Press Release:
Jim Steranko VIP Package Revealed for Pop Con Milwaukee, Nov. 5-6, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, Milwaukee, WI
Jim Steranko VIP Details
Pop Con Milwaukee is both happy and proud to announce the details of the Jim Steranko VIP package. Appearing on both November 5th and November 6th, 2016 at the Crown Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Jim Steranko will be celebrating 50 years as an innovative comic creator. The cost of the VIP package is only $25.00!!!! For those lucky enough to attend, the VIP package will include:
- Weekend Admission To the Show
- Complimentary 2016 Pop Con Milwaukee Inaugural Poster featuring Jim Steranko and his 50 years in the comic industry. The poster was personally designed by Jim Steranko. As an added bonus, Jim Steranko will personally sign each poster, free of charge.
- Additional signatures on any non CGC items are only $10.00 each.
- VIP ticket holders will have access to Jim Steranko VIP 50th anniversary event. For those lucky enough to attend, you will be able to mingle with Steranko, ask questions, and help him celebrate his 50th anniversary event. The event will take place from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Saturday evening after the show.
- Group Photo Op with Jim Steranko for VIP package holders only! For those familiar with the Comic Con circuit, Jim Steranko does not do photo ops or pose for photos. He has never done it, but for Pop Con Milwaukee, Steranko has agreed to a free group photo op with VIP members.
- Also, as a Pop Con exclusive, Jim Steranko has agreed to one-on-one additional photo ops for VIP members only. The fee is only $25.00 in addition to your VIP ticket, but this is the first and only time he has ever agreed to photo ops. Have your picture taken with Steranko!
Very Limited with over half sold on pre-sale. These will sell out! VIP tickets can be reserved by emailing Troy at troy@mearsonline.com or calling (414)-301-9536.
Pop Con Milwaukee is only 10 days away. Comic legend Jim Steranko and Carroll Spinney (Big Bird) lead our list of special guests.
Pop Con Milwaukee will combine quality dealers, affordable pricing, and classic celebrity guests from the fields of sports, entertainment, music, and TV/Movie. The stars will be present to personally meet with you have your photograph taken, and obtain autographs. No autographs will be priced over $20.00, with many celebrities signing and posing for free pictures.
The event will be held November 5th & 6th, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, 6401 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221, located moments from the Mitchell International Airport. Plenty of FREE parking.
Advanced admission tickets ($10.00 for a weekend pass) are on sale now at the Pop Con Milwaukee website and are available for immediate purchase on location at Grave Yard Records and Movie Maniacs located at 1013 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172. VIP tickets will be announced shortly.
Show Hours: For those that purchase advance tickets, on Saturday, November 5th, you will be able to redeem your ticket for your Pop Con entrance wristband between the hours of 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Once you have your wristband, you will be able to enter first when the doors open at 10:00 AM and this will allow you to avoid the anticipated long lines. General Admission tickets will go on sale at 11:00 AM.
SPECIAL NOTE: On Sunday, November 6th, 2016, we are offered free admission to all military, police, fire, and rescue personnel that show valid identification. Limited amounts of Sunday tickets are available, so please order in advance.
Dealers will be carefully screened and selected. All autograph dealers must sell authenticated items, no exceptions. Confirmed dealers will be specializing in Sports, Breweriana, Comics, Military, Autographs, Political, Hockey, Horror, and must more.
It is our goal to “celebrate” the dealers, and to support them as stars of the convention. If you go to the exhibitor’s link on our homepage, you will see the graphics which have been created to promote the vendors/artists who will be appearing at the show. With low table fees and a big advertising budget, it is our goal to create an environment which will be profitable for those in attendance. We have already confirmed several old time collectors that are bringing rare items to the show.
A local pinup photograph troop, “Heels for Combat Boots”, will be appearing in vintage WW2 clothing and will be available for FREE photographs and autographs.
The R2D2 Builders club will be showcasing actual, movie accurate remote controlled robots.
Grappling fans can meet the stars of MIAW wrestling Billy E. Goat, TC Washington, The Professor, Johnny Swashbuckle, Juan Hernandez, Zack McGuire, Angel Armani, Xavier Mustafa, The Candyman, Silas Young, and many more heroes of the ring. AWA wrestling legend “Jake “The Milkman” Milliman will be making a rare public appearance. The wrestlers will be appearing both days to sign free autographs, pose for pictures, and answer questions about the rigors and highlights of professional wrestling.
Autographs
There are over 20+ scheduled autograph guests, all costing $20.00 or less. The promoters in conjunction with the guests worked hard to keep pricing affordable and family friendly.
Carroll Spinney (Bird Bird / Oscar the Grouch)
Autographs any items $20.00
Photo ops: $20.00
Combo: $30.00
Bobby Clark (the Gorn) Star Trek the Original Series
Autographs $20, free table photo with autograph purchase
Photo Op Only $20
John Schneider (Bo Duke) (CANCELLED DUE TO PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT)
Greg The Hammer Valentine
Autographs $20
Photo Op $20
Honky Tonk Man
Autographs $20
Photo Op $20
Don Pedro Colley
Autographs $20
Photo Op $20
Melissa Cowan (Walking Dead Bicycle Girl Zombie)
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Photo Ops $10
Walter Phaelen (Dr. Satan)(CANCELLED DUE TO PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT)
Betty Spinks (Author/Wife of Leon Spinks)
Signed Books $20
Beth Horn (Venom: American Gladiators)
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Photo Ops $10
William Romeo (Mayhem: American Gladiators)
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Photo Ops $10
Alloy Ash (Tattoo Model, Fast & Loud)
Autographs $20, free table photo with autograph purchase
Photo Ops $20
Muhammad Ali Jr. (CANCELLD DUE TO PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT)
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Free Photo Ops
Rod Haase (First Flash)
Autograph $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Free Photo Ops
Richard Hatch (1st Survivor Winner)
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Free Photo Ops
Felix Silla “Cousin It, Twiki (Buck Rogers), Child Ape (Planet of the Apes)”
Autographs $20.00 (free table photo with autograph purchase)
Photo Op Only $20
Dennis Biddle “Negro League Legend”
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
James Beckum “Negro League Legend”
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Sam Williams “Milwaukee Bucks Legend”
Autographs $10, free table photo with autograph purchase
Ari Lehman (1st Jason)
Autographs $20, free table photo with autograph purchase
Hippie Tom (American Pickers)
Autographs Free W/ Purchase of Photo
Photo Ops: Free
2017: Next Show
With dates booked for 2016, 2017, 2018, we are committed long term to providing collectors and dealers in the mid-west with a first rate convention experience which will be affordable and family friendly. 2017 invited guests include the four original Godzilla suit actors: Haruo Najakima, Kenpachiro Satsuma, Mizuho Yoshida, Sutoma Kitagawa, Sam Jones (Flash Gordon), Reb Brown (Captain America), Jackson Bostwick, (Shazam), Allen Bellman (Timely/Marvel Artist), Arvell Jones (Marvel Artist), Keith Pollard (Marvel Artist), Ron Wilson (Marvel Artist), John Wesley Shipp (The Flash), Lou Ferrigno (Hulk), Pete Rose, Mike Grell (Comic Legend) with more announcements to come.
