Press Release:
DC COMICS AT CHICAGO COMIC-CON
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
August 6 – 9, 2009
(New York, NY) July 14, 2009 – Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment and producer of Chicago Comic-Con, announces today that Ian Sattler, Senior Story Editor at DC Comics is confirmed as a Special Guest for Chicago Comic-Con.
“The fans love to get the insight a top industry professional like Ian can give,” said Shamus. “Fans expect that level of programming at our events and I am thrilled that DC Comics will be part of Chicago Comic-Con.”
Sattler will participate in the DC Nation panel on Saturday, August 8 and contribute to the more casual Sunday Conversation panel on Sunday, August 9. Chicago Comic-Con attendees will have the opportunity to hear what Sattler has to say about story lines and creations as well as about the comic industry at large.
Chicago Comic-Con tickets start at $25 and are on sale now by phone at 877-402-3748 or through www.wizardworld.com.
About Chicago Comic-Con:
Chicago Comic-Con runs from August 6-9, 2009 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It is a national pop culture convention, connecting attendees with celebrity guests, artists, writers and other industry professionals.
About Us:
Gareb Shamus founded Wizard Entertainment in 1991. Today, Shamus publishes Wizard, ToyFare, FunFare and numerous books and magazines covering today’s hottest pop culture happenings including movies, TV, comic books, toys, games, anime, manga and much more! Gareb produces Chicago Comic-Con at the Rosemont Convention center, August 6-9; Big Apple Comic-Con at Pier 94, October 16 -18 and Wizard World Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Convention Center June 11-13, 2010. He recently purchased the Toronto Comic-Con with dates soon to be announced.
