Wizard World Comic Con Announces Oklahoma City Line-Up for 2017

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[Credits: Wizard World Comic Con]

Starting October 27th, Oklahoma City, OK is going to be the place to be in order to celebrate all things pop culture when Wizard World Comic Con invades the Cox Convention Center, making this stop one of the biggest events for Oklahoma this year. This stopping point gives Wizard World a chance to bring thousands of fans together to celebrate their love for all things movies, television, gaming, comics, live entertainment, toys, and even novelty items a chance to celebrate together.

Taking place between Oct. 27th and 29th, fans will have a chance to meet up with some of the entertainment industries biggest names ranging from Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast members will be attending the such such as James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Nicholas Brendon and Emma Caulfield. Fans can also get a chance to meet up with Clerks and Mallrats comedians Brian O’Halloran and Jason Mewes for a few good laughs.

Among the list of guest stars, fans will get a chance to meet with actress Kate Beckinsale, whom is renowned for her role as Selene in the vampire and werewolf themed action series Underworld. You can check out a full list of the guests attending down below.

  • Kate Beckinsale  (Underworld, Van Helsing)
  • Val Kilmer (Batman Forever, Top Gun)
  • Jewel Staite (Firefly, Stargate: Atlantis)
  • Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters, The Crow)
  • Jason Mewes (Mallrats, Clerks)
  • Brian O’Halloran (Mallrats, Clerks)
  • Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, X-Men)
  • James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Nicholas Brendon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • Emma Caulfield (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

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Ray Park [Credits: Disney/Lucasfilm]

If you are looking to know their schedules, you can check out the availability down below:

  • Oct 27th-29th: All guests will be there, with the exception of Kate Beckinsale, Jewel Staite, and Ray Park.
  • Oct. 28th-29th: All guests will be there, including Beckinsale, Staite, and Park.

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Kevin Conroy, the Voice of Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman: Arkham Origins [Credits: Warner Bros Interactive]

That’s not all however. If you are looking to geek out a bit more, the list continues going. Fans of the famed series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, will have a chance to meet Steve Cardenas, known for his role as Rocky, the Red Ranger. Fans will even have a chance to meet up with legendary actors such as Sam Jones (Flash Gordon), Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk, The King of Queens), Kevin Conroy and Loren Lester (Batman: The Animated Series), and Thomas Ian Nicholas (Rookie of the Year, American Pie), and more as we approach the events debut weekend in Oklahoma City.

While the event is no stranger to Oklahoma, it has hosted three previous, and highly-successful events in Tulsa from 2014-2016. This year, Wizard World Comic Con in OKC will also feature a wide variety of events for you to enjoy. This includes non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with some of today’s biggest celebrities, movie screenings hosted by the starts, directors, and more. The events will be hosted by media personality Kato Kaelin.

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Bob Camp [Credits: Wikimedia Commons]

Want a bit of fun with some of the most creative personalities in the planet when it comes to comic artists and writers? Wizard World Comic Con in OKC will be the place to be. You will get a chance to see some of the industries most renowned talents while in the Artist Alley, featuring Colleen Doran (Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible Stan Lee, Troll Bridge), Bob Camp (Ren & Stimpy), Jai Nitz (Heaven’s Devils, Dream Thief),  Wes St. Clair (Fu Jitsu), Jeremy Clark (GFT: ApocalypseDay of the Dead), Genese Davis (The Holder’s Dominion), Victor Dandridge (The Samaritan, Origins Unknown), Dr. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Night, Wonder Woman Psychology: Lassoing the Truth) and among many others that will be attending the event in OKC.

Are you wanting to do something a bit bigger? No worries! Wizard World Comic Con is known for a place to be if you are one for cosplay. Whether you are young or old, its highly recommended that you show off your best costume throughout the event. Fans dress up as every imaginable character, and some never-before-seen, while others will snag up a chance to show off their creativity. If you just happen to be there and suited up? There’s a Costume Contest on Saturday the 28th for you all! So stop by, show off, and have some fun!

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You can check out the official “About Wizard World Comic Con” down below:

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 15th event scheduled on the 2017 Wizard World calendar, Oklahoma City show hours are Friday, October 27, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, October 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

We certainly hope to see you there! So remember, if you see us, give us a shoutout!


About the Writer:

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Dustin is our native console gamer, PlayStation and Nintendo reviewer who has an appetite for anything that crosses the boarders from across the big pond. His interest in JRPG’s, Anime, Handheld Gaming, and Pizza is insatiable. His elitist attitude gives him direction, want, and a need for the hardest difficulties in games, which is fun to watch, and hilarity at its finest. You can find him over on Twitter or Facebook.

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