Celebrities and Comic Legends Flock to PerryCon 2015 This Weekend

Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

Actors, comic book legends and fans alike, will be flocking to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry GA, the first weekend in November, for PerryCon 2015, an all-star comic and television 3-day expo, featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, costume and cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, gaming and more!

Sponsored by Perry GA and hosted by Mario’s Comics, the event will be held on Nov.6th 7th and 8th and will feature an all-star celebrity line-up of acting and comic-book legends including: Catharine Bach, the original Daisy Duke from the hit television show, The Dukes of Hazard, (appearing Saturday & Sunday only); Vernon George Wells, best known for his role in, Mad Max: Road Warrior; and Ricco Ross (Pvt Frost from Aliens). Other favorite “cult” legends set to make appearances are: Sonic The Hedgehog artist, Tracy Yardley; comic artist, Don Hillsman II, best known for his artwork on The Street Fighter, Gambit and Weapon X comics; and Pat Broderick, best known for his Firestorm series, the same character that appears in the current Flash TV Series.

On Friday, November 6th, from noon to 2:00 pm, Captain Eugene A. Nock, A.T.P. will make a special early appearance with his Bat Fleet offering interviews and pictures of the original screen-used Batcopter N3079g, the actual helicopter flown and used in the 1966 Batman movie, and rides in the 1966 Batmobile. Batgirl’s Batcycle replica will also be on hand. All three vehicles will be on display on the floor as well, at PerryCon.

The event will also include two costume contests - an adult contest on November 7th and a kid’s costume contest on November 8th -- both with prizes! Sunday the 8th is also Family Day with kids admission, (12 and under) free with a paid adult.

“It’s a great honor to host the first-ever of its kind Expo in the Atlanta area,” said Mario Russo, owner of Mario’s Comics and host of the event. “Of course it’s always the fans that make COMIC CON fun and extraordinary,” added Russo. “We hope that area comic and pop culture enthusiasts attend in their finest regalia. There are cash prizes including one for best costume.”

Doors are set to open at 4:00 pm on Friday, 10:00 am on Saturday and 11:00 am on Sunday. For further ticket information and to purchase tickets, including an early bird three-day pass with early entry “meet and greet” with guests, please go to Perrycon.com or email Mario Russo at [email protected].

Information:

Hours:            Fri. 4 pm - 9 pm  

Sat. 10 am - 6 pm  

Sun. 11 am - 5 pm

Location: The Georgia National Fairgrounds,

401 Golden Isles Parkway In Perry, GA. (Exit 135 off I-75).

Tickets are available at: http://www.perrycon.com

* 3 Day Event Tickets: $25 until Nov.5th. $30 at the Door

*3 Day VIP Event Ticket $30 Until Nov. 5th. $35 at the Door

* Friday – Single Day Tickets: $8

* Saturday – Single Day Tickets: $15 Until Nov.5th, $20 at the Door.

* Saturday Kids (6-12) $10 Until Nov. 5th. $12 at the Door

* Sunday –(Family Day) Single Day Tickets: $8 Until Nov. 5th. $12 at the Door

FRIDAY & SUNDAY ONLY! Kids 12 & under Free with Paid Adult Friday & Sunday Only