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Friday, April 1
 

1:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Terry Moore
Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with one of the comic industry's favorite indie creators! Charles Brownstein (CBLDF) will talk with Terry Moore about the finale of his latest series, ECHO, as well as exciting new projects slated for the coming year. This panel is always a fan favorite! Don't miss it!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3140

Friday April 1, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 236

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Jeremy Love
Sam Humphries moderates an hour-long conversation with WonderCon special guest Jeremy Love, award Winning creator of DC/Zuda's seminal web comics hit Bayou. Be there as Jeremy discusses the influences, inspiration and creative process behind the acclaimed series and previews upcoming projects!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3146

Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 236

2:00pm PDT

That '70s Panel
The 1970s marked the coming of the first generation of comics fans becoming comics pros. Mark Evanier, who started his comics career with the great Jack Kirby, talks to fellow WonderCon special guests Mike Friedrich (Justice League of America, Robin), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes, The Huntress), Len Wein (Swamp Thing, Fantastic Four), and Marv Wolfman (Tomb of Dracula, Amazing Spider-Man) about how they went from letter writers to comics writers and their other experiences in that magical decade.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3145

Friday April 1, 2011 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 220

3:00pm PDT

Iron Man Legend: Bob Layton
Celebrating his 35th year in the comic industry, WonderCon special guest Bob Layton discusses his long association with Marvel's Iron Man franchise and making the transition to working in Hollywood. Bob will preview upcoming projects, including his latest Iron Man mini series, Iron Man Forever and several new film projects. Join moderator/TV writer/producer Steve Kriozere (NCIS) for this one-on-one interview with the co-creator of some of Marvel's most memorable Iron Man stories and join in on the Q&A session!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3150

Friday April 1, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 236

3:30pm PDT

Animation: The Write Stuff
What do Garfield, Batman, and the Justice League have in common? This panel! Longtime animation writer/producer Mark Evanier (Garfield, Dungeons and Dragons, Mother Goose and Grimm) is joined by fellow writer/producers Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, Krypto the Super Dog) and Alan Burnett (Superman: The Animated Series, Green Lantern: First Flight), and Stan Berkowitz (Batman Beyond, Justice League: The New Frontier) to talk about their personal experiences on the frontlines of the animation industry.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3152

Friday April 1, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 104

3:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 3: Focus on Seth
WonderCon special guest Seth joins the CAC for a focus panel with Kathleen Dunley (Rio Salado College) to discuss Seth's work and how comics can be used as an act of preservation -- both literally, as with the cartoonist's Doug Wright collections, and metaphorically, as with Seth's Dominion project in Palookaville or the "preservation" of fictional Canadian TV personality George Sprott.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3153

Friday April 1, 2011 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204/206

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Adam Hughes
WonderCon special guest Adam Hughes is the mega-popular artist of so many memorable covers on series such as Wonder Woman and Catwoman, and a fan-favorite for commission work in Artists' Alleys at conventions all over this great land of ours. He talks about his art and career with moderator Sara Lima (editor, ComicVine.com).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3157

Friday April 1, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 103

5:00pm PDT

CBLDF: After the Code
Earlier this year, the Comics Code Authority was shut down. For more than 50 years the Code seal has served as a vivid reminder of the brutal government investigation and self-censorship that decimated the comics industry in the 1950s. It also stood as a standard that led to the censorship of a wide variety of comics. As the Code fades into history, the CBLDF moderates a discussion about how the Code affected comics and the threats that remain in its absence. The panel will include WonderCon special guests Sergio Aragonés, Mike Friedrich, Paul Levitz, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Marv Wolfman, and will be moderated by CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3165

Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 236

5:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Robert Kirkman
UPDATED: Thu, Mar 24, 12:34PM
WonderCon special guest Robert Kirkman, one of the most successful writers in comics today, best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible, Haunt, Image United, Astounding Wolf-Man, Marvel Zombies, the recent Super Dinosaur, and the upcoming The Infinite, will offer fans some insight into the genius behind their favorite hit comics. After becoming an Image Comics partner in 2009, introducing the internationally renowned hit TV show based on the comic The Walking Dead on AMC, and recently announcing an upcoming video game adaptation of the same series from TellTale Games, he has proven to be an unstoppable creative force.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3163

Friday April 1, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 103

5:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Jason Aaron
Writer Jason Aaron was recently named by Marvel Comics as one of their five Architects. Hear him discuss his projects past, present and future, along with Axel Alonso (Marvel Comics editor-in-chief).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3168

Friday April 1, 2011 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 254/256

6:00pm PDT

Graphic Novels: The Long and Short of It
From the comic shop to the bookstore to the classroom, graphic novels have changed the comics landscape forever. Moderator Andrew Farago (The Cartoon Art Museum) and WonderCon special guests Hope Larson (Mercury) and Seth (George Sprott), plus Miriam Libicki (Jobnik!), Andy Ristaino (Escape from Dullsville), and Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) discuss the pleasures and perils of the long-form comic.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3172

Friday April 1, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 236
 
Saturday, April 2
 

10:30am PDT

Spotlight on Francis Manapul
WonderCon special guest Francis Manapul helped bring back Superboy and now draws The Flash. Join him and his friends in a discussion about his art as well as his adventures on the TV show Beast Legends in a Q&A style fashion panel. Moderated by other industry stars such as artist Joel Gomez (The Authority), writer Sterling Gates (Supergirl), and Comic Vine's Tony Guerrero and Sara Lima.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3179

Saturday April 2, 2011 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 254/256

11:00am PDT

Spotlight on Bill Sienkiewicz
WonderCon special guest Bill Sienkiewicz is best known for his work on Elektra: Assassin and his creator-owned title Stray Toasters. The artist talks about his work across all media, including comics, painting, television, and movies, in this spotlight panel.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3182

Saturday April 2, 2011 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 236

11:30am PDT

DC Universe
What will happen to your favorite DCU characters during this year's major events? Join DC's executive Editor-DCU Eddie Berganza and group editor Mike Marts, along with WonderCon special guests Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), Francis Manapul (The Flash), James Robinson (Justice League of America), Judd Winick (Power Girl), Marv Wolfman (DC Universe Online), and others to hear about upcoming highlights from the DCU.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3183

Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 103

11:30am PDT

WonderCon's 25th Anniversary!
25 shows ago, in 1987, a band of Bay Area retailers and comics fans gathered together and created "The Wonderful World of Comics Convention." That event changed into WonderCon the following year and has grown to be one of the largest and most popular comics conventions in the country. Mark Evanier talks to longtime show managers Joe Field, Mike Friedrich, and Bryan Uhlenbrock, plus Comic-Con International's David Glanzer, about the long, great history of the West Coast's second largest comics convention.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3184

Saturday April 2, 2011 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 220

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Berkeley Breathed: Tales of an Accidental Cartoonist
WonderCon special guest Berkeley Breathed takes a look back in this 30-year career auto retrospective, reviewing his happy car wreck of a comics stripping career with a look at some highs and lows and some seriously ridiculous detours.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3186

Saturday April 2, 2011 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 104

12:30pm PDT

CBLDF Live Art Jam
Watch great live art made before your eyes on the big screen and bid to win the pieces to support a great cause! The CBLDF Live Art Jam features artists Tom Hodges (Star Wars), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), and Terry Moore (ECHO), plus special guests. Get an inside look at the creative act and win great art!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3190

Saturday April 2, 2011 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 254/256

1:00pm PDT

Marvel: Welcome to the X-Men
Marvel's most uncanny heroes have emerged bloodied -- and not altogether unbowed -- in their war against the vampire nation. But what will be the monstrous legion's next move against mutantkind? And what secrets are at the heart of the mysterious timeline known as the "Age Of X"? Pop your claws into all the answers as Axel Alonso (Marvel's editor-in-chief), Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force), C.B. Cebulski, (SVP creator & content development), and a slew of surprise guests explore the present landscape and multiple futures of the X-Men.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3192

Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 104

1:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Marv Wolfman
Writer/director James Robinson will be interviewing WonderCon special guest Marv Wolfman about his 4+ decade career as well as dozens of his creations from Blade to Black Cat to New Teen Titans, Crisis On Infinite Earths and much, much more.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3194

Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 236

1:00pm PDT

The Sergio & Mark Show
The "Sergio" is Sergio Aragonés, the world's most honored cartoonist and one of the "usual gang of idiots" in MAD magazine for over 45 years. The "Mark" is Mark Evanier, writer of comic books and TV shows, blogger, convention panel host, and Sergio's collaborator on Groo the Wanderer for more years than either will admit or can believe. They will tell you all about their partnership, about the forthcoming mini series in which Groo battles Conan the Barbarian...and anything else you want to know about.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3193

Saturday April 2, 2011 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 220

1:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Frank Quitely
WonderCon special guest Frank Quitely is one of the most popular artists working in comics today. The artist -- who provided the cover art for this year's WonderCon Program Book -- talks about his career in this special spotlight event.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3196

Saturday April 2, 2011 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 103

1:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference 5: Life After Trauma -- To Be a Superhero or Supervillain?
Did you ever wonder why experiencing trauma led Batman to become a hero but Harvey Dent to become a villain? Why Superman hasn't given up his Herculean task for good after being exposed to so much loss, stress, and destruction? What makes superheroes keep fighting without getting burnt out, disillusioned, or becoming villains? Join psychologists Andrea Letamendi (UC San Diego) and Robin Rosenberg (Psychology of Superheroes), psychology professor Travis Langley (Henderson State University), and WonderCon special guest Marv Wolfman as they address these questions, applying what we know about trauma in our world to the world of superheroes to better understand why the same types of events can lead some folks to heroism and others to villainy.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3197

Saturday April 2, 2011 1:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 204/206

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on F. Paul Wilson
WonderCon special guest F. Paul Wilson (The Keep, Repairman Jack) has written bestselling novels, screenplays, comic books, and videogames in multiple genres since the 1970s. Wilson will talk about the secrets of his longevity in the writing game, with a Q&A to follow.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3200

Saturday April 2, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 220

3:00pm PDT

Creator Rights
Let's face it: it's a dog-eat-dog world out there, especially when it comes to your rights as a creator. Here's your chance to share the knowledge of a formidable panel of creators, including Mike Friedrich, who set up the first agency for comics creators, Star*Reach; Marv Wolfman, whose career includes comics, animation, and the literary world; retailer and former WonderCon manager Joe Field, the creator of Free Comic Book Day and a co-founder of ComicsPro; and noted attorney Michael Lovitz, who literally wrote the book (The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book) on comics creator rights. Moderated by Mark Evanier, whose experience includes the business of comics, television, movies, and animation.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3208

Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 236

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Hope Larson
A retrospective on the career of WonderCon special guest Hope Larson, from art school minicomics to original graphic novels (Mercury, Chiggers, Gray Horses) and her upcoming adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time. Oni Press's George Rohac moderates.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3207

Saturday April 2, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 220

3:30pm PDT

Marvel: Cup O' Joe
This is it, Mighty Marvel fans: the no-holds-barred, anything goes, full of surprises panel you wait all year for, and it's here! Marvel's chief creative officer Joe Quesada takes on all questions, shocks the audience with jaw-dropping announcements, and keeps you guessing with superstar guests Axel Alonso (Marvel's editor-in-chief), Jason Aaron (Wolverine), Jeph Loeb (Marvel's head of television), and C.B. Cebulski (Marvel's SVP creator & content development). You better be here, because this is the panel that everyone will be talking about!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3210

Saturday April 2, 2011 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 103

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Amy Reeder
WonderCon special guest Amy Reeder talks about her career as an artist on DC's Madame Xanadu and Batwoman titles and what's coming up next.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3215

Saturday April 2, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 236

5:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Len Wein
The legendary comics writer and editor -- and Eisner Hall of Famer -- Len Wein talks about his career. Wein co-created some of comics' greatest characters who have crossed over into other media, such as Wolverine and Swamp Thing.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3221

Saturday April 2, 2011 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 236

6:00pm PDT

Scalped: One-on-One with Jason Aaron
The mind behind Vertigo's critically acclaimed series comes to WonderCon! Jason Aaron is joined by DC's VP-marketing, John Cunningham, for an in-depth look back at the first 50 issues of Scalped, as well as a glimpse at what's to come!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3224

Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 104

6:00pm PDT

Writing Queer: Creating and Writing LGBT Characters
Creating genuine and well-rounded LGBT characters is a profound challenge for writers, as they must give voice to a population whose stories have been kept hidden for so long. How do writers, both queer and straight, as well as mainstream and independent, create narratives that reflect the diversity and humanity of LGBT individuals, as well as the obstacles that face them? Moderator Justin Hall (Glamazonia, Prism Comics' Talent Chair) leads a spirited conversation with some of the most dynamic writers working in comics: Paige Braddock (Jane's World), Steve MacIsaac (Shirtlifter), Jon Macy (Teleny and Camille), James Robinson (Justice League of America, Starman), and a special guest panelist.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3228

Saturday April 2, 2011 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 254/256
 
Sunday, April 3
 

11:30am PDT

Spotlight on Carla Speed McNeil
WonderCon special guest Carla Speed McNeil talks about her work in both print comics and webcomics and the recent release of her Eisner Award-winning book Finder, in a new graphic novel format from Dark Horse.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3235

Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 220

11:30am PDT

Spotlight on Tony Daniel
Join Batman artist and writer -- and WonderCon special guest -- Tony Daniel, as he takes you through the creative process of both writing and drawing a comic book, including a Q&A session. Highlights include audience participation in the laying out of a comic book page!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3233

Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 104

11:30am PDT

Secret Origin of Good Readers
Dr. Robyn A. Hill (National University) and Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics) help educators and librarians navigate the wonderful world of comic books with an overview of the medium, highlighting specific ways comic books and graphic novels can be used to engage a variety of learners while promoting reading and literacy. Paul Levitz (Legion of Superheroes), Gene Yang (American Born Chinese), Thien Pham (Level Up, Bishop O'Dowd HS art department chair), and Chip Mosher, (BOOM! Studios) discuss how teachers, librarians, retailers, and publishers can work together to bring comic books into the classroom for use as an innovative teaching tool. The free 70-page The Secret Origin of Good Readers companion resource book, featuring other exciting materials, is available online at www.night-flight.com/secretorigin, courtesy of XMission.com.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3236

Sunday April 3, 2011 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 236

12:30pm PDT

Cover Story: The Art of the Cover
In front of every great comic book is a cover, hopefully with an image so awe-inspiring it'll make you want to buy the book! Here's the story behind some of the covers created by WonderCon special guests: Adam Hughes (Catwoman, Wonder Woman), Francis Manapul (The Flash, Adventure Comics), Frank Quitely (All Star Superman, Batman and Robin), Amy Reeder (Supergirl, Madame Xanadu), and Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin, Stray Toasters). Fellow guest and comics historian Mark Evanier picks the covers and talks to the artists behind them. 
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3240

Sunday April 3, 2011 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 104

2:00pm PDT

DC Icons
DC's top heroes are the topic of this panel spotlight. Group editor Mike Marts, along with artists Tony Daniel and Amy Reeder, and others lead the discussion on the latest Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman news.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3251

Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 103

2:00pm PDT

The Kids Are All Right!
Some of the most successful comics today are being created specifically for the younger set. Discussing the current state of the kids comics industry are panelists Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Super Dinosaur), Jennifer Holm (Babymouse, Squish), Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, Eternal Smile), Lark Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter), Scott Peterson (Batman Brave & The Bold, Scooby-Doo), and Lisa Brown (Picture the Dead, Tribune Media Services syndicated cartoonist). Moderated by Eva Volin (Good Comics for Kids, SLJ; Alameda Free Library) with a Q&A to follow.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3252

Sunday April 3, 2011 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 104

2:30pm PDT

The Digital Revolution: Webcomics 101
In the past decade, webcomics have moved from the fringes of the comics industry to one of the fastest-growing segments of comics publishing. The Cartoon Art Museum's Andrew Farago discusses the history and the future of digital comics with WonderCon special guests Jeremy Love (Bayou) and Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), plus Shaenon K. Garrity (Skin Horse), Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), and Chuck Whelon (Pewfell).
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3256

Sunday April 3, 2011 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 254/256

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Paul Levitz
Mark Evanier moderates a conversation with longtime comics fan (The Comic Reader), editor (Batman), writer (Legion of Super-Heroes), publisher (DC Comics) and historian (75 Years of DC Comics: The Art of Modern Mythmaking) Paul Levitz. Join the old friends' discussion of comics' past, present, and future yourself in the Q&A segment.
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3260

Sunday April 3, 2011 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 236

4:00pm PDT

Drawing DC
Superstar artists Francis Manapul and Amy Reeder show off their distinctive styles while drawing on the "Elmo," a machine that projects their work on a giant screen. Check out this unique presentation that will give you an inside glimpse into the artistic process!
http://www.comic-con.org/wc/wc_search_results.php?strShow=29&strRec=3264

Sunday April 3, 2011 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204/206
 
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