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Niagara Falls Comic Con Adds William Shatner & Cast of ‘The Walking Dead’

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More than 30 pop culture celebrities from yesterday, today, and tomorrow will in Niagara Falls next June part of the Niagara Falls Comic Con taking place over three days on June 6, 7 and 8, 2014.

The event, which will take place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre just steps away from the majestic Falls will feature more than 150,000 square feet of exhibitors, comic books, movie cars, cosplay contests, celebrity autographs and photo-ops, a video gaming arena, Falls Horror Fest and more.

“Niagara Falls Comic Con is one of the area’s premier events that has grown immensely in popularity over the years, said Chris Dabrowski,” Show Manager for Niagara Falls Comic Con.  “More than 20,000 people came through the doors at last year’s event, and with our star studded line up, we expect the same sort of turn out.  It’s definitely a can’t miss event in Niagara Falls.  There’s something for everyone,” he added.

Celebrities confirmed to date include:  William Shatner; Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman); Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead); Giancarlo Esposito (Gus Fring: Breaking Bad); Alan Ruck (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off); Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters); Kevin Sorbo (TV’s Hercules); Jason Priestley (Beverly Hills 90210); Peter Mayhew (Star Wars’ Chewbacca); Burt Young (Rocky); WWE Legends Ric Flair and tag team Demolition; Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who: 7th Doctor); The Comic Book Men; Kevin Eastman (Creator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle); Phil Ortiz (Simpsons Artist); Dan Parent (Archie Comics) and more.

Fans will have an opportunity to get their picture taken with a replica of the famous Ghostbusters “Ecto-1” vehicle, as well as other movie props and memorabilia.  Members of the 501st will be dressed up as Stormtroopers and other characters from the Star Wars trilogy.  The second annual Falls Horror Fest will also take place at Niagara Falls Comic Con, featuring horror movie actors, memorabilia, movie props, displays and more.

Niagara Falls Comic Con takes place over three days on Friday, June 6th, Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th.  Tickets are on sale now.  Single day admission is $25, and a deluxe 3-day weekend pass will be $60.  For more information, visit www.niagarafallscomiccon.com

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‘Witchblade’ is Getting Resurrected This Summer in New Comic Series from Top Cow and Image Comics

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Witchblade, the popular comic series that initially ran from 1995 to 2015 and launched a TV series, is getting resurrected in a new comic series from Top Cow and Image Comics. It’s set to unleash heavy metal, black magic and blood this summer.

Look for the new Witchblade series to launch on July 17, 2024.

In Witchblade #1, “New York City Police Detective Sara Pezzini’s life was forever fractured by her father’s murder. Cold, cunning, and hellbent on revenge, Sara now stalks a vicious criminal cabal beneath the city, where an ancient power collides and transforms her into something wild, magnificent, and beyond her darkest imaginings. How will Sara use this ancient power, or will she be consumed by it?”

The series is penned by NYT Best-Selling writer Marguerite Bennett (AnimosityBatwomanDC Bombshells) and visualized by artist Giuseppe Cafaro (Suicide SquadPower RangersRed Sonja). The creative duo is working with original co-creator Marc Silvestri, who is the CEO of Top Cow Productions Inc. and one of the founders of Image Comics. They are set to reintroduce the series to Witchblade’s enduring fans with “a reimagined origin with contemporary takes on familiar characters and new story arcs that will hook new readers and rekindle the energy and excitement that fueled the 90’s Image Revolution that shaped generations of top creators.”

Bennett said in a statement, “The ability to tell a ferocious story full of monsters, sexuality, vision, and history was irresistible.” She adds, “Our saga is sleek, vicious, ferocious, and has a lot to say about power in the 21st century and will be the first time that we are stopping the roller coaster to let more people on. I’ve loved Witchblade since I was a child, and there is truly no other heroine like Sara with such an iconic legacy and such a rich, brutal relationship to her own body.”

“The Witchblade universe is being modernized to reflect how Marguerite beautifully explores the extreme sides of Sara through memories, her personal thoughts, like desire and hunger, in her solitude and when she is possessed by the Witchblade. So, I had to visually intersect a noir True Detective-like world with a supernatural, horror world that is a fantastic mix between Berserk and Zodiac,” Cafaro stated.

Marc Silvestri notes, “This is brand new mythology around Sara, and I can’t wait for you to fall in love with her and all the twists and turns. Discover Witchblade reimagined this summer, and join us as we bring all the fun of the 90s to the modern age and see how exciting comics can be. I can’t wait for you to read this new series.”

Witchblade#1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 17th, for $4.99 for 48 pages. And it’ll come with multiple cover variants.

  • Cover A: Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto (Full Color)

  • Cover B: Giuseppe Cafaro and Arif Prianto (Full Color)

  • Cover C: Blank Sketch Cover

  • Cover D (1/10): Dani and Brad Simpson (Full Color)

  • Cover E (1/25): Marc Silvestri and Arif Prianto, Virgin Cover (Full Color)

  • Cover F (1/50): J.Scott Campbell (Full Color)

  • Cover G (1/100): Bill Sienkiewicz. (Full Color)

  • Cover H (1/250): Line art by Marc. Virgin Cover, Inks (B/W)

Witchblade #1 will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.

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