TwoMorrows Publishing will make their lucky 13th consecutive appearance
at Comicon International: San Diego from July 25-29, and this year’s
slate of panels and signings further builds on their reputation as the
industry authority on comics history and creation.
The “TwoMorrows Publishing” panel takes place on Thursday, July 26 at
Noon, spotlighting the company that celebrates the art and history of
comics through their award-winning magazine and book line. On hand will
be publisher and Jack Kirby Collector editor John Morrow, authors George
Khoury and Benjamin Holcomb, Modern Masters’ editor Eric
Nolen-Weathington, Alter Ego magazine’s Paul Hamerlinck, and Write Now!
magazine’s Danny Fingeroth, as they unveil new products and offer
exclusive previews of upcoming items, in a multimedia presentation.




One of the most anticipated panels at Comicon this year is the “Image
Founders Panel” scheduled for Friday, July 27 at 10:30 am. For the first
time, all seven original founders of Image Comics will appear together
to discuss the past, present, and future of the company. Moderated by
George Khoury (author of TwoMorrows’ new book Image Comics: The Road To
Independence), the panel had to be switched to a larger, 1000-seat venue
after commitments from Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Rob Liefeld, Todd
McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino were
confirmed.
Also, Comicon guest of honor Roy Thomas will be spotlighted on three
different panels, celebrating his work as top writer and editor-in-chief
of Marvel Comics, and his TwoMorrows magazine Alter Ego.
On Thursday, July 26, the TwoMorrows booth will host a signing by
Charles Vess, the subject of one of their most popular Modern Masters
art books. Fan-favorite artist Michael Golden’s new Modern Masters
volume will debut at Comicon, and Golden will be on hand to sign copies
throughout the weekend. Also, TwoMorrows will debut new books on Silver
Age artist John Romita Sr. (written by Roy Thomas and Jim Amash), indy
cartoonist Peter Bagge, and new issues of their magazines Alter Ego,
Back Issue, Draw!, Write Now, and Rough Stuff. And Rand Hoppe, president
of the online Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center
(www.kirbymuseum.org) will be at the TwoMorrows booth throughout the
convention, outlining the museum’s plans and goals for 2008.
Below is the current schedule of TwoMorrows-related signings and
panels, but attendees are urged to stop by booth #1215 (directly across
from the Golden & Silver Age Pavilion in Hall B) for daily updates and
additions.

THURSDAY, JULY 26:
TwoMorrows Panel
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Moderated by publisher John Morrow, and featuring George Khoury,
Benjamin Holcomb, Eric Nolen-Weathington, Paul Hamerlinck, and Danny
Fingeroth.
Room 3

Michael Golden signing
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Booth #1215

Danny Fingeroth signing
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Booth #1215

Charles Vess signing
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Booth #1215
Proceeds benefit the CBLDF

FRIDAY, JULY 27:
Image Founders Panel
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Moderated by George Khoury, and featuring Erik Larsen, Jim Lee, Rob
Liefeld, Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino.
Room 6A

Alter Ego Panel
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Featuring Roy Thomas, Bill Schelly, and Paul Hamerlinck
Room 4

Marvel 1960s/70s Panel
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Roy Thomas discusses “Marvel in the 1960s and 70s” with Gary Friedrich,
Mike Ploog, Dick Ayers, David George, and others.
Room 8

John Lowe signing (author of Working Methods)
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Booth #1215

Roy Thomas signing
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Booth #1215

Danny Fingeroth signing
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Booth #1215

Eisner Awards
8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Alter Ego is nominated for “Best Comics-Related Periodical”
Ballroom 20

SATURDAY, JULY 28:
Danny Fingeroth signing
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Booth #1215

John Lowe signing (author of Working Methods)
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Booth #1215

Roy Thomas signing
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Booth #1215

Roy Thomas Spotlight Panel
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Room 2

SUNDAY, JULY 29:
Jack Kirby Tribute Panel
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join Mark Evanier as he talks to Neil Gaiman, Erik Larsen, Darwyn Cooke,
Mike Royer, and members of the Kirby family about the lasting influence
of the undisputed King of comics.
Room 1AB

Roy Thomas signing
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Booth #1215

Danny Fingeroth signing
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Booth #1215