Wizard World has revealed the Death Of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1 variant that will be given away to VIP attendees at the upcoming Wizard World Ohio Comic Con. The Death Of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1 variant is the latest edition in a ongoing series of exclusive variant covers of the best Marvel titles.
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The Death Of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1 variant cover is drawn by veteran Marvel artist Carlo Barberi. VIP attendees at the Wizard World Ohio Comic Con, October 31-November 2 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, will receive a free copy of the limited-edition book at registration.
Wizard World also announced that Barberi is scheduled to be on site at the event to sign copies of Death Of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1 (autograph fees may apply). Leading professional comic grader CGC will also be on hand to accept books for grading and Signature Series.
The exclusive version of Death Of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1 will be limited to 3,000 copies and provided free at registration to all Wizard World Ohio Comic Con VIP attendees, including any celebrity VIP packages.
“Carlo Barberi is one of the premiere talents in the industry,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “Whether he’s drawing interiors or covers, you know you can expect something special. We’re thrilled that he could bring his talents to this Wizard World Ohio Exclusive cover to Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1.”
Barberi has worked in the comics industry since 2000. His first professional work in the U.S. was for Dark Horse on the DHP book doing four small stories. After working on DC titles like JLA Jr., Superman, Flash and Batman Brave and the Bold, he moved to Marvel, where he has drawn for New Mutants, Ororo: Before the Storm, X-Force, Age of X, Deadpool, several Spider-Man books, Scarlet Spider, Thunderbolts and Amazing X-Men.
“Wolverine has been the most popular character in this series, and this latest appearance is a great addition that we are sure fans will enjoy,” says John Macaluso, Wizard World CEO.
In addition to Barberi, superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Carlo Barberi (“Avengers,” “Deadpool”), Patrick and Shelly Block (“Donald Duck,” “Uncle Scrooge”), Michael Golden (“Hulk,” “Star Wars”), Kevin Maguire (“Justice League,” “Batman Confidential”), James O’Barr (“The Crow”), Barry Kitson (“Thor,” “Spider-Man”), Joanna Estep (“The Fantastic Four,” “Bravest Warriors”), Renee Witterstaetter (“She Hulk,” “Avengers”), Rob Prior (“Heavy Metal,” “Spawn the Impaler”), and many others.
For more on the 2014 Wizard Ohio Comic Con, go to the Wizard World website.