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Creators behind today’s hottest comic and film properties are scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Austin, November 17-19 at the Austin Convention Center, including Jorge Molina (“Thor,” “Avengers”), Jonathan Glapion (“Dark Nights: Metal,” “Batgirl”), Mike S. Miller (“Justice League,” “Game of Thrones”), Sam de la Rosa (“Venom”), Shawn Coss (“Cyanide & Happiness”), Tim Vigil (“Faust”), Stuart Sayger (“ROM,” “Micronauts”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons”), Tom Cook (“Masters of the Universe,” “Smurfs”) and Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney fine artist).
Other superstar artists and writers populating Artist Alley are Mostafa Moussa (“Tales of the Thing,” “Godzilla”), Ryan Kincaid (“Antoinette,” Marvel card sets/Upper Deck), Mark Kistler (“Secret City,” “Imagination Station”), Genese Davis ( The Holder’s Dominion), Victor Dandridge (“The Samaritan,” “Origins Unknown”), Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Night, Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth), Jeremy Clark (“GFT: Apocalypse,” “Grimm’s Fairy Tales Genesis: Heroes Reborn”), the legendary Allen Bellman (Golden Age “Captain America,” “Human Torch”) and many others.
In addition to appearing at their respective Artist Alley tables, select creators will participate in panel discussions and demonstration on the Creative Stage.
Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 14th and final event scheduled on the 2017 Wizard World calendar, Austin show hours are Friday, November 17, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, November 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
Wizard World Comic Con Austin 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 and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.
For more on the 2017 Wizard World Austin, visit http://wizd.me/AustinPR.
About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment 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 the digital Wizard magazine and introduced WizPop, a daily news service reporting on the biggest pop culture stories of the day, and featuring a weekly recap covering the news of the week. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally.
The 2017-18 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.
