SDCC PANELS:
Image Comics: Bone-Chilling Insight into Bestselling Horror Comic Books, Thursday, July 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC
Join W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man), Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel), Dan Watters (Coffin Bound), Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls), Kieron Gillen (Die), and Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) as they discuss their spine-tingling craft and share the secrets to creating some of the darkest, most thrilling comic book series on the market. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson (Library Market Sales Representative at Image Comics).

Skybound Presents: In Conversation with Robert Kirkman,
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Room 6A
Comic book creator, writer, and executive producer Robert Kirkman answers questions from fans and discusses his latest projects, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Oblivion Song, and more.Image Comics: Masterclass Artists Share Secrets & Inspiration, 
Friday, July 19, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC
Dustin Nugyen (Descender), Jen Bartel (Blackbird), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Stephen Green (Sea of Stars), Aaron Campbell (Infidel), and Mirka Andolfo(Unnatural) will share their craft insight on their breathtaking pencils, showstopping inks, and eye-popping colors—learn about sequential art from the best in the industry. Moderated by Eric Stephenson (Publisher & Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics).

What is the Best Superpower?
Friday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Room 25ABC
When creating comic book heroes, it makes sense to give them the best superpower, right? So why do we have so many superheroes with a wide array of amazing powers? Perhaps because the debate on what is the best superpower is still raging. How sure are you that you know the best power? Could you be swayed by the opinions of these Comic-Con special guests? Panelists include Alitha Martinez (Iron Man, Batgirl), Joseph M. Linsner (Vampirella), Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic 4), Steenz (Archival Quality), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), and Katy Farina (BG Paint for She Ra and the Princesses of Power), along with moderator Amy Chu.

Are Girls Turning Into Killer Cats?
Friday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Room 29AB
The creative team of the Eisner Award-nominated comic book Man-Eaters talk comics, felines, and feminist agendas. Featuring NYT bestselling writer Chelsea Cain (Man-Eaters, Mockingbird), Lia Miternique (Man-Eaters co-creator), Rachelle Rosenberg (colorist), and 14-year-old contributors Eliza Fantastic Mohan (writer), Stella Greenvoss (artist), and Emily Powell (Haiku-writer-in-residence).

Image Comics: The Inside Scoop on Comic Book Storytelling, 
Saturday, July 20, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Room: 7AB
Bestselling, award-winning writers David F. Walker (Bitter Root), Skottie Young(Middlewest), Joe Casey (JesusFreak), Cullen Bunn (Unearth), Ed Laroche (The Warning), Charles Soule (new project TBA), and Scott Snyder (new project TBA) give fans the inside scoop on their storytelling techniques and worldbuilding craft. Moderated by Geoff Boucher (Genre Editor at Deadline Hollywood).

Todd McFarlane: Raw & Uncensored
Saturday, July 20, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Room 6DE
Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder, creator of Spawn, co-creator of Venom, and McFarlane Toys CEO, talks about his 30+ years in the comics and entertainment industries. You'll experience Todd raw and uncensored—talking toys, comics, industry advice, and more! He'll also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, Spawn #300, which will set the record for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic ever! Bring your burning questions for a Toddfather Q&A.

Skybound Presents: Comic Books and Creators
Saturday, July 20, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Room 8
Sean Mackiewicz (Gasolina, SVP and editor-in-chief at Skybound), Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity), Brandon Thomas (Excellence), and Khary Randolph (Excellence) come together to discuss their latest published works. Moderated by Brian Huntington (Skybound's VP of online content).

Image Comics: The Road to the Historic Spawn #300 and #301
Sunday, July 21, 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m., Room: 5AB
Join Todd McFarlane (president at Image Comics, creator of Spawn) and special surprise guests from the superstar creative teams of Spawn #300 and #301! This inside look at the creation of these record-breaking issues will jumpstart the celebration as Spawn becomes the longest-running creator-owned comic book in the world! Plus, new art reveals, giveaways, and more!

SDCC Networking Event - Comics, Coffee & Conversation
Sunday, July 21, 2-4 p.m., Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa Room
Spend the last day of Comic-Con International: San Diego with creators Danielle Colman (The Unfinished Corner), Jason Lutes (Berlin) and Brian Schirmer (Fairlady); educators including John Shableski (UDON/Manga Classics); retailer Rachel Parker (SoCal Games & Comics); comics librarians including host Moni Barrette (Chula Vista Public Library) and fellow comics enthusiasts for fandom conversations over coffee! Topics will range from how graphic novels are used in education, how diversity is spreading in the comics community, and information about the new Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table of the American Library Association.

OFFSITE EVENTS:
CCEL@SDCC Panel - Reading and Raising Our Voices: From Comics to Community Organizing
Thursday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., San Diego Public Library: Central Library - Shiley Special Events Suite - 330 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101
Hear from creators who have tapped the graphic medium to record the history and experiences of marginalized peoples, to take control of their own narratives, and to inspire a new generation of activists, as well as from librarians crafting large-scale initiatives around comics that focus on historically underrepresented communities. With Henry Barajas, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Maia Kobabe, Candice Mack, and David F. Walker. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson.

SIGNINGS AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1915):
*TICKETED denotes signings that require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee, retailer, and professional badge-types only, unless otherwise stated. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

Limited Edition Collectibles from The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey comic line

Los Angeles, CA —TOKYOPOP®, a POP Media Holdings company and global manga leader, are excited to reveal their exclusive merchandise available for purchase to collectors at San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Centered around their full color manga-style comic, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: ZERO’S JOURNEY, the limited edition items will delight fans of Tim Burton and Disney’s stop motion classic.
 
THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: ZERO’S JOURNEY was Introduced for Diamond Comics' 2018 Free Comic Book Day with a prequel comic counted as issue #0 in the 20 issue comic series. Selling over 120,000 copies of the Free Comic Book Day debut to comic book stores across North America, the original story introduces new characters alongside fan favorites, and is written and created in house by the TOKYOPOP team.
 
When Jack Skellington's faithful pet Zero gets lost in the woods, he finds himself accidentally sucked into the portal to Christmas Town. Alone and confused by this strange new world, he must get the help of the residents of Christmas Town to find his way back. And with their own holiday plans on hold, everyone in Halloween Town rallies behind Jack to mount a search for the faithful ghost pup. Will they be reunited in time to save both holidays?
 
Set in the wonderful world of THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS as created by Tim Burton, explore the magical realms of Halloween Town and Christmas Town through the eyes of Zero as he tries to find his way home in an unfamiliar world.
 

(July 12, 2019) Humanoids, the publisher of some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy graphic novels, is announcing their San Diego Comic-Con International 2019 exclusives and details for their SDCC panel, in advance of the convention. 


Humanoids will be:

• Selling a SDCC Limited exclusive edition of Ignited #1, featuring an all new cover by superstar artist and Humanoids’ new Chief Creative Officer John Cassaday, by co-writers Mark Waid and Kwanza Osajefo, artist Phil Briones, and colorist Andrew Crossley

Welcome to the H1 Universe and Ignited, Humanoids' first ever ongoing super-powered series-brought to you by an explosive team: writers Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) and Kwanza Osajyefo (Black AF), and artist Phil Briones (Aquaman), with covers by John Cassaday and Yanick Paquette. It's the first day back at Phoenix Academy High, but this year there's no back-to-school excitement in the air as returning students and faculty are haunted by memories of last year's horrific attack. So many friends and colleagues were lost, and some of those who survived underwent changes; they Ignited, gaining supernatural abilities they barely understand. Little do they know this is just the beginning.

• Giving away a Limited Edition Ignited print by John Cassaday during the John Cassaday/Mark Waid signing at the Humanoids Booth (#2021) at 7 pm on Preview Night, Wednesday, July 17th. Humanoids will also be giving the print to all the attendees of the H1 panel at 5:30 pm in Room 8 on Saturday, July 20th, while supplies last 

 

• Inviting fans to “Ignite with Humanoid’s H1 Stars” at the Humanoids SDCC panel, Saturday, 5:30-6:30 Room 8

Controversial, political and timely, Humanoids’ new shared universe H1 has the comic book industry talking. Join moderator Hector Navarro (Nerdist, Geek and Sundry), Humanoids Chief Creative Officer John Cassaday, Director of Creative Development Mark Waid (Ignited), and some of the most exciting creators in comics — including Ignited co-writer Kwanza Osajyefo and artist Phil Briones, The Big Country writer Quinton Peeples and artist Dennis Calero, Meyer writer Jonathan Lang, Strangelands co-writer Magdalene Visaggio and Omni artist Alitha Martinez — for a candid conversation about breaking the status quo and telling new stories with H1. An exclusive  John Cassaday Ignited print will be given out at the panel. 


“I've been coming to SDCC since I broke into the industry there in 1996. It's one of my favorite times of the year and I'm especially excited to be returning in my role with Humanoids and the H1 line.” said John Cassaday, who was named Humanoids’  Chief Creative Officer last October. Of the Ignited SDCC Variant Edition, Cassaday said, "Himari and her surreal powers visually lend themselves to the spotlight of a variant cover. The story of Ignited is fairly heavy and I wanted to remind the reader of the joy that these young characters are earning day by day, issue to issue.”


Joining Cassaday at signings and at the official Humanoids’ panel is Mark Waid, Humanoids’ Director of Creative Development and the co-writer of Ignited . “In recent years, I’ve been attending SDCC on my own recognizance, so to speak—a nomad floating amongst the crowd,” said Waid. “It feels good to have a place to plant my feet where we’re doing some exciting things, publishing comics like no one else is publishing. Everyone on the H1 books is at the top of their game, and I’m proud to be a part of that.”

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“San Diego Comic-Con International 2019 will be the first time that fans will have the opportunity to talk with the H1 writers and artists since we launched this shared universe,” said Humanoids CEO and Publisher, Fabrice Giger. “We look forward to hearing their reactions to Ignited and Strangelands and what they are anticipating from the upcoming titles.”


For more updates on Humanoids follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram,  and the newly launched H1 Twitter account. 


About Humanoids: Based in Hollywood, California, with branches in Paris, London, and Tokyo HUMANOIDS was co-founded 45 years ago in Paris, France, by legendary creator Mœbius, and has published thousands of titles since, including international bestsellers and iconic series such as The Incal and The Metabarons.
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Missoula, MT (7/10/2019) - Vault Comics announced their plans for San Diego Comic Con 2019, including exclusives, signings, and advance preview copies for attendees. 

Vault is bringing two SDCC 2019 exclusive covers to the show, including a SERA AND THE ROYAL STARS #1 variant by the inimitable KRIS ANKA, and a RESONANT #1 variant by star concept artist DAWN CARLOS. These covers were produced in partnership with Texas retailer, Space Cadets Collection Collection. A limited number of copies will be available while supplies at the Vault Comics booth #1819. 

Convention attendees who visit the Vault Comics booth will receive a special advanced preview issue of MALL #1 by Gary Dauberman, Michael Moreci,Zak Hartong, Addison Duke, and Jim Campbell. 

Vault Comics can be found on the San Diego Comic Con 2019 show floor at booth #1819. ​

VAULT COMICS SDCC 2019 SIGNING SCHEDULE:
BOOTH #1819
 THURSDAY: 

• David Andry (RESONANT) - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Michael Moreci (WASTED SPACE, MALL) - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Jon Tsuei (SERA AND THE ROYAL STARS) - 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
• Deniz Camp (MAXWELL'S DEMONS) - 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm

 FRIDAY:

• David Andry (RESONANT) - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Chris Sebela (TEST) -  1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
• Jon Tsuei (SERA AND THE ROYAL STARS) - 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
• Ram V (THESE SAVAGE SHORES) - 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
• Michael Moreci (WASTED SPACE, MALL): 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

SATURDAY: 

• Michael Moreci (WASTED SPACE, MALL): 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• David Andry (RESONANT) - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Ram V (THESE SAVAGE SHORES) - 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
• Deniz Camp (MAXWELL'S DEMONS) - 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm 
• Jon Tsuei (SERA AND THE ROYAL STARS) - 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
• Mags Visaggio (VAGRANT QUEEN) - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

 SUNDAY: 

• Jon Tsuei (SERA AND THE ROYAL STARS) - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
• David Andry (RESONANT) - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

ABOUT VAULT COMICS:

Vault Comics is a private, family-owned company, publishing science fiction and fantasy comics and graphic novels. Vault encourages its creators to break the established order, defy preconceptions of society and identity, and push the boundaries of the medium with bold visions and voices that connect with readers and capture their imaginations.

07-10-19
 
Aspen Comics has released their full line-up of comic book creators appearing at their Comic-Con International: San Diego 2019 booth #2320, including the release of a new Aspen SDCC 2019 Sketch Edition of their best-selling Stor-Folio line of comic book cases. 

Creators Siya Oum (Lola XOXO, Michael Turner’s Fathom),J.T. Krul (Michael Turner’s Soulfire, Jirni), Paolo Pantalena (Oniba: Swords of The Demon, Jirni), Jordan Gunderson (Dissension: War Eternal, Aspen Universe: Revelations), Donny Tran (Executive Assistant: Iris, Lola XOXO), and Alex Konat (Michael Turner’s Fathom, Nu Way) will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #2320 all weekend beginning on Thursday, July 18th. 

Aspen Comics Crew Members Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Vince Hernandez, Gabe Carrasco, Mark Roslan and Megan Shirk will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth #2320 each day of the convention, and editors Carrasco and Hernandez will be offering portfolio reviews on both Friday and Saturday in Room 206b. 

The Official Aspen Comics Panel 2019 will feature all of the aforementioned talents and will take place on Saturday from 12-1pm in Room 4. All panel attendees will receive a free Aspen Comics Mini-Print by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 200 editions. 

Aspen VP/Editor-in-Chief Vince Hernandez will be moderating The Comic Book Editorial Panel 2019 on Friday in Room 9 from 5-6, that will also include Aspen managing editor Gabe Carrasco among many other industry editors from other top industry publishers. 

Superstar cosplayer Ani-Mia will be returning for her annual SDCC Aspen Comics cosplay meet-and-greet appearances at the Aspen Comics Booth each day from 12:00 to 2:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Aspen also released their new SDCC 2019 series of their best-selling Aspen Comics Stor-Folio comic book carrying cases, highlighted by the debut of their all-new Aspen Comics SDCC 2019 Sketch Edition Stor-Folio sold exclusively at the Aspen Comics Booth for signatures and sketches, and new, Lola XOXO, Fathom and Soulfire editions. 

For more information on Aspen’s appearance at Comic Con International: San Diego 2019 please check www.AspenComics.com
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Aspen Comics is an entertainment publishing company founded in 2003 by superstar comic book artist, Michael Turner. In addition to producing their own line of hit titles including Fathom, Soulfire, Executive Assistant: Iris,Lola XOXO and more, Aspen has joined forces with some of the industry’s most notable companies on their best-selling titles. Aspen’s collaborated with Marvel, DC Comics, NBC, Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment, Axe Body Spray, American Express and more. In 2018, Aspen Comics is celebrating their fifteen-year anniversary and has joined forces with powerhouse entertainment moguls David Maisel and Scooter Braun in collaboration with their founding of Mythos Studios, currently developing Michael Turner’s Fathom and Soulfire for film and other multimedia projects.

George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy, All-New Locke & Key,
the Wynonna Earp Cast, and Many More Comic and
Entertainment Icons Appear at Booth #2729
SAN DIEGO, CA (July 9, 2019) – Next week, IDW Publishing will celebrate its 20th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con with sensational booth appearances by such fan-favorite talents as George Takei, Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodríguez, Kim Dwinell, Magdalene Visaggio, B. Dave Walters, Stan Sakai, Walter Simonson, Delilah S. Dawson, Kevin Eastman, Sam Maggs, Rod Fergusson, the cast of Wynonna Earp, and so many, many more!
 
Our complete list of booth guests, panels, and show exclusives can be found below. Be sure to visit Booth #2729 for IDW’s coolest Comic-Con signings and swag!
 
Of particular note, IDW is now taking Comic-Con preorders on two They Called Us Enemy items: the Hardcover and Signed & Numbered Hardcover editions, to be picked up at Booth #2729 during show hours. A stunning graphic memoir recounting actor/author/activist George Takei's childhood imprisoned at American concentration camps during World War II, this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love – by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker – allows readers to experience the forces that shaped an American icon… and America itself. (And don’t miss the They Called Us Enemy signings and panels – see below for details!)
 


BOOTH #2729 SIGNING SCHEDULE
 
 
Wednesday July 17th Preview Night 
 
6:00 – 7:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson
(*Convention exclusives available!)
7:00 – 9:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Bobby Curnow 
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
(*Convention exclusives available!)
 
Thursday July 18th 
 
10:15 – 11:00 Rick & Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons – Jim Zub
11:00 – 12:00 Dungeons & Dragons: A Darkened Wish – B. Dave Walters
11:00 – 12:00 Surfside Girls – Kim Dwinell
(*Book debut!)
11:00 – 12:00 Red Panda & Moon Bear – Jarod Rosello
(*Book debut!)
12:00 – 1:00 Clyde – Jim Benton
12:00 – 1:00 V-Wars – Jonathan Maberry
12:00 – 1:00 X-Files – Sam “Mister Sam” Shearon
1:00 – 2:00 Star Trek: Year Five – Brandon Easton, Jim McCann, Jody Houser, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, J.J. Lendl
(*Convention exclusives available!)
1:00 – 2:00 Coin-Op Comics – Maria & Peter Hoey 
2:00 – 3:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson
(*Convention exclusives available!)
2:00 – 3:00 Ghost Tree – Bobby Curnow
3:00 – 4:30 Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
(*Convention exclusives available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Highwayman – Koren Shadmi
4:00 – 5:00 Limbo Lounge – Dave Calver
5:00 – 6:00 From Hell – Eddie Campbell
5:00 – 6:00 Transformers – John Barber, Fico Ossio
6:00 – 7:00 Transformers/Ghostbusters – Erik Burnham 
(*Convention exclusives available!)
6:00 – 7:00 Gears of War – Creator Rod Fergusson, Narrative Director Bonnie Jean Mah
 
 
Friday July 19th 
 
10:00 ­– 11:00 Clyde – Jim Benton
10:00 ­– 11:00 Johnny Boo ­– James Kochalka
10:00 – 11:00 Star Wars Adventures ­– Delilah Dawson, Chris “Doc” Wyatt, Kevin Burke
(*Convention exclusives available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Star Trek – Mike Johnson, J.K. Woodward, Scott Tipton
11:00 – 12:00 Surfside Girls – Kim Dwinell
(*Book debut!)
11:00 – 12:00 Penny Nichols – M.K. Reed, Greg Means
12:00 – 1:30 They Called Us Enemy – George Takei, Harmony Becker, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
2:00 – 3:00 Star Wars Adventures – Chris Fenoglio, Cavan Scott, Arie Kaplan, John Barber, Derek Charm, Tony Fleecs, Michael Moreci, Mauricet
(*Convention exclusives available!)
2:00 – 3:00 Highwayman – Koren Shadmi
3:00 – 4:00 Usagi Yojimbo & Ragnarök – Stan Sakai & Walter Simonson
(*Convention exclusives available!)
3:00 – 4:00 Canto – David M. Booher, Drew Zucker
(*Convention exclusives available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Locke & Key – Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
(*Convention exclusives available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Road of Bones – Rich Douek
5:00 – 6:30 Wynonna Earp – Melanie Scrofano, Katherine Barrell, Chantel Riley, Greg Lawson, Emily Andras, Beau Smith
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
 
Saturday July 20th 
 
10:00 – 11:30 Wynonna Earp – Melanie Scrofano, Katherine Barrell, Chantel Riley, Greg Lawson, Michael Eklund, Emily Andras, Beau Smith
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
11:00 – 12:00 Sh*t My President Says – Shannon Wheeler
11:00 – 12:00 God is Disappointed in You, Apocrypha Now! – Mark Russell
11:00 – 12:00 Gumballs – Erin Nations
12:00 – 1:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson
(*Convention exclusives available!)
12:00 – 1:00 Star Pig – Delilah Dawson
(*Convention exclusives available!)
12:00 – 1:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Jennifer Hernandez, Caleb Goellner
1:00 – 2:00 Locke & Key – Gabriel Rodriguez
 (*Convention exclusives available!)
1:00 – 2:00 Marilyn Manor – Magdalene Visaggio 
1:00 – 2:00 October Faction – Steve Niles 
2:00 – 4:00 They Called Us Enemy – George Takei, Harmony Becker, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott
(*Convention exclusives available!)
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
4:00 – 5:00 Ghostbusters – Erik Burnham, Keith Dallas, Cavan Scott
(*Convention exclusives available!)
4:00 – 5:00 Johnny Boo – James Kochalka
5:00 – 6:00 Transformers – John Barber, Fico Ossio, Mairghread Scott, Brendan Cahill
5:00 – 6:00 Care Bears – Agnes Garbowska
(*Convention exclusives available!)
6:00 – 7:00 Transformers: Galaxies – Tyler Bleszinski
(*Get a free signed promo poster!) 
6:00 – 7:00 Marvel Action: Captain Marvel – Sam Maggs
(*Get a free signed promo poster!) 
6:00 ­– 7:00 Marvel Action: Spider-Man – Fico Ossio
6:00 – 7:00 Eve Stranger – Philip Bond
6:00 – 7:00 Red Panda & Moon Bear – Jarod Rosello
(*Book debut!)
 
Sunday July 21st  
 
10:00 – 11:00 Sons of Chaos – Chris Jaymes
(*Book debut!)
10:00 – 11:00 Usagi Yojimbo – Stan Sakai
(*Convention exclusives available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Locke & Key – Gabriel Rodriguez
 (*Convention exclusives available!)
11:00 – 12:00 Night Moves – V.J. & Justin Boyd
12:00 – 2:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Bobby Curnow 
(*Ticketed signing, see employee for details)
(*Convention exclusives available!)
1:00 – 2:00 My Little Pony – Sara Richard, Tony Fleecs, Thom Zahler
2:00 – 3:00 Goosebumps – Jen Vaughn, Denton Tipton, Chris Fenoglio, Jeremy Lambert
2:00 – 3:00 Canto – David M. Booher, Drew Zucker
(*Convention exclusives available!)
3:00 – 4:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Jennifer Hernandez, Evan Stanley
(*Convention exclusives available!)
 
The Top Shelf section of the booth will be filled all weekend with more great creators, too!
 
And for the kids, enjoy surprise visits on Saturday and Sunday by Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear of Care Bear: Unlock the Magic fame!
 
 


PANEL SCHEDULE
 

IDW Publishing: The Next 20 Years, Thursday, 7/18/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m., Room: 9
The past is prologue! IDW’s 20th anniversary celebrations lead here—as we set the course for the next 20 years of comics and more! IDW Editor in Chief John Barber leads a lively panel looking behind-the-scenes at what’s coming next and how we’re getting there, featuring New York Times bestselling author Delilah Dawson, Surfside Girls’ Kim Dwinell, and more favorites—plus top secret guests talking mind-blowing new projects. All this and a no-holds-barred Q&A!

IDW Games: Other People’s (Intellectual) Property, Thursday, 7/18/19, 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m., Room: 9
Pop culture is virtually built upon the foundation of intellectual properties, and geek fandom loves to delve deep into the lore of the fictional worlds that we love. So how do companies get the chance to create products with other people’s I.P.s, and what does it take to make sure a product is going to please die-hard fans? Join Jerry Bennington and Spencer Reeve (IDW Publishing), and David Preti and Geoff Skinner (CMON Limited), as they discuss creating games and merchandise based on beloved I.P.s like Batman The Animated Series, God of War, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Bloodborne, and Dragon Ball Z.
 
Star Trek: Year Five - The Writer’s Room, Thursday, 7/18/19, 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m., Room: 28DE
Step into the Writer’s Room of the critically acclaimed Star Trek: Year Five comic series! Join series writers Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jody Houser, Brandon Easton, and Jim McCann as they discuss their collaboration on the first issues of the series and the wild places the Enterprise will go on its way back home.

IDW & Hasbro: Transformers - A Bold New Universe, Thursday, 7/18/19, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m., Room: 29AB
Celebrating 35 years of everyone's favorite Robots in Disguise, IDW Publishing and Hasbro are proud to present a bold new universe with the launch of multiple new TRANSFORMERS titles! Join artist Livio Ramondelli (Transformers: Galaxies, Optimus Prime), writer Tyler Bleszinski (Transformers: Galaxies, Vox Media), Hasbro's Michael Kelly (VP, Global Publishing), Erik Burnham (Transformers/Ghostbusters), and a few surprise guests as they talk about what's new in Transformers comics, announce upcoming projects, and talk about how to make the next 35 years of TRANSFORMERS great! This More Than Meets the Eye panel is moderated by IDW Transformers editor David Mariotte. 

Creating for Change: Tackling Big Issues with Great Books, Friday, 7/19/2019, 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m., Room: 4
In this exciting era of comics storytelling, marginalized communities, voices, and topics are being brought to the attention of audiences everywhere. Join creators Marc Andreyko (Love is Love), Harmony Becker (Himawari Share, They Called Us Enemy), Regine Sawyer (Women in Comics NYC Collective), and additional guests for a thoughtful discussion on the utility of sequential storytelling for stimulating meaningful debate, and dare we hope… change. Moderated by They Called Us Enemy co-author, Justin Eisinger. 

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Road to 100, Friday, 7/19/19, 2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m., Room: 23ABC
Join moderator Patrick Ehlers as he talks with TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, writer Tom Waltz and editor Bobby Curnow as they share behind-the-scenes stories about the creation of the longest running TMNT comic ever! The team will also share advance looks at the upcoming issues leading to the monumental milestone #100 issue which comes out this fall in addition to other news from IDW Publishing’s TMNT line!

Spotlight on Joe Hill & Gabe Rodriguez: Locke & Key Spectacular, Friday, 7/19/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m., Room: 32AB
Locke & Key co-creators Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez re-unite to discuss the series’ impact, the all-new con-exclusive Locke & Key comic, the coming Netflix streaming series, and the (strong) likelihood of even more new L&K comics, too! Come join the authors and moderator/Locke & Key editor/IDW CCO Chris Ryall for a celebration of the landmark series in all its forms!

IDW Presents: Spotlight on Walter Simonson & Stan Sakai, Saturday, 7/20/19, 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m., Room: 23ABC
Two industry legends for one low price! Walter Simonson and Stan Sakai need no introduction,  but Scott Dunbier will give them one anyway! Come for the latest news on their creator-owned masterworks Ragnarök and Usagi Yojimbo, stay for fascinating tales of comic industry lore, Norse legends and feudal Japan! A must-see panel for any fan of these two talented, and longstanding artists. LATE ADDITION ADDED BONUS: The equally legendary Louise “Weezie” Simonson will be joining the fun! 

IDW & Oni Press: Rick & Morty vs Dungeons & Dragons, Saturday, 7/20/19, 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m., Room: 25ABC
Oni Press, IDW, and Dungeons & Dragons are busting out the twenty-sided die for a second roll at Rick and Morty™vs. Dungeons & Dragons II: Painscape this fall, and we're giving Comic Con attendees an exclusive sneak peak! The world’s greatest role-playing game returns to plague the world’s most dysfunctional animated family in the newly announced second series! Fan-favorite dice-dependent writer Jim Zub is joined by editor Chase Marotz, and Wizards of the Coast game designer Nathan Stewart for a full hour guaranteed to be more fun than any line for convention exclusives!
 
George Takei: They Called Us Enemy, Saturday, 7/20/19, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m., Room: 25ABC
In his brand-new graphic memoir They Called Us Enemy, the beloved actor, author, and activist George Takei revisits his haunting childhood in American concentration camps, as one of 120,000 Japanese Americans imprisoned by the U.S. government during World War II. Experience the forces that shaped an American icon — and America itself — in this gripping tale of courage, country, loyalty, and love. You'll hear firsthand from George Takei, as well as his co-authors Justin Eisinger and Steven Scott and artist Harmony Becker, about this dark chapter of our nation's history, its impact on Takei's astonishing life, and its urgent relevance for today's world.

SYFY and IDW Entertainment: Wynonna Earp , Saturday, 7/20/19, 5:00p.m. - 5:50p.m., Room: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Saddle up, Earpers! SYFY’s hit series and the 2018 People’s Choice Award Winner for Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Show is back. Just because a mind-blowing season finale put an end to Bulshar and the Earp curse, doesn’t mean Wynonna’s done kicking demon-ass or putting up one hell of a fight to rescue Waverly from the Garden of Eden. Join the cast and creators of the award-winning series based on the IDW Publishing comic book created by Beau Smith, as they tease the upcoming 4th season and look back at the show’s most hell-raising moments. 
 
IDW: Comics for Kids!, Sunday, 7/21/19, 10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m., Room: 23ABC
Ever wonder what it takes to make an all-ages comic? Ever want to try your hand at making your own? Join Kim Dwinell (Surfside Girls), James Kochalka (Johnny Boo), Sam Maggs (Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, My Little Pony), Jarod Roselló (Red Panda & Moon Bear), Evan Stanley (Sonic the Hedgehog), and IDW Publishing for a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite comics are made! It’s sure to be a morning full of fun activities, secret surprises, and much, much more! And bonus: a free comic for every kid in attendance! 

IDW Publishing: Artist’s Editions & More!, Sunday, 7/21/19, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m., Room: 32AB
Accept no substitutes! The one and only Artist’s Edition panel is here! The format pioneered by Scott Dunbier has blossomed into its own industry, with gorgeous original art books on shelves worldwide. But for the info on the Real McCoy, this is the place to be! Join Scott and a special guest or two, for inside info, and announcements of upcoming Artist’s Editions, Artisan Editions…and more! 
 
 


IDW CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES
 
Only available for pick up at IDW’s SDCC booth #2729 throughout the convention!
 
 
COMICS
 
Canto #1
New cover by Drew Zucker
$10 each, Limited to 250 copies (*Limit 1 per person)
 
Care Bears #1, Con variant
Logo-free Cover by Agnes Garbowska
$5 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
GI Joe Real American Hero #264, Con Silent Master Variants
Toy Packaging Cover of Snake-Eyes, 5 different designs
$25 each, Limited to 100 copies each day
Each day, we will release 100 copies of one of the different Silent Master variants featuring the various toy packaging artwork of everyone’s favorite Ninja, Snake Eyes! Come back each day to build the set!
 
Locke & Key: Nailed It one-shot, Con variant
New Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez
$5 each, Limited to 1000 copies
 
Locke & Key: Nailed It one-shot, Deluxe Con variant
Logo-free Premium Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez
$10 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
Sonic Tangle & Whisper #1, Con variant
New Cover by Evan Stanley
$10 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
Star Pig #1, Con variant
Spot-Color Cover by Francesco Gaston
$10 each, Limited to 250 copies
 
Star Trek Year Five #1, Con variant
Negative Painted Cover by Greg Hildebrandt
$10 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
Star Wars Adventures #23, Con variant
Logo-free Cover by Tony Fleecs
$10, Limited to 500 copies
 
TMNT #93, Con variant
Blue Line Cover by Kevin Eastman
$10 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
***JUST ANNOUNCED***
TMNT #95, Surprise Reveal Con Variant
Cover by Dave Wachter
$100 each, Limited to 200 copies (*Limit 1 per person)
Due to the recent storyline in TMNT: City At War, we have created a unique “Spoiler Reveal” variant of TMNT #95 to commemorate the newest Turtle, Jennika! We’re bringing 200 copies of this book and limiting it to 1 per person. Not listed on the CCI Exclusives page, but find it at our booth #2729!
 
Transformers/Ghostbusters #1, Con variant
New Cover by Dan Schoening
$10 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
Usagi Yojimbo #1, Launch Tour variant
New Cover by Stan Sakai
$10 each, Limited to 150 copies
 
Wraith #7, Con variant
Photo Cover from NOS4A2 TV show
$10 each, Limited to 500 copies
 
 
BUNDLES
 
Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary Bundle Pack, 4 diff one-shots
New covers by Dan Schoening
$40 each, Limited to 500 packs
Pick up all 4 of our Ghostbusters 35th anniversary one-shot comic, each with a new “Movie-Poster” themed cover by Ghostbusters artist Dan Schoening!
 
GI Joe Silent Master Variant Ultimate Bundle, 10 comics in 1 bundle
Various artists & Toy Packaging art
$200 each, Limited to 50 bundles
Instead of coming each day to pick up the ultra-rare Silent Master Variant comic for that day, get all 5 regular Silent Master Variant comics (featuring various Snake Eyes Toy Packaging art) and get a BONUS 6th cover of Snake Eyes that is ONLY available in this bundle! We include 4 rare GI Joe variants from the past year, to make this the bundle you MUST own at the convention!
 
TMNT 35TH Anniversary Bundle, Box set plus free variants
Covers by Kevin Eastman
$50 each, Limited to 100 bundles
Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by getting the 35th Anniversary Box Set of key reprints of Mirage TMNT #1-4 plus the Raphael one-shot! As a bonus, we are including THREE free Kevin Eastman TMNT variants from the last few years at NO additional charge!
 
Usagi Yojimbo & Ragnarok 2-pack, Connecting Virgin Variants
New covers by Walter Simonson & Stan Sakai
$20 per pack, Limited to 500 packs
Here's your chance to own 2 limited edition variant comic books featuring a spectacular jam image of creators Stan Sakai and Walter Simonson drawing each others' signature characters, all colored by Laura Martin! These 2 virgin comic books have color artwork on the front, and the inked version on the back! Grab them both and meet the creators during the show! 
 
Wynonna Earp Deluxe Pack
$20, Limited to 150 packs
Pick up a Wynonna Earp Deluxe pack, containing a recent Convention photo variant, a RARE limited giveaway photo variant, and several bonus comics featuring photo covers of your favorite Wynonna Earpcast members!
 
 
TRADES/ HARDCOVERS
 
Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters TP, Con variant
Sketch Cover by Alex Ross
$20, Limited to 250 copies
Legendary painter Alex Ross provides a con-exclusive sketch cover to this trade paperback! This trade paperback of Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters, by Eric Powell, is just in time for the newest release of Godzilla: King of Monsters in movie theaters, and the 55th anniversary of Godzilla!
 
Star Trek vs. Transformers TP, Con variant
Animation Cel Cover by Derek Charm
$20 each, Limited to 250 copies
 
Surfside Girls Volume 2, Show debut
Cover by Kim Dwinell
$15, 100 copies at the show
 
They Called Us Enemy Hardcover Edition, First release at SDCC!
Cover by Harmony Becker $30 each, 300 copies at the show
Get the hardcover version of George Takei’s gripping memoir, They Called Us Enemy, detailing his childhood where his family was sent to a Japanese American interment camp during World War II.
Available for Preorder – Click Here!
 
They Called Us Enemy Signed and Numbered Hardcover Edition, First release at SDCC!
Cover by Harmony Becker
$75 each, 300 copies at the show
Get a special signed and numbered hardcover version of George Takei’s gripping memoir, They Called Us Enemy, detailing his childhood where his family was sent to a Japanese American interment camp during World War II. This Signed and Numbered edition comes with a bound-in signature plate signed by the entire creative team, including George Takei!
Available for Preorder – Click Here!
 
Transformers vs. G.I. Joe Quintessential Collection HC, Signed/Numbered variant
Cover by Tom Scioli
$40 each, Limited to 200 copies
This special deluxe release hardcover collects the entire Transformers vs. GI Joe storyline written and drawn by visionary creator Tom Scioli, and comes with a bound-in signature plate, which is signed by Scioli and numbered to a scarce run of 200 copies.
 
Walter Simonson Star Wars Artist Edition, Con Foil Stamp variant
Cover by Walter Simonson
$125 each, Limited to 100 copies
This special Artist Edition, with a foil stamped cover by creator Walter Simonson, contains a wonderful run of Star Wars comics in the early 1980s that comics legends Walter Simonson and Tom Palmer collaborated on, before the release of The Empire Strikes Back. 
 
 
MERCHANDISE
 
Locke & Key Logo & Emblem Enamel Pin Set
Crafted by Israel Skelton
$20, Limited to 100 sets
 
Locke & Key Replica Keys, 5 re-issued designs
Crafted by Israel Skelton
$26 each, Limited to 100 per design
 
Ragnarok & Usagi Yojimbo Jam Lithograph
$20 each, limited to 250 copies
Own the 24” by 18” lithograph featuring a spectacular jam image of creators Stan Sakai and Walter Simonson drawing each others' signature characters, all colored by Laura Martin! Each lithograph will come with a poster tube, and you can get it double signed at our booth during the convention!
 
Zombicide TMNT pack #1, Con variant plus free Trade Paperback
Designed by CMON Games
$20 each, Limited to 1500
It's an outbreak of high-flying, Zombie-killing, ninja action as the TMNT invade CMON's hit board game, Zombicide! This SDCC exclusive pack #1 contains 4 characters from TMNT done in the iconic Zombicide style! Also, you can get pack #2 exclusively at the CMON Games booth #4928.



   


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