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Follow on Google News | ‘The Pumpkin Geek’ Alex Wer To Head Wizard World Comic Con Artist Alley InitiativesAward-Winning Artist To Help Wizard World Recruit Undiscovered Creative Talent
By: Wizard World, Inc. Wer, whose fascination with carving pumpkins at Halloween and single logo carving for his wife for an Open House in 2009 led to dozens of orders, began to gain a loyal following as he attended several conventions. It was in Portland, Ore., that he connected with the Wizard World team, which led to work in national sales and now this appointment. “It’s a privilege to work for such an amazing company that is bringing conventions to the entire country,” said Wer. “I’m looking forward to finding talented artists that will benefit from an incredible experience when they join a Wizard World show.” The 2015 Wizard World schedule currently features 26 events, with Las Vegas the next stop on the tour, April 24-26. Creators interested in connecting with Wer can reach him via email at alex@wizardworld.com. Some of the popular comics creators who appear at many Wizard World Comic Con include Neal Adams (“Batman,” 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. 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 www.wizardworld.com. End
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