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If evil were a disease, could one find a cure? “Syndrome is a story about obsession, on a number of levels, as experienced by four characters who all come from different worlds and yet find themselves embroiled in this giant, impeccably simulated environment,” said creator Blake Leibel. “It’s the ultimate ‘backstage’ story, in that sense.” Archaia and Fantasy Prone have teamed to bring a new hardcover graphic novel to stores in August, though those that want to get it sooner, can pick up a copy at the San Diego Comic Con.  As an added bonus, Archaia sent Major Spoilers a…

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Image Comics let us know that when the company heads to the San Diego Comic-Con in a couple of weeks, they are bringing the big chicken, Poyo to the show with them in the form of an exclusive cover for Chew #12. Limited to 350 copies, you can show your love for Poyo and CHEW by picking up your copy from writer John Layman and artist Rob Guillory at Image Comics booth #2729. Layman and Guillory will also have a very limited number of copies of CHEW: THE OMNIVORE EDITION, which won’t be in stores until August 11, 2010. I’ve…

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Press Release BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid invites all Comic-Con attendees to the BOOM! Studios 5 Year Anniversary Drink Up* taking place at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Odysea Bar, Thursday July 22nd from 9pm to ??? during Comic-Con International 2010 in San Diego, California. Come help celebrate another year of BOOM!’s explosive growth with Mark Waid, Ross Richie, Matt Gagnon, Chip Mosher and the rest of the BOOM! Crew with various BOOM! creators in attendance for a night of relaxed fun. This is an open invitation event. No RSVP needed. No tickets required.

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The best place to find out what is going on at Comic-Con International: San Diego is by heading over to the site and looking at the massive list of panels and programs occurring on Thursday, July 22, 2010. Take the jump for a selection of highlights of events we would attend if we were there.

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The CW has announced that it will host another Smallville panel this year as the television show slides into its 10th and final season on the network. Making his second appearance at Comic-Con, Welling will join showrunners Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson, as well as series stars Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman and Justin Hartley, for the show’s panel session on Sunday at 10:00–11:00 a.m. in Ballroom 20 of the San Diego Convention Center. Featuring an exclusive sneak peek at clips from the final season’s premiere episode, the panel will answer fans’ questions and provide a look at what lies ahead…

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Hermes Press has announced it will host a Dark Shadows panel at the San Diego Comic-Con that will feature information on the upcoming Johnny Depp/Tim Burton film adaptation of the popular monster soap opera. The panel, Dark Shadows: The Classic Series, The Comic Books & The Upcoming Film celebrates this ground-breaking TV show with a presentation discussing the past, present and future of the series. Join Jonathan Frid (vampire Barnabas Collins), who will make a special appearance by video, Lara Parker (Angelique), Kathryn Leigh Scott (Maggie Evans/Josette), Jim Pierson (Dan Curtis Productions) and Daniel Herman (Publisher, Hermes Press, currently publishing…

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Archaia has announced its signing and panel schedule for the San Diego Comic-Con taking place July 22 – 25, 2010 in San Diego, California. “I’m super stoked that Archaia is able to bring all these talented individuals together and have them speak to their fans, as well as help make new ones,” exclaimed Archaia Marketing Manager Mel Caylo. “I’d like to thank Comic-Con International for being very gracious in granting us five panels so that we’re able to give all our creators an opportunity to speak about their projects.”

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The 2010 San Diego Comic-Con is just around the corner, and over the next couple of weeks the schedules for various companies will be rolling out. Today we have Radical Publishings schedule, including the signings and panels appearances.

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Wizard World Chicago has quickly become the big alternative to the San Diego Comic-Con and this August attendees will get a chance to meet Burt Ward, Adam West, and Julie Newmar at the show.  This is the first time Ward and West have been seen together in Chicago in 25 years. Though an avid comic fan growing up, Ward had somehow never read an issue of “Batman” when he first auditioned for the role of Robin. Quickly impressing the producers, Ward was cast as Robin alongside West’s Batman for an unforgettable three season run that lasted 120 episodes. The Chicago…

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Titan has announced that WWE star, Jerry “The King” Lawler, will be signing at the San Diego Comic-Con in conjunction with the release of the WWE Heroes #0 prequel issue also drawn by Lawler. This exclusive prequel comic features a never before seen cover by WWE Legend, Jerry “The King” Lawler! This special cover, which features WWE Superstars Triple H®, Chris Jericho® and Undertaker®, is only available to purchase exclusively at Comic-Con at the Titan booth (stand no. #5537). Fans can meet Lawler in Autograph Alley on Friday, July 23, 2010 between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM. via WWE Comics

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