Greg Capullo, Neal Adams, Mark Bagley, Kenneth Rocafort, David Marquez Among Top Comics Creators Scheduled To Attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24

Miguel Sepulveda, Tyler Kirkham, Phil Ortiz, Dennis O'Neil, Mike McKone, Kody Chamberlain, Rob Guillory Also Headline More Than 125 In Artist Alley At Austin Convention Center

NEW YORK and AUSTIN, Texas – Eisner Award Hall of Famer Neal Adams (“Batman,” “Green Lantern”), Greg Capullo (“Spawn,” “Haunt”), Mark Bagley (“Fantastic Four,” “JLA”), Kenneth Rocafort (“Superman,” “Action Comics”) and David Marquez (“Ultimate Spider-Man,” “Fantastic Four: Season One”) headline the nearly 125 comics artists and writers scheduled to attend Wizard World Austin Comic Con, November 22-24 at Austin Convention Center. It is the eighth and final event in the 2013 series produced by Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and will also feature a top-drawer collection of top celebrities and a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions.

In addition to Eisner Hall of Famer Stan Lee, who will appear on Saturday, Nov. 23, in the celebrity area, special guests at the Austin Comic Con Artist Alley will include Miguel Sepulveda (“Green Lantern,” Thor”), Tyler Kirkham (“Superboy,” “X-Men”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Dennis O'Neil (“The Flash,” “Hulk”), Mike McKone (“Astonishing X-Men,” “Avengers Academy”), Kody Chamberlain (“Sweets,” “Punks”), Rob Guillory (“Chew”), “Zombie King” Arthur Suydam (“Marvel Zombies,” “Army of Darkness”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “Daredevil”), Greg Horn (“Guardians of the Galaxy,” “The Avengers”) and Joe Eisma (“Morning Glories,” “Existence 3.0”).

The roster includes two Eisner Hall of Famers in Lee and Adams, another Eisner Award winner in Guillory and four nominees in Eisma, Marquez, Matthew Sturges (“The Witching Hour,” “Doctor Who”) and Billy Tucci (“Birds of Prey,” “Sgt. Rock”).

Additionally, all full price attendees will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of The Walking Dead #1 comic, available only at Wizard World Austin Comic Con. The Wizard World artist to draw the cover will be announced soon.

Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead,” icon William Shatner, WWE® Superstar John Cena® and “Quantum Leap” star Scott Bakula are among the top celebrities scheduled to attend the event. The standout roster will also include “The Karate Kid” Ralph Macchio, Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead, Laurie Holden, Michael Rooker and Chandler Riggs of “The Walking Dead” of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “The Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno and many others.

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. Wizard World Austin Comic Con show hours are Friday, Nov. 22, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place all three days at the event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contest, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Sunday, Nov. 24, is also Kids Day, with an array of activities and programming specially designed for the younger Wizard World fans.

Austin 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 Cosplay Stage, the ideal place to see and be seen.

For more on the 2013 Wizard World Austin Comic Con, visit http://www.wizardworld.com/home-tx.html.

About Wizard World:

Wizard World (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.

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

Wizard World 2013 Schedule
November 22-24 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con

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 11-12 – Wizard World Austin Comic Con
October 31-November 2 – Wizard World Ohio Comic Con
November 7-9 – Wizard World Tulsa Comic Con

Screwed #1

Screwed follows a young woman who awakens in a hospital covered in scars as if she had been taken apart and put back together again; her mind as fragmented as her body. As she tries to piece together what’s happened to her, she will find many enemies are after her but she’ll also find a valuable ally in FBI Agent Erin Scott.

The entourage of monsters in Zenescope’s arsenal is already impressive enough, but lucky for us, it’s still growing.  This time we get to see the classic nuts and bolts tale of Frankenstein’s monster get a totally new incarnation in Screwed.  Thanks to the creative minds of Tyler Kirkham and Keith Thomas, this feature creature is nothing like you’ve seen before.

Over the years we’ve seen plenty retellings of our favorite Hollywood monsters, but this book brings a whole new spark to the story we know (I couldn’t help the pun, don’t hate ).  Not only is our front man a front woman this time, but it’s set in a completely modern, and very urban setting.  Right off the bat, we’re thrown right into the chaos that this poor soul finds herself surrounded by and the pace never slows down.  Starting on a strong foundation in just this first issue, I can only imagine what’s bound to hit next.

With such intensity throughout the whole issue, the art has to keep up or chance losing that energy the story has.  It begs for just the right type of backdrop and in-your-face action sequences to set the tone, and David Miller gives us what we deserve.  With the dark and grit necessary in some places, and the brightness that leaps off the page in others, he provides a great visual layout for us.

Most of us can’t help but love our monster stories, but Screwed gives us new reason to love the monster Mary Shelley first gave us.  I’m pretty much sold on this with how well it’s starting off, and long time Zenescope fans can look forward to another great series.  This is one I’d say has a lot of promise already and should be on your grab list.

For more information on Screwed or other Zenescope titles, check out Zenescope.

Geek-o-Rama received a copy of this book for the purpose of this review. All thoughts, comments and opinions are those of the individual reviewer.

Screwed

June Solicits: Zenescope Entertainment

 UNLEASHED: GRIMM FAIRY TALES 2013 ANNUAL

Written by Pat Shand, art by TBD, covers by Pasquale Qualano, Jimbo Salgado.

The events of Godstorm and Grimm Universe have all been building toward this moment! Unleashed: Part 3 (of 6). After tragedy strikes, the gods are scattered and they only have one defense left -- flee! The Being has put his final, horrific plan into motion and no one is safe. Will one god's selfishness lead to their fall, or will Zeus' plan save the Nexus once and for all? Don't miss the finale to the first act of the biggest event in Zenescope history!

48 pages, $5.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS DEMONS: THE UNSEEN #1

Written by Pat Shand, art by Jason Johnson, covers by Anthony Spay, Harvey Tollboa.

Unleashed tie-in! The darkest corner of the Grimm Universe is revealed in this brand new Unleashed mini-series! When demonic spirits begin possessing innocent people with disturbing frequency, the mysterious Japanese warrior, Masumi, must find a way to banish the evil forces without harming the hosts. However, as she journeys deeper into the heart of evil, Masumi notices a dark pattern to the demonic activity that threatens to swallow her whole.

32 pages, $3.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS HUNTERS: THE SHADOWLANDS #2

Written by Raven Gregory, art by Juliano Custodio, covers by Alfredo Reyes, Giuseppe Cataro.

Unleashed tie-in! After years of searching, the Hunters have finally found themselves reunited once again in a world that is not their own -- a world that holds captive the worst monsters ever imagined. But will their combined knowledge assist in finding an escape from the dreaded Shadowlands? Or will the differences among the group tear the team apart? Elsewhere, Samira and Ravenous have located a dark Being of unimaginable power and are intent on setting the creature free -- unleashing its wrath upon the Shadowlands, as well as the earth itself.

32 pages, $2.99.
 

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS WEREWOLVES: THE HUNGER #2

Written by Mark L. Miller, art by TBD, covers by Ken Lashley, Tyler Kirkham, Marat Mychaels.

Unleashed tie-in! As a ferocious werewolf cleaves its way through the city, the time-lost monster hunter Roman must track the wolf to his quarry... a young girl named Charlotte who has suffered a bite from the wolf. What he doesn't know is that a secret government facility has taken Charlotte into custody, intent on finding out what makes her tick.

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS VAMPIRES: THE ETERNAL #3

Written by Pat Shand, art by Vittorio Garofoli covers by A: Abhishek Malsuni, B: Pasquale Qualano

Unleashed tie-in! Death match! Everything is on the table as Samira, the self-proclaimed vampire queen, rebels against the Black Death, the collective of vampires who she abandoned centuries ago. Meanwhile, Van Helsing travels through the void in search for Sela, who just might have the key to saving the world. Loyalties are severed and blood is spilled in this heart-stopping finale.

32 pages, $3.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS WONDERLAND: DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE #2  

Written by Raven Gregory, Pat Shand, art by Jose Jaro, covers by Anthony Spay, Sean Chen, David Seldman.

Driven to desperate ends, Alice Liddle finds herself committed to a psych ward in an attempt to get her condition under control. But even behind the imagined safety of locked doors, Alice can sense the madness that will not stop until everything she holds dear has fallen prey to the evil that is Wonderland.

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS WONDERLAND #12

Written by Raven Gregory, art by Sheldon Goh, covers by Mike Krome, Mike Lilly.

Calie and Violet continue their journey cross-country as they attempt to stay beyond Wonderland's reach. Elsewhere, a homely girl cashier at a local grocery store finds herself using the stories she reads to escape from her dreary existence. But she will quickly discover that although the grass does seem greener on the other side... the madness that lies in wait may be a price too great to bear.

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS: MADNESS OF WONDERLAND TP

Written by Dan Wickline, art by, various, cover by Mike Krome.

Detective Legrasse is still trying to make sense out of what happened to two murder suspects who disappeared seemingly into thin air. But when her investigation into Lovecraft's journal leads her and her partner to a recent rash of killings that resemble murders committed by Johnny Liddle, she will soon discover the deep, dark secret that binds them all. Not to mention, she will also discover the truth behind the return of one of the most dreaded villains of Wonderland.

148 pages, $12.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES #86

Written by Pat Shand, art by TBD, covers by Mike Krome, Alfredo Reyes.

The Phoenix: Part One--While the world is still reeling from the events of Unleashed, Sela and the newly resurrected Belinda have made it their mission to help people in need. This leads them to Kiera, a beautiful Highborn with a fiery secret who has been living among humans for centuries. As Sela learns the story of the mythological Phoenix's rebirth, the truth about the plan the Dark One has been putting into motion for years comes to light.

32 pages, $2.99.

ROBYN HOOD: WANTED #2  

Written by Pat Shand, art by Larry Watts, covers by Richard Ortiz, Pasquale Qualano, Larry Watts.

Can Robyn rise up and be the hero that Nottingham needs, or will she be forced to face the consequences of her own actions?

32 pages, $2.99.

SCREWED #1

Written by Tyler Kirkham, Keith Thomas, art by David Miller, covers by Tyler Kirkham, David Miller.

A young woman awakens in a hospital covered in scars as if she had been taken apart and put back together again. Her mind is as fragmented as her body, leaving her delusional and seeing monsters everywhere. Is this the work of a serial killer, or something far worse? FBI Agent Erin Scott intends to help her fi nd out, with or without the approval of her superiors in this visionary modern, mature re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend.

32 pages, $2.99.

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS THE JUNGLE BOOK: LAST OF THE SPECIES #5

Written by Mark L Miller, art by Jorge Mercado, covers by Jimbo Salgado, Paolo Pantalena.

The all out battle between the Payari elephant, Shere tiger, and Bada Dar bear tribes rage -- with Mowglii caught right in the middle. Oh my! Plus, Bomani faces off alone against Kaa the Python! Not everyone will walk away from this battle in one piece as all warring parties collide on one battlefield in the conclusion to the series!

32 pages, $3.99.