More than a Convention | Better than a Festival | It's a Celebration!
Greetings community! @Bar-El here 
I’m heading to Metropolis, Illinois for this year’s Superman Celebration and since I’m trip planning, I figured I’d put everything I find into one big thread for anyone else interested in attending!
Meet me in Metropolis!
If you’re heading to the Celebration, let me know if you would like to meet up!
Dates: Friday, June 9 - Sunday, June 11
Location: Metropolis, Illinois
The very southernmost tip of Illinois.
Details
Schedule
Thursday, June 8
7 PM
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Super Friends Bowl(ing)
7 - 10 PM
Metropolis Super Bowl; 1107 E. 8th St.
$8 for two games and shoes
4-6 people per team/lane, prizes! -
Packet Pick-up
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Race Start
7 PM
Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel Parking Lot
Early bird (postmarked by June 3) $20, Kids 10 and under $10
Fee from June 4-9: $25, Kids $15
Sign up online: Superman Fun Run / Walk T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for pre-registered runners. Course is generally flat. Benefits the Massac County United Way
Friday, June 9
8:00 AM
- Exclusive VIP Early Access Super Shopping
Metropolis Chamber of Commerce; 516 Market St.
9:00 AM
- Rededication Ceremony of Superman Statue
Superman Statue
9:30 AM
- Metropolis Planet Lois Lane Award
Superman Statue
10 AM
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Artist Alley/Writers Way Open
10 AM - 6 PM -
Meet Superman
10 AM - 11 AM
Superman Square; 501 Market St.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Metropolis’ very own Superman. This is your opportunity to get your picture taken with our favorite hero. -
Sixty Seconds to be Super
10 AM - 11 AM
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Meet and Greet with Flash Gordon star Sam J. Jones
10 AM - 6 PM
Hidden Gems Novelty, 609 Market St.
Samuel Gerald “Sam J.” Jones is an American actor. He is best known for playing the title character in the 1980 film Flash Gordon. Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Sacramento, California, where he graduated from Mira Loma High School. He made his first film appearance in the 1979 romantic comedy film 10. His appearance in 10 allowed him to beat Kurt Russell and Arnold Schwarzenegger for his most famous role, that of Flash Gordon in the 1980 film of the same name. He also had extended cameos (as himself, with his blond Flash Gordon hairstyle) in both the 2012 comedy film Ted and its 2015 sequel, Ted 2. Jones has also made appearances on several TV Shows including Stargate SG-1, L.A. Heat, Conan the TV Series, Walker Texas Ranger, and Baywatch. He also voiced Blind Bowman in the Cult Classic Video Game Return to Zork.
10:30 AM
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Autograph Session 1 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines
10:30 AM - 12 PM
SICIL Autograph Zone
Ticket Required
11:30 AM
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13th Annual Superman Super Site Meet & Greet
Fat Edd’s Roadhouse 323 Ferry St.
Various door prizes being given away including comic book collectibles, publications, & many other donated items from local merchants as well as fun, food and a few surprises! SupermanSuperSite.com-
6th Annual Metro Lotto
Fat Edd’s Roadhouse 323 Ferry St.
$20 to enter, must be present to win, must be traveling from outside Metropolis to qualify.
More details can be found here: Metro Lotto | Facebook
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6th Annual Metro Lotto
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Teen Titan Bingo for Kids
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Draw Something Funny for Adults
CNB Metro Tent -
“Greetings from Metropolis” Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
7th and Market St.
12:30 PM
- Honorary Citizen of Metropolis Swearing In Ceremony
Superman Statue
12:45 PM
- Trina Robbins at the Superman Statue
Superman Statue
1:00 PM
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Jason Lindsey, Hooked on Science and Liquid Kryptonite
1 - 2 PM
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Q&A with Trina Robbins
1 - 2 PM
CNB Metro Tent
1:30 PM
- Autograph Session 2 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines
1:30 - 3 PM
SICIL Autograph Zone
Ticket Required
2:00 PM
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Authors Bonnie Siegler and Helene Stapinski, The American Way Q&A
2 - 3 PM
CNB Metro Tent -
Superhero Training Academy
2 - 3 PM
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Meet Superman at Photo Booth
2 - 3 PM
Metropolis Chamber
3:00 PM
- Autograph Session 3 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines
3 - 4 PM
SICIL Autograph Zone
No Ticket Required, First Come/First Serve, No Guarantees, VIP Fast Passes can be used.
3:30 PM
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Super Trivia with the Rinaldis
3:30 - 4:30 PM
CNB Metro Tent -
Superhero Game Show
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent
4:00 PM
- Autograph Session 4 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines
4 - 6 PM
SICIL Autograph Zone
No Ticket Required, First Come/First Serve, No Guarantees, VIP Fast Passes can be used.
5:00 PM
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Cheralyn and Julia - an Electric Violin Powerhouse
5 - 6 PM
CNB Metro Tent -
Kids Superhero Costume Contest
5 - 6:30 PM
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
3rd Annual Superfriends of Metropolis All-Ages Kickball Game!
Group Photo:
5:00 PM
Superman Statue
Meet at the Superman Statue for a group photo.
Game:
6:00 PM
Metropolis Sports Park; 2004 Metropolis St.
It’s Metropolis vs. Gotham City in a kickball event for the ages….ALL ages, in fact. Please arrive by 5:45 to sign the waiver, choose a team, and be prepared for a 6:00 first pitch!
This is a NON-COMPETITIVE event. We want everyone (kids and adults) to have fun, get some exercise and fresh air, and make new friends.
6:00 PM
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Stump the Superman Expert with Chris Brockow
CNB Metro Tent -
Celebration After Dark
6 PM
Outside of Fat Edd’s Roadhouse & Elks Club 323 Ferry St.
Free admission. Nerdvana on stage at 7:30 PM
Mechanical bull, yard games, food & drinks to purchase.
6:30 PM
- Draw Something Funny for Kids
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent
7:00 PM
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Exclusive VIP Party for MSC VIP Sponsors Only
Metropolis Chamber -
Tennessee Championship Wrestling Live
Market Street
7:30 PM
- Nerdvana Performs
Celebration After Dark Tent
Join the fun and music of the 90’s!
8:00 PM
- “Superman the Movie” showing, hosted by the Super Museum
CNB Metro Tent
Saturday, June 10
8:00 AM
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35th Metropolis Kiwanis Superman Bicycle Ride
7 AM - 8 AM Day of registration
Race Start
8 AM
Washington Park, Metropolis St. between 3rd and 4th, across from the Metropolis Public Library
Early bird: $30, $35 after May 12. 16 an under free with a registered guardian, does not include the t-shirt which can be purchased for $15.
Kiwanis Club of Metropolis - High School Scholarships.
9:00 AM
- Exclusive VIP Early Access Super Shopping
Metro Chamber
10:00 AM
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Meet Superman
Superman Statue -
Autograph Session A with Tyler Hoechlin
Metropolis Vault Room -
Autograph Session 5 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Manes
Autograph Zone -
Q&A with Edward Gross, Author of Voices from Krypton Q&A
CNB Metro Tent -
Super Silly Games
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Meet Sam J. Jones “Flash” hosted by the Super Museum
Hidden Gems
11:00 AM
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Autograph Session 6 with Jesse Rath and Micole Maines
Autograph Zone -
Autograph Session B with Tyler Hoechlin
Metropolis Vault Room -
Super Space Engineering with Nicholas Mastramico
CNB Metro Tent
12:00 PM
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Teen Titan Bingo for Kids
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Honorary Citizen of Metropolis Swearing in Ceremony
Superman Statue
12:30 PM
- Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines at the Superman Statue
*Q&A with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines
1:00 PM
- Cheralyn and Julie - an Electric Violin Powerhouse - for kids
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent
1:45 PM
- Tyler Hoechlin at the Superman Statue
2:00 PM
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Q&A with Tyler Hoechlin at the Superman Statue
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Meet Superman at the Phone Booth
Metro Chamber
2:30 PM
*Archery with Green Arrow & Wonder Woman
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent
3:00 PM
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Autograph Session 7 with Jesse Rath and Nicole Maines
Autograph Zone -
Autograph Session C with Tyler Hoechlin
Metropolis Vault Room -
Q&A with Authors Bonnie Siegler and Helene Sstapinski “The American Way”
CNB Metro Tent
4:00 PM
*Sketching with Jamal Igle
CNB Metro Tent
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Beautiful Baby Contest with Zeta Zeta
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Autograph Session D with Tyler Hoechlin
Metropolis Vault Room
5:00 PM
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Celebrating 30 Years of the Super Museum
CNB Metro Tent -
Autograph Session E with Tyler Hoechlin
Metropolis Vault Room
5:30 PM
- Supergirl/Superboy Pagent with Zeta Zeta
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent
6:00 PM
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Super Trivia with the Rinaldis
CNB Metro Tent -
Lex Luthor marries Supergirl - Corey Fields and Kristen Reffitt wedding ceremony
Superman Statue
7:00 PM
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Superdog Contest
Beagle’s Bay Smallville Tent -
Tennessee Championship Wrestling Live
Market Street
9:00 PM
- Fireworks Spectacular
9:15 PM
Ohio Riverfront
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy the fireworks show along with your family and friends. Presented by: Greater Metropolis Convention & Visitors Bureau
Sunday, June 11
10:00 AM
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Metropolis Rotary Club’s 35th Annual Super Car Show
Fort Massac State Park -
Meet Sam J. Jones “Flash”
Hidden Gems
11:00 AM
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Meet Superman
Superman Statue -
Heroes and Villains Costume Contest!
PM
City National Bank Metro Tent
$20 Entry fee
Ages 15 and up. Best Hero, Villain, Duo/Group, Superman/Clark Kent
Top winner in each category will win $250
$1,000 “Best of Metropolis” Grand Prize!
Fundraisers
Thursday, June 8
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Superman 5K Fun Run/Walk
Packet Pick-up
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Race Start
7 PM
Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel Parking Lot
Early bird (postmarked by June 3) $20, Kids 10 and under $10
Fee from June 4-9: $25, Kids $15
Sign up online: Superman Fun Run / Walk T-Shirt sizes guaranteed for pre-registered runners. Course is generally flat. Benefits the Massac County United Way
Friday, June 9
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6th Annual Metro Lotto
11:30 AM
Fat Edd’s Roadhouse 323 Ferry St, Metropolis, IL 62960
$2 of each $20 entry will be donated to the “Save the Massac Theater” organization. Must be present to win, must be traveling from outside Metropolis to qualify.
More details can be found here: Metro Lotto | Facebook
Saturday, June 10
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35th Metropolis Kiwanis Superman Bicycle Ride
7 AM - 8 AM Day of registration
Race Start
8 AM
Washington Park, Metropolis St. between 3rd and 4th, across from the Metropolis Public Library
Early bird: $30, $35 after May 12. 16 an under free with a registered guardian, does not include the t-shirt which can be purchased for $15.
Kiwanis Club of Metropolis - High School Scholarships.
Sponsorship/VIP Information
MSC VIP Individual Sponsor – $150
This sponsorship is for individuals only with a limited number available.
- 1 Ticket for admission into one Autograph Session for Featured Celebrities, additional fees for autographs, photos and selfies
- 1 Exclusive VIP Sponsor T-shirt
- 1 Exclusive VIP Early Access shopping inside Metro Chamber Friday – Sunday 9 – 10 am
- 1 VIP Party
- 1 VIP MSC Lanyard
- 1 Fast Pass to each Non-Ticketed Autograph Location
- 1 VIP Collectors Box to hold all your Super Sponsor Goodies
- Discount Coupon for Super Merchandise at Metro Chamber
- Special inserts and Promotions from local businesses
- One Chance to win Basket filled with Local Gift Cards and Super Swag
- Sponsorship is non-refundable
Up, Up & Away Sponsor – $250
- All MSC VIP Individual Sponsor Items plus:
- Call out 1X daily during all 3 days of MSC
- Sponsor sign displayed in the Celebration area
- Name listed on supermancelebration.net
- Sponsorship is non-refundable
America’s Hero Sponsor – $500
- 2 Tickets for admission into One Autograph Session for Featured Celebrities, additional fees for autographs, photos and selfies
- 2 Exclusive MSC Sponsor T-shirt
- 2 VIP Party Passes
- 2 VIP MSC Lanyard
- Exclusive VIP Early Access Shopping inside Metro Chamber all 3 days (Fri – Sun/9 – 10 a.m.)
- Call outs throughout the 3 days of MSC
- Social Media Mentions 2x leading up to the event on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook
- Sponsor Signage around the Celebration area
- Name listed on supermancelebration.net
- Sponsorship is non-refundable
Check the website for more options: https://www.supermancelebration.net/sponsors-3/
Celebrity Guests
Details on how to meet Celebrity Guests and Autograph Session Details here: Celebrity Autograph Information – June 9 – 11, 2023
Sponsorship information here: https://www.supermancelebration.net/sponsors-3/
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Tyler Hoechlin
Initially earning recognition for starring as Michael Sullivan Jr. in the 2002 film Road to Perdition, Hoechlin went on to star as Martin Brewer on 7th Heaven between 2003 and 2007. In television, he is also known for portraying Derek Hale on Teen Wolf and starred as Superman in the Arrowverse and Supergirl series. Hoechlin is currently Superman/Clark Kent in Superman & Lois. -
Nicole Maines
In July 2018, Maines would appear as a series regular in the fourth season of The CW series Supergirl. She appeared as Nia Nal, a distant relative of Legion member Dream Girl, a character described as a soulful woman with a fierce drive to protect others. Maines would remain on the series until its end in November 2021, and reprise the role in a final season episode of The Flash in 2023. Maines penned the comic book debut of her character from Supergirl, Nia Nal/Dreamer, for DC Pride (comics) #1 in 2021. It was announced that she would also pen a solo series on Dreamer in 2022. She co-wrote the script for Dreamer’s debut in the comic Superman: Son of Kal-El as well, which was released on July 12, 2022. -
Jesse Rath
Jesse Rath joins the DC Universe as Brainiac-5/Querl Dox, a longstanding member of the Legion of Super-Heroes in The CW’s “Supergirl.” Rath is best known for his role as Alak Tarr in the hit SyFy series “Defiance.” A diehard comic book fan, when Rath isn’t working, he can be found scouring local stores around Los Angeles, Toronto, and Montreal. He is also one of the creators and stars of the popular web series Fans.
Artists Alley/Writers Way
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Jamal Igle
Jamal Igle is the recipient of the 2011 Inkpot Award for outstanding achievement in Comic Art. He is writer/artist/Creator of MOLLY DANGER for Action Lab Entertainment, the co-creator of VENTURE with Dynamo 5 creator/writer Jay Faerber, and the penciller/ co-creator of THE WRONG EARTH with writer and Editor in Chief, Tom Peyer for Ahoy Comics. Jamal is a comic industry veteran whose detailed pencils have graced books as varied as The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, the all-ages action miniseries “Race Against Time” as well as mainstream hits such as G.I.Joe, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Green Lantern. Jamal has served as the series artist for popular runs on Firestorm the Nuclear Man, Nightwing, and Tangent: Superman’s Reign, Superman, Supergirl and Zatanna for DC Comics, Noble Causes for Image Comics, and a four-issue run on New Warriors for Marvel Comics.
Jamal recently completed the sequels to the hit series BLACK called WHITE from Black Superpowers/ Black Mask Studios, and THE WRONG EARTH: NIGHT AND DAY, THE MYSTERIOUS MICRO-FACE for NPR Planet Money and MILESTONES IN HISTORY for DC Comics. Currently, Jamal is working with legendary Batman writer SCOTT SNYDER on his new creator-owned series, DUDLEY DATSON AND THE FOREVER MACHINE for Comixology.
Social Media:
Jamal Yaseem Igle
https://twitter.com/JAMALIGLE
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Trina Robbins
Robbins’ first comics were printed in the East Village Other; she also contributed to the spin-off underground comic Gothic Blimp Works. In 1970 Robbins left New York for San Francisco, where she worked at the feminist underground newspaper It Ain’t Me, Babe. That same year she established the first all-woman comic book, the oneshot It Ain’t Me, Babe Comix. From this period on, Robbins became increasingly involved in creating outlets for and promoting female comics artists, through projects such as the comics anthology Wimmen’s Comix, with which she was involved for twenty years.
Robbins was artist co-creator of the Warren Publishing character Vampirella, designing her costume and hair for writer Forrest J. Ackerman’s story “Vampirella of Draculona” in Vampirella #1 (Sept. 1969). In the early 1980s Robbins created adaptations of Sax Rohmer’s Dope and Tanith Lee’s The Silver Metal Lover. In the mid-1980s she wrote and drew Misty for the Marvel Comics children’s imprint Star Comics. The short-lived series was a reinterpretation of the long-standing character Millie the Model, now as an older character running her own modeling agency and minding her niece Misty.
Robbins’ official involvement with Wonder Woman, a character she had long admired, began in 1986. At the conclusion of the first volume of the series (in conjunction with the landmark series Crisis on Infinite Earths), DC Comics published a four-issue limited series titled The Legend of Wonder Woman, written by Kurt Busiek and drawn by Robbins. The series paid homage to the character’s Golden Age roots. In the mid-1990s, Robbins criticized artist Mike Deodato’s “bad girl art” portrayal of Wonder Woman, calling
Deodato’s version of the character a “barely clothed hypersexual pinup.” In the late 1990s, Robbins collaborated with Colleen Doran on the DC Comics graphic novel Wonder Woman: The Once and Future Story, on the subject of spousal abuse. Recently, Robbins has been writing the comic book adventures of Honey West, notable as being one of popular fiction’s first female private detective.
In addition to her comics work, Robbins is an author of nonfiction books, including several with an emphasis on the history of women in cartooning. Her first book, co-written with Catherine Yronwode, was Women and the Comics, on the history of female comic-strip and comic-book creators. As one of the first book on this subject, its publication was covered in the mainstream press in addition to the fan press. Subsequent Robbins volumes on the history of women in the comics industry include A Century of Women Cartoonists (Kitchen Sink, 1993), The Great Women Superheroes (Kitchen Sink, 1997), From Girls to Grrrlz: A History of Women’s Comics from Teens to Zines (Chronicle, 1999), and The Great Women Cartoonists (Watson-Guptill, 2001) Robbins was a co-founder of Friends of Lulu, a nonprofit formed in 1994 to promote readership of comic books by women and the participation of women in the comic book industry. -
Bonnie Siegler and Helene Stapinski
Family lore had it that author Bonnie Siegler’s grandfather Jules crossed paths in Midtown Manhattan late one night in 1954 with Marilyn Monroe, her white dress flying up around her as she filmed a scene for The Seven Year Itch. Jules Schulback had his home movie camera with him, capturing what would become the only surviving footage of that legendary night. Bonnie wasn’t sure she quite believed her grandfather’s story…until, cleaning out his apartment, she found the film reel. That discovery would prompt her to investigate her grandfather’s seemingly tall tales —and lead her in pursuit of a remarkable, poignant piece of forgotten history bridging old Hollywood, the birth of the comic book, and the Holocaust.
The journey began when Siegler contacted reporter Helene Stapinski in 2017, which led to a viral internet hit in The New York Times — “The Lost Footage of Marilyn Monroe.” Stapinski and Siegler connected instantly and spent years researching and hand-crafting The American Way. The result is a colorful, vivacious story of two very different men both striving to make their way in New York – their lives intersecting with a glittering array of luminaries, from Billy Wilder and Joe DiMaggio to Superman creators Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. The American Way is a kaleidoscopic tale of hope and reinvention, of daring escapes and fake identities, of big dreams and the magic of movies, and what it means to be a real-life Superman. -
Edward Gross
Author of Voices from Krypton , the complete 85-year oral history of Superman. He is a veteran entertainment journalist who has been covering film, television, comic books and more for the past 40 years while serving on the editorial staff of such publications as Cinescape, Starlog, Movie Magic, Cinefantastique, Femme Fatales, Life Story, Super Hero Spectacular, Film Fantasy and Geek Monthly . Additionally, he was US Editor, Empireonline; Film/TV Editor for closerweekly.com, lifeandstylemag.com, intouchweekly.com and j14.com; and Nostalgia Editor for doyouremember.com. He has written two dozen non-fiction books, among them seven previous oral histories, including titles on Star Trek (the two-volume The Fifty-Year Mission ), James Bond (Nobody Does It Better ), Star Wars (Secrets of the Force ), John Wick (They Shouldn’t Have Shot His Dog ) and Stargate SG-1 (Chevrons Locked ). On top of all of that, he’s spent the vast majority of his life as a fan of the Man of Steel. -
“Art for the sake of art” What your looking upon is the Drawing of an artist’s most direct and spontaneous expression and his passion by creating a visual effect. Since early childhood, Peter Melonas was privately tutored by his father who encouraged his fascination with all aspects of the Arts. Along the way, he had found a fondness in book and magazine illustrations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories. -
Appearing Friday and Saturday
Steven Walden discovered art by accident; although he drew in high school, the first time he picked up a paintbrush was in January of 2014. While pursuing his MA in Professional Counseling, Walden took an art therapy class as an elective and began to paint. Walden has a passion for painting as well as giving back to charities. Since partnering with charities in the summer of 2015, his art has raised nearly half of $1 million at various events. Walden’s favorite subjects are sports and pop culture so living in St. Louis gives him plenty of material. -
Nathaniel Henley
A 23 year-old film major from Metropolis! Henley sells original drawings and doodles, in all sorts of forms and creates LEGO stop-motion animations for fun on the side! -
Jim Pinkstaff is an artist and musician living in Terre Haute, IN. Jim fell in love with art at a young age. He received his Associate’s Degree in Art Education from Vincennes University in 2000 and received his Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from Oakland City University in 2003. In 2009, Jim started Atomic Monster Art. He has been a featured artist at several Indiana and Illinois conventions ever since. Jim is also an active member of the Terre Haute arts and music community. -
William Hood is a pop culture illustrator from Louisville, KY. Honing his craft since childhood William illustrates posters and prints of favorite iconic characters, creating a wide variety of geeky, nerdy, items in an ever evolving quest to conquer the world one piece of art at a time. Always happy to talk about geek fandom, or debate who’d win between Superman and Thor, William is a fixture on the convention circuit and a high quality art creator. -
Matt Schorr
Matt Schorr writes and publishes spooky comics and novels for readers of all ages. To date, his most widely recognized series are Dino Horrors, Moby Dick: Back from the Deep and Jesus Christ: Demon Slayer. As a child who grew up watching “Tales from the Crypt” and reading “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” Matt writes what he loves and feels right at home surrounded by monsters, spooks and the macabre. -
William Conder
William Conder is a Gulf War veteran who served four years in the Navy at HSL-42 NAS Mayport, Florida, working on SH-60B helicopters. His time in the Navy took him half way around the world aboard the USS Normandy and USS McInerney, allowing him to see and do many things. -
Trevor believes that art can and should be made based on what the artist perceives as relevant. Taking an image that moves him and then applying his own style, he creates art that goes several steps beyond the original subject. While most artists tend to focus on one certain style, Trevor demonstrates the ability to work successfully in several genres simultaneously. Recognizable influences on his unique style include Impressionism, Expressionism, Pop Art, and classical portraiture. About His Style Trevor works in a process method, using layer upon layer of paint and mixed media. Mostly using acrylics. He uses color, line and texture as tools to express energy, mood and atmosphere in his work. He jokes that his work would be the result of Claude Monet and Andy Warhol being involved in an automobile accident, and their works mashing together. -
Sean Dulaney
Shy and unassuming, Sean doesn’t like to promote the fact that he’s been a successful Radio program director, building audience with miniscule budgets for promotion. Nor does he go out of his way to talk about his work in comics with includes various serials in the DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS anthology, 2007 Comic Book Challenge qualifier “The Misguided Travels of Earl O. Possum,” the upcoming 51 DELTA from Arcana and the soon to be officially announced MISS VICKY & HER CUTIE COMMANDOS. No. Sean likes to let the work speak for itself. -
A self-proclaimed nerd, Witzel’s obsession of nerd culture led to a love of telling stories and creating his own characters. Super Penguin was started in the study hall of Danville High School. When Witzel should have been doing homework or studying for an exam, he instead doodled a silly comic strip starring Super Penguin that he would share with hisfriends at the lunch table for laughs. -
Todd Black is a writer of comics and novels with over 45 published works under his name. He loves to create new stories and is always looking for that new project to start!” -
Molly Daniels resides in the southwestern corner of Indiana with her spouse, three children, two grandchildren, and various household pets. A student teacher in her fifth-grade class showed this avid reader how to unlock the creativity in her brain and to write down the stories in her own head. She began writing her Women’s Fiction/New Adult series The Arbor University Tales while in college, and other short stories and poetry have been featured in several anthologies.
Special Guests
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Bluff City Bat
Bluff City Batman is a Memphis based non-profit that works in conjunction with Cause-Play Memphis to bring comic book heroes to life for the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. Now equipped with the Bluff City Bat, Bluff City Batman uses the car to raise money and awareness to pediatric cancer as well as bring smiles to their faces. -
Cheralyn and Julia
Introducing Cheralyn and Julia – an Electric Violin Powerhouse Duo! Hailing from opposite sides of the globe! Cheralyn from Australia, and Julia from America. These two violinists’ paths crossed through the power of Instagram, and they soon became each other’s biggest cheerleaders. With successful entertainment businesses under their belts, Cheralyn and Julia’s individual careers are nothing short of impressive.
From a young age, Julia’s natural-born talent for music has been undeniable. Boasting a Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance from Belhaven University, she has graced stages across America, even making memorable guest appearances on America’s Got Talent. With an MBA degree, she’s proven to have both musical talent and intellect. To add to her impressive resume, Julia mastered playing the violin on stilts, pushing her performances to new heights, and making her one of the world’s only Stilt Violinist Performers.
Cheralyn is the face of Electric Violin Music in Western Australia. She holds a Master of Arts in Music Performance from Monash University. She has performed for world leaders, including the late Queen Elizabeth II and shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the music industry like Hugh Jackman, Rod Stewart, Olivia-Newton John, and John Farnham. Cheralyn’s skills have taken her around the world, and she is truly a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Together, Cheralyn and Julia bring their passion to the Metropolis Superman festival! With their unique blend of expertise, energy, and exceptional talent, the audience is sure to be left with an unforgettable experience. -
Nick Mastramico
He’s Back!! Nicholas Mastramico, NASA Engineer, will be presenting a Tent Packing program you won’t want to miss!
Travel info
Directions
Traveling on Interstate 24 you will take Exit 37 to Highway 45. This will take you directly into the city of Metropolis.
Airports
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The closest regional airport is Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) in Paducah, KY. Metropolis is a short 15 minute drive from this airport.
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The closest international airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA) Nashville, TN and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) St. Louis, MO. Both are an easy 2.5 hour drive to Metropolis.
Lodging
Check out the official Visit Metropolis website for more information: https://www.metropolistourism.com/lodging
In order by closest distance to the Superman Statue:
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The Jones Building
500 Market St.
618-522-7253
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Harrah’s Metropolis Hotel & Casino
203 Ferry St.
618-524-2628
0.5 miles -
Riverview Mansion Bed & Breakfast
205 Metropolis St.
618-524-5328
0.5 miles -
Baymont Inn & Suites
203 E. Front St.
618-524-5678
0.6 miles -
Fort Massac Campground
1308 E. 5th St.
618-524-4712
1.4 miles -
Quality Inn & Suites
2118 E. 5th St.
618-524-7227
3.4 miles -
Super 8 Metropolis
2055 E. 5th St.
618-524-8200
3.4 miles -
Motel 6
2119 E. 5th St.
618-309- 6959
3.4 miles -
Holiday Inn Express
2179 E. 5th St.
618-524-8899
3.6 miles
Attractions
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The Superman Statue
While Superman has been a part of the City of Metropolis since 1972, the Superman Statue itself has been standing over Market Street since June 1993. 15 feet tall and 4,000 pounds of bronze muscle, the statue stands on a monument base and walkway of over 1,200 personalized red bricks.
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The Super Museum
Adjacent to the Superman Statue you will find the home to one of the largest Superman collections in the world! The Super Museum contains artifacts from various Superman movies and television shows, including actual Superman costumes, props and publicity photos. A larger than life Doomsday is a sight to behold for any Superman Fan, as is the collection of Superman toys that are sure to take you back to your childhood.
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Noel Neill as Lois Lane Statue
2 blocks from the Superman Statue, at the corner of Market St. & 8th St. is a statue of his leading lady, Lois Lane. The late Noel Neill, portrayed Lois Lane in the “Adventures of Superman” and is forever memorialized in this tribute to her. Noel was a strong supporter of Metropolis and was on hand to reveal her likeness in June of 2010. The 6 foot bronze statue honors “The First Lady of Metropolis.” You will also find the iconic “Metropolis Planet” Globe in front of this statue.
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Check out the other amazing things to visit nearby: https://www.metropolistourism.com/attractions
I hope a lot of our resident Superman fans here are able to make it!
That’s so cool!
I’m in Alaska, winter in Illinois sounds trivial 
