IDW Publishing & Top Shelf’s 
Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 Schedule
Exclusives, Panels & Signings Revealed!

San Diego, CA (September 22, 2015) – IDW and Top Shelf will be at Baltimore Comic-Con 2015 this weekend! Come by Booth #2004 for an exciting convention exclusive and an impressive list of talent signings. And don't forget to look for their two highly entertaining (and informative) panels! Get your schedules at the ready, because you won't want to miss IDW in Baltimore!
 
CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES
 
Walter Simonson’s Ragnarök: Artist’s Edition Portfolio
Walter Simonson’s Ragnarök Artist’s Edition Portfolio features all 12 covers—main and variants—from the acclaimed writer/artist’s first six-issue story arc. Simonson, an Eisner Award-winning creator of such classics as Thor, Alien: The Illustrated Story, Manhunter and Star Slammers, has returned to his love of Norse mythology in the pages of Ragnarök. Like all our AE books and portfolios, each image has been meticulously scanned and reproduced to the same exacting standards that have made Artist’s Editions the most imitated line in comics.
$40, Limited to 200 copies, 3 per person
 
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lithograph
Convention exclusive lithograph featuring the stunning interconnecting covers of TMNT #45 through to the landmark 50th issue by Mateus Santolouco.
$10, Limited to 200 copies, 3 per person
 
SIGNINGS & PANELS
 
Friday, September 25
 
2:00 – 3:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson
(*Check out the exclusive Portfolio!)
3:00 – 4:00 Transformers – Andrew Griffith
 
5:00PM–6:00PM, Room 339-442
IDW Publishing: The Big Panel! --This is the big one! Join IDW President Greg Goldstein and VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, and along with industry legend Walter Simonson,James Tynion IV, and a host of surprise special guests you won’t believe, as they blow away a room full of shocked comic fans. Shocking announcements! Amazing prizes! Q&A! This one will have it all. 
 
Saturday, September 26
 
11:00AM–12:00AM, Room 343-344
IDW: The Masters Series: Walter Simonson -- Join industry legend Walter Simonson, for the first in a series of special in-depth panels exploring artists and the art they love! Ever been curious about who influenced the best artists in the business? Of course you have! IDW President Greg Goldstein moderates this unique one-on-one panel. Sure to be a spirited discussion about old influences, new impressions, and maybe even a sneak-peek at some of new work! Come early and stay late — Walter will share his great tales of the comic world, and hopefully will have time for a little Q&A at the end as well!   
 
11:00 – 12:00 Skylanders – Ron Marz 
12:00 – 1:00 Long Distance – Thom Zahler
1:00 – 2:00 Ragnarök – Walter Simonson (*Check out the exclusive Portfolio!)
2:00 – 3:00 Mike Zeck’s Classic Marvel Stories Artist Edition – Mike Zeck
2:00 – 3:00 The Story of My Tits – Jennifer Hayden
3:00 – 4:00 Don Rosa’s Life & Times of Scrooge McDuck Artist Edition – Don Rosa
4:00 – 5:00 Transformers – Andrew Griffith
5:00 – 6:00 TMNT, Strange Nation – Paul Allor
 
Sunday, September 27th  
 
11:00 – 12:00 The Story of My Tits – Jennifer Hayden
2:00 – 3:00 My Little Pony – Katie Cook

Following last week’s announcement that it will exhibit at Baltimore Comic-Con, which will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland during the weekend of September 25-27, award-winning comic book publisher BOOM! Studios is pleased to announce its signing schedule and an Over the Garden Wall #1 variant exclusive.

 BOOM! will have available for purchase at its booth a limited-edition Baltimore Comic-Con variant for Over the Garden Wall #1 with a cover illustrated by Roger Langridge (Abigail and the Snowman, Jim Henson’s The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow). Written by Pat McHale and illustrated by Jim Campbell, the issue is the first in a new four-issue mini-series based on Cartoon Network’s hit television original.

 The following signings will take place at the BOOM! Studios booth #2001 during the weekend:

 Saturday, September 26

12:30-1:30pm Actor Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon A Time) and writer Matthew Daley will be signing Lantern City comics after their panel

 Sunday, September 27

12-1pm Mark Waid (Strange Fruit, Irredeemable) and J.G. Jones (Strange Fruit)

 3-4pm Chris Miskiewicz (Thomas Alsop) and Jonathan “Swifty” Lang (Plunder) will be signing after their panel

 Raphael Sbarge, who stars in ABC’s Once Upon a Time, will also be available for autographs and photos from 2-5pm on Saturday, September 26 in a designated Celebrity Autograph Area off the floor. Fans can consult the Baltimore Comic-Con program guide for the precise location.

 At its booth, BOOM! will also host artist Brooke A. Allen (Lumberjanes), who will be sketching all weekend. For $30, fans can purchase a customized illustration of their choice by Allen on a blank sketch cover of a Lumberjanes comic.
 

Other BOOM! Studios creators also appearing at Baltimore Comic-Con include Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Justin Jordan (Deep State, John Flood), Jerry Gaylord (Bill & Ted’s Most Triumphant Return, Fanboys Vs. Zombies), Jimmy Palmiotti (Palmiotti & Brady’s The Con Job), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Matthew Dow Smith (Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Vol. 3, Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Witches), Brian Stelfreeze (Day Men), and James Tynion IV (The Woods, Memetic, UFOLogy, the upcoming Cognetic.)

 
For tickets and more information on Baltimore Comic-Con, visit their site at baltimorecomiccon.com.

This December, Hellcat makes the leap from fan-favorite guest star to fan-favorite headliner in PATSY WALKER, A.K.A. HELLCAT!

Written by Kate Leth (Adventure Time) and with art by Brittney Williams (Lumberjanes), PATSY WALKER, A.K.A. HELLCAT!  will spotlight this modern-day superhero who refuses to say NO to any adventure even if it does prove to be more than what she can handle.

“I want to continue the thread of her being the kind of girl who calls you up out of the blue and you always say yes, because it's an adventure,” says Leth.  “She's a super hero martial-arts wiz that can sense mystical energy! She learned how to fight on the moon, so you KNOW she's good at what she does and has the history to back it up.”

Beginning her heroic career with the Avengers and then becoming a core member of the Defenders, Hellcat’s new series will be inviting readers into a no-nonsense journey following this kick-ass super hero as she tries to make a name for herself alongside some of the most powerful Marvel heroines around.

“With this series, Kate and Brittney are going to provide a unique spin on the super hero, providing readers with a Patsy Walker who is both supremely relatable and supremely awesome,” says editor Wil Moss. “And look for guest appearances by all of Marvel’s top female heroes, including She-Hulk, Kate Bishop, Captain Marvel and maybe even the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl!”

This December, Patsy Walker plans to claw her way to the top no matter what it takes! Be here for this brand new, action-packed series as this feline femme fatale reestablishes herself among Marvel’s mightiest within in the pages of PATSY WALKER, A.K.A. HELLCAT!  

PATSY WALKER, A.K.A. HELLCAT #1

Written by KATE LETH

Art & Cover by BRITTNEY WILLIAMS
Variant Cover by GEORGE PEREZ

On Sale in December!

Visit Dark Horse Comics at Rose City Comic Con for free swag, such as comics, buttons, posters, and more! Check out our show exclusives, signings, and panels, too!

Lady Killer artist Joelle Jones will be designing graphic leggings live at the Dark Horse Booth on Saturday morning.  We’ve teamed up with Bombsheller, the clothing company of the future to produce her design overnight!  Place an order on Saturday and Bombsheller will custom make them for you to pick up at the Dark Horse booth on Sunday! Bombsheller make the highest quality graphic leggings in the world and we are thrilled to be showing off how quickly they can get art from Joelle’s imagination onto your body.

Join Dark Horse Comics for the Rose City Comic Con After Party at Dante's, featuring Dark Horse themed drinks, Lonesome's Pizza, the HappyMatic photobooth, DJ Sean Aaberg of Pork Magazine, and Rogue'sHellboy Right Hand of Doom ale on tap.  Free to badge holders (21+). Get ready for a weekend of fun!

SIGNING SCHEDULE

BOOTH #1013

All creators signing in our 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. 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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

10:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.  GIRLFIEND: Jacob Pander, Arnold Pander

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.  LADY KILLER: Joëlle Jones

12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m. KING TIGER: Randy Stradley

1:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m. BARB WIRE: Chris Warner, Patrick Olliffe

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m. HARROW COUNTY, WITCHFINDER: Tyler Crook
                                 THE PAYBACKS, THE GHOST FLEET, BUZZKILL: Donny Cates
                                 THE GHOST FLEET: Daniel Warren Johnson

3:30 p.m.–4:20 p.m. COLDER, THE WITCHER, PROMETHEUS, PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES: Paul Tobin
                                 BANDETTE: Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover

4:30 p.m.–5:20 p.m. CALL OF DUTY: Larry Hama

5:30 p.m.–6:20 p.m. THE STRAIN: Mike Huddleston
                                 ALIENS: Chris Roberson, Patric Reynolds


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

10:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.  MISFITS OF AVALON: Kel McDonald
                                      THE ROOK: Paul Gulacy

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.  GRENDEL VS. THE SHADOW: Matt Wagner, Brennan Wagner

12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m. THE NEW DEAL: Jonathan Case

1:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m. HIGH CRIMES, ALIEN VS. PREDATOR: Christopher Sebela
                                 HIGH CRIMES: Ibrahim Moustafa

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m. MULAN: REVELATIONS: Marc Andreyko
                                 POWER CUBED: Aaron Lopresti

3:30 p.m.–4:20 p.m. THE PAYBACKS, THE GHOST FLEET, BUZZKILL: Donny Cates
                                 THE GHOST FLEET: Daniel Warren Johnson

PANEL SCHEDULE

Please join us at the panels below, brought to you by Dark Horse Comics and friends! Please visithttp://rosecitycomiccon.com/programming/ for more panels featuring Dark Horse creators, as well as guidelines for attending panels.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

10:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.  Panel Room 8  
Lady Killer Spotlight

Josie Schuller is a picture-perfect homemaker, wife, and mother—but she’s also a ruthless, efficient killer for hire! Join the creative team behind Lady Killer (Joëlle Jones, Jamie S. Rich, and Laura Allred) for a tell-all on the making of this hit new series.

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.  Panel Room 3  
Comic Collaborations: Barb Wire vs. King Tiger 

It’s the behind-the-scenes battle of the century! Creative forces Randy Stradley (King Tiger) and Chris Warner and Patrick Olliffe (Barb Wire) face off in an epic battle of styles, with a frank discussion and comparison of their working process to bring a comic to life. If you want to make comics, this is the can’t-miss panel of Rose City!

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.  Panel Room 3   
Dark Horse Comics: Writers on the Craft and Creation of Comics

Whether it’s a tale of a 1930s caper in a famous hotel or a 1960s housewife turned assassin, there’s a lot to love about the dynamic reach of stories told in comics. Join industry veterans Jonathan Case (The New Deal), Larry Hama (Call of Duty: Black Ops III), Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer), and Paul Tobin (The Witcher, Colder, Plants vs. Zombies) as they discuss turning an idea into a full-fledged story—and how they continue to keep their writing fresh.

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.   Panel Room 8  
High Crimes Spotlight

The Eisner-nominated digital series has just made its way to print. Come hear how writer Christopher Sebela and artist Ibrahim Moustafa brought this crime story to life.

4:30 p.m.–5:20 p.m.  Panel Room 3  
The King of Horror Media: Comics, Movies, or TV?

Which popular horror format reigns supreme: comic books, movies, or television? Join panelists Mike Huddleston (The Strain), Paul Tobin (Colder, Prometheus), Tyler Crook (Harrow County), and Chris Roberson (Aliens, Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.) for a discussion about their favorite horror stories and how horror has influenced their work and career.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m.  Panel Room 3  
Dark Horse Manga

Free Hatsune Mix fan for panel attendees while supplies last!

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 Oh My Goddess!, Lone Wolf and Cub, Berserk, and many more! Now Dark Horse continues to publish some of the industry’s best-selling titles, like Neon Genesis Evangelion, Oreimo: Kuroneko, Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Satoshi Kon’s Opus, Unofficial Hatsune Mix(as seen on David Letterman), and the works of the creative powerhouse CLAMP. Join Dark Horse editorCarl Horn and special guests for a look at the past, present, and future of manga at Dark Horse!

2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.     Panel Room 3
Comics and Twitter: How to Hang Out without Being an Annoying Jerk

Social media is tricky. As a person working in comics, how do you get people to recognize you and share your amazing new comic without being an annoying jerk? Fans, what are the best ways to engage with your favorite folks? Let’s start by talking about Twitter. Join some of Twitter’s finest tweeters: Phil Hester (Green Arrow, Ant-Man), Erica Henderson (Squirrel Girl, Jughead), Christopher Sebela (High Crimes, Welcome Back), Daniel Warren Johnson (Ghost Fleet, Space-Mullet, Green Leader), and your host, Donny Cates(Buzzkill, Ghost Fleet, The Paybacks), as we try to crack the code to becoming super famous and having a ton of fun using Twitter! Oh, it's also Donny’s birthday! So use #BirthdayPanel on Twitter to RSVP and make sure you get your party favors!


Rose City Comic Con 2015 'The Strain' Exclusive Print

Limited Edition of 125 | $15 -- Available at the Dark Horse booth.