As part of their April Fool’s issue in 2001, Wizard magazine published a fake story about @thatkevinsmith.bsky.social securing the ownership of Namor, The Sub-Mariner away from #marvelcomics due to a lapsed copyright 😄

Here’s the “Exclusive Report” from Wizard 116 that officially announced the #dccomics and #marvelcomics crossover that was over two decades in the making, JLA/Avengers with art by George Perez!

NEW EPISODE! @phillipsevycomicart returns to share a passion for J. Michael Straczynski's #spiderman run, discuss the reveal of The Sentry hoax, explore Wizard's annual April Fool's Day hijinks and more. Listen now, Geeks! wizards.transistor.fm/episodes/wiz...

Wizard 116 featured a mail-away offer for a Violent Messiahs 1/2 issue.

Hot Comics and Top Creators. It's Wizard magazine in a nutshell!

Tomorrow on the podcast we’re bringing you our coverage of issue 116 of Wizard magazine. Which cover did you have back in 2001?

More STUFF from Wizard 115 including a #spiderman lithograph, replica Wonder Woman bracelets, JSA bookends and Marvel Legends trading cards, which we just opened up several packs of on our YouTube channel here youtu.be/KdWv9ZoyG0s

Check out the comic book STUFF from Wizard 115 including statues of Giant Man, Blade and Witchblade, Mutant X action figures and more.

More PICKS from Wizard 115. Were you reading any of these books in 2001?

Wizard revised the format of their PICKS section with issue 115, providing a more detailed breakdown of each highlighted issue being published that month, instead of a mere plot description.

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NEW VIDEO! We're opening up 2 packs of #Marvel Legends trading cards from 2001 to unlock the #marvelcomics excitement from artists like Humberto Ramos and Kaare Andrews. Discover the fun within when you watch the video on our YouTube channel here youtu.be/KdWv9ZoyG0s

Can you identify the Mort of the Month featured in Wizard 115 from the clues below?

As discussed on our recent mini-episode, here's the article from Wizard 115 about the #Batman spin-off books starring Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl and more Gotham heroes. Which of these was your favorite?

Check out the Hollywood rumors from Wizard 115: Ray Park to star in an Iron Fist movie? A Spawn sequel at Columbia Pictures? Jack Nicholson’s plan to resurrect The Joker in a #Batman sequel and more!

This Wednesday on the podcast we're bringing you our coverage of Wizard 116, the April Fool's issue for 2001. Stay tuned, Geeks...

Wizard 115 took a look back at the gimmick cover era of the 90s, specifically the #marvelcomics celebration of the #Avengers 30th anniversary with copper, silver and gold covers in 1993. Did you/do you have these?

Given his impact at #dccomics and beyond, it's hard to remember when Geoff Johns was considered a creator "on the rise" as profiled in Wizard 115. What's your favorite work of his?

This week our Patrons received the UNCUT early release of episode 116 with a PDF scan of the issue and will get our All Star Superman review on Super Cinema next week. Get access to these and more when you subscribe at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS

Here's the reports from Wizard 115 about the #JusticeLeague animated series coming to Cartoon Network and Smallville, about the adventures of a young #Superman , getting ready to debut on the WB. Which show was your favorite?

Here's the article from Wizard 115 where George Perez and Mark Waid explain why they went exclusive with CrossGen, leaving DC and Marvel behind. Did you read their work for this new publisher in 2001?

DVD Special Features were such an amazing new form of entertainment in 2001, Wizard devoted 2 entire pages to the docs, commentaries and more awaiting fans on the #Superman The Movie release.

What do you think about these picks for the cast of a TITANS movie in 2001? Tom Cruise as Nightwing? Sean Connery as Deathstroke The Terminator?

Here's the report from Wizard 115 about the final confirmed cast of the Sam Raimi #spiderman movie, plus some rumors about Top Cow posters being featured in Peter Parker's bedroom and artist, @philjimeneznyc.bsky.social being the drawing hand of the wall-crawler on screen.

A bit of comedy from Wizard from Wizard 115 gathering humorous quotes from the #xmen teammates of the fallen mutant hero, Colossus. Was his death a big deal for you in 2001?

As discussed during our recent mini-episode, here’s the report from Wizard 115 about Harris Comics’ search for a new #Vampirella model.

Here's the Last Man Standing battle between #Wolverine and Ultimate Wolverine from Wizard issue 115.

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Wizard 115 contained a First Look at a futuristic #buffythevampireslayer universe story, Fray.

MINI-EPISODE! We discuss a Last Man Standing battle between #Wolverine and Ultimate Wolverine, a Titans movie Casting Call, the other heroes of Gotham, CrossGen theories, the excitement over Smallville and Justice League on TV and so much more. wizards.transistor.fm/episodes/wiz...

Vampi was profiled in Wizard 115.

More fun work from comics pros like Joe Jusko painting WWF Superstars, Adam Kubert designing giant art for Marvel's Islands of Adventure theme park, Travest Charest designing Pepsi Man for Japan and more!

Wizard 115 highlighted non-comics work by famous comic book pros like @toddmcfarlane.bsky.social for the NHL and Korn, Joe Madureira drawing a giant Shaq mural for Reebok, Jim Steranko on Indiana Jones and Steve Skroce on The Matrix.

Wizard 115 included a review of Midnight Nation by J. Michael Straczynski and Gary Frank. Were you a fan of this @topcowofficial.bsky.social series?

Wonder if when he was co-creating Batman The Animated Series, Paul Dini ever thought he would be the spokesmodel for Wizard's collecting website 🤔

NEW VIDEO! We got a "mystery package" from a former Wizard staffer in the mail FULL of 90s comic book and pop culture fun. Watch the video now to see what was inside here youtu.be/cb8qZ6ZZoSs

Wizard issue 115 featured a drawing tutorial from Captain Marvel artist, Chris Cross on How To Redesign A Character.

Check out this report from Wizard 115 about the prices of original #xmen cover art by John Byrne and the under-ordered Ultimate Spider-Man number 1 leading to Ultimate X-Men getting huge orders from retailers.

Wizard 115 announced @alexrossart.bsky.social as the Guest of Honor for Wizard World Chicago 2001.

Did you pick up either of these CrossGen trades back in 2001?

DC Comics had #batman and #superman dealing with President Luthor in 2001.

Excitement in the world of #SpiderMan in 2001 as J. Michael Straczynski was writing the wall-crawler's adventures with covers by @jscottcampbell.bsky.social , plus the Preacher creative team got a chance to dance in Spidey's web.

Wizard 115 featured a Mark Waid checklist, which was surprisingly short in 2001 for a writer who is known to be so prolific. Of course, he was also on the Top 10 writers rankings in the issue.

As discussed on our recent episode, here's the Wizard News story about the Lady Death: Alive! mini-series from CHAOS! Comics. Plus fascinating rumors from the Buzz Bin.

Here's the outrageous interview from Wizard 115 with @brianmbendis.bsky.social and Mark Millar about the overwhelming success of #marvelcomics Ultimate line that the writers spearheaded with #spiderman and #xmen revamps for the 21st century.

This article from Wizard 115 ranked the 10 most brutal comics of the era that gave readers their fill of blood and gore. Of course, as with all Wizard lists of this era, The Authority was number 1. Which of these books was your favorite?

As discussed during our most recent episode, here's the First Look at the Marvel Knights #GhostRider by Devin Grayson and Trent Kaniuga from Wizard 115. Were you on board for a wild ride with the flame-headed Spirit of Vengeance in 2001?

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As discussed during our recent episode, here's the Wizard News story giving updates on the comic book dream projects that were taking shape in 2001. Which of these were YOU most excited about?

Wizard 115 featured a mail-away offer for a Midnight Nation 1/2 issue.