Archive for the 'Wizard World' Category

Wiz World Chi: New World Order Panel Highlights

Saturday, August 11th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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From DC’s perspective every running series (Amazon’s Attack, Sinestro Corps., Countdown, and so on) is going to end with big suprises. Take the jump for other highlights from the panel including the announcement of new kids titles.

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Wiz World Chi: Nguyen Draws Detective

Saturday, August 11th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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Word out of Chicago is artist Dustin Nguyen will make a return to the Batman universe taking on the art duties for Detective Comics. This is not the first time Nguyen has drawn Batman, he is currently doing work on Superman/Batman, and this fall, you’ll see his Batman work in DC’s Halloween Special, in a story written by Paul Dini that features - surprise - Zatanna.

Dustin Nguyen joins Paul Dini’s Detective Comics in early 2008.

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Wiz World Chi: Hitch Goes for Four

Saturday, August 11th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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wizworldchitown.jpgIt was announced at Wizard World Chicago that Bryan Hitch’s next project at Marvel will be reuniting with Mark Millar for a 12-issue run on Fantastic Four.

The duo plan on returning the Fantastic Four to the top of the charts, and promise to get the issues out monthly too.

In an interview with Comic Book Resources, Hitch said, “Well, we’re actually four issues in now and when I get back from holiday I’ll be starting on issue #5. So, yeah, I’ve done four issues in the time it would have taken me to do one issue of “The Ultimates,” so I think we’re cracking quite well.”

Good stories, good characters, monthly, and two great names behind it? Sounds like a winner to me! Millar and Hitch join forces to tackle the Fantastic Four beginning in 2008.

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Wiz World Chi: That Pesky Marriage

Saturday, August 11th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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According to Joe Quesada, it’s that pesky marriage between Peter Parker and Mary Jane that is limiting the stories writers can tell.

What other things spilled out of the two Marvel panels? I’ve got the highlights after the jump.

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The End is Nigh!

Saturday, August 11th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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In Image Comics The Overman series, kicking off in December, the end of man is very near.

According to writer Scott Reed, “The story is a stark and direct manifesto of the future. It’s set in a neo-deco futuristic Pittsburgh, and begins much like a detective story. The plot escalates beyond that, into something surreal and incredibly devastating”

The five-issue mini-series is written by Reed, and will be illustrated by Shane White.

If you are at Wizard World Chicago this weekend, you can stop by the Image booth (#5206) to get a sneak peek at the first chapter.

Or you could just take the jump and check it out for yourself.

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Wiz World Chi: Ra’s al Ghul Returns

Saturday, August 11th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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As mentioned in the last Wizard World Chicago summary, Ra’s al Ghul will be returning to the DC Universe. Yet another one of those incidents where a character that was killed in 2004 makes his return.

But unlike Jason Todd, Donna Troy, and the rest of the lot, Ra’s actually has a practical method of resurrecting each time he dies - the Lazuras Pit. After Death and the Maidens, it looked like he wouldn’t be returning at all. So what’s the dealio?

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Wiz World Chi: DC Nation Panel

Friday, August 10th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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Ready for another weekly series? It may be coming according to Dan DiDio. More highlights from the DC Nation Panel after the jump.

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Going to Wiz World Chitown?

Thursday, August 9th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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If you are heading out to Wizard World Chicago, drop us a line with your experiences, and we’ll post them here.  Also, if you have a digital camera, we’re hoping you’ll share all the pics of the show floor, cosplayers (that’s people in costume), booth babes, panel discussions, and more.

Just contact me, or drop the pics in an e-mail and send them my way.

Zenescope Reveals Wiz World Chitown Plans

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

wizworldchitown.jpgzenescopelogo.jpgIf you are looking for Zenescope Entertainment and their awesome booth babes, you’ll find them at Wizard World Chicago in booth #124.

The Company will debut Se7en #6 by David Mack and Leif Jones, Willow Creek #0 (a brand new series), as well as the final chapter of Final Destination.

Zenescope will also present the What It Takes To Make It In Comics panel on Saturday, hosted by Christian Beranek and Ralph Tedesco.

Take the jump for the complete list of booth signings.

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DC Comics Announces Wizard World Schedule

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

wizworldchitown.jpgdc.jpgDC Comics has sent Major Spoiler schedule for panels it is hosting at Wizard World Chicago. Also included is the list of writers and artists scheduled to appear.

Friday August 10

DC COMICS TALENT SEARCH, 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Come hear what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances at becoming a working professional. Remember, diversity is the key with DC: DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, Mad Magazine, Minx and more! This extremely informative orientation session will explain how DC’s Talent Search works. In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory — not all attendees are guaranteed a review.

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Marvel Announces Wizard World Chicago Plans

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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w00t! Another comic convention is here, and the House of Ideas has released its schedule for everything you can expect from Marvel at the show.

If you are heading out, take the jump to see the panels you’ll want to attend.

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Battlestar Galactica Invades Wizard World Chicago

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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Diamond Select Toys has announced Tricia Helfer will appear at Wizard World Chicago this week signing autographs at the company booth on Saturday.

Best known for her portrayal of Six in the acclaimed Battlestar Galactica series, Tricia Helfer originally rose to fame as a model before taking the plunge into the world of acting. Also located at the DST booth, the action figures based on the Emmy-nominated Battlestar Galactica will be displayed throughout the convention – including the DST-exclusive Chief Tyrol action figure now available for pre-order! Another DST Exclusive will be unveiled during the show: the Blue Dress Six bust will be making its debut during the show and will also be available for pre-order.

Diamond Select Toys will also have limited preview figures of Helfer’s Six character for sale at the company’s booth as well.

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Top Cow Unveils Wizard World Chicago Plans

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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Yes, another major comic-con is upon us this week, and Top Cow Productions has sent Major Spoilers its plans for Wizard World Chicago.

At the top of the list is an exclusive variant edition of Ripclaw Pilot Season #1 by Tony Moore. Moore will also appear the the booth to sign along side Mike Choi, Stjepan Sejic, Mark Millar, Phill Hester, and more.

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Silent Devil $5 Sale at Wizard World Chicago

Monday, August 6th, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

SDrevisedlogo_bk.jpgSilent Devil has announced it will hold a $5 special for fans attending the Wizard World Chicago this week (August 9th-12th).

The first 200 people that stop by will be able to pick up the highly acclaimed Dracula vs. King Arthur trade paperback for just $5. A signed and numbered hardcover, limited to 250 copies, will be on sale for $20. In addition, sets of the Death Comes to Dillinger collected edition, Super Frat, The Last Sin of Mark Grimm and more will be on sale for $5 while supplies last.

Silent Devil will also hold the What it Takes to Make It In Comics panel from 2-3PM on Saturday hosted by Christian Beranek, complete with free comics at the end of the panel.

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Living Corpse 1/2 Issue Available

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007--by Stephen Schleicher

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A couple of weeks ago, Major Spoilers announced Zenescope’s The Living Corpse had been picked up by Shoreline Entertainment to be turned into a motion picture. What’s cool about this? The first issue hasn’t even been released yet.

If the film does well, you’ll be scrambling to pick up the issues. However, if you are planning to attend Wizard World Chicago (August 9 - 12), Zenescope will be offering the #1/2 issue at the show for a mere .25 cents.

Take the jump for the full cover and more info about the series.

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