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Adams, Ortiz, Golden, Horn Top Comics Creators At Inaugural Wizard World Reno Comic Con, Nov. 21-23

11-05-2014 06:46 PM CET | Arts & Culture

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Defiant Wizard World Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Pop Mhan

Defiant Wizard World Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Pop Mhan

Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (“Batman,” “X-Men”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “Star Wars”), Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”) and Greg Horn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Avengers”) are among the leading comics creators scheduled to attend the inaugural Wizard World Reno Comic Con, November 21-23 at the Cox Business Center. It is the final of 16 events scheduled in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature high-level celebrities and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

Other superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Kevin Maguire (“Justice League,” “Batman Confidential”), Ty Templeton (“Batman & Robin Adventures,” “JLA”), Ken Kelly (KISS album covers, “He-Man”), Pop Mhan (“DC Universe vs. The Masters of the Universe,” “Gears of War”), Renee Witterstaetter (“She-Hulk,” “Avengers”) and Danny Fingeroth (“Spider-Man,” “Iron Man”).

Additionally, VIP attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the exclusive limited-edition variant cover of Superior Iron Man #1, drawn by Templeton.

Celebrity guest at Wizard World Reno Comic Con include Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead, Boondock Saints), William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Jewel Staite (“Firefly,” “Stargate: Atlantis”), Bruce Campbell (Army of Darkness, Evil Dead), Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Brian's Song), Adam West and Burt Ward (“Batman”), Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who,” Guardians of the Galaxy) and WWE® Superstar Roman Reigns™ and Divas The Bella Twins™.

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, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Reno Comic Con show hours are Friday, Nov. 21, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Reno Comic Con 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.

For more on the 2014 Wizard World Reno Comic Con, visit http://wizd.me/RenoPR.

About Wizard World
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) 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, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).

Wizard World Remaining 2014 Schedule
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
November 21-23 – Wizard World Reno Comic Con

Wizard World 2015 schedule available at: wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.

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