The international literary power couple Audrey Niffenegger (author, The Time Traveler's Wife) and Eddie Campbell (artist, From Hell) discuss their debut graphic novel collaboration: Bizarre Romance (Abrams ComicArts). Described by Publishers Weekly as "winningly strange," Bizarre Romance features a multitude of short stories told through illustrated prose and comics panels and explores the idiosyncratic nature of relationships in a variety of genres, from fractured fairy tales to historical fiction to paper dolls.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 29AB
DC has long been the home of thrilling tales featuring the superheroes of the Justice League-but that's not all! Come and hear about the incredible imprints at DC, which include the provocative, standalone stories of DC Black Label, the coming-of-age tales of DC Zoom and DC Ink, the weird and dangerous DC's Young Animal, and more. Listen to John Romita, Jr. and other amazing creators behind these stories and discover your next must-read book!
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE
Emily the Strange creator Rob Reger and fellow Strangers come together for the annual Emily the Strange Panel Experience and get the insider scoop on the feature film development with Dark Horse Entertainment and Amazon Studios. AIn celebration of the 25th anniversary of Emily the Strange, Rob will unveil the brand new "Still Strange Collection" designed in collaboration with long time co-conspirator Brian Brooks. Rob will discuss his creative process, how it's evolved over the last 25 years, and the powers of independence versus collaboration in his work. As always, audience participation will be encouraged, and there will be plenty of rewards for being strange . . . Oh yeah, bring your Q's for some A's . . . Be there or get lost!
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 32AB
UPDATED: Tue, Jul 10, 05:23PM It seems that the odds of successfully surviving a discussion around politics these days are 3,720 to 1. The level of aggression in your average DC vs. Marvel argument at Comic-Con International parallels conversations around hot topics on college campuses. Are polarized positions part of the fun, or do they create barriers to more rich and nuanced conversations? Are activities like rigging a Rotten Tomatoes review just harmless fun, or attacks on free speech and creativity? Jen Stuller (writer, pop culture critic, GeekGirlCon), Keith Chow (Nerds of Color), Dr. La’Tonya Rease-Miles (UCLA), Tony B. Kim (The Hero Within), and David Surratt (UC Berkeley) join others to help everyone understand how to make civility a prime directive. Moderated by Brian MacDonald (UCLA).
Featuring Sergio Cariello (The Action Bible), Scott Zambelli (Topps Transformers), Jackson Fong,Carmi Greene (actress), and Ralph Miley (CCAS president), the Christian Comic Arts Society along with Geeks4God and Geeky Guys for God celebrate 20 years of having the open meeting of the CCAS on Sunday morning of Comic-Con. Christian professionals in the entertainment industry will discuss their faith and how it influences them in their professions, their decisions, and the creative process.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28DE
Comic-Con special guest Rafael Albuquerque (artist, American Vampire, All-Star Batman, A Study in Emerald) talks about his career, his influences, and how to explore storytelling in different ways.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 24ABC
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles: Yellow Submarine, Titan Comics is proud to release the official graphic novel adaptation at SDCC 2018. See the Blue Meanies come to vivid life as The Hollywood Reporter'sGraeme McMillan chats with writer/artist Bill Morrison (The Simpsons) about the years he's spent working on this deeply personal project.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC
In a panel moderated by Jonathan Bacon-Liu (host of All the Time We Have podcast), Jonathan Maberry (author, V-Wars,Marvel Zombies Return) will bring his expertise in all things scary, as he is joined by Ronald Coleman, Ph.D. (regenerative medicine) and Sharon Schendel, Ph.D. (immunology) to talk about how these monsters might work in the real world and where science and imagination intertwine.
As is done every year, fans gather to salute the man some called "The King of the Comics" and its most imaginative artist and creator. Discussing the life and work of Jack Kirby this year are animation producer Larry Houston, illustrator/historian Arlen Schumer, Rand Hoppe of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center, attorney Paul S. Levine, a few surprises, and your moderator, Kirby biographer and assistant Mark Evanier.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Room 5AB
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 11, 04:57PM Ever wonder how pros go about creating new comic stories? 26-year veteran Disney comics creators Patrick and Shelly Block will create an actual short Donald Duck story with audience participation in this creative workshop. Learn firsthand how the Blocks come up with story ideas, plot out their tales, create a good story climax, and lay out a story idea so that it comes to life. This popular workshop is guaranteed to bring a chuckle or two, as terrible things are bound to happen when Donald Duck and his nephews are involved! All ages are invited. Come and join the fun! **This is not associated with The Walt Disney Company**
Comic strip historians and experts R. C. Harvey, Dean Mullaney, and Peter Maresca, along with IDW Publishing editorial director Justin Eisinger, will engage in a far-ranging discussion of the role politics played in newspaper comic strips during the rise and dominance of the art form. In addition to exploring the public-facing messages of creators such as Milton Caniff, Harold Gray, Chester Gould, Al Capp, and many more, panelists apply a critical eye to the legacy these creators left for future generations.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 23ABC
Tony Chavarria (Museum of Indian Arts & Culture) examines Krazy Kat's fictional Coconino County as a presentation of how the indigenous peoples of the Southwest view their ancestral homelands. Jay Olinger (Portland Community College) places Fletcher Hanks' Fantomah as the first superheroine while also considering her mission within a modern context, proving that looking back at comics history can indeed help us move forward. Phillip Vaughan (University of Dundee) looks at the creation and ongoing production of Saltire, a Scottish superhero steeped in the mythology and folklore of Caledonian history, who served as a symbol for political feelings during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
Sunday July 22, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
Sometimes it is hard to even get started on a project, let alone one that can span weeks, or even years! Andrew Farago (Cartoon Art Museum) finds out what it takes to start and finish a long-term comics project. Comic-Con special guests Lynn Johnston, Jason Lutes, Scott McCloud, and Terry Moore share their expertise in making it and making it work!
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 09, 01:06PM You love comics, but are you fan enough to #MakeComics? comiXologists Matt Kolowski and Kiersten Wing host comics artists Mike Norton (Revival), Elsa Charretier (Superfreaks,Star Wars Adventures), Margaux Saltel (Superfreaks), Alti Firmansyah (Star-Lord and Kitty Pryde), Kristian Donaldson (The Massive,DMZ), and Megan Kearney (The Secret Loves of Geek Girls) in a discussion about the triumphs, sorrows, tricks, and craft of illustrating comics. What's the hardest thing to draw? What inspires their work? Who are the artists they admire most? Get the inside scoop from the pros about how to #MakeComics.
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
An informal chat with New York Times bestselling author and comic book writer Alex Grecian (The Yard, The Saint of Wolves and Butchers), followed by a Q&A session.
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Jen Wang (In Real Life,The Prince and the Dressmaker) and Tillie Walden (Spinning,On a Sunbeam), discuss the ins and outs of Walden's career so far, which has included creating and publishing a highly-praised memoir before the age of 21, self-publishing a popular queer sci-fi webcomic, and attending the Center for Cartoon Studies, a prestigious comics program in Vermont. Tillie and Jen will talk about making it work in the often-challenging comics industry, followed by a Q&A.
Vita Ayala (comics writer, The Wilds), Ivan Salazar (PR, comiXology), Maia Kobabe (cartoonist, Genderqueer), Hope Nicholson (editor, The Secret Loves of Geeks), Marley Zarcone, and Dylan Edwards (cartoonist, Transposes) discuss the genesis behind The Secret Loves of Geeks anthology, how vulnerable writing and comics are needed for discussions of sex and gender, and the new projects they are working on next.
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 18, 12:21PM Editor-in-chief C. B. Cebulski,Sina Grace (Iceman), Seanan McGuire (X-Men Gold Annual), Matt Rosenberg (Astonishing X-Men), and Tom Taylor (X-Men Red) take you through the full spectrum of current X-Men madness! The Red, Blue, and Gold teams confront Atlanteans, uncertainty, and extermination, and the secrets of a new X-team are revealed! Deadpool and X-23 both rediscover their roots, and the Astonishing team faces ever stranger challenges. Plus, stay for the whole panel for an exclusive giveaway variant comic!
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 5AB
The superhero group known as Team Jump will be joined by Kohei Horikoshi, the creator of the My Hero Academia manga! Together, they'll scour the mean streets of San Diego, looking for evil to fight! Or maybe just do a really cool panel. Panelists will be making announcements, having fun with the creator, and giving out tons of prizes!
Sunday July 22, 2018 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
Lion Forge Comics strives to publish comics that everyone, regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender identification, can connect with. With multiple imprints, including an entire line of books for younger readers, and one of the most diverse superhero universes in comics history, the St. Louis publisher makes good on that promise every Wednesday. Lion Forge senior publicist Jeremy Atkins and senior editor Amanda Meadows give attendees an exclusive look at what's to come from Lion Forge this fall. They will be joined by a cast of the industry's top talent for exclusive announcements, a few surprises, and more!
Following yet another drama-filled season and shocking season 2 finale, don't miss Riverdale when it returns to San Diego for its third appearance at Comic-Con-this time in Hall H! Catch up with Archie and the gang as they continue to dive into the secrets that loom and keep emerging from the shadows in a town that once seemed like a quiet, ordinary place. The circumstances surrounding Archie's arrest kick off the drama of season 3 as the gang tries to #FreeArchie and Hiram Lodge continues to flesh out his plans to control not only Riverdale but the ever growing SoDale. Based on the characters from Archie Comics and produced by Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Arrow, DC's Legends of Tomorrow) in association with Warner Bros. Television, this one-hour drama is a bold, subversive take on the surreality of small-town life. See a special video presentation followed by a Q&A with series starsand producers. Riverdale's season 3 returns Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.
Graphic India co-founder and creator Sharad Devarajan (Chakra: The Invincible, Shadow Tiger, Astra Force, Striker Force 7) leads this session about globalization, east meets west, the new diversity and culture in comics, and the renaissance of Indian and global superheroes. Graphic India will also discuss their projects, including the animated series Baahubali: The Lost Legends on Amazon Prime Video, their new animated series Immortal: The Legend of Hanuman, and comic books projects including Grant Morrison's 18 Days and Avatarex: Destroyer of Darkness. Also, see an exclusive sneak peek at development art from Devarajan's new global superhero team created with superstar soccer icon, Cristiano Ronaldo: Striker Force 7.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
In the past year alone the writer/artist Joëlle Jones released Volume 2 of her hit creator-owned series Lady Killer and took on dramatic new roles in her exclusive deal with DC comics, including Supergirl: Being Super and drawing Batman for writer Tom King during the "DC Rebirth" storyline that finds Bruce Wayne engaged to Selina Kyle. This summer Jones debuts her exciting new take on Catwoman, which takes Selina to an all-new city to face off against an all-new villain in an all-new costume. Jones talks with moderator Mike Russell (The Sabretooth Vampire) about what it takes to build a new city and new foes for Catwoman. The conversation will touch on her writing and drawing processes, how she crafts a fight scene, the high stakes of designing a new look (and a wedding dress) for Selina Kyle, the genesis and future of Lady Killer, her creative obsessions, and much more. The session will also feature in-depth breakdowns of some of her most famous artwork, along with some exciting reveals of the look of Catwoman's future.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 09, 12:55PM Comic-Con special guest Jason Lutes (Berlin, Jar of Fools) and comics journalist and scholar Rob Salkowitz (University of Washington) discuss Lutes's expansive body of work, and range of his experiences as an independent cartoonist and professor at the Center for Cartoon Studies. From the vantage point of having recently concluded his masterwork Berlin after 20 years of work, Lutes will speak about his process, influences, and journey as a cartoonist.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Ayanni C. H. Cooper (University of Florida) addresses discrepancies between the anime and manga versions of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by focusing on the manga of Nausicaä and positioning the text as climate fiction, using Miyazaki's "ecophilosophy" and his Shinto-esque leanings as a lens. Golnar Nabizadeh (University of Dundee) looks at Henry Yoshitaka Kiyama's 1927 comic The Four Immigrants Manga: A Japanese Experience in San Francisco, which demonstrates the power of comics to capture and convey the complexity of migrant memories as it portrays the (mis)adventures of four Japanese Issei in San Francisco. Shirin E. Edwin (New York University Shanghai) argues that Al-Mutawa's The 99, hailed in North America and Europe as a timely response to the stereotypes of Islam, inspired in the Arab world responses ranging from fatwas to accusations of commercialism; it has in fact provincialized and not globalized Islam.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
San Diego Comic-Con is proud to once again host the Comic Creator Connection, a fast-paced networking event that puts writers and artists together to help them meet potential new creative partners. Here's how it works: Writers and artists sit down across from each other at a table (artists meaning pencillers, inkers, colorists, etc.-all are welcome!). Then, in 5-minute sessions, they will talk one on one with each other about their ideas and skills. At the end of each 5-minute period, they will get up and move on to the next person. If they're interested in furthering the conversation, they can exchange contact information. If not, they politely move on. Think of it as speed-dating, but for writers and artists!
Celebrate the legacy of underground comix by seeing art made right before your eyes! The CBLDF Live Art Jam brings together a panel of comics artists, including Denis Kitchen, the legendary underground cartoonist and publisher; Emil Ferris, whose My Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the most acclaimed debut in a generation; and Tom Neely, of Henry & Glenn Forever and The Humans, whose work carries the anarchic tradition of underground comix into the 21st century. Watch live art being created, learn about censorship, and bid to win the pieces made during the panel! All proceeds benefit the important free speech work of CBLDF.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:15pm - 1:45pm PDT
Room 5AB
Disney Comics presents a look at recent and upcoming comics showcasing powerful female characters from Disney and Star Wars. Oh My Disney's Michelle Lema leads a discussion with panelists Delilah S. Dawson (author, Star Wars Adventures,Star Wars Forces of Destiny), Amy Mebberson (author/artist, Disney Princess comic strips), Cecil Castellucci (author, Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure), Jody Houser (author, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny), and Katie Cook (author, Tangled: The Series comics) discuss the growing importance of female characters and authors in the comics industry and the making of comics for kids.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC
An all-star panel of Franco (Itty Bitty Hell Boy, Tiny Titans), Art Baltazar (Itty Bitty Hell Boy, Tiny Titans), Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, Wasp), and M. Alice LeGrow (Toyettica, Bizenghast) reveal how they make comics for kids great. Everyone will leave with a great kids' comic.
Across comic books, television, new media, and more, the women of Marvel are here and here to stay! Attend this conversation with behind-the-scenes talent from Marvel Rising and creatives in the field, and hear firsthand what it's like working as a woman in comics and what it means for the future of the industry. Hosted by Marvel's Sana Amanat (VP of content and character development) and Judy Stephens (producer at Marvel), with additional panelists to be announced.
Sunday July 22, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
Making a graphic novel is a lot of work. But keeping a series going poses its own creative challenges. Bestselling comics creators discuss the trials and tribulations of creating a series. Panelists include Jennifer Holm and Matthew Holm (Babymouse series, Sunny series), Raina Telgemeier (Smile,The Babysitters Club), and Molly Ostertag (The Witch Boy). Moderated by Dr. Rose Brock (Sam Houston State University).
Ryan Claytor (MSU comics studio professor) discusses the high-caliber comics studies resources at Michigan State University, such as the MSU Special Collections library (the largest public collection of comic books in the world), the annual MSU Comics Forum, the MSU Comic Art and Graphic Novel Podcast, scholarship opportunities, and the recently minted Comic Art and Graphic Novel minor.
Geek & Sundry's weekly comic book show, The Wednesday Club, is bringing their live panel to SDCC for the first time ever! Taliesin Jaffe (Critical Role), Amy Dallen (Sagas of Sundry), and Matt Key (Key Question) offer their 2018 SDCC review. They'll talk about their favorite con purchases (and where you can get them), which Eisner Awards made them most excited and what comic book announcements made them giddy (and why). This is your comic book club on the Internet, so come with your comic book questions and they'll offer their comic book answers!
Aminder Dhaliwal (Woman World),Cory Doctorow (In Real Life), and Nalo Hopkinson (House of Whispers) all began their careers in other fields-animation, journalism, and writing-before turning to comics. Guided by Calvin Reid (Publishers Weekly senior news editor), they'll discuss what brought them to the graphic novel medium, what's special and exciting about creating comics, and their current projects.
Sunday July 22, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Despite not being a household name, Andy Fish has been successfully working in comics for 15 years with a variety of publishers from all over the world. Learn about his latest project, Blackwood from Dark Horse Comics, which he is working on with Evan Dorkin (Milk and Cheese, Beasts of Burden) and his wife, Veronica Fish (Archie, Spider-Woman) who will join him for the program. They'll also discuss the mega-successful 2014 Kickstarter-funded graphic novel Geeks & Greeks that Andy did with humorist Steve Altes, who will moderate the panel.
Learn what it takes to present a proper pitch to a client or company. In this panel, you will learn about presentation, body language, elevator pitches, standing out, interview skills, and how to make an opportunity when there isn't one. Back by popular demand, this is the perfect panel for those who are looking to make a name for themselves or trying to get their ideas in front of their company of choice.
The panel reflects on the mechanics and outcomes of an international, transmedia narrative-led teaching and research comics-making collaboration between graduate students at the University of Dundee and undergraduates from Penn State. Student Gigi DeFleurentin (Pennsylvania State University, Ablington College) will report on her experience with the project and introduce a video of the trip. Faculty Emily Steinberg (Pennsylvania State University, Ablington College), Damon Herd (University of Dundee), and Christopher Murray (University of Dundee) discuss their hope of taking their collaborative effort to a third location in the future, furthering their mission to facilitate students with vastly different life experiences in the creation of a shared narrative, knitting together the next generation of graphic storytellers in an ever more tightly knit world.
Sunday July 22, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Panelists will do a live drawing guided by suggestions from kids in the audience. See comic art created in realtime, and learn about drawing for comics. Artists will include Matt Loux (The Time Museum), Chad Sell (The Cardboard Kingdom), Nilah Magruder (How to Find a Fox), and Douglas Holgate (The Last Kids on Earth).
Sunday July 22, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Marvel Animation presents an action-packed, news-breaking panel that'll leave you begging for more! This year they are going royal with the Wakandan king himself, T'Challa, as they preview the new season of Marvel's Avengers: Black Panther's Quest. Plus, tons of exclusive info on fan-favorite series Marvel's Spider-Man, as well as other exciting projects. Hosted by the calamitous Cort Lane (SVP, Animation and Family Entertainment), the effervescent Eric Radomski (SVP, production and creative director, Marvel Animation), andthe horrendous Harrison Wilcox (senior director, development and production), you'll get eyefuls of never-before-seen information and sneak peeks . . . plus surprise panelists and a can't-miss Marvel Team-Up live! Get there!
Think you know everything from Action Comics #1 to Batman: The Killing Joke to Doomsday ? 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!
Image hosts a stable of creators who have honed their skills through countless comics, publishers, and media. With their creator-owned projects, these writers and artists build on expansive careers to deliver the apex of comics craftsmanship. See a murderer's row of career myth-makers including Joe Casey (New Lieutenants of Metal,MCMLXXV), Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity), Justin Greenwood (The Last Siege), Kickliy (Perdy), and Shannon Wheeler (Memoirs of a Very Stable Genius) as they chart the paths they traveled to arrive at their current projects.
UPDATED: Wed, Jul 11, 11:31AM Aquaman must battle foes in the air, on land, and in the depths of the Seven Seas, along with some help from The Justice League, to save the day in his latest animated adventure, LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis. Enjoy the first-ever live showing of the film, then prepare for laughs when the postscreening panel takes the stage. Discussing the fun of making a LEGO movie will be actors Dee Bradley Baker (American Dad!) as Aquaman, Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Batman: Arkham Knight) as Batman, Grey Griffin (DC Super Hero Girls) as Wonder Woman and Lois Lane, Cristina Milizia (Bunsen Is a Beast) as Green Lantern/Jessica Cruz, Susan Eisenberg (Justice League / Justice League Unlimited) as Mera, and Fred Tatasciore (Batman Ninja) as the villainous Lobo. Filmmakers on the panel include Matt Peters (LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Gotham City Breakout), screenwriters Jim Krieg (Batman: Gotham by Gaslight) and Jeremy Adams (LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash), and executive producer Brandon Vietti (Young Justice). As usual, expect some additional surprise panelists, plus everyone in the audience will receive an exclusive LEGO mini-figurine of Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern! Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, DC Entertainment, and the LEGO Group, the film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on July 31 on Blu-rayT Combo Pack, DVD, and digital.
Sunday July 22, 2018 1:45pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Cartoon Art Museum educators Nina L. Taylor Kester (Cartoon Camp/ Peanuts colorist), Melissa Pagluica (Above the Clouds), and Matt Harding (Not Forgotten /Hyperdrive!) conduct a beginner workshop for the whole family. Fans young and old looking to get started in drawing cartoons and creating characters can follow along in this interactive program. Learn how to use basic shapes to create characters, including some of your favorites. Then learn how to add unique details to make them your own! To help you follow along, drawing materials are provided by Sakura of America.
Chef Duff Goldman (Food Network's: Cake Masters, Kids Baking Championship, The Best Thing I Ever Ate) returns to express his love of geek fandom reflected through his cakes, cooking, and daily life. Chef Goldman answers questions from fans and discusses with Jessica Tseang (comic book historian, Fangirl Foods) about where he sees the future of culinary arts and fandom and the growing popularity of cooking shows.
UPDATED: Mon, Jul 09, 01:08PM Have you seen that one comic online? You know, the one that's everywhere? What if you could talk to the creators behind the comics that broke the Internet? Now you can! comiXologists Matt Kolowski and Kiersten Wing chat with meme comic scholars and creators Hope Nicholson (Bedside Press), Megan Kearney (The Secret Loves of Geek Girls), Shen T. (Owlturd Comics), David Malki (Wondermark), and Nick Franco (Nuzlocke Comics) about the creative genius and little bit of luck that make these exceptional comics go viral!
Sunday July 22, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
More and more, the cover of a comic book exists both to sell the product and as a standalone work of art. What goes into designing a cover and what constitutes a good one? Those are the questions that your moderator Mark Evanier will put to this dais of gifted cover artists: William Stout, Joëlle Jones, Veronica Fish, Matt Taylor, and Joe Jusko. They'll analyze and discuss some of the covers they've done in this informative session of "shop talk."
Sunday July 22, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Raymond Pun (librarian), Allison Mandaville (professor of English), Michelle Pratt (library specialist), and Jenny Banh (professor of anthropology) discuss strategies and practices for academic libraries to collaborate with teaching faculty to create a comic book culture in the classroom and in universities today.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise has an exciting year on the way for board games, with a successful Kickstarter just finishing up for Munchkin and a new tabletop miniatures game on the way. This panel will include alook at how the Ninja Turtles are doing on tabletop, a discussion with the game designers, an early look at the miniatures, and then an exclusive announcement for the next game.
FX's Legion, based on the Marvel Comics by Chris Claremont and Bill Sienkiewicz, is the story of David Haller, a man who believed himself to be schizophrenic only to discover that he may actually be the most powerful mutant the world has ever seen. Along with a team of other extraordinarily gifted people, David learned to accept his true self and set out to defeat the Shadow King, who was on a path to attaining infinite and world-ending power. In season 2, a series of mind-bending twists and turns called into question who is the hero and who is the villain. Creator/executive producer/writer/director Noah Hawley, alongside fellow executive producers John Cameron and Marvel's Jeph Loeb, and some cast members will participate in a conversation of what to look forward to in season 3.
Astro Teller (captain of Moonshots at X: The Moonshot Factory) will share 10 lessons from comic book heroes that have shaped his career. In addition to unpacking how fantasy and science fiction novels taught him how to be a CEO, he'll share his perspectives on how you can come up with moonshot ideas and make them real. Astro will host a 15-minute Q&A session at the end of the talk.
Sunday July 22, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Comic-Con special guest Ann Nocenti has written for Marvel (Daredevil, Spiderman) created Longshot, Mojo, and Spiral with Arthur Adams, created Blackheart and Typhoid Mary with John Romita Jr., and was the editor of The X-Men books in the 1980s. For DC Comics she wrote Catwoman, Klarion, and other comics. Her new comic is The Seeds, for Berger Books/Dark Horse, with Marvel's Hawkeye artist David Aja. Nocenti will answer any questions about her 30-year career in comics.
Representatives from Diamond Select Toys present their lineup for 2018-2019, including action figures, statues, banks, and more from a variety of properties, including Aquaman, Ant-Man, Marvel Comics, Kingdom Hearts, Pacific Rim Uprising,John Wick,Ghostbusters, and others. A visual presentation will be followed by a Q&A, with awards for the best questions. Panelists include Eli Livingston (sculptor), Adam Van Wickler (Gentle Giant), and Jason Wires (painter). Moderated by Zach Oat (marketing supervisor).
Sunday July 22, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Series showrunner Eric Lewald (author of Previously on X-Men: The Making of an Animated Series), series producer/director Larry Houston (SDCC special guest), and series writers Julia Lewald and Len Uhley participate in a spirited discussion with behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the #1 hit.
Love Disney? Love manga? Come see what's on offer from TOKYOPOP's family friendly line of licensed Disney manga, including Beauty and the Beast, Stitch!, Fairies, Alice in Wonderland, and their new full-color manga The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey!
Sunday July 22, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
This panel covers the vital but basic concepts that can apply to anything in creative or geek culture, from professional goals to hobbyist projects. The panelists are Sean Glumace (Adobe education leader, comic book letterer), Heather Joseph-Witham, Ph.D. (professor at Otis College of Art and Design), Ron Coleman, Ph.D. (molecular geneticist and comic book writer), Dr. Renah Wolzinger (state director for retail, hospitality and tourism, California community colleges), Topher Davila (art director,Geekdom Wear), James Frye (managing editor, The Con Guy), and Mario Martinez (co-creator, Tomato TV). As the information has stacked up over the years, every person who attends will get a postcard of some of the collected tips, wisdom, and potential pitfalls talked about on past panels. Also, 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.
Sunday July 22, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Pioneering comics publisher Keenspot turns 18 in its 18th annual Comic-Con panel! In the past year, the company shocked the world by publishing the insanely pro-Trump (or is it?!) comic book Trump's Titans. What new horrors does Keenspot have in store for this upcoming year? Find out here! Creators scheduled to appear include Thomas Fischbach (Twokinds), John Joseco (Hunters of Salamanstra), Rob Potchak and Billy Parker (Junior High Horrors), and a tentative special appearance by notoriously reclusive Trump's Titans creator/writer John Barron, who has never been seen in public or even had his photo taken (be sure to bring your fancy camera phones!). And for aspiring comic creators: want to work in comics? Keenspot talent rep Potchak will tell you what the company is looking for and how you can apply! All attendees will receive the first issue of Keenspot's all-new Barry Steakfries comic illustrated by Joseco, based on characters from the hit mobile game Jetpack Joyride.
In his new VisuaLecture, illustrator and comic book historian Arlen Schumer (The Silver Age of Comic Book Art) shows and tells the fascinating comic book origins and background of the Marvel Comics character, now a cinematic superstar, and how these are-and are not-reflected in the smash 2018 film.
Sunday July 22, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
