2009 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News Archives

January 10, 2009: Wizard World to Postpone LA Show & Cancel Texas Show

Wizard Entertainment announced yesterday that it has postponed its 2009 Wizard World Los Angeles show slated for March 13-15 and cancelled the Wizard World Texas show November 6-8 due to the current economic climate.

The successful Philadelphia and Chicago shows will go on as planned. Wizard World Philadelphia, featuring Guest of Honor Garth Ennis, is June 19-21 at the Philadelphia Convention Center and Wizard World Chicago, featuring comic legend George Perez, is August 6-9 at the Rosemont Convention Center.

For tickets and more information about Wizard World Philadelphia and Chicago, be sure to visit www.wizardworld.com.

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2009 Merchandise & Miscellaneous News

Listed below are all the Merchandise & Miscellaneous News items archived for 2009.

• January 2, 2009: Superheroes in Iraq
• January 7, 2009: Update on Siegel House Restoration
• January 7, 2009: The Superman Orchestra Performs Again
• January 7, 2009: Superman in Vogue Fashion Feature
• January 8, 2009: Philip Pearlstein's Superman Painting
• January 10, 2009: Wizard World to Postpone LA Show & Cancel Texas Show
• January 10, 2009: Fan Input Wanted for Superman Biography Book
• January 12, 2009: “Superman's House Doomed” on Iowa Public Radio
• January 14, 2009: “Secret Identity” Book Examines Shuster Work After Superman
• January 15, 2009: Boston's “Drink” Creates Fortress of Solitude Cocktail
• January 16, 2009: Mattel NYCC Panels to Discuss DC Action Figures
• January 20, 2009: “DC Universe Online” Artwork and Screenshots
• January 20, 2009: Superman of Earth-2 is a Black Lantern?
• January 21, 2009: See Andy Warhol's Superman in New York
• January 23, 2009: “Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe” - Fans vs. Developers
• January 24, 2009: Black Lantern Kal-L Action Figure Revealed
• January 24, 2009: Warner Bros. Cuts Jobs - DC Layoffs
• January 24, 2009: “Superman/Batman: Heroes United” Phone Game
• January 27, 2009: “DC Universe Online” at New York Comic-Con
• January 28, 2009: Filmusik - The Superman Orchestra
• January 29, 2009: Superman Ride Improvements Approved for Six Flags New England
• January 29, 2009: Supergirl Deluxe Figures Headline New Tonner Doll Series
• January 30, 2009: Marv Wolfman Special Guest at NYC Comic Con DCU Online Panel
• January 30, 2009: X-Ray Vision Coming?
• February 2, 2009: DC Rush Solicits Marlon Brando Jor-El Figure
• February 4, 2009: Chicago Expo in 2010
• February 4, 2009: Lex Luthor from DCU Online Unveiled
• February 7, 2009: Wizard Magazine Examines “DC Universe Online”
• February 9, 2009: Playing the Demo of “DC Universe Online”
• February 9, 2009: Patricia Marand Remembered on SupermanBobHoliday.com
• February 11, 2009: NYCC - “DC Universe Online” Exclusive Fan Party Report
• February 16, 2009: Stone Arch Books Collaborate with DC Comics
• February 16, 2009: KryptoNate Slam Dunks Superman Howard
• February 18, 2009: Superman Joining Internet Casinos
• February 19, 2009: “Heroic Ambition” Website and Trailer Online!
• February 23, 2009: Golden Age Superheroes at Skirball Center, LA
• February 25, 2009: “Superbman: The Other Movie” Coming to DVD
• February 26, 2009: Doomsday Scenario in “DC Universe Online”
• February 26, 2009: Rare “Action Comics #1” Up For Auction
• February 27, 2009: CNN References Superman Homepage
• March 1, 2009: Michael Jackson Auction Includes Superman Items
• March 2, 2009: Luthor's Evil Plan for Superman Rollercoaster
• March 3, 2009: Metropolis Named “Extreme” Town
• March 3, 2009: DC Comics Stops Krypto-Nate
• March 6, 2009: “DC Universe Online” Customized Characters Trailer
• March 9, 2009: Commemorative Bricks On Sale for Noel Neill Statue
• March 10, 2009: Factor 5 Cancels Superman PS3/Xbox Game
• March 10, 2009: Metropolis Superman License Plates Now Available
• March 12, 2009: Lex Luthor Wants a Bailout
• March 12, 2009: Neal Bailey in Bluewater Comics
• March 13, 2009: WBshop.com Grand Opening
• March 13, 2009: Mattel Announces DCU Classics Series 9 Action Figures
• March 14, 2009: “Action Comics #1” Sells for $317,200
• March 14, 2009: NBA Cashing in on Superman Phone Booth Auction
• March 17, 2009: Mattel's DCU Classic Ultraman and Alex Luthor Action Figures
• March 17, 2009: Entertainment Weekly Compiles Favorite Pop-Culture Heroes
• March 19, 2009: Special Guests Announced for 2009 Superman Celebration
• March 20, 2009: Travel Channel's Metropolis Segment
• March 25, 2009: Jerry Siegel “History of Invulnerability” Stage Production
• March 27, 2009: Tickets Required for Celebrity Guests at Superman Celebration
• March 27, 2009: Superman Showbags at Sydney Royal Easter Show
• March 27, 2009: Monty Python - Bicycle Repair Man
• March 30, 2009: Superman Celebrities at Emerald City ComicCon
• March 30, 2009: Metropolis to Benefit From I-24 Signage
• March 30, 2009: EW Names Coolest Heroes in Pop Culture
• March 31, 2009: Another “Action Comics #1” Issue on Auction
• March 31, 2009: Warner Bros. Animation Celebration
• March 31, 2009: Bizarro to Take Over Ride of Steel?
• March 31, 2009: Interview with “Superman: A Biography” Author Larry Tye
• April 1, 2009: Kevin J. Anderson's “Enemies & Allies” Novel
• April 1, 2009: Superman Homepage Pranks for April Fools Day 2009
• April 2, 2009: Wonder Twins 2-Pack at San Diego Comic Con
• April 2, 2009: Superman Homepage Hidden Gems
• April 2, 2009: Indian Superman and Spider-Woman Music Video
• April 3, 2009: Beverly Washburn Coming to Metropolis Superman Celebration
• April 3, 2009: School Student Wins Role in Superman Book
• April 3, 2009: Katz Talks About Jerry Siegel Stage Production
• April 3, 2009: Superman Figure in Wax Museum Auction
• April 7, 2009: Collect Your Superman Diesel Locomotive
• April 7, 2009: SuperHeroes: A Group Exhibition
• April 8, 2009: Superman and Supergirl Airbrush Tattoo Stencils
• April 9, 2009: Exclusive Interview with Kevin J. Anderson
• April 9, 2009: WB Animation Unveils New Cartoon Studio Mural
• April 10, 2009: Supergirl and Lois Lane in Boston Stage Production
• April 10, 2009: Annual George Award and Superheroes Auction
• April 14, 2009: “Superman” Punch Helps Set MMA Record
• April 15, 2009: “Heroes, Dreamers and Lovers” Concert
• April 16, 2009: New Book For Superman Musical
• April 16, 2009: Dress like Superman for Hospitality Action Week
• April 18, 2009: Kevin Moriarty on Updating the Superman Musical
• April 22, 2009: Craig Yoe Talks “Secret Identity” Book on NPR Radio
• April 23, 2009: A Sneak Peek at Kevin J. Anderson's “Enemies & Allies”
• April 23, 2009: Trade In Your HD-DVDs for Blu-Rays at Warner Bros.
• April 23, 2009: Superman Sketch from “Ronnie Johns Half Hour”
• April 27, 2009: Follow the Superman Homepage on Facebook and Twitter
• April 27, 2009: New Toyota Prius “Superman” Commercial
• April 29, 2009: “DC Universe Online” Environments
• April 30, 2009: Cleveland Set to Celebrate Superman
• April 30, 2009: Superman Meets The Dark Knight - Part 2
• April 30, 2009: Doomsday in “DC Universe Online”
• May 2, 2009: Superman Homepage Hidden Gems
• May 7, 2009: Gail Simone and Mike Norton at Superman Celebration
• May 12, 2009: Justice League of America Archives Trading Cards
• May 15, 2009: DC Dynamics - New Statues for 2010
• May 15, 2009: DC Blammoids - Cubed Characters
• May 20, 2009: A Closer Look at the “DC Dynamics” Superman Statue
• May 20, 2009: Toyota Japan Unveils Second Superman Prius Commercial
• May 21, 2009: Who's the Longest Running Fictional Character Ever?
• May 23, 2009: Joan Alexander Dies at 94
• May 25, 2009: Superman and Luthor Voice Actors Compared
• May 27, 2009: Bizarro Rollercoaster Now Open!
• May 28, 2009: New Superman vs. Brainiac Action Figure 2-Pack
• May 29, 2009: Brad Meltzer on Restoring the Siegel House
• June 2, 2009: Official “DC Universe Online” Website Updated
• June 3, 2009: Become an Honorary Citizen of Metropolis
• June 3, 2009: Superheroes at the Symphony
• June 4, 2009: WGBS-TV Covers Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Illinois
• June 5, 2009: DC Universe Online “Join The Battle” Game Trailer
• June 5, 2009: Superman Celebration Schedule
• June 5, 2009: “The Ninja” Raising Funds for Christopher Reeve Foundation
• June 6, 2009: Breaking Ground for the Noel Neill Statue
• June 6, 2009: Supanova Pop Culture Expo
• June 6, 2009: Mattel JLU 3-Pack Action Figures Now Shipping Internationally
• June 10, 2009: Music, Tribute Films and More at Superman Celebration
• June 12, 2009: Reports from the 2009 Superman Celebration
• June 12, 2009: Metropolis Committed to Noel Neill Statue Despite Economic Crisis
• June 12, 2009: Superman Celebration - WGBS-TV Report
• June 16, 2009: Superman Celebration - Celebrity Q&A
• June 16, 2009: Superman Celebration Fan Film Contest Winner
• June 17, 2009: Superman Celebration 2009 Report
• June 24, 2009: “The Kid Who Saved Superman”
• June 24, 2009: Meet the “DC Universe Online” Continuity Designer
• June 25, 2009: Superman Celebration - Day 1 Video Reports
• June 26, 2009: Cleveland SuperCon Schedule of Events
• June 27, 2009: New JLU 6-Packs in Target from August
• July 4, 2009: Superman Rarities Screening at Skirball Cultural Center
• July 6, 2009: Superman Celebration Video Reports - Day 2
• July 6, 2009: All Aboard the Super Cruise!
• July 6, 2009: Japanese Toyota Prius Newspaper Ads
• July 8, 2009: Superman's Creators Honored at Landmark Cleveland Events
• July 9, 2009: DC/WB Cleared of Any Violation in Superman Licensing Agreement
• July 9, 2009: Mattel Launches Wonder Twins Action Figure Video
• July 9, 2009: Super Teen Thrills Metropolis
• July 10, 2009: Siegel Family Response on Superman Court Ruling
• July 11, 2009: Superman Celebration Video Reports - Day 3
• July 11, 2009: Police Arrest Superman and Batman
• July 13, 2009: Your Questions About Superman Court Ruling
• July 13, 2009: Superman Celebration Video Reports - Day 4
• July 14, 2009: Cleveland Screaming Tiki Super-Con Report
• July 14, 2009: Michael J. Hayde Talks “Flights of Fantasy”
• July 15, 2009: Jerry Siegel's Home Restored
• July 15, 2009: Mike Kelley's Kandors Exhibit
• July 15, 2009: Ethiopian Boy's Superman Wish Comes True
• July 15, 2009: New York Superman Back on the Streets
• July 16, 2009: Superman Mannequin Stolen
• July 17, 2009: Siegel & Shuster Society T-Shirts
• July 17, 2009: Superman 3D Chalk Drawing
• July 18, 2009: “DC Universe Online” Video Contest
• July 18, 2009: Brad Meltzer on Siegel House Restoration
• July 23, 2009: Siegel and Shuster Family Q&A Panel
• July 23, 2009: “DC Universe Online” - Jim Lee and Fan Event
• July 24, 2009: iGoogle Superman Themes
• July 25, 2009: Exclusive DC Direct Photos from SDCC
• July 26, 2009: SDCC DC Direct & Mattel Product High-Res Images
• July 28, 2009: The Mystery of the Strange Superman Money
• July 31, 2009: Press Release - Third Annual “Supergirl Jam”
• August 1, 2009: Noel Neill Forword in “Capes, Crooks & Cliffhangers” Poster Book
• August 1, 2009: Win Seth Rogen's Superjew T-Shirt
• August 3, 2009: Superman Celebration Essay and Photos
• August 5, 2009: Superman Homepage at Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con
• August 6, 2009: Men's “Superman Urban Red” Watch From Fossil
• August 6, 2009: MTV Cribs - Shaquille O'Neal
• August 8, 2009: More DC Toon Tumblers
• August 9, 2009: DC Comics a No-Show at Chicago Comic-Con & Tonner Update
• August 9, 2009: Photos from Chicago Comic-Con
• August 13, 2009: New Superman and DC Comics T-Shirts
• August 14, 2009: Siegels Win Additional Rights Including “Action Comics #4”
• August 17, 2009: JLU Happy Meals at McDonalds Australia & NZ
• August 18, 2009: Pima County Library Celebrates Supergirl
• August 21, 2009: “DC Universe Online” SDCC Highlights Video
• August 21, 2009: First Look at “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” Action Figures
• August 26, 2009: Siegel Judge Orders New Settlement Negotiations
• August 27, 2009: Superman Coming to a Laundry Near You
• August 29, 2009: Michael J. Hayde Talks “Flights of Fantasy”
• August 30, 2009: Justice League Paper Bobble Heads Coming to Arby's
• September 1, 2009: Superman Celebrities at Dragon*Con
• September 1, 2009: Marvel Acquired By Disney
• September 7, 2009: Fan Expo Canada 2009 Reports
• September 8, 2009: DC Stars Supergirl Collector Doll from Tonner
• September 10, 2009: Superman and Batman Coming to Cricut
• September 10, 2009: No Subscription Fee for “DC Universe Online”
• September 10, 2009: Siegel House Restoration Thank You Video
• September 11, 2009: A Report on Mike Kelley's Kandors Exhibit
• September 16, 2009: Dragon*Con 2009 Report
• September 17, 2009: More Dragon*Con Photos
• September 19, 2009: Vote for Your Favorite DCUO BFF Video
• September 22, 2009: Fan-Made 3D Bizarro Animation
• September 26, 2009: Superman Litigation Update
• October 1, 2009: A Unified Theory of Superman's Powers
• October 7, 2009: “Faster Than a Speeding Bullet: The Art of the Superhero” Exhibition
• October 8, 2009: DCU World's Greatest Superheroes Action Figures
• October 8, 2009: Joanne Siegel Nominated for Lulu Award
• October 13, 2009: Bloomingdales Helps DC Celebrate 75 Years
• October 15, 2009: Superman Homepage Rated No. 1 Superhero Fan Website
• October 19, 2009: Extra! Extra! Read All About It at SupermanBobHoliday.com!
• October 21, 2009: Voices From Krypton: The Magazine
• October 24, 2009: DC Universe Online - Introducing Bizarro
• October 24, 2009: Bizarro Rollercoaster Named Best in the World
• October 26, 2009: “DC Universe Online” Behind-the-Scenes Video Interview
• October 29, 2009: Update on Superman Slot Machine
• October 30, 2009: Marc McClure Joins Super Cruise
• November 1, 2009: Centennial Park Superman Figurine
• November 4, 2009: Win a Super Rabbit Framed Print
• November 8, 2009: Superman Parody in “Dragon Age: Origins” Video Game
• November 10, 2009: Dwight Howard's New Superman Shoes
• November 12, 2009: State Grant Awarded for Noel Neill Statue
• November 12, 2009: Broadway's Superman Turns 77
• November 14, 2009: Kryptonite Used In Heart Surgery
• November 16, 2009: Joanne Siegel Wins Lulu Award
• November 17, 2009: Stan Berkowitz Receives WGAW Lifetime Award
• November 17, 2009: “DC Universe Online” Animation Contest on Facebook
• November 25, 2009: An Update on the Updated Superman Musical
• November 26, 2009: Siegel House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on DVD
• December 4, 2009: Discapa Mini Superman Figures
• December 8, 2009: Zod Invades Wedding Reception
• December 10, 2009: Mattel Announces “Retro-Action DC Super Heroes” Action Figures
• December 10, 2009: A Look Back at Superman Public Service Announcements
• December 12, 2009: Superman Fan Builds Fortress of Solitude Office
• December 15, 2009: CryptoLogic Launches Superman Internet Casino Game
• December 16, 2009: Mattel Releases General Zod 12 inch Figure
• December 17, 2009: Super-Earth Discovered Orbiting a Red Sun
• December 21, 2009: Superman Saves Hostess “Twinkies” Cakes
• December 24, 2009: Lost Sunsoft NES Superman Game?
• December 24, 2009: Superman Takes Over Amway Arena on Christmas Day
• December 31, 2009: Comic Book & Toy Show in Metropolis, Illinois
• December 31, 2009: Superman's Promotion of the “American Way”

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