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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…

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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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If you are one of the lucky thousands to be able to attend the New York Comic Con this weekend, and you want to meet and greet some of the creators from Boom! Studios, check out the company’s signing schedule for the show. Rafael Albuquerque, cover artist on 2 GUNS, artist on SAVAGE BROTHERS Paul Azaceta, artist on POTTER’S FIELD Kevin Church, co-writer of COVER GIRL J.M. DeMatteis, writer and co-creator of STARDUST KID and HEROES SQUARED Michael Fiffe, artist on FALL OF CTHULHU Tim Hamilton, artist on DOMINION and FALL OF CTHULHU Mike Leib, writer of TAG: CURSED Chip…

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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11mKWmQjhS4[/youtube] It’s just too bad DC didn’t give the okay to use its characters…

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Silent Devil has announced attendees of the New York Comic Con can enter a contest to win original pages from the company’s Division 18 series. Entering is easy — every issue of Division 18: The Union of Novelty Costumed Performers #1 purchased at the Silent Devil/Little Foot booth #2353 will come with a raffle ticket. One winner will be announced on Saturday, April 19th, and another on Sunday, April 20th. Take the jump to get a peek at the first issue.

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If you are digging the art of Marko Djurdjevic in the pages of Thor, and you are planning on attending the Emerald City ComiCon May 10 and 11, 2008, you can pick up Djurdjevic’s variant cover to X-Men #497. “Marko created a very classic-looking cover for the show and I couldn’t be happier with it,” said Organizer Jim Demonakos. “As an added bonus, fans picking the book up will be able to have their copies signed by the creative team of Ed Brubaker and Mike Choi since both are guests this year.”

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The United Kingdom’s largest comics show is coming to Bristol May 9-11, 2008, and attendees are going to have the chance to meet some of the industry’s top writers and artists, as well as sit in on panels, have their portfolio reviewed, and more. The organizers have sent Major Spoilers a partial rundown of the guests attending the show.

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The Kids’ Comic Con took place March 29 at the Bronx Community College in New York. Archie Comics was there, and sent a bunch of photos of their guests at the show.

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In case you are wondering, that represents the sum total of my purchases at the Kansas City Planet ComiCon. One of the bad things about trying to collect high quality back issues from the early to mid Silver Age is you end up spending a lot of money – A LOT OF MONEY. I can’t believe how much I went through in just one hour, and barely scratched my want list.

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Mattel Toys has announced it will host two panels at the New York Comic Con on Saturday April 19, 2008. 11:00 – 12:00 Mattel and DC Comics – a heroic partnership. You’ve been a fan of Mattel’s popular DC toy lines, now find out the latest news, sneak peaks and behind the scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, Infinite Heroes, plus exciting new lines and the world premier of brand new action figures. Join Mattel toy designers for an insightful Q&A. Not to be missed! This panel will also include representives…

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