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The Weekly Pull : Grand Rapids Comic Con
Beginning Friday, November 23rd, Grand Rapids will be hosting its second annual Comic Con! Due to last years overwhelming turn out and success, the event this year has been moved from the Byron Center Home School Building to the much more spacious Delta Plex complete with special guests, historic memorabilia and exclusive art! Although I've had my personal ticket in hand for months, some big talent announcements that have been confirmed that should have you clammering for a 3-day pass as well!
First on the list is Nichelle Nichols (aka Lt. Uhura) from the original Star Trek television series. In addition to autographs and photo-ops, Nichelle will also be giving a presentation on Star Trek and the Civil Rights Movement, described in the program as :
“... revolutionary television back in the 1960′s with an ethically diverse cast, and Nichelle was at the center of this progressive and controversial casting. Nichelle will speak candidly on the role of Lt. Uhura and how it had an impact on the Civil Rights Movement, how the role changed the face of television, and how it inspired people all over the world."
On the cinematic side, the Grand Rapids Comic Con is bringing us the great stop-motion animation artist, Justin Kohn! I am really excited about this one. Justin has been at the forefront of many classic animated films such as : James and the Giant Peach, Coraline, Killer Klowns from Outer Space and most importantly (to me) The Nightmare Before Christmas! And the icing on the cake? Justin is signing for FREE!
In Artist Alley, the hits keep coming with one of my favorite Spider-man cover artists, Ryan Stegman! Ryan is also known for numerous other Marvel series contributions, which include: Avengers Vs. X-Men, Moon Knight, The Incredible Hulk and more! Ryan's most recent work can be seen in the pages of Wolverine (pre- last month's Death of Wolverine event).
If you live in the Grand Rapids area, please come out and support the Grand Rapids Comic Con running November 23rd - 25th! Whether television, movies, comic books, toys, art or memorabilia is your thing, there's something for everyone!
Until next time,True Believers!
-ArchangelEZE
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