Yesterday AMC released the official key art (above) with press release for the highly anticipated second half of “The Walking Dead” Season 8, which returns Sunday, February 25 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The art features Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) armed and ready for “The Last Stand.”  Photo Credit: AMC

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“The Walking Dead” Season 8B Synopsis

All out war has had a devastating impact on every person involved. The communities themselves are fractured. Alexandria has been destroyed, the Hilltop finds themselves pinned, and the Kingdom is shattered — half of them dead, the other half controlled by the Saviors.

Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes, Danai Gurira as Michonne, Chandler Riggs as Carl Grimes – The Walking Dead _ Season 8, Episode 8 – Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC

At the very center — Rick, having been distracted by the conflict, has just returned home to learn that Carl, who heroically shepherded the Alexandrians to safety during Negan’s attack, has been bitten by a walker.  Once his sole motivation in this otherwise stark existence, Rick is forced to deal with this reality.  Carl has always been a beacon of hope, a symbol for the remaining thread of humanity — lessons that the survivors around him would be wise to take with them as this war surges onward.

But Rick isn’t the only person who’s living in peril. Aaron and Enid are in a dire situation at Oceanside — unclear if they’re in friendly territory, or if they’ve just made new enemies.  Father Gabriel will do his part in attempting to smuggle Dr. Carson safely back to the Hilltop and a pregnant Maggie is wrestling with the many moral gray areas that come with leadership during war.  In a standoff with the Saviors, she must decide how to proceed with the dozens of POW lives she’s currently in control of, as well as new complications that come with being a leader.

In addition to the war, Negan continues to deal with struggles within his ranks as workers, traitors, and others’ thirst for power cause conflict at the Sanctuary.  Having gifted the Saviors a major victory, Eugene’s loyalty is repeatedly tested as new obstacles present themselves.

As all-out-war consumes us, the line between good and evil continues to blur.  People fighting for what they believe in.  Everybody working together for something bigger — to feel safe and have a world worth living in.

To view the Season 8B teaser, visit: http://www.amc.com/shows/the-walking-dead

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Kursteiner’s series 1 set covered over 50 of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories graphically across 66 cards, along with a number of insidious inserts. While collectors loved them, Kurt knew there were still more tales to tell and series 2 was born. Says Kursteiner, “[Series 2] will finish out all the Lovecraft stories (30+) that we couldn’t fit in the first series, and at an affordable price. The best part is that [artist] Ricardo Garijo, Jr., agreed to finish the same work he did so well with series 1. (I was a quite worried as he was getting hired for other projects, but he carved us out some months because he’s such a big Lovecraft fan!)  So it should be a really neat set when it’s done.”

The current product works as a stand alone set or, as Kursteiner advised, as an expansion set that, by adding cards for all of Lovecraft’s remaining stories, makes the series truly complete. Like the 1st series, the 2nd series will be numbered, limited and never reprinted. The first series of cards was limited to 500 # boxes. Series 2 will be limited to about half of that: only 500# sets! If you missed Legendary Lovecraft Series 1, fear not because certain pledge levels include it, too.

Want to examine some sketch card samples now? Check out Monsterwax’s recent posts on the NSU Card Talk Forum. And see all the madness now on Kickstarter at kickstarter.com/projects/monsterwax/hp-lovecraft-trading-cards-the-completed-series before it all comes to a shocking conclusion on January 9th. And while you’re there, check out the awesome Lovecraft video Monsterwax has embedded in the Kickstarter site; it’s going to be legendary.

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Stellar Signatures Gets More Stellar

Topps has announced Harrison Ford will be included in the soon-to-be-released Star Wars Stellar Signatures series. The series is due in December and is the most premium Star Wars series to hit the market. It will include 40 autograph cards, including autographs from Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Peter Mayhew, Carrie Fisher, Forest Whitaker, and, now Harrison Ford.

Countdown To The Last Jedi

Topps is planning a daily card release leading up to The Last Jedi. A new card will be released every day through the movie’s December 15th release. Topps promised the card images will contain “never-seen-before images of Episode 8” and further promises the images will not be from the trailer.

The first Countdown card was planned for yesterday but the company has hit a snag and promises to begin production soon. Keep an eye on topps.com for details.

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Topps is offering Star Wars fans a chance to get autographs of many of the greatest actors from across the Star Wars universe in just one place. A new exclusive collection, Topps Star Wars Stellar Signatures, will include 40 autographs from the most in-demand actors all in one box.

Star Wars Stellar Signatures will include autographed cards from actors such as Carrie Fisher, Kenny Baker, Felicity Jones, Tim Curry, Hayden Christensen, Billy Dee Williams, Daisy Ridley, Forest Whitaker, and Sarah Michelle Gellar – with still more names to be announced. Actors from across the movies and Star Wars Rebels will be included with at least a rare one-of-a-kind autograph in every box.

Just 100 total boxes will be made of the limited collection, and each card will be encased with a special Star Wars seal.

Star Wars Stellar Signatures will come out in this year’s fourth quarter with an MSRP of $10,000. Stay tuned for more details on Star Wars Stellar Signatures, including additions to the signer list.

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As noted, this is the inaugural year for the “Ringo Awards” and the award recipients will be announced on Saturday, September 23 at the Baltimore Comic-Con. The awards are named for Mike Wieringo, who is best known for his work on DC Comics’ The Flash, Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four, and his co-creation Tellos. Wieringo past away in 2007. His art was used in several Marvel, DC, and WildStorm card series including the 1995 DC versus Marvel and 1997 Fleer Ultra Spider-Man series. He also contributed sketch cards to the later series.

Nominate your favorites now at ringoawards.com.

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Cosplayers were everywhere this year, adding considerably to the show’s fun and excitement. DC was well represented by a number of Harley Quinns who pranced through the aisles. Batman and Superman were there, too, along with Green Lantern, the Flash, and a very timely Wonder Woman. Of course, Marvel had their share, too, along with a number of who-the-heck-are they? characters. My personal favorites were a seven foot Groot and a smaller than average Godzilla.

Celebrities abounded this time, all eager to talk with showgoers, with many available for autograph signings, photo opportunities and VIP packages. This year’s heavy hitters included Jesse Eisenberg, Chuck Norris, John Cusack, Framke Janssen, Michael Rooker, Nichelle Nichols, Theo Rossi, Sean Gunn, Doctor Who Companions Billie Piper and Pearl Mackie, and many more. WWE fans also enjoyed meeting Superstars Alexa Bliss, Bray Wyatt, The Hardy Boyz. Enzo Amore, and Colin Cassady.

As added bonuses this year, the Wizards sponsored many fascinating panels, cosplay workshops, a live concert by rock legend Gene Simmons, and Horror Fest, a three day horror film festival presented by Bloody Disgusting. In addition to screening of fan-favorite films, the festival featured special guest Q&A’s, horror icons, and meet & greets with actors, writers, directors, and more.

Of course, the show couldn’t be complete without a special event screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show; this one hosted by Brad Majors himself, Barry Bostwick.

If you missed this year’s Philly show, don’t fret because Wizard World Cons are held across the country. For more information, go to wizardworld.com.

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Head on over to Beckett Auctions for complete details. Let’s raise some dough for a great cause!

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Among the other celebrities scheduled are Barry Boswick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Lou Ferrigno (The Incredible Hulk) and Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy). If past shows are any indication, look for many more fan-favorite names to be added as the mega-event draws near.

Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con & Gaming 2017 will be held in the heart of Philly at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. For more information, check out the show’s website at wizardworld.com.

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You can get more details on Beckett Media’s dedicated webinar page.

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