X-MEN ILLUSTRATOR AND GENERATION X CREATOR HEADS TO WINDSOR

Windsor ComiCon welcomes Chris Bachalo to its comic guest line-up for 2018.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce its next major comic guest for the 2018 season through Canadian comic book illustrator, Chris Bachalo.

Internationally recognized as one of the most popular artists in the comic industry, Bachalo’s body of work covers a wide spectrum of genres ranging from the critically acclaimed “Sandman,” “Shade,” “Death, The High Cost of Living” and “Batman” series for DC to “Incredible Hulk,” “Uncanny X-Men,” “The Amazing Spider-man,” “Captain America” and the quirky pop favorite “Generation X,” which he co-created with Scott Lobdell for Marvel Comics.

Generation X became the first title from Marvel that was adapted into a live action film for Fox. The short story “The Wheel” written by Stardust and Beowulf writer Neil Gaimen and illustrated by Chris featured the Death character and was inducted into the library of Congress in 2003. It was created as part of a tribute to 911. His cover work for the title Hunter, The Age of Magic for DC was included as part of a New York gallery show for the Society of Illustrators. He has worked on the critically acclaimed, Wolverine and the X-Men and on a wealth of Dr. Strange books with Jason Aaron

Chris also co-created two creator owned properties. He collaborated with Jeph Loeb, writer and producer of the hit television shows, Lost and Heroes, on the Vertigo/DC, titled “The Witching Hour” that has been published worldwide. He also co-created with Ben Ten’s Joe Kelly the retro-futuristic, Sci Fi epic, Steampunk, published by Cliffhanger/DC. To view Bachalo’s complete resume, please visit: http://www.comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=862

“We’re thrilled to welcome Chris Bachalo to our show and are confident that fans of the X-Men, Spider-Man, Batman or The Hulk will enjoy meeting him,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas.  

Chris Bachalo is presented by Jeremy Renaud.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018).  Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com

WINDSOR COMICON LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE ULTRA PRO PREMIUM TICKET
Windsor ComiCon becomes first Pop Culture Event in Canada to be supported by Ultra Pro International.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce that it will launch its first-ever Ultra Pro Premium Ticket with exclusive support from Ultra Pro International.

Limited to only 150 units, fans that purchase the Ultra Pro Premium Ticket will receive the following at the show:
• 1 x Ultra Pro Current Size Comic UV One-Touch Magnetic Holder
• 1 x Ultra Pro Comic Storage Case
• 1 x Ultra Pro 8″x10″ Toploader
• 1 x Ultra Pro Badge and Lanyard
• 1 x Ultra Pro Commemorative Ticket
• Reserved Seating for Q&A panels
• Front of the Line Entrance to the Convention!

“We are absolutely thrilled to support Windsor ComiCon,” says Ultra Pro International’s Global Marketing Director Elizabeth Peotter. “Windsor has demonstrated that they understand our brand and how to market our products to all attendees at the this year’s show and is direct reason why they are the only Pop Culture event we are supporting in Canada!”

Not only will fans receive product from Ultra Pro International through the Premium Ticket opportunity but also through countless contests and promotions, before and on-site at the show. Furthermore, comic shop vendors will receive Ultra Pro product packages and show artists will each receive an Ultra Pro Artfolio. In exchange for the company’s support, Ultra Pro International has been granted exclusive presentation rights for the Autograph Pavilion and Premium Ticket package (inclusive of branding and on-site activations) as the official “Stronghold” of Windsor ComiCon.

“We are thrilled that global marketing brands such as Ultra Pro International are taking interest in us,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas. “It boasts well for the growth of the show while more importantly enhancing the overall fan experience for participants alike.”

Ultra Pro Premium Tickets can be purchased exclusively online at www.windsorcomicon.com for $99.99+HST each.

Windsor ComiCon is presented by Cartoon Kingdom.
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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com

PROLIFIC ARTIST TO UNLEASH “CARNAGE” UPON WINDSOR
Windsor ComiCon welcomes Mark Bagley to its comic guest line-up for 2018.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce its next major comic guest for the 2018 season through American comic book artist, Mark Bagley.

Bagley created the character Carnage in The Amazing Spider-Man #361 with David Michelinie. From there, the pair would go on to produce the Venom: Lethal Protector series.

Bagley’s work was prominently displayed through the “Maximum Carnage” and “Clone Saga” storylines, which ran through the Spider-Man titles that were also used extensively on a variety of materials including but not limited to plates, cups, credit cards and even video games.

While at Marvel Comics, Bagley worked in collaboration with Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz to create The New Warriors before teaming up with Kurt Busiek to introduce The Thunderbolts. He would later work on Ultimate Spider-Man with Brian Michael Bendis.

Finally, at DC Comics, Bagley worked on Justice League of America, Batman and Trinity.

To view Bagley’s complete resume, please visit: http://comicbookdb.com/creator.php?ID=230

“We’re excited to welcome Mark Bagley to our show,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas. “With the Venom movie on the horizon this Fall and rumours of Carnage’s appearance, fans will welcome his appearance.”

Mark Bagley is presented by Ultra Pro International.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com

BOBA FETT TO INVADE THE COLOSSEUM
Windsor ComiCon welcomes Dickey Beer to its guest line-up for 2018.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon is pleased to announce its next major guest for the 2018 season through actor, stunt performer, coordinator and producer, Dickey Beer.

Best known for his work on Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi (1983), Beer portrayed several roles during the movie; more notably as the iconic bounty hunter Boba Fett who fought in all the battles scenes, which propelled him into cult status worldwide. He was also Luke Skywalker in a variety of action scenes while portraying the characters of Barada, Sergeant Junkin, a Stormtrooper, a Gamorrean Guard and a Biker Scout during this epic movie.

Going beyond the Star Wars Universe in a galaxy not so far away, Beer served as a stunt double, stunt coordinator, second unit director and assistant director for a variety of movies including but not limited to: A Bridge Too Far (1977), Superman III (1983), Krull (1983), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Dune (1984), Supergirl (1984), Rambo III (1988), Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (1989), Total Recall (1990), Cliffhanger (1993), Cutthroat Island (1995), Starship Troopers (1997), Terminator 3 (2003), Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003), Hancock (2008), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), The Bourne Legacy (20012), Need for Speed (2014), xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017) through to The Inhumans TV Series (2017) and more recently Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).

Finally, Beer worked on several James Bond Films ranging from Never Say Never Again (1983), A View to A Kill (1985) through to Tomorrow Never Dies (1997).

“We’re ecstatic to welcome Dickey Beer to our show,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas. “Fans of the Star Wars, Indiana Jones and James Bond universes will rejoice in his appearance as they learn of his stories amongst Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Pierce Brosnan to name a few.”

Dickey Beer is presented by the Star Wars Collectors Expo.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 29-30, 2018). Advance tickets are on sale at www.windsorcomicon.com