Yep it’s that time! The programming for San Diego Comic Con 2017 is rolling out one day a day, and as usual it’s insane and you will want to be in 8 different places at once.
Hall H has slowed a bit from the heady “James Cameron and Peter Jackson in conversation” and Teen Wolf has moved to Hall H! Sleep on that campers!
You can see all the programming in its native format and make a schedule here.
| JULY 19 • WEDNESDAY | |
| Teaching with Comics: An Interactive Workshop for Educators | 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), Antero Garcia (Stanford University), and Susan Kirtley (Portland State University) lead this hands-on workshop for integrating comic books into your classrooms. Using contexts from K-12 to higher ed. instruction to ongoing communities of comic scholars, this workshop guides participants through approaches to teaching comics and teaching with comics, with David Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist), Samantha Diego (Ánimo Western Charter Middle School), Rosie Knight (Nerdist, Women Write About Comics), and Johnny Parker II (Neat-O Comics) sharing key strategies, theories, and scholarship on comics pedagogy. | |
| Special Sneak Peek Screenings | 6:00pm – 10:00pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue the annual Preview Night tradition with an exclusive pilot screening of Deception, plus exclusive video presentations of some of the most highly anticipated series of the 2017-18 television season—Krypton and Black Lightning—as well as a brand-new hour-long episode of Teen Titans Go! and special surprises. | |
| JULY 20 • THURSDAY | |
| The 5th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero | 10:00am – 10:50am |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| UPDATED: Thu, Jul 06, 07:24PM | |
| From the ominous horns of Jaws to the inspiring theme for Star Wars, music has always been an important supporting character in movies. For the superhero genre, the music reflects these emotions and more. This panel offers a behind-the-scenes look at the music of today’s biggest superhero film and TV projects, with unreleased film clips and never-before-heard music. Participating composers include Mark Isham (Cloak & Dagger), Marco Beltrami (Logan, The Wolverine), Brian Tyler (The Mummy, Power Rangers), David Russo(Gotham), and Ludwig Göransson (Black Panther; Death Wish), moderated by Ray Costa. Posters, signed CDs, and other merchandise will be given to audience members who participate in the Q&A. | |
| Becoming Nerdstrong | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Being a nerd does not mean you can’t be healthy, strong, and fit. Andrew Deutsch (Nerdstrong Gym founder, Max Hit Points), David Nett (Nerdstrong Gym partner, Night of the Zombie King), Christy Black (Nerdstrong Gym partner, Healthy is the New Skinny), Andrew Seely (Nerdstrong Gym partner), and Blair Herter(Nerdstrong Gym partner, Attack of the Show!) discuss how fitness belongs to everyone, including the geek community, and answer your questions about getting fit and staying nerdy. Be who you are, love what you love, and level-up your life. | |
| Code Switch: Diversity Behind the Scenes | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Jimmy Diggs (writer, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Voyager) and Gigi Edgley (Chiana on Farscape) lead a diverse panel of science fiction, fantasy, and gaming industry leaders as they share their perspectives from behind the scenes of your favorite franchises. African American, veteran, LGBTQ, and female creatives discuss diversity of background and thought. Learn how obstacles overcome, stereotypes broken, and glass ceilings shattered have fueled creative magic! | |
| Creators, Libraries, and Literacy | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Meet some of your favorite comics creators in a discussion about why librarians and libraries are important to them, featuring Raina Telgemeier, Jenni and Matt Holm, Molly Ostertag, and Zander Cannon, with moderator Candice Mack (Los Angeles Public Library). | |
| DC Collectibles | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 9 | |
| Limited-edition statues, action figures, prop replicas, busts, vinyl . . . DC Collectibles has them all-and more! Join the DC Collectibles crew, including Jim Fletcher (executive director, DC Collectibles), Shawn Knapp (senior art director, DC Collectibles), Brian Walters (art director, DC Collectibles), and artists Katherine Brannock, Sho Murase, HaiNaNu “Nooligan” Saulique, and Chris Uminga to hear how they come up with so many great products and fill you in on what’s coming up. | |
| DC Icons: Blockbuster YA Authors Meet Iconic DC Superheroes | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Bestselling authors of some of today’s most popular YA novels- Leigh Bardugo (Wonder Woman: Warbringer), Marie Lu (Batman: Nightwalker), and Matt de la Peña (the forthcoming Superman novel) discuss reimagining these heroes in their YA novels for the DC Icons series. Hear them talk about their individual adaptations of the famous comic characters and writing in the DC universe. | |
| Dinosaurs, Monsters, Movies and The Blues: Worlds of William Stout | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 32AB | |
| Comic-Con veteran (he’s been to every single one) William Stout (Wizards, Conan the Barbarian, Pan’s Labyrinth, Walt Disney’s Dinosaur) delivers an exciting story- and picture-filled lecture on a varied career that includes comics, movie design, book illustration, movie posters, LP and CD covers, prehistoric life murals, theme park designs, Antarctica, and his passion for the blues. | |
| Jack Kirby’s Consciousness, Roger Zelazny’s Lord of Light, Barry Ira Geller, and the Real Argo | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 5AB | |
| Finally, the fascinating truth about the real CIA Argo mission! Hear how Jack Kirby and Barry Ira Geller’s script and production designs for Lord of Light made the actual Argo mission successful, as recently testified to by the “Sons of the Iranian Revolution.” The Kirby/Geller work, though not mentioned in the Oscar-winning film, rests in the International Spy Museum forever. Discover the unbelievable awareness and consciousness of Jack Kirby as remembered by Barry Ira Geller, one of the last people to have creatively partnered with Jack. Kirby was the Rembrandt of comic art, the Einstein of superhero visions, and the creator of the modern romance genre. Hear Mike Royer, arguably the best Silver Age inker-certainly Jack Kirby’s favorite-give the real story behind the inking of these fantastic series! | |
| Jaws Will Drop, Sides Will Ache . . . Super Weird Heroes! | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 28DE | |
| A way-fun, LOL, multimedia show of the kookiest, kraziest, most bizarro leotard-clad bad-guy-bashers of the Golden Age of comic books! See the Hand, a giant hand! See Madam Fatale, the first cross-dressing superhero! See Kangaroo Man (Batman was taken)! See tons more nutty-cool heroes held up to reverence and ridicule! Based on the bestselling book Super Weird Heroes (and its upcoming sequel), this stand-up comedy presentation is by the former creative director of the Muppets, now the Eisner-winning editor of IDW and Yoe Books Craig Yoe. Twenty laugh-riot cosplay changes in all! | |
| Real World Retellings | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 29AB | |
| Fiction is fantastic, but sometimes we are reminded that while the truth may not be stranger than fiction, it can at least be as compelling. Panelists will discuss significant people and incidents from our own reality-Dungeons & Dragons creator Gary Gygax, the origins of Tetris, vampire slayers, the dude on the $10, and fangirls. Graeme McMillan of The Hollywood Reporter will lead the discussion with Koren Shadmi (Rise of the Dungeon Master), Box Brown (Tetris), Jonathan Hennessey (Alexander Hamilton), and Sam Maggs (The Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy). | |
| Teen Titans Go! | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 6A | |
| New episode! New episode! New episode! The Titans are back at it again with another fun-filled panel to kick off your Comic-Con weekend. Producers and members of the voice cast will answer your questions and premier a Titan-sized special one-hour episode. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans Go! airs Fridays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network. | |
| The Future is Female: Women in Animation | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Room 7AB | |
| Marge Dean (WIA co-president, GM at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios), Molly Mason-Boulé (VP content group, Electronic Arts Worldwide Studios), Maggie Malone (VP, creative affairs, Walt Disney Animation Studios), and Jinko Gotoh (executive producer, The Lego Movie Sequel, Warner Animation Group) discuss female creative talent by format, unconscious bias, and the goal of obtaining 50-50 by 2025, with women sharing equally in the creation, production, and rewards of animation. | |
| Comic–Con Film School 101 | 10:00am – 11:00am |
| Pacific 23, North Tower, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day nuts and bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video technology and software. Whether you’re shooting your first Deadpool fan film or that story about the leather-clad girl who hunts the undead, this course will take you from script to final product so that you, too, can enter your own movie into the CCI:IFF. This first class covers the specifics of preproduction on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing-up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (head of programming, Vision Entertainment), Vera VanGuard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Nick Murphy(writer/director, All Night Skate), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica). | |
| Comic-Con How-To: Dynamic Story Creation in Plain English | 10:00am – 11:30am |
| Room 2 | |
| Are you a writer or aspiring writer looking to improve your skills? Do topics like major and minor themes, reversals, plot points, motifs, reader fulfillment, scene arcs, or the mythic structure interest, upset, baffle, or frighten you? If so, join Maxwell Alexander Drake as he breaks these topics down into easily understandable bits you can use to improve your craft. Drake is an award-winning science fiction/fantasy author, graphic novelist, and playwright; he teaches creative writing at writers’ conferences and fan conventions around the country. | |
| The 18th Annual Animation Show of Shows | 10:00am – 11:30am |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| Ron Diamond (founder and curator of the Animation Show of Shows and Acme Filmworks) presents a curated program of new animated shorts, including work from 11 countries, featuring Mirror from This American Life’s Ira Glass, Chris Ware, and John Kuramoto; Google Spotlight Stories’ Oscar-nominated Pearl ; and Walt Disney Pictures’ and Pixar Animation Studios’ Academy Award winner Piper. A tour de force selection of heartfelt, emotionally impactful, and socially relevant topics. Diamond will lead an audience Q&A session. | |
| Ghostbusters 101: A Ghostbusters Panel of Biblical Proportions! | 10:15am – 11:15am |
| Room 6DE | |
| Join Ghostbusters co-creator Ivan Reitman and the IDW Ghostbusters brain trust of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Tom Waltz as they discuss the long-running, critically acclaimed, and fan-adored Ghostbusters franchise including everything from the classic original movies to the long-running comic book history at IDW Publishing . . . as well as future plans for major events from Ghost Corps that will add to the beloved brand’s canon, bringing the different Ghostbusters worlds together like never before! Be there . . . or be slimed! | |
| Crash Bandicoot Then and Now | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Crash Bandicoot is back! One of the most iconic entertainment characters of the last 20 years, Crash is enhanced, entranced, and ready to dance at SDCC. This fan-focused panel celebrates the world-famous marsupial with a nostalgic look at the original games from the ’90s and rich discussion of this year’s Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, the newly remastered game collection. Panelists from key companies like Vicarious Visions, Naughty Dog, and Dark Horse will share stories from then and now. Topics include the N. Sane Trilogy development process, including the art and character modeling that transformed the beloved classic game into a modern experience. There will also be exclusive giveaways-and a special surprise for fans! | |
| DreamWorks Voltron: Legendary Defender, a Netflix Original Series | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Zarkon has been defeated and Shiro is nowhere to be found. Without a pilot for the Black Lion or the ability to form Voltron, the team must quickly devise a plan, as the ascension of Prince Lotor pulls them into a perilous game of cat and mouse. Executive producer Joaquim Dos Santos, co-executive producer Lauren Montgomery, Bex Taylor-Klaus, and Tyler Labine debut the first episode of season 3 of the Netflix original series DreamWorks Voltron: Legendary Defender. All attendees will receive an SDCC-exclusive poster created by the Voltron crew. | |
| How To Get News Coverage | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Room 8 | |
| Small press publishers: What makes the difference between an item that will get news coverage, previews, and interviews and one that won’t? A lot of publishers have no idea what to submit to the press, how to submit it, and why they are being overlooked for coverage. Comics journalist Rik Offenberger (First Comics News, Archie Comics) moderates this panel on just what it takes to get coverage, with the comic journalists themselves telling you what they are looking for in submissions. They include Alex Raymond (Hollywood Gone Geek), Francis Sky (First Comics News, Massacre Twins), Glenn Hauman (ComicMix), Heidi MacDonald (The Beat), J. C. Vaughn (Gemstone Publishing), Jez Ibelle (First Comics News), Josh Waldrop (Red Gorilla), Rob Salkowitz(ICv2, Forbes), and Tanya Tate (First Comics News, JustaLottaTanya.com).Also, independent comics creators Ed Catto (Captain Action, Bonfire Agency) and Holly Golightly (BroadSword Comics), explain what worked for them and what to avoid when looking for press coverage. | |
| Spotlight on Maggie Thompson: Dealing with Stuff | 10:30am – 11:30am |
| Room 4 | |
| Maggie Thompson (comics journalist, historian, and collector) moderates a discussion of the problems of eventual distribution of accumulated collectibles. Lon Allen (Heritage Auctions managing director, comics and comic art), Michael Solof (Geppi’s Entertainment Museum), and Karen Green (Columbia University, curator of comics and cartoons) suggest the wheres, whens, whys, and hows of the process. | |
| Comic Book Law School® 101: Help Me Understand | 10:30am – 12:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Getting off on the right foot is key to traveling on the road to success. This year’s Comic Book Law School is designed to help you navigate the best possible route (and provide help in deciphering the map legend). Noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, is joined by attorneys David Branfman and Jeremy S. Goldman for the first of three fun, interactive, and informative programs, which this year will track the progression of (fictional) client as he traverses the many steps involved in creating, developing, protecting, and monetizing a new comic book character. This first installment focuses on the basics and provides attendees with the foundation needed for understanding the various intellectual property rights available to creators and business owners, along with insights on these protections, including how best to safeguard ideas, creative works, characters, brands, and names/titles from genesis through publication, distribution, and beyond. Attendees are invited to participate in an interactive discussion about the rights provided under US copyright and trademark laws, including a discussion on the protections these laws provide, the benefits of federal registrations for each, tips on working with collaborators, and issues of joint authorship and work made for hire. Along the way, there will be plenty to learn about the protections available as well as about the numerous pitfalls that you may find under the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and insights to practicing attorneys as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. (This program is approved for 1.5 credits of California MCLE.) | |
| Comics Arts Conference #1: International Issues | 10:30am – 12:00pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| Phillip Vaughan (University of Dundee) examines the troubled development and short run of the British horror weekly Scream!, its impact on the British comics industry, and its eventual demise. Andrew Lamprecht(University of Cape Town) discusses the relationship of past and present in contemporary South African comics and the ways that these comics reflect concerns, fears, and utopic dreams after apartheid. Nicole Larrondo(Brown University) investigates how the Chilean government is involved in publishing comics and the ways in which comics have been used inside and outside the classroom as a pedagogical tool to encourage the study of Chilean history. | |
| Anything Goes with John Barrowman | 11:00am – 11:50am |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| Join actor and entertainer John Barrowman (Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Torchwood, Doctor Who) for his outrageously entertaining one-man show. Ask him anything and remember . . . anything goes! | |
| Batman: The Animated Podcast LIVE! | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library | |
| Justin Michael (Netflix’s Buddy Thunderstruck, Amazon’s Danger & Eggs) hosts a live episode of the hit podcast with a 25th anniversary celebration of the legendary cartoon Batman: The Animated Series. Featuring an interview and Q&A with Kevin Conroy (the voice of Batman), plus more surprise guests who worked on the show and helped make it an instant classic and definitive take on the Dark Knight. Harvey, yesssss! | |
| Celebrate 50 Years of Underground Comix with Denis Kitchen | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| It’s sometimes said that if you remember the 1960s then you weren’t really there. On the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love and the debut of ZAP Comix, underground pioneer and SDCC special guest Denis Kitchen,who was most certainly there, will do his best to remember and recount the artistic, political, and pharmaceutical revolutions that transformed comics from the streets of San Francisco to the wilds of Wisconsin. With moderator Rob Salkowitz (ICv2) and maybe a special guest or two. | |
| Cosplaying 101: Bringing Your Dreams to Life! | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Catherine M. Fisher (award-winning costumer), Bob Mogg (Steampunk expert extraordinaire), Birda Hussey Nichols (historic and fantasy costumer), and Caitlin Brown (costumer and member of the San Diego Patcheteers) discuss the basics in costuming and go over tips, tricks, and techniques to help a beginning costumer get started in the world of cosplaying. These panelists will show you how to get in on the all the cosplaying fun even if you’ve never sewn a stitch in your life. Moderated by Melissa Gene Meyer (deptartment assistant, CCI Masquerade). | |
| Dark Horse and Adult Swim Present: Go Team Venture! | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| In late 2017, Dark Horse and Adult Swim will publish Go Team Venture!: The Art and Making of the Venture Bros., which details the creation of the cult classic animated television series. The Venture Bros. creator Jackson Publick and Ken Plume discuss the critically acclaimed television show and the highly anticipated art book. | |
| Hasbro: Transformers | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Get your Transformers collector action on as you get an exclusive glimpse at the latest and greatest toys that have yet to hit shelves from the Transformers: Generations Power of the Primes product line. Also, go behind the scenes of the Transformers: The Last Knight film line and the movie Masterpiece Collection. The Transformers team members will also host a Q&A session to answer your burning questions. | |
| IDW Publishing: Focus on Graphic Novels | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| IDW senior editor Justin Eisinger and Top Shelf Productions’ Leigh Walton host a discussion of the stunning graphic albums, art books, and translated editions coming from IDW this year. Joined by creators such as Izar Lunaçek (Animal Noir), Jim McCann and Janet Lee (Return of the Dapper Men), and Campbell Whyte (Home Time), the panel will dive into details on their work and beyond, including R. Crumb: From Underground to GENESIS, Pearl Jam Art of Do the Evolution, Sh*t My President Says, I Am a Number, and much more. | |
| Masters of the Web: The Current State of Comic Book Movies | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Some of the leading voices in the online film journalism/punditry world discuss the state of the comic book movie genre, from DC to Fox to Sony to Marvel: John Campea (Movie Talk), Trisha Hershberger (popular online personality), Kristian Harloff (Collider, Fandango), Grae Drake (senior editor, Rotten Tomatoes), Jeremy Jahns(YouTube film critic), and Jon Schnepp (Collider Heroes). | |
| Monsters, Mutants, and Mysteries: Sights and Sounds | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| Hear from the creative talent behind your favorite dragons, superheroes, and cartoons. Join Impact24 PR to hear from some of the top composers, music producers, sound designers, VFX artists, and animators who will discuss the inner workings of your favorite films, TV shows, and video games. Featured projects will include Game of Thrones, Westworld, X-Men, The Mummy, Superman Returns, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, John Wick: Chapter 2, Justice League, Scooby-Doo, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Cold Case, Resident Evil, Pokémon, Capcom and Konami games, BioShock, Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, Dante’s Inferno, As Told By Emoji, and more. These creatives will share their behind-the-scenes experiences from throughout the different stages of their unique and challenging creative processes. | |
| Picture Books for Grown-Ups: Why Graphic Novels Matter to Adults | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Why should your library invest in an adult graphic novel collection? Panelists will discuss the benefits of adult graphic novel collections to the library and community, give tips on how to justify these collections to library management and stakeholders, and explain the value of graphic novels in academic libraries. The session will also review the differences between adult and teen materials, provide guidance for creating a diverse and well-balanced collection, and share how graphic novels are used with adult learners to develop critical reading and writing skills. With panelists Monica Barrette (Escondido Public Library), Matthew Murray (University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries), Lalitha Nataraj (Escondido Public Library), and Steven Torres-Roman (San Diego Public Library). | |
| Spotlight on Jeff Smith | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Jeff Smith (Bone, RASL, Tuki) and Larry Marder (Beanworld) discuss comics behind the scenes. Larry and Jeff have been friends since the heyday of the self-publishing movement, living through the rise of the independents, graphic novels, and Image Comics. Oh, the stories they can tell! | |
| Wonderstruck: From Page to Screen with Brian Selznick | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| Explore the power of storytelling with Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick (The Invention of Hugo Cabret, the basis for the Academy Award-winning film Hugo directed by Martin Scorsese). Brian will take you behind the scenes of the new movie adaptation of his book Wonderstruck, directed by Todd Haynes. And join in for the exclusive trailer premiere for the movie adaptation of Wonderstruck. | |
| Unikitty! New Episode Premiere and Q&A | 11:15am – 12:15pm |
| Room 6A | |
| Your favorite character from The LEGO Movie now has her own show! Journey to a joyous kingdom full of sparkle matter, happy thoughts, and the occasional rage-out in Unikitty!, an all-new animated series. As ruler of the kingdom, Unikitty has busy days full of royal responsibilities. Unikitty is most interested in making sure everyone is happy and ridding the kingdom of negativity, but don’t misunderstand her optimism-she is one kitty not to be crossed. While she may be full of boundless energy and creativity, Unikitty is a force to be reckoned with if anyone gets in the way of spreading her positive vibes, especially if anyone makes her little brother and best friend, Puppycorn, sad. Also living in the castle are Dr. Fox, the resident scientist, and Unikitty’s trusty bodyguard, Hawkodile. Producers and members of the voice cast will give a sneak peek at this new series and explain how Unikitty and her friends will make sure that every day is the happiest and most creative ever! Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Unikitty! is coming soon to Cartoon Network. | |
| 20th Century Fox | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Hall H | |
| TBA | |
| DC All Access | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| Meet the folks behind the hit program that is all about your favorite topic: DC! Tiffany Smith, Jason Inman,Whitney Moore, Hector Navarro . . . the names you’ve come to know and love will be here sharing behind-the-scenes tidbits and all-out DC fun! | |
| Spotlight on Gail Simone | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| Fan-favorite writer Gail Simone (Batgirl, Deadpool, Wonder Woman) presents an intimate and no-holds-barred discussion about her journey in comics from fan to award-winning author. Surprise guests and a lively Q&A will cover her career from Women in Refrigerators to her new Image title, Crosswind ! | |
| Spotlight on Mike Royer | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| As part of this year’s gala Jack Kirby Centennial, here’s an hour-long chat with Jack’s favorite inker of his work, the man who worked with him on the Fourth World comics, Kamandi, The Demon, and many others. But Mike Royer was so much more than just Jack Kirby’s inker. He worked with Russ Manning on the Tarzan comic books and newspaper strip and again with Russ on the Star Wars newspaper strip. He drew for Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella and worked on the ’60s Marvel superhero cartoons and for Gold Key Comics and had a multi-decade career working for Disney on things as un-Kirbylike as Winnie the Pooh. Come hear him be interviewed by his friend and colleague, Mark Evanier. | |
| The Relationship Between Artist and Model | 11:30am – 12:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| With all the drawing software out there, why do animation studios, video game developers, and comic illustrators still use live-action models for character design and development? This panel will discuss how art models contribute to and enhance an artist’s vision, how to find the right one for a project, ways into the business, and how to make a seeming disability work as an asset. Panelists include art models Jennifer Fabos Patton(Gallery Girls founder), Margaret Baker (Spider-Man), and Michael Q. Schmidt (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone), mo-cap model T. J. Storm (Deadpool), and Disney master teacher Mark McDonnell. Moderated by Fast Company’ s Susan Karlin. | |
| Comic-Con How-To: New Methods in Digital Painting and Coloring | 11:30am – 1:00pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Learn how to take your drawing to full color or to a full painting. Brian Haberlin will focus on using multiple programs to introduce a mix of new digital and analog painting tricks and tips that will aid you in fully executing your personal creative vision. A comic book artist, writer, editor, and producer, Haberlin is best known as the co-creator of the Witchblade franchise and for his digital art innovations. Haberlin currently runs Digitalarttutorials.com, produces art tutorials, graphic novels, and comics, teaches at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and is partner in Anomaly Productions. | |
| Call of Duty: WWII Nazi Zombies World Reveal | 11:45am – 12:45pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Call of Duty is returning to Comic-Con with a new, dark chapter in Call of Duty’s fan-favorite zombies co-operative mode. Get the first look at this new zombies horror experience from the team at Sledgehammer Games, as they bring their rich horror pedigree to zombies! Be the first to see the popular zombies mode in all its glory, and meet members of the zombies dev team and some of the Hollywood cast of actors who will be surviving this year’s zombies horror. Attendees will receive a limited-edition Call of Duty: WWII Nazi Zombies poster! | |
| Medinah: World Premiere Sneak Peek | 11:45am – 1:00pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| The first-ever sci-fi/fantasy series from the Middle East! A new postapocalyptic series from the writers/producers of Saw, Piranha, Friday the 13th, and 12 Monkeys. Medinah ‘s heroes and foes (human and humanlike) face monsters, nightmares, and teleportation as they decide what is most important: Survival? Legacy? Love? Q&A to follow with Natasha Henstridge (Species) and Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight). | |
| Behind the Scenes of Freeform’s Hit Series Stitchers | 12:00pm – 12:50pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| What if there were a way to insert a living consciousness into a dead person’s memories to find out their cause of death? The Freeform original series Stitchers follows Kirsten Clark, a highly intelligent and persistent computer science student with the ability to hack into the minds of the recently deceased. Recruited into a covert government agency to be “stitched” into the memories of the dead, Kirsten and the Stitchers team investigate murders and solve mysteries. Moderated by TV Guide’s Damian Holbrook, this panel will include executive producer Jeff Schechter with series stars Emma Ishta, Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, and Damon Dayoub. See an exclusive clip from the next week’s episode! | |
| Be Your Own Superhero: Intersectional Feminism in Comics | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Representation matters, both on and behind the page. Sam Maggs (Wonder Women, Star Trek: Waypoint), Susana Polo (Polygon), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Robbie Thompson (Supernatural, Silk), Christina “Steenz” Stewart (Lion Forge Comics), Cait Brennan (Debutante), and Rose Knight (Women Write About Comics) chat about the strides made in representation of race, gender, and sexuality in comics-and how everyone can do better. | |
| CBLDF: State of Censorship 2017 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Get a global look at comics censorship from CBLDF! See how the new political climate is affecting free speech in the U.S., with increased scrutiny at the border and an abundance of local challenges to comics addressing diversity and equality. Explore how cartoonists are being prosecuted, threatened, and intimidated by authorities around the globe for making art. Learn how you can participate with CBLDF in making a difference and standing up for free expression! CBLDF executive director Charles Brownstein and editorial director Betsy Gomez lead the conversation. | |
| Comics Arts Conference #2: International Collaborative TransMedia Narrative Comics | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| The more we build bridges and familiarize ourselves with other cultures, the better we do as a global community. In this spirit, students at Penn State University and the University of Dundee have embarked on a collaborative comics exchange with the mission of telling one story, graphically, in many voices. Emily Steinberg (The Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus), Chris Murray (The University of Dundee), William Cromar(The Pennsylvania State University, Abington Campus), and Damon Herd (The University of Dundee) investigate the role of comics within a transmedia, trans-Atlantic teaching and research partnership, reflecting on pedagogy and practice. | |
| Discover Breaking into Comics and Staying There | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| Everyone wants to know how to break into comics, but once you do, how do you stay there? Matt Gagnon(editor-in-chief, BOOM! Studios) and Bryce Carlson (managing editor, BOOM! Studios) lead a discussion with some of the biggest personalities from every corner of the comic book industry to discuss their paths into comics, describe how they overcame roadblocks, and offer tips and advice on how to get your foot in the door and, later, enjoy an enduring career. | |
| Elfquest: An Intimate Conversation with Wendy and Richard Pini | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library | |
| Elfquest was the defining comic of many fans’ lives and a rarity in the comics industry. Created by Wendy and Richard Pini in the ’70s, Elfquest is a massive fantasy epic set on another planet and has been published by nearly every major comics publisher. Focusing on the lives, loves, and struggles of a band of elves, Elfquest still has a massively loyal fan base today even today! Join comiXologists Tia Vasiliou and Matt Kolowski for an intimate conversation with Wendy and Richard Pini as they discuss the origins, evolution, and influences behind this perennial comic classic. | |
| Embracing the Romantic! | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Horton Grand Theatre | |
| Action, adventure, and conflict all contribute to stories-but these panelists are focused on the sometimes maligned (but incredibly integral to so many stories) aspect of romantic relationships. Rebecca Zanetti (Lethal Lies), Anna Todd (The Spring Girls), Christina Lauren (Dating You/Hating You), Jessica Cluess (A Poison Dark and Drowning), and Stephanie Perkins (There’s Someone Inside Your House) celebrate the genre with Carrie Sessarego (Smart Bitches, Trashy Books). | |
| IDW: Walter Simonson | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| Living legend Walter Simonson is joined by the person most qualified to interview him on a spotlight panel-his wife, the noted comics writer and editor Louise Simonson. If you’ve never heard Simonson on a panel before, this will be a true treat because Walter is not only a master of sequential stories but also a brilliant raconteur who will enthrall you with stories spanning his nearly 50-year career! | |
| JAKKS Pacific: Fall 2017 Sneak Preview | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| Join JAKKS Pacific for a preview of all the new figures, collectibles, and RC vehicles they will be releasing in the coming months. Attendees will get an exclusive first look at new items for Nintendo, DC Originals, Justice League, Marvel, and Star Wars. Following the preview will be a Q&A with members of JAKKS’s development team and special giveaways of their premium DC Originals Tribute Series figures. | |
| Raising Fankids: Teaching Young Geeks To Be Self-Confident and Successful | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Pasquale Piro (middle-school teacher, father of two) hosts a panel with Alissa Piro (high school teacher, mother), Christina Silvoso (Christina Is Crafty, mother), Brandon Maze (high school teacher), Rafe Gerson,and Tatti Che to discuss techniques and experiences that help kids grow up nerdy without the negative connotation. | |
| Read-Alikes: What to Suggest When Patrons Have Already Read Smile and The Walking Dead | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Read-alikes can be a librarian’s best friend. In this session, panelists will help participants by sharing their experiences recommending titles to patrons who have finished reading popular graphic novels like Smile, Persepolis, American Born Chinese, and Deadpool. Panelists will also share their knowledge about upcoming comics and pop culture and recent genre trends that tie in with comics. With panelists Angela Ocana, Kelly Quinn Chiu (Santa Clara City Library), Matthew Murray (University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries), Ben Neal(Portsmouth Public Library), Jenny McCluskey (Ingram Library Services), Steven Torres-Roman (Teen Librarian, San Diego Public Library), and Anna Ferri. | |
| Saban’s Power Rangers: Toys and Collectibles Power Hour | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Jason Bischoff (global consumer products director, Saban Brands) and a panel of esteemed guests invite you into the command center for a sneak peek at the Power Rangers 25th anniversary toy plans and what’s to come for the rest of 2017. Get up close and personal with the behind-the-scenes crew as they reveal never-before-seen action figures, collectibles, and more! Panel and Q&A moderated by Dan Casey (senior editor, Nerdist). | |
| Sherlock Comics with Steven Moffat | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| Join in for a talk on all-things Sherlock manga with showrunner, writer, and producer of the Doctor Who and Sherlock TV series Steven Moffat, joined by producer Sue Vertue. Expect sneak peeks, art previews, and announcements as they go behind the scenes of the Sherlock TV series adaptation comics. Each audience member will receive a free gift! | |
| Spotlight on Jonathan Maberry | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of novels (thrillers, science fiction, horror, fantasy), comics (for Marvel, IDW, and Dark Horse), short stories, and nonfiction, and anthology editor (Aliens: Bug Hunt, X-Files, V-Wars) talks about writing in multiple genres, working with Hollywood, breaking into comics, and making up weird stuff for a living. | |
| The Pitching Hour | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Patrick Schumacker (producer, Powerless), Derek Hoffman (VP, Donner Co.), Jaime Burke (executive producer, Sequestered), Grace Ellis (writer, Lumberjanes, Moonstruck), a surprise guest or four, and your moderator Dan Evans III (VP television, DC Entertainment) will take an idea from conception through production for various media. This process will include creating a pitch document, obtaining agents, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will explain, through hypothetical example and humorous stories, the process that new creators should adopt to make their way through the creative battleground of the entertainment industry. Knowing that each project is unique, panelists will offer a Q&A to allow the audience to really hone in on the solutions to obstacles they may encounter. Also on hand will be Brendan McFeely (IP lawyer, Kane Kessler) to give creators insight on protecting their ideas as they navigate Hollywood. | |
| The Writer’s Danger Room | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Santa Rosa Room, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Young mutants come to Professor Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters to learn how to control their mutant powers (and one day become X-Men). Much of their training takes place inside the school’s awesome “Danger Room.” If you want to be an X-man, you have to train like one. Well, the same goes for writers. If you want to be one, you have to train like one, too. But how much time do you usually find at Comic-Con to sit down and actually practice your craft? In the Writer’s Danger Room, you’ll spend a solid hour doing short, powerful writing exercises that will test your talents, sharpen your skills, and push you past what you thought you could do. Corey Rothermel (co-author of Epic Win!: The Geek’s Guide to the Journey from Fan to Creator) will facilitate this interactive workshop open to writers of all ages and skill levels. Bring a pencil and paper and your sense of adventure! | |
| Thursday Playback Room Block #1 | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Marriott Marina Ballroom DE, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: 11:30?12:30 20th Century Fox, Medinah: World Premiere Sneak Peek, and The Fantastical World of Brigsby Bear. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.) | |
| A Bunch of Jews (A Minyen Yidn) | 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Publisher Hope Nicholson, creator Trina Robbins (Pretty in Ink), and contributing artists Jen Vaughn,Elizabeth Watasin, Miriam Libicki, and Willy Mendes discuss the creation of the anthology A Bunch of Jews (A Minyen Yidn) and portraying Jewish characters from within and outside of the culture. | |
| Justice League Action Video Presentation and Q&A | 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
| Room 6A | |
| Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the DC Comics superheroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun, and action in Justice League Action. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes are up to any challenge. Producers and members of the voice cast will be on hand to screen an all-new episode as well as participate in a Q&A. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Justice League Action airs Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network. | |
| Paul Levitz in Conversation with Karen Berger | 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| Legendary editor Karen Berger (Vertigo, Berger Books, The Sandman) chats with her longtime colleague Paul Levitz (former publisher, DC Comics; writer of Legion of Super-Heroes, Doctor Fate, Brooklyn Blood) about their work on Legion, Vertigo, life at and beyond DC, agreements and disagreements, watching him eat crow . . . and maybe even where comics are going from here. | |
| UDON Entertainment: 2017 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| UDON Entertainment is known for publishing high-quality art books, manga, comics, and now collectible items. Erik Ko (chief of operations) and Matt Moylan (director of publishing) discuss all the exciting new projects planned for 2017-2018, including a new Street Fighter comic announcement, new art book reveals, and a few other surprises! | |
| Brigsby Bear Cast and Filmmakers Panel | 12:45pm – 1:45pm |
| Hall H | |
| This panel will explore the upcoming Sony Pictures Classics film Brigsby Bear with Kyle Mooney, Dave McCary, Beck Bennett, Kevin Costello, and members of The Lonely Island, moderated by Entertainment Weekly’ s Anthony Breznican. There will be an exclusive extended clip of the film followed by a Q&A session. | |
| Spotlight on Jim Lee | 12:45pm – 1:45pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| DC Entertainment publisher Jim Lee (Batman, Justice League, Suicide Squad, Superman Unchained) talks about his 30+ years in the comics industry and sketches your favorite characters live on the big screen in this engaging panel. This is a great opportunity to watch the creative process first-hand and learn the tips of the trade that bring DC Comics’ characters to life. | |
| Behind the Scenes of Freeform’s Hit Series Shadowhunters | 1:00pm – 1:50pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| In the summer season of Shadowhunters, the rift between the Shadowhunters and Downworlders grows larger and the team and their Downworlder friends and lovers are put in the middle of the dangerous divide. Torn between the Clave’s rules and what they feel is right, Clary, Jace, Alec, and Isabelle struggle to help forge a new beginning. Relationships will be tested, a new Shadowhunter named Sebastian has joined the fray, and the Seelie Queen will step out of the shadows. Moderated by IGN.com’s Matt Fowler, panelists include executive producers Todd Slavkin, Darren Swimmer, and Matt Hastings, with series stars Katherine McNamara,Dominic Sherwood, Alberto Rosende, Emeraude Toubia, Matthew Daddario, Isaiah Mustafa, and Harry Shum Jr. Freeform will show an exclusive clip from an upcoming episode and give new information on season 3. | |
| Alexander Simmons: Scooby-Doo to Sherlock, Batman to Blackjack: Creating Original and Iconic Characters | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| An author of comics, plays, children’s books, and adventure novels, Alex Simmons guides the audience through the process of writing compelling characters using his experiences in both the mainstream and comic book industry. | |
| CBLDF: She Changed Comics | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Learn about the women who changed free expression in comics! From the turn of the 20th century to today, women have overcome censorship and more to make comics, inspiring today’s landscape of increasingly diverse and empowering comics storytelling. Join Joyce Farmer (Special Exits, Tits & Clits), Thi Bui (The Best We Could Do), CBLDF editorial director Betsy Gomez (She Changed Comics), and more for a discussion about the women who changed the format. | |
| Comic Book and Animation Ambassadors to the Rescue | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| Find out how writers, artists, and animators are traveling the world as cultural ambassadors to build mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and the people of the world. Rachel Gandin Mark (American Film Showcase, USC School of Cinematic Arts) will moderate. | |
| Discover the Impact of the Web on Mainstream Comics | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| Thanks to publishers like the BOOM! Box imprint of BOOM! Studios, Fantagraphics, First Second, Top Shelf, Oni Press, and others, some creators who got their start making webcomics have been able to cross over and work on mainstream print titles, whether their own or licensed. Meet some of the folks who have made that transition, and listen to their stories about how you can make the jump, too: John Allison (Scary Go Round), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (The Lost Boys of the U-Boat Bremen), Meredith McClaren (Hinges), Molly Ostertag(Strong Female Protagonist), and more. | |
| From Illustration to Animation with Adobe | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Learn how to create your own motion comics with Adobe Character Animator. With David Miller (multimedia artist and animator), transform static comic book characters into moving animations. Working with public domain Golden Age comic illustrations and audio, you will learn how to animate a story and turn illustrations into films using a webcam and automatic lip sync, starting with some basics from Dave Werner a.k.a. Okay Samurai(Adobe UI designer) and moderated by Erica Schisler (user engagement, Adobe). | |
| Heroes at the Mic | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library | |
| The power of podcasting has made it possible to get pop culture news and interviews almost anywhere you can get a cell phone signal. Learn how this panel of top geek broadcasters built their shows, overcame obstacles, and had a grand time bringing you the scoops on comics, films, books, and gaming! Neal Hallford (Uncharted Regions) moderates a panel with Miguel Rodriguez (Horrible Imaginings Podcast), Gene Turnbow (Krypton Radio), Keith Lane (Two Gay Geeks), Kristin Naomi (LowBlow Podcast), and Jacqueline Lopez (Seven of Wine). | |
| Marvel Games | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Look out, True Believer, the superheroes you love-and the supervillains you love to hate-are waging war on your consoles, PCs, and mobile devices! Be there as key members of the Marvel Games team take to the stage to share the latest and greatest with you . . . and open the floor to answer your questions! | |
| Marvel: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Are you a writer or artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, “I could do that . . . if I knew how!” Well, here’s your chance! Join talent scout Rickey Purdin and mighty Marvel guests to find out the answers on how to get your foot in the door and make your job Marvel! | |
| Mondo Mania | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Mondo’s art posters bring to life beloved films, television shows, and comics. Rob Jones (founder/creative director), Eric Garza (creative director), Jay Shaw (creative director/artist), Jason Edmiston (artist), and Tom Whalen (artist) discuss how their richly imaginative work is fueled by a love of pop culture and an invaluable synergy with fans. | |
| Stepping into Another World! | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Authors share the magic of books to transport young readers via words and pictures to new worlds, sometimes fantastic and exotic and very different from our own and sometimes comfortingly close. Depart for adventure with Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities 6: Lodestar), Judd Winick (Hilo Book 3: The Great Big Boom), Dan Santat (After the Fall), Dean Hale (The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation), Shannon Hale (Real Friends), and Lisa McMann (Dragon Captives), guided by Lucas Turnbloom (Nightmare Escape: Dream Jumper, Book 1). | |
| The Simpsons and SpongeBob Smile-Time Hour | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Creative director Nathan Kane and managing editors Terry Delegeane and Chris Duffy join forces for a tour de “farce” of the best humor comics in the business. Meet some of the Bongo and United Plankton writers and artists who tickle your four-color funny bones and find out what’s in stores in the months to come! | |
| Unlocking Arkham: Forensic Psychiatry and Batman’s Rogues’ Gallery | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Arkham Asylum houses some of Gotham City’s most disturbed villains. But are they truly “insane?” Eisner-nominated writer Tom King (Batman, The Sheriff of Babylon, The Vision)-mastermind of this summer’s Batmanstory arc, The War of Jokes and Riddles- joins real-life forensic psychiatrists Praveen R. Kambam, MD and Vasilis K. Pozios, MD (Broadcast Thought) to explore the mental disorders that plague the Dark Knight’s rogues’ gallery, offering behavioral analyses of the Joker, Harley Quinn, Two-Face, the Riddler, and other Bat-villains. Are these characters psychotic, or are they psychopaths? What’s the difference? The forensic psychiatrists discuss the meaning of these terms and explain how criminal defendants are found “not guilty by reason of insanity” and what happens when they are committed to a real-world Arkham Asylum. Attorney Jeff Trexler (The Comics Journal, The Beat) offers a historical contextualization of the various depictions of the Bat-villains, proving once again that truth really is stranger than fiction! Moderated by Susan Karlin (Fast Company). | |
| WWE and Mattel Fan Panel | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| The WWE Women’s Evolution takes over Comic-Con! Bayley, Sasha Banks, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch,and Nikki Bella bring the straight fire on everything from hugging like a champ and being a legit boss to the rise of female Superstars in the WWE. This action-packed hour will also feature a reveal of the all-new Mattel WWE Superstars line, plus a Q&A session led by moderator SmackDown Live commentator Renee Young. | |
| Young Adult Graphic Novel and Manga Collection Essentials: What Titles Every Library Should Carry | 1:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Librarians share their compiled knowledge on the best new and classic graphic novel and manga titles that are essential for any library’s young adult collection. They will be discussing current trends in graphic novel publishing as it relates to greater diversity within the genre as well as discuss how to utilize individual comic book issues and webcomic selections in your collection. They will cover how to use graphic novels and manga as a way of supporting Common Core curriculum and as a method of encouraging hi-lo readers. They will also have a segment on crossover appeal: how to get your comic book reading patrons to like manga and vice versa. They’ll conclude with some of their most anticipated graphic novels, comics, and manga for the rest of 2017 and the start of 2018. With panelists Loren Spector (young adult librarian III, Memorial Library), Marissa Thompson(young adult librarian, North Hollywood Library), Jennifer Siron (young adult librarian, Chatsworth Library), Danica Sheridan (young adult librarian, Silver Lake Library), Angela Ocana (Santa Clara City Library), Kelly Quinn Chiu (Santa Clara City Library), and Steven Torres-Roman (San Diego Public Library). | |
| Comics Arts Conference #3: Comics and Literacy | 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| Lisa Smith (Pepperdine University) presents her approach to teaching analytical writing in a first-year composition class using Matt Fraction and David Aja’s Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon, providing practical, constructive advice on how to use comics to improve students’ analytical writing skills. Chris Kuhlow (University of Akron) examines her local comic book shop as a sponsor of multimodal literacy and the pedagogical implications of this sponsorship on the teaching of writing in freshman composition. James “Skip” Harvey(University of Missouri School of Journalism) reports on a two-year study investigating the literary practices of high school students working with a local artist to create comics and digital compositions. | |
| SYFY Hosts the Great Debate | 1:15pm – 2:15pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| What superfan doesn’t love a good debate? Star Destroyer or Enterprise? Who was the best Batman? Have video games eclipsed movies and TV? Join some of the biggest celebrities in the sci-fi universe for the ultimate debate as they share their thoughts, feelings, and theories on the genre’s most influential moments, milestones, and people. Before you leave, you’ll get a chance to voice your opinion and help crown science fiction’s best moments of all time. | |
| Editing Comics | 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| What does an editor do? What goes into editing a book? This program is a discussion of how professional editors from the industry’s most prestigious publishers work with authors to make awesome comics and graphic novels as well as what else goes into an editor’s job. This program is for people interested in the behind the scenes of publishing as well as for aspiring and young writers and artists. With Robin Herrera (Oni Press), Cassandra Pelham (Scholastic), Mark Siegel (First Second Books), and Shannon Watters (BOOM! Studios). Moderated by Christopher Butcher (TCAF). | |
| Nanotechnology in Sci-Fi: Fact or Fiction | 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| Robin Ihnfeldt, Ph.D. (president/CEO. General Engineering and Research), Aaron Saunders, Ph.D. (research lead, nanoComposix), Darren Lipomi, Ph.D. (associate professor of nanoengineering, UCSD), Jeanne Lemaster, MS (graduate researcher in nanoengineering, UCSD), and Chava Angell, MS (graduate researcher in nanoengineering, UCSD) discuss the use of nanotechnology in popular science fiction. These scientists and engineers will talk about how nanotechnology is portrayed in TV and film from nanites to Mark 42 armor and compare it to cutting edge research applications in nanotechnology today. | |
| Roddenberry Presents | 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| From the name that created Star Trek, Roddenberry Entertainment takes on the discussion of science fiction in today’s landscape of digital platforms, social media, and a franchise that has stood the test of time for over five decades. Television and film producers Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth will share some rarely seen treasures from the Roddenberry Vault. They will discuss this year’s 30th Anniversary of the beloved Star Trek: The Next Generation. And, joined by producers Scott Paskoff (Big Brother, Real World/Road Rules Challenge) and Greg Cipes (TMNT, Teen Titans Go!), the panel will offer the first-ever sneak peek at their newest animated project, Rod & Barry. Join moderator Clare Kramer (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, GeekNation) and possibly some special guests for laughs, giveaways, and more! | |
| Sixty Seconds with SFF Authors | 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
| Horton Grand Theatre | |
| Paul Cornell (Chalk) moderates this version of the BBC radio game show Just a Minute. The object of the game is for panelists to talk for 60 seconds on a given subject “without hesitation, repetition, or deviation.” The comedy comes from attempts to keep within these rules and the banter among the participants. For science fiction and fantasy authors, the possible topics are endless. Contestants include Seanan McGuire (Down Among the Sticks and Bones), Gail Carriger (Imprudence: The Custard Protocol #2), Sam Sykes (An Affinity for Steel), Jason Hough (Injection Burn), Brandon Mull (Death Weavers: Five Kingdoms Book 4), and Sarah Beth Durst (The Reluctant Queen). | |
| Rocko’s Modern Life: Return to Earth! | 1:45pm – 2:45pm |
| Room 6A | |
| A panel from Nickelodeon that is bound to have fans shouting, “Oh my!” and “SPUNKYYY!” Original show creator Joe Murray and Carlos Alazraqui (Rocko), Tom Kenny (Heffer), Mr. Lawrence (Filburt), Charlie Adler(Mr. Big Head and Mrs. Big Head), Cosmo Segurson (director), and moderator Marc Snetiker (Entertainment Weekly) will dive deep into the lore of the cartoon classic and reveal what to expect from Rocko’s return to the screen. | |
| Colony: Season 3 Revealed | 2:00pm – 2:50pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| The cast of Colony and executive producers Carlton Cuse (Lost) and Ryan Condal (Hercules) take fans “behind the wall” of the upcoming third season with a dynamic Q&A and an in-depth look back at last season’s shocking finale. The Bowman Family escaped the LA bloc by the thinnest of margins . . . but what lies beyond the Wall may reveal a greater danger! | |
| 2017: The State of Iron Man Tech | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Tony Stark and the technologies he creates are a part of modern lexicon. Mainstream publications like The Atlantic run articles like “Everyone Wants Elon Musk to Be Tony Stark,” and Musk himself admits that some of his inventions are modeled after Stark creations. While Musk has yet to build a flying exosuit or a J.A.R.V.I.S.-style assistant, others have. These inventors will join moderator Steve Broback (Dent the Future, LLC) to discuss their innovations-ones that could have come straight out of Stark Industries. Panelists include inventor and TED speaker Richard Browning (founder of Gravity.co), who actually flies via his jet engine-powered suit. | |
| ASC Sketch-2-Screen: Bringing Wonder Woman, Pirates, and Apes to Life | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Visionary concept artist Aaron Sims (Stranger Things, Planet of the Apes trilogy) and the ASC artist team reveal the secrets behind their character and world-building concept designs, previsualizations, and visual effects for some of the most iconic film and television franchises of a generation. Through a series of 3D models, animatics, and breakdowns, they’ll demonstrate how your favorite superheroes, villains, and monsters are brought to life (the Demogorgon, Wonder Woman, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, War for the Planet of the Apes, and more). | |
| Cartoon Art Museum Workshop: Mastering the Art of Jack Kirby | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Ever wondered how the legendary Jack Kirby created his signature style? Now you can learn the tricks of his trade and those he collaborated with to draw Captain America, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men among many other iconic characters. Celebrate Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday with Kirby fan and cartoonist Mark Badger(Batman, Just Draw) leading this workshop, with guidance from the Jack Kirby Museum. Supplies provided by Sakura. | |
| Creating Kickass Comics Characters | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| Creators Amy Chu (Poison Ivy, Red Sonja, Sensation Comics’s Wonder Woman), Mags Visaggio (Kim & Kim, Quantum Teens Are Go), and the legendary Trina Robbins (Vampirella, Wonder Woman) discuss their processes for developing memorable characters, updating classics, and creating new ones. This panel will analyze some favorite and not-so-favorite character makeovers and highlight some new badass ones. | |
| DC Meet the Publishers | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| Dan DiDio and Jim Lee are the driving forces behind DC Universe Rebirth, Vertigo, MAD, DC’s Young Animal, Dark Matter, and much more. This up-close-and-personal panel gives you unique access to the leaders of a fan-favorite comic book line! | |
| Disney Animation Studios: The Art of Story | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Think, act, draw, pitch. Get the inside scoop on the story development process from the story artists of Walt Disney Animation Studios. The artists will share their creative process for going from script to board to pitch. | |
| Diversity in Comics: A Librarian’s Perspective | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| We often hear about the importance of diversity in comics from the point of view of creators, but what about the librarians who provide access to the comics? How do library professionals face diversity and inclusion-or the lack thereof-in their comic collection development and programming? How can libraries better support the movement for more diverse and inclusive comics? With panelists Candice Mack (Los Angeles Public Library), Erwin Magbanua (San Diego Public Library), Lalitha Nataraj (Escondido Public Library), and Lisa Valdez (Pierce Community College). | |
| Doctor Who Cosplay: Traditional and Alternative Takes on Cosplaying for Doctor Who | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Cosplayers Patricia Miller (River Alexandra Song), Karen Glover (The San Diego TARDIS), Sara Katz-Scher(ThatPrincessGirl), Neil A. Williams II (LostBoyCosplay), and Andrew T. Elkins (Geek Regeneration) who focus their work on the popular BBC series Doctor Who discuss cosplaying the series, approaches to tackling a series that spans 50+ years, alternative takes on the traditional versions of the characters, different facets of the fandom, and the community as a whole. | |
| Geek K.O. LVL 025: The Marvel Cinematic Universe | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library | |
| Hosts Justin Madriaga and Joshua “Ish” Ishizaki lead another round of their geek trivia podcast. They’ll be joined by challengers Sam Delara (associate producer, Geek K.O.) and Alix Galit (host, Ready Set Geek!) to test their Marvel movie skills against end boss JPG (executive producer, Geek Say What? Network). Moderated by Cole Garrison (host, Ready Set Geek!). Audience questions and prizes. | |
| How To Color Comic Art | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Learn about the creative art of comic book coloring as Hi-Fi’s Brian Miller (Action Comics) and Kristy Miller(Femme Magnifique) demonstrate the step-by-step transformation of a comic book page from black and white to full color. Learn the basics of flatting, rendering, color holds, and special effects, along with top digital coloring tips. | |
| IFC’s Stan Against Evil | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| John C. McGinley, Janet Varney, and executive producer Dana Gould share an exclusive sneak peek of season 2, answer fan questions, and discuss the first season of the horror comedy series that the New York Times called “a gruesome, deadpan delight.” The panel, like the show, is guaranteed to be a hell-larious good time. | |
| Image Comics: Creating the Future of Comics | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| How do you make comics the Image Comics way? Doug Wagner (Plastic), Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), Cat Staggs (Crosswind), and Gail Simone (Crosswind) discuss collaboration, planning, drawing, and how to make sure that what you’re creating is something you can believe in. | |
| Sketch-2-Screen: Wonder Woman, Pirates, and Apes | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Visionary concept artist, Aaron Sims (Stranger Things, Planet of the Apes trilogy) and the ASC artist team reveal the secrets behind their character and world-building concept designs, previsualizations, and visual effects for some of the most iconic film and television franchises of a generation. Through a series of 3D models, animatics, and breakdowns, they’ll demonstrate how your favorite superheroes, villains, and monsters are brought to life (the Demogorgon, Wonder Woman, Pirates of the Caribbean 5, War for the Planet of the Apes,and more) . . . from “Sketch-2-Screen.” | |
| Teen Wolf | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Hall H | |
| Just before the series is set to end its historic run on MTV, this panel will take a look back at where it all began. Teen Wolf cast and crew will be on hand to reminisce about how the show got started, talk through the challenges that shaped it as it grew into a beloved series, and tease the epic moments that will close out a six-year saga. Expect series regulars, surprise guests, and one last chance to say goodbye to a TV show that defied expectations at every turn. | |
| The 2000 AD Thrill-Fest | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| Celebrate 40 years of the galaxy’s greatest comic with creators both old and new, including comics royalty Dave Gibbons (Watchmen). They’ll spill the beans on four decades of cutting-edge comics. From Judge Dredd to the latest thrills, panelists will delve into the history of one of the most influential comics of all time as it embarks on the next 40 years! | |
| Transformers Versus G.I. Joe! IDW and Hasbro’s First Strike | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| The Transformers, G.I. Joe, M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, Rom, and the Micronauts-some of your favorite childhood toys-now all inhabit one shared universe! Learn how the creators behind the books work together to create a new world filled with giant robots, magical menaces, and lots and lots of laser guns! This panel will also feature a special sneak preview of the Hasbro comic book event First Strike ! Panelists Mairghread Scott (Transformers: Till All Are One), John Barber (Transformers: Optimus Prime), Aubrey Sitterson (G.I. Joe), Chris Ryall (Rom), David A. Rodriguez (First Strike), and Brandon Easton (M.A.S.K.) offer an in-depth look at the Hasbro line of comic books. | |
| Thursday Playback Room Block #2 | 2:10pm – 5:20pm |
| Marriott Marina Ballroom DE, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: Teen Wolf, SYFY: Battlestar Galactica Reunion, and Netflix Films: Bright and Death Note. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.) | |
| DC Universe Original Movies 10th Anniversary | 2:15pm – 3:15pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Ten years. Thirty films. Five shorts. And innumerable fan-favorite moments. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment celebrates a decade of animated DC Entertainment-infused films with an exciting panel in conjunction with the release of the DC Universe Original Movies: 10th Anniversary Collection, a comprehensive box set of the films, shorts, dazzling new enhanced content, and a few exclusive collectible items, coming in fall 2017. Producers Bruce Timm (Superman: Doomsday, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) and James Tucker (Justice League: War, Justice League Dark) and co-producers/screenwriters Alan Burnett (Batman: The Animated Series) and Jim Krieg (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox) will lead a panel discussion that will include actors Kevin Conroy (Batman and Harley Quinn), Tara Strong (Batman: The Killing Joke), John DiMaggio (Batman: Under the Red Hood), Vanessa Marshall (Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths), and some very special guests. | |
| CAC #4: STEAM(Y) Narratives and Graphic Content in Education | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| We live in a culture dominated by visual imagery. Because our culture is so hyper-visual, literacy is and should be understood as multimodal. Comics and graphic novels can provide a means by which we can begin to examine these multimodal literacies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Comic corporations such as Marvel, with their STEM challenge for girls, have started to examine these interdisciplinary connections, but more needs to be done in the public school setting. Matthew Sutherlin (Henderson State University), Michelle Johnson(Henderson State University), and Amy Counts (Lakeside Middle School) will focus on three STEAM-Y components of a new educational narrative. | |
| ComiXology Ask Me Anything | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| ComiXology, Amazon’s premier digital comics shopping and reading service, spills the beans on everything you’ve ever wanted to know about digital comics and publishing, from where to start reading on their subscription service, comiXology Unlimited, to how to begin your own successful startup . . . just like comiXology co-founders and panelists David Steinberger and John D. Roberts. Moderated by the comiXology Facebook Live crew Matt Kolowski and Tia Vasiliou. | |
| New Mutants Retrospective | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Before the release of next year’s Fox film, look back at the creation of the team of teenage heroes that brought the X-Men franchise back to its core roots. Inkpot and Eisner Award winner Bill Sienkiewicz discusses his revolutionary art designs for the team, his collaboration with Chris Claremont, and the evolution of Marvel’s Mutant Universe. Moderated by John Siuntres (host of the Word Balloon podcast). | |
| SYFY: Battlestar Galactica Reunion | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| A superfan’s dream come true! The cast and creators of the Emmy Award-winning Battlestar Galactica will come together for an exclusive Comic-Con reunion. They’ll provide insight into this critically acclaimed hit and look back on some of the show’s most hotly debated moments-the Pegasus arrival, New Caprica, the finale, and the truth about the Cylons. | |
| Warhammer Comics | 2:30pm – 3:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| Take an exclusive look at what’s coming up for Titan and Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 comics line-featuring Warhammer 40,000 ongoing, Dawn of War, and Blood Bowl. Go behind the scenes of the Dawn of War III series, set within the latest Relic video game, and get the score of brand-new and riotous Blood Bowl comics based on the hit tabletop and game series. Get an exclusive preview of upcoming series Deathwatch ! Join Warhammer writer George Mann (Dark Souls, Doctor Who) and senior editor Andrew James for a jam-packed panel. Each panel attendee will receive an exclusive gift. | |
| Van Helsing Season 2 | 3:00pm – 3:50pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| Premiering exclusive footage from the highly anticipated new season of SYFY’s Van Helsing. Stars Kelly Overton (True Blood), Jonathan Scarfe (Hell on Wheels), Missy Peregrym (Rookie Blue), Christopher Heyerdahl (Twilight, True Blood), Paul Johansson (One Tree Hill), Aleks Paunovic (Continuum, iZombie), and Rukiya Bernard will join creator/showrunner Neil LaBute (In the Company of Men, Hell on Wheels) and executive producer Mike Frislev (Fargo, Hell on Wheels) in a Q&A moderated by executive producer Chad Oakes (Fargo, Hell on Wheels). | |
| 1987: Greatest Geek Year Ever | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| The “We’re Getting Too Old for This S@#t” edition! This expert panel of geeksperts takes a trip 30 years back in time to that great geek year of 1987. Expect untouchable analysis and lethal quips as they look back at Predator, The Princess Bride, Lethal Weapon, The Lost Boys, RoboCop, Near Dark, Spaceballs, Hellraiser, The Untouchables, The Running Man, and many more. Panelists Mark A. Altman (St. Martin’s The Fifty-Year Mission, Tor’s Slayers & Vampires), Scott Mantz (Access Hollywood), Charles de Lauzirika (Alien Anthology, The Martian: Extended Edition), Steve Melching (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Jose Molina(The Tick, Agent Carter), Ashley E. Miller (Thor, X-Men: First Class), Robert Meyer Burnett (Agent Cody Banks, The Hills Run Red), and Steve Kriozere (V.I.P., NCIS, Castle) remind you that “if it bleeds, we can kill it” and that you should “never fight a land war in Asia.” Thank you for your cooperation. Plus: a 40th anniversary bonus look back at 1977. | |
| 50 Years of Peanuts in Japan | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Japan has a special relationship with the Peanuts characters, having embraced Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the gang for nearly five decades. In this discussion, attendees will learn about the unique history of how Peanuts came to Japan and how the unique Japanese culture has embraced the iconic comic strip. Among many other incredible stories, fans will learn which characters are popular and why and discover the origins of the latest Peanuts phenomenon: the Snoopy Museum in Tokyo! | |
| Comics by Design | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| Covers, page design, lettering-what does a designer bring to a comic that really makes it stand out on the bookshelf? Panelists discuss the best designs out there for comics and graphic novels-with lots of images of great book design from throughout the industry. With Andrew Arnold (First Second Books), Fawn Lau(Kodansha), Gilbert Lazcano (IDW/Top Shelf), and Hilary Thompson (Oni Press); moderated by Abraham Riesman (New York Magazine). | |
| Graphic Novel and Manga Programming for Tweens and Teens in our Diverse Communities for Any Budget | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Representing a vast geographical spread and diverse communities, librarians from the Los Angeles Public Library share their experiences with programming-presenting and promoting graphic novel and manga content-utilizing partnerships and free local resources. The audience will learn about hosting Free Comic Book Day as a library event or at any time during the year. Great programming ideas for tweens and teens include anime screenings, author talks, character visits, giveaways, and fun graphic novel/manga-related crafts, from button making to decoupage. They will give tips on how to make your programs and events a success and show examples from their programs, flyers, and displays. With panelists Corinda Humphrey (Los Angeles Public Library), Marissa Thompson (Los Angeles Public Library), Loren Spector (Los Angeles Public Library), Jennifer Siron (Los Angeles Public Library), and Danica Sheridan (Los Angeles Public Library). | |
| H. P. Lovecraft and The Steam Engines of Oz: Arcana’s Animation Slate Continues | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Howard Lovecraft & The Undersea Kingdom, being released in fall 2017, features the voices of Doug Bradley, Jeffrey Combs, Christopher Plummer, and Mark Hamill. The Steam Engines of Oz, coming out this winter, features the voices of Ron Perlman and William Shatner. Get a behind-the-scenes look at this grassroots animation slate that is breaking down barriers in independent filmmaking. This interactive panel features Sean Patrick O’Reilly, world-renowned H. P. Lovecraft expert Leslie Klinger, and possibly a celebrity guest. Free DVDs, comics, plush toys, and shirts will be given away, and never-before-seen animated footage of both movies will be shown. Get your Cthulhu plush toy simply by asking questions and participating. You’ll have a R’lyeh good time! | |
| It’s a Funny Story . . . Writing Humor | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Horton Grand Theatre | |
| Everyone’s heard the saying, “Dying is easy-it’s comedy that’s hard.” The panelists discuss the challenges of creating humor that reaches an audience and how it can be used to temper serious tomes. Brendan Reichs(Nemesis) guides the conversation with Brandon Snider (What Would Captain Picard Do?), Fred Van Lente(Ten Dead Comedians), Liz Climo (You Don’t Want a Unicorn), Gini Koch (The Alien Series), and Gabe Hudson (Gork, the Teenage Dragon). | |
| Motivating Your Inner Mad-Kooky-Curious Scientist | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Sure, comics are getting kids reading, but they’re also breaking the science barrier. From amoebas to great white sharks and monsters of the deep, to learning about our bodies, our world, and worlds around us, comics are invading! Featuring comics creators Jennifer Holm and Matt Holm (Babymouse, Squish), Alison Wilgus(Science Comics: Flying Machines), and MK Reed (Science Comics: Dinosaurs), educator Talia Hurwich(NYU), and moderator Meryl Jaffe (Johns Hopkins, CBLDF). | |
| Nerd Living | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Anastasia Washington (Legion of Leia, Jet Set Nerds), Angelique Toschi (content strategist), and Stacy Renfroe (Knit Hits the Fan, Cartoon Network) of Nerds in LaLaLand teach you tips about incorporating geek into your everyday lives through crafts, cooking, and fashion. Other panelists include Melissa Howland (We Are Movie Geeks), Miley Yamamoto (Ingress), Marlon Reynoso (Nerd Coolture), and moderator Nic LaRue (Film Snobbery). | |
| Robert Kirkman: In Conversation | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 6A | |
| Robert Kirkman, the creative mind behind The Walking Dead, Invincible, and Outcast, discusses his prolific body of work within comics, television, and now film with the feature adaptation of his long-running superhero comic, Invincible. | |
| The Watcher in the Woods Reimagined | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Executive producer and director Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina: The Teenage Witch) and executive producer Paula Hart (Melissa & Joey) reimagine the ’80s cult classic. Lifetime’s all-new movie stars Academy Award-winner Anjelica Huston as Mrs. Alywood, the distraught mother whose daughter Karen vanished in the English countryside over 20 years ago. Writer Scott Abbott (Queen of the Damned) and associate producer Andrew Gernhard (Wishin’ and Hoping, Stalker’s Prey) join Melissa and Paula to discuss the new twists on this classic thriller and participate in a Q&A session. | |
| Why Will Eisner Still Matters at 100 | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| Born 100 years ago, Will Eisner not only recognized the future potential of comics at an early age but also worked his whole life to help achieve those goals. But how could Will Eisner still be relevant to us today? Join Paul Levitz (former president of DC Comics, author of Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel, educator, comics historian), Jackie Estrada (administrator, Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards), Paul Dini (Harley Quinn co-creator, writer, producer), Maggie Thompson (writer, editor, comics historian), and maybe a surprise special guest to discover why. | |
| Writing 101: What To Think About Before You Start Writing | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Marv Wolfman, the award-winning writer/creator of Blade, Black Cat, Bullseye, New Teen Titans, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven, Deathstroke, Crisis on Infinite Earths, Omega Men, and a whole lot more presents his annual seminar aimed at beginning writers. You want to write but you get bogged down with so many rules and ideas you don’t know where to begin. Marv will guide you through the starting process and answer any troubling questions you might have. | |
| Writing from Life: Turning Personal Experience into Relatable Stories | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| Poignant stories often come from a place of truth, but once you’ve lived through something, how do you turn it into a piece of art that you can share with the wider world? Moderator Jessica Tseang (comic book historian) aims to find out with panelists Sonny Liew (The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye), Eduardo Risso (Dark Night: A True Batman Story), Gemma Correll (The Worrier’s Guide to Life), Lewis Trondheim (Poppies of Iraq), Brigitte Findakly (Poppies of Iraq), and Tillie Walden (I Love This Part). | |
| Your Star Trek Podcast HQ: SoCal | 3:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library | |
| News, analysis, interviews: It’s all in the mix as Larry “Dr. Trek” Nemecek (Portal 47, Star Trek Continues) joins nationally known Trek podcasters from SoCal to talk about the recent boon of diversity and the role that podcasts and Internet radio play in keeping fan interest up during the “fallow time” . . . and what they can expect with Trek finally back in series. With hosts John Champion (Mission Log, Roddenberry Podcasts Network), Lisa Guetzkow (Trek Radio), Aaron Harvey (Saturday Morning Trek, Trek.fm), and Dr. Kayla Iacovino (Shuttle Pod,TrekMovie.com). | |
| Comic-Con How-To: Painting with Sue Dawe | 3:00pm – 4:30pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Sue Dawe demonstrates basic airbrush techniques, including freehand work and masking techniques. Sue is best known for her fantasy airbrushed designs, which have appeared in magazines and on back-to-school products, posters, greeting cards, games, and Franklin Mint plates. | |
| Cosplay Figure Drawing | 3:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Santa Rosa Room, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| There’s no better way to practice the craft of figure drawing than to draw the real thing. But if you’re into drawing superheroes, manga warriors, cartoon characters, or movie monsters, where do you find models for that? This workshop gives you that rare opportunity to practice your people drawing skills on real cosplayers in fantastic costumes from the stories you love. Cosplay models will strike different poses, giving you time to sketch their facial expressions, hand gestures, and action poses. Hosted by Douglas Neff and Corey Rothermel (co-authors of Epic Win! The Geeks Guide to the Journey from Fan to Creator). All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring your own art supplies. | |
| DC: Geoff Johns | 3:15pm – 4:15pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| Superstar DC writer, president, and chief creative officer Geoff Johns is on hand for an all-access, in-depth discussion. This program will give you insight to one of the genre’s most influential people. With the upcoming Doomsday Clock, there will be much to cover! | |
| Netflix Films: Bright and Death Note | 3:15pm – 4:30pm |
| Hall H | |
| Netflix presents a special sneak peek at David Ayer’s new action-thriller film, Bright, set in an alternate present-day where humans, orcs, elves, and fairies have been coexisting since the beginning of time. Stars Will Smith,Joel Edgerton, Noomi Rapace, Lucy Fry, and Édgar Ramírez, and director David Ayer will debut exclusive footage from the film and answer audience questions. Attendees will also be treated to a first look at the new movie Death Note, based on the famous Japanese manga written by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. Cast and filmmakers from this edgy thriller will debut footage and share details of the project’s transition from fan-favorite graphic novel to film. | |
| Creating Immersive Game Story | 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Game industry veterans George Krstic (head of story, creative development at Blizzard), Leah Hoyer (VP of creative, Telltale Games), and Guillaume Colomb (narrative lead at Bungie) discuss strategies for creating immersive game narrative. They’ll share behind-the-scenes stories and lessons learned while making some of the industry’s most successful games. | |
| Gumby’s Back! The Claymation Clayboy Returns to Comics! | 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| Art Clokey’s greatest creation has always been able to jump into any book at all-literally! Now he’s jumping back into his very own comic book series from Papercutz. Gumby, Pokey, and the gang are back just in time for the 60th anniversary of The Gumby Show. Reminisce with Joe and Joan Clokey about their dad’s world-famous creation, hear from Gumby comics legend Rick Geary, and get the lowdown on the new stories Papercutz is creating with cartoonist Art Baltazar (Aw Yeah Comics), writers Jeff Whitman and Eric Esquivel (Animal Jam, Nickelodeon Pandemonium, Yo-kai Watch, BOO!), and Papercutz editor-in-chief Jim Salicrup. | |
| IDW’s Artist’s Editions and Artist’s Selects | 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| IDW’s chief creative officer Chris Ryall and director of special projects Scott Dunbier reveal all things related to two of the most acclaimed formats in comics. Enjoy some great art talk as Chris and Scott show just how nerdy about comics they really are. There will be random giveaways (coupled with some trivia) and special big-shot guests! | |
| NBC’s Timeless: Fan Tribute Celebration | 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| NBC’s Timeless traveled back in time to make the unbelievable happen. It became the first show ever to be canceled and renewed after only three days-all thanks to tremendous fan support! Join cast members Abigail Spencer (Rectify, Oz the Great and Powerful), Matt Lanter (Pitch Perfect 3, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Malcolm Barrett (Preacher, Better Off Ted), and Goran Višnjić (ER, Extant), and executive producers Shawn Ryan (The Shield, S.W.A.T.) and Eric Kripke (Supernatural, Revolution) for a Q&A session and fan celebration moderated by USA Today’ s Brian Truitt. The cast will take a look back at their favorite moments from season 1 and answer burning fan questions on unsolved mysteries. Timeless is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television, MiddKid Productions, Kripke Enterprises, and Davis Entertainment and will return to NBC in 2018. | |
| The Mark, Sergio, Stan, and Tom Show | 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| The old “Sergio and Mark Show” has a new name-but what it doesn’t have is new panelists. It’s still the crew who bring you the bumbling adventures of Groo the Wanderer, talking about what they do and why they do it. See the award-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier along with Stan Sakai (the creator of Usagi Yojimbo) and the hardest-working man in comics, colorist Tom Luth. They’ll be discussing the latest Groominiseries, many upcoming projects, and why Mark doesn’t get paid for the work he does on their comic. Then again, he’s not getting paid for writing this panel description either. | |
| The Strain Screening and Q&A | 3:45pm – 4:45pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| The world has gone dark in the wake of a nuclear explosion and strigoi are in control. Do these heroes have what it takes to save humankind? The Strain, FX’s action-packed vampire thriller based on the bestselling books from Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan, returns for its fourth and final season. Get a sneak peek at never-before-seen footage and then join showrunner/executive producer/writer Carlton Cuse, executive producer/writer Chuck Hogan, and stars Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Kevin Durand, Ruta Gedmintas, Miguel Gomez, Richard Sammel, and Max Charles as they discuss the challenges (and fun!) of bringing this post-apocalyptic world to life. | |
| Z Nation | 4:00pm – 4:50pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| From SYFY and the executive producer of Eureka, Z Nation is the critically acclaimed action-horror series and SYFY’s top-rated scripted series, currently in production for season 4. After a Zombie apocalypse decimates the world, a group of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the zombie virus from New York to California, where the last functioning viral lab is waiting for his blood. Panelists include Kellita Smith (The First Family), D. J. Qualls (The New Guy, Road Trip), Keith Allan (Social Nightmare), and Russell Hodgkinson (Big Fish). | |
| Be a Financial Superhero Even if You Aren’t Tony Stark or Bruce Wayne | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Do you dream about quitting your day job to pursue your passion of being an artist, writer, or professional in the industry? Are you already in the business and need help with figuring out how to budget between paid contracts, dealing with taxes, or determining the best way to raise and save cash for future projects? Perhaps you just want to be a financial superhero for yourself and your family and invest in your future! Sean Nisil (financial planner, SimpliFi) and Karen Martin (Art FORM) lead panelists in a discussion on navigating through health insurance for creative. Panelists Chris Neuhahn (Emmy Award-winning animator, DreamWorks Animation, MTV Networks), Alonso Nunez (founder and art director, Little Fish Comic Book Studio), and Erin Pennell (founder and art director, Rare Hare Studio, Art FORM) will talk about financial challenges and successes in their fields. | |
| Breaking into Comics | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| With the shifting landscape of the comics industry, this is your invaluable guide to breaking into the world of comics: what it takes, whose attention you’re vying for, and how to get it in a productive way. Comics Experience founder and publisher Andy Schmidt is joined by Dave Marshall (EIC, Dark Horse), writer Erica Schultz (M3, DC Comics’ New Writer Talent Showcase), and Rickey Purdin (Marvel talent manager). | |
| Captain Action Versus Custom Action Figure Contest | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Captain Action, the first superhero action figure, again celebrates customization and creativity with this contest. This year, fans will be asked to include two figures (one figure may be off-the-shelf) to pose their customized figures in a dramatic confrontation. Captain Action Enterprises will also update fans on new developments in the rebirth of this beloved action figure. Panelists include Michael Polis (Atomic Toybox), J. C. Vaughn (The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide), Michael Crawford (MWC Toys), and Daniel Pickett (Action Figure Insider), with moderator Ed Catto (Captain Action). | |
| Library Cons: Welcoming Deadpool into Your Library | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| Library cons are all the rage! You’ll learn about best practices from libraries that have made a splash with library cons in their communities. Panelists will also discuss ideas and programs that didn’t work and what they learned in the process. From taking over an 80,000 square foot building and filling it full of superheroes to spending an entire month celebrating the arts, any con is awesome. With panelists Angela Ocana (Santa Clara City Library), Kelly Quinn Chiu (Santa Clara City Library), John Schlosser (Santa Clara City Library), Katherine Keller(UNLV, CBLDF, VVCBF), Lisa Valdez (Pierce Community College), and Darren Heiber (San Mateo County Libraries). | |
| Marvel: Next Big Thing | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| Get a sneak preview of what the rest of the year holds in store for your favorite Marvel heroes, as well as the upcoming Generations weekly series featuring the heroes of today teaming up with their counterparts from yesterday! Editor-in-chief Axel Alonso and editors Nick Lowe and Sana Amanat will be on hand with Cullen Bunn (Generations: The Phoenix) and Margaret Stohl (Generations: The Bravest) for a look forward (and backward) toward some of Marvel’s greatest heroes. | |
| Michael Dormer and the Legend of Hot Curl | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| Eric Reynolds (associate editor, Fantagraphics Books), Michael Powers (co-editor, Hot Curl), and Steve Barilotti (editor, SURFER magazine) discuss the confluence of the Beat movement with the SoCal surf scene that was defined by the counterculture visuals of artist Michael Dormer, subject of a retrospective from Fantagraphics Books. | |
| Off the Rails: When Disney Park Attractions Come to Life . . . in Books! | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Take a trip through the Disney Parks through books. From graphic novels to novels, Disney Publishing editors discuss how they are expanding the beloved stories of some of the parks’ most beloved rides (Space Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Jungle Cruise) into prose. With panelists Michael Siglain, Nachie Marsham, Eric Geron,and special guests. | |
| On the Mic Podcast Live from San Diego Comic-Con | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library | |
| Host Tim Drake (Funny or Die, Robot Butt), award-winning filmmaker, writer, author, and Second City alum will be joined by actor and writer Austin Grant (Wind River, 6 Below), comedian Christopher James (In Movie Nerds We Trust) as well as a special celebrity guest, talking film, TV, and comedy. Tim’s jokes/tweets have been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, and Larry King Now. | |
| Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Featuring award-winning animated shorts from across the globe. The festival is best known for theatrically premiering works of Tim Burton, John Lasseter (Toy Story), Bill Plympton (everything), Andrew Stanton (Finding Nemo) and Nick Park (Wallace and Gromit). Focusing on pop culture and hilarious award-winning films, this screening allows the viewer to see the next generation of Hollywood superstars before anyone else. Meet Spikein person. Recommended ages 10 and up. Bonus Animation Vs Animator 2. | |
| The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| Many think of the artist and the writer as the masterminds behind all great comics. Little do they know how much credit should go to the colorists, inkers, and letterers who put in hours of work only to receive minimal recognition. Jessica Tseang (founder, The Comic Book Girl, Little Geek Girls) leads a discussion with Dave Lanphear (letterer, DC Comics’s Future Quest Showcase, Matt Wagner’s Mage), Le Beau Underwood (inker, Marvel’s Deadpool, Spider-Man, DC Comics’s Suicide Squad), and veteran DC and Marvel colorists on how the comic book industry can change, the importance of their work, a brief look into their daily lives, and how to break into their career. There will also be a Q&A for budding colorists, inkers, and letterers. | |
| VIZ Media Panel | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| The VIZ crew talks about some of your favorite manga titles, including Naruto, One-Punch Man, Tokyo Ghoul, Sailor Moon, and much more. They’ll also be making announcements, showing off exclusive first looks at new titles, and giving away prizes. | |
| Essential Deserted Island Comics | 4:00pm – 5:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| UPDATED: Thu, Jul 06, 07:47PM | |
| So you’re stranded on a deserted island. But good news-you can pick your favorite comics to get stuck with for the rest of your life! What essential comics will you be reading and rereading? You might know your own picks, but find out what some of comic’s hottest creators-including Simon Hanselmann (Megahex) and Sonny Liew(Dr. Fate), and special guests like John D. Roberts (comiXology co-founder) have picked as their absolute top favorite deserted island comics they can’t live without! Hosted by the comiXology Facebook Live crew Matt Kolowski and Tia Vasiliou. | |
| Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, Remastered and Ready for Blu-Ray | 4:15pm – 5:15pm |
| Room 6A | |
| Warner Archive Collection celebrates its 25th anniversary of Batman: The Animated Series with a look back at the landmark animated theatrical release, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, which is making its Blu-ray debut this year. Bruce Wayne and Batman are forced to confront issues on several fronts as Bruce deals with the return of his lost love-Andrea Beaumont-while Batman is accused of being the mysterious vigilante knocking off prominent Gotham mob figures. While the city demands Batman be brought to justice, the Joker arrives on the scene to further complicate matters, determined to annihilate his old archenemy, this new vigilante, or both. Superhero animation guru and executive producer Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski, legendary Batman voice Kevin Conroy,co-screenwriter Alan Burnett, and Warner Archive Podcast hosts D. W. Ferranti and Matthew Patterson will offer a glimpse at the remastered footage and discuss the creation of this beloved thriller. And, as always, moderator Gary Miereanu will have WAC giveaways for some lucky fans. Warner Archive Collection will make Batman: Mask of the Phantasm available on Blu-ray starting July 25 at your favorite online retailers. | |
| Art Heroines: Using Science to Help Create Art | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| The Art Heroines explore the value of using science to further your art projects, from finding inspiration to implementing techniques. These seasoned professionals offer an in-depth discussion on how the pros employ the scientific method in their work. From observation to experimentation to innovation, they’ll break down how you can use science at home. Moderated by Robyn Simms, Emmy-nominated costume designer for Tumble Leaf (Amazon) and co-host of The Grownups Are Talking podcast, the panel features Danelle Vierkant (creature designer and builder, Grimm, American Horror Story), Ivonne Escoto (designer and builder, Sleepy Hollow, The Flash), Dee Chavez (background designer/layout, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks), Kristin Donner(painter/illustrator, Nickelodeon, Society for American Archaeology), Melissa Doss Diwa (builder, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, Disney Online), Nicole Filiatrault (technical director, South Park), Kaitlyn Yang (VFX supervisor, Robot Chicken, The Walking Dead), and Chelsea Pickens (art department, Anomalisa, Yamasong). | |
| Because You Love to Hate Me | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Horton Grand Theatre | |
| Villains rule in Because You Love to Hate Me, a new YA anthology in which 13 of the most influential booktubers on YouTube join forces with 13 bestselling and acclaimed authors to give these mysterious, oft-misunderstood individuals a chance to tell their stories their way. YouTube stars Sasha Alsberg (abookutopia), Ameriie (Books Beauty Ameriie), Jesse George (jessethereader), and Christine Riccio (polandbananasBOOKS) join authors Marissa Meyer (The Lunar Chronicles) and Cindy Pon (Want) to discuss their favorite villains-and whether they might just be misunderstood. | |
| DC: Mad About MAD | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| MAD, the country’s number-one-selling humor magazine (in a field of one), is dumber than ever! Join longtime MAD magazine editor John Ficarra and art director Sam Viviano for a ridiculous peek at what’s happening at the magazine and an epically moronic Q&A that’s bound to be, well, MAD ! (Prizes will be awarded for most moronic questions!) | |
| R. L. Stine, Creator of Goosebumps | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| Beware: You’re in for a scare! R. L. Stine, author of the bestselling children’s book series Goosebumps, is at Comic-Con for the first time. Come meet the man who has given you 25 years of fears. | |
| Shroud of the Avatar | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Richard “Lord British” Garriott (creative director) and Starr Long (executive producer) will discuss their latest venture, Shroud of the Avatar, currently the second highest crowdfunded video game of all time. Learn how they have developed the game while honing cutting-edge crowdfunding techniques. | |
| Spotlight on R. Sikoryak | 4:30pm – 5:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics) is a master of the satirical graphic novel adaptation. Heidi Macdonald (The Beat, Publishers Weekly) leads a conversation with Sikoryak about his two most recent projects: Terms & Conditions, which is a 99-page, word-for-word adaptation of the iTunes terms and conditions agreement, and The Unquotable Trump, which sets Donald Trump quotes from the 2016 presidential election in classic comic book covers, employing hero and villain tropes to devastating effect. | |
| American Gods: Collaboration to the Nth Degree | 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Scott Hampton will take the audience step by step through the process of making a comics page for the Dark Horse American Gods comic, beginning with the text from the novel by Neil Gaiman, then to script and layout from P. Craig Russell, next to lettering by Rick Parker, then to finished line art, and finally painting and digital coloring by Scott. Scott’s work on Silverheels from Pacific Comics in 1983 is regarded as the first continuing painted comic of US origin. His work includes illustrations for Batman, The Sandman, Black Widow, Hellraiser,and Star Trek, as well as Magic: The Gathering cards. | |
| Ghosted | 4:45pm – 5:45pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Be one of the first to see FOX’s highly anticipated new action-comedy Ghosted, starring Craig Robinson (The Office) and Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation). Ghosted is about the partnership between two polar opposites-a cynical skeptic and a genius “true believer”-who are recruited to investigate unexplained phenomena in Los Angeles, all while uncovering a larger mystery that could threaten the existence of the human race. Robinson and Scott are joined by Ally Walker (Sons of Anarchy) and executive producers Tom Gormican and Kevin Etten to discuss this paranormal buddy comedy coming to FOX this fall. | |
| The Nerdist Panel with Chris Hardwick | 4:45pm – 5:45pm |
| Hall H | |
| It’s that time of year again-time to enjoy your burrito with Chris Hardwick (Comedy Central’s @midnight, AMC’s Talking Dead) and talk all things Nerdist! Joining Chris will be an all-star panel of your favorite Nerdist personalities, including Jessica Chobot (Nerdist News), Kyle Hill (Because Science, MythBusters: The Search), Dan Casey (The Dan Cave), Rachel Heine (editor-in-chief), Alicia Lutes (Fangirling), and a surprise guest or two. | |
| BritBox’s Classic Doctor Who Panel with Lost Episode Preview and Q&A | 5:00pm – 5:50pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| UPDATED: Thu, Jul 06, 05:39PM | |
| Take a trip back in time to Doctor Who’ s classic era. Peter Davison (the Fifth Doctor), Colin Baker (the Sixth Doctor), and Sophie Aldred (Ace) look back on the original run of the world’s longest-running sci-fi television show. You’ll also get a sneak peek at a newly reconstructed lost episode of the Second Doctor story “The Wheel in Space,” coming soon exclusively to BritBox, the digital streaming service with the most comprehensive collection of British programming-and home of Classic Doctor Who on SVOD-in the US | |
| 25 Years of Rob Liefeld Creations | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| Comic book legend Rob Liefeld celebrates his illustrious career with a celebration of the 25th anniversary of his Extreme Studios and Image Comics. Rob will discuss his spectacular tenure at Marvel Comics, where he not only revitalized the New Mutants and X-men franchises but also created some of the most beloved characters in Marvel history, including Deadpool, Cable, and Domino, as well as X-Force. And as if celebrating 25 years of Rob Liefeld creations isn’t exciting enough, the panel will be moderated by The Walking Dead ‘s Robert Kirkman. Also on hand are special guest Extreme Studios alum, including Dan Fraga, Marat Mychaels, Andy Park, Todd Nauck, Dan Panosian, Norm Rapmund, Art Thibert, and many more. | |
| Console Yourself: Video Game Comics and Books | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Video game franchises have found a foothold in comics at Dark Horse. With a line of video game-related comics and deluxe art books, including the bestselling World of Warcraft Chronicle, The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, and The Art of Mass Effect: Andromeda, the publisher now works with the biggest studios and brands in the business. Dark Horse editors and representatives from BioWare and Blizzard will be on hand with news and announcements on all your favorite video game tie-ins. Panelists include Ian Tucker (Dark Horse editor), Mac Walters (creative director of Mass Effect franchise), Robert Simpson (lead editor in publishing at Blizzard Entertainment). | |
| DC Art Masters: Drawing DC | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Class is in session as some of the greatest artists in the industry take this panel to school with an in-depth look at their creative process. DC Entertainment is proud to spotlight these talented individuals for this exclusive all-access look at what it’s like drawing DC! | |
| IGN’s Game Changers: Nerds Win. What’s Next? | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| IGN brings together the most brilliant minds from the worlds of film, TV, games, and comics-the “game changers” for their industries-and has them talk about their craft, what they think are the most interesting trends in each medium, and where they see their respective industries going next. Geoff Johns (DC Entertainment president and chief creative officer), Hideo Kojima (Kojima Productions founder and creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding), Gale Anne Hurd (executive producer of The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, and Falling Water), and other guests will participate in a Q&A moderated by IGN’s Terri Schwartz. | |
| Legion Screening and Q&A | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| Legion, based on the New Mutants Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, is the story of David Haller (Dan Stevens), a troubled young man who grew up believing himself to be schizophrenic, only to discover he is something more than human. In fact, David could be the most powerful mutant who has ever lived. Along with a team of other extraordinarily gifted people at a facility called Summerland, David learns to accept his true self and defeat the Shadow King. Or so they all believe. Creator/executive producer/writer/director Noah Hawleyis joined by fellow executive producers John Cameron, Lauren Shuler Donner, and Jeph Loeb and series stars Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart, Bill Irwin, Jeremie Harris, and Amber Midthunder for a conversation on what to look forward to from season 2 of Legion . | |
| Manga Publishing Pros Industry Roundtable | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| For over 30 years, manga has had its share of challenges in North America. But with more titles available in English on the same day as Japan and more variety available in both print and digital formats, manga is definitely here to stay and on the rise once more. Get a taste of what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s next for manga in North America and Japan from top publishing pros, including Leyla Aker (senior vice president of publishing, VIZ Media), Ben Applegate (associate director of publisher services, Penguin Random House), Erik Ko (chief of operations, Udon Entertainment), and perhaps a few special guests. Moderated by David Brothers (4thletter!, Comics Alliance). | |
| Moonlight and Magic: Black LGBTQ Contributions to Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comics, and Genre | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| The Black LGBTQ experience has brought unique and significant intersectional perspectives to our society and popular media: Black Lives Matter was founded by three black queer women; Black LGBT authors Octavia Butler and Samuel Delany created legendary works; bisexual writer Roxane Gay brought Marvel’s Black Panther to deep critical acclaim; and Moonlight won the Oscar for Best Picture. Join Prism Comics with moderator Faith Cheltenham (BiNet USA VP, Tor.com co-creator) and panelists Viktor Kerney (Prism board member, GayMediaSoWhite creator), Ajuan Mance (8-rock.com), Sean Z. Maker (Bent-Con), Monica Roberts(TransGriot, National Transgender Advocacy Coaltion), William O. Tyler a.k.a. WOT (Queerbait), and Eliot Sutler, Esq. (BiWoCC) as they discuss the power of the Black LGBTQ experience and its positive effect not only on popular media but on society and the world at large. | |
| Spotlight on Erica Henderson | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Eisner Award-nominated artist Erica Henderson (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl) discusses comics, fashion, horror movies, everything you’ve been reading on Twitter, and of course, Squirrel Girl ! Panel will be moderated by John Allison (writer, Giant Days). | |
| Star Trek: The Next 50 Years | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| The authors of the critically acclaimed bestselling two-volume series from St. Martin’s Press The Fifty-Year Mission, Mark A. Altman (Free Enterprise, The Librarians) and Edward Gross (Empire, FHM, Geek Magazine), along with Access Hollywood’ s Scott Mantz, look back at five decades of Star Trek and speculate on where the franchise will boldly go over the next 50 years, including the latest news from the set of Star Trek: Discovery, the future of the movie franchise, and why we need Trek today more than ever. | |
| The Secrets of Immersive Worlds | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| The best comics lure you into their worlds with magic, myth, minutiae, and more. It can be the smallest detail that changes you from a reader to an active participant in the story. Vince Hernandez (Aspen Comics) trades worldbuilding secrets with master storytellers Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Roxane Gay (Black Panther: World of Wakanda), Dustin Nguyen (Descender), Liz Suburbia (Sacred Heart), and Marguerite Bennett (InSeXts). | |
| Secrets to Greenlight Your Indie Project | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Grand 3 & 4, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| It’s the golden age of pop culture and content, so how do you get a green light for your compelling TV series, films, games, comics, books, and animation? Learn the dos, don’ts, and secrets of success from the trailblazers that know how to get a “yes!” With P. J. Haarsma (Con Man with Alan Tudyk), Rebekah Ganiere (Amazon bestseller Fairelle series), John Merritt (Tentacle Kitty),Raene Merritt (Tentacle Kitty), and James Ganiere (Rio Vista Universal) moderator of the Q&A. | |
| 3D Printed Props, Tips, and Tricks | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| UPDATED: Thu, Jul 06, 05:39PM | |
| Learn 3D printing tips and tricks, from proper materials and the right printer for the job to techniques on finishing and durability. Veteran prop maker Mike Syfritt (Mad Propps), Daniel Hawkins (The Digital Armory), and Will Co (CoKreeate) will each bring their own expertise to this insightful panel. | |
| How to Judge What Is Appropriate in Comics: What Does T for Teen Really Mean? | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
| Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library | |
| UPDATED: Thu, Jul 06, 05:39PM | |
| Cataloging and collection development practices for comic books, especially when it comes to age ranges and placement, can make librarians want to tear their hair out. In this session, the discussion will focus on understanding the content that justifies the labels of middle grade, young adult, or adult. It will also address the question of “Does ‘T’ really mean for teen?” The panelists will provide their insights on how to manage a series that starts in young adult and ends R-rated. Additionally, because comics are targets for censorship, they will also review how librarians can handle challenges to material and banned books and continue to fulfill the American Library Association’s statement on access to library resources and services to minors. With panelists Angela Ocana (Santa Clara City Library), Kelly Quinn Chiu (Santa Clara City Library), Jenny McCluskey(Ingram Library Services), Ben Neal (Portsmouth Public Library), and Steven Torres-Roman (San Diego Public Library). | |
| 25 Years of Bob the Angry Flower | 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| Bob the Angry Flower creator Stephen Notley leads a frantically freewheeling look back at the inspirations, controversies, challenges, absurdities, and searingly insightful laffs flung at an unwilling and unsuspecting world courtesy of the fan-favorite alternative comic. There’ll be slides . . . and more! | |
| ComiXology and IMDb: Kevin Smith’s Comic Book Movie Trivia Mayhem | 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Room 6A | |
| Join host Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) and a panel of pop culture expert contestants, including Fatman on Batman’s Marc Bernardin and writers for CW’s The 100 Julie and Shawna Benson, for a freewheeling round of comic book movie trivia. Two judges, comiXology CEO David Steinberger and founder and CEO of IMDb Col Needham, will award points based on the creativity of the answers-that may or may not be factually accurate. Join in for some trivia mayhem! | |
| Dare To Be Dynamite: Licensing Adventure | 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| For over a decade, Dynamite Entertainment has brought the best in movies, television, and gaming to comics. Today, publisher Nick Barrucci takes the stage alongside an all-star cast of writers and artists to discuss the past, present, and future of licensed comics and graphic novels from Dynamite. A few of the titles to be discussed include James Bond, The Shadow, and Red Sonja. Moderated by Dynamite publicist Jeremy Atkins. | |
| Richard Hatch’s Final Film: Stories from the Set with Diminuendo Cast and Crew | 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Chloe Dykstra (Heroes of Cosplay), Walter Koenig (Star Trek), Gigi Edgley (Farscape), writer/director Bryn Pryor (Cowboys & Engines), and writer/producer Sarah Goldberger (Cowboys & Engines) will tell stories about working with Comic-Con fixture Richard Hatch (Battlestar Galactica) on his final film, Diminuendo, and screen footage from the film. Moderated by Taliesin Jaffe (Critical Role). | |
| Small Press Beyond the Wall | 5:30pm – 6:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| Fernando “Fers” Sánchez Antillón (Soulkeepers), Adalisa Zarate (Writer’s Block), Gina Chacón (Studio XIII), Alejandra Zuñiga (Studio XIII), Adriana De La Torre (Studio XIII), and Joel Ojeda Lopez (Zenescope Entertainment) discuss the challenges of creating, publishing, and distributing comic books in Mexico under the shadow of the American industry. Moderated by Martín Arceo (Santos Cómics). | |
| Thursday Playback Room Block #3 | 5:30pm – 6:40pm |
| Marriott Marina Ballroom DE, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| The Playback Room will be showing the following panel presentations from either or both Hall H and Ballroom 20: The Strain Screening and Q&A, The Nerdist Panel with Chris Hardwick, Legion Screening and Q&A, and Marvel Television: Marvel’s Inhumans. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.) | |
| The Miraculous Phenomenon Continues | 5:45pm – 6:45pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| The Miraculous team is back! Join them to talk about the evolution of Miraculous into seasons 2 and 3, a live-action movie, and worldwide success! They’ll also be introducing the new addition to the Zag Heroez roster: Zak Storm! | |
| Animate a Superhero with Adobe | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Make your own animated superhero! Using Adobe Character Animator, Dave Werner a.k.a. Okay Samurai(Adobe UI designer) will teach you how to bring your toys, characters, art, or superheroes to life. With a simple photo or illustration, turn your Photoshop or Illustrator characters into animations that blink, talk, walk, and even shoot fire! Moderated by Erica Schisler (user engagement, Adobe). | |
| DC: Too Tough Trivia or Stump the Writers | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| Think you know everything from Crisis on Infinite Earths to Flashpoint to Rebirth? Come by and test your knowledge of the DC Universe from its inception all the way to Dark Days against DC’s finest minds to win some exclusive prizes! | |
| Disney Kingdoms: Theme Park Stories with Marvel Comics | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| The creators of Disney Kingdoms by Marvel discuss in depth the history as well as future titles of this popular family comic book series. | |
| Funimation Industry Panel | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| Hear the latest news, info, and announcements about everything from Akira to Dragon Ball Z with North America’s largest anime distributor, Funimation. | |
| Learn to Draw Convincing Backgrounds for Comic Book Panels | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Ron Lemen (illustrator, storyboard/sequential artist, concept artist, educator) demonstrates and lectures on methods and techniques for designing and rendering expressive backgrounds for comic panels quickly and efficiently. The lecture will also discuss camera angles, lens distortions, and complex perspective. | |
| LGBTQ Geek Year in Review | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| The past year has been filled with key moments in comics, TV, movies, animation, and games that every queer geek should know about. The panel will discuss the significance of these events to the greater LGBTQ community. Hosted by Prism Comics and moderated by P. Kristen Enos (Prism Comics, Active Voice the Comic Collection), the panel includes Diane Anderson-Minshall (editorial director, The Advocate, Plus Magazine, and Tiny Living Chic), Nick Adams (director of programs, GLAAD’s Transgender Media), Mike Ciriaco (LA Weekly, WeHoTV News), Amber Garza (director of international licensing, Sequential Rights; West Coast coordinator, Geeks OUT!), Chelsea Steiner (AfterEllen.com, Autostraddle.com), and Amelia Vaughn (Huffington Post, Riptide Publishing). | |
| Masquerade 101 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| For costumers, future costumers, and those who simply enjoy watching costuming events, this overview of fan convention competitions will discuss their workings, history, differences from one convention type to another, the judging process, how contestants qualify, and what it takes to win. Also, tips on costume research, design, fabrication methods, and stage presentation ideas for taking original and recreated designs from concept to stage-ready. Panelists include Allan Lavigne (award-winning San Francisco area fan costumer and superhero armor fabricator), Jennifer King (fan costumer and Houston’s Space City Comic Con Cosplay Contest Coordinator), John Ruff (San Diego Comic-Con/WonderCon Anaheim Masquerade assistant coordinator), and moderator Martin Jaquish (San Diego Comic-Con/WonderCon Anaheim Masquerade coordinator since 1992). | |
| Superhero Family Feud | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Horton Grand Theatre | |
| Bestselling, award-winning, comic-loving, authors Margaret Stohl (Black Widow, Captain Marvel), Rainbow Rowell (Fangirl, Runaways), Jason Reynolds (Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Ghost), Cecil Castellucci (Tin Star, The Plain Janes), Shannon and Dean Hale (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World), Ryan North(The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), Nick Lowe (Marvel Comics editor), and other special guests battle to the finish in this superhero-centric Family Feud -style game. | |
| The European Comics Wave | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| Many readers are used to American comics being formatted a certain way. But all over the world, the comic-making standards differs from country to country. This program will consider the BD (bandes dessinées) format with a panel of publishers and creators as well as offer a look at the exciting wave of European comics being brought over to America. | |
| The Exorcist | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| FOX’s breakout thriller returns for a second season. Join Father Tomas (Alfonso Herrera, Sense8), Father Marcus (Ben Daniels, House of Cards), Father Bennett (Kurt Egyiawan, Skyfall), and executive producers Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four) and Sean Crouch (Numb3rs) for a special fan tribute panel including highlights and insights on the new season. | |
| Through the Gate: Celebrating the Stargate Franchise | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| It’s been 20 years since Stargate SG-1 premiered and almost 25 years since viewers took the first interstellar trip to an ancient world with the original film. Join Damian Beurer (host, Legion M co-founder), David Read(Gateworld founder), and special guests as the gateway reopens to celebrate the fandom and explore the next chapter in the Stargate Universe. With exclusive news, sneak peeks, and giveaways, devoted Stargate fans and new fans alike. | |
| Women of Color in Comics: Race, Gender, and the Comic Book Medium | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| The Women in Comics Collective (WinC, pronounced “Wink”) is an international organization that highlights the merit and craft work of women working in the comic book and multimedia industries. Their membership is made up of artists, writers, educators, filmmakers, show producers, art gallery directors, cosplayers, game developers, bloggers, and toy makers. Focusing on female and racial representation in comics, fandom, and the industry, panelists include moderator Regine L. Sawyer (writer, publisher, WinC founder), Jewels Smith ([H]afrocentricwriter and creator, activist), Vanee Smith-Matsalia (writer, educator), Jay Justice (cosplayer, activist), Alice Meichi Li (comic book artist, illustrator), Leen Isabel (cosplayer, artist, creator of Pole Dancing Adventures), Jazmine Joyner (comic book store owner), and Jules Rivera (comic book artist). | |
| Writing for the Computer Gaming Industry | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Some of the most talented storytellers today create worlds for the computer gaming industry. This panel of industry vets share insights gleaned from creating some of the best reviewed narrative-driven titles in gaming history. The panel includes Neal Hallford (Lily Bard Online), Neil Druckmann (Uncharted 4), Anne Toole(Horizon Zero Dawn), John Zuur Platten (Ingress), and Kimberly Unger (Dexter: Slice), moderated by Jana Hallford (Swords & Circuitry: A Designer’s Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games). | |
| Sounds of Sonic | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
| Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront | |
| UPDATED: Thu, Jul 06, 06:27PM | |
| A live performance of Sonic music by master-producer, composer, and guitarist Shota Nakama with a special band. As a musical guest, legendary Sonic sound director and guitarist Jun Senoue, famed for penning many of the game seriesâ | |
| Marvel Television: Marvel’s Inhumans | 6:15pm – 7:15pm |
| Ballroom 20 | |
| The Inhumans have landed in San Diego! Special guests of the highly anticipated Marvel’s Inhumans unveil an explosive panel moderated by executive producer Jeph Loeb. This event series will premiere a version of the first two episodes exclusively in IMAX theatres for a two-week window prior to the debut of the full series on ABC. | |
| Comics PR and Marketing 101 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| Need tips on how to market your comic or have questions about building relationships in the comics industry? This is the panel for you! ComiXology marketing maven Ivan Salazar hosts a panel of comics PR and marketing titans including Chip Mosher (comiXology head of content/senior director of communications), Jen Vaughn(writer, artist, game designer), and David Hyde (founder, Superfan Promotions) for a wide-ranging discussion of how you can make a big splash in comics through marketing and PR. | |
| Making a Living off Your Art | 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Freelance artist Lee Kohse (Lucasfilm, Disney, DreamWorks), Sean Glumace (Adobe Education Leader), and Douglas Dreier (art collector and curator), discuss the business of art and answer your questions about how to generate revenue, promote yourself, deal with clients and commissions, and price your art. Moderated by Johnny Kolasinski (former steering committee co-chair of genARTS Silicon Valley). One lucky panel attendee will win a 12-month subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud, a $599 value courtesy of Adobe Education Leader Sean Glumace. | |
| The Scoop at Simon & Schuster | 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| Lauren Hoffman (marketing), Chrissy Noh (marketing), Jodie Hockensmith (publicity), Keri Horan(marketing), and Liesa Abrams (marketing) give a sneak peek at the hottest books and properties coming from Simon & Schuster in 2017, including books by some of your fan-favorite authors. The discussion will be moderated by Jon Anderson (executive vice president, publisher), and attendees will take home exclusive prizes and swag. | |
| The Trump Presidential Library Panel | 6:30pm – 7:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| Celebrants and detractors alike are chewing on the fact that Donald Trump was elected president. Shannon Wheeler and Robert Sikoryak will help you swallow. In their books Sh*t My President Says and The Unquotable Trump (respectively), these two cartoonists illustrate Trump’s words for comedic effect and insight. There will be slides, a brief history of political satire, and laughter through the tears as they wrestle with an understanding of our current dystopia. Can satire keep up with reality? Shannon Wheeler is the two-time Eisner winning creator of Too Much Coffee Man and a New Yorker cartoonist. Robert Sikoryak started at Raw magazine, is a New Yorkercontributor, and a Comic-Con special guest. | |
| The LEGO Ninjago Movie | 6:45pm – 7:45pm |
| Room 6A | |
| In this big screen Ninjago adventure, the battle for Ninjago City calls to action young Master Builder Lloyd, a.k.a. the Green Ninja (Dave Franco), along with his friends, who are all secret ninja warriors. Led by Master Wu (Jackie Chan), as wise-cracking as he is wise, they must defeat evil warlord Garmadon (Justin Theroux), the Worst Guy Ever, who also happens to be Lloyd’s dad. Pitting mech against mech and father against son, the epic showdown will test this fierce but undisciplined team of modern-day ninjas who must learn to check their egos and pull together to unleash their inner power of Spinjitzu. | |
| Adam West Celebration | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| For many, Adam West provided the initial gateway to Batman through the glorious televised tales of the late ’60s. Tonight, fans will come together to celebrate his beloved performance and the 50+ years that followed with video footage and personal anecdotes. Please join director/writer/actor Kevin Smith (Clerks, Comic Book Men), actor/radio personality Ralph Garman (Family Guy, Starring Adam West), producer James Tucker (Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders), moderator Gary Miereanu and an ever-growing list of special guests in this salute to the legendary “Bright Knight.” | |
| Black Mask: Debuting Tomorrow’s Legends | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| With a nonstop string of breakout hits including Space Riders, BLACK, 4 Kids Walk into a Bank, Young Terrorists, Jade Street Protection Services, The Dregs, Godkiller, We Can Never Go Home, the Eisner-nominated Kim & Kim, and its most recent smash CALEXIT, Black Mask has made a name for itself as the hottest launchpad to debut new talent and as the home for some of the coolest, most provocative comics around. Join Black Mask co-founder Matteo Pizzolo (Young Terrorists, Godkiller, CALEXIT) and the creators of Kim & Kim Magdalene Visaggio, Eva Cabrera, and Claudia Aguirre; creators of BLACK Kwanza Osajyefo and Tim Smith 3; creators of 4 Kids Walk into a Bank Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss; and more special guests for a wide-ranging discussion of how new creators and new ideas are changing comics and how YOU can be a part of it. | |
| DC Comics Goes Steampunk | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Taking mashups to the next level, you’ll learn how to take your favorite DC Comic heroes and villains and transform them into Steampunk fan art and costumes! This panel will have everything you need to get your Aquaman to Zatanna mashups put together. Plus, all the how-to’s to get your Harleys, Jokers, and Wonder Women cosplays reinvented in epic Steampunk style. Panelists include Diana Given, Dean LeCrone, Bob Mogg, R. J. Perez; moderated by Anastasia Hunter (chair, Gaslight Steampunk Expo). | |
| Femme Magnifique: Amazing Women in Comics | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 2 | |
| Learn about the groundbreaking women featured in the new anthology Femme Magnifique and the creative teams that turned the real-life adventures of these women into comic book stories. Women from politics, art, science, and pop will be featured, as co-curators Shelly Bond (Black Crown) and Kristy Miller (Femme Magnifique) provide sneak peeks at the art and stories. Femme Magnifique creative team members Paige Braddock (Jane’s World), Elsa Charretier (The Unstoppable Wasp), Eva Cabrera (KIM & KIM), Tess Fowler(Rat Queens), Gail Simone (Red Sonja), and more share their experiences creating comic stories based on real-life female heroes. Q&A session. | |
| Inside the Voice Actors Studio | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 11 | |
| Bang Zoom! Entertainment brings you this one-hour panel/workshop about voice acting that covers practical dubbing techniques, important issues such as studio protocol, and what to expect at your first audition. This is a great opportunity for attendees interested in the voice acting profession to get firsthand advice and experience from the pros in an intimate yet dynamic setting. You will learn directly from some of the best voice actors and directors in the world and also get some inside information on how to break in and what the industry is really like. | |
| International Creator Slam: Europe Versus USA | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| American and European creators discuss differences and similarities in creating comics on the two sides of the Atlantic with Nick Abadzis (Laika), José Luis Munuera (Les Campbell), and a surprise guest. | |
| Lost in Translation | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| The economy is steadily growing stronger and so are sales of manga and anime. But are the steady sales helping all the portions of the industry? And with the renewed interest in manga out there, are there enough quality series to feed the hunger, or is there a danger of oversaturation? Freelancers and industry insiders discuss the art and business of translated entertainment, share stories, and take audience questions. Panelists include William Flanagan (Fairy Tail), Michael Gombos (director of international publishing and licensing, Dark Horse), Mari Morimoto (Naruto), Lillian Diaz-Przybyl (digital editor, Sweetness and Lightning), and Stephen Paul (One Piece). | |
| Netflix Original: Castlevania with Adi Shankar | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| Castlevania is one of the most popular video game franchises by Konami and Hideo Kojima. Brought to life with vivid animation through Netflix, fans will want to hear the behind-the-scenes stories from the cast and crew. Jessica Tseang (founder, Girl on Geek, Little Geek Girls) will lead a lively discussion with Adi Shankar(showrunner and executive producer of Castlevania, executive producer of Dredd), Sam Deats (director, Castlevania, Powerhouse Animation), Kevin Kolde (executive producer and showrunner for Castlevania,producer of Bee and PuppyCat, Adventure Time), and some surprise guests, with a special message from series writer Warren Ellis. | |
| Publishers Weekly: Selling Comics to a Diverse Audience | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| It’s no secret that the audience for comics has become far more diverse over the last decade. As more children, women, people of color, and queer readers discover comics-and more work is created for these audiences-reaching out on a retail level is even more important. PW senior editor Calvin Reid talks with comics retailers and booksellers about expanding the readership and standing up for representation and what works and what doesn’t. With Christopher Butcher (The Beguiling), Terence Irvins (Kinokuniya), Jennifer Haines (The Dragon), and more. | |
| Simulated Worlds: Writing for Virtual Reality and Games | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Writers for games and virtual reality talk about the industry’s next big thing. What’s different about writing for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)? And how does it change the way gamers interact with your games? Game writers and industry professionals discuss the potential pitfalls and challenges of this next leap in technology as well as the potential for new narratives moving forward. Panelists include Jonathan Callan (senior writer, Survios and “Raw Data”), Collin Kelly (writer, adviser to the USC Games Program), Andrew Robinson(senior writer, Animation and Cinematics at Blizzard Entertainment), Nathan Burba (chief executive officer, Survios), and Bennett Jobling (writer, game designer). | |
| Successful Gaming Tournaments | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| Gaming tournaments have become a major source of revenue and advertising for brick-and-mortar comic shops. A panel of experts discusses the best way shops can advertise, organize, and hold these tournaments. Panelists include Dr. Billy San Juan (author, gamer), Cary Kazmaier (manager, Artifex Entertainment), Tim Shields(owner, Cascade Games), Doreen Kamada-Fujii (Pokémon TCG), and Angela Chandler (Magic: The Gathering judge). | |
| TBS Gets Animated | 7:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Executive producers, creators, and writers from upcoming TBS animated original comedy series present exclusive clips and sneak peeks of each show. First up will be Matt Weitzman of TBS’s American Dad! followed by an introduction to the eccentric residents of the Tierra Chula Resident Hotel in Tarantula by creator Carson Mell. Coming in early 2018, Final Space is a serialized intergalactic space saga about an astronaut named Gary and his adorable planet-destroying friend Mooncake, from indie film producers Olan Rogers and David Sacks (Thank You for Not Smoking). The program will also feature a surreal animated series about a family growing up without getting old from J. G. Quintel, the creator of the Emmy Award-winning Regular Show. | |
| Hall H and Ballroom 20 Thursday Playback Free Play | 7:00pm – 8:30pm |
| Marriott Marina Ballroom DE, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Didn’t get into Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? We feel your pain! On hand to kick off the panel will be the assistant to the director of programming for Comic-Con, Tommy Goldbach, in this block that rebroadcasts some of the day’s popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It’s democracy at its finest, and it’s a second and maybe even a third chance to see these panels. (Please note: these playbacks will include only the panel discussions. None of the film clips or footage shown at the live events will be shown here.) | |
| 12 Monkeys | 7:15pm – 8:15pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Attention, time travelers! After an exciting season of searching for, and ultimately finding, the Witness, everyone was stunned by the revelations in the finale. The executive producer and cast of this SYFY hit series look back at the show’s most talked-about moments and tease the upcoming fourth and final season. You won’t want to miss some exclusive surprises! | |
| 10 Years of Adam Warren’s Empowered | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| 2017 marks the 10th anniversary of the debut of Dark Horse Comics’ graphic novel series Empowered, a manga-influenced “sexy superhero comedy” about the trials, tribulations, and body image issues of a struggling young superheroine. Creator Adam Warren, moderator David Brothers, artist Rob “Robaato” Porter, and others offer a discussion of the past, present, and future of the acclaimed series. | |
| Artist as Brand: Rise of the Artist Entrepreneur | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| Greg Spalenka (artist, Sandman) moderates this annual panel discussion on art career sustainability. Learn strategies on how to create an income from your talent on your own terms with Sam Flegal (artist, Fantasy Flight; host of One Fantastic Week), Daniel M. Davis and Dawna Davis (Steam Crow), Jacquelin de Leon(illustrator, comic artist, social media master), and Lydia Fenwick (fine artist, illustrator, entrepreneur). | |
| Hollyweird Science: Information Versus Motivation | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| When a new science fiction film comes out, so do the science experts (with vastly different levels of expertise) to nitpick the film’s science content. The irony is that Hollywood has never been more willing to work with actual scientists to ensure scientific accuracy. Yet, scientists often cite TV series like Star Trek and films like 2001: A Space Odyssey as the elements that inspired their careers. When it comes to the value to science and science education, is the motivational/inspirational component at least as important as the science content itself? This panel of scientists and Hollywood professionals share their thoughts. Featuring Zack Stentz (The Flash, Lore), Amy Berg (Counterpart, Eureka), Kevin Grazier, Ph.D. (Gravity, Pirates of the Caribbean: DMTNT), Jessica Cail, Ph.D. (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D ., Zootopia), Rick Loverd (Science and Entertainment Exchange), and Colin Campbell (The Universe, Life After People). Moderated by Gia Mora (Scirens). | |
| It Gets Geekier: Why Queer Representation Matters | 7:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Joshua Yehl (IGN Comics) brings It Gets Geekier back to discuss the importance of including LGBT+ characters in comic books, TV shows, and movies. Host Bryan Pittard (Flame On! Podcast) will lead the talk including Sina Grace (Iceman), Kris Anka (All-New X-Men), Megan Townsend (GLAAD), Mariko Tamaki (Supergirl: Being Super), and others. | |
| Cartoon Network Summertime Go! Screening and Costume Contest | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 7AB | |
| Tell your cousin, sister, papa, and your mom that new episodes are a go at the con! Cartoon Network is new all summer and they’re ready to go with exclusive sneak peeks of your favorites, along with peeks at their newest shows. Dress as your favorite CN character and walk the runway for a chance to win incredible loot! Psst -kids 12 and under who show up in costume will receive a special prize. Guest judges include Ian Jones-Quartey(creator and voice of Rad for OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes), Greg Cipes (voice of Stinkfly for Ben 10 and voice of Beast Boy for Teen Titans Go!), Zach Callison (voice of Steven for Steven Universe), Deedee Magno-Hall(voice of Pearl for Steven Universe), and Michaela Dietz (voice of Amethyst for Steven Universe), led by the guy who has a voice in all of their shows, Eric Bauza. And that’s how summertime goes! | |
| Eko Interactive Narratives: Giving Control to the Viewer | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 5AB | |
| In the fall of 2017, Eko will be launching a full slate of interactive shows created by a host of creative minds from across fandom and in association with Sony, MGM, and Warner. Come see exclusive footage of the series and chat with the creators about their respective approaches to interactive narratives and what it means to give viewers control of a character’s psyche. The minds behind the shows participating in this discussion will be Graham Reznick (Until Dawn), Sandeep Parikh (The Guild), Lindsay Pulispher (Fear the Walking Dead, True Blood), Milana Vayntrub (This Is Us), Shane Small (creator, Exploding Kittens), and Nick Moceri (GenPop). Moderated by Alex Albrecht (G4techTV). | |
| Gunslingers, Half-Orcs, and Fireballs: A Super-Fun Guide to Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPGs | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 28DE | |
| Continuing last year’s popular “Rogues, Half-Elves, and Magic Missile: A Beginner’s Guide to Dungeons & Dragons” panel, this session focuses on tips and tricks to get the most enjoyment out of playing D&D or any other tabletop RPG. Panelists discuss how to have a super-fun time creating a character, roleplaying that character, crafting a fascinating story, and getting along with your fellow players, so you don’t want to cast Meteor Swarm on them in real life! Moderated by Jeff Burns (Super Geeked Up, Monday Night Mayhem) and featuring Jennifer Muro (Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, Justice League Action), Elisa Teague (Betrayal at House on the Hill: Widow’s Walk, Geek Out!), Jennifer Kretchmer (Maze Arcana, Dollhouse), Trip Hope (League of S.T.E.A.M., Monday Night Mayhem), and Marx Pyle (GenreTainment, Monday Night Mayhem). Plus, join in immediately after the panel for a gaming session in Room 15AB with a demonstration of Fate Accelerated. | |
| I’ll Take Quidditch for $500, Obi-Wan: Fan Game Show | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 32AB | |
| Can you name the family seat of each Westerosi house? Identify a Star Wars villain from a single line of dialogue? List every Hogwarts professor by magical subject? Test your knowledge in this bookish game show, competing head to head with fellow fans and bestselling authors in categories like “May the Force Be with You,” “Expecto Patronum,” and more, using audio clips from the Star Wars, Game of Thrones, and Harry Potter audiobooks. Star Wars audiobook narrator Marc Thompson will host, selecting a few lucky audience members to compete onstage as contestants! | |
| Name That Movie Meets Frankenstein | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 9 | |
| For the fifth straight year, John Field (Inkpot Award winner) leads everyone’s favorite game show, Name That Movie! The game consists of seeing 50 different clips from 50 different sci-fi, horror, and fantasy movies. You are given a ticket with a series of numbers on it. If your ticket is chosen from the Magic Film Can, you become a contestant! Four people will be chosen. See how many movies you can name! But that’s not all. If no one on the panel can name the movie, the audience gets a chance! The winners get fabulous (almost valuable) prizes. The audience members who answer correctly get cool bonus prizes as well. Come be a part of this laugh-filled, fun-filled show. | |
| Psychology of Cult TV Shows: Episode 4 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 25ABC | |
| Are you a fan of Supernatural, Westworld, Game of Thrones, or Sherlock? Do you love Daredevil, Walking Dead, Jessica Jones, or Luke Cage? If so, come join the team of mental health professionals Dr. Janina Scarlet(Superhero Therapy, Star Wars Psychology), Dr. Travis Langley (Doctor Who Psychology: A Madman with a Box; Star Trek Psychology: The Mental Frontier), Dr. Lynn Zubernis (Supernatural Psychology; Family Don’t End with Blood), Dr. Billy San Juan (Doctor Who Psychology, Walking Dead Psychology), and Travis Adams(Supernatural Psychology) and TV writers/producers Jose Molina (Agent Carter, Firefly), Christine Boylan(Castle, Once Upon a Time), and Deric Huges (The Flash, Beauty and the Beast) in geeking out and discussing your favorite TV shows. Jenna Busch (Legion of Leia, Star Wars Psychology) moderates. | |
| Sweet Christmas! A Mock Trial to Prove Luke Cage Is Innocent | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 23ABC | |
| Marvel’s Luke Cage ended with Luke in FBI custody for breaking out of prison. This will be a mock evidentiary hearing where attorneys will argue to US Magistrate Judge Mitch Dembin a writ of habeas corpus petition to prove Cage’s actual innocence. Attorneys arguing the case include Christine Peek, Esq. (McManis Faulkner) and Megan Smith, Esq. for Luke Cage (played by David Gibson) and Steve Chu, Esq. and Jane Boardman(deputy city attorney for the City of San Diego Office of the City Attorney) for the government. | |
| The 501st Legion: An Introduction to Villainous Costuming in the Star Wars Universe | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Grand 1 & 2, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina | |
| Panelists offer an introduction to the creation of fan-made villain costumes from all seven Star Wars movies and beyond. Legion members from the Imperial Sands, Southern California, and Wisconsin Garrisons will provide an overview of the creative processes that bring Stormtroopers, Tusken Raiders, Boba Fett, or Kylo Ren from the silver screen in to reality. Dean Amstutz (ISG membership liaison) will discuss the membership journey, from initial interest through final approval. Lesley Farquhar (ISG commanding officer) will speak about fabric construction. Kevin Weir (Imperial Surplus Armor and KW Designs owner) will relate his process for working with armor parts. Howard Smart (ISG member) will speak about small prop construction. Dawn Bright (Flagship Eclipse Detachment executive officer) will discuss the process and requirements for bringing a new canon costume into the Legion. Adam Petersen (Jolly Roger Squadron Detachment leader) will discuss large costume construction. Todd Mullin (ISG executive officer) will moderate the panel with a Q&A session after the presentation. | |
| Whose Team Are You on? The Psychology of World Beliefs and Personality | 8:00pm – 9:00pm |
| Room 29AB | |
| In a landscape of intense fictional conflict with Iron Man versus Captain America, Batman versus Superman, Justice League versus the Avengers-which team are you on? A research study conducted by April Fugett, PhD and Keith W. Beard, PsyD (professors of psychology, Marshall University), and Jacob Mills, MA and Britani Black, MA (doctoral students, Marshall University) examined how personality and world beliefs factor into preferences for certain characters, teams, and even specific shows in popular culture. Many people have strong world views and strong character preferences that they identify with, support, follow closely, and spend money on in the forms of merchandise and even brand identity. This support, from Tumblr posts to fan-created merchandise, often available months before retail, affects every aspect of the comic, television, and cinematic universes. This information could be used to better promote and engage people with specific brand and character choices while also giving individuals insight into their own characters and media preferences. | |
| Kung Fu Extravaganza 20th Anniversary Celebration | 8:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Room 6A | |
| Ric Meyers (Films of Fury: The Kung Fu Movie Book) and his film fight fest is back for the big two-oh, so it’s party time-with not only the best action sequences of the year but the best from action movie history! Joining the festivities will be comedy film nerds Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini (Ear Buds: The Podcasting Documentary), “Master of Remaster” Frank Djeng, “King of YouTube Kung Fu” Eric Jacobus, fight coordinator for Marvel’s Black Panther Clayton J. Barber with gasps, laughs, cheers, premieres, sneak peeks, and maybe even a surprise guest or two. | |
| Dark Matter: Season 3 | 8:15pm – 9:15pm |
| Room 6DE | |
| Halfway through season 3, the cast of Dark Matter will discuss exciting developments and what’s next for the intrepid crew of the Raza. Cast members Melissa O’Neil (Two), Anthony Lemke (Three), Alex Mallari Jr.(Four), Jodelle Ferland (Five), and Roger Cross (Six) and executive producer Jay Firestone will bring you all of the latest news from behind the scenes-don’t miss it! | |
| Graphic Novel Creator Richard Kyle’s Legacy | 8:30pm – 9:30pm |
| Room 8 | |
| Richard Kyle published the first graphic novel, Beyond Time and Again by George Metzger, as well as Graphic Story World and Argosy magazines. Mr. Kyle’s publishing work and the future of graphic novels will be discussed by a panel of experts: Mike Royer (artist, writer, Jack Kirby’s inker), Denis Kitchen (artist, writer, publisher, creator of Kitchen Sink Press), Ron Turner (writer, publisher, founder of Last Gasp), Jamie Coville (writer, comics historian), Phil Yeh (cartoonist, publisher of Uncle Jam), Greg Koudoulian (early SDCC film program contributor), David G. Brown (cartoonist, winner of the 2009 NAACP Image Award), and Maggie Thompson(writer, comics historian, co-editor of the Comics Buyer’s Guide). | |
| ROBOTECH: A Look to the Future | 8:30pm – 9:30pm |
| Room 24ABC | |
| Join Harmony Gold USA for the latest developments in the Robotech universe, from awesome new products to the new comic series from Titan Comics. | |
| SF and Fantasy Book Trivia with Orbit | 8:30pm – 9:30pm |
| Room 4 | |
| Find out what’s new and upcoming from Orbit, and win free books by playing a Jeopardy!- style trivia game show. “I’ll take science fiction and fantasy novels for $400, please!” Orbit’s marketing staff will test your knowledge banks-with some special guest appearances. | |
| Comics Con Comics: En Vivo! | 8:30pm – 10:00pm |
| Room 26AB | |
| (Note: This show will be in Spanish. The English show is Friday afternoon.) ¡Para el primer episodio de su nuevo programa en español Juan-Manuel Rocha invita a Lalo Alcaraz (caricaturista, locutor), Rafael Navarro (Guns A’Blazin’), y algunos amigos especiales! Ven y ríe con ellos mientras hablan de comics y cultura pop. | |
| Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog | 8:30pm – 10:00pm |
| Room 6BCF | |
| Join the fun and sing along as the California Browncoats screen Internet sensation Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Enter the horrible costume contest and win horrible prizes in four categories: Best Dr. Horrible, Captain Hammer, Penny, and “other” character from the show. A grand prize will be awarded to one well-prepared individual for “Best in Show.” Do not bounce! | |
| Will Eisner: Portrait of a Sequential Artist | 9:00pm – 10:30pm |
| Room 9 | |
| This feature-length documentary about Will Eisner premiered at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival. The film includes interviews with Stan Lee, Jules Feiffer, Jack Kirby, Art Spiegelman, Frank Miller, Kurt Vonnegut, Michael Chabon, Gil Kane, and many other famous writers and cartoonists who knew and worked with Will Eisner. The showing will be introduced by Danny Fingeroth (comics historian, Spider-Man group editor) with a brand-new videotape introduction from the film’s director/producer Andrew D. Cooke and writer/producer Jon B. Cooke. | |
| Netflix Surprise Screening | 10:00pm – 12:00am |
| Horton Grand Theatre | |
| Netflix will have a surprise screening of an upcoming original movie before its premiere. Stay tuned and visit the Netflix booth on the convention floor to learn more! | |
