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BOOM! Studios Heads to Emerald City Comicon 2017and Announces Signings, Panels, and Exclusives

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BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce it will exhibit at Emerald City Comicon 2017, which will take place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Wash., during the weekend of March 2-5. BOOM! will once again occupy the most prominent booth on the floor, #1002 on the SkyBridge. The publisher shared its plans for the event, including:

BOOM! will have limited quantities of the following Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) exclusive variant cover comics available for purchase at the booth:

Coady and the Creepies #1 – cover by Liz Prince (Clarence, Tomboy)

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The Deep #1 – cover by Jorge Corona (Feathers)

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Grass Kings #1 – cover by Tyler Jenkins (Snow Blind, Peter Panzerfaust)

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Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 – cover by Gabriel Hardman (Invisible Republic)

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The Power of the Dark Crystal #1 – cover by Jeff Stokely (The Spire)

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WWE #1 – cover by Daniel Warren Johnson (Alabaster: The Good, the Bad and the Bird)

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In addition, debuting at the show is the Over the Garden Wall Limited Edition hardcover, featuring a cover by Kevin Jay Stanton (Adventure Time).

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Copies of BOOM!’s recent publications, The Official Making of Big Trouble in Little China and The Official Art of Big Trouble in Little China, featuring bookplates autographed by director John Carpenter, will also be available. Limited to 200 copies.

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Back by popular demand, BOOM! has produced more of the popular Lumberjanes merit badges that have been previously sold out, and will debut an enamel pin bearing the Lumberjanes logo, while supplies last.

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Appearing at the BOOM! Studios booth (#1002 on the Skybridge) throughout the weekend will be:

Thursday, March 2
2:00-2:50 PM // Kelly and Nichole Matthews (The Power of the Dark Crystal, Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy), Jeff Stokely (The Power of the Dark Crystal, The Spire)
3:00-3:50 PM // Ben Blacker and Hannah Christenson (Death Be Damned)
4:00-4:50 PM // Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings)
5:00-5:50 PM // Jim Campbell, Cara McGee, and Kevin Jay Stanton (Over the Garden Wall)
6:00-6:50 PM // Dennis Hopeless (WWE)Friday, March 3
10:00-10:50 AM // Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings)
11:00-11:50 AM // Katy Farina and Missy Peña (Steven Universe)
12:00-12:50 PM // Shannon Watters and Ayme Sotuyo (Lumberjanes)
1:00-1:50 PM // Jim Campbell, Cara McGee, and Kevin Jay Stanton (Over the Garden Wall)
2:00-2:50 PM // Jorge Corona (The Deep, Feathers), James Asmus (Kong of Skull Island)
3:00-3:50 PM // Dennis Hopeless (WWE)
4:00-4:50 PM // Josh Trujillo (Adventure Time), Pranas Naujokaitis (Adventure Time: Ice King)
5:00-5:50 PM // Justin Jordan and Robbie Thompson (Planet of the Apes/ Green Lantern)
6:00-6:50 PM // Tini Howard (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink), Ryan Ferrier (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Kennel Block Blues)Saturday, March 4
10:00-10:50 AM // Tini Howard (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink), Ryan Ferrier (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Kennel Block Blues)
11:00-11:50 AM // Jorge Corona (The Deep, Feathers)
12:00-12:50 PM // Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings) 1:00-1:50 PM // Justin Jordan and Robbie Thompson (Planet of the Apes/ Green Lantern)
2:00-2:50 PM // Shannon Watters and Ayme Sotuyo (Lumberjanes)
3:00-3:50 PM // Kelly and Nichole Matthews (The Power of the Dark Crystal, Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy), Jeff Stokely (The Power of the Dark Crystal, The Spire)
4:00-4:50 PM // Dennis Hopeless (WWE)
5:00-5:50 PM // Jim Campbell, Cara McGee, and Kevin Jay Stanton (Over the Garden Wall)
6:00-6:50 PM // Josh Trujillo (Adventure Time), Pranas Naujokaitis (Adventure Time: Ice King)

Sunday, March 5
10:00-10:50 AM // Dennis Hopeless and Daniel Warren Johnson (WWE)
11:00-11:50 AM // Jorge Corona (The Deep, Feathers)
12:00-12:50 PM // Matt Kindt and Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings)
1:00-1:50 PM // Shannon Watters, Aubrey Aiese, and Ayme Sotuyo (Lumberjanes)
2:00-2:50 PM // Jim Campbell, Cara McGee, and Kevin Jay Stanton (Over the Garden Wall)
3:00-3:50 PM // Katy Farina and Missy Peña (Steven Universe)
4:00-4:50 PM // Kelly and Nichole Matthews (The Power of the Dark Crystal, Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy), Jeff Stokely (The Power of the Dark Crystal, The Spire)

In addition, Liz Prince (Coady and the Creepies) and Sam Sykes (Brave Chef Brianna) will be calling the BOOM! Studios booth home base, so fans will be able to find them there all weekend.

BOOM! will present and participate in the following panels at Emerald City Comicon:

Thursday, March 2
SPOTLIGHT ON MATT KINDT
2:00-3:00pm, Room TCC305

One of the most-lauded creative minds in comics, Matt Kindt sits down for a no-holds barred spotlight panel to discuss his upcoming projects from Grass Kings (BOOM! Studios) to X-O Manowar (Valiant Entertainment) to Dept. H (Dark Horse), and more with special guests and some surprises for every panel attendee! Moderated by Hunter Gorinson (VP, Marketing & Communications, Valiant Entertainment).

Panelists: Matt Kindt,Tyler Jenkins (Grass Kings), Eric Harburn (Editor, BOOM! Studios), Warren Simons (Editor, Valiant Entertainment).

Friday, March 3
BOOM! STUDIOS: DISCOVER YOURS
1:45-2:45pm, Room TCC302

Discover YOUR new favorite comic book series in the panel designed for everyone, from new fans to long time readers to anyone who loves comics! Join BOOM!’s top editors and creators as they explore the diverse imprints of BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia with exclusive previews, news, and the information you need to discover your next obsession. Moderated by Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios).

Panelists: Dennis Hopeless (WWE – BOOM! Studios), Matt Kindt, (Grass Kings – BOOM! Studios), Liz Prince (Coady and the Creepies – BOOM! Box), Ben Blacker (Death be Damned – BOOM! Studios)

Saturday, March 4
SPOTLIGHT ON MOUSE GUARD WITH DAVID PETERSEN
11:00am-12pm, Room TCC305

Since 2005, Mouse Guard by David Petersen (published by Archaia) has been a perennial favorite of fans of all ages. Join Petersen as he provides a sneak peek of the upcoming Mouse Guard Alphabet Book, lets you look behind the scenes of some recent Mouse Guard publications, and does a live reading of a Mouse Guard short story! Moderated by Cameron Chittock (Editor, BOOM! Studios).

Panelist: David Petersen

ASK ME ABOUT MY AGENDA IN COMICS
12:15-1:15pm, Room TCC301

Diversity and social politics are some of the most controversial topics in comics, but what does it really mean to have an “agenda” in comics? Join Shannon Waters (BOOM! Studios, Editor and co-creator/writer of Lumberjanes) along with a diverse collection of panelists for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the state of pop culture, the challenges in representing the world outside your window, and how to move the comic book medium forward to better represent all readers.

Panelists: Dafna Pleban (Editor, BOOM! Studios), Kelly Sue DeConnick (Bitch Planet), Valentine De Landro (Bitch Planet), Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim), Nilah Magrduder (M.F.K.)

Sunday, March 5
DISCOVER WHY YA IS THE FUTURE OF COMICS
1:30-2:30pm, Room TCC302

YA dominates film, TV, books and comics, with original stories aimed at middle-grade and young-adult audiences creating legions of devoted fans all over the world. Join Dafna Pleban (Editor, BOOM! Studios) and some of the most popular new voices in comics as they discuss the importance of YA, how to bring new readers to comic books, and the bright, diverse future of entertainment.

Panelists: Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), Liz Prince (Coady and the Creepies), Ru Xu (NewsPrints), Scott Westerfeld (Uglies), Nidhi Chanani (Pashmina), Ngozi Ukazu (Check, Please!)

And finally, BOOM! Studios will host a drink-up on Friday night in Seattle. All are welcome! Cash bar, no RSVP needed, no tickets required. Mix and mingle with BOOM! Staff, pros, and fans!

BOOM! Studios Drink-Up
Friday, March 3, 2017, 9pm-2am
Elysian Brewing Company
1516 2nd Avenue, Seattle

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Black Mask at Emerald City Comic Con: Panels & Special Guests & Exclusives!

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Black Mask Studios is heading to Emerald City Comic Con with a booth of their own as well as supporting a lot of their creators.

Where to find Black Mask creators:

IN ARTIST ALLEY
Amancay Nahuelpan (Clandestino, Young Terrorists, upcoming Calexit) – Table J14
Eric Palicki (No Angel) – Table A12
Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, We Can Never Go Home, upcoming Our Work Fills The Pews) – Table A12
Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim, Quantum Teens Are Go) – Table BB10
Eric Zawadzki (The Dregs) – Table K3

APPEARING AT THE BLACK MASK BOOTH
Vita Ayala (upcoming Our Work Fills The Pews)
Tyler Boss (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank)
Tini Howard (The Skeptics)
Lonnie Nadler (The Dregs)
Tony Patrick (X’ed)
Curt Pires (The Forevers, Mayday)
Matteo Pizzolo (Young Terrorists, Godkiller, upcoming Calexit)
Katy Rex (Jade Street Protection Services)
Zac Thompson (The Dregs)

The Black Mask Official Booth will be located at Booth 834.

Black Mask Official Panel

BLACK MASK: DEBUTING TOMORROW’S LEGENDS
Mar 02, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
TCC 305
Program Description: Fresh off a dazzling run with breakout books Space Riders, Black, Kim & Kim, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, The Dregs, We Can Never Go Home, and Young Terrorists, Black Mask has made a name for itself as the hottest launchpad to debut new talent and as the home for some of the coolest, most provocative comics around. Join Black Mask co-founder Matteo Pizzolo (Young Terrorists, Godkiller, upcoming Calexit) and creators Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, We Can Never Go Home), Vita Ayala (upcoming Our Work Fills The Pews), Eric Palicki (No Angel), Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim, Quantum Teens Are Go!), & more special guests for a wide-ranging discussion of how new creators and new ideas are changing comics and how YOU can be a part of it.

Show Exclusives

THERE’S NOTHING THERE #1 – ECCC Exclusive – Limited to 99
Available at Booth 834

SPACE RIDERS, Galaxy Of Brutality #1 – ECCC Exclusive – Limited to 99
Available at Boot 834

4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK #4 – ECCC Exclusive – Limited to 101
Available at Table A12
*Rosenberg & Boss will be donating 100% of profits from their variant to the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project which is a non-profit organization that “promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.”

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Aspen Comics ECCC 2017 Exclusives and Debut of the Aspen Bundle

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Aspen Comics has revealed their full line-up of exclusive items available at this year’s Emerald City Comicon 2017 at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501. Aspen will be launching their all-new Aspen YOU-niverse Bundle package that will include several exclusive items in addition to others debuting in the bundle.

The first ever, all-new Aspen Comics YOU-niverse Bundle will include an exclusive Michael Turner’s Fathom #1 line-art variant cover by creator Michael Turner. The bundle also includes an exclusive Fathom T-Shirt, a metal travel bottle, a Fathom mini print by Michael Turner, with colors by Peter Steigerwald, a new Aspen sticker, a Fathom trading card, Aspen Bucks available for use in person at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501 or on www.AspenStore.com, and an Aspen Comics drawstring bag to complete the bundle.

The publisher will also be debuting the first issue of Michael Turner’s Soulfire featuring a connecting cover by Seattle native, Siya Oum, and the second connecting cover for All-New Fathom #2, both available at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501 and limited to 200 copies.

Aspen will also be releasing a new series of ECCC 2017 exclusive prints including Fathom and Soulfire by artists Tyler Kirkham, Talent Caldwell and Siya Oum, all three available at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501.

Creators Frank Mastromauro (Shrugged, Overtaken), Peter Steigerwald (The ZooHunters, The Dark Knight Returns: The Last Crusade), Siya Oum (Lola XOXO), Heather Finley (Executive Assistant: Iris Annual) and Tom Hutchison (Big Dog Ink) will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #1501 throughout the weekend.

Dark Horse Announces Emerald City Comicon 2017 Programming Schedule

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Dark_Horse_Comics_logoVisit Dark Horse Comics at booth at #1708 at Emerald City Comicon for free swag, such as comics, buttons, posters, and more! Check out their signings and panels, too!

Special appearance in the Dark Horse booth from our friends at Happymatic Photo Booth! Come by with your friends or in cosplay and get your picture taken as a souvenir – for FREE!

They’ll also have a variety of Dark Horse comics, graphic novels, art books, and collectibles for sale in their booth.

SIGNING SCHEDULE

All creators signing in Dark Horse’s booth offer their autographs for FREE. FREE prints, comics, or posters are provided for signings (while supplies last). You may purchase or bring items to be signed; however, we may restrict the type or number of items to be signed as necessary. Please note that some of the titles listed below have not been released for sale yet—in those cases, special prints will be available.

Lines may also be closed for some signings due to crowding or time restrictions.

All events are subject to change. Some restrictions apply. Please ask the Dark Horse Comics staff if you have questions.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

3:00 p.m.–3:45 p.m.          BUFFY: THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, MISFITS OF AVALON: Kel McDonald

BUFFY: THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARS: Yishan Li

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.          DARK HORSE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE HENCHGIRL HC: Kristen Gudsnuk

                                          THE SECRET LOVES OF GEEK GIRLS: Hope Nicholson, Tini Howard,

Megan Lavey-Heaton, Kristen Gudsnuk, Fionna Adams, Meaghan Carter

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.          EMPOWERED: Adam Warren

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.          HARROW COUNTY: Tyler Crook

NEGATIVE SPACE: Ryan K. Lindsay, Owen Gieni

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m        THE ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN: Adam P. Knave, D.J. Kirkbride

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.       ANGEL SEASON 11, 

                                           LARA CROFT AND THE FROZEN OMEN, DEEP GRAVITY: Corinna Bechko

12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.       THE FIFTH BEATLE: Andrew Robinson

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.           BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL & FAITH: Christos Gage

                                           BOUNTY: Kurtis Wiebe

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.           BATTLEPUG: Mike Norton

SPACE-MULLET!, THE GHOST FLEET: Daniel Warren Johnson

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.            THE SHAOLIN COWBOY,

                                           THE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT: Geof Darrow

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.           ETHER, DEPT. H, MIND MGMT, PAST AWAYS, PISTOLWHIP: Matt Kindt

DEPT. H: Sharlene Kindt

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.           LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS, WONDERFALL, CONAN RED SONJA: Gail Simone

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.           DARK HORSE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE HENCHGIRL HC, 

                                           THE SECRET LOVES OF GEEK GIRLS: Kristen Gudsnuk

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m          BANDETTE: Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES, THE WITCHER, MYSTERY GIRL, COLDER: Paul Tobin

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.         ALEISTER AND ADOLF, THE VICTORIES: Michael Avon Oeming

12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.         HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE SERPENT’S HEIR: Richard Hamilton

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.             TARZAN ON THE PLANET OF THE APES, NUMBER 13: David Walker

FIGHT CLUB 2, SIN TITULO, B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH: Cameron Stewart

       AMERICAN GODS, FIGHT CLUB 2, KABUKI: David Mack

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.             ANGEL CATBIRD: Johnnie Christmas

FINDER, HARROW COUNTY: Carla Speed McNeil

3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.              ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: LIFE AND DEATH: Brian Albert Thies

EI8HT: Mike Johnson

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m.             THE VISITOR: HOW AND WHY HE STAYED,

                                             RISE OF THE BLACK FLAME, HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D.,

                                             SERENITY: NO POWER IN THE ’VERSE: Chris Roberson

5:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m.              HELLBOY IN HELL, HELLBOY AND THE B.P.R.D., BALTIMORE: Mike Mignola

6:00 p.m.–6:45 p.m.              AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER: Gene Luen Yang

THE LEGEND OF KORRA: Irene Koh

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

10:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m.         SOUPY LEAVES HOME: Jose Pimienta

MAE: Gene Ha

11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.         TREKKER: Ron Randall

PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES: Ron Chan

12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.         BLACK HAMMER: Jeff Lemire

1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m.             TOMB RAIDER: Phillip Sevy

2:00 p.m.–2:45 p.m.             THE LEGEND OF KORRA: Irene Koh

 

Check out the panels Dark Horse will be hosting during the convention.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Spotlight on Matt Kindt

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. TCC 305

One of the most lauded creative minds in comics, Matt Kindt sits down for a no-holds-barred spotlight panel to discuss his upcoming projects, from Grass Kings (Boom! Studios) to X-O Manowar (Valiant Entertainment) to Dept. H (Dark Horse) and more, with special guests and some surprises for every panel attendee!

 

The Comic Book Elements of Avatar and Korra

4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.  WSCC 611

Dark Horse and Nickelodeon are excited to treat fans to a panel worthy of Aang himself! Join Avatar: The Last Airbender writer Gene Luen Yang and The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars artist Irene Koh as they explore this treasured world. Fans will also have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge of the elements in a fun trivia competition for awesome prizes!

 

Throughout the Whedonverse: 20 Years in the Making

5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.  TCC 303  

Dark Horse is thrilled to celebrate twenty years of Buffy and fifteen years of Firefly! Dark Horse’s continuations of Joss Whedon’s cult favorites in the series Serenity, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Angel remain some of the most talked-about comics in the industry. Join Whedonverse writers Chris Roberson (Serenity: No Power in the ’Verse), Christos Gage (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Seasons 10 and 11, Angel & Faith), Kel McDonald (Buffy: The High School Years), and Corinna Bechko (Angel Season 11) for an in-depth look at what it’s like to work on franchises with a cult-like following. WhedonCon’s Marsia Powers will impress fans with her knowledge of the Whedonverse as moderator of the panel!

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Dark Horse Manga

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. WSCC 604

Dark Horse’s history with Japanese comics can be traced back to the company’s earliest years, with a legacy that includes such legendary series as Lone Wolf and Cub, Berserk, and many more! Dark Horse continues to publish some of the industry’s best-selling titles, like Unofficial Hatsune Mix, I Am a Hero, Danganronpa, and the works of the creative powerhouse CLAMP. Join translator Zack Davisson and Dark Horse editor Carl Horn and Philip Simon for a look at the past, present, and future of manga at Dark Horse!

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

From the Printed Page to the Silver Screen: An Overview of Licensing Comic Book Properties to the Film and Television Industries

11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m. TCC 302

From Arrow to X-Men; The Walking Dead to Deadpool; comic book properties dominate the film and television screens. It’s no secret that comic books are the new hot properties; the entertainment industry is scrambling to acquire the latest graphic novels. Are you ready to represent the creator of the next superhero smash hit? This CLE will help introduce lawyers and law students to the key issues involved in licensing comic book properties to the film and television industries.

 

Seriously, What’s Up with Editors?

12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m. TCC 305

Haven’t you always wondered what a comic book editor does? Do you think you have what it takes to be one? Dark Horse, Boom! Studios, and IDW want to give you insight on breaking into the industry and working with a powerhouse publisher! Join iZombie creator and Mignolaverse contributor Chris Roberson, Dark Horse’s VP of publishing Randy Stradley, Boom! Studios’ Eric Harburn, and IDW’s Sarah Gaydos for a rare behind-the-panels look at the secrets to building successful comic and graphic novel programs.

 

The Mignolaverse: Life after Hell

1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m. TCC 304

It’s been a tough few years for Hellboy fans following the death of our titular hero in 2011. But fear not: Hellboy’s spirit lives on in the other titles of the immaculately crafted Mignolaverse. Join Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Mignolaverse writer Chris Roberson (Witchfinder: City of the Dead, Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1954), as they delve into what the future holds for the Mignolaverse.

 

How To Train Your Dragon: The Serpent’s Heir

4:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. ECCC Live Stage (Level 4 Skybridge Lobby)

Join Richard Hamilton, writer on How To Train Your Dragon: The Serpent’s Heir, at the Emerald City Comicon Live Stage for a conversation about writing the comics based on the beloved How To Train Your Dragon film and TV series. You can also catch it streaming live on Twitch at http://www.twitch.tv/twitch.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

The Millennial’s Guide to Keeping Comics Alive

12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. WSCC 3A

In recent years, Dark Horse has expanded its publishing line to reach more young and young adult comic readers. Join Irene Koh (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars), Kristen Gudsnuk (Henchgirl), and Kel McDonald (Misfits of Avalon) to discover and discuss the ever-growing library of incredible all-ages comics and the role social media plays in engaging with fans!

 

Artists Who Write: The Craft and Creation of Comics

2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. TCC 303

Whether it’s an underwater murder mystery or a scantily clad superhero, there’s a lot of thought put into the sequential art that drives stories told in comics. Join some of the industry’s most talented artists—Matt Kindt (Dept. H, Ether), Adam Warren (Empowered), Kristen Gudsnuk (Henchgirl), and Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer)—who can tell you a thing or two about comic creation. Artist Patric Reynolds (Joe Golem) will moderate this star-studded panel!

Image Comics at Emerald City Comic Con

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Image Comics is pleased to return to Seattle this year for Emerald City Comic Con on Thursday, March 2nd through Sunday, March 5th. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show.

LIMITED* CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1510):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

  • ROYAL CITY #1 by Jeff Lemire, $10 (+tax)
  • THE OLD GUARD #1 by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez, $10 (+tax)
  • RAT QUEENS #1 by Kurtis Wiebe & Owen Gieni, $10 (+tax) (sold at Artist Alley table F10 only)
  • MAGDALENA #0 by Tini Howard, Ryan Cady & Christian Dibari, $2 (sold only at Artist Alley table S-1)
  • SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender & Jerome Opena, $35 (+tax)
  • KILL OR BE KILLED, VOL. 1 hardcover by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Elizabeth Breitweiser, $35 (+tax)
  • GLITTERBOMB, VOL. 1 trade paperback by Jim Zub & Djibril Morissette-Phan, cover by Ray Fawkes, $15 (+tax), (sold at Artist Alley table V3 only)
LIMITED* MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth.
  • BLACK SCIENCE statue, $150 (+tax)
  • Exclusive ECCC DESCENDER print, $5 (+tax), (proceeds to benefit the ACLU)
  • Image Comics’ 25th Anniversary commemorative enamel pin, $10 (+tax)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:
Image Comics Announcements
Thursday, 4:15PM – 6:15PM
Image Comics is bringing the Future of Comics to Emerald City Comicon in 2017 with this special two-hour presentation. Featuring a keynote speech by publisher Eric Stephenson about the past, present, and future of comics and a full slate of brand-new series to be announced, this panel is sure to set the tone for the year and give you plenty of great comics to look forward to reading.

Image Comics: 25th Anniversary Founders Panel
Friday, 1PM- 2:30PM
Twenty-five years ago, a group of comics artists looked at the difference between what they were capable of and what they were being given, and left the promise of steady work for new pastures. The result was Image Comics, which has grown from an upstart group to a comics publisher that has changed the course of the industry. Image’s 25th anniversary year begins with this special event, a rare gathering that is not to be missed.

The Future Of Comics: Cultivating Identity
Friday, 4PM – 5PM
The comics you love the most tend to have a personal touch, something that helps you relate to the characters, or makes a fantastic situation more believable. Corinna Bechko (INVISIBLE REPUBLIC), Ray Fawkes (UNDERWINTER: SYMPHONY), Gabriel Hardman (THE BELFRY), and a few more special guests make works that use the personal touch to great effect, and they’re ready to share their insights with you.

The Future of Comics: Your Brand-New Favorites
Saturday, 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Your favorite comics don’t look anything like those of your parents, siblings, or even your friends. There is such a wide variety of material out there that you can grab a comic on nearly any subject and find something to fall in love with. The work of Charles Soule (CURSE WORDS), Kurtis Wiebe (RAT QUEENS), Daniel Warren Johnson (EXTREMITY), and Joe Harris & Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS) is fantastic, no matter the genre they’re working in. Come find your new favorite comics at this panel, and discover a few new favorite creators, too.

The Future of Comics: Pure Storytelling
Sunday, 1:15PM – 2:15PM
Curious about making comics? Want to give your storytelling talents a boost? Image Comics is pleased to present Kaare Andrews (RENATO JONES: THE ONE%), Jeff Lemire (ROYAL CITY), Emi Lenox (PLUTONA), Steve Lieber (THE FIX), and a few special guests. These cartoonists are incredibly talented, and experts in storytelling. Come pick the brains of the masters and enjoy a lively conversation about telling stories in comics.

SIGNINGS* HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1510):
*wristbands will be available for fans to pick up as soon as doors open, first come, first served, at the Image booth on the day of the desired ticketed signing.
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
11 – 12 PM, Robert Kirkman* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
12 – 12:45 PM, Joseph Keatinge & Wook-Jin Clark
2 – 2:45 PM, Justin Jordan + surprise creator
3 – 3:45 PM, Joe Casey
3:00–4:30 PM: Image Comics Founders Signing in the Grand Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel located next door to the Washington State Convention Center.* (ECCC will coordinate a ‘lottery system’ where badge-holding fans will submit their names and a lucky 300 fans will win a limited edition poster and admission to have it signed by the founders. Lottery applications are open on the Emerald City Comicon website until February 21. Details here).
4 – 4:45 PM, Kurtis Wiebe + Owen Gieni
5 – 5:45 PM, Donny Cates
5 – 5:45 PM, John Layman

SATURDAY, MARCH 4
11 – 11:45 PM, surprise creators
11 – 11:45 PM, Chris Sebela
12:15 – 1:15 PM, Robert Kirkman* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
1 – 1:45 PM, surprise creators
2 – 2:45 PM, Jeff Lemire* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
3 – 3:45 PM, Rick Remender* (wristband required, 3-item limit)
3 – 3:45 PM, Daniel Warren Johnson
4 – 4:45 PM, Declan Shalvey + Jordie Bellaire
5 – 5:45 PM, surprise creators

SUNDAY, MARCH 5
11 – 11:45 AM, Becky Cloonan
11 – 11: 45 AM, Stefano Gaudiano & Tony Akins
12 – 12:45 PM, Doug Wagner
1 – 1:45 PM, Rick Remender* (wristband required, 3-item limit)

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:
Andrews, Kaare Kyle: F-9
Bautista, Gabriel: DD13
Bechko, Corinna: N1
Belanger, Andy: U6
Bergin, Joseph: Y3A
Brisson, Ed: U11
Casey, Joe: N9
Christmas, Johnny: U13
Dalrymple, Farel: E-7
DeConnick, Kelly Sue: J8
Dodson, Terry: A1/A2
Fairbairn, Nathan: DD16
Fawkes, Ray: J4
Fraction, Matt: J7
Gaudiano, Stefano: B3
Gerads, Mitch: C-2A
Giarrusso, Chris: V9
Greenwood, Justin: U11
Haberlin, Brian: Booth 1601
Hardman, Gabriel: N1
Harren, James: D7
Harris, Joe: V14
Hawkins, Matt: S-1
Haun, Jeremy: R4
Hutchison, Megan: V14
Kelly, Joe: N10
Latour, Jason: P7
Lemire, Jason: G1
Lieber, Steve: H16
Mahfood, Jim: U7
McClaren, Meredith: Booth 208
Norton, Mike: U-8
Robinson, Andrew: FF11
Rouleau, Duncan: N11
Seagle, Steven T.: N12
Schirmer, Brian: B9
Wagner, Matt: L12
Ward, Malachi: E5
Wiebe, Kurtis: F10
Zub, Jim: V3

Valiant Reveals Emerald City Comicon 2017 Panels, Exclusives, Giveaways, Signings, and More!

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From Thursday, March 2nd to Sunday, March 5th, Valiant is charging full-speed ahead into Emerald City Comicon 2017 (ECCC) – and we’re bringing in a colossal slate of convention-only exclusives, signings, panels, and much more for Seattle, WA‘s biggest pop culture and comics convention!

All weekend long, join Valiant at Booth #1701 inside the Washington State Convention Center to explore the most acclaimed line of superhero series in comics today with a complete selection of trade paperbacks and deluxe hardcovers for fan-favorite, award-winning titles!

Plus: Only at ECCC, don’t miss a star-studded selection of panels, exclusive convention-only offerings, and signings all weekend long from the top talents that Valiant has to offer…

EXCLUSIVES

DIVINITY III: SHADOWMAN & THE BATTLE OF NEW STALINGRAD #1 EMERALD CITY COMICON EXCLUSIVE CAT COSPLAY VARIANT 
[$20]

An all-new, never-before-seen installment in the Internet-smashing VALIANT CAT COSPLAY cover series! Made and photographed by the same minds at the Cat Cosplay of the Feline Variety blog exclusively for Emerald City Comicon, jump into Valiant’s reality-altering event epic as Shadowman rises to defend New York from the Stalinverse’s Soviet shock troops in a standalone one-shot special from rising star Scott Bryan Wilson (Batman Annual) and blockbuster artist Robert Gill (Book of Death)!

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SECRET WEAPONS T-SHIRT
[$25]

Activate your inner power with this stylish new T-Shirt featuring the explosive cover art to SECRET WEAPONS #1 from Harvey Award-nominated artist Raul Allen (Wrath of the Eternal Warrior)! Available all weekend long at the Valiant booth (#1701) while supplies last.

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DIVINITY III: KOMANDAR BLOODSHOT #1 NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE VARIANT 1 [FREE]

Only available during Jason David Frank signing on Friday, March 3rd from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. PT at the Valiant booth (#1701)

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DIVINITY III: KOMANDAR BLOODSHOT #1 NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE VARIANT 2 [FREE]

Only available during Jason David Frank signing on Saturday, March 4th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT at the Valiant booth (#1701)

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JASON DAVID FRANK AS BLOODSHOT PRINT [FREE]

Only available during Jason David Frank signing on Sunday, March 5th from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT at the Valiant booth (#1701)

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SECRET WEAPONS PRINT [FREE]

Only available during Eric Heisserer signings on Friday, March 3rd from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. PT, Saturday, March 4th from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. PT, and Sunday, March 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT at the Valiant booth (#1701) while supplies last.

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SECRET WEAPONS BUTTON  [$1]

Let the whole world know that you’re a SECRET WEAPON with an all-new button showcasing Livewire, the leader of Valiant’s extraordinary new team of heroes! Available all weekend long at the Valiant booth (#1701) while supplies last.

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SIGNINGS

Steel yourself for signings all weekend long as Valiant storms the Pacific Northwest with a who’s who of superstar talents, including Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Eric Heisserer (Arrival, Secret Weapons), NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE cast member Jason David Frank (Power Rangers), New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (X-O Manowar), New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire (Bloodshot Reborn) Harvey Award-nominated writer Rafer Roberts (HarbingerRenegade), acclaimed colorist David Baron (Divinity), internet sensation Nak The Cat (star of the VALIANT CAT COSPLAY cover series), and more!
Thursday, March 2nd | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PTDavid Baron (Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity)
Matt Kindt (Divinity, Ninjak, X-O Manowar)
Nak the Cat (star of the Valiant Cat Cosplay Covers)

Friday, March 3rd | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. PT

Eric Heisserer (Secret Weapons)
Matt Kindt (Divinity, Ninjak, X-O Manowar)

Friday, March 3rd | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. PT

David Baron (Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity)
Nak the Cat (star of the Valiant Cat Cosplay Covers)
Rafer Roberts (A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger Renegade)

Friday, March 3rd | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. PT 

Jason David Frank (Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe)

Saturday, March 4th | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PT 

David Baron (Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity)
Nak the Cat (star of the Valiant Cat Cosplay Covers)

Saturday, March 4th | 5:00 – 5:45 pm PT 

Eric Heisserer (Secret Weapons)
Matt Kindt (Divinity, Ninjak, X-O Manowar)
Jeff Lemire (Bloodshot Reborn, Bloodshot U.S.A.)

Saturday, March 4th | 6:00 – 7:00 pm PT 

Jason David Frank (Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe)

Sunday, March 5th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT 

Eric Heisserer (Secret Weapons)
Matt Kindt (Divinity, Ninjak, X-O Manowar)

Sunday, March 5th | 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT

Jason David Frank (Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe)

Sunday, March 5th | 3:30 – 4:30 pm PT

David Baron (Bloodshot Reborn, Divinity)
Nak the Cat (star of the Valiant Cat Cosplay Covers)
Rafer Roberts (A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger Renegade)

PANELS

VALIANT 101: THE STORY STARTS HERE
Thursday, March 2nd | 4:15 pm PT | Room TCC 305
Guests | Hunter Gorinson, Josh Johns, Rafer Roberts, Dinesh Shamdasani

New to the Valiant Universe? Jump on board right here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to the origins and adventures of Valiant’s greatest and most iconic heroes – from BLOODSHOT and DIVINITY to FAITH and HARBINGER RENEGADE to NINJAK and X-O MANOWAR! From The A.V. Club to Buzzfeed and Entertainment Weekly and dozens more, Valiant has been hailed as the premier superhero publisher in comics today… Now, look no further than this panel of Valiant all-stars to find out where to start!

VALIANT: 25 YEARS OF X-O MANOWAR
Friday, March 3rd | 12:15 pm PT | Room TCC 301
Guests | Hunter Gorinson, Matt Kindt, Dinesh Shamdasani, Warren Simons

This March, Valiant celebrates 25 years of its most enduring comic book icon as best-selling writer Matt Kindt and a rotating cast of powerhouse interior artists launch a stunning new beginning in the all-new X-O MANOWAR #1! Now, right here at ECCC, join a blockbuster roundtable of Valiant’s greatest talents for an in-depth discussion of X-O Manowar’s landmark place in comics history…and a special look forward at the must-read new series of 2017!

VALIANT DIGITAL: NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE AND BEYOND
Saturday, March 4th | 4:00 pm PT | Room TCC 305
Guests | Jason David Frank, Hunter Gorinson, Josh Johns, Dinesh Shamdasani

Join star Jason David Frank and Valiant’s own Josh Johns and Dinesh Shamdasani as they collide MI-6’s deadly assassin against a gauntlet of Valiant’s most formidable heroes with new footage from NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE – the bone-shattering, live-action series coming in 2017! Plus: major news and announcements about all-new VALIANT DIGITAL projects! Signing and giveaway to follow!

VALIANT: THE ROAD TO HARBINGER WARS 2
Sunday, March 5th | 2:30 pm PT | Room TCC 301
Guests | Hunter Gorinson, Eric Heisserer, Jeff Lemire, Rafer Roberts, Dinesh Shamdasani, Warren Simons

The road to Valiant’s biggest, most ambitious and most impactful comic book event of all time starts right here at ECCC with a superstar cast of Valiant creators and staff! Jump on board here to find out what the future holds for HARBINGER RENEGADE, X-O MANOWAR, BLOODSHOT, FAITH, DIVINITY, NINJAK, and the rest of Valiant’s most powerful heroes…and how the coming of HARBINGER WARS 2 will soon be felt across the entire Valiant Universe with never-before-seen artwork and announcements!

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Friday, March 3rd | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT | Table W-15 

Valiant Editor-in-Chief Warren Simons is here to review your portfolio of comics work and give you the inside tips to break into the comics industry! Individual portfolios reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Stop by the Valiant booth (#1701) all weekend for information on these events and more. We’ll see you in Seattle!

Valiant’s 2016 Convention Tour Adds 10 New Dates – Beginning at Emerald City Comicon 2016!

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This year, Valiant is taking the most critically acclaimed publishing line in comics on the road and gearing up to meet more than a million fans in the US and Canada throughout 2016!

Valiant is proud to announce a slew of new dates for the Valiant 2016 Convention Tour – a months-long, coast-to-coast celebration coming soon to a town near you! Continuing at Seattle’s Emerald City Comicon 2016 (ECCC) in April, Valiant’s one-of-a-kind convention road show is slated to storm through Los Angeles; Houston; Denver; Washington, D.C.; and more:

Saturday, April 2nd – Sunday, April 3rd
SC Comicon 2016
TD Convention Center
Greenville, SC

Thursday, April 7th – Sunday, April 10th:
Emerald City Comicon 2016
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA

Saturday, April 9th – Sunday, April 10th
LA Times Festival of Books
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Thursday, April 28th – Sunday, May 1st :
Calgary Expo 2016
Stampede Park
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Wednesday, May 11th – Saturday, May 14th
BookExpo America
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Saturday, May 21st – Sunday, May 22nd
3 Rivers Comicon
Century 3 Mall
West Mifflin, PA

Friday, May 27 – Sunday, May 29th
Space City Comic Con
NRG Center
Houston, TX

Thursday, June 2nd – Sunday, June 5th
Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Convention Center, Hyatt Regency
Phoenix, AZ

Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th
Awesome Con
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

Friday, June 17th – Sunday, June 19th
Denver Comic Con
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado

*More dates to be added all summer long!*

The year’s greatest celebration of your favorite superheroes takes flight in Seattle, WA at Emerald City Comicon 2016 (ECCC)! From Thursday, April 7th through Sunday, April 10th, join Valiant at the Washington State Convention Center for a weekend packed with programming, special guests, and ECCC exclusives that no fan will find anywhere else!

Visit Booth #1702 all weekend long to find out why Valiant has captured the nation’s biggest headlines with a complete collection of trade paperbacks and hardcovers!

Come for the highest-proofed exclusive of the weekend with the A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1 ECCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT – featuring the artwork of fan-favorite artist Ian McGinty (Adventure Time)! Red-hot writer Rafer Roberts (Plastic Farm) and superstar artist David Lafuente (Ultimate Spider-Man) kick off the FIRST ISSUE of Valiant’s next blockbuster series here with “IN THE BAG” – an insane rescue mission sending Archer into the depths of Armstrong’s bottomless satchel to free his roguish partner from an ages-old enemy…but only if he can fight his way through a mind-bending maze of history’s greatest lost treasures first!

Then, meet the minds behind your favorite superhero sagas with signings throughout the weekend from an all-star cast of special guests, including superstar artist Clayton Crain (4001 A.D.), acclaimed artist Adam Gorham (DEAD DROP), breakout writer Jody Houser (FAITH), and New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (X-O MANOWAR)! And get ready for the bottomless satchel’s worth of brand-new Valiant merchandise screaming into Seattle, including t-shirts featuring X-O MANOWAR, NINJAK, HARBINGER, FAITH, and ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, infant snapsuits, and more!

Then, get the inside scoop on the most celebrated superhero universe in comics on Thursday, April 7th at 5:30 PM in Room T301 with Valiant 101: New Fans Start Here! You’ve heard the buzz… You’ve seen the reviews… Now find out where to start with Valiant Comics! From X-O MANOWAR to NINJAK to FAITH and ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, jump on board here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to Valiant’s biggest, most memorable characters…and find out for yourself why Buzzfeed calls Valiant “a universe full of your new favorite superheroes!”

But Valiant’s seismic plans are just warming up! On Saturday, April 9th at 12:15 PM in Room W3A, blast into Valiant’s most ambitious blockbuster event yet with Valiant: The Summer of 4001 A.D.! This summer…the future of Earth will be decided in the stars when Valiant presents the blockbuster crossover event of the year in 4001 A.D.! Now, get primed for the epic showdown between Rai and the forces of New Japan right here at Emerald City Comicon with an exclusive panel presentation from an all-star cast of Valiant staff and creators! Plus: don’t miss an all-new round of news and announcements for ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, BLOODSHOT REBORN, DIVINITY, FAITH, NINJAK, X-O MANOWAR, and more!

As Valiant’s chart-topping place in comics climbs ever higher, the road to this year’s most exciting announcements, exclusives, and can’t-miss comics begins right here with one of the biggest shows of the year, only at Emerald City Comicon 2016!

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Comic Book Women Announces Programming for Emerald City Comicon 2016

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eccc-stacked-hiComic Book Women has announced “Comic Book Women Present,” a series of five panels taking place at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle from April 7 to 10. Each panel will explore a different aspect of working in comics professionally, from creative to editorial to marketing, as well as offering advice about how to manage self-care in a stressful industry.

The panelists are experts from the ranks of Comic Book Women, an organization of nearly 300 individuals that advocates for greater opportunity, visibility, and recognition for women, as well as trans, genderqueer, and non-binary individuals in the comic book industry.

As part of its proactive efforts to achieve gender equity in programming at comic book conventions, Comic Book Women teamed up with ReedPop and Emerald City Comicon to create panels in which women in comics can share expertise and advice with aspiring and established comic book creators alike.

Writer Mairghread Scott said in the release:

We didn’t feel we needed to do more ‘women in comics’ panels. Instead, this programming centers on specific topics in comics, presented by women with a wealth of experience in the industry.

The “Comic Book Women Present” panels are:

You Made a Comic — Now Sell It!

Christine Dinh (Boom! Studios), Jen Vaughn (Vertigo), Amanda Meadows (The Devastator), Shy Allot (Oni Press), Rachel Reed (Oni Press), and Alex de Campi (writer) share their pearls of wisdom on marketing creator-owned properties. From crowd-funding to conventions, they’ll address the dos and don’ts of getting your work into the hands of your fans. Moderated by Jocelyn Gajeway (My Blacks Don’t Match!).

4/7/2016, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM

Location: T305
Working in Licensed Comics — How to Play With Other People’s Toys

Are you an artist or writer who loves Transformers, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Adventure Time, or Star Trek? Come hear what it is like to work on their comic-book counterparts, as we discuss the wonderful world of licensed comics! This panel will give a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work on officially licensed comic titles from some of the top talent in the industry. Chock-full of tips and tricks for artists and writers, so make sure to come with questions for the panel. Speakers: Sarah Gaydos (IDW), Tini Howard (Poseidon IX), Shannon Watters (Boom! Studios), Corinna Bechko (Invisible Republic), Jody Houser (Faith, Orphan Black), Mariah Huehner (True Blood, The Last Unicorn)

4/7/2016, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM

Location: T302
Stress and the Freelancer

Being your own boss can be great, but the responsibilities and stress can be enough to send you hightailing back to the office. Never fear–you can be a successful freelancer and learn how to manage whatever comes your way. Join Comic Book Women’s panel of savvy pros for tips on everything from scheduling to ergonomics to building a community of other freelancers. Speakers: Casey Gilly (Comic Book Resources), Lea Hernandez (Teen Titans), Monica Gallagher, Jen Vaughn (DC: Vertigo), Whitney Leopard, Corinna Bechko 

4/8/2016, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Location: T301

 

Masterclass: Coloring

Join Sloane Leong (From Under Mountains, Bravest Warrior), Shari Chankhamma (Codename Baboushka, The Fuse), Lauren Affe (Buzzkill, Five Ghosts), Tamra Bonvillian (Wayward, Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur), Kelly Fitzpatrick (Batman ’66, DC Bombshells, Bitch Planet) and Nina Taylor Kestor (Peanuts) for an in-depth discussion on preparing files for color, conceptualizing color for mood or print, and the differences between coloring your own work or others’. Bring your best questions; they have answers.
4/10/2016, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

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Lettering Comics

The best comics (and comic pitches) live and die on their lettering and it’s time you learned how to letter from the pros. Join Alex de Campi, Christy Sawyer, and Lea Hernandez as they discuss the foundation elements of good lettering, finding and contracting a letterer, common mistakes to avoid and how to break into the most time-crunched job in comics.

4/10/2016, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: T301

Dark Horse Delivers Ten New Series This Summer

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At Emerald City Comicon, Dark Horse Comics announced ten new comic series that’ll debut this summer.

Barb Wire #1

Chris Warner (W)
Patrick Olliffe (A)
On Sale in July

Nail-hard tough and drop-dead gorgeous, Barb Wire is the baddest bounty hunter on the mean streets of Steel Harbor, where gangsters can lift bulldozers and leap rusting factories in a single bound. The hunting is stupid good and the bounties are hella big—if Barb lives long enough to collect!

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King Tiger #1

Randy Stradley (W)
Doug Wheatley (A)
On Sale in August

Blood, death, and fire—the darkest kind of magic. A monstrous secret from King Tiger’s past has found the mystic warrior, but can Tiger’s skills and sorcery triumph against an unthinkable supernatural obscenity linked to his own destiny? If the Tiger falls, the Dragon will rise!

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Negative Space #1

Ryan K Lindsay (W)
Owen Gieni (A)
On Sale in July

When one man’s writer’s block gets in the way of his suicide note, he goes for a walk to clear his head and soon uncovers a century-old conspiracy dedicated to creating and mining the worst lows of human desperation. A corporation has manipulated his life purely so they can farm his suicide note as a sadness artifact that will be packed and shipped to ancient underwater creatures who feed off our strongest and most base emotions. Our hero partners with a cult intent on exposing the corporation, and only a suicide mission can solve the whole mess.

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The Tomorrows #1

Curt Pires (W)
Jason Copland (A)
On Sale in July

A bold new speculative-fiction comic from the mind of writer Curt Pires, each issue illustrated by a different brilliant artist!

The future: art is illegal. Everything everyone ever posted online has been weaponized against them. The reign of the Corporation is quickly becoming as absolute as it is brutal—unless the Tomorrows can stop it.

They told you the counterculture was dead. They were wrong. Welcome to the new reality.

TOMORROWS

Death Head #1

Zack Keller, Nick Keller (W)
Joanna Estep (A)
On Sale in July

When Niles and Justine Burton go camping to get a break from their stressful lives, they expect to find peace . . . not an abandoned village hiding an ancient evil. In a turn of events ripped straight from a horror movie, a brutal killer wearing a plague doctor’s mask begins hunting Niles, Justine, and their two kids. Who is the Plague Doctor? What does he want? And how will the family survive?

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Zodiac Starforce #1

Kevin Panetta (W)
Paulina Ganucheau (A)
On Sale in August

They’re an elite group of teenage girls with magical powers who have sworn to protect our planet against dark creatures . . . as long as they can get out of class! Known as the Zodiac Starforce, these high-school girls aren’t just combating math tests. They’re also battling monsters—not your typical afterschool activity! But when an evil force from another dimension infects team leader Emma, she must work with her team of magically powered friends to save herself—and the world—from the evil Diana and her mean-girl minions!

From Kevin Panetta (Bravest Warriors) and Paulina Ganucheau (TMNT: New Animated Adventures, Bravest Warriors), this super-fun and heartfelt story of growing up and friendship—with plenty of magical-girl fighting action—delivers the most exciting new ensemble cast in comics!

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Adam.3 #1

Scott Kolins (W/A)
On Sale in August

Award-winning writer and artist Scott Kolins (Past Aways, The Flash, The Avengers, Solomon Grundy) premieres Adam.3.

On a futuristic island paradise populated by talking animals and monitored by orbiting control satellites, the peaceful lives of Adam and his wife Skye are troubled by growing tension between Adam and his previous son, Beo. The situation goes from bad to worse when an alien invader infects the animals—turning them into aliens themselves. When Beo is captured, Adam must battle his transformed animal friends to save his son—and their island home!

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Power Cubed #1

Aaron Lopresti (W/A)
On Sale in September

On his eighteenth birthday, Kenny’s inventor father gives him a phenomenal piece of matter-reinterpreting technology, attracting the attention of a bumbling Nazi scientist and an elite government agent. Aaron Lopresti delivers a comical coming-of-age tale in a fantastic sci-fi universe!

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The Steam Man #1

Mark Miller (W)
Joe R. Lansdale (W)
Piotr Kowalski (A)
On Sale in October

The Old West (but not as we know it): Giant robots that run on steam power are created to take down invading Martians and armies of killer albino apes in an all-out brawl. The Steam Man, a giant metal man operated by a team of monster hunters, seems to have the town protected and the West under control, until a crazed and powerful vampire comes to town to bring forth the apocalypse.

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Chimichanga: Sorrow of the World’s Worst Face #1

Eric Powell (W)
Stephanie Buscema (A)
On Sale in late 2015

Wrinkle’s Traveling Circus’s most adorable bearded girl and her savory-named beast are back, and there is a new act in store! Come one, come all to the Sorrow of the World’s Worst Face! But beware: those who look behind the curtain are in for an awful treat, and it’s not just his face we’re talkin’ about!

CHIMICHANGA

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