Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino Fist-Pumping His Way To Wizard World Austin Comic Con, October 27
Submitted by: Wizard World
2012-10-03 00:00:11
(OPENPRESS) October 3, 2012 -- Pop culture icon, reality TV star and comic book superhero Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino will take his "GTL lifestyle" to the Southwest this fall when he attends Wizard World Austin Comic Con on Saturday, October 27, at the Austin Convention Center. "The Sitch" will meet fans, pose for photo ops, sign autographs, and signing copies of his Collector's Edition #1 comic book.
Sorrentino and Wizard World announced a publishing and development deal to create a comic book superhero based on "The Situation" and his family. The series is written by Paul Jenkins and drawn by Talent Caldwell with a cover by Greg Horn.
In Austin, Sorrentino joins an impressive list of celebrities like Patrick Stewart, Eliza Dushku and WWE® Superstar CM Punk® attending what is shaping up as the biggest Wizard World Austin show ever and the Southwest's No. 1 Pop Culture Convention.
"We are thrilled to welcome our partners Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino and his family to their first Wizard World show," said John Macaluso, CEO, Wizard World. "Austin is a large-scale event, which is perfect for someone like Mike, who knows a thing or two about big crowds and enthusiastic fans."
"I am looking forward to being a part of the Wizard World experience," said Sorrentino, who grew up as a comic book fan. "It's exciting to think about how many fans of comics, TV and pop culture will be there, and I'm honored to be included with stars like Patrick Stewart and Eliza Dushku."
Wizard World Austin Comic Con, produced by Wizard World, Inc. (WIZD.PK), will bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.
For more on the 2012 Wizard World Austin Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html .
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