C2E2 — the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo—kicks off on Friday although we’ll be there from tomorrow on to cover the preceding Diamond Retailer summit. As they’ve done in the past. ReedPOP has provided us with a text only list of panels which is easier to scan than the database driven on eon the site. Sadly, it still doesn’t include panel participants, but maybe next time.
On the plus side — very plus — this is easily the best programming for C2E2 yet, a nice diverse blend of comics, SF, gaming and social based events with a strong local component. Some people last year questioned whether C2E2 would even make it to a fourth year, but it looks like its found its footing at last.
Many thanks to Kimberly Mueller for supplying the information.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26
Adding Character to Your Character
Friday, April 26
1:00PM – 2:00PM
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Do you find it difficult to “Role Play” in your Role Playing Games? Do you struggle with creating believable and interesting characters in your games, stories and other creations? Do you want to add more “Play” to your COSPLAY? Explore the basics of character development with hands-on exercises and improvisational games. Taught by Shane Hill, Author and Developer of the interactive gaming performance: RenQuest™. RenQuest™ currently runs at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Los Angeles and the New York Renaissance Faire.
Art as Business Online: Branding & Marketing for Webcomics, Etsy Crafters & More
Friday, April 26
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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A panel of professional Marketers, indie Crafters and web comic Artists and Writers provide helpful tips on creating an online brand for your art. This panel is intended to provide Artists of various skill levels and mediums an overview of the principles of protecting and promoting your art online. The panel will examine how to get your small business started online, how to grow your audience, legal considerations for your business and how to market yourself in the digital space. Social media platforms (including Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter), eCommerce options (including Etsy, BigCommerce), SEO and paid advertising will be involved in this hour-long discussion.
So You Wanna be a Comic Book Retailer, Now What?
Friday, April 26
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Whether you want to open a comic book store, you’re just starting out in retail or you just have questions, we’re here to help! Meet with members of ComicsPRO, a retail trade organization for comic book retailers, to talk about your upcoming plans.
DCE 101
Friday, April 26
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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The scope of DC Entertainment reach is vast and strong, across many genres that you love. Come by for an inside look at upcoming and highly anticipated DC Entertainment movies, animation, tv shows and video games!!
CSC-1: Kickstarting Your Comics
Friday, April 26
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Last year, the Sun Bros funded their graphic novel through a tremendously successful Kickstarter campaign. Drawing in 600+ backers and over $25,000, Chinatown is a crowd funding success story. Brad and Wesley Sun are joined by Political Scientist Chris Deis (DePaul University) to discuss how to get your comics in print!
Silver Age Trivia Challenge!
Friday, April 26
1:45PM – 2:45PM
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Writer and Trivia Geek Mark Waid takes on a team of Fans to see who knows more useless information about Marvel and DC Silver Age comics. Join moderator Craig Shutt, Writer of the Ask Mr. Silver Age column for the late, lamented Comics Buyer’s Guide, to match your own brain cells against some of the fastest and knowledgeable trivia geeks in fandom!
Creating Your Own Library Mini-Con
Friday, April 26
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Conventions have become an important part of the comics experience, allowing Fans to gather together and immerse themselves in their passions. Libraries looking for programming can tap into this excitement and utilize their graphic novel collections by creating their own mini-cons. Diamond BookShelf Editor Mark Banaszak leads a panel offering tips for Librarians looking to create a comic book or anime-themed event, offering tips and advice from previous successful mini-cons, as well as resources for finding Guests, Exhibitors and Attendees.
ComicsPRO: A Retail Trade Association
Friday, April 26
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Do you own a comic book store? If so, there are many ways that ComicsPRO can help your business! Non-member retailers and ComicsPRO members are invited to an informal panel for updates on the association and free giveaways!
Into the Wild: The Adult Reading Round Table Tackles Comics
Friday, April 26
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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The Adult Reading Round Table is an organization of readers’ advisory and collection development Librarians from all across Chicagoland. For their annual genre study this year, they chose to examine graphic novels – a format many in the group had never spent time with before. Come hear about the genre study and learn new strategies for supporting graphic novels library-wide.
Puppet Meltdown
Friday, April 26
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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FRIDAY! FRIDAY!! FRIDAY!!! Puppets of all shapes and sizes are ready to crush your jalopy with 8,000 pounds of awesome. Bring you brother, bring your mother, bring that dog! Join us for a collection of short works geared toward adults, showcasing puppet films and live performances from innovative artists, both local and from across the country. Curated by the talented folks at Sea Beast Puppet Company, this show will aim to prove that puppets aren’t just for kids anymore!
Making Comics Work in the Classroom
Friday, April 26
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Two great organizations that work great together! Reading with Pictures (RWP) joins forces with the Comics Association of Professionals & Educators (CAPE) to provide hands-on teacher training and materials for comics classroom applications. Learn how to benefit from and contribute to our national database of research papers and lesson plans as well as how to earn credits toward Professional Development Continuing Education certification. Presented by Josh Elder (iVerse Media), Dr. David Rapp (Northwestern University), Christina Blanch, MA (Ball State University) and Jeff Barbanell, MEd (Arizona State University).
U Cre-8 Comics: United Superheroes of America
Friday, April 26
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Complete the research information page and create a hero from the state’s characteristics (song, bird, flower, motto, etc.) to join the ranks of a national hero initiative!
ComicsPRO Retailer Programming: New Product Lines
Friday, April 26
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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Comic book retailers: are you looking to diversify your product selection? ComicsPRO is a trade association of retailers from around the world. Join us as we discuss new product lines to enhance your store. Get contact lists for vendors and distributors you may not be working with yet!
Showing vs. Telling: It’s All About Visual Literacy, Graphic Novels and the Stories their Images Tell – Learn How It’s Done.
Friday, April 26
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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Janet Lee (Return of the Dapper Men) and Meryl Jaffe, PhD (Using Content-Area Graphic Texts for Learning) discuss how graphic novels can be used to teach visual literacy and promote communication while inspiring students and budding graphic artists. What feelings and associations does RED or GREEN evoke? Why are some panels organized neatly on one page and are totally outrageous on others? How do you evoke the image of “dream”? With growing Internet use and technology, scholars believe we’re witnessing a great communication revolution (Kist, 2004, 2010; Dress, 2003; Jaffe & Monnin, 2012). Sales and consumption of graphic novels continue to grow, and newspapers, websites, educators, retailers and bloggers all rely heavily on graphics and images to communicate, convince, inform and teach. Visual literacy is integral to our lives and is required content for Common Core Curricula across the country as Governors mandate teaching students to create, read and comprehend visual images along with classic and non-fiction texts. Creators and consumers of messages must understand how color, font and images relay information, and how to compose and comprehend visual messages. Graphic novels offer a perfect motivating format for teaching visual literacy and effective communication. Panelists give an interactive presentation relating how artists, teachers and learners of all ages can use color, fonts, page/panel formatting and images to create powerful messages and stories. We relay how graphic novels are outstanding educational tools, and what constitutes ‘bloc-buster’ graphics and graphic novels. There will be time for audience questions, give-aways and handouts.
Wikia Expert Showcase
Friday, April 26
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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The Wikia Expert Showcase is an ongoing video series where members from Wikia.com’s most active and robust communities join in a rapid-fire, moderated discussion on fun pop culture topics. Entire episodes are dedicated to the likes of “Star Wars v2.0,” “The ongoing depiction of Iron Man on the big screen,” “The ‘new’ Final Frontier and where Paramount plans to Trek in it,” etc. Wikia will be hosting a “live” version of the series at C2E2, focusing on the convention’s largest studio panel. Join us as key members of the Wikia community (as well as a surprise Celebrity Guest or two) dissect C2E2’s most popular presentation – lending an “expert” voice to the true Fans. Program specifics and panel Guests will be announced soon!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Musical Shadowcast
Friday, April 26
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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The Pineapple-Shaped Lamps comedy troupe will be performing a live shadowcast of Joss Whedon’s hit musical episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, “Once More With Feeling!” Enjoy this spectacular moment in pre-Glee television history in all it’s Whedon-y glory! The viewing of the episode will be accompanied by live reenactments, singing and dancing! So come join in on all the vampy, undead action and slay the night away with Pineapple-Shaped Lamps! Grrr! Argh!
Integrating Comics into the Common Core
Friday, April 26
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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Reading With Pictures presents a practical guide for integrating comics and graphic novels into the Common Core and McREL standards. Our panel of experts – including Prof. David Rapp of Northwestern University, Asst. Prof. Carol Tilley of the University of Illinois and veteran high school teacher and comic Creator Jim McClain – will share tips and resources on how to get the most from comics in your classroom as well provide rationales to help convince the nay saying administrators, colleagues and parents.
The Silver Age of Comics in Libraries: Programming, Best Practices and More
Friday, April 26
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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The shelves are just the beginning when you’re dealing with comics in libraries. From cosplay to author events and from art exhibitions to software demonstrations, there’s a whole world of programming opportunities geared toward pop-culture Fans. Librarians Lisa Rabey (academic library), Kristin LaLonde (public library) and Andrew McBride (special library) will present on the type of comics and graphic novels they collect, why they collect for their libraries, how their library collections differ and how they use programming to expand their audiences.
Bam! Pow! Drawing Superheroes 101
Friday, April 26
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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Should my superhero have a cape? Should my superhero breathe fire? Should my superhero have more than one power? Creating superheroes can be hard work! But the best way to learn to create one is to learn some tips and tricks from a superhero expert! Learn to Draw Superheroes the Agnes Garbowska (MyMisiu Gazette, Girl Comics) way. Join in on this fun superhero drawing lesson and be off drawing cute superheroes in no time!
Thunderfeet Reading
Friday, April 26
2:00PM – 2:45PM
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Imagination is the GREATEST superpower! Join Children’s Author DJ Corchin and nationally syndicated Chicago Radio Personality Special K from 103.5 Kiss FM for a reading of DJ’s newest book THUNDERFEET! Come join the fun as they read the digital version which includes what every superhero needs, superhero intro music! Afterwards, stop by Artist Alley to pick up a print version signed by both DJ and Illustrator Dan Dougherty.
Wikia Qwizards: Sci-Fi Quiz Championship
Friday, April 26
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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What is the top speed of the Millenium Falcon? Who was the final boss of the original Mega Man? What space opera game did Mark Hamill appear in? If you’re the type of person who has the answers to these kinds of questions, you’ll love Wikia Qwizards – a geek culture quiz show where the contestants write questions for each other. This year at C2E2, Wikia will be staging a live-action version of Qwizards and pulling aspiring geek alpha dogs straight from the Show Floor. The theme for the quiz is science fiction, encompassing games, movies, TV shows and (of course) books. Prepare yourself for two days (a semi-final and final round) of game show action!
Israel Idonije Kicks Off THE PROTECTORS!
Friday, April 26
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Chicago’s own Israel Idonije, long a defensive star for the hometown Bears, is debuting his first comic project at C2E2! Combining the worlds of professional sports and superheroes, The Protectors is the realization of a dream years in the making for Idonije. Join “Izzy” and his collaborators, including Writer Ron Marz (Artifacts, Witchblade, Green Lantern), Artist Bart Sears (X-O Manowar, Justice League Europe) and Letterer Troy Peteri, for a discussion of the first title from Athleta Comics, The Protectors. The team will give behind-the-scenes insights, hint at what’s to come and take questions from the audience.
Superhero Fitness Hula Hooping Challenge
Friday, April 26
2:30PM – 4:00PM
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The Superhero Fitness Hula Hoop Challenge is here to show you that fitness can be FUN! Cynthia Narcisi, Sketch Card Artist and certified Hoopnotica Fit Instructor, will lead you through a fun and engaging class teaching you how to use a hula hoop to get an excellent workout. Hoops are provided. No experience necessary. Ages 15 and up.
New Frontiers in Digital Comics
Friday, April 26
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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iVerse and ComicsPlus host an engaging and entertaining dialogue on what the future holds for digital comics, especially as it relates to Creators, Publishers, Retailers, Librarians, and, most of all, Readers. Comics legend and digital impresario Mark Waid joins iVerse CEO Michael Murphey, independent comic creator Michael Moreci (Hoax Hunters), webcomics superstar Jen Brazas (Mystic Revolution) and school/library expert Josh Elder (Reading with Pictures) to discuss and debate what’s just over the digital horizon…and the opportunities for everyone who has a stake in the industry. Moderated by iVerse Director of Business Development Steve May.
The Cyanide & Happiness Panel
Friday, April 26
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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Kris Wilson and Dave McElfatrick of hit webcomic (and animation show) Cyanide & Happiness will be answering any and all of your questions, from anything about their upcoming projects to how they keep their hair so nice.
CSC-2: The Future of Comic Publication and the Academy
Friday, April 26
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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Stanford Carpenter (Institute for Comics Studies) moderates a discussion on how the funding, production and distribution of comics is changing with John Jennings (University of Buffalo) on exhibiting comics, Rising Star Award Winner Spike Trotman (Templar, Arizona) on Kickstarter and Jiba Anderson (Illinois Institute of Art) on print on demand technology.
Jason David Frank talks Power Rangers
Friday, April 26
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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The Green Power Ranger “Tommy” is coming to C2E2! Come see Jason David Frank talk about his role playing the main character in the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger TV series.
Kill Shakespeare: Dramatic Stage Reading
Friday, April 26
3:15PM – 4:15PM
Variant Stage
A comic book comes to life in this unique theatre production of the acclaimed IDW series Kill Shakespeare. The stage show tells the story of this mash-up adventure using projections of the images from the comic combined with actors reading out the dialogue, creating sound effects and the music live. Now touring worldwide to packed crowds, this show is being presented by Chicago’s award-winning Strawdog Theatre Company.
Playing a Hero in MMO’s
Friday, April 26
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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Matt Miller, former Lead Designer for City of Heroes, aka “Positron” will present a panel discussing what it means to play a hero in MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and Star Wars: The Old Republic. Matt will give tips on how to make your game play more engaging and what games cater better towards role-playing and evoking your inner hero. Citing examples used in City of Heroes, Matt will explain how game designers attempt to elevate the player to “hero status” in a genre where every character is expected to do the same quests and missions. Matt will take questions at the end of the panel, answering what he can about designing MMOs.
MARVEL: House of Ideas
Friday, April 26
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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Love having the best comics in the industry on your mobile devices? Want to know how Marvel stays on the cutting edge of technology? Then this panel is for you, True Believer! Get exciting news about Marvel’s Infinite Comics and the upcoming adaptive audio experience Project Gamma, as well as what’s happening on the Marvel Comics App, Marvel Unlimited and MORE in this can’t-miss panel hosted by Arune Singh (Director of Communications), Ryan Penagos (Executive Editorial Director of Digital) and other Mighty Marvel Guests!
U Cre-8 Comics: United Superheroes of America
Friday, April 26
3:30PM – 4:30PM
Family Room W375a
Complete the research information page and create a hero from the state’s characteristics (song, bird, flower, motto, etc.) to join the ranks of a national hero initiative!
Making Comics the Avatar Way
Friday, April 26
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Join Vice President of Publishing, Jim Kuhoric, in a discussion on Avatar Press newest announcements! What new project is Mike Wolfer working on? What favorite industry Creators are bringing their personal projects to Avatar Press? These questions and more will be answered at the Avatar Press/Boundless C2E2 Panel, where die-hard Avatar Press and Boundless Fans will hear first!
Graphic Novel Ideation with Brian Haberlin & Renee Witterstaetter: From Start to Finish
Friday, April 26
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Join industry veterans, Renee Witterstaetter and Brian Haberlin, as they explain the real world, “brass tacks” considerations and workflows of bringing the idea in your mind to a finished, published book. Includes case studies that also cover recent technological innovations (e.g. augmented reality) in the medium.
The Cliff Dwellers and Palette & Chisel
Friday, April 26
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Join Artist/Designer/Animator and die-hard Chicagoan J.J. Sedelmaier as he moderates a presentation on two of Chicago’s historic artists’ organizations, The Cliff Dwellers and the Palette & Chisel Academy. Joining Sedelmaier will be Archivists Stuart Fullerton of the Palette & Chisel and Leslie Recht of The Cliff Dwellers. The presentation will consist of PowerPoint presentation, discussion and Q&A.
CSC-3: White Scripts, Black Supermen: Comics and Identity
Friday, April 26
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Director Jonathan Gayles (Georgia State University) shows excerpts from his documentary White Scripts, Black Supermen and with commentators featured in the film – Stanford Carpenter (Institute for Comics Studies) and John Jennings (University of Buffalo) discuss the the degree to which early Black superheroes generally adhered to common stereotypes about Black men as well as other issues of identity in comics.
Stand Up Stand Up
Friday, April 26
4:30PM – 5:30PM
Variant Stage
Stand Up Stand Up is a unique, hip weekly comedy showcase featuring both local and national stand up comedians and musical acts. Our goal is to provide quality, intelligent, creative, artistic and diverse entertainment to Chicago’s nightlife scene. We are located in the Wicker Park neighborhood at The Crocodile (1540 North Milwaukee Avenue), and you can see us every Thursday night at 9 PM. 21+. Come to laugh. Visit us online at www.standupstandup.net and http://fb.com/STANDUPStandUp.
Building Your First Video Game
Friday, April 26
4:30PM – 5:30PM
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Have you ever wanted to build your own video game? Have you ever wanted to learn what the first steps are? C2E2 is happy to get together some of the top game designers in Chicago to talk about what it takes to build a game from the ground up. Whether you are looking to be an independent or major game developer, this panel will give you the tools to really know where to begin. We will be taking questions from the audience on game design, concept and developing for the mobile market.
DC Entertainment – ALL ACCESS
Friday, April 26
4:30PM – 5:30PM
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A lot can happen in a year! Come by for unfiltered access to DC Comics’ Editors as they talk all things DCE! Find out what they have to share from behind-the-scenes at your favorite and most talked about comic Publisher! Joining the All-Access party will be some of the industry’s top talents!
Fight Like a Hero (OR VILLAIN!)
Friday, April 26
4:30PM – 6:00PM
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Tae Kwon Do, Jiu Jitsu, Hapkido, Judo, Muay Thai, Silat, Eskrima, Bu Kyuku Ryu, Karate, Wing Chun and many more styles will be taught here! Ever wonder just how Batman can take on so many guys at once or how Black Widow takes down men twice her weight class? Here’s your chance to learn their moves! Any questions about the history of any of the aforementioned styles will also be addressed. Stick around for the debate between who are the best fighters between comic heroes and villains!
Let’s Make a Character
Friday, April 26
5:15PM – 6:15PM
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Join Comfort Love and Adam Withers, the three-time Harvey Award nominated creators of the upcoming How-To book, The Complete DIY Guide for Comics Self-Publishing, who will not only talk about how to make a great character, but will create a new character on the spot with the audience’s help. The seminar will be broken into two halves: first, Comfort and Adam will take you through the concepts of what it takes to make an awesome character. In the second, they will invite audience participation in creating a new character which will be concepted and drawn on the spot.
Raven Girl: Audrey Niffenegger on Her New Illustrated Novella
Friday, April 26
5:15PM – 6:15PM
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Audrey Niffenegger, internationally best selling Author of The Time Traveler’s Wife, discusses her forthcoming illustrated novella, Raven Girl. Niffenegger’s third illustrated novel is a dark modern fairy tail about an extraordinary raven girl trapped in a human body. The raven girl feels imprisoned by her arms and legs and she covets wings and the ability to fly. She reluctantly grows into a young woman, until one day she meets an unorthodox doctor who is willing to change her. Complete with Audrey Niffenegger’s bewitching etchings, Raven Girl explores the bounds of transformation and possibility. Niffenegger will discuss her new book and the creative journey that led her to create Raven Girl, including the book’s connection with a new ballet of the same name, debuting at the Royal Ballet in London in the spring of 2013.
MARVEL: Breaking In
Friday, April 26
5:15PM – 6:15PM
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Are you a Writer or Artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, “I could do that…if I knew how!” Well, here’s your chance! Join superstar Writers and Artists including Ryan Stegman (Superior Spider-Man), Shawn Crystal (Deadpool), Declan Shalvey (Venom), Jordie Bellaire (Journey into Mystery) and Ramón Pérez (Wolverine & the X-Men), as well as Marvel’s talent scout C.B. Cebulski to find out the answers on how to get your foot in the door and make your job MARVEL!
The Rose of Versailles Screening
Friday, April 26
5:15PM – 6:30PM
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General Jarjayes – so desperate for a son to preserve the family name and noble standing – names his newborn daughter “Oscar” and chooses to raise her as a boy. Fourteen years later, Oscar is a masterful duelist, marksman and the newly appointed Commander of the French Royal Guards. Her first task: to protect Marie Antoinette, who is engaged to the French prince and future king, Louis-Auguste. But even though the planned marriage should provide both countries with some much needed peace and prosperity, the French court is a dangerous place – and Marie’s youthful naïveté makes her an easy target for those who wish to see the monarchy overthrown. Oscar soon finds herself both defending Marie’s reputation from those that seek to discredit her and protecting her life from those that wish to kill her.
How Do I Get My Comic Book Character into a Video Game?
Friday, April 26
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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Bringing together the best in Comic Books and Video Games this year at C2E2, we wanted to host a panel about getting your comic book characters into a video game. From design ideas, to building games, to ways to talk with developers and publishers, this panel hopes to offer some guidance for game designers and comic book developers alike. The panelists are proven veterans from the game market who have worked on titles about superheroes. We hope you walk away with some great ideas for games as well as new directions for your comic book characters!
Costume Contest
Friday, April 26
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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C2E2 is presenting three costume contests, one each day, for Fans to get up on stage, show off and maybe take home a prize or two. NEW THIS YEAR: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The costume contests are currently full. Please stop by the Variant Stage 15 minutes prior to the start of each contest to see if there is a last minute opening, but please understand chances are slim.
JMS New Series Panel
Friday, April 26
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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Joe’s Comics, the imprint that brought you Midnight Nation and Rising Stars, is pleased to debut its first new offering here at C2E2: Ten Grand, written by JMS and drawn by Ben Templesmith. A special C2E2 convention-only variant cover will be distributed at the panel, which will also discuss some of the other titles coming your way from Joe’s Comics, by way of Image.
SUPER FITNESS: Inside Every Geek is a Hero
Friday, April 26
6:15PM – 7:15PM
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Hey Superfans, do you have the body of a Brainiac but would rather have the physique of a Superman? Do you feel more like the Blob than the Hulk? Then this is the ONE panel you won’t want to miss! Morph Personal Training will give you tips to make you look and feel like the Superhero of your dreams! Morph Personal Training is comprised of THE premiere health and fitness gurus – 2002 Mr. Natural Australia Marcus Warren, and Fitness Model and Competitor Joey Thurman, Creators of the revolutionary ProCycle12 fitness program. Their esteemed clientele will share their real life success stories. 2012 “Geek Fitness Challenge” Winner Garrett Gray will share how a comic book geek got from fat to fit with Marcus and Joey’s guidance and lost 52 pounds in 4 months. Mr. Brent Berger will reveal the benefits of his “can’t miss” workouts with Morph Personal Training that has him in the best shape of his life. Nicole Paprosky will disclose how a girl who LOVES to eat would otherwise be in “BIG” trouble without the excellent shape obtained from her workouts with Marcus and Joey. No super powers are needed to transform this panel’s expert advice into your physical reality. Beautiful “Super” Model Maria Thurman will emcee this fun “must see” event. Panelists will dress up as their favorite Superheroes to show off their Superhero shape! Free giveaways are in store! The power is in your hands! Attend this fun panel and start your super fit journey today!
Digital First Comics: The New Trend
Friday, April 26
6:30PM – 7:30PM
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Digital first comic releases have electrified Fans by breaking print publishing conventions and pushing the boundaries of comic storytelling. Now you can join the major players in the Digital First movement – Thrillbent’s Mark Waid and comiXology Co-Founder John D. Roberts – to hear all about the future of the medium. Special surprise Guest too!
Beer & Comics
Friday, April 26
6:30PM – 7:30PM
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Join representatives from Revolution, 3 Floyds, Arcade, Goose Island Breweries and the Comic Industries as they discuss the simulatries of making some of the world’s best beer and world’s best comics.
Felicia Day Q&A
Friday, April 26
6:30PM – 7:30PM
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The 6th season of The Guild has ended, but we have plenty more to share! Join the show’s Creator, Writer and Star, Felicia Day, in this Q&A.
Revolutionary Girl Utena Screening
Friday, April 26
6:45PM – 8:00PM
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“Never lose that strength or nobility, even when you grow up.” When Utena was just a child and in the depths of sorrow, she found salvation in those words. They were the words of a prince, who wrapped her in his rose-scented embrace and bestowed upon her both a ring and the promise that it would lead her to him again. She never forgot the encounter. In fact, she was so impressed that she aspired to be like the prince and also help those in need. Now a spirited teenager, Utena attends the prestigious Ohtori Academy. However, her strong sense of chivalry soon places her at odds with the school’s student council and thrusts her into a series of mysterious and dangerous duels against its members.
Costuming in the Star Wars Galaxy
Friday, April 26
7:00PM – 8:00PM
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Join members of the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion for a forum discussion on costume construction and the two largest Star Wars costuming organizations on the planet! Get expert knowledge on what it takes to recreate film-accurate uniforms from some of the world’s most respected costumers, and learn about the exciting lives they lead and charitable missions that they undertake! Join us… Together, we can rule the costuming galaxy!
Future of Gaming from Consoles to Online
Friday, April 26
7:00PM – 8:00PM
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C2E2 is bringing some of the top professionals in games to talk about the ever changing game market. From the switch to new consoles to the rise in mobile gaming, these experts will outline what we will all be playing in the next decade. Also, the panel will focus on buying game vs. free to play and other changes coming to the market.
Spotlight on Nick Spencer
Friday, April 26
7:00PM – 8:00PM
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From Image Comics mind-bending best-seller “Morning Glories” to Marvel Comics latest launch of “Secret Avengers,” Writer Nick Spencer is one of the brightest young talents in comic books. Come see him discuss his work including his latest creator-owned hit “Bedlam,” Fan favorite runs on “T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents” and “Cloak an Dagger” and more of his cutting-edge comics as moderated by Comic Book Resources News Editor Kiel Phegley.
DREDD and Beyond: The Whole Wide World of 2000 AD
Friday, April 26
7:45PM – 8:45PM
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It’s been an incredible year for 2000 AD with the DREDD movie and critically-acclaimed stories such as Day of Chaos, Brass Sun and Trifecta – but what’s in store for the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic in 2013? Three of our biggest Creators – Andy Diggle (The Losers), Paul Cornell (Wolverine) and Michael Carroll (Judge Dredd) – join Heidi MacDonald from The Comics Beat to talk about why you should be reading 2000 AD right now!
HEAD SMASH Reveals a New Cover Design by Tim Bradstreet
Friday, April 26
7:45PM – 8:45PM
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Join Vlad Yudin, Creator of HEAD SMASH, as he unveils the incredible new cover art by Tim Bradstreet. Tim Bradstreet’s work can be found in the pages of Marvel’s Punisher and Blade series, as well as Clive Barker’s Age of Desire and Dark Horse’s Hard Looks and Another Chance to Get It Right. Tim Bradstreet himself may even make an appearance to talk about working on the project with Vlad Yudin and his take on the lead character, SMASH! Vlad will also lead a talk and take questions on the upcoming release of his graphic novel, HEAD SMASH!
Tattoo Panel
Friday, April 26
7:45PM – 8:45PM
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Join Clint Cummings, Sarah Miller and TJ Halvorsen of Spike TV’s Ink Masters, as well as Marc Draven and Kelly Rogers from C2E2’s Ink-Fusion Tattoo Festival, as they talk about their great success as tattoo artists through innovation and thinking outside the box.
MANIAC Screening
Friday, April 26
8:15PM – 10:00PM
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Elijah Wood stars in MANIAC, a gory and brutal first-person remake of William Lustig’s 1980 slasher classic about a deranged serial killer who collects mannequins and female scalps. Produced by Alexandre Aja (“High Tension” and “The Hills Have Eyes” remake) and directed by Franck Khalfoun, Maniac will see US distribution through IFC Midnight on June 21st in theaters and via cable VOD, iTunes, Amazon Strreaming, XBOX Zune, Playstation Network platforms and SundanceNow.com, Google PLAY and YouTube. Warning! This film might be too extreme for some viewers!
SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Writing for Television
Saturday, April 27
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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TV Writer-Producer and Chicago native Steve Kriozere will present an overview and discussion of working in the field of scripted television. Kriozere is an Executive Producer, Co-creator and Director of Femme Fatales, the Cinemax television series which Entertainment Weekly hailed as a “badass chick anthology.” His other credits as writer-producer include USA Network’s Necessary Roughness, N.C.I.S, Castle, V.I.P., Sliders, MTV’s Animated Spider-Man and the Syfy Channel original movie “Dead and Deader.” Kriozere also dipped his toe in the world of comic books, writing the original graphic novel “Elvis Van Helsing,” published by AiT/PlanetLar and he contributed stories to the upcoming “New Adventures of the Human Fly” graphic novel.
Grimm Fairy Tales Animated
Saturday, April 27
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Come check out the horrific re-imagining of the Grimm Fairy Tales from Zenescope Entertainment, Titmouse Inc and Schneppzone, directed by Jon Schnepp. The full pilot episode will be shown to the public for the first time ever in the U.S.!!! The gory and sexy style that is synonymous with the Zenescope brand will be on display. Find out how the project came to fruition, and what big names have gotten involved in the project. Note: This is NOT for kids.
Comix Chix with Kate Kotler – LIVE
Saturday, April 27
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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A live version of the weekly podcast hosted on GeekNation, Kate Kotler gathers some of the most awesome female comic Creators, Journalists and Uber-Fans to discuss events, past and present, that shape women’s experiences in the comics industry.
How to Play Quidditch 101
Saturday, April 27
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Have you ever wished YOU could play quidditch? Now you can! Join the International Quidditch Association at C2E2 on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 for some excitement and fun! The IQA will be leading demonstration matches between two official Quidditch teams on both days. After each demo match, the IQA will open up the pitch for pick-up games! Fans can join in and play with each other for a one hour period. This is something you don’t want to miss! Come see quidditch in full-action and find out why it’s the sport everyone’s talking about!
MARVEL: Age of Ultron
Saturday, April 27
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Witness the dawning of the Age of Ultron! Ultron has defeated the heroes of the Marvel Universe and conquered the world! You’ve got questions & these people have answers! Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, Editor Ellie Pyle, Rick Remender (Uncanny Avengers), Brandon Peterson (Age of Ultron) and Arune Singh (Director of Communications) are on hand to lay out what’s going on with the epic battle between Ultron and Marvel’s mightiest heroes!
Alphabet City Live Reading
Saturday, April 27
11:30AM – 12:00PM
Family Room W375a
Enter Thomas Finley’s world of Alphapet City! Thomas will unleash 26 amazing animals and read out loud. These colorful characters entertain creatures of all ages!
ItsJustSomeRandomGuy
Saturday, April 27
11:30AM – 12:30PM
Variant Stage
The YouTube sensation (and creator of the “Hi, I’m a Marvel…and I’m a DC” Mac/PC parody videos) is back at C2E2! In previous years, RandomGuy has premiered new episodes of the parody series “Marvel/DC: Happy Hour” and “Marvel/DC: Zero Hour.” What new videos will he premiere this time? Come find out! Plus Q&A and more!
Creating Comics the ComiXology Way
Saturday, April 27
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Everyone is talking about the digital only Atomic Robo comic made exclusive with and for comiXology! From early experiments like Box 13 and Valentine to more recent efforts like Power Play and Marvel’s Infinite Comics, comiXology’s Guided View has ushered in a new era in comic book creation! Now, you can find out what it takes to create amazing Guided View comics straight from comiXology Co-founder John D. Roberts and comiXology’s PR and marketing maven, Chip Mosher. Also both will field questions about comiXology’s new self-publishing portal, comiXology Submit.
Travel Channel’s “Toy Hunter” – This is Not Your Ordinary Child’s Play!
Saturday, April 27
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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This is not your ordinary child’s play! Travel Channel reveals the big business of buying and selling toys and collectibles in the original series “Toy Hunter.” This series follows acclaimed Toy Dealer and Expert Jordan Hembrough, owner of Hollywood Heroes, a New Jersey-based vintage and modern collectibles company, as he travels across the country hunting for the most sought-after pieces. The second season of “Toy Hunter,” scheduled to premiere in 2013, follows Hembrough as he continues his quest to convince reluctant sellers, stay under budget and avoid the unforeseen roadblocks as he tracks down the holy grail of vintage toys and collectibles. For this Toy Hunter, poking through cramped attics and rummaging around dirty garages to score vintage items is all in a day’s work! Come listen to “Toy Hunter” host Jordan Hembrough, Daniel Schwartz and Travel Channel executives speak about the network’s popular series, and get insight on how these vintage toys are found and the stories behind them!
The Future of Graphic Novels and Motion Comics: A Look at the Not-so-Distant-Future of Interactive Graphic Storytelling
Saturday, April 27
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Storytelling is a human activity that dates back to our earliest ancestors. It is in our nature to tell stories, share experiences and express what goes on in our imaginations to others. Over time, imaginative storytelling has evolved on a massive scale. What was once spread through word-of-mouth stories, paperback novels and black and white comic books can now be found in breathtaking graphic novels and motion comics that come to life on your screen. Comics and graphic novels have their own unique form of story telling. From X-Men and Spiderman to The Walking Dead and Sin City, there has been a clear evolution in the comic industry from simple narratives to complex sagas. From paper comics to a touchscreen interactive experience, the next step in the comic industry is on the horizon. Comic creation tools are improving, providing an increasing quality of paper comics and the ability to directly interact with the product of your imagination is spreading among popular devices. Join Comic Industry Experts from a variety of backgrounds and industry levels as they discuss what’s next in the evolution of comics, the technology behind it and what it means for the future of the industry.
Caricature Drawings!
Saturday, April 27
12:00PM – 1:30PM
Family Room W375a
Thomas Finley will draw free caricatures, sure to energize everyone’s inner hero!
The Legal Aspects of Becoming Famous: What You Need to Know to Make it Big
Saturday, April 27
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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You have created your own comic book hero with all the powers in the world, but beware the super villain, the cranky intellectual property attorney who believes your superhero is an unauthorized clone of his client’s. If you are an artist, author, software or mobile phone application creator, this panel will show you how to protect yourself and your creations. In this seminar, you’ll learn what you need to do to protect your intellectual property, how not to infringe upon other people’s work and the legal nuances of landing a publishing deal or becoming famous. Topics will include: forming a corporation, website creation, work for hire agreements, an overview of copyrights, trademarks and Fair Use, what to do if someone is improperly using your creations and how to avoid improperly using someone else’s works. Michael Lee, Esq., a Partner of the Intellectual Property and Emerging Businesses Practice Groups at the law firm Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty, LLP, moderates this entertaining and educational panel that is followed by a question and answer session.
Spotlight on Brian Wood
Saturday, April 27
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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Creator Brian Wood has established himself as a Writer who can both build worlds and destroy them, without the confines of genre. With books ranging from the politically conscious (DMZ, The Massive) to the fantastical (Northlanders, Conan the Barbarian), his voice is truly unique and cuts through the noise every time. Join us as we discuss past, present and future projects, including the smash hit series, Star Wars, from Dark Horse.
WildClaw Presents: Deathscribe! Writing and Producing Horror Radio Plays
Saturday, April 27
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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WildClaw Theatre, Chicago’s Horror Theatre Company, brings you a small taste of its Annual Deathscribe Horror Radio Play Festival! Our panel of Chicago Actors, Playwrights, Foley Artists and Artists will discuss the challenges of writing and producing audio dramas with a focus on creation, execution, foley work, voice acting and finding your audience. Then, watch and listen as we perform a spooky radio play complete with foley work!
Ten Years of Marvel Minimates! 50 Series of Awesomeness!
Saturday, April 27
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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Celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Marvel Minimates line, some of the team behind the popular mini-figure brand is here to talk about their plans for Iron Man 3, The Wolverine, Thor: The Dark World and the Fan-choice Series 50! Diamond Select Toys Director Chuck Terceira and Marketing Supervisor Zach Oat will also share info about the other Minimates lines including Tomb Raider, The Walking Dead and Battle Beasts, and they will submit to a Q&A session and debut the next stop-motion animated Battle Beasts episode! Plus, there will be a Minimates prize drawing at the end of the panel!
Star Wars Academy
Saturday, April 27
12:15PM – 2:15PM
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Put on a helmet, take up a blaster and enlist in the Star Wars Academy! Join members of the 501st Legion’s Midwest Garrison and the Rebel Legion’s Nar Shaddaa Base in this interactive experience that lets kids play the role of storm trooper cadets! Get trained in marksmanship, navigate an obstacle course, recover the stolen Death Star plans and engage in a laser shoot-out to the finish! For ages 6 to 12 only. Starting every 5 minutes in this time slot. Nerf blasters provided. Donations to charity are gladly accepted!
Patton Oswalt Q&A
Saturday, April 27
12:30PM – 1:30PM
IGN Theater
Comedian, TV star, movie star, writer, Patton Oswalt does it all. Join him for this Q&A session to find out more about your favorite characters and what’s in store for him next!
Behind the Graphics: A Video Game Industry Round Table
Saturday, April 27
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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Join members of Chicago’s Game Development community as they take you behind the scenes of the video game industry for a moderated panel discussion and Q&A session.
Nerd Trivia
Saturday, April 27
12:45PM – 1:45PM
Variant Stage
A trivia challenge based on some of your favorite nerd themes! Project 891 Theatre Co’s Nerd Trivia takes your favorite nerd subjects (such as Doctor Who, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, Buffy and many more) and presents trivia challenges that are 3 rounds of 10 questions each on each theme. Nerd-tastic prizes for the winning team!
DC COMICS – THE NEW 52
Saturday, April 27
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 is one of the most exciting events in the industry’s history! And we’re not done making news by a long shot! Come by and be a part of history as we discuss what’s coming next in this exciting time for DC Entertainment!
Imaginative Sci-Fi Authors of C2E2!
Saturday, April 27
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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Join Authors E.B. Hudspeth (The Ressurectionist, Quirk), Jeffrey Brown (Vador and Son, Top Shelf), Brandon Easton (Roboy, Lion Forge), Rachel Rawlings (The Maurin Kincaide Series), David Petersen (Mouse Guard, Archaia) and Royden Lepp (Rust, Archaia) as they talk about their imaginative Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels (and selves)!
Chicago Ghosts Presented by Ghostbusters: Chicago Division
Saturday, April 27
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Presented by Ghostbusters: Chicago Division, your troop outside da loop, this panel will cover some of the best stories of this haunted city. Wondered about the Iroquois Theatre Fire? Puzzled about which mummy at the Field likes to walk? Come listen to these tales and more! Visit our website at http://ghostbusterschicago.com to learn more about our team!
The State of Play in Tabletop Roleplaying Gaming
Saturday, April 27
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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From bold indie sensations like FIASCO and HILLFOLK to the rumblings of D&D NEXT (5th Edition), this panel brings you up to speed on the ever-wider world of tabletop role playing games. A panel of professional RPG Designers (Matt Forbeck, Ken Hite and Will Hindmarch) will discuss the state of RPG play, design and the industry, and they will look as far into the future as they can. They’ll spotlight great games you might have missed and highlight designers to watch.
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Saturday, April 27
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Get the inside scoop on the highly-anticipated video game Injustice: Gods Among Us, from NetherRealm Studios, Creators of the definitive fighting game Mortal Kombat. Get a behind-the-scenes look from Ed Boon, Creative Director at NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat. He will be joined by other members from the development team to discuss the story, characters and art direction of this bold new video game franchise.
IDW Publishing Presents: The Greatest Panel in History
Saturday, April 27
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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IDW Publishing Presents: The Greatest Panel in History New creator-owned books? Ever-larger licensed titles? All-new Creators and even some major crossover events? How about prizes just for attending? Yep, we’ve got all that and more, in THE GREATEST PANEL IN HISTORY. Join IDW CEO & Publisher Ted Adams, VP of Marketing Dirk Wood and Doctor Who Writer Andy Diggle, along with a host of other great Guests, as we blow the door open on upcoming projects for 2013. Be there! Room 470a.
POW! Kids Storytelling
Saturday, April 27
2:00PM – 2:30PM
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Performing Teacher Anya Clingman turns audience suggestions into one-of-a-kind superhero stories inspired by the classic tales of the DC and Marvel universes. All POW!Kids are invited to blast off to a world of singing, dancing and imagination with Captain Anya. Best for ages 3 to 8.
PoP! Double Dare – Presented by PanelsOnPages.com
Saturday, April 27
2:00PM – 3:00PM
Variant Stage
On your mark. Get set. GO! The most ridiculous game show from your childhood comes to C2E2 with a distinctively nerdy flair brought to you by the crew from PanelsOnPages.com. There’s trivia, physical challenges, plenty of surprises and even an obstacle course specially catered to the PoP!ulation at C2E2. Come sign up at the PoP! booth or email [email protected] for your chance to win sweet prizes and fifteen minutes (or about an hour) of fame.
FANTASTICAL WORLDS: Magical & Mythological Delights
Saturday, April 27
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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From swords and sorcery to magic and monsters, these Authors interweave fantastical elements and mythology into their books to create genre-bending page-turners. Authors discuss the fantasy elements in each of their adventures. Find out what draws Readers into the fascinating worlds they’ve created!
CBLDF Presents A HISTORY OF CENSORSHIP IN COMICS
Saturday, April 27
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Alex Cox (Comic Book Legal Defense Fund) takes you on a walk through the history of censorship and moral panic in comics, from Fredric Wertham, to the bust at Friendly Frank’s, to continuing challenges today. Topics will include why comics are censored, who has attacked them, and how they have survived through the years.
Batman Q&A
Saturday, April 27
2:00PM – 3:00PM
IGN Theater
Come join Burt Ward, Adam West and Julie Newmar, a trifecta of Batman alum, for a special Q&A!
MARVEL: Superior Spider-Man
Saturday, April 27
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Doctor Octopus has taken over Spider-Man’s body and vowed to become a SUPERIOR Spider-Man! But what lies in store for the web-slinger? Find out the details right here! That’s right, True Believers! Editor Ellie Pyle, Josh Fialkov (Alpha), Chris Samnee (Daredevil), Declan Shalvey (Venom), Ryan Stegman (Superior Spider-Man) and Arune Singh (Director of Communications) will be taking any and all questions from YOU the Fans! This is one panel that no Spidey Fan can miss!
POW! Kids Superhero Training Drills
Saturday, April 27
230PM – 4:00PM
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Superheroes never know where their superwork will take them, so they must be physically prepared for any number of challenges and terrains. Join us as we direct your energetic, hero-to-be through key SUPER activities to enhance their coordination and fitness level. POW!Kids will assist their new recruits in performing a myriad of physical challenges. Best for ages 5 to 9.
How to Play Quidditch 101
Saturday, April 27
2:30PM – 4:30PM
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Have you ever wished YOU could play quidditch? Now you can! Join the International Quidditch Association at C2E2 on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 for some excitement and fun! The IQA will be leading demonstration matches between two official Quidditch teams on both days. After each demo match, the IQA will open up the pitch for pick-up games! Fans can join in and play with each other for a one hour period. This is something you don’t want to miss! Come see quidditch in full-action and find out why it’s the sport everyone’s talking about!
I Have No Sewing Machine, but I Must Cosplay!
Saturday, April 27
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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Be it helping Internet new sites get hits or upsetting the Internet at large, Cosplay has grown in popularity over the years and you probably want in on the action by now. But not everyone can sew, so what do you newbie, WHAT DO YOU DO? Join our panelists as they throw out several vague suggestions at you at the hopes that sound good! Marvel as they point out who not to throw your money at on the Internet! Shrug as they suggest what soon-to-be irrelevant social media platform to use to show off your “work.” Laugh because you feel bad for them and their frail egos need the attention. Warning – may contain humor and a less than serious look at some aspects of the hobby.
DC Comics: Batman/Superman 101
Saturday, April 27
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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If you are just getting into comics, there’s no better place to begin your adventure than with The Dark Knight and the Man of Steel. Some of DC Comics’ biggest creators will be on hand to advise you where to start!
Mystery Authors of C2E2
Saturday, April 27
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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Join Authors Gregory Lamberson (Medallion), Ben H. Winters (The Last Policeman, Quirk), Joelle Sellner (Lion Forge) and more as they talk about their different writing experiences and novels within the Mystery Genre!
Fierce Females of Television
Saturday, April 27
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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Join some of the industry’s top Writers and Actresses for some candid conversation on what it’s like to be a woman working in the TV biz today. Spend an hour with Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Husbands), Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and Janina Gavankar (True Blood, Arrow) as they discuss their own careers and the strong female characters they have created along the way.
Comics and Pop Music
Saturday, April 27
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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Comic Books and pop music started out as disposable forms delivered in small doses. Both forms became emblematic of youth culture and rebellion in the mid 20th century, faced endless censorship attempts and have suffered critical reception from dismissive to derisive. Here, Patrick Reed (Editor of Depth Of Field magazine) brings together a panel of Artists and Publishers to discuss the ties between music and graphic storytelling, their common inspirations, the creative and commercial potential in combining the two media and the history of pop comics – from the Beatlemania tie-ins of the 60s to today’s fan-favorite titles.
The Big Quiz Thing
Saturday, April 27
3:15PM – 4:15PM
Variant Stage
Hey, you, comics geek…want a real challenge? The ultimate trivia spectacular is coming to C2E2, and it wants to see how smart you really are. The Big Quiz Thing, Chicago’s favorite live quiz show, presents four rounds of the world’s greatest multimedia team trivia about comics, movies, sci fi, TV and all that other stuff you know so well, for big prizes and big glory. Hosted by Quizmaster Noah Tarnow. For more on the Big Quiz Thing, visit www.bigquizthing.com.
JMS Spotlight
Saturday, April 27
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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J. Michael Straczynski speaks! (Despite our requests to the contrary.) HEAR the latest news from Studio JMS in comics, TV and film! SEE terrifying glimpses of projects yet to come! EXPERIENCE the awe and wonder of…of…okay, fine, look, he’s gonna talk about stuff you might be interested in, so swing on by, it’ll be fun. Would we lie about a thing like that?
PETER PANZERFAUST – FROM COMICS TO SCREEN
Saturday, April 27
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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Peter Panzerfaust comic creators Kurtis Weibe (Writer) and Tyler Jenkins (Artist) join Panzerfaust’s motion comic & TV series Executive Producer, Jeff Krelitz for a panel and Q&A on Panzerfaust’s rapid success and its adaptation to other media using traditional and alternative methods of translating comic books from page to screen. The panel will also feature a world premiere trailer of Peter Panzerfaust’s motion comic from BBC.
Ron Perlman Q&A
Saturday, April 27
3:30PM – 4:30PM
IGN Theater
Star of Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy, Ron Perlman knows the ins and outs of being a bad-ass. Join him in the IGN Theater for this Q&A to hear about his work and what’s next for this pop culture icon.
Legal Cos Play
Saturday, April 27
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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This panel will be an unscripted conversation between the Attorneys at Saper Law Offices, LLC, a Chicago-based intellectual property firm, and members of the audience. We will rely on audience participation to raise intellectual property, rights of publicity and corporate issues as they relate to the comic book industry. Other attendees will learn through this hour-long dialogue. Preference will be given to audience members dressed in costume!
VALIANT 2013: HARBINGER WARS AND BEYOND
Saturday, April 27
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Everything you need to know about the Valiant Universe in 2013 will be revealed right here! With HARBINGER WARS just getting started, what surprises lay in wait for the brutal first collision of BLOODSHOT and HARBINGER? Can X-O MANOWAR conquer the forces of PLANET DEATH? Where – and when – are ARCHER & ARMSTRONG headed next? And what surprise heroes will SHADOWMAN draft into his battle against the Deadside? Join Valiant CCO Dinesh Shamdasani, Executive Editor Warren Simons and a slew of surprise guests to find out the answers to what the future holds. Plus no Fan will want to miss an exclusive round of announcements that will rock 2013! The future of the Valiant Universe starts right here, only at C2E2!
Star Wars Origami
Saturday, April 27
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Master Folder Chris Alexander, Author of STAR WARS ORIGAMI, will demonstrate and teach the master folding techniques to make Star Wars origami figures. Attendees will fold an exclusive model along with art from the movies. Materials included!
The CHEW Panel
Saturday, April 27
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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John Layman and Rob Guillory, the Creators of the multi-Eisner and Harvey Award-winning, New York Times Best-selling and much-beloved CHEW, sit down for an all-encompassing panel that will no doubt run off the rails and degrade into fart jokes. Learn the origins of this strange comic and what lies ahead! Marvel at Layman’s utter cynicism! Behold Rob’s unnatural love of pie! YOU WILL LOVE IT.
Crafts & Coloring with Wooby & Peep
Saturday, April 27
4:15PM – 5:15PM
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Meet the characters of the new children’s picture book WOOBY & PEEP through fun crafts and coloring activities. Work out your creative passions through crayons, glue-stick your way to giddiness and construct a character to take home. Plus fun giveaways autographed by the Author herself.
The Nerdologues
Saturday, April 27
4:30PM – 5:30PM
Variant Stage
The Nerdologues is a comedy show created by a group of Comedians from Chicago. The Nerdologues explore and lampoon Nerd and pop culture through hilarious sketches, viral videos (on the Internet!) and personal stories. The Nerdologues have performed at San Fran Sketchfest, Chicago Sketchfest, Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Second City’s Donny’s Skybox, iO Chicago, C2E2 and the New York City Comic Con. They ask the important questions, like: “Why don’t the doors on the Death Star fail open?” That’s an egregious engineering error. Visit our website, www.nerdologues.com, and follow us on Twitter @nerdologues.
FUTURTISTIC FRIGHT: Science-Fiction Novelists Imagine Far-Future Worlds
Saturday, April 27
4:30PM – 5:30PM
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Get your fill of Telepaths, Tech Wars, space odysseys and alien forces on this science fiction panel. What happens when technology takes over, aliens invade and civilizations are on the brink of destruction? Authors discuss the technological catastrophes, supernatural occurrences and galaxy quests in the pages of their science-fiction.
J Scott Campbell Q&A
Saturday, April 27
4:30PM – 5:30PM
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Best known for the co-creation of the comic book series Gen, Danger Girl and Wildsiderz, along with his work as an Artist on the Spider-Man series, J Scott Campbell is here to discuss his impressive career within the comic book industry.
MARVEL: From NOW! to Infinity
Saturday, April 27
4:30PM – 5:30PM
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The next wave of exciting new Marvel NOW! titles have arrived! But that’s not all! This summer, the cosmic threat known as Thanos strikes in the epic Infinity crossover event! Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, Rick Remender (Uncanny Avengers) and Kieron Gillen (Iron Man) will be joined by Arune Singh (Director of Communications) to answer your questions about the future of the multiverse!
Modern Swordplay Demo
Saturday, April 27
5:00PM – 6:00PM
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See what medieval swordsmanship really looked like! The Chicago Swordplay Guild is going to demonstrate their skill and shed some light on what the martial arts of the medieval world looked like. Movies and myths imply that that swordsmanship in Europe was crude, thuggish and untrained. We’ll show you that is was fast, elegant and mercilessly efficient with entertaining displays with the long sword, rapier and dagger, sword and buckler, and combat in full medieval armor. There will be time for Q&A and show and tell of actual swords, armor and training gear. If you ever wanted to see the real thing up close, here’s your chance!
Comedy Mutant with Brian Posehn, Myq Kaplan and Mike Drucker
Saturday, April 27
5:00PM – 6:00PM
IGN Theater
C2E2 is bringing you a side-splittingly funny FREE comedy event! C2E2’s Comedy Show will feature Comedy Mutant Comedians Brian Posehn (The WB’s Mission Hill, Comedy Central’s The Sarah Silverman Program), Myq Kaplan (Last Comic Standing) and Mike Drucker (Saturday Night Live). Don’t miss out on your chance to enjoy this knee-slapping stand-up performance!
Dark Horse Spring Fever!
Saturday, April 27
5:15PM – 6:15PM
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Join Dark Horse Comics Director of public relations, Jeremy Atkins, and Editor-in-Chief, Scott Allie, for exclusive announcements, information on upcoming titles and even a surprise guest or two! Whether you’re daydreaming of a galaxy far far away, spending your nights fighting vampires, or trying to unlock the secrets of an organization bent on controlling people’s minds, this is one panel you won’t wanna miss!
Advanced Digital Inking Techniques with Brian Haberlin
Saturday, April 27
5:15PM – 6:15PM
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Learn how to digitally ink and take all your black-and-white artwork to the next level. Comics Artist Brian Haberlin will delve into Photoshop’s treasure trove of features old and new, that not only enhance comic applications but make possible countless creative pen and ink opportunities rarely seen before. If you’re serious about your black-and-white artwork, this session is a must.
VIZ Media Panel
Saturday, April 27
5:15PM – 6:15PM
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Get the latest updates & exciting news from VIZ Media staff on your favorite manga and anime! You’ll also get the scoop on upcoming releases & projects from VIZ Manga, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP, kids publishing, Neon Alley channel and more! Plus, be the first to hear about an exclusive collector’s item, available only during C2E2!
American Ghost Hunter Film Screening
Saturday, April 27
5:15PM – 7:00PM
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Executive-produced by Ryan Buell (Star of A&E’s Paranormal State) and Chad Calek (also from State), American Ghost Hunter is a no-holds-barred documentary film about an Iowa family torn apart by alleged paranormal activity. Legendary Writer/Director Frank Miller (Director of Sin City and Creator of 300) praised the documentary, calling it a “convincing” film. The film is slated to be released in the fall, but attendees of C2E2 will be one of the first audiences to see this “fantastic, sad and beautiful film” (Author Stefan Petrucha, The X-Files).
Supernatural Fan Panel
Saturday, April 27
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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Join the coordinators of the Chicago-based Supernatural fan convention WinchestMidwest for an open discussion on the hit CW show, “Supernatural.” Filled with video clips from all 8 seasons, this panel will entertain and inform both new and old fans. So gas up the 1967 Impala and take a ride with us into the world of Sam and Dean Winchester for an hour of Supernatural spoilers and speculation! There will also be a display of art department props from the last eight seasons in the room. And as a special treat, the first 100 Panel Attendees will receive a goodie bag filled with C2E2 Exclusive Supernatural swag.
Marvel Heroes: Get Ready for Action
Saturday, April 27
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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The Marvel MMO you’ve been waiting for is almost here! Get the inside scoop on the next big thing in Marvel gaming from Gazillion Entertainment. Find out new details about this groundbreaking action RPG MMO, including a first sneak peek at future post-launch content! Pick up a unique giveaway, exclusive to C2E2 and only at this panel!
Vertigo: A View from the Cutting Edge of Comics
Saturday, April 27
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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Join the writers and artists behind the acclaimed and award-winning brand for a panel about the weird, the wild and the always unexpected with all-star talent!
Wikia Heroes & Villains Cosplay Contest
Saturday, April 27
5:45PM – 6:45PM
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Come to the event as your favorite from any existing media (comics, anime, film, television, etc.) or create a good guy/bad guy of your own. The choice is yours! You’ll just have to impress our panel of expert judges (distinguished members of the Wikia community) for the chance to win big prizes! All contestants must individually compete (sorry, no groups) and provide one form of character reference. NEW THIS YEAR: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The costume contests are currently full. Please stop by the Variant Stage 15 minutes prior to the start of each contest to see if there is a last minute opening, but please understand chances are slim.
Taste of Medieval Swordplay
Saturday, April 27
6:00PM – 7:00PM
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Learn From the Midwest’s finest Western Martial Arts Instructors. A one hour session on the basics of the Medieval Long Sword or the elegant Rapier of the Italian Renaissance. Either way, you will get a lesson on how to use it and basic theory that drives medieval fighting schools. If you have ever wanted to fight like a knight or a duelist, this is your chance to try it for free! Don’t miss this opportunity! All gear needed will be provided, just bring yourself. Spectators welcome.
Comicpreneurs: Secrets of Successful Pop Culture Start-ups
Saturday, April 27
6:30PM – 7:30PM
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Get a rare look behind the scenes as leading pop culture Entrepreneurs share their secrets of building successful pop culture businesses! Join Author and Futurist Rob Salkowitz (Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture), comiXology Co-founder John Roberts, Ted Adams of IDW Publishing and Dinesh Shamdasani of Valiant for a unique view of the business side of pop culture.
Nerd City
Saturday, April 27
6:30PM – 7:30PM
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Nerd City’s rowdy, boozy and unhinged panels have become the stuff of C2E2 legend, and this year will be no exception. Programming includes announcements regarding the future of the brand, hilarious, rambling anecdotes of debauchery, and a serious roster of special guests. The panel will conclude with a special screening of ‘Disco Destroyer’, the new cartoon from Jim Mahfood and Scott Mosier, with the artist on hand for Q&A. Plus, as always, there will be prizes.
Bruce Boxleitner’s LANTERN CITY
Saturday, April 27
6:30PM – 7:30PM
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LANTERN CITY is a new steampunk inspired television series in development by Executive Producers and Co-Creators, Bruce Boxleitner (TRON, BABYLON 5) and Trevor Crafts. LANTERN CITY will provide a rich world for both fans of steampunk and epic series television enthusiasts and ask the viewer the pivotal questions: “How far would you go to be with the person you love?”, and “What lengths would you go to in order to survive?” Bruce, Trevor and series Writer Matthew Daley will be at C2E2 to provide information and answer questions on the series, and show the current trailer and series concept art. Additionally as a C2E2 exclusive, Cast Member Mira Furlan (BABYLON 5, LOST) will be joining the panel to discuss her role as Martha Ellen Gray. Definitely not a panel to miss! For more information on this exciting steampunk series and the Producers and Cast, please check out the Lantern City website at www.lanterncitytv.com, on FB at Facebook/lanterncitytv.com, and on Twitter at #lanterncitytv.
Chicago Comics from the Chicago Scene
Saturday, April 27
7:00PM – 8:00PM
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Ever wonder how Chicago’s best-known comic Creators teamed up to make the Windy City’s scene soar? Learn all about Chi-Town’s four-color community in a special panel featuring “Hack/Slash” and “Revival” Creator Tim Seeley and his Four Star Studio mates, indie icons like “Incredible Change-Bots” Artist Jeffrey Brown, “Cry Yourself To Sleep” Cartoonist Jeremy Tinder, “Life With Mr. Dangerous” Cartoonist Paul Hornschemeier and many more local Artists. Moderated by Comic Book Resources News Editor Kiel Phegley.
Peter Davison Q&A
Saturday, April 27
7:00PM – 8:00PM
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The Doctor time travels to C2E2! Join the discussion with the Actor who played the lead role in Doctor Who as he discusses his high-profile career.
DDP YOGA Workshop – This Aint Your Momma’s Yoga!
Saturday, April 27
7:00PM – 8:30PM
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The workshops focus on the core principles of DDP Yoga, gaining core strength and stability, increased flexibility, body fat loss and lean muscle activation and active breathing techniques. DDP begins every workshop with what he calls “Inspiration Meets Perspiration.” He is an acclaimed speaker and combines his Living Life at 90% presentation, which is based on life being about 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it, with his workout. Dallas was once someone who wouldn’t be caught dead doing yoga, and ironically, he now leads those who were like-minded onto the mat.
ZETMAN Screening
Saturday, April 27
7:15PM – 8:15PM
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Don’t miss this intense dark action anime, presented by VIZ Media, with characters designed by Creator Masakazu Katsura (VIDEO GIRL AI, TIGER & BUNNY and more)! “ZET,” the one who is entrusted with the future of mankind. “ALPHAS,” the one who is searching for the meaning of true justice. They will be the ones who will change the world. Is it coincidence or fate that brings these two heroes together? Soon, the two will learn what fate has in mind for them.
C2E2 Charity Auction
Saturday, April 27
7:30PM – 9:30PM
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Please join us for the 2nd Annual Charity Art Auction at C2E2! Come on down and bid with other art enthusiasts for the chance to own a piece of original art from some of your favorite Creators including Tony Daniel, Olivier Coipel, Jim Chueng, Humbert Ramos, Geof Darrow, Ethan Van Sciver, Chris Burnham, Katie Cook, Joe Prado, Chris Samnee, Tim Seeley, Rob Guillory, David Marquez, Skottie, Young, Tony Moore and many more. All proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and your participation in this event will help support lifesaving research and treatment for the children of St. Jude. HAVE FUN. GET ART. SAVE LIVES.
An Evening with Kevin Smith
Saturday, April 27
7:30PM – 10:00PM
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SOLD OUT. Fans must have previously purchased a ticket to this event. Both a C2E2 Badge and “An Evening with Kevin Smith” ticket are required to enter this event. Join us for “An Evening with Kevin Smith” in the IGN Theater at C2E2. Spend some time with the legendary Filmmaker, Actor and Writer, Kevin Smith! Most known for the world he created in Clerks, and since expanded in Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II, Kevin has also written, directed and produced projects including Cop Out and Red State. In the comics world, he’s penned stories for heroes including Spider-Man, Daredevil, Green Arrow, Batman and Green Hornet. Online, he is behind the SModcast podcast and SModcast Internet Radio channel featuring regular weekly podcasts from Smith and over 20 of his contemporaries and collaborators. On television, he stars in his own reality television series, Comic Book Men on AMC. *Please note: this is a separate ticketed event and is currently sold out. Check back for ticket pick-up instructions.
Keep Your Pants On 2: Electric Boogalloo
Saturday, April 27
7:45PM – 8:45PM
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The smash-hit geek dating panel from C2E2 2011 is back! Join BleedingCool.com dating Columnists Kate Kotle & Elliott Serrano, along with some surprise, for an evening of fun and hi jinx as they talk about “dating for geeks, nerds and the like.”
Husbands: Television and Beyond
Saturday, April 27
7:45PM – 8:45PM
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Brad Bell and Jane Espenson created Husbands, a marriage equality sitcom with the simple hope of giving life to a show they believed in. Two years later, the show is a critical smash, a popular success and now, a comic book hard cover collection. With moderator Mathew Aaron, Bell and Espenson discuss the future of Husbands and the studio-free creative process. Includes a screening. Jane Espenson and Brad Bell are the creators of the award-winning newlywed comedy Husbands and are currently thrilled to be presenting the Husbands comic book collection that has grown out of the series. Espenson is known for her work as a veteran writer/producer of shows including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, The O.C., Gilmore Girls, Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones and ABC’s Once Upon A Time among others. Brad Bell has worked in both TV and new media, serving as Consulting Producer on VH1’s Pop-Up Video, appearing in Torchwood: Miracle Day on Starz, and as an independent producer of short form satire on YouTube.
My Journey Into The Unknown: “Paranormal State’s” Ryan Buell Panel Lecture/Discussion
Saturday, April 27
7:45PM – 8:45PM
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Ryan Buell, Star of the hit TV series “Paranormal State,” will share some of his most terrifying encounters at C2E2, including his time working with the Catholic Church to assess cases of demonic possession, alien encounters and spirits from beyond. Buell will also unveil details about his upcoming book and new TV show project.
Zombie Talk with Chad Coleman
Saturday, April 27
8:15PM – 9:15PM
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Chad Coleman, the new Fan favorite, Tyreese from AMC’s The Walking Dead comes to C2E2! Join this famous zombie killer for a Q&A on his previous, current and upcoming work.
BERSERK THE GOLDEN AGE ARC I – THE EGG OF THE KING Screening
Saturday, April 27
8:30PM – 10:00PM
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VIZ Media brings the arms and armor action of BERSERK to C2E2! Produced by the acclaimed Studio 4C, the first installment in the movie trilogy follows Guts, a lone mercenary, as he travels a land where a hundred-year-old war is taking place. His ferocity and ability to kill enemies attracts the attention of Griffith, leader of the mercenary group “The Band of the Hawk,” and Guts is recruited to the unit. Thanks to their continued victories on the battlefield, the bond between Guts and Griffith deepens, but despite all their success, Guts begins to question his reasons for fighting for Griffith’s dream. Unknown to Guts, this unyielding dream is about to bestow a horrible fate on them both!
SUNDAY, APRIL 28
Kidditch – Quidditch Training for Kids
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 1:00PM
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Are you a Harry Potter Fan? Or do you like to run around and have fun? Join the International Quidditch Association and play “Kidditch” (Kids Quidditch)! We’ll be introducing this sport to kids of all ages by explaining the rules and teaching them how to play. Kids will be able to run around with brooms, toss around the quaffle, throw bludgers or chase the snitch in a designated “training” area. They will also participate in mini games to give quidditch a try. Most importantly, we want everyone to make friends and have a great time! Brooms up!
Derf Backderf on My Friend Dahmer
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Derf Backderf is the Author of critically acclaimed, original graphic novel, My Friend Dahmer. Backderf, a high school classmate of Jeffery Dahmer’s, gives a unique perspective on the notorious serial killer. To the public, Dahmer was a monster who committed unthinkable atrocities. To Backderf, he was “Jeff,” a high school friend with whom he had shared classrooms, hallways and car rides. Using a combination of his own memories and journals, conversations with old friends and Dahmer’s interviews and transcripts, writer-artist Backderf unveils a surprisingly sympathetic portrait of a disturbed young man – a shy kid, a teenage alcoholic and a misfit who never quite fit in with his classmates – struggling against the morbid urges emanating from the deep recesses of his psyche.
U Cre-8 Comics Presents: Character Crafters
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Are you the next GREAT comic Creator?! Take the Raconteur’s challenge and design your own character from start to finish! Establish powers, design costume ideas, create an origin story and more with U Cre-8 Comics – the PERFECT jump start to YOUR comic universe!
Ben’s Bubble Show
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Ben’s Bubble Show is a unique form of entertainment that combines art and science with a touch of magic. Ben uses his bare hands and a few simple tools to create beautiful, humorous and mind boggling soap bubble sculptures. He even puts people inside bubbles! Outdoors, he creates giant bubbles – some as big as a car. He also makes bubble blizzards… hundreds of softball sized bubbles in just a few seconds. Add some humor and audience participation and you get one of a kind entertainment that’s sure to please young and old alike.
Crowdsourcing: Kickstarting Your Way to Success
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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The emergence of Kickstarter and other crowdsourcing services has revolutionized and reinvigorated the marketplace for creator-owned projects. Creators are finding an entirely new audience for their works, and crowdsourcing is breaking down the barriers in comics, prose, gaming, technology and design. Join us as Jason Wood – Co-host of the 11 O’Clock Comics podcast and backer of several dozen Kickstarter campaigns, moderates an all-star panel (Stegman, Browne, Forbeck, Hite & WIndmarch) of Creators who have successfully funded projects that have far exceeded their goals. Learn the Dos and Don’ts of a successful project, from inception to delivery, from people that have done it many times over.
Superhero Obstacle Course
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Little Beans Cafe is an imaginative play space and cafe geared towards children ages 6 months – 6 years. Join us and let your little superhero’s imaginations run wild as they blast through our mini obstacle course.
The Cursed Black Pearl Crew
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 12:00PM
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Join members of Jack Sparrow’s famous, uncatchable ship the Black Pearl for this one of a kind panel! The Curse of the Black Pearl stars will be at C2E2 to talk about their experience and characters of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. You won’t want to miss this crew!
Vintage Toys & Pop Culture Auction
Sunday, April 28
11:00AM – 3:00PM
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Presented by Blacksparrow Auctions, the Vintage Toys & Pop Culture Auction features one of the largest collection of original Kenner Star Wars action figures, each graded by AFA. The auction also includes original artwork used for vintage coloring books and jigsaw puzzles that showcase the Pink Panther, Bugs Bunny, Jonny Quest, The Flintstones, Masters of the Universe, Popeye and much more. Original mint in box Star Trek action figures from the 1960s will be in this auction, as well as Silver Age CGC-graded comics, such as Amazing Spider-Man #1 and Fantastic Four #1. The highlight item is an exceptional rare 1978 Kenner hand-painted hardcopy prototype 15″ scale figure of Darth Vader. This is the ultimate Star Wars collectible. Blacksparrow Auctions is honored to work with ReedPop to bring this live auction to C2E2.
Creative Dramatics
Sunday, April 28
11:30AM – 12:00PM
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Join Lil Buds Theater for a basic introduction to the dramatic arts, concentrating on imagination and collaborative work. They will be using children’s literature as a basis for dramatic creations. Best for ages 3 to 6.
Getting Ready for Action – Captain Action in 2013
Sunday, April 28
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Captain Action, the original superhero action figure, returned to toy shelves last year to overwhelming collector enthusiasm. But the world’s “Original Action Figure” is only getting started. Join toy company Round 2, Animation House G7 and Dynamite Comics for a peek behind-the-curtain look at the exciting 2013 Action Plans. Panelists include Mike Murphy (Chief Designer, Round 2 Toys), Nick Barrucci (Publisher, Dynamite Comics), and J. C. Vaughn (Publisher, Gemstone). Moderated by Ed Catto (Retropreneur, Captain Action).
VALIANT 2013: THE CRAFT OF COMICS WITH WARREN SIMONS
Sunday, April 28
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Ever wonder how your favorite Valiant comics are made? Now’s your chance to find out as Valiant Executive Editor and Marvel veteran Warren Simons goes behind the scenes of his favorite titles past and present. In this candid discussion between Simons and some of the industry’s top talent, find out what it takes to put together a compelling story from start to finish, how to make your series stand apart and just how the editorial process functions at the highest levels. Plus, watch and wait for a few Valiant secrets that might just come spilling through the cracks.
The Business of Making Comics with Michael Golden
Sunday, April 28
11:30AM – 12:30PM
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Long considered one of the best storytellers in sequential art, come to this one on one session with the legendary Artist of “The ‘Nam,” “G.I. Joe,” “Dr. Strange,” “The Micronauts,” “Batman Family” and much, much more! Plenty of insider tips from Michael on the business, notes on storytelling and a chance to have your questions answered by the renowned Illustrator and Storyteller.
Talk Like a Pirate (& Leave with Treasure!)
Sunday, April 28
12:00PM – 12:30PM
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So you want to sail the seven seas and hunt for treasure? Learn the super-secret pirate salute, help the captain aboard the ship and take home the lost treasure of Misty Island! Brought to you by the Bristol Renaissance Faire.
Kids Costume Parade
Sunday, April 28
12:00PM – 12:45PM
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Come join us at high noon for a kids only costume showdown! Open to attendees 12 and under, C2E2 will be hosting this special contest just for our future costumers and cosplayers. NEW THIS YEAR: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The costume contests are currently full. Please stop by the Variant Stage 15 minutes prior to the start of each contest to see if there is a last minute opening, but please understand chances are slim.
Exorcising the Spectre of the Fake Geek Girl: Discussing Geek Culture, Gate-keeping and Sexism
Sunday, April 28
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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This moderated panel will demystify the spectre of the “fake geek girl” that’s been haunting geek culture. Do “fake geek girls” really exist? If so, does it even really matter? Why is there the perception that they are invading geek spaces? Is it really about keeping geek culture “authentic” or about keeping certain people out? And who gets to define what makes one a “real geek” anyway? Six diverse and very opinionated Chicago panelists will tackle these questions and more by discussing some of the blog posts and videos that sparked debate over this topic last year. They will share their experience of what it’s really like to be geeky women navigating their way through the gates of geek culture. A Q&A session will follow discussion with the panelists. The panel is sponsored in part by the Chicago Nerd Social Club.
FUNimation Channel – The C2E2 Channel Panel
Sunday, April 28
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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UNimation Channel, the only channel in the United States airing anime programming 24/7 on TV in HD, is hosting its debut panel at C2E2. Find out what’s hot, what’s new and what’s coming to the channel.
We Are BOOM!
Sunday, April 28
12:15PM – 1:15PM
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BOOM! Vice President of Publishing & Marketing Filip Sablik and Editor Shannon Watters reintroduce BOOM! Studios to the world of comics. This won’t be your average publisher panel droning on and on through a series of press releases and stale cover images. Find out what makes BOOM! Studios different than every other comic publisher in the market and why 2013 will be a transformative year for us. Come Innovate With Us.
Theater Games
Sunday, April 28
12:15PM – 12:45PM
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Through acting games and exercises, students will hone basic acting and theater skills such as vocal production and character creation, and they will master the art of creative collaboration. Brought to you by Lil Buds Theater. Best for ages 7+.
Become a Knight
Sunday, April 28
12:30PM – 1:00PM
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Queen Elizabeth I is looking for new knights and ladies for her court. Test your mettle and might against the Code of Chivalry and you could be knighted! Brought to you by the Bristol Renaissance Faire.
POW! Gadget Making
Sunday, April 28
12:30PM – 1:30PM
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Superheroes often build machines that make their jobs easier, whether it be a supercomputer, a walkie talkie or a honing device. In honor of Earth Day, POW!Kids will use recycled materials to construct their very own gadgets to aid them in the search and capture of evil doers in Chicago and abroad. Best for ages 3 to 9.
Aw Yeah Comics/DC Comics Drawing Competition and Hullabaloo with Art Baltazar & Franco
Sunday, April 28
12:45PM – 1:15PM
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Art Baltazar and Franco, the Fan-favorite Creators behind Tiny Titans and Superman Family Adventures, take the stage for an old fashioned showdown! Learn from the pros as they sketch your favorite DC comic book characters in a contest against the audience and each other! Who will win this challenge of the super friends? Come on down to find out!
Hobbit Headlines from TheOneRing.net
Sunday, April 28
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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The Hobbit is here! For more than a decade, TheOneRing.net (TORn) has brought Fans world-wide the latest happenings on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien in books, live events and film. After a great start, Tolkien Fans are eagerly awaiting the next two installments of The Hobbit, and TORn is in the middle of the action! Peter Jackson, a long-time friend to TORn, is back in the director’s chair and TORn’s reporters have been working overtime to find out the latest news and scoops. Expect to be informed, surprised and thrilled about the rumors and developments for the next two movies during this one hour panel.
Writing for Comics
Sunday, April 28
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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Join top comic Writers Josh Fialkov (I, Vampire, Echoes) and Andy Schmidt for a discussion and instructive tips on the art of writing for comics. Writers and Editors speak about the process of writing and how the game is played. Want to know how stories come about and learn how to do it yourself—this is the place to start! Presented by Comics Experience’s Andy Schmidt.
MARVEL: X-Men
Sunday, April 28
12:45PM – 1:45PM
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As new mutants emerge around the world, the mutant race may just be able to bounce back! Or at least it COULD, without the looming threats of Apocalypse, the Sentinels and Cyclops himself! Join us for an all-star panel featuring Editor Jordan White, Rick Remender (Uncanny Avengers), Brian Wood (X-Men), Ramón Pérez (Wolverine & the X-Men) and Arune Singh (Director of Communications) to get all the details about what’s coming next for Marvel’s mutant heroes!
Danger Dolphin & Entertaining Elephant Live Reading
Sunday, April 28
1:00PM – 1:30PM
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Dive into danger and embrace excitement as Thomas Finley orates the adventures of Danger Dolphin and Entertaining Elephant!
Reading with Pictures – Live Reading
Sunday, April 28
1:15PM – 2:15PM
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Come learn about how getting comics in the classroom can be fun and educational. There will be live read-alongs of our favorite stories from the Harvey-Award nominated anthology, and the latest news about how you can help get comics into schools and libraries near you! Hosted by Reading with Pictures Marketing Director Trevor Mueller. Come join us for this engaging panel that’s fun for all ages!
POW! Story Telling
Sunday, April 28
1:30PM – 2:00PM
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Performing Teacher Anya Clingman turns audience suggestions into one-of-a-kind superhero stories inspired by the classic tales of the DC and Marvel universes. All POW!Kids are invited to blast off to a world of singing, dancing and imagination with Captain Anya. Best for ages 3 to 8.
FOES, FANGS & FUR: A Look Inside Urban Fantasy Novels
Sunday, April 28
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Face Painting
Sunday, April 28
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Unlock your animal spirit or super hero with Thomas Finley’s free face painting!
Archaia Entertainment Presents: Comics Storytelling and the Lost Art of 3D
Sunday, April 28
1:30PM – 2:30PM
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Join Creators with a special perspective on 3D storytelling in comics for an uncensored discussion of the medium’s benefits and drawbacks, as well as a wide-ranging survey of the highs and lows of 60 years of 3D comics, only at C2E2 2013! Pioneered by a cabal of industrious creators in the early 1950s, anaglyph 3D comics experienced a boom at roughly the same mid-century moment as 3D movies first appeared in cinemas nationwide. 60 years later, 2012 saw the passing of two of the field’s pioneers: comics legend Joe Kubert, one of the format’s credited inventors, and Ray Zone, the famed conversion Artist on the most notable 3D comics of the last 30 years. To pay tribute to these lost giants and celebrate the 2013 release of their ambitious, all-3D graphic novel THE JOYNERS IN 3D from Archaia, Writer R.J. Ryan (Syndrome) and New York Times bestselling Illustrator David Marquez (All-New X-Men, Ultimate Comics Spider-Man) have invited a panel of creatives from across comics to dig deep into the medium’s checkered history of using 3D as a storytelling tool. The multimedia presentation will include big-screen glimpses of comics’ most famous—and most forgettable—3D projects, as well as a brief, exclusive sneak peek at Ryan & Marquez’s epic 3D melodrama, THE JOYNERS IN 3D. Moderated by Word Balloon podcast host John Siuntres.
Misfit Heights Screening
Sunday, April 28
1:30PM – 2:45PM
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A zombie puppet musical! Misfit Heights is a film about an apartment building populated by puppets. When a mad scientist’s plan to rule the world with an army of undead goes wrong, it’s up to the last few survivors to fight their way into his secret lab. They try to put an end to his evil plan before they become zombies or the building’s superintendent returns from vacation and evicts them.
Star Wars Academy
Sunday, April 28
1:30PM – 3:00PM
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Put on a helmet, take up a blaster and enlist in the Star Wars Academy! Join members of the 501st Legion’s Midwest Garrison and the Rebel Legion’s Nar Shaddaa Base in this interactive experience that lets kids play the role of storm trooper cadets! Get trained in marksmanship, navigate an obstacle course, recover the stolen Death Star plans and engage in a laser shoot-out to the finish! For ages 6 to 12 only. Starting every 5 minutes in this time slot. Nerf blasters provided. Donations to charity are gladly accepted!
POW! Kids Interactive Mission
Sunday, April 28
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Hey Super-Kids! The Joker has stolen the Crystals of Atlantis and is planning to use them to tear the world apart. On this mission, POW!Kids will create a plan and work as a team using their chosen superpowers to stop The Joker from carrying out his plot of destruction. Since The Joker’s keen skills are calibrated to humans over 18 years old, it will require the youthful, energetic minds of kids to out-do, out-smart and out-think this green haired villain. Best for ages 4 to 8.
Meet R.L. Stine who has been Giving Us Goosebumps for 20 Years!
Sunday, April 28
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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In July 1992, Scholastic introduced a monthly book series by R.L. Stine called Goosebumps: Welcome to the Dead House. Twenty years later, Goosebumps is now one of the best-selling children’s series of all-time—with more than 300 million books sold in 32 languages. The Goosebumps series made R.L. Stine a worldwide publishing celebrity (and Jeopardy answer), and Goosebumps was named the world’s bestselling book series of all time in the 2003 Guinness Book of World Records. Aimed at kids ages 8–12, Goosebumps was a phenomenon. Goosebumps Most Wanted, the latest line of Goosebumps books by Author R.L. Stine, has been described as “a brand new take on terror” and features the return of several of the series’ most infamous villains! Attend this Q&A author session for a fun, bone-chilling interview with the man behind the scare. If you dare! Book signing to follow program.
FIRST COMICS
Sunday, April 28
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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Chicago’s own FIRST COMICS continues its re-launch roll-out with exclusive sneak previews of the FIRST wave of titles, and a special limited edition ashcan for all panel Attendees! Panel Guests include: Matt Sturges (Jack of Fables), The Fillbach Bros. (Clone Wars), Steve Stern (Frickin’ Butt Kickin’ Zombie Ants), Dan Cote (Zen), Joe Staton (E-Man), Dave Justus (Public Relations) and Omaha Perez (Holmes). Special Guests Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Conner and “The Terror Twins” Directors, Sylvia and Jen Soska, also join! With First Comics Art Director Alex Wald and Publisher Ken F. Levin.
ART MASTERS: DRAWING DC
Sunday, April 28
2:00PM – 3:00PM
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What does it take to remake a universe? Immensely talented artists! Join DC Comics artists for a unique peek into their visual approach in shaping DC Comics!
Star Wars Origami for Kids
Sunday, April 28
2:30PM – 3:30PM
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Master Folder Chris Alexander, Author of STAR WARS ORIGAMI, will demonstrate and teach the master folding techniques to make Star Wars origami figures. Attendees will fold an exclusive model along with art from the movies. Materials included!
Dinosaurs Alive! by Brookfield Zoo
Sunday, April 28
2:30PM – 3:30PM
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Journey back millions of years with Brookfield Zoo as they take you on a unique pre-historic experience. Learn how dinosaurs are still the coolest extinct animals that continue to influence pop culture. There will be some dinosaur trivia, games and prizes. Then head over to the Family Room for a sneak peek of Brookfield Zoo’s new exhibit “Dinosaurs Alive!” which is opening on April 6.
Story Time Adventures
Sunday, April 28
2:30PM – 3:30PM
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Take a break from all the crowds and chaos of the Show Floor for a moment of whimsy and fun. Join Agnes Garbowska (MyMisiu Gazette, Girl Comics) as she reads out loud her exciting all-ages fantasy adventure story, “Boo Bear and Flo,” illustrated by herself and written by Jack Briglio (Growing Up Enchanted, Scooby Doo)! She’ll need your help as the characters in her stories need voices of their own! Children and adults are encouraged to join in on this story time since it’s bound to get the room bouncing!
Super-Fly Podcast: Live at C2E2
Sunday, April 28
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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For two years and 130+ shows, The “gentlemen” that run Super-Fly Comics and Games have been podcasting about all aspects of the comic business, giving their fractured and hilarious take on the goings on of the funny little thing called comics. In that short time, the hosts of the Super-Fly Podcast (on the PanelsOnPages.com PoP!Cast Network) have lent their years of experience in comic retailing to the Show and are bringing the funny to Chicago. A Q&A will make sure that you can hold your favorite Super-Fly host accountable for the things they’ve said over the years. Look for possible special Guests and a great time. Viva la Moon!*
MARVEL: Next Big Thing
Sunday, April 28
2:45PM – 3:45PM
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From New York City to the edge of the Milky Way and everywhere in between, we’ve got the top talent on hand to talk about all of your favorite heroes and villains as well as make a few surprise announcements! Panelists include Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, Editor Jordan White, Kieron Gillen (Iron Man), Nick Spencer (Secret Avengers), Tony Moore (Deadpool) and Arune Singh (Director of Communications) as they take on all questions!
Captain Cornelius Cartoon’s Cartoon Lagoon Screening
Sunday, April 28
3:00PM – 3:45PM
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This brand new animated/puppet show adventure, available now on DVD, plumbs the depths of Cartoon Lagoon in search of the best and the worst cartoons ever made. (“I didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did. In short, Cartoon Lagoon is a laugh riot.” – TheOtherView.com) Join Wet Willy Jones and Axel Rodd McGee on their undersea quest aboard the MANTA RAY, a cartoon-retrieving vessel commanded by Captain Cornelius Cartoon.
It’s Super Effective – a Pokémon Panel
Sunday, April 28
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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It’s Super Effective is the most popular Pokémon Podcast on the web. With over 250 5-Star reviews on iTunes, and the winner of two Shorty-Awards for “Best Podcast on Twitter,” PKMNcast knows how to move a crowd! With that being said, we are happy to keep you entertained with all the Pokémon needs you have in your life. If you are a serious Pokémon Trainer, you don’t want to miss this show! From Pokémon news to video games, from TCG to Anime and from the movie to the toys… PKMNcast is not shy to cover it all.
Comic Art – How to Make a Living Doing It!
Sunday, April 28
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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Join Artists Robert Atkins and Rob Anderson for a discussion with former Marvel and IDW Comics Editor Andy Schmidt on how to make a living as an Artist. From how to get work, how to interview and network, all the way up to how to just draw some kick ass material that will get you noticed! Presented by Comics Experience!
Star Wars Academy
Sunday, April 28
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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What is the top speed of the Millenium Falcon? Who was the final boss of the original Mega Man? What space opera game did Mark Hamill appear in? If you’re the type of person who has the answers to these kinds of questions, you’ll love Wikia Qwizards – a geek culture quiz show where the contestants write questions for each other. This year at C2E2, Wikia will be staging a live-action version of Qwizards and pulling aspiring geek alpha dogs straight from the Show Floor. The theme for the quiz is science fiction, encompassing games, movies, TV shows and (of course) books. Prepare yourself for two days (a semi-final and final round) of game show action!
LION FORGE COMICS Presents: Wonderous: The Adventures of Claire Sinclair and The Joshua Run
Sunday, April 28
3:15PM – 4:15PM
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Join the dynamic LionForge Comics as we debut two of our most exciting comics to date! Joshua Run from Creators Flex Alexander (Actor – One on One, The Hills Have Eyes II, Snakes on a Plane) and Brandon M. Easton (Thundercats, Transformers: Rescue Bots, Armarauders & Shadowlaw). Wonderous from Claire Sinclair (Holly’s World, Playmate of the year 2011) and Writer Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, Hi HI Puffy AmiYumi & The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes). Not your average boring panel filled with sleep inducing press releases. Be ready for Excitement, Adventure and Giveaways. A few Surprises await you at the Lion Forge Comics panel.
Brookfield Zoo Crafts & Activities
Sunday, April 28
3:30PM – 5:00PM
Family Room W375a
Join the Brookfield Zoo crew for some dinosaur fun! Participate in the dinosaur trivia for a chance to win some cool prizes, and learn how to make your own dinosaur feet. Plus, get a sneak preview of the zoo’s latest exhibit “Dinosaurs Alive!”
How to Play Quidditch 101
Sunday, April 28
3:30PM – 5:00PM
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Have you ever wished YOU could play quidditch? Now you can! Join the International Quidditch Association at C2E2 on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 for some excitement and fun! The IQA will be leading demonstration matches between two official Quidditch teams on both days. After each demo match, the IQA will open up the pitch for pick-up games! Fans can join in and play with each other for a one hour period. This is something you don’t want to miss! Come see quidditch in full-action and find out why it’s the sport everyone’s talking about!
Songs of Dragons and the Dungeons in Which They Dwell
Sunday, April 28
3:45PM – 4:15PM
Variant Stage
Spend time with Dan the Bard and his own compositions about rangers and wizards, bards and barbarians, manticores…and owlbears! The music of Dan the Bard is a combination of original and period pieces, heavily influenced by folk music and the humor of filk music. Dan is the Music Director at the Bristol Renaissance Faire and has been performing since 1995. He has also performed at GENCON in Indiana, CODCON in Glen Ellyn and GARYCON in Lake Geneva. Hear what happened this one time… at Bard Camp…
Writing for Video Games
Sunday, April 28
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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David Rodriguez, Narrative Designer on the upcoming Skylanders: SWAP Force game, will give an overview of what it means to be a Designer and Writer within the game industry. We will review the sorts of specialties that exist within the discipline and then delve into the process of game creation within a corporate structure, focusing on the different levels of collaboration required to create a successful product. Lastly, we will talk about what you can do if you are looking for a career in the industry and then move into Q & A.
Wooby and Peep Stage Reading
Sunday, April 28
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Family Room W375a
Bring the kiddos to an engaging reading from the picture book WOOBY AND PEEP and see what happens when an unlikely friendship forms between a pensive bear who has a passion for petunias and a peppy bird who has a knack for creating disasters with just a touch of her wingtip.
C2E2 Team Panel Q&A
Sunday, April 28
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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We hope you had the best time at C2E2 and that your experience was epic. The C2E2 Team will be sitting down with Fans to hear what you thought of the Show, what you’d like to see more of and let you help build C2E2 2014!
Game of Thrones Q&A with James Cosmo
Sunday, April 28
4:00PM – 5:00PM
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Jeor Mormont from the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros is at C2E2! Join Actor James Cosmo as he talks about his experience playing Jeor in HBO’s award winning series Game of Thrones.
Storytime with the Ghost Busters: Chicago Division
Sunday, April 28
4:30PM – 5:00PM
Variant Stage
A Kid’s Day special – storytime with the members of the Ghostbusters: Chicago Division! Join us as we read some spooky tales to the younger set. These stories will be geared toward children ages 3 to 7, but children of all ages are welcome!
Silver Age Trivia Challenge!
Friday, April 26
1:45PM – 2:45PM
Variant Stage
I highly recommend this, and not just because I know everyone involved.
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Some people last year questioned whether C2E2 would even make it to a fourth year
Tell us, E.D. Hill, who were those “some people,” and what were they basing it on last year?
I’m legitimately let down by the panel content this year, or at least the synopses available. One of my favorite aspects of past C2E2 shows was a greater focus on webcomics. The Cyanide and Happiness guys are going to be there, but not much else is going on in that department. I don’t really see anyone from the more highbrow part of the literary world either.
C2E2’s panel content has always been a complete departure from the entirely content-free Wizard con, but my to-do list this year is much shorter than it has been compared to previous shows.
It appears that DC does not have an exhibitor booth this year. Does anyone know why this is? They do have some panels but I do not see them listed in the map or the list of exhibitors. This is a little surprising since I thought they were one of the publishers pushing for a downtown Chicago convention.
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