BALTIMORE COMIC-CON WELCOMES BACK DEMATTEIS, GIFFEN, and MAGUIRE
July 9, 2023The Baltimore Comic-Con is pleased to announce the return of J.M. DeMatteis, Keith Giffen,and Kevin Maguire to this year’s show, taking place the weekend of September 8-9, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Writer J.M. DeMatteis began his profession in the late-’70s working on DC Comics’ horror line of books. In 1980, he moved over to Marvel, where he dealt with The Defenders and Captain America. Over the next 30 years, DeMatteis would write nearly every major character in both the DC and marvel Universes, including Superman, Batman, wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Silver Surfer, Daredevil, and doctor Strange. DeMatteis is currently co-writing the Phantom stranger along with Dan Didio for DC Comics.
Keith Giffen is a writer/artist who has dealt with such titles as OMAC, Nick Fury’s howling Commandos, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents, and his creator-owned series, Hero Squared. Giffen is currently working on Threshold and the recently announced Masters of the universe ongoing series for DC Comics.
Artist Kevin Maguire, who has worked with both Giffen and DeMatteis on several books, began his a profession in 1987. He has dealt with such high-profile titles as Batman Confidential, Captain America, and X-Men, and he is currently working with Paul Levitz and George Perez on DC Comics’ World’s Finest, which stars the Huntress and Power Girl.
DeMatteis, Giffen, and Maguire are well-known for their run on DC Comics’ Justice league in the late ’80s, which added a humorous brand of storytelling to the superhero team dynamic and brought a lighthearted tone with fantastic humor – something different in a comic landscape that was filled with “grim and gritty” books.
“We couldn’t be happier to have these three creators reuniting once again at this year’s show,” said Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. “Their appearance together at the show in 2011 was a real treat to fans who attended the show and who attended their panel. Their work in comics in the late-’80s helped to lay the groundwork for numerous of today’s modern characters.”
Giffen, DeMatteis, and Maguire join already announced guests: mark Buckingham (Fables); Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine); Dave Gibbons (The secret Service); Adam Hughes (Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan); Barry Kitson (Empire); Paul Levitz (World’s Finest); Mike Mignola (Hellboy In Hell); George Perez (World’s Finest); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Chris Samnee (Daredevil); Louise Simonson (X-Factor); Walt Simonson (The Mighty Thor); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); and mark Waid (Indestructible Hulk).
In the coming weeks, look for much more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. the most recent developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.
Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com – for any general press inquiries or to be added to our pr distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com – for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and artist alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com – for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com – for the Harvey awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com – for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries
About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 14th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. For much more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.
About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey awards are one of the comic book industry’s oldest and many respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 9 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize exceptional achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For much more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.
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