for the serious comic collector
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
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for the serious Godzilla collector
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: Up from The Depths: Toho Godzilla: Past, Present, and Future of Collectibles
Chris Mowry (creative manager for Toho International and host of the Godzilla CHOMP web series) is joined by Brian Flynn (founder of Super7), Hector Arce (Mondo), Jody Dankberg (Stern Pinball), famed artists SHAG and Attack Peter, and Jazmine Joyner (IDW Publishing) discuss the collectibles side of Godzilla and why the classic films continue to inspire products in new and creative ways. Get a glimpse into new products and what's in store for Godzilla's upcoming 70th anniversary.
Room 29CD
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for the nasa fans
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Artemis: Dawn of a New Space Age
Holly Ridings (NASA flight director) will discuss NASA’s return to the Moon with the launch debut of the Artemis program’s Space Launch System rocket later this summer. She will be joined by a NASA astronaut who will discuss future Artemis missions to the Moon and Derek Wang (NASA’s space technology mission directorate) who will discuss some exciting new partnerships. The panel and a Q&A will be moderated by Maureen O’Brien (NASA Headquarters Office of Communications).
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
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Shatner & Smith...
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Shatner on Shatner
Acclaimed actor, writer, spoken-word artist, and astronaut(!) William Shatner joins moderator Kevin Smith as they discuss Bill’s career and announce a new project with Legion M by acclaimed pop culture documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs George Lucas, 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, Memory: The Origins of Alien) that takes an up-close, intimate exploration of Shatner's personal journey over his nine decades on Earth. Kevin and Bill will be joined by Philippe, Legion M executives Jeff Annison and David Baxter, and producer Kerry Deignan Roy of Exhibit A Pictures (The People vs George Lucas, 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene). Mr. Shatner will delve into some of his amazing experiences during his illustrious career and field in what promises to be an unforgettable Q&A with the audience.
Hall H
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