver Surferâ€), Foglio (“Magic: The Gathering,†“Girl Geniusâ€), Pagulayan (“Hulk,†“Silver Surferâ€), Paquette (“Wolverine,†“Weapon Xâ€), Horn (“Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark,†“X-Forceâ€), Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,†“Army of Darknessâ€), Golden (“X-Men,†“Daredevilâ€), Stephen Segovia (“Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates,†“X-Menâ€), Boris Vallejo (painter), Julie Bell (painter), Ariel Olivetti (“Cable,†“Punisher: War Journalâ€), Miguel Sepulveda (“Red Lanterns,†“JLAâ€), Carlo Barberi (“Deadpool,†“The Flashâ€), Ramon F. Bachs (“Batgirl,†“LoSHâ€), Nathan Edmondson (“Grifter,†“Who is Jake Ellis?â€) and Alex Saviuk (“Spider-Man†newspaper strip, “The Flashâ€).
Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and dozens of celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.
Top celebrities such as Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers, Thor), William Shatner (“Star Trek,†“Boston Legalâ€), Scott Bakula (“Star Trek: Enterprise,†“Quantum Leapâ€), Jeri Ryan (“Star Trek: Voyager,†“Body of Proofâ€), WWE® Superstar CM Punkâ„¢ and Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, “Burn Noticeâ€) are also scheduled among more than 60 special guests at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con.
For more on the event, including hours, celebrities, creators, vendors, VIP and photo opportunities, programming schedules, evening entertainment, autographs, sponsorship and volunteer information and more, visit http://www.wizardworldcomiccon.com/home-pa.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.
The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworldcomiccon.com.
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May 31 – June 3 – Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
August 9-12 – Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
September 29-30 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
October 26-28 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
November 30 – December 2 – Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
TBD 2013 – Wizard World Toronto Comic Con
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