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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

IDW Publishing Announces Schedule for Emerald City Comicon

Attendants of Seattle’s renowned Emerald City Comicon are in for surprise announcements, exceptional signings and a weekend full of fun from IDW! Taking place this weekend from March 27th – March 29th at the Washington State Convention Center, come by the IDW booth (#1802) to stock up on your collection, meet your favorite creators, and score a truly outrageous exclusive. Additionally, Top Shelf can be found at booth #1225, where you can meet the creative team behind the hit satire God Is Disappointed in You, Mark Russell and Shannon Wheeler

Available exclusively at the IDW booth, grab yourself
a copy of the book that’s got everyone talking, Jem & The Holograms, with a variant cover by Agnes Garbowska! The cover can be purchased for $5, limit 3 per customer.
 

The IDW booth will be packed all weekend long with talent from across the industry signing their acclaimed work:


Friday March 27th

11:00 – 12:00 Orphan Black Jody Houser
12:00 – 1:00 Samurai Jack, Powerpuff Girls –
            Andy Suriano, Derek Charm
1:00 – 2:00 D4VE, The Bigger Bang –
            Ryan Ferrier, D.J. Kirkbride
2:00 – 3:00 Jem & The Holograms
           Agnes Garbowska, Sara Richard
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
3:00 – 4:00 Dirk Gently Chris Ryall, Tony Akins
4:00 – 5:00 Godzilla: CataclysmCullen Bunn
5:00 – 6:00 Kill Shakespeare – Conor McCreery
6:00 – 7:00 Nelvana of the Northern Lights  Hope Nicholson

Saturday March 28th

10:00 – 11:00 Skylanders – David A. Rodriguez
11:00 – 12:00 Edward Scissorhands – Kate Leth, Drew Rausch
12:00 – 1:00 Dirk Gently Chris Ryall, Tony Akins
1: 00 ­– 2:00 The Fly: OutbreakBrandon Seifert
2:00 – 3:00 My Little Pony, Jem & The HologramsSara Richard
3:00 – 4:00 Wild Blue Yonder Zach Howard
4:00 – 5:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & More! Erik Burnham, Paul Allor
5:00 – 6:00 Judge Dredd – Darick Robertson
6:00 – 7:00 Transformers Mairghread Scott, Andrew Griffith, Livio Ramondelli

Sunday March 29th

10:00 – 11:00 My Little Pony – Amy Mebberson, Georgia Ball, Ted Anderson,
           Agnes Garbowska
11:00 – 12:00 Powerpuff Girls – Derek Charm
12:00 – 1:00 G.I. Joe Cover Art – Jerffrey Veregge, Drew Johnson
1:00 – 2:00 Amelia Cole, Artful Daggers  D.J. Kirkbride, Adam P. Knave,
          Sean E. Williams
3:00 – 4:00 Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate – Max Dunbar


And don’t miss out on the panels that are sure to be a highlight of your weekend!


Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 Room Hall C (TCC 301)
IDW: 2015 and Beyond—IDW invites you to join in their first big panel of 2015! Join VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, Editor-in-Chief/Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall, alongside editor Sarah GaydosErik Burnham of Ghostbusters fame, and Jody Houser, writer of the hit Orphan Black comic for a spirited chat filled with announcements, hijinks and Q&A!

Saturday, 2:00 – 3:00 Room Hall C (TCC 301)
God is Disappointed in You (The Sequel), with Mark Russell & Shannon Wheeler—Last year's standing-room-only hot ticket returns -- now with even more Biblical bewilderment! God Is Disappointed in You, published by Top Shelf, is the tongue-in-cheek "condensed" version of the Bible you never knew you needed -- hilariously modern, but surprisingly authentic -- packed with cartoons by Eisner-award-winner Shannon Wheeler (The New YorkerToo Much Coffee Man). Join him and author Mark Russell (writer of DC Comics’ upcoming Prez) for an hour of unforgettable irreverence, including Q&A, audience sketches, and the hilarious-yet-accurate "ten-minute Bible." PLUS: a taste of the Audie-nominated audiobook, read by Dr. Venture himself, James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros), and an exclusive announcement about the upcoming sequel!

Sunday, 3:30 – 4:20 Hall F (TCC 304)
Kevin Eastman: A Life With TurtlesJoin the legendary co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he talks about his long career in both comics and Hollywood, and how he brings his beloved Turtles to the world in a variety of media!

Sunday, 4:00 – 5:00 Room Hall C (TCC 301)
IDW Presents: The New Class of Licensed ComicsTransformers, Adventure Time, Star Trek, Orphan Black, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic... What do these comics all have in common? They're all licensed comics, and although some may STILL look down on them, they're also home to some of the best talent telling the best stories around. Come hear about the good (and the sometimes challenging) aspects of working on books like these, from host Editor Sarah Gaydos (Star Trek, Disney, Edward Scissorhands), with special guests Kate Leth (Bravest Warriors, Edward Scissorhands), Corinna Bechko (Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, Once Upon a Time), Jody Houser (Orphan Black), Editor Shannon Waters (of BOOM!), Chris Roberson (Aliens, Star Trek), and Gabriel Hardman (Planet of the Apes, Star Wars). 

Monday, March 23, 2015

Dark Horse Comics Schedule for Emerald City Comicon

Dark Horse Comics is headed to the Pacific Northwest’s foremost and now sold out pop culture convention – Emerald City Comicon.
Visit Dark Horse Comics at ECCC booth #802 for free swag such as comics, buttons, posters, and more!  Check out our show exclusives, signings, and panels, too!
EMERALD CITY COMICON EXCLUSIVES

A set quantity will be available at opening each day of the show. Limit of 5 per person per day while supplies last. Each comic is $5.00.
Frankenstein Underground #1  ECCC exclusive variant cover by Mike Mignola (1,000 copies)
Prometheus: Fire and Stone—Omega  ECCC exclusive variant cover by Patric Reynolds (500 copies)

 
 Lady Killer #1  ECCC exclusive variant cover by Joelle Jones (500 copies)

 

Past Aways #1  ECCC exclusive variant cover by Scott Kolins (500 copies)

  

Conan Red Sonja #1 limited-edition black-and-white variant cover by Dan Panosian (1,000 copies)
We’ll also have a variety of Dark Horse comics, graphic novels, art books, and collectibles for sale in our booth.
SIGNING SCHEDULE

All creators signing in our booth offer their autographs for FREE. FREE prints, comics, or posters are provided for signings (while supplies last). You may purchase or bring items to be signed; however, we may restrict the type or number of items to be signed as necessary. Please note that some of the titles listed below have not been released for sale yet—in those cases, special prints will be available.
Lines may also be closed for some signings due to crowding or time restrictions.
All events are subject to change. Some restrictions apply. Please ask the Dark Horse Comics staff if you have questions.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.  MIDNIGHT SOCIETY: Drew Edward Johnson


12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.  FRANKENSTEIN UNDERGROUND: Mike Mignola
Frankenstein Underground #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Mike Mignola available for sale
1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. THE WHITE SUITS: Frank Barbiere
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
 MURDER BOOK: Ed Brisson, Simon Roy 

TIGER LUNG: Simon Roy 

HIGH CRIMES: Christopher Sebela, Ibrahim Moustafa
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. 
THE MASSIVE: Garry Brown
 EMPOWERED: Adam Warren
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.
 ABE SAPIEN: Max Fiumara 
GRINDHOUSE: Chris Peterson
4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m.
 CONAN RED SONJA, LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS, TOMB RAIDER: Gail Simone
 
LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS: Jim Calafiore 
CONAN RED SONJA: Jim Zub
Conan Red Sonja #1 limited-edition black-and-white variant cover by Dan Panosian available for sale
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
 FINDER: Carla Speed McNeil
 NEVERBOY: Tyler Jenkins, Kelly Fitzpatrick 


6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
 ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: FIRE AND STONE: Christopher Sebela
 ALIENS: FIRE AND STONE: Chris Roberson, Patric Reynolds 
PREDATOR: FIRE AND STONE: Christopher Mooneyham
 
PROMETHEUS: FIRE AND STONE: Paul Tobin 
Prometheus: Fire and Stone—Omega ECCC exclusive variant cover by Patric Reynolds available for sale
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. THE SHAOLIN COWBOY: Geof Darrow
12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.
SERENITY, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Georges Jeanty 
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Megan Levens
 
GIRLFIEND: Pander Brothers
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m. 
LADY KILLER: Joëlle Jones
  Lady Killer #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Joëlle Jones available for sale 

BUZZKILL, THE GHOST FLEET, THE PAYBACKS: Donny Cates
 
THE GHOST FLEET: Daniel Warren Johnson
 
THE PAYBACKS: Eliot Rahal
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
 HARROW COUNTY: Cullen Bunn, Tyler Crook
 
BANDETTE: Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover
 
THE WITCHER, COLDER, PROMETHEUS: FIRE AND STONE, PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES:
 Paul Tobin
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk, Cameron Stewart, David Mack, Dave Stewart (Ticketed Event)* 

4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk (Ticketed Event)*

5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk (Ticketed Event)*

6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk (Ticketed Event)*
Fight Club 2 artists Cameron Stewart, David Mack, and Dave Stewart will be present for part of the 3:00 p.m. signing, depending on their schedules.
*WRISTBAND REQUIRED: Wristbands will be distributed in the Dark Horse booth at show opening on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. One wristband per person. Separate wristbands will be assigned for each 50-minute signing and may only be used during that time period. Fight Club 2 #1 is on sale May 27. One free print and one sampler minicomic per wristband will be provided for the signing. No other items allowed. Other restrictions may apply.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29
10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.   MIDNIGHT SOCIETY: Drew Edward Johnson
11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. 
PAST AWAYS: Matt Kindt, Scott Kolins, Bill Crabtree
  Past Aways #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Scott Kolins available for sale

BLACK HAMMER: Jeff Lemire
12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m. 
ITTY BITTY COMICS, AW YEAH COMICS!: Art Baltazar, Franco
PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES: Paul Tobin, Ron Chan, Jeremy Vanhoozer
1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m. 
HALO: Duffy Boudreau

THE SHAOLIN COWBOY: Geof Darrow
2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m. 
DEEP GRAVITY: Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko

POP: Curt Pires

APOCALYPTIGIRL: Andrew MacLean

3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m. 
MISFITS OF AVALON: Kel McDonald

EMILY AND THE STRANGERS: Cat Farris
PANEL SCHEDULE
Please join us at the panels below, brought to you by Dark Horse Comics and friends! Please visit http://emeraldcitycomicon.com/programming/ for more panels featuring Dark Horse creators, as well as guidelines for attending panels.


FRIDAY, MARCH 27
 3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.  Hall C 
Behind the Scenes: Making Comics
Comics professionals come together to discuss their unique contributions to this beloved medium. Topics include creating engaging characters with Gail Simone (Leaving Megalopolis), transitioning from artist to writer/artist with Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), business management with Christine Mignola (Hellboy), going from self-publishing to book deal with Colleen Coover (Bandette), breaking into coloring with Kelly Fitzpatrick (Neverboy), and fostering a fan base with online content with Kel McDonald (Misfits of Avalon). Sure to be a great panel for the budding cartoonist eager to explore the craft of making comics!
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. 
Hall D 
Dark Horse Comics Builds Characters!
Join Dark Horse Comics and a panel of their incredibly talented artists, writers, and creators to discuss independent comics, creators’ rights, and brand-new projects and hear what’s coming up for the powerhouse publisher for the remainder of 2015. Moderated by Dark Horse publicist Aub Driver and featuring Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook (Harrow County), Curt Pires (POP), the Pander Brothers (Girlfiend), Tyler Jenkins (Neverboy), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer), Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins (Past Aways), and Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal (The Paybacks), this is a panel you won’t want to miss!
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Hall D
Fight Club 2
Acclaimed novelist Chuck Palahniuk continues one of his most beloved works with Fight Club 2! Join Dark Horse for a discussion of the creation of this story with Chuck Palahniuk, editor Scott Allie, artist David Mack, artist Cameron Stewart, and colorist Dave Stewart.
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. 
Hall C  
The Mignolaverse: Hellboy and Beyond
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola returns to Emerald City Comicon! With recent launches like Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. and Frankenstein Underground, there’s never been more ways to get into Mignola’s world. Join Mignola for news on Hellboy in Hell and a Q&A with some of the writers and artists who help him bring his characters to life—Max Fiumara, Scott Allie, Dave Stewart, and Tyler Crook.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29


11:00 a.m.–11:50 p.m.
 Hall C
Dark Horse Presents Kids and Comics: Plants vs. Zombies, Itty Bitty Hellboy,Avatar: The Last Airbender, and More!
Comics are a great way to get kids interested in art, reading, and storytelling—and, well, they’re fun! Join Steve Sunu (publicity coordinator, Dark Horse Comics), Paul Tobin and Ron Chan (Plants vs. Zombies), Jeremy Vanhoozer (Plants vs. Zombies creative director, PopCap), Art Baltazar and Franco (Itty Bitty Hellboy), and Joan Hilty (comics editor, Nickelodeon) to discover and discuss the ever-growing library of incredible all-ages comics!
 

Aspen Comics is Heading to Emerald City Comicon

Aspen Comics’ 2015 convention tour continues in Seattle, Washington for their return to Emerald City Comicon this weekend, March 27th to the 29th. The publisher will be located at Booth #1703.




Guests in attendance will include Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged), Peter Steigerwald (The ZooHunters), Vince Hernandez (Fathom: Kiani), Tom Hutchison (Big Dog Ink), and Siya Oum (Lola XOXO), all of whom will be available at the booth to greet fans and sign comics.

There will be a convention exclusive variant of the remastered and rereleased Shahrazad #1 by Shannon Maer available for purchase at the booth, in addition to a Lola XOXO: Wasteland Madam #1 Emerald City Comicon exclusive variant. Shahrazad #1 will be released in stores on April 1st, and Lola XOXO: Wasteland Madam #1 will be out on April 8th. Hutchison of Shahrazad will be on hand to sign convention exclusives, as will the Wasteland Madam team of Hernandez and Oum.

Aspen will also be bringing a selection of their industry leading art prints, including Maer’s variant, a Shahrazad #1 piece by J. Scott Campbell, an Aspen/BDI team up print by Fathom artist Alex Konat, and Oum’s Wasteland Madam #1 Emerald City Comic Con exclusive variant. Limited quantities of all convention exclusives will be available on www.AspenStore.com following the event.





Thursday, March 27, 2014

Dynamite Kicks Off 10th Anniversary Celebration at Emerald City Comicon

Kicking off our 10th Anniversary Celebration in style and premiering at this special Comic Con - Dynamite is proud to announce their creative guest line-up for this weekend's Emerald City Comicon, along with an ECCC convention exclusive, a talent-packed signing schedule and a panel which will spotlight some of the industry's most beloved creators.

Join the Dynamite gang and their star-studded line-up of creative talent for an hour of explosive power!  Gail Simone raises the banner with Red Sonja! Bill Willingham creates a brand-new Steampunk world in Legenderry! Fred Van Lente punches machines to death with Magnus: Robot Fighter!  Tim Seeley is there to talk about the upcoming Chaos! relaunch! Lastly, Cullen Bunn will be on-hand to speak about his upcoming top-secret new project from Dynamite! Get the latest news right from the source, as the Dynamite team gives you a dynamic glimpse behind-the-scenes! The "Dynamite 10th Anniversary: The Best in Barbarians and Sci-Fi" panel will take place on Saturday, March 29th from 12:00PM - 12:50PM and will be located in Room 2B!

Meanwhile on the convention floor, the Dynamite will be located at Booth #1803. Dynamite will be a flurry of activity with countless superstar comic book creators to greet fans during the convention.

The complete signing schedule for all of Dynamite's guests is:

Emerald City Comic Con 2014 Signing Schedule

Friday, March 28
th, 2014

ERIC TRAUTMANN - 12:00-1:00 PM
Writer of LADY RAWHIDE, LI'L VAMPI, VAMPIRELLA, RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD

BILL WILLINGHAM - 1:00-2:00 PM
Writer of LEGENDERRY: A STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE

JENNY FRISON - 1:00-2:00 PM
Cover Artist, RED SONJA, VAMPIRELLA
(upcoming)

JEFF PARKER - 2:00-3:00 PM
Writer of KINGS WATCH, FLASH GORDON

ALE GARZA - 2:00-3:00 PM
Cover Artist on DEJAH THORIS AND THE GREEN MEN OF MARS, LEGENDERRY, BLOOD QUEEN (upcoming)

CHRIS ROBERSON - 2:30-3:30 PM
Writer of THE SHADOW, DOC SAVAGE, CODENAME: ACTION

BRANDON JERWA - 3:00-4:00 PM
Writer of VAMPIRELLA, LI'L BIONIC KIDS, LI'L VAMPI

MARK RAHNER - 4:00-5:00 PM
Writer of AOD vs. REANIMATOR, DT AND THE GREEN MEN OF MARS, DEJAH OF MARS
(upcoming)


Saturday, March 29th, 2014

GAIL SIMONE - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Writer of RED SONJA

GABRIEL HARDMAN - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Cover Artist, MAGNUS: ROBOT FIGHER

MICHAEL MORECI - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Writer of MY LITTLE PHONEY

FRED VAN LENTE - 1:00-2:00 PM
Writer of MAGNUS: ROBOT FIGHTER

ERIC TRAUTMANN - 2:00-3:00 PM
Writer of LADY RAWHIDE, LI'L VAMPI, VAMPIRELLA, RED SONJA: SHE-DEVIL WITH A SWORD

JAI NITZ               - 3:00-4:00 PM
Writer of GREEN HORNET LEGACY, GRIMM: WARLOCK

BRIAN BUCCELLATO - 4:00-5:00 PM
Writer of BLACK BAT
Sunday, March 30th, 2014
BOB LAYTON - 10:00-11:00 AM
Cover Artists for GOLD KEY LINE

BRANDON JERWA - 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Writer of VAMPIRELLA, LI'L BIONIC KIDS, LI'L VAMPI

BILL WILLINGHAM - 12:00-1:00 PM
Writer of LEGENDERRY: A STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE

TIM SEELEY - 2:00-3:00 PM
Writer of ARMY OF DAKRNESS VS. HACK/SLASH, CHAOS
(upcoming)

Kelly Sue DeConnick - 2:15-3:00 PM


The Emerald City Comicon will also feature fans' first opportunity to pick up a special Emerald City Comicon exclusive.  You can get a Legenderry #1 ECCC "Emerald Green" Exclusive by Johnny D.! If you're attending Emerald City Comicon in Seattle this coming weekend, make sure to visit Booth #1803 and join in on the festivities!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Image Comics Exclusives and Schedule for Emerald City Comicon

Image Comics is pleased to announce the official Image booth signing schedule, panels, and exclusives that will be available at Emerald City Comic Con 2014 on March 28, 29, and 30. Several exciting Image creators including Kelly Sue DeConnick, Chip Zdarsky, Matt Fraction, Scott Snyder, Jason Aaron, and Greg Rucka will be signing at the Image booth (see full schedule below). Convention attendees interested in the indicated ticketed signings can come to the Image booth, #212, to collect their ticket, but arrive early as tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis! 
For sale at the booth, in addition to award winning creator-owned Image titles, will be exclusive, numbered, art prints of WYTCHES, SOUTHERN BASTARDS, C.O.W.L., and SHUTTER for signings with Scott Snyder and Jock, Jason Aaron and Jason Latour, Kyle Higgins, and Joe Keatinge and Leila Del Duca. Each convention attendee will receive an exclusive THE WALKING DEAD #1 ECCC color variant—additional copies, as well as the B&W version, will be available to purchase at the Image booth.
Also exclusively for sale at the ECCC will be the hardcover edition of SEX CRIMINALS, VOL. 1—the critically-acclaimed series that has taken the comics world by storm and named best new series of the year by TIME magazine—available for $40 and an exclusive 18" x 24" print available for $25, at Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky’s tables, C-10 and C-11. Purchased together, hardcover and art print will be available for $60. The FIVE GHOSTS #10 ECCC variant will also be for sale at Ed Brisson’s table at X-04, and a THE FIELD #1 ECCC variant can be purchased at Frank Barbiere’s table, X-03.
Image Comics is also proud to host several panels this year at ECCC that you won’t want to miss. On Friday check out “Robert Kirkman’s Skybound: On the Rise” and “Image Comics Presents Comedy in Comics.” On Saturday join us for “Image Comics Presents Sex Criminals” and “Image Comics Presents Crime, Adventure, & Fantasy!” On Sunday we’ll explore a popular speculative fiction genre in “Image Comics Presents Building a Better Dystopia.” 
IMAGE COMICS, BOOTH #212 SIGNING SCHEDULE:
Friday 3/28
12 - 1 p.m. Eric Stephenson & Nate Bellegarde 
1 - 2 p.m. Stuart Moore & Gus Storms 
2 - 3 p.m. Brandon Graham & Simon Roy [TICKETED]
2 - 3 p.m. Joshua Williamson
3 - 4 p.m. Justin Greenwood & Antony Johnston
3 - 4 p.m. Jason Aaron & Jason Latour [TICKETED]
4 - 5 p.m. Kurtis Wiebe & Roc Upchurch
4 - 5 p.m. Kyle Higgins 
5 - 6 p.m. Ken Kristensen
5 - 6 p.m. Joe Keatinge & Leila Del Duca 
Saturday 3/29
11 - 12 p.m. Jason Aaron & Jason Latour [TICKETED]
11 - 12 p.m. Joshua Williamson
12 - 1 p.m. Sina Grace
12 - 1 p.m. Greg Rucka
1 - 2 p.m. Stuart Moore & Gus Storms 
1 - 2 p.m. Michel Gagne
2 - 3 p.m. Dave Stewart & Stefano Gaudiano 
2 - 3 p.m. Brian Joines
3 - 4 p.m. Matteo Scalera 
3 - 4 p.m. Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky [TICKETED]
4 - 5 p.m. Tim Seeley & Mike Norton 
4 - 5 p.m. Frank Barbiere
Sunday 3/30
11 - 12 p.m. Ed Brisson & Johnnie Christmas 
11 - 12 p.m. Greg Rucka
12 - 1 p.m. Brandon Graham & Simon Roy [TICKETED]
1 - 2 p.m. Nick Pitarra
1 - 2 p.m. Kelly Sue DeConnick & Jordie Bellaire
2 - 3 p.m. Joshua Williamson
2 - 3 p.m. Scott Snyder & Jock
3 - 4 p.m. Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky [TICKETED]
IMAGE COMICS PANEL SCHEDULE:
Robert Kirkman's Skybound: On the Rise
There’s no limit on what to expect from Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics. The Walking Dead continues to dominate comics and television, Manifest Destiny is one of 2013's breakout hits, and new series—like OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA—are on the horizon. Join Skybound's best writers and artists as they discuss what’s in Skybound’s future.
Program date and time: Friday, March 28, 12:40 p.m. in Hall D (Room 602-603)
Panelists: Joshua Williamson (Ghosted), Paul Azaceta (Outcast), Joe Keatinge (Shutter) & special guests
Image Comics Presents Comedy in Comics
Sometimes the best comics are the funny ones, but getting jokes across in print while simultaneously telling an engaging story can be tough. Luckily, we have a panel of experts who can tell you their secrets, tips, and a few really good jokes.
Program date and time: Friday, March 28, 3:00 p.m. in Room TCC 301
Panelists: Rob Guillory (Chew), Kurtis Wiebe (Rat Queens), Roc Upchurch (Rat Queens), Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals), Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals), Jim Zub (Skullkickers), Brandon Graham (Prophet)
Image Comics Presents Sex Criminals
Sex Criminals debuted in 2013 and quickly became the book of the year. Now, a few months into 2014, the same looks to be true! Sit down with creators Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky and bare your soul, fetishes, and anecdotes with the Sex Criminals.
Program date and time: Saturday, March 29, 2:00 p.m. in Room 3AB
Panelists: Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals), Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals)
Image Comics Presents Crime, Adventure, & Fantasy!
Gunfights, heists, cowboys, hoodlums, magicians, adventurers, aliens, and more: are you not entertained? Image Comics' varied publishing line has something for everybody. Settle in and listen to the experts discuss creating entertaining stories.
Program date and time: Saturday, March 29, 5:00 p.m. in TCC 301
Panelists: Kelly Sue DeConnick (Pretty Deadly), Jason Latour (Southern Bastards), Jason Aaron (Southern Bastards), Joe Keatinge (Shutter), Leila Del Duca (Shutter), Frank Barbiere (Five Ghosts), Joshua Williamson (Ghosted)
Image Comics Presents Building A Better Dystopia
No matter how good we have it, a future where we have nothing has its own thrill. These creators know their way around a dystopia, whether it's due to mad science, economic factors, or nightmarish alternate dimensions.
Program date and time: Sunday, March 30, 3:00 p.m. in Room TCC 301
Panelists: Nick Pitarra (Manhattan Projects), Greg Rucka (Lazarus), Richard Starkings (Elephantmen), Simon Roy (Prophet), Ed Brisson (Sheltered), Johnnie Christmas (Sheltered)

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Boom! Studios Is Bringing It Big at Emerald City Comicon

Award-winning comic book publisher BOOM! Studios and its imprints, KaBOOM!, BOOM! Box, and Archaia, announced today it will return to exhibit at Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) 2014, held at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, on the weekend of March 28-30, 2014.
BOOM! will have its biggest booth ever at any convention it has exhibited at in a whopping 20 feet x 70 feet space, centrally located in the show on The Skybridge, Booth #1002. An army of BOOM! writers and artists will be appearing either at its booth or in ECCC’s Guest Area. A signing schedule handout will be available at the booth for fans’ convenience. Scheduled to appear are:
  • Max Bemis (EVIL EMPIRE, POLARITY) - This ticketed signing will be held at the Guest Area. Tickets will be available at the BOOM! booth.
  • David Petersen (MOUSE GUARD)
  • Kevin J. Anderson (CLOCKWORK ANGELS)
  • Mike Kunkel (HEROBEAR AND THE KID)
  • Claudio Sanchez and Chondra Echert (TRANSLUCID, AMORY WARS)
  • Paul Jenkins (FAIRY QUEST, DEATHMATCH, REVELATIONS)
  • Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, and Braden Lamb (ADVENTURE TIME, THE MIDAS FLESH)
  • Noelle Stevenson (LUMBERJANES, ADVENTURE TIME)
  • Royden Lepp (RUST)
  • Kate Leth (ADVENTURE TIME OGN v3: SEEING RED, BRAVEST WARRIORS ANNUAL 2014)
  • Brian Joines (IMAGINE AGENTS)
  • Caleb Monroe (STEED AND MRS. PEEL, PEANUTS)
  • Ed Brisson (SONS OF ANARCHY, ROBOCOP: BETA)
  • Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover (ADVENTURE TIME: THE FLIP SIDE)
  • Grace Ellis (LUMBERJANES)
  • Michael Moreci, Riley Rossmo, Tim Daniel, and Colin Lorimer (CURSE)
  • Mark Miller and Ben Meares (CLIVE BARKER’S NEXT TESTAMENT, HELLRAISER)
  • Megan Hutchison and Tom Hammock (AN AURORA GRIMEON STORY: WILL O’ THE WISP)
  • Michael Alan Nelson (DAY MEN, 28 DAYS LATER, PROTOCOL: ORPHANS)
There will also be a few surprise guests throughout the show.
In addition, the BOOM! Studios booth will host sketch artists all weekend, including:
  • Allison Strejlau (REGULAR SHOW, ADVENTURE TIME)
  • Brooke Allen (LUMBERJANES)
  • Ian McGinty (ADVENTURE TIME: CANDY CAPERS)
  • MAD Rupert (REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS)
  • Missy Pena (BRAVEST WARRIORS).
  • Travis Hill (ADVENTURE TIME)
For $20, fans can request and purchase custom sketches to be drawn on blank ADVENTURE TIME Get-A-Sketch covers.

Joining us on The Skybridge occupying in-line booths on either side of the BOOM! booth are Archaia artists David Marquez (THE JOYNERS IN 3D, Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man) and Royden Lepp (RUST), plus BOOM! Studios business partners Mighty Fine and TopatoCo.

BOOM! will have a wide selection of variants available for purchase at its booth (while supplies last), including:


ADVENTURE TIME #25, cover by Ian McGinty ($10, limited to 500 copies)

ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 3 MATHEMATICAL Edition Hardcover, cover by E.K. Weaver ($50, limited to 500 copies)

CLOCKWORK ANGELS #1, cover by Brett Weldele ($10, limited to 500 copies)

CURSE #1, cover by Colin Lorimer  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

DAY MEN #3, cover by Robbi Rodriguez  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

DEAD LETTERS #1, cover by Ibrahim Moustafa  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

EVIL EMPIRE #1, cover by Tyler Crook  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

HEROBEAR AND THE KID: SAVING TIME #1, cover by Mike Kunkel  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

LUMBERJANES #1, cover by Kate Leth  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

THE MIDAS FLESH #1, cover by Chip Zdarsky  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

REGULAR SHOW: SKIPS #1, cover by Matthew Waite  ($10, limited to 250 copies)

SONS OF ANARCHY #7, cover by Darick Robertson  ($10, limited to 500 copies)

The ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 3 ENCHIRIDION EDITION ($75, limited to 500 copies), a leather-bound version sold exclusively at the BOOM! booth at conventions, will debut at Emerald City Comicon and is available during the 2014 convention season while supplies last.

There will also be exciting new merchandise available for purchase, such as an EVIL EMPIRE T-Shirt, a LUMBERJANES tote bag, and a TRANSLUCID print.

For more information on Emerald City Comicon, visit their website at www.emeraldcitycomicon.com.