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Comic-Con 2008 Special Guest ListAPPEARANCE INFO ADDED!Last Modified: Sat, Jul 19, 10:34PM
Forrest J. AckermanOne of Comic-Con’s most beloved guests, Forrest J. Ackerman, returns to help us celebrate the 50th anniversary of Famous Monsters of Filmland. Forry, the mayor of Horrorwood, Karloffornia, edited that seminal and fan-favorite magazine for the first 26 years of its existence. Also known as Mr. Science Fiction, The Acker-monster, 4SJ, 4E, Forry, Dr. Acula, and perhaps most appropriately, Mr. Sci-Fi (after all, he coined the term "Sci-Fi" in 1954), he launched his career as a literary agent in 1948, but it’s for Famous Monsters —- the magazine that provided the inspiration for numerous careers in Hollywood -— that FJA will always be best known.» Programs featuring Forrest J. Ackerman 
Sergio AragonesThe world's fastest cartoonist returns to Comic-Con as one of the show's most popular guests. Sergio Aragones continues to tell the tales of his wandering barbarian, Groo, and has recently become the newly named co-writer on the DC Comics series Will Eisner's The Spirit, along with frequent collaborator-and fellow Comic-Con special guest -- Mark Evanier.EXHIBIT HALL: I07 » Programs featuring Sergio Aragones 
Kyle BakerOne of the most prolific cartoonists in comics today. Baker’s work includes Why I Hate Saturn, Plastic Man, Cartoonist Volume 1 and 2, and two color hardcovers collection of his popular cartoons based on his family, The Bakers: Do These Toys Belong Somewhere, and The Bakers: Babies & Kittens, He’s won both numerous Harvey and Eisner Awards in the past, including the Eisner for Best Reality-Based Work in 2006 for Nat Turner, which has just been republished by Abrams.» Programs featuring Kyle Baker 
Ralph BakshiAnimation director Ralph Bakshi got his start at Terrytoons, then went on to direct animated films for an adult audience, that included the X-rated Fritz the Cat. His other films include Heavy Traffic, American Pop, Cool World, and his forays into fantasy, Wizards, Fire and Ice, and an animated version of The Lord of the Rings. In the 1980s, his revival of Mighty Mouse for television brought new life to the character. The new book, Unfiltered: The Complete Ralph Bakshi, celebrates his art and career.Co-sponsored by Universe Publishing EXHIBIT HALL: Bakshi Productions, Inc., #2049 » Programs featuring Ralph Bakshi 
Mike W. BarrWriter Mike W. Barr is best known for his work on Batman and the Outsiders, a popular '80s DC series, which has recently been revived by the company and is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Barr also co-created Camelot 3000, along with artist Brian Bolland. Barr wrote other Batman tales for the company, including "Year Two," and "Son of the Demon," numerous Star Trek stories, and created The Maze Agency. His latest book is the Silver Age Sci-Fi Companion, published by TwoMorrows Publishing.AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Mike W. Barr 
Lynda BarryCartoonist, novelist, and playwright Lynda Barry is the creator behind the syndicated strip Ernie Pook's Comeek featuring the incomparable Marlys and Freddy, as well as the books One Hundred Demons, The! Greatest! of! Marlys!, Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel, Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies! Naked Ladies!, and more. Born in Wisconsin in 1956, she studied at Evergreen State College, where she became good friends with Simpsons creator Matt Groening. Her work has been widely praised, and her book The Good Times are Killing Me -- also adapted as an off-Broadway musical -- won the Washington State Governor's Award.» Programs featuring Lynda Barry 
Frank BeddorWriter/producer/actor Frank Beddor's second novel in the New York Times best-selling "Looking Glass Trilogy," Seeing Redd, has just been published. His film producing credits include the hit comedy, There's Something About Mary, and the Looking Glass story has made its mark in comics, too, with Hatter M. Beddor's re-imagining of the Alice In Wonderland story continues this Fall with a lavishly illustrated scrapbook, Princess Alyss of Wonderland, due out in November.» Programs featuring Frank Beddor 
Ray BradburyThe dean of American science fiction writers returns to Comic-Con as one of the show's most beloved guests. Bradbury is the author of such classics as The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and Fahrenheit 451, many of which have been adapted into comic book and cinematic form. He was given The National Book Award in 2001 for his contribution to American Literature, and President Bush awarded him The National Medal of Arts in 2004. His latest book is Now and Forever: Somewhere a Band Is Playing & Leviathan ’99. (Appearing Saturday, July 26 only.)» Programs featuring Ray Bradbury 
Steve BreenSteve Breen has been the editorial cartoonist for the San Diego Union-Tribune since 2001. His work is nationally syndicated by Copley News Service and regularly appears in USA Today, The New York Times, Newsweek, and US News & World Report. In 1998, Steve was one of the youngest people to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning, while drawing for The Asbury Park Press in New Jersey. He is also the recipient of the 2007 Berryman Award for editorial cartooning given by the National Press Foundation, and he is the creator of the comic strip “Grand Avenue” for United Media.» Programs featuring Steve Breen 
Max BrooksAuthor Max Brooks is most famous for his zombie books, including the Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, which is being made into a movie. Brooks has appeared in TV shows such as Rosanne and 7th Heaven and has worked as a voice actor on animated shows such as Justice League, Buzz Lightyear, and Batman Beyond. Brooks also wrote for Saturday Night Live for three seasons. Brooks is working on his first graphic novel with Avatar Press, based on his Zombie Survival Guide, Recorded Attacks.AUTOGRAPHS Things that Go Bump Saturday, AA1, 2:30am–3:30pm Individual Signing Friday, AA6, 11:30 am–12:30 pm » Programs featuring Max Brooks 
Ed BrubakerEd Brubaker had the comics story of the year when he killed off Captain America, a move that got much attention in the mainstream media. His career includes a long stint with the Batman family of characters, including the award-winning Gotham Central, along with Greg Rucka and frequent collaborator Michael Lark. And Brubaker's three monthly Marvel titles -- Cap, Daredevil, and his creator-owned Criminal with Sean Phillips -- garnered him the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Writer.» Programs featuring Ed Brubaker 
Matt BuschArtist Matt Busch began his career in Hollywood in the early 1990s, working in every aspect of the movie business, from concept design to storyboards to poster design. He began illustrating books, magazines, posters, comics, trading cards, and toys for pop culture properties, including Lord of the Rings, Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate SG-1, and Star Trek. Known best for his work with the Star Wars universe, Busch has written and illustrated dozens of SW books and magazines. Busch has also worked with many major music acts, providing art for Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Beck, Foo Fighters, and Kid Rock, among others.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA20 » Programs featuring Matt Busch 
Jim ButcherThe New York Times best-selling author is one of the fantasy genre’s most prolific and popular storytellers. Butcher’s work includes two major series, The Dresden Files (10 books to date) and Codex Alera (four books to date). He’s entered the world of comics with Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle, a four-issue series published by Del Rey/Dabel Brothers.Co-sponsored by Dabel Brothers Productions AUTOGRAPHS Playing God Saturday, AA2, 5:00pm–6:00pm Individual Signing Friday, AA3, 5:30pm–6:30pm » Programs featuring Jim Butcher 
Eddie CampbellFor over 25 years, Eddie Campbell has gathered an international following for his work, along with nearly every honor in the comics field, including the Eisner, Ignatz, and Harvey Awards. He co-created and drew From Hell with writer Alan Moore, and his other works include the Eyeball Kid, Bacchus, and a number of books featuring his autobiographical character, Alec. His latest work includes a pair of graphic novels for First Second: The Fate of the Artist and The Black Diamond Detective Agency.» Programs featuring Eddie Campbell 
Howard ChaykinIn 2008, writer/artist Howard Chaykin celebrates the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking comics creation American Flagg! Chaykin's 30 plus years in comics has seen him relaunch such seminal characters as The Shadow and Blackhawks, plus launch-along with writer Roy Thomas-the comic version of Star Wars. His career also includes work in television (including The Flash and Viper). Recently, he's worked for DC (Challengers of the Unknown, Hawkgirl), Vertigo (Bite Club, American Century), and Marvel (Blade, Wolverine).ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA18 AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Howard Chaykin 
Kim DeitchLooked on as one of the godfathers of the Underground comix movement, Kim Deitch's illustrious career in cartooning has covered 40 years. Beginning with the East Village Other in the late 60s, Deitch, the son of famed animator/illustrator Gene Deitch, has continued to craft elaborate graphic novels around some of his passions, including silent movies and Waldo the Cat. Recent works include The Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Shadowland, and his latest graphic novel, Alias the Cat.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA16 » Programs featuring Kim Deitch 
Mark EvanierWriter for comics, animation and television, blogger, panel moderator and now autobiographer! Mark Evanier's latest book is a massive art tome devoted to his mentor, friend and one-time employer, Jack Kirby, the undisputed King of Comics. Evanier returns to Comic-Con to moderate another slew of panels, including, undoubtedly, a tribute to Kirby and the ever-popular "Quick Draw!" Mark's latest work includes the massive art book Kirby: King of Comics and co-writing Will Eisner's The Spirit with Sergio Aragones for DC Comics.» Programs featuring Mark Evanier 
Al FeldsteinAs editor, writer, and artist at EC Comics, Al Feldstein was a guiding forces behind one of the most influential and controversial comics lines of all time. In the early 1950s he went on to greater glory as editor of MAD Magazine, a post he held for almost 30 years. An Eisner Hall of Fame member, Al lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he enjoys painting the area’s ranch life, its wildlife, and its spectacular scenery. He is represented by numerous galleries in the Northwest and has participated in juried shows where he has received many awards.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA9, AA10 » Programs featuring Al Feldstein 
Keith GiffenLong associated with the Legion of Super-heroes as both writer and artist, Keith Giffen stepped back into the comic's limelight recently with his incredible work doing breakdowns (preliminary art) for all 52 weekly issues of 52. He's currently a story consultant on DC's latest weekly series, Countdown to Final Crisis. Giffen's career in comics also includes a penchant for humorous super-hero work, including characters such as Lobo, Justice League, and Ambush Bug.AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Keith Giffen 
Neil GoogeNeil Googe got his break in comics working on Shotgun Mary at Antarctic Press. He next drew Judge Dredd and Mercy Heights for 2000 AD and then went on to be one of the co-founders of com.x comics, creating, among others, Bazooka Jules. After taking a small break from comics to work in production/concept design, he returned a few years later, relaunching Majestic for WildStorm Productions before transitioning to the critically acclaimed Welcome to Tranquility. Currently, Googe is re-envisioning the WildStorm flagship title, Wildcats.Courtesy of WildStorm » Programs featuring Neil Googe 
Victor GorelickThis year Victor Gorelick celebrates having worked at Archie Comics for 50 years. He joined Archie as an art assistant in October 1958 and has served as production manager, art director, and managing editor before recently being named editor-in-chief. For Archie, he has done everything from writing to coloring. He served on the Comic Magazine Association of America's Comics Code Authority Guidelines Committee, and he is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Joe Kubert School, This is the first time he has been a Comic-Con special guest.» Programs featuring Victor Gorelick 
Mike GrellThis prolific comics writer/artist started in the industry assisting Dale Messick on the syndicated comic strip Brenda Starr. Grell’s first comic book assignment was Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes in 1973. He went on to create The Warlord and to revamp Green Arrow for DC. His other creations include Starslayer, Shaman’s Tears, Bar Sinister, and Maggie the Cat. His most famous creation, Jon Sable, Freelance, was originally published by First Comics and is now appearing in a new adventure on comicmix.com.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA15 AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Mike Grell 
Paul GulacyPaul Gulacy is an internationally acclaimed comic book artist with over thirty years in the field. Trained at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Pratt Institute in New York City, Gulacy has also worked in magazine illustration, animation, and for the most high profile advertising agencies. His trademark action packed cinematic style can be found in such titles as Shang Chi: Master of Kung Fu, James Bond, Star Wars, Batman, and many others. His recently published book, Spies, Vixens and Masters of Kung Fu, is a rich retrospective study of Gulacy's extensive career catalog of drawings and paintings. He lives in Portland, Oregon.AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Paul Gulacy 
Joe HillJoe Hill's first book of stories, 20th Century Ghosts, received the British Fantasy Award, The International Horror Guild Award, and the Bram Stoker Award for best collection. He is also a 2006 World Fantasy Award winner, for his novella "Voluntary Committal," which appears in the same book. His first novel, Heart-Shaped Box, immediately vaulted him into the top echelon of fantasy and horror writers.AUTOGRAPHS Things that Go Bump Saturday, AA1, 2:30 am–3:30 pm Individual Signing Saturday, AA3, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm » Programs featuring Joe Hill 
Bryan HitchBritish artist Bryan Hitch is most famous for his work on Marvel's The Ultimates, along with writer Mark Millar. His American comics work includes JLA, and his co-creation (along with Warren Ellis) of WildStorm's The Authority. One of the most popular artists in comics today, Hitch has reunited with Mark Millar to take over Fantastic Four for Marvel in 2008.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA11 » Programs featuring Bryan Hitch 
John HoweOne of the world's most renowned fantasy artists, John Howe is best known for his definitive vision of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, for illustrating epics such as Beowulf, and for as his work as concept designer, alongside Alan Lee, on the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He is a prominent and active member of the worldwide fantasy art community and holds regular exhibitions and lectures on his work around the world. He has published several books featuring his art, the latest being John Howe Fantasy Art Workshop from Impact Books.Co-sponsored by Impact Books » Programs featuring John Howe 
Al JaffeeOne of Mad's maddest cartoonists, Al Jaffee is best known for his work on the magazine's "Fold-Ins," an incredible piece that has an entirely different meaning once folded across itself. In addition to producing over 400 of those for Mad, Jaffee has worked as writer/artist on many other features including "Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions." His comic career dates back to the 40s and titles for Timely and Atlas Comics.» Programs featuring Al Jaffee 
Geoff JohnsAfter working as an assistant to movie director Richard Donner, Geoff Johns broke into comics in 1999 with Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., and he has since become one of the top authors in the field, writing titles including Teen Titans, The Flash, Hawkman, Infinite Crisis, 52, and many others. He is currently continuing his top-selling runs on Green Lantern, Action Comics, and Justice Society of America, as well as co-writing the historic one-shot DC Universe: Zero.Courtesy DC Comics » Programs featuring Geoff Johns 
J. G. JonesHe brought us 52 weeks of startling covers on DC's ground breaking weekly series, 52. J. G. Jones's comic work extends beyond the world of covers to include Wanted with writer Mark Millar (and a major motion picture this Summer), Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia with writer Greg Rucka, and the eagerly awaited Final Crisis with Grant Morrison, also debuting in Summer 2008.» Programs featuring J.G. Jones 
Todd KleinTodd Klein's incredible body of work has garnered 14 Eisner Awards and 8 Harveys as Best Letterer. In addition to lettering and logo design for all the major comics companies, his work includes a long-time collaboration with Alan Moore. His most recent work includes lettering and designing Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier. In 2005, he authored the lettering section in the DC Comics Guide to Coloring and Lettering, a popular how-to book published by Watson/Guptill. In 2007, Todd launched his own website and blog at kleinletters.com, with a focus on all the aspects of his career, and lettering in general.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA14 » Programs featuring Todd Klein 
Dean KoontzOne of the most popular writers working in fiction today, ten of Dean Koontz's novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list (One Door Away From Heaven, From the Corner of His Eye, Midnight, Cold Fire, The Bad Place, Hideaway, Dragon Tears, Intensity, Sole Survivor, and The Husband), making him one of only a dozen writers ever to have achieved that milestone. Fourteen of his books have risen to the number one position in paperback. Hailed by Rolling Stone as "America's most popular suspense novelist," 2008 marks Koontz's first appearance at Comic-Con.AUTOGRAPHS Limited Signing Line ticket drawing at 10:30 am on Saturday Saturday, AA3, 1:00 pm–3:00 pm » Programs featuring Dean Koontz 
Tite KuboBleach is author Tite Kubo's second title. Kubo made his debut with ZOMBIEPOWDER, a four-volume series for Weekly Shonen Jump. To date, Bleach has been translated into numerous languages and has also inspired an animated TV series that began airing in Japan in 2004. Beginning its serialization in 2001, Bleach is still a mainstay in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. In 2005, Bleach was awarded the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen (boys) category. Bleach manga volumes have sold over 1.3 million copies in the United States. The manga is currently serialized monthly in the U.S. in Shonen Jump magazine.Courtesy VIZ Media and Shueisha » Programs featuring Tite Kubo 
Verne LangdonVerne Langdon is a renaissance man in the fantasy publishing world. His association with James Warren and Forrest J Ackerman goes back to the founding days of Famous Monsters of Filmland, as a major contributing writer (his "Men Behind The Monsters" columns introduced Verne's famous fellow film makeup artists to FM readers). He served as one of the head makeup lab technicians for the Academy Award winning Planet Of The Apes films. As a makeup artist, Langdon worked with every major horror star of the period, including Karloff, Lorre, Price, and Chaney Jr. As a writer and producer, he created and directed The Land Of A Thousand Faces and Castle Dracula for Universal, created all the masks that appeared in FM including the most sought-after mask of all time by collectors, his Zombie character, which adorned the cover of the 1972 Creepy Annual, and conceived and produced the Decca LP, An Evening With Boris Karloff And His Friends. His music career includes creating, producing and performing legendary horror albums (now available as Warren Music Group CDs), The Phantom Of The Opera, The Vampyre At The Harpsichord, Music For Zombies, Music For Dead Things, John Carradine: Poe With Pipes, and Doctor Druid's Haunted Seance.AUTOGRAPHS Signing with Jim Warren Friday, AA4, 4:00pm–5:00pm » Programs featuring Verne Langdon 
Jim LeeAcclaimed comic book illustrator Jim Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1964. Today Lee is the creative director of WildStorm Studios (which he founded in 1992) and the penciller for many of DC Comics’ best-selling comics and graphic novels, including All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder; Batman: Hush; and Superman: For Tomorrow.EXHIBIT HALL: 2042 » Programs featuring Jim Lee 
Rutu ModanBorn in Tel-Aviv in 1966, Rutu Modan is one of Israel's best-known cartoonists, and co-founder of the alternative comics collective and publishing house Actus Tragicus. She has received much recognition for her work, including nominations for Eisner, Ignatz, Quill, and Angoulême awards. Drawn & Quarterly published her critically acclaimed graphic novel Exit Wounds in 2007, which was named "Best Comic of the Year" by Entertainment Weekly, and included on "Best Of" lists from Time, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and more. She currently lives in England with her family.» Programs featuring Rutu Modan 
Noel NeillCelebrating her 60th anniversary as America's favorite fictional reporter, Noel Neill is the Lois Lane. Noel first took on the role of Superman's girlfriend in the 1948 Columbia serial, and then revisited the character in the '50s, on the classic Adventures of Superman TV series co-starring George Reeves and Jack Larson. Noel's work includes many other film roles, and a new book on her, Beyond Lois Lane, by Larry Thomas Ward, showcases the actress' incredible career.» Programs featuring Noel Neill 
Floyd NormanAnimator Floyd Norman began his career while still in high school assisting Bill Woggon on the Katy Keene series for Archie Comics. He started working in animation for the Walt Disney Studio on Sleeping Beauty and graduated to the story department, doing story sketches on The Jungle Book. In the 1970s, Floyd supervised animation layout at Hanna-Barbera Productions, then he returned to Disney in the early 1980s to join the Disney Publishing Group. Floyd went back to animation to storyboard on The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and other features. In 1997, Floyd moved to Pixar, where he joined the story crew for Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc.» Programs featuring Floyd Norman 
Jim OttavianiWriter/editor Jim Ottaviani makes science fun with his series of "real-life" graphic novels. Ottaviani's books include Levitation: Physics and Psychology in the Service of Deception, Fallout, Dignifying Science, and Two-Fisted Science. His work has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Eisner and the Ignatz.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA13 » Programs featuring Jim Ottaviani 
Mike PetersMike Peters has been interested in cartooning since childhood. Born in St. Louis, Mo., Peters was mentored by the renowned WWII artist Bill Mauldin, who helped him find a cartooning position on the Dayton Daily News in 1969. In 1972, his editorial cartoons became syndicated nationally. In 1981, Mike was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Journalism, and in 1984, Peters created the award-winning Mother Goose & Grimm comic strip, which currently appears in more than 500 newspapers worldwide and consistently places in the top 10 most popular ratings. Peters has 28 Mother Goose & Grimm books in print.» Programs featuring Mike Peters 
Wendy PiniWendy Pini began her professional career as an illustrator for science fiction magazines such as Galaxy, and Worlds of If. In 1977, a deeply personal project called Elfquest was born. With husband/publisher/editor Richard, she has scripted, drawn, and painted many Elfquest comic books and graphic novels and co-written and illustrated prose novelizations. She has also produced numerous calendars, portfolios, and art prints. As of spring 2008— the 30th anniversary year—millions of copies of Elfquest comics, graphic novels, and books have been sold worldwide. Her current projects include a full-color, adult-oriented, three-volume graphic novel adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's The Masque of the Red Death.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA3 AUTOGRAPHS Individual Signing Sunday, AA3, 2:30pm–3:30pm CCI:IFF: Room 26AB Post-screening appearance 6:25-8:00 Independents: A Guide for the Creative Spirit » Programs featuring Wendy Pini 
Steve PurcellWinner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic, Steve Purcell started his career illustrating covers for video games, penciling Marvel comics and animating for classic Adventure Games at LucasArts. Steve is best known for creating the characters Sam & Max Freelance Police, the verbose and overzealous dog and rabbit crime-fighting team. Over 20-odd years Sam & Max have appeared in comic books, a LucasArts video game, and an award winning animated TV series. Sam & Max are currently appearing in Season Two of an acclaimed episodic game series from Telltale Games while Steve works in story development at Pixar Animation Studios.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA4 » Programs featuring Steve Purcell 
Robert J. SawyerHailed as the "dean of Canadian science fiction" writers, Robert J. Sawyer is a Hugo and Nebula award-winning author. The only writer in history to win the top science-fiction awards in the United States, China, France, Japan, and Spain, Sawyer has also won a record-setting nine Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards ("Auroras"). In 2006, his novel, Mindscan, won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award (the world's top juried prize for Science Fiction) for Best Science Fiction Novel of the Year. His work includes Hominids (Hugo Award winner for Best Novel), The Terminal Experiment (Nebula Award winner for Best Novel) and his latest, Rollback, published in 2007.AUTOGRAPHS Looking at Our World: Eye on the Future Saturday, AA1, 11:00am–12:00pm » Programs featuring Robert J. Sawyer 
James ShoopA professional sculptor since 1983, James Shoop began his career working at his family’s bronze-casting foundry. James then moved to New York City where he studied sculpture at The Art Students League, The National Academy of Design, and The New York Academy. Since 2001 he has worked for DC Comics, on such projects as the Superman/Batman Bookends designed by Ed McGuinness, the Batman 1:4 Scale Museum Quality Statue, and action figure sets including Looney Tunes, Green Lantern Series 1, and more.Courtesy DC Direct » Programs featuring James Shoop 
Jim StarlinComics’ most cosmic creator also seems to be the go-to guy when it comes to killing off characters. Writer/artist Jim Starlin gave Marvel’s Captain Marvel* a graceful exit, killed Warlock*, and has just finished up DC Comics’ The Death of the New Gods. Starlin’s long career also includes Silver Surfer, and the Infinity Gauntlet at Marvel, Batman (writing the story arc “A Death in the Family, ” which featured the death of the second Robin, Jason Todd*,), Cosmic Odyssey, and the upcoming Rann/Thanagar: Holy War. His creator-owned comics include the long-running Dreadstar for Epic Comics and First Comics. (*Don’t worry: they all came back.)AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Jim Starlin 
Joe StatonProlific and versatile, Inkpot and Eisner Award winner Joe Staton has, since 1971, drawn everything from The Incredible Hulk, to Scooby Doo, to Classics Illustrated, including two strong runs on Green Lantern. In the early 70s, Joe co-created E-Man with Nicola Cuti at Charlton Comics. Joe is also credited as co-creator of The Huntress, The Omega Men, and several members of the Green Lantern Corps, all from DC. In addition to the return of E-Man from Digital Webbing, Joe is also doing a Femme Noir mini-series with Chris Mills from Ape Entertainment and is taking his shot at re-imagining the Archie gang.AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Joe Staton 
J. Michael StraczynskiJ. Michael Straczynski is a writer for comics, TV and the movies most known for creating, writing and producing Babylon 5 and Jeremiah. In the last year, he has adapted World War Z for Paramount and Brad Pitt, adapted They Marched Into Sunlight for Tom Hanks and director Paul Greengrass, written Ninja Assassin for the Wachowski Brothers and Joel Silver to produce, and his first film, Changeling, was directed by Clint Eastwood, produced by Ron Howard, stars Angelina Jolie and John Malkovich, and was selected for competition for the Palme d'Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. In comics, he currently writes Thor and The Twelve for Marvel, has begun writing for DC (with his first title soon to be announced), and this fall will be launching two creator-owned titles from Image, Final Justice and Ten Grand. He has not slept since 1986.» Programs featuring J. Michael Straczynski 
Adrian TomineBorn in 1974 in Sacramento, Adrian Tomine has written and drawn the comic book series Optic Nerve since 1991. His most recent graphic novel is Shortcomings, which was selected as a New York Times Notable Book and made the Best of 2007 lists of Amazon, Publishers Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, and papers around the country. His previous books include 32 Stories, Sleepwalk, Summer Blonde, and Scrapbook. Tomine’s artwork has graced the covers of the New Yorker and the New York Times Magazine. He lives in Brooklyn.Courtesy Drawn and Quarterly » Programs featuring Adrian Tomine 
Ethan Van SciverOne of the most popular artists working comics today, Ethan Van Sciver is best known for his work on the mini series that brought back Hal Jordan, Green Lantern: Rebirth. He's also penciled Superman/Batman and the special issues introducing readers to the Green Lantern nemesis The Sinestro Corps, and is one of DC's top cover artists. For Marvel Comics, Van Sciver has worked on X-Men.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA1 » Programs featuring Ethan Van Sciver 
James WarrenJames Warren’s pioneering publications (including Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella, and Blazing Combat) thrilled millions of comics fans. He’s perhaps best known as the man who first published Famous Monsters of Filmland, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Many of today’s top Hollywood filmmakers were inspired by FM and Warren’s other magazines, which defined a whole generation of creative talent in movies, television, and comics. Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Stephen King are among Warren’s early readers.AUTOGRAPHS Signing with Verne Langdon Friday, AA4, 4:00pm–5:00pm » Programs featuring James Warren 
Jeff WattsArtist and educator Jeff Watts studied at The California Art Institute where he was soon invited to teach as he began his illustration career in the movie industry. However, Jeff's desire to become an easel painter would draw him back to San Diego where he started a small life drawing and painting studio, which has evolved into Watts Atelier of the Arts, now managed by Jeff and his wife. Jeff's oil paintings have won numerous awards, and he has received feature articles in Art of the West, Southwest Art, and American Artist Magazine.EXHIBIT HALL: Watts Atelier, 5361 5362 » Programs featuring Jeff Watts 
Len WeinComics, TV, and movie writer Len Wein began his career in comics 40 years ago. He has been editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Disney Comics, and Top Cow, as well as a senior editor at DC Comics. He is the co-creator of comic book series Swamp Thing, Human Target, Brother Voodoo, Wolverine, and the New X-Men. His new feature-length screenplay of Swamp Thing is currently in development with Silver Pictures, and he has also written the screenplay for Whirlwind, a new super-heroine for POW! Entertainment. He is currently at work on several other projects.AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm Individual Signing Saturday, AA9, 4:30pm - 5:30pm » Programs featuring Len Wein 
Signe WilkinsonSigne Wilkinson started her newspaper career as a reporter, stringing for the West Chester (PA) Daily Local News. As she began drawing the people she was supposed to be reporting on, she realized cartooning combined her interests in art and politics without taxing her interest in spelling. Wilkinson landed a full-time editorial cartoonist job at the San Jose Mercury News in 1982, and she then moved to the Philadelphia Daily News. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1992. In 2008, Wilkinson created the syndicated strip Family Tree.AUTOGRAPHS Individual Signing Thursday, AA6, 3:00pm–4:00pm » Programs featuring Signe Wilkinson 
Bill WillinghamWriting, and sometimes drawing, comics for more than 20 years, Bill Willingham has had work published by nearly every publisher in the comics business, and he’s created many critically acclaimed comic book series, including Elementals, Coventry, Proposition Player, Jack of Fables, and the multi-Eisner-winning Fables. For the DC Universe, Bill has written Robin, Shadowpact, and part of the miniseries Salvation Run. Along with frequent collaborator Matthew Sturges, Bill also writes the new monthly Vertigo series House of Mystery.Courtesy Vertigo » Programs featuring Bill Willingham 
Connie WillisOne of the most honored Science Fiction writers of the 80s and 90s, Connie Willis’ awards include nine Hugos and six Nebula Awards. Her work includes Lincoln’s Dreams, Doomsday Book, To Say Nothing of the Dog, and her latest books include D.A. and The Winds of Marble Arch. Her new book, All Clear, is in the works. This is her first appearance at Comic-Con.AUTOGRAPHS Looking at Our World: Eye on the Past Thursday, AA6, 6:00pm–7:00pm » Programs featuring Connie Willis 
Jim WoodringCartoonist Jim Woodring's is best known for his work in Jim and Frank, both published by Fantagraphics Books. His surreal and dreamlike art reveal a lifelong obsession with hidden worlds and alternate realities. Woodring's work has been collected in the books Seeing Things, The Frank Book, and The Book of Jim. This is his first appearance as a special guest at Comic-Con.ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA 5 CCI:IFF: Room 26AB Post-screening appearance 6:25-8:00 Independents: A Guide for the Creative Spirit » Programs featuring Jim Woodring 
Bernie WrightsonArtist Bernie Wrightson started his career at DC in 1968 with a story in House of Mystery 179. In 1971, he co-created (along with Len Wein) the legendary DC character Swamp Thing. In the 1970s, he illustrated a version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, with over 50 intricate pen-and-ink illustrations. He’s also produced work for Marvel and Warren Publishing, and did the illustrations for Stephen King’s Creepshow, The Stand, and Cycle of the Werewolf. His Heavy Metal strip, Captain Sternn was adapted in the movie based on the magazine.AUTOGRAPHS That ’70s (Comics) Panel Friday, AA1, 2:00pm-3:00pm » Programs featuring Bernie Wrightson 
Dean YeagleDean Yeagle has produced, directed, designed and animated innumerable TV commercials and CD-ROMs, with clients across the United States and Europe. He also does work for corporate clients, designing characters for various products, and works on a continuing series of children's books, designs the occasional toy, and contributes cartoons to Playboy magazine. In recent years, he has produced much sought-after sketchbooks for his convention appearances featuring his famed "Mandy" character.AUTOGRAPHS Individual Signing Friday, AA1, 4:30pm–5:30pm » Programs featuring Dean Yeagle
This represents the Comic-Con International 2008 Programming Schedule as of this moment.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Panelists scheduled to appear at each event are also subject to change.
Please check the schedule signs outside each door for updated information.
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