Last week, Titan Entertainment announced its convention exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con 2024, which attendees can purchase at booth #5537 (Door C cityside) throughout the show. Now, the publisher has revealed its panel and signing schedule for the show, including some of its top talent.
Zoe Thorogood (Life Is Strange), Jim Zub (Conan the Barbarian), Janie Hendrix (Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze), Charles Ardai (Gun Honey), Mellow Brown (Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze, Blade Runner), and Roman Dirge (I Can Count to Ten) will all be in attendance, as well as Joe Jusko and Tehani Farr. Some of these creators will only be at the show on certain days, so pay attention to their signing and panel times so you don’t miss out.
Check out the details of Titan’s full schedule below. All times are in PST.
Titan Entertainment SDCC ’24 Panels
Thursday, July 25
The World of Blade Runner – A New Saga Begins in Tokyo!
12:30-1:30 p.m., Room 24ABC
Titan’s best-selling Blade Runner comics saga—2019, 2029 and 2039—came to its epic three-year finale in April 2024 to huge critical praise. Now fans at SDCC 2024 will see the debut of the next chapter in the Blade Runner universe: Tokyo Nexus. An electrifying new Blade Runner comic series set in Tokyo 2015, which sees two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems. Join Blade Runner writer Mellow Brown (American Gods), Alcon’s Director of Publishing, Jeff Conner, and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a very special discussion about expanding the world of Blade Runner comics with Tokyo Nexus. Plus, exclusive news and reveals for the new comic series, and future plans of Blade Runner comics. This panel is a must for Blade Runner fans!
Hard Case Crime—From Stephen King to Gun Honey—Celebrating 20 Years of Pulp
Publishing!
2-3 p.m., Room 5AB
Join Charles Ardai, Edgar Award-winning writer and founder/publisher of Hard Case Crime, for a romp through twenty years of the best crime fiction & comics, including a behind-the-scenes look at the NEW installment of Titan Comics’ #1 best-selling comics thriller, Gun Honey. Comic-Con special guest Charles weaves a story like no other—bringing vigor and excitement to this panel, just as he does to the pages of his Golden Age crime novels. Charles will reveal the inner workings of creating record-breaking pulp fiction with legendary creators such as Stephen King, Max Allan Collins, Lawrence Block, and iconic artists Robert McGuinness, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Adam Hughes, and Bill Sienkiewicz. Moderating Charles through his thrilling & unique tales of two-fisted storytelling will be a man who walks these mean streets but is not himself mean: Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner—the self-proclaimed #1 Hard Case Crime fan in the world. You will not want to miss this hadron collider of hardboiled noir brilliance!
Friday, July 26
See You in the Funny Papers
6-7 p.m., Room 6A
Join Brian Posehn, comedian, writer, actor, nerd, for “See You in the Funny Papers”—a comic book panel made up of brilliant creators with all-new releases, such as Nathan Hamill & Eric Filipkowski (2 Dumb Dinos from Titan Comics), Brian Posehn & Chris Johnson (Grommets and Rifters from Image Comics) and The Berkowitz Brothers & Ariel Olivetti (The Writer from Dark Horse Comics). Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV, Titan Comics). Presented by Iron Management.
Saturday, July 27
My Life at Stately Wayne Manor—Bob Wayne’s First Sixty-Five Years in Comics!
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 4
Comics industry legend and Inkpot Award winner Bob Wayne spent 28 years being the friendly face of DC Comics, as their head of sales & marketing. Bob was there at the birth of the direct market and worked at DC through an extended era of supercharged industry-revolutionising creativity. Join Bob as he sits down with his old pal (and one of his favourite Englishmen), Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner, and talks through his wildly eventful career—from his secret origin in Fort Worth, Texas, to his early years attending conventions & selling comics professionally, to his almost three decades marketing some of the greatest comic books of all time! Bob might even give a glimpse of what he’s up to now…
Star Trek: The Art of Glenn Hetrick’s Alchemy Studios!
4-5 p.m., Room 4
Glenn Hetrick is a multi-award-winning makeup & special effects artist known for his work on Star Trek: Discovery and numerous other film & television productions. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Glenn’s creations have captivated audiences worldwide. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of prosthetics, make-up and special effects in the Star Trek universe by Glenn’s renowned Alchemy Studios, as detailed in the wonderful new art edition from Titan Books! Glenn is joined by Titan Books/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner to discuss the intricate process of bringing iconic aliens and creatures to life, from concept to screen!
Sunday, July 28
Conan: Battle of the Black Stone!
11 a.m.-12 p.m., Room 29AB
By Crom! Go behind-the-scenes of the NEW Conan the Barbarian comic series arc launching at Comic-Con and the return of fan-favorite Savage Sword of Conan magazine from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics. Plus: exclusive reveals of the highly-anticipated 2024 EPIC event comic series, The Battle of the Black Stone! Join award-winning writer Jim Zub, legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko, award-winning letterer Richard Starkings, historian Jeff Shanks, and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a packed Conan discussion, exclusive reveals, and special announcements of future plans for the NEW ERA of Conan Media! This panel is a must for Conan and fantasy fans!
Titan Entertainment SDCC ’24 Signings
All signings take place at Titan booth #5537.
Thursday, July 25
2:30 p.m.: JIMI HENDRIX: PURPLE HAZE
The iconic Jimi Hendrix as you’ve never seen him before! Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze blends classic sci-fi pulp, and Afro-futurism to craft a psychedelic space odyssey that captures the magic, hope, and rebellion that Jimi’s legendary music is known for. Janie Hendrix and the creative team Mellow Brown and DJ Ben Ha Meen will be signing copies of Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze graphic novel ahead of its general release on August 27th—each purchase comes with an exclusive art print!
Friday, July 26
10:15 a.m.: ROBOTECH: RICK HUNTER
A brand new Robotech adventure, taking place immediately after the legendary Macross Saga! Robotech fans can meet writer Brandon Easton and Creative Director of Harmony Gold USA Tommy Yune who will be signing copies of Robotech: Rick Hunter graphic novel before its general release on August 13th.
12 p.m.: I CAN COUNT TO TEN
From the twisted imagination of Lenore creator Roman Dirge, the Michelangelo of the macabre, comes his latest magnificent masterpiece—I Can Count To Ten, the first non-children’s book for adults. Roman Dirge will be signing copies of his new graphic novel which debuts at SDCC ahead of its general release on September 3rd.
2 p.m.: CONAN THE BARBARIAN & THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN
Conan fans can meet writer Jim Zub and SDCC cover artist Tehani Farr as they will be on hand to sign Conan The Barbarian #13 SDCC exclusives! Plus, in a special signing appearance, meet legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko as he signs copies of The Savage Sword of Conan #1 SDCC exclusive. Joe will only be signing on this day.
4 p.m.: BLADE RUNNER
Titan’s critically acclaimed Blade Runner comics continue with Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus at SDCC! The new comic series set in Tokyo 2015 launches exclusively at the show with a stunning foil Christian Ward cover. Blade Runner fans can meet Mellow Brown, who will be signing copies of Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus SDCC exclusive and Blade Runner: Origins.
Saturday, July 27
10:30 a.m.: GUN HONEY
Praised by celebrated crime writers Ed Brubaker, Max Allan Collins, and Duane Swierczynski, Gun Honey: Collision Course sees Joanna Tan return for a new heart-racing series! Gun Honey fans can meet writer and SDCC special guest Charles Ardai who will be signing Gun Honey: Collision Course #1 SDCC exclusive featuring a foil cover by superstar artist Adam Hughes.
2 p.m.: LIFE IS STRANGE
New comic series Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not stars Alex and Steph from Life Is Strange: True Colors! Life Is Strange fans can meet Eisner Winning creator and SDCC special guest Zoe Thorogood who will be signing Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not #1 SDCC exclusive featuring a special game cover.
Sunday, July 28
1 p.m.: CONAN THE BARBARIAN
Year two begins here! The triumphant new era of Conan continues in this tale of brutal heroic adventure! Conan fans can meet writer Jim Zub and SDCC cover artist Tehani Farr as they will be signing Conan The Barbarian #13 SDCC exclusives.
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