See the magic June 1 to 4.
Wizard World Comic Con will take place June 1–4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The headliners will be Charlie Sheen, Millie Bobby Brown, Gene Simmons, Michael Rooker, Sean Gunn, Nichelle Nichols and James Marsters.
Other celebrities on the roster include Will Friedle, Rider Strong, Barry Bostwick, Lou Ferrigno, Sandy Fox and Lex Lang.
Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia will also feature live entertainment, after parties, gaming, question-and-answer sessions and movie screenings.
The event celebrates the best in movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, science fiction, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles and contests.
There will be a costume contest on June 3.
Show hours are Thursday, June 1, 4 to 9 p.m.; Friday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.
For more information, visit wizardworld.com/comiccon/philadelphia
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Charlie Sheen will appear at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday, June 3–4, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Sheen will greet fans, pose for photos, sign autographs and conduct a fan question-and-answer session.
He joins Gene Simmons, Millie Bobby Brown and Michael Rooker on the guest roster.
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Gene Simmons will perform at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St., on Friday, June 2, as part of a partnership with Wizard World Inc.
Simmons will also appear at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia on Friday and Saturday, June 2–3, to greet fans, sign autographs, pose for photos and conduct an interactive fan question-and-answer session.
Tickets for the concert are available at thetroc.com
Doors open at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $38.
“I’m excited to bring rock and roll back to Wizard World Comic Con in 2017,” Simmons said. “It will be great to meet fans and perform for them in Philadelphia.”
For more information, visit wizardworld.com
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Galactic Empire will perform on Saturday, June 3, at the Trocadero Theatre, 1003 Arch St., as part of Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia.
The band will play reinterpretations of composer John Williams’ scores from the Star Wars saga.
The group is comprised of lead guitarist Dark Vader, drummer Boba Sett, guitarists Red Guard and Shadow Ranger and bassist Bass Commander.
The band will also be featured on a panel during Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, June 1–4 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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