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HEROES CON: DC COMICS' 52 PANEL

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jann Jones, assistant editor of the weekly
52 series, told the crowd at DC Comics' 52 panel at Heroes Con on
Saturday that an impressive list of artists has been lined up for
back-up features.

  Among those contributing will be Eric Powell, Brian Bolland,
Adam Hughes, George Perez, Kevin Nowlan and Jones' husband, 52
cover artist J.G. Jones.

  As far as interiors go, DC's Dan DiDio said that having Keith
Giffen doing breakdowns gives 52 a consistent look, despite
whomever is penciling.

  "He can take so much information and put it out in a cohesive
manner," DiDio said, noting that he didn't want a "jarring"
issue-to-issue approach to the book despite the several
pencilers.

  "I've been watching the art come in and we're not compromising
anything to get this out on a weekly basis," Jann Jones added.

  Greg Rucka, one of the four 52 writers, noted that several
additional artists have inquired about contributing to the
project.

  "Some of them are quite surprising," Rucka said. "And I'm like,
'You're a big name? Why would you?'"

  DiDio said that cover artist Jones attends all the story
meetings and sketches during the discussions. One of his
sketches, of Detective Chimp, led to a new story angle -- one
that DiDio noted conflicted with Shadowpact.

  And while DC won't do any 52 collections until the series is
over -- nor has it announced any plans -- DiDio suggested that a
coffee table book of Jones' story-telling covers with sketches
might be a good post-52 project.

  In other notes from the panel:

  * DiDio broke down what he felt the writers of 52 brought to
the table: Rucka, a sense of realism and a look at the DCU from
the ground up; Geoff Johns, a sense of moving the characters
forward to where they should go; Mark Waid, a sense of history
and where characters have been; and Grant Morrison, who "is just
way out there."
  Rucka added, "Grant has more good ideas in an afternoon than I
do all year."
  * Rucka said that 52 is like a novel and should have a theme.
In this case, he said the primary goal is to see "on the whole,
how the DC Universe has changed."
  * The Resurrection Cult was not part of the original plan for
the story, and Rucka said that it took over from Conner's
sacrifice as the religious aspect intended for 52.
  * Rucka noted that while the characters' arcs have a beginning,
middle and end, not all them will end with the 52nd issue.
  * Asked why Batman is such a jerk in All Star Batman and Robin,
the Boy Wonder, DiDio said: "It was Frank Miller's decision. You
don't like it, you call him. I'm not going to make that call."
  * DiDio said that the concept developed for Captain Marvel
since the 1970s "hasn't worked" and the challenge DC faces is
making him contemporary but to true to his character.
  * J.G. Jones added that members of the Marvel Family will be
key to a 52 story.
  * Regarding Batman, DiDio said that he wants to emphasize the
Bruce Wayne part of the character more. He also said that
Batman's strike team had become "too far-reaching" and that the
character works best with Robin, Alfred and Gordon on his side.
  * DiDio said the Oracle/Batman relationship became bad for
Batman and he's pulling the plug on it. "It was like Batman had
OnStar," he said. "He stopped being Batman."
  * Rucka said Elongated Man's story in 52 is spiritual. "His
story is about the fact that Sue is dead in a world where people
come back from the dead with alarming frequency," he said.
  * Rucka said the racial aspects of John Henry Irons were going
to be part of 52, but that it didn't materialize. "You never tell
stories like that if they become Afterschool Specials," he said.
"If you can't do it right, it's better not to do it."
  * J.G. Jones confirmed that was Isis on a 52 cover. But DiDio
noted it wasn't the television version because DC doesn't own the
rights.
  * Black Adam's death toll in 52? "Massive," DiDio said. But
then Rucka noted, "By the end of 52, you're probably going to cry
for Black Adam."
  * In regards to pacing, Rucka said concessions have to be made
in a 22-page story and that stories can't end with cliffhangers.
He also noted that some things -- like the effects of Renee
Montoya's have to be assumed off-panel. "I'm sure we all know
Renee is going, 'Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!'" he said.
  Rucka said that it's hard and fast that story beings with Week
1, Day 1 and ends with Week 52, Day 7.
  "It's an interesting thing to deal with when you have people
who can, say, travel through time," he said.
  * DiDio said the back-ups for 52 were to provide supplemental
information without overloading readers.
  * DiDio said that any similarities between the "Up, Up and
Away!" story in the Superman books and Superman Returns were
coincidental. He said he did not read the movie script, wanting
to the film as a fan.
  * DiDio said there will be a Zauriel one-shot early next year.

HEROES CON: MARVEL COMICS PANEL

  CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Civil War event and its repercussions
were the primary themes of Marvel Comics' panel at Heroes Con,
led by editor-in-chief Joe Quesada, on Saturday.

  Following are some of the highlights.

  * Asked about a Nova ongoing following Annihilation, Quesada
said that it was a "possibility" and that "certain things" will
break out of Annihilation.
  * Quesada said the Winter Soldier will play "a very big part in
the world of Marvel super-heroes and Captain America."
  * Daniel Way, writer of the new Ghost Rider series, said the
situation with Danny Ketch will be resolved, but the book will
feature Johnny Blaze.
  Way said he's been bowled over by the art on Ghost Rider by
javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. "It's like they've been waiting
for their triumphant return," he said.
  * Spirits of Vengeance, by Garth Ennis and Clayton Crain, will
be a series of mini-series.
  * Quesada said an announcement regarding Bryan Hitch's next
project after Ultimates 2 should come this summer.
  * Amazing Spider-Man writer J. Michael Straczynski on Peter
Parker's unmasking: "He really can't recant the revealing of his
identity. There's no going back on that."
  * Civil War Front Line writer Paul Jenkins said an upcoming
story will see a foreign team of super-heroes setting down in the
United States. "They're going to say, 'We're not of your country.
Come and arrest us,'" Jenkins said.
  * Straczynski noted one character will leave the United States
rather than deal with registration. "He'll say, 'I'm going to
Paris,' which is what he'll do," Straczynski said.
  * Even with the upcoming wedding of Black Panther and Storm,
Quesada said the title will remain Black Panther.
  * Stracyznski said his Icon title, The Book of Lost Souls, will
continue, with #7 due in two months.
  * C.B. Cebulski said that Power Pack and Avengers Assemble! is
doing very well outside the direct market and will be followed by
a Power Pack/Spider-Man mini-series. He also said the Power kids
might be showing up in the Marvel Universe proper soon.
  * Jenkins said he has many more ideas for The Sentry and his
role in the Marvel Universe.
  * Will Alpha Flight return? "Yes and no," Quesada said. "You're
going to love it and you're going to hate it."
  * Quesada said he finished penciling the final issue of
Daredevil: Father two months ago, but his inker and colorist had
more pressing monthly deadlines. He expects the issue this fall.
  * Quesada said that there are no plans for additional Ultimate
titles, but there will be a big event in the universe.
  * Straczynski hinted that the upcoming Ultimate Power event
might result in some characters switching universe after it is
over.
  * Quesada said that Greg Pak is the writing on Incredible Hulk
for "the foreseeable future."

MARVEL MOVIE/TV ROUNDUP

  Newly released pictures by WireImage indicate that two key
players from Spider-Man will be involved in Spider-Man 3.

  Cliff Robertson is returning as Uncle Ben and Michael Papajohn
is back as the burglar who apparently killed him. Robertson and
Pajajohn were photographed with Thomas Haden Church, who playing
Flint Marko/Sandman.

  * As had been previously announced, Mark Protosevich is writing
the Thor movie, Marvel Studios' Kevin Feige told The Continuum.

  Over the weekend at a Marvel panel at Heroes Con, J. Michael
Straczynski said that the trades were reporting that David Goyer
was attached to the film. That isn't the case, according to
Marvel.

  Goyer is working with Marvel Studios on Blade: The Series. He
is also developing The Flash as a feature film for Warner Bros.

  * Iron Man director Jon Favreau attended the screening of
Ultimate Avengers 2 at the Los Angeles Film Festival on Sunday.
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From Newsarama at http://www.Newsarama.com/

BANDAI ACQUIRES RIGHTS TO WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA

Press Release
Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced Monday at Anime Expo that it
has acquired the North American publishing rights for the
Witchblade Takeru manga from Top Cow Productions, Inc. creators of
Witchblade. The manga series is an adaptation of Gonzo's
Witchblade anime television series which is currently airing in
Japan and as the LOS ANGELES TIMES recently stated "is fast
becoming a comic to anime crossover juggernaut."

"This property has been one of our long term goals," says Bandai
Entertainment's Robert Place Napton. "We began our publishing
relationship with Top Cow with our line of successful Tankobon
graphic novels, introducing manga fans to the classic Witchblade
and Tomb Raider comic book series -- this original Witchblade
manga from Japan is the next step."

Witchblade is the first ever American comic book to be adapted
for the Japanese anime market. Bandai Entertainment plans to
release the series in English following the same pattern as the
Japanese edition of the manga which will be available in Japan
later this month. Release date is to be determined but likely to
coincide with the release of the Witchblade Anime series in the
North America. More details to follow.

"There's great excitement with the incredible response to the
Witchblade anime both in Japan and internationally. We're looking
forward to working with Bandai Entertainment to bring this manga
to the U.S.," says Matt Hawkins, President and COO of Top Cow
Productions, Inc.

Look for more information on this series in the coming weeks.

For more information on Bandai Entertainment, visit www.bandai-
ent.com

For more information on Top Cow and Witchblade visit
www.topcow.com

SHIPPING CHANGES AS OF 6.29.06

According to Diamond, the following titles/projects have had
changes to their shipping schedule. The first date listed is the
original in-store date, the second, the revised date.

DC COMICS
Absolute Kingdom Come Edition HC ..... 07/12/06 / 07/26/06
JLA Classified #25 ..... 07/12/06 / 07/26/06
Wonder Woman: Mission's End TP ..... 07/19/06 / 07/26/06
Ex Machina #22 (MR) ..... 07/19/06 / 08/02/06
Teen Titans Go Vol. 5: On the Move TP ..... 07/12/06 / 08/02/06
Albion #6 ..... 07/19/06 / 08/16/06
Teen Titans #38 ..... 07/12/06 / 08/16/06

IMAGE COMICS
24/Seven ..... GN 07/12/06 / 07/19/06

MARVEL COMICS
Cable/Deadpool #30 CW ..... 07/12/06 / 07/19/06
Powers #19 (MR) ..... 07/12/06 / 07/19/06
She-Hulk 2 #9 ..... 07/12/06 / 07/19/06
Ultimate X-Men #72 ..... 07/12/06 / 07/19/06
Kabuki #7 (MR) ..... 07/19/06 / 08/09/06
Kabuki Jae Lee Cvr. #7 ..... (MR) 07/19/06 / 08/09/06
Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk #3 ..... 07/12/06 / 08/09/06

LARSEN'S SHE-DRAGON RETURNS IN JULY

Erik Larsen's SHE-DRAGON makes her triumphant return this July in
a mammoth sized sixty-four page special.

"That's right: It's now SIXTY-FOUR BIG PAGES - and we're not
charging you a dollar more," Larsen explained. "Originally I'd
planned to cap it out at 40 or even 42 story pages. However,
Franchesco! and I couldn't stop, so we ran out of ample space to
show off all the cool behind-the-scenes stuff. With the addition
of sixteen sketchbook pages we're now able to give readers a peek
at the hard work we did."

"Don't say we never gave you anything!" Franchesco! exclaimed.

As if the increased size wasn't enough, the SHE-DRAGON special
now leads directly into SAVAGE DRAGON #128, which features those
lovable lawbreakers from Mark Millar and J.G. Jones' caustic
classic WANTED.

"Sometimes things are better with time and this special is no
different," said Larsen. "While I'm sorry folks had to wait so
darned long, the end result is so much better because of the
extra effort. This book is absolutely stunning."

With the stunning SHE-DRAGON statue slated to come out later this
year and rumblings of a follow up miniseries, this looks like a
banner year for the green-skinned goddess.

SHE-DRAGON (DEC041542) is available for advance re-order. It is
now a 64-page full color book with a cover price of $5.99 and
will be in stores on July 26th.
 +++++
From ComiX-Fan at http://www.comixfan.com/xfan

SUPERMAN RETURNS FLIES TO FIRST PLACE AT THE BOX OFFICE

Superman Returns reigned supreme at the box office this weekend,
taking in $52.15 million over opening weekend and $84.2 million
since its debut on Wednesday, according to studio estimates
Sunday as reported by several online sources.

Warner Brothers' head of distribution predicted that the film
should hit $110 million by Tuesday. The premiere is the largest
five-day opening in Warners' history.

With little competition over the weekend, Superman easily cruised
to first place at the box office. The Devil Wears Prada came in
second with a stronger than expected $27 million, while Click
fell from first to third with $19.4 million.

Superman Returns was released in 4,065 theaters, averaging
$12,829 per screen, best among the Top 10 films at the box
office. The film simultaneously premiered very strong in 76 IMAX
theaters, most playing a version with portions of the film in 3-
D. About $5 million of the film's grosses came from the IMAX
theaters.

Superman Returns strong premiere topped last year's Batman
Begins, also from DC Comics and Warner Bros., which took in $48.7
million over opening weekend and $72.9 million in its first five
days. The film didn't come close to Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man
2, though, which holds the record for best five-day opening, with
$152.4 million over Fourth of July weekend in 2004.

Superman Returns also fell short of X-Men: The Last Stand, the
year's other big comic book film. X-Men opened at $103.1 million
over the three-day Memorial Day weekend earlier this year, though
the film's box office quickly fell off in the following weeks.

Superman Returns will face heavy competition next week with the
release of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
 +++++
From ICV2.com

Will Meugniot Will Direct 'Dragonlance' Animated Feature
 July 06, 2006
The Dragonlance animated feature, starring Lucy Lawless as
Goldmoon (see "Dragonlance Cartoon from Paramount"), is slated
for theatrical release in August 2007.  The story is based on
Dragons of Autumn Twilight, the first Dragonlance Chronicles book
by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

The Dragonlance movie is being directed by longtime
animator/comic writer Will Meugniot, who's directed Stargate:
Infinity, Spydogs, and other TV shows; produced X-Men, Spider-Man
Unlimited, Real Ghostbusters, Exosquad and a number of other
animated series; and held a variety of creative and production
executive positions at Universal Family Entertainment, Stan Lee
Media, DIC Entertainment, Graz Productions, and Saban
Entertainment.

The film's script is by George Strayton, whose TV writing credits
include Xena:  Warrior Princess, Hercules:  The Legendary
Journeys, and Cleopatra 2525.

In addition to Lawless, Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor on
Smallville, plus voice work on Justice League, Teen Titans,
Static Shock, and Batman Beyond) has been cast as Tanis Half-
Elven, and Jason Marsden (who has an extensive list of voice
credits, including Fairly Oddparents, Xiaoliln Showdown, Teen
Titans, Codename Kids Next Door, and W.I.T.C.H.) as Tasslehoff
Burrfoot.

Three production companies are involved:  India-headquartered
Toonz Animation; Epic Entertainment, which has a variety of other
game-based properties in development, including Deadlands, Magic,
Urban Arcana, and World of Darkness; and Commotion Pictures.

Stone Arch to Release 24 Graphic Novels in August Including
Classics
 July 06, 2006
Stone Arch Books, which publishes "high interest fiction" for 8-
to 14-year-olds for the library and educational markets, has
entered the graphic novel business in a big way, planning 24 new
releases in August to join the 15 it published earlier this year.
All of the releases through the end of this year will be
hardbound for libraries, but trade paperback editions are planned
beginning early in 2007.

Stone Arch was promoting its new line at the recently concluded
ALA show in New Orleans with booth signage announcing "safe
graphic novels," which a representative explained meant that the
content was kid-safe for an educational or library environment.

The graphic novel line involves five imprints:  Graphic Sparks
(8-10, "goofy, gross"), Graphic Trax (8-12, "thrills"), Graphic
Quest (8-12, "pulse-pounding"), Graphic Revolve (10-14,
classics), and Ridge Riders (8-12).

Although we haven't seen a lot of pages from either the planned
or released books, at least some of these books appear to be re-
packaged from previously published children's books.

The classics looked the most interesting to us; six are planned
for release in August. They appear to be all new material pairing
children's/YA authors with artists that are mostly new to comics.
But the art on some of the books looked interesting, and we're
always on the lookout for a good new classics series.  Each
volume will be 72 6" x 9" pages in color, which hardbound will be
sold to libraries and schools at $16.95.

Two More Dynamite Previews in 'TV Guide'
'Highlander' #0 and 'Xena' #1
 July 06, 2006
TV Guide will feature previews of two Dynamite Entertainment TV-
based comic titles in its July 10th issue, which streets July
6th.  The two titles featured are both shipping this month:  Xena
#1 and Highlander #0.

The first Dynamite preview in TV Guide was for its Battlestar
Galactica preview issue.

Vampire Hunter D Manga Out in English First!
 July 07, 2006
Digital Manga announced at Anime Expo that a Vampire Hunter D
manga is currently in production in Japan and will be released in
late 2007 or early 2008.  At Anime Expo Digital Manga's Rachel
Livingston told the audience that the Vampire Hunter D manga
would be published in English even before it appears in Japanese.

The Vampire Hunter D manga will be based on the series of 17
novels (the first of which appeared in 1983) written by Hideyuki
Kikuchi and illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.  Three of the novels
have been published in English by Dark Horse -- and they have
been extremely successful, especially in the bookstore market,
where they rank in the top 20 when compared with sales of the top
manga properties.  The Vampire Hunter D novels have inspired
several anime features, illustration books and a hit PS2 video
game, but they have never been adapted to the manga format until
now.  Mr. Kikuchi specifically chose artist Saiko Takaki to
illustrate the Vampire Hunter D manga.

Scholastic's Skein of Graphic Novels
Includes 'The Last Unicorn'
 July 07, 2006
In addition to its color reprinting of Jeff Smith's Bone and
graphic novels based on the popular Baby-Sitters Club and
Goosebumps series, Scholastic's Graphix imprint is planning at
least five additional graphic novel projects over the next couple
of years, including Amulet (Fall 2007) by Kazu Kibuishi, editor
of the Flight anthologies, and an adaptation of Peter S. Beagle's
fan-favorite fantasy The Last Unicorn (Fall 2008) illustrated by
Michael Kaluta.

Other Scholastic graphic novel projects include Walker Bean, a
rollicking pirate tale by Aaron Renier due out in the spring of
2008; Magic Pickle by Scott Morse, which is scheduled for the
summer of 2008; and The Woodland Chronicles by Greg Ruth (Conan
the Barbarian) due out in the fall of 2009.

Scholastic has also announced the artists who will be working on
the next two Goosebumps anthologies.  Jill Thompson (Scary
Godmother), Jamie Tolagson and Amy Kim Ganter will illustrate
Goosebumps: Terror Trips (Spring 2007); while Kyle Baker (Plastic
Man), Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin) and Dean Haspiel (The
Quitter) will draw the third Goosebumps graphic novel anthology,
Goosebumps: Scary Summer (Summer 2007).

'Eberron' Comic in August From Devil's Due
 July 07, 2006
This August Devil's Due Publishing unveils the first comic book
ever based on the Eberron RPG from Wizards of the Coast.  Eberron
RPG creator Keith Baker has written the 48-page, full color
comic, Eberron: Eye of the Wolf, which will be available in two
editions, one with a regular cover ($4.95) by series' artist
Chris Lie (Sigma 6, Arashikage Showdown) and one with a cardstock
cover ($8.95) by Lee Moyer (the Eberron campaign setting artist).

This is the first Devil's Due Publishing release to add to the
rich tapestry of the Dungeons & Dragons world rather than just
adapting prose works based on D&D properties. Eberron: Eye of the
Wolf is a one-shot comic book thrill ride through the world of
magic and sentient machines created by Keith Baker, and developed
by Bill Slavicsek and James Wyatt.
 +++++
From The SCOOP! at http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/

Philadelphia Comic-Con This Sunday
 Industry News, Scoop, Friday, July 07, 2006
This Sunday, at the Ramada Philadelphia Airport, Pennsylvanian's
can check out one of the area's fun and informative events for
collectors--the Philadelphia Comic-Con.

You won't want to miss special guest artists Rob Granito and
Steven Miller... or the plentiful exhibitor and dealer tables
with great Golden and Silver Age comics, modern comics, manga,
action figures, non-sport cards, and original art.

Check out the website for more details:
http://www.philadelphiacomic-con.com/

Quesada Joins Baltimore Comic-Con
 Industry News, Scoop, Friday, July 07, 2006
Joe Quesada, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, is the latest
guest to sign-up to attend this year's Baltimore Comic-Con on
Saturday, September 9, at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The show, which concludes on Sunday, September 10, also announced
additional guests including Mike Wieringo (Fantastic Four,
Flash), Jamal Igle (Firestorm), Louis Small Jr. (Vampirella),
David Lloyd (V For Vendetta), Ron Wilson (Superboxers), Oliver
Copiel (House of M), and Phil Noto (New West, Beautiful Killer).
The convention's opening is just nine weeks away from tomorrow.

"We're extremely pleased to add Joe Quesada to our roster of
guests," said Marc Nathan, the show's promoter. "Since his days
on Ash at Event Comics and the Marvel Knights imprint, he showed
himself to be consistently popular with fans in this area, just
like every other region of the country. During his tenure at as
Editor-in-Chief at Marvel, the demand for him as a guest has only
increased. Whether it's Ash, Daredevil or some new project,
people always want to see what he's up to, and we're very glad
he's coming to Baltimore."

Nathan said that he was also happy to announce the return
appearances of Wieringo, Igle, Small and Noto, while welcoming
Lloyd, Wilson, and Copiel to Baltimore for the first time.

"Being able to add new creators of this caliber while matching
them with returning talent of the same level is a spectacular
feeling," he said.

The convention will run from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and from
10 AM to 5 PM Friday at the Baltimore Convention Center, a few
minutes walk from the Inner Harbor and immediately across the
street from Geppi's Entertainment Museum at Camden Yards. A
Diamond Comic Distributors - Alliance Game Distibutors retailer
summit follows the show on Monday and Tuesday.

Previously announced guests include Kyle Baker (Why I Hate
Saturn, Plasticman), Tom Brevoort (New Avengers editor), Kurt
Busiek (Astro City, Superman), Buzz (JSA), Jim Calafiore
(Exiles), Tommy Castillo (Toe Tags, Batman), Howard Chaykin (The
Shadow, American Flagg!), Frank Cho (New Avengers, Liberty
Meadows), Steve Conley (Astounding Space Thrills, The Escapist),
Amanda Conner (JSA Classified), Todd Dezago (Tellos), Brendon and
Brian Fraim (Antiques: The Comic Strip), Rich Faber (Roboy Red),
John Gallagher (Buzzboy, More Fund Comics), Jimmy Gownley (Amelia
Rules!), Cully Hamner (Batman: Tenses), Dean Haspiel (Quitter,
Opposable Thumbs), Marc Hempel (Sandman: The Kindly Ones, MAD),
Barry Kitson (Legion of Superheroes), Norman Lee (Planet of the
Apes), Jonathan and Joshua Luna (Girls, Spider-Woman: Origin),
Mike Manley (Draw), Mark McKenna (Banana Tail), Pop Mhan (Tomb
Raider, X-Men Unlimited) Scott Neely (Scooby Doo), Jamar Nicholas
(Detective Boogaloo from movie poopshoot.com), Michael Avon
Oeming (Powers, What If?), Jimmy Palmiotti (Jonah Hex, JSA
Classified), George Perez (JSA, JLA/Avengers), Brandon Peterson
(X-Men, Strange), Paul Pope (THB, Batman: Year One Hundred), Ton
Raney (Outsiders), Jim Starlin (Dreadstar, Kid Cosmos), Eric
Powell (The Goon, Marvel Monsters), Alex Robinson (Box Office
Poison, Tricked), Andy Runton (Owly), Dan Slott (She-Hulk), John
K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite, Fashion in Action), Mark Sparacio
(Heroes for Hire, Shi), Brian Stelfreeze (Matador), Karl Story
(Tom Strong), Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider), Robert Tinnell (The
Black Forest, The Living and The Dead), Tim Truman (GrimJack,
Conan), Billy Tucci (Heroes for Hire, Shi), Neil Vokes (The
Wicked West, The Black Forest), Matt Wagner (Grendel, Batman),
Mark Waid (Superman: Birthright, Legion of Super-Heroes), Mark
Wheatley (Mars, Frankenstein Mobster), Bill Willingham (Fables)
and Marv Wolfman (New Teen Titans, Crisis on Infinite Earths).

Gemstone Publishing is sponsoring the attendance of Life & Times
of Scrooge McDuck writer - artist Don Rosa, and ACTOR (A
Commitment To Our Roots) is bringing Marvel legends Dick Ayers,
John Romita, Sr. and John Romita, Jr. ACTOR will also debut a new
fund-raiser trade paperback at the show and offer a show
exclusive cover.

In addition to Gemstone, the line-up of publishers, manufacturers
and service organizations setting up at the convention includes
DC Comics, Image Comics, Century Comics, Archaia Studios Press,
TwoMorrows Publishing, Mercury Comics, Sky-Dog, Renaissance
Press, AdHouse Books, Ape Entertainment, Crusade Fine Arts,
Insight Studios Group, Diamond Comic Distributors, Diamond Select
Toys, E. Gerber Products, and others.

This year, the Baltimore Comic-Con plays host for the first time
to the Harvey Awards, which will be held Saturday night,
September 9. For additional information about the awards program,
please visit www.harveyawards.org.

For more information about the con, visit
www.comicon.com/baltimore, email
cardscomicscollectibles@yahoo.com, or call (410) 526-7410.







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