Convention Brings Comics, Celebrities, Costumes to Houston Labor Day weekend

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Amazing Houston Comic Con brings Deadpool Creator ROB LIEFELD to George R. Brown Convention Center September 4-6

HOUSTON, Tex. (August 3, 2015) – Thousands of comic book fans will descend upon Houston Labor Day weekend for the second annual Amazing Houston Comic Convention. This event will bring the creators behind some of Hollywood’s biggest films to downtown Houston, including Rob Liefeld – creator of Deadpool, the most popular character in the Marvel Universe.

The convention will take place at George R. Brown Convention Center Sept. 4-6, and will feature a show floor packed with more than 100 exhibitors, an exciting artist alley with more than 200 artists, and autograph sessions, which will give fans access to some of their favorite comic book creators. Weekend passes are $60, Saturday passes are $35, and Friday- or Sunday-only passes are $25. VIP tickets range from $150-$200. Tickets are available at the door or online. Ticket information, VIP upgrades, and regular event updates are available at www.AmazingHoustonComicCon.com.

“After a hugely successful show last year, we are thrilled to bring our awesome guest lineup back to Houston for another unforgettable event,” said Jimmy Jay, co-owner of Jay Company Comics and promoter of Amazing Houston Comic Con. “There is something for everyone at Amazing Houston Comic Con, from after-hours parties to family-friendly activities on Sunday’s Kids’ Day.”

Rob Liefeld will headline the show, marking his exclusive Texas appearance in 2015. Liefeld created Deadpool, which will be released in February by 20th Century Fox, starring Ryan Reynolds. Liefeld also created X-Men mainstays Cable, Domino, Shatterstar and X-Force.

Including Deadpool, the show will feature many of the comic characters that created huge buzz at San Diego Comic Con this summer: the original Star Wars, Suicide Squad, Superman and Batman. Guests will have unprecedented access to these artists in an intimate, fun environment.

David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in Star Wars, is coming to Houston all the way from the U.K. As Disney prepares to release the first in a series of new Star Wars films in December, retailers and fans around the world are gearing up for “Force Friday,” (Sep. 4) when new Star Wars merchandise will be released. Amazing Houston Comic Con will be Houston’s Star Wars headquarters with spirited fans donning costumes from the 501st Legion and original Marvel Comics artist Howard Chaykin.

Alex Hirsch, the creator/producer Disney’s hit show Gravity Falls is making a rare convention appearance, and will be at Amazing Houston Comic Con all three days. He will be a headline attraction at Sunday’s Kids’ Day, presenting Mystery Shack, and he will appear on weekend animation panels along with Devin Roth of Bob’s Burgers and Mat Nastos of Phineas & Ferb.

Another hit show, Sailor Moon, will have a huge presence at Amazing Houston Comic Con. Stars of the pop culture phenomenon that bridged Anime to the North American audience will be reunite for the first time in Houston. They will do photo ops and meet-and-greets throughout the weekend.

John Romita Jr. will appear in the artist alley alongside more than 200 of the best artists and creators in the industry. Romita’s hall-of-fame career spans four decades, and he created the worlds of Spider-Man, Avengers, Iron Man and Daredevil. He currently chronicles Superman.

The event’s guest list is indeed one of the best of any comic convention in the west, sure to thrill the most die-hard comic book fans. But the weekend also offers entertainment for the general public, including:

  • Costume Contest Saturday night – from Star Wars troopers to Captain America and other superheroes, ComicCon offers fantastic visuals from spirited costumed groups
  • Kids’ Day Sunday featuring Mat Nastos – a veteran of animation with credits on Disney Channel and more. Kids’ Day will feature a kids’ costume contest and parade, with all participants receiving a special prize, and Nastos will do free sketches for kids 10 and under that day.
  • Giant video game arena with fan-favorite games including Call of Duty, Super Mario Bros, Street Fighter and more.

About Amazing Houston Comic Con: The Amazing Houston Comic Con is a convention spanning the latest and greatest from the world of comic books. Hosted by family-owned Jay Company Comics, one of the largest comic book dealerships in the country, the event will bring the best of popular culture to Houston. The inaugural event will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Tex., September 4-6, 2015. The event will feature a show floor packed with more than 100 exhibitors, an exciting artist alley featuring more than 200 artists, and autograph sessions giving fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators.

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