Tim Russ, a member of the "Star Trek Voyager" cast whose television and film appearances are just part of a three-decade performing-arts career, will be the closing speaker for the second Wildcat Comic Con to be held Sept. 28 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Russ portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Tuvok, the U.S.S. Voyager's tactical officer and chief of security, throughout the show's run from 1995 to 2001. He is also known for his roles as Frank the doorman on ABC's "Samantha Who?" and as Principal Ted Franklin on the Nickelodeon teen sitcom "iCarly."
Also a musician (guitar and vocals), director, screenwriter and voice-over artist, he will provide a musical performance, an autograph session and a presentation during closing ceremonies in the college's Klump Academic Center Auditorium.
"We are excited and fortunate to have Tim Russ as our celebrity guest for this year's Wildcat Comic Con. In addition to loyal 'Star Trek Voyager' fans, he has many other fans who know and love him in the more recent roles and projects he has been involved with," said Joann L. Eichenlaub, assistant director of library services for the Madigan Library.
"I was speaking with someone who works for a possible vendor, and when I shared with her who our celebrity guest was, she immediately said she was coming - even if her company did not!" added Eichenlaub, a member of the Comic Con planning committee. "When you hear that kind of enthusiasm, you realize just how beloved Tim Russ is as an actor, writer, director and musician."
A variety of artists, writers, educators, editors, publishers and commentators are also scheduled to appear at the 2013 Wildcat Comic Con, many of them returning from last year's inaugural event.
Recently added to the lineup is John Buckland from "Heroes+4+Higher," who will portray several well-known superheroes from noon to 6 p.m.
The keynote speaker will be Michael Bitz, executive director of the Center for Educational Pathways, whose innovative Comic Book Project and Youth Music Exchange have melded pop culture and basic education to the benefit of more than 100,000 students.
Admission is an all-inclusive $20 per person (children under 12 are free). Tickets are on sale at the Community Arts Center's box office site.
Visit the Wildcat Comic Con page in the coming months for more about programming and presenters, authors' book-signings, cosplay (costumed play), character appearances and the Artist Alley vendor area, among other attractions.
Batman will be attending the Wildcat Comic Con in September. Joining the caped crusader are the superheroes Spiderman, Ironman, Lady Eclipse and Captain America, brought you to by Heroes 4 Higher!
Registration is open for the second annual Wildcat Comic Con, to be held Saturday, September 28, on the main campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport.
Formulation of the programming schedule is well under way, and a number of last year's presenters have already signed on to return.
"The Wildcat Comic Con was an amazing event for me as both a professional cartoonist and a fan," artist Jerry Craft said. "It was great to be able to show a room full of my fans how I create my 'Mama's Boyz' comic strip and children's books, then getting a chance to interact and answer their questions."
Craft was featured in three well-received sessions at the 2012 event: "Create Your Own Comic Book Characters," "Self-Publishing Your Comics/Graphic Novels" and "Finding Your Voice."
"Then, once my workshops and book-signing were done, I took off my 'pro' cap and put on my 'fan' cap so I could be in the audience," he said. "Meeting folks like Jimmy Gownley, David Small and Chris Wilson was a great experience. Plus, the closing ceremonies with 'Star Trek's' Walter Koenig was worth the trip alone! Can't wait to attend this year's!"
A variety of artists, writers, educators, editors, publishers and commentators are also scheduled to return, including: Robert Berry, Dave Elliot, April Line, Jamar Nicholas, Mike Pawuk, Alex Simmons and John Weaver. John Shableski, organizer and publisher liaison for the 2012 event, will be among the presenters this year.
Newly added to the lineup are Nancy Basile, who has covered television animation for a variety of media since 1999; Gene Kannenberg, a comics historian and director of ComicsResearch.org; and Kambrea Pratt, who writes the "Shadowbinders" webcomic drawn by her husband, Thom (another 2012 presenter set to revisit campus this fall).
The keynote speaker will be Michael Bitz, executive director of the Center for Educational Pathways, whose Comic Book Project and Youth Music Exchange have enriched more than 100,000 students by infusing creativity into the teaching/learning process.
Admission to the 2013 Wildcat Comic Con is an all-inclusive $20 per person (children under 12 are free). Tickets are on sale at the Community Arts Center's ticketing site.
Visit the Wildcat Comic Con home page in the coming months for more about programming and presenters, authors' book-signings, cosplay (costumed play), "Star Wars" characters and the Artist Alley vendor area, among other attractions.
Registration is open for the second annual Wildcat Comic Con, to be held Saturday, September 28, on the main campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport.
Formulation of the programming schedule is well under way, and a number of last year's presenters have already signed on to return.
"The Wildcat Comic Con was an amazing event for me as both a professional cartoonist and a fan," artist Jerry Craft said. "It was great to be able to show a room full of my fans how I create my 'Mama's Boyz' comic strip and children's books, then getting a chance to interact and answer their questions."
Craft was featured in three well-received sessions at the 2012 event: "Create Your Own Comic Book Characters," "Self-Publishing Your Comics/Graphic Novels" and "Finding Your Voice."
"Then, once my workshops and book-signing were done, I took off my 'pro' cap and put on my 'fan' cap so I could be in the audience," he said. "Meeting folks like Jimmy Gownley, David Small and Chris Wilson was a great experience. Plus, the closing ceremonies with 'Star Trek's' Walter Koenig was worth the trip alone! Can't wait to attend this year's!"
A variety of artists, writers, educators, editors, publishers and commentators are also scheduled to return, including: Robert Berry, Dave Elliot, April Line, Jamar Nicholas, Mike Pawuk, Alex Simmons and John Weaver. John Shableski, organizer and publisher liaison for the 2012 event, will be among the presenters this year.
Newly added to the lineup are Nancy Basile, who has covered television animation for a variety of media since 1999; Gene Kannenberg, a comics historian and director of ComicsResearch.org; and Kambrea Pratt, who writes the "Shadowbinders" webcomic drawn by her husband, Thom (another 2012 presenter set to revisit campus this fall).
The keynote speaker will be Michael Bitz, executive director of the Center for Educational Pathways, whose Comic Book Project and Youth Music Exchange have enriched more than 100,000 students by infusing creativity into the teaching/learning process.
Admission to the 2013 Wildcat Comic Con is an all-inclusive $20 per person (children under 12 are free). Tickets are on sale at the Community Arts Center's ticketing site, https://tickets.caclive.com.
Visit the Wildcat Comic Con home page in the coming months for more about programming and presenters, authors' book-signings, cosplay (costumed play), "Star Wars" characters and the Artist Alley vendor area, among other attractions.
The second annual Wildcat Comic Con - a much-anticipated festival of comics, animation and gaming - returns to Pennsylvania College of Technology on Saturday, Sept. 28.
"Having a second Comic Con is due entirely to the success of our 2012 initial event. We were able to bring a wonderful array of presenters to the conference, which gave the community an opportunity to see some pretty amazing demonstrations and discussion panels," said Tracey Amey, director of the college's Madigan Library and a member of the Wildcat Comic Con planning committee. "We're thrilled to be able to provide that chance again."
The keynote speaker will be Michael Bitz, executive director of the Center for Educational Pathways, whose Comic Book Project and other endeavors provide a unique outlet for schoolchildren's creative expression. He was invited to this year's proceedings as he was unable to attend the 2012 event as originally scheduled.
"This year, we want to make it even more fun for attendees, vendors and presenters. We've simplified to a one-day conference, made the pricing even more reasonable, and we'll continue to provide the top-notch presenters and panels as we did last year," Amey said. "We're looking forward to a great conference for everyone from kids to adults."
Admission to the 2013 Wildcat Comic Con is an all-inclusive $20 per person (children under 12 are free). Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Community Arts Center's ticketing site: https://tickets.caclive.com. (The arts center, in downtown Williamsport is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penn College).
Dr. Michael Bitz, Executive Director for the Center of Educational Pathways will be making an appearance at Wildcat Comic Con 2013 as the Keynote Speaker. An internationally recognized innovator in education, Dr. Michael Bitz has worked to establish creativity at the core of teaching and learning. His unique programs - The Comic Book Project and Youth Music Exchange have impacted over 100,000 students and have been featured by the New York Times, National Public Radio, and more.
Books by Michael Bitz:
When Commas Meet Kryptonite: Classroom Lessons from the Comic Book Project (Teachers College Press)
Manga High: Literacy, Identity, and Coming of Age in an Urban High School (Harvard Education Press)
Garrison Carida, the 501st Legion "Vader's Fist," is set to invade the 2013 Wildcat Comic Con. Members of the international fan organization will dress as iconic characters from the Star Wars series, including Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, Scout Troopers, Snow Troopers and Bounty Hunters. The 501st will be scouting the convention grounds as well as taking applications to "join the dark side" at a booth in the vendor hall/artist alley.
Bring your camera and have your picture taken with your favorite Star Wars villains.
Make sure to save the date, Saturday, September 28th, 2013, for the 2nd Wildcat Comic Con. That's right! Mark your calendars now for next year's Wildcat Comic Con, which will again take place on the campus of Pennsylvania College of Technology. Latest developments can be found here on our website, twitter, and Facebook page.
