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Wednesday, July 22
 

4:00pm PDT

Comics as a Conduit
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/BLWefmvTxRk

Henry Barajas (author of La Voz de M.A.Y.O.: Tata Rambo), Rodney Barnes (author of Killadelphia), Darcy Van Poelgeest (author of Little Bird: The Fight for Elder's Hope), and David F. Walker (author of Bitter Root) discuss comic books that tackle real world issues, be it environmental activism, civic engagement, physical and mental health awareness, and more, (including how their work is being used by librarians and educators). Viewers will leave with programming and acquisition ideas designed to inspire their readers to see the world differently and then change it for the better.

Wednesday July 22, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home
 
Thursday, July 23
 

10:00am PDT

Body Talk
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Watch When Available: https://youtu.be/oMoS6dNZ5T0

Visual storytelling mediums have an opportunity to show diverse bodies and yet it seems to still be a struggle to find true representation for many marginalized people. Now, more than ever, having difficult discussions about inclusion, representation, diversity, and the power of stories to remind us all of our humanity matter, need to happen. Join creator Jules Rivera, Christina "Steenz" Stewart, Mari Naomi, Sequoia Bostick, and Lilah Sturges for a frank, thoughtful, and funny discussion about these topics. Moderated by Mariah McCourt.

Thursday July 23, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Comic-Con@Home

10:00am PDT

Graphix: Get Drawn In
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/IujvhnZ9iIk

Stories that inspire. Characters that connect. Art that comes alive. Meet the authors of some of the hottest upcoming graphic novels for kids. Featuring Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant (authors, Animorphs), Chris Grine (illustrator, Animorphs: The Graphic Novel), Varian Johnson (author, Twins), Shannon Wright (illustrator, Twins), and Tom Angleberger (illustrator, Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel). These are the stories that ignite kids' imaginations, spark creativity, and encourage reading in new and exciting ways. There are graphic novels. And then there's Graphix. Moderated by Raina Telgemeier (author/illustrator, Smile).

Thursday July 23, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Comic-Con@Home

11:00am PDT

Batgirls!
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Watch When Available: https://youtu.be/YI5efMvwXBE

Odds are, when most people hear the name "Batgirl," the first character to come to mind is Barbara Gordon, Commissioner Gordon's daughter. First appearing in 1967, she's been a comic mainstay, first as Batgirl and then as Oracle. But as is tradition in the Bat-family, when things happen, the cowl can be passed from hero to hero. From Stephanie Brown to Cassandra Cain to The Bat Girls, each having a wildly different take on the role of the caped crusader. Join Cecil Castellucci (Batgirl -Barbara Gordon), Sarah Kuhn (Batgirl -Cassandra Cain), Bryan Q. Miller (Batgirl -Stephanie Brown), Nancy Kiu (Batwoman -Kate Kane), Marieke Nijkamp (Oracle -Barbara Gordon) and Dr. Andrea Letamendi (The Arkham Sessions) who have brought these different iconic versions of Batgirl to life in a celebration of what makes them different and what makes them Batgirl.

Thursday July 23, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

11:00am PDT

Shannon Messenger Keeper of The Lost Cities Spotlight Panel
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/-FGqpSEBZSE

Don't miss the Lost Cities at Comic-Con@Home! Shannon Messenger (Keeper of the Lost Cities series) will appear in conversation with J.C. Cervantes (The Storm Runner series) from their personal writing spaces to discuss this magical, blockbuster series that follows Sophie, a girl with incredible abilities who discovers she's from a secret world hidden in the shadows of our planet--and part of a giant conspiracy that could save or destroy everything.

Thursday July 23, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Darcie Little Badger
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Watch When Available: https://youtu.be/kn7MRYLC7cM

Darcie Little Badger's Elatsoe (Elatsoe, Strangelands) and Nick Thomas (senior editor, Levine Querido) discuss Darcie's fantasy-mystery debut novel, Elatsoe, the impact of traditional Lipan Apache storytelling, Rovina Cai's exquisite story within a story, illustrations, the role of Earth Sciences in her writing, the lack of cats in the world of Elatsoe, and the complexities of Zoom calls.

Thursday July 23, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

1:00pm PDT

Comics Satire and The New Political Cartoon
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Watch When Available: https://youtu.be/4hwajWLaP-g

There's no shortage of fodder for political and social satire these days, yet some say political cartooning is a dying art! Join five very different cartoonists, Ben Passmore (BTTM FDRS, Sports is Hell), Ezra Claytan Daniels (BTTM FDRS, Upgrade Soul), Mr. Fish (Nobody Left), Ann Telnaes (Trump's ABC), and R. Sikoryak (Constitution Illustrated) as they discuss their approaches to making relevant, critical comics in the age of. . . whatever it is that's going on right now! Moderated by Jacob Brogan (assistant opinions editor at The Washington Post).

Thursday July 23, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

2:00pm PDT

Shaenon Garrity in Conversation with Andrew Farago
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/-2L60CLjdXo

In the summer of 2000, Shaenon K. Garrity launched her first webcomic, Narbonic, to an audience of a few dozen online friends. Twenty years later, Garrity's still creating webcomics, scripting graphic novels, editing manga, and writing the occasional sci-fi short story. How does she do it? Only Shaenon's husband, moderator Andrew Farago of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum, knows for sure.

Thursday July 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

3:00pm PDT

Brandon Sanderson Spotlight
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/4lRDdxUy5iE

#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson returns with the newest book in his Stormlight Archive series, Rhythm of War, coming in November from Tor Books, and eagerly anticipated by his devoted legions of readers around the world. Join Sanderson as he gives an exclusive preview of this latest volume in the addictive epic fantasy series and answers some burning questions from fans--Warning: there may be some spoilers! For more info on Sanderson, Rhythm of War, his upcoming graphic novel from Vault Comics, and what other books might be on the horizon, please visit www.brandonsanderson.com.

Thursday July 23, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home
 
Friday, July 24
 

10:00am PDT

Last Gasp: 50 Years of Publishing the Underground Part I The comics, moderated by Jon Cooke and mainly focused on the period 1970-1995
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jl7egc7X2_Q

Ron Turner (founder and publisher, Last Gasp), George DiCaprio (Forbidden Knowledge, Greaser Comics), Robert Williams (Through Prehensile Eyes, Zap Comix), William Stout (Fantastic Worlds: The Art of William Stout), Mary Fleener (Billie the Bee, Weirdo), Jon B. Cooke (The Book of Weirdo), and Colin Turner (associate publisher, Last Gasp) discuss the early history of Last Gasp, from its founding in 1970 and through the rise of the underground comix movement. www.lastgasp.com

Friday July 24, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Comic-Con@Home

11:00am PDT

Raina and Robin in Conversation
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIjFXyPgQjs

Two top children's graphic novelists, Raina Telgemeier (author and illustrator, Guts) and Robin Ha (author and illustrator, Almost American Girl), discuss the art of creating graphic novel memoir, draw on camera, and take questions from their fans. The first 100 viewers to purchase a book by Raina Telgemeier at Brain Lair Books will receive a signed bookplate. Click on the link below to learn more and use promo RAINATA at checkout.
https://shop.brainlairbooks.com/event/raina-telgemeier-comic-con-2020

Friday July 24, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

1:00pm PDT

Make Mine Marvel: Bringing Back Marvel Classics for Today's Readers
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/0-qWzgjMchY

Mark Evanier (comic book writer and historian), Lauren Bisom (Marvel entertainment editor), Russell Busse (Abrams senior editor, licensing and entertainment) gather for a discussion moderated by Charles Kochman (Abrams ComicArts editorial director) about the legacy of classic Marvel Comics, and how new books for readers of all ages are bringing classic comic art, characters, and storylines to a new generation. The group will discuss exciting new titles including My Mighty Marvel First Books: The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America, a series of collectible board books that introduce the world's greatest heroes as drawn by the world's greatest creators, the Marvel Classic Sticker Book, featuring over 250 vintage stickers and 5 pull-out posters, as well as Marvel Comics Mini-Books, a collectible box set featuring history and facsimiles of Marvel's smallest comic books and which Evanier contributed to, all published by Abrams Books and available this summer. The panel will also include a sneak peek at Marvel Value Stamps: A Visual History written by comics legend and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas and releasing this fall.

Friday July 24, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

3:00pm PDT

The Annual Jack Kirby Tribute Panel
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/qI0z4tUHe_s

Every year, former Kirby assistant Mark Evanier hosts a gathering of fans of the man some call "The King of the Comics" and his vast, persistent impact on not only comic books but related fields, as well. This year, Mark and John Morrow (publisher of The Jack Kirby Collector) discuss all this with master artist Alex Ross who discusses the influence Kirby had on his work.

Friday July 24, 2020 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

4:00pm PDT

VIZ: A Haunting Conversation with Junji Ito
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/wBrb0EzrMVI

From the depths of your nightmares to your screen, VIZ and Comic-Con conjure Junji Ito. Junji Ito is the master of horror manga, the Eisner-winning creator of Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection and creator of Uzumaki, an upcoming anime from Production I.G. on Adult Swim, among countless other terrors. Join us in a creepy conversation across the Pacific to dig into the depths of his brain and pull out the answers everyone's been waiting for.

Please check out Junji Ito's Frankenstein here: bit.ly/2XNWLkl

Friday July 24, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

5:00pm PDT

Graphic Novel or Illustrated Book: You Make the Call
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Watch When Available: https://youtu.be/-F_UmIP2Odo

UPDATED: Fri, Jul 24, 10:50PM
The debate has raged for years, and now the last few year's liveliest panel debate returns for another round: Is a 200-page comic story a graphic novel? Or is it a long comic book? Is a novel that is 100% filled with illustrations a graphic novel? Or is it an elaborate picture book? A new wave of profusely illustrated books has entered the fray, including Super Catchy by Rick Veitch, Timeless by Armand Baltazar, and Doctor Cthulittle by Mark Wheatley and G. D. Falksen, among others. Join the discussion as our all-star panel explores the exciting new developments and the history of this field!*

Rick Veitch
https://bit.ly/RVeitch
A comics artist and writer who has worked in mainstream, underground, and alternative comics, best known for Army@Love, Brat Pack, Swamp Thing, and Tomorrow Stories. He continues to create new works and his books are available published by his own imprint through Amazon.

Armand Baltazar
https://timelessarmandbaltazar.com/
Armand Baltazar was born 1967 in Chicago's North Side. He studied at the Art Institute Chicago, then later graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BFA in Advertising & Editorial Art and later earned a second BFA in Illustration at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena Ca. Armand began his film career in feature animation first as a background artist, then as a visual development artist, and art director for DreamWorks Studios, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Image Movers Digital and Pixar Animation Studio. Armand currently resides in Northern California with his family, working full time writing and creating the art for the epic illustrated middle grade novel series . . . Timeless for HarperCollins Publishing.

You can visit him online at

Website: https://timelessarmandbaltazar.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArmandBaltazarStudios/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armand_baltazar/
Email: info@armandbaltazar.com

Karen Green
Columbia University Libraries
Librarian for Ancient & Medieval History; Graphic Novels Librarian; adjunct curator for Comics.

J. C. Vaughn
https://www.gemstonepub.com/en/the-big-big-overstreet-comic-book-price-guide-50
VP-publishing - Gemstone Publishing, creator: Zombie-Proof, Bedtime Stories for Impressionable Children, co-writer: Stargate Atlantis and SGU, original Earper

Mark Wheatley
https://www.MarkWheatleyGallery.com/
Mark Wheatley, Overstreet Hall of Fame inductee, has been awarded the Eisner, Inkpot, Mucker, Gem, Speakeasy, Golden Lion and nominations for the Harvey and the Ignatz. His work has appeared in Spectrum, the Library of Congress, The Norman Rockwell Museum, and other museums. He has designed for Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, ABC's Beauty and the Beast, and Square Roots, as well as Super Clyde, The Millers, and 2 Broke Girls on CBS. His most recent print projects include The Earliest Ray Bradbury, The Visual History of Science Fiction Fandom, Songs of Giants, Doctor Cthulittle, Tarzan and the Dark Heart of Time, Swords Against the Moon Men, The Philip Jose Farmer Centennial Collection, Mine!, and Wild Stars. Past creations include Breathtaker, Return of The Human, Ez Street, Lone Justice, Mars, Black Hood, Prince Nightmare, Hammer of The Gods, Blood of The Innocent, Frankenstein Mobster, and Skultar as well as Tarzan, Baron Munchausen, Jonny Quest, Dr. Strange, The Flash, Captain Action, Argus, The Spider, Stargate Atlantis, Torchwood, and Doctor Who.

*This is a repost of the panel due to an editing mishap on Comic-Con's behalf. This is the correct version of the panel video, made by, and originally provided by Insight Studios intended for Comic-Con@Home. Sorry for the delay.

Friday July 24, 2020 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home
 
Saturday, July 25
 

10:00am PDT

Last Gasp: 50 Years of Publishing the Underground Part II lowbrow art, 1996-2020
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/b8nto4M2VQQ

Ron Turner (founder and publisher, Last Gasp), Ron English (PoPaganda, Abject Expressionism), Robert Williams (Through Prehensile Eyes, Zap Comix), Camille Rose Garcia (Tragic Kingdom, Saddest Place on Earth), Andrea Harris (fmr director, Grand Central Art Center), Jon B. Cooke (The Book of Weirdo), Attaboy (Hi-Fructose magazine), and Colin Turner (associate publisher, Last Gasp) discuss the history of Last Gasp, from the 1990s and the rise of lowbrow art through present day and current projects. www.lastgasp.com

Saturday July 25, 2020 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Comic-Con@Home

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on The Cloven: With Garth Stein and Matthew Southworth
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/KQ-qOo1rGZw

This panel will spotlight the debut sci-fi graphic novel collaboration by author Garth Stein (The Art of Racing in the Rain) and cartoonist Matthew Southworth (Stumptown). These two pacific northwestern creators have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind story steeped in its Seattle roots. The Cloven: Book One is the first installment of this dynamic, atmospheric, and wryly funny graphic novel trilogy by two bestselling and critically acclaimed storytellers. Moderated by the book's editor and Fantagraphics associate publisher, Eric Reynolds.

Saturday July 25, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

1:00pm PDT

Latinx & Native American Storytellers
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/vfCM80ArrSQ

While only a minority of the characters in media are either Latinx or Natives, there are storytellers trying to change that. Prominent voices in comics, childrens literature and academia look back on their history and forward to what the future will hold for the stories told by Indigenous creators and the creators who are children of immigrants. Join moderator Henry Barajas, and creators Darcie Little Badger, Julio Anta, J. Gonzo, Theresa Rojas, Hector Rodriguez, Rhael Mcgregor, Luke Martinez, Frederick Aldama, and Sonya Ballantyne for this important discussion.

Saturday July 25, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

4:00pm PDT

Cartoon Voices
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/uXk3knzgWko

Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show) hosts a celebration of those who speak for animated characters, featuring four of the most-heard voices around: Laraine Newman (Bob's Burgers), Bill Farmer (Goofy), Misty Lee (Squirrel Girl) and Dee Bradley Baker (Daffy Duck). They discuss their craft and demonstrate what they do with a very odd reading of Little Red Riding Hood.

Saturday July 25, 2020 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home

6:00pm PDT

25th Anniversary of Witchblade and Beyond
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/cUItUhPBvic

Marc Silvestri (CEO) and Matt Hawkins (president & COO) remember the legendary Witchblade sensation on her 25th anniversary--and showcase what's to come from Top Cow Productions! Conversations with Colleen Doran (The Clock), Stephanie Phillips (A Man Among Ye), and Stjepan Sejic (Sunstone) moderated by Henry Barajas (director of operations).

Saturday July 25, 2020 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home
 
Sunday, July 26
 

11:00am PDT

Jack Kirby 101: An Introduction
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/goc5NSe_wao

Comic-Con legend Mark Evanier (onetime Jack Kirby assistant, and author of Jack Kirby: King of Comics) and The Jack Kirby Collector's John Morrow (TwoMorrows Publishing) join The Jack Kirby Museum's Tom Kraft and Rand Hoppe for a discussion that will provide an introduction to Jack Kirby, the man, his work, and his influence on comics, comic conventions, and the culture at large.

Sunday July 26, 2020 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Comic-Con@Home
 
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