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Suburban Collection Showplace is conveniently located at 46100 Grand River Avenue, between Novi and Beck Roads in Novi, MI. Our facility can be accessed from I-96 at the Novi and Beck Road exits.

Parking will have a small charge for each day of the event. There will be a fully-equipped press room on site. Interviews may not be conducted inside the press room. More details on the location of the press room will be provided.

Motor City Comic Con Floor Plan 2014

Schedule of Events

*Schedule is subject to change

Friday:

“Sweep the Leg” Panel with Billy Zabka and Martin Kove-Time TBD o They will discuss their roles in The Karate Kid Ready-To-Play Deck Event-Beginners Level-Time TBD o Card game for beginners Friday Anime Programming Schedule: o 11:30 a.m: Urusei Yatsura o Noon: Dirty Pair o 12:55 p.m.: Bodacious Space Pirates o 2:10 p.m.: Shinesmen o 3:10 p.m.: Saint Seiya o 4:30 p.m.: Tiger & Bunny- The Movie o 6:00 p.m.: Read or Die

Saturday:

Costume Cosplay Contest (ages 13+)-Time TBD Standard Format Constructed Event-Experienced Level o Card game for experienced gamers Saturday Anime Programming Schedule: o 10:30 a.m.: Little Witch Academia o 11:00 a.m.: Fairy Tail o 12:15 p.m.: TBA o 2:15 p.m.: Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water o 3:30 p.m.: TBA o 4:45 p.m.: Level E o 5:30 p.m.: TBA o 6:15 p.m.: Good Luck Girl o 7:30 p.m.: Akira o 9:30 p.m.: High School of the Dead o 10:30 p.m.: Space Adventure Cobra Get Drunk on Comics Panel-Time TBD o The guys from the Drunk on Comics podcast will discuss podcasting, social media, blogs and the internet and how they have influenced the comic industry “Bone Up” with Karl Urban Panel-Time TBD o He will discuss his roles in Star Trek, Almost Human and more “Weekend at Motor City Comic Con” Panel with Terry Kiser-Time TBD o He will discuss the 1980s classic film Weekend at Bernie’s

“Smooth Criminals” Panel with Nicholas Brendan and Josh Stewart-Time TBD o They will discuss their show, Criminal Minds, as well as current and past projects A “Happy Day” to meet Mark Rothman-Time TBD o Rothman will discuss his Hollywood career and the shows he helped to create and produce, including Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days and The Odd Couple Live Makeup Demo with Dan Phillips-Time TBD o He will give a makeup demonstration of Nain Rouge or “The Red Devil of Detroit” followed by a Face/Off Q & A session Chasing Joey Lauren Adams-Time TBD o She will discuss her roles in the films Chasing Amy, Dazed and Confused, Mallrats and more “Yo, Adrian” with Burt Young and Milo Ventimiglia-Time TBD o They will have a Rocky retrospective as they remember their roles in the Rocky film franchise Meet the Stars of Lost Girl-Time TBD o Panel will consist of Paul Amos and Rachel Skarsten o They will answer questions about the show and their careers William Shatner Live!-Time TBD o The actor will answer fan questions during a Q & A session 25th Anniversary Saturday Night Bash- 8:30 p.m.

Sunday:

Sunday Anime Programming Schedule: o 10:30 a.m.: Akira Toriyama Retrospective o 12:10 p.m.: Vision of Escaflowne’ o 12:10 p.m.: First look at new shows o 1:00 p.m.: Bakuman o 1:50 p.m.: Second look at new shows o 3:15 p.m.: Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic o 4:35 p.m.: Last call-audience choice Drunk on Comics Live Broadcast!- Time TBD o Live broadcast of the award winning podcast “Back from the Dead” Panel with the stars of The Walking Dead- Time TBD o Panel will consist of Jon Bernthal, Scott Wilson and Jane McNeill o They will answer questions about the show 40th Anniversary of The Six Million Dollar Man-Time TBD o Panel will consist of Richard Anderson, Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner o They will answer questions about the show and their careers Meet Katie Cassidy-Time TBD o She will discuss her role on the hit show Arrow, as well as give fans a behind the scenes look at the show 6

Write or Wrong: Live!-Time TBD o Dirk Manning will discuss how to create a comic book-from concept to creation o Panel topics will include: Strategies for writers when approaching potential artist collaborators How to publish and promote your work Open forum Q and A session Meet Jason Momoa-Time TBD o Meet the star from Game of Thrones, Stargate: Atlantis and Conan: The Barbarian “Get Your Hart in a Headlock” with Bret Hart-Time TBD o Meet the pro wrestling legend and hear him talk about his life in the ring and answer fan questions “It’s Morphin Time” with Jason David Frank-Time TBD o He will discuss his experiences as a Power Ranger and answer fan questions Meet John Barrowman-Time TBD o He will discuss his career and answer fan questions “Sweep the Leg!” with Billy Zabka and Martin Kove: Encore Addition!- Time TBD o They will discuss their roles in The Karate Kid

Media Guests

*Please check the Motor City Comic Con website (www.motorcitycomiccon.com) for the most recent guest list and complete biographies.

She has been in over thirty films and is most known Joey Lauren Adams for her roles in Chasing Amy, Mallrats, Dazed and Confused and Big Daddy.

Best known for his role as Dr. Roberts in the Paul Amos Murdoch Mysteries and Vex in the Showcase/Syfy series Lost Girl.

Known as Oscar Goldman in the television series The Richard Anderson Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman.

Detroit model and television personality. Appeared on the Discovery Channel's Fast N' Loud, she has Alloy Ash also graced the covers of many international magazines.

Best known for his current role as Malcom Merlyn in the CW Network series Arrow. He can also be seen John Barrowman in the BBC -TV series Doctor Who and the spinoff series Torchwood.

Brutus “The Barber” Known as the flamboyant hairdresser who cut the Beefcake hair of WWE rivals in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Known for his roles on AMC's The Walking Dead and the TNT series Mob City. He has also guest starred John Bernthal on a number of television shows and performed on Broadway.

Plays the character of Joshua Nolan on the Syfy series Defiance. He’s had roles in Liz & Dick, True Grant Bowler Blood and more.

Best known as Xander Harris from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series, he is currently on the CBS Nicholas Brendan series Criminal Minds. He has been in many films including cult favorite Psycho Beach Party.

Currently on the hit CW Network series Arrow. Other film credits include Monte Carlo, Nightmare Katie Cassidy on Elm Street, Taken and more. She has also appeared on television shows such as Gossip Girl.

She is best known for her roles as Jessica Wakefield in the teen drama Sweet Valley High and Kelly Pitts Brittany Daniel in the CW/BET series The Game. She’s also been in several films, including Joe Dirt and television shows, such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

She has appeared in many popular television series, such as The Sopranos (2004 winner of Best Supporting Actress Emmy for her role as Adriana), Drea de Matteo Desperate Housewives, and most recently, Sons of Anarchy.

He is an American professional wrestler who is “Hacksaw” Jim signed with World Wrestling Entertainment. His best Duggan known character is that of an American patriot.

Best known as the character Tommy Oliver in the TV show Power Rangers, appearing in more than 225 Jason David Frank episodes and both full length movies, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie (1995) and Turbo (1997).

Nicknamed Bret 'The Hitman' Hart, he was the Bret Hart World Champion of both major wrestling organizations. He is also a writer and actor.

Best known for his role as Ted Striker in the film Robert Hays Airplane! and Airplane II: The Sequel.

Originally from Michigan, Hudson is known for his role as Winston Zeddemore in the popular film series Ghostbusters. He’s also been in many other Ernie Hudson films including Miss Congeniality and The Crow. He’s also appeared in TV shows such as The Dukes of Hazzard. Best known as portraying Lt. Boomer in the original Herbert Jefferson Battlestar Galactica. He has appeared in many more Jr. films, television shows and theater performances, including two Pulitzer Prize winning plays.

Best known for playing the dead title-character in Terry Kiser the film Weekend at Bernie's. He's also appeared on several television shows, soap operas and films.

Best known for his role as Theodore “T-Bag” Bagwell in the FOX hit show Prison Break. He has appeared on several other television shows including Heroes Robert Knepper and Mob City. Film credits include Good Night and Good Luck, Transporter 3 and he will appear in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.

Best known as John Kreese in the Karate Kid film Martin Kove series. He can also be seen in other television shows and movies, such as Rambo: First Blood Part II.

Known for his role on Saturday Night Live during its Matthew Laurence sixth season. He can also be seen in the cult favorite Eddie and the Cruisers.

She is an American model and actress, best known Kristanna Loken for her roles in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, BloodRayne and Painkiller Jane.

Best known as Steve Austin in the television series Lee Majors The Six Million Dollar Man.

Best known for his roles in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as Gustav Fliers and in The Crow. He has also Michael Massee appeared in a number of television shows including 24, X-Files, Criminal Minds and more.

Best known for his role as Officer Jim Reed on the Kent McCord television series Adam-12. He was also on the sci-fi cult hit Farscape beginning in 1999.

Best known as Patricia on the AMC hit show The Walking Dead. She also appeared in the TNT Jane McNeill television film Hornet's Nest and has appeared in local plays in North Carolina.

Best known as Khal Drogo in the HBO series Game of Thrones. He was also in the sci-fi series Stargate: Jason Momoa Atlantis, and played Conan in the film Conan the Barbarian.

Known as Oogie Boogie in Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas. He has had a Ken Page successful career on Broadway and appeared in several television series.

He lives in Detroit and is a well-known make-up Dan Phillips artist, having worked on films such as The Hobbit, Oz The Great and Powerful and Real Steel.

Best known for his roles on the WB series Angel and Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. He’s appeared in J. August Richards many other television shows including Grey’s Anatomy and has been in a number of films including Why Do Fools Fall in Love?

Writer and creator of Laverne and Shirley. He was Mark Rothman also the head writer for other shows such as Happy Days and The Odd Couple.

Best known for his role as Prince Humperdinck in Chris Sarandon The Princess Bride. Also known for his role as Jerry Dandridge in Fright Night.

Most known for his portrayal of Captain James T. William Shatner Kirk in the science fiction television series Star Trek, William Shatner starred in seven Star Trek films.

Currently playing the role of Tamsin on the hit show LostGirl. Skarsten has also been in other television Rachel Skarsten shows and films, such as the CW's Beauty and the Beast and the film The Vow.

He can be seen in the upcoming Johnny Depp film Transcendence. He also starred in the FX series Dirt Josh Stewart opposite Courtney Cox. Stewart made his feature film debut in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and has worked on several other shows and films. He has been in various television shows, including Star Trek Voyager but he is most known for his role Paris Themmen as Mike Tee Vee in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

She is the host of the local show, Comics Continuum and has also appeared in television shows, such as A Jordan Trovillion & E’s Those Who Kill and films including Jack Reacher.

Urban's biggest roles include Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy in Star Trek and Star Trek Into Darkness, Karl Urban Eomer in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Vaako in The Chronicles of Riddick and Riddick.

The American born actor is best known for his role as Jess on Gilmore Girls and as Peter Petrelli on Milo Ventimiglia NBC's Heroes. He has also been in a number of films and he produces behind the camera.

Starred as the iconic role of Jamie Sommers in The Lindsay Wagner Bionic Woman. She can also be seen in numerous television movies and is a published author.

He has been in nearly 50 films, including In the Heat of the Night and In Cold Blood. He is most recently Scott Wilson known for playing Dr. Hershel Greene in AMC's The Walking Dead.

He had a very successful Broadway career, including shows such as The Sound of Music and As You Like It. H.M. Wynant He has appeared in over 200 shows including The Twilight Zone and Hawaii Five-O.

His most notable role is Paulie in Rocky. He has also

been in many films, such as Once Upon a Time in Burt Young America, the television series Law & Order, and he is an accomplished painter and author.

Best known for his iconic role as the villian in a Billy Zabka number of 80's films. His most notable role is of Johnny Lawrence in 1984's The Karate Kid.

Comic Guests

Dave Aikins: Children's book illustrator who’s worked on titles such as Mike Bocianowski: Author/Creator of the comic Yets. He is featured in Spongebob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, Team Umizoomi and more. art shows throughout the United States and is currently a teaching He also illustrates DVD covers for Nickelodeon's Dora the Explorer, Go artist for the State of Pennsylvania. Diego Go and Team Umizoomi. He's also worked for Moonstone Books. Al Bouchard: Published writer, a comic strip writer and artist, he has Dennis Anderson: Talented artist, sculptor and illustrator. Known for worked in film, as an actor, screenwriter, producer and is currently his creation of Zombie Toes, sculpted toes of the undead. He also working on two documentaries. creates posters for metal bands that come to Michigan and he self- published a comic book. Megan Bouchard: She is a mixed media artist and an award winning international costumer. Currently, she is the curator/director of The Roger Andrews: Freelance artist whose clients include Hasbro, Past Echos Project, protecting the history of WWII veterans and LucasFilm, Disney and more. His artwork can be seen on toy shelves on families. toys such as Marvel Superhero Squad, Toy Story 3 and more. Jay Brant: A professional artist, writer and illustrator, who has created David Anthony: He has written more than 20 books for kids in three cover art for Derek J. Canyon's Riddle books and is the creator of Heads series, including Mystery Underground, Heroes A2Z, and Knightscares. Up Studios.

Roberto Armstrong: He is a Lansing-based comic book creator who has Reilly Brown: An artist on many of Marvel Comics, such as Cable & done freelance work for a variety of small press comic book companies. Deadpool and The Amazing Spider-Man. He is the co-founder of Core Studios. Some of his current projects include Bushi: Warrior Castle and Night Castle. Frank Brunner: Best known for his work on Marvel Comics in the 1970s. His most famous works can be seen in Doctor Strange, as well as other Art Baltazar: He is the creative force behind the award winning DC Marvel Comic titles. He has also worked in television and movie Comic's Tiny Titans and has self published a comic book. He is also the animation with companies such as Hanna-Barbera, Dreamworks and co-founder of the comic shop AW YEAH COMICS. Warner Bros.

BANG!MEDIA!: Delivers dynamic designs from artist Jeremy Wheeler. Joe Brusha: President of Zenescope, a premier independent comic Client list includes Esquire, The Ann Arbor District Library and more. label, he has also written and co-created several books.

Darryl Banks: Started working with DC Comics in 1993 on Legion of Bill Bryan: He has been a background and humor artist for Marvel Superheroes and Green Lantern. His work also includes Captain America Comics and parody magazines. He has worked on film storyboards and and X-Men for Marvel Comics. contributed to many independent comics in the 1980s such as the Oz, Dark Oz and Land of Oz series. Barrel of Monkeys: Offers accessories ranging from buttons, magnets, bottle openers and more! Joshua Buchanan: Comic book creator of his own comic The Rocket, he is also illustrating the Eisner nominated book Scratch9. Eddy Barrows: Brazillian born comic book artist known for his works on DC Comics Birds of Prey, Superman, Teen Titans and is currently Alex Buechel: Concept artist and illustrator who has created hundreds illustrating Justice League of America for DC Comics. of liscensed images for companies such as NBC's Heroes, New Line Cinema's Lord of the Rings and STARZ's Spartacus. Jim Beard: His comic writing credits include JLA/JSA Secret Files for DC Comics, Ghostbusters: Con-Volution for IDW Publishing, Star Wars Tales Richard Bugbee: Has many self published comic books including for Dark Horse Comics and more. Aftermath Detroit, Cold Galaxy and Devil Christ.

Herb Bellamy: He currently has short film projects and does penciling Jim Calafiore: Worked with both Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and inking for Victory Comics. notably on Auqaman and Exiles. He is now working on a self-published Kickstarter project Leaving Megalopolis. Andy Bennett: His work can be seen in Moonstone Books' Kolchak the Night Stalker, Vampire: The Masquarade and more. His current project Michael Calandra: Known for his work with Heavy Metal Magazine for is for Nix Comics titled Do You Remember Rock & Roll Record Stores? his cover artwork, he produced game cards for a Game of Thrones role playing game and he is a cover artist for many authors. Christy Blanch: A comics scholar, comic book store owner, comic author and educator, using comics to teach anthropology classes at Talent Caldwell: He is best known for his artwork on comic books, universities and correctional facilities. including DC Comics’ Superman: Godfall series, Gen13, Wildcats and more.

Bob Camp: Known for his work on the popular television show Ren & Seth Damoose: Created the art and designs for Xenoholics, Brat-Halla, Stimpy, he also worked on animated films, such as Looney Tunes: Back Spook’d and more. He’s also done short stories for Nightmare World, in Action and Ice Age: The Meltdown. Digital Webbing Presents and more.

Andrew Campbell: Freelance writer who has been working on his own Dan's Dream: Dan Fraizer will share his comic sketch art collection at book series titled Kingdom Warriors. MCCC. A percentage of proceeds from the tours and books will benefit a comic book industry charitable organization. Primo Cardinalli: Known as "The Retro Guy". He has worked with HB Comics, FEP Publishing, HIM Publishing and more. Jay De Foy: A Michigan-based comic book artist whose work can be seen around Michigan and at Lilacs and Lace on Mackinac Island's Tommy Castillo: Has painted and penciled titles such as Batman Market Street. Detective, Legends of the Dark Knight, Alice in Wonderland and more. He's also done designs and storyboards for films and has worked for Doug Dearth: Currently sculpting for several companies, he drew for companies like DC Comics and Paramount Pictures. award winning publications Fun and Orbit.

Amy Chu: Writer and publisher of Alpha Girl Comics. Her story, So Blue, J.M. DeMatteis: Starting out as a rock music journalist and musician, he is in DC/Comics Vertigo Quarterly: Cyan #1 in stores now. transitioned into writing novels, film, television and comics. A well known work of his is DC Comic’s Justice League. Cinema 3956: Founded by Anthony and Adam, they are multimedia artists as painters, filmmakers, designers and sculptors. Jim Demick: A freelance artist in Downriver Michigan, he has worked with Gary Reed and Sarah Jezebel Deva on her first solo album. Chris Claremont: Best known for his 17 years on the Marvel comic X- Men, he has also written such characters as Batman and Superman. He Devon Devereaux: His client list includes Disney, Slave Labor Graphics is also the author of nine novels. and more. He is currently the artist for The Littlest Bitch published by Sellers Books. His work has been shown in galleries all over the world. Matthew Clark: Has worked for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics on such titles as Teen Titans, Wonder Woman and more. He also co- Evan Derian: A graphic artist from Detroit who also writes, illustrates created the book Felon with Greg Rucka. and publishes independently.

Charlie Clasman: Written over 20 books for kids in three series, Rik Deschain: An artist whose works are meant to provoke thought including Mystery Underground, Heroes A2Z, and Knightscares with through the mediums of inks, paints, sculptures and woodwork. David Anthony. Marshall Dillon: Served as managing editor for Devil's Due Publishing, Gerry Conway: Known as the "Man who Killed Gwen Stacy", he's the BOOM! Studios, and more. He has also worked with telecom and video co-creator of many Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He's also written a game companies. number of sci-fi novels, written for television shows and written two films. Joe Dragunas: He draws with influences from medieval times and is currently working on his own title about four knights and their Katie Cook: She has done licensed work for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, misadventures. Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Fraggle Rock and more. Drunk on Comics: Award winning West Michigan-based podcast, which includes comic book reviews, collecting tips and industry news. Corey Marie Dot Com: Her start was in 1999 on webcomics Life's So Rad and Scene Language. She's been in several print anthologies and Kimberly Dunaway: An artist, illustrator and costumer, she has worked works as a professional caricature artist and blogger. heavily in the trading card industry with licenses including Star Wars, American Horror Story, Grimm and more. She creates costumes for Joe Corroney: He has provided LucasFilm with official Star Wars conventions, as well as custom art. artwork for books, games, trading cards, magazines and more. He’s also illustrated other comic books, such as Star Trek, X-Files, True Blood and Stephen Egged: Creator and writer of award winning comic Gin-Ryu, he more for IDW Publishing. Other publishers he has worked for include has written articles for many martial arts magazines and is a Black Belt Disney, Marvel Comics, DC Comics and more. Hall of Fame martial artist.

Clayton Crain: A comic book artist known for his work on Ghost Rider: Sam Eggleston: Professional writer and editor, he has funded two Road to Damnation, Sensational Spider-man and more. He is currently creator-owned Kickstarter projects and has several projects in the working with Valiant. works.

Donald England: Michigan-based artist specializing in horror related Bruce Gerlach: He is a freelance illustrator and sculptor who has artwork, his work has been on the covers of horror magazines and worked with licensed properties such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones. comic books. His cartoons can be seen worldwide.

Matt Feazell: His work has appeared in Disney Adventures and Jason Gibner: He paints characters from Star Wars, Star Trek, Nickelodeon Magazine. He has a new paperback titled The Amazing superheroes and more. His work has been featured in several gallery Cynicalman, Volume 2. shows and art fairs.

Michael Fields: He is the author of the novel Sprits of the Darkness. Rebecca Goldberg: Self-taught wire wrapper, she creates unique designs of mythical creature ear cuffs for Motor City Comic Con. Jay Fife: A pin up and portrait artist who works with pencil to draw characters of horror, fantasy and more. Keron Grant: He has worked for Image Comics and DC Comics on titles such as Iron Man, Spider Man, Superman and more. He’s also Howard Feltman: He is a writer, comics creator and published a comic’s contributed his artwork for major motion pictures including anthology titled Voyages, Adventures in Fantasy, and former editor for Transformers and The Matrix series. Image Comics and a freelance illustrator for Innovation Comics. Sina Grace: Author and illustrator of the indie mini-series Books With Dan Fogel: Editor, writer and publisher of the best selling Pictures, he is the artist for the cult hit, The Li'l Depressed Boy. He also Adult/Underground Comix line, Larry Welz's Cherry Poptart. co-writes the Image Comics hit series Burn the Orphanage.

Joe Foo: Comic illustrator and teaching artist from Detroit, he is the Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers: A group of horror writers, creator of Desmond's Comic, and creator and co-director of artists, readers and horror aficinados, they have published several CampPencilPoint.com, which teaches people how to draw with the use anthologies and a print magazine called Ghostlight: Tales of Terror. of puppets. Dan Green: Born in Detroit, he has worked on comics from the 1970s to Gnora Ford-Lepthien: Illlustrator of horror, fantasy and today on titles such as Marvel Comics’ Spiderman, Avengers, Hulk and cryptozoological monsters. more. His work has also been featured in many books and other graphic novels. Sean Forney: A professional illustrator/comic book artist whose work can be seen for companies such as Contraband Comics, Image Comics, Scott Hamilton: Draws caricatures for companies such as the NFL, Zenescope and more. Sprint and Motif Magazine.

Jay Fosgitt: The comic book creator of Bodie Troll and creator of the Andrew Harmon: He has colored for a number of IDW Publishing and graphic novel and web comic Dead Duck. He's contributed artwork to Bad Place Productions titles. He has lettered titles such as the CW BOOM's Adventure Time and more. Network’s Grimm. He is the founder and commissioner for The Dynamic League, a virtual superhero group raising awareness for kids with Type I Nick Francis: A Metro Detroit based comic artist who does work for Diabetes. local businesses and rock bands. He also creates interior and cover work for Grayhaven Comics. Andrew Heath: A graphic designer and illustrator who resides in Kentucky. His work is concise, unique and bold. Daniel Freedman: He co-created, wrote and colored the Image Comics mini-series Undying Love. He has edited award winning documentaries Heaven Sent Crafts: Mother-daughter duo who use recycled materials and music videos, shorts and features. He is currently working on an to create pop culture journals, necklaces, post cards and more. Image Comics series. Help For Heroes: Organization of comic book professionals whose Brandon Gallo: A liscensed Star Wars illustrator, he has done work for mission is to help other comic book professionals battling cancer. Star Wars Galactic files, Star Wars Illustrated and more. Clayton Henry: He has worked for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics Agnes Garbowska: She illustrated titles for My Little Pony (IDW on titles such as Uncanny X-Men, Adventure Comics and more. He Publishing) and Powerpuff Girls (IDW Publishing). She has also worked currently works for Valiant Entertainment. with Marvel Comics, providing artwork for Girl Comics and Spider-Ham. The Hero Initiative: The first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez: He works mostly for DC Comics and has drawn corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book artists and such works as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and many more. craftsmen in need. He's currently working on covers for Madame 44 and Superman. James Hill: He is the creator of Dark Ops Studios/Dark Ops Comics and Leslie Gauthier: A mid-Michigan illustrator who has a quirky style and has created his own comics. loves drawing animals, robots or her favorite sci-fi characters. 16

Erik Hodson: An independent comic publisher and creator, he Kevin Leen: Freelance illustrator who has worked on independent illustrates sketchcards for properties such as Transformers and Star comics, fantasy game publications and collectible card games. Wars. He also has a webcomic and draws contemporary poster art. Matt Leese: Digital illustrator who has published a wide array of book Jason Howard: Comic book artist known for his creator owned work, he covers for Severed Press and Post Mortem Press. has worked on the Image Comics series Super Dinosaur and The Astounding Wolf-Man. Leo Leibelman: He began his career working on the Marvel comic Savage Sword of Conan. He has since worked with Acclaim Comics and Terry Huddleston: He is a pencil artist, inker and color artist for Big worked as a story board artist for numerous films. Bang Comics and OSSM Comic’s Thaniel. His work can be seen on Marvel Comics and DC Comics licensed phone cell phone cases, as well Audra Lockwood: Michigan-born artist specializing in whimsical as on a new Plushie project with Marvel Comics and Disney. paintings, she is the owner and operator of Audra Olivia's Attic and enjoys painting aliens, mermaids and anything strange and unique. Derek Hunter: Award Winning background designer on Cartoon Network's hit show Adventure Time, he has also done work for Disney Kevin Maguire: Comic book penciler known for his work on Justice Channel, Image Comics, MTV Films and more. League, Captain America and more.

Steve Jencks: Illustrator and designer who focuses on 1970s and 1980s Dirk Manning: Writer and creator of the comic series Nightmare World horror film posters, he is also the owner and editor of the website Lost and Love Stories to Die For. He also writes a column and has written Highway. many short films.

JKM Soy Candles: 100% soybean hand-poured wax candles collaged Shaun Manning: Creator and writer of Interesting Drug for BOOM! with pieces of comics and prints of pulp-comic covers. Studios, his work has appeared in Dark Horse Presents, several literary magazines, BBC Radio 4 and more. Arvell Jones: Born in Detroit, Jones is best known for his works on Marvel Comics and DC Comics such as DC Special #28 and Avengers. Cristina Marin: She specializes in surreal work using pencil, ink and markers. She also works on her ongoing comic, Ball and Chain. Kate Kehoe: She works predominantly in drawing and performance. She also incorporates video and sculpture into her artistic works. Mayon Maxey: Just released his first full length comic book entitled Deadwood. Tim Kenyon: His recent comic endeavors are Paradise Prison #1 and Endtime: The Arrival. He has written short films, written three novels Ron Maxwell: His works include the popular Zombie coloring book and has an independent press, Capstan Comics. series, he is also the co-founder of Red Anvil Books.

Robert Kraus: Independent comic book creator for more than 30 years. Mark McKenna: He has worked on titles such as Batman, Wolverine, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk and Star Wars. He also has a children’s Tom Krcaj: Creator and comic book artist. book series Banana Tail and Friends.

Heather Kreiter: Artist behind the series My Little Demon, a parody of Mike McKone: Comic book artist known for his work on the Fantastic the popular series My Little Pony. The characters she has drawn have Four, Avengers Academy, Justice League of America and more. been turned into magnets, prints, totebags, calendars and more. She is also an award winning fantasy illustrator. Mindy McPeak: Detroit-based freelance illustrator who has a new alien themed comic titled Pure Human. Ken Krekeler: Writer and illustrator of the black and white steampunk mystery Westward, he also has two other graphic novels. Crystal Mielcarek: Detroit-based illustrator and comic artist, her work can be seen in galleries and shops in the Detroit area. Her design was Aaron Kuder: Worked on a number of books from Boom! Studios, the official poster for the Detroit Zoo in 2010. Marvel Comics, Image Comics and mainly DC Comics. He is currently the monthly artist for Action Comics. Jake Minor: He is currently the lead artist and cover artist for Sheena: Queen of the Jungle and the webcomic No Rest for the Wicked. Ken Lashley: Currently doing covers for DC Comics such as Superman, Superboy and more. He has also done many images for LucasFilm. Kevin Minor: Co-writer of Universe M's webcomic No Rest for the Wicked and did digital colors for the first three covers of Sheena: Queen Ryan Lee: Michigan-based comic book artist/illustrator who has done of the Jungle. work for IDW Publishing, Black Mask Studios and more. He currently handles all art duties for his creator-owned comic The Naturals. Matthew Minor: He does it all: writes, pencils, inks and more. He is the creator and co-writer of the webcomic No Rest for the Wicked.

Jorge Molina: He has worked on video games, clothing, comics and Brett Pinson: Creator of several independent comics including more. Currently, he is a cover artist for Marvel Comics and DC Comics Boomtown Scabs, The Adventures of Carl and The Expendables, he can on such titles as Avengers Assemble and Birds of Prey. also be seen on SYFY's Who Wants to be a Superhero.

Kenny Porter: His credits include Artifacts #33, Ink Ribbon and he is the Jason Moore: He is an illustrator whose early works include The Realm, assistant editor at Viper Comics. He is currently working on two Halloween II and Halloween III, and more. seperate comics.

Eric Mullarky: He has developed and self-published comic books as well Joe Prado: He began working in Brazil on Brazillian comics. In 2004, he as graphic novels under his New Baby Productions banner. He is now worked on several American comics, such as DC Comics Superman, transitioning into film and starting a Kickstarter campaign for his film Green Lantern, Teen Titans and more. He is a partner and talent The Insidious Imps. manager of Chiarascuro Studios, representing a number of comic book artists. Musetap Studios: Best known for the works Deathstar Reflections, David Quinn: As a freelancer, he worked on such titles as Doctor Another Castle and more. Strange, Exiles, Vampirella and more.

Steven Myers: He makes polymer clay statues of comic book and Rodney Ramos: He started at Marvel Comics penciling titles such as fantasy characters. He also draws his own mini comic, the F.E.Ds. Thundercats, Conan and more. He went to Valiant and worked at Marvel Comics UK as well. His work has been on the cover of many NEN: Concept artist and illustrator, she works as a character/costume titles such as Spiderman, Iron Man, Wonder Woman and others. designer for various clients and is working on a graphic novel. She has been published in several anthologies and comics. Tom Raney: He has worked for every major publisher. He relaunched The Outsiders and Stormwatch and has worked on favorite titles such as Carolyn Nowak: A cartoonist and illustrator from Michigan. X-Men and Batman.

James O'Barr: Award-winning creator of The Crow, he is also the writer Stu Rase: Writer and co-creator of Robots Vs. Dragons, he has also of two hit series published by IDW Publishing titled Curare and Skinning done improv and traveled the country with some well-known improv the Wolves. groups.

Kelly O'Hara: Detroit portrait painter who has sold her works Kamron Reynolds: He has been drawing and writing his own internationally, her work can be seen in several Detroit galleries. independent comic books since 2007.

Darrell OReilly: Freelance artist. Dominic Riggio: Owner of Mess Bucket Comics, based in Michigan, he is the writer and creator of The Arcane graphic novel trilogy. Thomas Ortiz: Works on films with his partner Nathan Thrush, they also work in print to create pecuiliar stories. Chris Ringler: He has been published in the Bare Bone anthology series. He has recieved an honorable mention twice in The Year's Best Fantasy Ryan Ottley: Pencils for the Eisner-Nominated Best New Series and Horror and was voted Best in Blood on HorrorAddicts.com. Invincible for Image Comics. Mat Roll: Owns and operates the Astroliner, where he goes town to Corie Marie Parkhill: She is an Illustrator, artist and writer. She began town teaching people about the solar system. He also draws, mainly working on web comics Life’s So Rad! and Scene Language and has anime with charcoal, as well as 3D printing. worked as a professional caricature artist and blogger. Mike Roll: Comic artist and illustrator from the Detroit area, he best Frank Parr: Inker on the comic Gin-Ryu, he also owns Michigan-based known for his work on the Apooka series. Newbreed Comix. Don Rosa: Became well-known internationally when he began drawing Paul Pelletier: Over the years, he has drawn titles such as Green Uncle $crooge and Donald Duck in various comics in Europe. His most Lantern, Flash, Fantastic Four and more. He is now a regular penciler famous work is Eisner Award winning Life and Times of $crooge for DC Comics Aquaman. McDuck.

Matt Peppler: An illustrator and graphic designer who creates original Lorenzo Ross: He writes and draws several titles for Alternative City artwork using sharpies and edits in Photoshop for color and Comics including Complicated Hair, a slice of life strip featuring hipsters composition. and misfits working retail in an art supply store, as well as Awesome 5!.

Michael Peters: Author, illustrator and publisher of the graphic novel Craig Rousseau: He's worked for DC Comics (Batman Beyond and Crescent City Magick, his work has been in several magazines. He more), Disney (Kim Possible Adventures), Marvel Comics (Captain frequently creates covers and illustrations for Robert E. Howard. America) and more. He is currently working on his creator-owned book, The Perhapanauts. Khoi Pham: Freelance illustrator known for his work on Marvel Comics’ Mighty Avengers, X-Men Legacy and more, he is a founding member of Jesse Rubenfeld: Painter of Parodies and creator of Into the Dust. Ten Ton Studios.

Chris Sanchez: Illustrator and sequential artist from the Detroit area, Mike Smith: The creator of 734Designs. he's worked for several independent comic companies and currently runs El Arto Press. Uko Smith: Draws for the graphic novel FX- The Lost Land from IDW Publishing, he teaches at the Columbus College of Art and Design. Thomas Savage: Published illustrator known for his work on The Night of the Living Dead, Doomsday and Doctor Who. Charles Soule: He is a comic book author, whose series 27 is published by Image Comics. He is also known for his graphic novel Strongman. He Mike Scaggs: He is a fiberglass and latex mask maker, as well as an now does work for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. artist in charcoal and acrylic paint. He is the creator of Zombuddies, the Zombie doll. Source Point: An independent press that publishes anthologies, novels, chapbooks, comics and graphic novels. Heather Schilling: A scratch board artist who does works of macabre scenes of skeletons, dancers and other gothic/fantasy creatures, she J David Spurlock: An award-winning author, historian, educator and an often puts her work on wooden boxes, bottles and more. associate to star talents, such as the Frazetta. He's written many popular books, founded multiple scholarship funds at the School of Nick Seluk-The Awkward Yeti: The cartoonist behind many viral Visual Arts in NY. internet cartoon and comics. Frank Stack: He produced what is considered to be the first Tyler Shainline: Worked at award-winning comic book shops such as Underground comic book, The Adventures of Jesus. He is a professor Comic Relief in Berkely, CA, he’s held multiple positions at Image who has taught painting, watercolor and more. In 2011, he won the Comics and his stories have been featured in the pages of Burn the prestigious Inkpot Award at Comic Con International. Orphanage and more. Mark Sparacio: He has worked for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Pat Shand: Writer and editor for Zenescope Entertainment, he has Most recently, he finished penciling and creating painted covers for his worked on such titles as Robyn Hood, Helsing, Godstorm and more. first creator-owned series Omega Paradox.

Zack Sharpe: Writes, draws and self publishes his own comics that are Kellianne Stakenas: She has drawn, inked and digitally painted many filled with action and drama. dragons and other creatures of legend. Her most recent work can be seen in the game Dominion: Guilds. Rob Shelby: His latest comic, Pure Human, focuses on his interviews with people who have been abducted by aliens. Ryan Stegman: A comic book artist from Michigan whose works include titles such as Amazing Spider-Man, Wolverine, Fantastic Four and more. Jack Short: Writer and co-owner of Red Anvil Books, his works include The Urban Monsters Field Guide (Volumes 1, 2, 3), The Zombie Coloring Diana Stein: She is a three time Hugo nominee who works in the Book and more. fantasy and comic world. She is currently working on a "how to" series and a backyard fantasy art series. Jerry Shirts: A unique artist who uses the street art styling of spray paint with an appreciation for all things weird. Tracy Stoops: An artist for Webbcomics.

Brian Shopp: The creator of DM Comics. Scott Straka: A freelance artist specializing in comic and cartoon art, his signature medium is permanent marker and his work has been featured Joel Siegel: Digital artist who loves pop culture and pop art, he is in magazines and on websites. classically trained in animation, art and film. Andy Suriano: He’s won Emmy’s and Annie Awards for his work in Bill Sienkiewicz: Known for revamping the illustration style of Marvel animation shows such as Samurai Jack, Star Wars: Clone Wars and Comics’ Elektra: Assassin and Stray Toasters, he has also created movie more. He is currently the designer for the new Disney Mickey Mouse promotional art for The Dark Knight, The Grinch and more. He has had shorts. He also works in the comic world with IDW Publishing’s Samurai his work featured in books, video games and he is a classically trained Jack and Image Comics. painter. Jennifer Talley: She produces magnets, stickers, cards and more, along Mike Skaggs: He is an artist in making masks out of latex and fiberglass with soft toys and accessories. as well has creating artwork in charcoal and acrylic paint. He is also the creator of Zombuddies. Ralph Tedesco: He is the co-founder, editor-in-chief and writer for Zenescope Entertainment, and has co-developed and written many Karl Slominski: His most recent illustration works include grapic novels Zenescope titles. Tad Caldwell & The Monster Kid, Golgotha and more. The Frazetta Girls: Holly and Sara make up this duo. Holly is the Source Point: An independent press that publishes anthologies, novels, daughter of Frank Frazetta, a well-known heroic fantasy painter, and comics and graphic novels. Sara is his granddaughter. Both women are actresses.

Cory Smith: He is an artist in various mediums, such as pencil, charcoal, Tim Townsend: He works at Marvel Comics creating ink work on acrylics, oil and sculpture. In 11 years he created 23 sculptures, mostly various X-Men titles, and has worked on every major title at the of Batman's and Superman's villains. company at some point in his career.

Aaron Trendy: A Michigan-based illustrator of Kickstarter-backed Timothy Zulewski: He creates illustrations that have appeared on project Howl’s Printed Castle from Source Point Press, and illustrator of children's books, toy packaging, animation, logos and more. His work the upcoming graphic novel The Awful Weight. has been compared to that of Tim Burton.

Steven Trista: He has assisted on various background work on Forever Evil and is on his way to becoming a professional comic book artist.

Jason Ujvari: An illustrator and graphic artist working in Royal Oak, Mich., he uses pencil and ink and then colors digitally or with paint or art markers. He has created album artwork for a band, a card game and more.

Mark Waid: He is a New York Times bestselling author and a writer of Daredevil and The Hulk for Marvel Comics, and Green Hornet and Dr. Spektor for Dynamite. He is the creator and co-publisher of Thrillbent.com and co-owns the store Alter Ego Comics in Muncie, IN.

Tiffany Walker: Extremely passionate about anime, she works at conventions doing anime style caricatures and selling her stickers.

Josh Warner: He is a professional cartoonist whose credits include penciling and inking on Sundragon Comics, Arrow Comics, and Fun Publications.

Elizabeth Waski: She created Soft Kitty Crafts in 2011. Soft Kitty Crafts is best known for their 3D shadow box art of comic book covers.

Lee Weeks: An artist and writer known for his work on Daredevil, Hulk, Captain America and more. He has also done work for DC Comics and Dark Horse Comics.

Joshua Werner: He runs As Fall Leaves Illustration doing graphic design for clients. He has worked on books as a writer and illustrator. Currently, he is the artist for the Jack of Spades comic book series.

Jason Westlake: An illustrator who has worked on many properties including Transformers, Night of the Living Dead, The War of the Worlds and more. His other works can be seen in children’s books, trading cards and book covers.

Erik Whalen: Creates and illustrates comics, including End of the World.

Jeremy Wheeler: He is a graphic artist from BANG!MEDIA! His work includes prints, comics, illustrations, logos, and much more.

Ken Wheaton: He has inked stories in Futurama, Bart Simpson Comics and more. He also drew for IDW Publishing’s Popeye.

Charles Paul Wilson III: An illustrator and co-creator of the New York Times Best-Selling graphic novel The Stuff of Legend. His work can be found in the pages and covers of BOOM! Studios, Image, DC Comics and Marvel Comics.

Michael Wooley: The artist and co-creator of Cromwell Green.

Skottie Young: He has worked for companies such as Marvel Comics, Warner Bros., Image and more. He is currently illustrating adaptions of L. Frank Baum's Oz.

Emily Zelasko: Detroit-based comic book creator and artist, she has her own projects and collaborates with other writers, such as Aimee Anderson on Jinx.

Exhibitors

All Things Pixalated Lydia’s Vintage Art-Toons Mark Benvenato Bert’s Figures My Wife’s Going to Kill Me Big Island Toys Nick Miller Black Lagoon Collectibles Nostalgia, Inc. Blue Door Comics & Games Outer Rim Toys/Out of the Toy Box Jewelry Bob Bunk Pix Posters Brad’s Comics and Collectibles Power Pro Wrestling C4 R & R Marketing CGC Certified Guaranty Co. Retro-A-Go-Go Colby Street Shops Rivertown Entertainment Comic Book Displays Rock N’ Reel CPSC Rudy Garza Dan’s Cards Ryder Hobbies Diamondwood Leather Science Fiction Outreach Project Dimension Decals Sci-Fi Cards Doctor Who Store Spaced Out Acres Frontline Comics Sweet & Sour USA Ever After Blue Moon Sweet Lane Fudge Factory Geekly Yours Tardy’s Collectors Corner Geeks With Scissors Tech Shop Geeksville USA The Toy Closet Gem City Comics The Zocalo Connection Golden Days of Radio Toledo Museum of Art Got Kilt Tom Sawyer, Ink High Grade Comics Totally Toyrific Honeck Sculpture ToyDump J & J Collectibles Toynk Jalic Inc.

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TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE…MOTOR CITY COMIC CON CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL GUEST WILLIAM SHATNER Tickets now available for May 16, 17 and 18 event at the Suburban Collection Showplace

Novi, MI (January 29, 2014) – Living long and prospering for 25 years, Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s No. 1 pop-culture event, celebrates its 25th anniversary transporting fans into the mystical world of captivating comics, fascinating fantasy and spectacular sci-fi. William Shatner, most known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the science fiction television series Star Trek, has been recruited to join the all-star line-up. This will be his first appearance at Motor City Comic Con. The event takes place on Friday, May 16 (12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.), Saturday, May 17 (10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, May 18 (10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. Event tickets and VIP passes to see Shatner can be purchased by visiting http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/new-tix/.

This year’s anniversary event will prove to be even more heroic by featuring over 300 comic and media guests, including comic book creators, writers, artists and actors from television and movie industry. Guests will sign autographs and sell original art, while others will be featured on a panel discussing their latest comic ventures and characters. Motor City Comic Con will also have a variety of pop-culture merchandise available for purchase from several comic book and multi-media dealers, partners and vendors, including comics, art, movie memorabilia, posters, apparel, etc. Additional special guests will be announced closer to the event.

Travelling across galaxies and beaming across nations, fans from all over the region can participate in several weekend activities including the fascinating Costume Contest on Saturday afternoon, sponsored by the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. Local celebrity judges will determine who will win cash and gift packages. Sunday is also Kids Day featuring kid-friendly activities with the comic and media guests.

Following the Star Trek series from 1966 to 1969, William Shatner starred in seven Star Trek films, establishing Captain James Tiberius Kirk, commander of the Federation starship USS Enterprise, as a cultural icon. He continued to write a series of novels on his experiences as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek series, and has co-written several novels set in the Star Trek universe.

Guests can purchase tickets by visiting www.motorcitycomiccon.com/tickets/advance-tickets. Advance ticket holders are welcome 30 minutes prior to show open.

About Motor City Comic Con Michigan’s largest pop-culture event since 1989, Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multimedia dealers from across the country, offering a vast variety of pop-culture merchandise, including comics, art, t-shirts, movie memorabilia, posters, and much more! Over 250 comic book creators, writers and artists are on site at Comic Con each year, as well as more than forty actors from the television and movie industry. Comic Con offers big fun for kids young and old! For more information, visit www.motorcitycomiccon.com.

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UP, UP AND AWAY! MOTOR CITY COMIC CON SOARS TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH AN EPIC CAST OF COMIC AND MEDIA GUESTS Tickets now available for May 16, 17 and 18 event at the Suburban Collection Showplace

Novi, MI (March 5, 2014) – With great power comes great responsibility and Motor City Comic Con is up for the challenge! Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Michigan’s No. 1 pop-culture event announces new comic and media recruits to the Motor City Comic Con line-up. Guests can meet and receive autographs from the writers who created their favorite comics, the illustrators who drew their favorite characters and the actors who brought them to life. The event takes place on Friday, May 16 (12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.), Saturday, May 17 (10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, May 18 (10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. Event tickets and VIP passes can be purchased by visiting http://www.motorcitycomiccon.com/new-tix/.

In addition to William Shatner, most known for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the science fiction television series Star Trek, Motor City Comic Con is geeked to announce the following additional guests:

Karl Urban: Almost Human star Karl Urban plays the role of John Kennex, a troubled detective in the FOX sci-fi crime drama series. Urban starred in the Lord of the Rings trilogy as Eomer, in 2009’s Star Trek and 2013’s Star Trek Into Darkness as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy and in the film The Chronicles of Riddick as Lord Vaako. Urban began his career on the Television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess.

Lindsey Wagner: Most known for her Emmy award-winning portrayal of Jamie Sommers in The Bionic Woman, Wagner won a permanent place in the hearts of audiences around the world and has become one of the most popular actresses in international television. Recently, she appears as Dr. Vanessa Calder in Warehouse 13 on the Syfy Network.

Lee Majors: Lee Majors’ starring role as Steve Austin on the overwhelmingly popular ABC television series, The Six Million Dollar Man, secured him as a lasting icon in American culture. In the series, Majors played a secret operative augmented with cybernetic parts by the government, fighting justice with superhuman strength and speed. Austin has also played lead roles in The Big Valley, Men from Shilo, Owen Marshall Counselor at Law, The Fall Guy, Raven and many more.

Andrew McCarthy: Making his professional debut at 19 years old in Class, he has appeared in dozens of films, including The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Joy Luck Club and Mulholland Falls, as well as popular favorites Pretty in Pink, St. Elmo's Fire, Less Then Zero, Weekend At Bernie's and Mannequin. As a man of many talents, McCarthy is also an award-winning travel writer as the editor-at-large at National Geographic Traveler, and has written for several publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal.

Burt Young: Burt Young made his name playing rough-edged, working class Italian-American characters. His best-known, signature role is Sylvester Stallone's brother-in-law Paulie in Rocky (1976), for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Young is a painter whose art has been displayed in galleries throughout the world. He is also a published author whose works include two filmed screenplays and a 400-page historically based novel called Endings.

Mark Waid: Mark Waid is a New York Times-bestselling author who has been in the comic industry for nearly thirty years as a writer, editor and publisher. Currently, he writes Daredevil and The Hulk for Marvel Comics as well as Green Hornet and Dr. Spektor for Dynamite. He is also the creator and co-publisher behind Thrillbent.com, an innovative digital comics platform. Waid also co-owns the store Alter Ego Comics in Muncie, Indiana.

Chris Claremont: Chris Claremont has been working with Marvel Comics on The Uncanny X-Men for 17 years. His work is lauded for its anti-prejudice themes and groundbreaking inclusion of minorities as heroes. With artist Frank Miller, he created the Wolverine graphic novel that serves as the foundation for the movie The Wolverine starring Hugh Jackman. His X-Men story arc “Days of Future Past” is the source material for the X-Men movie of the same title coming out in July 2014. Claremont has written other seminal characters such as Batman and Superman and is the author of nine novels.

José Luis García-López: Since the 1970’s, José Luis Garcia-Lopez has drawn Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, as well as many more DC Comics characters. Garcia-López’s other works include Jonah Hex, Hercules Unbound, Atari Force and Batman Confidential. Currently, Garcia-Lopez is working on Madame 44 and Superman covers.

James O’Barr: Detroit born James O’Barr is the award-winning creator of The Crow, the best-selling independent graphic novel of all time. In 1993, his book was adapted into the cult film of the same title starring Brandon Lee. O’Barr will be a consultant on The Crow movie, which begins production this year. Today, he is the writer of two hit series from IDW Publishing, entitled Curare and Skinning The Wolves.

Gerry Conway: Gerry Conway sold his first comic to DC Comics at the age of fifteen. By the time he was eighteen, he was writing for Marvel Comics full time. By his twenties, he was writing Marvel Comics’ flagship title, Amazing Spider-Man. Known as "the man who killed Gwen Stacy," Conway is also the co-creator of many characters for Marvel and DC Comics, such as The Punisher. Beyond comics, Conway has written several science fiction novels, films and written and produced television shows such as Law and Order Criminal Intent. Along with the other writers of The Batman animated series, Conway won an Emmy for his work on the show's first season.

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MOTOR CITY COMIC CON SUMMONS BBC’S TORCHWOOD HERO AND THE CW’S ARROW VILLAIN JOHN BARROWMAN FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY Tickets available for May 16, 17 and 18 event at the Suburban Collection Showplace

Novi, MI (April 7, 2014) – Destiny leaves its mark as Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s No. 1 pop-culture event, celebrates its 25th anniversary adding yet another iconic media guest to the star-studded line-up, John Barrowman. Known for his role as the arch enemy of Green Arrow in The CW series Arrow and as a former immortal alien hunter in the BBC television series Torchwood, Barrowman will be signing autographs and taking pictures with fans at select times throughout the event. Motor City Comic Con takes place on Friday, May 16 (12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.), Saturday, May 17 (10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) and Sunday, May 18 (10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at the Suburban Collection Showplace located at 46100 Grand River Ave in Novi. Event tickets and VIP packages can be purchased by visiting www.motorcitycomiccon.com/new-tix/.

As one city’s menace and another’s hero, Barrowman has played several roles in the comic, science fiction and film world. Originally known as the “well-dressed mystery man,” Barrowman was recently revealed as Malcom Merlyn, the Dark Archer and enemy of the Green Arrow in Arrow. As Captain Jack Harkness in the first series of Russell T Davies’s revamped Doctor Who for BBC, Barrowman fought for the future on behalf of the human race fending off aliens for the city of Cardiff.

Barrowman is a multi-talented entertainer, hosting his own show in the UK, Tonight’s The Night, on BBC1. Barrowman also played Jeremy in Zero Dark Thirty and the guest role of Patrick Logan in the ABC television series Desperate Housewives. He has subsequently recorded four solo albums with Sony Music and is a published author.

For more information regarding Motor City Comic Con guests and events, visit www.motorcitycomiccon.com.

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