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Andy Kubert, Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Bryan Hitch Headline Talented Comic Creators Attending FAN EXPO Philadelphia
Manapul, Tomasi, Ottley, Cho, Lee, Platt, Wos Also Among Top Artists, Writers Populating Artist Alley at Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 3-5
A vast array of talented comics artists and writers, spanning more than a half century of work and encompassing dozens of the most popular franchises in the history of the medium through the present, will be on hand as FAN EXPO Philadelphia today announced the Artist Alley headliners for the convention, set for May 3-5 at the Pennsyvlavnia Convention Center. Among the superstar writers and artists are Andy Kubert (“Batman: The Dark Knight III,” “X-Men”), Geoff Johns (“Geiger,” “Junkyard Joe”), Jason Fabok (“Rook: Exodus,” “Batman: Three Jokers”), Bryan Hitch (“Redcoat,” “The Ultimates”), Francis Manapul (“The Rocketfellers,” “The Flash”), Peter Tomasi (“The Rocketfellers,” “Hornsby and Halo”), Ryan Ottley (“Invincible,” “Amazing Spider-Man”), Frank Cho (“Liberty Meadows,” “Wolverine”), Jae Lee (“Seven Sons,” “Stephen King’s Dark Tower”), Stephen Platt (“Moon Knight,” “Wolverine”), and Joe Wos (“Mazetoons,” “Charlie the Tuna”).
Just about every franchise imaginable will be well represented, and comics fans will revel in meeting the creators who have made them possible. Q&A’s, interactive demonstration sessions, autographs, commission opportunities, and more make the experience a can’t-miss for comics lovers.
Michael J. Fox, Zachary Levi, Vincent D’Onofrio, Henry Winkler, Joseph Quinn Among Top Celebrities at FAN EXPO Philadelphia, June 2-4
Sam Raimi, Peter Weller, Sean Astin, Christina Ricci, Christopher Lloyd, Stephen Amell, Katee Sackhoff Bring Popular Fandoms to Pennsylvania Convention Center
When fans talk about how FAN EXPO brings together many genres from their favorite franchises across the decades, they can use the FAN EXPO Philadelphia lineup as a prime example. The celebrities attending are a who’s-who across several decades and many fandoms, including icon Michael J. Fox, his Back to the Future costars Christopher Lloyd and Tom Wilson, Joseph Quinn and Grace Van Dien (“Stranger Things”), Christina Ricci (“The Addams Family,” “Wednesday”), Sam Raimi (The Evil Dead, Spider-Man), Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings, Rudy), Vincent D’Onofrio (“Daredevil,” “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”), Henry Winkler (“Happy Days,” “Barry”) and many others. They are part of a growing, standout roster appearing June 2-4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
William Shatner, David Tennant, Michael Rooker, Kevin Smith Among Top Celebrities At FAN EXPO Philadelphia, April 8-10
Carl Weathers, James Marsters, ‘Star Trek,’ ‘Clerks,’ ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Casts, World Class Creators, Voice Actors, Non Stop Entertainment and More at Debut Event at Pennsylvania Convention Center
William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), David Tennant (“Doctor Who”), Kevin Smith (Clerks), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Suicide Squad), Carl Weathers (Rocky, “The Mandalorian”), James Marsters (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Smallville”) and Ming-Na Wen (“The Mandalorian”) are among the standout celebrities scheduled to attend the first FAN EXPO Philadelphia, April 8-10 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City Philadelphia. Tickets are available now at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpophiladelphia/buy-tickets/.
Actors, Superheroes Shine At Wizard World Philadelphia
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
EDITOR’S NOTE: With the tragic passing of actor and martial artist Jason David Frank, we’re sharing our story from 2016 where we interviewed him. If you – or someone you know – is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
As part of the kick-off to Wizard World Philadelphia, the area’s largest comic book and pop culture convention, I got a chance to interview three of the many celebrities that will be in attendance this weekend: Sean Patrick Flanery, Jason David Frank, and Bob Gale.
Marvel Movie Stars Headed To Wizard World Philadelphia
The staff of All Around Pennsauken has never REALLY grown up… we think that’s part of our charm. Every summer, we travel across the Betsy Ross Bridge to highlight Wizard World Philadelphia, the biggest comic con and pop culture convention in our area.
We were super-excited to see this announcement yesterday; we hope you are too!
Marvel blockbuster films such as Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Avengers and Thor and hit TV programs such as “Agent Carter” and “Agents of “S.H.I.E.L.D” have attracted millions of fans, with megastars Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Sebastian Stan among the main attractions. Now, those three plus popular supporting actors Anthony Mackie, Hayley Atwell, Dominic Cooper, Stanley Tucci and Frank Grillo will gather for the first time at Wizard World Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, it was announced today by Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD), producer of the largest comic con and pop culture convention series.
An Incredible Interview: My Chat With Lou Ferrigno
By Frank Sinatra
Don’t get him angry. You won’t like him when he’s angry. But to be honest, that’s tough to do, particularly as Lou Ferrigno, the star of the 1970’s hit show, “The Incredible Hulk,” is leaping from one project to the next, and having a great time doing it.
