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The Boys Black Noir actor Nathan Mitchell to attend Windsor ComiCon 2019

September 16, 2019 by WindsorComiCon

THE BOYS’ BLACK NOIR TO MAKE 1st CANADIAN CONVENTION APPEARANCE!
Windsor ComiCon Welcomes Nathan Mitchell to its 2019 Guest Line-Up!

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is thrilled to welcome Nathan Mitchell to this year’s guest line-up. Mitchell will be making his 1st Canadian Convention appearance at this year’s show, which will be taking place at Caesars Windsor; September 21-22, 2019.

As a fan favourite in the vibrantly new and wildly successful Amazon web series, The Boys, which is based on the comic book adaptation of the same name (by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson), Mitchell portrays Black Noir, a member and hero of The Seven.

“We are ecstatic to both welcome and sponsor Nathan Mitchell to this year’s show,” says Cartoon Kingdom Co-Owner Arlen Mifflin. “He’s a great guest that will draw fans from all over Ontario and the US to Windsor.”

Mitchell has appeared in several series’ including but not limited to iZombie (2017), Supernatural (2017) and Arrow (2014) to name a few. To learn more about Mitchell’s complete work, please visit: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1756121/

“We are absolutely thrilled to offer fans this remarkable talent and character from The Boys,” says ComiCon GM, Jeremy Renaud. “We want to give attendees and Windsor-Essex, the show that it deserves.”

Mitchell will be appearing at the show all weekend long and will be stationed within the Ultra Pro Autograph Pavilion on the Cartoon Kingdom Exhibitor Floor.

Nathan Mitchell is presented by Jeremy Renaud and Cartoon Kingdom.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event

WINDSOR COMICON LAUNCHES SPRINGZ COSPLAY CONTEST AND PROGRAM

September 10, 2019 by WindsorComiCon

WINDSOR COMICON LAUNCHES SPRINGZ COSPLAY CONTEST AND PROGRAM
Over 500 Attendees to Participate in the 2019 Competition and Program!

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is excited to launch its annual Springz Cosplay Contest and Program, which will culminate with its annual competition taking place on Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 4:45-6:00 p.m. inside the Cartoon Kingdom Theatre at Caesars Windsor.

The program, which has witnessed an overhaul since its past installment in 2018 will now see the introduction of a dedicated Cosplay Alley alongside the Cartoon Kingdom Exhibitor Floor, a handful of cosplayer announcements, a hybrid Q&A panel/workshop along with the annual competition sponsored by Springz Trampoline and Amusement Park.

“We are excited to see this year’s program and competition grow!” says Windsor ComiCon Cosplay Coordinator, Sylvia Ward. “It’s really great to see kids of all ages from the community dress-up as their favourite characters and we are greatly appreciative of the support from Springz.”

In addition to the several program changes, costume dressed “cosplayers” will have the ability to participate in individual and group photo ops throughout the Show weekend while participating in a variety of Cosplay Meet-Up’s spearheaded by Zombae. Prizes for the competition will be sponsored by Springz in 5 individual categories (ranging from the Springz Kids Contest, Springz Novice Contest, Springz Advanced Contest, Springz Journeyman Contest and the Springz Crowd Favourite Contest) with other prizing donated by Dream Costumes & Worbla Foam Supply along with Enchanted Adventure Parties.

To learn more about this year’s Springz Cosplay Contest and Program; and to register, please visit: https://www.windsorcomicon.com/show-info/cosplay-contest-rules/

Windsor ComiCon is presented by Cartoon Kingdom.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

ABOUT WINDSOR COMICON: Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is an all-ages event, featuring popular genres such as: comics, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and anime / cosplay. The colossal event will take place inside The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor (September 21-22, 2019). For more information, visit: www.windsorcomicon.com

COMICON TO LAUNCH THE DEADPOOL: COLOSSUS EXPERIENCE

September 9, 2019 by WindsorComiCon

COMICON TO LAUNCH THE DEADPOOL: COLOSSUS EXPERIENCE
Windsor ComiCon Offers Attendees with an Unforgettable Once-in-a-Lifetime Deadpool: Colossus Experience!

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is thrilled to launch the Deadpool: Colossus Experience. Led by Stefan Kapičić “Colossus”, the Deadpool: Colossus Experience will offer fans an exclusive opportunity to interact with him in a unique environment. Details of this experience include:

Deadpool: Colossus Experience
Imagine Cinemas VIP Zone (Caesars Windsor)
Sunday, September 22, 2019 (5:00-7:00 p.m.)

Includes:
• An Exclusive Opportunity to Meet Stefan Kapičić “Colossus”
• An Interactive Deadpool: Colossus Panel
• An Autographed Photo (supplied) or item of your choosing (provided)
• A Selfie with Stefan Kapičić
• $15 Cartoon Kingdom Cash Valid: 9/21-9/29 – Terms Apply
• An Unforgettable Lifetime Experience!

Price: $99.99+HST

Fans can reserve a spot for their once-in-a-lifetime Deadpool: Colossus Experience online at https://www.windsorcomicon.com/tickets/ A ticket to Windsor ComiCon is required to participate in this experience as well.

“We are absolutely thrilled to offer fans this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet a key Marvel and X-Men Character right here in Windsor!” says Cartoon Kingdom Co-Owner, Arlen Mifflin.

Windsor ComiCon is presented by Cartoon Kingdom.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

Deadpool Colossus actor Stefan Kapičić to attend Windsor ComiCon 2019

September 5, 2019 by WindsorComiCon

COLOSSUS HEADS TO THE COLOSSEUM!
Windsor ComiCon Welcomes Stefan Kapičić as its Final Guest for it’s 2019 Line-Up!

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is thrilled to welcome Stefan Kapičić as its final guest for it’s 2019 guest line-up.

Kapičić is a Serbian actor best known for his role of Colossus in Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018). He is also member of Council for the Film Industry of Montenegro.

“We are pleased to welcome Stefan Kapičić to the show,” says Windsor ComiCon Presenting Sponsor and Cartoon Kingdom Co-Owner Arlen Mifflin. “Fans will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet him this Fall while learning more about his experiences working on Deadpool.”

To learn more about Kapičić’s career, please visit https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1292973/

Kapičić will be flying in from Croatia this Fall and will be appearing all weekend long during the show. He will also be participating in a unique Deadpool: Colossus Experience, which will be taking place on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the tail-end of the show to cap off the 5th anniversary celebration of Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom. More details of this experience will be released in the near future.

“This year is going to be a thrilling one for fans,” says Cartoon Kingdom Co-Owner Nat St. Pierre, “and one where we are able to tie-in this key Marvel X-Men character back into the comic world onto whom another show guest, Chris Claremont, had developed for so many years on The Uncanny X-Men book.”

Stefan Kapičić is presented by Cartoon Kingdom.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com

WWE Superstar The Brooklyn Brawler to attend Windsor ComiCon 2019

September 4, 2019 by WindsorComiCon

THE BROOKLYN BRAWLER HEADS TO WINDSOR!
Windsor ComiCon Welcomes Steve Lombardi to its 2019 Guest Line-Up.

Windsor, ON. Windsor ComiCon presented by Cartoon Kingdom is thrilled to welcome WWE Superstar, Steve Lombardi “The Brooklyn Brawler” to its 2019 guest line-up.

Lombardi began his WWF career in 1983 and had competed under his real name at that time. He then went on to make his official debut in 1989 as “The Brooklyn Brawler”. The Brawler character was that of a street fighter, wearing battered jeans and a torn New York Yankees T-shirt. Under the tutelage of Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, the Brawler entered a feud with the Red Rooster. He would go on to lose to the Red Rooster twice but eventually redeem himself on a hot streak before departing the WWF.

Now firmly re-established as an enhancement talent, 1990 marked a first for Lombardi when he wrestled his debut match at a Pay Per View (PPV). At the 1990 Royal Rumble he was defeated by Paul Roma in a dark match, which marked the first of several PPVs where he would work the opening dark match to warm up the crowd. After sustaining numerous defeats to upper level talent such as Intercontinental Champion The Ultimate Warrior, Lombardi finally gained a measure of revenge by pinning The Red Rooster. He would enter a winning streak against the Rooster, who would soon depart from the WWF. Lombardi’s most successful year in his career to date came in 1990 as he won 35 singles matches.

Since the late 1990s, Lombardi worked mostly as a road agent for WWF and only occasionally appearing in the ring, usually for comic skits and matches. Lombardi lost to Dwayne Johnson, who would later become The Rock, in Johnson’s WWF tryout match on March 10, 1996. Johnson later recalled the match in his autobiography; praising Lombardi as a stand-up wrestler. Lombardi and Johnson faced off again on the February 28, 2000 taping of Raw is War as part of a storyline where The Rock was sent “back to the bottom of the ladder”.

To learn more about Lombardi’s career, please visit https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/The_Brooklyn_Brawler

“We are pleased to welcome The Brooklyn Brawler to the show,” says Windsor ComiCon President, Colin Douglas “Fans will recall his success as an Opening Card in many bouts throughout the 1990’s.”

The Brooklyn Brawler is presented by Cartoon Kingdom.

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Jeremy Renaud
General Manager – Windsor ComiCon
Phone: 519.566.1735 I Email: jeremy@windsorcomicon.com