WIZARD MAGAZINE (2020)

"Wizard #236 kicks off with a new look at TV's biggest , best genre hit, J.J. Abrams' 'Fringe.' As the Fox sci-fi thriller rolls into 2011, we delve into the ramifications of the earth-shaking mid-season finale. And talk about earth-shaking: Newly minted DC Comics Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras stops by for a one-on-one interview about the future of the publisher, Grant Morrison's next huge event and DC's digital initiatives. Meanwhile, Walking Dead mastermind Robert Kirkman has exploded thanks to the AMC hit based on his series, and Wizard delves into how he went from mid-level Marvel supporter to Image partner, and how he's driving a new comics revolution! Also: From Han Solo's capture at the end of 'Empire Strikes Back' to the startling destruction of New York City at the end of Watchmen #11, we rank the most amazing, stunning and exciting cliffhangers in pop culture history!"

"Iron Man 2 - War Machine, Whiplash, Nick Fury and 22 other reasons the Marvle sequel will steal the summer! The April Fool's Issue! The return of Wizard's annual heaping helping of tom foolery! Disney's Marvel! What will the House of the Mouse look like in 2020? Pixar's character wish list! Inside DC Comics! Behind the scenes and the desks of the editors who decide who lives and dies in the DCU! Ultimate Universe! New Books! New status quo! Jeph Loeb, Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar!"

"Marvel's cosmic characters headline Wizard #225 with an exclusive new cover from Phil Jimenez (Astonishing X-Men)! As Marvel's outer space heroes' problems come to a head, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Silver Surfer, Nova and a host of other cosmic Marvel icons face down their oldest and most powerful foe, Thanos. To get fans ready for the event, we rank all the Marvel cosmic big shots, from Beta Ray Bill to Rocket Raccoon, plus, we give you everything you need to know about personal stats, power class and chances of survival. Over at DC, big changes are also occurring, and we delve into how Brightest Day will help the DCU recover from Blackest Night. We pick our favorite resurrected characters from Blackest Night that we want to see alive and kicking in the DCU this summer! Also in this issue, Wizard's annual Summer Movie Preview, led by 'Iron Man 2' and 'The A-Team'! We track down the stars and directors launching the biggest hits of the summer. In addition, fans can also count on a new look at the crash of the '90s speculator market by Jim McLauchlin, a peak inside Dark Horse's revival of the Gold Key characters, a spotlight on Chris Claremont and Paul Smith's volcanic run on Uncanny X-Men and the only monthly Price Guide in comics!"

"® WIZARD: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #213............................. $5.99 o BEHIND THE SCENES OF TRANSFORMERS 2 WIZARD brings you the latest scoop and pics from TRANSFORMERS 2, REVENGE OF THE FALLEN! o OBAMA MANIA! All his comic appearances from SPIDER-MAN to YOUNGBLOOD! All his pop culture merchandise from bobble-heads to action figures! Collector items you may own and the ones to look for this summer! o CARLOS PACHECO'S ULTIMATE AVENGERS SKETCHBOOK Check out fan favorite artist, CARLOS PACHECO'S 'Ultimate' take on Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and much more! o INDIE COMICS, A SPECIAL LOOK WIZARD EDGE takes an in-depth look at the stand-out Independent titles in today's market. _Cover (Ultimate Avengers by Pacheco)............................... $5.99 _Cover (Transformers 2, movie image)..................................$5.99 _Cover (Barack Obama, by artist TBA)................................. $5.99 ®"

"Wizard: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #214 ' SPIDER-MAN #600 The greatest Spider-Man stories you've never read! Commentary on the Anniversary issue. Will Spidey meet Obama again? ' G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA Inside the last of the biggest summer movies Will G.I.JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA be even bigger than TRANSFORMERS: THE RISE OF THE FALLEN? ' DIGITAL ARTIST TECH The best school to learn the latest digital techniques to break into comics, tips from the pros and the hardware that makes the hottest books at Marvel. We profile the best digital artists in comics, including Alex Maleev, Brian Bolland and Marko Djurdjevic. Cover (SPIDER-MAN 600th Anniversary by John Romita Jr.) $5.99 Cover (G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra movie image) ...$5.99 "

"WIZARD: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #215 ' CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBIRTH The first word on the TOP-SECRET Rebirth project from Ed Brubaker, along with a Captain America retrospective. ' MARK MILLAR Q&A Q&A with the Scottish scribe on the 'Kick-Ass' movie, Utlimate Avengers and Angelina Jolie!?! ' WHITEOUT SET VISIT Behind the scenes of the Kate Beckinsale adaptation of Greg Rucka's ice-cold, comic thriller! ' IRON MAN 2 The latest news on next summer's most anticipated film from Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau and Marvel Studios. Cover (MARVEL 70TH ANNIVERSARY JAM COVER) .$5.99 Cover (IRON MAN 2- MOVIE IMAGE) ...$5.99 "

"Wizard brings fans exciting news on the biggest movies, comics, television, and toys you cannot get enough of! DC is hot! Wizard delves into the return of Bruce Wayne with mastermind Grant Morrison."

"Tune-Up TV: Our huge fall preview lets you know which shows soar and which ones sink before the first episodes even air! A first look at the fall's best superhero game! Get the DC Direct figures and other collectibles that will make you the envy of every guy on the block!"

"Comic superstar Robert Kirkman's new live-action TV series The Walking Dead from AMC kicks off Wizard's fall preview of all the hot new shows on the tube this year. As a precursor to Halloween, we also unleash our annual Halloween Costume Contest, where you get everything from babies dressed as the Red Skull to hot chicks made up as Hellboy! Also in this issue, look for updates on all the biggest movies of 2011 - Green Lantern, Thor and Captain America - as well as the latest info on the hottest comics, toys, statues, props and more!"

"The Decade Issue! We look back on the creators, books, movies and toys that made the past 10 years the turning point for comics. Exclusive Q&As We sit down with the names that made the past 10 years grand! Brian Michael Bendis! Jim Lee! Geoff Johns! and More! Marvel Studios! We tell the behind-the-scenes story of how Marvel Studios went from 'Blade' to box office billions! PLUS: The worst ideas of the past 10 years! Our predictions for 2020! (Ultimate Civil War!) Our pick for the most influential voice in comics! COVERS: (Marvel) TBD $5.99 (Spider-Man) Sony Pictures $5.99 The Two-issue celebration begins here!"

"#220 platinum Why the blockbuster won us over, and what to expect in the sequel! ALSO The creators to watch in 2010! Heroes: Resurrected or better off dead? Captain America: What Happens Next? COVERS: Captain America (Alex Ross) $5.99 Star Trek (Paramount) $5.99 THE BEST OF '09 Best writer! Best artist! Biggest gamble! Worst move! We pick 'em all! EXCLUSIVE COMMENTARIES We break down the year's best books with the creators behind them! Alex Ross Exclusive cover! "

"The world's #1 comic book magazine powers up for Ryan Reynolds' big-screen blast off as Hal Jordan in this summer's 'Green Lantern'! We go on set and behind the scenes of the Warner Brothers' summer blockbuster. But just in case you're having cold feet before Valentine's Day in February, we've got your cure with the Best Comic Book Break-Ups Ever. Also, this issue includes a special announcement about two of Wizard's favorite things: pie and monkeys!"

" LOST Go back to the mysterious island one last time, as TV's most enigmatic series closes in on its final season! ALSO Brad Meltzer's Buffy Just in time for Valentine's Day! The 10 worst girlfriends in comics Grant Morrison Making a better Batman! SIEGE! The new Marvel Universe that took seven years to construct and four issues to destroy? MOVIE MADNESS! Vertigo's 'Losers' and Mark Millar's 'Kick-Ass' bloody up the big screen! Covers: Marvel Comics $5.99 Lost (ABC) $5.99"

"Kick-Ass! Mark Millar's Dark, violent & fun adaptation hits the screen! #223 IN THIS ISSUE Blackest Night Geoff johns' new dawn in the DCU! Marvel Con '75 The event that helped launch a comic book explosion! Available in Comic Book Stores: FEBRUARY 24, 2010 Available on Newsstands: MARCH 9, 2010 COVERS: Spider-Man (Marvel) $5.99 --- Kick-Ass! (Lionsgate) $5.99 Page 2 Kraven Returns! Exclusive new cover by mike mckone"

"WIZARD #226 COVERS: Jonah Hex movie photo; Avengers by Khoi Pham Find out everything you need to know about Megan Fox and Josh Brolin's upcoming star turns in the big-screen adaptation of DC's classic cowboy 'Jonah Hex,' who faces supernatural threats in his movie debut. Also, find out what's next for Marvel's top team franchise The Avengers in the wake of this summer's 'Heroic Age.' Speaking of major changes, how will the new moves at DC affect its publishing line now that there are some new sheriffs in town? And don't miss our summer convention survival guide, with everything you need to know to maximize your con-going experience-from what to pack to where to shop! On sale in comic shops May 26, 2010 On sale everywhere else June 8, 2010"

"WIZARD #227 COVERS: Scott Pilgrim movie photo; Solar, Man of the Atom (Raymond Swanland) We'll go behind the scenes of 'Scott Pilgrim Saves the World,' the feature film adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's indie sensation Scott Pilgrim from Oni Press to get the scoop on what to expect from this teen-tacular comic flick starring Michael Sera ('Youth in Revolt'). Also, take a an in-depth look at Dark Horse's Gold Key revival, spearheaded by iconic writer/editor Jim Shooter, as we examine Solar, Man of the Atom and the other classic characters and learn what Shooter has planned with this reboot. Plus, Wizard's special extra issue serves up a whopping 50-page Price Guide section for all those fanboys hungry for back issue listings! On sale in comic shops June 9, 2010 On sale everywhere else July 22, 2010"

"Superstar writer Mark Millar takes over Wizard Magazine! The best-selling Scottish scribe behind Ultimates, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, Civil War, and Kick-Ass comes on board as guest editor-and brings a host of his fan-favorite A-list creators along with him! Millar will interview 'Green Hornet' star Seth Rogen, answer your fan mail, and serve up an exclusive preview of his brand-new creator-owned project from Marvel/Icon and that's just for starters! Don't miss out on this must-have Millarverse collectible ish with appearances and interviews with the biggest comic book and Hollywood stars around today!"

"DC Comics' top space cops lead off this issue with a look at DC's Brightest Day, the growing Green Lantern Corps of books and how writers Peter Tomasi and Geoff Johns reignited the Emerald Legacy. Plus, get the first word on Ryan Reynolds' turn as Hal Jordan in the Green Lantern film! The return of Last Man Standing - it's Doctor Who vs. Star Trek with a heaping helping of Daleks, Cybermen, Klingons and Romulans thrown in for good measure! In the mag's movie coverage, we give you a taste of what to look forward to in Thor when the Thunder God strikes theaters next May. All that, and we also delve into the hottest toys and video games of the month! "

"Dive into Wizard's year-end Best of 2010 issue! In this special edition, we shower fans with the best comics, movies, TV, video games and more from 2010. But it's not all looking back, friends! Also check out our picks for which writers, artists, shows, movies and geek culture to keep your eye out for in 2011. For a guide to the best of what you might have missed in 2010 and what you need to know in 2011, there's no better source than Wizard!"

"Available in Comic Book Stores: December 29, 2010 Available on Newsstands: January 11, 2011 IN THIS ISSUE The Green Hornet stings our 2011 Preview Issue! PLUS: Star Trek vs. Doctor Who-30 Years In The Making! Whatever Happened to Joe Madureira?-The Iconic Artist's Strange Trip PLUS: Mark Millar Fan Q&A!"

"As fans prep for the biggest Marvel summer movies yet-'Thor' and 'Captain America: The First Avenger'-Wizard goes inside Marvel Studios, tracking the company's success from its humble beginnings with just a few execs and a library of 2,000 amazing characters to today as the God of Thunder hammers his way into the mainstream. DC's not left out this summer either, thanks to Ryan Reynolds as Green Lantern, but does the new flick fly high or is the franchise already losing altitude? And where in the world is Brian K. Vaughan? After wrapping high-profile hits Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina, the former 'Lost' writer dropped off the map. We plugged in our GPS and tracked him down. We also break into the comic vault and sit down with 25 of today's top creators to talk about the first comic book they ever read and how it changed their life."