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Todd McFarlane coming to Phoenix Comicon 2014 - One Day Only!

Free Autograph Session and Special Panel Appearance

May 13, 2014

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Every year, pop culture fans converge to the desert for one of the top comic-cons featuring the best talent and creators from all genres. And this year, Todd McFarlane, Spawn Creator and McFarlane Toys Founder, is making a special guest appearance at Phoenix Comicon, on Sunday, June 8. Be sure to bring your favorite comic or action figure and get a FREE autograph from Todd.

In 1977, at a Florida Comic-con, 16 year old Todd McFarlane was lucky enough to meet his comic idol, Stan Lee and spent over five hours asking the comic great one all the questions on his young comic creator mind. Today Todd considers Stan still his comic idol and a great friend. Don’t miss your chance to see Stan and Todd together for the official Stan Lee Panel on Sunday, June 8.

McFarlane gained his notoriety in the comic realm in the 1980s and 1990s with his work on Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise which quickly turned into one of the most successful comics of all time. After the success of Spider-Man, McFarlane created his own comic, Spawn, which became one of the best independent comics of all time. After comic success, Spawn was turned into an Emmy award-winning animated show on HBO and a live-action feature film from New Line Cinema that grossed more than $100 million. The Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer/director, McFarlane, continues to work on entertainment projects, including the highly anticipated Spawn film sequel.

McFarlane also founded the international award-winning McFarlane Toys which is a top manufacturer of action figures including AMC’s The Walking Dead, Nickelodeon’s hit TV show Rabbids Invasion, HALO, Assassin Creed as well asNFL, NBA, and MLB action figures.

Todd McFarlane Autograph Session
Sunday, June 8
10:30 AM to 12 (Noon)
Author’s Area
Limited to autograph pass holders only. Free autograph passes will be distributed at 10 AM Sunday, June 8 in the Author’s Area, first come, first serve. Each pass holder is limited to two items per person and must be over 13 years to receive a pass. No photography and no sketches.

Stan Lee Panel, Special Guest Todd McFarlane
Sunday, June 8
1:30PM
Ballroom 120
Comic’s legend Stan Lee has become a household word. The co-creator of iconic superheroes and teams – Spider-Man, the Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, the Avengers, X-Men and the Fantastic Four, have gone on to thrill new generations of fans throughout the world in their feature film versions. Join Stan as he discusses his past career and his upcoming projects. Joined by Stan’s biggest fan, Todd McFarlane, this panel will bring you all the inside scoop on these two legendary superstars.

Visit Phoenix Comicon’s website for more information and be sure to stay tuned towww.mcfarlane.com for the latest news and info on all the upcoming products from McFarlane Toys