Press Release
Gary Friedrich (“Ghost Rider,” “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos”), Michael Golden (“Daredevil,” “Hulk”), Gerhard (“Cerebus”), Ethan Van Sciver (“Justice League,” “Batman”), Ken Lashley (“Superman,” “JLA”) and Renee Witterstaetter (“She-Hulk,” “Avengers”), Danny Fingeroth (“Spider-Man,” “The Avengers”) headline the roster of comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis, May 22-24 at America’s Center. It is the third trip to St. Louis for Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and the eleventh event on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con calendar.
Others in Artist Alley include Jim Mahfood (“Miami Vice: Remix,” “Clerks”), Jeff Butler (“Badger,” “Green Hornet”), John A. Russo (“Night of the Living Dead”), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “She-Ra”) and Stuart Sayger (“Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night,” “Machete”).
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 (Director – Night of the Living Dead), Christian Kane (“The Librarians,” “Leverage”), Naomi Grossman (“American Horror Story”), Joey Lawrence (“Melissa & Joey,” “Blossom”), Tara Reid ( American Horror Story, Sharknado), Giancarlo Esposito (“Once Upon a Time,” “Breaking Bad”), B.J. Britt (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Being Mary Jane”), Rick Cosnett (“The Flash”), Michael Rooker (“The Walking Dead,” Guardians of the Galaxy).
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, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. 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.
For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con St. Louis, visit http://wizd.me/StLouisPR.
About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (http://www.wizd.me/PR) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™, a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2015 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: http://www.wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.
