Guests
Roger Stern
Appearing Fri & Sat July 11th & 12th
Roger Stern - With over 40 years as a writer for Marvel and DC, Roger has created many classic story arcs for many of the top-tier characters such as Spider-Man and Superman.
Arvell Jones
Appearing on Fri & Sat July 11th & 12th
Arvell Jones - Arvell got started working for Marvel Comics along side Keith Pollard and Rick Buckler on Thor #228. He went on to work on a number of Marvel titles including Avengers, Captain America, Daredevil, GI Joe and Iron Man. Along the way, he co-created Misty Knight with writer Tony Isabella.
Arvell also worked for DC comics and had a long run in All-Star Squadron as well as penciling some of the Superman family characters in Superboy, Superman Family and Super-Team Family.
Arvell also worked for DC comics and had a long run in All-Star Squadron as well as penciling some of the Superman family characters in Superboy, Superman Family and Super-Team Family.
Will Perkins
Appearing on Fri & Sat July 11th & 12th
Will Perkins - A local artist and illustrator for the Goblin comic series published by Dark Horse comics. Will is appearing both days, July 11th & 12th, and will be sharing details for his Goblin comic series as well as other projects that he has recently released. Check out the trailer for Goblin here: Goblin Trailer
Jeff Brennan
Appearing on Fri & Sat July 11th & 12th
Jeff Brennan - Jeff's numerous credits include storyboards and design for Courage the Cowardly Dog, Dragon Tales, Extreme Ghostbusters, and Beavis and Butthead Do America!
Denny Fincke
Appearing on Fri & Sat July 11th & 12th
Denny Fincke - Denny is an animation artist and background designer who's worked on Star Trek:Lower Decks, Daria, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003, TMNT Fast Forward, Venture Bros., and many more!
Dan Fogel
Appearing Fri & Sat July 11th & 12th
Dan Fogel - Empire Comic Fest is pleased to welcome back writer, editor, and publisher Dan Fogel!
Beginning in the late '80s with creator Larry Welz's best-selling line of Adult comics starring CHERRY, Dan’s stories published by Last Gasp, Kitchen Sink Press, Tundra, and Slave Labor Graphics had multiple printings and foreign translations. As a publisher Dan’s produced dozens of books with scores of creators spanning Robert Crumb to Neil Gaiman.
A leading authority and historian of Underground, Alternative, and Independent comic books, Dan’s currently working on V.5 of FOGEL'S UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE, since 2006 the industry standard for retailers, collectors, and investors.
Beginning in the late '80s with creator Larry Welz's best-selling line of Adult comics starring CHERRY, Dan’s stories published by Last Gasp, Kitchen Sink Press, Tundra, and Slave Labor Graphics had multiple printings and foreign translations. As a publisher Dan’s produced dozens of books with scores of creators spanning Robert Crumb to Neil Gaiman.
A leading authority and historian of Underground, Alternative, and Independent comic books, Dan’s currently working on V.5 of FOGEL'S UNDERGROUND COMIX PRICE GUIDE, since 2006 the industry standard for retailers, collectors, and investors.
Media Guests
Robert Smith/Buffalo's Wolverine
Appearing on Sat. July 12th
Robert Smoth/Buffalo's Wolverine - A true-to-life Logan, Robert can be seen around the Buffalo area and often makes appearances at specials events and fund raisers. Robert is also a master prop builder and will bring something special for his fans to enjoy at this year's Empire Comic Fest.