Kapow! Announce Comic Guests For 2012

• 13th Feb 2012

Joe Quesada was appointed as Marvel’s editor-in-chief in 2000, the first artist to achieve such a position. As editor-in-chief of the largest comic book publisher in the business, he has shaped and defined the American industry’s biggest moves for the last ten years.

In 2010 Joe became the Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Entertainment, a position in which he oversees the creative aspects of media adaptations of Marvel properties, including story and script development for movies, TV and gaming as well as the world famous comic division. Joe also helps to ensure that all portrayals of Marvel’s characters and stories remain true to the essence of Marvel, keeping fans happy. He’s the longest-serving Editor in Chief since Stan Lee and we’re delighted to have him on a rare visit to London.

JIMMY CARR AND FRANKIE BOYLE TALK CLINT

Come and meet two of the country’s greatest comedians as Jimmy Carr interviews Frankie Boyle live on stage to talk about his work for CLINT Magazine and his love of comic-books. A MUST SEE EVENT!

AN AUDIENCE WITH WARREN ELLIS

Award-winning writer Warren Ellis answers questions on his illustrious career and his future plans.

BRYAN HITCH INTRODUCES AMERICA’S GOT POWERS

Bryan Hitch (Ultimates) introduces America’s Got Powers, a collaboration between himself and TV host and comic book writer Jonathan Ross (Turf).

ADDITIONAL NEW CONFIRMED GUESTS INCLUDE:

Olivier Coipel, Charlie Adlard, Paul Grist, Mike Carey, Glenn Fabry, Sean Phillips, Eric Stephenson plus Rian Hughes, Matt Smith, Rob Williams, Simon Spurrier and the creators of Bayou Arcana.

OTHER ANNOUNCED COMIC-BOOK GUESTS INCLUDE:

• Frank Quitely
• Mark Millar
• Dougie Braithwaite
• Paul Cornell
• C.B. Cebulski
• Shaky Kane
• Nick Spencer
• David Lloyd
• Dave Gibbons
• Kieron Gillen
• Peter Milligan
• Ian Churchill
• Andy Diggle
• Jock
• Steve Parkhouse
• Steve Yeowell
• John McCrea
• David Hine
• Adi Granov
• Simon Furman
• Chris Weston
• James Hodgkins
• Paul Hogan

Tickets for Kapow! are only available in advance and through the website www.kapowcomicconvention.com. Tickets for Kapow! 2011 sold out ahead of the event, so get your tickets now.