New batch of creators announced for Malta Comic Con
Malta Comic Con welcomes international creators Guillermo Ortego, Sean Azzopardi, Simon ‘Pye’ Parr, Dani and Giulia della Ciana into the growing line-up for this year’s edition
As the excitement leading to the seventh edition of the Malta Comic Con continues to build Wicked Comics can announce that internationally renowned creators Guillermo Ortego (Avengers), Sean Azzopardi (Necessary Monsters), and Simon ‘Pye’ Parr (Judge Dredd Megazine) as well as the acclaimed independent creators Dani (Tales from the Strips) and Giulia della Ciana (Butterfly Effect) will be joining Jon Haward, Simon Davis, Sabine Rich, John Freeman, Tim Perkins, Boo Cook, Mike Krome and Heba Rena Yassin as guests for the Malta Comic Con 2015
The convention, organised by Wicked Comics, is dedicated to the art of the comic book and its many associated sub cultures – such as gaming and cosplay – and will be taking place on December 5 and 6 at the Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront from 10:00 to 18:00 on the first day and 11:00 to 19:00 on the second day.
“After three years as a regular guest of Malta Comic Con, a new bigger and better venue makes everything more exciting,” said Guillermo Ortego. While Dani expressed her delight at being invited to the Malta Comic Con by saying, “I’m really excited and looking forward to being at MCC 2015 (and traveling to Malta in general) for my first time. Can’t wait to see you all there... Remember remember, the 5th and 6th of December!”
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A sentiment shared by Giula Della Ciana who said, “I am very excited! I have never attended a convention outside my home country of Italy. Thank you for giving me this great opportunity!”
“Ortego and Azzopardi have been a part of our family for quite some time now. Their exceptional talent aside they’re amongst the finest people I know,” said Chris Le Galle, co-founder of Wicked Comics.
“The fans love them and so do we so we can’t really imagine a Malta Comic Con without them. We’re also excited and pleased to welcome Parr, Dani and Della Ciana whose distinctive and impressive styles will surely make them a hit during this year Malta Comic Con,” he added.
More details can be found on www.maltacomic-con.com and all an announcements can be followed on the Malta Comic Con Facebook page