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Fan Expo HQ has signed an exclusive multiyear deal with renowned cover artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, as reported by Brigid Alverson at ICv2. Lau, who is based in Hong Kong, will be making personal appearances at Fan Expo events, marking a rare opportunity for North American fans to meet him.
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According to Brigid Alverson at ICv2, Fan Expo HQ has recently entered into an exclusive multiyear agreement with renowned cover artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau. While Lau is primarily based in Hong Kong and rarely makes appearances in North America, he will now be personally attending Fan Expo events as part of this deal. The specifics of his first appearance will be announced later this year, and this exclusive arrangement is set to last until 2026.
Lau, who is also a co-founder of Imaginary Friends Studios, is widely recognized for his cover art contributions to notable entities such as Marvel, DC, and Capcom.
Fan Expo Vice President Andrew Moyes stated in a press release accompanying the announcement, "Artgerm is consistently one of the most highly requested comic creators by our fans. We are aware that he is highly selective when it comes to participating in events."
In addition to Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, Fan Expo has secured exclusives with other prominent figures in the industry, including Frank Miller, Mark Silvestri, Andy Kubert, Joshua Williamson, and Joe Quesada. However, it is important to note that these exclusives do not encompass San Diego Comic-Con or New York Comic Con.
