WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #76 (Dec 1997) Wizard Press WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #81 (May 1998) Wizard Press

WIZARD BIG COVERS BOOK is currently on sale on Bud Plant for $16.99, normally this book retails for $24.99, so it was a bargain. Plus, you can also get free shipping if you use the code: "FF4", offers expires May 31st, 2004.

I'm glad I picked up this book because it offers insights on all of WIZARD's first 100 covers, bounded in a sturdy hardcover book.

Here is the info and original cover sketches for WIZARD #76:

CAPTAIN AMERICA
(December 1997)
Penciler: George Pérez
Inker: Jimmy Palmiotti
Colorist: Liquid Graphics

Hard to believe, but this - the 76th issue of Wizard - featured our first George Pérez illustrated cover. We tapped the legendary artist to tackle the iconic Captain America besting his longtime nemesis the Red Skull. Perez other two sketches testify to hsi immense talent - both presented dynamic possibilites, and we couldn't have gone wrong running any of them.

To sum up: Perez is the goods.

WIZARD #81 had a variety of different colors for the background, but the book only showed the green cover:

Note that the published cover is purple.

COVER BAND
Wednesday, May 28
written by David Massuda

Wizard Universe Spotlight: Wizard's Big Book of Covers

This month, be the first kid on your block to purchase the big book of Wizard's covers. This collection follows in the footsteps of the hit Preacher cover gallery hardcover. I know you have enjoyed Wizard for over a decade now. Some of the greatest names in artists have lent their talents to Wizard covers in the past. Many of them have even done more than one cover like painter extraordinaire Alex Ross. This hardcover edition contains the entire list of covers from the first 100 issues of Wizard the Comics Magazine. You will be able to view covers from each issue as well as the alternate editions for the issues that had them. Plus, in this collection, is the unpublished artwork and the stories that went with each cover. Here is a list of just some of the great talents that have drawn covers for Wizard.

Alex Ross

Jim Lee

Adam Hughes

Adam Kubert

Bart Sears

Glenn Fabry

Marc Silvestri

Humberto Ramos

J. Scott Campbell

Joe Quesada

Joseph Lnsner

Simon Bisley

John Romita Jr.

Michael Turner

Frank Miller

Joe Madureira

Rob Liefeld

These names are among the biggest names in comics today. They are the artists behind such books as Sin City, Kingdom Come, Aspen, Batman, Spider-Man, Origin, Danger Girl, Dawn and the Hulk. Movies are brought together with sketches and designs that these men do. Enjoy the book it can be yours for $24.95 at your local comic shop or click here at wizard store at wizarduniverse.com

NEW TEEN TITANS: THE TERROR OF TRIGON TP

Shipping Next Week: June 4 The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores next week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability. MAR030229 NEW TEEN TITANS THE TERROR OF TRIGON TP $17.95 (Vu: NEW TEEN TITANS: THE TERROR OF TRIGON TP has been delayed one week. WIZARD BIG COVERS BOOK #1 is going to ship on Thursday, May 29th because of Memorial Day.)

Shipping Next Week: May 28

The following products are expected to ship to comic book specialty stores next week. Note that this list is tentative and subject to change. Please check with your retailer for availability.

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Wizard Big Covers Book
(Advance Order)

Wizard Entertainment proudly presents Wizard Big Covers Book—Limited Deluxe Hardcover. Behold over 200 pieces of fantastic cover artwork by the greatest collection of artists ever assembled in one volume—Alex Ross, Glenn Fabry, Adam Hughes, Simon Bisley, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Todd McFarlane, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Marc Silvestri, Jeff Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, Joe Madureira, Carlos Pacheco, Joe Linsner, Humberto Ramos, Frank Miller and many more from the first 100 issues of Wizard.

The greatest heroes and villains from all of your favorite comics of the past 10 years are represented. See Spider-Man by Todd McFarlane, Mark Bagley, Mike Wieringo, Jeff Scott Campbell, Alex Ross along with John Romita Jr. and Sr. See Superman by Joe Quesada, Joe Madureira, Ed McGuinness, Howard Porter and Tim Sale. See Wolverine by Mark Texeira, Bart Sears, Leinil Yu, Carlos Pacheco and Adam Warren.

Revisit classic match-ups like Cable/Youngblood by Liefeld, Spawn/Angela by Capullo, Tomb Raider/Witchblade by Turner, Spider-Girl/Batgirl by Campbell along with Batman/Darkness by Silvestri and the Image/Valiant crossover.

Check out covers that we're commissioned but never ran from brilliant artists like Travis Charest, John Byrne, Joe Jusko, Bart Sears, Mark Texeira and others.

This is by far the ultimate compendium of comic book characters and artwork. In addition to comics' greatest heroes pop-culture icons like Bart Simpson, Beavis And Butt-Head, The X-Files, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Cartman from South Park, Austin Powers, Darth Maul and KISS will also appear in this lavishly illustrated collectors item.

Book is Hardcover , 194 pages.

Advance Order dates are subject to change without notice. However, in most cases your Advance Order will ship on the scheduled release date to the commercial marketplace.

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COVER ME

Wizard to publish deluxe covers collection

Wizard Entertainment is proud to announce that it will publish the Wizard Big Covers Book Volume 1 in May. This gorgeous 194-page hardcover will collect all of the fantastic covers to the first one hundred issues of Wizard: The Comics Magazine. See the greatest collection of comic book artwork ever assembled with Spider-Man, the X-Men, Batman, the Hulk, Superman, Wolverine, Daredevil, the Justice League and many more.

Wizard Entertainment Chairman, Gareb Shamus remarked, “Ever since we first started publishing Wizard over 10 years ago, we have always strived to put the absolute best covers on the magazine. This new book will collect all of that beautiful hard work for the very first time. In addition, readers will get some great stories on how these covers came to life and see some artwork that we commissioned but never published.”

The Wizard Big Covers Book will feature dazzling artwork from fan favorite artists like Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Glenn Fabry, Adam Hughes, Simon Bisley, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Marc Silvestri, Jeff Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, Joe Madureira, Joseph Linsner, Frank Miller and many, many more. The cover to this collection will feature a classic Spider-Man in Wizard robes painted by Alex Ross from an original design by Todd McFarlane. The Wizard Big Covers Book will be solicited in the March issue of Previews for May shipping.

WIZARD BIG COVERS BOOK #1 (29 May 2003) Wizard Press

Wizard’s Got It Covered

They do more than just give us a monthly price guide, and index to the hottest comic titles. They give us contests, interviews, and most notably, some of the best cover artwork in the business!

This month, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents Wizard Big Covers Book—Limited Deluxe Hardcover. The covers of Wizard Magazine have showcased various characters from Image, Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse over the years. This must-have coffee table book collects over 200 covers that graced the front covers of Wizard over the years. If it’s a window through time you want; if you want to sample comic art from various artists that include Alex Ross, Glenn Fabry, Adam Hughes, Simon Bisley, Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Todd McFarlane, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Marc Silvestri, Jeff Scott Campbell, and Rob Liefeld, then you need this full-color flashback.

What you’ll find even more interesting about this edition is that includes artwork that’s been commissioned by Wizard, but never been featured on Wizard covers! You’ll see unpublished work from artists like Travis Charest, John Byrne, Joe Jusko, Bart Sears, Mark Texeira and others.

Look for this irreplaceable artbook in the Premiere section of Previews!

WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #76 (Dec 1997) Wizard Press

WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #81 (May 1998) Wizard Press

Topic: WIZARD TO PUBLISH COVER COLLECTION
posted 02-14-2003 04:26 PM
by Heidi MacDonald

Wizard Entertainment is proud to announce that it will publish the Wizard Big Covers Book Volume 1 in May. This gorgeous 194-page hardcover will collect all of the fantastic covers to the first one hundred issues of Wizard: The Comics Magazine. See the greatest collection of comic book artwork ever assembled with Spider-Man, the X-Men, Batman, the Hulk, Superman, Wolverine, Daredevil, the Justice League and many more. Wizard Entertainment Chairman, Gareb Shamus remarked, “Ever since we first started publishing Wizard over 10 years ago, we have always strived to put the absolute best covers on the magazine. This new book will collect all of that beautiful hard work for the very first time. In addition, readers will get some great stories on how these covers came to life and see some artwork that we commissioned but never published.”

The Wizard Big Covers Book will feature dazzling artwork from fan favorite artists like Jim Lee, Michael Turner, Glenn Fabry, Adam Hughes, Simon Bisley, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Marc Silvestri, Jeff Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, Joe Madureira, Joseph Linsner, Frank Miller and many, many more. The cover to this collection will feature a classic Spider-Man in Wizard robes painted by Alex Ross from an original design by Todd McFarlane. The Wizard Big Covers Book will be solicited in the March issue of Previews for May shipping.