It 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,”…
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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.
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…
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?
Ready for another weekly series? It may be coming according to Dan DiDio. More highlights from the DC Nation Panel after the jump.
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.
If 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.
DC 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 —…
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.
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…
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.
Silent 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…
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.
Marvel landed forty-seven nominations in the Wizard Fan Awards. The final awards will be announced at Wizard World Chicago, August 9-12. There is a lot of good work being nominated this year, and I’m split in many of the categories. You can vote online now at Wizard’s website. If you are so inclined, take the jump to see the complete list of nominees.