{"id":149423,"date":"2026-05-18T22:17:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149423"},"modified":"2026-05-18T22:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T02:17:43","slug":"25th-anniversary-celebration-for-lehigh-valley-comic-convention-june-6th-7th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149423","title":{"rendered":"25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION \ufeffFOR LEHIGH VALLEY \ufeffCOMIC CONVENTION | JUNE 6TH & 7TH"},"content":{"rendered":"

https:\/\/www.lehighvalleycomicconvention.com<\/a>Convention Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, June 6th 10am – 6pm (9am For Early VIP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday, June 7th 10am – 4pm (9am For Early VIP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

FEATURE GUESTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

IF YOU LOVE TRANSFORMERS,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BOB BUDIANSKY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Transformers creator, has created much of the mythos, background, and names of the Generation 1 Transformers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has worked on many Marvel titles as an artist, writer, editor, such as X-Men, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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JEREMY LEVY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voice of Bumblebee, Rack \u2018n\u2019 Ruin, Jetfire, Perceptor and other Transformers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

He also voiced characters from Pokemon, Nella Princess Knight, Underdogs United, as well as characters from video games like Killzone 3, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, and Transformers: Battlegrounds.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RYAN ANDES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Voice actor for Yu GI Oh, Pokemon , and the Transformers characters Grimlock and Shockwave in Transformers: Cyberverse.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has also dubbed foreign live action films and voiced video games.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TRAVIS ARTZ:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Is the voice of Hot Rod from Transformers: Cyberverse.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has done voice over work on Sprint, Nickelodeon, and Subway commercial campaigns. Singer, Songwriter, and Musician too!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DICK TERHUNE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Veteran voice actor whose credits include Transformers (Prowl, Quintesson Scientist, and Macadam) as well numerous games including World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Diablo, Vampire: The Masquerade and many others.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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ANDREW LEE GRIFFITH:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has illustrated Power Rangers, Transformers, G. I. Joe, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and more!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Also, he did art for Magic the Gathering and other card games.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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OPTIMUS PRIME:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calling all Autobots! Come check out the world\u2019s first and only fan-built replica of the Optimus Prime\u00ae truck. An incredibly-executed copy of the unique big-rig first unveiled in Transformers: Age of Extinction!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pictures don\u2019t do it justice. You really have to see this magnificent vehicle up close and in person to appreciate it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MEGATRON:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come and get a photo taken with the Transformers Dark of the Moon, screen-used Megatron.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Megatron is the leader of the Decepticons, also known as, Emperor of Destruction.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mack Museum has been its hideout since 2017.<\/strong><\/p>\n

BARNEY FANS,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DAVID JOYNER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known for bringing to life \u201cBarney The Dinosaur\u201d from 1991 to 2001.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

He is also a acting teacher, motivational speaker, and spiritual mentor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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DUNCAN BRANNAN:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The \u201cBarney the Dinosaur\u201d (1998-2002) voice as well as characters from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Attack on Titan, and many others as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

COMIC BOOK FANS,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MIKE DECARLO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artist well known for long stretches on The Simpsons, Thor, Batman, Legion of Superheroes, Green Lantern, Conan, Booster Gold, Warlord, She-Hulk, Teen Titans, and Lobo (Omega Men – first appearance).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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SCOTT HANNA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

An Eisner Award winning artist for Marvel and DC comic books for over 30 years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott’s work has been published in over 1,000 comics and graphic novels, and he\u2019s inked over 23,000 pages of comics art.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

He has worked on all the top characters including the Avengers, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Batman, Superman, the X-Men, Green Lantern, and the Hulk.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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RICK LEONARDI:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marvel and DC Comics artist for over 40 years!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best known for creating the costume for Spider-Man 2099 and was cosulted in the production of Across the Spiderverse.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has also worked on The Uncanny X-Men, Batgirl, Green Lantern Versus Aliens, Nightwing, The New Mutants, and more titles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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BOB MCLEOD:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marvel and DC Comics artist for 50 years!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best known for co-creating the New Mutants with writer Chris Claremont.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has worked on Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, The Incredible Hulk, Detective Comics, Legion Of Super Heroes, and many more titles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CORY SMITH:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artist on many titles such as Star Wars, X-Men, Conan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Fantastic Four , Wolverine, Moon Knight, Ghost Rider, and many more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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JOE STATON:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Artist for over 50 years!<\/strong><\/p>\n

He co-created two versions of The Huntress and his Green Lanterns include Kiliwog, Salaak, Arisa, and designed the modern Guy Gardner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has worked on titles such as The Hulk, many Batman titles, Scooby Doo, The Avengers, Action Comics, Green Lantern, and many more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CHECK THESE OUT,<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WILLIAM SADLER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has acted in many tv and movie projects. These include “Bill and Ted\u2019s Bogus Journey”, “The Shawshank Redemption”, and was President Ellis in “Iron Man 3”.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

His TV appearances include “Murphy Brown”, “Star Trek Deep Space 9”, and “Roswell”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NATHAN PYLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 New York Times best selling author, cartoonist, and artist of the Strange Planet series and most recently \u201cTuck Me In!\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

PETER RAYMUNDO:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Animator for Disney Studios. He worked on Lilo & Stitch, Beauty And The Beast, The Lion King, Mulan, Tarzan, The Princess and the Frog, and many more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

He is an author and illustrator for dozens of books for Disney Hyperion and Marvel Publishing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CARLA PEREZ:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well known for acting as the iconic villain of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the unforgettable Rita Repulsa!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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WENDY & RICHARD PINI:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The co-creators of the epic fantasy series ElfQuest.<\/strong><\/p>\n

AND MANY MORE CELEBRITY GUESTS!<\/strong><\/p>\n

(over 60+ Guests)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Link to complete list of guests: www.LehighValleyComicConvention.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Crayola is sponsoring and hosting a coloring and craft station for kids and families in our KIDS ZONE!<\/p>\n

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