Eisner Hall of Famers Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Marv Wolfman, Stan Lee Among Top Comics Creators at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9
Neal Adams, Mike Mignola, Marv Wolfman and Stan Lee are among the top comics creators at Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-9. Mike Zeck, Humberto Ramos, Carlos Pacheco and Eric Powell are also among the most decorated artists, writers at the pop culture festival at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
New Orleans, LA, January 30, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Eisner Award Hall of Famers Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Mike Mignola (“Hellboy,” “The Avengers”), Marv Wolfman (“DCU Online,” “The New Teen Titans”) and Stan Lee (“Spider-Man,” “X-Men”) headline a roster of nearly 150 comics creators scheduled to attend Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, February 7-9 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The all-star lineup also includes such notables as Mike Zeck (“Punisher,” “Secret Wars”), Humberto Ramos (“Amazing Spider-Man,” “Impulse”), Carlos Pacheco (“Captain America,” “Superman”), Eric Powell (“The Goon,” “Buffy”), Chris Claremont (“Uncanny X-Men,” “Daredevil”) and many others.
In all, six Eisner Award winners and five other nominees will populate the show floor, for one of the most decorated Artist Alleys ever in New Orleans. Local favorites like Eisner winner Rob Guillory (“Chew”) and Kody Chamberlain (“Sweets,” “Punks”) will also be prominent at the fourth annual event.
Fans will also be excited to meet other special guest creators such as Bob Layton (“Iron Man,” “Valiant Comics”), Dustin Nguyen (“Batman Beyond Unlimited,” “American Vampire”) Pere Perez (“Birds of Prey,” “Action Comics”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Greg Horn (“Marvel: War of Heroes” iPhone app, “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “Batman”), Tyler Kirkham (“Action Comics,” “Superboy”), J.G. Jones (“Green Lantern Corps,” “Before Watchmen”), Robert “Corpsy” Rhine (“Girls and Corpses Magazine,” “My Brain Escapes Me”) and Joe Eisma (“Morning Glories,” “Existence 3.0”).
Celebrities attending New Orleans Comic Con include Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Jon Bernthal and Michael Rooker of “The Walking Dead,” Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”), Robert Englund (“Freddy Kruger” of A Nightmare on Elm Street) and John Ratzenberger (“Cheers,” Toy Story). It is the second of 16 events currently scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, cosplay, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con show hours are Friday, Feb. 7, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, Feb. 9, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.
New Orleans 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.
For more on the 2014 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) 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.wizardworld.com.
In all, six Eisner Award winners and five other nominees will populate the show floor, for one of the most decorated Artist Alleys ever in New Orleans. Local favorites like Eisner winner Rob Guillory (“Chew”) and Kody Chamberlain (“Sweets,” “Punks”) will also be prominent at the fourth annual event.
Fans will also be excited to meet other special guest creators such as Bob Layton (“Iron Man,” “Valiant Comics”), Dustin Nguyen (“Batman Beyond Unlimited,” “American Vampire”) Pere Perez (“Birds of Prey,” “Action Comics”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Greg Horn (“Marvel: War of Heroes” iPhone app, “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “Batman”), Tyler Kirkham (“Action Comics,” “Superboy”), J.G. Jones (“Green Lantern Corps,” “Before Watchmen”), Robert “Corpsy” Rhine (“Girls and Corpses Magazine,” “My Brain Escapes Me”) and Joe Eisma (“Morning Glories,” “Existence 3.0”).
Celebrities attending New Orleans Comic Con include Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Jon Bernthal and Michael Rooker of “The Walking Dead,” Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”), Robert Englund (“Freddy Kruger” of A Nightmare on Elm Street) and John Ratzenberger (“Cheers,” Toy Story). It is the second of 16 events currently scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, cosplay, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con show hours are Friday, Feb. 7, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, Feb. 9, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.
New Orleans 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.
For more on the 2014 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html.
About Wizard World:
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) 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.wizardworld.com.
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Jerry Milani
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www.wizardworld.com
Jerry Milani
646-512-5022
www.wizardworld.com
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