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Jason Mewes, Kristy Swanson and Arthur Suydam to visit

Mall of America^® for Minneapolis Comic Con kickoff

WHAT: As fans gear up to see their favorite stars in person at the 2015 Minneapolis Wizard World Comic Con, Jason Mewes, from Mall Rats and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Kristy Swanson, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Marvel comics artist Arthur Suydam are making a stop at Mall of America^® for a kickoff event.

Guests are invited to attend the event in their favorite cosplay and participate in celebrity Q&As in the Rotunda starting at 6 p.m. Following the Rotunda event, guests are invited to Theatres at Mall of America^® for a costume contest to win Comic Con passes, CW swag and screening passes to Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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VISUALS: Appearances and Q&As by Kristy Swanson, Jason Mewes and Arthur Suyda.

WHEN: Thursday, April 30

6 p.m.

WHERE: Mall of America Rotunda

About Mall of America^®

Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.87 million square feet, the Mall is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe, the nations largest indoor family theme park; EMS Entertainment Exhibit Center; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.3 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Hard Rock Café; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America, a 14-screen movie theater with digital projection including 4K, digital sound and 3D capabilities; Radisson Blu Mall of America, a 500-room hotel connected by skyway to Mall of America. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Mall is currently undergoing an expansion project on all three levels on the north side. The expansion will include a 342-room JW Marriott hotel, office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options, a tourist welcome center and large event space. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter.