Fantagraphics has announced their programming for SDCC ’22 – with treats in store for con attendees plus the annual 25% comic-con discount sale on their webstore open to all over the big weekend. ALSO: the debut of the Love and Rockets 40th anniversary shirt.
The PR:
“We are beyond excited to be back at Comic-Con this year, along with our Special Guests Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez and Ezra Claytan Daniels! We also have a full schedule of signings at our booth #1721 with a bunch of our amazing artists: Miranda Tacchia, Anders Nilsen, Robert Williams, Charles Glaubitz, Trina Robbins, Katie Skelly, and B.K. Taylor! See the full schedule…
And then of course, there’s our big annual Comic-Con Sale, with 25% off just about everything on Fantagraphics.com!”
Fantagraphics will be debuting a special Love and Rockets 40th anniversary shirt at the con.
The Fantagraphics 25% discount webstore sale goes live from Thursday July 21 to Sunday July 24 – basically the exact dates of the con. The webstore is here.
FANTAGRAPHICS SDCC’ 22 PANELS
Thursday, July 21st, 2:30 pm [Room 4] — Drawn from Real Life: When Fact Inspires Graphic Fiction
“While their books vary thematically, Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS), Miranda Tacchia (Unimpressed), and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) have all used experiences from their own lives to inspire funny, freaky, and meaningful graphic novels. Join Ezra, Miranda, and Sophie for this fascinating conversation and Q&A session!”
Thursday, July 21st, 3:00 pm [Room 25ABC] — Spotlight on The Hernandez Bros (Love & Rockets 40th Anniversary)
“Join award-winning artists Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) and Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets) as they discuss 40 years of creating their iconic comic series! They’ll be joined in conversation by Carol Hernandez (photographer and actress) as they talk comics, the punk scene, and creating art over the decades.”
Friday, July 22nd, 2:00 pm [Room 28DE] — 40 Years of Love and Rockets: Still the Greatest
“Gilbert Hernandez (Love and Rockets) and Jaime Hernandez (Love and Rockets) discuss 40 years of creating the greatest comic of all time with their editor Gary Groth (co-founder of Fantagraphics). Don’t miss this conversation and Q&A session with the legendary Hernandez Brothers!”
Friday, July 22nd, 2:00 pm [Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina] — Drawn from Life: Graphic Novels and The World Outside Your Window
“Comics can take their readers anywhere, from the center of the Earth to the farthest reaches of space, but some of the most fascinating graphic novels published today find that sometimes the most compelling world of all is right outside your front door. Andrew Farago (Cartoon Art Museum) moderates a discussion with Anders Nilsen (The End), Jamila Rowser (Wash Day Diaries), Miranda Tacchia (Unimpressed), and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) as they talk about autobiography, slice-of-life, and the world outside your window.”
Friday, July 22nd, 3:00 pm [Room 28DE] — Spotlight on Ezra Claytan Daniels
“Film and television writer, illustrator, and designer Ezra Claytan Daniels (Doom Patrol) will discuss his Eisner-nominated graphic novel, BTTM FDRS, with comic book writer, journalist, and video game narrative designer Evan Narcisse (Marvel’s Voices #1). Don’t miss this fascinating one-on-one interview and Q&A session!”
Sunday, July 24th, 1:30 pm [Room 10] — An Animated Life
“Working in the arts is never dull! What is it like to live an animated life? To be a professional creative? Find out from these Comic-Con Special Guests Jane Baer, Ezra Clayton Daniels, and Phil La Marr, what it is to live An Animated Life! Moderated by the former senior editor of Rotten Tomatoes and movie critic for KTTV Fox 11 in Los Angeles, Grae Drake.”
FANTAGRAPHICS SDCC ’22 SIGNINGS
[BOOTH 1721]
Thursday, July 21
10:45 am-11:45 am: Trina Robbins
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Katie Skelly
12:00 pm-2:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Jaime Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Charles Glaubitz
4:00 pm-5:00 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels + Miranda Tacchia
5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Jaime Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
Friday, July 22
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Robert Williams
12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Katie Skelly
1:00 pm-2:00 pm: B.K. Taylor
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Charles Glaubitz
3:30 pm-5:30 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Jaime Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
5:30 pm-6:30 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels + Miranda Tacchia + Anders Nilsen
Saturday, July 23
11:00 am-12:00 pm: Trina Robbins
12:00 pm-2:00 pm: Gilbert Hernandez + Natalia Hernandez
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Miranda Tacchia
3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels
4:00 pm-5:00 pm: B.K. Taylor
Sunday, July 24
1:00-2:00 pm: B.K. Taylor
3:00 pm-4:00 pm: Ezra Claytan Daniels
