Saturday Panel Programs for Baltimore Comic-Con

EDITOR’S NOTE:  Continuing our listings of the panels scheduled for Baltimore Comic Con, courtesy of their press release.  On Saturday there are some great panels, with several of interest occurring at the same time. Something for everyone.  Here’s what I found to be the most interesting, and the ones that I’ll attend - - - 11 a.m. Mike Wieringo Tells Tribute; 12:15 Crash Course In Online Reviewing; 1:30 Lettering with Todd Klein & John Workman; 5:15 Bob Fjitani Spotlight.

Saturday, September 23   (Please note, all times and panels shown are subject to change.)   Room 339-342 11:00-12:00 - Story Structure Where do you begin? With the plot, the theme, a conflict or all of the above? An all-star line-up featuring Marv Wolfman, James Tynion IV, Mark Waid, Louise Simonson, and Elliot S! Maggin chat with moderator Robert Greenberger about how they write their four-color stories.   12:15-1:15 - DC Comics: My Secret Origin: How I Broke Into Comics  Moderator: Dan DiDio Talent: Cully Hamner, Alisa Kwitney, Justin Jordan They say breaking up is hard to do...but breaking into comics may be tougher! Come by for an inside look at how some of DC's top-notch talent broke in, crafting the tales of your favorite DC Super Heroes!    1:30-2:30 - Marvel Legacy A new era of Marvel storytelling is about to begin! Mysteries, returns, and infinite possibilities await in the pages of each Marvel Legacy title. SVP & Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and Ken Lashley (X-Men Gold), David Marquez (Defenders), Greg Pak (Incredible Hulk), and Mark Waid (Avengers, Captain America, Champions) will be in attendance to give fans the latest info about their first thrilling story arcs in their Marvel Legacy series.   2:45-3:45 - Baltimore Celebrates Batman Day!  Moderator: Jimmy Palmiotti  Talent: Amanda Conner, David Finch, Peter J. Tomasi, James Tynion IV, John Timms  It's Batman Day but Harley Quinn is taking over! Celebrate Harley's 25th Anniversary and all things Batman in this can't miss panel.    4:00-5:00 - Kirby: King of Comics Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books' most popular super heroes. Take a look at Kirby's career in comics as writer Mark Evanier and Abrams Books' Charlie Kochman discuss Evanier's book, Kirby: King of Comics.   5:15-6:15 - Image Comics: Your New Favorite Series Image Comics is home to some of the best storytellers in the comics business constantly reinventing the medium with fresh and new exciting titles. Meredith Finch(Rose), Charles Soule (Curse Words), Justin Jordan (The Family Trade), Nikki Ryan (The Family Trade), and Andrew MacLean (Head Lopper) lead the latest wave of Image classics and are here to tell how they're about to become your new favorite books!

Room 343-344 11:00-12:00 - The Mike Wieringo Tellos Tribute Join Todd Dezago, Thom Zahler, Val Staples, Rob Stull, Paul Mounts, and many more as they discuss the creation of the most impressive and ambitious graphic novel project ever as well as the creation of the original Tellos series and memories of Ringo.   12:15-1:15 - Mike Wieringo Tellos Tribute Signing An exclusive signing, for the first time, of both Ringo Tellos Tribute Volumes 1 and 2, featuring a collection of many of the contributing artists.   1:30-2:30 - Valiant Presents Icons: X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Faith and Beyond  With record-setting series like X-O Manowar, Faith, and SECRET WEAPONS, Valiant Entertainment is the most celebrated publisher anywhere in comics today! Now, right here at BCC, find out what's coming for Valiant's next blockbuster series like Bloodshot Salvation, Eternity, Ninja-K, and Quantum and Woody! with an all-star cast of guests! Valiant's next major leap forward starts here with exclusive announcements and artwork - first at BCC!   2:45-3:45 - Dynamite: Igniting Imaginations Discover where some of comics' most acclaimed writers find the inspiration behind their creations, and how they translate the first creative spark to the final printed page. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the real-life origin stories of some of your most beloved comic creations!   4:00-5:00 - BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours There's a comic at BOOM! Studios for everyone, from longtime fans to brand-new readers, and this is the panel to discover YOUR favorite new series! Join BOOM! Studios staff and creators as they explore the diverse imprints of the main BOOM! Studios line, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia with exclusive previews, news, and the information you need to discover your next obsession. Featuring James Tynion IV (Eugenic, The Backstagers), Hope Larson (Goldie Vance), Sean Rubin(Bolivar), Greg Pak (Mech Cadet Yu), Matt Kindt (Grass Kings), Anthony Burch(Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack), and Clay McLeod Chapman(Lazaretto). Moderated by Filip Sablik (President, Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios).   5:15-6:15 - Bob Fujitani Spotlight Bob Fujitani began his career in comics in the 1940s and may be best known for the original artist of Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. He's drawn characters including The Hangman, Flying Dutchman, SkyWolf, Sherlock Holmes, and books including Lassie, Crime & Punishment, and Turok, Son of Stone. Join Bob Fujitani and moderator Mark Evanier as they look back at his amazing career.

Room 345-346 11:00-12:00 - Comics Creators Consuming Coffee: Baltimore Edition Back by popular demand! Sample the world's strongest coffee with your favorite comics creators while we chat about all things coffee and comics. Amy Chu (writer Poison Ivy, Red Sonja, KISS) and Sean Von Gorman (Batfreak, Toe Tag Riot) host this interactive panel featuring special guests including Terry Moore (Motor Girl, Strangers in Paradise).   12:15-1:15 - A Crash Course in Online Reviewing Fans of pop culture often have a lot to say and share. The writing and editing crew at Pop Culture Uncovered talk about getting started writing reviews, editorials, and columns. How to find your voice, find and keep an audience, and how to find the motivation when writer's block gets in the way.    1:30-2:30 - Lettering with Todd Klein & John Workman The letterer's job is usual an invisible one unless the letterer becomes an integral part of the printed page. Two of the premier practitioners of the unheralded art form, Todd Klein and John Workman, talk about their work and their careers with moderator Robert Greenberger.   2:45-3:45 - Amulet Graphic Novel: Behind-the-Scenes Presentation and Q&A with author Kazu Kibuishi on the creation of the Amuletgraphic novel series for Scholastic Graphix. Explore the process of creating adventures for all ages!   4:00-5:00 - Fandom and Representation: A Conversation on Why Diversity Matters to Fans The subject of character diversity and representation in pop-culture seems to always be accompanied by controversy. But at the heart is a simple notion: people wanting to see themselves reflected in their art. Fantasy, sci-fi, and comics are no exception. In this panel, we'll be speaking on why showing the real world in comics, good, bad, and ugly, is so important. And why it's good for everyone.   5:15-6:15 - Creator-Owned vs. Company-Owned A company-owned property usually means a good paycheck, guaranteed audience, and a chance to reach a wider readership than creator-owned works. But the latter offers great freedom and satisfaction. Walter Simonson, Dean Haspiel, and Thom Zahlertalk about the good, the bad, and the ugly with moderator Robert Greenberger.

Room 347-348 12:15-1:45 - Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling Carl Potts, former Marvel Entertainment Executive Editor, screenwriter, and author of The DC Comics Guide to Creating Comics: Inside the Art of Visual Storytelling, discusses how to combine instinct with knowledge to arrive at the best visual narrative solutions for your story.    2:45-3:45 - Women Creators Discuss the Evolving Comic Book Industry Join this panel of talented comic book creators with a wide range of experience in the industry for a discussion on the evolving comic book industry. Discover panelists' perspectives on how comics has evolved over the years. How do panelists measure success? What unique challenges exist for women creators? What impact does social media have on panelists' interaction with fans? How has the comic book store and convention experience for women creators changed? What might the future hold? Discussion on all these questions and more! Moderated by Creator Talks podcast host Christopher Calloway, panelists include: Meredith Finch (creator/writer of Rose/Image Comics), Alitha Martinez (artist for Iron Man, X-Men/Marvel Comics), Erica Shultz (writer of Charmed/Dynamite Entertainment).   4:00-5:00 - LICENSED!: Overstreet Looks at Licensed Comics From the Disney work of Carl Barks to Zorro by Alex Toth, from Planet of the Apes to Star Wars, and from The Micronauts to G.I. Joe, licensed titles have been an exciting part of the fabric of comics. Join The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide for a lively discussion of licensed comics with Mark Wheatley (Doctor Who, Jonny Quest, Tarzan), James Kuhoric (Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash, Hatchet), Joseph Rybandt(Editor - Dynamite Entertainment) and Overstreet's own J.C. Vaughn (24, Stargate Atlantis, Stargate Universe).

Ballroom (4th Floor) 11:00-12:00 - Stefan Kapicic Panel In the movie Deadpool, Stefan Kapicic left his mark as the stoic X-Man, Colossus. Discover more about this amazing actor and his work, and maybe even learn a bit about the next Deadpool movie, with this spotlight panel.   12:00-1:00 - Darryl Makes Comics You know Darryl "DMC" McDaniels from his legendary music career. But do you know he also makes comics? Join DMC, Greg Pak, Khoi Pham, Domo Stanton, and moderator Amy Chu as they explore the world of Darryl Makes Comics. Sponsored by The Hero Initiative.   1:30-2:30 - David Mazouz and Sean Pertwee Panel Join David Mazouz (Bruce Wayne) and Sean Pertwee (Alfred Pennyworth) for a trip to Gotham. If you're a fan of the FOX TV show, you know this is the panel for you.   3:00 - Costume Contest (Adults)

Kids Love Comics Pavilion Workshop Area 12:00-1:00 - The AaaaWoooooo Werewolf Workshop with Chris Flick Have a howling good time as cartoonist Chris Flick shows you how to draw werewolves of all shapes and sizes.   1:00-2:00 - Panel Party with Mark Mariano and Kazu Kibuishi You are cordially invited you to the Panel Party, where your imagination, storytelling ability, and art skills will be welcomed and celebrated. Simply put, we are going to have a blast making comics together! Warning: attending this party may result in you throwing your own Panel Party at home!   2:00-3:00 - Cosplay Crafts with Gina Super Sox Gina makes clothing for superheroes to wear! The seamstress of Super Sox Shop will discuss making clothing, toys, soft swords and shields, and other fabric crafts.    3:00-4:00 - Pixel Portraits with Tim Fielder Pixel Portraits: A Digital Storytelling Workshop by the creator of Matty's Rocket, showcases his storyboarding process of panel to panel techniques for comics, animation, and film.    4:00-5:00 -  Building a Better Batcave! with John Gallagher You are part of Batman's trusted team of engineers and interior designers. He has just tasked you with a very important job. Working together, you must design and draw the blueprints for a new Batcave!   5:00-6:00 - A Piggy's Tale Comic Reading and Drawing! with Piggy and Tod Emko Join Tod Emko for a live reading of A Piggy's Tale, the universally loved all-ages comic. Piggy the Three-Legged Super Pup will be present to greet his public and model as the audience draws the heroic canine. If Piggy likes the drawing, the child will receive the first issue of A Piggy's Tale! All participants will have their photos taken with their drawings for the piggytale.com website.