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Brett Booth, Neal Adams, Ethan Van Sciver, Mike Grell Top Comics Creators At Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, August 1-3

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Brett

Brett Booth, Neal Adams, Ethan Van Sciver, Mike Grell and Phil Ortiz are among the top comics creators scheduled to attend Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, August 1-3 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. In all, more than 50 artists and writers will appear in Artist Alley at the inaugural show.

Other notable creators on hand include Mario Guevara, Jorge Molina, James O’Barr, Greg Horn, Michael Golden, Arthur Suydam, Rob Prior.

In addition, VIP attendees will receive a free copy of 100th Anniversary X-Men Special #1, featuring an exclusive variant cover by Molina. Many other artists will have exclusive lithographs and prints, provided free to VIPs and available to all fans for purchase.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages 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. Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con show hours are Friday, August 1, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

100th Anniversary X-Men Special #1 Exclusive Variant Cover By Jorge Molina For San Antonio Comic Con

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Brett

Marvel Comics and Wizard World, Inc.‘s latest edition of its 2014 series of exclusive variant covers of the best Marvel titles with the unveiling of 100th Anniversary X-Men Special #1, drawn by prolific Marvel artist Jorge Molina. VIP attendees at the inaugural Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, August 1-3 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, will receive a free copy of the limited-edition book at registration.

Molina is scheduled to be on site at the event to sign copies (autograph fees may apply). Leading professional comic grader CGC will also be on hand to accept books for grading and Signature Series.

The exclusive version of 100th Anniversary X-Men Special #1 will be limited to 3,000 copies and provided free at registration to all Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con VIP attendees, including any celebrity VIP packages.

A native of Mexico, Molina has worked on such iconic comics as X-Men, Captain America, Avengers and Superman/Batman. In addition to covers and interiors on numerous Marvel properties, the versatile Molina has done video games, comics, clothing design and product design for companies like UDON, Image, Top Cow, DC Comics, Crystal Dynamics, and Buzz Monkey.

Barrowman, Shatner, Cena Headline Celebrities At Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, Aug. 1-3

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Brett

John Barrowman, Jon Bernthal of The Walking Dead, William Shatner, WWE Superstar John Cena, James Marsters, Manu Bennett and Michael Rosenbaum are among the celebrities scheduled to attend the inaugural Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, August 1-3 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Barrowman and Rosenbaum will appear on Saturday and Sunday, August 2-3; Shatner will attend on Friday and Saturday, August 1-2; Cena is scheduled on Sunday only; and the others will be on hand all three days.

Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Neal Adams, Mike Mayhew, Ethan Van Sciver, Mike Grell, Phil Ortiz, Mario Guevara, Jorge Molina, Greg Horn, Michael Golden, Arthur Suydam and many others.

Other notable celebrities on the Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con roster include Dean Cain, Lou Ferrigno, the Boondock Saints duo of Sean Patrick Flanery and David Della Rocco, Jon Heder, Elvira, Jason David Frank and Sara Underwood.

A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, August 3, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Show Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

WWE Superstar John Cena To Attend Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, Sunday, August 3

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Brett

Among the most popular WWE Superstars of all time, WWE Superstar John Cena returns to the Wizard World Tour at the inaugural San Antonio Comic Con on Sunday, August 3. He will sign autographs and pose for photo ops from Noon – 4 p.m. at Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

John Cena combines his athleticism, charisma, strong work ethic and genuine personality to make him one of the brightest stars in WWE. Cena devotes much of his time working on behalf of numerous charitable causes including Make-A-Wish and Susan G. Komen. Cena’s work with Make-A-Wish is widely recognized, as he is the only celebrity to reach the 400th wish milestone. Cena was also awarded the Chris Grecius Award in 2009, Make-A-Wish’s highest honor.

“Wizard World provides one of the best experiences for the WWE Universe,” says Cena. “I am excited to see all our fans at Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con on August 3rd.”

Cena has had numerous Hollywood roles, including The Marine, 12 Rounds, Legendary, The Reunion and Nickelodeon’s teen comedy trilogy Fred: The Movie.

Cena joins such noted pop culture figures as John Barrowman (“Arrow,” “Torchwood”), Norman Reedus and Jon Bernthal of “The Walking Dead,” William Shatner (Star Trek, “T.J. Hooker”), James Marsters (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Torchwood”), Manu Bennett (The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, “Arrow”), Michael Rosenbaum (“Smallville,” Justice League) and others currently scheduled to attend Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con, set for August 1-3 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Additional celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con is the ninth of 16 events scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Show hours are Friday, August 1, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, August 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.