Joe “Mad” Madureira set to take the Caribbean by storm

The famed writer/artist/videogame creator makes rare appearance at a major convention

 Juan, Puerto Rico – Not one to frequent the convention circuit, the influential Joe “Mad” Madureira breaks the silence and will be the featured special guest at the Puerto Rico Comic Con (PRCC), the Caribbean region’s largest and most important pop culture event, to be held on May 26 and 27 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.

Madureira, an industry veteran and pioneer best known for his work on Marvel Comics' Uncanny X-Men and his creator-owned comic book Battle Chasers, as well as for his work on the hugely successful videogame franchise Darksiders, will headline PRCC and share his knowledge, experiences, stories, anecdotes, and work with the fans.

“We are deeply honored that Joe Mad chose to be a part of the Puerto Rico Comic Con,” said Ricardo Carrión, executive producer of the event. “His work in the entertainment world is significant and his voice in comic books and videogames has set the tone in the industry. Conventioneers will surely benefit from his insights. Also, Madureira’s participation in PRCC reaffirms the event’s importance in the convention circuit. We invite fans from all over to come down to sunny Puerto Rico and enjoy this unique and special treat.”

Madureira will join the rest of the PRCC guest lineup, which includes comic book artist Greg Capullo; Jason David Frank, MMA fighter and former Power Ranger; and voice actor Liam O’Brien, among many others.

Hotel Info

Here it is, the hotel info for the event. The Official hotel is the Sheraton old San Juan and they have a special rate for the event. Hurry up cause rooms are subject to availability. The contact email is erios@sheratonoldsanjuan.com TEL. 787-721-5100 X 3059. Please ask for the PR Comic Con rate.

PRCC 2012 Guest and Professional attendees list... Still more to come

A lot of people are asking for the Special Guests and Industry Professionals attending the event. So, here are the names that we already have attending... More still to come:

Special Guests

• Jason David Frank - Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Tommy Oliver

• Liam O'Brien - Voice Actor - Gaara in Naruto, War in Darksiders

• Greg Capullo - Comic Book best selling artist - Batman - DC Comics

• Joe Jusko - Comic Book Illustrator

• Renee Witterstaetter - Comic Book Writer and Editor

Industry Professionals:

• Toshio Maeda - Manga Artist

• Kristian Donaldson - DMZ - DC Comics, The Guild - Dark Horse Comics

• Juan Fernández - Dynamite Entertainment Colorist 

   - Juan will have several Exclusive Limited Lithographs from the Living Corpse available at the event

• Cesar Feliciano - The Red Ten

   - Cesar will have 50 free limited scketch cards for the attendance. If you want one, you have to contact him before February 29, 2012 at cesarfeliciano65@gmail.com. Also he is taking a limited quantity of commisions orders, please contact him for the details and prices

• Pro Wrestler - Ex WWE Bushwacker Luke

• Pro Wrestler - Ex WWE Savio Vega

Also we have local Industry Professionals at the event:

• Algaro Comics

• Arturo Vilmenay 

• Tico Jiménez

• Voodoo Ink

• Soda Pop Comics

• Da'MaRojo Studios

• Amin Amat

• X-Pin Off Creative Group

• Días

And here are more artists and studios at the event:

• Silver Circle

• Unstopable Comics

• URBNPOP

This is only the begining. More Guest, Professionals and studios still to come. Ah... this list does not include Retailers, Exhibitors and Vendors. The final list will be avialable closer to the event.

Liam O'Brien to attend the PRCC 2012!

If you love Darksiders (like we do), this is for you. The Voice of War in Darksiders, Liam O'Brien will be at the PRCC 2012. A veteran voice actor, Mr. O'Brien has workded in hundreds of titles in the video game and Anime industry. Did we mentioned he also is the Voice of Gaara in the Naruto series and Nightcrawler and Angel in Wolverine and the X-Men? For more informartion of you can check his IMDB.

Check this video of him talking about his War performance:

Remember to buy your tickets in advance...

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