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Adams, Yu, Albuquerque, Larroca Headline More Than 315 Comics Creators At Wizard World Chicago

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Brett

Neal Adams, Leinil Yu, Rafael Albuquerque, Salvador Larroca and Jim Cheung are among the more than 315 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It is largest and longest-running of the 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature more than 50 celebrities as well as a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

Mike Zeck, Marv Wolfman, Arthur Suydam, Greg Horn, Rob Prior, Andrés Guinaldo, Alvaro Martinez, Carmen Carnero, Michael Golden, James O’Barr, Mike McKone and many others will appear in Artist Alley throughout the four-day convention.

In addition, VIP attendees will receive a free copy of Guardians of the Galaxy #17, featuring an exclusive variant cover drawn by Martinez. Many other artists will have exclusive lithographs and prints, provided free to VIPs and available to all fans for purchase.

David Boreanaz, Norman Reedus, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, Katie Cassidy, Patrick Stewart, William Shatner and comics legend Stan Lee top the celebrity roster at the event. Wrestling fans are geared for the appearance of five WWE standouts, including WWE Superstars John Cena, Batista and Bray Wyatt, WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino and WWE Diva Paige.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con show hours are Thursday, August 21, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, August 22, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Big Bang Theory Duo Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar To Make Wizard World Debuts At Chicago Comic Con August 23

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Brett

Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar, two of the stars of the long-running hit Emmy nominated TV series The Big Bang Theory, will make their respective first Wizard World appearances at Chicago Comic Con, Saturday, August 23, only, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The duo, who portray best friends Howard Wolowitz and Raj Koothrapali, respectively, will meet fans, sign autographs, pose for photo ops and conduct a joint interactive Q&A session.

Helberg, whose Big Bang comedic timing and witty one-liners have endeared his character to fans and critics alike, recently won the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. His feature directorial debut, We’ll Never Have Paris, was well received at the 2014 South by Southwest Film & Music Festival.

Prior to Big Bang, Helberg starred in Aaron’s Sorkin’s Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip which took place behind the scenes of a live sketch comedy show and starred Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford.

Nayyar was a newcomer to the TV scene before landing the role as the sometimes awkward astrophysicist Koothrappali role on Big Bang. In addition to guest starring roles on NCIS and Sullivan & Sons, Nayyar voiced Gupta in the animated feature Ice Age: Continental Drift and has a role in the independent film Dr. Cabbie opposite Adrieanne Palicki and Mircea Monroe.

The duo join David Boreanaz, Norman Reedus, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, Katie Cassidy, Patrick Stewart, William Shatner and comics legend Stan Lee among the celebrities scheduled to attend the event, set for August 21-24. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con is the largest and longest-running of the 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

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Wizard World Presents Star Trek: TNG Panel Featuring Sir Patrick Stewart At Wizard World Chicago

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Brett

Fans of Star Trek: The Next Generation, the highly successful 1987-1994 follow up to the original Star Trek television series, are in for a special treat as six of its stars reunite for a unique celebration of the 20th anniversary of the program’s final episode on Sunday, August 24 from 5-6:45 p.m. “Captain Kirk” from the original, William Shatner, hosts as the “TNG” bridge crew of Sir Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, and Gates McFadden relive the memories of the program’s seven-year run.

The event will be held at the Rosemont Theater (5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont). Tickets range from $30 to $150; more information available at wizd.me/StarTrekTNGChicago. A Wizard World Chicago Comic Con admission is not required to attend the TNG reunion panel, but William Shatner Platinum VIPs are admitted free with Tier 1 seating.

Shatner is a one man force of nature who delivers a larger than life performance complete with his laugh-out-loud humor and signature storytelling in his inimitable style. Fans can enjoy this rare and special appearance produced in conjunction with Lightspeed Fine Arts. All ticket buyers receive a limited-edition lithograph exclusive to this event.

The Emmy Award and Tony Award nominee Stewart, who has performed in more than 100 television and film roles, will also attend the convention, signing autographs, posing for photo ops and greeting fans on Saturday and Sunday.

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Marvel Comics Guardians of the Galaxy #17 Variant Comic At Chicago Comic Con

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Brett

Marvel Comics and Wizard World, Inc. have revealed their Guardians of the Galaxy #17 convention variant, drawn by Spanish native Alvaro Martinez. Just in time to celebrate the blockbuster movie, VIP attendees at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, will receive a free copy of the limited-edition book at registration.

Martinez is scheduled to be on site at the event to sign copies (autograph fees may apply). Leading professional comic grader CGC will also be on hand to accept books for grading and Signature Series.

The exclusive version of Guardians of the Galaxy #17 will be limited to 4,000 copies and provided free at registration to all Wizard World Chicago Comic Con VIP attendees, including any celebrity VIP packages.

The cover features several Guardians characters, including Drax the Destroyer, portrayed by Dave Bautista, who will be a guest at the event on Saturday, August 23, and available to autograph copies of the comic. Castmates Karen Gillan and Michael Rooker are also scheduled to attend the show.

Martinez has worked on numerous Marvel titles, including Cataclysm: Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Comics X-Men and Iron Man Annual Vol. 5. The native of northern Spain (Cantabria) previously drew Harbinger #10 and Archer & Armstrong #9, gaining the attention of Marvel.

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Boreanaz, Reedus, Smith, Gillan Headline Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Celebrity Roster

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Brett

David Boreanaz , Norman Reedus, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan, Katie Cassidy, William Shatner and comics legend Stan Lee are among the celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 21-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. It is largest and longest-running of the 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

Reedus and Cassidy are scheduled to appear on Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24; Boreanaz and Shatner will attend on Friday and Saturday, August 22-23; Smith and Gillan are set for Saturday only; and Lee will be on site Friday through Sunday.

Popular celebrities on the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con roster include a host of The Walking Dead cast members, including Reedus, Danai Gurira, Scott Wilson, Sarah Wayne Callies and Michael Rooker.

Wrestling fans are geared for the appearance of five WWE standouts, including WWE Superstars John Cena, Batista and Bray Wyatt, WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino and WWE Diva Paige.

Star Trek: The Next Generation enthusiasts are in for a special treat as six of its stars reunite for a unique celebration of the 20th anniversary of the program’s final episode. The “TNG” bridge crew of Jonathan Frakes, Levar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, and Gates McFadden relive the memories of the program’s seven-year run. Shatner will also host a special panel with the six on Sunday, August 24 from 5-6:45 p.m.

Others attending the Midwest’s largest pop culture festival include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Peter Criss, Anthony Mackie, Evan Peters and Booboo Stewart of X-Men: Days of Future Past, John Carpenter, Bruce Campbell, James Marsters, Nicole Beharie, Elvira, Jason David Frank, J. August Richards and Lou Ferrigno.

Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Neal Adams, Leinel Yu, Rafael Albuquerque, Salvador Larroca, Jim Cheung, Emanuela Lupacchino, Mike Zeck, Marv Wolfman, Arthur Suydam, Greg Horn and many others.

A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, June 1, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor, often stopping by the Show Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

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Five WWE Stars At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Brett

Wizard World announced WWE Superstars John Cena, Batista and Bray Wyatt, WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, and WWE Diva Paige are scheduled to greet fans, sign autographs and pose for photo ops at its biggest and longest running event, Wizard World Chicago Comic Con on August 21-22-23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Cena will appear on Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Bray Wyatt and Paige will attend on Friday, Aug. 22, from 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Sammartino is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and Batista is slated for Saturday from 2-5:15 p.m. followed by aGuardians of the Galaxy panel at 5:15 p.m. Tickets for all events are extremely limited.

In addition to the five WWE stars, top celebrities scheduled to attend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con include David Boreanaz, Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Anthony Mackie , Norman Reedus and many more.

It is the 10th of 16 events in the 2014 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. and will also feature a top-drawer collection of well-known comics artists and writers and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Wizard World Chicago Comic Con show hours are Thursday, August 21, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, August 22, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday Is Kids Day At Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Brett

Move over, mom and dad! Sunday is Kids Day at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, with an array of programming, kid-friendly celebrities, creators and exhibitors designed especially for children, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. From the impossibly cute Kids Costume Contest to the positively “icky” Creepy Crawlies in Pop Culture panel, children of all ages will enjoy a variety of activities all day long. Kids 10 and under are free all weekend (two children admitted per paid adult).

As kids arrive on Sunday, they will receive an official “Wizard World Kids Day Passport” and sheet detailing all of the places they can visit to have the passport stamped at Wizard World Kids Day Booth, #2429. Those include creators like artists Art Balthasar and Franco Aureliani and writer Thomas Finley, fan groups like the 501st Midwest Garrison and Northern Illinois Lego Train Club, exhibitors like J&J Collectibles, and celebrities like “The Green Power Ranger” Jason David Frank. Awesome!

Kids will also receive an exclusive Chicago Comic Con Kids Day Lithograph by visiting Terry Huddleston‘s who will be located in Artist Alley table #I7.

Some of the highlights of the day include:

Arts & Crafts and Face Painting all day at Wizard World Kids Day Booth #2429
AlphaPet City story Time with Finley at the Kids Day booth (11 a.m., 2 p.m.)
Kids Draw! With Eisner Award Winners Balthasar and Aureliani teach the basics of drawing… with an emphasis on fun (11 a.m., Room 50)
From The Microscope To The Big Screen: Creepy Crawlies In Pop Culture, a lesson how monsters and giant insects in the movies compare to real life (noon, Room 50)
Kick it at the Green Ranger Power Hour with Frank – a special hour-long karate class (2 p.m.. Room 23)
UcreateComics Presents: Character Crafters, where kids design their own characters from start to finish (2 p.m., Room 50)
Kids Costume Contest (3 p.m., Room 42), hosted by Wizard World’s own superhero, “The Defuser” Jarrett Crippen

Man of Steel star Michael Shannon, Zachary Quinto, Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, Torchwood and Zero Dark Thirty headliner John Barrowman, WWE Superstar CM Punk and Norman Reedus of The Walking Dead are among the top celebrity guests scheduled to appear at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, Thursday through Sunday.

Wizard World & Big Dog Ink Announce Very Special Wizard World Chicago Comic Con Promotion

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Brett

A twister from over the rainbow, a fateful accident and an epic journey along a road made of yellow bricks. You know the story. Or do you? This coming weekend Wizard World Chicago Comic Con and comic book publisher Big Dog Ink are inviting fans to re-discover an Oz you never knew existed with a very special re-issue of the wild west adventure that has taken the comic book world by storm.

Taking place August 8-11 at the Rosemont Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, each of the first 50k fans in attendance will receive a special Wizard World Chicago Limited Edition copy of Legend of Oz: The Wicked West #1, with a special cover by popular artist Nei Ruffino, absolutely free with their registration. Wizard World has received fantastic feedback for providing fans of the Walking Dead with special exclusive re-issues of that hit comic series, and Legend of Oz: The Wicked West is the latest addition to their popular promotion.

Wizard World Chicago Comic Con attendees will be invited to explore the very first issue that started it all as they step back over the rainbow to an Oz filled with wild west gunslingers and magical creatures, where the law has been replaced by a green skinned, rifle toting witch and tough as nails cowgirl Dorothy ‘Gale” who must save the land of Oz with with nothing but her wits, ruby bullets and her trusty steed, Toto.

Fans can also visit the Big Dog Ink booth for the opportunity to get their Wizard World Chicago Comic Con exclusive Legend of Oz: The Wicked West comic book signed by writer/creator Tom Hutchison and artist Nei Ruffino all weekend long.

Ethan Van Sciver Variant Cover of The Walking Dead #1 Debuts at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Brett

Noted artist Ethan Van Sciver will create the fifth in a series of exclusive Wizard World variant covers of Robert Kirkman‘s The Walking Dead #1 comic, provided for free to all full-price attendees at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con, August 8-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Wizard World and Skybound, Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, have teamed to produce the line.

Van Sciver will be on hand at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con to sign copies of the limited-edition comic, produced in extremely limited quantities and available to fans only while supplies last. The first four covers, illustrated by superstar artists Michael Golden, “Zombie King” Arthur Suydam, Julian Totino Tedesco and Neal Adams, respectively, were huge hits at Wizard World events in Portland (February, Golden), St. Louis (March, Suydam), Philadelphia (June, Tedesco) and New York (June, Adams). A different creator will draw the variant cover art for each of the three remaining scheduled Wizard World shows this year.

The personable Van Sciver has also drawn a second, sketch Black & White cover, which will be provided to VIP guests at the event.

Independent third-party comic book grading service CGC, a leader in the industry, will accept TWD #1 variant and Signature Series submissions at its Wizard World Chicago Comic Con exhibitor booth.

The longest-running and highest-attended show on the Wizard World calendar, 2013 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con will also feature Man of Steel co-star Michael Shannon, Zachary Quinto, Eisner Award Hall of Famer Stan Lee, Torchwood and Zero Dark Thirty headliner John Barrowman, WWE Superstar CM Punk, Norman Reedus of The Walking Dead and Boondock Saints, and director Robert Rodriguez, among dozens of top celebrities, as well as an array of superstar comics creators.

Hey Wizard World Chicago, Call Me Maybe

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Brett

Wizard World Chicago did a spoof of the popular song Call Me Maybe. Celebrities who participated include, Bruce Campbell, Lesley-Ann Brandt, Katrina Law, Nicole & Brianna Garcia, Jon Bernthal, Adrianne Curry and David Della Rocco.

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