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Saturday, April 4
 

10:00am PDT

How to Get News Coverage
Small press publishers: What makes the difference between an item that will get news coverage, previews, and interviews and what doesn'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 your submission. Panelists include, in alphabetical order, Albert Ching (Comic Book Resources), Alan Kistler (Comic Mix, Comic Book Resources), Glenn Hauman (Comic Mix), Francis Sky (First Comics News, Massacre Twins), Josh Waldrop (M1W Entertainment), and Tanya Tate (First Comics News). Find out what it takes to self-promote and make a significant impact on your ability to sell your comics project.

Saturday April 4, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 209

10:00am PDT

Storytelling in Comics
Adam Greenfield (Making Comics Worldwide Gutter Talk) leads a panel that discusses the early stages of building a story for your comic. Panelists include Jason Brubaker (Sithrah, reMIND), Rachel Beck (Storyforge Productions), and Ted Washington (Puna Press).

Saturday April 4, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 211

10:00am PDT

Superman: The Richard Donner Years Celebrity Super Reunion
Margot Kidder, Sarah Douglas,Valerie Perrine, Diane Sherry, Marc McClure,Jack O'Halloran, Aaron Smolinski, David Michael Petrou, and Ilya Salkind discuss their experiences filming Superman-The Movie and Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut under the direction of director Richard Donner. The stars will partake in a Q&A session moderated by Jim Bowers (founder of CapedWonder Superman Imagery) and Jay Towers (morning news anchor for WJBK-Fox 2 News Detroit).

Saturday April 4, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 300AB

10:30am PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #4: Comic Anxieties, Comic Traumas
Erika Rothberg (Loyola Marymount University) argues that "Prisoner on the Hell Planet: A Case History" in Maus helps bridge the gap between Artie and Vladek by exposing their shared trauma and survivor's guilt and requires the reader to witness and actively interpret trauma. Christine Zabala (Texas State University) analyzes the way genre and medium enable artists such as Oscar Wilde, Shaun Tan, and Neil Gaiman to use fairy tales and comic books to present controversial views on homosexuality, immigration, and AIDS without being rejected by the societies to which they react. Deanna Rodriguez (Texas State University) compares the attributes of Captain America in his first appearances and the conflicts he faces in Ed Brubaker's run to show how a WWII icon resonates with a post-911 culture and how the anxieties facing society today mirror those of post-war America.

Saturday April 4, 2015 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 210

11:00am PDT

Spotlight on Ken Lashley
For over 20 years Ken Lashley has created images for a multitude of companies, including Mattel (Max Steel, DC comics), Hasbro Toys (Star Wars, G.I JOE, Transformers), and Lucasfilm, as well as comic series for Marvel ( Age of Apocalypse, Xcalibre, Excalibur), and DC (Secret 6, Superman Doomed, Superman), and over 40 covers in 3 years. Ken will show you the secrets he uses to create dynamic content. He will also have the new Milestone comic designs, as well as a surprise guest, Kevin Grevioux (Blue Marvel, I, Frankenstein, Underworld). How does one get started in this biz, and how does one keep busy for 20 years? Ken and Kevin will talk about the challenges of creators, including an exclusive giveaway for all who attend.

Saturday April 4, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 211

11:00am PDT

Teen Titans Go! Screening and Q&A
Super-sized laughs and superhero adventures await you as the Titans once again take over WonderCon Anaheim. Greg Cipes (voice of Beast Boy) and Scott Menville (voice of Robin), along with producers Michael Jelenic (Batman: The Brave and The Bold) and Aaron Horvath (MAD), will be on hand to answer your questions as well as screen an all-new episode. Teen Titans Go! airs Thursdays at 6/5c on Cartoon Network.

Saturday April 4, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300AB

11:30am PDT

Spotlight on Greg Weisman
Gary Miereanu interviews WonderCon Anaheim special guest Greg Weisman (producer of Gargoyles, W.I.T.C.H., The Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice, and Star Wars Rebels) about his long history in animation and comic books and his latest endeavors, including his novels Rain of the Ghosts and Spirits of Ash and Foam and the new Star Wars Kanan: The Last Padawan comic book miniseries for Lucasfilm and Marvel. There will also be an exciting, exclusive announcement about one of Greg's latest projects.

Saturday April 4, 2015 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 213

12:00pm PDT

Anti-Heroes
Not every hero has a strict moral compass, and many of our favorite characters take a journey through ethical gray areas. It is these journeys that allow readers to find a lasting connection with quasi-heroes. Moderator James Robinson (Heaven) leads panelists Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun), Neal Adams (Batman), Len Wein (Wolverine), and Dan Jurgens (Booster Gold) in a discussion of what it means to create and to love an anti-hero.

Saturday April 4, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 207

12:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #5: Super Heroines to the Rescue!
Given the acclaim that Jill Lepore's The Secret History of Wonder Woman is receiving, the attention given to the new female Thor, a controversial Spider-Woman cover, and the burgeoning of the "Carol Corps" movement, the "super heroine" is back in the spotlight of academia and popular culture. Susan Kirtley (Portland State University), Nhora Lucía Serrano (Harvard University), and Andréa Gilroy (University of Oregon) present a roundtable exploration of representations and archetypes of the super heroine from early incarnations like Wonder Woman to the newest version of Batwoman (and beyond), in order to debate the kinship between reader expectation, popular culture, feminism, and cultural theory.

Saturday April 4, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 210

12:00pm PDT

Valiant 25th Anniversary Celebration
Valiant's 25th year is going to be the biggest one yet! The silver anniversary celebration begins right here as Bloodshot, X-O Manowar, Ninjak, and the rest of Valiant's fearless heroes take center stage for a star-studded panel celebrating 25 years of Valiant comics! Featuring an exclusive round of news and announcements about the largest and most acclaimed independent universe in comics, an all-star cast of Valiant staff and creators fill you in on what's coming next for the iconic heroes and villains of the Valiant Universe.

Saturday April 4, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 211

12:00pm PDT

Where do Ideas Come From? Banishing the Blank Page
Writer's block? Artistic anemia? Get unstuck! Former DC, Dark Horse, and CrossGen writer/editor Barbara Randall Kesel (MLP:FIM FF) outlines strategies and tips for artists and writers facing a blank page with no ideas for what to write, draw, or how to get started.

Saturday April 4, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 209

12:30pm PDT

Comics Marketing & PR 101
Need tips on how to market your comic? Have questions about building relationships in the comics industry? Then this is the panel for you! Sit in on this mind-blowing roundtable discussion, revealing all the secrets of doing marketing and PR for comics, whether you're self-publishing or creating for a publisher. Join comiXology marketing and PR duo Chip Mosher and Ivan Salazar, along with some of the comic industry's brightest marketing minds including Dirk Wood (IDW VP of marketing), Mel Caylo (BOOM! Studios marketing manager), and Jamal Igle (Molly Danger), for a wide-ranging discussion you won't want to miss!

Saturday April 4, 2015 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 208

12:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Sam Humphries
Expect a highly combustible conversation as two old friends (and former podcast co-hosts), WonderCon Anaheim special guest Sam Humphries (Marvel writer of Legendary Star-Lord and Black Vortex) and Chris Rosa (BOOM! Studios' assistant editor of Clive Barker's Next Testament and Dead Letters) reunite on stage. After the inevitable fireworks of two obdurate professionals butting heads over the comic book issues of the day, questions will be politely requested from the audience.

Saturday April 4, 2015 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 213

1:00pm PDT

Aaron Kuder Story Time
WonderCon Anaheim special guest Aaron Kuder will tell the story of how he got his unconventional start in comics and relay what it's like being a fan behind the curtain. He'll discuss art techniques and visual storytelling tools. Candid Q&A.

Saturday April 4, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 209

1:00pm PDT

Adventure Time Comics with Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb
Shelli and Braden lead an interactive workshop on making comics and share some highlights from their three-year tenure on the award-winning Adventure Time comic book series. The artists will answer questions about their careers and guide you through some fun drawing exercises. Bring a pencil, a pen, or just your curiosity!

Saturday April 4, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 207

1:00pm PDT

Aspen Comics 2015
Frank Mastromauro (Aspen publisher, co-owner), Peter Steigerwald (publisher, co-owner), Vince Hernandez (VP, editor-in-chief), and Mark Roslan (VP, director of design and production) reveal upcoming Aspen Comics titles. In addition, there will be a Q&A session. All fans in attendance will receive a free gift courtesy of Aspen Comics.

Saturday April 4, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 211

1:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #6: Spotlight on Devin Grayson
WonderCon Anaheim special guest Devin Grayson (Nightwing) discusses education, career, and the craft of writing comic books, novels, and video games. In addition to writing many DC Comics stories and creating Batman: Gotham Knights, she has scribed Marvel's Black Widow, Dynamite's Red Sonja, and more. Her Vertigo title USER was nominated for the GLAAD Outstanding Comic Book award. Travis Langley (Batman and Psychology) moderates.

Saturday April 4, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 210

1:30pm PDT

Ask-an-Agent!
Literary agent Holly Root (Waxman Leavell Literary Agency) teams up with film agent Brandy Rivers (ICM Partners) to take your questions and discuss the wild world of manuscript querying, the role of agents in the publication and film rights process, and more! No pitches, please.

Saturday April 4, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 208

2:00pm PDT

Comics 101: Making Sense of the World of Comics
Just getting into reading comics but not sure where to start? Some of the industry's top professionals impart their vast comics knowledge and personally recommend series just right for you! Join comiXology's marketing maven Chip Mosher, along with a panel of comics' best and brightest, including Sam Humphries (Black Vortex, Sacrifice) and Chris Rosa (BOOM! Studios assistant editor), as they become your guides through the awesome world of comics!

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 207

2:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #7: Geek Culture in Therapy: Using Comic Books, Video Games, and Other Works of Geek to Empower Others
With the rise in popularity of geek-oriented media, tomorrow's psychotherapists need new tools to bring into therapy. Patrick O'Connor (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), Josué Cardona (Geek Therapy), Elizabeth Smith (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), Desiree Misanko-Louvat (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), Edward Perin (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology), and Cary Shepard (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology) discuss classroom experiences and real-world applications of a university course, "Geek Culture in Therapy," that aims to discover culturally sensitive methods to increase rapport, examine research on fantasy, and develop techniques using comic books, video and board games, television shows, and movies to best connect with impassioned clients. They demonstrate how the course has been helpful through the presentation of case examples using geek-friendly therapy techniques.

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 210

2:00pm PDT

Convergence
The comics community is on the edge of their seats as they wait to find out what Convergence will mean for the DC Universe. Jeff King (Convergence) offers fans a taste with a special lineup featuring Dan Jurgens (Booster Gold), Marc Andreyko (Batman and the Outsiders), Len Wein (Swamp Thing), and Scott Lobdell (Convergence). This is one panel you won't want to miss!

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300AB

2:00pm PDT

Push Comics Forward: BOOM! Studios Celebrates 10 Years and Looks Ahead to the Next 10
UPDATED: Wed, Apr 01, 11:51AM
10 years ago, Ross Richie started BOOM! Studios from a spare bedroom in his house. Today, BOOM! is a multiple award-winning top-ten publisher. But rather than look back at what they've achieved over the past 10 years, panelists will look ahead to the next 10 years and talk about Push Comics Forward, a movement to inspire publishers, creators, press, and fans to join the conversation on what is helping to improve the industry, and what more can be done. Join Ross Richie, president of publishing and marketing Filip Sablik, and editor-in-chief Matt Gagnon as they host creators Bryce Carlson (Hit), Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), Trevor Crafts and Matt Daley (Lantern City), and others to talk about how BOOM! is helping to Push Comics Forward. Plus, each attendee will receive an exclusive Lantern City pin!

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 211

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Greg Pak
A spotlight on writer and WonderCon Anaheim special guest Greg Pak (Action Comics, Batman/Superman, Storm, Planet Hulk) that includes the latest on Superman, the scoop on his new Princess Who Saved Herself children's book (based on the Jonathan Coulton song), special guests, a Q&A session, and sneak peeks at all kinds of cool stuff!

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 209

2:30pm PDT

iZOMBIE Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Olivia "Liv" Moore was a rosy-cheeked, disciplined, overachieving medical resident who had her life path completely mapped out-until the night she attended a party that unexpectedly turned into a zombie feeding frenzy. Now stuck somewhere between half-alive and undead, Liv loses all traces of her former drive and ambition. She transfers her medical residency to the city morgue in order to reluctantly access the only real form of sustenance left available to her, and the only thing that allows her to maintain her humanity: human brains. But there are side effects to Liv's new diet: With each brain she consumes, Liv experiences "visions," flashes of the corpse's memories, including, in some cases, clues as to how they were killed. iZOMBIE makes its WonderCon Anaheim debut with a special video presentation, followed by a Q&A with series stars Rose McIver (Masters of Sex), Malcolm Goodwin (Breakout Kings), Rahul Kohli (newcomer from the UK), Robert Buckley (One Tree Hill), and David Anders (Once Upon a Time), as well as executive producers Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) and Diane Ruggiero-Wright (Veronica Mars). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Spondoolie Productions and Warner Bros. Television and based on characters created by Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, published by DC Entertainment's Vertigo imprint, iZOMBIE airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW.

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Arena

2:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Phil Noto
WonderCon Anaheim special guest Phil Noto will be talking about his career in comics and his animation background and will show examples of his digital art process.

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 208

2:30pm PDT

Stan Sakai - The Man Behind the High and Lows of Usagi Yojimbo
Stan Sakai is the sole mastermind behind one of the longest-running comics, Usagi Yojimbo (Dark Horse). During a discussion and fan Q&A panel moderated by Jessica Tseang (comic book historian), loyal followers will be able to pick his brain on the inspiration behind this famous character, the struggles in the beginning stages of publishing, the success of the character, and the future of Usagi Yojimbo. Stan Sakai's legendary work and personal life have influenced not only his fans but other industry professionals as well. Learn his secret for always staying optimistic and happy in his work and at conventions!

Saturday April 4, 2015 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 213

3:00pm PDT

Image Comics: Where Creators Own Everything
UPDATED: Thu, Apr 02, 09:22AM
What does it mean to be creator-owned? Ed Brubaker (The Fade Out), Eric Stephenson (They're Not Like Us), Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Rick Remender (Black Science) discuss their decision to launch creator-owned series with Image Comics and what it means to have complete creative freedom for their work.

Saturday April 4, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300AB

3:00pm PDT

Make Comics Like the Pros
Greg Pak (Batman/Superman) and Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong) bring their bestselling how-to book, Make Comics Like the Pros, to life with an all-star panel of advisors. Writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun), writer Corinna Beckho (Invisible Republic), writer/artist Gabriel Hardman (Kinski), writer/artist Jamal Igle (Molly Danger), and a few special surprise guests will unlock the secrets of comics creation from idea to execution to publication. Come armed with questions-they have answers!

Saturday April 4, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 211

3:00pm PDT

Not Safe For You: The State of Censorship in 2015
Although the First Amendment upholds freedom of speech as a basic right, censorship is rampant in the United States. CBLDF executive director Charles Brownstein and editorial director Betsy Gomez present an overview of the censorship crises that the CBLDF is facing, including attacks on summer reading, and the outbreak of bans on young adult books in libraries and schools across the country. Learn how comics and books are being challenged, and what you can do to fight back!

Saturday April 4, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 209

3:30pm PDT

IDW Publishing: The Best Panel You'll Ever Attend
UPDATED: Fri, Mar 20, 04:17PM
Join VP of marketing Dirk Wood, senior book editor Justin Eisinger, special projects editor Scott Dunbier, and a bevy of special guests for a wild presentation filled with announcements, sneak peeks and Q&A! Think you know what IDW is up to this year? You won't REALLY know unless you're in the room for this one!

Saturday April 4, 2015 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 213

3:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Greg Horn
Marvel Comics' own Greg Horn (cover artist) discusses his illustrious career in comics and advertising; with instructive stories from 20 years in the business. Join Greg for a one-on-one interview and Q&A session.

Saturday April 4, 2015 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208

3:45pm PDT

Gotham Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Before there was Batman, there was Gotham. The origin story of the great DC Super-Villains and vigilantes has only just begun. Series stars and producers offer a Q&A discussion and special video presentation. Be among the first to find out what's in store for the exciting conclusion to the first season. Gotham follows Jim Gordon's rise through the Gotham City police department and the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains. From Warner Bros. Television, Gotham airs Mondays at 8/7c on FOX, with all-new episodes returning Monday, April 13.

Saturday April 4, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PDT
Arena

4:00pm PDT

Illustrators of the Art Directors Guild
With the ever-increasing number of films based on comic book characters, these illustrators, including storyboard, scenic, and graphic artists, adapt the worlds of the printed pages to the screen. They will discuss what they do and how they do it. Panelists are Darrin Denlinger (Captain America 3, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Winter Soldier), Michael Jackson (Fantastic Four, Pixels, Terminator: Genisys), Mark Moretti ( Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Salt, I Robot), and Mark Vena (Oz the Great and Powerful, Cowboys and Indians, Twilight), with Tim Burgard (Jurassic World, Fantastic 4, Independence Day 2) moderating.

Saturday April 4, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 209

4:00pm PDT

Marvel: Next Big Thing
From Star Wars to the Avengers, this panel has you covered! Editor Will Moss, Sam Humphries (Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men: The Black Vortex), Greg Weisman (Star Wars: Kanan-The Last Padawan), Rick Remender (Avengers: Rage of Ultron), and other Mighty Marvel guests take on questions about Marvel's biggest series and events!

Saturday April 4, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300AB

4:00pm PDT

Webcomics Advocates and the Webcomics Gathering
Webcomics Advocates co-founders Phil Vecchio and Brendan Creecy (Brax the Alien Rocker) celebrate and discuss the exciting world of webcomics! Joined by Patrick Scullen (Super Siblings) and moderator Josh Anderson (Extra Damage podcast), they will give any webcomic creators in the audience 30 seconds to promote their comic to the crowd. All creators and fans are welcome!

Saturday April 4, 2015 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Elite Ballroom, Lobby, Anaheim Marriott Hotel

4:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Jae Lee
WonderCon Anaheim special guest, artist Jae Lee (Batman/Superman, Inhumans, Dark Tower) discusses his career and his art techniques on this spotlight panel. Any and all questions will be welcomed.

Saturday April 4, 2015 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 213

5:00pm PDT

Color Theory with Alex Sinclair, Jeromy Cox, and David Baron
Alex, Jeromy, and Dave discuss color theory and how it affects their approach to every page and cover that these professional colorists work on.

Saturday April 4, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 210

5:00pm PDT

Hip-Hop & Comics: Cultures Combining
Hip-Hop and comics reflect each other in many ways: Rappers and graffiti artists utilize superheroic imagery and adopt larger-than-life alter-egos, while comic creators incorporate references to music, dance, and fashion and draw on Hip-Hop's rich visual vocabulary. Here, Patrick A. Reed (Depth Of Field magazine) brings together graphic artists and musical innovators to discuss the ties between these two creative cultures.

Saturday April 4, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Elite Ballroom, Lobby, Anaheim Marriott Hotel

5:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Ed Brubaker
From alternative comics roots to big-screen adaptations of his work, WonderCon Anaheim special guest Ed Brubaker has become one of the biggest names in the industry. Join the award-winning writer of Criminal, Captain America: Winter Soldier, and The Fade Out for a career-spanning Q&A.

Saturday April 4, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 207

5:00pm PDT

The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists
Comic book industry veterans discuss what it entails to be an inker, letterer, or colorist, along with advice for those aspiring to be part of the comic book industry. Matt "Batt" Banning ( Superman/Wonder Woman), Joshua Reed (letterer/editorial assistant of Aspen), Mark Roslan (VP/director of design and production of Aspen), Dave Lanphear (veteran letterer for DC Comics/Marvel), Peter Steigerwald (co-owner of Aspen), Troy Peteri (Amazing Spider-Man), and Beth Sotelo (Marvel's Spider-Gwen/Grump) will present an open Q&A session moderated by Jessica Tseang (comic book historian).

Saturday April 4, 2015 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 209

5:30pm PDT

Push 'Excellence' Forward: New 'Bill & Ted' Comics Come to BOOM! Studios
UPDATED: Wed, Apr 01, 11:54AM
As part of its ongoing desire to push #comicsforward, BOOM! Studios carefully selects key licensed properties to help bring new readers to comics. In March, the publisher launches Bill & Ted's Most Triumphant Return, a new comic series based on the classic films about two excellent high school buddies who go on to bring about world peace through their music. Join the comic's writer, Brian Lynch, editors Ian Brill and Alex Galer, star of the films Amy Stoch, PhD (Missy), and producer of the films Scott Kroopf as they talk about the new series and the everlasting popularity of Bill & Ted. Moderated by BuzzFeed's Kirk Damato.

Saturday April 4, 2015 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 208

5:45pm PDT

Toonstock II: Warner Archive Collection's Music Meister Sing-Along
Once more, with feeling! You're invited to the second annual toe-tapping, floor-stomping celebration of great cartoon music, this year featuring the first-ever WonderCon Anaheim exclusive sing-along with the Batman: The Brave and the Bold episode "Mayhem of the Music Meister." Join composers Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion, and Lolita Ritmanis, BTBATB producer James Tucker, Michael Jelenic, Warner Archive Collection podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, and a few surprise guests for an entertaining, interactive look/listen at some of the great cartoon music of the past 50+ years.

Saturday April 4, 2015 5:45pm - 6:45pm PDT
Room 300DE

6:00pm PDT

Image Comics: Where Creators Own Crime
Breathing cities, femmes fatale, daring crimes, and a good person trapped in a bad scene. Join the masters of noir, Ed Brubaker (Criminal), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), James Robinson (The Saviors, Heaven), and Darwyn Cooke (Revengeance), as they discuss their approach to the best stories about the worst of us.

Saturday April 4, 2015 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 207

6:30pm PDT

A Mad World: Exploring Insanity in Fiction
From "psychopathic" villains to asylums for the "criminally insane," mental health issues permeate television, film, and comics. But just how realistic are these depictions? What impact do these presentations have on audiences? Psychologist Andrea Letamendi (The Arkham Sessions) and writers Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Lost; The Middleman), Brenden Fletcher (Batgirl, Black Canary), Jody Houser (IDW's Orphan Black; Avengers: No More Bullying), Mairghread Scott (Windblade, Swords of Sorrow), and Zack Stentz (ACME, X-Men: First Class) discuss the importance of accuracy, inclusion, and the promotion of more psychologically dynamic characters in fiction. Moderated by Brian Ward (Shout! Factory).

Saturday April 4, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 208

6:30pm PDT

Science in Science Fiction
Kyle Kurpinski and Terry Johnson (How to Defeat Your Own Clone: And Other Tips for Surviving the Biotech Revolution) discuss the discoveries and innovations that inspire science fiction and the ways that science and engineering are depicted in popular television shows, comics, movies, and more. After a brief presentation, these UC Berkeley bioengineers will be available to answer questions about your favorite science fiction or real-world breakthroughs.

Saturday April 4, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 213

7:00pm PDT

Fairy Dust: LGBTQ Disney Fandom
Disney is popular around the world, and Disney characters, films, comics, media, and theme parks are especially popular among the LGBTQ community. Young or old, LGBTQ folk identify with the stories, characters, fantasy and imagination. Since you are next door to the "Happiest Place on Earth," join Prism Comics and Disney fans as they explore why the queer community loves all things Disney. Panelists include Dusty Sage (founder and CEO of MiceChat.com), Tommy Kovac (Skelebunnies, Wonderland), Momma (Anaheim Gay Days, expert on Disney Parks and Disneyana), Jimmy Sherfy (Disney cosplayer and animation enthusiast), Sarah Sterling (Disney fandom YouTuber, feminism and queer studies specialist), Joseph Titizian (Disney historian and featured blog writer), and Barry V (Disney cosplayer and animation enthusiast). Moderated by Ted Abenheim (Prism Comics board member).

Saturday April 4, 2015 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 211

7:30pm PDT

The Nerdist Comics Panel
Your favorite comic creators talk shop with Ben Blacker and Heath Corson in a special edition of their Nerdist Comics Panel podcast. There are no taboos as the guys discuss art, film, writing and more with the talent behind today's biggest titles.

Saturday April 4, 2015 7:30pm - 8:20pm PDT
Room 208

8:00pm PDT

Comics on Comics Live
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 26, 11:51AM
The Sideshow Network presents Comics on Comics, the talk show that pits comedians against comic book creators in nerd debates! Join hosts Juan-Manuel Rocha and Vito Lapiccola as they welcome creator Satine Phoenix (co-creator of the New Praetorians graphic novel and CEO of Burning Quill), BlackNerd (Black Nerd Comedy) and other special guests. They'll debate the latest developments in comics, movies, video games, and pop culture, making you laugh along the way!

Saturday April 4, 2015 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 207

9:10pm PDT

Thrilling Adventure Hour Panel
Join Ben Blacker, Ben Acker and members of the Workjuice Players as they take you inside the world of The Thrilling Adventure Hour, the home of the likes of "Sparks Nevada: Marshall on Mars" and "Frank & Sadie Doyle".

Saturday April 4, 2015 9:10pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 208
 


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