Tucson, AZ – With art contests geared towards all ages, cosplay (costume play) for those with a fun fashion sense and a raffle for UNICEF, 10 comic book creators, Charlie’s Comics and the Phoenix Comicon are joining forces on Saturday, December 8 to celebrate comic books and show all what heroes look like.

A full day of activities, including art contests for all ages and skill levels, creator panels and sketches, are planned for the event, which begins at noon and runs all day until 7 p.m. In addition, a raffle to benefit the U.S. Fund for UNICEF will be held, with all money raised used to feed and aid children in Darfur. Prizes include original art, graphic novels, trade paperbacks, variant cover comic editions, and more. Charlie’s Comics is located at 5445 E. 22nd Street in Tucson.

“This is a great chance for comic book fans to show off their mad drawing skills, meet 10 comic book creators and help out a great cause,” says Charlie’s Comics owner Charlie Harris.

The Phoenix Comicon is Arizona’s signature pop culture convention held the end of January at the MesaConvention Center.

“Our convention may be based in Phoenix, but our passion for comics and art knows no boundaries,” said Phoenix Comicon Director Matt Solberg. “It is time fans in Tucson were offered great comic book guests and activities.”

Comic book creators will be meeting with fans from 1 - 3 p.m. Guests include:

Jeff Aden: Co-creator/writer of Super World Presents.

Jonnie Allan: Creator/writer/artist/publisher of AKA Comics’ The Miscellaneous Adventures of Stykman.

Daniel Bradford: Artist of Smoke and Mirrors from Markosia Press.

Ryan Cody: Artist of Viper Comics’ Villains.

Daniel Dabis: Creator/writer/artist of Klawbery and Caught Creatures from Steam
Crow Press.

Paul Fini: Creator/writer/artist/publisher of Plant Guy and Bliss, editor/contributor to Sequentially Tucson.

Ben Glendenning: Artist of Super World Presents.

Raven Gregory: Creator/writer of Image Comics’ The Gift.

Jon Morris: Creator/writer/artist/publisher of the “Jeremy” graphic novel, artist of Disney’s Haunted Mansion comic book from SLG Publishing.

“Many often wish for comic book superheroes to save the world. Through our efforts we’re going to show that everyone can be a superhero for someone in need,” said event coordinator Gareth Hyde.

Full event schedule:

Guest Panel: Noon - 1 p.m.
Guest Signing and Sketching: 1 - 3 p.m.
Art Contests: 3 - 7 p.m.
Cosplay: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (all day)
Raffle Drawing: 6 - 6:30 p.m.

For more information on Charlie’s Comics, please check www.CharliesComics.com or call 520-320-0279.

For more information on the Phoenix Comicon, please visit www.PhoenixComicon.com or call 602-697-4007.

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