Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Are you going to SD comic con?

So Ladies and gents lets get some idea of the legion presence at this years SDCC... It was sorely lacking at WWLA.

I should be there all four days. I've got my plane ticket and hotel room booked.

Sigh, I wish I was going. I had a great time last year and had the pleasure of meeting several LW'ers, but finances do not permit this year.

Psh, please-- the pleasure was all ours. Unfortunately, I believe I'll be in much the same boat this year. Doesn't look like I can make it, either. Have fun, guys!

My girlfriend and I'll be there with two different versions of LoSH costumes. I can't wait. I've never been to SDCC before. Really looking forward to it.

Would love to meet more Legion Fans while there!

Jay-El

your going to love it as long as you don't have a fear of crowds. Last few years it reminds me of that star trek episode where they kidnap Kirk so that he can give them a disease because they are so overpopulated the whole planet is standing room only . Yeah SD comic con is something like that. But it is also the greatest convention of all time.

Not going. Saving up for the big event next year instead.

LoL. No, thankfully, I don't have a fear of crowds. So far, the most crowded con I've been to was Dragon*Con last year, and while, I know it's nowhere near the size of SDCC .. it was really crowded and I still enjoyed the hell out of it.

I've been wanting to go to SDCC for years but I wouldn't because I'm terrified of flying ... but, this year, for my birthday my girlfriend got us tickets to SDCC, so, I have to get myself on a plane to fly from Baltimore clear across to the other side of the country. Little nervous, but looking forward to the con!

Jay-El

Assuming I can get off work, I'm going!

I'm not going this year. I may next year.

Can't this year.

2008 (LSH's 50th anniversary) definitely!

too bad we didn't know you last summer, wndola! we had a decent turnout last year.

I was planning on cancelling the trip, but now it looks like I can make it after all.

I'm so bummed that I've continued to miss it BUT I think I may make special effort to make it there for a 50th birthday party for the LSH.

Like most i am saving up for the next year's big 50th get together.

But then i am coming a little further than most

Ditto on the next year get-together!

Nah, not going. Already got the Marvel legends Stan lee exclusive figure i wanted LOL

I hope Nightcrawler has room for a Legion of friends!

Have fun this year. I was planning to go but my sister is supposed to have her baby then so I'm stuck at home. But I'll be going next year.

Just a little over a month away...headcount so far...
Suddenly Seymour
Wndola1
Kryptaku
Outdoor Miner
Monkey Eater Lad

Maybe Gary can get off work?

Nick Frost is going to be there signing HOT FUZZ dvds. Man you guys are lucky!

I'm saving up for the big one next year, even convinced a few nonLegion friends to go. Maybe we can get a softball game between LWers and Scott's WD army...

But I won't know which team to play for, Ceej!!!

At least one panel promises something Legion.

Thursday, 7/26

6:00-7:00 DC Group Therapy: Leagues, Legions, Societies, and Teens!

The DCU is home to the world's greatest super-heroes, and they have banded together in teams with one common goal in mind: Justice. Whether they're rambunctious teenagers from the future, WWII veterans teaching a new generation, the super-powered elite, or the sidekicks who have forged their own way, they are one of the DCU's greatest assets. Join an important panel featuring the best teams that define heroism in the DC universe. Geoff Johns (Teen Titans, Justice Society of America), Sean McKeever (Teen Titans), Gail Simone (Birds of Prey); and Tony Bedard (Supergirl and The Legion of Superheroes) will be teamed with senior VP/executive editor DCU Dan DiDio, group editor Eddie Berganza, senior editor Mike Marts and editor Mike Siglain to bring you teamwork as you have never experienced before. Room 6A

The schedules are up?

Cool.

Here's what's announced so far:

Thursday, July 26

12:30-2:00 The Many Faces Of The Graphic Novel

Graphic Novels come in many shapes, sizes, and formats, and they've been written about almost every topic under the sun! Six creators whose work explores very different aspects of the medium-Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy), Becky Cloonan (East Coast Rising), Renee French (The Ticking), Jim Ottaviani (Cowboys, Bone Sharps, and Thunder Lizards), Andy Runton (Owly), and Doug TenNapel (Creature Tech)-come together to discuss the diversity of the form and the innovative places that the graphic novel is going with moderator Mark Siegel (First Second Books). Room 4

1:30-3:30 Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies present a bold new vision for the future of adventure. Join us for a one-of-a-kind presentation put together just for the fans at Comic-Con as we look at such highly-anticipated films as Beowulf, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Stardust, Hot Rod, Iron Man, and the next installments of Indiana Jones and Star Trek, plus a few surprises. Appearing in person: JJ Abrams, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary and SNL's Andy Samberg. Hall H

2:00-3:00 Bongo Comics Sneak Peek

Bongo Comics offers a mouth-watering preview of upcoming projects featuring The Simpsons and Futurama. Managing editor Terry Delegeane and creative director Bill Morrison will host a panel featuring the writers and artists who create the comics and books based on Matt Groening's phenomenal TV shows. Find out what's in the future for Futurama Comics and what to expect in Simpsons Comics and Simpsons Super Spectacular. Plus, Thomas Lennon (Reno 911), Tone Rodriguez (Violent Messiahs), and Gerry Duggan (The Last Christmas) will be on hand to talk about their terrifying contributions to this year's star-studded issue of Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror! This is a "must-attend" panel for all fans of The Simpsons and Futurama, and anyone looking for a place to sit down! Room 3

2:15-3:15 BBC America: Torchwood

Writer Russell T. Davies (Doctor Who) has created a spectacular spin-off TV series from Doctor Who with Torchwood, about a rogue team of investigators who use scavenged alien technology to solve present day crime-both alien and human. Catch an extended clip of the new series and a panel discussion with actors John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness); Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper); series writer Chris Chibnall; and executive producer Julie Gardner. TV Guide's West Coast Bureau Chief Craig Tomashoff moderates. Room 6A

2:30-4:00 Sergio & Mark: Groo's 25th

It's hard to believe, but it's been 25 years since Sergio Aragon&#233s' Groo first wandered into our lives. Many issues and seemingly just as many publishers later, Groo is still hale and hearty. Join creator Sergio Aragon&#233s, colorist Tom Luth, letterer Stan Sakai, plus a Groo editor or two, along with Mark Evanier, whose involvement with the character remains a mystery to all of us. Room 8

3:00-4:00 Fletcher Hank: The Ed Wood of Comics?

Welcome to the bizarre world of Fletcher Hanks, Super Wizard of the inkwell. Hanks worked for only three years in the earliest days of the comic book industry and then ... disappeared. Genius? Nutcase? Visonary? All of the above? Cartoonist Paul Karasik (co-adapter of Paul Auster's City of Glass), has spent years tracking down these obscure buried stories and collected them in, I Shall Destroy All the Civilized Planets: The Comics of Fletcher Hanks. But he saved one of the weirdest to present at this lecture. Hanks is the greatest Golden Age cartoonist that you never heard of ... until now. Visit www.fletcherhanks.com for more information. Room 10

4:00-5:00 Popeye: Well Blow Me Down!

The most popular sailor in animation history is coming to DVD nearly 75 years after his Silver Screen debut. The classic Popeye animated shorts on Popeye The Sailor 1933-1938 Volume 1 made Popeye, Olive Oyl and Bluto national pop icons and have been demanded by fans for generations. Panelists include Frank Caruso and Stephen DeStefano, both having worked on Popeye for years from King Features Syndicate, film historian Jerrry Beck and others. Room 6B

4:45-5:45 Mondo Marvel

2007 has already been a major turning point for all things Marvel! Join Marvel creators and editors and special guests as they discuss World War Hulk, Annihilation: Conquest, and all things Marvel! Room 6A

4:45-5:45 Spotlight on George Romero

George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead) is the undisputed master of zombie genre films and Max Brooks (World War Z, Zombie Survival Guide) has written the best selling zombie novels. Join these two titans of the undead as Max sits down for a personal interview with George talking about everything zombies! Room 6CDEF

5:00-6:00 Random House: Flight/Postcards

Meet some of the most creative minds in graphic novels today, including Joshua Hale Fialkov (Elk's Run), Kazu Kibuishi (Flight), Mike Knapp (Out of Picture), Vincent Nguyen (Out of Picture), Jason Rodriguez (Postcards: True Stories That Never Happened), as well as Villard editors Chris Schluep and Dallas Middaugh. Villard, an imprint that has positioned itself on the leading edge of popular culture, is quickly expanding its graphic novel offering with critically acclaimed anthologies and original content. Join these creators for a Q&A session and also hear the latest news from Villard. Room 10

5:00-6:30 Lost Season 4

If the Lost finale was any indication of things to come, you will not want to miss this panel! Co-creator/executive producer Damon Lindelof and executive producer Carlton Cuse will discuss the exciting new season of ABC's Lost, all leading up to the ultimate series finale. They'll spotlight bonus features from the 3rd season DVD box set, preview the new Lost video game, take questions from the audience and perhaps serve up more surprises. Ballroom 20

6:00-7:00 100 Manga Magazines in 60 Minutes

In Japan, manga is published in massive weekly, biweekly and monthly manga magazines, which fit every imaginable category: shojo to shonen, science fiction to horror, moe to yaoi, children's to adult. Join Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide) on a visual tour of the manga world, its industry secrets and future trends! Room 4

6:00-7:00 DC Group Therapy: Leagues, Legions, Societies, and Teens!

The DCU is home to the world's greatest super-heroes, and they have banded together in teams with one common goal in mind: Justice. Whether they're rambunctious teenagers from the future, WWII veterans teaching a new generation, the super-powered elite, or the sidekicks who have forged their own way, they are one of the DCU's greatest assets. Join an important panel featuring the best teams that define heroism in the DC universe. Geoff Johns (Teen Titans, Justice Society of America), Sean McKeever (Teen Titans), Gail Simone (Birds of Prey); and Tony Bedard (Supergirl and The Legion of Superheroes) will be teamed with senior VP/executive editor DCU Dan DiDio, group editor Eddie Berganza, senior editor Mike Marts and editor Mike Siglain to bring you teamwork as you have never experienced before. Room 6A

8:30-10:30 World Premiere! Superman Doomsday

Superman is dead? Or is he? All will be revealed at Comic-Con's world premiere of DC Comics, Warner Bros. Home Video, and Warner Bros. Animation's Superman Doomsday. It's the highly anticipated first DC Universe made-for-DVD release presented by Warner Premiere and produced by Warner Bros. Animation. Inspired by the best-selling graphic novel of all time, Superman Doomsday is the epic tale of heroism and tragedy, sacrifice and redemption. The film is rated PG-13 for action violence. The film stars Adam Baldwin (Serenity, Chuck) as Superman, Anne Heche (Men in Trees) as Lois Lane, and James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Lex Luthor. DC Comics' Gregory Novek will moderate the post-premiere panel of executive producer/director/writer Bruce Timm (Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Animated Series); directors Brandon Vietti (Legion of Super Heroes) and Lauren Montgomery (Legion of Super Heroes); writer Duane Capizzi (The Batman) and, quite possibly, members of the voice cast. And stay 'til the end-there might just be a glimpse of future DC Universe films. Ballroom 20

A Peek at Friday, July 27

10:30-11:30 Image Comics: The Founders

Jim Lee, Erik Larsen, Mark Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and maybe even a surprise guest panelist or two, reunite for Image's remarkable 15th anniversary. Join the conversation as we explore Image Comics' beginnings, impact, and future in the comics industry. Moderated by George Khoury (author of Image Comics: The Road to Independence from TwoMorrow Books). Room 5AB

10:30-11:30 Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 1

Join three of Disney &#8226 Pixar's most talented filmmakers, Ralph Eggelston, Oscar-winning director of For the Birds, Andrew Jimenez, Oscar-nominated co-director of One Man Band and Gary Rydstrom, director of Pixar's newest animated Oscar-nominated short, Lifted, for a discussion about the studio's acclaimed short films with a Q&A session to follow. Room 6CDEF

12:30-1:30 Terry Moore: SIP RIP

Last month Terry Moore brought his Eisner award-winning series, Strangers In Paradise, to an end with issue 90 and closed a chapter in comic book history. Now readers in eleven languages around the world are scrambling to read the conclusion to this epic series as the final trade paperbacks, pocketbooks and hardcovers hit the market. So what now? If you think the cartoonist plans to retire and polish his many awards, think again! Find out what's next when Terry reveals his plans for the future and his next series! Room 3

12:45-1:45 Sony Pictures Television/Kids' WB: The Spectacular Spider-Man

Get an early look at the stunning art direction and exciting storylines within the renowned web-slinger's newest animated adventures in The Spectacular Spider-Man, a Culver Entertainment production coming to Kids' WB! on The CW in early 2008. Michael Vogel from Sony Pictures Television Animation will moderate a panel headed by supervising producer Greg Weisman (Gargoyles), producer/supervising director Victor Cook (Hellboy: Blood and Iron), character designer Sean "Cheeks" Galloway (Hellboy animated films), Marvel senior VP of creative development-animation Craig Kyle, and the newest voice of Spider-Man, Josh Keaton (The Young & The Restless). Room 6CDEF

1:15-2:15 Stargate Atlantis

The Stargate legacy continues to burn bright on SCI FI with the fourth original season of Atlantis. Amanda Tapping, one of the most beloved stars in the Stargate universe, travels to the Pegasus galaxy to join the Atlantis cast by reprising her role as television's favorite astrophysicist, Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter. Taking the torch from SG-1 as television's most thrilling adventure series, Atlantis promises to up the ante this season by introducing a powerful new race, welcoming new cast members and mourning the loss of some beloved friends. Featuring panelists Amanda Tapping, (Lt. Colonel Samantha Carter); David Hewlett (Dr. Rodney McKay); Joe Mallozzi, executive producer/writer; Nora O'Brien, VP, original programming, SCI FI; Charlie Cohen, senior executive VP, MGM Studios; and Robert Cooper, executive producer/writer. Moderated by Gary Jones (Chief Master Sergeant Walter Harriman, Stargate SG-1). Ballroom 20

1:30-2:30 Kill Your Darlings

Writers of mystery and suspense discuss the satisfaction in (fictionally) killing victims who provide the world with a wealth of suspects and alibis through their daily behavior. Try not to draw the authors' attention as F. Paul Wilson (Repairman Jack novels); David Morrell (Captain America: The Chosen); Max Allan Collins (A Killing in Comics); Richard Morgan (TH1TRE3N); Josh Conviser (Echelon); Joe Schreiber (Chasing the Dead) and Elizabeth Forrest (At Twilight's Fall) plan their next victims. Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart of Mysterious Galaxy. Room 4

2:00-3:30 Marvel in the 60s and 70s

The Marvel Age of Comics was a magical time for both the people who created the books and those of us who read them. Mark Evanier talks to Roy Thomas (Avengers, Conan); Gary Friedrich (Sgt. Fury, Ghost Rider); Gene Colan (Daredevil, Tomb of Dracula); Dick Ayers (Sgt. Fury, Fantastic Four); Mike Ploog (Ghost Rider, Monster of Frankenstein); and Magazine Management's David George, about that magical Marvelous era. Room 8

2:15-3:00 New Line Cinema: Shoot 'Em Up

A gritty, fast-paced action thriller, Shoot 'Em Up kicks into high gear with a memorable opening scene and never relents. New Line Cinema will show exclusive footage from Shoot 'Em Up and star Clive Owen, along with director Michael Davis, will be there to discuss their new film! Also included in the presentation will be a special preview of New Line Cinema's upcoming films including The Golden Compass. Hall H

2:30-3:30 Legacy of Will Eisner

Even after his death, Will Eisner's legacy continues with the same intensity that marked his long and remarkable career. A major motion picture adaptation of The Spirit, new Spirit comic books and archival collections from DC Comics, new collections of Eisner's influential graphic novels from W. W. Norton, theatrical adaptations, art exhibitions and a never-before-published textbook are among the many projects in the works. Discussing the wide range of activity are Will's widow Ann Eisner, writer/artist Darwyn Cooke (DC Comics's Will Eisner's The Spirit), and movie producers Michael Uslan and Deborah Del Prete. Moderated by Eisner's long-time publisher, art and literary agent Denis Kitchen. Room 4

5:00-6:00 Star Wars at 30 Years with Steve Sansweet

This summer marks the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars saga, and its indelible influence on popular culture. We've got 30 years of great memories thanks to the galaxy far, far away, but there are also great things to come, too. Join Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet for a little Star Wars nostalgia, a review of the 30th anniversary year so far, and a look at what's new and what's coming for Star Wars. Hall H

5:30-6:30 Scott McCloud and Family

Join award-winning comics artist and author Scott McCloud (Making Comics) and his whole family as they recap an incredible year on the road, meeting thousands of comics artists and fans, and seeing all 50 states, plus Canada, England and Spain! Want to know the state of American comics in 2007? The Clan McCloud has all the answers! Room 5AB

6:00-7:00 Babylon 5: The Lost Tales

Created by J. Michael Straczynski in 1993, Babylon 5 became an sf cult fan favorite and a top rated show. Now in 2007, you are being taken to 2271 A.D. for Babylon 5: The Lost Tales, a made-for-video movie. See footage from the movie with a panel to follow. Panelists include writer/director/executive producer J. Michael Straczynski, and members from the original cast including Bruce Boxleitner (President John Sheridan), Tracy Scoggins (Captain Elizabeth Lochley) and Peter Woodward (Galen) as well as executive producer Douglas Netter and producer Samm Barnes. Room 6CDEF

6:15-7:45 Kevin Smith

He's back and this time not even traffic can stop him! Comic-Con favorite Kevin Smith holds court in another of his no-holds-barred Q&A sessions, talking about just anything he damn well pleases. Hall H

7:15-9:00 Doctor Strange World Premiere Screening and Panel

Lionsgate and Marvel Studios present the world premiere of the newest Marvel Animated Feature, Doctor Strange with a film screening and Q&A panel featuring Marvel's senior VP of creative development animation, Craig Kyle, plus members of the cast and production team. Room 6CDEF

8:30-11:30 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

The 19th annual Eisner Awards, the "Oscars" of the comics industry, will be given out by celebrity presenters, including Reno 911's Tom Lennon and Ben Garant, comedian Brian Posehn, cartoon voice actor Maurice LeMarche, and author Neil Gaiman. Other prestigious awards to be given out include the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award and the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award. The master of ceremonies is Bongo Comics' Bill Morrison. Admission to the Eisners is free to all Comic-Con attendees-just be sure to bring your badge. Doors open for pros and VIPs at 7:30 and for attendees at 8:15. Ballroom 20

A Peek at Saturday, July 28


9:15-10:15 Special Early Screening: Pushing Daisies

Get to Comic-Con early to see this exclusive screening of one of Fall's most eagerly anticipated new shows! The stars and creators, including executive producer/creator Bryan Fuller (Heroes), of this new series-about an ordinary guy who can bring people back from the dead with the touch of his finger-come together to screen the Pushing Daisies pilot and answer fan questions. Produced by The Jinks/Cohen Company in association with Warner Bros. Television, Pushing Daisies will air Wednesdays at 8 PM ET/PT this fall on ABC. Room 6CDEF

10:45-12:00 The Simpsons

Having just aired its 400th episode, The Simpsons has now released its first feature film. Join members of the team responsible for both and find out how they did it, including Matt Groening (creator and executive producer); Al Jean, executive producer/head writer); David Mirkin (former executive producer); Matt Selman (executive producer); Michael Price (co-executive producer); David Silverman (director of The Simpsons Movie); Matt Warburton (supervising producer); Don Payne (consulting producer); and Yeardley Smith (voice of Lisa Simpson). Moderated by Bill Morrison. Hall H

11:30-12:30 Newspaper Editorial Cartoonists

MSNBC.com's Daryl Cagle moderates a panel of eight top newspaper political cartoonists who will discuss their own work and the state of the editorial cartooning profession where interest in politics, world events and the work of political cartoonists is exploding as the newspaper industry is shrinking. Featuring panelists Steve Breen (Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist for the San Diego Union-Tribune); Mr. Fish (AKA Dwayne Booth, LA Weekly and Village Voice); Patrick O'Connor (Los Angeles Daily News); Monte Wolverton (syndicated editorial cartoonist, Mad Magazine artist and son of legendary cartoonist Basil Wolverton); Brian Fairrington syndicated editorial cartoonist, co-editor of the annual Best Political Cartoons of the Year books); Lalo Alcaraz (syndicated editorial cartoonist, LA Weekly, and the syndicated comic strip La Cucaracha); and Steve Kelley (New Orleans Times-Picayune). Room 4

12:45-2:00 Heroes: Exclusive Volume II Clip and Q&A

Heroes chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. Be the first to see an exclusive clip from Volume II and learn more about the DVD, Heroes 360 and more. Moderated by co-executive producer/comic book writer Jeph Loeb, participate in a Q&A session with creator Tim Kring; comic book artist Tim Sale (Batman: The Long Halloween); and the entire cast-Jack Coleman (H.R.G.); Noah Gray-Cabey (Micah Sanders); Greg Grunberg (Matt Parkman); Ali Larter (Niki Sanders); James Kyson Lee (Ando); Masi Oka (Hiro Nakamura); Hayden Panettiere (Claire Bennet); Adrian Pasdar (Nathan Petrelli); Zachary Quinto (Sylar); Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder Suresh); Dania Ramirez (Maya); Milo Ventimiglia (Peter Petrelli); and more. Ballroom 20

1:30-2:30 Great American Comic Strips

We're living in the Golden Age of comic strip reprints and this panel discusses the many ongoing series of books devoted to this great American art form. Moderator Tom Spurgeon (comicsreporter.com) talks to Eric Reynolds of Fantagraphics Books (Peanuts, Krazy Kat, Popeye and the upcoming Pogo); Carolyn Kelly, daughter of Pogo creator Walt Kelly; Tom Devlin of Drawn and Quarterly (Walt and Skeezix, Moomin, Oh Skin-nay); Bruce Canwell of IDW (Terry and the Pirates, Dick Tracy, Little Orphan Annie); Steve Tippie, VP, marketing and licensing, Tribune Media Services; Charles Pelto of Classic Comics Press (Mary Perkins On Stage, Dondi); and noted comics historian and author R. C. Harvey (Meanwhile...A Biography of Milton Caniff, Creator of Terry and the Pirates and Steve Canyon), about the sudden growth of high-quality, completely chronological reprints and the art of the American comic strip. Room 4

3:30-4:30 Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth

Featured for the first time will be the exclusive screening of the documentary Simplicity: The Life and Art of Alex Toth. The documentary will show what made Alex such a unique and beloved artist. Following the screening will be a brief panel discussion featuring the appearance of Mark Chiarello, Ruben Procopio, Toth's children as well as documentary producers Alex Gray and Jon Mefford. Room 3

4:00-5:00 Two Rays: Bradbury and Harryhausen

Two of the living legends of science fiction and fantasy reunite in this Comic-Con exclusive event! Author Ray Bradbury and filmmaker Ray Harryhausen share a life-long friendship and passionate interest in all things fantastic. Joining them are Bradbury biographer Sam Weller and Harryhausen friend Arnold Kunert. Room 6CDEF

4:45-5:45 Dark Horse Presents: Joss Whedon

With the hugely successful release of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 for Dark Horse Comics, Joss Whedon (Fray, Astonishing X-Men) talks about picking up where the TV series left off, his other projects as well as future plans and possibly even a few surprises. A sneak peek from the upcoming Serenity-Collector's Edition DVD will be shown. Ballroom 20

6:30-7:30 Smallville Screening and Q&A

Comic-Con favorite Smallville returns with an all-new screening and Q&A, featuring executive producers Al Gough and Miles Millar (both from Spider-Man 2) and cast members. Special appearance by the actress chosen to play Supergirl in the upcoming season of Smallville! Produced by Tollin/Robbins Productions, Millar/Gough Ink and Warner Bros. Television, Smallville airs Thursdays at 8 PM ET/PT on The CW. Room 6CDEF

A Peek at Sunday, July 29

10:30-11:45 Jack Kirby Tribute

Let's face it: when it comes to comics, it's Kirby's World and we just live in it. 2007 has seen a bumper crop of Kirby projects including the first volume of DC's deluxe chronological reprinting of all the Fourth World stories, a major documentary about Jack on the Fantastic Four DVD, and Mark Evanier's upcoming art book Kirby, King of Comics. Join 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

10:30-11:30 TOKYOPOP: The Creators

Join a diverse and talented panel of artists and authors, featuring Becky Cloonan (creator, East Coast Rising, artist, American Virgin); Brandon Graham (author, artist King City); Tricia Hale (author, Grand Theft Galaxy); David Hine (creator, Poison Candy, writer, Son of X, Daredevil, and Spawn ); Jim Pascoe (author, Undertown); and Felipe Smith (creator, MBQ), as they discuss the creation of their original and innovative TOKYOPOP manga titles. Room 2

11:30-1:00 Comics are Not Literature

For years, comics have presented themselves as a new kind of literature-but cartooning isn't prose, and graphic novels aren't novels. What if conflating comics with "literary" storytelling is a terrible mistake? Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics) moderates what should be a contentious discussion with Cecil Castellucci (The PLAIN Janes); Dan Nadel (PictureBox Inc.); Austin Grossman (Soon I Will Be Invincible); Paul Tobin (Spider-Man Family); and Sara Ryan (The Rules for Hearts). Room 8

12:00-1:00 My Dad Makes Comics!

What does a comics career look like from a kid's-eye view? Find out with Sky and Winter McCloud, daughters of Scott McCloud (Making Comics); Alexa Kitchen (Drawing Comics is Easy (Except when it's Hard)), daughter of Denis Kitchen; and Brennan Wagner, son of Matt Wagner (Grendel, Mage) discuss what it's like living with dad, the cartoonist. Room 5AB

12:00-1:00 The 4400

Get a sneak peek of upcoming scenes from The 4400, CBS Paramount Network Television's hit sci-fi series for USA Network, during a panel discussion led by TV Guide West Coast editor Craig Tomashoff with series stars Billy Campbell (Jordan Collier), Chad Faust (Kyle Baldwin), Megalyn Echikunwoke (Isabelle Tyler), Jenni Baird (Megan Doyle), and executive producer Ira Steven Behr (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) and supervising producer Craig Sweeny (Medium). In season four of The 4400, widespread distribution of the drug promicin has created a dangerous new world, a world in which special abilities are no longer the exclusive province of the 4400. Fifty percent of those who take the shot pay the price with their lives, while those who survive are now ostracized by a government determined to rid the world of promicin forever. Room 6CDEF

12:30-2:00 Pro/Fan Trivia Match: The Multiverse

The Purple Pros (Len Wein, creator of Wolverine ); Mark Waid (52); and two versions from parallel worlds to be named later) take on the Black Ink Irregulars: Tom Galloway, Terence Chua, David Oakes, and Hal Shipman, in a contest of trivia about the Multiverses of both DC and Marvel moderated by Keith DeCandido (Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Deathless). Room 4

12:45-1:45 Pathology

From the creators of Crank, join Pathology writer/producers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor as they moderate a killer panel that includes film director Marc Schoelermann and participating cast members Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes), Michael Weston, Alyssa Milano and Lauren Lee Smith (scheduled to attend). Neveldine and Taylor will introduce First-Look Footage from the film exclusively for Comic-Con participants. Panel attendees have a chance to win a meet-n-greet with the Pathology panelists immediately following. Pathology is in theaters in November. Ballroom 20

1:00-2:00 Vertigo: Fables Forum

The fan favorite panel from last year returns this year with a bigger cast of characters! Fables is not just another series; it's an institution with successful spin-offs such as Jack of Fables and graphic novels like Fables: 1001 Nights! Vertigo group editor Shelly Bond is joined by Bill Willingham (Fables, Shadowpact); Mark Buckingham (Fables); and Matthew Sturges (Jack of Fables), as they guide you trough the magic world of Fables. Room 5AB

1:00-2:30 Masters of the Web

Hosted by Tom DeSanto (Transformers, X-Men), the biggest genre and movie websites are coming together to talk about how new media has affected movie making today, what it takes to run a popular site and much more in this panel discussion and Q&A session. Participating panelists include Robert Sanchez (IESB.net); Garth Franklin (Darkhorizons.com); Berge Garabedian (Joblo.com); Patrick Lee (Scifi.com); Ed Douglas (Comingsoon.net/Superherohype.com); Brad Miska (Bloody-Disgusting.com); Steven Weintraub (Collider.com); Devin Faraci (CHUD.com); Drew McWeeney (Aintitcool.com); Paul Christensen (Movieweb.com); Kellvin Chavez (Latinoreview.com); and Eric Moro (IGN.com). Room 6A

1:30-3:00 Cover Story: Art of the Cover

They lied. You really can tell a book by its cover, and Mark Evanier is going to talk to some of the best cover artists in the comics biz about it. Join Mark along with fellow Comic-Con special guests Adam Hughes (Catwoman, Wonder Woman); Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn); Joe Jusko (Tomb Raider, Marvel Masterpieces); Rowena (renowned fantasy cover illustrator); Matt Wagner (Grendel, Batman); J. H. Williams (Promethea), and others as they tell their own cover stories. Room 1AB

2:00-3:30 Scribe Awards Media Tie-In Writers

First annual presentation of the IAMTW "Scribe" awards, followed by a panel of nominees, including Donald Bain (Murder She Wrote); Marv Wolfman (Superman Returns); David R. George III (Star Trek Crucible: McCoy-Provenance of Shadows); Jeff Mariotte (30 Days of Night: Rumors of the Undead); Nathan Long (Warhammer: Orc Slayer); Christina York (Alias: APO: Strategic Reserve); Alice Henderson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Portal Through Time); and moderator Max Allan Collins (The Pink Panther). Andy Mangels (Star Trek: Excelsior) will present the awards. Room 5AB

2:30-4:00 Starship Smackdown Ultimate Episode 4: The Final Showdown

A Comic-Con favorite returns with ships, aliens, computers, robots, oh my! The original Starship Smackdown&#8482 is back in San Diego and it's never been smackier (or snarkier). Watch as the Enterprise battles Gort, Robby the Robot goes mano e mano with Hal 9000 and Death Star does the Klingon Empire. It's the ultimate conflagration for the supereme winner of Starship Smackdown. Be there as we celebrate our tenth year at ComiCon. This time it's war with our expert panel of spaceship-ologists including Robert Meyer Burnett (director, Free Enterprise); Chris Gossett (creator, The Red Star); Steve Melching (writer, Star Wars: Clone Wars, X-Men Animated, The Batman); Daren Dochterman (Hollywood conceptual designer on Get Smart, X2, Master & Commander); Jeff Bond (editor, Geek Monthly); and the Richard Dawson of the stars, moderator Mark A. Altman (producer, DOA: Dead Or Alive). It's Starship Smackdown, Robot Rumble, Alien Armageddon and Computer Crashdown all in one 90-minute panel! Our prediction for the fight ... pain! Room 2

Looks like the Comic Con website has updated the schedule. Lots more stuff there, including this Friday addition:

4:15-5:45 Warner Bros. Animation: The Batman/Legion of Super-Heroes—This action-packed 90 minutes is split between two Warner Bros. Animation standouts: The Batman and Legion of Super Heroes. The Caped Crusader crew just picked up its fourth Emmy Award heading into a season that promises even more punch, courtesy of guest appearances from some Justice League pals. Supervising producer Alan Burnett (The Batman), producer-director Michael Goguen (Batman: The Animated Series), renowned voice director Andrea Romano, and the voice of Batman himself, Rino Romano, will discuss the upcoming surprises. LOSH enters its second season with double the action as the group adds new members—and a new ally from across the space-time continuum—just in time to face a daunting new villain. Producer James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited), director Brandon Vietti (Superman Doomsday), and story editor/writer Michael Jelenic (The Batman) will be joined on the panel by cast members Yuri Lowenthal (Superman on LOSH), Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Smallville), and Alex Polinsky (Charles in Charge). TV Guide senior editor Rich Sands will moderate both halves of the panel. Room 6B

Alex Polinsky = Matter-Eater Lad & Chlorophyll Kid! Wooooooo hooooo!

If you don't have your four-day pass already, fuggetaboutit .

Would any of you kind and generous souls going to the con be willing to pick up one of the exclusive action figure sets for me?

I'd like to get the Mattel JLU one that has The Ray and Hawkgirl in it.

I'd be more than happy to pay postage and a little extra for your effort.

Hey M-E lad Raventte and i will be there too. if anyone wants to get together drop me a message so we can work something out.

My girlfriend and I will be there, and our Legion 5YG Uniforms and our Lar and Laurel Gand Cargo/Military Style uniforms are about 95% done. Hoping to see other Legion Costumes!

I might have a little something (not a full costume) in the works if I can make it in time

Oh so I guess we should get a little more organized huh? There's two panels that stand out as particularly Legion friendly:
Thursday 7/26, 6:00-7:00pm in Room 6A
DC Group Therapy: Leagues, Legions, Societies, and Teens!

Friday 7/27, 4:15-5:45pm in Room 6B
Warner Bros. Animation: The Batman/Legion of Super-Heroes

Should we get an email chain going about who wants to meet when? During panels, creator signings, breaks, dinners, etc.? If you want to be on the email chain (or just want the results of the email chain once it's been decided) please send me a private message with your email address, Legion user name, and if you want to, real name.

In addition, there are a host of Legion and Legion-friendly creators that should be there. Here's who I've found so far:
Legion Friendly
Chris Batista
Adam Hughes
Dennis Calero
Eric Canete
Eric Wright
Bernard Chang
Phil Noto
Amanda Connor
Lauren Montgomery
Mike McKone
Jim Calafiore
Tony Bedard
Ivan Reis
Gail Simone
Dan Jurgens
Todd Nauck
Jim Lee
Ale Garza
Cully Hamner
Cliff Chiang
Sanford Greene
Renato Guedes
Phil Jimenez
Geoff Johns
Carlos Pacheco
Stuart Sayger

I hope no one was planning on attending any of the panels or presentations from Twentieth Century Fox. Fox Pulls Films From Comic-Con

Wow. More than a little bit embarassing, there.

Oops.

is it more embarrssing for Fox, or for ComiCon, I wonder?

I did get Thursday and Friday off (finally got vacation!), so count mogli and I in any gatherings. I'm going to go to Preview Night as well after work.

Big favor to ask of one of those attending. Besides any little Legion items you can get your hands on could someone pick me up a set of First Day Covers for the Marvel postage stamps? They'll go real nice with the DC ones from last year. Just let me know price and shipping and I will generously reimburse you.

And now Saturday is out for you slackers who didn't pre-purchase.

Given that Fox said they pulled them becasue they weren't ready, that's totally on Fox.

Perhaps they should give Rupert Murdoch a special effects workstation and pay him piecework style for each usable frame of film produced.

So here I am in San Diego, and my supposed roommate has been incommunicado for the last couple weeks. I don't even know if he's going to show up. Anyone need a room? I'm at the Marriott Gaslamp, really close to the convention center.

Costume status:

Thursday my girlfriend and I will be dressed as Krypto & Streaky, and we will try to be at the Group Therapy DC Panel. If not, we're definitely going to be at the premiere of the Superman/Doomsday animated movie.

Friday she and I will be dressed in our Lar and Laurel Gand military/cargo style costumes. They should be very easily recognizable. Mine is basically red cargo pants, red cargo vest, blue castro style hat, blue backpack with yellow buttons on the straps. Hers is a cargo style dress, red from the waist up, blue the couple inches from the waist down.

Saturday we'll be doing our 5YL Superman & Demon Damsel concept costumes. Very easily recognizable if you know what the 5YL uniforms look like.

If you see us, say hello, take our pictures, and stroke my ego by telling me how awesome the costumes are (even if they suck. Though, I am especially proud of the handmade silver Legion Flight Rings).

Hope to see some other Legion fans there!!

DINNER. THURSDAY. Like maybe after 'DC Group Therapy' (which is 6-7pm) at 7:30/745pmish? Can anyone make it? I've vaguely touched base with L.E.G.I.O.N.John and Suddenly Seymour in the last week or so. If some folks are interested I'll try to make reservations somewhere big n' closer (Rock Bottom Brewery, Bucca di Beppo, or ?). Gary? OM? Wndola1 or Kryptaku?

Friday night might also work but I'm not sure if I have plans already with my brother - if I have dinner plans I might still be free after dinner.

Saturday night I can't make it personally...

I'm going to be going to Comic-Con saturday so hope to see some of you there.

I'm available Thursday and/or Friday. Saturday's out for me, too. I'm actually staying over Sunday night, too, if anyone else wants to hang out.

And I can't wait to see Krypto and Streaky on Thursday. Gotta bring my camera.

All my nights are pretty much already booked, so dinner is a no go :-(

Tonight, I'm going over to see the Superman/Doomsday premiere. Can't miss that! Tomorrow, most likely, I'm heading to the Eisner Awards, and Saturday, may already have dinner plans prior to the Masquerade.

As it turns out, we may only be in our Krypto and Streaky costumes for part of the day. It gets really hot in the Krypto costume because it's pretty much a full body sweater. So, if you see us early in the day, take a picture, because we may not have them on later.

Here in Edmonton, the free newspaper Metro mentions the Con opening, but makes a snide comment about being a mass of geekdom.

Says somebody working for a rag so lame they have to GIVE it away. Write in and tell 'em to smoke on THAT.

So here's who I've seen (and not necessarily talked to):
Outdoor Miner
Suddenly Seymour
Kryptaku in dog form from far away (he ran away from Outdoor and Seymour while I unsuccessfully went after LegionJ.O.H.N. after the Legion panel)
LegionJ.O.H.N (he asked a question at the panel but we failed to get his attention)
Nightcrawler and Mogli (jet setters that they are I didn't get a chance to talk)
Elvis Lad - I swear he looks like Elvis Lad but I'm not sure if it's him

Monkey Eater Lad, you missed the Mon-el and Laurel Gand costumes from yesterday. Hung out with Seymore for a bit before and during the Legion Cartoon panel (and holy smokes does season 2 look ever different .. no spoilers from me though!)

Today we're doing 5YL Superman and Demon Damsel. So, keep an eye out!

Sorry Kev! We'll look for you before it's over!

I saw 235 - Andy S or at least his twin in line at the panel with us. (I didn't say anything, because [sorry Andy!], I had to look up just now which one of us he was.) I recognized him, but couldn't think of his screen name.

Saw Elvis Lad and Outdoor and Mogli today. Got lots of cool sketches and commissions. I saw this last year but missed taking a photo of it.



Damn those EVIL taxis...

Oh and *yay* my art piece made it to the Comic-Con program book as a full page! It's page 159...

Two LSV riders spell trouble. One they can handle.

Unless it's Tyr. I hear he's a real loose cannon.

Mmmkay here's a couple more photos:
Cobie's wedding cake!


Outdoor Miner's thumb & his Geoff Johns Legion sketch (to make Caliente jealous!)


Batman, who rode the shuttle with me 'cause the batmobile was in the shop...


Voice of Matter-Eater Lad, Chameleon Boy, and Chlorophyll Kid:

Here's Kryptaku and the lovely Mrs. Kryptaku in their costumes. Unfortunately, Streaky was waiting in line to see "Superman: Doomsday." They did a great job, though, didn't they?

I am jealous! Outdoor Miner has a way better thumb than me! (Random question: Why is Starman calling OM "Swamp Thing"?)

Congrats on the full page piece, Kev! Are you planning to scan it for us to see..?

OM skipped the showers that day?

Thanks for the compliment Seymore! Ya know, as I said, we were going for a military/cargo look for the Mon-El and Laural Gand costumes .. but, alas, people kept mistaking us for Mario Bros. :-(

I'll have to post pics soon of the 5YL Costumes we did, we unfortunately didn't get any from the actual con, so I'll probably take some this weekend.

Kryptaku, Great costumes. I am mad jealous of your costuming talent.

M-E Lad, Yup that's just how I pictured Cobie's wedding cake. I also imagine that the future Mrs. Cobie won't need to smoosh the cake in his face as he'll have already dived face first into it.

I think it's in tribute to the Lightning Saga, where Thom makes the same remark to some denizon of Slaughter Swamp that is clearly not Swamp Thing.

great costumes, Kryp!
Valorious, even!

...not to mention Cobie already being so smashed he'd never notice one being smashed into his face...

Great photos, Kev!

More, more, more!

here's my flckr set of photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8199845@N06/sets/72157601148818529/

And shhh! Don't tell Yuri, but I'm dumping him for either WB Toon Spidey or Renato Guedes (whichever responds first).