ATTENDING MEDIA GUESTS
Serving Dallas area fans since 1994, the Dallas Comic Con returns with an even bigger guest lineup than 2011 which helped greet more than 11,000 pop culture fans from all over the world!
WHERE?
Irving Convention Center 500 W Las Colinas Blvd Irving , TX (At intersection of 114 and NW Highway). Click here for map.
BOX OFFICE HOURS?
Friday May 18th: 4:30-7:00pm,
Saturday May 19th: 9:30am,
Sunday May 20th: 10:00am
EVENT HOURS?
Saturday 11:00am - 7:00pm,
Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm.
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CONVENTION.
Saturday $25.00,
Sunday $20.00.
Kids ages 5-12 $5.00,
Under age 5: free.
Parking is available onsite and in nearby lots for $5.00. Complimentary shuttle service.
FAQ (Please read):
>> Autographs, Q&A Seating & More!
>> Autograph Pricing
>> Program Book
EXHIBITORS:
>> Space sold out.
SCHEDULE
HOTEL
DCC HIGHLIGHTS:
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•Meet comic artists and creators!
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•Cosplay - costume contest!
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•Meet Hollywood actors!
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•Exhibit room with 250+ exhibitor spaces!
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•Special photo opportunities!
PIX FROM OUR PAST EVENTS:
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Producer: Ben Stevens
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All guests are subject to professional commitments. Please check online before traveling great distances for any last minute updates. Media guests charge a fe to autograph memorabilia.
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ATTENDING COMIC GUESTS
BREAKING NEWS
05/11/12 Due to recent changes in Val Kilmer’s schedule with his one-man show MARK TWAIN touring the country, Val is not longer available for DCC. Val hopes to attend our Oct 20-21 event.
05/05/12 Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Stan Lee is only available to attend Saturday May 19th. To help us accommodate more fans, Stan will now also be signing autographs for fans Friday evening (5-7pm). Wear your Saturday or Sunday badge to gain entry into the lobby Friday evening. Don’t have your badge yet? Don’t worry, we will have the box office open Friday evening as well from 430-7pm.
Our program book has been posted on our Facebook page! Check it out here.
DCC attending guest Doug Sneyd announced a super cool limited DCC exclusive print today on his blog. Check it out here: www.dougsneyd.blogspot.com
Aspiring comic book creators - at this year's DCC you'll have multiple opportunities to get your portfolio reviewed by industry studios. We're pleased to have reps from APE Entertainment and Antarctic Press at the show, and they'll be happy to take a look at your work. This is a great opportunity to get feedback from editorial minds, and in person no less. Who knows, you may even get a job out of the deal. Stop by the APE Entertainment room on the 3rd floor (see program guide) or the Antarctic Press tables in the 4th floor Artist Alley. Representatives from APE include Weldon Adams, and Antarctic Press will have Ben Dunn and Brian Denham on hand - possibly more. At big shows like San Diego Comic-Con, trying to get a professional portfolio review can be next to impossible. We're giving you that opportunity, so don't miss out!
Update 5/3/12 Stan Lee has informed us today that due to a personal thing that just came up, he will only be able to attend Saturday May 19th. Stan is willing to stay late past closing on Saturday to make sure everyone who as an autograph ticket gets to see him. If you have a Sunday badge and want to exchange it for Saturday, we are happy to accommodate you at the event ticket booth. Fans with Sunday badges who want a refund may mail their badges and/or autograph tickets back postmarked before May 17 for a refund. 
Hey guys. Do you want to pre-order your NEAL ADAMS convention commission? Contact Jason at Spyda Creations for details. 
1821 Comics & Stan Lee's Kids Universe is coming to DCC. Get your New York Times Best Selling Graphic Novel Romeo and Juliet: The War signed by Stan Lee and check out the 1st book launch for Stan Lee's Kids Universe.
Make sure you check out the Zombie King Arthur Suydam’s booth at DCC. Look for cool convention exclusive prints, and more! Read more about the Zombie King here.
Individual photo ops will be available at the event at Froggy’s photos,
We are happy to be added to the ROBOTECH convention tour. Check them out at the event. More details here.
We are happy to help promote the Wounded Warrior Charity event Saturday May 19th 8-11pm at the Aloft Las Colinas Hotel. Stop by to see live art by some of our attending artists as well as bid on several cool donated pieces. More details here.
Desert Wind Comics is a CGC Authorized Signature Series Facilitator and will be acting as a CGC Authorized Signature Series Witness for the Dallas Comic Con. If you wish to have your book signed and submitted for CGC Signature Series grading stop by the DWC booth at the show for complete information. DWC will be accepting any and all CGC submissions during the show. DWC is the largest CGC Authorized Signature Series Facilitator in the world. 
The Dallas Comic Con welcomes GameStop as a cool new promotional partner! Stay tuned for details on their participation in our costume contest, and our first award ceremony! In the meantime, check out a GameStop store near you!
Miss out on our 2011 DCC exclusive Amazing Spiderman #1 reprint? We will have a limited supply available at the event, perfect to get Stan Lee to sign!
05/05/12 Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, Stan Lee is only available to attend Saturday May 19th. To help us accommodate more fans, Stan will now also be signing autographs for fans Friday evening (5-7pm). Wear your Saturday or Sunday badge to gain entry into the lobby Friday evening. Don’t have your badge yet? Don’t worry, we will have the box office open Friday evening as well from 430-7pm.
EVENT NEWS
Attending Saturday only 12noon-530pm.
We are excited to announce the addition of Summer to our incredible lineup. Summer is most famous for her role as River in Firefly/Serenity, and staring roles in Terminator: Sarah Conner Chronicles, and so much more. Appearing both days! 1st floor exhibit hall autograph area.
JAMES MARSTERS
James Masters confirmed for Dallas Comic Con! Appearing Saturday and Sunday. James is best known as Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Brainiac on Smallville, voice-over work for CLONE WARS, Doomsday, wrote Buffy: Spike and Dru for Dark Horse Comics, and lots more!
LAURA VANDERVOORT
is most famous to comic book fans as Kara Kent / Supergirl on TV’s SMALLVILLE , and to Sci-FI fans for playing Lisa on TV’s V along side Morena Baccarin. First time DCC guest!
returns to the Dallas Comic Con! Adam is best known to comic fans as TV’s hugely popular 1960s BATMAN has recently contributed his voice to FAMILY GUY and THE FAIRLY ODD PARENTS. Help us welcome Adam back to the Dallas area. 
BURT WARD
joins the DCC lineup! Burt acted along side Adam West as BATMANs sidekick ROBIN in the 1966 BATMAN TV series. Burt has appeared on several Bat-themed TV shows and specials through the years including sharing his voice on a recent episode of SPONGEBOB SQUARE-PANTS.
JOHN DE LANCIE
The perfect complementary guest to TNG guest Patrick Stewart. John is probably best known to TREK fans as “Q”, but he also has lots of other credits to his name from Days of our lives to Torchwood. Help us welcome John back to Texas! 
KEVIN CONROY
boosts the growing DCC guest list! Kevin has been the voice of BRUCE WAYNE/BATMAN in almost every animated TV/film episode and BATMAN video game for the past decade! Kevin makes a special DCC stop and will be signing for fans for FREE! Stay tuned for more details! Autograph FREE.
DAVE PROWSE
Our good friend Dave (STAR WARS Trilogy man behind the mask Darth Vader) returns to Texas! Help us welcome Dave back to the states after his recent surgery!
PETER MAYHEW
Everyone’s favorite wookiee returns to the DCC! Fan favorite Peter Mayhew known best as HAN SOLO’s trusty companion CHEWBACCA in the STAR WARS saga will be on hand to say hi to fans. 
JEREMY BULLOCH
joins the DCC lineup. Jeremy best known for his role as Boba-Fett in the original STAR WARS trilogy has graced the James Bond screen, and much more! Help us welcome Jeremy back to Texas!
TIM TAYLOR
HUNGER GAMES Dallas native Tim Taylor who played the fire-ball throwing GAMEKEEPER joins the Dallas Comic Con! Help us welcome Tim to the DCC!
POSTPONED:
VAL KILMER
joins the DCC lineup. Jeremy best known for his role as Boba-Fett in the original STAR WARS trilogy has graced the James Bond screen, and much more! Help us welcome Jeremy back to Texas!
HUNGER GAMES Dallas native Tim Taylor who played the fire-ball throwing GAMEKEEPER joins the Dallas Comic Con! Help us welcome Tim to the DCC!
VAL KILMER
Due to recent changes in Val Kilmers scheduling with his one-man show MARK TWAIN touring the country, Val is not longer available on our weekend. He hopes to attend our Oct 20-21 event.
POSTPONED: KRISTANNA LOKEN
Due to a studio project in CANNES, Kristanna is no longer available to attend. We hope to have her attend in October!
Attending Saturday only 11am-6pm.
Eisner Hall of Fame legendary artist of BATMAN, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, GREEN ARROW, STRANGE ADVENTURES, SUPERMAN and X-MEN. Recently illustrated BATMAN: ODYSSEY. Co-founder of Continuity Comics. Artist of the BEN CASEY comic strip.
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GEORGE PEREZ
DC New 52 SUPERMAN artist, also known for WONDER WOMAN, SACHS AND VIOLENCE, and so much more! Appearing both days.
LEN WEIN
Co-creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing. Writer of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, GIANT SIZE X-MEN #1 and 4, HULK and THOR. BATMAN, DCU: LEGACIES, GREEN LANTERN, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, SUPERMAN, and SWAMP THING. Writing BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS and CRIMSON CORSAIR.
ARTHUR SUYDAM
Zombie King and award winning creator and Marvel artist Arthur Suydam’s rise to superstardom for his work for the smash hit series Marvel Zombies broke graphic novel records, immediately placing the artist in the category of comic legend.
DOUG SNEYD
legendary PLAYBOY artist and newspaper cartoonist. Doug's polished illustrations are as classy as they are alluring, and many consider him to be one of the finest artists to even work for Hugh Hefner's popular publication. Check out his amazing book THE ART OF DOUG SNEYD at the show.
JIMMY PALMIOTTI
co-creator of PAINKILLER JANE and ASH, writer of ALL-STAR WESTERN, JONAH HEX, POWER GIRL, TERRA, SUPERBOY, THE PUNISHER, DEADPOOL, and many more. Inker of DAREDEVIL, GHOST RIDER, PUNISHER, THE PRO and so much more.
CULLY HAMNER
co-creator of RED with Warren Ellis, artist of THE SHADE, BLUE BEETLE, THE QUESTION, GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC and BLACK LIGHTNING. Along with Jim Lee redesigned the DC New 52 line of
DC New 52 SUPERMAN artist, also known for WONDER WOMAN, SACHS AND VIOLENCE, and so much more! Appearing both days.
Co-creator of Wolverine and Swamp Thing. Writer of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, GIANT SIZE X-MEN #1 and 4, HULK and THOR. BATMAN, DCU: LEGACIES, GREEN LANTERN, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, SUPERMAN, and SWAMP THING. Writing BEFORE WATCHMEN: OZYMANDIAS and CRIMSON CORSAIR.
Zombie King and award winning creator and Marvel artist Arthur Suydam’s rise to superstardom for his work for the smash hit series Marvel Zombies broke graphic novel records, immediately placing the artist in the category of comic legend.
legendary PLAYBOY artist and newspaper cartoonist. Doug's polished illustrations are as classy as they are alluring, and many consider him to be one of the finest artists to even work for Hugh Hefner's popular publication. Check out his amazing book THE ART OF DOUG SNEYD at the show.
co-creator of PAINKILLER JANE and ASH, writer of ALL-STAR WESTERN, JONAH HEX, POWER GIRL, TERRA, SUPERBOY, THE PUNISHER, DEADPOOL, and many more. Inker of DAREDEVIL, GHOST RIDER, PUNISHER, THE PRO and so much more.
co-creator of RED with Warren Ellis, artist of THE SHADE, BLUE BEETLE, THE QUESTION, GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC and BLACK LIGHTNING. Along with Jim Lee redesigned the DC New 52 line of
characters.
BRIAN STELFREEZE
cover artist for BIRDS OF PREY, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT, DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN BEYOND, and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. Artist of DOMINO and MATADOR.
NORM BREYFOGLE
quintessential Batman artist 1987-1995 for SHADOW OF THE BAT, BATMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, other Bat-related books - co-creator of The Ventriloquist, Anarky and Zsasz. Artist for SPECTRE, ANARKY and more. Co-creator of PRIME, creator of METAPHYSIQUE.
GREG HORN
cover artist of SHE-HULK, MS. MARVEL, EMMA FROST, ELEKTRA, GREEN LANTERN CORPS, DEADLINE, MARVILLE and much, much more.
SEAN MCKEEVER
writer of SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE, INHUMANS, MYSTIQUE, INCREDIBLE HULK, SENTINEL, and YOUNG ALLIES for Marvel. Writer of BIRDS OF PREY, TEEN TITANS and COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS for DC.
MITCH BREITWEISER
artist of CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT, CAPTAIN AMERICA: ZERO POINT, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, SUB-MARINER COMICS, and more.
cover artist for BIRDS OF PREY, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT, DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN BEYOND, and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. Artist of DOMINO and MATADOR.
quintessential Batman artist 1987-1995 for SHADOW OF THE BAT, BATMAN, DETECTIVE COMICS, other Bat-related books - co-creator of The Ventriloquist, Anarky and Zsasz. Artist for SPECTRE, ANARKY and more. Co-creator of PRIME, creator of METAPHYSIQUE.
cover artist of SHE-HULK, MS. MARVEL, EMMA FROST, ELEKTRA, GREEN LANTERN CORPS, DEADLINE, MARVILLE and much, much more.
writer of SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE, INHUMANS, MYSTIQUE, INCREDIBLE HULK, SENTINEL, and YOUNG ALLIES for Marvel. Writer of BIRDS OF PREY, TEEN TITANS and COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS for DC.
artist of CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT, CAPTAIN AMERICA: ZERO POINT, CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, SUB-MARINER COMICS, and more.
WINTER SOLDIER, SECRET AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, CAPTAIN AMERICA AND
BUCKY, and HULK.
seven years as artist of WEB OF SPIDER-MAN, artist of ACTION COMICS, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, DC COMICS PRESENTS, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN, SUPERMAN and Stan Lee's MIGHTY 7. Artist of the daily SPIDER-MAN comic strip. First time ever in Dallas!
cover artist/painter for ELEKTRA, CAPTAIN MARVEL, GREEN
LANTERN, VAMPIRELLA, and HEAVY METAL. Card artist - Marvel VS and DC VS; Fleer Ultra X-men, Ultra Spider-man, Ultra Wolverine; DC Master Series and DC Villains. Gaming artist - World of Warcraft TCG, Magic the Gathering TCG.
JOSH ADAMS
At just 25 years old Josh Adams, youngest son of living legend, Neal Adams, has worked for both DC (House of Mystery, Justice Society of America) and Marvel (X-Men: Motion Comic) as well as doing print design for the Syfy Channel over the past five years including Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, Eureka and Ghost Hunters.
KRISTIAN DONALDSON
artist for THE GUILD, DR. HORRIBLE, DMZ, CHUCK, FORSAKEN, SUPERMARKET, 99 DAYS, FALLEN ANGEL and more. His new book THE MASSIVE got the COVER of Previews this month.
At just 25 years old Josh Adams, youngest son of living legend, Neal Adams, has worked for both DC (House of Mystery, Justice Society of America) and Marvel (X-Men: Motion Comic) as well as doing print design for the Syfy Channel over the past five years including Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, Eureka and Ghost Hunters.
artist for THE GUILD, DR. HORRIBLE, DMZ, CHUCK, FORSAKEN, SUPERMARKET, 99 DAYS, FALLEN ANGEL and more. His new book THE MASSIVE got the COVER of Previews this month.
J. David Spurlock is an award winning author, illustrator, agent, educator, advocate for artists’ rights. Spurlock founded Vanguard Productions in 1993
artist/inker of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, DREADSTAR, FIRESTORM, IRON MAN, JUDGE DREDD, SPIDER-MAN, STAR WARS, VENOM: LETHAL PROTECTOR, WEB OF SPIDER-MAN, and WHAT IF? - to name but a few! First Dallas Comic Con appearance.
published 100+ books in asia, and since coming to the States he has illustrated JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA 80-PAGE GIANT, Superman and Doctor Light in Samurai, Star Wars Adventures: Luke Skywalker and the Treasure of the Dragonsnakes, DC's Tales From the Fringe #2, and more.
artist for BATMAN RETURNS ADAPTATION, DEATHSTROKE THE TERMINATOR, STAR TREK, NEW TITANS, NEW GODS, SHATTER, CHECKMATE, GUNFIRE and more.
artist of SUPERMAN, POWER MAN AND IRON FIST, UNCANNY X-MEN, MARVEL TEAM-UP, concept artist for SPECIES II and VIRUS, co-creator of Bela Lugosi's TALES FROM THE GRAVE.
artist for ARCHIE COMICS and the MEGA MAN comic. Currently working on a graphic novel for ONI Press.
Writer of comics ANTIGONE, EMILY EDISON, KARMA INCORPORATED. Writer of books THE MAN FROM KRYPTON and WEBSLINGER. Writer for D Magazine.
creator and artist of the Latino superhero EL GATO NEGRO and TEAM TEJAS.
a freelance illustrator currently focusing on pencil portraiture. Cory’s original works of art as well as prints can be found at numerous conventions throughout the US.
CANCELLED: AMANDA CONNER
UPDATE: is unable to attend due to DC work commitments. We'll
do our best to get her back for a future show.
CANCELLED: MICHAEL LARK
UPDATE:is no longer able to attend. We'll try to have him at
the next show.
artist of ANGEL, IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY, NOVA, BADROCK VS. VIOLATOR, ELSINORE, THE X-FILES and many books at Antarctic Press. Look for Brian at the Antarctic setup in Artist Alley.
the cast of the hit web series returns to DCC just in time to kick off their third season. Look for Richard, Barry, Keli and Vlad to make Appearances at the show, and find out what's in store for Season 3.
creator and artist of DEAD@17, artist of CLUBBING, BLACK HARVEST, and LOST BOOKS OF EVE. Currently collaborating on STARSHIP KANSAS with Otis Frampton.
artist and co-creator of Image Comics' LAST OF THE GREATS (artist & co-creator), artist of Zenescope's GRIMM FAIRY TALES and 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS: THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD.
artist of SHADE OF BLUE, DEAD@17: ROUGH CUT, sketch cards for X-MEN, AVENGERS, JOHN CARTER: WARLORD OF MARS, STAR WARS Galaxy, Marvel Universe and more.
artist/Inker on SUPERBOY #10, STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES, DOOM PATROL, OUR ARMY AT WAR, Frank Frazetta's SORCERER, NEVERLAND, and GRIMM FAIRY TALES..
co-creator and artist of KNUCKLE-HEADS, artist of ACT-I-VATE - PANELS FOR PRIMATES and Dead CENTER 101, limited edition poster artist for John Carpenter's THE THING.
Vividfury artist of STAR WARS for Topps, and Marvel THOR and IRON MAN movie sketch cards.
STAR WARS licensing artist, world class photographer who has worked on THE PUNISHER and SPY KIDS movie campaigns.
cover artist for UNPROFESSIONALS graphic novel by Alexis Cruz and Colin Rankine. Marvel/UpperDeck sketch card artist. Concept artist on TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON.
the co-creators of the BAD KIDS GO TO HELL comic book, and the director and producer (respectively) of the BAD KIDS GO TO HELL movie.
Meet Jake Ekiss, Vinh Luan Luu, Paul Milligan, Matthew Warlick of Space Gun Studios.
Zombie vs Cheerleader, Coloring for Zenescope, Grimm Fairy Tales, Hook, Charmed, Hack/Slash
Glactic Dust Bunnies
creator and artist of NINJA HIGH SCHOOL, MARVEL MANGA-VERSE, THE AGENTS, WARRIOR NUN AREALA, and more. The Godfather of American Manga.
artist and co-creator of MORNING GLORIES, the Eisner-nominated & New York Times Bestselling series from Image Comics. Other works include NOTORIOUS, EXISTENCE 3.0, DYNAMO 5, and SERPO.
artist/inker of HAMMERLOCKE, SCARLETT and STAR TREK for DC, WHAT THE?! for Marvel, publisher of the SUPERCAR comic book, co-creator of Bela Lugosi's TALES FROM THE GRAVE.
artist/inker/creator CORPUS CHRISTI.
Terry Parr and Halo Seraphim
MORE ARTISTS &
SMALL PRESS GUESTS!
A sincere thank you to all that came out to the biggest Dallas Comic Con in history. The turnout was almost twice last year’s attendance, which filled the Irving Convention Center well beyond our hopeful goal of 15,000 attendees.
Our two special guests, Stan Lee and Patrick Stewart both had schedule changes which challenged our ability to satisfy the huge customer demand for their autographs, photo sessions and panels. Stan Lee was able to help significantly by appearing Friday afternoon for three hours, and has added our October show to his schedule so that he will have more time for his fans.
For many, attending a Comic Con was a new experience, and we understand it takes some help to understand how shows like this operate. Unfortunately standing in lines is often part of the experience, and with the compressed special guest time, this was more of a challenge than we and many guests were happy with.
As fans, we understand this frustration, as we have experienced it ourselves at San Diego Comic Con, so know we will be hard at work to make sure we improve the fan experience from ticket sales to the door closing.
As you might imagine, we will also be looking for alternative locations that can better handle larger gatherings, adding day(s), and other ways to help service more fans. North Texas deserves its own Comic Con, we hope that if you left with less than a perfect experience, you realize we are aware of it and we will do everything possible to address these issues.
