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Signature Series Opportunities - Wizard World Chicago June 26-29

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Desert Wind Comics is accepting submissions for Todd McFarlane. BUT I must inform everyone that due to the nature of this last minute announcement by Todd that I can not guarentee getting all books signed by Todd. If you are interested, please PM us.

 

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IMAGE COMICS FOUNDERS REUNITE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO!

 

Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Whilce Portacio And Jim Valentino Will All Attend

 

 

Congers, NY (June 11, 2008) - Six of the seven founders of the highest-selling independent comic company, Image Comics, will appear at Wizard World Chicago for a rare reunion. They will also meet their fans and give them a sneak preview at some of their upcoming high-profile releases!

 

Formed in 1992 by the seven most influential and popular artists of their time, Image Comics provided a venue where creators could publish their material without giving up the copyrights to the characters they created. The comics initially released by Image Comics, including Spawn, Savage Dragon, Youngblood, WildC.A.T.s, Cyberforce Shadowhawk, PITT and Wetworks, have become mainstays of the comic industry created and inspired an entire generation of artists. Later series like Gen 13, Witchblade and The Darkness heightened Image Comics' profile.

 

The Image Founders will participate in a two-hour panel on Saturday, June 28 from 2-4 p.m. that promises to be a memorable event, featuring a rare glimpse into one of the most groundbreaking launches in comic history. Don’t rule out an exciting announcement or two from the group. The panel will be a ticketed event, with the free tickets distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at 10 a.m. on Saturday.

 

“Getting the Image founders to reunite at Wizard World Chicago promises to be a memorable event,” said Wizard Senior VP/Operations Joe Yanarella. “The electricity when the group gets together is amazing and should create a must-see atmosphere.”

 

The founders of Image were responsible for some of the most successful comics of the early '90s. Additionally, the top three selling comics of all time, X-Men #1, X-Force #1 and Spider-Man #1 were all illustrated by Image co-founders Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld and Todd McFarlane, respectively.

 

Todd McFarlane has sold millions of comics and his entrepreneurial skills helped create Image Comics and McFarlane Toys. He rose to superstardom in the 1990s while penciling Amazing Spider-Man. His creator-owned comic for Image, Spawn, has become a cultural icon.

 

Rob Liefeld created long-lasting characters Cable and Deadpool for Marvel Comics before publishing his own series, Youngblood, for Image. Youngblood is currently enjoying a critically successful relaunch.

 

Erik Larsen, the current publisher of Image Comics, continues to illustrate The Savage Dragon, the title he started sixteen years ago when Image began. Prior to that, he worked on fan-favorite runs on Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man.

 

After a successful stint at Marvel as the penciler on Uncanny X-Men and X-Factor, Whilce Portacio brought Wetworks to Image. He recently illustrated Batman Confidential.

 

Marc Silvestri penciled successful runs on Uncanny X-Men and Wolverine before helping found Image Comics and creating Cyberforce. His Top Cow imprint, which he is also the publisher of, is home to Witchblade and The Darkness.

 

After working on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Jim Valentino helped create Image Comics and launched his own title for the company, ShadowHawk. Valentino also served as publisher for Image from 1999-2004 and made the company more stylistically diverse.

 

Wizard World, the largest family-friendly comics and pop culture convention in the central US, returns to Chicago June 26-29 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. For a complete list of events, registration forms, guests, panels, ticket prices, and times, please visit www.wizardworld.com.

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Desert Wind Comics is accepting submissions for Todd McFarlane. BUT I must inform everyone that due to the nature of this last minute announcement by Todd that I can not guarentee getting all books signed by Todd. If you are interested, please PM us.

 

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They said McFarlane would be doing various signings on Saturday. They didn't specify how many or when he would be doing them though which sucks. The lines for his signings will be outrageous!

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From what I have been told by Todd's personal assistant, Todd's schedule is very restrictive. He is set for 2 signing on Saturday. One public signing and 1 VIP signing. She believes the limit to get signed is 3 books per person. I am trying to work out an arrangement with the folks at Wizard to let me get more then 3 books signed.

 

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WARREN ELLIS' SIGNING SCHEDULE -- Wizard World Chicago

 

Note: any of these signings may run anything up to 30 minutes short. Also note: this schedule does not include press sessions, meetings and other appointments. He says he is booked solid for the duration of the show.

 

All these signings take place at the Avatar Press booth on the convention floor.

 

Thursday July 26

4:30 pm - Warren Ellis signing (4:30 to 6.30 approx)

 

Friday July 27

9:30 am - Warren Ellis signing (9:30 to 12:00)

3:00 pm - Warren Ellis signing (3:00 to 5.30 approx)

9:30 pm- 12:00 am - Warren Ellis panel

 

Saturday July 28

11:00 am - Warren Ellis signing (11:00 to 1:30)

4:00 pm - Warren Ellis signing (4:00 to 7:00)

 

Sunday July 29

10:30 am - Warren Ellis signing (10:30 to 12:30)

3:00 pm - Warren Ellis signing (3:30 to close)

 

 

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HERO BRINGS PERKINS AND HULK TO WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO

 

LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2008) – The Hero Initiative is at booth #1050 at this year’s Wizard World Chicago with Mike Perkins and a ton of talent along with the official launch of the Ultimate Hulk #100 covers!

 

BOOTH SCHEDULE

 

Thursday, June 26 (con hours 4:00-7:00)

5:00-7:00: Mike Perkins

[7:00-8:30: Hulk 100 party: Mike Perkins, Joseph Michael Linsner, David Finch, Peter David, Tim Seeley, Arthur Suydam, Angel Medina, Whilce and JoAnnn Portacio]

 

Friday, June 27 (con hours 9:00-6:00)

10:00-11:30: Mike Perkins

11:30-1:00: Humberto Ramos

1:00-3:00: Gene Ha

3:00-4:00: Whilce Portacio

4:00-5:30: Mike Perkins

 

Saturday, June 28 (con hours 9:00-7:00)

10:00-11:30: Tim Seeley

11:30-1:00: Mike Perkins

1:00-2:30: Adi Granov

3:00-4:30: Gordon Purcell

4:30-6:00: Mike Perkins

 

Sunday, June 29 (con hours 10:00-5:00)

10:30-12:00: Mike Perkins

1:00-2:00: Ethan van Sciver, Shane Davis, Adi Granov, Aaron Lopresti "Win, Lose or Draw"

2:30-4:00: Mike Perkins

 

WIN LUNCH WITH CGC EBAY AUCTION

Visit http://qurls.com?i=35563 for a chance to win the ultimate collector and grading/restoration detection experience with CGC with CGC President and Primary Grader Steve Borock. Get the ultimate inside scoop from the grading and restoration experts at CGC, our hobby’s only independent third party certification company. Borock will show just ONE lucky winner how top-flight grading is done and how restoration is detected. The class and lunch will take place on Sunday, June 29 at 12 pm.

 

WIN LOSE OR DRAW ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29

Win the chance to play Win, Lose or Draw with hot comic book artists Ethan Van Sciver, Shane Davis, Adi Granov, Greg Horn and Aaron Lopresti! Two fans will be chosen to compete with the artists for huge prizes! Tickets for the raffle ($2 for one ticket, $5 for three tickets) will be on sale at the Wizard booth. Raffle will take place at the Win, Lose or Draw Panel on Sunday, June 29 at 1 pm in the Steve Gerber room. You must be present to win and all proceeds go to benefit Hero.

 

HULK “GREEN ROOM” EVENT REMINDER

As a a follow up to the successful Hero Ultimate #100 Spider-Man Project, Hero has procured 100 exclusive, original Hulk covers on Marvel Comics’ recent Hulk #1. All 100 will be on display for the ONLY time at a special gala “Green Room” event at Wizard World Chicago on Thursday, June 26. You can get tickets to this event only at Wizard World Chicago. And your ticket also gets you a chance at a one-of-a-kind Hulk collectible!

 

The Green Room will be a star-studded event, with talent on hand to include Mike Perkins, Arthur Suydam, Peter David, Angel Medina, Tim Seeley, David Finch, Joseph Michael Linsner and more. Admission is a mere $5, OR $3 if you wear purple pants, FREE if you wear torn-up purple pants! Tickets will be on-sale starting at 6 PM at the door at rooms 4/5. And be advised: ONLY 200 tickets will be sold!

 

HERO TO AUCTION OFF TEN ORIGINAL HULK #1 COVERS

In the spirit of all things green and purple (or red!), The Hero Initiative brings you yet another fantastic opportunity to own one of the first ten exclusive Hulk #1 covers! The auction will take place on-site at this year’s Wizard World Chicago, which runs from June 26 to June 29. The first ten covers include the following fabulous talent: Chris Bachalo, Tom Brevoort, Michael Choi, Alan Davis, Mike Deodato, Leonard Kirk, Joseph Michael Linsner, Whilce Portacio, Javier Pulido and Arthur Suydam.

 

Visit http://heroinitiative.org/NewsDetail.asp?NewsId=141 for more information and to view the covers. Proxy bidding will also be available for interested bidders unable to attend Wizard World Chicago. Visit the link for full information on proxy bidding.

 

SECOND GENE COLAN PRINT AVAILABLE AT HERO BOOTH

The second of Hero’s Gene Colan prints will be available first at Wizard World Chicago, this one featuring the cover art to Daredevil #47, the legendary “Brother, Take My Hand” story by Stan Lee and Gene Colan. Only 200 prints will be available at the show at a cost of $25 each. Net proceeds from sales of these prints by the Hero Initiative will benefit Gene Colan. And Iron fans take notice: A heretofore unannounced special variant cover edition of the smash-hit Invincible Iron Man #1 will also be at the Hero Initiative booth. Colorist Stéphane Peru unfortunately passed away while working on Invincible Iron Man #1, and Marvel Comics has created a mere 100 copies with the notation “In Memoriam, Stéphane Peru, 1981-2008” on the cover. All 100 copies have been autographed by writer Matt Fraction and artist Salvador Larroca, and will be available for sale by The Hero Initiative.

 

KRYPTON COMICS HESTER PRINT

Omaha Nebraska’s Krypton Comics will be selling an exclusive Phil Hester comic as a Hero benefit. Hester will be signing on Saturday from 2-4 pm at both the Krypton Comics booth and the Spud’s Emporium booth with 50% of variant sales going to The Hero Initiative! Don’t miss out on the super limited variant cover of The Darkness #1 Krypton Comics/Spud’s Emporium Exclusive Foil Edition!

 

For more information on Wizard World Chicago, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-ch.html.

 

The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so much enjoyment. For more information, call 310-909-7809 or visit www.HeroInitiative.org.

 

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For more information, please contact:

Janine Bielski

The Hero Initiative

310-909-7809

HeroInitiative@aol.com

 

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