Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego this year for Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 23 at booth #1915.
Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to www.imagecomics.comĀ for the most up-to-date information.
LIMITED* CONVENTION VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1915):
*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.
- Big Game #1Ā Convention ExclusiveĀ by Mark Millar & Pepe Larraz, cover art by Larraz, $5 + tax
- Eight Billion Genies deluxe edition Vol. 1Ā Convention ExclusiveĀ hardcover by Charles Soule & Ryan Browne, cover art by Browne $39.99 + tax
- Inferno Girl Red Convention ExclusiveĀ hardcover by Mat Groom & Erica DāUrso, cover art by DāUrso, $40 + tax
- Night FeverĀ hardcover by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips withĀ Convention Exclusive dust jacket, cover art by Phillips, $24.99 + tax
- A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance deluxe hardcover by Rick Remender & André Lima Araújo with Convention Exclusive dust jacket, cover art by Araújo, $39.99 + tax
- Paper GirlsĀ x Blackwings collab pencils, $25 + tax
- Black ScienceĀ statue, $100 + tax
AVAILABLE AT THE MAD GHOST PRODUCTIONS BOOTH (#1320):
- Geiger: Ground ZeroĀ full color, 8-pageĀ Convention Exclusive ashcan
IMAGE COMICS SDCC PANELS:
āTHURSDAY, 7/20ā
12:00 PM ā 1:00 PM
Image Comics: Spotlight on Bestselling Creator Jeff Lemire
Join us for an in-depth conversation with bestselling, multiple award winning, master storyteller Jeff LemireĀ as he shares details about his new seriesĀ FishfliesĀ andĀ TenementĀ as well as his upcoming graphic novelĀ Cosmic DetectiveĀ and even more in store for his fans. ModeratorĀ Ashley V. RobinsonĀ ofĀ Popverse,Ā Geek History LessonĀ podcast. Room: 25ABC
āFRIDAY, 7/21ā
10:30AM ā 11:30AM
Image Comics: Spotlight on the Legendary Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane SpawnĀ andĀ VenomĀ creator, McFarlane Toysā CEO, and President of Image Comics takes fans on a behind-the-scenes look at Spawnmania. McFarlane offers fans a sneak peek into the future of upcoming toys, whatās ahead for theĀ Spawn Universe, and all the exciting developments on the horizon.
12:00 PM ā 1:00 PM
Image Comics: Spotlight on Bestselling Writer Rick RemenderJoin comics titanĀ Rick RemenderĀ for an in-depth conversation about his Giant Generator imprint at Image Comics, his 25 years as one of the primary voices shaping the landscape of creator owned comics with tiles likeĀ Fear Agent,Ā Black Science,Ā Low,Ā Deadly Class, andĀ Seven to Eternity, how the industry attitude towards creator rights has changed, the power of DIY thinking, and the inside scoop on his new ongoing series with Max Fiumara,Ā The Sacrificers! All of this and a massive announcement about a new Giant Generator project slated to hit next year! Moderator:Ā Robert KirkmanĀ ofĀ Invincible, The Walking Dead. Room: 25ABC
1:30 PM ā 2:30 PM
Syzygy Publishingās Tales of Syzpense: its recent Past, current Present, and exciting Future
Join Chris RyallĀ andĀ Ashley Wood, the co-founders of Imageās newest imprint, Syzygy, and some of Syzās key creators for spiritedĀ Tales of SyzpenseĀ involving whatās come before and whatās coming up next. Panelists include multiple-Eisner nominees andĀ RainĀ co-creatorsĀ David M. BooherĀ andĀ Zoe Thorogood!Ā HitomiĀ writerĀ HS Tak! And Artist Uko Smith! Interesting announcements and great art will be provided, gratis, to all attendees! Room 24ABC
2:30 PM ā 3:30 PM
Image Comics: The Future of RADIANT BLACKās The Massive-Verse
Join Massive-Verse superstars Kyle HigginsĀ (Radiant Black, No/One),Ā Brian BuccellatoĀ (No/One),Ā Melissa FloresĀ (The Dead Lucky),Ā Ryan ParrottĀ (Rogue Sun), and more special, celebrity surprise guests as the crew unveils exciting new developments and announcements in store for the Massive-verse this year and beyond! Moderator: TBA. Room: 5AB
5:00 ā 6:00 PM
Cliff Bleszinski: Games to Comics
Games legendĀ Cliff BleskinskiĀ (Gears of War, Fortnite) discusses the creation of his debut comicĀ ScrapperĀ (Image Comics) with co-writerĀ Alex de CampiĀ (Dracula, Motherf**ker!, Bad Karma, Parasocial), plus a Q&A moderated by John Nee (publisher, Marvel; president Wildstorm). Room 23ABC.
6:15 ā 7:00 PM
Cliff Bleszinski post-panel signing in Autograph Area
āSATURDAY, 7/22ā
10:00 AM ā 11:00 AM
Image Comics: Comics Storytelling, Genre & Craft
Join Dustin NguyenĀ (Little Monsters),Ā Zoe ThorogoodĀ (Itās Lonely at the Centre of the Earth),Ā Daniel Warren JohnsonĀ (Do a Powerbomb!),Ā Alex De CampiĀ (Parasocial),Ā Ryan StegmanĀ (The Schlub), andĀ Pornsak PichetshoteĀ (The Good Asian) for a freewheeling conversation amongst some of the top talent in the comics industry as they discuss genre, storytelling, industry secrets, and tricks-of-the-trade. Moderator:Ā Chris ArrantĀ ofĀ Popverse. Room: 28DE
12:00 PM ā 1:00 PM
Spotlight on Alex de Campi, bestselling writer/co-creator ofĀ Dracula, Motherf**ker!
Cult comics writer Alex de CampiĀ (Dracula, Motherf**ker!, Bad Karma, Parasocial) discusses her career and the three books she has coming out this Autumn. Q&A to follow. Moderator: Khai Krumbhaar ofĀ GeekiaryĀ &Ā True WarĀ Stories. Room 9.
1:30 ā 2:00 PM
Alex de Campi post-panel signing in Autograph Area.
āSUNDAY, 7/23ā
11:30 AM ā 12:30 PM
Image Comics: Comics characters fans will love or hateāor love to hate!
Join Mirka AndolfoĀ (Sweet Paprika),Ā Tony FleecsĀ (Local Man),Ā Sanford GreeneĀ (Bitter Root),Ā David F. WalkerĀ (Bitter Root),Ā Rodney BarnesĀ (Killadelphia) and special surprise guests come together for an in-depth discussion of character building that leaps from the page and the secret behind what makes for loveable or unlikable characters for readers. Moderator:Ā Graeme McMillanĀ ofĀ Popverse.Ā Room 10
SIGNINGS AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1915):
*All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.
āTHURSDAY, 7/20ā
1:30 ā 2:30 PM
- Dustin Nguyen
- Brett Bean
3:00 ā 4:00 PM
- Charles Soule
- John Layman
3:30 ā 4:30 PM
- Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn & Scott Koblish
4:30 ā 5:30 PM
- David F. Walker & Sanford Greene
āFRIDAY, 7/21ā
10:30 ā 11:30 AM
- Zoe Thorogood (no sketches)
11 ā 12 PM
- Daniel Warren Johnson
12 ā 1 PM
- Jeff Lemire
12:30 ā 1:30 PM
- Alex de Campi
1:30 ā 2:30 PM
- Rick Remender
2:30 ā 3:30 PM
- Shof Coker
4:00 ā 5:00 PM
- Massive-Verse group signing
4:30 ā 5:30 PM
- Charles Soule & Ryan Browne
āSATURDAY, 7/22ā
10:00 ā 11:00 AM
- Charles Soule & Ryan Browne
- Fred Kennedy, Allison OāToole & Nick Marinkovich
11:30 ā 12:30 PM
- Zoe Thorogood (no sketches)
- Daniel Warren Johnson
1:00 ā 2:00 PM
- Tony Fleecs & Tim Seeley (limited quantity free promotionalĀ Local ManĀ trading cards available to signing attendees, first come, first serve).
- Pornsak Pichetshote
2:30 ā 3:30 PM
- Rodney Barnes & Jason Shawn Alexander
- Shof Coker
4:00 ā 5:00 PM
- Rick Remender
- Sanford Greene
āSUNDAY, 7/23ā
10:00 ā 11:00 AM
- Mirka Andolfo
10:30 ā 11:30 AM
- Zoe Thorogood (no sketches)
OFF-SITE SDCC PROGRAMMING:
āSATURDAY, 7/22ā
4:00 ā 6:00 PM
Creators Assemble: Comics Camaraderie, A Networking Event
Together, creators, publishers, comic shop owners, teachers, and library workers have brought greater acceptance to comics and fan culture. Take a break from hectic convention life to experience āspeed datingāstyle networking with diverse comics enthusiasts from all backgrounds. Guests include:Ā Alex AntoneĀ (Skybound Entertainment),Ā Heather AntosĀ (IDW Publishing),Ā Vince AlvendiaĀ (Egg Drop Ramen Studios),Ā Matthew AthertonĀ (CSUSM),Ā Moni BarretteĀ (2023 Eisner judge),Ā David M. BooherĀ (Killer Queens),Ā J.M. BrandtĀ (Swamp Dogs: House of Crows),Ā Cherish ChenĀ (Massive-Verse),Ā Amy ChuĀ (Carmilla: The First Vampire),Ā Dani ColmanĀ (The Unfinished Corner),Ā Barbra DillonĀ (Fanbase Press),Ā Andi DuklethĀ (Accidental Aliens),Ā Kyle HigginsĀ (Massive-Verse),Ā Phil JimenezĀ (Wonder Woman Historia),Ā Nikita KannekantiĀ (Legendary Comics),Ā Mathias LewisĀ (Knowhere Games & Comics),Ā Hannah Rose MayĀ (Roguesā Gallery),Ā Don NguyenĀ (Zoo Magnet Inc.),Ā Alonso NunezĀ (Little Fish Comic Book Studio),Ā Morgan PerryĀ (Skybound Entertainment),Ā Jack PhoenixĀ (comics librarian),Ā Jimmy PurcellĀ (A3 Publishing),Ā Chris RyallĀ (Image Comics/Syzygy),Ā Brian SchirmerĀ (Quests Aside),Ā Erin SniderĀ (Creators Assemble!), andĀ Charlie StickneyĀ (White Ash).Ā Marriott Marquis Marina D