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Just The Comics Panels Of New York Comic Con – Friday
Comics Beat has the full run down of panels and programming on the Friday of New York Comic Con this year. But here are just the comics and comic-related panels. There are certainly enough of them! And Bleeding Cool has two… Blimey!
Title: Comic Book Men
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D
Speakers: Bryan Johnson, Kevin Smith, Michael Zapcic, Ming Chen, Walter Flanagan
Description: Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, Michael Zapcic and Ming Chen return to New York Comic Con to discuss their hit AMC unscripted reality series, "Comic Book Men" which returns for its third season on Sunday, October 13 at midnight. The show will continue to entertain audiences by following the antics in and around master fanboy Kevin Smith's Red Bank, New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash.
Title: The Misadventures of Salem Hyde with Frank Cammuso!
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Family Room 1B02
Speakers: Frank Cammuso
Description: Frank Cammuso is an Eisner-nominated cartoonist, the creator of the popular middle school graphic novel series Knights of the Lunch Table, and the illustrator of several beginning reader graphic books, including Otto's Orange Day. In his adorable new graphic novel series for young readers, Salem Hyde just isn't like other kids. For one thing, she's stubborn, independent, and impulsive. For another, she's a witch. Salem acts first and thinks later—which means most of her thinking involves coming up with excuses! This session will feature a presentation, Q&A, and a drawing demonstration from Frank!
Title: MARVEL: Amazing X-Men & The Marvel Universe
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented by: Arizona Beverages
Speakers: Brian Wood, Dennis Hopeless, Gerry Duggan, Marjorie Liu, Nick Lowe, Peter David
Description: X-fans cannot skip this panel! Hear about the future of the X-Universe, straight from editors and creators working on current (and future!) X- titles. Have questions about X-Men Battle of the Atom? Curious what mutantkind will look like following the crossover? Get a special look at Amazing X-Men, the brand new title that will resurrect a favorite mutant from years past! Plus, exciting All-New Marvel NOW news for the X-Universe and beyond! Panel will feature Senior Editor Nick Lowe, Peter David (X-Factor), Gerry Duggan (Deadpool), Dennis Hopeless (Cable and X-Force), Marjorie Liu (Astonishing X-Men), and Brian Wood (X-Men) and more!
Title: Drawing on Your Nightmares: Dark Horse Horror
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: 1A22
Speakers: Alex de Campi, Dan Braun, Scott Allie, Tim Seeley
Description: Dark Horse has established itself as THE destination for the best in chills and thrills on the printed page! From collecting classic horror anthologies from EC and Warren in all new hardcover editions, to all-new terror from today's top talent, no one does it better. Join Dark Horse Editor-in-Chief Scott Allie, writer Alex de Campi (Grindhouse), Tim Seeley (Ex Sanguine, The Occultist), Dan Braun (Creepy & Eerie), and more for a look at this year's four color frights guaranteed to leave you senseless!
Title: Mattypalooza
Time: 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Location: 1A01
Speakers: Scott "Toy Guru" Neitlich
Description: It's that time again! Join us for the toy panel to beat all toy panels – Mattypalooza in New York! Celebrating our 3rd year at NYCC, come get the inside scoop on your favorite collectables from Mattel: Masters of the Universe® Classics, DC Comics™ Signature Series, Watchmen™, Ghostbusters™ and more! Plus as a special bonus, attendees will have the opportunity to vote on an upcoming MOTUC monthly figure: Darius vs. Mara – you decide who gets made! The panel will also include an insightful Q & A with Mattel Toy Designers, Mattel Marketing Manager Scott "Toy Guru" Neitlich and special guests The Four Horsemen. It's the place to be for the world premiere of tons of new toys and collectibles! If you go to one Toy Panel at NYCC, make it Mattypalooza in New York!
Title: Comics, Hollywood – What Creators Need to Know
Time: 11:00AM – 12:30PM
Location: 1A08
Speakers: Buddy Scalera, Jimmy Palmiotti, Matt Balogh, Mike Richardson, Ross Richie
Description: More comics are being turned into films & creators have important questions about how Hollywood works. Actionable information from top creators who have navigated the TV & movie business. Join Jimmy Palmiotti (Comic writer Jonah Hex, Screenwriter Painkiller Jane), Mike Richardson (Publisher, Dark Horse Comics), Ross Richie (Publisher, Boom Entertainment) and Moderators: Buddy Scalera of ComicBookSchool.com and Matt Balogh.
Title: DC Collectibles
Time: 11:15AM – 12:15PM
Location: 1A10
Speakers: Jim Fletcher, Kevin Kiniry
Description: Action figures, statues, busts, PVC figures: DC Collectibles has them all – and more! Join the DC Collectibles crew, including VP – Creative Services Kevin Kiniry, Director – Creative Services Jim Fletcher to hear how they come up with so many great products and what's coming up from comics' top makers of awesome collectibles!
Title: Vertical Manga
Time: 11:15AM – 12:15PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: Ed Chavez
Description: New York based sci-fi and manga publisher returns to NYCC with another selection of hand-picked high-quality comics to unleash to the North American masses.
Title: Creating Sci-Fi Comics Workshop with Comic Writer/Creator Alex Simmons
Time: 11:45AM – 12:45PM
Location: Family Room 1B02
Speakers: Alex Simmons
Description: Kids can come and learn to draw with comics writer/creator Alex Simmons! Alex Simmons is an award-winning comic book creator, playwright, freelance writer, international teaching artist, He's written books for Disney, DC Comics, Archie Comics, and African-American Classics, to name a few. He created of the critically acclaimed graphic novel series Blackjack (www.BlackjackAdventures.com), about an African-American soldier of fortune in the 1930s; received a Glyph Best Writer Award for his work on The Cartoon Life of Chuck Clayton for Archie Comics. Simmons has successfully developed and lead numerous comic arts workshops in New York, Miami, Africa, and the West Indies. He's also the founder and co-producer of Kids Comic Con, (www.KidsComicCon.com), an annual family event (which has also traveled from NY to Senegal).
Title: Image Comics: Behind the Creations
Time: 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Location: 1A14
Speakers: Ales Kot, Glen Brunswick, Joe Keatinge, Kieron Gillen, Ron Richards, Tim Seeley
Description: Every Wednesday, comic fans are mesmerized by the creativity and innovation coming from their favorite comic books. With Image Comics leading the way for creator owned comics, we're in the midst of a renaissance of creativity in comics like no other time before. Join Image Comics creators Tim Seeley (REVIVAL), Kieron Gillen (THREE), Joe Keatinge (GLORY), Ales Kot (ZERO) and Glen Brunswick (REALITY CHECK) as they discuss the origins of their innovations and creations.
Title: Marvel Television Presents
Time: 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Location: 1A06
Speakers: Jeph Loeb
Description: Bring your family inside the ever-expanding MARVEL UNIVERSE with Head of Television, Jeph Loeb! Get a sneak peek at new episodes of your favorite hit series, Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. and Marvel's Avengers Assemble, and a look at what's next for Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man.
Title: Straczynski Writing Workshop
Time: 12:30PM – 1:30PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: J. Michael Straczynski
Description: Are you an aspiring writer for comics, movies or television? If so, come armed with questions as J. Michael Straczynski holds a no-holds-barred frank and open discussion on writing techniques, the marketplace, making it as a writer (and staying one) and any other creative questions you wish to address. Get the straight skinny about the writing business from the guy who's been doing it successfully for over 30 years.
Title: Editors on Editing
Time: 12:45PM – 2:00PM
Location: 1A08
Speakers: Buddy Scalera, Chris Ryall, Rich Taurozzi, Scott Allie, Warren Simons
Description: Meet some of the industry's top editors. Learn what it takes to break into comics and stay in from an all-star editorial panel. Join Scott Allie – Editor-in-Chief, Dark Horse, Chris Ryall – Editor-in-Chief, IDW, Warren Simons – Executive Editor, Valiant and host Buddy Scalera of ComicBookSchool.com and Moderator Support Rich Taurozzi.
Title: DC Entertainment – All Access
Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented By: Arizona Beverages
Speakers: Amanda Conner, Derek Fridolfs, Dustin Nguyen, Kyle Higgins, Lee Bermejo, Scott Snyder
Description: At DC Entertainment, there's never been a better time to be a comics fan! Come to this All Access panel and find out what our top talent across DC Comics, Vertigo and DC Digital has been up to!
Title: Full Color Fantasy: Fantasy Comics Past, Present and Future!
Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: 1A14
Speakers: Aub Driver, Brian Wood, Fred Van Lente, Richard Pini, Wendy Pini
Description: Comics has long provided a perfect media for tales of swords, sorcery and all of the key ingredients to classic fantasy. Join us at this year's show to celebrate the debut of ElfQuest: The Final Quest, 10 years of Conan at Dark Horse, as well as a new era of bringing video game lore to comics with Dragon Age, and another to be announced exclusively at this panel! Join Dark Horse's Aub Driver, along with ElfQuest creators, Richard and Wendy Pini, Conan comics writers Brian Wood and Fred Van Lente, and a few surprise guests for new projects to be announced!
Title: HUSBANDS – A Cheeky New Adventure
Time: 1:30PM – 2:30PM
Location: 1A01
Speakers: Brad Bell, Eli Gonda, Jane Espenson, Sean Hemeon
Description: Brad Bell and Jane Espenson are co-creators of the hit comedy Husbands, about same-sex newlyweds Cheeks (Bell) and Brady (Sean Hemeon). Join Bell, Espenson, Hemeon and new Husbands director Eli Gonda as they talk about the journey so far, including the award-winning comic book based on the show and about their experiences as a new member of the CW family.
Title: will.i.am's Wizards and Robots
Time: 1:45PM – 2:45PM
Location: 1A23
Speakers: will.i.am
Description: Musician and visionary creative will.i.am is launching a special project with IDW, Wizards and Robots. Will is making his first-ever comic-con appearance to discuss the comic, chat about futurism and how he just might change the comic-book world through this unique project.
Title: Drawing Workshop with Graphic Artist Diana Leto
Time: 2:15PM – 2:45PM
Location: Family Room 1B02
Speakers: Diana Leto
Description: Diana Leto is the co-creator and illustrator of THE HALLOWEEN LEGION, a critically acclaimed all-ages mystery/adventure series featuring "The Worlds' Weirdest Heroes". The Sequential Pulp/Dark Horse graphic novel "THE HALLOWEEN LEGION: THE GREAT GOBLIN INVASION debuts this September 2013. Diana has been a professional artist and graphic designer for over a decade. Her illustration has illuminated projects at companies including The Jim Henson Legacy, Sesame Street and Edgar Rice Burroughs' Inc. Diana's work on the digital comic strip THE CAVE GIRL™ for Edgar Rice Burroughs celebrated it's 100th anniversary this past July 2013 at San Diego Comic Con. Presenting contemporary design at Adobe MAX, addressing teachers and children about being a woman in the arts at KIDS' COMIC CON and helping refresh beloved characters for a cultural institution, Diana's artwork stands at the intersection of education and inspiration.
Title: Inside the Creator's Studio with Jimmy Palmiotti
Time: 2:15PM – 3:45PM
Location: 1A08
Speakers: Buddy Scalera, Jimmy Palmiotti
Description: Meet Jimmy Palmiotti like you've never met him before…alone on stage. An brutally honest conversation about writing, editing, and inking comics; breaking into the industry; staying employed; and the inevitable ups and downs of a career. Just two guys talking about a career in the comic book industry.
Title: First Look – Justice League: War
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D
Speakers: Andrea Romano, Gary Miereanu, James Tucker, Jay Oliva
Description: Be among the first to witness an extended look at "Justice League: War," the latest addition to the popular line of DCU animated films. As an exclusive NYCC presentation, fans will be treated to full clips and lively discussion – courtesy of producer James Tucker (Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox), director Jay Oliva (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Man of Steel), 8-time Emmy Award winning dialogue director Andrea Romano and some surprise guests from the all-star cast. Moderator Gary Miereanu will be handing out some unique prizes for a few lucky fans and dropping a few intriguing tidbits about future DCU releases. Starring the voices of Jason O'Mara (Vegas, Terra Nova), Christopher Gorham (Covert Affairs), Alan Tudyk (Serenity, Firefly), Michelle Monaghan (Mission Impossible III, The Bourne Supremacy), Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds) and Sean Astin (LOTR films), "Justice League: War" will be released by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in early 2014.
Title: Drawing Workshop with Cartoonist John-Marc Grob
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Location: Family Room 1B02
Speakers: John-Marc Grob
Description: Kids and their families can come and learn how to draw cartoons with John-Marc Grob. John-Marc is an award-winning, multimedia artist with 25 years' experience including illustration, cartooning, animation, graphic design and more. John-Marc's clients have included Marvel Comics, Warner Brothers, Disney, M&M Marss and others. His creative designs have appeared in comics, on shirts, video games, toys, calendars, books, candy and a variety of digital media including flash animations and APPS. Grob is best-known for his creation, FriendFish.
Title: The Walking Dead 10th Anniversary Panel
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented By: Arizona Beverages
Speakers: Charlie Adlard, Robert Kirkman
Description: Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard discuss the evolution of The Walking Dead as they celebrate the book's 10th anniversary this month, in a lively Q&A forum.
Title: MARVEL: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Location: 1A22
Speakers:
Description: It's an all-new Breaking Into Comics panel, featuring your favorite Marvel creators and editors! Get professional insight and advice on how you can get your foot in the door at the House of Ideas! From writers to artists to editors, we're pulling back the curtain and giving you a first-hand look at how Marvel hires its top talent in all disciplines.
Title: From Light Novel to Anime/Manga – Presented by the Japan Foundation
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Location: 1A14
Speakers: Shinichiro Inoue
Description: Many successful anime, manga, games and even live-action movies are adapted from popular light novels published in Japan. Focusing on some of the well-known titles in the U.S., such as The Melacholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Spice and Wolf, Shinichiro Inoue, Representative Director and Senior Managing Director of Kadokawa Corporation, will introduce this particular literary genre to NYCC audience, discuss how light novels developed into mega hits and share latest news about this trend.
Title: Mission in a Bottle: From Honest Tea to a Graphic Novel
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM
Location: 1A01
Speakers: Barry Nalebuff, Heidi MacDonald, Sungyoon Choi
Description: How do two men with a vision for a healthy, lightly sweetened beverage bring it to market and start a small business that eventually becomes a multi-million dollar company? And once they do that, how do they turn their story into a graphic novel that is not only an informative book on small business start-ups but a funny story about two guys learning how to brew vats of tea? Join Honest Tea co-founder and Yale School of Management Professor Barry Nalebuff and artist Sungyoon Choi for a discussion of the making of the graphic novel Mission in a Bottle and tips on entrepreneurship moderated by the Beat's Heidi MacDonald.
Title: Shonen Jump Live Podcast
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: 1A23
Speakers: Alexis Kirsch, Andy Nakatani, Eric Eberhardt, John Bae, Urian Brown
Description: Meet the team behind the English-language edition of Weekly Shonen Jump and be part of a live podcast recording! Bring your toughest SJ questions for the editors and your own manga knowledge for a chance to win some awesome prizes in our trivia challenge!
Title: Kodansha Comics
Time: 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: Ben Applegate, Dallas Middaugh, David Yoo, Kana Koide
Description: We're just getting started! Come to the Kodansha Comics panel to get all the latest information on Sailor Moon and Attack on Titan, as well as to hear our latest announcements, news and maybe even a giveaway or two. Join Kodansha USA's Kana Koide and Random House's Dallas Middaugh as they walk you through the best of Kodansha's manga from yesterday, today and tomorrow
Title: MARVEL: Avengers
Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented by: Arizona Beverages
Speakers: Al Ewing, Dennis Hopeless, Jonathan Hickman, Lauren Sankovitch, Nick Spencer, Tom Brevoort
Description: Fans of Earth's Mightiest Heroes look no further! This is your panel, filled with exciting announcements about the future of the Avengers universe. With All-New Marvel NOW! titles hitting shelves in 2014, your favorite avenging characters may undergo a few changes. Get exciting updates from editors and creators about present and (future) Avengers books! Guests will include Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, Editor Lauren Sankovitch, Al Ewing (Mighty Avengers), Jonathan Hickman (New Avengers), Dennis Hopeless (Avengers Arena), and Nick Spencer (Secret Avengers).
Title: DC Comics – Superman
Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: 1A22
Speakers: Charles Soule, Greg Pak, Tony Daniel, Tyler Kirkham
Description: The Last Son of Krypton is one of the most recognized pop culture icons of all time, and this year, as he celebrates his 75th Anniversary, Superman is set to soar to new heights! Come by for a panel on what makes The Man of Steel the hero that he is with the writers and artists that bring him to life!
Title: Page 1 – Panel 1 (Comic Book Writing & Art Tutorial)
Time: 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Location: 1A08
Speakers: Buddy Scalera, Jamal Igle, Jerry Ordway, Marc Silvestri, Pat Quinn
Description: An all-star cast of experienced, working comic book writers and artists talk about telling an effective story on the page. Learn about how real professional artists break down a script and thumbnail a page. Actual working pros show you how they determine the layout, the story flow and specific panels from a real comic book script. Join Jerry Ordway – Shazam, Superman; Marc Silvestri – Witchblade, Darkness, Cyberforce; Jamal Igle – Supergirl, Molly Danger; and hosts Buddy Scalera of ComicBookSchool.com and Pat Quinn of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
Title: Max Brooks Zombie Survival & Extinction Parade Insights
Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM
Location: 1A23
Speakers: Max Brooks, William Christensen
Description: Screenwriter and author of best-selling books The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks, Max Brooks is the world's leading authority on the defense against a ghoulish uprising! His new all-original comic book series, Extinction Parade, introduces vampires into that mix and gives fans a new race of the undead to fear and prepare for. Renowned for his campus and convention lectures nationwide, Brooks comes to New York Comic Con to share his insight into the rotting minds of the undead, discuss Zombies vs. Vampires and field questions from zombie-phobic fans!
Title: VIZ Media Panel
Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM
Location: 1A15
Speakers: Charlene Ingram, David Eicke, Eric Eberhardt, Mark de Vera
Description: Join the VIZ Media staff for a presentation all about the latest in manga and anime! We'll be talking about the latest news, upcoming releases and and other cool announcements from our publishing and animation teams.
Title: Eat, Read, Love: CHEW's Ascendance
Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM
Location: 1A10
Speakers: John Layman, Rob Guillory
Description: You read CHEW. You know CHEW. You love CHEW. But how well do you know John Layman and Rob Guillory, creators of the smash hit series? You've seen their personalities come through in the stellar art and writing in the series but now you can get a taste for yourself at this special CHEW spotlight panel. You've laughed at the gallows humor in the series but you haven't seen anything until you've seen Guillory and Layman crack jokes on-stage. Come see this duo chew the fat, talk about upcoming plans for the series, crack a few jokes and talk about just how fun it is to destroy Tony Chu's life.
Title: Rich Johnston's Bleeding Cool Magazine Forum
Time: 4:15PM – 5:15PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: Rich Johnston
Description: BleedingCool.com is the premiere source for breaking news and entertainment in the comic book industry. Join comics Journalist Rich Johnston to discuss Bleeding Cool Magazine and the major events being covered at New York Comic Con this year! Johnston makes a special appearance stateside to talk about the upcoming "Top 100 Comic Industry Power Rankings" and big new upcoming features for the #1 ranked comics magazine! Get ready to hear exclusive breaking news from Rich Johnston and the secrets behind the biggest comics events of 2013!
Title: Drawing Workshop with Sesame Street Artist Louis H. Mitchell
Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM
Location: Family Room 1B02
Speakers: Louis H. Mitchell
Description: Kids can come and learn to draw with Louis H. Mitchell, an artist from Sesame Street! Louis is the Creative Director of Character Design at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street. From designing Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons to directing Sesame Street Muppet photo shoots, and many other projects in between, Louis has been at his dream job for nearly 13 years. Join this talented illustrator and visionary in a workshop on drawing comics and other fantastic things.
Title: DC Comics – Batman
Time: 5:15PM – 6:15PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented by: Arizona Beverages
Speakers: Ann Nocenti, Greg Capullo, James Tynion IV, John Layman, Peter Tomasi, Scott Snyder
Description: Writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo's epic storyline, BATMAN: ZERO YEAR, has taken over the Bat-Universe! Witness the creative process and see how this crosses over with the creative teams of the Caped Crusader in his other books and find out what's in store for the Dark Knight Detective in the coming months!
Title: MTV Geek
Time: 5:15PM – 6:15PM
Location: 1A22
Speakers:
Description: Join MTV Comics Executive Editor Tom Akel along with J. Michael Straczynski to get a first look at the MTV graphic novel "The Adventures of Apocalypse Al", David Tischman for a look at the new "Teen Wolf" comics, and Marc Silvestri to chat about the upcoming MTV Geek original series "September Mourning".
Title: Wikia [LIVE] Presents: Learn from The Masters
Time: 5:15PM – 6:15PM
Location: 1A14
Speakers: Eric Moro, Kazuo Koike, Masao Maruyama, Shin-ichi Hiromoto, Takashi Okazaki
Description: Afro Samurai. Hells Angels. Lone Wolf and Cub. Ninja Scroll. What do these titles have in common? They represent some of the greatest works in anime/manga, from an equally diverse group of creators. "New school" artists like Shin-ichi Hiromoto and Takashi Okazaki; legends like Kazuo Koike and Masao Maruyama. Join Wikia as we celebrate these "industry leaders" by putting the spotlight on their careers, their works, and what the future has in store for them. Now's your chance to get up-close-and-personal with some of the genre's greatest. Who knows? They may just offer some advice that sets you on your own path to stardom.
Title: Beautiful Books: Graphic Design in Comics & Graphic Novels
Time: 5:15PM – 6:15PM
Location: 1A01
Speakers: James Lucas Jones
Description: Join a slew of cartoonists, designers and art directors for a round table about the shifting trends in graphic novel book design and the industry movement towards books as art objects. Moderated by Oni Press editor in chief and hopeless graphic design snob James Lucas Jones.
Title: Creator Connection
Time: 5:15PM – 6:30PM
Location: 1A08
Speakers: Buddy Scalera, Haydee Urena, Janet Scalera, Zoe Labella
Description: Meet your next creative partner in this fun, interactive networking session. Bring business cards & samples of your work. This is the panel that has literally helped complete strangers form creative teams and publish comic books. This is the original and best Creator Connection. Be there and launch your career. (Note: This is not a portfolio review. This is like speed dating for creators. Shy people welcome!) Join host Buddy Scalera of ComicBookSchool.com, Model/Actress Zoe Labella of "Comic Artist's Photo Reference", Model/Actress Haydee Urena of "Comic Artist's Photo Reference", Janet Scalera of ComicBookSchool.com and Publisher support by Pronto Comics.
Title: RANMA 1/2 Panel
Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: 1A23
Speakers: Amy Mar, Charlene Ingram, Hope Donovan, Mark de Vera
Description: From the legendary mangaka, Rumiko Takahashi, creator of such beloved series as INUYASHA and URUSEI YATSURA, RANMA 1/2 is the manga and anime series that ignited a passion for these mediums in North America. With its wacky hijinks and crazy comedic action, the characters and stories of RANMA have resonated with generations of Fans. Join the VIZ Media manga and anime teams as we talk about the history of this great title and the process of relaunching the new Right-to-Left manga editions, as well as the anime for the first time on Blu-ray and digital.
Title: The Year of Mouse Guard
Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: 1A10
Speakers: David Petersen, Jeremy Bastian, Mel Caylo
Description: Since its debut in 2005, MOUSE GUARD has become one of the most popular, beloved and honored stories in comics and in 2013, Creator David Petersen is not slowing down! This year will see the release of the MOUSE GUARD VOL. 3: THE BLACK AXE hardcover and the debut of the four-issue miniseries, MOUSE GUARD: LEGENDS OF THE GUARD VOL. 2 (followed by the release of a hardcover that collects them) from Archaia Entertainment. In addition, from Skelton Crew comes collectible replica Black Axes, the first in a line of Mouse Guard replica weapons! Moderated by Mel Caylo (marketing manager for BOOM! Studios), join Petersen and guests, including Jeremy Bastian and more to be announced, as they give you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of all this Mouse Guard goodness, preview art from upcoming releases and answer your questions! Attendees will receive an exclusive print of an original David Petersen drawing.
Title: CBLDF: The Secret Origins of Comics Censorship!
Time: 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: Carol Tilley, Charles Brownstein
Description: In 1954, comic books were put on trial by the US Government whose Senate investigation prompted the birth of the Comics Code, a censorship body that shackled the medium for decades. New research by scholar Carol Tilley reveals a secret history behind the trials, including insights into the methods of Dr. Frederic Wertham whose findings weren't merely faulty, but also fabricated! Go behind the scenes of this fateful moment in comics history and learn the untold stories of Frederic Wertham, Estes Kefauver and the kids who tried to fight the tide of anti-comics momentum.
Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E Presented by: Arizona Beverages
Speakers: Brandon Auman, Ciro Nieli, Rich Magallanes
Description: Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go! Nickelodeon's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Check out Nick's latest ooze-filled news and get exclusive peeks into a mutation situation that has gone out of control as Executive Producer Ciro Nieli and story Editor Brandon Auman discuss the season 2 premiere. Guests will include members of the incredible Turtles voice cast. Moderated by Rich Magallanes, Senior Vice President, Current Series, Nickelodeon Animation.
Title: Advanced Digital Inking Techniques with Brian Haberlin
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: 1A14
Speakers: Brian Haberlin
Description: Learn how to digitally ink and take all your black-and-white artwork to the next level. Comics artist Brian Haberlin will delve into Photoshop's treasure trove of features old and new, that not only enhance comic applications but make possible countless creative pen and ink opportunities rarely seen before. If you're serious about your black-and-white artwork, this session is a must.
Title: Whedonversity: A Look at the Future of Buffy and Serenity in Comics!
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: 1A06
Speakers: Christos Gage, Georges Jeanty, Rebekah Isaacs, Scott Allie
Description: Joss Whedon has created some of the most beloved characters in modern pop culture. While many have come and gone from television and film, Dark Horse has continued Buffy's canonical adventures in Season 8, 9 and now 10! Find out what the future holds for the scoobies, as well as the crew of Serenity in the one panel you won't wanna miss! Join Dark Horse EIC, Scott Allie, along with Christos Gage and artist Rebekah Isaacs (Angel & Faith) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer artist, Georges Jeanty, for a look back and the first news of what's to come!
Title: Spotlight on The Fifth Beatle: The Story of Brian Epstein
Time: 6:30PM – 7:30PM
Location: 1A01
Speakers: Andrew C. Robinson, Bruce Cohen, Dave Marsh, David Kahne, Vivek J. Tiwary
Description: "The Fifth Beatle" is one of the most highly anticipated projects of the year – a graphic novel and feature film revealing the untold true story of Brian Epstein, the man who discovered the Beatles and led them from obscurity to stardom. We invite you for a first look at this unprecedented project (approved by the major historical players) and a discussion of the challenges faced by creators in realizing projects based on celebrity subjects like the Beatles. Join Writer Vivek J. Tiwary, Artist Andrew C. Robinson, top record Producer David Kahne (Paul McCartney, Fishbone, Sublime), Academy Award-winning producer Bruce Cohen (American Beauty, Silver Linings Playbook, The Fifth Beatle) and Moderator Dave Marsh (founding Editor of Creem Magazine) for a discussion of the genesis of The Fifth Beatle, the influence of Brian Epstein and the Beatles in comics and films – and the challenges faced by creators in realizing these sorts of projects. Expect exclusive news on the film, the graphic novel (Dark Horse, November 19) and maybe even a few surprise Guests.
Title: Beer and Comics: NYCC edition
Time: 6:45PM – 7:45PM
Location: 1A08
Speakers: CB Cebulski, Lance Curran, Matthew Waite, Tony Moore
Description: Like comics and beer? Join the panel as we discuss the similarities of making beer and making comics.
Title: Morning Glories Study Hall LIVE!
Time: 6:45PM – 7:45PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: Joe Eisma, Matthew Meylikhov, Nick Spencer
Description: From the hit annotation column on Multiversity Comics, it's MGA Study Hall Live! Join creators Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma as they discuss their hit Eisner-nominated and New York Times Bestselling Image Comics series "Morning Glories" with MGA Study Hall host Matthew Meylikhov, including a live Q&A segment. Questions will be asked, answers will be avoided and all will be well – for a better future.
Title: The Cyanide and Happiness Show!
Time: 8:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: 1A10
Speakers: Dave McElfatrick, Kris Wilson, Shawn Coss
Description: Kris Wilson and Dave McElfatrick, two of the writers and creators of the Cyanide and Happiness Comics and Show, will be discussing the creation of their online show as well as showing clips from past and future episodes. Following the clips, both will be answering questions in regards to the comics and animated show.
Title: Bleeding Cool – The Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll of Comics, Revealed
Time: 8:00PM – 9:00PM
Location: 1A03
Speakers: Dan Hart, Grace Randolph, Hannah Means-Shannon, RIchard Johnston
Description: Rich Johnston and Dan Hart of London meet Grace Randolph and Hannah Means – Shannon on New York, to gossip about at the secrets of the comics industry that never quite made the press releases.
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