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Wizard: The Comics Magazine #0 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2003 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: From DC Comics, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee create an all-new 6-page BATMAN story that takes place between issues #615 & #616! From Marvel Comics, writer Brian Michael Bendis joins Editor-In Chief Joe Quesada who returns to pencil an exclusive 6-page Ultimate Spider-Man tale! Joe's first new story since Marvel Knights Double Shot in May 2002. Jay Anacleto illo from Marvels: Eye of the Camera; Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa discusses Fantastic Four; Wizard lists 10 coolest super-hero-themed rides in the U.S.; Jim Lee and Brian Azzarello comment on Superman; Marc Silvestri comments on New X-Men; Q & A with Alan Moore. Spider-Man 2 set visit, with comments from Sam Raimi and Avi Arad; Q & A with Kevin Smith; George Perez reveals his JLA/Avengers diary; Neal Adams interview, with illo by Adams; report on the single greatest stories that define the icons of DC, with Gabriele Dell'Otto illo; report on the best artists in comics; report on the top X-Men comics; Q & A with Thomas Jane on Punisher film; Basic Training by Michael Turner; Book of the Month: Catwoman; Q & A with Neil Gaiman; Secret Stash: The Silencers; 11 things you didn't know about Alex Ross Cover. Comic Notes: Fun Fact: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #1 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: A. Newsstand Edition B. SDCC Exclusive Edition Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Todd McFarlane Spider-Man cover. Todd McFarlane interview on Spider-Man; a short history of Spider-Man; brief article on digital coloring; article on horror comics, past and present; Bill Campbell discusses the Rocketeer movie; article on comic book distributors. Pull out centerfold poster. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #2 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Chris Claremont discusses the X-Men; Javier Saltares interview; article on the incarnations of Ghost Rider; Wizard reviews the book Comics Librarianship; Martin Powell discusses The Ghosts of Dracula; Steven Grant discusses Badlands; profile of Sam Kieth. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #4 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Bart Sears interview; Denny O'Neil discusses the nature of Batman; a look at the Captain America movie; article on past Batman storylines; John Byrne interview; Fabian Nicieza discusses X-Force. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #5 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A brief history of the Silver Surfer; Ron Lim interview; Peter David discusses X-Factor and The Little Mermaid; interview with Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson; Science Fiction Heroes Part 1. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #7 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A brief history of the Flash; Jim Shooter discusses Valiant Comics; Barry Windsor-Smith interview; Q & A with Larry Stroman; article on Cerebus; article on breaking into the world of comics. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #8 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Whilce Portacio interview; a brief history of Bishop; Sarah Byam discusses Black Canary; Jack Larson (Jimmy Olsen) interview; Andy Mangels discusses A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Beginning; article on the long and winding road leading to the arrival of the film Alien 3. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #9 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: This special collectors' edition comes packed with exclusive content, original art, creator commentaries and more from comics' biggest stars and most compelling voices! J.J. Abrams' Star Trek We go deep undercover to answer the 25 biggest questions surrounding the 'Lost' co-creator's 'Star Trek' reboot that warps into theaters May 8. Hulk Directors' Commentary Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and artists Frank Cho, Arthur Adams and Ed McGuinness dissect their Hulk epic, from the debut of the deadly Red Hulk to the latest startling revelation. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this gamma-powered blockbuster. Future comics Superstars Wizard profiles tomorrow's art superstars today with a rundown of the hottest and most talented artists rising through the ranks of the biggest publishers, including Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, Dynamite Entertainment and everyone else in between. The Legacy of Watchmen Superstar comic creators and Hollywood's most famous fanboys, including Ed Brubaker, David Goyer, Damon Lindelof, Brian K. Vaughan and dozens of other comic book legends, talk about the effects of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel and share their reactions to the major motion picture. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #10 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1991 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Rob Liefeld interview; Hank Kanalz discusses Youngblood and Brigade; the origins of Youngblood; article on the past, present and future of Cable; Mark Bagley discusses The New Warriors and Amazing Spider-Man; Golden-Age correspondent Jack Curtin writes about the Justice Society; development history of the Spider-Man movie; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #11 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1992 Variant Covers: A. Newsstand Edition Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Polybagged with Todd McFarlane Spawn collectible trading card. Spawn Mini Poster. Todd McFarlane interview; Q & A with Frank O'Connell on Skybox International; article on Spider-Man's 30 years of web-slinging; Wizard lunches with Marvel's sales team; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #12 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1992 Variant Covers: A. All Star FanFest Edition Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Polybagged with Shadowhawk trading card. Has pull out centerfold poster. Jim Lee interview; article on Tundra Publishing Limited; Jim Valentino interview; a look at WildC.A.T.s; article on comic book character ring premiums; a look at the characters of Batman: The Animated Series; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #13 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1992 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Polybagged w/ trading cards Has pullout poster. Joe Jusko interview; Nelson interview; Howard Mackie discusses Spirits of Vengeance; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #14 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1992 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Has pull out poster. Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; article on the 'Eclipso: The Darkness Within' crossover in DC's Annuals, with comments from Michael Eury; article on Marvel's past and present crossover storylines; Q & A with Art Thibert; a look at nearly 3 decades of the X-Men; Neal Adams interview; a look at the super-stars of Image. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #16 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1992 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Gatefold cover. May be missing one or both posters. Writing at the Edge by David Quinn; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Kelley Jones interview; a look at the past and incarnations of the Sandman; Wizard rounds up the 'X-traitor' suspects; a primer on breaking in as a comic book writer; Q & A with Dale Keown on PITT. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #17 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1992 Variant Covers: A. Foil Platinum Edition B. Newsstand Edition Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: David Lapham Valiant superheroes cover. Not Polybagged. Gatefold cover. May be missing poster. Writing at the Edge by David Quinn; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Fabian Nicieza interview; roundtable interview on Valiant with Steve Massarsky, Bob Layton, Jon Hartz and Barry Windsor-Smith; Dave Sim interview; Roy Thomas discusses Bram Stoker's Dracula. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #19 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Gatefold cover. Has pull out poster. Writing at the Edge by David Quinn; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Roy Thomas discusses Avengers West Coast; article on the Avengers; Larry Hama and Mark Texeira discuss Wolverine; article on Marvel UK, with comments from Paul Neary; Mike Mignola discusses Bram Stoker's Dracula. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #21 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Gatefold cover. May be missing poster. Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Writing at the Edge: David Quinn writes about his script for the Faust film; Jae Lee interview; Rob Liefeld interview; a history of Star Trek in comics; Dave Sim interview; Howard Zimmerman, Richard Corben, Steve Leialoha and Mark Chiarello discuss Ray Bradbury Comics; article on The Secret City Saga and Satan's Six; article on the Comics Code. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #22 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: X-Villians cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Polybagged with Trading card(s). Gatefold cover. Has pull out poster. Chris Claremont interview; Q & A with Joe Quesada; article on the villains who have tried to conquer the X-Men; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; article on the Justice League titles, with comments from Brian Augustyn, Dan Vado, Kevin West, Gerard Jones, Will Jacobs, Ron Randall, Sal Velluto and David Michelinie; article on religion in comics; Ron Wagner discusses Morbius, and Len Kaminski responds. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #23 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: DeathMate: Image vs Valiant cover. Gatefold cover. Article on 'Deathmate,' with comments from Jon Hartz, Kyle Zimmerman, Jim Lee and Marc Silvestri; article on the Comics' Greatest World line, with comments from Barbara Kesel, Chris Warner and Randy Stradley; article on the Vertigo imprint, with comments from Karen Berger, Rachel Pollack, Matt Wagner and Peter Milligan; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; a look back at Captain Marvel (DC); 3 pages of Sword and Stone by Rob Liefeld; Wizard Profile: Mike Allred. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #25 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Polybagged with extras. Has pull out poster. Q & A with Jim Lee on Deathblow; Dan Chichester and Scott McDaniel discuss Daredevil; a look at the 50 greatest comic book slugfests of all time; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Q & A with Frank Miller; Clive Barker discusses the 'Barkerverse'; article on Team Titans and New Titans, with comments from Marv Wolfman, Bill Jaaska, Rob Simpson, Phil Jimenez and Jeff Jensen; Mike Manley interview; Wizard Profile: Jim Valentino. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #26 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the Spider-man titles, with comments from Danny Fingeroth, Mark Bagley, Steven Grant and David Michelinie; article on the state of the DC Universe before, during and after Crisis on Infinite Earths; interview with Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Q & A with John Ostrander on The Spectre; pros discuss what makes a comic book scary; Larry Stroman and Todd Johnson discuss Tribe; 2 pages from Q-Unit #0; Wizard Profile: Bob Layton. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #27 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the WildC.A.T.s family of books, with comments from Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Travis Charest and Steve Gerber; Alan Moore interview; Brutes & Babes by Joe Quesada; spotlight on 8 artists, with comments from each: Greg Capullo, Bernard Chang, Darick Robertson, Jim Balent, Dan Fraga, Marat Mychaels, Glenn Fabry and Christian Alamy; Dan Jurgens interview; a look back at Devil Dinosaur; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Jerry Ordway. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #28 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the Simpsons comic book line, with comments from Matt Groening and Steve Vance; Q & A with John Byrne; Joe Quesada interview; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs discuss The Maxx; Q & A with Barry Windsor-Smith; a history of Western Publishing and their heroes, who have made a Valiant comeback; Steve Bissette interview; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Jo Duffy. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #29 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 1994 preview; looking back at the major events of 1993; the Wizard covers that almost were, with rejected cover art by Erik Larsen, John Byrne, Bart Sears, Todd Smith, Val Semeiks and Joe Jusko; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; the most influential people in the comic book industry; a look back at the titles canceled in 1993; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Stan Lee. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #30 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the Beavis and Butt-Head comic book, with comments from Abby Terkuhle, Mike Lackey and Rick Parker; Marc Silvestri interview; Len Kaminski discusses Iron Man and War Machine; Walt Simonson comments on Iron Man 2020; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Q & A with Matt Wagner; article on producing an ashcan comic book; 4 pages from Gen13 #1; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Roger Stern. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #31 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the Legend imprint, with comments from Art Adams, John Byrne, Paul Chadwick, Geof Darrow, Frank Miller, Mike Mignola and Dave Gibbons; Erik Larsen interview; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Q & A with Simon Bisley; interview with Richard Pini and Wendy Pini; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; 4 pages of Kindred #1; Wizard Profile: Peter David. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #32 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the Batman/Spawn crossovers, with comments from Doug Moench, Frank Miller, Todd McFarlane, Denny O'Neil, Klaus Janson, Chuck Dixon and others; Q & A with Jim Valentino; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; a look at DC's plans for Superman and friends, with comments from Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Louise Simonson and Dwayne McDuffie; Fabian Nicieza interview; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Nelson. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #33 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the Batman/Spawn crossovers, with comments from Doug Moench, Frank Miller, Todd McFarlane, Denny O'Neil, Klaus Janson, Chuck Dixon and others; Q & A with Jim Valentino; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; a look at DC's plans for Superman and friends, with comments from Roger Stern, Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Tom Grummett, Jon Bogdanove, Louise Simonson and Dwayne McDuffie; Fabian Nicieza interview; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Nelson. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #34 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on Generation X, with comments from Scott Lobdell, Bob Harras and Chris Bachalo; article on Green Lantern, with comments from Ron Marz, Darryl Banks and Kevin Dooley; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Norm Breyfogle interview; Q & A with Jeff Smith on Bone; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Colleen Doran. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #35 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Rob Liefeld and Stephen Platt discuss Prophet; article on the puzzling past of Wolverine; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Dennis O'Neil, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon and Scott Peterson discuss Batman; George Perez interview; Roy Thomas and Rafael Kayanan discuss Conan the Adventurer; E.G.O. column by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Gerhard (Cerebus). Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #36 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the return of the Spider-Man clone, with comments from Tom DeFalco, Tom Lyle, Mark Bagley, J.M. DeMatteis and Len Wein; Dan Jurgens discusses Zero Hour: Crisis in Time; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Q & A with Jae Lee; article on 'The Chaos Effect,' with comments from Tony Bedard; a look at the life and career of Jack Kirby; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Gerard Jones. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #37 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Rob Liefeld interview; Peter David, Bobbie Chase and Liam Sharpe discuss The Incredible Hulk; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Jim Lee discusses the WildC.A.T.s animated series; interview with Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti; Bart Sears interview; Frank Frazetta interview; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Jim Salicrup. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #38 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Larry Hama and Adam Kubert discuss Wolverine; article on female characters, with comments from Jim Balent, Billy Tucci, Tom Sniegoski, Brian Pulido, Mark Bagley, Don McGregor and Mike Barr; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; article on Gen13, with comments from Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner; article on Milestone Media, with comments from Denys Cowan, Dwayne McDuffie, Derek T. Dingle and others; Tim Truman interview; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Bob Hall. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #39 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Greg Capullo interview; 10 greatest comic battles you'll never see come to life; sculptor Randy Bowen discusses bringing comic characters to life; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; Bob Layton interview; article on Bravura, with comments from Dan Brereton, Howard Chaykin, Steven Grant, Jonathan Peterson, Kevin Maguire, Norm Breyfogle, Walt Simonson and others; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Kurt Busiek. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #40 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1994 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Third annual Halloween Costume Contest. Frank Miller interview; Neil Gaiman interview; Brutes & Babes by Bart Sears; article on Batman Adventures, with comments from Kelley Puckett, Mike Parobeck and Scott Peterson; the reality behind the specter of Dr. Fredric Wertham and his Seduction of the Inncocent; a history of horror in comics; Paul Pope interview; 10 coolest-looking spooky comic characters; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Val Semeiks. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #41 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 300 page year end spectacular! Bart Sears returns with another entry of Brute & Babe, Bone, Joe Madureira, and more X-Men coverage than you can possibly absorb. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #42 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Up and Coming: Jim Calafiore interview; Alex Ross interview; William Tucci interview; article on Dark Horse's Star Wars comics, with comments from Dave Dorman, Chris Gossett, Cam Kennedy, Tom Veitch and Ryder Windham; Kaare Andrews' fan art is shown in The Drawing Board, and is commented on by Mike Allred; Keith Giffen interview; foldout poster of Cyblade, Shi and Tempest; E.G.O. column by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Diana Schutz. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #43 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Up and Coming: Jim Calafiore interview; Alex Ross interview; William Tucci interview; article on Dark Horse's Star Wars comics, with comments from Dave Dorman, Chris Gossett, Cam Kennedy, Tom Veitch and Ryder Windham; Kaare Andrews' fan art is shown in The Drawing Board, and is commented on by Mike Allred; Keith Giffen interview; foldout poster of Cyblade, Shi and Tempest; E.G.O. column by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Diana Schutz. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #44 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Originally polybagged with extras. Gen 13 cover by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner. Wizard takes you on a trip to the Kubert School of Art; Gen 13 - inside the new series; Peter David messes with Aquaman; new manga column; plus: animation and movie news, comic book price guide, comic card price guide. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #45 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Dark Horse Revelations mini comic. Marvel Metal 4 trading card uncut promo, and Magic the Gathering cards. Gatefold cover. A Day in the life of Marc Silvestri; Captain America - can he be cool?; a chat with Adam Hughes; the comic industry - Jim Shooter shoots from the hip; April Fool's jokes; plus: the latest comic, manga, and animation news. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #46 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Batman - behind the man in the mask; Neal Adams returns to comics; Greg Capullo teaches you to draw; Brian Pulido; self-publishing comics - learn how to do it right; plus: new video game column, comic book news, movie & animation news. #46P comes polybagged with a Vampirella mini-comic and a Rage card. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #48 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Catwoman, Wonder Woman and Supergirl cover by Jim Balent. John Romita, Jr. - why he's off X-Men for good; How to Write Comics - learn inside tips from the pros; Women in Comics - the evolution of the comic book heroine; go behind the scenes of the Spider-Man animated series; Greg Capullo teaches you how to draw; plus: the latest comic, manga & animation news, and the leading comic & card price guides. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #49 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Polybagged with Evil Ernie mini-comic and card. X-Men cover by Joe Madureira. X-Men - a new look for the team; Wizard casts the WildC.A.T.s movie; Vertigo - profiling the new breed of creators; Portfolios - what every aspiring artist needs to know; Greg Capullo teaches you how to draw superwomen; plus: the latest comic, manga & animation news. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #50 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Spider-Man in wizard outfit cover. Fiftieth issue extravaganza! A day in the life of Todd McFarlane; inside the world of the Tick with Ben Edlund; behind the scenes at Wizard; plus: comic & card price guides, previews. #50P comes polybagged with an X-Files card & a Spider-Man OverPower card. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #51 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Voice actors behind the X-Men animated series have their say; behind the scenes at the Avengelyne Swimsuit Edition photo shoot; David Lapham discusses Stray Bullets; First Look: Witchblade, with comments from Marc Silvestri; Greg Capullo's Krash Course; interview with Adam Kubert and Andy Kubert; Jim Lee interviews Chris Claremont; interview with Harvey Pekar and Joyce Brabner; Everyone's Got Opinions by Todd McFarlane; Wizard Profile: Tom Lyle. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #52 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: X-Files - the truth is in here; Dale Keown - setting the record straight; Alan Moore interview; Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale interviews; how to create the ultimate supervillain; Halloween Costume Contest winners; plus: the latest comic, manga & animation news, and the leading comic & card price guides. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #53 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1995 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Spider-Man cover by John Romita, Jr. & John Romita, Sr. Year-End Spectacular! The 10 Biggest Events of 1995; X-Nation - Marvel's newest mutant title; Stan Lee on Jack Kirby, Marvel and writing for DC; plus: the latest comic book, manga & animation news, and the leading comic book, card and toy price guides. #53P comes polybagged with an Ash mini-comic by Joe Quesada & Jimmy Palmiotti, and a Vampirella trading card. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #54 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Cover by Jim Lee. Magic: The Gathering - what you need to know; Star Wars - spotlighted in new toy column; Shi - win Billy Tucci original art; interview with X-Men writer Mark Waid; The Crow sequel - exclusive set visit; new Hulk movie; plus: the leading comic book, toy and card price guides. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #56 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Wolverine cover by Bart Sears. Marvel/DC merge - first look at the combined characters; Wolverine - where he's been and where he's going; Manga - the Japanese comic invasion; Brad Pitt as Daredevil; new Marvel toy photos; Shi - Q & A with Billy Tucci; John Byrne's new column; plus: the leading comic book, toy and card price guides. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #57 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Paul Grist discusses Kane; First Look: Stardust, with comments from Charles Vess and Neil Gaiman; Rob Liefeld and Jim Lee discuss their reinvention of the Marvel Universe; Kingdom Come sketches by Alex Ross, with comments from Ross; Q & A with Dan Jurgens; the process of making a Toy Biz action figure; Krash Course by Greg Capullo; Rick Veitch discusses Rare Bit Fiends; Captain America/Iron Man fold-out by Rob Liefeld/Jonathan Sibal and Jim Lee/Scott Williams; Character Profile: Superman; Wizard Profile: Ron Marz. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #58 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: X-Men - Top 10 plotlines...resolved; Kingdom Come - the end of the DC Universe?; Top 10 Gems - small press comics you should be reading; Jim Lee returns to WildC.A.T.s; Milk & Cheese original strip by Evan Dorkin; Dave Sim on not finishing Cerebus; Pamela Anderson - Why I Am Barb Wire; plus: the leading comic book, toy and card price guides. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #59 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Mike Baron and Steve Rude discuss Nexus: Executioner's Song; First Look: Shi: Shiseiji, with comments from Billy Tucci; article on Onsalught, with comments from Mark Waid and Bob Harras; Superhero High School Yearbook 1976, with illos by Tom Grummett; Joe Linsner discusses Dawn; Paul Dini and Bruce Timm discuss the Superman animated series; First Look: The Darkness, with comments from Marc Silvestri; article on JLA, with comments from Grant Morrison and Ruben Diaz; a look at the past and present of the Legion of Super-Heroes; Q & A with Frank Miller; Basic Training by Jimmy Palmiotti; Brian Michael Bendis discusses Jinx; Character Profile: Spawn; Wizard Profile: Beau Smith. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #60 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 100 Comics You Gotta Have; Spawn and Hulk cartoon previews; Toy Biz Marvel update; Teen Titans reborn; Jim Lee's Homage Comics; how an issue of Wizard is made; Spotlight on Scud, the Disposable Assassin; 2001: predictions for the future; Bob Harras on the future of Marvel; plus: complete comic book, toy and card price guides. #60P comes polybagged with a Spawn chrome card & an Independence Day card, and a Jim Lee Batman poster. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #61 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: X-Men - Onslaught aftermath; Heroes Reborn - plots revealed; Marc Silvestri on leaving Image; Ghost in the Shell: The Movie; Making of Ash #0, with Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti; Vampirella turns 25; First Look - the new Elektra; Daredevil - back on top; Tour of Gotham; Jim Balent on drawing babes; Small Press Sizzlers; Sergio Aragones profile; plus: comic, toy and card price guide. Polybagged with an X-Force Youngblood dual chrome card, a Kingdom Come card, and a Lady Death card. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #62 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: J. Scott Campbell/Tim Townsend Spider-Man and Spawn cover. Polybagged with trading cards. A look back at Watchmen, 10 years later; 6 creators give Wizard the scoop on manga and anime imports: Joe Madureira, J. Scott Campbell, Humberto Ramos, Billy Tucci, Brian Pulido and Scott McCloud; article on why a Spawn/Spider-Man crossover must be made; Q & A with Garth Ennis; article on the reinvention of the Valiant Universe, with comments from Fabian Nicieza, Kurt Busiek and others; First Look: Vampirella 25th Anniversary Special, with comments from David Bogart; Basic Training by Gerhard; Seth discusses Palooka-Ville; Character Profile: The Dragon (Savage Dragon); Wizard Profile: J. Scott Campbell. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #63 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Lois & Clark - Superman gets hitched; X-Men & Spider-Man - action figure preview; Grant Morrison Q & A; Preacher - Casting Call; Halloween at Castle Doom; Witchblade, Gen X & the new JLA - the inside scoop; Star Wars, Batman & Spawn movie news; After Onslaught - World Without Heroes; plus: complete comic, toy and card price guides. #63AP polybagged with a Spider-Man die-cut card, and a PITT poster by Dale Keown. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #64 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1996 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Spider-Man - the death of the clone and the return of Peter Parker; Angela - the future of the Spawn-Killer; Batman - Frank Miller's Dark Knight secrets; Toy Preview - Star Trek, Star Wars, X-Men & Spawn: The Movie; Ron Marz & Rob Liefeld Q & As; Silver Surfer: The Animated Series; Sailor Moon: why it got canned; Small Press Profile - Hepcats. Polybagged with an Ash glow-in-the-dark chrome card. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #65 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 1996 Year End Spectacular. Wolverine cover by Kevin Lau. Polybagged with trading cards. Frank Cho writes about attending the Small Press Expo; report on Alex Ross gallery exhibit; Karl Kesel discusses Daredevil; tips from the pros on what you need to get a job in comics; Wizard's '97 Guide to Astro City, written by Scott Beatty; Q & A with Scott Lobdell; 8 artists to keep your eyes on: Michael Turner, Jeffrey Moy, Steve Skroce, Jim Calafiore, Lee Moder, Cary Nord, Ian Churchill and Carlos Pacheco; everything you wanted to know about Kingdom Come but were afraid to ask; 1997 preview; Basic Training by Walt Simonson; Character Profile: Silver Surfer; Creator Spotlight: Mark Bagley; Denny O'Neil remembers Mark Gruenwald; Wizard Profile: Mark Hamill. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #66 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Catching up with Jae Lee on Hellshock; artists change Superman's costume, with illos by J. Scott Campbell, Kevin Lau, Jerry Ordway and Joe Quesada; Matt Martin discusses Snowman; article on Thunderbolts, with comments from Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley and Tom Brevoort; article on Gen13, with comments from J. Scott Campbell, Brandon Choi and Jim Lee; Star Wars continuity guide to the films and Dark Horse comics; Q & A with Peter David; pros pick who would really win the comic book crossover battles of the century; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; Joe Chiappetta discusses Silly Daddy; Character Profile: Batman; Creator Spotlight: Mike Grell; guest editorial by Paul Chadwick on loyalty to publishers; Wizard Profile: Lou Ferrigno. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #67 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Catching up with Chuck Dixon on Green Arrow; Drew Hayes discusses Poison Elves; article on Daredevil's past and present; Jim Lee and Rob Liefeld discuss Heroes Reborn; Randy Bowen on sculpting; Q & A with James Robinson; Basic Training by Brian Douglas Ahern; Linda Medley discusses Castle Waiting; Character Profile: Lady Death; Creator Spotlight: Jerry Ordway; Ron Marz writes a guest editorial on character changes; Wizard Profile: Mark Oakley. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #68 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Catching up with Todd DeZago on Sensational Spider-Man; article on The Darkness, with comments from Marc Silvestri; article on X-Man, with comments from Terry Kavanagh; Erik Larsen discusses the graphic nature of The Savage Dragon; article on revamps in comics, with comments from Denny O'Neil, Ralph Macchio, Kevin Dooley, Dan Jurgens, Karl Kesel, Peter David, Rob Liefeld and Ron Marz; Q & A with Andy Kubert; Basic Training by Adam Warren; Jon Lewis discusses Spectacles; Character Profile: Wonder Woman; Creator Spotlight: Jae Lee; Wizard Profile: Stuart Immonen. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #69 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Matt Wagner and Steven T. Seagle discuss Sandman Mystery Theatre; Mark Waid and Andy Kubert discuss Ka-Zar; article on Amalgam Comics (wave 2), with comments from Dave Gibbons, Mark Waid, Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Alan Grant, Barbara Kesel, Peter Milligan, Tom Peyer, Larry Hama and Keith Giffen; Dream Teams article includes the following illos: the Avengers by Phil Jimenez, Generation X by Chris Sprouse, Thor by Stuart Immonen, X-Factor by Bernard Chang, Boomer from X-Force by Tom Grummett; Q & A with Alex Ross; Basic Training by Tom Grummett; James Kochalka interview; Character Profile: Spider-Man; Creator Spotlight: Rick Veitch. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #70 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on Green Lantern, with comments from Ron Marz, Kevin Dooley and Darryl Banks; Wizard lines up the suspects in the murder of Graydon Creed, with Bernard Chang illo; article on Batman & Robin film, with comments from Joel Schumacher, George Clooney and Arnold Schwarzenegger; a look at Marvel's 'Flashback Month'; 10 toughest super-heroes in comics; Q & A with Jeph Loeb; Basic Training by Mike Wieringo; Frank Cho interview; Character Profile: Hellboy; Creator Spotlight: Howard Porter; Wizard Profile: Brett Booth. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #71 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on Vampirella: Blood Lust, with comments from James Robinson and Joe Jusko; article on Preacher, with comments from Garth Ennis, Axel Alonso, Neil Gaiman and Karen Berger; Wizard lines up 10 suspects who could be the killer from Batman: The Long Halloween, with Tim Sale illo; Q & A with Kurt Busiek; 10 'Amalgams' Wizard wants to see, with illos by Mike Wieringo and Jimmy Palmiotti, Jim Balent, Steven Hughes and Palmiotti, Joe Quesada and Palmiotti, Stuart Immonen and Palmiotti, Brett Booth and Palmiotti, and Jerry Ordway and Palmiotti; 1997 summer preview; Basic Training by Terry Moore; Gary Spencer Millidge discusses Strangehaven; Character Profile: Nightwing; Creator Spotlight: Todd DeZago; Wizard Profile: Jackie Chan. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #72 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on Major Bummer, with comments from John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke; a look at villains who have turned into heroes; Michael Golden interview; article on the Batman animated series, with comments from Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett; article on how comics series are pitched and developed, with comments from Karl Kesel, Kurt Busiek, Jeph Loeb, Mike Carlin, Bob Harras and Ralph Macchio; article on the grim nature of the X-Men titles, with comments from Joe Madureira, Scott Lobdell and Bob Harras; Q & A with Mark Waid and Ron Garney on Captain America; Basic Training by Art Adams; Peter Kuper interview; Character Profile: Grifter; Creator Spotlight: Joe Kelly; Wizard Profile: Tony Harris. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #73 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Alex Robinson discusses Box Office Poison; 10 best super-hero designs of all time; Q & A with Mike Carlin; a look at the world of Sin City; 16 pages devoted to the Spawn movie; Basic Training by Jim Balent; Ed Brubaker discusses Detour; Character Profile: Captain Marvel (DC); Creator Spotlight: Dan Jurgens; Wizard Profile: Howard Mackie. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #74 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Interview with Michael Diana; Chuck Dixon and Scott McDaniel discuss Nightwing; article on super powers in the real world; Kurt Busiek, Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid discuss 'Heroes Return'; Basic Training by Jim Balent; report on Nick Fury telefilm; Character Profile: Cable; Creator Spotlight: Ron Frenz; Wizard Profile: Anthony Daniels (C-3PO). Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #75 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Dan Jurgens writes about attending a convention in Mexico City; 3-page Sam & Max strip by Steve Purcell; Wizard pits the JLA against its Silver Age counterpart; Joe Kelly interview; Q & A with Jim Lee; Basic Training by Mike Mignola; Character Profile: Deadpool; Top 10 Characters Who Are Still Dead; Creator Spotlight: Brandon Peterson; Wizard Profile: Steven Hughes. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #76 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Superman designs by Jim Lee, Erik Larsen and Darryl Banks; 3-page Quantum and Woody strip by Christopher Priest, Mark Bright and Greg Adams; Marc Silvestri and David Wohl discuss Top Cow's magic-themed titles; Kurt Busiek, John Ostrander, Steven T. Seagle, Mark Waid and Joe Kelly discuss Marvel's 'new wave' of titles; a look at Coventry, The Copybook Tales and Lost Stories; George Perez interview; Character Profile: Catwoman; Basic Training by Phil Jimenez; Creator Spotlight: Mike Wieringo; Wizard Profile: Randy Queen. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #77 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on Marvel's shift to focus on core super-heroes in coherent universe; article on large publishers acquiring independent titles; Todd McFarlane interview; 1998 preview; Wizard picks the best of 1997; Basic Training by George Perez; Character Profile: Ka-Zar; Creator Spotlight: Michael Turner; Time Travel: Peter Sanderson on Claremont and Byrne's historic Uncanny X-Men run. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #78 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: First Look: Alan Davis comments on JLA: The Nail; Chuck Dixon and Staz Johnson discuss Robin; 3-page Groo strip by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier; article on the problems with the Spider-Man titles; joint interview with Joe Madureira, J. Scott Campbell and Humberto Ramos; 101 little-known comic book facts; Basic Training by Mike Wieringo; Character Profile: Witchblade; Creator Spotlight: Ben Raab; Time Travel: Peter Sanderson on Frank Miller's Daredevil. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #79 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: First Look: Fathom, with comments from Michael Turner; Troy Hickman discusses Holey Crullers; John Arcudi and Gary Frank discuss Gen13; article on Awesome Entertainment, with comments from Steve Skroce, Rob Liefeld, Jef Matsuda, Ian Churchill, Jeph Loeb and others; Wizard drafts the ultimate super-hero team, with Phil Jimenez illo; a look at 8 creators to watch out for: David Finch, Batt, Leinil Francis Yu, Leonardo Manco, Ed McGuinness; Salvador Larroca, John Cassaday and Jose Ladronn; Q & A with Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle; Basic Training by Brent Anderson; report on Captain America animated series; Character Profile: Green Arrow; Creator Spotlight: Andy Kubert; Time Travel: a look back at Saga of the Swamp Thing in 1984. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #80 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Inside the Fantastic Four's HQ, with Salvador Larroca/Jimmy Palmiotti illo; Linda Medley discusses Castle Waiting; Dan Jurgens and John Romita, Jr. discuss Thor; Wizard's guide to colleges that teach comic-related courses; Q & A with Kevin Smith; Wizard celebrates Superman's 60th birthday with a number of newspaper clippings written by Craig Shutt and drawn by Gene Ha; Basic Training by Martin Wagner; Character Profile: Kevin Matchstick; Creator Spotlight: Gene Ha; Time Travel: a look back at Amazing Spider-Man in 1988. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #81 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Savage Hulk vs. Doomsday drawn by Art Adams; Garth Ennis and John McCrea discuss Hitman; Joe Casey discusses Cable; Alan Davis interview, with JLA illo by Davis; Adam Kubert interview; Basic Training by Gary Frank; Toy Fair 1998 photo gallery; Character Profile: Supreme; Q & A with Ian Churchill; Time Travel: Peter Sanderson writes a 1-page recap of Crisis on Infinite Earths. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #82 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Batman vs. Daredevil drawn by Graham Nolan; Dan Clowes interview; alumni of the Joe Kubert School look back to their days in class; Kurt Busiek and Sean Chen discuss Iron Man; Grant Morrison and Dan Raspler discuss JLA; Q & A with Erik Larsen; Basic Training by Liam Sharp; Character Profile: Jesse Custer; Off the Cuff with Joe Madureira; Time Travel: a look back at the debut of Justice League in 1987. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #83 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Sabretooth vs. Bane drawn by Ron Lim and Jimmy Palmiotti; Wizard ranks comics' 10 sexiest women characters, with Joseph Michael Linsner illos; Wizard picks the best super-hero ever, with Mike Wieringo illo; Q & A with John Byrne; 1998 summer preview; Basic Training by Tony Daniel; Character Profile: Chance Falconer (Leave it to Chance); Off the Cuff with Jim Lee; Time Travel: Patrick Sauriol looks at the impact of 1989's Batman film. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #84 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last (Wo)Man Standing: Wonder Woman vs. Rogue drawn by Jim Balent; article on The Spirit: The New Adventures, with comments from Neil Gaiman, Kurt Busiek, Will Eisner, Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and Mark Schultz, and a Mike Wieringo illo; a look at Michael Turner's sketches for Fathom; Wizard's comic convention survival guide; Q & A with Howard Mackie on Spider-Man; the 25 most powerful people in comics; Basic Training by Kevin Maguire; Character Profile: Max Faraday (Divine Right); Off the Cuff with Billy Tucci; Time Travel: Tom Russo looks at John Byrne's arrival on Fantastic Four with FF #232. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #85 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Q & A with Joe Kelly and Steven T. Seagle on Gambit's future; Last Man Standing: Superman vs. Spawn drawn by Barry Kitson; Joe Casey interview; Q & A with Chris Claremont; 25 most memorable moments in comics history; Basic Training by Dale Keown; Character Profile: Supergirl; Off the Cuff with Steven T. Seagle; Time Travel: a look back at Thor's debut in 1962. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #86 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Witchblade vs. the Darkness drawn by Joe Benitez and Joe Weems; First Look: The Incredible Hulk, with comments from Ron Garney; Strip Tease: 3-page Akiko tale by Mark Crilley; Q & A with Joe Quesada, Kevin Smith and Jimmy Palmiotti; Wizard analyzes the Superman titles' problems; Basic Training by Darryl Banks; Character Profile: Thor; Off the Cuff with Ron Marz; Time Travel: a look back at Watchmen. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #87 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Mephisto vs. Malebolgia drawn by Jim Calafiore and Peter Palmiotti; Bernie Wrightson interview; Ivan Reiss character sketches of The Supernaturals; Q & A with Todd McFarlane and Gene Simmons; 10 most dangerous villains in comics; Basic Training by Doug Mahnke; top 10 death scenes; Character Profile: The Darkness; Off the Cuff with Hart Fisher; Time Travel: the launch of X-Men #1 in 1991. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #88 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Deadpool vs. Hitman drawn by Ian Churchill; Wizard peeks inside the studio of Joe Madureira; Devin Grayson interview; Q & A with Paul Dini; article on the Spider-Man relaunch, with comments from Bob Harras and Howard Mackie; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; Character Profile: Gambit; Off the Cuff with Chuck Dixon; Time Travel: a look back at the debut of The New Teen Titans in 1980. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #89 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Giant Size Year Ender. Ian Churchill writes about visiting the U.S.; Last Man Standing: Batman vs. Wolverine drawn by Mike Wieringo; First Look: Dawn II: The Return of the Goddess, with comments from Joseph Michael Linsner; article on Batman's 'No Man's Land' storyline, with comments from Dennis O'Neil, Greg Rucka, Bob Gale and Paul Dini; Q & A with Avi Arad; a day spent with Stan Lee; Alex Ross discusses painting the dust jacket cover for the Crisis on Infinite Earths hardcover; Q & A with Joe Madureira and Michael Turner; Wizard answers the most important questions for 1999, with Sergio Aragones illos; best of 1998; Basic Training by Scott McCloud; Top 10 Monkeys; Character Profile: Spawn; Off the Cuff with J. Scott Campbell; Time Travel: Tom Root looks at Cerebus. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #90 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Alex Ross designs and comments for his never-realized Kingdom monthly series; Last Man Standing: Juggernaut vs. Lobo drawn by Jim Calafiore and Peter Palmiotti; Wizard profiles tomorrow's superstars: Randy Green, Pat Lee, Tom Raney, Alex Maleev, Steve Firchow and Jay Anacleto; article on why writing the X-Men has turned into a frustrating experience for many writers, with comments from Bob Harras, Joe Kelly, Fabian Nicieza, Mark Powers, Chris Claremont, Scott Lobdell, Steve Seagle and Mark Waid; Q & A with Warren Ellis; 1999 preview; Basic Training by Leinil Francis Yu; Character Profile: Deadpool; Off the Cuff with Jimmy Palmiotti. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #91 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Nightwing vs. Gambit drawn by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story; Wizard picks the ultimate dream teams for Star Wars comic books, with illos by Barry Kitson, Rick Burchett, Alex Maleev and John Cassaday; Scott Lobdell, Travis Charest and Jim Lee discuss Wildcats; pros reveal how working for nothing as an intern can pay off big in the long run; Q & A with Fabian Nicieza; Basic Training by Phil Jimenez; Character Profile: Jay and Silent Bob; Off the Cuff with Brian Pulido; Time Travel: a look back at the Punisher's debut in 1974. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #92 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Undertaker #0 and Rising Stars # 0 plus coupon send off for Buffy the Vampire Slayer Wizard #1/2. Last Woman Standing: Black Widow vs. Catwoman drawn by Jim Balent; Grant Morrison discusses The Invisibles; 10 things you've always wanted to know about Dawn but were afraid to ask, with comments from Joseph Michael Linsner; article on the Batman Beyond animated series, with comments from Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Alan Burnett; Q & A with Tom DeFalco; Wizard determines who's better: Marvel or DC, with Phil Jimenez illos; Kevin Smith casts his Superman movie; Basic Training by Mike Wieringo; Character Profile: Witchblade; Off the Cuff with Scott Lobdell; Time Travel: a look back at the debut of The Dark Knight Returns in 1986. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #93 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Mort Standing: Monsieur Mallah vs. Doughboy drawn by Leonard Kirk and Peter Palmiotti; Pat Lee interview; a look at the characters of the Mutant X comic series, with comments from Howard Mackie; Q & A with Marvel's Spider-Man spokesmodel; Wizard dreams up 5 must-see cartoons, with illos by Dev Madan, Mike Wieringo, Ethan Van Sciver and Fred Perry; Basic Training by Matt Haley; Off the Cuff with Erik Larsen; Time Travel: a look back at the launch of Image Comics with Youngblood in 1992. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #94 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Thanos vs. Darkseid drawn by Ron Lim and Peter Palmiotti; Wizard peeks inside Kevin Smith's comic store, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash; Q & A with Hart Fisher; Basic Training by Adam Hughes; Character Profile: Robin; Off the Cuff with Christina Z.; Time Travel: a look back at Secret Wars' arrival in 1984. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #95 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Ant-Man vs. the Atom drawn by Mike Wieringo; First Look: Batman: War on Crime, with comments from Alex Ross and Paul Dini; First Look: New Warriors, with comments from Jay Faerber and Steve Scott; First Look: Speed Racer, with comments from Tommy Yune; First Look: Batman: Dark Victory, with comments from Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale; Matt Stone discusses South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut; Q & A with Alan Moore; 1999 summer preview; Basic Training by Sean Chen; Top 10 Pokemon Heroes & Villains, including Punishu and Spider-Meowth; Character Profile: Spider-Girl; Off the Cuff with Beau Smith; Time Travel: Russell Lissau and John B. Lacey look back on Superman's debut in Action Comics #1. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #96 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Iron Man vs. Green Lantern drawn by Jim Calafiore; First Look: SteamPunk, with comments from Chris Bachalo and Joe Kelly; Q & A with J. Michael Straczynski; a look at 20 places every comic fan must visit, including Universal's Marvel Island of Adventure; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; Character Profile: Daredevil; Off the Cuff with Kevin Nash; Time Traveel: a look back at the deaths of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin in 1973. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #97 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Woman Standing: Lara Croft vs. Red Monika drawn by Jim Balent; First Look: Machina Rex, with comments from Joe Kelly; a profile of Batgirl, with Matt Haley/Aaron Lopresti illo; Strip Tease: 3-page Usagi Yojimbo strip by Stan Sakai; a look at the MC2 Universe characters, with comments from Tom DeFalco; Q & A with Harlan Ellison; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; Character Profile: Green Lantern; Off the Cuff with Raven (WCW wrestler); Time Travel: a look back at Captain America's resignation in 1987. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #98 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Ultron vs. Metallo drawn by Jim Calafiore; First Look: JLA: Earth 2, with comments from Grant Morrison; article on Marvel Knights year 2, with comments from Jimmy Palmiotti, Joe Quesada, Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon, Bob Gale, J.G. Jones, Paul Jenkins, Devin Grayson and Greg Rucka; Q & A with Joe Kelly and Jeph Loeb; 1999 fall tv preview; Basic Training by Darick Robertson; Character Profile: Superboy; Off the Cuff with the Pantha model; Time Travel: a look back at the debut of Batman: The Animated Series in 1992. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #99 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Woman Standing: Vampirella vs. Buffy drawn by Matt Haley and Tom Simmons; First Look: Soul Saga, with comments from Chris Lichtner and Stephen Platt; First Look: Legs, with comments from Sam Kieth; Strip Tease: 3-page 'Eltingville' strip by Evan Dorkin; Alex Ross sketches and comments on Batman: War on Crime; Wizard tracks down what comics' greatest villains have planned, with Chriscross/Rob Stull illo; Q & A with Ray Park; Basic Training by Scott McDaniel; top 10 things that scare even Dr. Doom; Character Profile: Dr. Doom. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #100 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Darth Vader vs. Darth Maul drawn by Jae Lee; First Look: Gatecrasher, with comments from Mark Waid; First Look: Aria/Angela, with comments from Brian Holguin; Wizard compares America's Best Comics, Cliffhanger and Marvel Knights imprints; Wizard settles comics' greatest debates; the best of 1999; Q& A with Image's 'founding fathers': Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, Whilce Portacio and Jim Valentino; Wizard looks back on 70 years of comics history; Jimmy Palmiotti, Kevin Smith and Joe Quesada cast the Daredevil movie; Basic Training: Liquid! Graphics on coloring; Top 10 overused comic book plotlines; Character Profile: Superman; Off the Cuff with Adam Kubert; unseen covers gallery: Wizard covers that never ran, including those by Erik Larsen, John Byrne, Bart Sears, Tod Smith, Val Semeiks, Joe Jusko, Mark Texeira, Dan Fraga, Ron Lim, Darick Robertson, Tom Grummett, Mike Wieringo, Alan Davis and Travis Charest. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #101 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Taskmaster vs. Prometheus drawn by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino; Wizard picks the video game comics they want to see, with illos by Jay Anacleto (Final Fantasy), Angel Medina (Resident Evil), Erik Larsen (Duke Nukem), Rags Morales (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver) and Matt Haley (Metal Gear Solid); Wizard answers 2000's most important questions, with Jack Gray illos; Q & A with Garth Ennis; 2000 preview; Basic Training by Bret Blevins; top 10 times the Watcher interfered; Character Profile: Uatu the Watcher; Off the Cuff with Devin Grayson. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #102 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Superman cover by Ed McGuinness and Cam Smith. Polybagged with extras. Last Man Standing: Boba Fett vs. Deadpool drawn by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin; First Look: the team-up of Fathom, Witchblade and Tomb Raider in the pages of Fathom, with comments from Michael Turner; article on Superman, with comments from Maureen McTigue, Eddie Berganza, Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Ed McGuinness, Dan Jurgens and Louise Simonson; Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch comment on JLA; article on CrossGen Comics, with comments from Mark Alessi, Don Hillsman, Josh Middleton, Mike Atiyeh, Brandon Peterson, Ron Marz, Barbara Kesel and others; Q & A with Dan Jurgens; Michael Turner casts the Fathom movie; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; top 10 worst comic merchandise; Character Profile: Wolverine; Off the Cuff with Jim Krueger. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #103 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Batman Beyond vs. Spider-Girl drawn by Matt Haley and David Hahn; First Look: Marvel Knights, with comments from Chuck Dixon; a look at a new wave of 'bad girls': Black Widow, Batgirl, Lara Croft, Aphrodite IX, Magdalena and Harley Quinn; Q & A with Chris Claremont; everthing a comic fan wanted to know about the Internet but was afraid to ask; Basic Training by Buddy Scalera and Rus Wooton; top 10 technological disasters in comics; Character Profile: Captain Marvel (not the DC version); The Hot Seat: Stan Lee. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #106 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Wolverine movie cover by Joe Jusko. Polybagged with extras. Last Man Standing: Lara Croft vs. Indiana Jones drawn by Terry and Rachel Dodson; article on Witchblade telefilm; X-Men: the Movie photo gallery; 2000 summer preview; Basic Training by Doug Mahnke; Book of the Month: Iron Man; Peter David checklist; The Hot Seat: Brian Pulido. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #107 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Judd Winick discusses Pedro and Me; Last Man Standing: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth drawn by Jim Lee; article comparing Top 10 and Rising Stars, with Christian Zanier illo; joint interview with Kurt Busiek, Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller and Mark Waid; article on X-Men: the Movie; Gordon Smith discusses X-Men special makeup effects; Basic Training by Ed McGuinness; Book of the Month: Usagi Yojimbo; Alan Moore checklist. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #108 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Dr. Fate vs. Dr. Strange drawn by Phil Jimenez; First Look: The First, with comments from Barbara Kesel and Bart Sears; Wizard picks Daredevil over Spider-Man as Marvel's #1 solo hero; Alex Ross and Jim Krueger discuss Universe X; Q & A with Joss Whedon; David Goyer and Geoff Johns cast the JSA movie; Q & A with Greg Rucka on the status of the Whiteout film; Basic Training: Chris Friesen writes about comics restoration; Character Profile: Poet (Rising Stars); Book of the Month: The Authority; 1st Appearance checklist; The Hot Seat: Paul Dini. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #109 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Space Ghost vs. The Tick drawn by Steve Rude; article on the Tomb Raider film, with comments from Angelina Jolie; a look at Marvel Knights year 3, with Joe Quesada/Mark Morales illo; article on L.A.'s Golden Apple comic shop; article on Ultimate Spider-Man, with comments from Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley and Bob Harras; 2000 fall tv preview; Judd Winick interview; a look at celebrities who are comic fans; Garth Ennis casts the Punisher movie; Character Profile: Buffy; Book of the Month: Powers; movie poster price guide; Todd McFarlane checklist; The Hot Seat: Jason Mewes. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #110 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Frank Miller character sketches for Dark Knight 2; Last Man Standing: Bizarro vs. Venom drawn by Chriscross and Rob Stull; First Look: Killraven: 2020, with comments from Joseph Michael Linsner; Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch discuss JLA; profiles of 4 hot crime writers who've made their way into the mainstream: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Azzarello, Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker; article on comics on the Web, with comments from Stan Lee, Scott McCloud, Jeff Allman, Joe Kelly, Gerard Jones and Mark Badger; a look at the X-Men: Evolution animated series; Judd Winick casts the Green Lantern movie; Basic Training by Phil Jimenez; Character Profile: Darth Maul; Book of the Month: The Red Star; famous deaths in comics; Garth Ennis checklist; The Hot Seat: Tyler Mane. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #111 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Aquaman vs. Sub-Mariner drawn by Jim Calafiore; First Look: Just a Pilgrim, with comments from Garth Ennis; gallery: popular artists depict popular '80's properties: Transformers by Pat Lee and Alvin Lee, G.I. Joe by J. Scott Campbell and Jason Gorder, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by Joe Madureira and Tim Townsend, Masters of the Universe by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin, and Thundercats by Jim Cheung and Dexter Vines; Q & A with Joe Quesada; Alex Ross reveals his sketches for Shazam!: Power of Hope; Stan Lee discusses working for DC on "Just Imagine..."; Image's edgy titles are spotlighted: Violent Messiahs, Powers, E.V.E. Protomecha, The Red Star and Soul Saga, with Stephen Platt/Jason Gorder illo; Jeph Loeb casts the Fantastic Four movie; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; Character Profile: Patriot (Rising Stars); Book of the Month: Birds of Prey; Alex Ross checklist; The Hot Seat: Jeph Loeb. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #113 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Martian Manhunter vs. the Vision drawn by Kevin Maguire; First Look: Daredevil: Yellow, with comments from Jeph Loeb; 5 pages from Green Arrow #1; Paul Jenkins interview; top 10 best comic book slugfests of all time; 2001 preview; Mark Millar casts the Authority movie; Basic Training by Roger Robinson; Character Profile: Batgirl; Book of the Month: 100 Bullets; 2001's creators to watch; Frank Miller checklist; The Hot Seat: Matt Groening. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #115 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Ultimate Wolverine vs. Wolverine drawn by Sean Chen and Norm Rapmund; First Look: Ghost Rider, with comments from Devin Grayson; First Look: Fray, with comments from Joss Whedon; report on some real world 'jobs' that comic artists have drawn, with illos by Todd McFarlane, Jim Steranko, Joe Madureira, Steve Skroce, Adam Kubert, Bill Sienkiewicz, Geof Darrow, Joe Jusko and Neal Adams; Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, Willem Dafoe, Avi Arad, Kirsten Dunst and John Dykstra discuss the Spider-Man film; Wizard picks the 10 most brutal comics; article on Batman's allies, with comments from Chuck Dixon, Kelley Puckett and Greg Rucka, and Scott McDaniel/Karl Story illo; Q & A with Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar on the Ultimate overhaul; article on CrossGen Comics, with comments from Mark Waid, George Perez and Ron Marz; Basic Training by Chriscross; Michael Turner talks video games; Character Profile: Vampi; Book of the Month: Midnight Nation; Mark Waid checklist; The Hot Seat: Marc Silvestri. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #116 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Article on the revival of JLA/Avengers, with comments from Kurt Busiek and George Perez; Last Woman Standing: Black Canary vs. Black Widow drawn by Buth Guice; First Look: Elektra, with comments from Brian Michael Bendis; uncovering the big lie behind The Sentry, with comments from Paul Jenkins and Joe Quesada; the hottest Japanese franchises are depicted in a gallery by American comic greats: G Force by Alex Ross, Astro Boy by Steve Skroce, Akira by Christian Gossett, Trigun by Michael Turner, Speed Racer by Joseph Michael Linsner and Voltron by Dan Fraga; Q & A with J. Michael Straczynski on Spider-Man; Basic Training by Rags Morales; Character Profile: Giselle (from Mystic); Book of the Month: Lone Wolf and Cub; John Byrne checklist; The Hot Seat: Jimmy Palmiotti. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #121 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Dr. Mid-Nite vs. Daredevil drawn by John K. Snyder III; First Look: the Spider-Man movie set; Jim McLauchlin writes about working as an extra on Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back; Joseph Michael Linsner opens his sketchbook, and provides commentary; article on Origin, with comments from Paul Jenkins, Andy Kubert and others, with Kubert sketches; Alex Ross invites Wizard into his studio to pose for a Universe X cover painting; Nelson opens up his Shadow Reavers sketchbook; Wizard picks the best of several comic genres, with John Cassaday illo; Basic Training by Jim Calafiore; Book of the Month: Hellboy; Secret Stash: Herobear and the Kid; Villain Milestones checklist; The Hot Seat: Kieron Dwyer. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #123 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Nick Fury vs. Cobra Commander drawn by Darick Robertson; Alex Ross provides a sneak peek at Wonder Woman: Spirit of Truth; article on Zeb Wells; article on The Incredible Hulk; interviews with 5 small press stars: Neil Googe, James Kochalka, Jim Mahfood, Tony Millionaire and Andi Watson; 5 pages from The Ultimates #1; 8 pages of Bryan Hitch's Ultimates character designs, with comments from Hitch and Mark Millar; Basic Training by Leinil Francis Yu; Book of the Month: Exiles; Secret Stash: Pistolwhip and Mephisto and the Empty Box; Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert checklists; The Hot Seat: Joss Whedon. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #124 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Team Standing: Justice League Unlimited vs. the Legion drawn by Lee Bermejo; 7 pages from Hawkman #1; article on Marvel's renaissance, with comments from Joe Quesada and others, and a Lee Moyer painting; article on continuity in comics, with comments from Paul Jenkins, Mark Waid, Geoff Johns and Jeph Loeb, and an illo by Barry Kitson; article on Steve Ditko; best of 2001; Basic Training by Greg Land; Book of the Month: New X-Men; Secret Stash: Queen & Country; Steve Ditko checklist. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #126 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Last Man Standing: Hawkman vs. Angel drawn by Rags Morales; First Look: Hulk: The End, with comments from Peter David; 5 pages from Spider-Man: Blue #1; 7 pages from Just a Pilgrim: Garden of Eden #1; Spider-Man film photo gallery; Chuck Dixon interview on CrossGen Comics; Interview with Image founders Todd McFarlane, Jim Lee, Erik Larsen and Jim Valentino, with Christian Zanier illo; Wizard solves comics' 10 greatest mysteries, with Aaron Lopresti illos; Basic Training by Geoff Johns ('How to Create Killer Villains'); Book of the Month: American Century; Secret Stash: Strangehaven; Marc Silvestri checklist; The Hot Seat: Mike Mignola. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #139 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2003 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 5 questions with Bill Willingham; First Look: Doc Frankenstein, with comments from Steve Skroce; Last Man Standing: Snake Plissken vs. Ash drawn by Tone Rodriguez and Marlo Alquiza; 6-page Ekos tale by Michael Turner and Geoff Johns; 6-page Soulfire tale by Michael Turner and Jeph Loeb; Shawn Ashmore writes about his X2: X-Men United on-set adventures; top 10 most underrated comic stories ever told; 22 pages of Wolverine #1 by Greg Rucka and Darick Robertson is 'previewed' ; Book of the Month: Harley Quinn; Q & A with Jim Starlin on Marvel Universe: The End; Secret Stash: Private Beach; The Hot Seat: George Perez. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #144 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2003 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman illo by Michael Turner; 'Sex' Degrees of Tony Stark; Johnny Storm Ultimate Fantastic Four design by Bryan Hitch; Alfred Molina discusses Spider-Man 2; report on comics' villainous protagonists, with David Finch/Art Thibert illo; report on the coming JLA/Avengers includes comments from George Perez, Kurt Busiek, Judd Winick, Rags Morales, Geoff Johns, Greg Rucka, Bill Willingham and Joe Kelly, along with a Kevin Maguire illo; 6 pages from JLA: Liberty & Justice; Joe Quesada discusses NYX; 8 pages from Hulk: Gray; Greg Rucka and Drew Johnson discuss Wonder Woman; Basic Training by Joe Kubert (Part 3 of 6); Q & A with Selma Blair (Hellboy film); report on Batman: Dead End short film; Adam Pollina discusses Romp, his short film; Jim Lee designs for Batman: Hush toy line; Q & A with Gail Simone; Secret Stash: Metal Hurlant; 15 things you didn't know about Stan Lee. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #145 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2003 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Retailer Only Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: SPIDER-MAN THROUGH THE AGES! ? The wall-crawler's greatest creators, including Stan Lee, John Romita Sr., J. Michael Straczynski, Brian Michael Bendis and other key contributors give personal accounts of their time with the web-slinger with tons of insider info. ? Artist Greg Horn creates a dazzling new Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus cover to this issue of Wizard. WIZARD TAKES YOU INSIDE HOLLYWOOD! ? Learn the future of comic book movies with Tinseltown's major power players: Marvel Films head honcho Avi Arad, X2 executive producer Tom DeSanto and many more! ? Sit in on a story conference for the WB hit series, Smallville, with executive producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough, and the entire writing staff. Find out how an episode is created right here. Look for a special limited edition Smallville photo cover. PREVIEW Sgt. ROCK! Read 7 pages of the all-new Sgt. Rock: Between Hall and a Hard Place graphic novel from DC Comics by writer Brian Azzarello (Batman/100 Bullets) and living legend, artist Joe Kubert. WHAT ARE THE TOP 10 TEAM BOOKS? We cover the best of the current team books?Fantastic Four, X-Men, Teen Titans, Ultimates and more. Get the lowdown on who comes out on top! How will the red-hot Titans fare? Superstar artist J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) draws this month's alternate cover that features Robin, Superboy, Wonder Girl and Kid Flash. Don't miss it! CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN THE WIZARD WAY! Our annual Halloween Contest Winners unveil hysterical and phenomenal costume photos. Meet all the winners here! WIZARD has been totally redesigned from previous issues and will feature: A bigger all-new Wizard comic book price guide with over 40 pages of prices and market trends. New news, features, artwork, interviews, content, columns and much more await you in the redesigned pages of WIZARD. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #146 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2003 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Will Pfeifer discusses Aquaman; Jim Lee discusses 'Coup D'etat'; Q & A with Ron Perlman on Hellboy film; exclusive 8-page New Frontier tale by Darwyn Cooke; Books of the Month: Kurt Busiek discusses Conan, J. Michael Straczynski discusses Supreme Power, Will Pfeifer discusses H-E-R-O and Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir discuss New Mutants; Q & A with Paul Jenkins; Alex Ross answers fans' questions; 9 pages from Ultimate Fantastic Four; Kirsten Dunst discusses Spider-Man 2; Avi Arad, Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Tom DeSanto and David Goyer discuss comics on screen, with Greg Horn illo; Basic Training by Joe Kubert (Part 4 of 6); Q & A with Michael Turner; Secret Stash: Barefoot Serpent; 14 things you didn't know about Alan Moore. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #150 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2004 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant C. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 5 pages from Identity Crisis; exclusive 7-page Spoiler tale by Bill Willingham and Damion Scott; Q & A with Bryan Singer on the X-Men films; Jim Lee comments on Superman's cast of characters; Wizard quizzes your comic book movie knowledge; the top 20 comic movie babes ever, with Greg Horn illo; Q & A with Tobey Maguire on Spider-Man 2; Q & A with Keanu Reeves on the set of Constantine; Mike Mignola opens his journal for a day-by-day account of his time on the set of Hellboy; Q & A with Wesley Snipes on Blade: Trinity; Q & A with David Goyer on Batman Begins; Geoff Johns casts the Teen Titans film; Book of the Month: Human Target; Q & A with Dave Sim; Secret Stash: Blacksad; 12 things you didn't know about Conan. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #152 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2004 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Joe Quesada answers fans' burning questions; the top 10 comrades in comics (including Harley Quinn/Poison Ivy and Booster Gold/Blue Beetle), with Matt Haley illo; Q & A with Rob Van Dam; Alfred Molina writes about playing Doctor Octopus in Spider-Man 2; Catwoman set report, with comments from Halle Berry, Denise Di Novi and Pitof; 5 pages from Astonishing X-Men #1; Dave Cockrum interview; Jimmy Palmiotti and Garth Ennis discuss the Punisher video game; Book of the Month: Outsiders, with comments from Judd Winick; Q & A with Troy Hickman; Secret Stash: Seamonsters & Superheroes; John Cassaday checklist; 14 things you didn't know about the Punisher. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #153 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2004 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Q & A with Sam Raimi; 2004 summer preview; Q & A with Joss Whedon on Astonishing X-Men; Michael Turner comments on his upcoming projects; Q & A with Grant Morrison; J. Michael Straczynski interview; Geoff Johns comments on his upcoming plans; The Calculator Files: a look at the Calculator's analyses of the heroes of Identity Crisis; a look at Dark Horse's baddest bruisers, including the Goon, Hellboy, Usagi Yojimbo and Conan, with illos by Eric Powell, Mike Mignola, Stan Sakai and Greg Ruth; article on Marvel's Ultimate line, with comments from Joe Quesada, Brian Michael Bendis and Warren Ellis; Ultimate Family Tree: a look at how the Ultimate line shakes down; 6 pages from Avengers #500; 7-page Daily Planet 'supplement'; Secret Stash: Dead@17: Blood of Saints; Rags Morales checklist; 11 things you didn't know about Spider-Man. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #155 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2004 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Jim Lee and Alex Ross discuss their jam cover for this issue; Hollywood's hottest stars answer comics' burning questions, with Brad Walker illo; Joss Whedon discusses his 5 favorite 'Batman' movies: The Thomas Crown Affair, Unbreakable, Last of the Mohicans, Spider-Man and Batman: Mask of the Phantasm; Q & A with David Hayter; Q & A with Mark Hamill; Q & A with Ryan Reynolds; Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales discuss the controversial scenes in Identity Crisis #2; Q & A with Jeph Loeb and Michael Turner; exclusive 6-page Green Lantern: Rebirth prelude tale by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver; Alex Ross on the 25 greatest comic movie posters of all time, with a Ross poster for an imaginary JLA movie; pitting Marvel vs. DC in 16 polls for 2004, with Pete Woods/Rebecca Woods illo; the single greatest stories that defined the icons of Marvel, with Gabriele Dell'Otto illo; uncovering Wolverine's true history, with Steve McNiven illo; Jim Steranko interview; the 10 worst small screen comic book adaptations of all time; Book of the Month: Amazing Spider-Man; Q & A: Devin Grayson; Secret Stash: Brian Michael Bendis discusses his 6 favorite indie reads; 11 things you didn't know about comic fan Howard Stern. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #156 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2004 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: First Look: Wildsiderz, with comments from J. Scott Campbell; Allan Heinberg discusses Young Avengers; Jeph Loeb discusses Superman/Batman; 5 pages from Wolverine #20; Books of the Month: Ultimate Spider-Man, Astonishing X-Men, Thor, Ex Machina and Avengers, with comments from the creative teams; Wizard asks 'who is the killer?' in Identity Crisis, with Stephen Sadowski/Wade Von Grawbadger illo; those who knew Jack Kirby relate tales of the King, with comments from Stan Lee, Jim Lee, John Romita, Sr., Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Bruce Jones, Neal Adams, Will Eisner, Joe Kubert, Jim Salicrup, Tony Bedard, Gene Colan, Jim Valentino, Len Strazewski, Joe Ruby, Joe Sinnott, Jim Steranko and Alex Ross; 6 pages from Catwoman: When in Rome #1; Moon Knight the character is commented on by David Finch, Geoff Johns, Bruce Jones, Brian Michael Bendis and others, with David Finch/Mark Morales illo; Q & A with David Goyer on Batman Begins; Q & A with Zeb Wells; Secret Stash: Stray Bullets; Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale checklist; 13 things you didn't know about Dr. Strange. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #158 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2005 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Grant Morrison discusses Seven Soldiers, and his own designs for the characters are shown; Q & A with Brian Michael Bendis on New Avengers; Howard Chaykin discusses American Flagg!; roundtable with Geoff Johns, Jeph Loeb, Brad Meltzer, Greg Rucka and Judd Winick on DC's revival, with Alex Ross painting; Rob Bowman discusses the Elektra film; top 10 What If? stories of all time, with Scot Eaton illo; Steve Niles interview; Joe Kelly discusses Space Ghost; Q & A with Rob Liefeld; Francis Lawrence discusses Constantine; Book of the Month: District X; Q & A with David Lapham; Q & A with Gene Colan; Secret Stash: Small Gods; Ed Brubaker checklist; 12 things you didn't know about the Avengers. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #159 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2005 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 5 questions with Bryan Hitch; Q & A with Marc Silvestri and Mark Waid on Hunter/Killer; report on Constantine, with comments from Keanu Reeves and cast; David Goyer opens his Blade: Trinity diary; Q & A with Jennifer Garner on Elektra; Joss Whedon and John Cassaday provide 'the directors' commentary' for Astonishing X-Men; best of 2004; Artist of the Year: John Cassaday; Writer of the Year: Brad Meltzer; Man of the Year: Brian Michael Bendis; Marvel vs. DC Q & A, with Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Millar, Geoff Johns and Jeph Loeb, and Scot Eaton illo; Q & A with Cillian Murphy on Batman Begins; Q & A with Gabriele Dell'Otto; Secret Stash: Demo; Pat Lee checklist; 13 things you didn't know about Legion of Super-Heroes. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #160 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2005 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Q & A with Dan DiDio and Joe Quesada on the biggest challenges facing DC and Marvel in 2005; Batman Begins set visit; a look at DC's All Star line, with illos by Jim Lee and Frank Quitely; Joss Whedon and Brian Michael Bendis provide a glimpse at what the leaders of the X-Men (Cyclops) and the Avengers (Captain America) think of each other's line-up; Joss Whedon discusses Astonishing X-Men; Fantastic Four set visit; Ultimate power chart, with Scot Eaton illo; a look at Alex Ross' Justice sketches of the Legion of Doom; a look at Marc Silvestri's Hunter-Killer sketches; Q & A with Keanu Reeves on Constantine; Reginald Hudlin discusses Black Panther; Q & A with J. Michael Straczynski; Q & A with Brian K. Vaughan. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #161 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2005 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 5 questions with Allan Heinberg; First Look: Ghost Rider, with comments from Garth Ennis; Wizard Insider: The Danger Room, with illos by Paul Horn; Q & A with Ron Marz; 16 things you need to know about the Black Panther, with comments from Reginald Hudlin; Q & A with Michael Chiklis about the Fantastic Four film; Books of the Month: a look at must-read books, including The Ultimates 2, Adam Strange, District X, The Goon and Wonder Woman; Spider-Woman profile; Q & A with Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis and Kevin Maguire; Q & A with Orson Scott Card on Ultimate Iron Man; a look at Jim Lee and Frank Quitely's sketches for the All Star line; Will Eisner interview, with Alex Ross painting; Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales provide 'the directors' commentary' for Identity Crisis; Q & A with Tom DeSanto on the Transformers film; Q & A with Gary Oldman on Batman Begins; Q & A with Phil Jimenez on the Wonder Woman tv series season 2 DVD; Q & A with Christos N. Gage; Secret Stash: Concrete; Ethan Van Sciver checklist. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #169 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2005 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Daniel Way comments on Wolverine and The Incredible Hulk; 5 questions with Mandy Amano; Jimmy Palmiotti rounds up his favorite Western films; Q & A with Kevin Smith; Wizard Insider: Captain Atom, with comments from Will Pfeifer; Q & A with Tom Welling on Smallville; Dan Slott discusses She-Hulk; Harvey Pekar interview; 5 pages from X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1; Peter David interview; article on Spider-Man 3; 12 steps used to create Infinite Crisis, with comments from Geoff Johns, Dan DiDio, Judd Winick, Greg Rucka and Brad Meltzer; Q & A with Zak Penn on X-Men: The Last Stand; Q & A with Kelley Jones; Q & A with Joe Kubert; Book of the Month: Runaways; Secret Stash: Flaming Carrot. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #171 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2006 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 5 questions with Bill Jemas; 5 reasons why the new Thing series will rock; Wizard hints at what will happen to characters in the DCU 'One Year Later'; Q & A with Andy Serkis on King Kong; the costumes Wizard wants to see return, with Aaron Lopresti illo; the costumes Wizard never wants to see again, with Aaron Lopresti illo; Wizard trails Geoff Johns and Phil Jimenez to their local comic stores on the day Infinite Crisis #1 ships; best of 2005; Man of the Year: Geoff Johns; Artist of the Year: Ethan Van Sciver; Book of the Year: Captain America; All Star Superman #1 'director's commentary' by Grant Morrison; Q & A with Allan Heinberg; Wizard Insider: WE3; Hero of the Year: Blue Beetle; Cover Artist of the Year: James Jean; 'What the?' Moments of the Year; article on Joshua Luna and Jonathan Luna; Q & A with Robert Rodriguez on Sin City; 5 questions with Randy Bowen; Ivan Reis comments on the looks of the major characters in The Rann/Thanagar War; Secret Stash: Tricked. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #172 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2006 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 28 pages devoted to Superman Returns, with comments from Bryan Singer, Brandon Routh and Kevin Spacey; a look at the DC Multiverse, with Pete Woods illo; determining which title will rule in 2006: Astonishing X-Men or All Star Superman; Brad Meltzer comments on Justice League of America; Q & A with Mark Millar and Jeph Loeb on The Ultimates; 52 reasons to check out 52; 5 reasons why Spider-Woman will be the #1 comic heroine of 2006; a look at Stephen King's Dark Tower comic series; a look at the new Sentinels, with Aaron Lopresti illo; Alex Ross sketches and comments on Justice; Grant Morrison reveals the new WildCats' lineup; Michael Turner comments on his upcoming projects; who's who in Squadron Supreme. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #185 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2007 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Captain America & Iron Man "Civil War The End" cover by Phil Jimenez. Geoff Johns, Joe Quesada & Mark Waid comment on weekly comics; actor Scott Porter's ambition to play Green Lantern on Smallville; 5 Questions with Walt Flanagan (War of the Undead); Civil War fallout, with comments from Mark Millar & Tom Brevoort on Iron Man, and from Ed Brubaker & Millar on Captain America; 'Black From the Dead' - coverage of the return of Spider-Man's black costume, with comments from Peter David, Robert Aguirre-Sacasa, Axel Alonso & Brevoort; a look at how Alex Ross took the goofy fun of Super Friends and did it Justice; Brian Michael Bendis comments on the new New Avengers, with illo by Aaron Lopresti; 'Fight of the Century': Booster Gold vs Skeets; answers to questions about the X-Men from Mike Carey, Brubaker, Craig Kyle & Peter David; the favorite Joker moments of Bendis, Waid, Millar, Tony Daniel, Greg Rucka, Brian K. Vaughan, Brad Meltzer, Ron Marz, Don Kramer, Jerry Ordway, Mark Bagley, Keith Giffen, Christos Gage, Marc Andreyko & Kurt Busiek; Paul Dini's plans for Detective Comics; Peter David & Robin Furth comment on Stephen King's The Dark Tower; Mark Steven Johnson comments on potential Preacher HBO series; Tim Flattery discusses the Fantasticar from Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer; article on superhero team-ups, with comments from Mark Waid; Jeff Smith interview; article on Heroes tv show, with comments from Zachary Quinto, Tim Kring, Jesse Alexander, Ali Larter & Joe Pokaski; theories that link the Kingdom Come future with what the DCU is like now; article on World War Hulk, with comments from Greg Pak & Quesada; a look at the Marvel U's track record against the Hulk; Damon Lindelof comments on Lost; Wizard Insider: Captain Marvel; Q & A with director Mark Steven Johnson on Ghost Rider film; Geoff Johns comments on Action Comics; 4 different comic scripting techniques: Peter David, Alan Moore, Bendis, '52' writers; Wizard Insider: the new Aquaman; article on Miracleman, with illo by Bill Garland; Christos Gage interview; 5 Questions with David Wenham (300 film); Bill Willingham discusses Fables; Secret Stash: Wasteland, with comments from Anthony Johnston; Spider-Man black costume mini price guide. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #188 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2007 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: DC Countdown cover by Stephane Roux. Not polybagged. 2007 SUMMER PREVIEW Get the first word on the biggest, hottest and most-anticipated comic book events of the summer right here, from Marvel's first big post- Civil War event, Avengers: The Initiative, to DC's blockbuster JLA/ JSA by the fan-favorite combo of Geoff Johns and Brad Meltzer-and hundreds more to boot! SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY Spider-Man's going supernova this summer once 'Spider-Man 3' hits on May 4, and to coincide with that highly anticipated flick, Marvel rolls out a super-secret Spider- Man project titled 'One More Day,' a giant wall-crawling event by J. Michael Straczynski and Joe Quesada that will rock the web-head and his fans! HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST SUMMER Fanboys and girls will be flocking to theaters in droves this summer, lining up to see some of the most colossal comic book movies ever, including 'Spider-Man 3,' 'Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer' and 'Transformers'! We've got the scoop on how these comic flicks will rule the silver screen! HULK SMASH MARVEL U.! The heroes of the Marvel Universe find themselves embroiled in a whole new conflict-World War Hulk! When the Green Goliath returns from space, he's out for revenge on the heroes that exiled him. The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets-and that means gamma- irradiated trouble for the Marvel U. DC'S BIGGEST EVENT OF 2007: FOR YOUR EYES ONLY! How does DC follow up on the smash success of its star-studded weekly 52 series? We can't tell you here, but pick up this issue of Wizard to get all the inside information on this sure-fire event spectacular: the all-star creators, the cast of stars and the earth-shattering surprises that await! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #192 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2007 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: WIZARD'S FALL TV PREVIEW Whether you're a hardcore couch potato or a wanna-be boob tube fanboy, Wizard has the full scoop on all your favorite TV shows in our spectacular Fall TV Preview! Get all the up-to-date info and sneak peeks on everything from 'Heroes' to 'Lost' to the latest new series and animated hits debuting this fall! TV'S 50 HOTTEST LEADING LADIES Who are the most sought-after, downloaded and drool-worthy females to ever grace the television screen? Wizard runs down its list of the 50 hottest TV actresses in fanboy-dom, from 'Battlestar's' Six to Kate Austin from 'Lost' to Gillian Anderson ('The X-Files') and 'Wonder Woman's' Lynda Carter! Find out who's No. 1, and let the water cooler chatter begin! 'SPIDER-MAN: ONE MORE DAY' EVENT When superstar creators like J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider- Man) and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada team up for a blockbuster Spider-Man special, what's it mean for the Friendly Neighborhood Wallcrawler? An event that Marvel promises will shake up Spidey's status quo forever! Not hyperbole, not a hoax, not a What If?-get the 4-1-1 on Spider-Man: One More Day here. 'JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA' GOES UNLIMITED! 'Justice League Unlimited' writer/producer Dwayne McDuffie joins current Justice League of America artist Ed Benes as the new series writer, and we've got the full story on how this animation master plans to make over the DCU's premier superteam. NAIL-BITING 'COUNTDOWN' Another week...another major revelation for the DC Universe! Writer Paul Dini and his all-star Countdown team chronicle the latest weekly mega-event that promises to rock the DCU to its core, as an organization of Monitors set their sights on threats to the Multiverse. Get the latest Countdown updates right here! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #193 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2007 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Kevin Smith talks about proposed Heroes: Origins spinoff tv series; Robert Kirkman comments on Marvel Zombies 2; 5 Questions with Mike Benson (Moon Knight); Mark Millar & Bryan Hitch comment on their Ultimates run; Q & A with Timothy Olyphant on Hitman film; Jime Lee reveals his favorite covers; Millar & Hitch comment on Fantastic Four; interview with Robert Downey, Jr. on Iron Man; Ed Brubaker, Mike Carey & Chris Yost discuss X-Men 'Messiah Complex' crossover; Q & A with Josh Hartnett (30 Days of Night film); The Dark Knight (sequel to Batman Begins) film coverage, with comments from Chris Nolan & David Goyer; Wizard Insider: DC's Multiverse; Alex Ross comments on Project Superpowers & Avengers/Invaders; Wizard Insider: Dave Gibbons' Watchmen film teaser poster; 16th Annual Halloween Costume Contest results; the 411 on Joe Madureira; a look back at J. Michael Straczynski's most controversial Spider-Man moments; Judd Winick talks to George Perez about all things Titans; 'The 21 Greatest Horror Movies of the 21st Century'; interview with Jim Shooter on Legion of Super-Heroes; Steve Scott discusses the effects of Hurricane Katrina; Marc Silvestri, David Wohl, Garth Ennis, Scott Lobdell & Paul Jenkins comment on The Darkness; Rob Liefeld reflects on Youngblood; Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning comment on Nova; Secret Stash: Atomic Robo, with comments from Brian Clevinger; Batman quiz. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #194 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2007 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 25 UGLIEST CRIMES EVER! Polybagged. THE COUNTDOWN TO 'SPIDER-MAN 4'! Your friendly neighborhood Wall-crawler won't hit theaters until May 2010, but we've got the inside scoop on Marvel's biggest movie franchise! Will Sam Raimi return to direct? Can Tobey Maguire be lured into the tights? Will the love interest be Mary Jane or Gwen Stacy? We'll get your spider-sense tingling! EARTH'S MIGHTIEST PAINTER: ALEX ROSS The premier painter in comics works his magic with the brush for the House of Ideas when Alex Ross co-plots and paints covers for Avengers- Invaders! It's Ross' first Marvel work since 2002-03's Paradise X, and we've got your first look! DC'S LEAGUE OF VILLAINS Lex Luthor organizes an army of villains to destroy the Justice League once and for all, as Dwayne McDuffie ('Justice League Unlimited') cranks the threat level to 11! We uncover what's in store, including a look at DC's upcoming villain event series, Salvation Run! 'X-MEN: MESSIAH COMPLEX' UNCOVERED With Marvel's Merry Mutants threatened by enemies on all sides and within, we'll take an in-depth look at what this latest X-event means for Professor X, Wolverine and the crew. Can the X-Men dodge this latest threat to mutantkind-or will they finally end up on the extinct list? DYNAMIC DUO TEAMS FOR BAT-EVENT! Superstar Bat-writers Grant Morrison (Batman) and Paul Dini (Detective Comics) team up for the first time ever to present a brand- new threat from an old Batman favorite: Ra's Al Ghul! Get the 4-1-1 on this Bat-tacular team-up right here! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #196 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2008 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 2008 PREVIEW SPECTACULAR! What do your favorite publishers have in store for the upcoming year? Will Marvel's Secret Invasion by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu be the breakout hit of 2008, or can Green Lantern rule the racks as well as the spaceways? We forecast the comics landscape for the fanboy nation! FORGING 'IRON MAN' Go behind the scenes of Marvel Studios' latest superhero franchise, including in-depth interviews with cast members Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard and director Jon Favreau. Get inside the heavy metal hero and blast off for Marvel's biggest movie event of 2008! 'CRISIS' COUNSELING Final Crisis, DC's latest event series, courtesy of superstar creators Grant Morrison and J.G. Jones, will alter the status quo of the DCU like no other Crisis! This series marks the culmination of everything that's been happening in the DCU for the last several years, and we've got the scoop on what to expect. 'FANTASTIC' TEAM-UP Ultimates creators Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch reunite to tackle Marvel's First Family-the Fantastic Four! When this superstar pairing puts pen to paper, you know it's going to be a bona fide hit, so get the 4-1-1 on what's on tap for their soon-to-be historic FF run. X-MEN REBORN In the wake of the 'Messiah CompleX' event, Marvel's Merry Mutants rise from the ashes with a whole new status quo! We've got all the info on what you need to know about the aftermath, including the new books, characters, creators and team rosters you're dying to find out about! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #197 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2008 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Superstars Grant Morrison (All Star Superman) and J.G. Jones (52 covers) team up for the highly anticipated blockbuster event, Final Crisis! Get your crisis counseling here to find out what's in store for the DC Universe. 'SECRET INVASION': SKRULL WATCH! The New Avengers team of Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu architect an alien invasion of the Marvel Universe by the shape-shifting Skrulls. We continue to peel back the layers of secrecy to uncover what these two superstars have planned with this mega miniseries event. 'HEROES' WORSHIP It's the hottest show on television, and we'll go behind the scenes to give you the latest info on what's up for the second half of the season. Some heroes will live, some will die-and you'll be riveted to your TV every Monday for the NBC blockbuster. Get the scoop on what to expect. ALEX ROSS' 'AVENGERS/INVADERS' The superstar painter turns über-fanboy with this time-travel event series, as the World War II heroes-led by Captain America-come to the present and meet up with the post-Civil War Avengers! What will happen when these two titanic teams collide? We've got the 4-1-1! EXPLORING 'DARK SECTOR' The latest video game craze arrives, and we uncover the secrets of D3's latest hit. Go behind the scenes as secret agent Hayden Tenno battles a Cold War bio-weapon that grants him superhuman powers! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #200 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2008 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: All-star jam cover by Bryan Hitch, Steve McNiven, Joe Quesada and Michael Turner! From Wizard Entertainment. A celebration so big, it needs two issues!!! Since Wizard's launch in July 1991, it's never been a more exciting time to be a fan of comics and pop culture, and we've been on the front lines through it all. Comic book movies have become the standard summer popcorn blockbusters. Comic book collections can be seen on the shelves of every major bookseller. Major celebrities have professed their love of comics and took on the role of ambassador to the medium. The second of two issues, Wizard Platinum continues the celebration with: The 200 greatest characters in comic book history! Who's #1? TONS OF ANNIVERSARY GOODNESS RETCONNED ENTIRELY BY MEPHISTO! & MORE! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #202 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2008 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: MILLAR/McNIVEN TACKLE 'WOLVERINE' Civil War superstars Mark Millar and Steve McNiven reunite to take on Marvel's most popular mutant, Wolverine! What do these powerhouses have in store for this highly anticipated turn? Find out here! 'THE DARK KNIGHT' PREMIERES Mark your calendars for July 18-that's the day when 'The Dark Knight' hits theaters nationwide! Before the movie-directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale (Batman/Bruce Wayne) and Heath Ledger (Joker)-hits, we honor Ledger with a profile of his life and finals days. 'SECRET INVASION'-WHO WINS THE WAR? Thanks to the superstar New Avengers team of Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu, those shape-shifting Skrulls have taken over the Marvel Universe. Which heroes have been replaced? Can the heroes repel the Secret Invasion? Who can you trust? Wizard, that's who-trust us to give you all the info you'll need on one of summer's biggest events! BUFFY CROSSOVER: SLAYER VS. SLAYER Joss Whedon and Karl Moline team up again for a Buffy arc that finds the Vampire Slayer clashing with her futuristic descendent, Fray, who first originated in the Dark Horse miniseries by.Whedon and Moline! We've got the lowdown on this Slayer showdown! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #203 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2008 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: MARVEL KNIGHTS' 10th ANNIVERSARY! We round up Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti for a Daredevil #1-#8 Directors' Commentary on the book that launched the imprint-and Joe Q's Marvel career-to prominence! 'FINAL CRISIS' GETS BIGGER! August marks the debut of two of the Final Crisis spinoffs: Geoff Johns and George Pérez on Legion of 3 Worlds and Greg Rucka and Philip Tan on Revelations. Get the 411 on those blockbuster tie-ins, as well as the main event, right here. 'WOLVERINE' MOVIE UPDATE! Hugh Jackman breaks out with a solo 'Wolverine' movie, a prequel flick that delves into his origin and stars a host of new mutants! Get an advanced look at what's in store for Marvel's most popular X-Man! 'SECRET INVASION': WHAT'S NEXT? Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu reach the halfway point in their all-star conflict pitting the Marvel U. against the invading, shape- shifting Skrulls! What does it mean for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the rest of the assembled champions? Can the heroes even hope to win? TOP COW: 'BROKEN TRINITY' MAYHEM War's about to break out in the Top Cow Universe when a new mystical artifact shows up that threatens the Witchblade, the Angelus and the Darkness! Jump into the foxhole as we prepare for an unholy conflict that could change the face of the TCU as we know it. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #207 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2008 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant C. Standard Release Variant D. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: We take a look back at 2008's biggest events, writers, artists and trends, from Grant Morrison's 'Batman R.I.P.' to Matt Fraction's breakout year to the emergence of J.G. Jones (Final Crisis) as an art superstar-all that and more in our annual 'Best Of' coverage! HEATH LEDGER'S JOKER We look back at his startling performance from 'The Dark Knight,' which has already been called Oscar-worthy. Is Ledger's role now the high-water mark for comic book-based acting? We look back at the greatest year EVER in comic movie history. 'SECRET INVASION' COMMENTARY From its first issue to the shocking conclusion, writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Leinil Yu talk about the series' greatest moments, including the jaw-dropping Spider-Woman reveal, Mockingbird's 'rebirth' and the top-secret final page! HEROES As TV's hottest show wraps up the first half of Season 3, we get answers on all your biggest questions. Is Sylar really immortal? Who else will get powers this year? And will Hiro kill Ando? Get all the buzz on your favorite NBC super-show! MORRISON AND BENDIS The two prolific writers elevated their performances even higher in 2008, authoring the year's two biggest events. We examine the comic book legends! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #208 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2009 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Secret Invasion may have wrapped, but the Marvel Universe is still left to pick up the pieces. What's next for Earth's Mightiest Heroes? What role do the X-Men play? What villain makes a move? Find out from all the top creators, including Brian Michael Bendis, Jeph Loeb, Mark Millar and more! 'WATCHMEN' Q&A: RORSCHACH SPEAKS! With Zack Snyder's highly anticipated 'Watchmen' feature film hitting March 6, 2009, get all the info you can handle straight from the horse's mouth-in this case, Rorschach actor Jackie Earle Haley. WHAT'S UP WITH 'WOLVERINE'? Marvel's most popular movie mutant gets his own feature film in May 2009, with Hugh Jackman once again donning the trademark claws for his solo flick. We've got everything you need to know about this sniktacular film event! 'MASQUERADE' PREVIEW Hot on the heels of Dynamite Entertainment's first Project Superpowers miniseries comes this spinoff starring the mysterious femme fatale. Uncover the secrets of this Project Superpowers bombshell with our exclusive preview. LASSO UP 'WONDER WOMAN' ANIMATED DC Animated continues to 'toon in to the fanboys' desires, as it unveils its latest full-length DVD flick: 'Wonder Woman'! We'll go behind the scenes on this Amazonian follow-up to 'DC New Frontier.' Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #210 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2009 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Wizard digs through the long boxes to rank its list of the best comic team-ups to ever grace the page, from Spider-Man/Wolverine to...Ambush Bug and Zatanna?!? 'WOLVERINE' UNLEASHED Fanboys are foaming at the mouth waiting to sink their teeth into the Canucklehead's solo flick, 'X-Men: Origins-Wolverine' when it hits on May 1, 2008. We've got all the behind the scenes info you're craving. THE BEST OF 'BUFFY SEASON 8' Joss Whedon's comic spinoff continues to stake its claim as one of the top books on the racks. We'll go deep inside the series to present our favorite 100-percent pure Whedon moments-and give you the scoop on what's to come! ARTISTS TO WATCH What up-and-comers stand poised to make the jump to superstar penciling status? We profile half a dozen 'pencil pushers' whose work deserves to be on your pull list. DELIVERING 'FLASH: REBIRTH' Silver Age icon Barry Allen races back into the comics spotlight with Flash: Rebirth, courtesy of the superstar team of Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. Find out what's in store for this momentous comeback! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #211 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2009 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant C. Standard Release Variant D. Standard Release Variant E. Sketch Variant Cover Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: This special collectors' edition comes packed with exclusive content, original art, creator commentaries and more from comics' biggest stars and most compelling voices! J.J. Abrams' Star Trek We go deep undercover to answer the 25 biggest questions surrounding the 'Lost' co-creator's 'Star Trek' reboot that warps into theaters May 8. Hulk Directors' Commentary Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and artists Frank Cho, Arthur Adams and Ed McGuinness dissect their Hulk epic, from the debut of the deadly Red Hulk to the latest startling revelation. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this gamma-powered blockbuster. Future comics Superstars Wizard profiles tomorrow's art superstars today with a rundown of the hottest and most talented artists rising through the ranks of the biggest publishers, including Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, Dynamite Entertainment and everyone else in between. The Legacy of Watchmen Superstar comic creators and Hollywood's most famous fanboys, including Ed Brubaker, David Goyer, Damon Lindelof, Brian K. Vaughan and dozens of other comic book legends, talk about the effects of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel and share their reactions to the major motion picture. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #212 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2009 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Wolverine, Spider-Man & Hulk cover by Stephen Segovia. WIZARD ranks the 100 GREATEST GRAPHIC NOVELS of our lifetime! Taking a look back through the history of Wizard Magazine, we list the best graphic novels, from JOKER and CIVIL WAR to STARTLING STORIES: BANNER and QUEEN & COUNTRY! A Must-Have List for Any retailer! TRANSFORMERS 2 The biggest questions surrounding Michael Bay's blockbuster sequel get answered here! Starscream takes over! The new cars! The revenge of the fallen! WIZARD'S HUGE 2009 SUMMER PREVIEW We cover everything fans want to know about their favorite titles, including the X-MEN, the AVENGERS, BATMAN'S new status and exclusive interviews with Geoff Johns, Brian Michael Bendis, Grant Morrison and more of today's hottest talent! THE FUTURE OF 'WATCHMEN' With the hit movie in theaters, find out what's next for the fan- favorite series. SPINOFFS? How about a PREQUEL? We have the answers fans are looking for. TERMINATOR: SALVATION Get the scoop on the upcoming TERMINATOR: SALVATION movie, in an exclusive interview with its acclaimed action director, McG! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #216 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2009 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Ultimate Alliance 2 Videogame Cover. Wizard #216 WIZARD: THE MAGAZINE OF COMICS, ENTERTAINMENT AND POP CULTURE #216 ' CAPTAIN AMERICA An exclusive Q&A with Ed Brubaker on the series. Should Steve Rogers return? We give the case for and against his resurrection. Plus Bru dishes on The Marvel Project and his teaming with superstar penciler Bryan Hitch on Reborn! ' GIANT FALL PREVIEW Everything a fan needs to know about the hot comics, graphic novels, video games and television shows from returning favorites Fringe and Heroes to debut of DC's Human Target! ' ULTIMATE ALLIANCE II Our exclusive sit down with the entire game goes live as Wizard unleashes the most in depth coverage of the most highly anticipated Marvel video game ever. From new characters to those secret tricks you have to know, Wizard details all! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #219 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2010 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Astonshing X-Men cover by John Cassaday. 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! Includes an article on Phil Seuling, the man who "saved comics, invented the direct market, and pioneered the modern comic con," with comments from Denny O'Neil, Dick Giordano, Paul Levitz, Roy Thomas, Dave Sim, Bud Plant & Chuck Rozanski. 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! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #222 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2010 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Marvel Siege Cover by Michael Choi and Sonia Oback. 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! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Comics Magazine #2000 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: A. Standard Release Variant B. Standard Release Variant Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: The countdown is over! Who is the next Todd McFarlane? The next Kurt Busiek?, The next Bob Harras? The next Jeff Smith? Find out as we unveil who the superstar creators of the future will be! Take a look a the coolest comics that should, but will never be made including a Kingdom Come/Earth X crossover by Alex Ross, Watchmen II or The Last Galactus Story. The future continues to unfold as Wizard picks the next white-hot book to kick off the new millennium and shows you how to create the ultimate marketable superhero. Jump way forward with Last Words?behold the possible conclusions for heroes like Batman and the Avengers as we talk to today's creators about how these great series could end! Attention new artists, get the real deal on how to make an impressive original portfolio to make you stand out from the crowds of artists trying to get work at comic publishers. Your artist future will suffer if you miss this feature! Wizard 2000 will of course feature of your favorite comic book price guides, columns and departments that you expect from us each month, along with up-to-the-minute news on everything comics-related! Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Dark Book 98 Special - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: January 1998 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A Wizard special all about the Bad Boys of comics. Featuring all the villians and enemies of comic books over the years. Doctor Doom cover by Jim Lee. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: How To Draw: FCBD 2007 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: May 2007 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: Wizard How to Draw: Best of Basic Training -
Comic Summary: Wizard Entertainment proudly presents a sample of this trade paperback series that collects the basics of drawing, along with more specific lessons on character creation and more. Read more of the best and most instructional "HOW TO DRAW" lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine's 15-year history, along with a brand new set of unpublished lessons from some of the biggest names in comic art. LEARN FROM THE GREATEST ARTIST IN COMICS! * Jim Lee, Joe Kubert, Pat Lee, Matt Haley, Ethan Van Sciver, Jim Calafiore, Mike Wieringo, Bart Sears, Phil Jimenez, Greg Land, Sean Chen, Doug Mahnke, Art Adams, Scott Kolins, Don Kramer, Adrian Alphona, Scott McDaniel, Gene Ha, Frazer Irving, Todd Nauck and many more. Comic Notes: This was released as a free "sampler" given away on Free Comic Book Day.

Wizard: How To Draw: FCBD 2008 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: May 2008 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: Wizard How to Draw: Best of Basic Training -
Comic Summary: Wizard Entertainment proudly presents a sample of this trade paperback series that collects the basics of drawing, along with more specific lessons on character creation and more. Read more of the best and most instructional "HOW TO DRAW" lessons from Wizard: The Comics Magazine's 15-year history, along with a brand new set of unpublished lessons from some of the biggest names in comic art. LEARN FROM THE GREATEST ARTIST IN COMICS! * Jim Lee, Joe Kubert, Pat Lee, Matt Haley, Ethan Van Sciver, Jim Calafiore, Mike Wieringo, Bart Sears, Phil Jimenez, Greg Land, Sean Chen, Doug Mahnke, Art Adams, Scott Kolins, Don Kramer, Adrian Alphona, Scott McDaniel, Gene Ha, Frazer Irving, Todd Nauck and many more. Comic Notes: This was released as a free "sampler" given away on Free Comic Book Day.

Wizard: Jim Lee Special - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: December 1996 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A complete issue of Wizard dedicated to Jim Lee and the art/writing that he has done over the years. It covers his years with Marvel Comics and his jump to Image Comics and Wildstorm. It also has a checklist of his issues to that point. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Marvel's Heroes Return Special - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: October 1997 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Polybagged w/ Marvel Universe poster. Special publication covering the return of all the Marvel Characters to the game. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Postermania! 1997 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1997 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Features 48 full color posters from all over the comic world. All posters are fold style and double-sided. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Postermania! 1998 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Features 48 full color posters from all over the comic world. All posters are fold style and double-sided. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Postermania! 1999 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Features 48 full color posters from all over the comic world. All posters are fold style and double-sided. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Postermania! 2000 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2000 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Features 48 full color posters from all over the comic world. All posters are fold style and double-sided. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Postermania! 2001 - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Features 48 full color posters from all over the comic world. All posters are fold style and double-sided. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: The Wolverine Tribute Edition - Untitled
Importance Rating: 3.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: September 1996 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A whole Wizard Magazine completely related to Wolverine and the characters that are a part of his life. Gives an overview of the Wolverine storyline and all the artist and writers that brought that story to light throughout the years. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: Wolverine 30th Anniversary - Untitled
Importance Rating: 2.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2004 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Wizard: The Comics Magazine proudly celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Wolverine, the most popular member of the X-Men with everything you need to know about this powerful comic book icon. WOLVERINE #20 PREVIEW BY JOHN ROMITA JR. AND MARK MILLAR! ? Wolverine #20 from Marvel features an all-new creative team with writer Mark Millar (Ultimates) and artist John Romita Jr. (Spider-Man). Read more pages from this preview that started in Wizard: The Comics Magazine #156. ? Meet Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. in an exclusive Wizard interview. Find out what is in store for the hot series after issue number 20. Get their take on various Wolverine supporting characters as well as the X-Men. X3 MOVIE NEWS! ? Get ready for the X3 movie starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Find out from all the stars about their interests in the third X-Men film that is scheduled for 2006. As Jackman's star continues to rise, speculation increases for a Wolverine solo film after X3. Learn if anything is happening on this and how a solo film could change things. WOLVERINE: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTORS' GUIDE! ? Build yourself the ultimate Wolverine collection! Our guide has the most complete checklist and price guide for all of Wolverine's greatest comic book appearances in his own book, the X-titles and across the Marvel Universe. ? What are the Top 10 things that every Wolvie fan should own? See them here! ENTER THE WOLVIE ART GALLERY! ? There's been tons of Wolverine artwork commissioned over the past 30 years. He's appeared on the cover to Wizard: The Comics Magazine well over 30 times. Tap into some of the coolest covers/pinups/posters from the 70s/80s/90s and see all the costumes and transformations with art by Jim Lee, John Byrne, Todd McFarlane, John Cassaday, Joe Maduriera, Frank Quitely, the Kuberts and many others. MORE WOLVERINE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE! ? See his controversial TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY, creator Len Wein talks about the early days of Wolverine and we'll recount Wolvie's 30 greatest moments! Magazine (Wolverine cover by John Cassaday) Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: X-Men Special - Untitled
Importance Rating: 4.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1998 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A whole Wizard Magazine completely related to the X-Men and the characters that are a part of X-Universe on their 35th Anniversary. Full of articles about the X-Men and their new series like Gambit's first On-going series and the Exiles. Also has a lot of fantasy articles about what could happen to the X-Men if other writers were involved or fights would break out. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: X-Men Special Edition (2002) - Untitled
Importance Rating: 3.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: July 2002 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: Get everything you need to know about the latest X-Men adventures and storylines as we talk to editor Mark Powers and all of the creators who are working on the current and upcoming X-books, like Wolverine, Ultimate X-Men, X-Treme X-Men, X-Force, X-Men: Evolution and others. Hear writers Grant Morrison and Joe Casey answer hot questions in an exclusive Wizard Q&A. Other creators like Chris Claremont, Mark Millar and artist Adam Kubert also offer info, art and clues on some of the shocking surprises that the X-Men will face this year, including deaths, disputes, departures and more. Plus, get the latest on the X-Men 2 movie! Adam Kubert gives the "Ultimate" design treatment to a previously unseen villain who will appear in an upcoming Ultimate X-Men storyline. Our "Last Man Standing" feature puts the Ultimate versus the Uncanny X-heroes. See who will win and why. This uncanny Wizard special will have it all! Look for Wolverine drawn by Frank Quitely on the cover of this Wizard X-Men Special Edition. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: X-Men Special Edition (2003) - Untitled
Importance Rating: 4.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2003 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: As Marvel Comics' X-Men comic book titles continue to dominate comic sales across the nation?thanks to top creators like writers Grant Morrison (New X-Men) and Mark Millar (Ultimate X-Men), along with artists Frank Quitely, Adam Kubert and Kia Asamiya?Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the Wizard X-Men Special Edition. See more exclusive photos from X-Men 2. See Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Halle Berry as Storm, Patrick Stewart as Professor X and many more. Learn more about the film from director Bryan Singer and the production team. We'll ask questions that comic fans are curious about. Will Wolverine kill? How will Wolverine's origin in the film differ from the comic version? Are Nightcrawler and Mystique going to be related? What will be the story for X-Men 3? Get a comprehensive preview the latest X-Men adventures and storylines as we talk to the editors and all of the creators who are working on the current and upcoming X- books, like Wolverine, Ultimate X-Men, X-Men 2: The Movie, X-Statix, X-Men Unlimited, Xtreme X-Men and the rest. Meet Wolverine writer Greg Rucka in an exclusive Wizard Q&A interview. Learn about his take on Wolvie and the whole X-Men universe as he discusses plans for Marvel's most popular mutant. This uncanny Wizard Special Edition will have it all including the Top 25 X-Men trade paperbacks of all time, a complete Wolverine checklist, a special X-Men episode of Twisted ToyFare Theatre and tons more. Look for Wolverine and Emma Frost drawn by Michael Turner (Fathom/Witchblade) on the cover of this Wizard X-Men Special Edition. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: X-Men Spectacular - Untitled
Importance Rating: 3.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 2001 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: 3 people on a icy wall; upsidedown blue guy; charging guy w/ claws FREE NEW X-MEN MARVEL COMIC BOOK! As Marvel Comics revitalizes their X-Men comic book titles with new creators?writers Grant Morrisson (JLA/Marvel Boy) and Joe Casey (Adventures of Superman), along with artists Frank Quitely (JLA Earth 2/The Authority) and Ian Churchill (some Lifeld book)? Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the Wizard NEW X-Men Spectacular. Get everything you need to know about the latest X-Men adventures and story lines as we talk to editor Mark Powers and all of the creators who are working on the current and upcoming X-books, like the Wolverine, Ultimate X-Men and others. Check out exclusive artworks and sketches by Quitley and Churchill. Meet writers Grant Morrison and Joe Casey in an exclusive Wizard Q&A. Other creators like Chris Claremont, Adam Kubert and Mark Millar also offer info, art and clues on some of the shocking surprises that the X-Men will face this year, including deaths, disputes, departures and more. Plus, get the latest on plans for the next X-Men movie. This uncanny Wizard special will have it all. Look for Wolverine, Iceman and Nightcrawler drawn by Ian Churchill on the cover of the Wizard New X-Men Spectacular. Reserve your copy now! This Special will ship before the new X-Men comic book titles from Marvel. EXCLUSIVES & CONTESTS: FREE NEW X-MEN Marvel comic book PREVIEW! This all-new Wizard Pre-Press Edition explodes from pages of Uncanny X-Men #394 and X-Men #114, with the first 4 pages from each of these new Marvel comic books. That's 8 pages of all-new X-Men, with a special bonus art gallery section of new X-Men character design sketches by ALEX ROSS. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: X-Men Super Special - Untitled
Importance Rating: 3.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: 1999 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A whole Wizard Magazine completely related to the X-Men and the characters that are a part of X-Universe. Goes over the hightlights of the past, present and future of the stoyline, characters and staff as the X-Men go into the next step, the movies. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

Wizard: X-Men Turn Thirty Anniversary Special - Untitled
Importance Rating: 3.0 out of 10
Penciler(s): Various Writer(s): Various Release Date: July 1993 Variant Covers: None. Trade Prints: None. -
Comic Summary: A complete issue dedicated to the birthday of the X-Men on their 30th year. It covers all the main turning points, storylines, artists, characters and writers of the X-Men comics throughout the 30 years of it's run. Comic Notes: Originally came polybagged with promotional items.

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