Michael "Knightmage" Wilson
Cosplayer
Youngstown, OH, USA
Biography:
Michael "Knightmage" Wilson was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and now resides in Youngstown, Ohio.
A current decorated 16 year veteran Deputy Sheriff for the Mahoning County Sheriff's Office in Ohio, Michael has been cosplaying since 2012 but the love for the comic and video game genre has been in his heart since he was little as it shows when he creates his costumes. Having many of his creations praised and displayed on numerous platforms in print and online, Michael has judged multiple cosplay contests as well as hosts cosplay panels at conventions showcasing the positive, inspiring and supportive side of cosplay.
Having a love for acting and stunt work, Michael has worked on several Hollywood comic book movie productions including The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises, Captain America 2: Winter Soldier and more.
Michael was also an alternate for the 2006 reality show "Who Wants To Be A Superhero" hosted by Stan Lee. Michael has worked on and has been featured in several fan films and productions such as "Flash Fall" by Together Brother Productions and the YouTube series "MAN AT ARMS: Reforged - Predator Blades". Michael has also created various costumes for World Wrestling Entertainment superstars.
Michael also is a spokes model for the independent comic companies "Shot In The Dark Comics" and "Transgenesis Comics", having his likeness used for upcoming comic book characters.
Genuinely loving to entertain, make a positive impact and bring smiles, Michael most often uses his costuming by participating in many charitable events, benefits, parades, birthdays and hospital visits to children. This has led him to becoming a member of esteemed costuming groups such as "The League of Heroes, The Heroes Alliance-Ohio Branch, East Coast Avengers, Costumers with a Cause and Superheroes to Kids in Ohio and Heroic Inner Kids". Michael often works closely with local and national charity organizations as a sponsor, such as The Make-A- Wish Foundation, Capes 4 Heroes, Putting Downs First , Angels for Animals and many others. This has led Michael to making the "Knightmage: Cosplay Against/Awareness Campaign".
Michael has received numerous awards for his charitable deeds including the "'Outstanding Service Award" from Credit Where Credit Is Due and most notably the "Presidential Volunteers Award" from President Barack Obama and the White House.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2024
- Starbase Indy 2024 - November 29 - December 1, 2024 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2024 - November 15-17, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- AnchorCon 2024 - August 17-18, 2024 in Clayton, NY, USA
- AnimeIowa 2024 - July 26-28, 2024 in Coralville, IA, USA
- Mahoning Valley Comicon 2024 - July 6-7, 2024 in Youngstown, OH, USA
- Hershey Comic Con 2024 - June 29-30, 2024 in Grantville, PA, USA
- Origins Game Fair 2024 - June 19-23, 2024 in Columbus, OH, USA
- Tremendicon 2024 - May 31 - June 2, 2024 in Springfield, MO, USA
- ETSU-Con 2024 - March 23-24, 2024 in Johnson City, TN, USA
- Hall of Heroes Comic Con 2024 - March 2-3, 2024 in Elkhart, IN, USA
- Ohayocon 2024 - January 19-21, 2024 in Columbus, OH, USA 2023
- Holiday Matsuri 2023 - December 20-22, 2023 in Orlando, FL, USA
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2023 - November 3-5, 2023 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- SiouxperCon 2023 - September 29 - October 1, 2023 in Sioux Falls, SD, USA
- Spa-Con 2023 - September 22-24, 2023 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
- Cleveland Gaming Classic 2023 - September 22-24, 2023 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Saboten Con 2023 - September 1-4, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Planet Funk Con 2023 - August 25-27, 2023 in Davenport, IA, USA
- Kitsune Kon 2023 - July 21-23, 2023 in Green Bay, WI, USA
- CONvergence 2023 - July 6-9, 2023 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Origins Game Fair 2023 - June 21-25, 2023 in Columbus, OH, USA
- Oz-Con 2023 - April 28-30, 2023 in West Plains, MO, USA
- Cleveland ConCoction 2023 - March 17-19, 2023 in Aurora, OH, USA
- Hall of Heroes Comic Con 2023 - March 4-5, 2023 in Elkhart, IN, USA 2022
- GalaxyCon Columbus 2022 - December 2-4, 2022 in Columbus, OH, USA
- Grand Strand Comicon 2022 - November 26-27, 2022 in Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- Tyler Comic Con 2022 - November 19-20, 2022 in Tyler, TX, USA
- SiouxperCon 2022 - September 30 - October 2, 2022 in Sioux Falls, SD, USA
- Cleveland Gaming Classic 2022 - September 24, 2022 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Saboten Con 2022 - September 2-5, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ, USA
- PwR^ South Bend 2022 - August 27-28, 2022 in South Bend, IN, USA
- Super Hero Car Show & Comic Con 2022 - August 4-7, 2022 in San Antonio, TX, USA
- Cosplay Day and Masquerade 2022 - July 24, 2022 in Strongsville, OH, USA
- Mahoning Valley Comicon 2022 - July 9-10, 2022 in Youngstown, OH, USA
- SoonerCon 2022 - June 24-26, 2022 in Norman, OK, USA
- Washington State Summer Con 2022 - June 17-19, 2022 in Puyallup, WA, USA
- Origins Game Fair 2022 - June 8-12, 2022 in Columbus, OH, USA
- 3 Rivers Comicon 2022 - June 4-5, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Fan Expo Cleveland 2022 - April 29 - May 1, 2022 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Oz-Con 2022 - April 22-24, 2022 in West Plains, MO, USA
- Saluki Con 2022 - April 16, 2022 in Carbondale, IL, USA
Saluki Con 2022 - January 15-16, 2022 in Carbondale, IL, USAConvention Postponed 2021Warren Comicon 2021 - December 4-5, 2021 in Warren, OH, USAConvention Cancelled- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2021 - November 12-14, 2021 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Wizard World Chicago 2021 - October 15-17, 2021 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Con on the Cob 2021 - October 14-17, 2021 in Richfield, OH, USA
- Spa-Con 2021 - September 24-26, 2021 in Hot Springs, AR, USA 2020
Spa-Con 2020 - September 18-20, 2020 in Hot Springs, AR, USAConvention CancelledCleveland ConCoction 2020 - March 20-22, 2020 in Aurora, OH, USAConvention Cancelled- Wizard World Cleveland 2020 - March 6-8, 2020 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- GalaxyCon Richmond 2020 - February 28 - March 1, 2020 in Richmond, VA, USA
- BASHCon 2020 - February 14-16, 2020 in Toledo, OH, USA 2019
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2019 - November 8-10, 2019 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Columbus 2019 - October 18-20, 2019 in Columbus, OH, USA
- Con on the Cob 2019 - October 3-6, 2019 in Richfield, OH, USA
- Cincinnati Comic Expo 2019 - September 20-22, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- 2D Con 2019 - August 23-25, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
- TerrifiCon 2019 - August 9-11, 2019 in Uncasville, CT, USA
- Ama-Con 2019 - August 3-4, 2019 in Amarillo, TX, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Pittsburgh 2019 - July 26-28, 2019 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 2019 - June 13-16, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Fan Expo Dallas 2019 - May 3-5, 2019 in Dallas, TX, USA
- Calgary Expo 2019 - April 25-28, 2019 in Calgary, AB, Canada
- Metrotham Con 2019 - March 22-24, 2019 in East Ridge, TN, USA
- Capital City Comic Con 2019 - March 22-24, 2019 in Victoria, BC, Canada
- Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland 2019 - March 8-10, 2019 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con New Orleans 2019 - January 4-6, 2019 in New Orleans, LA, USA 2018
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2018 - November 9-11, 2018 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Hal-Con 2018 - October 26-28, 2018 in Halifax, NS, Canada
- Cincinnati Comic Expo 2018 - September 14-16, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 2018 - August 23-26, 2018 in Rosemont, IL, USA
- Dublin Comic Con 2018 - August 11-12, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland
- Blerdcon 2018 - July 27-29, 2018 in Arlington, VA, USA
- CONvergence 2018 - July 5-8, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Anime Festival Wichita 2018 - June 29 - July 1, 2018 in Wichita, KS, USA
- A-Kon 2018 - June 7-10, 2018 in Fort Worth, TX, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia 2018 - May 17-20, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- CoastCon 2018 - March 16-18, 2018 in Biloxi, MS, USA
- Cleveland ConCoction 2018 - March 9-11, 2018 in Aurora, OH, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Cleveland 2018 - March 2-4, 2018 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- Con Nooga 2018 - February 23-25, 2018 in Chattanooga, TN, USA 2017
- Comic Con Arabia 2017 - November 23-25, 2017 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Wizard World Comic Con Austin 2017 - November 17-19, 2017 in Austin, TX, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Oklahoma City 2017 - October 27-29, 2017 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Grand Rapids Comic-Con 2017 - October 20-22, 2017 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Spa-Con 2017 - September 22-24, 2017 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
- Wizard World Comic Con Columbus (Ohio) 2017 - August 4-6, 2017 in Columbus, OH, USA
- Dokidokon 2017 - July 28-30, 2017 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA
- Tokyo in Tulsa 2017 - July 14-16, 2017 in Tulsa, OK, USA
- Gojotekicon 2017 - May 5-7, 2017 in Ashland, OH, USA
- Calgary Expo 2017 - April 27-30, 2017 in Calgary, AB, Canada
- Animatic Con 2017 - March 24-26, 2017 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Con Nooga 2017 - February 24-26, 2017 in Chattanooga, TN, USA 2016
- WV Pop Culture Con 2016 - August 27-28, 2016 in Morgantown, WV, USA 2014
- Connecticut ComiConn 2014 - August 15-17, 2014 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
91 confirmed guest appearances