TWIKI HEADS TO THE COLOSSEUM!
Windsor ComiCon Welcomes Felix Silla to its 2019 Guest Line-Up.

 Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is pleased to welcome Felix Silla to this year’s guest line-up. As a multi-faceted actor and stunt performer, Silla portrayed Twiki in the classic hit Buck Rogers in the 25^th Century (1979), which debuted on September 20, 1979; almost 40 years to the day of his upcoming appearance to the show this Fall, which will be taking place at Caesars Windsor; September 21-22, 2019.

Silla also portrayed Cousin Itt in The Addams Family (1965), as a Talosian in Star Trek: The Original Series (1966), Litvak in The Black Bird (1975), Lucifer in Battlestar Galactica (1979), an Ewok in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), Dink in Spaceballs (1987) and Emperor Penguin in Batman Returns (1992).

To learn more about Silla’s complete work, please visit: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798061/

 “We are thrilled to welcome Felix Silla to this year’s show,” says Nat St. Pierre, co-owner, Cartoon Kingdom. “Silla has portrayed a variety of characters that fans have come to love and enjoy through the generations.”

Silla will be appearing at the show all weekend long and will be participating in a once-in-a-lifetime Buck Rogers Experience to commemorate the Buck Rogers 40^th Anniversary, which will be taking place at the show this Fall.

Felix Silla 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 presented by Cartoon Kingdom 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 21-22, 2019).  For more information, visit: www.windsorcomicon.com

SWAMP THING HEADS TO WINDSOR!

Derek Mears to Debut 1^st Canadian Comic Convention Appearance at Windsor ComiCon.

 Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is thrilled to welcome Derek Mears to this year’s guest line-up. Mears will be debuting his 1^st Canadian Comic Convention appearance at this year’s show, which will be taking place at Caesars Windsor; September 21-22, 2019.

As a fan favourite who has transcended several pop culture genres, Mears plays the pivotal role of the Swamp Thing in the Swamp Thing (DC Universe) TV series (2019). More recently, he portrayed Romo in Alita: Battle Angel (2019). Of seminal importance, he has played several key characters, more notably as the alien trophy hunter, the Classic Predator in Predators (2010) and as Crystal Lake’s iconic killer that served up a variety of grizzly murders as the death dealing Jason Vorhees in Friday the 13^th (2009).

“We are ecstatic to both welcome and sponsor Derek Mears to this year’s show,” says Cartoon Kingdom Co-Owner Arlen Mifflin. “He’s a great guest that will draw fans from a variety of pop culture genres to Windsor.”

Mears has also appeared in a variety of TV shows and movies including but not limited to The Flash (2018), Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2017), Grimm (2013), Sons of Anarchy (2013), Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013), Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008), Men in Black 2 (2002) and The Tick (2001).

To learn more about Mears’ complete work, please visit: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0575216/

“Derek Mears ticks all the boxes in terms of who fans have requested on the fantasy, hero, horror and sci-fi fronts,” says Cartoon Kingdom Co-Owner Nat St. Pierre. “We are genuinely excited for this year’s show and attendees who will have the chance to meet him during his 1^st debut appearance in Canada.”

Mears will be appearing at the show all weekend long and will be stationed within Cartoon Kingdom’s exhibitor booth located at the heart of the show next to the Ultra Pro Autograph Pavilion.

Derek Mears 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 presented by Cartoon Kingdom 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 21-22, 2019).  For more information, visit: www.windsorcomicon.com

COLOSSAL COMIC BOOK ILLUSTRATOR HEADS TO WINDSOR
Windsor ComiCon to Welcome World-Class DC Comics Artist Jason Fabok on Batman Day.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is pleased to welcome colossal comic book illustrator, Jason Fabok to its 2019 guest line-up.

Going toe-to-toe with the likes of the The Joker and other villains belonging to Batman’s Rogues Gallery has become commonplace for local resident Jason Fabok. As a world-class artist who was mentored under fellow resident David Finch, Fabok unleashed his creative genius when he illustrated Finch’s final two issue of Batman: The Dark Knight. Shortly after, Fabok signed an exclusive deal with DC Comics where he serves as a leading artist, designer and illustrator.

With the launch of The New 52, Fabok drew various covers as well as the first Batman Annual and Justice League International Annual, before taking over the helm as the principal artist on Detective Comics (with issue #13) in collaboration with writer John Layman. Fabok would then go on to work on Batman: Eternal, Justice League and Suicide Squad before working on The Button in 2017, which was a crossover story arc from DC’s Batman and Flash publications that served as build up towards the Doomsday Clock event.

More recently, Fabok teamed-up with DC Comics’ writer Geoff Johns on Batman: Three Jokers that is being released in three 46-page issues under DC’s Black Label imprint for mature readers. The story ties into main DC continuity to explain the Rebirth-era mystery of how three different versions of the Joker exist in main DC continuity. In addition to Batman, the miniseries stars Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) and Jason Todd (who took the mantle of the 2nd Robin after Dick Grayson and also the 2nd alias of the Red Hood), onto whom both have a dark history with the Joker.

Just under a month ago, Fabok won an Eisner Award for Best Short Story The Talk of the Saints in Swamp Thing Winter Special (DC) where he collaborated with DC Writer Tom King.

Fabok diversifies his skills as a sculptor and has worked on a variety of toys, collectibles and statues under the DC umbrella.

Fabok will be appearing at Windsor ComiCon on Saturday, September 21, 2019, which around the World will be celebrated as Batman Day. The purpose of Batman Day is to celebrate the anniversary of the character’s first ever appearance (Detective Comics #27; May 1939) where he has grown into one of the world’s most loved and recognizable characters featured in a variety of mediums.

Fans will have the ability to learn more about his experiences in the comic industry while having their favourite books signed. To learn more about Fabok’s complete work, please visit https://www.dccomics.com/talent/jason-fabok

“We are ecstatic to both welcome and celebrate Jason Fabok at this year’s show on Batman Day,” says Windsor ComiCon GM, Jeremy Renaud. “Thanks to the combined creative efforts, passion and hard work of Jason Fabok and other local artists and writers…they have collectively made Windsor-Essex, per capita, a tried, tested and true comics’ powerhouse throughout the nation and beyond. Fans from both sides of the border will be excited to meet him this Fall.”

Jason Fabok 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 presented by Cartoon Kingdom 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 21-22, 2019). For more information, visit: www.windsorcomicon.com