EXCLUSIVE: 2013 New York Comic Con Programming: Thursday October 10

New York Comic Con has just released its panels and screenings schedule. But as in past year’s, it is presented in a database format that is…not easy to navigate. Once again, thanks to our pals at NYCC, we’re able to present a text only version you can read and peruse all in one place. Please note this is the PRELIMINARY LIST and there will be changes. But it gives you an idea of what’s appearing and where to camp out and so on.

NYCC will be held October 10-13 at the Javits Center in New York. “This is going to be our biggest and best show yet,” said Lance Fensterman, Global Vice President ReedPOP in a statement “We’ve got out of this world talent, some of the biggest companies in the entertainment industry, and surprises galore. If you’re a fan of pop-culture, this is the ultimate destination and the one not-to-miss event of the year.”

Among the guests at the show: Sylvester Stallone, William Shatner, Chloë Grace Moretz, Scott Snyder, Joe Quesada, R.L. Stine. Participating companies include Marvel Entertainment, DC Comics, Warner Bros., Twentieth Century Fox, Discovery Channel, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, SEGA, and more. 

Because there is SO MUCH programming, we’ll be breaking it up into four days.

Many thanks to Marykate Nagourney for making this possible.

NYCC 2013 Panel Schedule

Thursday, October 10

Title: Bringing Digital Comics into Schools and Libraries

Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Location: 1A17

Speakers: Harold Buchholz, Jesse Post, John Shableski, Josh Elder, Steve May

Description: Josh Elder (account director, iVerse Media) is joined by Harold Buchholz (exec. director of publishing, Archie Comics) and Jesse Post (marketing director, Papercutz/NBM) to discuss how digital comics, graphic novels and manga are the next killer apps for 21st century schools and libraries. Moderated by Steve May (dir. of business development, iVerse Media).

 

 

Title: Comics and the Common Core – The Case to Include Comics in the Curriculum

Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Location: 1A14

Speakers: Amie Wright, Emily Weisenstein, Stephanie Gabelmann

Description: Not just for reluctant readers anymore, every child would benefit from including graphic novels in the classroom. Comics and graphic novels are incredible learning tools that not only help support our Common Core State Educational Standards, but also teach literacy and comprehension skills beyond those of traditional books.

 

 

Title: Games and Learning

Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Claudio Midolo, David Lord, Garrett Fuller, Justin DeVoe, Liza Stark, Rebecca Levey, Sue Parler

Description: Meet with top educators who are using video games to help children learn. The panel will host Game Designers, Educational Leaders, and Teachers to discuss the merits of games and education. It will also show practical uses for how games can be used in the class room to stimulate learning and ideas among all ages of children.

 

 

Title: Beyond Harry Potter and Percy Jackson: Great Middle Grade and Tween Fantasy Books

Time: 12:15PM – 1:15PM

Location: 1A10

Speakers: Barbara Grace, Jennifer Marino, Laura Giunta, Marissa Wolf, Martha DiVittorio, Natalie Korsavidis, Valerie Acklin

Description: While many children and tweens vigorously read through the adventures of popular fantasy heroes like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, young people are often left wondering what to read next. Youth service librarians will offer suggestions of favorite fantasy books in their libraries’ collections to help librarians with both collection development and reader’s advisory, which will help encourage their young patrons to continue reading even after finishing the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series.

 

 

Title: How to Get Press Coverage (for Small Press Publishers)

Time: 12:15PM – 1:15PM

Location: 1A08

Speakers: Alan Kistler, Albert Ching, Glenn Hauman, Heidi MacDonald, J. C. Vaughn, Matthew Szewczyk  

Description: What makes the difference between an item that will get news coverage, previews or interviews and what does not? Many publishers have no idea what to submit to the press, how to submit it and why they are being overlooked for coverage. Comic journalist Matthew Szewczyk (First Comics News) moderates this panel on just what it takes to get coverage, with the comic journalists themselves telling you what they are looking for in your submission. Panelists include (in alphabetical order) Albert Ching (Comic Book Resources), Glenn Hauman (Comic Mix), Alan Kistler (Comic Mix, Comic Book Resources), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) and J. C. Vaughn (The Scoop). Find out what it takes to self-promote and make a significant impact on your ability to sell your comic.

 

 

Title: Using Comics and Graphic Novels in the Classroom: Whys and Hows

Time: 1:15PM – 2:15PM

Location: 1A17

Speakers: John Weaver, Mark Banaszak, Nathan Tubbs

Description: With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards educators now have the option to use a greater variety of materials in their lesson plans, including comics and graphic novels. Now that they have the opportunity to use comics, teachers may be looking for information on how they can best utilize comics. The panel, moderated by Diamond BookShelf, Editor Mark Banaszak and featuring seventh grade science teacher Nathan Tubbs and high school English teacher John Weaver, will offer teachers practical tips and guidance on using comics in their curricula, highlighting how the standards apply to comics and offering examples of successes from their own experiences.

 

 

Title: Fandoms in the Library

Time: 1:15PM – 2:15PM

Location: 1A14

Speakers: Kate Kosturski, Samantha Marker

Description: If you know what the phrases “don’t blink,” “Hideki, do your best!” and “Sher-locked” mean – then you’re a member of a fandom. These fandoms range in age, content and membership, but have one thing in common: passion. How can (or, how have) librarians used that passion in their libraries to enhance programming or instruction? This panel will explore the use of fandom in public and academic librarians through case studies.

 

 

Title: Brand Licensing and Product Management

Time: 1:15PM – 2:15PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Bob Ferrari, Brandon Cole, Garrett Fuller, Milin Shah

Description: This panel is all about getting your brands out there across multiple media outlets: Games, Comics, Apps, etc. It will host some of the top people in Brand Management and help professionals learn how to get their brands. Representatives will be on hand to talk about taking a brand digital, into the toy market and tell stories on how companies launched successful brands across multiple platforms.

 

 

Title: Creating Comics the ComiXology Way

Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Location: 1A10

Speakers: Chris Sheridan, Daniel Govar, John D. Roberts, Reilly Brown

Description: From early experiments like Box 13 and Valentine to more recent efforts like Power Play, Marvel’s Infinite Comics, Atomic Robo and DC’s Batman ‘66, comiXology’s Guided View Native has ushered in a new era in comic book story-telling & creation! Now you can find out what it takes to create amazing Guided View Native comics straight from comiXology co-founder John D. Roberts and an outstanding panel of creators including Reilly Brown, co-creator of Power Play and artist on the AvX Infinite Comics, Daniel Govar, co-creator of Relaunch and layout artist for Marvel’s Infinite Comics and Chris Sheridan creator of The Motorcycle Samurai published by Top Shelf. It’s a panel no fan or creator can afford to miss!

 

 

Title: Creating Educational Comics That Kids Actually WANT to Read

Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM

Location: 1A08

Speakers: Carol Burrell, Fred Van Lente, Josh Elder, Ryan Dunlavey, Yen Yen Woo

Description: With comics becoming a more common presence in classrooms nationwide, the question now becomes how do we make sure those comics are actually GOOD? Comic creators Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey (Action Philosophers), editor Carol Burrell (Abrams ComicArts) and Assoc. Prof of Education Yen Yen Woo (Long Island University) come together to share their insights in a roundtable moderated by Josh Elder (president, Reading With Pictures).

 

 

Title: Creatively Energizing Your Students With Comic Books and the Arts

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30PM

Location: 1A17

Speakers: Alex Simmons, Bonnie Erickson, Diana Leto, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Louis Mitchell, Mike Lopez, Noel MacNeal, Paul Castiglia,

Description: Learn how you can creatively enhance your classroom, library or after school program using comic books, performance and music by adding a unique way to educate young minds. Join Kids Comic Con founder Alex Simmons, Puppeteers Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (Sesame Street) & Noel MacNeal (Between The Lions), Artists & Writers Diana Leto, Paul Castiglia and Louis Mitchell and Executive Director of the Jim Henson Legacy Bonnie Erickson, as they share experiences and opportunities you can bring to your students. Moderated by Mike Lopez.

 

 

Title: Bring Your Idea into the Game: A Look at Shroud of the Avatar with Richard Garriott

Time: 2:30PM – 3:30PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Garrett Fuller, Richard Garriott

Description: Helping professionals get the tools in hand to bring their game design ideas into a reality. Richard Garriott is a legend in the game community launching the Ultima series as well as several major MMOs. After a short trip to space, Richard has returned to game design by Kickstarting his own project call Shroud of the Avatar. The panel will have a huge focus on independent game design and launching a finished game.

 

 

Title: Women in Comics

Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: 1A15

Speakers: Claudia McGivney, Emily Weisenstein, Megan Kociolek

Description: The universe of women in comics has spanned several decades. This panel will cover all aspects of women in the comic book world: the creators, the mythos, the history and of course the superheroes. Cultivate your collection at the library and join us for a tour of women throughout comics.

 

 

Title: Rewriting the Classics: Modern SciFi in Comics!

Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: 1A10

Speakers: Aub Driver, Mac Walters, Scott Allie, Tommy Lee Edwards

Description: For over 20 years, Dark Horse has published some of the most well known franchises in the history of modern science fiction. From Star Wars to Aliens, the publisher is home to some of the most celebrated characters and storylines in the genre, and has consistently expanded the experience far beyond the screen. Now, join us for a look the future of the past, present and beyond with news on upcoming storylines in Prometheus, Aliens, Predator, as well as Star Wars, and the greatest 80’s film that never was, Vandroid! Not only that, we will delve into today’s science fiction classics of tomorrow, with exclusive news on Mass Effect, EVE Online, HALO and more! Dark Horse publicist Aub Driver and Editor in Chief, Scott Allie are joined by Mac Walters (Mass Effect), Tommy Lee Edwards (Vandroid), as well a cast of surprise guests, and announcements on all of your favorite Dark Horse series!

 

 

Title: ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing

Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: 1A08

Speakers: David Steinberger, Joe Infurnari, John D. Roberts, Joshua Fialkov

Description: ComiXology is looking for the next big independent comic creator – is that you? Since its launch at SXSW, comiXology Submit has released over 150 independent comic book series from celebrated indie creators like Becky Cloonan, Shannon Wheeler, Richard Stevens, Jake Parker, Rachel Deering & more. In this tell-all panel comiXology co-founders David Steinberger & John D. Roberts are joined by Joshua Fialkov & Joe Infurnari, creators of the comiXology Submit smash-hit series The Bunker, as they discuss just how easy it is to be a part of the new self-publishing revolution in comics!

 

 

Title: Protect It and Publish It – Creating and Protecting your Comic Book Property

Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM

Location: 1A03

Speakers: Alan Robert, Allan Norico, David Gallaher, Matthew Tynan, Sheafe Walker, Thomas Crowell, Esq.

Description: Creating a comic is a labor of love, but make the wrong move and it can become a legal nightmare! Can you protect your comic book ideas? How do you register a copyright? What is “work for hire” and how can it hurt or help you? This two-part workshop will help you prepare your comic book property and negotiate with publishing companies. In this first panel, we’ll help the audience identify the legal traps waiting for the unwary author (collaboration sabotage, infringement, work-for-hire), using newly-developed tools from the upcoming legal guide: “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators.” Panelists will include: Thomas Crowell, Esq., entertainment attorney, Director of Cardozo Law School’s The Indie Film Clinic and author of the Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators; David Gallaher, award-winning writer for DC, Marvel and Image, and co-creator of DC/Zuda’s “High Moon”; Alan Robert, artist/writer/creator of several successful IDW published series, including the award-winning “Crawl to Me”; Allan Norico, illustrator and game designer Dreamworks, Warner Bros., OMGPOP and others, illustrator of the upcoming “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators” legal guide from Focal Press; Sheafe Walker, Esq., entertainment attorney; Matthew Tynan, entertainment attorney.

 

 

Title: Welcome to the Brass Screen: Steampunk TV and Film

Time: 3:45PM – 4:45PM

Location: 1A17

Speakers: Bruce Boxeitner, Diana Pho, Leanna Renee Hieber, Matt James Daley, Thom Truelove, Trevor Crafts

Description: Professionals from the film & television industry discuss their latest steampunk projects and why retrofuturism is hot in Hollywood. Speakers include the Lantern City creative team: Bruce Boxleitner (Tron, Tron: Legacy, Babylon 5), producer Trevor Crafts, writer Matthew James Daley, prop maker & designer Thom Truelove for The Crypto-Historians and consultant, promoter, and cast member Leanna Renee Hieber for Obolos. Moderated by Diana Pho (a.k.a. Ay-leen the Peacemaker) of Tor Books and Tor.com.

 

 

Title: Comics for Everyone: Creating Entertaining Stories for All Ages

Time: 3:45PM – 4:45PM

Location: 1A14

Speakers: A. David Lewis, David Petersen, Harold Buchholz, Jason Burns, John Gallagher, Joseph Mazzarino

Description: It’s easy to sell a comic or story to a targeted, specialized audience, but how do you create one for all readers and all ages? The explosion of content suitable for all ages available in libraries and the marketplace, such as the new Sesame Street comic book series, is part of an increasing set that aims to entertain almost any reader and engaging new fans. This panel, moderated by comics scholar Dr. A. David Lewis, talks to creators of all genres; including Sesame Street writer and Muppet performer Joseph Mazzarino, Mouse Guard creator David Petersen and Archie Comics Executive Director of Publishing Harold Buchholz; about how they balance art and story for a wide audience. Is the secret to all-ages material that it’s quietly sophisticated, privately calculating and a boot camp for the best of storytelling?

 

 

Title: DC Comics 101: Essentials

Time: 3:45PM – 4:45PM

Location: 1A06

Speakers:

Description: DC Comics’ backlist is full of the most exciting stories ever told! New fans and veteran fans alike are welcome for an in-depth tutorial on the essential stories and products that make up DC Comics’ rich history.

 

 

Title: 60 Years of Bazooka Joe

Time: 3:45PM – 4:45PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Ira Friedman, Jay Lynch, Kirk Taylor, Robert Sikoryak, Talley Morse

Description: Ira Friedman, Jay Lynch, Kirk Taylor, Robert Sikoryak, & Talley Morse Description: Celebrate with Charles Kochman (editorial director of Abrams ComicArts), Ira Friedman (vice president of licensing and publishing at The Topps Company), Talley Morse (son of Bazooka Joe artist and co-creator Wesley Morse and the inspiration for Bazooka Joe), contributors R. Sikoryak, Jay Lynch and Kirk Taylor (curator of the Taylor-Morse Collection) as they commemorate Bazooka Joe’s 60th anniversary with the recent release of Bazooka Joe and His Gang. The panel will expose the story behind the comics with a slideshow, jokes, fortunes, video clips and surprise giveaways for everyone in attendance!

 

 

Title: Bad Karma

Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM

Location: 1A15

Speakers: Alex Grecian, B. Clay Moore, Jeremy Haun, John Siuntres, Seth Peck

Description: Bad Karma is B. Clay Moore, Seth Peck, Alex Grecian, and Jeremy Haun. BAD KARMA Volume One is the result of a Kickstarter project that is a 200 page hardcover book, which is a collection of original comic book stories, prose and illustration, by the four creators and some of the top artists and illustrators in comics. Featuring five original, creator-owned concepts in self-contained stories, BAD KARMA Volume One is available at New York City Comicon. Stop by and meet the creators responsible for this group’s impressive output and listen as they answer questions about the Kickstarter process, the concept behind the book and what’s next for Bad Karma.

 

 

Title: IFC Midnight Presents Zoë Bell and a Preview of Her New Film RAZE

Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM

Location: 1A10

Speakers: Josh Waller, Zoë Bell

Description: IFC Midnight pulls out all the punches presenting stuntwoman-turned-action star Zoë Bell, to preview scenes from her upcoming film RAZE. Best known for her work with Quentin Tarantino (including her starring role in DEATH PROOF), Bell is front and center in one of her biggest roles to date, starring as Sabrina, an abducted woman who, along with a bevy of kidnapped women, is forced to fight to the death in a bloodsport tournament organized for the amusement of a sadistic secret society. IFC MIDNIGHT will present a Q & A with Bell and the film’s director Josh Waller. RAZE will be released in early 2014.

 

 

Title: Bill Plympton’s “Cheatin'” & Kickstarter

Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM

Location: 1A08

Speakers: Adam Rackoff, Bill Plympton, James Hancock

Description: Two-time Oscar nominated director Bill Plympton will present clips from his brand-new animated feature CHEATIN’ as a work-in-progress. He will screen pencil tests and sequences and discuss the successful Kickstarter campaign that raised funds to complete the film, plus plans for distribution.

 

 

Title: Protect It and Publish It – Meeting and Negotiating with Publishers

Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM

Location: 1A03

Speakers: Alan Robert, Allan Norico, David Gallaher, Matthew Tynan, Sheafe Walker, Thomas Crowell, Esq.

Description: How do you get your comic into the hands of the right publisher? Welcome to panel #2, where we show you how to best position yourself, and your comic book property to land a publisher. This panel features working artists talking about how they landed their publishers, and will give audience members a toolbox full of tips, straight from “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators,” on how to negotiate a publishing deal. Panelists will include: Thomas Crowell, Esq., entertainment attorney, Director of Cardozo Law School’s The Indie Film Clinic and author of “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators”; David Gallaher, award-winning writer for DC, Marvel and Image, and co-creator of DC/Zuda’s “High Moon”; Alan Robert, artist/writer/creator of several successful IDW published series, including the award-winning “Crawl to Me”; Allan Norico, illustrator and game designer Dreamworks, Warner Bros., OMGPOP and others, illustrator of the upcoming “Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators” legal guide from Focal Press; Matthew Tynan, entertainment attorney.

 

 

Title: Haven

Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented By: Arizona Beverages

Speakers:

Description: Come and find out what is coming up in the next season of Haven.

 

 

Title: AriZona’s The Soda Shaq Hoops Game App

Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Location: 1A17

Speakers:

Description: Gamers, get your thumbs in gear! AriZona is launching The Soda Shaq Hoops Game App a unique augmented reality experience that allows you to take your best shot. It’s a pop-a-shot game like nothing you’ve ever seen, as the app transforms an ordinary can into a digital, multi-function basketball court. Flick a finger to sink a basket, as the Shaq avatar 3-dimensionally attacks with cheers, taunts and more. Stop by the AZ panel Thursday 5-6pm and get a courtside seat to this extraordinary new app Created and Developed by Mpire Creative and Product Broadcasting.

 

 

Title: You’ve Broken Into Comics, Now What? How To Be A Pro

Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Location: 1A14

Speakers: Charlie Chu, Christopher Sebela, Cullen Bunn, Joshua Williamson, Natalie Nourigat

Description: You’ve found your collaborators, you’ve worked hard and gotten some comics made. OH GOD, NOW WHAT? Come join co-moderators writer Christopher Sebela (High Crimes) and Oni Press editor Charlie Chu (The Sixth Gun) for a discussion about having a career in comics, how to behave as a professional and managing expectations once you are a working creator. Panelists include writer Cullen Bunn (Helheim), writer Joshua Williamson (Captain Midnight) and writer/artist Natalie Nourigat (It Girl and the Atomics).

 

 

Title: Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle – PBS Documentary

Time: 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Dennis O’Neil, Ed Catto, Louise Simonson, Mark Waid, Michael Kantor, Phil Jimenez, Prof. Laurence Maslon, Steve Rotterdam,

Description: Get a sneak peek at Superheroes: A Never Ending Battle, the new three-part PBS Documentary on the history of comic book superheroes, produced by the filmmakers behind the award-winning Make ‘Em Laugh and Broadway: The American Musical. This insightful, entertaining documentary includes new interviews with the legends such as Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Jim Steranko, Michael Chabon, Jules Feiffer, Grant Morrison and the the late greats Jerry Robinson and Joe Simon among many more, along with rare footage. As the early footage was first shown at the 2011 NYCC, it’s only fitting that preview segments from this landmark series will debut at NYCC ’13. The companion volume Superheroes! will also be available at the Random House Booth. Bonfire Agency’s Steve Rotterdam will introduce the preview and lead a discussion with filmmakers Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon.

 

 

Title: World Premiere of Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics

Time: 5:00PM – 6:30PM

Location: 1A06

Speakers:

Description: Behind every great super hero is an even greater rogues gallery and that’s where the spotlight lands in the all-new documentary, “Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics.” From the Joker and Deathstroke to Lex Luthor and Darkseid, the film investigates the inner-workings of the most nefarious collection of baddies in comics history. Join Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and DC Entertainment for the World Premiere of this compelling film, which is narrated by everyone’s favorite villain, Christopher Lee (The Lord of the Rings & Star Wars films). “Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on October 25, 2013.

 

 

Title: Kotobukiya Fall Preview 2013

Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM

Location: 1A15

Speakers: Dan Lujan

Description: Want to get an insider’s look at what is in store from Kotobukiya for 2014? Join us Thursday for our fall preview discussion panel. Attendees can expect plenty of first time product announcements and updates, an opportunity to ask questions to our development team along with a chance to win some awesome prizes from our now famous Lucky Draw raffle!

 

 

Title: Neal Adams’ New Comics on the Holocaust

Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM

Location: 1A10

Speakers: Dr. Rafael Medoff, Neal Adams

Description: Neal Adams, the legendary comic book artist who revolutionized Batman and Green Lantern/Green Arrow, teams up with Holocaust historian Dr. Rafael Medoff to launch the new DVD of “They Spoke Out: American Voices Against the Holocaust,” a remarkable series of motion comics about America’s response to genocide.

 

 

Title: Joe Kubert: A VisuaLecture Retrospective

Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM

Location: 1A08

Speakers: Arlen Schumer

Description: Joe Kubert entered the comic book field in the 1940s as a teenager drawing for DC Comics, then went on to become one of the giants of the medium, an artist whose style is unmistakable – and unforgettable, the most expressive pen-and-brush comic book artist of his generation. As we look back 500 years ago on the Renaissance masters of the human figure like Michelangelo and Raphael, so too will future art historians 500 years from now look back on an artistic giant who walked the earth in our time, a graphic stylist nonpareil who made pen and brush marks like no one on earth before or after him: the one, the only…Joe Kubert! We shall not see the likes of him for generations.

 

 

Title: Union Pool Screening and Panel

Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM

Location: 1A03

Speakers: Chris Phillips, David Katz, Jeff Newman, Kevin Best, Manny Galan, Pat Giles

Description: UNION POOL is an entertainment and comedy channel on YouTube.com from STARZ DIGITAL, the executive producers behind the YouTube sensation HOW IT SHOULD HAVE ENDED (2.6M subscribers; over 555M video views). Current programming includes the pop culture animated mash-up TVOOVIES, acting-school spoof HOLLYWOOD ACTING STUDIO, the award-winning puppet animation adventure CAPTAIN CORNELIUS CARTOON’S CARTOON LAGOON and the blockbuster movie parody series THIRTY-SECOND BUNNIES. Join UNION POOL creators for an exclusive screening followed by a panel.

 

 

Title: New York Times OUT and Geeks Out present LGBT and Allies in Comics

Time: 6:15PM – 7:15PM

Location: 1A14

Speakers: Dan Parent, Daniel Ketchum, Greg Pak, Marjorie Liu, Rich Bernatovech

Description: The New York Times OUT and Geeks Out join forces to present a panel where LGBT characters and their allies will be discussed by comic book professionals. We will be discussing their use in mainstream comics, independent/creator-owned comics and comic book movies. Moderated by New York Times Book Review Staff Editor, Jude Biersdorfer

 

 

Title: Editing Comics: The BOOM! Studios Way

Time: 6:15PM – 7:15PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Bryce Carlson, Eric Esquivel, Filip Sablik, Grace Randolph, Paul Jenkins, Si Spurrier

Description: Join BOOM! Studios creators Paul Jenkins (WOLVERINE: ORIGIN, DEATHMATCH), Si Spurrier (SIX-GUN GORILLA, X-MEN: LEGACY), Grace Randolph (SUPURBIA) and Eric Esquivel (FREELANCERS) along with BOOM! Studios Managing Editor Bryce Carlson and Editor Dafna Pleban as they look into the editing secrets of one of the comic book industry’s leading independent publishers and discuss editing do’s and don’ts.

 

 

Title: Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screenings

Time: 6:15PM – 8:30PM

Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented By: Arizona Beverages

Speakers:

Description: Warner Bros. Television offers sneak peek screenings of the pilot episodes of two highly anticipated new TV series of the 2013–2014 television season — Almost Human (premieres Monday, November 4, 8/7c on FOX) and The 100 (premieres midseason on The CW) — plus an encore presentation of the pilot episode of The Tomorrow People (Wednesdays, 9/8c on The CW).

 

 

Title: Carmine Infantino: A VisuaLecture Retrospective

Time: 6:45PM – 7:45PM

Location: 1A08

Speakers: Arlen Schumer

Description: In this retrospective/eulogy for legendary comic book artist Carmine Infantino (1925-2013) and comic book historian Arlen Schumer (The Silver Age of Comic Book Art) presents an overview of the artist’s work, spotlighting Infantino’s definitive versions of DC Comics’ superheroes The Flash, Adam Strange and Batman.

 

 

Title: RANMA 1/2 Screening

Time: 6:45PM – 7:45PM

Location: 1A06

Speakers: Charlene Ingram

Description: Catch the classic martial arts action adventure comedy that has thrilled generations of anime Fans! Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! Due to an unfortunate accident at the cursed Chinese training ground Jusenkyo, when Ranma and his father get splashed with cold water, papa turns into a giant panda and male Ranma becomes a buxom young woman! Hot water reverses the effect, but only until the next time! Constantly chased by battle-happy martial artists and lovesick suitors of both sexes, what’s a half-boy, half-girl martial artist to do?

 

Title: Crowdfunding Your Vision: How to Achieve the Results You Want

Time: 6:45PM – 7:45PM

Location: 1A03

Speakers: Jason Robinette, Jodie Bentley, John Trigonis, Michael Hemmerich, Nathan Reid, Tyler Mane, Vivian Mayer

Description: Learn how to stand out in the crowd – Crowdfunding Your Vision: How to Achieve the Results You Want. If you’ve ever wondered how it works and if it could work for you this is your chance to learn the in’s and the out’s of Crowdfunding. Join Nathan Reid, Jodie Bentley and Jason Robinette (Reinventing Films) as they take you through their process and discover how they harnessed the power of Crowdfunding to raise over $200,000 to fund their projects Prey: The Light & The Dark and The Program. Crowdfunding expert John Trigonis (Indygogo) will also join the filmmakers along with the star of Prey, Tyler Mane (X-Men, Troy) and Michael Hemmerich (Prey Executive Producer) to share what they feel makes your project stand out among the masses and what makes it attractive to big investors and top talent. Moderated by Vivian Mayer (Associate Producer Stan Lee’s Blood Red Dragon), this panel is chocked full of insight and information for anyone out there looking to use Crowdfunding successfully!

 

 

Title: Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack Movie

Time: 6:45PM – 8:15PM

Location: 1A15

Speakers:

Description: The country is being invaded by ferocious fish with sharp metal legs, hell-bent on death and destruction! Amidst the carnage, Kaori embarks on a desperate quest to find her missing boyfriend before he is lost to the mayhem that is sweeping the land. Facing four-legged killer sharks, machine driven squid and the myriad dangers of Tokyo, now an urban war zone, Kaori must find the truth behind these mechanical monsters and face an evil greater than she ever could have imagined. Based on the popular manga from the master of the macabre, Junji Ito (Tomie, Uzumaki) and the studio that brought you Fate/Zero and the Garden of sinners (ufotable), Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack! is a bizarre thrill-ride that has to be seen to be believed.

 

 

Title: Grimm Animated Panel

Time: 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: 1A14

Speakers: Briana Evigan, Joe Brusha, Jon Schnepp, Ralph Tedesco

Description: Come check out the horrific re-imagining of the Grimm Fairy Tales from Zenescope Entertainment, Titmouse Inc. and Schneppzone, directed by Jon Schnepp. The full pilot episode will be shown in its entirety! The gory and sexy style that is synonymous with the Zenescope brand will be on display. You’ll also get to see behind the scenes footage from the making of the pilot. Note: This is NOT for kids.

 

 

Title: Archie Action Hour: Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man

Time: 7:30PM – 8:30PM

Location: 1A01

Speakers: Dean Haspiel, Ian Flynn, Jamal Peppers, Jon Gray, Mike Pellerito, Paul Kaminski, Ryan Jampole

Description: Get ready for action in New York! This year saw the two most popular video game characters Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man join forces for the first time ever in this year’s biggest comic book crossover event: “Worlds Collide”—now the dust has settled and it’s time for the iconic blue heroes to get back to battling for their respective home worlds post-crossover! In addition learn more about the future of the critically hailed Red Circle superhero comics New Crusaders and The Fox! Executive Director of Editorial Paul Kaminski is joined by Archie Comics President Mike Pellerito, cartoonist Dean Haspiel (The Fox), writer Ian Flynn (Sonic the Hedgehog) and artists Ryan Jampole (Mega Man), Jon Gray (Sonic the Hedgehog) and Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog). See exclusive artwork, learn about upcoming story lines and more. All that plus attendees will power-up with a FREE gift bag chock full of Archie Action Awesomeness! Be there!

 

 

Title: NYCC Thursday Night Kickoff with Comedy Mutant Featuring Janeane Garofalo, Brian Posehn, Myq Kaplan, Mike Drucker and More

Time: 8:00PM – 10:00PM

Location: Main Stage 1-D

Speakers: Brian Posehn, Janeane Garafalo, Mike Drucker, Myq Kaplan

Description: New York Comic Con celebrates the full breadth of pop culture with a special opening night event in the Main Theater. The Comedy Mutant crew will start the show with their collective comedic genius setting the bar for the awesome weekend ahead. VIPs, 4-Day ticket holders, Press and Pros join us to enjoy a comedy event that can’t be missed.