San Diego Con Final Program Schedule

[Tom Galloway]

Taken from the web page (www.hotsites.net/comiccon), here's the final
version of the programmming schedule for the July 17-20 San Diego
Comic-Con aka Comic-Con International aka International House of
Comic-Con :-). Based on conversation with programming folk, I suspect
this is the version that will be printed up for the con, with any changes
reflected in the daily newsletter.

tyg t...@netcom.com
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Programs subject to change. Check the daily newsletter for updates.
Note: Please sign up for limited attendance discussion groups in Room 10.

THURSDAY

10:30 a.m. Workshop: Comic Book Law 101. The first class in the "Comic
Book Law School," a series of seminars intended to provide insight
into a variety of legal topics. This workshop will cover the basics of
copyright and trademark law and related issues. Topics to be discussed
will include: proper legal protection for comic book (and other
fictional) characters; selection and protection of trademarks and
logos; trademark use and registration; copyright ownership issues,
including works made for hire and joint authorship; copyright
registration; and related topics. Michael L. Lovitz, Esq. Room 13

11:00 a.m. Reading: "Shades Dark Redeemer." Science Fiction
/Artificial Intelligence novel synopsis. Arthur Loy Holcomb. Room 19

11:30 a.m. X-Men: Zero Tolerance and Beyond. Bob "Chief" Harras and
Chris "Generation X" Bachalo will answer questions and explain just
why everyone hates and fears mutants. Room 9

11:30 a.m. Workshop: Lost Worlds Diceless Combat System. Demonstration
of how to play, how to run tournaments, and how to coordinate Lost
Worlds with standard role playing games. James L. Walker. Room 18

12:00 p.m. DC: The Write Stuff! Those who can, teach, as some of DC's
most accomplished, most prolific writers reveal their secrets for
producing some of the best-written comics published today. Join
Preacher's and Hitman's Garth Ennis, JLA and The Invisibles author
Grant Morrison, Young Heroes In Love's Dan Raspler, Teen Titans' Dan
Jurgens, Kingdom Come's Mark Waid, Detective Comics' Chuck Dixon,
Green Lantern's Ron Marz, and Sovereign Seven's Chris Claremont for a
no-holds barred discussion of what they do, how they do it, and what
they've got planned for the coming months. Room 6D

12:00 p.m. Building an Audience in Non-mainstream Comics. How have
successful alternative cartoonists built a following in a direct
market that largely ignores their work? Panelists discuss making the
system work for you Featuring David Seidman, Jay Allen Sanford, Keith
Knight, Jimmie Robinson!, and Kim Thompson. Room 3

12:00 p.m. What's New at Harris. Join David Bogart, editor, and other
guests as they preview upcoming projects from Harris Comics, including
Vampirella/Dracula: The Sentinel.
Room 15B

12:00 p.m. Richard Hatch: Drakkon Wars/Armageddon. Hear Richard Hatch
of Battlestar Galactica speak about his new comic book, The Drakkon
Wars, and the new Battlestar hardback novel Armageddon.
Room 17B

12:30 p.m. Conspiracy Themes in TV and Films. Have the X-Files and
similar shows cashed in on the paranoia of the nineties? Were we
really paranoid before they revealed the secrets? David Barber, Jon
Barber, Shon Howell and David Ross will tackle these questions. Room 2

12:30 p.m. What Ever Happened to Romance Comics? Fifty years ago, the
romance comic was born and remained a viable genre through the 1970s.
Now, the small handful that remain are more of an oddity than a viable
genre. Why is the romance comic on the endangered species list in an
industry that claims it's trying to attract more female readers?
Featuring John Lustig, Greg Beda, Janet Heatherington, Steve Darnall,
Holly Golightly aka Fauve, and Cindy Lin. Room 16A

12:30 p.m. Seminar: The Long Road to Sundance. A field report on
hands-on independent film production from Mark L. Williams, currently
involved in pre-production of an indie film of his own, based on his
plays. Room 13

12:30 p.m. Discussion Group: Star Wars Action Fleet. Join Jim Fong for
a look at the inspiration for the Action Fleet toys, still fresh after
20 years. Room 19

1:00 p.m. The Star Wars Insider presents Rebel Pilot John "Dak"
Morton. Meet actor John Morton, who portrayed Luke Skywalker's gunner
Dak in The Empire Strikes Back. Morton discusses his experiences
making Empire for the first time in almost 20 years. Co-presented by
Jon Bradley Snyder, editor of the Star Wars Insider. Room 6E

1:00 p.m. Self-Publishing: So You Want to Self-Publish.
Self-publishers and others in the industry look at the business side
of self- publishing, covering subjects such as printing, distribution,
and promotion. Featuring Linda Medley, Brent Anderson, Jean Graham,
Lawrence Klimecki, Jeff Mason, and Mark Thompson. Room 9

1:00 p.m. Violence in Anime. Is graphic violence in Japanese Animation
the reason it hasn't caught on with the public? With R.A. Jones, Fred
Patten, and Julie Ann Sczesny. Room 16B

1:30 p.m. Spotlight on Michael Moorcock. Meet the author best known
for Elric, Jerry Cornelius, and Nomad of Time stories. His upcoming
project, Michael Moorcock's Multiverse, will be a 12-issue limited
series from DC Comics' Helix imprint, debuting in September. Room 6D

1:30 p.m. Acclaim Comics Year One and Counting. Meet Acclaim Comics
president/publisher/editor-in-chief Fabian Nicieza as he talks about
the year that was and what's coming up with Acclaim's three product
lines: Valiant Heroes, Classics Illustrated, and Acclaim Young Reader
(Disney and Fox/Saban licensed product). Room 3

1:30 p.m. The Old Kids on the Block: Keeping Established Characters
Vital. You're a comics creator who has just been assigned a character
who's been published longer than you've been alive. How do you keep
this character fresh, exciting, and contemporary? Featuring Kurt
Busiek, Mark Waid, Ralph Macchio (Spider-Man editor), Joey Cavaliera
(Superman editor), Todd DeZago (Sensational Spider-Man writer), Steve
Skroce, Mike Wieringo (Sensational Spider-Man artist), Peter David,
and Tom DeFalco. Room 15B

1:30 p.m. DC Portfolio Review Orientation. What does it take to get a
portfolio review at DC? You have to attend our portfolio review
orientation. (Attendance at this event is required to get your
portfolio reviewed at the DC booth.) Room 17B

2:00 p.m. Dark Horse Horrors. To paraphrase H.P. Lovecraft, fear of
the unknown is the strongest emotion known to humanity. And no one
knows this fear better than Gary Gianni (Corpus Monstrum), Kelly Jones
(The Hammer), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), Mark Schultz (Aliens: Havoc and
Predator: Hell and Hot Water), and Matt Wagner (Grendel). Join these
five masters of the macabre along with Dark Horse's "scary book
editor" Scott Allie as they discuss the horror genre and its role at
Dark Horse. Don't forget your flashlight.
Room 2

2:00 p.m. Spotlight on Peter Kuper. Meet Peter Kuper, the artist of
Eye of the Beholder, the first comic to regularly appear in the New
York Times. Rolling Stone named him "Hot Comic Book Artist of the
Year" for 1995. His critically acclaimed three-issue comic The System
has just been collected into a graphic novel. Room 16A

2:00 p.m. Reading: "Poems for the Dead." A visceral reading of some of
the most gripping verse you've ever heard. Hart D. Fisher.
Room 19

2:30 p.m. Is It Dead, Jim? 30 Years of Star Trek. Mark A. Altman ("the
world's foremost Trekspert," and author of the Captains' Logs series
from Little Brown & Company) moderates a debate of Star Trek. Can
Voyager be saved? Should Deep Space Nine be deep sixed? What's the
latest on the new Trek movie and what's the skinny on the Star Trek
Experience? Join a panel of editors from Sci-Fi Universe and some
surprise Star Trek guests to discuss Trek's past, present and tenuous
future. Also: the latest on the future of Sci-Fi Universe Magazine.
Room 6E

2:30 p.m. The Evolution of Movie Monsters: From Frankenstein to The
Relic. How have movie monsters changed over the years? Listen to
LaMonte Ramone Fritts, John Hart, Ric Meyers, Kurt Miller, Steve
Bissette, and Jon Proudstar on this subject. Room 9

2:30 p.m. Spotlight on Luis Royo. This science fiction and fantasy
illustrator extraordinaire has been published by such companies as
Tor, Berkeley, Avon, Warner, Bantam, and such magazines as Heavy
Metal, Cimoc and Penthouse to name a few. Room 16B

2:30 p.m. Reading for Children: "The Guardian of Central Park". An
original short story, first published in Stickers n Stuff magazine.
Sue Dawe. Room 13

3:00 p.m. NASA Films. See the newest official films from NASA,
presented by Charles Dichiera. Room 6D

3:00 p.m. Independent Filmmaking and New Directions in Animation. In
this era of electronic marvels and virtual reality, there's no limit
to where our imagination can take us. More than ever, independent
filmmakers are finding new ways to express themselves through
animation. What are the trends? Where are they going? With Jerry Beck,
Chris Bailey, Bradford DeMoss, and Craig Stormon. Room 1AB

3:00 p.m. Why Write Fantasy? Terry Brooks and R. A. Salvatore explain
why the genre appeals to them and what unique avenues can be explored
through fantasy. Room 3

3:00 p.m. Online Comics. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
doing comics in an electronic medium? Can the static dynamics of the
comic page be captured digitally, or will the essence of the medium be
diluted amidst animated gifs and other technical gimmicks? Featuring
Scott McCloud, Howard Simpson, Tom Galloway, Nat Gertler, Les Pardew,
Chris Colborn, and Jesse Reklaw. Room 15B.

3:00 p.m. Spotlight on Mark Waid. Writer of the award-winning Kingdom
Come series, as well as The Flash, Impulse, Captain America and more.
Room 17B

3:00 p.m. Reading: "Penny Dreadful." Kevin Andrew Murphy. Room 19

3:30 p.m. Vertigo: Defying All Genres. A free preview of Terminal
City: Aerial Graffiti #1 for the first 340 people attending the panel.
(Ticket not required.) Learn the secrets behind Vertigo's diverse
range of current and upcoming titles as DC's successful alternative
imprint continues to shake things up. Join Vertigo executive editor
Karen Berger and editors Shelly Roeberg and Alisa Kwitney, writers
Garth Ennis (Preacher), Grant Morrison (The Invisibles), Steven T.
Seagle (House Of Secrets, Sandman Mystery Theatre), Steve Gerber
(Nevada), artists Alex Ross (Uncle Sam), Steve Dillon and Glenn Fabry
(Preacher), Phil Jimenez (The Invisibles), Charles Vess (Neil Gaiman
and Charles Vess' Stardust), and Michael Lark (Terminal City) as they
delve into the haunting twists and turns planned for the coming
months. Room 2

3:30 p.m. The Image Alternative. Come see why Image is becoming (of
all things) a haven for alternative comics creators. Featuring Image
partner Jim Valentino, Heartbreakers writer Anina Bennett, Astro City
writer/creator Kurt Busiek, Soulwind writer/artist/creator Scott
Morse, Image Executive Director and Beanworld writer/artist/creator
Larry Marder, and Jinx creator Brian Bendis. Room 16A

3:30 p.m. Seminar: Founders of the Newspaper Comics Industry. Golden
Age artist and comics historian Jay E. Disbrow presents this
informative lecture on the careers of Joseph Pulitzer, Edward Scripps,
and William Randolf Hearst, complete with rare photos and art from
newspaper comic strips' formative years.
Room 18

4:00 p.m. Pocket Dragon Adventures. Join Marv Wolfman for a sneak peek
at this new fantasy animation show that premiers in late October.
Pocket Dragon Adventures is based on the work of fantasy artist Real
Musgrave.
Room 6E

4:00 p.m. Spider-Man. Meet and greet Spidey's story-spinners as talk
about the return of the Green Goblin to Spidey continuity. With John
Romita Jr., Mike Wieringo, Todd Dezago, Tom DeFalco, Richard Case,
Ralph Macchio and Tom Brevoort. Room 9

4:00 p.m. Spotlight on Evan Dorkin. Come and meet the creator of Milk
and Cheese, Evan Dorkin. Evan is also co-creator along with Sarah Dyer
of Kid Blastoff. Dyer and Dorkin are also regular series writers for
Space Ghost Coast to Coast. Room 16B

4:30 p.m. Sammo Hung: Enter the Fat Dragon. An introduction to the
films of one of Hong Kong's greatest action filmmakers. A contemporary
of Jackie Chan, Sammo is a director, actor and action choreographer
without peer. This presentation will feature clips from all aspects of
Sammo's illustrious career. His first American Production will be for
Pressman Films. Room 1AB

4:30 p.m. Superheroes and Anatomy: When Style Goes Too Far. Superhero
comics have always presented stylized version of reality to their
readers, but at what point does the style make the transition from
dynamic to ridiculous? Panelists try to answer this and other
questions, such as is it appropriate for a superhero's shoulders to be
broader than the back of a '74 Buick, or for a superheroine's breasts
to be bigger than her head? Featuring Dan Schaefer, Duval Stowers,
Brian Apthorp, Gary S. St. Lawrence, Pia Guerra, and Beau Smith. Room
3

4:30 p.m. Extra-Terrestrials in Pop Culture:The Good, the Bad, and the
Ugly. We don't actually know if they landed in fields all across
America, but they're definitely invading the media. Tim Burgard,
Michael Donahue, Rod O'Riley, and Janine Young will be the panelists.
Room 15B

4:30 p.m. Spotlight on Dick Ayers Silver Age artist of Sgt. Fury and
Howling Commandos and many other comics. Room 17B

4:30 p.m. Seminar: Professional Networking. A number of ways and
systems will be discussed for developing the contacts needed to find
and maintain work. Andrew Pepoy.
Room 13

5:00 p.m. Trailer Park. The only chance to see current trailers and
featurettes for upcoming comic book, science fiction and genre-related
films in one place at one time. Presented by Jeff Walker. Room 6ABCF

5:00 p.m. Helix: Re-Defining Science Fiction Comics. A free B &W
Advance of Michael Moorcock's Multiverse for the first 340 people
attending the panel. (Ticket not required.) Join Helix Senior Editor
Stuart Moore on a journey into the future of cutting-edge
science-fiction comics. Coming along on the journey are acclaimed
fantasy and science-fiction author Michael Moorcock (Michael
Moorcock's Multiverse), Transmetropolitan writer Warren Ellis and
Bloody Mary: Lady Liberty writer Garth Ennis. Room 2

5:00 p.m. Kitchen Sink Press. Kitchen Sink Press, America's oldest
independent comics publisher, will have representatives on hand to
discuss KSP's fall and winter releases, including The Spirit: The New
Adventures, several new R. Crumb projects, and the recent changes at
KSP. Room 16A

5:00 p.m. Workshop: Crash Course for Comic Writers. A how-to on
writing, breaking into the business and dealing with rejections. Todd
Tochioka. Room 19

5:30 p.m. Con Talk Back. Tell us how much you love the convention and
tell us where we have room to improve on our services.
Room 16B

5:30 p.m. Reading: "Ghostdance." Novella about a ghost invasion of Los
Angeles during the 1937 premiere of Snow White. Mark L. Williams. Room
18

6:00 p.m. The Enduring Popularity of The Legion of Superheroes. Many
groups come and go but these teens, through varied incarnations, have
maintained a loyal following of truly fanatic fans. Randy Duncan, Gene
Phillips, W. C. Carani, Tom Galloway, Brent Frankenhoff. Room 17B

6:00 p.m. Fox Kids & Marvel Present: Silver Surfer Voice Auditions.
Come by the Marvel booth (#715) for a chance to win one of ten daily
auditions for a voice part in the Silver Surfer animated show. Room 3

6:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Roboforce. Hong Kong action movies
are true comic books come to life leaving campy American superhero
flicks in the dust. But don't take our word for it...see for yourself
when Tai Seng Video Marketing, Inside Kung-Fu Magazine, and Martial
Arts Movie book author Ric Meyers rip the roof off the convention
center every night with the most thrilling fantasy thrillers ever
made. Do you like Iron Man? Then you've got to see gorgeous Sally Yeh
in Roboforce battle the brass and bronze bad guys to the death.
Mind-blowing action! Room 1AB

7:00 p.m. Vampires: Abilities and Disabilities. What makes a vampire
nowadays? It seems that every author has their own interpretation of
this undead. A look at what makes the monster. Sue Dawe, April Vanessa
Shelby, Kurt Miller, Wayne W. Beach Jr., Gigi Porter.
Room 9

7:00 p.m. The Thursday Night "Fight for Literacy" Mixer: This is the
official "Welcome" to the 1997 Convention, and a way for you to help
the fight against illiteracy! Hosted by Cartoonists Across America and
Comic-Con International, this event benefits the San Diego Council on
Literacy. Kick back with friends, and watch as Cartoonists Across
America and scores of comic book professionals create an unbelievable
mural! At the end of this year's Comic-Con the mural will be donated
to the San Diego Council on Literacy. Join us for drinks, munchies,
guest speakers, interesting exhibits, freebies, and a raffle with
items donated by local San Diego restaurants, Kopelson Entertainment,
New Line Cinema, Columbia Pictures, and more! Your participation will
make a difference! Special Events area and Outdoor Terrace, Convention
Center, until 10 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Trivia Quiz. Gamemaster James Hay challenges teams of
players to test their knowledge of comics, strips and related
subjects. Room 3

8:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Duel to the Death. It's the
ultimate Shaolin vs Samurai vs Ninja fight for supremecy. Room 1AB

8:30 p.m. Rob Zombie: Filmmaker. A comprehensive overview of the video
work by the leader of White Zombie. Includes videos of Prong, Powerman
5000, and White Zombie. Room 9

9:00 p.m. Designing Collectible Card Games. They're hot. Everybody's
doing one. But not everyone is doing it right. Our panelists look at
the possibilities and pitfalls of creating your own contribution to
this growing game genre. John Miller, Ken Meyer, Adam Rex, Less
Pardew. Room 3

6:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Zu Warriors of the Magic Mountain.
Demigods slug it out for the fate of the earth. Room 1AB

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FRIDAY

10:30 a.m. Comics: Collectibles or Reading Material? When comics were
first born, their value was based solely on the pleasure one derived
from reading them, but at some point they became collectors items. How
has this affected the quality of material being published? Featuring
Kurt Busiek, Maggie Thompson, David Seidman, Raymond F. Elliot, and
Corey J. Baham. Room 15B

10:30 a.m. DC Comics Online Non-Virtual Chat Room. Ever wonder who
those folks are that you're talking to in the Chat Rooms of DC Comics
Online? Come meet them face-to-face in our Online Social Hour, hosted
by DC Multimedia Publishing Editor Greg Ross (that's DCOGJRoss to some
of you). Room 17B

10:30 a.m. Workshop: Comic Book Law 102. Second in the "Comic Book
Law" series, will address more advanced issues, including parody and
spoofs, fair use, licenses and transfers of rights (merchandising,
film options, etc.), enforcement of rights, and issues arising from
publishing and postings on the Internet and World Wide Web. Michael L.
Lovitz. Room 13

11:00 a.m. Babylon 5. See the series creator, J. Michael Straczynski,
in the first of two presentations on the hit show. Both today's and
Sunday's events will preview scenes from the new movies and the unseen
episodes. If you miss it today, be sure to catch substantially the
same presentation on Sunday! Seating for this event will be limited to
3000 on a first come, first served basis. Seating will be available
prior to the opening of the Exhibit Hall. Room 6ABCF

11:00 a.m. The Future of Anime Fandom. This year is the 20th
anniversary of Japanese animation fandom in America. Where is anime
fandom headed? Has it reached its peak or is it still growing? Will
there be a 25th anniversary? Moderator Fred Patten. Room 2

11:00 p.m. Spotlight on Linda Medley. A freelance illustrator and
artist for the comics industry, Linda has worked on Justice League,
Doom Patrol, and Galactic Girl Guides. Her paintings have appeared on
the covers of Family Man, Stuck Rubber Baby, and TSR's Dragon
magazine. She is currently working on Castle Waiting. Room 16A

11:00 a.m. Reading: "Phillip K. Dick's Androids and What It Means to
Be Human." Dawn Carruthers Farnsworth. Room 19

11:30 a.m. DC Gets Animated with Cartoon Network Comics! A free B&W
Advance of Flintstones/Jetsons #3 for the first 500 people attending
the panel. (Ticket not required.) Special Projects Editor Bronwyn
Taggart, writer Matt Wayne (Cartoon Network Presents, Jetsons),
artists Bill Alger (Yogi, Huckleberry Hound), Ivan Brunetti (Jetsons,
Herculoids), Terrance Griep, Jr. (Scooby-Doo), Sam Henderson (Cartoon
Network Presents), Michael Kraiger (Herculoids, Flintstones), Bill
Wray (The Jetsons) and inker Andrew Pepoy (Scooby-Doo) reveal how some
of the most talented writers and artists in comics have breathed new
life into the adventures of classic cartoon characters such as
Scooby-Doo, the Flintstones and the Jetsons and are breaking new
ground with popular 'toons of today. Room 6E

11:30 a.m. Meet the Creators Behind the Classic Batman. Since his
creation in the late 1930s, Batman has remained one of the most
popular superheroes. How has the Caped Crusader changed through the
years? Get the lowdown from those who helped him through his formative
years. Featuring Sheldon Moldoff, Jim Mooney, Dick Sprang, Bob Haney,
and moderator Mark Evanier. Room 16B

11:30 a.m. Spotlight on Steve Bissette. Artist, writer, and publisher,
Steve Bissette has gained recognition for his scholarly work, Journeys
Into Fear, an overview of horror, crime, punishment, and censorship
from the 12th to 20th century. Besides his notable contribution as the
artist for Swamp Thing, he has edited a series of anthologies called
Taboo, and is currently working on a series called Tyrant. Room 9

11:30 a.m. Workshop: Now That I've Drawn It, How Do I Make It? A
roundtable-style workshop designed to discuss what is possible in
constructing a costume from a description or drawing. Different
construction techniques, use of materials available, tips and use of
texture to create the final product will be discussed. Bring any
sketches, pictures, ideas and projects-in-progress to this workshop to
share and discuss. Amber Kessels. Room 18

12:00 p.m. Editorial Overview (featuring Stan Lee). Join Marvel for an
explosive preview slide show of Heroes Return, X-Men, Marvel Imports,
Online and more! Be there! Room 6D

12:00 p.m. Chat with Chaos! Comics. Meet the team from Chaos! Comics.
Find out about our exciting plans and new products for Fall 1997 and
1998, including news on Chaos! Classic Monsters, Chaos! Rocks, and
Breakthrough, our new imprints! We'll also be talking about the future
of the comic book industry ... and how YOU can make a difference. Drop
on by and see what Chaos! has to offer. Room 1AB

12:00 p.m. Breaking In as a Comic Writer. How can an unknown writer
get that big break in an industry dominated by "hot" artists? Seasoned
writers and editors discuss the various methods of getting your foot
in the door as a writer in the comic industry. With Mark Waid, Tom De
Falco, Steven Grant, Dan Jurgens, Steven Seagle, and Beau Smith. Room
3
12:00 p.m. "B" Movies in the 90s. Now that independent filmmaking is
popular, will there be any "B" movies left? Enrique Acosta, Michael
Donahue, Chris Gore, Ric Meyers, and David Quinn. Room 15B

12:00 p.m. The Business of Comics. What's involved in publishing,
editing, marketing, and selling comics and how you can be a part.
Panelists include Laurel Carpenter, The Galactic Trading Post; Meloney
Crawford Chadwick, Dark Horse Comics; Vijaya Iyer, Cartoon Books;
Francisca Pulido, Chaos! Comics; Cathy Stroup, Cold Cut Distribution;
Martha Thomases, DC Comics; Jan Utstein, Hurricane Comics; and Anina
Bennett, Dark Horse/Image (moderator). Sponsored by Friends of Lulu.
Room 17B

12:30 p.m. The Anti-Gravity Room and Beyond: Comic Books in Film and
Television. An in-depth discussion of how the Anti- Gravity Room was
created and how it is produced and a general overview on what makes
comic book properties work in the medium of film and television.
Segments from the Anti-Gravity Room will be screened. Featuring Josh
Braun, Jeff Conner, Nick Scoullar, Phil Guerrero, and special guest
panelists to be announced. Room 6ABCF

12:30 p.m. Spiritual Themes in Current Comic Books. Sponsored by the
Christian Comic Arts Society. An examination of comic books such as
Spawn, Kingdom Come, Nexus God Con, etc. from a Christian perspective.
Featuring Jesse Hamm (Comics to Bore and Confuse You), Monte Wilson,
(Elfin Romance), Jim Pruett (writer/editor, Caliber Comics), and
others. Room 2.

12:30 p.m. Spotlight on George Perez. Most noted for his artwork on
The New Teen Titans and Crisis on Infinite Earths, George has also
worked on The Avengers, The Fantastic Four, Justice League, Wonder
Woman, and The Hulk...just to name a few. Room 16A

12:30 p.m. Workshop: The Reluctant Muse. Breakthrough techniques for
writers, finding inspiration and discovering your own unique voice.
Brian Holguin. Room 13

12:30 p.m. Reading: "Vampires, Seduction, Private Eyes and
Were-Creatures." Included will be readings from the Censored lady
Rawhide #5: Bring Your Own Corpses, The Original Version; Alexander
Risk: The Hounds of Hell Theory; The New Blade, The Vampire Hunter
Mini-Series: Blood Allies; and Detectives, Inc.: A Terror of Dying
Dreams. By Don McGregor. Room 19

1:00 p.m. Warner Bros. Presents. Upcoming animated Superman and Batman
projects featuring guests Alan Burnett, Paul Dini, Bruce Timm and Boyd
Kirkland and Randy Rogel (Batman: Sub-Zero). Plus: a panel and
presentation on the animated feature The Quest for Camelot and
previews of upcoming motion pictures (Steel, Conspiracy Theory and
more). Limited special giveaways. Presented by Jeff Walker. Room 6E

1:00 p.m. Why isn't Star Trek: Voyager Doing Better? Star Trek shows
seem to get a slow start, but after two years shouldn't it be taking
off by now? Jim Brooks, Max Cervantes, John Hart, Art Holcomb, and Pat
Thomas. Room 9

1:00 p.m. A Discussion with Fred Ladd. Fred Ladd, the producer of
G-Force, Astro Boy, Kimba, and Gigantor discusses his experiences
bringing Japanese animation to American television. Room 16B

1:30 p.m. The Exploits of Jackie Chan: The Living Comic Book. His fans
run literally into the billions and, finally, he's a comic book
character. Now see what all the excitement's about with this exclusive
video presentation of rare behind-the-scenes action and
never-before-seen fights and stunts of the one, the only, MTV Movie
Award Lifetime Achievement Winner, Jackie Chan. Room 6D

1:30 p.m. Spotlight on Dave Dorman. See the talented artist who's
worked on numerous projects, including the popular Indiana Jones and
Star Wars series by Dark Horse and Skybox. Room 1AB

1:30 p.m. Are Alternative Comics Today's Undergrounds? When you think
of underground comics, you tend to think of hippies, drugs, and the
counterculture, but are contemporary alternatives really that much
different? Is today's alternative comic character just Fat Freddy
Freak with nipple ring and tattoos? Featuring Carol Lay, Terry Leban,
Jim Valentino, Dan Fogel, Shannon Wheeler, and moderator Jeff Mason.
Room 3

1:30 p.m. Slave Labor Office Tour. Come see this slide-show tour of
the fabulous Slave Labor office, nestled away in San Jose, California.
On hand as your tour guides will be President Dan Vado and the
award-winning creator of Milk and Cheese, Dork!, and Hectic Planet,
Evan Dorkin. There'll be plenty of other Slave Labor creators there to
regale you with their wit. Plus, if he's awake, we'll bring along
Jhonen Vasquez. Room 15B

1:30 p.m. DC Portfolio Review Orientation. What does it take to get a
portfolio review at DC? You have to attend our portfolio review
orientation. (Attendance at this event is required to get your
portfolio reviewed at the DC booth.) Room 17B

1:30 p.m. Discussion group: Marv Wolfman. Limited to 12 people. This
is your chance to talk with the writer/editor/and editor in chief for
companies such as DC, Marvel, and Disney. His current project is
Pocket Dragon Adventures. Room 19

1:30 p.m. Workshop: Writing for Comics. What are the most commonly
asked questions for writing comics? Come to this workshop and get the
answers. Steven T. Seagle.
Room 18

2:00 p.m. Edgar Rice Burroughs: The Father of Tarzan and American
Science Fiction. Edgar Rice Burroughs created Tarzan in 1912, and
today he is as vital as ever. Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is preparing
a second TV season, a new movie (co-starring Jane March) hits theaters
late this year, and the Disney animated feature is scheduled for 1999.
Tarzan continues in comics, and a new biography of ERB is in the
works. The panel includes the special U.S. premiere of the documentary
I, Tarzan, featuring an interview with Philip Jose Farmer. ERB wrote
more than 60 novels, and the entire realm of his work will be open for
discussion. Featuring Tom Yeates, Dark Horse Tarzan artist; Al
Williamson, artist for Marvel, EC, Flash Gordon, and Star Wars; Peet
Janes, Dark Horse Tarzan editor; James Van Hise, editor of Edgar Rice
Burroughs' Fantastic Worlds; Danton Burroughs; and possible surprise
guests. Room 6ABCF

2:00 p.m. Troops on Tatooine. Join Kevin Rubio for the premiere
screening of this video presentation/parody of Fox's reality program
COPS, and Star Wars. Troops features the Imperial Squadron, "Black
Sheep" as they make their rounds on the planet Tatooine.
Room 2

2:00 p.m. Spotlight on Brian Pulido and Steven Hughes. Evil Ernie and
Lady Death are synonymous with Chaos! Comics. President and publisher,
Brian Pulido, is joined by chief illustrator Steven Hughes for this
fascinating spotlight. Room 16A
2:30 p.m. Disney Animation. A panel and presentation of features in
production and development at the Walt Disney Studios. Also: Special
featurette on "Making George of the Jungle." Room 6E

2:30 p.m. Writing Vampire Stories. The ins and outs of writing about
our favorite monster. Nancy Collins, Jean Graham, Thomas E. Sniegoski,
Kevin Andrew Murphy, David Quinn. Room 9

2:30 p.m. Classic War Comics. Meet some of the top creators of war
comics from a time when a war meant more than a police action. How did
they dramatize the triumph of human spirit over the blood and guts?
Featuring Joe Kubert, Russ Heath, Dick Ayers, Ric Estrada, Bob Haney
and moderator Chris Pedrin. Room 16B

2:30 p.m. Workshop: Filmmaking. The dos and don'ts of getting a
feature film made. Philip Cable. Room 13

3:00 p.m. Cartoon Network's Space Ghost Screening. On the date of its
season premiere, Cartoon Network's Space Ghost Coast to Coast alights
upon San Diego with an exclusive screening of two never-before-seen
episodes and two original Space Ghost pilots. A panel discussion
featuring the voice talents behind Zorak, Moltar, Brak and Lokar will
follow. Free stuff to the citizens who attend. Room 6D

3:00 p.m. Spotlight on James Hong. One of the most familiar
Chinese-American actors in the media, James Hong has appeared in
hundreds of films, television, and stage, from Love is a Many
Splendored Thing to Blade Runner and Lois & Clark. At present, he is
lending his voice talent to Disney's Legend of Mu-Lan and filming Red
Corner with Richard Gere. Room 1AB

3:00 p.m. Heroes Return. With Bob Harras, Mark Waid, Kurt Busiek,
George Perez, Peter David, Bobbie Chase, Tom Brevoort. The biggest
event of the year begins right here! Room 3

3:00 p.m. Comics as a Socializing Force: Creators Who Have Something
to Say. Can comics cause change? Is such a form of popular culture
limited to reflecting society's values? Can it restate and transmit to
future generations those values? Are creators responsible for the
effect, if any, of their work? Featuring Will "The Spirit" Eisner,
Sergio "Groo" Aragones, Joe "Retailer of the Year" Field, Mark
"Radical Dreamer" Wheatley, and Dave "Chiaroscuro" Rawson. Room 17B

3:00 p.m. Reading: "Generation X." A reading from the novel that was
the inspiration for the comic series. Elliott Maggin. Room 19

3:30 p.m. New Crow Comics James O'Barr. The Crow creator discusses his
plans for future Crow comics. Room 2

3:30 p.m. Spotlight on Brent Anderson. Artist, writer, teacher, noted
for his pencilling of Kurt Busiek's Astro City. Brent plans to
self-publish Spin World, a four-issue black-and-white limited series.
Room 16A

3:30 p.m. Workshop: Beginning Acting. Beginning acting techniques for
stage and screen. Arnie Starkey. Room 18

4:00 p.m. The Future of Star Wars in Comics Literature. Now that the
Star Wars Special Editions have been released to much acclaim and
anticipation for the release of the first trilogy is at an all-time
high, what does the future hold for Star Wars comics? Find out with
Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta (both accomplished Star Wars
scribes), Al Williamson (Classic Star Wars), Dario Carrasco, Jr.
(Tales of the Jedi), John Nadeau (X-Wing Rogue Squadron), Steve
Sansweet, LucasFilm's Director of Special Markets, Dave Dorman, Star
Wars cover artist, and Star Wars editors Bob Cooper and Peet Janes, as
they discuss the unfolding directions of the Star Wars universe. Room
6E

4:00 p.m. Designing Costumes for the Major Leagues. Join professional
costumer Sandra Huber for a look at what it takes to do costuming for
a major studio or theme park. Be sure to bring your design portfolio!
Room 16B

4:00 p.m. DC's Tangent Universe: Only the Names are The Same. You've
heard the rumors, now learn the details of the weeklong event that
pairs some of the biggest talent in comics with some of the biggest
character names. Tangent Comics editor Eddie Berganza reveals the
shocking details, joined by Todd Dezago, Dan Jurgens (writer/artist,
The Atom, writer, Doom Patrol), writer Ron Marz (Metal Men), artist
J.H. Williams III (Green Lantern), and pencillers Sean Chen (Doom
Patrol) and Matt Haley (Joker). Room 9

4:30 p.m. HBO Animation and Spawn. With the recent HBO television
debuts of Todd McFarlane's Spawn and Ralph Bakshi's anthology series,
Spicy City, HBO Animation has broken all barriers in animated
television as an innovator in adult programming. Join our panel, led
by Todd McFarlane, who will discuss the making of Spawn and Spicy City
and the intricate process of developing an animated television series
for an adult audience. Featuring Todd McFarlane, Catherine Winder,
Eric Radomski. (Panel will include video clips that contain adult
material. Adult supervision recommended.) Room 6D

4:30 p.m. Byron Preiss Presents: Marvel Novels Preview. Keith R. A.
DeCandido, editor of the Marvel Comics novels published by Boulevard
Books and Byron Preiss Multimedia Company, gives a preview of the
upcoming books in the series, including the first X-Men hardcover
novel, the conclusion of the "Doom's Day" trilogy, the Untold Tales of
Spider-Man anthology, the X-Men/Spider-Man team-up trilogy, and much
much more. Room 1AB

4:30 p.m. Fantagraphics Books Panel. Meet your favorite Fantagraphics
cartoonists, including Gilbert "New Love" Hernandez, Jaime "Penny
Century" Hernandez, Bill "Coventry" Willingham, Jessica "Artbabe"
Abel, and Bob "Minimum Wage" Fingerman. See advance previews of
upcoming Fantagraphics projects including Penny Century, Blab! #9, Dan
Clowes' Ghost World, Robert Williams' Malicious Resplendence, Walt
Holcombe's Poot, Peter Bagge's Buddy Go Home!, and The Comics Journal
#200, featuring Chris Ware and Charles Schulz. Moderated by publisher
Gary Groth and Director of Promotions Eric Reynolds. Room 3

4:30 p.m. Anthology Titles: An Editorial Perspective. A discussion
with the editors of anthologies of underground and alternative
comix what goes into their preparation, the difficulties encountered
in creating them, their usefulness in providing a forum for the new
and experimental in comix, their past, present and future. Featuring
Sarah Dyer (Action Girl Comics), Kim Thompson (Zero Zero), Chris
Oliveros (Drawn & Quarterly), Bob Schreck (Dark Horse Presents), Steve
Bissette (Taboo) and Noah Mass (Last Gasp Comix and Stories). Room 15B

4:30 p.m. Pulp Novels Slideshow. Ken Krueger is not a historian. He
can't even be considered a collector. In his checkered career, which
started in the pre-comics days, many of "pulp" oddities have crossed
his path. In this completely irreverent show, he will revisit the days
of pulp fiction, a time that old fogies remember fondly, and dealers
see with many dollar signs in their eyes. Warning: much of the
material is rated PG-13, some is R, but all is in the spirit of fun.
Audience participation appreciated. Room 15B

4:30 p.m. How to Put Heart into Your Art. Your success as an
artist/writer can hinge on your ability to tap into the riches of your
spirit and soul and the ability to translate these riches into stories
that connect with your audience. In this seminar, methods of
discovering your unique themes and incorporating them into your work
with humor, love and personality will be discussed. Harold Buchholz.
Room 13

5:00 p.m. Independent Filmmaking 101. Film Threat magazine editors
will present a number of bizarre short films and explain a number of
"do it yourself" methods of filmmaking. With Chris Gore and Sarah
Jacobson. Room 2

5:00 p.m. Spotlight on Joe Kubert. For more than fifty years, Joe has
been a veritable force in the comic field. From illustrating Tales of
the Green Beret , Tor and Abraham Stone, to opening an accredited
school for graphic storytelling, to writing the critically acclaimed
Fax From Sarajevo, his influence has been felt by many. Room 16A

5:00 p.m. Reading: "Finder-Smoker." Suspense action excerpt from his
most recent published novel. Greg Rucka. Room 19

5:00 p.m. Movies in Your Future. Highlights from upcoming films from
AAA America International Entertainment, presented by Philip Cable.
Room 6ABCF

5:30 p.m. Pro/Am Trivia Challenge. Last year Len Wein's team of comics
professionals pulled off a hair's-breadth win over the previously
undefeated Black Ink Irregulars, led by Tom Galloway. Be sure to check
out this year's grudge match in comics trivia. This yea'rs pro team
includes Mark Waid, Len Wein, Kurt Busiek, and Roger Stern. Room 16B.
5:30 p.m. Lou Stathis Memorial Fund Auction. In memory and celebration
of our late friend and colleague Lou Stathis and his commitment to
discovering, encouraging, and developing new artistic talent, an
assortment of original art has been donated by some of the field's
most innovative talent for an auction to benefit a scholarship in
Lou's name to the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Art Auction
area, Exhibit Hall.

5:30 p.m. Back to Our Roots: The Roots of Science Fiction Comics in
Science Fiction Literature. Join artist/illustrator Frank Kelly Freas
for a slide show of selected examples of science fiction cover
artwork, spanning over the past 50 years. Frank Kelly Freas and Laura
Brodian Freas. Room 9

5:30 p.m. Discussion group Fred Patten. Limited to 12. A chance for
those interested in Japanese Anime to sit with the co-founder of the
first anime fan club, the Cartoon/Fantasy Organization, in 1977. Fred
is a story editor for Streamline Pictures, and has written An
Anthropomorphic Bibliography. Room 18

5:30 p.m. Satanika: The Music Video. Satanika, the Verotik comic book
character appears in a video with music by Glen Danzig. Panelists
include Glen Danzig. Room 6E

6:00 p.m. Cartoons for Adults: Animation is Not Just for Children
Anymore. Why doesn't anyone in Hollywood or TV believe this?
Room 3

6:00 p.m. Futuristic Horror. Horror is usually associated with ancient
beings and gothic houses, but what does the future hold? Craig
Stormon, Arthur Holcomb, Tim Burgard, Gigi Porter, and Kurt Miller.
Room 17B

6:00 p.m. Fox Kids & Marvel Comics Presents: Silver Surfer Voice
Auditions. Come by the Marvel booth (#715) for a chance to win one of
ten daily auditions for a voice part in the Silver Surfer animated
show. Room 6D

6:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Saviour of the Soul. Hong Kong
action movies are true comic books come to life leaving campy American
superhero flicks in the dust. But don't take our word for it...see for
yourself when Tai Seng Video Marketing, Inside Kung-Fu magazine, and
Martial Arts movie book author Ric Meyers rip the roof off the
convention center every night with the most thrilling fantasy
thrillers ever made.Saviour is the best WILDC.A.T.S. or X-Men movie
Image and Marvel never made. Get ready for a mutant team that defies
all others. Room 1AB

7:00 p.m. Is All Fantasy Derived from Tolkien? Is fantasy all
variations on the themes explored by J. R. R. or, if not, what are the
other realms explored by this genre? Steven Potts, Ric Meyers, Andrew
Murphy, Janine Young, Bill Stoddard. Room 9

7:30 p.m. Independent Films Festival: Dr. Benderfax. Room 6D

7:30 p.m. Klingon Ascension Ritual. The crew of the Klingon ship
Strangehold and their allies invite you to explore Klingon culture!
See Klingon artifacts! Participate in the rite of manhood! Room 3

8:00 p.m. Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards. Everyone is welcome to
attend the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony! Doors will open
at 8:00 and the festivities will begin at 8:15. (Be sure to bring your
badge in order to be admitted.) The MC will be the always hilarious
Scott Shaw!, and presenters include Kevin Smith, James Robinson,
Sergio Aragones, and other cool folks. Frank Miller will deliver the
keynote speech. The just-turned-80-year-old Will Eisner will be on
hand to congratulate the winners as they collect their plaques. The
ceremonies also include the presentation of Comic-Con's own Inkpot
Awards, which are given for lifetime achievement in comics and related
popular arts, as well as the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer
Award and the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award. Manchester Ballroom,
Hyatt Hotel

8:00 p.m. Concert: The Goliards, The Wild Oats, Windbourne. Join local
performing groups for a concert of varied musical styles, including
medieval, folk, Renaissance, and Celtic folk. Room 2

8:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: The Heroic Trio. Love Gen13? Then
get a load of these three superheroines battling to save the babies of
a future world. Room 1AB

8:30 p.m. Putting Role Back in Role Playing. Tired of mindless combat
and horribly optimized characters with a whole two dimensions of
personality? Playing games in which the only interaction between the
characters is planning the next assault? Our panelists discuss imbuing
your alter-egos with a little ego. Jefferson Swycaffer, John J.
Juller, James L. Walker Jr., Joe Rosales, Bill Stoddard. Room 9

9:30 p.m. Independent Films Festival: Mary Jane's Not a Virgin
Anymore. Room 6D

10:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Executioners. A blasting, battling
sequel to Heroic Trio, starring the same trio of breathtaking
beauties. Room 1AB

10:30 p.m. The Super Psychedelic Friday Night Video Party. The place
to be after the Eisners! Those of you who remember the slogan "I want
my MTV: (back when MTV showed music videos), or when Friday Night
Videos was the "must see TV", this night is for you! Non-stop party
music from some of hottest V.J.s in Los Angeles and New York. With
dancing under the big screens, space to chill with friends, no-host
bar, munchies, and the best music videos from coast to coast; no
convention has ever seen the likes of this! Get ready for all the
action, and intense partying you can handle! "It's groovy, Baby!"
Don't forget your badge and I.D. Manchester Ballroom, Hyatt Regency
Hotel

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SATURDAY

10:30 a.m. Cartoon Network Freakazoid Screening. Join the Cartoon
Network for a screening of new episodes from their hit show,
Freakazoid. Room 3.

10:30 a.m. Breaking In as a Comic Artist. Veteran comic professionals
speak about getting work in the comic industry, covering subjects such
as preparing a portfolio, approaching publishers, and the advantages
and disadvantages of specializing in one of the comic art
disciplines pencilling, inking, etc. Dan Schaefer, Dan Panosian,
Gordon Purcell, and moderator Dan Jurgens. Room 15B

10:30 a.m. Seminar: Weird, Wild, and Warped: Comix/SF/FX Modeling.
Model makers Orne Montgomery, Scott Brodeen, Hilber Graf, and John
Guevara will conduct this popular seminar on model making, Batmobiles
to Starfuries, from basic design to finished masterpiece. Room 17B

11:00 a.m. Masquerade Orientation and Rehearsal. Entering the costume
contest? Coming to this orientation is strongly recommended. Golden
Hall, San Diego Concourse, C Street at 2nd Avenue (use the shuttle bus
stop near the Westgate Hotel, then enter through the main doors for
the San Diego Concourse).

11:00 a.m. Star Wars: A Look Back and A Look Ahead. Steve Sansweet of
Lucasfilm will present a look at Star Wars. Seating for this event
will be limited to 3000 on a first come, first served basis. Seating
will be available prior to the opening of the Exhibit Hall. Please, no
videotaping allowed. Room 6ABCF

11:00 a.m. Voice Acting. Veteran voice actors from some of the
greatest shows in all of animation come together to discuss their
trade. Featuring Rob Paulsen, Greg Burson, Gregg Berger, Joe Alaskey,
Maurice LaMarche, Lucille Bliss, and moderator Mark Evanier. Room 2

11:00 a.m. Spotlight on Joseph Michael Linsner. Creator, writer, and
artist of Dawn, his work as co-founder of Cry for Dawn Productions
made an impact on horror comics and the direction of self-publishing
in this decade. He is currently the Art Director for Sirius
Entertainment, Inc. Room 16A

11:00 a.m. Workshop: Acting. Practical information about being a
professional actor in films. Phillip Cable. Room 13

11:00 a.m. Reading: "Comic Art as Medicine: Calvin & Hobbes and the
Subjective Nature of Reality." Greg Beda. Room 19

11:30 a.m. Gays in Comics. A lively discussion of gay issues and
characters in comics. Featuring moderator Andy Mangels, Jimmie
Robinson!, Tim Barela, and others. Room 9

11:30 a.m. Making It Move II: Adapting and Selling Your Comic to
Animation. The Animation Writers Caucus of the Writers Guild of
America look at how to adapt and sell your comic creation to
television. A general discussion with specific examples of comics that
have been adapted and others that couldn't pass muster. What works and
what doesn't. What rights and controls you will have to give up.
Panelists will include a TV network development person, a toy company
executive, a studio development executive, a comic book creator whose
work has been adapted, and moderator Craig Miller,
co-creator/executive producer of Pocket Dragon Adventures and
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents. Room 16B

11:30 a.m. Seminar: World Wide Web: The New Frontier. So, you want the
world to see your work? The Internet puts you in millions of offices
and bedrooms everywhere...now what? Chris Weber, Karen Willson, Steven
Saunders, Eric Gerds. Room 18

12:00 p.m. The DC Jam Session. A free B&W Advance of Speed Force #1
for the first 500 people attending the panel. (Ticket not required.)
Get the lowdown on upcoming events in the DC Universe from this
all-star panel. Executive Editor Mike Carlin, Group Editor Denny
O'Neil, and editors Dan Thorsland and Kevin Dooley are joined by
writer/artist Dan Jurgens (Teen Titans, Tangent Comics), writers Ron
Marz (Green Lantern, Tangent Comics) and Chris Claremont (Sovereign
Seven), and artists Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween), Scott
McDaniel (Nightwing), and Tony Harris (Starman). Room 6D

12:00 p.m. Marvel Studios Movies and Animation. Don't forget the
popcorn for this preview to the Silver Surfer animated series, Nick
Fury, Nightman and, of course, Blade the Vampire Slayer. Special
appearance by Nick Fury star David Hasselhoff! Ticket required for
program. Seating limited to 500. Pick up your free ticket at the
Marvel booth (#715).
Room 1AB

12:00 p.m. Top Cow Panel. Stop by the Top Cow panel and hear what is
happening in the Top Cow World. Get the inside story on the Family
Ties crossover coming this October and November. Ask questions, meet
the Top Cow artists, and find out their plans for World Domination!
Room 3
12:00 p.m. 1st National Comic Book Grading System. So, you think you
have a near mint copy of Chocolate Bunny #1? For a lively and
opinionated discussion on how to grade comic books by some of the
hobby's leading collectors and dealers, attend this panel. Each panel
participant will discuss their viewpoint on how to grade comics.
Expect some very different ideas on how to define a comic book in
grade. Room 15B

12:00 p.m. New Kids on the Block: Novice Superheroes. Okay, so you've
just gained superpowers, now what? Maybe you've inherited the mantle
of an established hero. How do you live up to that? What is different
about writing about supernovices? What does this let you do that you
can't with established heroes? What, if any, are the limitations?
Featuring Kurt Busiek, Tom De Falco, Dosell Young, and Jon Proudstar.
Room 17B

12:30 p.m. Starship Troopers. Join Robert Heinlein's legendary
fighting force in this presentation/panel on the upcoming science
fiction war epic from Tri-Star Featuring guests Director Paul
Verhoeven (RoboCop, Total Recall), Screenwriter Ed Neumeier, and Stars
Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer. Seating will be limited to 3000 at
this event. You must have a ticket to attend this panel. Free tickets
will be available the day of the event in front of Room 6A. Room 6ABCF

12:30 p.m. Del Rey: Up Close and Personal. Sneak preview of upcoming
science fiction, fantasy, and alternate history projects, including
Star Wars, TimeCop, and Babylon 5. Steve Saffel. Room 2

12:30 p.m. Spotlight on Kevin Smith. In the three years since his
entry into the indie film community, Kevin has made his mark with
Clerks, Mallrats, and, his recently-released film, Chasing Amy. He has
also published the screenplay for two of the films. Room 16A

1:00 p.m. Captain Simian & the Space Monkeys. Come meet those
responsible for this hilarious and exciting animated cult favorite.
Panelists include series creator and executive producer Gordon
Bressack, executive producer Rob Hudnut, cast member Maurice LaMarche
(Pinky & The Brain) and producer Joe Pearson. See a behind-the-scenes
video on the making of the series and a classic episode. Audience
members will have the opportunity to win highly-collectible action
figures and vehicles. Room 6E

1:00 p.m. Golden Age Comics. A look at how the comic-book pioneers
developed the techniques that have become the language of modern
comics. Featuring George Tuska, Dick Ayers, Gil Kane, Paul Norris,
Bill Lignante, Ramona Fradon, Marie Severin, and moderator Mark
Evanier. Room 9

1:00 p.m. Classic Cartoons: Why They've Endured. They're still here,
syndicated all over creation. Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, Scooby Doo.
Why? How? Panelists include Jerry Beck and Bob Miller. Room 16B

1:00 p.m. Workshop: Voice-Over with Lucille Bliss. The dos and don'ts
of demo tapes playing and evaluation. Participants may bring tapes for
evaluation. Lucille Bliss. Room 13

1:30 p.m. Spotlight on Alex Ross. Noted for his work on Marvels, which
won multiple Harvey and Eisner Awards, Alex launched a promising
career in commercial storyboarding and contributes to The Sandman
Mystery Theatre, Astro City, and the Kingdom Come series for DC
Comics. Room 1AB

1:30 p.m. Horror in Contemporary Comics: From the Undead to Serial
Killers. In the past, most horror comics featured one of the various
incarnations of things that go bump in the night. While supernatural
beasties remain strong, now many writers and artists have begun to
explore the terror that can reside within the human psyche. Join Nancy
Collins, Steve Bissette, Ken Meyer Jr., Jean Phillips, and Steven
Seagle as they speak on the pros and cons of each approach. Room 3

1:30 p.m. Action Figures: Collecting 101. You've decided to collect
action figures? Join our panel of experts which include Chet Jacques
(of McFarlane Toy Collectors Club), Sarah Dyer (Action Girl's Guide to
Female Action Figures), Ryan Brookhart (editor of go figure!
Magazine), Eric Myers and Jason Geyer (founders of the Usenet group
rec.toys.action-figures, and The Raving Toy Maniac Page on the World
Wide Web), as they discuss the development, care, and feeding of an
action figure collection.
Room 15B

1:30 p.m. DC Portfolio Review Orientation. What does it take to get a
portfolio review at DC? You have to attend our portfolio review
orientation. (Attendance at this event is required to get your
portfolio reviewed at the DC booth.) Room 17B

1:30 p.m. Seminar: How to Get Your Web Page Up and Running in About an
Hour. Veteran webster Chris Sturhann gives a down and dirty
presentation on the basics of HTML programming designed to help you
get you web page up with a minimum of muss and fuss. Room 18

1:30 p.m. The Future of Comics. How will comics fare as they enter the
next millennium? Has the serialized storytelling in the standard
comics format become obsolete for readers, and will it soon be
replaced by the graphic novel? How will the advent of electronic
publishing change what we think of as comics? Featuring Brent
Anderson, Scott McCloud, Shannon Wheeler, and Barbra J. Wallace. Room
6D

1:30 p.m. Discussion group: Tim Barela. Limited to 12. Join the
writer/artist for "Leonard & Larry" comic strip in an informal
discussion setting.Room 19

2:00 p.m. Spawn on Screen. Todd McFarlane's neo-classic comic book
comes to the big screen in this live action thriller from New Line.
This presentation/panel features guests Producer Clint Goldman,
Director Mark Dippe and Stars Michael Jai White (Al Simmons/Spawn) and
John Leguizamo (Clown). Seating will be limited to 3000 at this event.
You must have a ticket to attend this panel. Free tickets will be
available the day of the event in front of Room 6A. Room 6ABCF

2:00 p.m. Robinson Crusoe on Mars. Stars Victor Lundin and Paul Mantee
will appear in person to talk about the original and also the exciting
upcoming remake of this cult classic. Room 2

2:00 p.m. Spotlight on the Hernandez Brothers. Gilbert and Jaime
Hernandez, creators of Love and Rockets, have seen their work
translated into French, Japanese, and many other languages, and have
received numerous awards for excellence. Gilbert has begun the New
Love series, and Jaime has started Whoa Nellie. Hear them speak about
their past and future projects. Room 16A

2:30 p.m. Reboot Season Three: The Adventure Continues. Reboot returns
to television and this is your chance to see a preview of the coming
season. Panelists include writers Len Wein, Marv Wolfman and Christy
Marx; story editor Dan DiDio; and associate producer Brenda Painter.
Room 6E

2:30 p.m. Claypool Comics. Meet the talents behind the comics for
people who love to READ comics: the satirical Soulsearchers and
Company (by Peter David, Dave Cockrun, Amanda Conner, and Jim Mooney),
the saucy Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (by Kurt Busiek, Neil Vokes,
Frank Strom, John Heebink, and many others), and the vampire epic
Deadbeats (by Richard Howell and Ricardo Villagram). It's Claypool
time! Room 9

2:30 p.m. Spotlight on Al Williamson. In 1948, Al Williamson began his
illustrious career as an artist. Starting with EC's Weird Fantasy and
Weird Science books, he progressed to drawing for King Feature's Flash
Gordon. He has also worked on popular newspaper strips such as Secret
Agent Corrigan and Star Wars. Here's your chance to listen to the
master of classic comics. Room 16B

3:00 p.m. Hardware Wars Special Edition Extravaganza!!! Presented by
Ken Lee of Michael Wiese Productions and The Sci-Fi Insider TV show
with special guests: Anne-Droid, Darph Nader, Aisle-M, World Comics.
Join us for this action-packed event announcing the re-release of
Hardware Wars. Events include: 1) Top Ten Reasons Why HDW is Better
Than Star Wars; 2) HDW Quiz & Prizes; 3) Special Defects
discussion.Visit http://websites.earthlink.net/~mwp for more details.
Room 6D

3:00 p.m. Spotlight on Terry Brooks and Robert A. Salvatore. Come
listen to the two masters of the fantasy genre: Terry Brooks, noted
author of the Shannara series, and Robert A. Salvatore, of TSR's
Forgotten Realm series. Room 1AB

3:00 p.m. What's New at Viz. This is your chance to come and hear
what's coming up from publisher Viz Comics. Listen to the folks from
Viz as they give you all the details of upcoming projects. Room 3
3:00 p.m. Self-Publishing: I've Self-Published, Now What? Your comic
is at the printer; in a few weeks, it will be on the shelves. You're
done, right? Wrong. Now comes the hard partũgetting people to buy it
and following it up so that you do not lose the small audience you do
have. Successful self-publishers talk about the hard work it takes to
get a project going. Featuring Linda Medley, Maggie Thompson, Batton
Lash, Timothy Stroup, Chris Keller, and Janet Heatherington. Room 15B

3:00 p.m. Spotlight: Kevin Fagan and Rick Detori. Meet the creators of
the popular comics strips Drabble and One Big Happy.
Room 17B

3:00 p.m. Workshop for Children: Color Theory with Play-Doh. Steve
Oliff of Olyoptics will conduct this workshop to teach students about
color theory and the concepts of color mixing through the
three-dimensional, hands-on experience with Play-Doh. Steve Oliff.
Room 13

3:00 p.m. Discussion group: Peter Chung. Limited to 12. Have an
informal chat with the creator of Aeon Flux and animator for Rugrats.
Room 19

3:30 p.m. Double Dose of Terror from 20th Century Fox. Alien:
Resurrection and....yes... Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Join Buffy
Producer/Creator Joss Whedon and cast members Nicholas Brendon
(Xander) and Alyson Hannigan (Willow) to preview next season's
adventures. Then stick around as Alien: Resurrection screenwriter Joss
Whedon and creature effects/designers Jorge Saralegui, Alec Gillis,
Tom Woodruff and Peitof preview the fourth Alien film due out this
November. Seating will be limited to 3000 at this event. You must have
a ticket to attend this panel. Free tickets will be available the day
of the event in front of Room 6A. Room 6ABCF
3:30 p.m. Gender Issues in SF. A look at how SF can be used to explore
the relationships between men and women. David Ross, Liz Schiller,
Bill Stoddard, Janine Young, Gene Phillips. Room 2

3:30 p.m. Spotlight on David Lapham. Come listen to the creator of the
mega-popular crime drama, Stray Bullets, published by his own company,
El Capitan Books. Room 16A

3:30 p.m. Digital Comic Books over the Internet. The future of comics
over the Internet is presented through a demonstration of a
ground-breaking multimedia site called Deadly Roses: Digital Adventure
Series which combines the hyperlinking of the web and the graphics of
a comic book with the storytelling of a 30s-style radio show. This
tale follows the lives of three beautiful women fighting megacorporate
conspiracies in a cyberpunk society of 2007. Presented by Anthony Liu,
VisionWare InterActive. Room 18

4:00 p.m. JLA: Year One, Year Two. The future and past of the World's
Greatest Heroes take on new dimensions in the coming year as the JLA
begins a cosmos-spanning 6-part epic, and a 12-issue maxiseries
explores the League's beginnings. Learn the details with Senior Editor
Dan Raspler, the JLA writer-artist team of Grant Morrison and Howard
Porter, and JLA: Year One co-writer Mark Waid. Room 6E

4:00 p.m. A Tribute to Jack Kirby. Once again, we pay tribute to the
King of Comics, Jack Kirby. How his influence shaped the comic-book
art form just like it shaped those who knew him. Featuring Al
Williamson, Steve Gerber, Marie Severin, Dick Ayers, and moderator
Mark Evanier, with a special appearance by Roz Kirby. Room 9

4:00 p.m. Alternative Comic Strips. Cartoonists speak on the benefits
of self syndication and pursuing markets other than the traditional
newspaper syndicates. How can weekly newspapers and small zines help
an unknown cartoonists make those first sales? Featuring Carol Lay,
Keith Knight, Garrett Izumi, Alan Groening, Jesse Reklaw, and
moderator Tim Barela. Room 16B

4:30 p.m. Hang Out with WildStorm. Jim Lee and various artists,
writers, and editors from WildStorm will mingle with fans in an
informal setting. Find out what's up with WildStorm Productions and
Homage Comics, including news about Jim Lee's new series Divine Right:
The Adventures of Max Faraday, and the WildStorm: New Horizons
program. Jim's bringing the snacks, so don't be late! Room 6D

4:30 p.m. Crusade: The SHI Revolution. Join creator/publisher Billy
Tucci and the rest of the Crusaders as they usher in The SHI
Revolution. Meet writer Tony Bedard, artist J.G. Jones, Marc Sasso,
Jason Orfalas, and film star Tia Carrere as they discuss Crusade's
future projects including the SHI: Heaven and Earth miniseries, the
all new SHI: The Series, and the latest details of the proposed SHI
film. Fans will also hear about the upcoming Crusade Fine Arts line
and the highly anticipated SHI action figure.
Room 1AB

4:30 p.m. Marvel Games. The man called "Ski" and Editor Tom Brevoort
bring back a San Diego favorite to test your know-how of the Mighty
Marvel Universe. Plus, win a gazillion prizes! Room 3

4:30 p.m. Lycanthropes and Shapeshifters. Lycanthropes of various
sorts exist in virtually every mythos created by mankind from European
to Japanese to Eskimo. Panelists discuss the fascination and appeal of
these creatures. Nancy Collins, Jean Graham, Fred Patten, Reggie
Bannister, Sue Dawe. Room 15B

4:30 p.m. Sexually Explicit Comics. Are they simply porn, or can they
be considered a legitimate genre within comics? Does the amount of
explicitness or the way in which it is depicted affect the overall
quality of the material? Featuring Phil Foglio, R. A. Jones, Roberta
Gregory, Dan Fogel, and Kim Thompson.
Room 17B

5:00 p.m. Spotlight: J. Michael Straczynski. Meet the multitalented
creator of Babylon 5 as he talks about his varied career and what it's
like to tell your own story in the TV industry. Room 6ABCF

5:00 p.m. Dark Horse Trifecta. Win, place, and show with the creators
of three of Dark Horse's most diverse, cutting-edge series. Mike
Allred presents his unique, multimedia project, Red Rocket 7; Chris
Ulm, Kirk Van Wormer, and Doug Wheatley will be on hand to talk about
expanding the mythology of the world of Myst; and Kevin J. Anderson
and Scott Kolins will discuss the speechless Predator: Primal.
Harnessed by editorial jockey Meloney Crawford Chadwick. Room 2

5:00 p.m. Spotlight on Paul Verhoeven. Even before his fame as the
director of RoboCop, Total Recall, and Basic Instinct, Verhoeven had
already received international praise for his earlier works, Turkish
Delight, Keetje Tippel (Katie's Passion), and Soldier of Orange. Come
and listen to this world-renown director.
Room 16A

5:00 p.m. Workshop for Adults: Storytelling With Color. Join Steve
Oliff of Olyoptics for the second of two workshops, this one aimed at
adults, which teaches about color theory and the concepts of color
mixing through three-dimensional, hands-on experience with Play-Doh.
Steve Oliff. Room 13

5:00 p.m. Workshop Demonstration: Customizing Action Figures. Eric G.
Myers and Jason Geyer, founders of the Raving Toy Maniac webpage, will
demonstrate how to customize your extra action figures into your
favorite (yet frustratingly unproduced) characters. Room 19

5:30 p.m. Cartoon Network's New Series Screening. Cartoon Network is
debuting a new powerhouse prime-time line-up this summer, and you can
see it first. Check out these never-before-seen originalsũJohnny
Bravo, Cow & Chicken and Dexter's Laboratory. Come see premiere
episodes, meet the creators during a special Q & A session and go home
with free stuff. Room 6E

5:30 p.m. The Rise of Independent Films. These lone rangers have
snubbed, or been snubbed by, the studios and made good movies anyway.
What kind of movies work this way? Do you have to be a hit at the film
festivals to get noticed? Phil Cable, Michael Donahue, Diane Heller,
Tom Hosler, and Kata Jacobsen. Room 9

5:30 p.m. DC Comics Online Non-Virtual Chat Room. Ever wonder who
those folks are that you're talking to in the Chat Rooms of DC Comics
Online? Come meet them face-to-face in our Online Social Hour, hosted
by DC Multimedia Publishing Editor Greg Ross (that's DCOGJRoss to some
of you). Room 16B

6:00 p.m. Fox Kids & Marvel Comics Present: Silver Surfer Voice
Auditions. Come by the Marvel booth (#715) for a chance to win one of
ten daily auditions for a voice part in the Silver Surfer animated
show. Room 3

6:00 p.m. Inteleg International Presents: Yuko Moriyama as Iria from
the Japanese Sci-Fi Smash Zeiram 2! Iria has come all the way from
Japan to meet you! She will be sharing with us a clip from her new
movie, Moon of Tao, due to be released in 1998. She will also be
signing autographs at the Inteleg International booth (#2750) from
Thursday to Sunday dressed in her battle suit from the movie Zeiram 2.
There will be a short question and answer session after the movie
clip. Room 17B

6:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Eastern Condors. In Condors, the
greatest kung-fu war movie ever made, The Deer Hunter meets 007 in a
fury of Japanese manga-like action.
Room 1AB

8:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Bride With White Hair. Probably the
finest sword and sorcery fantasy film ever made, anywhere, period. You
owe this one to yourself. Bring a friend! Room 1AB

8:00 p.m. The Masquerade. Comic-Con's annual on-stage costume contest!
Original, re-created, and humorous-themed costumes compete for
trophies and cash awards. Special film previews will be shown
beforehand. Seating opens at 7:30, but the line will begin forming
earlier, and the busses get crowded close to show time, so early
arrival is suggested. Don't forget your badge! Shuttle transportation
provided check the bus schedules for times and routes. Golden Hall,
San Diego Concourse, C Street at 2nd Avenue (use the shuttle bus stop
near the Westgate Hotel, then enter through the glass doors for the
San Diego Concourse).

10:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Bride With White Hair 2. The
agonizing conclusion of the epic fantasy. Room 1AB

10:00 p.m. Star Wars 20th Anniversary Party. Two dance floors, demos
by Estes Industries and Cox Radio Controlled Fliers, re-creations from
the Star Wars Trilogy, Star Wars visual image exhibits, and Star Wars
door prizes. Feast on the no-host barbecue and ice cream stations.
Then, drink up with our no-host cocktail and espresso bars! Special
Events area and Outdoor Terrace, Convention Center.

11:00 p.m. Sex and the Single Vampire. What is it about vampires that
makes them so attactive? Ken Meyer Jr., David B. Quinn, Lucinda Von
Reichon, Sue Dawe, Holly Golightly. Room 2

11:00 p.m. Hong Kong Film Festival: Superclips. A compilation from the
best of the rest! Hold onto your brains and keep your eyes in their
sockets. This is going to be one fast ride! Room 1AB

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SUNDAY

10:30 a.m. Friends of Lulu Annual Meeting. Open to Friends of Lulu
members only. The new Board of Directors will be elected. Room 3

10:30 a.m. Spotlight on Jhonen Vasquez. Creator, writer, artist of
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac series and its spin-off, Squee. Room 15B

10:30 a.m. Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics. This is a hilariously funny
and informative slideshow, depicting the craziest comic books ever
published...A Comic-Con favorite for years. Room 1AB

10:30 a.m. Meet Antarctic Press. Find out what Antarctic Press has
planned for next year, including a look at the future of Warrior Nun,
Robotech, Ninja High School, Gold Digger, and more! Meet with Ben Dunn
and others behind the company; get a sneak preview of the animated
Warrior Nun Areala; all followed by a Q&A session. Room 17B

10:30 a.m. Workshop: Cartoon Workshop for Children. Learn the basics
of cartoon drawing from a professional. Children will be taught how to
render people, animals, and objects as cartoon characters. Cartoonist
Galen Holcomb will show you how to build your own characters and
create a comic of your own. Room 13

11:00 a.m. Babylon 5. Meet the series creator, J. Michael Straczynski,
in the second of two presentations on the hit show. Both today's and
Friday's events will preview scenes from the new movies and the unseen
episodes. Room 6ABCF

11:00 a.m. Kids' Comics: The Other Alternative. Panelists discuss the
pros and cons of doing comics for children. How does the simple direct
method of storytelling affect the artistic process, and what are the
advantages of not writing down to them? Featuring Bronwyn Taggert,
Robert Ingersoll, David Seidman, John Lustig, and Ken Penders. Room 2

11:00 a.m. Spotlight on George Tuska. Best known for his work on crime
comics in the 40s as well as the Buck Rogers comic strip, he later
worked on Marvel's Iron Man. Room 16A

11:00 a.m. Workshop: The Monologue Advanced Acting. The monologue for
intermediate/advanced actors. Arnie Starkey.
Room 19

11:30 a.m. The Retro Approach to Superheroes. In the last few years,
many comics creators have abandoned the grim, gritty superhero in
favor of a more simple approach inspired by the heroes of the Golden
and Silver Age. How does this approach differ from the modern view of
the superhero developed in the 1980s and 1990s? With Brent Anderson,
Mark Waid, Jim Valentino, Len Wein, and Randy Duncan. Room 9

11:30 a.m. Marvel Comics Legends. Stan Lee and John Romita Sr! In one
place! At one moment! For ninety minutes! Nuff said.
Room 6E
11:30 a.m. Workshop: Fangs A Lot! A workshop on the making of custom
fang and tooth appliances for the vampire fan and budding makeup
artist. John Hart. Room 18

12:00 p.m. Behind the Scenes at Highlander: the Series. Donna Lettow
and Gillian Horvath present little-heard tales from the series, plus
the newest blooper reel. Room 6D

12:00 p.m. Friends of Lulu Art Auction. Original art pieces by Marie
Severin, Mary Wilshire, Brent Anderson, Mary Fleener, and many others
will go up for bid in this fund-raising event. The pieces are on view
in the Friends of Lulu booth (#900). Room 3

12:00 p.m. Made in a Minute Masquerade. Can you create a costume on
the spot using the variety of odd materials provided? Show us what you
can do under pressure, and you may win the prize. Room 15B

12:00 p.m. Spotlight on Carol Lay. From Cocaine Comix to the Wall
Street Journal: Carol Lay Sells Out in Style. A visual tour of Lay's
career: how she started in Underground comix and morphed into a
cartoonist for newspapers and magazines you've actually heard of.
Room 17B

12:30 p.m. Lou Ferrigno. Meet the bodybuilder star of the cult series,
the Incredible Hulk! Room 6ABCF

12:30 p.m. Censorship and Political Correctness in Animation. Is it
possible to have a cartoon without an Asian-American, an
African-American, an optically-challenged-American, and a talking
canine-American? Moderator Jerry Beck, panelists include Roland
Poindexter, Len Wein, and Tim Burgard. Room 16A

12:30 p.m. Seminar: What Will It Take? This program will discuss the
requirements to start a business-to be self-employed. This seminar
will focus on basics, such as: 1. Organizing you thoughts. 2. Basic
business planning. 3. Monies you need to get started. 4. Type of loans
and sources. Doug Allen and David Dick.
Room 13

1:00 p.m. Saban Presents: Saturday Morning Cartoons. Kevin Eastman,
creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be on hand to present
clips from BeetleBorgs, Metallix, Ninja Turtles: the Next Mutation,
X-Men, Silver Surfer and Power Rangers. Other creative people, cast
members and costumed characters will be there too. Room 6E

1:00 p.m. Mark Gruenwald Remembered. Longtime Marvel editor Mark
Gruenwald, who passed away on August 12, 1996, left his mark on comics
in many ways having written Captain America for ten years, Quasar for
several years, D.P.7, as well as spearheading the task of the Official
Handbook of Marvel Universe, and the soon to re-released Squadron
Supreme. Among those scheduled to speak about Mark and his career are
his wife Catherine, Richard Bruning, Mike Carlin, Meloney Crawford
Chadwick, Bobbie Chase, Tom DeFalco, Mark Evanier, Danny Fingeroth,
Glenn Greenberg, George Perez, Alex Ross, Mark Waid, and David Wohl.
Room 9

1:30 p.m. Reading: Don MacGregor: Surviving the Horrors on the
Front-Line Battleground of Comics. Questions taken on the current
state of the medium through horror, sex, and violence on the
illustrated page by Don MacGregor. Room 19

1:30 p.m. Art Show Auction. Room 1AB

1:30 p.m. Portraying Madness. Evil we can handle. Madness, now that's
something to be scared of. How does the mad character differ from the
merely evil? How do you portray the strange thought patterns of the
insane? Nancy Collins, Steve Bissette, Steven Grant, David Quinn, Gene
Phillips, Duval J. Stowers.
Room 3

1:30 p.m. The Art of Comic Book Inking. Join veteran inker Gary Martin
(Nexus and Ghost) along with inkers Mark Schultz (Xenozoic Tales) and
Dave Stevens (The Rocketeer), writer Anina Bennett (Heartbreakers),
and Dark Horse editor Meloney Crawford Chadwick in a discussion of
technique and the role of the inker in comic book production. Room 15B

1:30 p.m. Robots and Civil Rights. As machines grow increasingly
intelligent, what rights are they entitled to? Are we creating equals,
masters or slaves? Larry Niven, David Ross, Dawn Carruthers
Farnsworth, R. A. Jones, Jefferson Swycaffer. Room 17B

2:00 p.m. Star Trek Comics. This is one trek to make. Paramount's Chip
Carter joins Marvel's Bobbie Chase and Tim Tuohy as they discuss the
comic books that take you where no fan has gone before. Room 2

2:00 p.m. Whatever Happened to Funny Comic Books? Has humor left the
field or have comics just made the transition from funny animals to
slackers? Featuring Phil Foglio, Terry Le Ban, Scott Shaw!, Batton
Lash, Roberta Gregory, and Shannon Wheeler. Room 16A

2:30 p.m. Masquerade Review. The Masquerade staff reviews this year's
event for contestants and others. A big-screen video of the Masquerade
will be shown. Room 6E

2:30 p.m. Discussion Group: Witchblade Creative Team. Limited to 12
people. Here's your chance to ask the writers of this hot book all the
questions you've been burning to ask! With Christina Z and David Wohl.
Room 13
2:30 p.m. What's New at McFarlane Toys. Chet Jacques, the Toy Club
Director from McFarlane Toys, will answer your questions about how a
toy is made, why your hometown is always the last to get the new
figures, and what to look for in the upcoming months.
Room 9

2:30 p.m. Reading: "Self Indulgent Tirades & Desperate Pleas for
Help." Enrique Acosta. Room 19

3:00 p.m. Paradox Press: The Eclectic Solution. A free B&W Advance of
The Big Book of Scandals for the first 280 people attending the panel.
(Ticket not required.) Big Books. Little Dinosaurs. Scandals,
mysteries, and martyrs. They're the bread and butter of DC's Paradox
Press, and Group Editor Andy Helfer will reveal the details of
upcoming projects that will raise as many questions as they answer,
and they answer plenty. Room 3

3:00 p.m. Reading: "Phillip K. Dick's Androids and What It Means to be
Human." Dawn Carruthers Farnsworth. Room 17B

3:00p.m. Furry Funny Books. Furious flying fur! Traditional and new
versions of animal humor. Fred Patten, Ted Sheppard, Shon Howell, Joe
Rosales, Brian Yelverton.
Room 15B

3:30 p.m. Con Talk Back. This is your chance to give us feedback on
what you enjoyed and what you think could be improved. Room 2

3:30 p.m. Spotlight on Kurt Busiek. Since breaking into the comics
field in 1982, Busiek has been a writer, an editor, a sales manager,
and a literary agent. He's best known as the writer of the Astro City
and Marvels series, and also writes Untold Tales of Spider-Man,
Ninjak, and Thunderbolts. Room 16A
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[Keith R.A. DeCandido]

AUTOGRAPHINGS AT THE BYRON PREISS MULTIMEDIA COMPANY BOOTH (#1309) AT COMICON
INTERNATIONAL, 17-20 JULY 1997

THURSDAY

Richard Hatch & Christopher Golden
(coauthors of Battlestar Galactica: Armageddon)
FREE GALACTICA POSTCARD!
11:00

Michael Lark
(writer and artist of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: The Little Sister)
12:00

Tom Grummett
(illustrator of Generation X)
1:00

Ron Lim
(illustrator of They Call Me...The Skul, Spider-Man: The Venom Factor, and X-Men:
Empire's End)
FREE SKUL COVER FLATS!
2:00

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FRIDAY

George Pérez
(illustrator of Fantastic Four: Redemption of the Silver Surfer)
11:00

Joe St. Pierre
(illustrator for The Ultimate X-Men and the Untold Tales of Spider-Man anthology)
12:00

Steve Leialoha
(illustrator of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
FREE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TRADING CARDS!
2:00

special Ultimate anthology signing
with Christopher Golden, Tom DeFalco, Len Wein, Katherine Lawrence, Glenn Greenberg,
José R. Nieto, and Keith R.A. DeCandido
3:00

John Romita Sr.
(illustrator for The Ultimate Spider-Man and the Untold Tales of Spider-Man
anthology)
5:00

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SATURDAY

Stan Lee & Kurt Busiek
(co-editors of the Untold Tales of Spider-Man anthology)
FREE UNTOLD TALES POSTER!
11:00

Christopher Golden & Ray Lago
(author and cover painter of the X-Men: Mutant Empire trilogy)
1:30

Elliot S! Maggin, Tom Grummett, & Ray Lago
(author, illustrator, and cover painter of Generation X1)
3:00

=-=-=-=-=

SUNDAY

Vince Evans
(cover painter of The Incredible Hulk: Abominations and the "Doom's Day" trilogy)
11:00

NOTE: the time for the Stan Lee/Kurt Busiek signing is a half-hour earlier than
listed in the events guide, the times for George Pérez, John Romita Sr., and Vince
Evans have also changed from what's listed in the events guide, and the Joe St.
Pierre and Michael Lark signings have been added since the events guide deadline.

--

Keith R.A. DeCandido
Editor, Marvel novels, Byron Preiss Multimedia Company
kr...@ix.netcom.com

"Happiness and wealth will soon be yours ... or you'll just die."
---fortune actually received in a fortune cookie by the author