GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Kristen McGuire Comic Artist, Author, and Voice Actress

Kristen McGuire

is an award winning artist and voice actress with an itchy drawing hand and an overactive imagination. Armed with a Wacom tablet and a degree in Visual Art and Communication, Kristen has managed to self-publish seven different comic books since 2008 and has won two awards for her original paintings, some of which have sold for over five hundred dollars while on display at local art shows. Her art which heavily features original characters and designs has even inspired professional cosplayers in the industry that have competed in cosplay competitions utilizing Kristen’s designs.

Her comic titles include Enchanted (chapters 1-6), andA Day in the Life of a Cat Girl.

In 2013 Kristen jumped into the role of voice actress and she started working for FUNimation providing voice overs for anime. You can hear her as Chiyo Kurihara inPrison School, Hinano Kurahashi in Assassination Classroom, Vera in Maria the Virgin Witch, Yuriko in Mikagura School Suite, Beach Chevro in Sky Wizards Academy, Touma in Noragami Aragoto and she also has provided additional voices in several other anime titles.

Currently she is working as a script writer for FUNimation as well as a coloring assistant for Sonny Strait on the popular Dark Horse comic, Elf Quest. She can be seen around the Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex teaching teenagers how to draw manga and anime at various libraries.

Follow her online at
Facebook @kriscomics
Twitter @kriscomics
Website kriscomics.com

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet Chris Patton (Run from Akame ga Kill!, Turles, Taipon, and Orlen from the DBZ series and many others)

Chris Patton

has been voice acting for seventeen years, including over 220 Anime titles for FUNimation, ADV, Sentai Filmworks, and Okratron 5000, including Black Bullet (Rentaro), Akame Ga Kill (Run), Hamatora (Moral), Soul Eater (Asura), Full Metal Panic (Sousuke), Fullmetal Alchemist (Greed), Ghost Stories (Hajime),The World God Only Knows (Keima), Kids on the Slope (Kaoru), Welcome to the NHK (Sato), Guyver (Sho, Guver), Nerima Daikon Brothers (Ichiro), Princess Tutu (Fakir), and Pokemon XY (Sanpei).

Chris has also voiced over 120 audiobooks, (including the award-winning Yesterday’s Gone and The Dorito Effect) a ton of commercials, a handful of video games, corporate narration… and all those other things Voice Actors do! Also a life-long theatre nerd, Chris recently appeared as Leon Czolgosz in Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins, and directed the regional/Houston premiere of Green Day’s rock musical American Idiot.

Follow Chris on
Facebook
Twitter @chrisdpatton

Guest Announcement: Nerdcore Comedy with Alex KOOLAID Ansel and Mike Suarez

Nerdcore Comedy

The Power Rangers of geek humor are bringing you their patented brand of nerd-oriented jocularity for your entertainment! Mike and Alex have performed at clubs and showcases across the country, but it’s the Nerdcore Showcases where they feel most at home. Come celebrate your nerd heritage with all things comic books, RPGs, video games and most importantly that nerd sensibility we share in everyday life.
Twitter @NerdcoreComedy

Alex KOOLAID Ansel

Within a year of Circuit City Closing down, Alex Ansel went from selling TV’s to being on TV. A Lifelong clown, Born in Texas just to spend the first 10 years of his life in Germany. He then spent his adolescence in various air conditioned buildings perfecting his video game high scores. A Nerd of Texas size proportions, it was in Middle School where he was christened with the Nickname KOOLAID. Figuring there were worse nicknames to get, he stuck with it ever since. Alex’s appeal is wider than most, He’s a Fat guy from a Hispanic City, that dresses like rapper, has 2 Dads that are married….to each other and family in the Military. It is all these experiences that Alex aka KOOLAID draws from and helped him win his first Comedy Competition with the Title “Funniest Person in South Texas”. He is the youngest comedian to have won the Title. Alex has appeared on CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates in his hometown of San Antonio. Alex performed at the Boston Comedy Festival and Won RAWartists “Performer of the Year” in San Antonio. What does Alex want to accomplish throughout all this? To live up to his namesake of KOOLAID by putting smiles on faces and getting people to say “Oh Yeah”. Recently he was handpicked to Open on tour with WWE Hall of Fame Pro Wrestler Jake “The Snake” Roberts for The “Unspoken Word Tour”.

Mike Suarez

Michael is a South Texas native that started an annual A-Kon Nerdcore show to prove Nerdcore Comedy is more than memes and cats. Michael regularly performs clubs and showcases across Texas. He is an organizer of the Nerdcore Comedy Show, which showcases local talent at media conventions and private events across the country. He is currently working on his Suarosaur Youtube Channel.

twitter and Instagram @MikeVSuarez web www.MikeVSuarez.com

Announcing Musical Guest GalaxyGirl Paida

GalaxyGirl Paida

is a pop idol from the heart of Texas. She made her start on Youtube with song and dance covers in 2014, and now focuses on performing live all across the country. As a child she developed an interest in anime which turned into a love and appreciation for Japanese culture, especially music. She spends her time planning great content for online videos and live performances, each time trying something new. Her charm point is her high energy and desire to interact with new people. Paida’s ultimate goal is to go international and perform at great stadiums and concert halls in Japan. Please give her your continued support and watch her reach new heights in the Japanese music industry!

Follow her on Facebook @GalaxyGirlPaida
Subscribe to her youtube channel CherriPaida

Announcing Dagorath LARP @DeltaHCon

Dagorath

The warriors of Dagorath call you to the field of battle. This action focused foam weapon combat game gives all the chance to clash in fantasy medieval warfare. Inspired by the works of authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, our fighters have created a world all their own.

The sound of war drums and battle horns beckon you to join us in the shaping of our lore. Be it through the strength of your sword or the art of your crafts, your own skill will determine your fate. All are welcome to come and learn how to “kill” their friends and try it for free!

Dagorath- A Medieval Fantasy Live Action Role Playing game that meets every Sunday at Baldwin Park in Houston, Texas. Loaner gear is provided and it is always free to play. Visit Dagorath.org for more info.

follow them on Facebook @DagorathLARP