Here is what will (probably) be the last update before this weekend. As mentioned before, Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee will not be making an appearance for WWSTL due to complications with his health. Lee turned 95 this past december, so it's understandable if he needs to take some time to focus on what's important. All of the fans here in St. Louis certainly hope for the best for Mr. Lee.
Another familar face that won't be attending is the original Incredible Hulk actor, Lou Ferrigno.
Wizard World is currently offering a 20% off autographs with the code AMAZING20 (until February 2nd) and a 2 for 1 on Sunday tickets. Purchased Stan Lee VIP, autographs and photo ops will be fully refunded in addition to a $50 coupon code good for any autograph or photo op at WWSTL.
With that being said, we have some names to drop here for recently added guests.
Charisma Carpenter (Buffy, Angel), will be making a return to St. Louis to meet and greet fans who missed their chance to see one of the most beloved characters on the popular television series Angel as the lovely, bubbly and often bitchy Cordelia Chase.
New guests to the Wizard World St. Louis event are all part of the growing world of anime. Bryce Papenbrook may be a fairly unknown name, even to anime fans. However, chances are you know his work as he has provided the voice for duel sword master Kirito in SAO or Sword Art Online, the blue flamed demon Rin Okumura from Blue Exorcist and everyones long haired Titan Eren from Attack on Titan. This is only a fraction of the work he has done and if you're curious as to what other popular characters he has voiced, be sure to stop by his booth.
Another Attack on Titan alum will be at the show. Austin Tindle, the voice of Marco Bodt, is a writer and actor who seems to have found a calling in voice acting. He also provides the voice for red-headed expert assassin Karma Akabane from Assassination Classroom and Tokyo Ghoul star Ken Kaneki.
The last guest in the anime circuit is a heavy hitter with over 150 roles in shows and video games. Jad (Jade) Saxton is yet another voice actor and ADR Director with some notable roles in shows like Fairy Tail as Carla, Young Nico Robin in One Piece, Kendo in My Hero Academia, Komissa in Psycho-Pass and Kanna from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (Good luck getting the theme out of your head now).
Entertainment highlights for this year include:
Musicians The Retro Nerds (80s tribute band, Saturday) and Retro@ctive
(80s, Sunday), Rock It Man Entertainment (dueling pianos, Friday), The Thomas Ian Nicholas Band
(original and covers, Friday, Saturday), James Morris (guitar/folk, Saturday, Sunday)
Cos-Spray, a duo of performers combining music, dance and art (Friday, Saturday)
Wizard World Karaoke (Friday, Saturday, sign up at stage)
Nerdprov by ComedySportz St. Louis’s Mike Gregorek (Friday)
Face Painting and glitter tattoos for kids all weekend by Faces with Sparkle, Ruth “Sparkle” Baker, in the Kids Zone
Free Balloon Art in the Kids Zone (ONLY 4-6pm Saturday & 11:30am-1:30pm Sunday)
Oh My Gosh Josh show featuring juggling, magic, sword swallowing (Saturday)
Captain K Fantastical Magic Show (Saturday)
Live Falcon Show by Wildlife Command Center (Sunday)
Jester Puppets puppet show and Jedi Training, on a mission to stop bullying
Cosplay meetups (all three days)
Anime voice actors Bryce Papenbrook (Saturday, Sunday), Austin Tindle (all three days) and Jad Saxton (all three days) in the Anime Area, for photos, autographs, and voice recordings (fees may apply)
How to play Quidditch with Webster Quidditch (All weekend-Room 150)
Trivia and DJ spinning all weekend
Costume contest for adults (Saturday) and kids (Saturday and Sunday)
"Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The second event scheduled on the 2018 Wizard World calendar, St. Louis show hours are Friday, February 2, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, February 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, February 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult."