Superman Celebration is proud to announce that George Pérez will be a featured guest in our Artists Alley and Writers Way at this year's festival. 

In his nearly 38-year comics career, George Pérez has been involved with many of the industry's landmark publications. With writer Marv Wolfman, Pérez created The New Teen Titans, which helped bring DC Comics back into competitive prominence during the 1980s. The team redefined the DC Universe in the hugely successful Crisis on Infinite Earths and History of the DC Universe. Pérez's other work includes two runs on The Avengers and the 1980s relaunch of Wonder Woman. He is also a founding member and chairman of the Disbursement Committee for The Hero Initiative, a charity benefiting comics professionals in need.

Every year, in the months leading up to Superman Celebration, we receive many emails and calls from people wanting to know two things:

What's happening at this year's Celebration?

Who are the celebrity guests appearing this year?

Well, we'd love to tell you the answer to the second question, but we just can't release the information yet.  As for the answer to the first question, we can tell you that you can expect some great events and activities at the 2012 Superman Celebration. This year, we'll be bringing back the Artists Alley for it's seventh big year, and the Fan Film Competition Presentation and Awards will return for it's fifth year.  Also, we'll have plenty of entertainment for all ages, a well as a great variety of vendors, and perennial favorites like the $1000 Costume Contest!

Be sure to come back to this website- the one and only Official Site of Superman Celebration- for more details as they are released, and we look forward to seeing you in Metropolis in June!

Last year's Fan Film Competition drew cheers from Celebration attendees with entries from around the country- and the world- , so we're doing it again!

Full details on prizes, rules, and submission information can be found in the Fan Film Competition section of our website.  The entry deadline has been set for April 13th, 2012, and the Awards Presentation will be on Saturday night, June 9th, 2012.  So get those cameras rolling, those actors acting, and those special-effects people to work, because we're looking forward to seeing your creations!

As you all know, celebrity autograph sessions are a tradition at Superman Celebration, giving attendees the chance to meet their favorite Superman and superhero-related actors and actresses.  While Celebration has grown in attendance over the years, unfortunately the brief time period our celebrities have for these autograph sessions has not.  While we try our best to see that as many fans as possible get through the autograph lines, the demand- and the crowds- have grown to the point where it is impossible for everyone in line to be accommodated.

To help alleviate this problem, we have implemented a multi-session ticketing system, as well as a limitation on what items celebrities will sign for free.  Tickets for the autograph sessions will be distributed as follows:

• Tickets will be required to gain entry into the autograph sessions. You must have the appropriate ticket for the session time in order to be admitted.
• One-Half (1/2) of the tickets for the four sessions will be made available at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce (607 Market Street) on Friday morning, June 8th, 2012 at 7:00 AM.
• The second half of the tickets for the four sessions will be made available at the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce (607 Market Street) on Saturday morning, June 9th, 2012 at 7:00 AM.
• These tickets are free, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Attendees may be required to wait in line for tickets, and no guarantees can be made that everyone in line will get tickets.
• There is a limit of ONE (1) ticket per person, and a limit of one session per person.
• Session choice is at the sole discretion of the Chamber of Commerce.
• Tickets cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.
• The Celebrities will sign either the Metropolis Planet Special Edition, Superman Celebration Program Book, or Celebration Poster at no charge with a limit of 2 autographs per fan.Fans may bring in collectible items or clothing of their own to be signed by the celebrities for a fee per item/per celebrity. 8x10 photos will also be available for purchase at the autograph sessions. (Amount of fee to be announced at a later time.)