Marvel Comics, Wizard World Announce Exclusive Comic Book Program for 2014 Beginning with Groundbreaking 'Miracleman' Exclusive Variant Interlocking Covers By Neal Adams

Top Quote Marvel Comics will offer exclusive comics at all 16 Wizard World shows in 2014 beginning with 'Miracleman #1' at Portland Comic Con, Jan. 24-26. 'Miracleman #2' will follow at New Orleans Comic Con, Feb. 7-9. VIP attendees will receive free color version; B&W limited edition available for purchase. End Quote
  • Portland-Vancouver, OR-WA (1888PressRelease) December 18, 2013 - Marvel Comics and Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) today announced a program by which VIP attendees at each of the 16 scheduled 2014 Wizard World Comic Con pop culture conventions will receive exclusive variant covers of the best Marvel titles, beginning with Miracleman #1 at Portland Comic Con (January 24-26) and Miracleman #2 at New Orleans Comic Con (Feb. 7-9). The first two limited-edition books, with covers illustrated by comics legend and Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams, feature interlocking covers, and will be available in both color and black & white sketch editions.

    The colored version of Miracleman #1 will be limited to 3,000 copies and provided free at registration to all Wizard World VIP attendees, including any celebrity VIP packages. The Black & White sketch version is limited to just 2,500 copies and will be available for sale at the Wizard World Store on the convention floor. Quantities per purchase may be limited.

    Adams is scheduled to be on site at each event to sign copies (autograph fees may apply). Leading professional comic grader CGC will also be on hand to accept books for grading and Signature Series.

    "We are incredibly excited to work with Marvel on these limited variant covers," said Wizard World CEO John Macaluso. "Our fans will now have the opportunity to collect the hottest monthly Marvel titles drawn by attending artists at Wizard World shows. This is a huge benefit for all attendees."

    "As Wizard World adds shows across America, Marvel is pleased to be a part of their continued expansion," said Marvel Entertainment SVP of Sales and Publishing David Gabriel. "We're giving each cover the all-star treatment. With the biggest creators and the best characters on-board, we want each attendee's Wizard World experience to be as special as possible."

    Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, comics, toys, video gaming, television, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

    Wizard World Comic Con 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, often stopping by the Show Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

    For more on the 2014 Wizard World Portland Comic Con, visit http://wizardworld.com/home-portland.html and to learn more about Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con, go to http://www.wizardworld.com/home-neworleans.html.

    About Wizard World:
    Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate graphic novels, comic books, movies, TV shows, gaming, technology, toys and social networking. The events often feature celebrities from movies and TV, artists and writers, and events such as premieres, gaming tournaments, panels, and costume contests.

    About Marvel Entertainment, LLC
    Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information, visit marvel.com.

    The full event schedule can be found at www.wizardworld.com.

    Wizard World 2014 Schedule
    January 24-26 - Wizard World Portland Comic Con
    February 7-9 - Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con
    March 7-9 - Wizard World Sacramento Comic Con
    March 28-30 - Wizard World Louisville Comic Con
    April 4-6 - Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
    May 2-4 - Wizard World Minneapolis Comic Con
    May 30-June 1 - Wizard World Atlanta Comic Con
    June 19-22 - Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con
    August 1-3 - Wizard World San Antonio Comic Con
    August 21-24 - Wizard World Chicago Comic Con
    September 12-14 - Wizard World Richmond Comic Con
    September 26-28 - Wizard World Nashville Comic Con
    October 2-4 - Wizard World Austin Comic Con
    October 31-November 2 - Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
    November 7-9 - Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con
    November 21-23 - Wizard World Reno Comic Con

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