Announcing our SDCC Limited EditionsGarfield & Bernie Wrightson: Coming Soon to SDCC!


Jim Davis' Garfield: The Original Art Daily and Sunday Archive Limited Edition
We'll be premiering Jim Davis' Garfield: The Original Art Daily and Sunday Archive, and providing those attending SDCC with a special, limited edition plate, suitable for framing, the comes with this SIGNED (by Jim Davis!) book! This is being offered in an extremely limited quantity, and is available ONLY at the show. You can pre-order online until July 12 to PICK UP at the show (details here).

Bernie Wrightson: Art and Designs for Gang of Seven AnimationPremiering at Comic-Con: the special limited edition of Bernie Wrightson: Art and Designs for Gang of Seven Animation Studio. Marvel at concept drawings, model sheets, and hundreds of designs for projects including Biker Mice From Mars, The Juice, and Freak Show.  All of the artwork in this book has been scanned directly from the original artwork so fans can savior Wrightson’s genius up close and personal.  

Extremely limited quantity – only 100 made!  We will have a limited quantity up for pre-purchase on our site, for pickup at the show, so make sure to reserve yours today!
This limited edition variant has a colored cover and a special "download card" that will include a never-before-seen video (Change for a Dollar) from one of the unpublished stories that Bernie worked on.

David Tennant, John Barrowman, Alex Kingston, Elizabeth Olsen Among Top Celebrities Scheduled To Attend 20th Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 24-27


Paul Bettany, Steve Blum, Gene Simmons, Elizabeth Henstridge, John Cusack Also Headline Guest Roster To Date; Talented Comics Creators, Live Entertainment, Variety of Exhibitors, Cosplayers, Robust Programming At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center


ROSEMONT, Ill., June 27, 2017 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) continues its 2017 schedule with its 20th trip to the  Donald E. Stephens Convention Center at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago, August 24-27. The “Doctor Who” trio of David Tennant (“Jessica Jones”) and Alex Kingston (“E.R.”), John Barrowman (“Arrow”), the  Avengers:Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War tandem of Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany , Elizabeth Henstridge (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Steve Blum (Toonami, Cowboy Bebop ), Gene Simmons (KISS frontman), the “Psych” duo of James Roday and  Dule Hill, John Cusack (Say Anything…, Better off Dead…) and Jewel Staite  (“Firefly,” “Stargate’ Atlantis”) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend Wizard World’s longest running and largest comic con and pop culture extravaganza.


Tennant, Kingston, Barrowman, Simmons, Roday, Hill, Cusack and Staite will attend on Saturday and Sunday, August 26-27; Olsen and Bettany will appear on Saturday only; Henstridge will appear on Friday and Saturday; Blum is scheduled for all four days.


Other stars scheduled to appear include the “Stranger Things” tandem of Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin, the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” team of Charisma Carpenter and Nicholas Brendon, Billy Boyd (The Lord of the Rings franchise, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World ), Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Supergirl”), the “Dynamic Duo” from “Batman: The Animated Series” Kevin Conroy and  Loren Lester, Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show, “Spin City”), Kevin Sorbo  (“Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” “Andromeda”) and Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk,” “The King of Queens”).


Wizard World Comic Con Chicago will also feature non-stop live entertainment, gaming, exclusive Q&A sessions with top celebrities, movie screenings hosted by stars and directors and more, hosted by media personality Kato Kaelin. Details to follow soon.


Wizard World is the home of the most creative comics artists and writers on the planet. Artist Alley in Chicago will feature James O’Barr (creator, The Crow ), Clinton Hobart (licensed Disney fine artist), Steve Geiger (“Spider-man,” “The Incredible Hulk”),  Guy Gilchrist (“Nancy,” “The Muppets”), Ben Templesmith (“Fell,” “The Nightmare Factory”), Simon Fraser  (“Judge Dredd,” “Nikolai Dante”), Michael Calero (“Tandar” animatronics, “All New Fathom”), Jeremiah Lambert (“Transformers” franchise, “Masters of the Universe”),  Dean Haspiel (“Billy Dogma,” “Spider-Man”), Kurt Lehner (“Gargoyles,” “Marvel Action Hour”), Jorge Molina  (“Avengers Assemble,” “X-Force”), Danny Fingeroth (“Spider-Man,” “Iron Man”), Victor Dandridge (“The Samaritan,” “Origins Unknown”) and many others.


Special events abound all week, highlighted by 'An Evening with Gene Simmons and his Band' At Park West (Saturday, 8 p.m.), Bostwick hosting a screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show (Saturday, 9 p.m.) and more.


Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 12th event scheduled on the 2017 Wizard World calendar, Chicago show hours are Thursday, August 24, 4-9 p.m.; Friday, August 25, noon-7 p.m.; Saturday, August 26, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, August 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.


Wizard World Comic Con Chicago 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 and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.


For more on the 2017 Wizard World Chicago, visit http://wizd.me/ChicagoPR.


About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched ComicConBox™ (www.comicconbox.com ), a premium subscription-based monthly box service, SocialCon™ (www.socialcon.com) and Wizard World Touring. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.


The 2017 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

From Friday, June 30th to Sunday, July 2nd, Valiant is bringing its cross-country road show to Denver, CO for Denver Comic Con 2017 – and we’re bringing a star-studded line-up of exclusives, programming, and panels for a can't-miss comics celebration!

All weekend long, join Valiant inside the Colorado Convention Center at booth #1546 to see why Valiant is the award-winning, chart-topping superhero universe to beat with a selection of paperbacks and deluxe hardcovers for critically renowned and award-winning titles including BLOODSHOT REBORN, BRITANNIA, DIVINITY III: STALINVERSE, FAITH, NINJAK, QUANTUM & WOODY, SAVAGE, X-O MANOWAR (2017) and many more! 

And don’t miss the mountains of Valiant merchandise rolling into Denver, including the SECRET WEAPONS #1 DENVER COMIC CON VARIANT, featuring the art of fan-favorite artist Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)! THE MUST-READ NEW SERIES of the summer from Academy Award-nominated writer Eric Heisserer (Arrival) and visionary artist Raul Allen (WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR) with Patricia Martin (BLOODSHOT REBORN) begins here as the technopathic hero Livewire steps into the fore to lead an extraordinary new team of Harbinger Foundation escapees…and reveals a hidden, high-stakes corner of the Valiant Universe never before explored…

Plus: Be sure to visit the all-star Valiant talent that’s charging into Denver Comic Con 2017 all weekend long, including:

• Jody Houser (Writer, FAITH, FAITH AND THE FUTURE FORCE)
• Bart Sears (Artist, BLOODSHOT & H.A.R.D. CORPS, UNITY)
• Fred Van Lente (Writer, WAR MOTHER, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG) 

Then: Your official introduction to Valiant’s award-winning pantheon of heroes begins on Friday, June 30th at 2:30 p.m. MST in room #501 for the VALIANT 101: THE STORY STARTS HERE panel presentation! New to the Valiant Universe? Jump on board right here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to the origins and adventures of Valiant’s greatest and most iconic heroes – from BLOODSHOT and DIVINITY to FAITH and HARBINGER RENEGADE to NINJAK and X-O MANOWAR! From The A.V. Club to Buzzfeed and Entertainment Weekly and dozens more, Valiant has been hailed as the premier superhero publisher in comics today… Now, look no further than this panel of Valiant all-stars to find out where to start!

Finally: Get the inside intel on the most devastating conflict to ever disrupt the Valiant Universe on Saturday, July 1st at 2:30 p.m. MST in room #501 for the VALIANT: THE ROAD TO HARBINGER WARS 2 panel presentation! The road to Valiant’s biggest, most ambitious and impactful comic book event of all time starts right here! Jump on board to find out what the future holds for HARBINGER RENEGADE, X-O MANOWAR, BLOODSHOT, FAITH, DIVINITY, NINJAK, and the rest of Valiant’s most powerful heroes… and how the coming of HARBINGER WARS 2 will soon be felt across the entire Valiant Universe!

We’ll see you in Denver! And don’t miss a moment of the incredible action as Valiant’s cross-country convention road show charges on through Hartford, Wantagh, San Diego and more throughout the summer!
 
June 22nd – June 27th
ALA 2017 Annual Conference and Exhibition
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

June 24th –  June 25th
ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival
Shoreline Amphitheater
San Francisco, CA
 
June 30th – July 2nd
Denver Comic Con
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO

July 8th
Vans Warped Tour® ’17 presented by Journeys®
Northwell Health Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY

July 9th
Vans Warped Tour® ’17 presented by Journeys®
Xfinity Theatre
Hartford, CT

August 5th
Vans Warped Tour® ’17 presented by Journeys®
Qualcomm Stadium at Jack Murphy Field
San Diego, CA

August 6th
Vans Warped Tour® ’17 presented by Journeys®
Fairplex Pomona
Pomona, CA
 
Stay tuned for more dates to be announced all year long!
 
For more information, visit Valiant on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, and ValiantEntertainment.com.

For Valiant merchandise and more, visit ValiantStore.com
 

Salt City Comic-Con is the biggest and best pop culture convention in the upstate New York area – and Hermes Press will be there in the thick of it! Find us at the show, June 24-25 at booth 216 at the Oncenter, in Syracuse, New York!

Our show specials include:

• A special limited edition insert plate for The Complete Jim Aparo Charlton Phantom
• An extra special limited edition insert plate (only 100 made!) for The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield!
• A small quantity of our leftover stock of the SIGNED limited edition variant of The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield!

Along with our booth, we'll be doing plenty of events as well!Hermes will be involved in an exciting panel one prior to the show Friday! Be sure to drop by!

• The Special Collections Research Center will be hosting Friday evening panel discussion at 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2017 in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons at Syracuse University Libraries – Featuring publisher Dan Herman and other noted comics historians!
• Hermes Press will also be hosting a panel during the convention proper! Stop by Sunday at 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 2017 in the Hall of Justice – stop by to hear publisher and noted comics historian Dan Herman talk about the life of his mentor, Gil Kane, who among other things created the Green Lantern! We will also be sharing exciting news about new upcoming projects, so if you can, show up! We will also attempt a Facebook Live Stream of the event, but if you can't see it live, try our Youtube channel afterwards!
• Stop by our booth and get 20% off all our stock! 

We'll be bringing plenty of inventory, so make sure to stop by our booth 216!