Wizard World Philly Volunteers!

Wizard World is back in the Philadelphia area from May 30 – June 1, 2008, and we’re looking for a few good volunteers to help out at the show.

to our resident taskmaster, at wizardworldph@wizardent.com.

GARTH ENNIS MAKES EXCLUSIVE CON APPEARANCE AT WW PHILLY

Wizard World and Dynamite Entertainment are proud to announce that award-winning writer Garth Ennis has signed on to make a very special appearance at Wizard World Philadelphia on Sunday, June 1st. The acclaimed writer will join the show’s festivities, taking part in a panel/Q&A followed by a signing. Discussing everything from The Boys and his upcoming War Stories collection of mini-series (a continuation of the critically acclaimed one-shots previously published by Vertigo), Ennis will make Sunday the day of the show you can’t pass up!

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet one of the true innovative minds in comics during this extremely rare show appearance!

WW PHILLY GUITAR HERO AND ROCK BAND EXTRAVANGZA

WIZARD WORLD PHILLY
GUITAR HERO AND ROCK BAND EXTRAVANGZA

So you think you know how to rock out? Aspiring rock stars and video gamers can strut their stuff as Wizard World Philadelphia hosts Guitar Hero 3 and Rock Band competitions all weekend long. Winners will be eligible for $1,000 in prizes and have their photos published in Wizard Magazine and on Wizard Universe and Wizard World.com.

Make sure you tune your Les Pauls and come out to Wizard World Philadelphia for a rockin’ good time!

WW Philly’s Costume Contest!

COSTUME PARTY!
Come out dressed as your favorite character and win big!
Enter the Wizard World Philadelphia Costume Contest and be eligible for $1,000 in prizes!  So throw on your spandex and get ready to be a super-hero – our best entries will be featured in Wizard Magazine, wizarduniverse.com and Wizardworld.com!

Sign up at the Wizard Booth and be eligible for the big prize!

Joe Quesada at WW Philly!

Philadelphia guest list grows with Joe Quesada!

Marvel Editor-In-Chief and artist extraordinaire, Joe Quesada has just been added to the growing guest list for the Philadelphia stop on the Wizard World Tour. The Marvel statesman, fresh off his return to the drawing board with Spider-Man: One More Day will be on hand all weekend long to meet and greet fans to talk about the present Marvel Universe in the middle of Secret Invasion and what its ramifications will bring about for the future.

And that’s not all! Quesada’s intricate pencils will be showcased on our Invincible Iron Man #1 exclusive incentive cover for ADVANCE TICKET HOLDERS ONLY! All Advance Ticket Holders will receive this ultra rare variant absolutely FREE!

So don’t miss any of the excitement as Wizard World Philadelphia keeps getting bigger and better!

ToyFare Magazine In Full Force at WW PHILLY!

Toy fans are in for an extra treat this year—for the very first time at Wizard World, a special panel room presented by ToyFare Magazine will be devoted solely to the art of sculpting and the toy industry, and it’ll be packed with programming all three days of the show! Stop by and check out panel presentations by NECA, Sideshow Collectibles and more!

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 WW PHILADELPHIA EXCLUSIVE JOE QUESADA TICKET INCENTIVE ANNOUNCED!

All Advance Ticket Holders will receive the Invincible Iron Man #1 ultra rare variant FREE!

This brand new series featuring the Golden Avenger debuts just in time for the new major motion picture! Written by super-scribe Matt Fraction (The Immortal Iron Fist, Punisher War Journal) and fan-favorite artist Salvador Larroca (X-Men) – this exclusive variant features an exclusive sketch cover by Joe Quesada.

This book will only be available to Wizard World Philadelphia advance ticket holders so don’t miss out, order yours today!

Exclusive Godzilla From Far East Monsters at WW Chicago!

The Hottest Exclusives Are At Wizard World Philly!

Be sure to get your exclusive Godzilla from Far East Monsters and Ivory Lord Rama from Kridana , plus mystery exclusive toys from the Four Horsemen and Kaiju Big Battel—and be sure to pre-order Wizard’s Chicago-exclusive Peter Petrelli ‘Heroes’ figure!

SECRET INVASION SCRIBE BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS JOINS THE MIGHTY WW CHICAGO LINE-UP!

Brian Michael Bendis,  the architect  behind Marvel’s biggest project of ‘08  makes a rare con appearance at this year’s Wizard World Chicago!

The statement “Who Do You Trust?” fits perfectly as the landscape of the Marvel Universe will be forever changed by Bendis and crew’s eagerly anticipated Secret Invasion. Fans will be treated to surprises galore as nothing is what it appears when the Skrulls plan to infiltrate the Earth comes to fruition. Heroes who appeared benevolent are exposed and some classic characters long missing return to the forefront.

Taking part in panels, Q&As, signings and more – Bendis will be on hand to discuss all things Skrully going on in the Marvel Universe and give you the 411 on what fans can expect during Secret Invasion.

Toy Displays from Diamond, Mezco, Far East Monsters + More At WW Philly!

ToyFare Magazine and toy and statue creators are taking over Wizard World Philly! The biggest icons of the toy industry will be coming out in force, with more displays, panels and exclusives than you can shake an accessory at! Sculpting legends Clayburn Moore, the Four Horsemen and Robert Tonner of Tonner Inc. will give the ultimate sculpting lessons at our toy extravaganza, and the floor will be populated with the luminaries and upstarts of the industry, including Diamond Select Toys, Mezco Toyz, Kridana Toys, Far East Monsters, Erick Sosa, the Shiflett Brothers, Kaiju Big Battel and more!