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Panels - Saturday, July 22, 10:00am - 12:45pm
10:00am - 11:00am
3D Comics in 3D
Room 4
Experience the stunning stereoscope of classic contemporary comics! Learn what amazing anaglyphic adventures will soon be available for your perspective-enhanced pleasure! Join John Barber (editor-in-chief, Pan Universal Galactic Worldwide, Inc.), Nate Murray (publisher, Pan Universal Galactic Worldwide, Inc.), Hannah Wall (studio manager, Anomaly Productions), Scott Dunbier (vice president special projects, IDW Publishing), and friends as they present a look at the process of adapting comics to 3D, and what the future holds.
10:00am - 11:00am
Book Nerd Challenge: An Audiobook Game Show
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Calling all [audio]book nerds! Marc Thompson (legendary Star Wars audiobook narrator) hosts an interactive game show where contestants compete with each other to buzz in first and name . . . that . . . audiobook. Featuring Penguin Random House authors Wesley Chu (The Art of Prophecy, The Art of Destiny), Erin A. Craig (House of Salt and Sorrows, House of Roots and Ruin), and Genevieve Gornichec (The Witch's Heart, The Weaver and the Witch Queen).
10:00am - 11:00am
Comic Creator Connection All-Stars
Room 29AB
The Comic Creator Connection All-Stars celebrates the latest successfully published teams to have met at Comic-Con's annual comic book writer/artist networking event. Hosts Douglas Neff and Corey Rothermel (authors of Epic Win! The Geek's Guide to the Journey from Fan to Creator) kick off the party with a lively discussion with each team about how they built a successful creative partnership—from their first handshake to their first draft to their first sale. And the panelists dish up their juiciest stories on the real ins and outs of creating comics.
10:00am - 11:00am
Comic-Con Film School 103
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Day 3 of this course on micro-budget movie-making deals with how to direct actors, organize a crew, and keep them all happy without anybody making a dime. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Darryl Thomas (writer/director, Doll Face), Ben Hansford (writer/director, Uprising), and Sean Rourke (writer/director, Lucy X Mina) and actors Megan Rees and Bradley Upton.
10:00am - 11:00am
Comics, Cultures, and Classrooms
Chanti Burnette (Ánimo South Los Angeles High School), Timothy Ojetunde (WestEd), and Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools) share theories and practical examples of embedding comics and pop culture into responsive high school curricula in order to build collaboration within the classroom through a collectivist culture of literacy. They share stories of students practicing critical media literacy skills with multimodal text analysis and production while gaining nuanced perceptions of themselves and the world around them. Moderated by Angie Amador (Green Dot Public Schools).
10:00am - 11:00am
Dogu Publishing Hosts: Voltes V: Legacy
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Get ready for a groundbreaking moment as Dogu Publishing proudly presents the convergence of GMA Network's visionary creativity, Toei Animation's renowned Japanese collaboration, and the instrumental role of Telesuccess Productions. Immerse yourself in the captivating legacy of this beloved mecha anime series, now reborn as a breathtaking live-action spectacle. Join the stars, executive producers, and industry experts in an exhilarating panel that guarantees thrilling behind-the-scenes insights, unforgettable moments, and a joyous celebration of this modern retelling. Plus, exclusive giveaways just for attendees.
10:00am - 11:00am
Dungeons & Dragons: An Animated Anniversary
Room 6DE
Mark Evanier (show developer, Dungeons & Dragons), Katie Leigh (voice of Sheila, Dungeons & Dragons), David M. Booher (writer, IDW's Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday Morning Adventures), Frank Todaro (voice actor, Netflix's The Cuphead Show), and Luke Gygax (son of D&D creator Gary Gygax) discuss the legendary tabletop game's 40th anniversary as a Saturday morning cartoon from the perspective of the talent who worked on the show and today's creatives who grew up on it. The session will be moderated by TJ Shevlin (2023 Eisner Awards judge).
10:00am - 11:00am
Image Comics: Comics Storytelling, Genre and Craft
Room 28DE
Dustin Nguyen (Little Monsters), Zoe Thorogood (It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth), Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb), Alex de Campi (Parasocial), Ryan Stegman (The Schlub), and Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian) come together for a freewheeling conversation about genre, storytelling, industry secrets, and tricks-of-the-trade.
10:00am - 11:00am
Intro to TV Writing: From First Draft to Getting Staffed
Room 9
Moderator Spiro Skentzos (Arrow) and several writer/producers, including J Holtman (The Handmaid’s Tale), Caitlin Parish (Foundation), Keto Shimizu (Legends of Tomorrow), Gabe Garza (The Winchesters), Derek Simons (Supergirl), and Noga Landau (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy) discuss navigating the TV spec terrain, including beginner’s mistakes, what they look for in a writer, and what it takes for you to write a killer spec that will stand above the crowd.
10:00am - 11:00am
Mysteries, Magic, and Mayhem
Room 7AB
Rules are meant to be broken, and genre boundaries are meant to be smashed. Some of your favorite authors, including Holly Black (Book of Night), Johnny Compton (The Spite House), Philip Fracassi (Boys in the Valley), Catriona Ward (The Last House on Needless Street, Looking Glass Sound), Martha Wells (Murderbot, Witch King), and moderator Liz Kerin (Night's Edge) come together for a panel all about transcending science fiction, fantasy, and horror into a delightful mashup of all of your favorite tropes into their magnificent stories.
10:00am - 11:00am
Reluctant Readers: How to Encourage Your Kids to Read
Room 25ABC
Do you have a reluctant reader at home? Are you searching for ways to encourage your kids to read more? Authors Max Brooks (Minecraft: The Island), Delilah S. Dawson (Camp Scare), Sarah Sax (Picture Day), Lincoln Peirce (Max and the Midknights), and Evelyn Skye (Princess Private Eye), talk about both the joys and challenges of raising a reader and how to best connect with your family through reading. Moderated by Tricia Narwani (editor-in-chief, Del Rey Books).
10:00am - 11:00am
Spotlight on Felicia Day
Room 6A
Actor, writer, and producer Felicia Day talks about her geeky projects new and old! Bring your questions for a Saturday morning filled with Supernatural, The Guild, her bestselling books, gaming, and more.
10:00am - 11:00am
Star Wars Trivia Game Panel
Omni Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
The San Diego Star Wars Society are veteran hosts of trivia panels at Comic-Con since 2002. Returning this year will be game rounds for kids ages 5—11, in which every child will win a prize. Following will be the adult game rounds for ages 12 and up. So come and test your knowledge of the galaxy far, far away, and you may win some of the many prizes provided by the San Diego Star Wars Society and SDCC Star Wars Licensees. The trivia panel hosts are Leia Hornedo, Linda Crispien, Brendan Prout, Carlos Munoz, Felicia Tisnado, and Lance Mah.
10:00am - 11:00am CANCELLED
That ’70s Show 25th Anniversary
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Debra Jo Rupp (actress, That '70s Show, That '90s Show) and Kurtwood Smith (actor, That '70s Show, That '90s Show) discuss 25 years of the iconic show and its impact on their careers. Debra Jo and Kurtwood will engage in a fan Q&A session following the presentation.
10:00am - 11:00am
Thrifting Your Cosplay
Room 3
Nancy Howe (theatrical costumer and cosplayer) and Lorelei Howe (assistant costumer and cosplayer) present how to cosplay on a budget utilizing thrift stores and other cost-effective sources for costumes. Included will be a discussion of how to modify existing garments into cosplays for a variety of skill levels from experienced to novice sewists and crafters.
10:00am - 11:00am
Usagi Yojimbo and Friends
Room 23ABC
Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo, Chibi Usagi) talks about his new Dogu Publishing imprint with Dark Horse Comics, featuring new Usagi Yojimbo comics, new titles with up-and-coming creators, and what's next for Stan and the team at Dogu.
10:00am - 11:00am
Video Profiles–Golden/Silver Age Creators
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Moderator Alex Grand (Understanding Superhero Comic Books, Comic Book Historians founder), N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D. (Globo Comico founder, Comic Book Historians editor), and Bill Field (Neal Adams Master Illustrator co-writer, Comic Book Historians co-host) engage in scholarly discussion with David Armstrong (American Association of Comicbook Collectors, Comic Book Historians moderator) about his renowned series of Golden and Silver Age comics creator interviews with more than 40 founding figures of the comic book industry (from Marvel, DC, Fiction House, EC Comics, Quality, and Centaur) who shaped its trajectory from the 1930s to the 1960s.
10:00am - 11:30am
Inside the Writers' Room: Building a Better Future for Writers
Room 24ABC
Showrunner Mark A. Altman (Pandora, The Librarians, Castle) moderates this annual panel, reuniting some of the biggest showrunners and writers in the business to share their insights into the state of television today and what’s at stake as writers fight for their futures. You’ll hear from Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard Season 3, 12 Monkeys), Gabrielle Stanton (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Haven), Ashley E. Miller (DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, Fringe, Black Sails), Kay Reindl (Shining Vale, Swamp Thing), Deric A. Hughes (Quantum Leap, Legacies), Christopher Cantwell (Halt & Catch Fire, Paper Girls), Anslem Richardson (The Boys, Timeless), VJ Boyd (Justified, SWAT), Marc Bernardin (Carnival Row, Masters of the Universe: Revelations), Amy Berg (Warrior Nun, Counterpart), and Steven Melching (Star Wars Rebels, The Clone Wars, DOTA: Dragon’s Blood).
10:00am - 1:15pm
Children of Éarte
Omni Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
Children of Éarte is a "fairy tale for grown-ups" in an ongoing actual play 5e campaign from the mind of Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil). This special episode, features Hope LaVelle (Heroes of the Planes, stunt and motion capture artist), Alicia Marie (author, costume and performing artist), Adam Bradford (CDO of Demiplane; founder, D&D Beyond and Pathfinder Nexus), and Lauren Urban (Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, Codename Entertainment), with Gabe Hicks (A Kids Guide to Tabletop RPGs, Fallout: Winter of Atom) and Michelle Nguyen Bradley (Tabletop News, Vampire: The Masquerade: New York by Night), tells an untold story of the characters aboard the Starlight Special on the first night of the magical journey that forever changed their lives. Awakened by mysterious lights just before dawn, what could they portend?
10:30am - 11:30am UPDATED
AI in Entertainment: The Performers' Perspective
Room 29CD
AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the world. Entertainment performers must adapt to this groundbreaking technology that can not only replicate their voices and movements but also feed machine learning to create entirely new characters. With the support of the National Association of Voice Actors (NAVA) and SAG/AFTRA, this will be a discussion on how existing legal structures can be used in some areas and how new standards need to be built for performers and producers to collaborate on great products while still protecting individual rights to performance and publicity. Moderated by Linsay Rousseau(Transformers: War for Cybertron, God of War Ragnarok), panelists include SAG/AFTRA national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Ashly Burch (Mythic Quest, Horizon Zero Dawn), Cissy Jones (The Owl House, Transformers Earthrise), Zeke Alton (The Calisto Protocol, SAG/AFTRA negotiating committee), and Tim Friedlander (Record of Ragnarok, president/founder of NAVA).
10:30am - 11:30am
Comics Arts Conference Session #9: Comics, Social Justice, and Libraries
Room 26AB
Although grappling with its own disparity-perpetuating past, the comic medium has long presented a way to engage with timely social issues. Comics collections in libraries provide their communities with valuable primary sources to bring communities together and discuss pressing and challenging social issues. How well are libraries meeting the needs of our communities, and do librarians have the resources necessary to support growing collections and increasing outreach efforts? Pamela Jackson (San Diego State University) and Elizabeth Pollard (San Diego State University) are joined by Karen Green (Columbia University) and Moni Barrette (American Library Association) to present data collected from a study that examined these questions and to share recommendations for educators, librarians, and administrators interested in bolstering comics education and scholarly engagement.
10:30am - 11:30am
Snoopy Lives it Up on Apple TV+
Room 6BCF
Discover the all-new animated Peanuts content in the works at WildBrain Studios for Apple TV+, the home of all Peanuts content. Includes a sneak peek of Camp Snoopy (2024), the adventures (and misadventures) of Snoopy and his Beagle Scouts at summer camp. Plus enjoy an exclusive reveal of some exciting new Peanuts projects. Panelists include Rob ''Boots'' Boutilier (executive producer/series director, Camp Snoopy, WildBrain Studios), Adam Arsenault (director, WildBrain Studios), Paige Braddock (chief creative officer, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates), Jason Cooper (senior writer, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates), and Melissa Menta (senior vice president, marketing and communications, Peanuts Worldwide). Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide magazine) moderates.
10:30am - 11:30am
What's the Best Superpower?
Room 10
It’s flight, right? Or is it telekinesis? No, it’s definitely super strength. Or is it? Come and hear the expert opinions of Comic-Con special guests Darcie Little Badger, John Romita Jr., Steenz, Mariko Tamaki, and Lee Weeks on what truly is the best superpower. Moderated by Jazzlyn Stone (freelance comics marketer).
10:30am - 11:30am
Women Rocking Hollywood 2023: How Female Filmmakers Reach the Hollywood A-List
Room 5AB
Recent findings show that gender-balanced hiring is still not a priority in the industry, with women of color having the hardest time getting hired, despite critical acclaim. However, studies have also shown female filmmakers hire more women in key roles on feature films, so female-fronted films are more gender-balanced overall. There’s a small list of directors and producers with household names who have the juice to go after the biggest gigs, but how does a female filmmaker get on that list? The WRH panel, now in its eighth year, features women who have claimed their power or are climbing to the top through big studios, streaming, and high-profile indie projects. Writer/director Rosemary Rodriguez (director, Peacemaker, upcoming indie horror/drama mashup Hail Mary) Sam Bailey (producer/director, Dear White People, director, Marvel’s IronHeart), Jen McGowan (director, The Twilight Zone, Star Trek: Discovery), Nzingha Stewart (director, Daisy Jones & The Six; director/EP, the upcoming Cross), Laura Merians Gonçalves (director of photography, Black is King, Dead Ringers), and Andria Wilson Mirza (director, Sundance Institute and Women in Film’s ReFrame Project) share their thoughts on positive impact unions have for women in film, talk about their newest projects, and offer insights about finding success in the industry and moving the needle forward for everyone. Moderated by Leslie Combemale (creator, Women Rocking Hollywood; lead contributor, The Alliance of Women Film Journalists).
10:30am - 12:00pm
Comic Book Law School® 303: Social Media, AI, NFTs, Parody, and other Hot Topics
Room 11
For the third (and final) gathering in this year's Comic Book Law School series, a panel of legal experts shed light on some of the complex issues facing creators and businesses, with an eye to the most current and important legal issues from the past year and how they apply to comics and the pop-culture scene. Join noted attorney Michael Lovitz (author of the classic The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book) as he moderates a panel of his cadre of legal eagles: IP attorneys David Branfman and David Lipkus and law professors Marc Greenberg and Betsy Rosenblatt. They will focus on real-world issues of importance to fans and creators. Topics are expected to include: two Supreme Court cases, one involving the intersection of trademark rights, parody, and first amendment rights (Bad Spaniel), and the other involving Andy Warhol as the Court ruled on the bounds of fair use applicable to artist works for the first time since their 1994 decision in Acuff Rose v Campbell (the ''Pretty Woman'' decision); a discussion on AI, how it works, why it's being used and the impact it is having (or is expected to have) on the creative arts; and a recap of news and update straight from the U.S. Copyright and Trademark Offices. 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.]
11:00am - 11:45am
Futurama
Ballroom 20
You won’t want to miss the world premiere screening of the beloved sci-fi animated series Futurama before new episodes debut on Hulu on July 24. After a 10-year hiatus, Futurama has sprung triumphantly from the cryogenic tube, its full original cast and satirical spirit intact. New viewers will be able to pick up the series from here, while long-time fans will recognize payoffs to decades-long mysteries, including developments in the epic love story of Fry and Leela, the mysterious contents of Nibbler's litter box, the secret history of evil Robot Santa, and the whereabouts of Kif and Amy's tadpoles. Meanwhile, there's a whole new pandemic in town as the crew explores the future of vaccines, bitcoin, cancel culture, and streaming TV.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Celebrating 100 Years of Disney with Disneybound
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Leslie Kay (author of Disney Publishing's DisneyBound: Dress Disney and Make It Fashion and the viral blog The Disneybound) and a panel of Disneybound pros examine how Disneybound fashion has evolved and grown over the last 13 years and how 100 years of Disney film and fashion history have influenced the community and their creativity. Panelists include Disneybound experts Tiffany Sutton, Pernell Langhorne III, Dolly Lee, Mikey Louie, Erika Kurzawa, Amber Lena, Nesreen Mustafa, Janelle Cheyenne, and Kelsey Walmer.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Comics Studies at Michigan State University
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Ryan Claytor (MSU professor and coordinator of the MSU Comics minor) outlines the many comics resources available at Michigan State University. An internationally recognized multi-day event, multiple studio courses, triennial host of the Comics Studies Society conference, professional development opportunities for students, and the largest public collection of comic books in the world are just a few of the many perks.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Game Pitch Review
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Professional game developers offer their advice and insight to those seeking to further their dreams of making their game a reality. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch a game for 3 to 5 minutes and then receive constructive criticism on the concept and the pitch. This session will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis, and sign-ups will be taken onsite for the six pitch slots. To participate, you must be prepared before you sign up. Preparation includes: (1) a well-practiced, 3- to 5minute verbal pitch that clearly explains the game concept, how it's unique to the marketplace, why it would be worth funding, etc.; (2) any hardcopy or digital visuals (images, video, etc.) that help illustrate the concept and viability of the idea (you must bring the device on which you will display the visuals); (3) being imaginative and passionate—imagine you're making a very quick pitch to receive funding for your idea. Sign-ups will begin at 10:00.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Kodansha: Makoto Yukimura and Vinland Saga
Room 9
Makoto Yakimura, writer and artist behind Vinland Saga—one of the most critically acclaimed historical manga being published today and the inspiration for the hit anime series streaming on Netflix—makes his U.S. debut appearance at Comic-Con! Moderator Ivan Salazar (Kodansha USA) is joined by manga experts Misaki Kido (Kodansha USA) and Ben Applegate (Penguin Random House) to host this modern master in an intimate and wide-ranging conversation on Yakimura-sensei's journey forging his own creative path in the world of manga.
11:00am - 12:00pm CANCELLED
Legendary Entertainment
Hall H
TBA
11:00am - 12:00pm
Music and Comics Collide
Room 28DE
Scott Hoffman (a.k.a. Babydaddy), the co-founder of the multi-platinum selling rock/disco/glam/pop band Scissor Sisters, discusses the intersection of music and comics in his debut series, Nostalgia. Moderated by Phil Jimenez, comics artist and writer.
11:00am - 12:00pm
No Tow Trucks Beyond Mars
Room 29AB
David Rosing (JPL optical system engineer), Shonte. S. Tucker (JPL mechanical engineering manager), and Rhonda M. Morgan (JPL technologist, NASA HabEx planet finder concept) discuss how we go boldly where there's no one around to fix it. Hear stories of engineering challenges in ''Coffin Corner, '' where designs have to meet seemingly impossible diametrically opposed requirements.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Space Command: Epic Adventures
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Thousands of fans funded the pilot of Space Command, seen by fans around the world. The cast is a Who's Who of TV and film genre stars, including Doug Jones (Star Trek Discovery, The Shape of Water), Ethan McDowell (Walking Dead, Doom Patrol), Bryan McClure (Doom Patrol, Mindhunter), Mike Harney (Orange Is the New Black, Project Blue Book), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, Tron), Bill Mumy (Lost in Space, Babylon 5), James Hong (Everything Everywhere, Blade Runner), Mira Furlan (Lost, Babylon 5), Aaron Gaffey (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Katharine McEwan (Solitary) and John Hennigan (Glow, WWE). The series was created by Star Trek writer Marc Scott Zicree (TNG, New Twilight Zone), with post sound by David Bartlett (Speed), designs by Iain McCaig (Star Wars, Avengers), editing by Dave Edison (Remember the Sultana), and music by David Raiklen (Star Trek New Voyages, Max Steel). Also appearing: Joe Ochman (Star Wars Visions) and Ellen Dubin (Dune, M3GAN).
11:00am - 12:00pm
Spotlight on Becky Cloonan
Room 25ABC
Becky Cloonan (creator of Comic-Con 2023 Souvenir Book cover art) is an artist and writer best known for her comics work with DC, Dark Horse, Image, and Marvel, while her illustrations have found their way on to album covers, gig posters, and buildings. Newly relocated to the Pacific Northwest, she is taking advantage of the many rainy days to draw as much as she can. Currently she is focusing on a new creator-owned book with DSTLRY.
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Art of the Comic Art Auction
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Are you wondering what to do with the Action Comics #1 cover art hidden in your attic? Looking for the original Garfield panel that made you love lasagna? Tired of your third Ferrari and looking for an alternative asset class? This panel is for you! Douglas Gillock (vice president, ComicLink), Aaron White (consignment director, Heritage Auctions), Vincent Zurzolo (president, ComicConnect), and moderator Joseph Hsieh talk about original comic art auctions and how they work. Whether you are interested in bidding better to win your grail, selling your treasures for maximum value, or simply being regaled by bizarre and crazy auction stories, you will not want to miss this panel!
11:00am - 12:00pm
The Creative Process in Children’s Entertainment
Room 7AB
Tom Kenny (SpongeBob, Ice King, etc.), Van Partible (creator, Johnny Bravo; director, Pete the Cat), DJ Lance Rock (Yo Gabba Gabba!), Jerome Lu (Hyperactive Monkey), and Legendary Disney imagineer Bob Gurr (Haunted Mansion, Matterhorn Bobsled) do a deep dive into their life as creators, entertainers, directors, and influencers in today's pop culture universe.
11:00am - 12:00pm
TMNT: The Next Evolution of Turtlemania
Room 23ABC
From the unstoppable ongoing series to the new frontier of The Last Ronin to nostalgia-packed stories of Saturday Morning Adventures to epic IP crossovers like TMNT x Stranger Things, Turtlemania is in full force and isn't slowing down. IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles team Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco, Erik Burnham, and senior editor Charles Beacham discuss what's next for everyone's favorite heroes in a half-shell. Serious shellheads won't want to miss this panel that's guaranteed to serve heaping helping of shell shock!
11:00am - 12:00pm
Upcoming Video Games to Be Excited For
Omni Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Gareth Von Kallenbach (creator/editor, Skewed and Reviewed) and panelists Michael Newman, Victor Calderon, Karen Newman, and Juliet Calderon (Skewed and Reviewed reporters) look at video games that will be coming in the next year or two, with a focus on standout and promising titles, including licensed titles from popular comic, movie, and television franchises such as Alien, Indiana Jones, Avatar, Star Trek, Star Wars, and more.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Warren Kremer: Harvey Comics' Cover Genius
Room 4
When Casper the Friendly Ghost's artist visited the Marvel Bullpen, Marie Severin remarked, "They don't know it, but this is the best artist that ever walked through these doors." Was she right? Jim Thompson (A People's History of Comics, 2021 Eisner Awards judge), Alonso Nuñez (executive director of Little Fish Comic Book Studio, 2021 Eisner Awards judge), Mark Badger (artist, DC/Marvel, creator of Badgetoons), Jerry Beck (author and animation historian) and Steve Leialoha (artist) examine Kremer's Casper, Wendy the Good Little Witch, Hot Stuff, Little Dot, Little Lotta, Stumbo the Giant, and Richie Rich covers—a master class on color, brushstrokes, design, direction, character expression, and the art of the gag.
11:00am - 12:30pm
Character Design 101
Room 3
Brenda O'Brien is a theatrical makeup artist and designer with a wide variety of credits. She has worked on Broadway, TV, and film for over 30 years. Brenda and Jeffrey Lehman (film and television producer) will discuss and demonstrate the process of design for theatrical productions. Based on a variety of budgets, time constraints, and skills.
11:15am - 12:15pm
BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours
Room 6DE
Discover your new comic book obsession! Join some of the most acclaimed and exciting creators in comics as Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle), Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph (Sirens of the City), cover artist Jenny Frison, and Matt Gagnon (editor-in-chief, BOOM! Studios) give you an in-depth look at their creative process and a preview of what's to come. Moderated by Filip Sablik (president, publishing & marketing, BOOM! Studios).
11:15am - 12:15pm CANCELLED
Heels Season 2 Preview
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Michael Waldron, Stephen Amell (Arrow), Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) Alison Luff (New Amsterdam), Mary McCormack (Deep Impact, The L Word), Kelli Berglund (The Goldbergs, The Animal Kingdom), Allen Maldonado (House Party, The Wonder Years), and Chris Bauer (Survivor's Remorse, True Blood) discuss Heels, the small-town sports drama series based on a wrestling league in rural Georgia. It is a story about the men and women who chase their dreams in the world of small-town pro wrestling as two brothers and rivals, Jack Spade (Amell) and Ace Spade (Ludwig), are at war over their late father's legacy while working to find their identity and their individual versions of success.
11:15am - 12:15pm UPDATED
Mushka, from World-Renowned Animator Andreas Deja
Room 6A
Andreas Deja, one of the modern masters of animation, a Disney ‘Legend,’ and the acclaimed animator responsible for bringing to life some of the most beloved characters in animation history (Gaston, Jafar, Scar, Hercules, Lilo, and Tigger, to name a few), comes to San Diego for the Comic-Con International premiere of Mushka, Deja’s original, hand-drawn animated directorial debut short. Including music from Disney Legend and Academy Award-winner Richard M. Sherman (Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Mushka tells the story of a young Ukrainian girl, Sarah, who discovers an orphaned baby Siberian tiger and realizes she must raise him or leave him to the perils of the snowy wild. She names the cub Mushka when she discovers an “M” shaped birthmark on the tiger cub’s forehead. Mushka is a Russian term of endearment meaning “sweetheart.” Her love of the tiger grows as Mushka does, but it’s not long before a few unsavory people in the village notice his beauty and enact a plan to kill and sell him for profit. To save Mushka, Sarah reluctantly takes him back to the forest, to the same spot where she found him as an orphaned cub, hoping that he will stay there and learn how to fend for himself, far away from any humans. Although she must turn her back on her animal friend to force him away, she recognizes that sometimes letting go is life’s hardest lesson, but that life also has a way to provide hope and happiness again. Deja will introduce the film, then return with Fabrizio Mancinelli, the composer of Mushka’s original score and arranger of Richard Sherman’s “Mushka’s Lullaby,” and key animator Courtney DiPaola for a post-screening panel discussion about the film’s inspiration and the path from his 30+ year Disney career to the near 10-year creative journey to bring Mushka to life. Publicist Gary Miereanu moderates the panel, which will include an exclusive Mushka lithographic personally autographed by Andreas Deja for everyone in attendance.
11:30am - 12:30pm
Fortune and Glory: Visualizing Indiana Jones 5
Room 5AB
After 14 years of anticipation, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny stormed into theaters this summer. Find out how the filmmakers brought the world's most famous archeologist back from retirement and launched him into loads and loads of trouble. Film editor Dirk Westervelt, visualization supervisor Clint G. Reagan, and visualization team from Proof Inc. Patrice Avery and Stuart Allan present never-before-seen footage from the making of this instant classic and reveal secrets of some of the film's visual effects. Moderated by Aaron Sagers (Travel Channel & Netflix host and Den of Geek correspondent).
11:30am - 12:30pm
Lotte Reiniger: The First Woman Animation Director
Room 10
Before Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Lotte Reiniger directed the oldest surviving animated film in 1926. Reiniger animated The Adventures of Prince Achmed with her trademark silhouette animation. She carved out a place for herself in film history, except her 60-year career was relegated to a footnote. Animation historian Whitney Grace reveals Reiniger's extraordinary fairytale life. Grace has spoken at GenCon, DragonCon, the Walt Disney Studios, and the Center for Puppetry Arts and was featured on the BBC.
11:30am - 12:30pm
The Immortal Storyverse: Building a New Martial Arts Universe
Room 24ABC
Immortal brings Wuxia, the martial arts fantasy genre, together in one interconnected, contemporary universe and solidifies its position as an innovator and leader in the genre. Come meet and hear from Immortal founder/creator Payhuan Shiao, editor at large Bob Harras, head of publishing Hank Kanalz, and key creatives Charlie Stickney, Rylend Grant, and Jen Troy. Attendees will receive a special Immortal Storyverse gift that features all current Immortal stories.
11:30am - 12:30pm
The Smurfs 65th Anniversary: Celebrating 65 Smurf-tacular Years!
Room 29CD
Nerdist's Dan Casey celebrates the legacy of the beloved blue creatures with a discussion on the animated series with Nickelodeon's Dana Cluverius, offers early looks at the upcoming tabletop game with Maestro Media's Javon Frazier, goes inside the making of the AR-centric Smurfs comic with Mad Cave Studios' Mike Marts, and presents first looks at the upcoming video game from Microids' Vincent Gallopain. Expect giveaways!
11:30am - 1:00pm
Comics Arts Conference Session #10: Sequential Sankofa: Remixing Comics Through an Afrofuturist Lens
Room 26AB
The African concept of "sankofa" (''go back and get it'') infuses remix culture, hip hop, Afrofuturism, and comics, positioning storytelling, memory, and narration as forms of resistance to symbolic annihilation and collecting lost, erased, or disrupted narratives and incorporating them into speculative stories. John Jennings (University of California, Riverside) discusses sankofa as a liberation technology in Marvel's Afrofuturist character Ghost Light. Regina Bradley (Kennesaw State University) delves into Afrofuturism's new sonic landscape of resistance in Southern hip hop culture. Michael Dando (St. Cloud State) presents the Lion Man Project, which uses the public domain character Lion Man to help students with various modes of literacy.
11:45am - 1:00pm
Quick Draw!
Room 6BCF
No matter when you're reading this— hopefully before the event—run and get a seat for Quick Draw!, the fastest and funniest presentation at Comic-Con. Your Quick Draw quizmaster Mark Evanier will be putting three of the swiftest cartoonists in the business to the test, inventing well-projected humor on the spot. Competing this year are cartoonist and Comic-Con co-founder Scott Shaw!, MAD magazine's Tom Richmond, and Disney legend Floyd Norman. As usual, there will be no wagering on the outcome.
12:00pm - 12:45pm
American Dad!
Ballroom 20
Emmy Award–winning animated comedy American Dad! is back in action at Comic-Con for another year! Don’t miss all the fun that the Smith family has in store before all-new episodes return to TBS this fall.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
A Scare is Born
Room 7AB
Erin A. Craig (House of Roots and Ruin), Johnny Compton (The Spite House), Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Silver Nitrate), Chuck Tingle (Camp Damascus), and Catriona Ward (Looking Glass Sound, Little Eve) are creepin' it real as they discuss all that goes bump in the night and all the tricks and treats of writing horror. Moderated by librarian Judy Prince-Neeb. Make sure to handle with scare!
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Alex de Campi: Spotlight
Room 9
Cult comics writer Alex de Campi (Dracula, Motherf**ker!, Parasocial) discusses her career and the three books she has coming out this autumn with Khai Krumbhaar (Geekiary editor and Alex's co-editor for True War Stories).
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Baking and Mental Health with Kim-Joy
Room 23ABC
Kim-Joy, the bestselling cookbook author and finalist on the Great British Bake Off 2018, discusses her debut graphic novel Turtle Bread, a story inspired by her passion for baking and events from her life: working in the mental health field, her own mental health struggles, reading comics, and her desire to help others. Attendees may even learn how to make turtle bread. Moderated by Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Connecting through Pop Culture: Hallmark
Room 28DE
Hallmark has connected your favorite memories to iconic characters from movies, television, and comics in products for decades. Christine Taylor (licensing creative manager), Kurt Gaulke (art director, keepsake ornaments), and Kevin Dilmore (senior writer) share a peek behind the curtain with this year's Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys plush characters, gift products, and more. Expect some sneak peeks, a Q&A, and a chance to win prizes!
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Critical Entertainment Showcase
Omni Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Publisher/writers Christopher Reda and Mason Mendoza discuss their upcoming schedule for Critical Entertainment, including their original comic books Minion, Zombie Zero, The First Americans, Planetary Expansion, Space Dragon, Lifeboat, and Life Is an Open Door. Learn about their Patriot Comic Books line of comic adaptations from the major motion pictures Prisoners of the Ghostland, Blackout, and the just-released God Is a Bullet.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Dark Speculative Fiction
Room 29AB
Hear from bestselling and award-winning authors Jonathan Maberry (Rot & Ruin, V-Wars), Seanan McGuire (October Day), Stacia Deutsch (Hotel Transylvania novel), and Lissa Price (Enders) about writing dark fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Moderated by Henry Herz (The Hitherto Secret Experiments of Marie Curie).
12:00pm - 1:00pm UPDATED
Defending Comics Today: Understanding Intellectual Property
Room 11
What do recent copyright and trademark decisions by the Supreme Court mean for comics, toys, and fandom at large? What are the differences between copyright, trademark, and patent law anyway? The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund interim director Jeff Trexler returns with a sequel to the popular IP Q&A panel, this time joined by Brian Chase (general counsel of Michelson Philanthropies), Chinwe Ohanele (senior program manager of the Michelson Institute for Intellectual Property, a national leader in IP education), writer Amy Chu (DOTA Dragon's Blood, Carmilla: The First Vampire, Red Sonja, Poison Ivy); and Richard Olson (managing director Lincoln International, head of European Valuation Practice).
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Diversity in Fantasy
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
John Wells III (The Kalib Andrews Chronicles), Paul S. Levine (executor of the Jack Kirby Estate, The Black Panther, X-Men, Captain America), Amanda Ross (The Witchkind Series, In the House of Transcendence), Jonathan Yanez (international and USA Today bestselling author), and Alexandra Walker (Spider-verse Unlimited) discuss diversity in fantasy and what diverse authors owe their own cultures when writing diverse characters. Moderated by Tiffie Starchild (content creator).
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Indie Toy Makers Unite! A Candid Conversation with Today's Indie Toy Makers
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Do you want to create, launch, and sell your own toys and action figures? Attendees will hear directly from creators who are designing, producing, and marketing their own indie toys and action figures, and making their mark on the collectible community. Jordan Q. Hammer (Instagram and Youtube's TOYSHIZ) hosts Brian Flynn (Super7), Gavin Hignight and Doc Wyatt (Wandering Planet Toys), Bill Murphy (Fresh Monkey Fiction), and other panelists as they talk insights, strategies, motivations, and mistakes to avoid when creating and selling your own toy line.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kapow, Woosh, Zap! Engaging Students with Comics in the Classroom
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Jaime Chavez (intervention counselor, San Diego Unified), Mick Rabin (resource counselor, Youth Advocacy Dept., San Diego Unified), Ella "Dizzy" Rogosin (teacher, Sweetwater UHSD), Ed Lim (teacher, Bonita Vista High School), Lorran Garrison (school psychologist) and Scott Nielsen (mild/moderate special education teacher, Grossmont UHSD) discuss how incorporating comics into the curriculum increases engagement and access for all students while developing a love for learning (and secretly powering up literacy skills) and how the Comic-Con Educator Book Club brings together teachers from across the region in pursuit of great reads, community, and strategies for the classroom. You, too, can become a super teacher! They will share resources, tips, and tools you can add to your utility belt. Moderated by Jewyl Alderson (San Diego County Office of Education).
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Retrospective Raina
Room 25ABC
Catch up with bestselling middle-grade graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, Ghosts) for a visual tour of her current retrospective art show Facing Feelings, what's on her drawing table, what she's reading these days, and more.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Top Cow Universe Relaunch
Room 4
Don't miss Top Cow legends Marc Silvestri (founder, CEO) and Matt Hawkins (president, COO), along with Comic-Con special guests Linda and Stjepan Šejić (creators, Blood Stain, Sunstone), Simon Birks (creator, Antarctica) and some surprise panelists discussing their upcoming projects. Plus, find out about the future of your favorite Universe characters coming in 2024. All Attendees will receive a surprise gift.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
True (Cosplay) Crimes
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Are you guilty of committing cosplay crimes? Of course you are! Whether you've used hot glue to hem a garment, spray painted in your bathroom, dyed a sink bright pink, or ''forgot to wear gloves, '' this is the panel for you. The members of SheProp talk about some of their mistakes, short-cuts gone awry, and (avoidable) crafting disasters. They will assure you that we are all only human and that even the most experienced makers are more than capable of making mistakes! Panelists: Joy Goblin Cosplay, Jessica Mills, WaxSealed Costumes, JasmineSkywalker, and ItsProbablyGhost.
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Gala Film: Ghosts of Ruin
Hall H
Battle Island and Gala Films are proud to present a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the dystopian future world of the upcoming series Ghosts of Ruin. Voice talent—including Tony Revolori, K-Pop star AleXa, Josh Keaton, Karen Strassman, and John Bentley—will be joined by the creative team led by Hans Zimmer's Bleeding Fingers Music's Giovoni Rios, Hendric Beunk, and Russel Emanuel, along with the series' showrunner/executive producer Michael Ryan and creator/executive producer P. J. Accetterro to discuss creating the unique new animated series. Moderated by Coy Jandreau.
12:30pm - 1:30pm CANCELLED
Abbott Elementary Class in Session
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The stars of ABC’s Abbott Elementary take the stage to discuss the breakout hit.
12:30pm - 1:30pm CANCELLED
First Look at Orphan Black: Echoes
Room 6A
Fans will get exclusive, first-look access to Orphan Black: Echoes.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Jazwares: Pokémon, Squishmallows, Star Wars, AEW, and More
Room 29CD
Industry icon and collectible connoisseur Jeremy Padawer moderates a conversation on what's hot from Jazwares in 2023 and beyond. Exclusive panel reveals include new collectibles from Pokémon, Squishmallows, Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron, and other hit brands. Panelists include Jamie Sikorski, Casey Wood (Pokémon brand), Betsy Burkett (Squishmallows), Max Lux, David Clarke (Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron), Greg Mitchell, and Daniel Jung (AEW brand).
12:30pm - 1:30pm
The World of Metropolis
Room 6DE
Superman isn't the only force to be reckoned with in Metropolis. The top comic book writers and artists working on stories in the city, including Joshua Williamson (Superman), Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Action Comics), and a few others provide exclusive details on what fans can expect in some of the most action-packed comics.
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
Room 24ABC
Abrams Books, Dark Horse Comics, Nickelodeon, and Magpie Games are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of the Avatar! Creators and writers of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, including F.C. Yee (Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Legacy of Yangchen), go on an exploration of the beloved world. Moderated by Cara O'Neil (vice president of marketing, Dark Horse Comics).
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Writing and Publishing Graphic Novels
Room 10
Graphic novelists Lincoln Peirce (Max and the Midknights), Max Brallier (The Last Comics on Earth), Sarah Sax (Picture Day), Jose Pimienta (Twin Cities), and John Gallagher (Max Meow) offer an in-depth look at the graphic novel writing and publishing process, from initial concept and outline to finding an agent and working with an editor. If you've ever thought about writing or publishing your own graphic novel, or if you've ever wondered about what goes into the process, this is the panel for you. Moderated by Lucas Turnbloom (Steve L. McEvil and the Second Wind).
12:30pm - 1:30pm
X-Men: The Animated Series 31st Anniversary
Room 5AB
Ron Wasserman (X-Men/Power Rangers composer), Elliott S Maggin! ("Time Fugitives" writer), David McDermott ("Phalanx Covenant" writer), Brooks Wachtel ("Dark Phoenix" writer), and Steven Melching ("Weapon X, Lies Videotape") discuss their behind-the-scenes experiences. Moderated by Larry Houston (X-Men producer/director).
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Drawing with Peter Han
Room 3
Peter Han has been an art and design educator for 12 years and working in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. He will go over the development of an art portfolio when applying for work or school.
12:45pm - 1:30pm
Family Guy
Ballroom 20
Award-winning and fan-favorite series, Family Guy returns to Comic-Con for another iconic year. Join in on the Griffin family fun as they celebrate one of the longest-running shows on television, with over 400 episodes and more all-new episodes coming to FOX this fall.
DISCLAIMER: Please keep checking the CCI scheduling page for any changes or updates - this schedule is subject to change without notice.
