El Paso Comic Con 2012

The Hunger Games and Twight battle it out at El Paso Comic Con 2012( EPCON):

El Paso Comic Con is back! The 2012 El Paso Comic Con (EPCON), is the Sun City’s  pop culture and mainstream media event. EPCON  brings to the El Paso and Cuidad Juarez a high level of entertainment. An event that includes notable artists, authors, and movie and television stars. With numerous exhibits, events, contests, and sponsors.

This year’s EPCON will be held on September 15th and 16th at the El Paso Convention Center. We will have a  “Preview Night on September the 14th” which will include some of EPCON’s celebrity guests.  In order to attend “Preview Night”  you must purchase the three day pass. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster or  may be purchased at the door on the day of the event.  Ticket info: $35.00 three day pass  which includes “Preview Night”, $40.00 for Saturday, $25.00 for Sunday. Visit www.ep-con.com

EPCON 2012’s Special Guests:

“The Hunger Games”

Sam Tan- tribute from District 9

Nelson Ascencio- Flavius

“Twilight”

Edi Gathegi-“Laurent” in both “Twilight” and “Twilight Saga: New Moon”

Andrea Gabriel- new vampire in “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2”

Valorie Curry- new vampire in “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2”

"Star Wars"

Dave Prowse - Darth Vader

Nalini Kirshan - Barriss Offee

"X-Men"

Edi Gathegi - Darwin (X-Men: First Class)

Tyler Mane - Sabretooth (X-Men)

Kelly Hu - Lady Death Strike (X-Men 2)

"Vampire Diaries" 

Kelly Hu - Peral

"Halloween" (2007) "Halloween 2" (2009)

Tyler Mane - Michael Myers

"Final Destination 1-5" and "Candyman"

Tony Todd

"Terminator" (1984) "Aliens" (1986)

Michael Biehn

"The Re-Animator 1 and 2" "Frighteners"

Jeffrey Combs

"Star Trek: The Next Generation"

Marina Sirtis - Counselor Deanna

"Buck Roger and 20th Century" 

Erin Gray

"El Mariachi" and "Planet Terror"

Carlos Gallardo

And more to be announced!!

                                                  

        

   

El Paso Comic Con 2011 "EPCON"

This past weekend was the 2nd Annual of the El Paso Comic Con (EPCON). We were fortunate enough to visit El Paso and attend the comic con for our first time. It was thanks to a couple of friends that are from El Paso and thanks to the Alien Warrior Comedian's Facebook for learning about the EPCON that got us interested. We are huge fans of pop culture and just attending the San Diego Comic Con is not enough anymore. We have become addicted to attending comic conventions and we are trying our best to attend as many as possible. 

We have attended conventions in San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa, and now El Paso. What makes each of these comic conventions special are that they are all unique in the vendors, exhibitors, artists, companies, and entertainment they have. Each city takes great pride in what they can offer and they also want to bring in their local talents, which is important.

EPCON 2010 Banner

EPCON 2011 Banners

Crowd ready to enter the EPCON!

Artist Alley

The EPCON did this very well in bringing in many local companies and artists that were promoting their comics and artwork. Adversary Comix, 656 Comics, Imaginary Concepts, Dope Fiends Comics, Broken Tree Comics, L&R Comics, and many other exhibitors. The artists included Andy Kuhn, Brent Peeples, Terry Huddleston, and other artists.

Meeting the "Vatos" from The Walking Dead at EPCON

The "Vatos" from AMC's The Walking Dead were at the El Paso Comic Con (EPCON) this weekend. We were lucky enough to catch up with Anthony Guajardo, James Gonzaba, Neil Brown Jr. and Noel G while at the EPCON. We asked each of them a few questions. Check out the pictures and interviews below.

Chuck with Anthony Guajardo

James Gonzaba and Chuck

El Paso Comic Con Coming September 10th - 11th

Who does not like attending comic cons? The Angry Koala Gear crew has enjoyed this year with attending a few great events this year, starting immediately in January with the Amazing Arizona Comic Con. We have also been fortunate to attend the Long Beach Comic Expo in April (where we also had the opportunity to be extras for Season 5 of The Guild, "we even made the cut on the last episode!!"),  Phoenix Comicon in May, San Diego Comic Con in July, and now for the first time, the El Paso Comic Con on September 10th - 11th. We are very excited for the El Paso Comic Con because of the some of the guests that will be attending. We are huge The Walking Dead fans for both the Image Comic series and the AMC The Walking Dead. I have been lucky to meet a few of the cast members at previous events, and El Paso Comic Con will give us the opportunity to meet the Vatos from AMC's The Walking Dead. 

Not only will the Vatos from The Walking Dead be special guests, but the guest of honor will be Billy Dee Williams, along with many great guests. 

Here is the official press release:

El Paso Comic Con 2011 
Welcomes Billy Dee Williams To The Sun City



El Paso Comic Con is back! The 2011 El Paso Comic Con (EPCON), is the Sun City’s premier pop culture and mainstream media event. With numerous exhibits, events, contests, and sponsors, EPCON brings the El Paso and Ciudad Juarez region a high level entertainment event that includes notable artists, authors, and movie and television stars.



Building on the success of last year’s event, EPCON promises its second year to be bigger and even better. “ We have a great line up of stars and act for this years’ EPCON”, said EPCON creator Julian Lawler.



This year’s EPCON will be held on September 10th and 11th at the El Paso Convention Center. Events are scheduled to take place between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.



EPCON 2011’s Special Guests, include:



“Star Wars” 
Billy Dee Williams - Lando
Peter Mayhew - Chewbacca
Dickey Beer - Boba Fett
Bonnie Piesse - Beru
Orli Shoshana – Shaak Ti


“The Walking Dead”
  Anthony Guajardo
 James Gonzaba
  Neil Brown Jr.
  Noel G.


“Ghost Hunters” 
Ami Bruni
“Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”
  Chase Masterson



“Star Trek: The Next Generation” 
James Horan
Andy Kuhh 


“The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”
 Catherine Sutherland
  Nakia Burrise
Walter Jones
Jessica Roy



EPCON 2011 has also added to its line up this year “Guerrilla Fest,” a two day music festival featuring a variety of bands from across the country. Headliners for the festival this year are Sumerian Records’ national recording artistes Periphery and After the Burial. Both bands will go on at 6:00 p.m. After the Burial will be preforming on September 10 and Periphery will be preforming on September 11th.




We will provide more information for the El Paso Comic Con as it comes in, but pick up your passes for only $15 one day pass or $25 for both days.