DC, Marvel comics writer from Syracuse: ‘Every single character is someone’s favorite’

A prolific comics writer who’s tackled major characters like DC’s Wonder Woman and Marvel’s Scarlet Witch is returning to Central New York this month for Syracuse Collectors Con.

Steve Orlando will be among the featured guests at the comics, toys, collectibles and pop culture show from March 16-17 at the New York State Fair’s Horticulture Building. Celebrities scheduled to attend include “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” actors Judith Hoag (April), Francois Chau (Shredder), Robbie Rist (Michelangelo) and Kenn Scott (Raphael); WWE wrestling stars Demolition (3-time WWF Tag Team champions), Alundra Blayze (Madusa), Lisa Marie Varon, and Kayla Sparks; “Courage the Cowardly Dog” voice actor Marty Grabstein; and “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” cast members Tracy Lynn Cruz (Yellow Power Ranger), Blake Foster (Blue Power Ranger), Christopher Khayman Lee (Red Power Ranger), Patrick David (Psycho Red Power Ranger), Roger Velasco (Green Turbo & Black Space Ranger).

Advance general admission tickets are $15 for a single day or $25 for both days at syracusecollectorscon.com or in person at Funky Town Comics and Vinyl or Larger Than Life. Tickets are $20 at the door on the day of the show (or $35 for both days). Admission is free for children 12 and younger, who must be accompanied by an adult. Autographs and photos with featured guests may cost extra.

Orlando, who grew up in Syracuse and attended Hamilton College, is a full-time freelance writer whose credits include major titles for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, IDW Publishing and AfterShock Comics. His credits include “Batman,” “Wonder Woman,” “Scarlet Witch,” “Justice League of America,” “Marvin the Martian/Martian Manhunter,” “Star Wars: Life Day,” “X-Men Green,” “Marvel Voices: Pride,” “Supergirl,” “Love is Love,” “Rainbow Bridge,” “DC Pride,” the GLAAD Award-nominated “Midnighter,” the Eisner Award-nominated “Outlaw Territory,” and the…