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Gaydos, Burchett, Martin, Kelly Headline Artist Alley At Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3

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Greg RuckaEisner Award winner and Rick Burchett (“Wonder Woman,” “Batman”) Michael Gaydos (“Jessica Jones”), Ken Kelly (“Kiss” album covers, “He-Man”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Billy Martin (“TMNT,” lead guitarist, Good Charlotte), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “She-Ra”), Bob Camp (“Ren and Stimpy,” “G.I. Joe”),  are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3.

Other superstars in Artist Alley in St. Louis include Clinton Hobart (Disney fine art), Jose Delbo (“Superman,” “Batman”), Andrew Griffith (“Transformers,” “Star Wars”), Rachael Stott (“Twelfth Doctor Year 2,” “Star Trek”), Guy Gilchrist (writer/cartoonist, “Nancy,” “Muppet Babies”), Danny Fingeroth (group editor, “Spider-Man”), Brent Peeples (“The Last of the Greats”), Douglas Paszkiewicz (“Arsenic Lullaby”), Genese Davis (“The Holder’s Dominion”), Jai Nitz (“Dream Thief”) and many others.

Top celebrities attending the event include “Doctor Who” stars Matt Smith, David Tennant and Billie Piper, “Daredevil” trio Charlie Cox , Jon Bernthal and Elden Henson , Elizabeth Henstridge (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter (“Jessica Jones”), Sean Schemmel (Dragon Ball Z), Steve Downes and Jen Taylor (“Halo”), James Marsters (“Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,” “Caprica”), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk,” “The King of Queens”), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), YouTube celebrities The Hillywood Show, Chris 51 (“Epic Ink”) and more.

St. Louis show hours are Friday, April 1, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tennant, Piper, Henstridge, Shatner To Attend Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3

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Piper TennantWizard World, Inc. continues its 2016 schedule with its fourth trip to America’s Center at Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3. Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Billie Piper, Elizabeth Henstridge, William Shatner, Sean Schemmel, Steve Downes and Jen Taylor, Lou Ferrigno and Jason David Frank headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza, the fifth event on Wizard World‘s calendar of comic and gaming cons in 2016.

Tennant will attend on Saturday, April 2, only. Shatner will appear on Friday and Sunday; Piper, and Henstridge are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday; Schemmel, Downes, Taylor, Ferrigno and Frank will appear all three days. Additional celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Other well-known Wizard World St. Louis guests include YouTube celebrities The Hillywood Show and Chris 51 (“Epic Ink”). The event will also feature major gaming activations and an eSports tournament streaming stage.

Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in St. Louis will feature Ken Kelly (“Kiss” album covers, “He-Man”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Billy Martin (“TMNT,” lead guitarist, Good Charlotte), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “She-Ra”), Bob Camp (“Ren and Stimpy,” “G.I. Joe”), Clinton Hobart (Disney fine art), Jose Delbo (“Superman,” “Batman”), Andrew Griffith (“Transformers,” “Star Wars”), Rachael Stott (“Twelfth Doctor Year 2,” “Star Trek”), Guy Gilchrist (writer/cartoonist, “Nancy,” “Muppet Babies”), Danny Fingeroth (group editor, “Spider-Man”) and many others.

Wizard World St. Louis show hours are Friday, April 1, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis Comics Creators

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wizard world st louisGary Friedrich, Michael Golden, Gerhard, Ethan Van Sciver, Ken Lashley and Renee Witterstaetter, Danny Fingeroth headline the roster of comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis, May 22-24 at America’s Center.

Others in Artist Alley include Jim Mahfood, Jeff Butler, John A. Russo, Tom Cook and Stuart Sayger.

In addition, all full-price Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis attendees will receive a limited edition exclusive variant cover The Walking Dead comic, drawn by a top Wizard World artist. Comics will be issued at registration while supplies last and VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version.

Celebrities attending include George Romero, Christian Kane, Naomi Grossman, Joey Lawrence, Tara Reid, Giancarlo Esposito, B.J. Britt, Rick Cosnett, Michael Rooker.

Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis show hours are Friday, May 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Weta Workshop To Highlight Their Work In Middle-earth At Wizard World Comic Cons in May

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wizard worldWizard World, Inc. and Weta Workshop have announced a partnership. The multi-Academy Award winning New Zealand design studio and physical manufacturing facility will show off some of their best work at three Wizard World Comic Con shows in May at its visually striking Exhibitor Booth. Weta Workshop’s body of work includes movies like The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Avatar, District 9, Chappie and many more.

Weta will set up at Wizard World events in Minneapolis (May 1-3), Philadelphia (May 7-10) and St. Louis (May 22-24).

Fans can meet Warren Dion Smith , international multi-award-winning hair and makeup artist at all three shows and have an opportunity to get a pair of Hobbit ears applied by one of the best in the business.

Fans who want to learn more about the makeup and prosthetics craft should also attend the Weta panels where Warren will perform a major Middle-earth makeup transformation on stage while fielding questions from the crowd.

In addition, VIP attendees will receive an exclusive limited edition art print by The Hobbit concept art director and world renowned Tolkien artist John Howe.

Programming Highlights At Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con

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Karen GillanQuestion-and-answer sessions featuring stars of Firefly and Serenity Nathan Fillion, Summer Glau, Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk, individual discussions with Doctor Who headliners Matt Smith and Karen Gillan and panels featuring William Shatner, Bruce Campbell, Sean Astin and other celebrities top the robust programming schedule at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, Friday through Sunday at America’s Center. Most programming is included as part of the standard event admission.

Some of the highlights of the schedule include:

  • Interactive Q&A sessions with the “Firefly”/Serenity stars (Sunday, 3 p.m.), Smith (Sat., 1:45 p.m.), Gillan (Sun., 2 p.m.), Shatner (Sat., 3:45 p.m.), Campbell (Sat., 5:45 p.m.), Astin (Sat., 12:45 p.m.), the “Batman” duo of Adam West and Burt Ward (Sat., 2:45 p.m.), “Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio (Sat., 1:15 p.m.), “Buffy” star Eliza Dushku (Sat., noon) and other celebrities
  • Informative discussions with noted comics creators Cullen Bunn, Jai Nitz, Kevin Huizenga and Danny Fingeroth (Sat., 2:30 p.m.), Rob Prior (Sat., 11:30 a.m.), Jeff Balke (Sun., 11:30 a.m.), Salvador Larroca, Greg Capullo and Huizenga (Sat., 4:30 p.m.) and more
  • Batman-themed sessions, including “Bill Finger at 100: Who Really Created Batman?” (Sat., 12:30 p.m.) featuring Bill’s only heir, Athena Finger,and “Batman at 75,” (Sat., 1:30 p.m.), a discussion on the Caped Crusader led by Fingeroth, Capullo, Finger and Dr. Travis Langley
  • Dan Martin, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, on the history of the newspaper’s iconic, front-page “Weatherbird” (Sat., 1:30 pm.)
  • Video Game discussions led by industry giants Genese Davis, Seth Coster, Eric Kieron, Jen Patton and others on the Future of Video Games (Fri., 6:30 p.m.) and What Video Games Can Teach (Sat., 4 p.m.)
  • Evening parties on Friday (“Wizard World Creator Pro Am: Drink & Draw,” 8:30 p.m.) and Saturday (“Wizard World Official After Party,” 8:30 p.m.)
  • Costume contests for adults (Saturday, 7:15 p.m.) and kids (Sunday, 2:30 p.m.)
  • “The Super Secret History of St. Louis Comics,” a tour of how the city became ‘Comics’ Second City’ (Friday, 4:30 p.m.)
  • Sci-Fi Speed Dating (Fri., 4 p.m.; Sat., 1 p.m., 4 p.m..; Sun., 1 p.m.), two hour sessions
  • Wizard World Comic Con Film Festival, featuring selected shorts and music videos (Fri., Sat.)
  • Meet-and-greets with Jason David Frank (Sat., 11 a.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.)(paid events)
  • Kids Day (Sunday), with an array of kids and family activities designed just for the younger set, highlighted by the Green Ranger Power Hour with Frank (1:30 p.m.)

Unless noted, programming events take place in the designated General Programming Rooms at America’s Center. VIP tickets or additional costs may apply to ensure access to select activities, as noted.

Capullo, Larroca, Adams, Van Sciver, 100+ Comics Creators At Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con

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wildwoodGreg Capullo, Salvador Larroca, Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams and Ethan Van Sciver are among the headliners on a roster of more than 100 top comics artists and writers who will attend Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, April 4-6 at America’s Center.

Other top-level creators appearing include David Mack, Carlo Pagulayan, Arthur Suydam, John Tyler Christopher, Greg Horn, Mike Grell, Cullen Bunn, Chris Samnee and Angel Unzueta.

Mack also drew the exclusive variant cover of Wolverine And The X-Men #1, to be provided to the first 3,000 VIP attendees at the show. A black & white sketch version, limited to 2,500 copies, will be available for purchase at the Wizard World store on the convention floor.

“Batman” fans celebrating the 75th anniversary of the superhero’s debut are in for an additional treat, with the first convention appearance of Athena Finger, the only grandchild of Bill Finger, the uncredited co-creator and original writer of Batman. With Finger, Adams and actors Adam West and Burt Ward from the 1966 TV series attending, St. Louis Comic Con will be extra special for followers of the Caped Crusader.

Fillion, Shatner, Campbell, Glau Headline Celebrities At Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con

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Nathan FillionNathan Fillion, William Shatner, Bruce Campbell and Summer Glau are among the popular celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, April 4-6 at America’s Center. The standout lineup will also include Daryl “DMC” McDaniels, Sean Astin, Adam West, Burt Ward, Ralph Macchio and many others.

Fillion, Campbell, Glau, McDaniels and Astin will appear on Saturday and Sunday, April 5-6. Shatner will attend on Friday and Saturday; Macchio, West and Ward are scheduled for all three days. This marks the second Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con; a successful inaugural event was held in March 2013.

Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams, Greg Capullo, Salvador Larroca, Ethan Van Sciver, David Mack, Arthur Suydam, John Tyler Christopher, and 50+ others to date.

Other headline celebrities on the St. Louis Comic Con roster include Eliza Dushku, Jon Bernthal, Michael Rosenbaum, Milo Ventimiglia, Alan Tudyk, WWF/WWE wrestler Chris Jericho, Jason David Frank, Allison Mack, Robert Knepper and Sean Patrick Flanery.

Wolverine And The X-Men #1′ Limited Edition Exclusive Cover By David Mack At St. Louis Comic Con this Weekend

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wolverine and the xmen st louis variantMarvel Comics and Wizard World‘s latest edition is this weekend’s Wolverine And The X-Men #1, drawn by author and artist David Mack. VIP attendees at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, April 4-6 at America’s Center, will receive a free copy of the limited-edition book at registration.

Mack 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 colored version of Wolverine And The X-Men #1 will be limited to 3,000 copies and provided free at registration to all Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con VIP attendees, including any celebrity VIP packages.

Mack’s Wolverine And The X-Men #1 follows the first three entries, Miracleman #1 and Miracleman #2, both drawn by Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams for Wizard World Portland Comic Con and New Orleans Comic Con, respectively, and Wolverine #1, illustrated by noted cover artist Greg Horn, for Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con and Daredevil #1 by Michael Golden for Wizard World Louisville Comic Con.

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Zenescope’s 2014 Age of Darkness Tour

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zenescopeZenescope Entertainment has announced its tour dates for the 2014 Age of Darkness Tour.  Age of Darkness encompasses their Grimm Fairy Tales series which features classic characters and locales (Wonderland, Neverland, Oz, Robyn Hood, Red Riding Hood, Van Helsing, Captain Hook, the Dark Queen, etc) that have all been operating in their own titles. Age of Darkness books bring these characters together in a modern setting for a story that will have an impact the Zenescope titles across the board. The culmination will be in Grimm Fairy Tales #100. Let the countdown begin!

Wizard World Portland – Portland, OR – January 24th-26th
Amazing Arizona Comic Con – Phoenix, AZ – January 24th-26th
Wizard World New Orleans – New Orleans, LA – February 7th-9th
Wizard World Sacramento – Sacramento, CA – March 7th-9th
London Super Comic Con – London, England – March 15th-16th
Mega Con – Orlando, FL -March 21st-23rd
Emerald City Comic Con – Seattle, WA – March 28th -30th
Wizard World Louisville – Louisville, KY – March 28th-30th
Wizard World St. Louis- ST, Louis, MO – April 4th-6th
Marble City Comic Con – Knoxville, TN – April 11th-13th
Salt Lake Comic Con – Salt Lake City, UT – April 17th-19th
WonderCon – Anaheim, CA – April 18th-20th
C2E2 – Chicago, IL – April 25th-27th
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo – Calgary, AB – April 24th-27th
Wizard World Minneapolis – Minneapolis, MN – May 2nd-4th
Motor City Comic Con – Farmington Hills, MI – May 16th-18th
Indiana Pop Con – Indianapolis, IN – May 30th-June 1st
Wizard World Atlanta – Atlanta, GA – May 30th- June 1st
Phoenix Comic Con – Phoenix, AZ – June 5th-8th
Denver Comic Con – Denver, CO – June 13th-15th
Wizard World Philly – Philadelphia, PA – June 19th-22nd
Florida Super Con – Miami, FL – July 3rd-6th
San Diego Comic Con – San Diego, CA – July 23rd-27th
Boston Comic Con – Boston, MA – August 8th-10th
Wizard World Chicago – Chicago, IL – August 21st-24th
Fan Expo – Toronto, ON – August 28th-31st
Dragon Con – Atlanta, GA – August 29th-Sept. 1st
Wizard World Richmond – Richmond, VA – September 12th-14th
Cincy Comic Expo – Cincinnati, OH – September 19th-21st
Pittsburgh Comic Con – Pittsburg, PA – September 26th-28th
Wizard World Nashville – Nashville, TN – September 26th-28th
Alamo City Comic Con – San Antonio, TX – September 26th-28th
Wizard World Austin – Austin, TX – October 2nd – 4th
New York Comic Con – New York, NY – October 9th-12th
Wizard World Ohio – Cincinnati, OH – October 31st-November 2nd
Comikaze – Los Angeles, CA – October 31st- November 2nd
Wizard World Tulsa – Tulsa, OK – November 7th-9th
Wizard World Reno – Reno, NV – November 21st -23rd

The company will be exhibiting several exclusives, many artist signings and plenty of giveaways and coupons. The company also screens the Grimm Fairy Tales Animated pilot and holds a panel at many of these conventions.

Neal Adams on John Stewart and DC Comics

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NealAdamsAt Wizard World St. Louis this past weekend Neal Adams was on a panel where he discussed race in comic books as well as the creation and current rumors of the planned death of Green Lantern John Stewart. Those rumors have since been denied by DC Comics, but, according to various sites, this plan is what lead writer Joshua Fialkov to recently and abruptly exit writing the Green Lantern comics.

In deciding who could be the back-up to Hal Jordan, Adams explained that it didn’t make sense to have another white guy as Green Lantern. Looking at things like Olympics, you see a myriad of different types of people.

Here’s what Adams had to say on the character and controversial subject (I did my best to transcribe the audio):

I get the script. First page of the script I read it. He’s an architect. Good. He’s out of work. Makes sense. A black architect, not being able to go to work. Very sensible. Name, Lincoln Washington. So I go to Denny. “Denny, I’m guessing you didn’t name this character.” Denny says no. I’m guessing Julie named the character. He says yes. I go to Julie’s office and close the door. Julie. Lincoln Washington. (Julie says) “What’s wrong with that name? I know lots of guys with that name.” That maybe true, but it’s what we call a slave name.

More:

John Stewart has made such a difference…. I’ve had black guys come to my table and cry because it’s made such a difference.

More:

John Stewart is a message we send into the world. That and Barack Obama, which is pretty good too.

And on the rumor of Stewart’s death:

I had Jim Lee called and I had Dan Didio called. Ok. Because I can do that. They said “No that’s bullshit. That’s total bullshit.” Now that could still be a lie. You know. It could happen.

You can hear audio of the full panel at Batman News.

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