Sioux Falls Comic Book Fan to Set Unexpected World Record
Contact:
John Boylan
605 521-7586
john@pickfresh.com
SIOUX FALLS, SD—March 8, 2015—On Saturday, March 21 at the Sioux Falls
Design Center, Sioux Falls illustrator and comic book collector John Boylan
will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for Largest Swamp Thing collection.
Boylan’s entire collection of over 800 items—books, memorabilia, toys,
and more—will be on display from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at the Sioux Falls Design
Center in Downtown Sioux Falls. The collection will be authenticated by
legendary comic book artist and creator Phil Hester (Marvel, DC, and more) and
Sioux Falls business owner and comic enthusiast Andy Howe (Howe’s Oil, Local
Zip). Boylan promises the event will be “a celebration of fandom, fanaticism,
and all things Swampy.”
Refreshments will be provided.
Boylan has been in contact with the Guinness organization for several
months, making sure the event exceeds all criteria for formal inclusion in the
Guinness Book of World Records. These criteria include having two qualified
witnesses present for the entire attempt, public access to the attempt, and
piles and piles of paperwork.
Following the event, Guinness will review Boylan’s application and
materials, and—if all goes according to plan—his collection will be officially
recognized as a Guinness World Record in a matter of weeks.
ABOUT SWAMP THING
Swamp Thing is a character in the DC Comics Universe. While lesser
known than other DC characters like Batman and Superman, “Swampy” is no less
beloved, with a passionate fanbase that spans the globe. Many of these fans
have reached out to Boylan over the past year after finding his online catalog
of all things Swamp Thing, RootsOfTheSwampThing.com.
ABOUT THE COLLECTOR
John Boylan is an illustrator, graphic designer, and lifelong comic
book enthusiast. This is his first attempt at setting a Guinness World Record.
WHAT:
Guinness World Record-setting event hosted by John Boylan
WHERE:
Sioux Falls Design Center
108 West 11th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
WHEN:
Saturday, March 21
1:00-5:00PM
Labels: Swamp Thing
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