Shadow #3Media Release -- The Baltimore Comic-Con is excited to add prolific writer Garth Ennis and publisher Dynamite Entertainment to the growing list of talent and exhibitors attending this year's show. The show will take place September 8-9, 2012 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

Ennis, who is probably best known for his work on the Vertigo series, Preacher, as well as the creator-owned series, The Boys from Dynamite Entertainment, began his career in 1989. After several critically acclaimed works in England, he broke into the American comic scene in 1991.

Building a following on such titles as Hellblazer (Vertigo), The Demon (DC Comics), Hitman (DC Comics), Preacher (Vertigo), and PunisherMAX (Marvel Comics), Ennis is renowned as one of the best writers to come out of the "British Invasion" of the early-'90s and received and Eisner Award for Best Writer in 1998 and an Eagle Award in 1999 for Best Color Comic Book (for Preacher).

Currently, Ennis is wrapping up his final story arc for The Boys, as well as handling writing duties for the relaunch of The Shadow for Dynamite Entertainment. Ennis will be working with artist Aaron Campbell (Green Hornet: Year One, Dark Shadows) to bring the classic pulp franchise back to the printed page for a whole new generation of fans.

"The Shadow is probably the last established character I like that I haven't gotten around to writing yet, certainly on this side of the Atlantic," said Ennis in a recent press release. "It makes a kind of bloody, bullet-riddled sense: I always had a feeling our paths would cross sooner or later."

Dynamite Entertainment, whose publishing works includes both licensed properties and creator-owned work, will also be exhibiting at this year's show. Founded in 2004, Dynamite won the Diamond Gem Award for Best Publisher Under 4% of Market Share in 2011.

Other confirmed guests for the show including:

Laura & Michael Allred - Madman, iZombie
Greg Capullo - Batman, Spawn
Tommy Castillo - Grimm Fairy Tales
Cliff Chiang - Wonder Woman
Frank Cho - Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows
Steve Conley - Bloop
Amanda Conner - Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre
Dan Didio - O.M.A.C.
Rich Faber - Roboy Red
David Finch - Batman: The Dark Knight
John Gallagher - Buzzboy
Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez - Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman
Keith Giffen - Superman, OMAC, 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
J.G. Jones - Wanted, Doc Savage
Scott Kurtz - PvPonline.com
David Mack - Kabuki
Ron Marz - Artifacts, Voodoo
Bob McLeod - DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman
Jimmy Palmiotti - All-Star Western
David Petersen - Mouse Guard
Brian Pulido - Lady Death
Frank Quitely - All Star Superman, Batman & Robin
Don Rosa - Uncle Scrooge
Stuart Sayger - Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night One-Shot
Walter Simonson - Thor, Legion of Super-Heroes, Avengers
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, Irredemable

...With more on the way! Stay tuned to our website or use the "Sign up" link at the bottom of our website to receive update announcements as we make them!

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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.