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Die-hard fans know comics are no trivial matter. They aren't just picture books for children and geeky adults. Comics have a long history of addressing complex issues, from science lab accidents to ethics, moral issues and social justice. Join IDW Publishing and the Fleet Science Center for a four-part event series for adults 21+ that will look at the art, science and technology featured in some of our favorite comics.How do artists create the artwork? How do writers develop the stories?Are they communicating realistic scientific concepts?Could they even be predicting what's to come in science and technology?Comic book artists, writers and local scientists will give short talks, followed by open discussion, addressing the creative and scientific sides of comics. Enjoy local brews and stimulating discussion with comic book creators and fans! Events will be held at the San Diego Comic Art Gallery in Liberty Station on select Friday nights. Come to one or all!Location: San Diego Comic Art Gallery, 2765 Truxtun Road, Barracks 3, Liberty Station, San Diego, CA 92106Cost: $15 per event. Tickets include two beers from a local brewery and one comic book from IDW. NOTE: 21+ ONLY! IDs will be checked at the door.
The Fleet Science Center hosts Kevin Eastman ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Jonathan Maberry (New York Times Best selling author and creator of V-Wars), and Dr. Ronald Colman from The Scripps Research Institute, for their regular “Crossover: Where Comics and Science Meet” event on Tuesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. This is a 21+ event, bring your ID.Tickets are $16 and include two beers from Aztec Brewing, and one comic book.
Friday, August 25 at 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDTIn this edition of Crossover: Where Comics and Science Meet, we'll explore psychology and social sciences featuring IDW Publishing's My Little Pony.Speakers:Christina Rice, writer My Little PonyDr. Gail Heyman, Professor, Department of Psychology, UCSDDr. Jonathan Bowman, Professor of Communication Studies, USDTime: 6:30—8 p.m.Cost: $15. Price includes two beers from Mike Hess Brewing Company North Park and one comic book from IDW Publishing.Location: The event will be held at the San Diego Comic Art Gallery at 2765 Truxtun Road, Barracks 3, Liberty Station, San Diego, CA 92106.About Crossover:Diehard fans know that comics have a long history of addressing complex issues, from science lab accidents to ethics, moral issues and social justice. Join IDW Publishing and the Fleet Science Center to enjoy a local brew and take look at the art, science and technology featured in some of our favorite comics. Comic book artists, writers and local scientists will give short talks, followed by an open discussion addressing the creative and scientific sides of comics.
Friday, October 276:30 to 8 p.m.Comic: 30 Days of Night 15th AnniversaryScience: Infectious DiseasesFeaturingSteve Niles, creator and writer of 30 Days of Night!Jonathan Maberry, New York Times Bestselling Author and Creator of V-WarsDr. Joy Phillips, Research Associate Professor of Immunology, The Donald P. Shiley BioScience Center, SDSUNina Gao, Ph.D. Student, Microbiology, UCSD
We are excited to share the line up for the 2018 Crossover Series:March 30: Join Star Trek writer Mike Johnson, and Star Trek editor Sarah Gaydos, as they discuss Star Trek comics, space science and space travel with Grant Teply, postdoctoral scholar at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science at UCSD and Guinevere Keller, engineer at the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space group at UCSD. You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginMay 25: Featuring the GI Joe vs Six Million Dollar Man comic and the science of bionics.September 14: Featuring the Sonic the Hedgehog comics and a look at physci principles.November 14: Featuring the Transformer comics and the science of robotics.
You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginQuoteWe are excited to share the line up for the 2018 Crossover Series:March 30: Join Star Trek writer Mike Johnson, and Star Trek editor Sarah Gaydos, as they discuss Star Trek comics, space science and space travel with Grant Teply, postdoctoral scholar at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science at UCSD and Guinevere Keller, engineer at the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space group at UCSD.You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginMay 25: Featuring the GI Joe vs Six Million Dollar Man comic and the science of bionics.September 14: Featuring the Sonic the Hedgehog comics and a look at physics principles.November 14: Featuring the Transformer comics and the science of robotics.
We are excited to share the line up for the 2018 Crossover Series:March 30: Join Star Trek writer Mike Johnson, and Star Trek editor Sarah Gaydos, as they discuss Star Trek comics, space science and space travel with Grant Teply, postdoctoral scholar at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science at UCSD and Guinevere Keller, engineer at the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space group at UCSD.You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginMay 25: Featuring the GI Joe vs Six Million Dollar Man comic and the science of bionics.September 14: Featuring the Sonic the Hedgehog comics and a look at physics principles.November 14: Featuring the Transformer comics and the science of robotics.
May 25—Featuring the GI Joe vs Six Million Dollar Man comic and the science of bionics.Featuring:Tom Waltz, Editor at IDW PublishingDr. Shawn O'Connor, Assistant Professor and Co-Director, Biomechanics Lab at SDSU
September 14—Featuring the Sonic the Hedgehog comics and a look at the principles of physics.