PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wilkes Comic Con returns for Winter 2023
North Wilkesboro, N.C. February 20, 2023
Denis Lachapelle, chair of Wilkes Comic Con, officially announced that the return of Wilkes Comic Con will be Saturday, February 25, 2023. “The Wilkes Comic Con is back for 2023!” Lachapelle explained. “Celebrating the many elements of pop and geek culture, Wilkes Comic Con has something for everyone! We have the Dragon’s Den Gaming Room, the expanded Cosplay Cavern, our Marketplace, Food trucks, and custom themed cars from throughout the area!”
Wilkes Comic Con Winter 2023 will feature popular comic book artists, craft vendors, collectible dealers, and comic book shops from several states and around the local region. Special guests scheduled to appear include Actor and Artist Matthew Atchley, professional cosplayers Tohma and Duae Cat, artist Chris Flick – co-host of the Nerd Salad podcast and artist of Capes ‘n’ Babes webcomic. Great State Paranormal will return to tell tales to chill your bones, and Neo Monster Island’s Sean McGuinness will be debuting new North Wilkesboro Speedway/Monster themed art.
Guests are encouraged to attend in costume and participate in the cosplay contest. The Cosplay Cavern will host panels focused on beginning cosplayers, unique techniques, LARPing, and Batman! Other panels will include the always popular “Make your own Plushie with Kai” and “How to Draw a Cartoon Werewolf.” Look for our new addition, the “Thriving Artists Panel”.
In the Dragon’s Den gaming room, there will be several one-shot Dungeons and Dragons games and an Alpha Strike tournament. The Den will also offer a selection of board games to enjoy in a relaxing environment.
If you’re hungry there will be food trucks including Big Brose Family BBQ, Suck it Up Milkshake, and DonutNV. Even the Girl Scouts will be here with cookies.
Wilkes Comic Con will be held on Saturday, February 25, from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM, at The Stone Center for the Performing Arts, located at 613 Cherry Street, in North Wilkesboro. Visit wilkescomiccon.com for more information about Wilkes Comic Con or to purchase tickets. Tickets are available on-line or at the door: $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under $3; free admission for children under 3 (see website for details).
Sponsors of Wilkes Comic Con include Dom Bakeries, Wilkes Tourism Development Authority, Carolina West Wireless, Life Alliance, SCRC, Wilkes Print and Ship, and Whimsical Nook.
Initially run as a proof-of-concept in January 2014, the Wilkes Comic Con officially launched in July 2019. The con is managed by Adventura Events, LLC. Adventura is also involved in the development and management of several other events in the region including NerdCon and Boone Comic Con.
Contact:
Denis Lachapelle
Chair, Wilkes Comic Con
Owner, Adventura Events
336-818-9446
YouTube: https://youtu.be/BNwsFwAymBA
