Fred Van Lente, Michael Golden, Geof Isherwood, Phil Ortiz Among Top Comics Creators To Attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, February 26-28

Shawn Coss, Clinton Hobart, Jose Delbo, Andrew Griffith, Greg Horn, James O'Barr Also Headline Artist Alley At FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland

CLEVELAND, January 25, 2016 – Fred Van Lente (“Marvel Zombies,” “Incredible Hercules”), Michael Golden (“Batman,” “Spider-Man”), Geof Isherwood (“Conan,” “Silver Surfer”) and Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”) are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, February 26-28 at the FirstMerit Convention Center of Cleveland. It is the third event on the 2016 Wizard World calendar and second year for the show in Cleveland.

Other top Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland Artist Alley guests include Marc Sumerak (“Power Pack,” “Franklin Richards”), Shawn Coss (“Cyanide & Happiness”), Clinton Hobart (“Disney”), James O’Barr (“The Crow”), Jose Delbo (“Superman,” “Batman”), Stuart Sayger (“Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night,” “Machete”), Greg Horn (“Marvel: War of Heroes” iPhone app, “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Andrew Griffith (“Transformers,” “G.I. Joe), Joe Corroney (“Star Wars,” “Star Trek”), Tony Isabella (“Captain America,” “Daredevil”), Danny Fingeroth (“Spider-Man” group editor) and many others.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Cleveland show hours are Friday, February 26, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, February 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, February 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday night.

For more on the 2016 Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland, visit http://wizd.me/ClevelandPR .

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched Wizard World Store ( www.shopwizardworld.com), CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™ ( www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

Wizard World 2016 schedule available at: www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html .