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WIZARD WORLD PORTLAND COMIC CON Update

Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics
Stephen Amell in Arrow courtesy DC Comics

The 2015 Wizard World Tour comes back to Portland with its third trip to the Oregon Convention Center at Wizard World Portland Comic Con, January 23-25. Norman Reedus (“The Walking Dead,” ), Stephen Amell (“Arrow,”), Evan Peters (X-Men: Days of Future Past, “American Horror Story”), Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf” ), Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones,” 300) and the “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” duo of Ming-Na Wen and Brett Dalton headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture event, the second one on Wizard World’s calendar of 24 Comic Cons in 2015. Continue reading WIZARD WORLD PORTLAND COMIC CON Update

DEATH OF WOLVERINE Wizard World Cover Revealed

Death of Wolverine #1 courtesy Marvel and Wizard World
Death of Wolverine #1 courtesy Marvel and Wizard World

Lucky fans will have a chance at a special cover celebrating the life of a legendary X-Man and the women who love him.

 

Marvel Comics and Wizard World, Inc. revealed the latest edition of its 2014 series of exclusive variant covers of Marvel titles with the unveiling of Death of Wolverine #1, drawn by artist John Tyler Christopher. Continue reading DEATH OF WOLVERINE Wizard World Cover Revealed

Friday Flashback: AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE

 

Avengers: The Children’s Crusade #9 courtesy Marvel

 

This week’s Friday Flashback is inspired by superstar artist Jim Cheung. As I packed for my first Wizard World Comic Con I was trying to decide which comics by the acclaimed artist I would bring to get autographed.

This one is definitely making the road trip to Portland, Oregon: Avengers: The Children’s Crusade was the final act of Cheung and writer Allan Heinberg’s gorgeous and powerful run with the Young Avengers.

Here’s what I said then after turning the final page and Allan Heinberg’s final thoughts a week after the climax has sunk in: Continue reading Friday Flashback: AVENGERS: THE CHILDREN’S CRUSADE

Wizard World Portland Event Preview

Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos
Fairy Quest Portland Comic Con VIP Exclusive Lithograph by Humberto Ramos

Wizard World Portland Comic Con is less than two weeks away.

 

Q & A sessions with legends like Stan Lee, William Shatner, Bruce Campbell, celebrity Meet-And-Greets and Costume Contests are just part of 3 days of programming at the Oregon Convention Center.

 

Here’s an update on the star packed schedule to help your navigate your fan experience: Continue reading Wizard World Portland Event Preview