Comic Creators to Unite at Fan Expo Philadelphia

Comic creators and enthusiasts will soon be flocking to Philadelphia for the Fan Expo Philadelphia event, set for May 29–31 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event lineup includes celebrities,…

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Comic creators and enthusiasts will soon be flocking to Philadelphia for the Fan Expo Philadelphia event, set for May 29–31 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event lineup includes celebrities, comic creators, voice actors, and cosplayers, all of whom will be announced in the coming weeks.

Attendees will have access to autograph packages, hand-drawn head sketches, lithographs, selfies, guaranteed seating at exclusive panels, and original illustrations, according to The South Philly Review.

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A big celebrity roster of headliners confirmed to date includes the following:

  • Sean Astin
  • Billy Boyd
  • Françoise Chau
  • Corey Feldman
  • Jonathan Frakes
  • Kerri Green
  • Judith Hoag
  • Gates McFadden
  • Dominic Monaghan
  • Martha Plimpton
  • Ernie Reyes Jr.
  • Robbie Rist
  • Kenn Scott
  • Brent Spiner
  • Brian Tochi
  • Elijah Wood

The event will also include the following comic artists and writers: 

  • Russell Braun
  • Greg Capullo
  • Mike DeCarlo
  • Nikolas Draper-Ivey
  • Danny Fingeroth
  • Michael Golden
  • Scott Hanna
  • Mike Hawthorne
  • Drew Moss
  • Stephen Platt
  • Arthur Suydam
  • Renee Witterstaetter

Additionally, comics creators like Jim Lee, Frank Miller, and Joe Quesada will be present for the event.

Adult, youth, and child single-day tickets; three-day passes; family passes; and the Ultimate Fan and VIP packages are available on the Fan Expo Philadelphia website. Advanced pricing is available until May 14.