North America’s largest pop-culture tour continues as Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con returns to the Anaheim Convention Center, April 29 through May 1, with superstar guests Michael McMillian, John Schnieder, Adam West, Burt Ward and Chase Masterson headlining the list of celebrity attendees. The event will bring together thousands of fans of all ages and dozens of celebrities and industry professionals to celebrate the best in pop culture, movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.

McMillian, known for roles in the TV series “True Blood” and “What I Like About You,” will be making his first Wizard World Comic Con appearance. Schneider, who has recurring roles in the hits “Smallville” and “Desperate Housewives,” first gained fame in the 1980's series “The Dukes of Hazzard.” West and Ward were TV's original “Dynamic Duo” in the “Batman” series, and Masterson's most popular roles have come on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “General Hospital.”

"Anaheim Comic Con was THE most anticipated and attended new event of the Spring, and we are thrilled to come back to the Anaheim Convention Center with one of the hottest new shows going.” said Gareb Shamus, Wizard World CEO. “We will have an incredible array of celebrity guests, and many award-winning comic creators lined up.”

Other popular Anaheim Comic Con celebrity guests include Nicholas Brendon (“Buffy: The Vampire Slayer”), Electra and Elise Avellan (MACHETE, GRINDHOUSE), Claudia Christian (“Look,” “Babylon 5”), Jeff Conaway (GREASE, “Taxi,”), Erika Eleniak (“Baywatch”), Dan Fogler (“Balls of Fury,” “Good Luck Chuck”), Elisabeth Röhm (“Law & Order,” “Heroes”) and Ian Ziering (“Beverly Hills, 90210,” “Dancing with the Stars”).

Fans can also meet their favorite comic creators and artists, including Judd Winick ("Power Girl, Justice League), William Stout ("The Dinosaurs"), Mike Grell ("Green Arrow," "Green Lantern"), Bill Sienkiewicz ("Elektra," "Assassin"), Arthur Suydam ("Marvel Zombies," "Army of Darkness"), Nathan Edmonson ("Who is Jake Ellis?" "The Light), Ethan Van Sciver ("Green Lantern," "Superman/Batman"), Whilce Portacio ("Artifacts," "Uncanny X-Men"), Phil Jimenez ("Amazing Spider-Man," "Astonishing X-Men"), Mark Texeira ("Wolverine," "Moon Night"), Michael Golden ("Batman," "Hulk") and Greg Horn ("Spider-Man," "Turn off the Dark").

In addition, seven artists from the popular "World of Warcraft" adventures by Blizzard Entertainment will be on hand. Fans can interact with Thomas Denmark, Cole Eastburn, Lucas Graciano, Mike "Daarken" Lim, Glenn Rane, Tony Washington and Michael C. Hayes.

Children and adult attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in costume contests. Event-goers may also try their hand interactive product exhibits and shop for collectible comics, movie and television memorabilia, toys and games at more than 100 dealer booths.

Special events at Anaheim Comic Con include the “Magic: The Gathering” card game tournament, professional photo opportunities (Photo Ops) and others.
Join tens of thousands of fans as they converge on the Anaheim Convention Center at Anaheim Comic Con Wizard World Convention to celebrate the best in pop culture. Anaheim Comic Con brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles, Anime, Manga & More! Anaheim Comic Con is brought to you by the group who produces the most widely attended Comic Con tour!

Press Release for February 2011