Zenescope has a whole lotta things going on at Wizard World Philadelphia taking place May 30 - June 1, 2008. Not only will the company have several convention exclusives, but the company is also hosting a Wizard School panel, creator signings, and an after party bash.

“Philly Wizard World is in our backyard and we’re extremely excited about this one.” said Zenescope President Joe Brusha. “We debuted our very first issue at the Philly con back in ’05 and the fans who showed up supported us right out of the gate and we’re so appreciative of that. We’re looking forward to another great show this year.”

Take the jump for the previews and complete rundown.

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Last week at the Emerald City Comic Con, the organizers and Frazetta Comics put together an auction to benefit Josh Medors’ fight with cancer. The best part about the entire event is it raised over $10,000 for Josh’s medical bills.

“The response of the comics community and fans alike has been amazing,” Medors said. “The money raised not only helps out with medical expenses, but it also takes a great weight off my shoulders and helps me focus on what positives I can. I could never thank everyone enough for what they have done for me.”

What started off with a couple of e-mails and phone calls to a few friends turned into a mega event, with over 130 lots of donated original art, books, prints, posters, toys and statues all sold at the auction. Fans unable to attend the event can still support Josh in the Ebay auctions, an original John Romita Sr. Mary Jane sketch, Willow Creek sketch books by artists such as Eric Powell, Tim Vigil and an the opportunity to appear as a zombie in THE WALKING DEAD.

That’s great news!

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Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the exclusive covers for Madman Atomic Comics and Gemini, available this weekend at the Emerald City Comic Con.

Emerald City Comic Con is my hometown convention,” GEMINI co-creator and writer Jay Faerber said in a prepared statment. “Debuting my newest creation there, with an exclusive cover nonetheless, was too perfect an opportunity to pass up.”

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS creator Mike Allred added, “There’s a lot of buzz up here in the Pacific Northwest for the Emerald City Comic Con and since I wasn’t able to attend this year, I still wanted to do something very special. I hope folks will get a big kick out this.”

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The follow up series to Zenescope’s Return to Wonderland arrives this July, but those attending the Emerald city comic Con in Seattle will be able to snag Beyond Wonderland #0.

Beyond Wonderland picks up several months after where Return left off. The story follows the now very jaded Calie Liddle as she attempts to get her life back on track after the tragic events which cost her so much just months earlier. But soon Calie realizes that pieces of Wonderland are somehow entering this world and she knows that she could very well be the only person who has a chance to stop it.

Art for the variant cover is done by David Nakayama.

If you are at the convention, stop by Zenescope’s booth (#406) to get a copy, and take pictures of the Ladies of Zenescope.

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23 April 2008 (Berkeley, CA) - Unknown to the general public, FRANK FRAZETTA’S SWAMP DEMON, RUNES OF RAGNAN, WILLOW CREEK, GI JOE and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT artist Josh Medors has been fighting cancer for the past several months. In his time of need, Image Comics and Frazetta Comics have stepped in organize an auction with all proceeds going straight to Josh.

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Man, I think I missed a fun show.

If Marvel had a lot to talk about, DC was right behind with many announcements and exclusives.

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There were a lot of big announcements made at the New York Comic Con that took place this weekend.

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It’s been announced at the New York Comic Con and over at the Myspace Comic Books page that Mark Waid will be taking a crack at the web head in Amazing Spider-Man.

Says Joe Quesada:

That is the beauty of [Spider-Man Editor] Steve Wacker. Steve and [Executive Editor] Tom Brevoort reached out to Mark, and I’ve always been a fan of his work. And I really loved the House of M: Spider-Man issues he did. It’s just a natural match, a natural pairing, to put him on that book if the timing and schedules work out. And they did.

I think what Mark brings to the book is a great sense of humor, and his ability to write young characters. Mark has a great “range” he can write in. He’s very well-rounded. But he has this light, airy style he brings when he writes young characters that’s great to read.

This is certainly an interesting turn of events. Looks like we’ll be seeing a younger Peter Parker, and with Mark Waid at the controls, the tales being spun should be “spectacular”. Lots more information can be found at the Myspace site.

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Over at the official Adam Hughes site, the master has unveiled his Women of the DC Universe poster that you’ll only be able to pick up at the various conventions Hughes will be appearing at this year.

This is the line art, before DC asked Adam to add Catwoman. You’ll notice on the art on Adam’s table, he had lightly penciled Selina Kyle in on the left hand side. The editors at DC saw this photograph, and asked that she be added to the roster of Heroines and Villianesses on the piece. At that time, the image had already been inked and was in the process of being colored. That’s why we the have line art without Selina.

If you haven’t been reading Catwoman - and obviously many of you haven’t because DC is canceling the series, then you have missed out on some great Adam Hughes covers.

If anyone goes to a con and is able to pick one of these freebies up, do you think you could pick one up for the Major Spoilers HQ wall of hot art?

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One more day! I sure wish I was going (sad-face). Archie fans take note of the signing schedule and panel appearances from Archie Comics (booth #1821).

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I told you you wouldn’t escape the seemingly never ending list of exhibitors and their schedules. Marvel has a big line up events happening at the New York Comic Con. With Skrulls running around willy-nilly, you might want to check out what they have to offer.

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You can not escape the myriad of schedule and booth signing posts on this site!

Next up - Image Comics!

“For whatever reason New York has been a tough city to hold a convention, but the folks behind the New York Comic Con have pulled it off better than anyone could imagine,” said Image Comics Publisher Erik Larsen. “I’ve really enjoyed every year I’ve attended and thought it was long past time Image Comics had a complete set up, including one of our now famous Image Comics Shows!”

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I’m growing more and more restless as we crawl ever closer to the weekend and the New York Comic Con. I’m also growing more and more jealous of those who are going to the New York Comic Con. One of the things I like most about these shows is getting to see the prototypes and exclusive toys coming from the various manufacturers.

Diamond Select Toys has sent Major Spoilers the rundown for the panels the company will appear on, as well as some of the exclusives at the show.

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Top Cow Entertainment has announced its signing and panel schedule for the New York Comic Con taking place this weekend.

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