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==History==
==History==
[[Wikipedia:San_Diego_Comic-Con_International| Comic-Con]] is a four-day event (Thursday-Sunday) held in July or August at the San Diego Convention Center in southern California. It was founded in 1970 and is considered to be the largest convention of its kind in the world.  
[[Wikipedia:San Diego Comic-Con International|Comic-Con]] is a four-day event (Thursday-Sunday) held in July or August at the San Diego Convention Center in southern California. It was founded in 1970 and is considered to be the largest convention of its kind in the world.  


Originally showcasing primarily comic books and science fiction/fantasy the convention now includes a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including [[TCG|collectible card games]]. Until the introduction of [[HASCON]] in 2017, a ''[[Magic]]'' panel always featured big reveals about the [[Commander series]], [[Duel Decks]] and the fall set of that year.
Originally showcasing primarily comic books and science fiction/fantasy the convention now includes a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including [[TCG|collectible card games]]. Until the introduction of [[HASCON]] in 2017, a ''[[Magic]]'' panel always featured big reveals about the [[Commander series]], [[Duel Decks]] and the fall set of that year.
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===SDCC 2013===
===SDCC 2013===
At Comic-Con 2013 the [[Hasbro]] ToyShop offered a limited edition collection of [[Planeswalker]] cards for sale. The five cards were presented with unique "black-on-black" [[art]] by [[Steve Prescott]] and were variants of those found in the core ''[[Magic 2014]]'' set.<ref>[http://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/five-mtg-promos-you-didn-t-know-existed Ricardo Segundo (February 03, 2015) Five MTG Promos You Didn't Know Existed, Mtggoldfish.com]</ref> These included|  
At Comic-Con 2013 the [[Hasbro]] ToyShop offered a limited edition collection of [[Planeswalker]] cards for sale. The five cards were presented with unique "black-on-black" [[art]] by [[Steve Prescott]] and were variants of those found in the core ''[[Magic 2014]]'' set.<ref>[http://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/five-mtg-promos-you-didn-t-know-existed Ricardo Segundo (February 03, 2015) Five MTG Promos You Didn't Know Existed, Mtggoldfish.com]</ref> These included|  
*{{cardlink|Ajani, Caller of the Pride||PSDC}}
*{{card|Ajani, Caller of the Pride||PSDC}}
*{{cardlink|Jace, Memory Adept||PSDC}}
*{{card|Jace, Memory Adept||PSDC}}
*{{cardlink|Liliana of the Dark Realms||PSDC}}
*{{card|Liliana of the Dark Realms||PSDC}}
*{{cardlink|Chandra, Pyromaster||PSDC}}
*{{card|Chandra, Pyromaster||PSDC}}
*{{cardlink|Garruk, Caller of Beasts||PSDC}}
*{{card|Garruk, Caller of Beasts||PSDC}}


===SDCC 2014===
===SDCC 2014===
Comic-Con 2014 once again featured premium "black-on-black" core set planeswalkers, this time featuring the six from ''[[Magic 2015]]'', illustrated by [[Jae Lee]]. In an SDCC exclusive, the six Planeswalker cards could be bought together with the ''[[Wikipedia:Nerf| NERF]]'' Garruk Axe. <ref>{{NewRef|san-diego-comic-con-2014-2014-07-11|San Diego Comic-Con 2014|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 11, 2014}}</ref>
Comic-Con 2014 once again featured premium "black-on-black" core set planeswalkers, this time featuring the six from ''[[Magic 2015]]'', illustrated by [[Jae Lee]]. In an SDCC exclusive, the six Planeswalker cards could be bought together with the ''[[Wikipedia:Nerf|NERF]]'' Garruk Axe.<ref>{{NewRef|san-diego-comic-con-2014-2014-07-11|San Diego Comic-Con 2014|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 11, 2014}}</ref>
*{{cardlink|Ajani Steadfast||PS14}}
*{{card|Ajani Steadfast||PS14}}
*{{cardlink|Jace, the Living Guildpact||PS14}}
*{{card|Jace, the Living Guildpact||PS14}}
*{{cardlink|Liliana Vess||PS14}}
*{{card|Liliana Vess||PS14}}
*{{cardlink|Chandra, Pyromaster||PS14}}
*{{card|Chandra, Pyromaster||PS14}}
*{{cardlink|Nissa, Worldwaker||PS14}}
*{{card|Nissa, Worldwaker||PS14}}
*{{cardlink|Garruk, Apex Predator||PS14}}
*{{card|Garruk, Apex Predator||PS14}}


===SDCC 2015===
===SDCC 2015===
Comic-Con 2015 featured the five [[double-faced]] planeswalkers from ''[[Magic Origins]]'' (the last [[core set]]) in premium "black-on-black", illustrated by [[Wayne Reynolds]]. The set also came with an exclusive [[book]], called ''Magic Origins: Planeswalker Anthology''. The book explored the backstories of [[Chandra]], [[Jace]], [[Nissa]], [[Gideon]] and [[Liliana]]. It contained a short story for each planeswalker, plus expanded [[art]] from some of the key cards in the set, <ref>[http://io9.com/these-comic-con-exclusive-magic-cards-will-drive-collec-1714268138 Ed Grabianowski (June 29, 2015). These Comic-Con Exclusive Magic Cards Will Drive Collectors Crazy, io9.com]</ref>
Comic-Con 2015 featured the five [[double-faced]] planeswalkers from ''[[Magic Origins]]'' (the last [[core set]]) in premium "black-on-black", illustrated by [[Wayne Reynolds]]. The set also came with an exclusive [[book]], called ''Magic Origins: Planeswalker Anthology''. The book explored the backstories of [[Chandra]], [[Jace]], [[Nissa]], [[Gideon]] and [[Liliana]]. It contained a short story for each planeswalker, plus expanded [[art]] from some of the key cards in the set,<ref>[http://io9.com/these-comic-con-exclusive-magic-cards-will-drive-collec-1714268138 Ed Grabianowski (June 29, 2015). These Comic-Con Exclusive Magic Cards Will Drive Collectors Crazy, io9.com]</ref>
*{{cardlink|Kytheon, Hero of Akros||PS15}} / {{cardlink|Gideon, Battle-Forged||PS15}}
*{{card|Kytheon, Hero of Akros||PS15}} / {{card|Gideon, Battle-Forged||PS15}}
*{{cardlink|Jace, Vryn's Prodigy||PS15}} / {{cardlink|Jace, Telepath Unbound||PS15}}
*{{card|Jace, Vryn's Prodigy||PS15}} / {{card|Jace, Telepath Unbound||PS15}}
*{{cardlink|Liliana, Heretical Healer||PS15}} / {{cardlink|Liliana, Defiant Necromancer||PS15}}
*{{card|Liliana, Heretical Healer||PS15}} / {{card|Liliana, Defiant Necromancer||PS15}}
*{{cardlink|Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh||PS15}} / {{cardlink|Chandra, Roaring Flame||PS15}}
*{{card|Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh||PS15}} / {{card|Chandra, Roaring Flame||PS15}}
*{{cardlink|Nissa, Vastwood Seer||PS15}} / {{cardlink|Nissa, Sage Animist||PS15}}
*{{card|Nissa, Vastwood Seer||PS15}} / {{card|Nissa, Sage Animist||PS15}}


===SDCC 2016===
===SDCC 2016===
Comic-Con 2016 featured the five most recent planeswalker cards of the members from the [[Gatewatch]], where all of them, except Liliana, appeared as [[zombies]]. The price  of a complete set of these foil cards by [[Eric Deschamps]] was $99.99 plus tax (about $108). <ref>{{NewRef|news/san-diego-comic-con-2016-magic-promos-2016-07-19|San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Magic Promos|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 19, 2016}}</ref>
Comic-Con 2016 featured the five most recent planeswalker cards of the members from the [[Gatewatch]], where all of them, except Liliana, appeared as [[zombies]]. The price  of a complete set of these foil cards by [[Eric Deschamps]] was $99.99 plus tax (about $108).<ref>{{NewRef|news/san-diego-comic-con-2016-magic-promos-2016-07-19|San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Magic Promos|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 19, 2016}}</ref>
*{{cardlink|Gideon, Ally of Zendikar||PS16}}
*{{card|Gideon, Ally of Zendikar||PS16}}
*{{cardlink|Jace, Unraveler of Secrets||PS16}}
*{{card|Jace, Unraveler of Secrets||PS16}}
*{{cardlink|Liliana, the Last Hope||PS16}}
*{{card|Liliana, the Last Hope||PS16}}
*{{cardlink|Chandra, Flamecaller||PS16}}
*{{card|Chandra, Flamecaller||PS16}}
*{{cardlink|Nissa, Voice of Zendikar||PS16}}
*{{card|Nissa, Voice of Zendikar||PS16}}


===SDCC 2017===
===SDCC 2017===
Comic-Con 2017 again featured the five most recent planeswalker cards from the members of the [[Gatewatch]] (without [[Ajani]]), all of them in the [[Wikipedia:The Art_of_ancient_Egypt|Ancient Egypt]] profile style. In addition there was the most recent [[Nicol Bolas]] card, depicting him while putting his spell on the Gatewatch. The Egyptian theme and the counteracted depictions connected to the story of the recent [[Amonkhet block]]. The price  of a complete set of these foil cards by [[Vincent Proce]], together with a 24” x 36” screen print of Nicol Bolas illustrated by [[Brandon Holt]], was $180.--.<ref>[http://sknr.net/2017/07/07/magic-gathering-reveal-sdcc-exclusive/ Gareth (July 07, 2017). "Magic the Gathering Reveal Their SDCC Exclusive". Sknr.net]</ref><ref>{{NewRef|daily-magic-update/update-2017-07-10|The July 10, 2017 Update|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 10, 2017}}</ref>
Comic-Con 2017 again featured the five most recent planeswalker cards from the members of the [[Gatewatch]] (without [[Ajani]]), all of them in the [[Wikipedia:The Art of ancient Egypt|Ancient Egypt]] profile style. In addition there was the most recent [[Nicol Bolas]] card, depicting him while putting his spell on the Gatewatch. The Egyptian theme and the counteracted depictions connected to the story of the recent [[Amonkhet block]]. The price  of a complete set of these foil cards by [[Vincent Proce]], together with a 24” x 36” screen print of Nicol Bolas illustrated by [[Brandon Holt]], was $180.--.<ref>[http://sknr.net/2017/07/07/magic-gathering-reveal-sdcc-exclusive/ Gareth (July 07, 2017). "Magic the Gathering Reveal Their SDCC Exclusive". Sknr.net]</ref><ref>{{NewRef|daily-magic-update/update-2017-07-10|The July 10, 2017 Update|[[Blake Rasmussen]]|July 10, 2017}}</ref>
*{{cardlink|Gideon of the Trials||PS17}}
*{{card|Gideon of the Trials||PS17}}
*{{cardlink|Jace, Unraveler of Secrets||PS17}}
*{{card|Jace, Unraveler of Secrets||PS17}}
*{{cardlink|Liliana, Death's Majesty||PS17}}
*{{card|Liliana, Death's Majesty||PS17}}
*{{cardlink|Chandra, Torch of Defiance||PS17}}
*{{card|Chandra, Torch of Defiance||PS17}}
*{{cardlink|Nissa, Steward of Elements||PS17}}
*{{card|Nissa, Steward of Elements||PS17}}
*{{cardlink|Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh||PS17}}
*{{card|Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh||PS17}}


===SDCC 2018===
===SDCC 2018===
The limited edition of Comic-Con 2018 ($99) again featured the five most recent planeswalker cards from the five first members of the Gatewatch, each in front of a stained-glass window depicting a planeswalker from the pre-[[mending]] era. The art is by longtime ''Magic'' artist [[Terese Nielsen]].<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/03/magic-the-gathering-reveals-comic-con-2018-exclusive-limited-edition-collection?abthid=5b3b9d402ac0c320360002f4 IGN Staff (July 3, 2018) "Magic"The gathering reveals Comic-Con 2018 Eexclusive Limited Edition Collection]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/MTGAlison/status/1014189305944682496 Alison Luhrs on Twitter]</ref>
The limited edition of Comic-Con 2018 ($99) again featured the five most recent planeswalker cards from the five first members of the Gatewatch, each in front of a stained-glass window depicting a planeswalker from the pre-[[mending]] era. The art is by longtime ''Magic'' artist [[Terese Nielsen]].<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/07/03/magic-the-gathering-reveals-comic-con-2018-exclusive-limited-edition-collection?abthid=5b3b9d402ac0c320360002f4 IGN Staff (July 3, 2018) "Magic"The gathering reveals Comic-Con 2018 Eexclusive Limited Edition Collection]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/MTGAlison/status/1014189305944682496 Alison Luhrs on Twitter]</ref>
*{{cardlink|Gideon of the Trials||PS18}} {{-}} Gideon is paired with [[Serra]]. He strives to live his life according to the ideals of justice as she did. He will always be a fighter, though, and his face shows his doubts; did Serra do enough to directly face evil?
*{{card|Gideon of the Trials||PS18}} {{-}} Gideon is paired with [[Serra]]. He strives to live his life according to the ideals of justice as she did. He will always be a fighter, though, and his face shows his doubts; did Serra do enough to directly face evil?
*{{cardlink|Jace, Cunning Castaway||PS18}} {{-}} Jace doesn't know much about [[Urza]], but he knows that he saved the world by manipulating thousands and sacrificing millions. To Jace, Urza is a cautionary tale. His back is facing Urza in this piece; an active rejection of all that Urza stood for.
*{{card|Jace, Cunning Castaway||PS18}} {{-}} Jace doesn't know much about [[Urza]], but he knows that he saved the world by manipulating thousands and sacrificing millions. To Jace, Urza is a cautionary tale. His back is facing Urza in this piece; an active rejection of all that Urza stood for.
*{{cardlink|Liliana, Untouched by Death||PS18}} {{-}} Liliana stands in front of [[Nicol Bolas]]. She is a ruthless heroine, and though his influence looms large, her hands are alight with her own power. Liliana desires the control his overlapping figure refuses to secede.
*{{card|Liliana, Untouched by Death||PS18}} {{-}} Liliana stands in front of [[Nicol Bolas]]. She is a ruthless heroine, and though his influence looms large, her hands are alight with her own power. Liliana desires the control his overlapping figure refuses to secede.
*{{cardlink|Chandra, Torch of Defiance||PS18}} {{-}} Chandra stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the stained glass image of her mentor, [[Jaya Ballard]]. Theirs is easily the friendliest relationship, as they know each other personally. There's nothing but loving companionship in Chandra's stance in this piece.  
*{{card|Chandra, Torch of Defiance||PS18}} {{-}} Chandra stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the stained glass image of her mentor, [[Jaya Ballard]]. Theirs is easily the friendliest relationship, as they know each other personally. There's nothing but loving companionship in Chandra's stance in this piece.  
*{{cardlink|Nissa, Vital Force||PS18}} {{-}} Nissa is next to [[Freyalise]]. Freyalise was ruthless in her defense of elvenkind and the natural world. Nissa used to feel the same way, but has come to realize interconnections are more valuable than ferocity, and that nurturing connections will preserve harmony.
*{{card|Nissa, Vital Force||PS18}} {{-}} Nissa is next to [[Freyalise]]. Freyalise was ruthless in her defense of elvenkind and the natural world. Nissa used to feel the same way, but has come to realize interconnections are more valuable than ferocity, and that nurturing connections will preserve harmony.
===SDCC 2019===
===SDCC 2019===
[[Wizards of the Coast]] has produced sets of planeswalkers every year since the beginning. [[Gavin Verhey]] has announced his willingness to switch things up a little bit and try some different approaches. The 2019 product is expected to be a little different.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/state-product-design-2018-2019-02-05|State of Product Design 2018|[[Gavin Verhey]]|2019-02-05}}</ref>
[[Wizards of the Coast]] has produced sets of planeswalkers every year since the beginning. [[Gavin Verhey]] has announced his willingness to switch things up a little bit and try some different approaches. The 2019 product is expected to be a little different.<ref>{{NewRef|feature/state-product-design-2018-2019-02-05|State of Product Design 2018|[[Gavin Verhey]]|2019-02-05}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:38, 9 February 2019

San Diego Comic-Con International a.k.a. Comic-Con or SDCC is a multigenre entertainment and comic convention held annually in San Diego, USA.

History

Comic-Con is a four-day event (Thursday-Sunday) held in July or August at the San Diego Convention Center in southern California. It was founded in 1970 and is considered to be the largest convention of its kind in the world.

Originally showcasing primarily comic books and science fiction/fantasy the convention now includes a larger range of pop culture and entertainment elements across virtually all genres, including collectible card games. Until the introduction of HASCON in 2017, a Magic panel always featured big reveals about the Commander series, Duel Decks and the fall set of that year.

Special releases

2013 Black on black Garruk

SDCC 2013

At Comic-Con 2013 the Hasbro ToyShop offered a limited edition collection of Planeswalker cards for sale. The five cards were presented with unique "black-on-black" art by Steve Prescott and were variants of those found in the core Magic 2014 set.[1] These included|

SDCC 2014

Comic-Con 2014 once again featured premium "black-on-black" core set planeswalkers, this time featuring the six from Magic 2015, illustrated by Jae Lee. In an SDCC exclusive, the six Planeswalker cards could be bought together with the NERF Garruk Axe.[2]

SDCC 2015

Comic-Con 2015 featured the five double-faced planeswalkers from Magic Origins (the last core set) in premium "black-on-black", illustrated by Wayne Reynolds. The set also came with an exclusive book, called Magic Origins: Planeswalker Anthology. The book explored the backstories of Chandra, Jace, Nissa, Gideon and Liliana. It contained a short story for each planeswalker, plus expanded art from some of the key cards in the set,[3]

SDCC 2016

Comic-Con 2016 featured the five most recent planeswalker cards of the members from the Gatewatch, where all of them, except Liliana, appeared as zombies. The price of a complete set of these foil cards by Eric Deschamps was $99.99 plus tax (about $108).[4]

SDCC 2017

Comic-Con 2017 again featured the five most recent planeswalker cards from the members of the Gatewatch (without Ajani), all of them in the Ancient Egypt profile style. In addition there was the most recent Nicol Bolas card, depicting him while putting his spell on the Gatewatch. The Egyptian theme and the counteracted depictions connected to the story of the recent Amonkhet block. The price of a complete set of these foil cards by Vincent Proce, together with a 24” x 36” screen print of Nicol Bolas illustrated by Brandon Holt, was $180.--.[5][6]

SDCC 2018

The limited edition of Comic-Con 2018 ($99) again featured the five most recent planeswalker cards from the five first members of the Gatewatch, each in front of a stained-glass window depicting a planeswalker from the pre-mending era. The art is by longtime Magic artist Terese Nielsen.[7][8]

  • Gideon of the Trials — Gideon is paired with Serra. He strives to live his life according to the ideals of justice as she did. He will always be a fighter, though, and his face shows his doubts; did Serra do enough to directly face evil?
  • Jace, Cunning Castaway — Jace doesn't know much about Urza, but he knows that he saved the world by manipulating thousands and sacrificing millions. To Jace, Urza is a cautionary tale. His back is facing Urza in this piece; an active rejection of all that Urza stood for.
  • Liliana, Untouched by Death — Liliana stands in front of Nicol Bolas. She is a ruthless heroine, and though his influence looms large, her hands are alight with her own power. Liliana desires the control his overlapping figure refuses to secede.
  • Chandra, Torch of Defiance — Chandra stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the stained glass image of her mentor, Jaya Ballard. Theirs is easily the friendliest relationship, as they know each other personally. There's nothing but loving companionship in Chandra's stance in this piece.
  • Nissa, Vital Force — Nissa is next to Freyalise. Freyalise was ruthless in her defense of elvenkind and the natural world. Nissa used to feel the same way, but has come to realize interconnections are more valuable than ferocity, and that nurturing connections will preserve harmony.

SDCC 2019

Wizards of the Coast has produced sets of planeswalkers every year since the beginning. Gavin Verhey has announced his willingness to switch things up a little bit and try some different approaches. The 2019 product is expected to be a little different.[9]

Gallery

  • 2014: Garruk's NERF axe

    2014: Garruk's NERF axe

  • 2015: Magic Origins: Planeswalker Anthology

    2015: Magic Origins: Planeswalker Anthology

  • 2016: packaging of the zombie set

    2016: packaging of the zombie set

  • 2017: Bolas Print by Brandon Holt

    2017: Bolas Print by Brandon Holt

  • 2017: packaging of the Egyptian set

    2017: packaging of the Egyptian set

  • 2018: packaging of the Nielsen set

    2018: packaging of the Nielsen set

References

  1. ↑ Ricardo Segundo (February 03, 2015) Five MTG Promos You Didn't Know Existed, Mtggoldfish.com
  2. ↑ Template:NewRef
  3. ↑ Ed Grabianowski (June 29, 2015). These Comic-Con Exclusive Magic Cards Will Drive Collectors Crazy, io9.com
  4. ↑ Template:NewRef
  5. ↑ Gareth (July 07, 2017). "Magic the Gathering Reveal Their SDCC Exclusive". Sknr.net
  6. ↑ Template:NewRef
  7. ↑ IGN Staff (July 3, 2018) "Magic"The gathering reveals Comic-Con 2018 Eexclusive Limited Edition Collection
  8. ↑ Alison Luhrs on Twitter
  9. ↑ Template:NewRef
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