WIZARD WORLD TOUR TICKETS VIP GUESTS SHOW INFO BLOGS EXHIBITORS REGISTRATION PHILADELPHIA CHICAGO TEXAS LOS ANGELES WIZARD SITES COMICS MOVIES TV ACTION FIGURES ANIME GAMING TOYS The Wizard Poll Which upcoming Robert Kirkman 50th issue are you more excited for? Invincible #50 Walking Dead #50 view results		WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO NEWS CENTRAL! Get all the breaking news, announcements, interviews and Wizard TV videos from the Con right here! read more Get this widget! ACTRESS MISSY PEREGRYM TO APPEAR AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO The “Reaper” And “Heroes” Actress Will Be On Hand To Meet And Greet Her Fans HERO INITIATIVE AND WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO INVITE YOU TO 'THE GREEN ROOM!' Hero’s 100 Hulk covers go on display for the first and ONLY time to kick off Wizard Chicago! IMAGE COMICS FOUNDERS REUNITE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO! Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Rob Liefeld, Erik Larsen, Whilce Portacio And Jim Valentino Will All Attend Six of the seven founders of the highest-selling independent comic company, Image Comics, will appear at Wizard World Chicago for a rare reunion. FIRST LOOK AT EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED "HEROES" FIGURES AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT WW PHILLY! WARREN'S PIECES Check out Ellis' four new titles coming out in 2008 from Avatar Press. Warren Ellis values his independence. The writer, who's worked extensively with the two predominant publishers of American comics, says there are certain advantages inherent in working with an independent publisher such as Avatar Press. MARVEL TO CONDUCT PORTFOLIO REVIEWS AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO! Marvel Entertainment, Inc., one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies with a library of over 5,000 proprietary characters, will be reviewing portfolios of artists, inkers, and colorists for potential future work at the House of Ideas. "BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT" TEAM TO HOLD SIGNING AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO! The creators of the highly anticipated film "Batman: Gotham Knight" will be meeting fans and signing autographs in the Fountain Area on Sunday from 10:30 to noon. PROGRAMMING UPDATES! Check out all the new panels and signings that we’ve added We’ve added some awesome new programming to Wizard World Chicago recently, and we added it so recently that you won’t find it in the Program Guide at the show! Warren Ellis GUEST OF HONOR Courtesy of Avatar Press (Anna Mercury, Gravel and Astonishing X-Men writer) Brian Michael Bendis SPECIAL GUEST (Secret Invasion, New Avengers, Mighty Avengers and Ultimate Spider-Man writer) Alex Ross SPECIAL GUEST Courtesy Dynamite Entertainment (Project Superpowers and Avengers/Invaders co-writer/cover artist) *Sat Only Mike Choi SPECIAL GUEST (Uncanny X-Men Artist) Shane Davis SPECIAL GUEST (Superman/Batman Artist) Geoff Johns SPECIAL GUEST (Green Lantern, Action Comics Writer) Sal Abbinanti (Atomika Creator) Thomas Hodges (Star Wars Artist, MidKnight Creator/Artist) Tony Daniel SPECIAL GUEST (Batman Artist) *Fri & Sat Only Adi Granov SPECIAL GUEST (Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas Artist) Alex Maleev SPECIAL GUEST (Daredevil: End of Days, Halo Artist) Jim Calafiore (Gotham: Underground Artist) Aaron Lopresti (Wonder Woman, Incredible Hulk Artist) Check out Katee Sackhoff at WW Philly! Warren Ellis click here for more info BEHIND THE COVER click here for more info OFF TO THE SHOW! The Wizard crew is heading out to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center to prepare for the biggest Wizard World Chicago in history! Meet The Creators Of Teddy Scares At Wizard World Chicago! The Innovative Creators Will Hold A Toy Design Discussion From 4-5 P.M. On Friday, June 27th. Have you had a killer toy idea in your head for years, but don't have the know-how to make it a reality? Does the idea of it leave you awake at night with a gnawing, burning desire in your gut to turn your dream into a toy? COMPLETE WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO PROGRAM GUIDE! SUPERSTAR DC CREATORS COMING TO WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO CONVENTION ON JUNE 26-29 Geoff Johns, Gail Simone, Ethan Van Sciver, Tony Daniel, Alan Burnett, Shane Davis, Bruce Timm, Brian Azzarello And More Will All Be Attending 'BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT' TO PREMIERE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO Movie premiere will be followed by a panel featuring members of the film crew and cast! pad WW CHICAGO TICKETED EVENTS INFORMATION Due to the tremendous volume of interest in Wizard World Chicago, several events will be free ticketed events with all tickets available at the Ticket Area on the Show Floor. Here are the events that require tickets to gain entrance and when the tickets will be available. TODD MCFARLANE TO MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO! The Influential Comics, Toys, Animation and Film Icon Makes Rare Convention Appearance TODD MCFARLANE TO MAKE SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO! The Influential Comics, Toys, Animation and Film Icon Makes Rare Convention Appearance PROGRAMMING UPDATE! HOW-TO: CREATING VISUAL EFFECTS FOR "SPACE PIRATES" – HOW STUDENTS GET TO WORK ON FEATURE FILMS DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT WORLD PREMIERE & PANEL SET FOR JUNE 28, 2008 AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO Batman Gotham Knight will arrive July 8, 2008 on DVD and Blu-Ray disc, and will also be available On Demand via digital cable and for download through broadband sites. JAPAN’S ORESKABAND TO PERFORM AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO COMMISSION CORNER Ethan Van Sciver and other talented artists at Wizard World show off their work. Want a picture of Clayface wakeboarding, Grifter in a leisure suit, or an awesome original picture of Phoenix? Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST PETER DAVID! The prolific author tells us about his new novel, Tigerheart. With his long-running and character-defining stints on titles such as The Incredible Hulk, Supergirl, X-Factor and Captain Marvel SECRET INVASION SCRIBE BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS JOINS THE MIGHTY WW CHICAGO LINE-UP! Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST JIM CALAFIORE! After a 40-issue stint on Marvel's Exiles, Jim Calafiore began a stellar run on DC's Gotham Underground. The Project Superpowers Artist Will Be Appearing Courtesy Of Dynamite Entertainment Few artists have created as many iconic and breathtakingly realistic images as Alex Ross. His powerful depictions of the titans of the comic industry have entertained and inspired many. HERO TO AUCTION OFF TEN ORIGINAL HULK #1 COVERS ON-SITE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO HERO TO AUCTION OFF TEN ORIGINAL HULK #1 COVERS ON-SITE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO STARS FROM NBC’S “AMERICAN GLADIATORS” TO WW CHICAGO The Gladiators Venom And Phoenix Will Be Answering Questions And Giving A Behind The Scenes Look At The Hit Show SKETCHBOOK: BOB LAYTON The legendary creator shares some of his favorite works. From breathing life into Iron Man in 1978 to reuniting the original X-Men in the long-running series X-Factor, Bob Layton’s handiwork can still be felt in the Marvel Universe today. Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUESTS DIAMOND SELECT TOYS Diamond Select Toys Director Chuck Terceira answers our questions! TONNER LAUNCHING BRAND NEW LICENSE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST CLAYBURN MOORE! The man behind C.S. Moore Studio, Clayburn Moore, has long been the sculptor of choice to create breathtaking statues of modern comic book legends—especially curvaceous heroines like Fathom and Witchblade. COMMISSION CORNER Billy Tan and other talented artists at Wizard World show off their work. Want a picture of Witchblade playing tennis, the Hulk in a bunny costume, or an awesome original picture of the Mad Hatter? SKETCHBOOK: MIKE NORTON The Wizard World Chicago guest shows off some of his favorite drawings. In a little over a year at DC Comics, Mike Norton has produced some bombastic work on a number of titles Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST KHOI PHAM! In January 2007, Khoi Pham made his mainstream comics debut with a fill-in on the miniseries Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four. DC COMICS’ SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CREATIVE AFFAIRS GREGORY NOVECK DISCUSSES "BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT" DC Universe original animated movies are created by a unique collaboration between four diverse units within the Warner Bros. family Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST ETHAN VAN SCIVER! Ethan Van Sciver has become one of the most successful artists in comics thanks in equal part to his immeasurable talent and good-natured personality. ACADEMY AWARD-NOMINATED SCREENWRITER JOSH OLSON DISCUSSES HIS CHAPTER OF DCU UNIVERSE FILM "BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT" COMMISSION CORNER David Finch and other talented artists at Wizard World show off their work. Want a picture of Batman playing baseball, Spider-Man with an old-timey moustache, or an awesome original picture of Spawn? Then Artist Alley at Wizard World Conventions is a must! COMMISSION CORNER Jim Calafiore and other talented artists at Wizard World show off their work. Want a picture of Thor eating ice cream, Catwoman in a nun costume, or an awesome original picture of Savage Dragon? Then Artist Alley at Wizard World Conventions is a must! WIZARD PROFILE: WARREN ELLIS Gonzo futurist, Internet phenomenon, trailblazing comic book writer—take an in-depth look at the many faces of this insanely prolific creator WIZARD Q&A: ALEX ROSS The mastermind and cover artist behind Marvel’s mega ‘Avengers/Invaders’ crossover dishes on what to expect when these three superteams meet Kevin Conroy Discusses Voicing Title Character In DC Universe Animated Original Film "Batman Gotham Knight" Kevin Conroy had studied for and starred on the stage, advanced his career through soap operas, and was featured in television series like "Dynasty" and "Tour of Duty." 'BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT' TO PREMIERE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO Movie premiere will be followed by a panel featuring members of the film crew and cast! AWARD-WINNING WRITER ALAN BURNETT DISCUSSES "BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT," THE THIRD DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE Alan Burnett has spent more consecutive years "in the Batcave" than anyone in animation history. Alan Burnett has spent more consecutive years "in the Batcave" than anyone in animation history. WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO'S GUEST OF HONOR WIZARD PROFILE: WARREN ELLIS Gonzo futurist, Internet phenomenon, trailblazing comic book writer—take an in-depth look at the many faces of this insanely prolific creator CELEBRATED NOVELIST GREG RUCKA DISCUSSES WRITING CHAPTER OF "BATMAN GOTHAM KNIGHT," THE THIRD DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL FILM Want a nice, frank conversation? Corner Greg Rucka and pick a subject. He is anything but restrained, speaking freely and constantly exuding the kind of creative flashpoint from which arises his fascinating array of benchmark characters. Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST BRIAN AZZARELLO! One of the most sought-after writers in comics today, Wizard World Chicago guest Brian Azzarello is one of the six acclaimed scribes to pen a segment within "Batman Gotham Knight," the third in the ongoing series of DC Universe animated original PG-13 movies. INTERVIEW WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST MIKE CHOI! Popular artist Mike Choi made a name for himself by illustrating Top Cow’s hit series Witchblade. Choi’s abilities so impressed Marvel that they decided to snatch him up with a one-year exclusive contract. We caught up with Mike Choi to ask him a few questions about the exclusive deal and what the future has in store for him. WW CHICAGO WELCOMES GEOFF JOHNS! Geoff Johns, one of the most popular and successful writers working today, will be appearing at Wizard World Chicago! Johns is responsible for putting writing such legends as Superman and the Green Lantern every month in their solo titles. Q&A WITH WW CHICAGO GUEST AARON LOPRESTI! Wizard World Chicago guest Aaron Lopresti made a name for himself by drawing Ms. Marvel, Excalibur, New X-Men and Incredible Hulk for Marvel Comics. Lopresti recently went exclusive with DC Comics and has begun a successful run on Wonder Woman with writer Gail Simone. ADI GRANOV LANDS IN WW CHICAGO! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA'S KATEE SACKHOFF APPEARING AT WW PHILLY! Fan-favorite and award-winning actress Katee Sackhoff will be attending the upcoming Wizard World Philadelphia! Sackhoff's rough and ready portrayal of hotshot pilot Kara "Starbuck" Thrace has been stealing scenes on the critically acclaimed Battlestar Galactica for four seasons now. Diamond Announces 2008 Exclusive for Wizard World Chicago This year at Wizard World Chicago (WWC) Diamond is offering an exciting exclusive Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust WWC Sketch Variant from Marvel Comics. ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST Ultron triumphant? Annihilation: Conquest reaches its stunning conclusion! 'SECRET INVASION' #1 ROUNDUP With Marvel's main event here, Wizard Universe brings you THE WRINKLY-CHIN ROUNDUP: a reader's recap of the events from the Skrull-filled miniseries of 'Secret Invasion' A FEW MINTUES WITH...AMANDA CONNER & JIMMY PALMIOTTI! Wizard chats up the pair of DC creators about crazy convention moments and Terra THE WIZARD Q&A: ART BALTAZAR & FRANCO With DC’s all-ages 'Tiny Titans' set to hit comic book shops this week, Wizard caught up with co-writer and artist, Art Baltazar, and co-writer Franco to talk about their oxy-moronic (Tiny Titans, get it?) book that’s a darn fun read for kids and grown-ups alike! PUNISHER #56 Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on PUNISHER -- in style. Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on PUNISHER HULK VS HERCULES: WHEN TITANS COLLIDE Hulk smashes Hercules. Hercules clobbers Hulk. SECRET INVASION #1 DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY Brian Michael Bendis leads a tour through each issue of Marvel's mega-event as he takes a panel-to-panel look at his highly anticipated series MIGHTY AVENGERS #12 Nick Fury Returns For The Secret Invasion! DYNAMITE SPOTLIGHT: PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #2 Alex Ross and Jim Krueger dissect the action-packed second installment of their superhero epic from Dynamite Entertainment pad 'DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME' #2 'Dark Tower: The Long Road Home' Continues With Issue #2! 'SHE-HULK,' 'MS. MARVEL' and 'BLACK PANTHER' Wizard's weekly round-up of Marvel's mightiest who don't necessarily need a super-team to stand shoulder to shoulder with. ‘FINAL CRISIS’ SPOILERS Dan DiDio provides a first look at ‘Final Crisis’ and DC’s next weekly series JG JONES & THE FINAL CRISIS Q&A Grant Morrison, and J.G. Jones explain how Slayer, Kirby Dots and the DCU's destruction are going to shake up comics in 2008 UNCANNY X-MEN #497 Divided, the X-Men will...fall? MEDORS’ HEALTH SCARE DELAYS WILLOW CREEK BUT SERIES BACK ON TRACK Creator of new werewolf series underwent spinal surgery in December [MARVEL MONDAYS] WOLVERINE GETS CLASS Writer Fred Van Lente digs into Logan’s past with his new all-ages, in-continuity Marvel title and dishes on the future of The Power Pack