Baltimore Comic-ConMedia Release -- Tickets for the Baltimore Comic-Con, taking place September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center in downtown Baltimore, are now on sale at baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets!

In addition to General Admission tickets for Saturday, Sunday, and both days, Stan Lee VIP and VIP Gold Tickets are available!

VIP Ticket holders receive:

30-minute early admission on both days of the show
One (1) item SIGNED by Stan Lee - Saturday only
One (1) PHOTOGRAPH with Stan Lee - Saturday only
Fast track access to for Stan's signing line and his photo line - Saturday only
Priority Seating at Stan's panel on Saturday
Stan Lee t-shirt courtesy of StylinOnline

VIP Ticket purchasers will receive details (times, places, etc.) approximately 1 week before the show.

VIP Gold Ticket holders receive:

EXCLUSIVE Friday-night Q&A panel at the hotel of Stan Lee and friends, including Frank Cho, Barry Kitson, Herb Trimpe, Walt Simonson, Louise Simonson, and others.
EXCLUSIVE "meet and greet" with Stan and Guests following the panel.
EXCLUSIVE Signing time where Stan will sign the VIP Gold member's ITEM at the Friday event! (Skip the Saturday line entirely!)
Plus all benefits of the VIP Ticket holder:
30-minute early admission on both days of the show
One (1) item SIGNED by Stan Lee - Saturday only
One (1) PHOTOGRAPH with Stan Lee - Saturday only
Fast track access to for Stan's signing line and his photo line - Saturday only
Priority Seating at Stan's panel on Saturday
Stan Lee t-shirt courtesy of StylinOnline

VIP Gold Ticket purchasers will receive details (times, places, etc.) approximately 1 week before the show.

Tickets for photo and autograph sessions with Stan Lee for Saturday only will be available at the show while supplies last!

"Last year was our biggest year ever in terms of attendance and guest appearances," said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. "This year, we want to offer the opportunity for those who missed out on Stan Lee last year their chance to get in on the action early."

With Stan Lee returning as Guest of Honor this year, tickets are sure to sell fast, so please visit baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets for more information about our VIP packages and to purchase your tickets online!

This year's confirmed guests for the show including: Guest of Honor, Stan "The Man" Lee (Saturday only!); Laura & Michael Allred (Madman, iZombie); Ken Bald (Golden Age Timely/Marvel artist); Marty Baumann (Pixar artist); Brian Bolland (Dial H, Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland); Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn); Tommy Castillo (Grimm Fairy Tales); Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman); Frank Cho (Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows); Steve Conley (Bloop webcomic www.bloopstree.com); Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre); Lar deSouza (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Dan Didio (O.M.A.C.); Garth Ennis (The Shadow, Hellblazer, Preacher, The Boys); Rich Faber (Roboy Red); David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight); John Gallagher (Buzzboy); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman); Keith Giffen (Superman, O.M.A.C., Green Arrow); Gene Ha (Justice League); Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Wolverine, The 'Nam); Cully Hamner (Action Comics); Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, ACT-I-VATE, Trip City); Jamal Igle (KISS, Supergirl, The Ray); J.G. Jones (Wanted, Doc Savage); Barry Kitson (Captain America, Iron Man, Fantastic Four); Joe Kubert (Before Watchmen: Nightowl); Scott Kurtz (PvPonline.com); David Mack (Kabuki); Ron Marz (Artifacts, Voodoo); Bob McLeod (DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman); Mark Morales (Avengers vs. X-Men); Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Brian Pulido (Lady Death); Frank Quitely (All Star Superman, Batman & Robin); John Romita, Jr. (Avengers Vs. X-Men); Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge); Stuart Sayger (Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night One-Shot); Walter Simonson (Thor, Legion of Super-Heroes, Avengers); Ryan Sohmer (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Scott Snyder (Batman, Severed, Swamp Thing); Brian Stelfreeze (ICE); Karl Story (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9); Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin); Billy Tucci (A Child Is Born, Shi); Matt Wagner (Tower Chronicles, Mage, Grendel); Mark Waid (Daredevil, Incorruptible, Irredeemable); Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein).

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, September 8th.

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Contact Information

Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:

press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution

promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com - for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications

registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations

harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet

general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

About The Baltimore Comic-Con

The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 13th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 7 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.