Emerald City Comicon revealed their stellar lineup of programming for this year’s big event including more than 120 panels! I seriously need to look into cloning.
Here’s my top 5 panel picks for each day of the con:
Friday, March 30th
ECCC Spotlight: Marc Silvestri An intimate hour devoted to Top Cow founder, Image founder, movie producer and top artist Marc Silvestri. The legend’s career spans three decades and he’s drawn Wolverine, X-Men, Cyberforce, Witchblade, The Darkness and Incredible Hulk.
Robert Kirkman Q & A The is the chance get into the creative mind behind The Walking Dead comic book, television series and soon to be videogame is sure to be a packed house. Kirkman’s other successful comics include Invincible and Super Dinosaur. Kirkman is true creative force and innovator blazing his own path.
Spotlight on Edward James Olmos Award-winning actor, director and activist Edward James Olmos reflects on his incredible career including Miami Vice, Blade Runner and the reimagining of Battlestar Galactica. Olmos is a true Hollywood original. He is appearing Friday.
Drawing Inspiration: The Art of the Whedonverse Buffy, The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Faith, Dollhouse and Serenity live on in comics by Portland’s Dark Horse Comics. This behind-the-panels look with the amazing artists is a must for Joss Whedon fans with creations from past, present and future, including exclusive first looks!
Marvel: Breaking Into Comics Marvel’s Talent Scout along with some of their top writers and artists are here to help make comic book dreams come true.
Saturday, March 31st
Talkin’ Dead with Jon Bernthal and Laurie Holden. Stars of the acclaimed television series talk their experience filming The Walking Dead and the future of their characters Shane and Andrea. Two of the show’s most polarizing characters played by fan favorite actors should mean a packed house of geeks hungry for answers to all the rumors about Shane and what the show will do next.
Marvel: Pint O’ C.B. The is THE panel for Marvel fans. Anything goes as Marvel’s C.B. Cebulski along with superstars Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Dan Slott and Rick Remender take your questions and hopefully make some big surprise announcements about the future of the X-Men, Avengers, Spidey and more.
DC Comics: The New 52 It was controversial but commercial smash. Top editors and talent face the wrath and praise of fans while discussing last year’s game-changing revamp of DC Comics and what’s next from the home of Batman, Superman, Justice League and more iconic heroes.
A Candid Conversation with Katee Sackhoff The actress who rocked as Starbuck on the reimagined Battlestar Galatica reflects on her role at Lt. Kara Thrace and previews her new role opposite Vin Diesel. Sackhoff plays a bounty hunter tracking down Diesel in the next Riddick movie.
Crime Comics Eisner Award Winning writers Greg Rucka (Stumptown, Gotham Central, White Out)and Seattle’s Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Scene of the Crime, Fatale) talk with fans about their hot series and the amazing resurgence of the classic crime genre.
Sunday, April 1st
Marvel: The Next Big Thing Top talent including Greg Rucka, Rick Remender, Jeff Parker, Chris Yost and Dan Slott take on your questions about your favorite heroes,villains and maybe make some surprise announcements.
A Conversation with Summer Glau She’s played a Terminator and Joss Whedon’s innocent girl who could turn into a killing machine in a snap. This gorgeous actress reflects on her roles in Firefly, The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dollhouse, The Cape and new film, Knights of Badassdom.
Thunderdome! The Artist Duel Two artists. Every few minutes a new twist is delivered and each artist must incorporate it into their work. The final design is judged by a team of pros and a winner is declared. The art will be auctioned benefitting Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Star Wars Craft Time From Chewbacca sock puppets to Ewok flower vases, the woman behind the Star Wars Craft Book shows you how to use the Force to create unique gifts. I got to see this!
There are so many amazing panels including the best of webcomics, a Star Trek/Star Wars ballet and a Family Feud style geek game show. Seattle will become GEEK Utopia March 30th-April 1st.