11. Marvel: Women in Marvel
Date - Sunday, July 27thTime - 10:30-11:30
Room - 6A
She-Hulk and Ms. Marvel are powerhouses in the Marvel U, now meet the real women powerhouses who work in Marvel Comics today! Writers Robin Furth (Dark Tower), Marjorie Liu (NYX), Sherrilyn Kenyon (Lords of Avalon), Jen Grunwald (editor), colorist Christina Strain (Runaways), and Occasional Superheroine's Valerie D'Orazio are here to answer your question about their titles, announce new projects, and explain how more women are breaking into comics every day!
This should be a great panel for men and women alike. The knowledge contained here about this male dominated industry should help out young creators from encountering any pitfalls.
12. Toys, Comics and Characters: Illustrators as Entertainment Entrepeneurs
Date - Friday, July 25thTime - 3:30-4:30
Room - 32AB
"Abby Denson (Tough Love), Nora Krug (BLAB!), Tara McPherson (Lonely Heart), and Brian Wood (DMZ), all prominent professionals from among Parsons Illustration alumni and faculty, talk with Steven Guarnaccia (chair, Parsons Illustration) and Angie Wojak (director, Parsons Career Services) about how studying illustration was useful in achieving their creative and professional goals."
Just another aspect of being an artist, you might find that illustration could be a path for you.
13. Independents: A Guide for the Creative Spirit
Date - Thursday, July 24thTime - 6:25-8:00
Room - 26AB
"What does it really take to be a successful comic book creator? This documentary explores the personality traits and driving passions of the successful writer/artist, through interviews with dozens of acclaimed comic book creators. Post-screening Q&A participants include Wendy Pini (Elfquest), Kevin Eastman (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Jim Woodring (Frank), Shannon Wheeler (Too Much Coffee Man), Keith Knight (The Knight Life), Dr. James Kaufman, and director Chris Brandt."
This documentary looks like it could be a great way for an aspiring artist to wind down their day at the con and the chance to speak to these creators is great too.
14. How Not to Break into Comics
Date - Thursday, July 24thTime - 12:00-1:00
Room - 10
"There have been countless articles and panels on how to break into comics, but very few on how not to. Randal C. Jarrell (managing editor at Oni Press), Jennifer de Guzman (editor-in-chief of SLG Publishing), and other industry insiders discuss the common and often-hilarious mistakes people make when trying to pitch or get work in the comics industry. This unique inside perspective will help any prospective creator learn how to navigate the potential pitfalls that doom far too many in their attempts to break into comics."
This looks to be a humorous and informative approach to breaking into comics. You can bet you will be hearing some interesting stories.
