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comiXology says “We’re Hiring” at Emerald City Comicon

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comixology tshirtComiXology is heading to Emerald City Comicon with panels giveaways and a party where they’ll mix and mingle with motivated comics fans eager to learn about how to join the comiXology team! The Seattle based show runs from Friday, March 27th to Sunday, March 29th at the Washington State Convention Center.

With nearly 30 open positions in New York City and Seattle, comiXology is utilizing Emerald City Comicon as an opportunity to get the word out on their expansion. On Saturday night, comiXology will be hosting a party, open to the public with free drinks while supplies last and limited edition t-shirts available first come first serve. There attendees will be able to talk directly to comiXology’s CEO and co-founder David Steinberger, CTO Jeff DiBartolomeo, and other comiXologists who will be available to discuss positions at comiXology.

During ECCC, comiXology will be hosting a number of panels for comic fans and job seekers alike. On Friday, join comiXology and other great panelists at the Comics: Where to Begin? panel for personal recommendations to help you find comics you’ll love. For creators and cartoonists interested in digital self-publishing, the ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing is a don’t-miss panel. Capping off the weekend on Sunday is the Hire Me! Panel, focused on pursuing jobs in the comics industry as a whole – not just comiXology.

At each panel, comiXology will be passing out limited edition t-shirts, free comics, and Kindle Fire tablets to lucky attendees of the panels.

Here’s a list of all the comiXology events at Emerald City Comicon this weekend:

Party:

ComiXology Hire Me Party
Ninkasi Beer Garden
Washington State Convention Center 1st Floor
(Under the Escalators)
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 8:00PM – 11:30PM

Panels:

Comics: Where to Begin?
Room: Hall G (TCC 305)
Date: Friday, March 27th
Time: 2:10PM – 3:00PM

Join comiXology‘s co-founder and CEO David Steinberger and Hank Kanalz (SVP Editorial Strategy & Administration at DC Entertainment), Allison Baker (IDW, Monkeybrain Comics), Chris Roberson (Monkeybrain Comics) and Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes co-creator, BOOM! Box Editor) as they personally recommend comics, graphic novels and manga that are just right for you! Moderated by comiXology‘s marketing maven Chip “Cuddles” Mosher.

ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing
Room: Hall E (TCC 303)
Date: Saturday, March 28th
Time: 2:50PM – 3:40PM

Join John D. Roberts (Director of comiXology Submit) along with breakout Submit creators Erika Moen (Oh Joy, Sex Toy), Janelle Asselin (Publisher, Rosy Press), Jody Houser (Cupcake POW!), Fabian Rangel Jr. (Doc Unknown), and Hope Nicholson (Publisher of Nelvana of the Northern Lights), for a tell-all discussion and how you too can publish through comiXology Submit, comiXology’s digital self-publishing platform.

Hire Me! From Comics Fan to Comics Professional
Room: Hall D (TCC 302)
Date: Sunday, March, 29th
Time: 12:30PM – 1:20PM

Join David Steinberger (comiXology co-founder and CEO) and Hank Kanalz (SVP Editorial Strategy & Administration at DC Entertainment), Michael Marts (Executive Editor at Marvel Comics), Jacq Cohen (Fantagraphics Books, Inc. Director of Publicity & Promotions), Jen Vaughn (Fantagraphics Books Marketing and Outreach Manager), and Christine Dinh (BOOM! Studios Brand Communications Manager) as they impart the knowledge you need to get your foot in the door in the comic book industry.

Image Heads to Emerald City Comicon

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Image Comics will be returning to Seattle this year for Emerald City Comic Con on Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29.

Check out the details of what you can expect at the show from Image below.

VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#312):

  • LOW, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender and Greg Tocchini, $35
  • THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #9 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, $5 (also available at creator table #II-06)
  • DESCENDER #1 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, $5 (also available at creator table #Y-05)

VARIANTS SOLD AT CREATORS’ TABLES:

  • SEX CRIMINALS, VOL. 2 hardcover by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky, $40 (Table #II-04)
  • WAYWARD, VOL. 1 hardcover by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings, $30 (Table #HH-11)
  • DESCENDER #1 by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, $5 (#Y-05, also available at Image booth #312)
  • INVISIBLE REPUBLIC #1 by Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko, $10 (#HH-05)
  • WAYWARD #6 variants by Jim Zub and Steven Cummings, starting at $5, blank sketch covers for $10 or $25 with sketch (Table #HH-11)
  • THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #9 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, $5 (also available at Image booth #312)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Friday 3/27, Image Comics Presents: ART!
3:30 – 4:20 PM, Hall D (TCC 302)

Image Comics is proud to publish some of the best and brightest artists in comics. Join Benjamin Dewey (TOOTH & CLAW), Jamie McKelvie (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE), Leila Del Duca (SHUTTER), Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST), Wes Craig (DEADLY CLASS), Dustin Nguyen (DESCENDER), and James Harren (RUMBLE) as they discuss creating, influences, learning, and finding your voice.

Saturday 3/28, Image Comics Presents: Your New Favorite Comics
11 – 11:50 AM, Hall C (TCC 301)

Creator-owned comics work because YOU support them. Frank Barbiere (FIVE GHOSTS), Matt Fraction (SEX CRIMINALS), Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE), Brandon Graham (PROPHET), Joshua Williamson (BIRTHRIGHT), Kurtis Wiebe (RAT QUEENS), Rick Remender (BLACK SCIENCE), and Greg Rucka (LAZARUS) create some of your favorite comics. How? Why? There’s only one way to find out.

Sunday 3/29, Image Comics Presents: Something For Everybody
2:30 – 3:20 PM, Hall D (TCC 302)

Whether you like crime, westerns, sci-fi, fantasy, or genre mash-ups, Ivan Brandon (DRIFTER), Kelly Sue DeConnick (BITCH PLANET), Jay Faerber (COPPERHEAD), Megan Levens (MADAME FRANKENSTEIN), Joe Keatinge (SHUTTER), Jeff Lemire (DESCENDER), Kurt Busiek (THE AUTUMNLANDS: TOOTH & CLAW), and Landry Walker (DANGER CLUB) know that genre is just a starting point for endless storytelling possibilities. Come pick their brains.

SIGNINGS HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#312):

FRIDAY, MARCH 27
12  – 12: 45 PM: Landry Walker

1 – 1:45 PM: Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen
1 – 1:45 PM: Paul Maybury
1 – 1:45 PM: Matt Fraction

2 – 2:45 PM: Brian Joines
2 – 2:45 PM: Justin Jordan
2 – 2:45 PM: Ryan Ottley

3 – 3:45 PM: Steve Orlando
3 – 3:45 PM: Kyle Higgins
3 – 3:45 PM: Kelly Sue DeConnick

4 – 4:45 PM: Jacob Semahn
4 – 4:45 PM: Megan Levens
4 – 4:45 PM: Joshua Williamson

5 – 5:45 PM: Otis Frampton
5 – 5:45 PM: Ed Brisson & Johnnie Christmas
5 – 5:45 PM: Rick Remender & Matteo Scalera

SATURDAY, MARCH 28
11 – 11:45 AM: Michael Moreci
11 – 11:45 AM: Chris Burnham

12  – 12:45 PM: John Layman
12  – 12:45 PM: Greg Rucka
12  – 12:45 PM: Landry Walker

1 – 1:45 PM: Nick Dragotta & Tom Fowler
1 – 1:45 PM: Anthony Johnston & Justin Greenwood
1 – 1:45 PM: Ryan Ottley

2 – 2:45 PM: Frank Barbiere & Chris Mooneyham
2 – 2:45 PM: Matt Fraction
2 – 2:45 PM: Joe Eisma

3 – 3:45 PM: Joshua Williamson
3 – 3:45 PM: Rick Remender & Wes Craig

4 – 4:45 PM: Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca
4 – 4:45 PM: Jay Faerber & Brian Joines

5 – 5:45 PM: Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen
5 – 5:45 PM: Corinna Bechko & Gabriel Hardman

6 – 6:45 PM: Ken Kristensen
6 – 6:45 PM: Riley Rossmo

SUNDAY, MARCH 29
11 – 11:45 AM: Kelly Sue DeConnick
11 – 11:45 AM: Landry Walker
11 – 11:45 AM: Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca

12  – 12:45 PM: Kurtis Wiebe & Tyler Jenkins
12  – 12:45 PM: Brandon Graham & Simon Roy

1 – 1:45 PM: Kurt Busiek & Benjamin Dewey
1 – 1:45 PM: Ivan Brandon
1 – 1:45 PM: Matt Fraction

2 – 2:45 PM: Tim Seeley
2 – 2:45 PM: Stuart Moore & Gus Storms

3 – 3:45 PM: Nick Pitarra

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:
Barbiere, Frank O-09
Bechko, Corinna HH-05
Brandon, Ivan H-05
Brisson, Ed HH-07
Burnham, Chris T-01
Busiek, Kurt HH-02
Canete, Eric Q-12
Christmas, Johnnie P-06
Craig, Wes CC-06
DeConnick, Kelly Sue II-03
Del Duca, Leila DD-11
Dewey, Benjamin 1214
Dodson, Terry C-19
Dragotta, Nick O-06
Eisma, Joe HH-06
Faerber, Jay GG-02
Fawkes, Ray W-06
Fowler, Tom HH-04
Fraction, Matt II-04
Gillen, Kieron II-06
Glass, Bryan J.L. Z-01
Graham, Brandon DD-12
Greenwood, Justin G-14
Hardman, Gabriel HH-05
Harren, James O-07
Jenkins, Tyler P-07
Joines, Brian GG-02
Jordan, Justin Q-09
Keatinge, Joe DD-11
Layman, John GG-01
Lemire, Jeff Y-05
Lenox, Emi Y-06
Levens, Megan E-12
Maybury, Paul A-13
McKelvie, Jamie II-05
McNeil, Carla Speed F-14
Mooneyham, Chris O-08
Moore, Stuart P-11
Moreci, Michael HH-06
Nguyen, Dustin Y-04
Ottley, Ryan Q-08
Pitarra, Nick O-05
Remender, Rick CC-05
Robertson, Darick R-03
Rossmo, Riley O-05
Roy, Simon DD-12
Rucka, Greg F-09
Scalera, Matteo Q-10
Seifert, Brandon II-11
Stewart, Dave A-10
Templesmith, Ben W-07
Wiebe, Kurtis J. P-06
Williamson, Joshua J-07
Wilson, Matt II-07
Zub, Jim HH-11

IDW Publishing Heads to Emerald City Comicon

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Jem and the Holograms ECCC VariantAttendants of Seattle’s renowned Emerald City Comicon are in for surprise announcements, exceptional signings and a weekend full of fun from IDW! Taking place this weekend from March 27th – March 29th at the Washington State Convention Center, head to the IDW booth (#1802) to stock up on your collection, meet your favorite creators, and score a truly outrageous exclusive. Additionally, Top Shelf can be found at booth #1225, where you can meet the creative team behind the hit satire God Is Disappointed in You, Mark Russell and Shannon Wheeler!

Available exclusively at the IDW booth, grab yourself a copy of the book that’s got everyone talking, Jem & The Holograms, with a variant cover by Agnes Garbowska! The cover can be purchased for $5, limit 3 per customer.

The IDW booth will be packed all weekend long with talent from across the industry signing their acclaimed work:

Friday March 27th

11:00 – 12:00 Orphan Black – Jody Houser
12:00 – 1:00 Samurai Jack, Powerpuff Girls –
            Andy Suriano, Derek Charm
1:00 – 2:00 D4VE, The Bigger Bang –
            Ryan Ferrier, D.J. Kirkbride
2:00 – 3:00 Jem & The Holograms –
           Agnes Garbowska, Sara Richard
(*Check out the show exclusive variant!)
3:00 – 4:00 Dirk Gently – Chris Ryall, Tony Akins
4:00 – 5:00 Godzilla: Cataclysm – Cullen Bunn
5:00 – 6:00 Kill Shakespeare – Conor McCreery
6:00 – 7:00 Nelvana of the Northern Lights  – Hope Nicholson

Saturday March 28th

10:00 – 11:00 Skylanders – David A. Rodriguez
11:00 – 12:00 Edward Scissorhands – Kate Leth, Drew Rausch
12:00 – 1:00 Dirk Gently – Chris Ryall, Tony Akins
1: 00 ­– 2:00 The Fly: Outbreak – Brandon Seifert
2:00 – 3:00 My Little Pony, Jem & The Holograms – Sara Richard
3:00 – 4:00 Wild Blue Yonder – Zach Howard
4:00 – 5:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & More! – Erik Burnham, Paul Allor
5:00 – 6:00 Judge Dredd – Darick Robertson
6:00 – 7:00 Transformers – Mairghread Scott, Andrew Griffith, Livio Ramondelli

Sunday March 29th

10:00 – 11:00 My Little Pony – Amy Mebberson, Georgia Ball, Ted Anderson,
           Agnes Garbowska
11:00 – 12:00 Powerpuff Girls – Derek Charm
12:00 – 1:00 G.I. Joe Cover Art – Jerffrey Veregge, Drew Johnson
1:00 – 2:00 Amelia Cole, Artful Daggers  – D.J. Kirkbride, Adam P. Knave,
          Sean E. Williams
3:00 – 4:00 Dungeons & Dragons: Legends of Baldur’s Gate – Max Dunbar

And don’t miss out on the panels that are sure to be a highlight of your weekend!

Friday, 1:00 – 2:00 Room Hall C (TCC 301)
IDW: 2015 and Beyond—IDW invites you to join in their first big panel of 2015! Join VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, Editor-in-Chief/Chief Creative Officer Chris Ryall, alongside editor Sarah Gaydos, Erik Burnham of Ghostbusters fame, and Jody Houser, writer of the hit Orphan Black comic for a spirited chat filled with announcements, hijinks and Q&A!

Saturday, 2:00 – 3:00 Room Hall C (TCC 301)
God is Disappointed in You (The Sequel), with Mark Russell & Shannon Wheeler—Last year’s standing-room-only hot ticket returns — now with even more Biblical bewilderment! God Is Disappointed in You, published by Top Shelf, is the tongue-in-cheek “condensed” version of the Bible you never knew you needed — hilariously modern, but surprisingly authentic — packed with cartoons by Eisner-award-winner Shannon Wheeler (The New Yorker, Too Much Coffee Man). Join him and author Mark Russell (writer of DC Comics’ upcoming Prez) for an hour of unforgettable irreverence, including Q&A, audience sketches, and the hilarious-yet-accurate “ten-minute Bible.” PLUS: a taste of the Audie-nominated audiobook, read by Dr. Venture himself, James Urbaniak (The Venture Bros), and an exclusive announcement about the upcoming sequel!

Sunday, 3:30 – 4:20 Hall F (TCC 304)
Kevin Eastman: A Life With Turtles—Join the legendary co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he talks about his long career in both comics and Hollywood, and how he brings his beloved Turtles to the world in a variety of media!

Sunday, 4:00 – 5:00 Room Hall C (TCC 301)
IDW Presents: The New Class of Licensed Comics—Transformers, Adventure Time, Star Trek, Orphan Black, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic… What do these comics all have in common? They’re all licensed comics, and although some may STILL look down on them, they’re also home to some of the best talent telling the best stories around. Come hear about the good (and the sometimes challenging) aspects of working on books like these, from host Editor Sarah Gaydos (Star Trek, Disney, Edward Scissorhands), with special guests Kate Leth (Bravest Warriors, Edward Scissorhands), Corinna Bechko (Star Wars, Planet of the Apes, Once Upon a Time), Jody Houser (Orphan Black), Editor Shannon Waters (of BOOM!), Chris Roberson (Aliens, Star Trek), and Gabriel Hardman (Planet of the Apes, Star Wars)

Valiant Launches 25th Anniversary Convention Tour at Emerald City Comicon 2015!

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VALIANT 25th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION TOUR POSTER – Artwork by Tom FowlerThis year, Valiant is taking the silver anniversary celebration of the largest independent universe in comics on the road to visit more than a million fans in the US and Canada throughout 2015! The publisher has announced the Valiant 25th Anniversary Convention Tour – a months-long, cross-country celebration coming soon to a town near you! Beginning with Seattle’s Emerald City Comicon 2015 (ECCC) in March, the Valiant anniversary tour will be coming soon to New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, Calgary, and more of North America’s most exciting comic book and pop culture conventions, including:

Friday, March 27th – Sunday, March 29th:
Emerald City Comicon 2015
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, WA

Friday, April 3rd – Sunday, April 5th:
WonderCon 2015
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA

Thursday, April 16th – Sunday, April 19th:
Calgary Expo 2015
Stampede Park
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Saturday, April 18th – Sunday, April 19th:
LA Times Festival of Books
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th:
C2E2 2015
South Building at McCormick Place
Chicago, IL

Thursday, May 14th – Sunday, May 17th:
AC Boardwalk Con 2015
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, NJ

Saturday, May 23rd – Monday, May 25th:
Denver Comic Con 2015
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO

Thursday, May 28th – Sunday, May 31st:
Phoenix Comicon 2015
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

Saturday, June 6th – Sunday, June 7th:
Special Edition: NYC 2015
Pier 94
New York, NY

Thursday, June 25th – June 28th:
Florida Supercon 2015
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami, FL

*More dates to be added all summer long!*

The celebration of the summer begins in Seattle, WA at Emerald City Comicon 2015 (ECCC)! From Friday, March 27th through Sunday, March 29th, join Valiant at the Washington State Convention Center for a weekend packed with programming, special guests, and ECCC exclusives that can’t be found anywhere else!

Visit Booth #1803 all weekend long to revisit 25 years of Valiant history with a complete collection of trade paperbacks and hardcovers featuring the indelible heroes, volatile villains, and world-class creators that shaped Valiant into one of the most celebrated publishers in comics history.

Valiant will also be debuting two ECCC-only offerings for sale, beginning with the Ninjak #1 ECCC Exclusive Variant – featuring an all-new, never-before-seen cover by fan favorite artist Ian McGinty! Pick up the sold-out first issue of Valiant’s latest smash-hit ongoing series right here at ECCC – then get it signed by series writer and New York Times best-selling author Matt Kindt each day at the Valiant booth!

Plus: also debuting at ECCC, don’t miss the Bloodshot Reborn ECCC Exclusive Print! Before Bloodshot Reborn #1 hits shelves on April 15th, pick up this exclusive, limited edition print by artist Mico Suayan and colorist David Baron, and get it signed by Suayan, Baron, and series writer and New York Times best-selling author Jeff Lemire each day at the Valiant booth!

New to the Valiant Universe? Then join a panel of Valiant staff and creators on Friday, March 27th at 4 pm in Hall C (TCC 301) for Valiant 101: The Story Starts Here – a step-by-step panel presentation detailing the origins of X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Ninjak, Dr. Mirage, and more of Valiant’s top heroes and villains.

Then, on Saturday March 28th at 6pm in Hall C (TCC 301), get the inside track on all of Valiant’s silver anniversary plans with the Valiant: 25th Anniversary Celebration! The panel features an all-star panel presentation featuring writers James Asmus, Matt Kindt, Jeff Lemire, Jen Van Meter, artist Mico Suayan, and Valiant Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani!

BLOODSHOT REBORN ECCC EXCLUSIVE PRINT – Artwork by Mico Suayan NINJAK #1 ECCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT – Artwork by Ian McGinty

Dark Horse Announces Their Emerald City Comicon Plans

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Dark Horse Comics is headed to the Pacific Northwest’s foremost and now sold out pop culture convention – Emerald City Comicon.

Visit Dark Horse Comics at ECCC booth #802 for free swag such as comics, buttons, posters, and more!  Check out the show exclusives, signings, and panels, too!

EMERALD CITY COMICON EXCLUSIVES

A set quantity will be available at opening each day of the show. Limit of 5 per person per day while supplies last. Each comic is $5.00.

Frankenstein Underground #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Mike Mignola (1,000 copies)

Prometheus: Fire and Stone—Omega ECCC exclusive variant cover by Patric Reynolds (500 copies)

Lady Killer #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Joelle Jones (500 copies)

Past Aways #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Scott Kolins (500 copies)

Conan Red Sonja #1 limited-edition black-and-white variant cover by Dan Panosian (1,000 copies)

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

SIGNING SCHEDULE

All creators signing in the 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, they 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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.  MIDNIGHT SOCIETY: Drew Edward Johnson

12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.  FRANKENSTEIN UNDERGROUND: Mike Mignola
Frankenstein Underground #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Mike Mignola available for sale

1:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m. THE WHITE SUITS: Frank Barbiere

1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
MURDER BOOK: Ed Brisson, Simon Roy
TIGER LUNG: Simon Roy
HIGH CRIMES: Christopher Sebela, Ibrahim Moustafa

2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
THE MASSIVE: Garry Brown
EMPOWERED: Adam Warren

3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.
ABE SAPIEN: Max Fiumara
GRINDHOUSE: Chris Peterson

4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m.
CONAN RED SONJA, LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS, TOMB RAIDER: Gail Simone
LEAVING MEGALOPOLIS: Jim Calafiore
CONAN RED SONJA: Jim Zub
Conan Red Sonja #1 limited-edition black-and-white variant cover by Dan Panosian available for sale

5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m.
FINDER: Carla Speed McNeil
NEVERBOY: Tyler Jenkins, Kelly Fitzpatrick

6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m.
ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: FIRE AND STONE: Christopher Sebela
ALIENS: FIRE AND STONE: Chris Roberson, Patric Reynolds
PREDATOR: FIRE AND STONE: Christopher Mooneyham
PROMETHEUS: FIRE AND STONE: Paul Tobin
Prometheus: Fire and Stone—Omega ECCC exclusive variant cover by Patric Reynolds available for sale
SATURDAY, MARCH 28

11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m. THE SHAOLIN COWBOY: Geof Darrow

12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.
SERENITY, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Georges Jeanty
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: Megan Levens
GIRLFIEND: Pander Brothers

1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
LADY KILLER: Joëlle Jones
Lady Killer #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Joëlle Jones available for sale
BUZZKILL, THE GHOST FLEET, THE PAYBACKS: Donny Cates
THE GHOST FLEET: Daniel Warren Johnson
THE PAYBACKS: Eliot Rahal

2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
HARROW COUNTY: Cullen Bunn, Tyler Crook
BANDETTE: Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover
THE WITCHER, COLDER, PROMETHEUS: FIRE AND STONE, PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES:
Paul Tobin

3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk, Cameron Stewart, David Mack, Dave Stewart (Ticketed Event)*
4:00 p.m.–4:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk (Ticketed Event)*
5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk (Ticketed Event)*
6:00 p.m.–6:50 p.m. FIGHT CLUB 2: Chuck Palahniuk (Ticketed Event)*

Fight Club 2 artists Cameron Stewart, David Mack, and Dave Stewart will be present for part of the 3:00 p.m. signing, depending on their schedules.

*WRISTBAND REQUIRED: Wristbands will be distributed in the Dark Horse booth at show opening on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28. One wristband per person. Separate wristbands will be assigned for each 50-minute signing and may only be used during that time period. Fight Club 2 #1 is on sale May 27. One free print and one sampler minicomic per wristband will be provided for the signing. No other items allowed. Other restrictions may apply.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 29

10:00 a.m.–10:50 a.m.   MIDNIGHT SOCIETY: Drew Edward Johnson

11:00 a.m.–11:50 a.m.
PAST AWAYS: Matt Kindt, Scott Kolins, Bill Crabtree
Past Aways #1 ECCC exclusive variant cover by Scott Kolins available for sale
BLACK HAMMER: Jeff Lemire

12:00 p.m.–12:50 p.m.
ITTY BITTY COMICS, AW YEAH COMICS!: Art Baltazar, Franco
PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES: Paul Tobin, Ron Chan, Jeremy Vanhoozer

1:00 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
HALO: Duffy Boudreau
THE SHAOLIN COWBOY: Geof Darrow

2:00 p.m.–2:50 p.m.
DEEP GRAVITY: Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko
POP: Curt Pires
APOCALYPTIGIRL: Andrew MacLean
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.
MISFITS OF AVALON: Kel McDonald
EMILY AND THE STRANGERS: Cat Farris

PANEL SCHEDULE

Check out the panels brought to you by Dark Horse Comics and friends! Visit online for more panels featuring Dark Horse creators, as well as guidelines for attending panels.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27
3:00 p.m.–3:50 p.m.  Hall C  Behind the Scenes: Making Comics

Comics professionals come together to discuss their unique contributions to this beloved medium. Topics include creating engaging characters with Gail Simone (Leaving Megalopolis), transitioning from artist to writer/artist with Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), business management with Christine Mignola (Hellboy), going from self-publishing to book deal with Colleen Coover (Bandette), breaking into coloring with Kelly Fitzpatrick (Neverboy), and fostering a fan base with online content with Kel McDonald (Misfits of Avalon). Sure to be a great panel for the budding cartoonist eager to explore the craft of making comics!

6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Hall D Dark Horse Comics Builds Characters!

Join Dark Horse Comics and a panel of their incredibly talented artists, writers, and creators to discuss independent comics, creators’ rights, and brand-new projects and hear what’s coming up for the powerhouse publisher for the remainder of 2015. Moderated by Dark Horse publicist Aub Driver and featuring Cullen Bunn and Tyler Crook (Harrow County), Curt Pires (POP), the Pander Brothers (Girlfiend), Tyler Jenkins (Neverboy), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer), Matt Kindt and Scott Kolins (Past Aways), and Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal (The Paybacks), this is a panel you won’t want to miss!

SATURDAY, MARCH 28
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Hall D Fight Club 2

Acclaimed novelist Chuck Palahniuk continues one of his most beloved works with Fight Club 2! Join Dark Horse for a discussion of the creation of this story with Chuck Palahniuk, editor Scott Allie, artist David Mack, artist Cameron Stewart, and colorist Dave Stewart.

7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Hall C  The Mignolaverse: Hellboy and Beyond

Hellboy creator Mike Mignola returns to Emerald City Comicon! With recent launches like Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. and Frankenstein Underground, there’s never been more ways to get into Mignola’s world. Join Mignola for news on Hellboy in Hell and a Q&A with some of the writers and artists who help him bring his characters to life—Max Fiumara, Scott Allie, Dave Stewart, and Tyler Crook.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29

11:00 a.m.–11:50 p.m. Hall C Dark Horse Presents Kids and Comics: Plants vs. Zombies, Itty Bitty Hellboy,Avatar: The Last Airbender, and More!

Comics are a great way to get kids interested in art, reading, and storytelling—and, well, they’re fun! Join Steve Sunu (publicity coordinator, Dark Horse Comics), Paul Tobin and Ron Chan (Plants vs. Zombies), Jeremy Vanhoozer (Plants vs. Zombies creative director, PopCap), Art Baltazar and Franco (Itty Bitty Hellboy), and Joan Hilty (comics editor, Nickelodeon) to discover and discuss the ever-growing library of incredible all-ages comics!

AFTER PARTY Conan Red Sonja #1 Convention Exclusive Frankenstein Underground #1 ECCC Exclusive Lady Killer #1 ECCC Exclusive Past Aways #1 ECCC Exclusive Prometheus Fire and Stone—Omega ECCC Exclusive

Oni Press Heads to the 2015 Emerald City Comicon

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Onie Press has announced their panels, signing times, and exclusives for Emerald City Comicon, which will take place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, during the weekend of March 27-29.

Oni is taking part in I Heart Comic Art which is a benefit to support local indie artists in Seattle. The event takes place March 26 at 7:30pm.

I Heart Comic ArtAt the convention, the publisher can be found at Booth #212, where they’ll have a exclusive variants for the show including Hellbreak #1, Kaijumax #1, Rick and Morty #1, and an early release of The Sixth Gun Vol. 2 Gunslinger Edition.

Oni ExclusivesThe signing schedule for the show at Booth #212:

Rick and Morty – Zac Gorman, Ryan Hill (Fri 1 pm, Sat 4 pm, Sun 11 am)
Hellbreak – Cullen Bunn, Brian Churilla, Dave Stewart (Fri 5 pm, Sat 12 pm, Sun 1 pm)
Kaijumax – Zander Cannon (Fri 2 pm, Sat 3 pm, Sun 2 pm)
Letter 44 – Charles Soule (Fri 4 pm)
The Life After – Joshua Hale Fialkov, Gabo (Sun 12 pm)
Princess Ugg, Courtney Crumrin – Ted Naifeh (Fri 3 pm)
Stumptown – Justin Greenwood, Ryan Hill (Sat 2 pm)

And finally, their panels:

Build Your Own Monster with Oni Press and Friends!
Friday, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Hall C (TCC 301)
Feat. Zander Cannon (Kaijumax), Monica Gallagher (Part-Time Princesses), Gabo (The Life After), Zac Gorman (Rick and Morty), Megan Levens (Ares & Aphrodite) and Rashad Doucet.

Oni Press Launch Panel
Saturday, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Hall C (TCC 301)
Join the editorial and marketing teams behind the new Oni Press comics Rick & Morty, Invader Zim, Hellbreak and Kaijumax!

 

BOOM! Studios Announces Signings and Panels for 2015 Emerald City Comicon

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2014 BOOM! LogoBOOM! Studios is excited to announce their panels and creator signing times for Emerald City Comicon, which will take place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, during the weekend of March 27-29.

BOOM! will host the following creators for signings all weekend at booth #1002 on the Sky Bridge:

  • James Tynion IV (The Woods, Memetic, UFOlogy)
  • Lissa Treiman (Giant Days)

Additionally, BOOM! will host the following creators for one-hour signings throughout the weekend: (Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances, this schedule may change. Please check at the booth for the most up-to-date signing times.)

Friday, March 27

  • 12:00 PM – Ben Meares, Mark Miller (Clive Barker’s Next Testament and Hellraiser)
  • 2:00 PM – Bryce R. Carlson (Hit: 1957)
  • 3:00 PM – Matt Gagnon (Day Men)
  • 4:00 PM – Ed Brisson (Cluster, Sons of Anarchy)

Saturday, March 28

  • 11:00 AM – David Petersen (Mouse Guard)
  • 12:30 PM – Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel, Colin Lorimer, and Riley Rossmo (Burning Fields, Curse)
  • 2:00 PM – Justin Jordan (Deep State), Christopher Sebela (Escape from New York, Dead Letters), Chris Visions (Dead Letters), Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China)
  • 3:30 PM – Ryan Ferrier (Curb Stomp, Sons of Anarchy)
  • 5:00 PM – Paul Maybury (Munchkin #1 ECCC Cover)

Sunday, March 29

  • 11:30 AM – Jerry Gaylord (Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return)
  • 1:00 PM – Danielle Corsetto (Adventure Time: Graybles Schmaybles), Bridget Underwood (Adventure Time: Graybles Schmaybles, Lumberjanes #13 ECCC Cover)

 

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

 

Push Comics Forward: 10 Years of BOOM! Studios

Friday, March 27, 5:00-6:00 PM, Hall C (TCC 301)

10 years ago, Ross Richie started BOOM! Studios from a spare bedroom in his house. Today, BOOM! is a multiple award-winning top 10 publisher. But rather than look back at what we achieved the past 10 years, join us as we look ahead to the next 10 years and unveil our Push #ComicsForward campaign. Join Ross Richie, President of Publishing and Marketing Filip Sablik, and Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon as they host creators Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), Lissa Treiman (Giant Days), Madeleine Flores (Help Us! Great Warrior), and James Tynion IV (The Woods, Memetic, UFOlogy) to talk about their new projects and reveal how they’re helping to Push #ComicsForward.

Push Fun Forward: The Importance of All-Ages Comics

Saturday, March 28, 12:00-1:00 PM, Hall C (TCC 301)

All-ages comics are important now more than ever in helping to bring in new and lapsed readers, from practically every demographic. Join us as BOOM! Studios associate editor Whitney Leopard leads a discussion of the significance of all-ages comics—from what it has achieved thus far to what it should target next—with creators Katie Cook (Gronk), Brooke Allen (Lumberjanes), Royden Lepp (Rust), Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors), and David Petersen (Mouse Guard)!

Push Diversity Forward: Cartoonists, Comic Books, and the Web

Saturday, March 28, 2:30-3:30 PM, Hall D (TCC 302)

Webcomics are more popular than ever and one of their biggest fans is BOOM! Studios Editor Shannon Watters. She’s helped create opportunities for webcomics creators to work on mainstream books like Adventure Time and Regular Show, and played a large part in forming the BOOM! Box imprint, which publishes comics “for the love of it.” Join Shannon Watters, Noelle Stevenson (Nimona), Madeleine Flores (Help Us! Great Warrior), Melanie Gillman (As the Crow Flies), and Ananth Panagariya & Yuko Ota (Johnny Wander) as they discuss the unique opportunities webcomics provide in terms of diversity both in content and readership, and how webcomics are affecting the comic book industry as a whole.

10 Years of Mouse Guard

Sunday, March 29, 1:30-2:30 PM, Hall D (TCC 302)

2015 will mark the 10th anniversary of David Petersen’s beloved series, Mouse Guard, published by Archaia. Come learn about what’s in store for the title—like details of a new art book and what to expect from the new Legends of the Guard series—from David Petersen and Assistant Editor Cameron Chittock. Hear from Alice Finch, the LEGO builder who spearheaded the magnificent Mouse Guard LEGO display you see on the show floor. And listen as David Petersen performs a reading of a short Mouse Guard story! Moderated by BOOM! Studios’ Marketing Manager Mel Caylo.

 

BOOM! Studios Announces Talent and Exclusives for 2015 Emerald City Comicon

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BOOM! Studios has announced it will be exhibiting at the 2015 Emerald City Comicon, which will take place at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington, during the weekend of March 27-29.

BOOM! can be found at Booth #1002 on the Sky Bridge and will host the following creators at varying times all weekend (please check at the booth for signing times):

  • Ben Meares & Mark Miller (Clive Barker’s Next Testament, Hellraiser)
  • Bridget Underwood (Lumberjanes, Adventure Time)
  • Bryce Carlson (Hit: 1957)
  • Christopher Sebela (Dead Letters, Escape from New York)
  • Colin Lorimer, Michael Moreci, Tim Daniel, & Riley Rossmo (Burning Fields, Curse)
  • David Petersen (Mouse Guard)
  • Ed Brisson (Cluster, Sons of Anarchy)
  • James Tynion IV (The Woods, Memetic)
  • Jerry Gaylord (Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return)
  • Justin Jordan (Deep State)
  • Lissa Treiman (Giant Days)
  • Matt Gagnon (Day Men)
  • Paul Maybury (Munchkin)
  • Ryan Ferrier (Curb Stomp, Sons of Anarchy)

Additionally, throughout the weekend, fans can buy original customized sketches on BOOM!’s “Get-A-Sketch” covers from several different artists, including:

  • Carey Pietsch (Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift)
  • Ian McGinty (Bravest Warriors, Munchkin)
  • Travis Hill (Adventure Time)

Also on the Sky Bridge, fans can meet the team behind Lumberjanes:

  • Noelle Stevenson
  • Shannon Watters
  • Brooke A. Allen

BOOM! will have Emerald City Comicon exclusive merchandise and variant covers available for purchase at its booth while supplies last, including:

Adventure Time: Marceline Gone Adrift #1 (of 6) ECCC Variant ($10)

Cover: Carey Pietsch

Writer: Meredith Gran  Artist: Carey Pietsch

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Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return #1 (of 6) ECCC Variant ($10)

Cover: Joe Eisma

Writer: Brian Lynch  Artist: Jerry Gaylord

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Lumberjanes #12 ECCC Variant ($10)

Cover: Bridget Underwood

Writer: Noelle Stevenson & Shannon Watters  Artist: Carolyn Nowak

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Munchkin #1 ECCC Variant ($10)

Cover: Paul Maybury

Writers: Tom Siddell, Jim Zub, John Kovalic  Artists: Mike Holmes, Rian Sygh, John Kovalic

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Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens Enchiridion Hardcover ($60)

Cover: Zachary Sterling

Writer: Meredith Gran  Artist: Meredith Gran

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Escape from New York #1 ECCC Variant ($10)

Cover: Garry Brown

Writer: Christopher Sebela  Artist: Diego Barreto

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The debut of Lumberjanes Vol. 1 Trade Paperback with Exclusive Emerald City Comicon Badge ($20)

Cover: Noelle Stevenson

Writer: Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis Artist: Brooke A. Allen

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Day Men Vol. 1 Limited Edition Hardcover

Cover: Brian Stelfreeze

Writer: Matt Gagnon, Michael Alan Nelson Artist: Brian Stelfreeze

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Exclusive Jack Burton’s Fu Manchu Tank Top from Big Trouble in Little China ($30, Limited quantities)

Design: Emi Yonemura Brown

Around the Tubes

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It’s new comic book day! What’s everyone excited for?

Around the Tubes

CBLDF – Comics World Responds to Charlie Hebdo Attack – A good round-up.

CBR – ERASING WOMEN: The Importance of “Agent Carter” to Comic Culture – A good read.

ICv2 – ReedPop Acquires Emerald City – And the great consolidation begins.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Comic Vine – Injustice: Year Three #16

The Beat – Star Wars #1

Bleeding Cool – Star Wars #1

ECCC 2014: Dark Horse Debuts Deep Gravity!

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Dark Horse has announced Deep Gravity, a new four-part miniseries from the minds of Mike Richardson and the creative team of Gabriel Hardman and Corinna Bechko.

Welcome to Poseidon! Gilise MG452, a.k.a. “Poseidon,” is Earth’s deadly sister planet.

A planet similar to ours, yet utterly alien, it circles a red dwarf just three years from Earth. Maelstrom Science and Technology Corp. has the lone contract to mine the planet’s resources. But what once was a scientific expedition has become a beast of profit . . . with no room for failure.

Deep Gravity will keep readers coming back for more!

Deep Gravity #1 is on comic shelves July 30! Preorder your copy today!

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