Ben Caldwell, Kurt Lehner, Shawn Coss, Steve Geiger Head Creators Roster at Wizard World Comic Con
By: Macon Prickett Feb. 22, 2018
Ben Caldwell ("Prez," "A Force"), Kurt Lehner ("Gargoyles," "Marvel Action Hour"), Shawn Coss ("Cyanide and Happiness"), Steve Geiger ("Punisher," "Spider-Man"), Joe Rubinstein ("Wolverine," "Warlock"), James O'Barr ("The Crow"), Phil Ortiz ("The Simpsons," "Muppet Babies") and Tom Cook ("Masters of the Universe," "Smurfs") are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, March 2-4 at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
The weekend will feature many demonstrations and discussions at the Creative Stage. The event also marks the first since Wizard World's recent partnership with Sony Pictures to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Artist Alley in Cleveland will also feature such notables as Clinton Hobart (Disney licensed fine artist), Martin Egeland ("Aquaman," "Alpha Flight,"), Carl Potts ("Alien Legion," "Venom"), Todd Johnson ("Tribe"), Larry Stroman ("The Uncanny X-Men," "Tribe"), Thom Zahler ("My Little Pony," "Ultimate Spider-Man"), Brian Shearer ("IDW," "GI Joe"), John Sloboda ("Star Wars," "The Walking Dead"), Victor Dandridge ("The Samaritan," "The Trouble w/Love") and many others.Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across NORTH AMERICA that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also teamed with Sony Pictures Entertainment to find the next generation of movies as well as to engage in a number of strategic initiatives. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard World at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
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