The organizers behind the Wizard World Big Apple Comic Con have announced Lee Majors, best known as the Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy will make his first convention appearance in 30 years. “I am looking forward to meeting fans at my first Wizard World Comic Con experience,” said Majors. “It has been a while since I have had this opportunity, and I’m glad that ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ and some of the other programs I’ve been in have remained a part of pop culture for so long.” The list for the show continues to grow, last week…
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Beginning at the Big Apple Con in October, TCGplayer.com will host a series of Magic: The Gathering competitions with major cash prizes being awarded to the winners. Starting at Big Apple Comic Con, October 1-3 at Penn Plaza Pavilion in New York, the TCGplayer.com Championship Series will host events at every Wizard World Comic Con, offering $10,000 prizes at each, culminating in a huge $75,000 championship tournament at Chicago Comic Con in 2011. In total, over $250,000.00 in cash and prizes will be paid out during the inaugural year of the TCGplayer.com Championship Series.
The Mid-Ohio-Con has announced that Mice Templar co-creator Bryan J.L. Glass is scheduled to appear at Mid-Ohio-Con 2010. “Bryan’s amazing work on The Mice Templar has won him recognition from critics, fans and fellow creators alike and we’re looking forward to his Marvel Universe writing debut this September with Thor: First Thunder, a limited series re-exploring the origins of the God of Thunder ahead of the 2011 Thor film directed by Kenneth Branagh. “ The Mid-Ohio-Con takes place November 6 and 7, 2010 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. via Mid-Ohio-Con
Press Release At the Archaia: Black Label panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Archaia Entertainment and Roddenberry Productions proudly announced the all-star lineup of cover artists contributing to the second volume of the critically acclaimed comic book series DAYS MISSING.
There was a convention, or something… SCOTT PILGRIM! BATMAN! PEN TO THE EYE! and the usual dose of goofy that you expect from the Major Spoilers Crew. Remember kids, we have “a Matthew”. [podcast]http://traffic.libsyn.com/majorspoilers/majorspoilers221.mp3[/podcast] Direct Download Subscribe via iTunes RSS Feed Podcast Alley Show Notes after the Jump!
Press Release Mid-Ohio-Con announced today that creator Matt Wagner has joined the guest roster for Mid-Ohio-Con 2010. “Matt’s work on indie and mainstream characters alike has received critical acclaim and cultivated a huge fan base for the virtuoso creator during his 20+ year career in comics. We’re thrilled to welcome Matt as a special guest for our 30th anniversary show,” said James Henry, Managing Director of Mid-Ohio-Con.
I’m glad parents take their kids to Comic-Con. Even with all the scantily clad women, questionable products, and pretend violence, there are some moments that get you pretty excited for the next generation of comic book readers.
We know that you are a busy person, what with all the comings and goings you are doing on a daily basis. We also know your weekends are chock full of adventures and travels far and wide. So while the San Diego Comic Con is one of the biggest comic events of the year, you may have missed a few things. Here’s a complete rundown of the stories we covered over the past week.
At his final day of the show, #1 Spoilerite, Julian snapped a bunch of pictures before heading off to see Scott Pilgrim.
At the San Diego Comic Con, Legendary Pictures handed out T-Shirts with this image of Godzilla on it. Apparently, when attendees stood in front of a webcam, the Legendary Pictures logo launched an augmented reality video showing the god lizard in action and shooting off his atomic breath. The new Godzilla film is expected to hit theaters in 2012. via Coming Soon
Marvel unveiled the final movie prop today – the Infinity Gauntlet? WHAT DOES IT MEAN!? WHAT DOES IT MEAN!?
Here is a roundup of photos Tore was able to capture during the show on Saturday.
Like Vampirella? Get a kick out of God of War? What about the Venture Bros? They’re coming to Sideshow Collectibles, and you can get all the news from the company video. I really get a kick out Sideshow Collectibles large format statues, and I think Vampirella may just find a place in the Major Spoilers Nerd Room of Doom. Want to see more of God of War? Take the jump to see the statue in more detail.