CALIBER COMICS Brings Two New Graphic Novels and Comic Book Writing Guide
To Market

February 26, 2015. Caliber Comics is proud to announce the release of
three new books into the marketplace. Nain Rouge: The Red Legend, Knights
of the Skull: Tales of the Waffen SS and Comics Writing: Communicating
With Comic Books, bringing readers and individuals looking to create
comics three different and unique books.

In Nain Rouge: The Red Legend, The Nain Rouge, translated from French as
The "Red Dwarf", made its home in an area later French settlers were to
name "Detroit". The Nain Rouge, as the “Steward of Straits”, was
responsible for keeping harmony and balance in the natural world but when
Antoine de Mothe Cadillac and French settlers arrived in the 1600s, a
quarrel began and soon this turned into an angry brawl. It is said that as
The Nain Rouge was chased away, a curse was flung from its lips onto the
entire region of Detroit. The curse, it is rumored, befalls anyone who
creates evil of their own will, and this will empower the Nain Rouge with
greater strength throughout the centuries. And during the course of these
centuries it has appeared to unsuspecting residences just prior to tragedy
or misery befalling the person or area… Today, Elly and Tom are two
average middle schoolers on a field trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
But a typical field trip takes a dangerous turn as they encounter the
mysterious creature called The Nain Rouge. And the real folktale legend
lives again.

Writers/Creators Josef Bastian and Carl Winans are the core behind the
Folktellers team as they spin a new genre, Cryptofolk. This style of
storytelling resurrects old and obscure folklore and legends from around
the world to present stories that are thought provoking, visually rich,
and accessible to a global audience. Josef wrote the Nain Rouge graphic
novel based on his three novels and Carl Winans performed editorial and
production duties.

Artwork is provided by Patrick McEvoy, a professional illustrator who is
also the co-host and producer of the Ninja Mountain Podcast. As a
freelance artist, he’s worked for Marvel, Sony, Blizzard, Wizards of the
Coast, Mattel, Fantasy Flight, American Greetings, White Wolf, Upper Deck,
and many others. As a comic book artist he has done Fall of Cthulhu from
Boom Studios, Gatesville Company from Speakeasy, and Archaia’s adaptation
of Piers Anthony’s Starkweather: Immortal.

Knights of the Skull: Tales of the Waffen SS is collection of tales
involving the German Waffen SS panzer tank units from World War II from
acclaimed creator and comic artist Wayne Vansant. Here Vansant brings us
main stories called Battle Group Peiper and Witches' Caldron, along with
three short tales. Knights of the Skull covers the war experiences of
young German troops on the Eastern Front; to the massacre of American
troops near Malmedy on the Western Front; to the harsh conditions of a
crushing winter and engagements against an unrelenting Soviet troop
onslaught in the Battle of Cherkassy.

Creator Wayne Vansant is considered one of the pre-eminent war artists in
comics today. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and
graduated from the Atlanta College of Art and began his writing and
illustration career in 1986 with Marvel Comics "Savage Tales" and "The
'Nam." Since then, he has written and/or illustrated many books and comics
on historical/military subjects such as Days of Darkness and Days of
Wraith (both form Caliber Comics), Antietam: The Fiery Trial (commissioned
by the National Park Service), Blockade: The Civil War at Sea, The War in
Korea, Normandy (profiling D-Day and the entire Normandy Campaign),
Gettysburg (profiling the Battle of Gettysburg), and others. His work has
been applauded by the Historical Novel Society and World War II Magazine.

Comics Writing: Communicating With Comic Books unveils the basics in
comics writing from Steven Philip Jones, a professional comic book writer
and instructor. Comics Writing shows you the step-by-step process of
creating a comics script and how it is turned into a finished comics page.
With the help of examples and comic book illustrations, this book will
introduce you to: the different styles of comic book scripts; the tools of
cartoon communications like panels, borders, and speech balloons; how to
write a story as a comics script; the collaborative process between writer
and artists; how to find and develop ideas for your comics stories; tips
on creating characters; how to avoid common mistakes new comics writers
often make; and other tips of the trade. If you're a writer wanting to
find out how to write comic books, or if you are any kind of communicator
wanting to learn the basics of communicating by using the comics medium
Comics Writing can be a valuable tool.

Steven Philip Jones has written numerous comics, both original creations
as well as adaptations. His comics work include Alien Nation, Carmilla,
Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, H.P. Lovecraft, Invaders from Mars, The People
that Time Forgot, Re-Animator, Talismen, and many others. He has also
written radio drama stories on the all new adventures of Sherlock Holmes
and recently, a critical review on Clive Cussler Adventures. His novels
include Re-Animator: Tales of Herbert West, Talismen, Bushwackers, Teenage
Mutants, and others, including young adult novels, Talismen and Wizard
Academies. He teaches college courses in creative writing and how to write
comics.

About Caliber Comics:

Caliber Comics re-launched in February of 2014 after a hiatus and is part
of Caliber Entertainment. During the 1990’s, Caliber Comics was one of the
leading independent comic companies that helped to launch the careers of
dozens of today’s top comic creators. Today, Caliber offers its vast
library of comics and graphic novels in both print and digital formats,
with new book releases rolling out that feature a wide diverse line of
subject genre with the emphasis on creator owned titles.

For more information please visit the Caliber Comic website at
www.calibercomics.com

WGN AMERICA UNVEILS PROVOCATIVE “SALEM” KEY ART FOR SEASON TWO

The Witch War Begins April 5^th at 10 PM ET/9C

In anticipation of the season two premiere of WGN America’s breakout hit supernatural thriller “Salem,” the network has released key art featuring Salem’s deadliest witch Mary Sibley (Janet Montgomery), along with Tituba (Ashley Madekwe), Anne Hale (Tamzin Merchant) and Mercy Lewis (Elise Eberle).  Season two of “Salem” will debut on Sunday, April 5 at 10pm ET/9pm CT.    

SALEM, a bold re-imagination of the infamous 17^th-century witch trials, returns for season two at the dawn of a Witch War.  As the disease and devastation unleashed by a deadly supernatural ritual spread through the war-torn village, Salem's most powerful witch, Mary Sibley, must face off against adversaries old and new who are vying for her throne.

From creators and writers Brannon Braga (“Cosmos,” “24”) and Adam Simon (“The Haunting in Connecticut”), “Salem” is a gripping one-hour drama that boldly re-imagines the infamous 17^th century witch trials in colonial Massachusetts.  The series stars Janet Montgomery, Shane West (“Nikita,” “ER”), Seth Gabel (“Arrow,” “Fringe”), Ashley Madekwe, Tamzin Merchant (“Jane Eyre”), Elise Eberle (“The Astronaut Farmer”) and Iddo Goldberg (“Mob City”).  New to the cast of “Salem” for season two are Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess”, “Spartacus”), Stuart Townsend (“Betrayal,” “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”), Joe Doyle (“Raw”) and Oliver Bell (“The Saint”).

“Salem” is executive produced by Brannon Braga, Adam Simon, Kelly Souders, Brian Peterson and Prospect Park’s Josh Barry and Jeff Kwatinez.  Nick Copus directs and serves as co-executive producer.  The series is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios.

Times Change, But People Never Do in
Bryce Carlson and Vanesa R. Del Rey's
'Hit: 1957'
 

Hit: 1957 #1 Main Cover by Vanesa R. Del Rey


Hit: 1957 #1 10 Years Incentive Cover by Trevor Hairsine


Hit: 1957 #1 Incentive Cover by Dustin Nguyen


Hit: 1957 #1 FOC Variant Cover by Terry Dodson
 

February 26, 2015 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - This March, award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce the debut of the next chapter in Los Angeles’ violent past in Bryce Carlson and Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer nominee Vanesa R. Del Rey’s (The Empty Man, Sinatoro) Hit: 1957. This new limited series is a follow-up to the Harvey Award-nominated miniseries Hit: 1955 and takes readers later in the violent decade of change for Los Angeles with familiar faces, new threats, and more sharp, smart noir.

 

“Hit: 1955 took us deep into the gritty past of the City of Angels, and we couldn’t wait for Bryce and Vanesa to continue the story of their clandestine LAPD hit squad,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Vanesa’s artwork is stunning, Bryce’s noir-infused writing is sharp, and the stakes are even higher as we find Harvey Slater and ompany in 1957. We can’t wait for you to join us for another Hit!”

 

Crime is down in Los Angeles—at least, on the surface. Mickey Cohen has been quiet since his release from prison and the LAPD has seemingly regained control of the city. But the underground is a different story. Det. Harvey Slater and company have spent the last two years focused on Domino and his Syndicate’s unrelenting infiltration, but no matter how many people the hit squad kills, the real fight for Los Angeles rages on. Meanwhile, Slater’s being hounded by Internal Affairs, Bonnie Brae is missing, and everything is falling apart at the seams.

 

Hit: 1957 #1 arrives in comic shops on March 25th with a main cover by series artist Vanesa R. Del Rey for the price of $3.99 under Diamond order code JAN151099. A new cover by Terry Dodson (Star Wars: Princess Leia) has been added and can be ordered in any quantity under Diamond order code DEC148680. Also available in a limited quantity are a 10 Years Anniversary incentive cover by Trevor Hairsine (Captain America, Eternal Warrior) and a retailer incentive cover by Dustin Nguyen (Descender).

The Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is March 2nd. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one! It’s also available for order directly from boom-studios.com.
 

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The original Studios imprint is home to Mike Carey's Suicide Risk; James Tynion IV's The Woods; Mark Waid's Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; and Big Trouble in Little China. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 Guns was released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid; and Natasha Allegri's Bee and PuppyCat. BOOM!'s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh and Lumberjanes. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, and Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox TV to develop properties for the small screen.
 

Archaia Brings Arthur de Pins'
'The March of the Crabs' to the
English-Speaking Audience for
the First Time
 

The March of the Crabs Vol. 1: The Crabby Condition Cover by Arthur de Pins
 

February 25, 2015 (Los Angeles, Calif.) - This March, Archaia, an award-winning imprint of BOOM! Studios, is pleased to announce the debut of The March of the Crabs Vol. 1: The Crabby Condition hardcover from French animator Arthur de Pins. Combining the slick look of Art Deco with tongue-in-cheek humor, de Pins tells the story of a hapless species of crab that is one of nature’s cruel jokes, and what it means when they start breaking out of their set evolution.

 

“Archaia has always taken pride in bringing beautiful European graphic novels to English-speaking audiences, and The March of the Crabs is a wonderful new addition to that catalogue,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Beautifully drawn and bitingly funny, Arthur de Pins’ striking work is poised to be a delightful new discovery for the industry this year.”

 

For centuries, the square crab has only been able to move side-to-side in one direction. But some brave crabs decide it’s time for revolution! A few of the brave crustaceans in an estuary on the French coastline decide it’s time to try and actually turn for once, but what could their evolution revolution mean for the human race?

 

The March of the Crabs Vol. 1: The Crabby Condition hardcover arrives in comic shops from Archaia on March 25th with a cover by creator Arthur de Pins for the price of $19.99 under Diamond order code JAN151150.

The Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is March 2nd. Not sure where to find your nearest comic retailer? Use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to find one! It’s also available for order directly from boom-studios.com.
 

ABOUT BOOM! STUDIOS

Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, Diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) generates a constellation of best-selling Eisner and Harvey Award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels with the industry’s top talent. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four distinct imprints. The original Studios imprint is home to Mike Carey's Suicide Risk; James Tynion IV's The Woods; Mark Waid's Irredeemable; Sons of Anarchy; and Big Trouble in Little China. Steven Grant’s graphic novel 2 Guns was released as a feature film from Universal Pictures, starring Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. BOOM!’s all-ages imprint KaBOOM! publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball, and Steven Universe; Mike Kunkel’s Herobear and the Kid; and Natasha Allegri's Bee and PuppyCat. BOOM!'s experimental imprint BOOM! Box publishes The Midas Flesh and Lumberjanes. In June 2013, BOOM! acquired Archaia Entertainment (archaia.com). Archaia is the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning graphic novel publisher of Mouse Guard, Cow Boy, Gunnerkrigg Court, Rust, and Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand. In October 2013, BOOM! Studios entered into a unique first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox, giving the studio access to its library of titles and giving the publisher access to Fox's vast catalog of films. In August 2014, BOOM! Studios began a similar first-look relationship with 20th Century Fox TV to develop properties for the small screen.

MAGIC AND MYTH UNLEASHED ON THE STREETS OF MODERN JAPAN IN WAYWARD

First volume of hit series in stores in March

"Wayward by the great Jim Zub is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" –Gail Simone Writer Jim Zub (SKULLKICKERS, Samurai Jack) and artist Steven Cummings (Legends of the Dark Knight, Deadshot) spin enchantment and mystery together in a fantasy story about one girl’s battle against the mythological creatures everyday mortals fail to see. Set in Japan, WAYWARD’s depiction of the busy city streets of Tokyo and its rich occult history make it as much a living, breathing character as teen protagonist Rori. "Wayward is about disaffected youth battling myths of old and, just like being a teenager, it's intense, funny, emotional, and violent,” said Zub. “'String Theory' is our first step into this twisted world of modern, mystic mystery and I'm excited to bring readers along for the ride.” In WAYWARD, VOL.1: STRING THEORY, readers meet Rori, a misfit teen reluctantly transplanted from Ireland to her strange and new home in Japan with her mother. From the get-go there are some cultural adjustments to be made and Rori feels like a fish out of water—but things take a turn for the weird when she begins glimpsing things — creatures — that no one else can see. “Wayward is a coming of age tale that comes up against monsters set in the very real Japan that everyday people experience,” said Cummings, who lives in Yokohama. “Well, except they don't experience monsters... With every new step in the voyage we get to take our readers along for a guided tour of Tokyo and its Yokai side." WAYWARD, VOL. 1: STRING THEORY arrives in comic book stores on March 25 and bookstores on April 7 for the low introductory price of $9.99. It is available for pre-order now.

WAYWARD, VOLUME 1: STRING THEORY by Jim Zub and Steve Cummings (colors by John Rauch and Tamara Bonvillain) ISBN 978-1-63215-173-5 Diamond Comic order code JAN150664 136 pages, paperback, full color $9.99 Collects WAYWARD #1-5 Rated Teen Plus (16 and up) In comic book stores March 25, bookstores April 7

Praise for WAYWARD: “Wayward is a healthy mix of action, emotion, and damn good storytelling. The comic continues to explore a supernatural area of Japan that is increasingly terrifying. What really shines through is the strength of the character development and how easy it is to connect to them. Each one represents a different aspect of a typical high school student, and we've all been there.” –James Ferguson, Horror Talk “[A] clever blend of Miyazaki-like wonder with mythological horror, ancient mysticism and even superheroics…. delightfully boggling and awe-inspiring....” –Alex Mansfield, All-Comic “Wayward is… one of the best ongoing series out right now. It’s a story filled with magic and the supernatural perfectly blended with the familiar.” –Michael Bettendorf, Comics Bulletin “Wayward is an epic in the making, and an excellent example of the variety of well-written, drawn, and colored series in the comic book market today.” –Joe Iconic, Comics Online “There should be high praise for this creative team, respectfully creating a genuinely fun, emotional, and educational book all at the same time.”  –Anthony Spataro, Sight on Sound

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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

ROCHE LIMIT: CLANDESTINY PUSHES SCIENCE FICTION TO NEW HEIGHTS
A new story arc set 75 years after ROCHE LIMIT begins this May

Bestselling writer Michael Moreci and artists Kyle Charles and Vic Malhotra team up with volume two of a groundbreaking sci-fi trilogy, ROCHE LIMIT: CLANDESTINY. This new series will launch from Image Comics on May 6.

In ROCHE LIMIT: CLANDESTINY #1, it's 75 years after the events that left the Roche Limit colony in flames. When a crew of military and science personnel are sent to the forgotten and desolate planet on a mysterious expedition, they quickly learn its dark secrets—and that their mission is not what they thought it to be. With danger lurking all around, the crew members fight to find a way off the planet and resist the mysterious presence that haunts them all.  

"The success of Roche Limit has been more than I could ever hope for, considering it's a pretty out-there book,” said Moreci. “What's exciting is this new volume pushes things further, introducing a whole new cast and story while maintaining the thematic core that readers have loved so far.”

ROCHE LIMIT: CLANDESTINY #1 hits stores on May 6. Cover A (Charles) can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code MAR150507. Cover B (Malhotra) can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code MAR150508.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

ONE MAN MUST TAKE UP THE MANTLE OF AN UNIMAGINABLE POWER
An all-new superhero series from Ed Brisson and Brian Level

Fan favorite writer Ed Brisson (SHELTERED) and artist Brian Level (LAZARUS, Quantum & Woody) team up for an all-new superhero series about an average man who becomes an unwilling host to tremendous power in THE MANTLE. The series launches from Image Comics on May 13.

THE MANTLE follows Robbie—just your average, run-of-the-mill guy—as he drunkenly stumbles out of a punk show one evening. On his way home he’s hit with lightning and wakes to find that he’s been chosen as the new host for The Mantle, a power set of unimaginable scope. Despite his lack of interest, he’s forced into action. The Plague, a being who has spent 50 years killing every previous host of The Mantle, is already coming for him.

"Brian and I have been talking about working on a project together for a few years now, so we're both thrilled to finally have the opportunity to do so," said Brisson. "The Mantle is, in my opinion, a really fun direction for a superhero book where not everything is black and white and where, by the end of the first issue, I think that readers are going to realize that what they think is happening... is not what's really happening."

THE MANTLE #1 hits stores on May 13. Cover A (Level) can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code MAR150475. Cover B (Phil Hester) can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code MAR150476.

ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

DARK HORSE ADVISES ANDROIDS IN “HOW TO PASS AS HUMAN”

NIC KELMAN’S ILLUSTRATED FIELD GUIDE HELPS AUTOMATONS HIDE AMONG US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—This October, in preparation for the inevitable takeover by our robot overlords, Dark Horse Comics endeavors to help androids and artificial intelligences hide among us with How to Pass as Human, an illustrated novel by the critically acclaimed author Nic Kelman. Illustrated by Pericles Junior with a gorgeous cover by Terry Dodson (X-Men, Ghost), the novel takes the form of a field guide written by Android Zero (a.k.a. Zach), who helpfully provides sketches, graphs, flow charts, and further information on how androids can pass as human completely undetected. Holding a bachelor’s in brain and cognitive science from MIT, Nic Kelman is not only an acclaimed prose novelist but also an accomplished screenwriter, with original screenplays sold to Steven Spielberg, Roland Emmerich, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Warner Bros. Pictures, and more. Sure to appeal to fans of The Zombie Survival Guide, How to Pass as Human puts a new spin on a science-fiction tradition as a curious android questions his own creation and explores the purpose of his existence. Releasing in October, How to Pass as Human will be available for $19.99. Preorder now from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, or your local comics retailer. How to Pass as Human Nic Kelman (W), Pericles Junior (A), Terry Dodson (Cover) $19.99 978-1-61655-765-2 ### About Dark Horse Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, EVE Online, Halo, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.

Whovians Rejoice! David Tennant To Appear At Inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh, March 14-15

Wizard World Debut For ‘Tenth Doctor’ At Raleigh Convention Center

RALEIGH, N.C., February 24, 2015 – David Tennant , who starred as the “Tenth Doctor” on the long-running series “Doctor Who” will attend Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15 at the Raleigh Convention Center, as announced today by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD). It marks the first Wizard World appearance for the veteran British actor.

He will greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct an interactive Q&A panel. Fans who purchase VIP tickets, available at http://www.wizd.me/RaleighPRAdmissions , will be guaranteed autographs, photo ops and seating at the panel.

Since his early work on local Scottish television through roles in some of the most beloved fantasy and sci-fi franchises of all time, Tennant has been entertaining audiences with his unique brand of wit, warmth and humanity.

In 2005, Tennant lived out a childhood dream by being cast as the indomitable Doctor Who. Tennant’s run as the Tenth Doctor won massive praise from fans and critics alike, with the readers of Doctor Who magazine voting him “Best Doctor.” Tennant’s run as the Doctor lasted five years and made an indelible impact on the series and its appeal not only among longtime fans but converts as well. His final appearance as the Tenth Doctor was for the 50th anniversary special “The Day of the Doctor,” a landmark event in the series’ history that brought together the series’ past, present and future.

Tennant joins a strong lineup of stars at Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh which already includes Ian Somerhalder (“Vampire Diaries'), William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Tyler Hoechlin (“Teen Wolf,” Road to Perdition), Liam McIntyre (“Spartacus: War of the Damned”), WWE® Diva Eva Marie™, John Schneider (“The Dukes of Hazzard,” “Smallville”) and “The Walking Dead” stars Sonequa Martin-Green, Sarah Wayne Callies and Seth Gilliam.

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. Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh show hours are Friday, March 13, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh 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.

For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Raleigh, visit http://wizd.me/RaleighPR.

About Wizard World

Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) 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, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).

Wizard World 2015 schedule available at: http://wizd.me/PRSchedule2015.