Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 26th, 2011
The past few weeks,we have be talking a lot about Wizard World Anaheim. Not just because this was our first ever convention event where we had our own table with people such a J.t. Krul,Gabriel Hardman,Eric Canete ,Adam Beechen, Jeff Stokely,Kevin Castaniero, Joe Benitez,Norm Rapmund and Dan Panosian signing doing some amazing sketches. If you have been to a con, I am sure you have seen people running around with video cameras,That was us.
We were also showing off the new ComicImpact t-shirt on Saturday and thank you to everyone...
Posted by Ian Candish, on May 25th, 2011
What’s that, you say? You haven’t completely slaked your lust for Wizard World Anaheim content? Well, boy howdy! Have we got something special for you wonderful people! TIME FOR CON SKETCHES!
As many of you know, we at Comic Impact LOVE getting ourselves some sketches at conventions. Con sketches really are the best, most unique souvenir you can get from a convention. Every comic convention will have an artist alley, some are big, some small. Some of the more better known artists will charge a bit more...
Posted by Susan Damon, on May 16th, 2011
So, I keep getting asked what I thought of Wizard World Anaheim. It was awesome. I had never been before, and it lived up to all its expectations. I mean, I didn’t go in expecting a San Diego situation, which was probably smart of me. I think the ambiance is a lot more chill (if that makes any sense). It gave me a chance to do what I do best – talk to creators. I’m a huge supporter of creator owned work, and to have a chance to really get into it with these guys was an incredible opportunity. I’d like to share a couple...
Posted by Sam Taylor, on May 10th, 2011
Other than Comic Con International down in San Diego, I haven’t been to any other comic book related convention. That is until 2011 Wizard World Anaheim. Oh, sure I’ve been to other conventions; electronics, automobile, sports memorabilia. However, this event seems to have been the most (for lack of a better phrase) “user friendly.”
Don’t get me wrong, I am not knocking CCI in any way, shape, or form. It’s just that over the years it seems to have lost that feeling of getting to the fans and...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on May 6th, 2011
Greetings Comic Impact followers! I understand that unfortunately, not everyone was able to make it out to Wizard World Anaheim this last weekend. For those of you that could make it, wasn’t it great? For those of you that couldn’t make it, don’t you fret because thanks to the wonderful technology of Al Gore’s internet we can share our experiences with you! Right now we got a video interview with writer, Nathan Edmondson.
Mr. Edmondson is known for having written the comic books The Light, Olympus, and...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 6th, 2011
He’s back! The ComicImpact returning champion, the one and only J.T. Krul has yet another interview here at ComicImpact.com! On this interview we talk about Green Arrow and what’s next for Ollie now that Brightest Day is over. How will the events of Brightest Day effect the book? You’re just gonna have to check out the interview to find out.
We also talk about Teen Titans and what’s going on with that book. Are you a fan of Solstice? You will be by the end of the year. Also, Krul shares some news about...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 6th, 2011
Our Wizard World Anaheim 2011 coverage is not done yet as we talk with Jeff Parker. That’s right, the man that made me fall in love with Red Hulk. Watch, as we talk about the direction that he’ll be taking in the next few months and find out more about the birth of the next super villain in Hulk.
We also talk about Thunderbolts and find out how Fear Itself will impact the Thunderbolts. There’s also some discussion of Parker being one the luckiest writers around since he gets to work with such talent as(Gabriel...
Posted by Ian Candish, on May 4th, 2011
What’s that you say? You love all of this Wizard World Anaheim coverage we’ve brought you? You want more no matter the cost to your health, reputation or spiritual well-being? Well, just consider us your self-destructive genie, here to grant your greatest wish and keep that awesome Con-content flowing!
Sometimes a comic book comes around that shatters all of our preconceived notions about the limitations of awesomeness. A comic book that takes our gooey, supple minds and absolutely twists them inside out,...
Posted by Ken Zeider, on May 4th, 2011
It’s time for another interview from Wizard World Anaheim! Who are we talking to this time? Look at the title. Duh. Writer, Zeb Wells was kind enough to take time off from his busy schedule to have a nice friendly chat with Ken during the convention. Mr. Wells talks about his latest work with Marvel Comics. Including, but not limited to New Mutants and Carnage.
It’s definitely one of the more memorable interviews we’ve had here at Comic Impact. So, grab yourself a bottle of whiskey and enjoy the video!
Ken...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on May 4th, 2011
Did watching the 1960’s television series, Batman make you think that Adam West was the coolest guy to ever walk the face of the Earth? Do you also happen to be a fan of old school punk music, such as the Sex Pistols and The Ramones? Well then, we found the ultimate band for you! Adam West The Bat. And they’re not only musicians, they’re also cosplayers who dress up as their favorite D.C. comic book characters.
Find out what brought this eclectic of group musicians together as we talk to Adam West The Bat....
Posted by Ian Candish, on May 3rd, 2011
Hang on one damn second! You mean to tell me that you DIDN’T make it to Wizard World Anaheim last weekend?!? You poor, pathetic bastard. You truly have my sympathy. Well, since you couldn’t be there, we at Comic Impact are going to bring the greatness to you!
Ian got a chance to sit down and check in with our good buddy, Adam Beechen, writer of Batman Beyond. Find out what Beechen has in store for the Batman of the future and how the current events of Batman Inc. tie into Batman Beyond.
Keep checking back with Comic...
Posted by Christina Flores, on May 3rd, 2011
Cosplay Girl of the Year, Kit Quinn, asks the question, “Who is Thor?” at Wizard World Anaheim. Find out who knew the god best, which Marvel creators threw their two cents in the mix, and who just had no idea what she was talking about. Who knew this question would evoke that “deer in the headlights” looks from so many. Also, we learn age has no factor in knowledge. So watch ask yourself, how much do you know about The God of Thunder.
Just in case you did not know, Thor is directed by Kenneth Branagh....
Posted by Christina Flores, on April 25th, 2011
Hey everybody! Are you excited about that upcoming event, Wizard World Anaheim? There’s gonna be a whole lot of people there. Including us! That’s right, ComicImpact is hosting its first ever convention event at Wizard World Anaheim, April 29-May 1. How freaking awesome is that?! Table 3091 will be the site of our weekend of circus like events! Come meet us in person! Rub Ken’s beard, get sketches and books signed by some of the industries great creatives minds, meet cosplayers, find out how you too, can have...
Posted by Sheldon Lee, on January 25th, 2011
On Monday Gareb Shamus announced that Wizard:The Guide To Comics and Toyfare will no loner be in print production.For many of us who grew up in the 90’s (pre-Facebook,Myspace) our only big comic news outlet was Wizard: The Guide to Comics. Wizard started in 1991 by Gareb Shamus and Stephen Shamus and over a period of 20 years proceeded to do something unheard of before with a comics magazine. They got a different artist each month to draw the cover that incorporated characters not only from the big 2 but also from smaller...
Posted by John Mueller, on May 2nd, 2010
Although independent Irish comic company Berserker has been publishing for less than two years and has but a small handful of titles to their name, they are producing some of the highest quality horror releases of today. With a talent pool that includes some of the top names in comics such as Alan Grant, Simon Bisley, and Glenn Fabry, this is one small company that has more than hit the ground running. I suspect that one reason these heavy-hitters from across the pond are telling their stories at Berserker is that they are just...
Posted by Christina Flores, on April 29th, 2010
While at Wizard World Anaheim I found this great book Going Boldly by TJ Sullivan. The book is a condensed version of the weekly web comic about Tim Desoto, a mission patch designer for the space program. He is friends with an ego maniac astronaut, Danger “Roc” Strong and has an official space program assigned Gremlin named Ed. Just with that I was so intrigued and very much NOT let down.
I think the greatest thing about this concept is as strange as it sounds it works so well. Ed, is hilarious, the form to all the...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 27th, 2010
Last weekend was Wizard World Anaheim 2010 and we got the chance to talk with comic great Phil Jimenez (Infinite Crisis,Wonder Woman,Amazing Spider-Man). We talked about his up coming book, the all new Essential Wonder Woman Encyclopedia, it is the ultimate guide to the Amazon Princess!Dana also got to talk about one of her favorite characters in Comics,Tempest, his origin and his role in DC’s Blackest Night. We also talked about one of Simon’s favorite Spider-man story lines of all time American Son
Phil also talked...
Posted by John Mueller, on April 25th, 2010
Last weekend gave us the inaugural edition of the Wizard World Anaheim Comic Con and although I had fun I have mixed feelings about the event to say the least. I do have a bit of a rant concerning the event (and others like it) to get up on the soapbox about, but I’d like to save that for the end of this report and spend some time first spotlighting some of the cool comics creators, dedicated cosplayers, and eminently fun pop culture ephemera to be found at the event.
Some of the biggest attention getters on a con floor...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 23rd, 2010
On Fridays here at ComicImpact, we take a look at some various action figures and review them, to let you know in our opinion if they’re worth your money or not. But this week we’re going to take a break from reviewing figures, since last Friday we went down to Wizard World Anaheim 2010. This week we’re talking with Bill Roshia of Shocker Toys. In this interview, we are taking a look at their Indie Spotlight figures, and also, Bill was nice enough to show us the upcoming 3rd series of Indie Spotlight figures....
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 22nd, 2010
All week long we’ve been showing you photos from this past weekend’s Wizard World Anaheim 2010. On Monday we posted some of our favorite Cosplayers and on Wednesday we posted photos of some of the Comic Creators we got to meet. Here’s the final set of photos featuring Comic Impact staff and friends working the convention.
Dana looking a bit lost.
Dana showing of her Dazzler sketch by Todd Nauck.
Our new Comic Impact staff member Robert aka Robot.
John with Simon ‘Biz’ Bisley.
Simon with his...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 21st, 2010
On Monday we showed you some great Cosplayers from Wizard World Anaheim 2010. Today we are showing you some of the great comic creators that you missed out on if you were not at Wizard World.
Comic great Bernie Wrightson (House of Mystery,Swamp Thing)
Todd Harris and Geoffrey Thorne from Genre 19
Who is this masked man?
Lance Sawyer showing off my new Deadman sketch.
Mike Mayhew (Justice League: Rise and Fall,New Avengers Annual)
Norm Rapmund (Booster Gold,Infinite Crisis)
Rob Liefeld (Deadpool,X-Force)
Shannon Eric...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 19th, 2010
Hey party people, so some of the Comic Impact team went to Wizard World Anaheim this year and had a blast. One of my favorite things about any convention are the Cosplayers and here are a few of our favorite costumes from this past weekend… and a fun side note about the cosplayers, that I got to meet Roxanna Meta aka Comic Impact Cosplay Girl of the Month February 2010 who is one of the coolest people ever!
I hope you enjoy the photos. Make sure to come back on Tuesday, for more photos on Wizard World Anaheim. Also,you...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on August 6th, 2009
Remember when Wizard World Los Angeles was canceled? I sure do since I live in Los Angeles. Now it looks like the people from Wizard World have just announced that they are bringing Wizard World back to Southern California. This time at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 16-18, 2010.
“We had an outpouring of requests by fans and partners to return to Southern California, and felt that Anaheim was the best place to come back to,” said Gareb Shamus, CEO of Wizard Entertainment in a release. ”
Pre-registration on www.wizardworld.com...
Posted by Simon Daoudi, on April 5th, 2009
One of the features we do here at Comic Impact is the cosplay girl of the month. Find how something that was accident became more then that for Maurynna as she talks to us about her love of Emma Frost the White Queen and her self-designed movie costume and a lot more as we give you the Comic Impact readers April’s cosplay girl.
1.What is your name ?
Maurynna Kyrissean
2.How old are you?
23
3.Do you read comics and if so what do you like to read ?
Yes! I love to read Astonishing X-Men and Invincible Iron Man.
4. ...
