SDCC Announces First 30 Special Guests for 2012
Comic-Con International has announced the first 30 special guests for their 2012 convention. » Bill Amend » Sergio Aragonés » Kate Beaton » Mike Carey » Geof Darrow » Mark Evanier » Gary Gianni » Larry Hama » Gilbert Hernandez » Jaime Hernandez » Mario Hernandez » Klaus Janson » N.K. Jemisin » Karl Kerschl » Jim Lee » Paul Levitz » Andy Mangels » Rudy Nebres » George Pérez* » Nate Powell » John Romita Jr. » Brandon Sanderson » Doug Savage » Mark Schultz » Jason Shiga » Herb Trimpe » Morrie Turner » Michael Uslan » Trevor Von Eeden » Mark Waid Editor's Note: George Perez has since announced via his Facebook page that he has had to cancel his appearance there this year.
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William Shatner, Stan Lee, and Many More Headline Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con 2012
Press Release: William Shatner, Stan Lee, Adam Baldwin, Mary McDonnell, James Marsters, Michael Biehn, WWE® Diva Kelly Kelly™ Among Headliners At 2012 Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, January 28-29 At Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Superstar Artists George Perez, Greg Horn, Jesus Merino, Tyler Kirkham, Arthur Suydam And Many Others Scheduled To Appear North America’s largest pop-culture tour opens the 2012 season as Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, a huge success in its inaugural event last year, returns to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, January 28-29, with standout guests William Shatner, Stan Lee, Adam Baldwin, Mary McDonnell, James Marsters, Michael ...
Marvel Announces 2012 Convention Plans
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CA – Star Wars Talk & Draw Session
Tom Hodges appears at the Bakersfield Museum of Art on January 27, 2012 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm for a special Talk & Draw Session. During his appearance, fans will be able to talk with the artist about drawing, while he draws! In addition Tom while be selling original pieces of art, his first edition sketch book (signed) and taking commission requests for $10 head sketches of your favorite characters. He will also have a LIMITED edition print available EXCLUSIVELY at this event! $25 Admission for NonMembers. $15 Admission for Members. Seating is Limited, RESERVE your space by calling 661-323-7219. ABOUT TOM: Born in Philadelphia and raised in ...
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