November 22-23: Virginia Comicon
Veteran comic book artist Alex Saviuk, who pencils Stan Lee’s Amazing Spider-Man Sunday comic strip and inks the daily strip, will be a guest for the Virginia Comicon’s two-day show, Saturday and Sunday, November 22-23, 2014 at the Richmond International Raceway, 602 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222.
In addition to his nationally syndicated work, over the years his art has been seen in the pages of Action Comics, DC Comics Presents, Feast of the Seven Fishes, Green Lantern, The Phantom, Spider-Man Adventures, Stan Lee’s Mighty Seven, Star Brand, The X-Files, and many other titles. He’s best known for his fondly remembered, long stint on Marvel’s Web of Spider-Man and has recently been doing an acclaimed run outside of the U.S. on The Phantom.
In addition to signing and sketching during the show, Saviuk will award each of the winners of the costume contest in the Children’s categories a free quick sketch of them in their costumes.
“For many fans, Alex Saviuk’s Spider-Man simply is their Spider-Man. If you’ve ever had a chance to sit with him at a convention – New York, Boston, San Diego, anywhere – and see the steady procession of enthusiastic fans who tell him that his run on Web of Spider-Man was their favorite, it’s an awesome thing,” said show promoter Brett Carreras. “And on top of all that talent, he’s a terrific guy. We’re very pleased to welcome him back to the Virginia Comicon!”
“The last time I attended the Virginia Comicon, I really enjoyed meeting the friendly and enthusiastic fans who came to the show,” Saviuk said. “I’m excited to return to the Richmond area and to see them, again. They have a great guest line-up and I’m proud to be part of it!”
Wolverine co-creator and Godzilla and Incredible Hulk artist Herb Trimpe and longtime G.I. Joe writer-artist Larry Hama lead the roster of previously announced guests, including (in alphabetical order) Steve Bird (Pacific Rim), Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo), Sam Ellis (Archer), Dan Fogel (Fogel’s Underground Price Guide and Grading Guide), Danielle Frazetta (Frazetta Books and Prints), Jerry Gaylord (Fanboys vs. Zombies), Penelope “Peng-Peng” Gaylord (Fanboys vs. Zombies), Randy Green (Witchblade), Rick Ketcham (Amazing Spider-Man), Tom King (Grayson), Dan Nokes (Impossible Space Tales of The Last Pit Stop), Dan Parent (Archie), Brian Shearer (GI Joe), Matt Slay (Time Travel Tales), Louis Small, Jr. (Vampirella), Rick Spears (The Auteur), Billy Tucci (Shi), Bryan “Flash” Turner (Fanboys vs. Zombies), J.C. Vaughn (The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide), and John “Waki” Wycough (Vitriol).
The show has a full slate of independent comic book creators, cosplay guests, horror TV legend Count Gore DeVol, film and TV replica cars, media guests, and much more. There will be panel discussions, a costume contest, and more.
Additional guests will be added soon. Please check the show’s site and Facebook page for regular updates.
Tickets are now available online. A list of show exclusive variant covers and other material will be announced shortly.
