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Thursday, July 21, 2022, 10:00 am - 12:45 pm
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Panels - Thursday, July 21, 10:00am - 12:45pm


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Bringing Back Marvel Classics for Today’s Readers for All Ages

Sven Larsen (VP, licensed publishing, Marvel Entertainment), Charles Kochman (editorial director, Abrams ComicArts), Andrew Smith (SVP, publisher Abrams Children’s Books and ComicArts), and Matthew Reinhart ( New York Times bestselling paper engineer) discuss the legacy of classic Marvel Comics and how books for readers of all ages are bringing classic characters and storylines to a new generation. The panel will give a sneak preview of new releases such as Alex Ross’s Fantastic Four: Full Circle; Marvel Classic Black Light Collectible Poster Portfolio; and The Uncanny X-Men Trading Cards, as well as other recent Marvel releases published by Abrams. Reinhart will share pages from his upcoming book Marvel Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book.
Room 28DE


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Celebrating 50 Years of Jim Starlin

Moderator Coy Jandreau (Nerdist, Collider) talks to legendary comic book creator Jim Starlin ( Thanos, Infinity Gauntlet Saga, Dreadstar, Gamora, Drax) in a celebration of his 50 years in the comics industry. From Thanos to Dreadstar and beyond, celebrate all things Jim Starlin with never-before-seen art, anecdotes, and surprises.
Room 7AB


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Comic-Con Film School 101: Preproduction and Screenwriting

Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts-and-bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video hardware and software. Whether you're shooting your first League of Legends fan film or that story about the leather-clad girl who hunts demons, this course will take you from script to final product so that you too can enter your own movie into the CCI International Film Festival. This first class covers the specifics of preproduction on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Vera Vanguard (writer/producer/star of Breaking Barbi), Darryl Thomas (writer/producer of 38. Special), Ben Hansford (writer/director of Uprising), and Sean Rourke (writer of Ballistica).
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Cosplay Photography

Scott Okuna (photographer) will discuss responsible cosplay photography, working with cosplayers, and photography at conventions.
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Crowdfunding for Independent Artists

Learn how to create, promote, and crowdfund your dream project with tips from creators who have been there, done that, and done it again. Featuring Laser (The Doubleclicks, $2 million crowdfunded), Ashlie Hammond (Monkey Minion Press author), and Rebecca Hicks ( Little Vampires).
Room 2


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Disability Representation On and Off Screen

From Inevitable Foundation and The Disability is Diversity Campaign, this panel will explore disability representation both on-screen and behind the camera and will serve to raise the profile of disability as an essential pillar of diversity, as well as celebrate the diversity that exists within the disability community. This panel will feature talent including Lauren Ridloff, Steve Way, Josh Feldman, Jillian Mercado, and moderator Abbey White.
Room 6A


10:00 am - 11:00 am: How to Support LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse Communities Through Comic Books and Pop Culture

From cosplay to fan fiction, how do we create a more diverse and inclusive community? How do we apply this knowledge in a cultural context and through social-emotional learning? What is neurodiverse? Neurodivergent? Neurovariant? What is trauma-informed? What would Gene Roddenberry think of all of this? Moderator Lorran Garrison (school psychologist, Little Brainstorm) joins Chance Calloway ( Pretty Dudes, Amazon Prime), Robert Rice ( Demonhuntr, Amazon Prime/HereTV), Tara Madison Avery (Stacked Deck Press, We’re Still Here), Natasha Lee (Insomniac Games, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales), Mark Nazal (Diwata Komiks), and Perry Clark (Untangle and Grow Counseling) to discuss how to support creative thinking in students and adults. There will be giveaways!
Helen Price Reading Room, San Diego Central Library


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Impact Winter: Sound to Page

Impact Winter, Audible’s hit series from writer/director Travis Beacham ( Pacific Rim, Carnival Row), takes place 10 years after a comet strike blacked out the sun and vampires have emerged in the darkness to take over what remains of the world. One vampire hunter, a young woman named Darcy, is lured by a powerful vampire overlord and thrust into a fight for her people’s future. Executive produced by Skybound Entertainment ( The Walking Dead) and Anonymous Content ( True Detective), Impact Winter delivers binaural audio, original music, and incomparable sound design, all of which bring to life this post-apocalyptic world in visceral detail. The team spills secrets behind the year’s biggest audio hit and its evolution into a visual medium via the prequel comic written by Travis Beacham with art from Stephen Green ( Hellboy and the BPRD). Appearing are writer/director Travis Beacham, comic artist Stephen Green, EVP/head of U.S. content Rachel Ghiazza (Audible), executive producer Alexandra August (Skybound Entertainment), and comic editor Amanda LaFranco (Skybound), in a panel moderated by John Rocha (critic and host at The Outlaw Nation). Impact Winter is available on Audible and wherever you listen to podcasts.
Room 9


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Mission Unstoppable

What do dinosaurs, human history, space, fuzzy creatures, earthquakes, and lizards have in common? The unstoppable team at Mission Unstoppable! Moderator and show host Fig O’Reilly (systems engineer and founder, Space to Reach) joins IF/THEN (ifthenshecan.org) guest panelists Dr. Johanna Varner (pika biologist), Dr. Becca Peixotto (archaeologist), Dr. Wendy Bohon (earthquake geologist, IRIS), Myria Perez (paleontologist), and Dr. Earyn McGee (herpetologist, Find That Lizard) to discuss this groundbreaking show that highlights the work of STEAM superstars. Learn mind-blowing facts, discover career pathways, get inspired to explore, and become unstoppable!
Room 5AB


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Rhapsody PR’s 14th Annual Behind-the-Music Panel

Get insight into creating the scores to some of the most popular series and films today. Featuring panelists Sean Callery ( Halo), Jeff Russo ( Star Trek: Discovery), Genevieve Vincent ( Fantasy Island) , Dominic Lewis ( Bullet Train), Kurt Farquhar ( First Kill), and Matthew Margeson ( Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile).
Room 25ABC


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Spotlight on Maggie Thompson: Pop Culture Parenting: Build Your Own Nerds

Former Comics Buyer’s Guide editor (and 2020 Eisner Awards Hall of Fame inductee) Maggie Thompson grew up in a family devoted to pop culture before the term was created. With her husband, Don, she co-created two kids: Valerie Thompson (mother of Devon Jaruk) and Pop Culture Happy Hour co-host Stephen Thompson (father of Grace Thompson). The five discuss the challenges and delights of nerd building.
Room 32AB


10:00 am - 11:00 am: The Creator Symposium

Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic by Women in Comics Collective International, (WinC International), the Creator Symposium is an ongoing panel discussion series designed to explore the ways in which creatives working in comics can continue to grow and thrive in an ever-changing industry. Featured panelists: Samia Fakih (artist/assistant editor, First Second), Scott Snyder (writer, Best Jackett, Comixology, DC Comics), Che Grayson (writer, DC Comics, IDW, Z2 Comics), Joe Illedge (executive editor, Heavy Metal, CEO at Illuminous), Maika Sozo (artist, DC Comics), David Walker (writer, DC Comics, Marvel Comics). Moderated by Regine L. Sawyer (writer, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Z2 Comics; coordinator and founder at WinC International).
Room 23ABC


10:00 am - 11:00 am: Veterans in the Arts and Pop Culture

Military veterans who have a common goal for creativity and wellness through the arts discuss the community and their unique perspectives as individuals, visual artists, and popular culture creatives. Featuring Colin “Big C” Hoffman (artist, designer, author,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login ), Tonya Savice (artist, advocacy director/SpreadLoveThruArts.org), Reginald Green (Reggie’s World of Fine Art), Carolina Hernandez (veterancoutureart.com), Amit Khosla (artist/writer, Khosla Creative), Anthony Lobue (founder, Arts for Veterans), and Maximilian Uriarte (artist, filmmaker, writer, creator Terminal Lance). Moderated by Steve Dilley (executive director, The Veterans Art Project).
Room 29AB


10:15 am - 11:15 am: Building Worlds with LEGO

Explore the art of Worldbuilding the LEGO Way with writers, artists, and builders as they co-create unique characters, settings, and storylines in an original story world, all from scratch using the LEGO WorldBuilder platform. Featuring Celina Frenn (writer, My Little Pony), Kevin Burke and Doc Wyatt (writers, Ninjago), Paul Lee (concept artist), Peter Donner (LEGO designer), and Asa Tait (head of production, LEGO Entertainment).
Room 6DE


10:30 am - 11:30 am: Comics Arts Conference Session #1: Tezuka 33 Years Later

This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the loss of Osamu Tezuka, the God of Manga and Father of Anime. Bill Field (Institute of Comics Studies) leads a discussion of the legacy of Osamu Tezuka that crosses comics and animation with Ben Applegate (Penguin Random House), Dallas Maddaugh (Humble Bundle), Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining), and Jerry Beck (Woodbury University).
Room 26AB


10:30 am - 11:30 am: DC’s Tom Taylor and Tom King in Conversation

2022 Eisner Award nominees Tom King and Tom Taylor are kicking off Comic-Con together by discussing writing Nightwing, The Human Target, Supergirl: World of Tomorrow, and Superman: Son of Kal-El and what’s in store for the future. A few surprise guests will also be stopping by.
Room 4


10:30 am - 11:30 am: Developing Future Talent in Animation, Games, and VFX

The BRIC Foundation has partnered with the California Department of Education’s Arts, Media and Entertainment sector to innovate career pathways for aspiring concept artists. Nicole Hendrix (BRIC Foundation), Phillip Boutté, Jr.,Aldis Hodge and Mike Uwandi (9B Collective), and Allison Frenzel (California Department of Education) join moderator Jewyl Alderson (San Diego County Office of Education) for a discussion on how to challenge the status quo and create a more equitable and affordable school-to-career pipeline for artists in animation, games, and VFX.
Room 29CD


10:30 am - 11:30 am: Dispatches from Middle-earth: The Rings of Power Are Coming

Lord of The Rings is expanding with new TV, film, and game projects.You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login , the largest online Tolkien community, discovers all the new details from Rohan, Numenor, and Gollum’s Cave. From 20th anniversary celebrations of Peter Jackson’s LOTR to the hugely budgeted Rings of Power, see the latest images, news, rumors, and artwork about Middle-earth. Panelists include Kellie Rice (co-author of Middle-earth from Script to Screen), Clifford Broadway (producer of Ringers), Nancy Steinman (TORn staff writer and artist), Justin Sewell (producer atYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login ), and Cathy Udovch (event coordinator for TORn).
Room 6BCF


10:30 am - 11:30 am: How Comics Make Video Games Better than Ever

The tie between comics and video games has never been stronger. Creators who have worked in both mediums discuss video games based on comics and comics based on video games. Featuring Mark Long (Neon Machine, Zombie Studios, co-creator of Shrapnel), Adam Foshko (Call of Duty, Destiny, Shrapnel), John Nee (DC Comics, WildStorm, Marvel, Cryptozoic), Rick Sanchez (Resident Evil, Cartoon Network, 3000 AD), and Matt Hawkins (Top Cow Productions).
Room 24ABC


10:30 am - 11:30 am: 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 won’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. Rik Offenberger (First Comics News, G-Man Comics) moderates this panel of comic journalists who will tell you what they are looking for in your submission. Panelists include Ed Catto (Agendae, Pop Culture Squad, Captain Action), Tim Chizmar (Fangoria, co-chair of the Horror Writers Association, First Comics News), Glenn Hauman (Comic Mix), Michael Kingston (Headlocked Comics, BOOM! Studios), Heidi MacDonald (Comics Beat), Alexander Raymond (Monstar Public Relations), Rob Salkowitz (ICv2, Forbes), Amanda Sheriff (Gemstone Publishing), Francis Sky (First Comics News, Massacre Twins), and Josh Waldrop (Ultima Digital Media).
Room 10


10:30 am - 12:00 pm: Comic Book Law School® 101: The ABCs of IP Law

Welcome back noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, at this first of three fun, interactive and informative Comic Book Law School programs. This first program will focus on the basics of intellectual property rights available to creators and business owners and will provide attendees with the foundation needed for understanding which rights are available to creators of comics, games, films, and other creative works, providing insights on safeguarding ideas, creative works, characters, brands and names/titles, from genesis through publication and distribution, and beyond. Attendees are invited to participate in the discussion about the rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, the protections these laws provide, the benefits of federal registrations for each, tips on working with collaborators, and issues of joint authorship and work-made-for-hire, as well as the numerous potential pitfalls under the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Please note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and insights to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. [This program is approved for 1.5 credits of California MCLE.]
Room 11


10:45 am - 11:45 am: Nathan Fillion and Niecy Nash-Betts: ABC's The Rookie and The Rookie: Feds

Nathan Fillion (Castle, Firefly) and Niecy Nash-Betts (Claws, Reno 911) join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when The Rookie franchise expands with The Rookie: Feds, coming to ABC this fall. The LIVE virtual panel conversation will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide Magazine).
Ballroom 20


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: 3rd Annual Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Women Behind Popular Film and TV Projects

“Hollywood Game Changers” is back at Comic-Con with another panel featuring women behind such popular film and television projects as Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Flight Attendant, P-Valley, and more. Get insight into how they navigate their careers and how they use their craft to champion women's empowerment, diversity, and inclusion in the industry. Featuring Jennifer Phang (director, The Flight Attendant episodes 203 and 204), Hannah Friedman (writer/ producer, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Willow, Muppets Mayhem), Arlene Martin (hair department head, P-Valley), Melanie Jones (production designer, Bill and Ted Save the Music), Kameron Lennox (costume designer, Pam & Tommy), Kaylie Whitcher (VFX producer at FOLKS Toronto, Titans), and Brigitte Bourque (VFX supervisor at FuseFX, 9-1-1: Lone Star). Moderated by voiceover artist and actor Noveen Crumbie. Part 1 of the Impact24 PR Superblock Panel Series.
Room 7AB


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: 8th Musical Anatomy of a Superhero: Film & TV Composer Panel

Composers Natalie Holt (Batgirl, Loki), Nami Melumad (Thor: Love and Thunder), Christophe Beck (Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania), Christopher Lennertz (The Boys), Amie Doherty (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law) and moderator Michael Giacchino (The Batman, Thor: Love and Thunder, Spiderman: No Way Home) discuss the challenges of creating the musical landscape of the superhero genre and explain the process through unreleased music and video clips from upcoming and recently released projects. Music has always played an important supporting character in films and TV. This is especially evident in the superhero genre, where the music clearly sets the tone that defines a character, an impending battle, or a triumphant moment. Introductions by Ray Costa (producer, Costa Communications).
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Comixology Originals: The Art of the Comic Pitch

Bryce Gold (Comixology Originals) and veteran comics editor Will Dennis (DC/Vertigo, Comixology Originals) dive deep into what industry professionals look for in a pitch and how to prepare your pitch for success. Learn why publishers don’t take unsolicited submissions.
Room 25ABC


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Cosplay 101: Bringing Your Dreams to Life!

Catherine M. Fisher (award-winning costumer), Bob Mogg (blogger and steampunk expert extraordinaire), Leah Panos (charity cosplayer and musician), Dan Moyer (charity cosplayer and enthusiast), Annika P (young cosplayer and charity volunteer), and Jamie Mason (actress and cosplayer) show you that you don't need to be an expert costumer to be a great cosplayer.
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Future Indies You Must See

Prepare for an exclusive preview of independent genre films coming in 2022 and beyond with host Chris Gore (Film Threat), Bobby Schwartz (Dual Animal Studios), Alan Ng (Film Threat), Dante James (Movie Twitter), Walter Areas ( Attack of the Doc), Josiah Teal (film critic), and guest filmmakers. Through trailer premieres and exclusive clips, get a glimpse of movies that can only be seen in limited release including the best indie sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor, Omni Hotel


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Podcasting 101

Aziz Al-Doory (History of Westeros, Podcast of Surprise), Jonathan Eigen (Sagas and Sass, Vassals of Kingsgrave Podcast), Michal Schick (Nice Jewish Fangirls, Podcast of Surprise), and David Hsieh (CEO of GlocalStar, Bastards of Kingsgrave Podcast) offer tips and tricks for and the intricacies of planning, recording, editing, releasing, and promoting your own podcast. Moderated by Amin Javadi (A Podcast of Ice and Fire).
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Raising Fankids: Teaching Young Geeks to be Self-Confident and Successful

Pasquale Piro (secondary teacher, father of two) hosts a panel with Alissa Piro (mother of two, high school teacher), Deseree Gonzalez (mother and educator), and Sean Emmons (middle school teacher), discussing techniques and experiences that help kids grow up nerdy without the negative connotation.
Helen Price Reading Room, San Diego Central Library


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Spotlight on Sophie Yanow

Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) discusses her Eisner Award–winning autofiction graphic novel about a queer Californian (also named Sophie) who takes a study-abroad semester in Paris. During her time in Europe, she encounters anarchist squats, fixed-gear bicycles, and realizations about the gap between radical political ideals and lived reality.
Room 32AB


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Star Trek: Where No Comic Book Has Gone Before

Reaching its milestone 400th issue this year, IDW is the most prolific Star Trek comic book publisher of all time . . . and they're just getting started! IDW editor Heather Antos is joined by Scott Tipton ( The Mirror War), Mike Johnson ( Picard: Stargazer), and Jody Houser ( Trills) to reflect on 2022's epic comics, while Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly transport fans to whole new worlds of adventure as they relate the secrets of a wild new Star Trek initiative to come!
Room 28DE


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Summer of The Baby-sitters Club

Then. Now. Always. The Baby-sitters Club. The creators of the bestselling graphic novels—Katy Farina (adaptor, Baby-sitters Little Sister series), Gale Galligan (adaptor, The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels #5–8) and Gabriela Epstein (adaptor, The Baby-sitters Club Graphic Novels #9, 11)—go behind the scenes of the hit series, answer your questions, and explore the enduring popularity of Stoneybrook’s favorite club.
Room 23ABC


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Colorists, and Inkers

Comics bring us so much more than superheroes. Jessica Tseang (international comics historian) discusses with Dave Lanphear (letterer, DC Comics, Marvel), Beth Sotelo (colorist, DC Comics, Marvel), and veteran inkers the importance of their careers in bringing stories to life, how their work was impacted by the last few years, and what we can look forward to in the future. Learn about what it takes to break out and be noticed by publishing companies of all sizes.
Room 9


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Theme: What Is It?

The topic of “theme” has eluded writers since the dawn of story creation, but does it need to be so difficult? Award-winning novelist and former lead fiction writer for Sony's EverQuest Next, Maxwell Alexander Drake takes this complex topic and breaks it down in a way that's not only easy to understand but that you will be able to use immediately to improve your stories.
Room 2


11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Writing for the Young You

Stories have the power to transport you to many places, including taking you back in time to when you were a child. Comic-Con Special Guests Tomi Adeyemi, Lorena Alvarez, Soman Chainani, Keithan Jones, and Lilah Sturges are joined by moderator Katie Pryde (owner, Books with Pictures, Portland OR) to discuss how they craft the stories they were drawn to in their youth and create the tales they felt were missing.
Room 5AB


11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Mattel & WWE Elite Squad Fan Panel

The Mattel WWE Elite Squad defends their title as the action figure champions of San Diego Comic-Con with crowd-popping WWE action figure reveals and WWE Superstar surprise guests. Hosts Sam Roberts and Ciampa host a star-studded panel featuring Bill Miekina and Steve Ozer from the Mattel design team along with WWE Superstars Cody Rhodes and Queen Zelina.
Room 6A


11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Afro-Futurism–Black to the Future V: No Jive–Talk Black to Me! (The TED Talk)

For generations, the only scientist of color widely recognized for his accomplishments was George Washington Carver. Hidden within the pages of history are countless scientists, inventors, and explorers from the African Diaspora. Today, the hands that reach toward the stars are melanated. Featuring astronaut Dr. Yvonne Darlene Cagle, M.D. (colonel, U.S. Air Force, Ret., space and life sciences directorate Johnson Space Center) and panelists Dr. Sureshi M. Jayawardene, Ph.D.(associate professor of Africana studies at San Diego State University; assistant director, Digital Humanities), Dr. Lauren Thomas Quigley, Ph.D. (technology curriculum specialist, HackTheHood.Org), Dr. Akilah Weber, M.D.(California State assemblymember, board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist), and Ajani Brown, MFA (lecturer, Africana Studies Department, academic senator, San Diego State University). These distinguished panelists will discuss emerging technologies and discoveries that uniquely impact the Pan-African Diaspora. The Q&A session will be moderated by Jimmy Diggs (screenwriter,  Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine).
Room 24ABC


11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Authors on the Best Advice They Ever Got

Authors Wesley Chu ( The Art of Prophecy), Gini Koch (Alien novels), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), and Sangu Mandanna ( The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches) talk about the best writing advice they ever got, and what advice they would give to an aspiring writer. Moderated by Tricia Narwani (editor-in-chief, Del Rey Books).
Room 10


11:30 am - 12:30 pm: DC’s Dark Crisis

The epic event 30 years in the making is here! Talent behind Dark Crisis, Dark Crisis: Young Justice, The Flash, and Worlds Without a Justice League, including Joshua Williamson, Daniel Sampere, Meghan Fitzmartin, Tom King, and Jeremy Adams offer exclusive details on what’s to come.
Room 6DE


11:30 am - 12:30 pm: How to Break into Voice Acting

From animation to video games, voice actors breathe life into our favorite characters. Veteran casting director Julia Bianco Schoeffling (author of The Art and Business of Acting for Video Games), along with animation casting and voice director Ashley Nguyen DeWitt (The Crystal Gems Say Be Anti-Racist) and veteran voice actors Courtenay Taylor (Mass Effect, Fallout 4) and Cissy Jones (The Owl House, Firewatch) will provide first-hand knowledge, practical tips, and advice on how to land your first role as a voice actor and what you can realistically expect on your career journey.
Room 29CD


11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Spotlight on Cecil Castellucci

Comic-Con special guest and award-nominated author Cecil Castellucci has carved a vibrant career in works that vary in style and scope, from licensed comics ( Batgirl, Female Furies, Shade, the Changing Girl, Star Wars, and Critical Role) to creator-owned books ( The Plain Janes, Soupy Leaves Home, Odd Duck, and the upcoming Shifting Earth.) But comics are just the beginning of how she tells stories. She also writes novels and librettos as well as formerly being in an indie rock band! Come hang out with her as she is joined by pal and fellow creator Jackson Lanzing ( Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Joyride) for a conversation about writing, craft, art life, collaboration, and navigating the ups and downs of making a career as a creator.
Room 4


11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Comics Arts Conference Session #2: Industrial Landscapes of Manga

Manga differ from American comics in their artistic styles, assumed audiences, and genres, as well as in the structure of Japan’s manga industry. Rayna Denison (University of Bristol) examines how Moyoco Anno and Akiko Higashimura challenge their places within Japan's industrial manga landscapes by undertaking self-representation in autobiographical manga. Amanda Kennell (North Carolina State University) contrasts horror manga adaptations of Alice in Wonderland by Mitsukazu Mihara, Kaori Yuki, and CLAMP. Eike Exner ( Comics and the Origins of Manga: A Revisionist History) grounds contemporary manga by exploring how audiovisual comics were imported to Japan and adapted into manga.
Room 26AB


11:45 am - 12:45 pm: Miraculous Ladybug and ZAG Entertainment Animation Slate

Jeremy Zag (director and CEO) and the talent behind Miraculous Ladybug discuss the worldbuilding of the Miraculous franchise and expanding ZAG slate. They will discuss the making of the origin story in the upcoming feature film that will feature differentiated CGI characters and original music score; the new season and TV specials in production among other projects recently announced.
Room 6BCF


12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Ship-It Show Live with Tara Strong and Greg Cipes

Tara Strong and Greg Cipes, the voices of Raven and Beast Boy for nearly two decades in Teen Titans and Teen Titans Go!, bring their popular podcast to the Ballroom 20 stage for a panel packed with hilarity, silliness, intrigue, and insight. Join the beloved voice actors as they talk animation, fandom, cosplay, pop culture, and con-culture–welcoming some surprise guests, taking audience Q&A, and hosting a little costume contest. Prizes will be awarded! Listen to The Ship-It Show on your favorite podcast platforms, and watch on YouTube and Rooster Teeth.
Ballroom 20


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: 3D Printed Cosplay 101

3D printing is just about as popular in today's home as a microwave is for cooking. In this panel, you will learn the basics to get started with making your own 3D printed props and cosplay pieces. Learn tips and tricks from veteran cosplayer and prop maker Mike Syfritt from Mad Propps. Mike has been using 3D printing to make props and costumes for over a decade. He’ll be joined by Rusty Welsh from Rosh Props, who has been on the scene of armor building through 3D printing for close to a decade as well. You cannot learn prop making without a little Star Wars! Trent Hegelheimer will offer tips and tricks to making and finishing Mando helmets and armor as well.
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: A Conversation with Bestselling Creator Skottie Young

Get to know Skottie Young as he takes a deep dive into his creative process, inspiration, and seamless transition back and forth between artist, cover artist, and writer. He'll share the inside scoop on some of his most beloved series, such as  I Hate Fairyland, Middlewest, and his newest series,  Twig.
Room 25ABC


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Brick-by-Brick: Building a Magical World

How do new literary worlds bloom, develop, and expand by authors in their fantasy novels? Aiden Thomas ( The Sunbearer Trials), Lizz Huerta ( The Lost Dreamer), Rose Szabo ( We All Fall Down), and Jake Wyatt ( The Well) discuss their worldbuilding processes and answer your questions about creativity, consistency, character development, climate, and more. Moderated by Mary E. Pearson ( Morrighan).
Room 29AB


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: CBLDF: Defending Comics Today

Protecting the intellectual freedom rights of the comics community is no longer just a matter of defending comics retailers who run afoul of local authorities in search of an “easy” obscenity case or writing a letter in defense of a challenged graphic novel. Contemporary attacks on comics and other expressive content have become legislative, algorithmic, and organized. Comic Book Legal Defense Fund interim director Jeff Trexler, coalition director Betsy Gomez, digital editor Jordan Smith, and other experts share the latest censorship trends impacting the comics community.
Room 11


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Comic Collecting A to Z

Jeff Shinn (San Diego-based comic book shop owner, Into the Void Comics; professional comic book presser), Harry Lee (San Diego based comic book dealer, major West Coast convention dealer, online seller), John Cunningham (San Diego–based high-level comic collector, investor), Richard Guevara (San Diego–based high-level collector, speculation market expert, comic seller, investor) and Nathalie Chavez (ShortBoxed team member, content creator, host of Chat with Nat Instagram live show, high-level collector) discuss all aspects of comic book collecting in the current market. The discussion will focus on respect and appreciation for comics and providing perspective, opinions, and advice for everyone from beginners to experienced collectors. Topics will include the state of the hobby, appreciation for the medium, buying and selling strategies (shops, conventions, online/apps), market research, condition evaluation, pressing/cleaning, grading, investing, speculation, social media, and how to keep up with the ever-changing landscape of collecting. Moderated by Jeff Shinn (San Diego-based comic shop owner, professional comic book presser).
Room 28DE


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Comic-Con Museum: Beyond Amazing

Celebrate the museum’s grand—no, amazing— opening with this lively discussion of the all-newMarvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing” exhibit, as well as a visual presentation of other current and upcoming exhibitions and the introduction of the new Hunger Action Heroes. Featuring Rita Vandergaw (CCM executive director), Eddie Ibrahim (senior director of programming, Comic-Con International), and Dr. Emily Schindler (CCM educational director). Moderated by Chris Ryall (CCM exhibits & programming consultant).
Room 32AB


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Diversity and Comics: Multimodal Media and Comics

Aaron Grizzell (NorcalMLK Foundation, Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival) moderates a conversation with David F. Walker ( Naomi, DC; Bitter Root), Marco Finnegan ( Lizard in a Zoot Suit, The Keeper), Angela Sanchez ( From Cocinas to Lucha Libre Ringsides: Latinographix Stories of Sports, Food & Madness), and Stanford Carpenter (Black & Brown Comix Arts Festival) on how the construction of various modes of communication and information transfer have been affecting and socializing our culture and how comics and illustrated stories are powerful tools of visual communication and expression.
Helen Price Reading Room, San Diego Central Library


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Paramount Pictures and eOne bring a panel discussion and footage presentation with the cast and filmmakers.
Hall H


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: From Script to Screen: Behind the Camera of Film and TV

Step into your favorite films and television shows from the people who created them! Industry professionals discuss their work and how all the elements come together to set the scene, from preproduction to postproduction! Featuring music supervisor Jennifer Smith ( Why Women Kill, Behind the Music), director Peter Chatmon ( The Flight Attendant episode 205), composer Ryan Shore (Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures, Star Wars Forces of Destiny), chief creative officer Jason Michael Primrose ( Lost Children of Andromeda), director Wendey Stanzler ( Made for Love, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) , and composer James Chapple of Voodoohighway Music Group ( Total Drama, Paw Patrol). Moderated by actor and content creator Chris Villain. Part 2 of the Impact24 PR Superblock Panel Series.
Room 7AB


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Graphic Novels Aren't Just Pretty Pictures!

A picture might be worth a thousand words, but the words are important, too! Learn what it takes to write a compelling graphic novel from writers Judd Winick ( Hilo), Jennifer L. Holm ( Babymouse), Jose Pimienta ( Twin Cities), and Lucas Turnbloom ( Steve L. McEvil). Moderated by Marcie Colleen, senior editor/writer for Epic Originals.
Room 23ABC


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lost Fans Unite with Jay + Jack

Jay and Jack Glatfelter are back for their 14th annual panel. The co-hosts of the popular "Lost Podcast with Jay and Jack" will be joined by podcaster/YouTuber Ralph Apel (The Dharmalars, Live-Action Star Wars) to discuss the thoughts, theories, and legacy of one of the best serialized TV shows of all time.
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Manifesters Celebrate Return from the Dead

The series Manifest was abruptly cancelled after the shocking season 3 cliffhanger. Banding together, fans campaigned and watched, driving views upward on Netflix to unprecedented numbers. Now Manifest is coming back for 20 episodes to complete the amazing story of the Flight 828 passengers that creator Jeff Rake envisioned. Other Manifesters have a victory celebration, a look back, and a peek forward. Moderated by Marcia Middleton (Manifest the Netflix TV Show FB), with Justin Toney (FandomYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login , The Weekend Geeks YouTube) and Sheila Middleton ( Manifest superfan).
Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor, Omni Hotel


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: The Challenge of Challenges

How do authors craft meaningful challenges for their protagonists to overcome? What is involved in the balance between a compelling struggle, and either overwhelming the characters or risking a dissatisfying overpowered resolution? Adalyn Grace ( Belladonna), Gina Chen ( Violet Made of Thorns), Axie Oh ( The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea), and Xiran Jay Zhao ( Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor) rise to the challenge with moderator Maryelizabeth Yturralde.
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: The Pitching Hour

Akela Cooper (writer, Malignant), Marc Bernardin (writer, Picard), Kevin Avery (comedian/writer, Great North), Nyambi Nyambi (actor/artist, The Good Fight), Dani Fernandez (writer/actress, DC Comics), Carina Schulze (producer, Chatrone Mgmt), Tiffany Smith (actress, Masters of the Universe), and Eric Dean Seaton (director, DC/CW) join moderator Dan Evans III (creative executive) to discuss taking an idea from conception through production for various media. This process will include creating a pitch document, obtaining agents, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will explain, through hypothetical examples and humorous stories, the process that new creators should adapt to make their way through the creative battleground of the entertainment industry.
Room 5AB


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Writing Your Favorite IP Characters

What is it like to reimagine beloved characters you grew up with, from Mulan and Belle to Black Canary and Obi-Wan Kenobi? Livia Blackburne (Disney's Feather and Flame), Alexandra Monir (Black Canary: Breaking Silence), Emma Theriault (Disney's Rebel Rose), and Kiersten White (Padawan, Slayer) discuss writing iconic characters and share their tips on breaking into writing major studio IP. Moderated by Kai Acruz of Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore.
Room 9


12:00 pm - 1:30 pm: How to Use A.I. to Break Through Creative Barriers and Enhance Your Work

Industry technological leader Brian Haberlin will guide you through the rapidly advancing world of A.I. art and animation creation. He will examine the multiple platforms and potential uses of each.
Room 2


12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Moriarty: The Devil's Game: An Audible Original

The game is afoot in Moriarty: The Devil's Game, Audible’s bold new addition to the Sherlock Holmes universe. It introduces the electrifying origin story of Holmes’s greatest nemesis, professor James Moriarty, and dares to ask: What if the iconic villain was actually an innocent man? Cast members Dominic Monaghan, Phil LaMarr, and Lindsay Whisler engage in a dynamic conversation, moderated by Andre Meadows, about the thrilling task of bringing these known characters to life for audiences while examining their motivations and priorities anew. Listen closely, and assume nothing.
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront


12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Conan the Barbarian 90th Anniversary

Matt Murray (editor, Heroic Signatures), Steve Saffel (editor, Titan Books), and Jim Zub (writer, Conan, Dungeons and Dragons) and other panelists discuss Conan's lasting impact and offer revelations on what's yet to come, including the Netflix project in development, a new era for the comics, and Conan: Blood of the Serpent by NYT bestselling author S. M. Stirling.
Room 24ABC


12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Celebrate your love for Gundam with a special screening of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Prologue. Attendees will have a first look in the U.S. at the upcoming series directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi. See where it all begins . . . Panelists include VampyBitMe (Linda Le) along with members from Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America featuring David Edmundson (marketing director), Justin Cavender (senior marketing manager), AJ Velasco (marketing specialist), and David Clarke (brand manager).
Room 6A


12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lack of Gender Parity in Geek Entertainment

Linsay Rousseau (Transformers: War for Cybertron, Genshin Impact) and Genevieve Marie (cosplayer), hosts of the geek YouTube talk show The Roll Out, will be taking a deep dive into why female-identifying characters continue to be underrepresented in geek entertainment. Joining them are Diana Toshiko ( Captain Marvel, Westworld) and Morgana Ignis ( Obi-Wan Kenobi, Helluva Boss).
Room 29CD


12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: The Art of Video Games: Drawing your Favorite Game Character

UDON's chief Erik Ko hosts Street Fighter Comics artists including Edwin Huang and Joe Ng to create artwork live on stage. There will be a trivia Q&A where the audience can get artbooks and collectible items.
Room 10


12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: The Universal Cinematic Influence of Jack Kirby

From Star Wars to the MCU, Jack Kirby is everywhere. His inspiration is seen in blockbuster movies, television, and comics here in the States and globally. Tracy Kirby (Kirby's granddaughter), Rand Hoppe (Jack Kirby Museum) and Mike Cecchini ( Den of Geek! and Kirby Museum) are joined by screenwriter Ashley Miller ( Thor, X-Men: First Class) to celebrate Kirby's influence in Hollywood and beyond throughout the decades. They’ll share a prerecorded message about Jack Kirby from Star Wars legend Mark Hamill and other surprises.
Room 4


12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Spotlight on Jim Lee

Comic book artist, writer, and publisher and chief creative officer of DC, Jim Lee (Batman, Superman, Justice League, Suicide Squad) talks about his 25+ years in the comics industry and sketches your favorite characters live on the big screen in this engaging panel. Watch the creative process first-hand and learn the tricks of the trade that bring DC’s characters to life.
Room 6DE



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