Stan
Lee, Mike Deodato Jr., George Pérez, Greg Capullo Among 250+ Talented
Creators Set For 2012 Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con, May 31 – June
3 At Pennsylvania Convention Center
World-Class
Lineup Also Includes Harvey Tolibao, Phil Foglio, Carlo Pagulayan,
Yanick Paquette, Greg Horn, Arthur Suydam, Michael Golden
NEW YORK and PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2012 –
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-Man”, “X-Men,” “Avengers” and “Fantastic
Four” among them), some of the notables attending are Deodato Jr. (“Amazing
Spider-Man,” “Wonder Woman”), Eisner Award winner Pérez (“Superman,”
“Gren Lantern”), Capullo (“Batman,” “Spawn”), Tolibao (“Green Arrow,”
“Silver Surfer”), Foglio (“Magic: The Gathering,” “Girl Genius”),
Pagulayan (“Hulk,” “Silver Surfer”), Paquette (“Wolverine,” “Weapon X”),
Horn (“Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark,” “X-Force”), Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Golden (“X-Men,” “Daredevil”), Stephen Segovia (“Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates,” “X-Men”), Boris Vallejo (painter), Julie Bell (painter), Ariel Olivetti (“Cable,” “Punisher: War Journal”), Miguel Sepulveda (“Red Lanterns,” “JLA”), Carlo Barberi (“Deadpool,” “The Flash”), Ramon F. Bachs (“Batgirl,” “LoSH”), Nathan Edmondson (“Grifter,” “Who is Jake Ellis?”) and Alex Saviuk (“Spider-Man” newspaper strip, “The Flash”).
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 Legal”), Scott Bakula (“Star Trek: Enterprise,” “Quantum Leap”), Jeri Ryan (“Star Trek: Voyager,” “Body of Proof”), WWE® Superstar CM Punk™ and Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, “Burn Notice”) 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.
***** SAVE THE 2012-13 DATES *****
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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