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ComicConBox To Include Exclusive Detective Comics #474 Exclusive Variant Cover by Dan Panosian In July

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Detective Comics #474 variantWizard World, Inc. and DC Comics have announced that Detective Comics #474 with variant cover by Dan Panosian, an issue which marks the first appearance of Deadshot, will be included in the July ComicConBox. Monthly subscribers will receive the color variant cover while new subscribers can select a virgin cover edition as a gift, available only through ComicConBox.

After the Batman and Robin have put the Penguin behind bars, they split ways as Robin goes back to college. In prison the Penguin brags to Floyd Lawton/Deadshot how he is about to escape again. He is about to demonstrate with his laser lens monocle, when Floyd suddenly grabs it from the Penguin and cuts a hole in his prison cell wall and escapes. The Batman visits Boss Thorne to end the “cease and desist order”put on him. Then the Ghost of Hugo Strange visits Boss Thorne for a second time.

Bruce Wayne and Silver St. Cloud have a lunch date and bump into Commissioner Gordon at Gothams Exhibition Hall (where Silver works) when they learn of Deadshot’s escape and is bent on killing the Batman. That evening while the Batman is on patrol a bullet whizzes by just missing him. The Batman chases Deadshot which ends at Gotham Exhibition Hall and captures him in a giant typewriter there.Silver is still there working late and witnesses the battle. She calls out to the Batman. He turns and they have a moment of recognition. Silver then realizes that Bruce Wayne is the Batman.

Panosian is a graphic designer who specializes in comic books, advertising and storyboards based in Los Angeles. He has worked on dozens of titles, including Marvel’s Thor, Uncanny X-Men, Wolverine, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk and many others, and Image Comics books WitchBlade, Prophet, Cyberforce and more.

ComicConBox packages will be sent to U.S. members on or around the first week of each month.

Wizard Wizard, noel.events To Launch Wizard World Weddings

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wizard world weddingWizard World fans have shown their love and devotion to all things pop culture for years. Now couples can put their love for each other on full display as Wizard World, Inc.has teamed up with noel.events founded by event designer Tom Noel to bring themed weddings to the popular comic con and gaming convention circuit through Wizard World Weddings .

Interested couples can choose from a variety of all-inclusive packages or create their own custom events, to be held in conjunction with Wizard World shows throughout the country. With the help of noel.events fans can turn their perfect wedding visions into reality.

Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, anime, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 2016 Tour schedule is currently comprised of 19 events, in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and others.

Gaydos, Burchett, Martin, Kelly Headline Artist Alley At Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3

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Greg RuckaEisner Award winner and Rick Burchett (“Wonder Woman,” “Batman”) Michael Gaydos (“Jessica Jones”), Ken Kelly (“Kiss” album covers, “He-Man”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Billy Martin (“TMNT,” lead guitarist, Good Charlotte), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “She-Ra”), Bob Camp (“Ren and Stimpy,” “G.I. Joe”),  are among the leading comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3.

Other superstars in Artist Alley in St. Louis include Clinton Hobart (Disney fine art), Jose Delbo (“Superman,” “Batman”), Andrew Griffith (“Transformers,” “Star Wars”), Rachael Stott (“Twelfth Doctor Year 2,” “Star Trek”), Guy Gilchrist (writer/cartoonist, “Nancy,” “Muppet Babies”), Danny Fingeroth (group editor, “Spider-Man”), Brent Peeples (“The Last of the Greats”), Douglas Paszkiewicz (“Arsenic Lullaby”), Genese Davis (“The Holder’s Dominion”), Jai Nitz (“Dream Thief”) and many others.

Top celebrities attending the event include “Doctor Who” stars Matt Smith, David Tennant and Billie Piper, “Daredevil” trio Charlie Cox , Jon Bernthal and Elden Henson , Elizabeth Henstridge (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), William Shatner (“Star Trek,” “Boston Legal”), Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter (“Jessica Jones”), Sean Schemmel (Dragon Ball Z), Steve Downes and Jen Taylor (“Halo”), James Marsters (“Buffy, the Vampire Slayer,” “Caprica”), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk,” “The King of Queens”), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), YouTube celebrities The Hillywood Show, Chris 51 (“Epic Ink”) and more.

St. Louis show hours are Friday, April 1, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ComicConBox To Include Exclusive Captain America #7 75th Anniversary Variant by Mahmud Asrar In May

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Captain America #7 75th Anniversary VariantWizard World, Inc. and Marvel have announced that the Captain America #7 75th Anniversary with variant cover by Mahmud Asrar ComicConBox will be included in the May box. Subscribers will receive both the color variant cover and black & white sketch version, available only through ComicConBox.

Since World War II, Steve Rogers has wielded his red, white and blue shield against unspeakable odds. When he fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes, picked it up. When it was time to rest, he handed it to his good friend, Sam Wilson. But now Steve will be asked to wield it one last time, against a foe so deadly he knows it could very well be his final stand.

Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Marvel’s “Sentinel of Liberty” with a story of “Captain Americas” present and former — with this explosive, world-changing chapter in the blockbuster spring “Avengers” event, Standoff . Plus, stories celebrating the legacy and legend of Captain America throughout history, by Greg Rucka & Mike Perkins; Tim Sale; & John Cassaday

ComicConBox™ packages will be sent to U.S. members on or around the first week of each month.

Tennant, Piper, Henstridge, Shatner To Attend Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3

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Piper TennantWizard World, Inc. continues its 2016 schedule with its fourth trip to America’s Center at Wizard World St. Louis, April 1-3. Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Billie Piper, Elizabeth Henstridge, William Shatner, Sean Schemmel, Steve Downes and Jen Taylor, Lou Ferrigno and Jason David Frank headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza, the fifth event on Wizard World‘s calendar of comic and gaming cons in 2016.

Tennant will attend on Saturday, April 2, only. Shatner will appear on Friday and Sunday; Piper, and Henstridge are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday; Schemmel, Downes, Taylor, Ferrigno and Frank will appear all three days. Additional celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Other well-known Wizard World St. Louis guests include YouTube celebrities The Hillywood Show and Chris 51 (“Epic Ink”). The event will also feature major gaming activations and an eSports tournament streaming stage.

Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in St. Louis will feature Ken Kelly (“Kiss” album covers, “He-Man”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Billy Martin (“TMNT,” lead guitarist, Good Charlotte), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “She-Ra”), Bob Camp (“Ren and Stimpy,” “G.I. Joe”), Clinton Hobart (Disney fine art), Jose Delbo (“Superman,” “Batman”), Andrew Griffith (“Transformers,” “Star Wars”), Rachael Stott (“Twelfth Doctor Year 2,” “Star Trek”), Guy Gilchrist (writer/cartoonist, “Nancy,” “Muppet Babies”), Danny Fingeroth (group editor, “Spider-Man”) and many others.

Wizard World St. Louis show hours are Friday, April 1, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Tennant, Piper, Henstridge, Yount To Attend Wizard Madison

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Piper TennantWizard World, Inc. continues its 2016 schedule with its second trip to the Alliant Energy Center at Wizard World Madison, April 8-10. Doctor Who stars David Tennant and Billie Piper, Brett Dalton and Elizabeth Henstridge and Baseball Hall of Famer Robin Yount headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza, the sixth event on Wizard World’s calendar of comic con events in 2016.

Tennant and Yount will attend on Saturday, April 9, only. Piper, Dalton and Henstridge are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

Other well-known Wizard World Madison confirmed guests include Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World) and Charles Martinet (“Super Mario”). Additional celebrities will be announced in the coming weeks.

Wizard World is also the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Madison will feature Gerhard (“Cerebus”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “She-Ra”), Clinton Hobart (Disney fine art), Angel Unzueta (“Titans,” “The Flash”), Salvador Larroca (“Avengers vs. X-Men,” “Iron Man”), James O’Barr (“The Crow”), Guy GIlchrist (writer/cartoonist, “Nancy,” “Muppet Babies”), Michael Golden (“Batman,” “Spider-Man”), Mike Baron (“Nexus,” “The Punisher”) and many others.

Wizard World Madison show hours are Friday, April 8, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wizard World Tapped as Exclusive Amateur Tour for Tekken 7

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Tekken 7Wizard World, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announces that the arcade version of Tekken 7, the latest chapter of the popular fighting game franchise published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., will be featured at Wizard World comic con, pop culture and gaming conventions throughout 2016.

Fans attending Wizard World Portland will have a thrilling opportunity to play Tekken 7 at a touring event in North America in 2016. The Tekken franchise has garnered a passionate and loyal following in North America and we’re enabling these fans to experience Tekken 7 starting in Portland. There, attendees will enjoy both free-play and a sanctioned tournament during the event that is taking place February 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center.

As previously announced; Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is the Official Anime Entertainment Partner for the 2016 Wizard World comic con and gaming tours, bringing Bandai Namco Entertainment games to fans throughout the country.

Tekken 7 will be one of the marquee titles that Bandai Namco Entertainment America will have featured at Wizard World events all year. The gaming leader’s presence at Wizard World shows will be even greater in 10 key markets that will feature major gaming activations and an eSports tournament streaming stage: Portland, Ore. (Feb. 19-21); St. Louis (April 1-3); Minneapolis (May 6-8); Philadelphia (June 2-5); Sacramento, Calif. (June 17-19); Columbus, Ohio (July 29-31); Orlando, Fla. (August 5-7); Chicago (August 18-21); Austin, Texas (September 23-25); and Pittsburgh (November 4-6).

Capcom To Feature Street Fighter V At Wizard World Gaming Throughout 2016

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Street Fighter VWizard World, Inc. and Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced an agreement to feature the highly-anticipated Street Fighter V fighting game at Wizard World Gaming events throughout 2016, beginning in Portland, Ore., from February 19-21 at the Oregon Convention Center.

Event attendees can visit the Capcom free play area at Wizard World Gaming shows to play Street Fighter V. Additionally, at the main event stage, gamers can compete in a tournament for $3,000 in cash as well as other prizes, with the action streamed live online for a global audience.

Wizard World Gaming Portland kicks off a season-long series of gaming-focused events which will coincide with Wizard World comic con shows throughout 2016 in the following additional cities: St. Louis (April 1-3); Minneapolis (May 6-8); Philadelphia (June 2-5); Sacramento, Calif. (June 17-19); Columbus, Ohio (July 29-31); Orlando, Fla. (August 5-7); Chicago (August 18-21); Austin, Texas (September 23-25); and Pittsburgh (Nov. 4-6).

ComicConBox To Include Exclusive JLA #1 Variant In March

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JLA #1 VariantWizard World, Inc. and DC Comics have announced that the JLA #1 with variant cover by Tyler Kirkham will be available in the March ComicConBox.

While out on a drive, Barry Allen investigates a strange blue glow coming from a house, and ends up encountering Jasonar and Saranna, beings from the dimension known as Kalanor. Changing into the Flash, Barry learns that these aliens come from another dimension which has been under the rule of Despero, a despotic ruler who has access to super weapons. Jasonar and Saranna had come to Earth to build a device which would absorb the weapons’ power source. Offering to help, the Flash calls the Justice League together for a meeting in order to help Jasonar and Saranna in their mission to stop Despero. Writer: Gardner Cox ; Penciler: Mike Sekowsky; Inker: Bernard Sachs.

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Wizard World Store Launches With Exclusive Comic Books, Collectibles, Licensed Products

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The Walking Dead CGCWizard World, Inc. has announced the launch of Wizard World Store, a marketplace for Comic Con fans, collectors and general geekdom. The site offers exclusive limited run signed comic books that Wizard World has co-produced for its pop culture festivals over the years.

Wizard World Store features signed and graded copies of a select number of the popular limited edition exclusive variant cover issues of “The Walking Dead #1” and Marvel titles from Wizard World events from the past few years, as well as collectibles and merchandise generally available only at the shows.

Some of the featured products already available at the launch of the site include the 100th Anniversary “X-Men Special #1” Exclusive Variant Cover by Jorge Molina ; “The Walking Dead #1” Exclusive Variant Cover by Mike Zeck and Wizard World Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Limited Edition GLOW-IN-THE-DARK Tokyo Vinyl Green Ranger.

Wizard World branded merchandise such as beanies, hats, hoodies and T-shirts are also offered, with more exclusive products being added.

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