Carlos Ezquerra, the legendary Spanish artist and Comic-Con special guest, famed for his co-creation of the iconic Judge Dredd, talks to Michael Molcher from 2000 AD about a career that has inspired generations of comics' biggest names. From romance comics to war-torn battlefields of World War II and the mean streets of Mega-City One, Ezquerra is a titan of European comics whose influence can be felt throughout the industry to this day. There will be an audience Q&A.
Saturday July 11, 2015 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 4
Drawn & Quarterly, the esteemed independent Canadian comics publisher, turns 25 this year, and has created a massive 770-page anthology of comics, essays, and photographs to celebrate the occasion. Drawn & Quarterly managing editor Tracy Hurren, marketing director Julia Pohl-Miranda, and Drawn & Quarterly authors Marc Bell (Stroppy), Michael DeForge (First Year Healthy), and Anders Nilsen (Poetry Is Useless) talk about the book and the future of the company. They will make announcements and give away prizes.
Saturday July 11, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 4
Chris Ryall (editor-in-chief for IDW), Matt Hawkins (publisher for Top Cow Productions), Barbara Kesel (editor), and Shannon Eric Denton (editor-in-chief for Lions Forge) discuss the editorial and overall process of creating comic books in today's changing climate of publishers and fandom. Moderated by Vince Hernandez (VP/editor-in-chief, Aspen Comics).
Saturday July 11, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 4
Comics Uniting Nations brings together an international coalition of comic creators and publishers to spread awareness of the UN's Global Goals for Sustainable Development to millions worldwide as part of The World's Largest Lesson. Josh Elder (founder, Reading With Pictures), Natabara Rollosson (co-founder, Comics Uniting Nations), Sean Southey (CEO, PCI Media Impact), Tracy Edmunds (curriculum director, Reading With Pictures), Ed Roeder (art director, Comics Uniting Nations), and an array of global comics talent offer an in-depth discussion on this historic comics project.
Pioneer underground cartoonist; editor; founder of Kitchen Sink Press (1969-99) and Kitchen Sink Books (2013-); Publisher of Will Eisner, R. Crumb, Harvey Kurtzman, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, countless others; Author of books on Al Capp and Kurtzman; Founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund; and still an active artist: Denis Kitchen has worn many hats in a fascinating and ongoing career. Moderated by Rob Salkowitz.
Being an independent creator is often thought of as a solitary effort. Not so for IDW's Lora Innes. Over the past eight years The Dreamer has gathered a passionate, creative fan community and opened doors to a wide range of professional experiences that extend far beyond comics. Lora Innes (The Dreamer) will be interviewed by her co-host on the Paper Wings Show, Chris Oatley (The Oatley Academy).
Ever wondered what it would take to create your own comic? Or find a publisher that wants it? Want to break into "The Biz"? Why not find out how, from some of those who have? IDW chief creative officer and editor-in-chief Chris Ryall, VP of marketing Dirk Wood, artist supreme Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key, Onyx), and a few other folks who've made the jump to "professional comic person" explain how they did it. Plus, some new project announcements.
Yo, Yoe! Comic-Con special guest Craig "The Indiana Jones of Comics Historians" Yoe is celebrating 50 years of writing and producing fanzines and books about the history of comic books and five years of Yoe Books. He will be interviewed by luminaries Ted Adams (president/CEO IDW), Kelley Jones (Batman), Jon Cooke (Comics Creator), Carol Tilley (Wertham debunker), David Scroggy (Dark Horse), and Dean Yeagle (Mandy). Plus, see a colorful visual slideshow of past highlights and many cool future projects. Free Weird Love and Haunted Horror comic books for all!
With religion being at the forefront of recent world events, panelists discuss the influence of spiritual themes in comics and other pop culture media. They will delve into the importance of spirituality to the culture as communicated through comics. Panelists include moderator Buzz Dixon (G.I. Joe, Serenity manga), Cory Jones (illustrator,VeggieTales Super Comic), B. Dave Walters (talk radio host, Rise Up), Luis and Alesha Escobar (Masters of Time), and Travis Hanson (The Bean). Presented in partnership with the Christian Comic Arts Society and VeggieTales Super Comics.
Karen Hallion (artist and illustrator), Crystal "Bamboota" Fontan (graphic designer and illustrator), Drew Wise (artist and illustrator), Dylan Hay-Chapman (graphic designer for TV and film), and John "Captain Ribman" Sprengelmeyer (award-winning illustrator/syndicated cartoonist) share their experiences as pioneers in the pop-culture shirt space and provide practical advice for independent artists. Q&A moderated by Tom Kurzanski (art director of TeeFury).
Valiant fans from around the world participate in this panel celebrating not only Valiant's 10th annual SDCC panel, but also its milestone 25th anniversary. Editor-in-chief Warren Simons and publisher Fred Pierce, moderator Brian Wells, and creators Jeff Lemire (writer/artist, The Valiant, Bloodshot Reborn) and Matt Kindt (writer/artist, The Valiant, Divinity) discuss everything Valiant, including Book of Death's launch and the smash hit Divinity. Get all the latest info regarding this monumental launch, set to change the Valiant Universe forever, and learn what's next for the character everyone in comics is talking about.
Interstellar (2015, directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. PG-13) Earth's ecology is collapsing, and a team of explorers are sent through a wormhole to find a suitable planet for the human race to colonize and assure the survival of the human race.
Saturday July 11, 2015 9:00pm - Sunday July 12, 2015 12:00am PDT
Room 4
Project Almanac (2014, directed by Dean Israeilte, starring Amy Landecker. PG-13) A group of teens find the plans for a time machine and build it. They immediately use the time machine for personal gain and start a chain of events that threatens to unravel the very fabric of time itself. They must try desperately to go back and stop themselves from making the time machine before they destroy all of humanity.
