11. Spotlight on Jerry Robinson
The creator of the Joker? How about the man who helped develop Robin, Alfred, Penguin, Two-Face, and Scarecrow. What more could you want? Jerry Robinson has 70 years in the comics business and is surely going to have a tale or two to tell. Hosted by executive producer Michael Uslan, the panel will, "take the audience from behind the scenes of the Golden Age of comics to the filming of The Dark Knight and Jerry's latest book projects." Sounds like a great time with one of comics legends.
Time: Friday, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Room 9
12. Spotlight on Stan Lee
The comic legend Stan Lee? Nuff said. This is a Q&A about Stan Lee's upcoming projects on POW! Entertainment and, "...the future of comics and new media distribution, including challenges today's writers and artists face." Should be a great time with one of comics top creators.
Time: Friday, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Location: Room 6BCF
13. Spotlight on Brian Michael Bendis
This panel will be a live taping of one of Bendis' Word Balloon - The Bendis Tapes. This Q&A is a no holds barred panel with one of the top creators in comics today who has helped shape the direction of Marvel comics. Guests will get a chance to win one of the variant covers of Bendis' new creator owned series Scarlet.
Time: Saturday, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Location: Room 6DE
14. Spotlight on J. Michael Straczynski
JMS has become a huge comic book writer. Starting on the cult classic television series Babylon 5, he has since gone on to write some of comics top characters including Superman and Spider-Man. He has now made a huge splash on Wonder Woman so be sure to go to this panel to see what he has in store for his comics and his movies.
Time: Saturday, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Room 6A
15. Will Eisner, The Dreamer
Get to know more about the father of the graphic novel, Will Eisner. The panel includes many of those who knew him best and includes such talent as Denis Kitchen, Scott McCloud, Dennis O'Neil, Paul Levitz, and Michael Schumacher. This will be a great time to pay respect to a great comic book legend.
Time: Saturday, 11:30am-11:30pm
Location: Room 4
16. DC Focus: Geoff Johns
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Geoff Johns certainly has a lot going for him these days. He's been the white hot writer of Blackest Night and is now the Chief Creative Officer for DC Comics. This will certainly be a great panel to get into the mind of one comics top creators.
Time: Thursday, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Room 6DE
17. Jack Kirby Tribute
Kirby is and always will be the "king" of comics. Get to know him through those that knew him best with a panel that includes Mark Evanier, Marv Wolfman, and Kurt Busiek. Come discuss the king with other fans of all that is Kirby.
Time: Sunday, 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Room 4
18. Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman has pretty much taken on the role of crown prince of independent comic book creators. He has two of top indy comics out there and has recently become a partner of Image Comics. This Q&A will be a must for fans of Invincible, Walking Dead, and the other Kirkman creations.
Time: Thursday, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: Room 5AB
19. Universal: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim is a huge success in the comic book world, and looks to make his presence known to the rest of the world in the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World motion picture. This panel brings not only director Edgar Wright and author Brian Lee O'Malley, but pretty much the whole cast of the film. It will be a great chance for fans of Scott Pilgrim to get the latest dirt on the film before it releases.
Time: Thursday, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Location: Room 4
20. Digital Comics Now!
This panel boasts some of the digital comic pioneers with CEO's from Graphic.ly, comiXology, iVerse, and Panelfly. With digital comics becoming more and more prevalent, this is a great place to get in on the frontier of a new era in comic books. Digital comics are here and they are here to stay. Find out the latest news on this cutting edge technology.
Time: Thursday, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Location: Room 4
21. Neal Adams and Stan Lee: They Spoke Out—Against the Holocaust
This panel discusses the new series of education motion comics that showcases the Americans who spoke out about the Jews and their plight during the Holocaust. They will show one of the motion comics that are illustrated by Neal Adams and narrated by Stan Lee. The two will be joined at the panel by Holocaust historian Dr. Rafael Medoff. I think this is a great panel and a very needed concept in today's age.
Time: Friday, 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Room 9
22. Techland Presents: Comics and Digital Piracy
Comic book piracy is a touchy subject so you can be sure this is going to be an interesting panel. Hosted by Douglas Wolk, this panel will discuss the ins and outs of digital piracy.
Time: Sunday 10:00am-11:00am
Location: Room 25ABC
