The creators who bring us adventures in Gotham City and more DC locales come to the Emerald City this weekend. DC Comics and Vertigo Comics are sending top talent including the new Batgirl team to Emerald City Comicon to meet fans in four panels at the big celebration in Seattle.
On Friday, March 27
Vertigo: New Blood at 12pm with moderators: Bill Willingham and Shelly Bond and Amy Chu, Kurt Busiek, Jeremy Haun, Tim Seeley, Gail Simone, Marley Zarcone
“Celebrate the end of an era for FABLES as we countdown to issue 150 and reveal secrets, tell lies and most important: win Fables-related prizes. You’ll also see highlights from upcoming Vertigo projects including MAD MAX: FURY ROAD and learn more about WOLF MOON, ASTRO CITY and EFFIGY. Plus: The new VERTIGO Editorial team, Ellie Pyle, Rowena Yow, and Jamie Rich will be on hand to tell you what you need to know about pitching a project and presenting your portfolio at this show.”
Saturday, March 28
DC Comics – Weeklies Converge at 1pm with Hank Kanalz and Marguerite Bennett, Ray Fawkes, Dan Jurgens, Jeff King, Stuart Moore, James Tynion IV
“As the weekly series Batman Eternal, Earth 2: Worlds End and Futures End reach their epic finales, space and time converge as the entire DC Universe, from the dawn of time through the New 52, must fight to survive this panel! Join the amazing talent behind the weekly series and the upcoming event Convergence!”
DC Comics – Champions of Justice 4:30 with Hank Kanalz and Cullen Bunn, Shawn Crystal, Brenden Fletcher, Pat Gleason, Jeff Parker, Cameron Stewart, Babs Tarr
“The heroes of DC Comics – The New 52 return to Seattle for a star studded, action packed panel! Join the creators of DC Comics’ most powerful and influential heroes and heroines for a sneak peek of what is to come for these champions of justice!”
Sunday, March 29
3:00-4:00pm DC Entertainment – Master Class: Art History at 3pm with Fletcher Chu-Fong and Patrick Gleason, Babs Tarr, Ben Templesmith
“Class is in session as some of the greatest artists in the industry take this panel to school with an in-depth look at their creative process! DC Comics is proud to spotlight these talented individuals for this exclusive, all-access look at what it’s like drawing for DC!”
Check the Emerald City Comicon programming page or app for updates on the schedules and locations. Most of the creators will have their own booths on the main floor where you can meet, ask for autographs and possibly sketches.
By Editor