Meet ‘DEFIANCE’ Star JULIE BENZ, MARVEL Artist PAOLO RIVERA AtSACRAMENTO COMIC CON

Meet ‘Defiance,’ ‘No Ordinary Family’ Star Julie Benz At Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con

Next weekend’s Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con will have its share of superheroes, but even in such an accomplished group, Julie Benz stands out. Her overzealous cult following will be on high alert as the female lead of Syfy’s critically-acclaimed series “Defiance” will meet fans, pose for photo ops, sign autographs, and conduct an interactive Q&A next Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9.

Benz, best known to many for her SAG-nominated lead role in “Dexter,” also starred in fan favorites “No Ordinary Family” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and had a recurring role in “Desperate Housewives,” among her many credits.

Meet this star at the Sacramento Convention Center in the inaugural Wizard World event there.

Eisner Award Winning Artist Paolo Rivera To Attend Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con

Veteran Marvel Comics artist Paolo Rivera makes a rare Wizard World appearance at Sacramento Comic Con next weekend. Known for his work on such notable titles as “The Amazing Spider-Man” and “Wolverine,” Rivera will be on site at the Sacramento Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9.

Rivera, who started working for Marvel more than a decade ago, more recently penciled six issues of Mark Waid’s “Daredevil” run, receiving two Eisner Awards.

Rivera is also an active blogger, providing an in-depth look at his creative process at The Self-Absorbing Man.

Zenescope Entertainment Brings Exclusives, Animated Pilot To Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con

Zenescope, one of the most recognized independent comic book and graphic novel publishers in the world and known for its unique re-imaginings ofclassic tales, will have a strong presence at Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con, March 7-9.

In addition to offering an exclusive variant cover of “Grimm Fairy Tales Code Red #4” by Michael Dooney, Zenescope will be giving away hundreds of free comics at its exhibitor booth (#605), to both loyal fans and new fans. Zenescope writer and editor Pat Shand will be on hand for interviews and signings.

Zenescope’s all-age imprint, Silver Dragon Books, will also be featured at the booth, offering comics for all ages.