Fans Can Experience "DC Universe" at Comic-Con International 2018

Experience the DC UNIVERSE Like Never Before

DC Original Series, DC Classic Films & TV Series, and DC Comics Take Center Stage at Massive Fan Experience Coming to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2018

#DCUxSDCC
July 19-22, 2018
Pre-Registration is open now at DCUniverseExperience.com

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DC UNIVERSE, a first-of-its-kind digital subscription service designed especially for DC fans, will come to life with over half a dozen immersive, interactive experiences at Comic-Con International. Fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the DC Universe for the first time and literally walk through the originals, classics and comics soon to be available through the digital service.

    DC Universe original series, classic films & TV, and comics take center stage at massive #SDCC fan experience. Pre-register here: www.DCUniverseExperience.com #DCUxSDCC

Open for four days only Thursday, July 19 to Sunday, July 22, 2018 a larger-than-life installation of epic proportions will welcome fans into interactive spaces that bring iconic characters and stories to life.

Register now at DCUniverseExperience.com. After registering, fans will head to the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, directly across the street from the San Diego Convention Center. Guests of the activation will interact with dozens of activities and installations including:

•     Explore Dick Grayson’s Titans loft and uncover clues to his whereabouts
•     Experience the mysterious creations of Dr. Niles Caulder in the Doom Patrol lab
•     Avoid succumbing to the deadly virus in the mystical swamps of Swamp Thing
•     Join earth’s newest superhero team in the Young Justice Watchtower
•     Create mayhem in the Harley Quinn chaos room
•     Step into the sewers with Batman and descend into madness in The Court of Owls
•     Enjoy the first public unveiling of rare artwork and memorabilia only previously seen in exclusive engagements
•     Discover hidden clues and get an exclusive first-look at the DC UNIVERSE digital subscription service
•     And so much more…

Signing up online in advance allows guests to streamline the onsite admission process. Pre-registration does not allow guests to reserve their spot or bypass the line. The activation will be open on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important Details
                     
Dates of operation:  Thursday – Sunday, July 19 – 22, 2018

Hours of operation:                
Thursday – Saturday hours: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM (line closes at 6:00 PM)

Sunday hours: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM (line closes at 4:00 PM)
               
Location:
Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
401 K Street, San Diego, CA 92101
               
Pre-registration link: DCUniverseExperience.com

Warner Bros. Digital Networks and DC Entertainment tapped Giant Spoon, the creative agency behind the successful “Westworld” activation at SXSW 2018. The partnership will bring decades of artistry and innovative new content being developed exclusively for DC UNIVERSE to life.

DC UNIVERSE will be available in Fall 2018 as a direct-to-consumer digital service. Fans who sign up for memberships will enjoy new original live-action and animated series, classic TV series and films, a curated selection of comic books, breaking news, an expansive encyclopedia, and access to exclusive merchandise. Additional fan features include opportunities to connect with others in the DC community, earn premium rewards, and participate in sweepstakes and contests.

Follow the excitement online at #DCUxSDCC and visit DCUniverseExperience.com to pre-register now.


ABOUT DC UNIVERSE
DC UNIVERSE, launching in 2018, is a standalone digital experience designed for the DC fan. Showcasing DC’s iconic characters, DC UNIVERSE offers new original live-action and animated series, legendary films and series, and epic animated movies, as well as a fan community, a curated selection of comic books, and exclusive merchandise. DC UNIVERSE is operated by Warner Bros. Digital Networks under license from DC Entertainment and in collaboration with Warner Bros. Digital Labs. DC UNIVERSE offers access to exclusive content and experiences not available anywhere else. To learn more, visit www.DCUNIVERSE.com.

ABOUT DC ENTERTAINMENT
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Flash), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics content in the world.

ABOUT WARNER BROS. DIGITAL NETWORKS
Warner Bros. Digital Networks (WBDN) creates, builds, and operates direct-to-consumer digital services, digital premium content, and experiences. The WBDN team is chartered with bringing together a diverse portfolio of brands and innovative, exclusive premium content, focused on serving digital-first audiences. Leveraging the studio’s iconic franchises and vast library, WBDN’s portfolio includes DC Universe, DramaFever, and both Boomerang, and Filmstruck in partnership with Turner. WBDN also produces and distributes premium digital series through Stage 13 and Machinima and in partnership with LeBron James’ Uninterrupted and Ellen DeGeneres’ Ellen Digital Ventures. Warner Bros. Digital Networks’ premium programming and digital offerings put viewers at the center of entertainment, sports, gaming, and pop culture, reaching audiences anywhere, across any platform.

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VIZ Media Has Retail Exclusives for Anime Expo 2018

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR ANIME EXPO 2018

Join VIZ Media’s Official Panels And Autograph Sessions For SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, K, And More!

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers an exciting schedule of activities, special guests, and retail exclusives as part of the company’s participation at Anime Expo 2018.

Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and will take place July 5th–8th, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2206.

This year, Anime Expo attendees are invited to catch special guest appearances by talented English voice actors from hit VIZ Media anime series. Featured talent include voice actors from SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, and K, as well as the creative staff behind the RWBY series and the creator of HOMESTUCK. Fans are also invited to attend panels, autograph sessions and to take advantage of promotional giveaways and a variety of exclusive and pre-street items that will be available for purchase at the VIZ Media booth.

In addition to a bevy of free giveaways, the VIZ Media booth this year will feature two fun activities for attendees. Fans can participate in the SAILOR MOON SUPERS Pegasus Dream Chase to find the majestic Pegasus and receive a special prize. An exclusive TOKYO GHOUL poster will also be given away. Please check the daily booth schedule for activity times.

The in-booth VIZ Media retail area will offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media 2018 limited edition tote bag offered in two distinct designs: MY HERO ACADEMIA and POKÉMON: SUN AND MOON.

Notable VIZ Media exclusives and presale items include:

    HOMESTUCK Book 1 and Book 2 (Prestreet) with Exclusive Dust Jacket & Gift With Purchase Patches - $20 each
    MY HERO ACADEMIA Manga Replica - $15
    BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Manga Replica - $15
    NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Figure Set - $30
    NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Enamel Pin - $12
    SAILOR MOON SUPERS T-Shirt - $15

Special Pre-Order Items:
    SAILOR MOON SUPERS Part 2 Home Media Set (Combo Pack) includes Gift With Purchase Art Card Set - $55

Special Bundles & Gift With Purchase Items:
    MY HERO ACADEMIA Manga Bundle - $20
        Includes MY HERO ACADEMIA manga Vols. 1-3 & exclusive enamel pin
    MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES Vol. 1 - $10
        Includes MY HERO ACADEMIA: VIGILANTES Vol. 1 and exclusive double-sided full color poster
    Premium WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Annual Subscription - $30
        Includes an exclusive WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP patch, MY HERO ACADEMIA desk mat, and two collectible YU-GI-OH! trading cards

VIZ Media Anime Expo 2018 Panels:

Thursday, July 5th
2:00pm - VIZ Media Official Panel
LP1 / Petree Hall

The VIZ team kicks off AX with announcements, exclusive first looks, and prizes!

Friday July 6th
11:00am - SHONEN JUMP Official Panel
LP3 / Room 408AB

We’ve got exciting news about new series, all-time fan favorites, and what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga!

3:00pm - JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Official Panel
Main Events Hall

Don’t miss this epic event with special guests, news, and some surprises!

Saturday July 7th
10:00am - SAILOR MOON Official Panel
Main Events Hall

Join members of the staff and cast of the SAILOR MOON anime for news, updates, and more from everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice.

6:00pm - K: SEVEN STORIES Premiere Event
LP1 / Petree Hall

Be among the first to watch an all new OVA set in the K universe! There'll be special guests and giveaways for attendees.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.

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VIZ Media Announces Its Guests for Anime Expo 2018

VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES FULL LINEUP OF GUESTS AND CREATORS AT ANIME EXPO 2018

Meet The Voice Cast and Staff Of Hit Series SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, K, RWBY, And HOMESTUCK

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, presents the talented voice casts and staff for hit anime properties including SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, and K as well as the creative forces behind RWBY, and the acclaimed web comic HOMESTUCK.

The guests will participate in a variety of panels on these popular series hosted by VIZ Media and will also take part in autograph sessions happening throughout the convention.

Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and will take place July 5th–8th, 2018 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2206.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE
VIZ welcomes anime director Naokatsu Tsuda, as well as English voice actors Patrick Seitz (Dio), and Christopher Tergliafera (Avdol, STARDUST CRUSADERS).

Friday July 6th
3:00pm - JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Official Panel
Main Events

Celebrate this epic series with special guests, news, and some surprises!

5:10pm - JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Autograph Session
Industry Autograph Area

Attendees will receive a personalized signed poster from the Japanese staff and English cast of JOJO’S BIZZARE ADVENTURE: STARDUST CRUSADERS. A limited number of signing tickets will be distributed from the VIZ booth Friday at 10:00am.

SAILOR MOON
VIZ presents the English voice cast of SAILOR MOON including Stephanie Sheh (Sailor Moon), Robbie Daymond (Tuxedo Mask), Sandy Fox (Sailor Chibi-Moon), Cristina Vee (Sailor Mars), Amanda Miller (Sailor Jupiter), Cherami Leigh (Sailor Venus), Lauren Landa (Sailor Neptune), Erica Mendez (Sailor Uranus), and Chris Niosi (Helios).

Saturday July 7th
10:00am - SAILOR MOON Official Panel
Main Events

Join members of the staff and cast of the SAILOR MOON anime for news, updates, and more from everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice.

4:00pm - SAILOR MOON English Voice Cast Autograph Session
Industry Autograph Area

Meet the cast of SAILOR MOON and received a special signed poster. Please pick up signing tickets from the VIZ booth on Saturday at 2:00pm.

K: SEVEN STORIES
Join K: SEVEN STORIES cast and crew members including producer Go Nakanishi, Patrick Seitz (English voice of Reishi Munakata), Shimba Tsuchiya (Japanese voice of Takeru Kusuhara), and Kaname (official cosplayer).

Saturday July 7th
11:50am - K Staff and Voice Cast Autograph Session
Industry Autograph Area

Meet K's staff and voice cast in this special signing session. Tickets for this special event will be distributed at the VIZ booth on Saturday at 10:00am.
6:00pm - K: SEVEN STORIES Premiere Event
LP1 / Petree Hall

Be among the first to watch an all new OVA set in the K universe! There'll be special guests and giveaways for attendees.

RWBY
Friday July 6th
10:30am - RWBY Creative Team Autograph Session
Industry Autograph Area

Meet Gray Haddock, the head of animation at Rooster Teeth, and Kerry Shawcross, RWBY's Animation Director and Co-Writer for a signed poster to celebrate the RWBY OFFICIAL ANTHOLOGY manga. For tickets, stop by the VIZ booth Thursday 2:00pm.

HOMESTUCK
Saturday July 7th
10:00am - HOMESTUCK Creator Autograph Session
Industry Autograph Area

Meet Andrew Hussie, the creator of the web comic sensation and receive a personalized signed poster. Please pick up a signing ticket from the VIZ booth on Friday at 2:00pm.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.

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VIZ Media Announces its Schedule of Activities for Anime Central 2018

Visit VIZ Media During Anime Central 2018 At Booth #IND 5

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL GUESTS, CONVENTION ACTIVITIES, AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR ANIME CENTRAL

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces activities, special guests, official panel events, and a variety of retail exclusives for Anime Central 2018 (ACen).

Anime Central (ACen) is the mid-west’s largest anime fan convention and will take place from May 18th to 20th, 2018 in Rosemont, IL, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the adjacent Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. VIZ Media is located in Booth #IND 5 on the show floor. Complete details on Anime Central 2018 are available at: ACen.org.

This year, VIZ Media and ACen proudly welcome Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, the creators of the DEADMAN WONDERLAND manga series, as official Guests of Honor. Join them for a variety of activities including panel discussions and autograph sessions. ACen attendees are also invited to learn the latest news during VIZ Media’s official panel and celebrate the Guardians of Love and Justice at the official SAILOR MOON panel with an autograph session to follow.

VIZ Media Anime Central Panels & Special Events Include:

Saturday, May 19th

1:30pm – 3pm - SAILOR MOON Panel
(Panel Room 1)

Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice returns to the Windy City with a fabulous panel filled with sparkle and fun! Join the SAILOR MOON cast for a delightful time filled with news, updates and, more!

3:30pm – 5pm - DEADMAN WONDERLAND Panel
(Panel Room 1)

Revisit Tokyo’s most macabre theme park with the creators of DEADMAN WONDERLAND, Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, in their first US appearance! Learn about the birth of the hit series, get a chance to win some limited-edition prizes, and watch a live character drawing!

Sunday, May 20th

12pm – 1:30pm - VIZ MEDIA Panel
(Panel Room 1)

Celebrate some of your favorite titles like BORUTO, SAILOR MOON, JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE and more! We'll also be revisiting the world of one of Tokyo's most insane prisons with the creators of DEADMAN WONDERLAND. We've got a full lineup of news, sneak peeks and exclusive insights from our special guests!

On-Site Autograph Sessions Include:

DEADMAN WONDERLAND Creators Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou

    Saturday, May 19th at 5:30pm (Signings 2) – limited to 80 people
    Sunday, May 20th at 3pm (Signings 1) – limited to 80 people

SAILOR MOON English Voice Cast (Cherami Leigh, Lauren Landa, and Erica Mendez)

    Saturday, May 19th at 4:30pm (Signings 3) – limited to 100 people

Signing session attendees will each receive an exclusive poster from VIZ Media for guests to autograph. Official signings are ticketed before the event. Please visit ACen’s Autograph Policy page for more information, at https://www.acen.org/guests-performers/autograph-policy/.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Pose Off

Located on the show floor by VIZ Media Booth #IND 5

It’s more fun than you can… STAND! Strike a pose with one of our JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE cosplayers and epic, life-sized Jotaro statue, and get a free art card set featuring favorite characters from STARDUST CRUSADERS and a JOJO’S-themed tattoo! While supplies last.

VIZ Media’s retail area in its booth will offer a variety of must-have convention exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media exclusive tote bag available in three distinct designs. Select from SAILOR MOON, BORUTO, and POKÉMON.

Notable VIZ Media ACen exclusives include:

    Deadman Wonderland Vols. 1-2 Manga Bundle ($15)
Includes exclusive gift with purchase pin set

    My Hero Academia Vols. 1-3 Manga Bundle ($20)
Includes exclusive MY HERO ACADEMIA gift with purchase poster

    RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Vol. 1 ($13)
Includes exclusive RWBY gift with purchase poster

    Preorder Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Limited Edition DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack ($65)
Includes exclusive Jojo's Bizarre Adventure gift with purchase bandana

    Exclusive SAILOR MOON SUPERS T‐Shirt ($15)
Unisex & Ladies' sizes available!

    Premium WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Annual Digital Subscription ($30)
Includes exclusive WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP hat and two YU-GI-OH! Promo cards

For additional information on these titles and other anime and manga properties distributed by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.

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VIZ Media Brings "Deadman Wonderland" Creators to Anime Central 2018

Visit VIZ Media During Anime Central 2018 At Booth #IND-5

VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES DEADMAN WONDERLAND MANGA CREATORS AS GUESTS OF HONOR FOR ANIME CENTRAL 2018

The Creators Of The Acclaimed Dystopian Action Series Make First North American Appearance At The Midwest’s Largest Anime/Manga Fan Convention

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly announces that it will welcome Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, the creators of the DEADMAN WONDERLAND manga series, as official Guests of Honor for Anime Central 2018. For their first professional appearance in North America, the creators are set to participate in a variety of panel discussions and autograph sessions. Event times and additional information on these sessions will be released soon.

Anime Central (ACen) is the Midwest’s largest anime fan convention and will take place from May 18th to 20th, 2018 in Rosemont, IL, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the adjacent Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. ACen presents special Guests of Honor from the Japanese and U.S. sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and other Asian pop culture personalities. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #IND-5. Complete details on Anime Central 2018 are available at: ACen.org.

Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou are the writer and artist duo behind the best-selling DEADMAN WONDERLAND series. All thirteen volumes of the complete manga series are available in print and digital editions from VIZ Media (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens). The action-packed title has also been adapted into a popular 12-episode anime series available domestically on home media formats from FUNimation.

During Anime Central, fans and convention attendees are invited to stop by the VIZ Media booth (#IND-5) for a variety of DEADMAN WONDERLAND premium giveaways. A DEADMAN WONDERLAND manga bundle (featuring vols. 1-2) will be available for purchase. Purchasers of this bundle will also receive a free gift – while supplies last.

“We are very excited to welcome the creators of DEADMAN WONDERLAND for a special appearance during Anime Central, and we invite convention goers to join us to celebrate this extraordinary manga series,” says Jennifer LeBlanc, Editor. “Fans will not want to miss this memorable opportunity to go behind the scenes of DEADMAN WONDERLAND with creators Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou. We’ll see everyone in Chicago!”

In the DEADMAN WONDERLAND manga series, framed for the brutal murders of his classmates by the mysterious Red Man, a middle school student named Ganta Igarashi finds himself sentenced to death and sent to a bizarre and fatal theme park/prison that has risen from the ruins of the Great Tokyo Earthquake – a hell on earth known as “Deadman Wonderland.” The inmates of this insane penitentiary fight for survival every day to provide entertainment for the masses, and terrifying secrets lurk in the shadows. Ganta is determined to survive Deadman Wonderland and clear his name, but the price may be his soul.

Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou made their debut in 2005 with the manga adaptation of the anime series EUREKA SEVEN, which is available digitally from VIZ Media. The two are currently working on their latest manga series, Smokin' Parade.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shogakukan Inc., Shueisha Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.

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VIZ Media Announces Its Plans for C2E2 2018

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2018

VIZ Media Celebrates The JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE – STARDUST CRUSADERS Anime With English Voice Actor Guests

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) heads to the mid-west to participate in Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). C2E2 takes place April 6th to April 8th, 2018 in the South Building at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago.

This year, VIZ Media will host several panels and welcomes English voice actors from the hit anime series JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE – STARDUST CRUSADERS as special guests. Catch Matt Mercer (Jotaro Kujo) and Richard Epcar (Joseph Joestar) for an exciting JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE panel discussion and an in-person autograph session during the convention.

VIZ Media C2E2 Panels & Special Events Include:

Saturday, April 7th

1:30pm – 2:30pm - JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Panel
(Room S401)

Join VIZ Media and cast members Matt Mercer and Richard Epcar to celebrate JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE – STARDUST CRUSADERS! We'll have news, updates, all your best questions and more. All attendees will receive a special premium art card while supplies last.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE – STARDUST CRUSADERS Voice Cast Autograph Sessions at 2:45pm

Catch Richard Epcar (Joseph Joestar) for a special meet & greet and autograph session.

4:15 pm – 5pm - JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Live Stage
(Booth #2033)

Catch an interview with JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE cast member Richard Epcar (Joseph Joestar) and hear all about the fan-favorite anime series!

Sunday, April 8th

12:15pm – 1:15pm - VIZ Media Official Panel (Room S404)

Join us as we celebrate a wide range of fan favorite titles such as NARUTO, ONE-PUNCH MAN, TOKYO GHOUL and SAILOR MOON. Be among the first to hear about Publishing and Animation acquisition news and stick around for prizes!

2:00pm – 2:30pm - Live Stage Interview with Charlene Ingram
(Booth #2033)

Catch an interview with VIZ Media’s Director of Animation Marketing and learn the latest on the company’s anime news and forthcoming new titles!

For more information, please visit viz.com.

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Bluefin Brings "Mortal Kombat" to C2E2 2018

BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AND A SPECIAL GUEST FOR CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2018

Leading Japanese Collectibles Distributor To Welcome Mortal Kombat Martial Artist Daniel Pesina And Will Offer Extraordinary High Detail Mortal Kombat Figures From Storm Collectibles

Anaheim, CA – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, announces its participation Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention – Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2).

C2E2 takes place April 6th to April 8th, 2018 in the South Building at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. Bluefin will be located in Booth #227.

This year, Bluefin’s presence at the convention will be highlighted by a series of special events celebrating the venerable action property – Mortal Kombat.

Fans are invited to visit the Bluefin booth to meet actor and acclaimed martial arts phenom, Daniel Pesina, who played the original sprite characters of Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, Smoke, and Noob Saibot in the world’s most popular videogame franchise, Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II.

A variety of Mortal Kombat collectible action figures by Storm Collectibles will also be available for purchase during C2E2 in Bluefin Booth #227. Special in-booth signings are scheduled where fans can get purchased products signed by Mr. Pesina in addition to photographs being offered at the table.

Browse Bluefin’s comprehensive catalog of Storm Collectibles products at: http://bluefinbrands.com/tag/storm-collectibles/.

Saturday, April 7th

All Day - Daniel Pesina Signing (Bluefin Booth #227)

Catch Mortal Kombat actor and martial arts extraordinaire Daniel Pesina at the Bluefin booth where he will sign purchased Storm Collectibles product/photographs and take pictures with fans. No other entry fee required.

Sunday, April 8th

11:00am – 12:00pm - Mortal Kombat Official Panel (Room S401)

Join Bluefin and Storm Collectibles as they participate in an official C2E2 panel for all things Mortal Kombat. Learn about the history of the game, the latest new collectibles for the property and also catch commentary from special guest, Daniel Pesina and other original actors from the game including Jax, Kano, Sonya Blade, Shang Tsung, Kitana and more! All actors will be signing items after the panel as well.

Additional information on Daniel Pesina is available at:https://www.facebook.com/realjohnnycage/

For more information on a wide array of Mortal Kombat products available from Bluefin, please visit: http://bluefinbrands.com/tag/mortal-kombat/.


About Bluefin
Based in Anaheim, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, Storm Collectibles, Blitzway, and is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

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Anime Boston 2018 Has "Sailor Moon Moonlight Masquerade"

VIZ MEDIA HOSTS A VERY SPECIAL SAILOR MOON MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE EVENT AT ANIME BOSTON 2018

Join Scores Of Fans And Special Guests At Anime Boston’s Special Event Celebrating SAILOR MOON Fandom And Cosplay

VIZ Media invites SAILOR MOON fans to catch the Sailor Moon SuperS Moonlight Masquerade event at Anime Boston 2018. Anime Boston takes place March 30th - April 1st, 2018 at the Hynes Convention Center and the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, MA. The annual three-day convention is one of the largest on the East Coast and is run by the New England Anime Society, Inc., a Massachusetts-based non-profit. Tickets and additional information is available at animeboston.com.

Friday, March 30th

5:30pm – 7:30pm - Sailor Moon SuperS Moonlight Masquerade

VIZ Media proudly presents a special opportunity to celebrate the magic and splendor of SAILOR MOON with the Sailor Moon SuperS Moonlight Masquerade. This is a showcase of cosplay like nothing you’ve seen before! Watch and cheer as contestants show off their Sailor Moon-themed costumes on stage for a chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes! Throughout the event there will be special previews of what’s coming up in the world of SAILOR MOON, along with news, an enchanting premiere of never-before-seen episodes, and much more.

Attendees are invited to join in the Moonlight Masquerade with VIZ Media’s Animation Team and special guests, including voice actor Amanda Miller (Makoto Kino/Sailor Jupiter) and more! Also appearing will be professional costume designer, Jez Roth, who is renowned for his costume work with Cirque du Soleil and the action-packed “Lip Synch For Your Cosplay” segments seen widely online and at conventions nationwide.

More information on the contest including prizes and submission guidelines can be found here: viz.com/blog/posts/calling-all-sailor-moon-cosplayers. Contest entry instructions and the submission form for the Sailor Moon SuperS Moonlight Masquerade can be found at http://bit.ly/2ABMnMasq.

Preorders for home media release of SAILOR MOON SUPERS SET 1 are also available now from participating retailers.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL and other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.

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VIZ Media to Bring "Blame!" Anime to U.S. Home Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF THE CELEBRATED ANIME FILM BLAME

Acclaimed Sci-Fi Thriller From Polygon Pictures Scheduled For DVD And Blu-Ray Release in 2018

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, thrilled a packed audience during its official panel at New York Comic Con this past weekend as it announced the acquisition of the North American home video and product licensing rights to the celebrated film, BLAME!

VIZ Media will release BLAME! as Blu-ray and DVD Editions, featuring an Art Gallery, and a Blu-ray exclusive "Making of BLAME!" documentary. The film was directed by Hiroyuki Seshita, who also brought the world the complex, sci-fi action of "Knights of Sidonia" and Ajin: Demi-Human. BLAME! debuted on NETFLIX this past May.

In BLAME!, an “infection” in the past has caused automated systems to spiral out of order, resulting in a multi-leveled city structure that replicates itself infinitely in all directions. Now humanity has lost access to the city’s controls, and is hunted down and purged by the defense system known as the Safeguard. In a tiny corner of the city, a little enclave known as the Electro-Fishers is facing eventual extinction, trapped between the threat of the Safeguard and dwindling food supplies. A girl named Zuru goes on a journey to find food for her village, only to inadvertently cause doom when an observation tower senses her and summons a Safeguard pack to eliminate the threat. With her companions dead and all escape routes blocked, the only thing that can save her now is the sudden arrival of Killy the Wanderer, on his quest for the Net Terminal Genes, the key to restoring order to the world.

“BLAME! blends apocalyptic action and hard science fiction with the story of man’s struggle against technology,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media’s Director of Animation Marketing. “We are thrilled to add this film to VIZ Media’s home media collection and look forward to presenting BLAME! to fans this spring.”

BLAME! was originally serialized as a manga series in Kodansha’s Afternoon magazine from 1997 to 2003. It was the debut work of creator Tsutomu Nihei, who went on to win the 39th Kodansha Manga Award for his series, Knights of Sidonia. Nihei is also known for his work on the sci-fi manga series, Biomega (which is published in English by VIZ Media).

BLAME! was produced by Polygon Pictures, the Japanese 3DCG animation studio widely renowned for its award-winning work on shows like "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" and "Transformers: Prime," as well as the acclaimed Knights of Sidonia series.

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.

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Titan Comics Announces Its Activities for New York Comic Con 2017

FULL PLANS REVEALED: TITAN COMICS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

Titan Brings The Death of Stalin, Doctor Who, Fighting American, Hard Case Crime, And Wolfenstein, Plus Many More, To NYCC!

This New York Comic-Con (October 5 – 8, 2017), Titan Comics brings its largest-ever offering of thrilling debuts, NYCC variants and special appearances from a host of creators including; the creator behind The Death of Stalin which inspired the upcoming political thriller from Armando Iannucci – Fabien Nury, writer of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Millennium adaptation, Sylvain Runberg, and Minky Woodcock creator Cynthia von Buhler, and comic writers Dan Watters (Wolfenstein), Ryan O’Sullivan (The Evil Within), Ram V (Quake: Champions), comic artists Rachael Stott (The Twelfth Doctor), and Michael Dialynas (Robotech) plus many more phenomenal talents from across the comics industry.

Titan Comics will be exhibiting a number of fantastic NYCC exclusives – only available at Titan’s booth #2142 – including: Wolfenstein Issue #1 exclusive NYCC game variant cover, plus collect the full story arc with an exclusive NYCC series pack with Issue #2 debuting at the show; Fighting American Issue #1 makes its world debut at the show with a special NYCC variant by Andie Tong (TEKKEN); plus convention specials of Doctor Who featuring a cover by fan-favorite artist Alice X. Zhang; plus, celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine with Titan’s Convention Special Issue #0 -  based on the hit classic movie, this special brings the Fab Four to comics!

Celebrate Titan’s brand-new Robotech comics series, based on the cult 1980s animated TV show, at NYCC! Pick up the phenomenal third-printing cover by artist Mike Dialynas, who will be at the Titan booth #2142 from 1.30pm on Friday 6 October, signing copies.

The upcoming dark comedy movie by Veep creator Armando Iannucci, The Death of Stalin - based on the graphic novel by Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin, from Titan Comics – hits cinemas in 2017. Fans can get a special look at exclusive footage from the upcoming movie, at a special screening with guest writer Fabien Nury and director Armando Iannucci, at 7:45pm in Room 1A06. Sign up to the panel here.

Plus, fans can pick up The Death Of Stalin graphic novel that inspired the upcoming movie at the French Comics Association Booth #1669 from 5:30pm on Thursday 5 October, and meet writer Fabien Nury as he signs copies!

Fighting American – the legendary creation from the legendary comic book duo Joe Simon & Jack Kirby – is back! Celebrate the centenary of Jack Kirby with an NYCC exclusive Issue #1 cover by Andie Tong, just in time for Joe Simon’s birthday on October 11.

Titan Comics’ Gaming comics are set to have a special presence at the show, with a variety of events, live stage interviews and signings throughout the weekend including; an unmissable Assassin’s Creed livestream interview with Ubisoft brand manager Anouk Bachman taking place on Thursday 5 October at 1:45pm, NYCC Livestream Stage.

Plus, take an exclusive look at what’s coming up for Titan and Bethesda featuring the brand-new comics based on the highly anticipated Bethesda games; The Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider! Join the creative minds behind these spectacular and bold comics for an unmissable Gaming & Titan Comics Panel (Thursday 5 October, Room 1A21, 7:45pm)with Ryan O’Sullivan, Ram V, and Dan Watters, for never-before-seen art previews and special announcements. But that’s not all – all attendees will receive free comics and gifts! Followed on Friday 6 October by a signing at Titan Booth #2142 at 11:45am, this is a fantastic opportunity to meet the creators behind these thrilling and powerful new stories based on the hit games!

Hard Case Crime founder, Charles Ardai and Minky Woodcock creator Cynthia von Buhler tease the next bold comic from Hard Case Crime - Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Handcuffed Houdini. Don’t miss the exclusive NYCC Livestream Stage interview with Charles, Cynthia and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo – Millennium writer Sylvain Runberg at 11:45am on Thursday 5 October as they discuss all things crime, sleaze, and violence.

Titan Comics is also pleased to take NYCC attendees behind the scenes of our Doctor Who line of comics! Doctor Who, and Torchwood fans should not miss Titan’s Doctor Who & Torchwood Panel – packed with exclusive reveals, never-before-seen artwork previews, and comic guests! With comic guests Nick Abadzis, Simon Fraser, Cavan Scott, Rachael Stott, George Mann, and hosted by Doctor Who editor Andrew James, this panel will reveal upcoming plans for Titan’s Doctor Who & Torchwood comics, giving fans the first scoop on 2018 happenings. This highly anticipated panel will take place on Saturday, October 7, at 7:45PM in room 1A24. All attendees will receive a free Doctor Who goodie bag bundle of Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctor comics!

See below for a full list of creator signings and panel information:

THURSDAY 5th

LIVESTAGE: Hard Case Crime
Guests: Charles Ardai (Editor), Sylvain Runberg (Writer), Cynthia von Buhler (Creator)
Time: 11:45am – 12:00pm
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage

LIVESTAGE:  Assassin’s Creed
Guests: Andrew James (Editor), Anouk Bachman (Brand manager)
Time: 1:45pm -  2:00pm
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage

SIGNING:  The Death Of Stalin
Guest: Fabien Nury (Creator)
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Booth #1669 – French Comics Association

PANEL: Gaming & Titan Comics: Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2 and Dishonored Panel
Guests: Ryan O’Sullivan (Writer), Ram V (Writer), Dan Watters (Writer)
Time: 7.45pm – 8.45pm
Location: Room 1A21
Giveaways: Free digital comics bundle for every attendee!

Take an exclusive look at what's coming up for Titan and Bethesda featuring the brand-new comics based on the anticipated Bethesda games; Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2 and Dishonored: Death Of The Outsider! Join the creative minds behind these spectacular and bold new comics for an unmissable panel for never-before-seen art previews and special announcements! Each attendee will receive free comics and gifts! -- http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/48731/Bethesda-Titan-Comics-Evil-Within-2-Wolfenstein-2-and-Dishonored-Panel

EVENT: The Death of Stalin – Screening
Guests: Fabien Nury (Creator), Armando Iannucci (Director)
Time: 7:45pm – 8.45pm
Location: Room 1A06 (seating capacity 800)

IFC Films presents exclusive clips and a talk back about The Death of Stalin, starring Steve Buscemi and Jeffrey Tambor. Based on the graphic novel from Titan Comics, originally published in France, this darkly comic political thriller follows the struggle for supreme power after Stalin's falling–changing the fate of the nation and the world. And it all really happened. Q&A to follow including director Armando Iannucci and writer Fabien Nury. Give-aways to be announced!

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/49078/The-Death-of-Stalin-Exclusive-Footage-and-Interview-with-Fabien-Nury-for-the-IFC-Release-of-the-Film-Based-on-Titan-Comics-Political-Thriller

FRIDAY 6th

LIVESTAGE:  Wolfenstein, The Evil Within 2, Dishonored, Quake: Champions Comics
Guests: Ryan O’Sullivan (Writer), Michael Moreci (Writer), Ram V (Writer), Dan Watters (Writer)
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage

SIGNING: Wolfenstein, The Evil Within 2, Dishonored, Quake: Champions Comics
Guests: Ryan O’Sullivan (Writer), Michael Moreci (Writer), Ram V (Writer), Dan Watters (Writer)
Time: 11.45am – 12:45pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

SIGNING: Robotech
Guests: Michael Dialynas (Artist)
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

SATURDAY 7th

SIGNING: Doctor Who
Guests: Nick Abadzis (Writer), Simon Fraser (Artist), Alex Paknadel (Writer), Rob Williams (Writer)
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

SIGNING: Doctor Who
Guests: Cavan Scott (Writer), George Mann (Writer), Rachael Stott (Artist)
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Titan Booth #2142

PANEL: Doctor Who & Torchwood Comics
Guests: Cavan Scott (Writer), George Mann (Writer), Rachael Stott (Artist), Simon Fraser (Artist) and Nick Abadzis (Writer)
Host: Andrew James
Time: 7:45pm – 8:45pm
Location: Room 1A24
Giveaways: Free bundle of digital comics for every attendee!

An unmissable comic book panel packed with exclusive reveals, never-before-seen art previews and special announcements! Get your fix of all things Whovian from our special team of Who comics writers and artists, along with editor Andrew James who will reveal upcoming plans for Titan's Doctor Who Comics and take you behind the scenes of Titan's stand-alone Doctor Who comic - created especially for the show!
http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/48634/Doctor-Who-and-Torchwood-Comics

To keep up to date with Titan Comics at NYCC follow Titan Comics on Twitter at @comicstitan and on Facebook and Tumblr.


ABOUT TITAN COMICS
Titan Comics offers astounding comics and graphic novels from the world's greatest licensed properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and world-renowned talent and classic graphic novels re-mastered for brand-new audiences.

For more information, visit: https://www.titan-comics.com

Connect with Titan Comics:
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Image Comics Announces it Activities for New York Comic Con 2017

IMAGE COMICS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

Creator-owned panels, con exclusive variants, and signings for the #FutureOfComics

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to return to New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 5th through Sunday, October 8th, 2017. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES:

•     A.D.: AFTER DEATH hardcover by Scott Snyder & Jeff Lemire, cover by Lemire, $40
•     GOD COUNTRY hardcover by Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw, cover by Shaw, $35
•     KILL OR BE KILLED, VOL. 1 hardcover by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Elizabeth Breitweiser, $35
•     SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender & Jerome Opeña, $35
•     MONSTRESS, VOL. 2 hardcover by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, cover by Takeda, $35
•     GOD COMPLEX #1 by Bryan Lie, Paul Jenkins, & Hendry Prasetya,  $10
•     MOTOR CRUSH #6 by Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, and Babs Tarr blank sketch cover
•     MAGE: HERO DENIED #1 by Matt Wagner, cover by Wagner
•     GOD COMPLEX by Paul Jenkins, Bryan Lie, and Hendry Prasetya $10
•     SWING/SUGAR Flip Preview Book, $5.00 (available at: AA tables B30 & B31)
•     WARFRAME #1 NYCC Variant, $10.00 (available at: AA tables B30, B32, P05)
•     PORT OF EARTH Ashcan, (available at: AA table M10)

LIMITED* MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth. 

•     IMAGE COMICS ICONS T-shirt, $24.99 (+tax)
•     IMAGE COMICS FUTURE OF COMICS T-shirt, $24.99 (+tax)
•     PLUTONA sweatshirt, $44.95 (+tax)
•     Image Comics canvas tote bag, $12 (+tax)
•     Image Comics 25th Anniversary enamel lapel pins, $10 (+tax)
•     Image Comics Rose City enamel lapel pins, $10 (+tax)
•     BLACK SCIENCE Statue, $150 (+tax)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Image Comics: Creating The Future of Creativity
Thursday, October 5th @ 4:45 – 5:45 PM, Room 1A02                           

"Do you have a story to tell that you think might be "too weird" or a little bit off-kilter? Here's the truth: anything goes in comics. The only limits are your time and imagination, so why hold back? Come to this panel and follow the example of Seth M. Peck (THE REALM), Cat Staggs (CROSSWIND), Jeremy Haun & Jason A. Hurley (THE BEAUTY), Brenden Fletcher (MOTOR CRUSH), and Matt Wilson (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE). They swing for the fences every time, and so should you.

Image Comics: The Future of Genre       
Friday October 6th @ 6:45 - 7:45 PM, Room 1A21       
                   
"What kind of comics are you into? Are you a horror fiend? A crime fan? On the hook for sci-fi? Comics are perfectly suited to tell all types of stories. Come listen to Wes Craig (DEADLY CLASS), Ryan Browne (CURSE WORDS), Donny Cates (GOD COUNTRY), Gregg Schigiel (PIX), and Amy Reeder (ROCKET GIRL) discuss telling stories that range from the realistic to the magical, what drives their creative engines, and what they're looking forward to seeing more of in the future.
               
Image Comics: The Future of Fantasy           
Saturday October 7th @ 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Room 1A24 
                            
"Fantasy has long been a genre where we discuss our deepest fears, express our quietest hopes, or even just enjoy a rollicking story of swords and magic. Justin Jordan (THE FAMILY TRADE), Meredith Finch (ROSE), Sebastian Girner (SCALES & SCOUNDRELS), Simon Spurrier (CRY HAVOC), Caspar Wijngaard (ANGELIC), and W. Maxwell Prince (ONE WEEK IN THE LIBRARY) have more than proven that they know their way around a fantasy tale, and they're here to talk about telling stories about fantastic places while living on our mundane Earth, avoiding common pitfalls of the genre, and making the unbelievable beloved.
                           
Image Comics: The Future of Storytelling
Sunday, October 8th @ 3:45 - 4:45 PM, Room 1A21                               

"Comics aren't just words or pictures. They're the intersection of both, and mastering the art of comics storytelling can be tricky. Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS), Kyle Higgins (HADRIAN'S WALL), Morgan Beem (THE FAMILY TRADE), Andrew MacLean (HEADLOPPER), Alison Sampson (WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD), and Cliff Chiang (PAPER GIRLS) co-create some of the most beautiful and powerful comics on store shelves. Come listen to them discuss the ins and outs of storytelling and how to make your comics the best they can be.

SIGNINGS* HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1444):
*wristbands will be available for fans to pick as soon as doors open, first come, first served, at the Image booth on the day of the desired ticketed signing.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5
11:00 – 11:45AM: Ram V

12:00 – 12:45PM: Rod Reis/Kyle Higgins
12:00 – 12:45PM: Paul Azaceta

1:00 – 1:45PM: Zack Kaplan/Andrea Mutti/Vladimir Popov
1:00 – 1:45PM: Dan Panosian

2:00 – 2:45PM: Joshua Williamson
2:00 – 2:45PM: W. Maxwell Prince

3:00 – 3:45PM: Todd McFarlane (wristbands req.)

5:00 – 5:45PM: Ryan O’Sullivan/Plaid Klaus
5:00 – 5:45PM: David Walker, Sanford Greene, Chuck Brown

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6
11:00 – 11:45AM: Nick Dragotta
11:00 – 11:45AM: Brenden Fletcher (wristbands req)

12:30 – 1:30PM: Robert Kirkman (wristbands req)

2:00 – 2:45PM: Matt Nixon
2:00 – 2:45PM: Sean Mackiewicz

3:00 – 3:45PM: Todd McFarlane (wristbands req)

5:00 – 5:45PM: Meredith Finch
5:00 – 5:45PM: Donny Cates (wristbands req)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
10:00 – 10:45AM: Andrew MacLean
10:00 – 10:45AM: Kyle Starks

11:00 – 11:45AM: Dustin Nguyen

12:00 – 12:45PM: Jeremy Haun/Jason Hurley
12:00 – 12:45PM: Matthew Roberts

1:00 – 1:45PM: Todd McFarlane (wristbands req)

3:00 – 3:45PM: Donny Cates/Lisandro Estherren
3:00 – 3:45PM: Daniel Warren Johnson

4:00 – 4:45PM: Zack Kaplan/Giovanni Timpano
4:00 – 4:45PM: Joshua Williamson

5:00 – 5:45PM: Robert Kirkman (wristbands req)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
11:00 – 11:45AM: Cliff Chiang
11:00 – 11:45AM: Donny Cates/Lisandro Estherren

12:00 – 12:45PM: Jeremy Haun/Seth Peck
12:00 – 12:45PM: Si Spurrier/Caspar Wjingaard

1:00 – 1:45PM: Sebastian Girner/Jody LeHeup
1:00 – 1:45PM: Dan Panosian

2:00 – 2:45PM: Marjorie Liu (wristbands req)
2:00 – 2:45PM: Jamie McKelvie/Kieron Gillen (wristbands req)

3:00 – 3:45PM: Jonathan Coulton
3:00 – 3:45PM: Leandro Fernandez

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:

Bechko, Corinna: I3
Brisson, Ed: C26
Cady, Ryan: P05
Capullo, Greg: S1
Craig, Wes: I9   
Duggan, Gerry: L4   
Fernandez, Leandro: N26
Finch, Meredith: S11   
Gillen, Kieron: J7
Girner, Sebastian: K23
Goodhart, Isaac: B29
Hardman, Gabriel: I3
Harris, Joe: K28
Haun, Jeremy: K20
Hawkins, Matt: B30
Hawkins, Matt: B30
Johnson, Daniel Warren: D21
Jordan, Justin: D18/D19
Kaplan, Zack: M10
Kyriazis, Ilias: M24
Larsen, Erik: L5
Latour, Jason: L2
LeHeup, Jody: K22
Lenox, Emi: K24
Liu, Marjorie: J3
MacLean, Andrew: O3
Mahfood, Jim: K18
McKelvie, Jamie: J8
Montclare, Brandon: M31
Murphy, Sean Gordon: E9
Nguyen, Dustin: C12
Opeña, Jerome: B18
Reeder, Amy: M32
Reis, Rod: O27
Sampson, Alison: K27
Seagle, Steven: F15
Sejic, Linda: B31
Sejic, Stjepan: B32
Shalvey, Declan: L1
Simone, Gail: M17
Snyder, Scott: S1
Soule, Charles: S3
Staggs, Cat: M18
Starks, Kyle: C19
Tarr, Babs: E5
Timpano, Giovanni: O10
Towe, Jim: O12A
Ward, Malachi: C22
Williamson, Joshua: S4
Wilson, Matt: J6
Young, Skottie: D22


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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SuBLime Manga Announces Plans for Yaoicon 2017

Visit SuBLime at YaoiCon 2017 at Booth #22

GLOBAL YAOI MANGA PUBLISHER SUBLIME ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION AT YAOICON 2017

Yaoi Manga Publisher SuBLime Hosts Exciting Panel And Offers Convention-Exclusive Discounts On Fan-Favorite Titles

San Francisco, CA – SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, heads to North America’s largest dedicated yaoi fan convention as it announces its participation at YaoiCon 2017. YaoiCon takes place October 6th-8th, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, CA. SuBLime will be located in Booth #22 in the Dealer’s Hall.

This year, SuBLime is proud to welcome YaoiCon 2017 official Guest of Honor, Sakira, who is the creator of SuBLime’s PRETTY MEN FIGHTING DIRTY. Attendees are also invited to catch the official SuBLime panel and stop by the SuBLime booth for exclusive discounts on a variety of top yaoi manga.

YaoiCon is a one-of-a-kind 18+ convention for fans of all things yaoi. The annual convention delights attendees with a fun, fan-centric atmosphere and unique programming, which includes the Guest of Honor panel and autograph session, industry and fan panels, and the iconic and not-to-be-missed Bishounen Auction. Additional information is available at YaoiCon.com.

Saturday, October 7th

5:00pm – 6:30pm         SuBLime Industry Panel
Bayshore Panel Room 2

Will your OTP finally make its debut in English? Join SuBLime for its panel full of yaoi news, games, and prizes and be the first to hear this year's new yaoi title announcements!

During YaoiCon 2017, SuBLime’s booth will offer a wide array of popular yaoi manga titles for sale at discounted rates, including THE WORLD’S GREATEST FIRST LOVE, FINDER DELUXE EDITION, TEN COUNT and more! Fans can also pick up a prestreet copy of JACKASS! before it’s available anywhere else.

FINDER DELUXE EDITION · By Ayano Yamane
Show Special Price: $10 each or $36 for all 4 volumes available!

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder – the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Ryuichi Asami! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?

JACKASS! · By Scarlet Beriko
Show Special Price: $10 – prestreet!

Practical Keisuke’s incredibly handsome best friend Masayuki has always rubbed him just a little bit the wrong way. Maybe it’s because Masayuki is rich, carefree, and so stunningly handsome that he can, and does, have any girl he wants? But one day, when Keisuke accidentally wears his older sister’s panty hose to gym class, it’s suddenly his hot friend who’s doing the rubbing…on Keisuke’s panty hose-clad legs! Has he unwittingly unleashed a secret fetish that will change their relationship forever?

THE WORLD’S GREATEST FIRST LOVE · By Shungiku Nakamura
Show Special Price: $10 each or $72 for all 8 volumes available!

When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past – but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future!

TEN COUNT · By Rihito Takarai
Show Special Price: $10 each or $45 for all 5 volumes available!

Corporate secretary Shirotani suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder. One day he meets Kurose, a therapist who offers to take him through a ten-step program to cure him of his compulsion. As the two go through each of the ten steps, Shirotani 's attraction to his counselor grows.

Visit SuBLimeManga.com for a complete array of additional yaoi manga titles that are available digitally in a download-to-own format for $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and are viewable as a PDF on any enabled eReader device or computer or accessed via the online manga viewer found on the web site.

For up-to-date news and release information, please visit the SuBLime website at SubBLimeManga.com, or follow SuBLime on Twitter at @SuBLimeManga, Facebook at facebook.com/SuBLimeManga, Tumblr at http://sublimemanga.tumblr.com/, and Instagram at @sublimemanga/.


About SuBLime
SuBLime is a global yaoi/boys’ love manga publisher presenting English-speaking fans everywhere with a broad selection of high quality titles. SuBLime offers titles digitally worldwide at SuBLimeManga.com, with many available in a Download-to-Own format, and selections in print also available in English-language editions worldwide.

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VIZ Media Announces Its Activities for New York Comic Con 2017

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EXCLUSIVES AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Manga Creators, RWBY, Retail Exclusives And More At New York Comic Con 2017

San Francisco, CA - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, details special creator events, official panels, fun booth activities, and retail exclusives during New York Comic Con 2017.

New York Comic Con takes place October 5th – 8th, 2017 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the nation’s biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. For more information, please visit NewYorkComicCon.com. VIZ Media will be located at Booth #1336.

This year, VIZ Media proudly welcomes the creative team behind THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series, Akira Himekawa (A. Honda and S. Nagano), as New York Comic Con Guests of Honor. Fans will be able to catch the duo’s first East Coast professional appearance as they participate in several panel discussions and autograph sessions throughout the convention.

VIZ Media / New York Comic Con Panels & Special Events Include:

Thursday, October 5th

4:00pm – 5:00pm - VIZ Media Panel with Special Guests
Room 1A06

Join us for exciting announcements, exclusive first looks at new titles, and prizes! Akira Himekawa will also make a special appearance.

Friday, October 6th

4:00pm – 5:00pm- THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Panel
Room 1A06

Welcome the creators behind the bestselling THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga, Akira Himekawa, as they discuss the work on their hit series. Fans attending this panel will receive a special collectible.

Saturday, October 7th            

1:45pm – 2:45pm - Shonen Jump Panel
Room 1A10

Hang out with the U.S and Japanese editors of the world's most popular manga! We've got exciting news about what we're doing to bring you the world's best manga!

NYCC On-Site Akira Himekawa Autograph Sessions Include:

Thursday, October 5th at 6:00pm – limited to 100 people

Friday, October 6th at 6:30pm – limited to 100 people

Signing session attendees will each receive an exclusive shikishi art board from VIZ Media for Akira Himekawa to autograph. Official signings are ticketed before the event. Please visit the NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries page for more information, at http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Pre-Show-Lotteries/.

NYCC Presents - Akira Himekawa Off-Site Autograph Sessions:

Barnes & Noble Tribeca Book Store, 97 Warren St, New York, NY 10007

Saturday, October 7th, 1:30pm
Kinokuniya Book Store, 1073 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10018

Saturday, October 7th, 8:30pm
Be among the first 100 people to purchase any THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga from the Barnes & Noble Tribeca and Kinokuniya stores that day, and receive a wristband for the autograph session. Signing session attendees may choose to have either their purchased manga or a VIZ Media-supplied shikishi board signed.

Akira Himekawa at the Nintendo World Store Rockefeller Center, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

Sunday, October 8th, 2:00pm
An encore appearance by THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators! Event details will be announced shortly by the Nintendo World Store.

Check the daily schedule for fun activities taking place at the VIZ Media booth, including:

RWBY In-Booth Signing Session – Celebrate the upcoming release of the RWBY manga! Meet Barbara Dunkelman, voice of Yang, and Gray Haddock, head of Rooster Teeth’s animation, and get a personalized, signed RWBY poster!  - Friday, Oct. 6th at 5:30pm
 
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Pose Off

It’s more fun than you can… STAND! Strike a pose with one of our JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE cosplayers and epic, life-sized Jotaro statue, and get a free art card set featuring favorite characters from STARDUST CRUSADERS.

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS Bag Giveaway

Get a legendary drawstring bag to keep your rupees secure!

TOKYO GHOUL: RE Pin Collection

Stop the Ghoul threat! Visit the VIZ Media booth each day to pick up exclusive TOKYO GHOUL: RE pins, available in three different designs.

The VIZ Media retail area will offer a variety of must-have NYCC 2017 exclusives. Each purchase comes with a special VIZ Media 2017 exclusive tote bag offered in three designs featuring SAILOR MOON, SHONEN JUMP (featuring BORUTO and ONE-PUNCH MAN) and POKÉMON. Additional notable VIZ Media products include:

Exclusive & Limited-Edition
        ONE-PUNCH MAN and ONE PIECE Manga Replicas – exclusive from Japan: $15 each
        JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Jotaro Kujo Figure: $60
        NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Enamel Sliding Pin: $10
Pre-Street / Pre-Order Items
        HELLO KITTY & FRIENDS Coloring Book: $17
        TOKYO GHOUL: RE Vol. 1: $13
        TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS: ZAKKI: $25
Special Bundles And Gifts With Purchase
        BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS Manga Vols. 1-2 – with exclusive postcard set: $15
        THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS Manga Vols. 1-2 – with exclusive gift with purchase poster: $15
        Premium WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Annual Subscription – with exclusive WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Hat and YU-GI-OH! trading Card: $30

For additional information on anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.

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VIZ Media Announces Akira Himekawa for New York Comic Con 2017

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EVENTS FOR CREATOR AKIRA HIMEKAWA DURING NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

Creators Of The Bestselling Manga Based On THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Nintendo Video Game To Appear As Guests Of Honor At New York Comic Con

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces special appearances and autograph sessions for the creative team behind THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series, Akira Himekawa, during New York Comic Con 2017 this October.

Akira Himekawa is the collaboration of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano. This year, the pair will make their first East Coast professional appearance at New York Comic Con. VIZ Media is the official North American publisher of the bestselling series that is based on the classic Nintendo® role playing, puzzle-solving, action video game.

New York Comic Con takes place October 5th – 8th, 2017 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. For more information, please visit NewYorkComicCon.com. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #1336.

Akira Himekawa VIZ Media / New York Comic Con Panels & Special Events Include:

Thursday, October 5th
4:00pm – 5:00pm - VIZ Media Panel with Special Guests
Room 1A06

Join us for exciting announcements, exclusive first looks at new titles, and prizes! THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators, Akira Himekawa, will also make a special appearance.

Friday, October 6th
4:00pm – 5:00pm - THE LEGEND OF ZELDA, Akira Himekawa Panel
Room 1A06

Welcome the creators behind the bestselling THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga, Akira Himekawa, as they discuss the work on their hit series. Fans attending this panel will receive a special THE LEGEND OF ZELDA collectible premium.

NYCC On-Site Akira Himekawa Autograph Sessions Include:
Thursday, October 5th at 6:00pm – limited to 100 people
Friday, October 6th at 6:30pm – limited to 100 people

Signing session attendees will each receive an exclusive shikishi art board from VIZ Media for Akira Himekawa to autograph. Official signings are ticketed before the event. Please visit the NYCC Pre-Show Lotteries page for more information, at http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/Content/Pre-Show-Lotteries/.

NYCC Presents - Akira Himekawa Off-Site Autograph Sessions:

Barnes & Noble Tribeca Autograph Session
Saturday, October 7th, 1:30pm
97 Warren St, New York, NY 10007

Join VIZ Media in welcoming Akira Himekawa at their first off-site appearance in New York! The event is limited to the first 100 people to purchase any THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga from the Barnes & Noble Tribeca store that day; a wristband for the autograph session will be given upon purchase to guarantee entry to the signing. Signing session attendees may choose to have either their purchased manga or the exclusive VIZ Media-supplied shikishi art board signed.

Kinokuniya Autograph Session
Saturday, October 7th, 8:30pm
1073 Avenue of the Americas, NY, NY 10018

Be among the first 100 people to purchase any THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga from the Kinokuniya store that day and receive a wristband for the autograph session! Signing session attendees may choose to have either their purchased manga or the exclusive VIZ Media-supplied shikishi board signed.

Nintendo World Store Rockefeller Center Autograph Session
Sunday, October 8th, 2:00pm
10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

An encore appearance by THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga creators! Event details will be announced shortly by the Nintendo World Store.

VIZ Media will offer a variety of manga selections for purchase throughout New York Comic Con including:

    THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME - LEGENDARY EDITION - $15
    THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS Vols. 1-2 Bundle - $15
    And more!

All THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga purchases from the VIZ Media booth will include a TWILIGHT PRINCESS poster as a special FREE gift with purchase.

Also, don’t miss in-booth giveaways every day of the show of an exclusive drawstring bag. Please check the VIZ Media in-booth schedule for details!

For more information on THE LEGEND OF ZELDA or other anime and manga titles available from VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.

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Image Comics Announces "Bitter Root" for Spring 2018

KILLING IS ONE THING… CURING IS ANOTHER IN THE FORTHCOMING BITTER ROOT

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to announce at this year’s Rose City Comic Con an all-new ongoing series from David Walker, Chuck Brown, and Sanford Greene that will launch in 2018 titled, BITTER ROOT.

BITTER ROOT is set in 1920s with the Harlem Renaissance in full swing. The new series will follow the Sangerye Family—New York (and the world’s) only hope for salvation from supernatural forces threatening doom and destruction. Once the greatest family of monster hunters in the world, the Sangeryes must move beyond the tragedies of the past, or be forced to sit back and watch an unimaginable evil ravage the human race.

“Bitter Root is going to be unlike any comic book people have seen,” said Walker. “We're mixing action and horror, with a cast of characters unique to the medium to tell an epic tale of the Sangerye family and the sacrifices they are willing to make for humanity. I'm excited for this series for several reasons. It gives me the chance to work with Sanford again, Chuck, who is a great co-writer, and Image, which publishes some absolutely amazing comics."

Brown added: "Bitter Root is a dream project. Walker, Greene, and I share the same tastes while bringing our own unique talents and perspectives to the book. Bitter Root takes a classic horror genre and remolds it into something new and eye opening. I haven’t had this much fun creating comics in awhile."

BITTER ROOT #1 from Image Comics will hit stores in 2018.


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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Image Comics Announces 2017 Rose City Comic Con Plans

IMAGE COMICS AT ROSE CITY COMIC CON

Creator-owned panels, con exclusive variants, and signings for the #FutureOfComics

PORTLAND, OR — Image Comics is pleased to exhibit for the first time at Rose City Comic Con on Friday, September 8th through Sunday, September 10th, 2017. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.

LIMITED* RCCC VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#747):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

    MOTOR CRUSH #6 by Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart, and Babs Tarr blank sketch cover
    MAGE #1 by Matt Wagner, cover by Wagner

LIMITED RCCC VARIANTS SOLD AT THE RCCC merch booth:

    THE REALM #1 by Seth M. Peck, Jeremy Haun, Nick Filardi & Thomas Maur

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES:

    A.D.: AFTER DEATH hardcover by Scott Snyder & Jeff Lemire, cover by Lemire, $40
    GOD COUNTRY hardcover by Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw, cover by Shaw, $35
    KILL OR BE KILLED, VOL. 1 hardcover by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Elizabeth Breitweiser, $35
    SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender & Jerome Opeña, $35
    MONSTRESS, VOL. 2 hardcover by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, cover by Takeda, $35

LIMITED* MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth.

    BLACK SCIENCE statue, $150


PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Image Comics: The Future of Adventure
Friday, 6:30 pm, Room 6
Decades ago, comics captured the hearts of millions thanks to the creative and never-before-seen adventures on the printed page. Now, the tradition continues, thanks to creators like Steve Lieber (THE FIX), Meredith Finch (ROSE), Valentine de Landro (BITCH PLANET), Kelly Sue DeConnick (BITCH PLANET), and two very special and unexpected guests. Join these creators as they discuss the art of the thrill, and balancing free-wheeling adventure tales against their real life counterparts.

Image Comics: The Future of Storytelling
Saturday, 2:30 pm, Room 6
Image Comics is home to some of the best storytellers in the comics business. The trick isn't using the same pencil or ink as your hero—it's thinking about comics in new and exciting ways. Emma Ríos (PRETTY DEADLY), Daniel Warren Johnson (EXTREMITY), Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST), Leila del Duca (AFAR), and Matt Wilson (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE) co-create some of the most beautiful comics on the shelves, and are going to give you the most valuable art lesson you'll get all year.

Image Comics: The Future of Genre
Sunday, 10:30 am, Room 6
The Future of Comics is in stories for everyone. In comics, any genre can be a smash hit or connect with readers. Do you like romance, horror, autobio, action, comedy, slice-of-life, or something else entirely? Greg Rucka (BLACK MAGICK), Michael Lark (LAZARUS), Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS), Joe Harris (ROCKSTARS), Brenden Fletcher (MOTOR CRUSH), and Matt Fraction (SEX CRIMINALS) create works that run the gamut and may just capture your heart.

SIGNINGS* HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#747):
*wristbands will be available for fans to pick as soon as doors open, first come, first served, at the Image booth on the day of the desired ticketed signing.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
2-2:45 PM Skottie Young (wristbands req.)
3-3:45 PM Kelly Sue DeConnick & Valentine de Landro (wristbands req.)
4-4:45 PM Surprise Guest Creators
5-5:45 PM Greg Rucka (wristbands req.)
6-6:45 PM Matt Wagner

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
11-11:45 AM Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr & Cameron Stewart (wristbands req.)
12-12:45 PM Greg Rucka & Michael Lark (wristbands req.)
1-1:45 PM Jim Valentino
2-2:45 PM Matt Wagner
3-3:45 PM Donny Cates (wristbands req.)
4-4:45 PM Kelly Sue DeConnick & Emma Ríos (wristbands req.)
5-5:45 PM Jeremy Haun

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
12-12:45 PM Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky (wristbands req.)
1-1:45 PM Nick Dragotta
2-2:45 PM Doug Wagner

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:
Beem, Morgan II-05
Bivens, John M-05
Brandon, Ivan C-06
Brisson, Ed CC-06
Brown, Garry L-11
Cates, Donny II-10
Dalrymple, Farel AA-02
Davisson, Zack DD-06
DeConnick, Kelly Sue U-09
De Landro, Valentine U-08
Del Duca, Leila 611
Dewey, Benjamin 611
Dragotta, Nick L-07
Finch, Meredith D-07
Fitzpatrick, Kelly Q-12
Fletcher, Brenden U-07
Fraction, Matt U-10
Gibbons, Dave 718
Graham, Brandon AA-02
Harren, James L-03
Harris, Joe F-01
Haun, Jeremy N-06
Humphries, Sam E-02
Hutchison, Megan F-02
Johnson, Daniel Warren L-09
Kaplan, Zack G-07
Keatinge, Joseph AA-01
Ketner, Lukas 611
Lark, Michael B-02
Larsen, Erik E-07
Lenox, Emi T-01
Lieber, Steve 611
Mahfood, Jim R-01
Mooneyham, Chris L-10
Nguyen, Dustin U-01
Parker, Tony N-09
Pitarra, Nick L-08
Ríos, Emma T-12
Roberson, Chris Y-01
Rossmo, Riley L-12
Rucka, Greg B-01
Schirmer, Brian U-05
Sebela, Christopher M-07
Staggs, Cat AA-06
Stewart, Cameron U-06
Strahm, Kyle L-04
Tarr, Babs E-01
Templesmith, Ben BB-01
Wagner, Matt GG-01
Ward, Malachi Y-10
Weaver, Dustin Y-07
Williamson, Joshua II-01
Wilson, Matt U-12
Young, Skottie X-06
Zdarsky, Chip U-11


ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

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Elijay Wood to Appear at Salt Lake Comic Con 2017

Elijah Wood Makes Rare Appearance At Salt Lake Comic Con 2017

- Even the smallest person can change the course of the future -

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Salt Lake Comic Con (http://saltlakecomiccon.com/) announced today that the world’s most famous hobbit, Elijah Wood, will attend the 5th Annual Salt Lake Comic Con that takes place September 21-23, 2017 at the Salt Palace Convention Center for a panel, photo ops and autograph signing with his Salt Lake Comic Con fans.

Wood is an actor, voice actor, producer and DJ. He’s best known for his starring role as Frodo Baggins in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The Lord of the Rings series won a total of 17 Academy Awards and grossed almost $3 billion at the global box office. In addition to Lord of the Rings, Wood appeared in Back to the Future Part II, Deep Impact, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Sin City and Green Street.

Wood is also the voice of Mumble in the award-winning animated musical films Happy Feet and Happy Feet Two, Tim Burton’s 9 and the animated series Tron: Uprising. In 2005 he started his own record label, Simian Records.

“The Lord of the Rings trilogy was an epic series and Elijah’s role as Frodo made him a fan favorite around the world and certainly for our Utah fans,” said Dan Farr, Salt Lake Comic Con Founder and Show Producer. “We’re thrilled that Elijah can join us in September. This is one of our strongest celebrity lineups yet and we know that our fans will be excited to meet the hero responsible for ensuring the destruction of the Sauron, the Dark Lord.”

In addition to Wood, Salt Lake Comic Con will feature one of its strongest lineups yet from fandoms such as The Arrow, Walking Dead, Star Trek, Back to the Future and Guardians of the Galaxy. Individual celebrity attendees include: Val Kilmer, Dick Van Dyke, John Cusack, Jon Bernthal, Christopher Lloyd, Wil Weaton, Michael Rooker, Rob Schneider, Catherine Tate, John Barrowman, Willa Holland, Joan Cusack, Elodie Yung, Sean Gunn, Michael Biehn, Eliza Dushku and Richard Dean Anderson. There are still more guests to announce before the show in September.

“Lord of the Rings is hugely popular with our fans and Elijah has been one of the top guest requests from our fans,” said Bryan Brandenburg, Salt Lake Comic Con Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “Elijah Wood hasn’t been available for this kind of appearance for several years so we are so excited that the stars aligned for his very rare appearance at our comic con. Our star studded lineup is incredibly strong and the addition of Elijah and the remaining announcements will seal this year’s event as being truly our best ever.”

Salt Lake Comic Con is September 21-23, 2017 at the Salt Palace Convention Center. For more information or to buy your ticket(s) now visit, http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/. Shipping Deadline ended Monday, August 14, 2017.


ABOUT SALT LAKE COMIC CON:
Salt Lake Comic Con is organized by Dan Farr Productions (DFP), in partnership with ABC4/CW30 of the Nexstar Broadcasting Group, and was co-founded by Dan Farr and Bryan Brandenburg. DFP is an event and marketing group devoted to organizing events, launching and acquiring new shows, and partnering with premium celebrities and brands in the pop culture arena, including Salt Lake Gaming Con and Pop Life Asia. DFP is dedicated to producing spectacular celebrations of popular culture that lead the market in providing exceptional and rewarding experiences for our consumers, fans, celebrity guests, vendors and partners. Find out more at: www.SaltLakeComicCon.com, www.abc4.com/.

Salt Lake Comic Con
http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com

Salt Lake Comic Con Tickets
http://saltlakecomiccon.com/tickets/

Salt Lake Comic Con Guests
http://www.saltlakecomiccon.com/guests/

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