Jon, from Double Dumbass On You.com attended Wizard World Philly this past weekend, and ran into any number of Skrulls running around the show floor. If there was this much Skrull cosplay on the show floor this year, I can’t wait until Marvel Apes hits store shelves. Take the jump for Jon’s complete report and a better look at ol’ green chin.
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Do we really need another zombie tale set in the Marvel Universe? According to Fred Van Lente, the answer is yes. In the next installment, one of the zombies escapes from zombie world and stumbles into Marvel 616 territory, thus making Marvel Zombies an in continuity title. “Marvel Zombies 3†will focus on a different group of zombies than Kirkman and Phillips’ books. “This is partly because ‘MZ3’ is set in a very specific period of ‘MZ’ continuity,†Van Lente explained. “For fear of giving away too much, I’m going to tell you when, exactly. But let’s just say the…
Now here is a San Diego Comic Con figure exclusive I’m actually excited about. With all the hoopla surrounding the return of the Skrulls – or rather the revealing of the Skrulls that have been around for a long time – Diamond Select Toys has unveiled the Elektra Skrull action figure. In addition to getting Matt Murdock’s girlfriend all glammed up in green paint and funky chin (sorry no Jennifer Garner likeness), the seven-inch figure will also include a variety of martial arts weapons, and interchangeable arms and legs. Best of all the figure is packed with her very own…
The Invaders are set to make an appearance at the San Diego Comic Con in a big way. Or rather, a small way, in the form of an exclusive set of Minimates. Featuring the four most famous members of the all-star Invaders team, this set includes Steve Rogers as Captain America, James Buchanan Barnes as Bucky, Prince Namor as the Sub-Mariner and Jim Hammond as the original Human Torch! These legendary heroes were instrumental in the defeat of the Axis powers in WWII and will appear throughout 2008 in the aptly-titled Avengers/Invaders limited series. I like that there are multiple…
If you happen to be in London this weekend (May 24 and 25), and are attending the London MCM Expo, check out what AAM/Markosia is offering. Markosia will be selling many trades for £4 each or 3 for £10, and most newer trades will be 50% off. The high profile independent publisher will also feature the following creators signing at the booth most of the weekend: Rich Johnston (Flying Friar, Lying in the Gutters) Annika Eade (Dark Mists) Ian Sharman (11th Hour, Kong: King of Skull Island, Flying Friar) Tony Lee (Hope Falls, Midnight Kiss, Starship Troopers, and many more!)…
Zenescope has a whole lotta things going on at Wizard World Philadelphia taking place May 30 – June 1, 2008. Not only will the company have several convention exclusives, but the company is also hosting a Wizard School panel, creator signings, and an after party bash. “Philly Wizard World is in our backyard and we’re extremely excited about this one.†said Zenescope President Joe Brusha. “We debuted our very first issue at the Philly con back in ’05 and the fans who showed up supported us right out of the gate and we’re so appreciative of that. We’re looking forward…
Last week at the Emerald City Comic Con, the organizers and Frazetta Comics put together an auction to benefit Josh Medors’ fight with cancer. The best part about the entire event is it raised over $10,000 for Josh’s medical bills. “The response of the comics community and fans alike has been amazing,†Medors said. “The money raised not only helps out with medical expenses, but it also takes a great weight off my shoulders and helps me focus on what positives I can. I could never thank everyone enough for what they have done for me.†What started off with…
Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers the exclusive covers for Madman Atomic Comics and Gemini, available this weekend at the Emerald City Comic Con. Emerald City Comic Con is my hometown convention,” GEMINI co-creator and writer Jay Faerber said in a prepared statment. “Debuting my newest creation there, with an exclusive cover nonetheless, was too perfect an opportunity to pass up.” MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS creator Mike Allred added, “There’s a lot of buzz up here in the Pacific Northwest for the Emerald City Comic Con and since I wasn’t able to attend this year, I still wanted to do something…
The follow up series to Zenescope’s Return to Wonderland arrives this July, but those attending the Emerald city comic Con in Seattle will be able to snag Beyond Wonderland #0. Beyond Wonderland picks up several months after where Return left off. The story follows the now very jaded Calie Liddle as she attempts to get her life back on track after the tragic events which cost her so much just months earlier. But soon Calie realizes that pieces of Wonderland are somehow entering this world and she knows that she could very well be the only person who has a…
23 April 2008 (Berkeley, CA) – Unknown to the general public, FRANK FRAZETTA’S SWAMP DEMON, RUNES OF RAGNAN, WILLOW CREEK, GI JOE and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT artist Josh Medors has been fighting cancer for the past several months. In his time of need, Image Comics and Frazetta Comics have stepped in organize an auction with all proceeds going straight to Josh.
Man, I think I missed a fun show. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0tvwIPqdDQ[/youtube]
If Marvel had a lot to talk about, DC was right behind with many announcements and exclusives.
There were a lot of big announcements made at the New York Comic Con that took place this weekend.
It’s been announced at the New York Comic Con and over at the Myspace Comic Books page that Mark Waid will be taking a crack at the web head in Amazing Spider-Man. Says Joe Quesada: That is the beauty of [Spider-Man Editor] Steve Wacker. Steve and [Executive Editor] Tom Brevoort reached out to Mark, and I’ve always been a fan of his work. And I really loved the House of M: Spider-Man issues he did. It’s just a natural match, a natural pairing, to put him on that book if the timing and schedules work out. And they did. I…