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Comic-Con 2006 Special GuestsBack to the FutureThe 2006 Comic-Con International once again offers an incredible array of special guests from around the worlds of comics, science fiction, and fantasy and from, literally, around the world.
Forrest J. AckermanKnown for his love of all things fantastic and HORROR-endous puns, Forrest J Ackerman is one of fandom's most beloved figures. He was an early literary agent for science fiction writers such as Ray Bradbury and was editor of the fondly remembered Famous Monsters of Filmland, which was a source of inspiration to many filmmakers, including Joe Dante, Steven Spielberg, and George Lucas.AUTOGRAPH SIGNINGS 
Yoshitaka AmanoBest known for his work on the Final Fantasy videogame series, Yoshitaka Amano is one of the most popular artists working today, and his work crosses over among illustration, game design, and manga. His American-based work includes The Sandman: The Dream Hunters for DC/VERTIGO and Wolverine/Elektra for Marvel. He's also known for his work on Vampire Hunter D.Co-sponsored by BOOM! Studios 
Sergio AragonésHe's the world's fastest cartoonist! Sergio Aragonés is most famous for his work in Mad magazine and his popular barbarian creation, Groo the Wanderer. His long career in cartooning includes television (the TV Bloopers and Practical Jokes show), and destroying both the DC and Marvel Universes, and at packing them in at Comic-Con with his yearly "Quick Draw" events with Mark Evanier.EXHIBIT HALL - I7 
Peter S. BeagleAn accomplished novelist, screenwriter (for both movies and TV), and songwriter, Peter S. Beagle is best known for his wonderful fantasy novel, The Last Unicorn. His other books include Tamsin, The Unicorn Sonata, and The Innkeeper’s Song. His movie and TV work includes scripts for the animated versions of The Last Unicorn and Lord of the Rings, plus the “Sarek” episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-10 AUTOGRAPHS 
Brian BollandOne of Great Britain’s most respected comic artists (his work includes Judge Dredd), Brian Bolland has also made a huge mark in American comics. His U. S. work, primarily for DC Comics, includes Camelot 3000, the award-winning Batman story, The Killing Joke, written by Alan Moore, and numerous covers including long runs on Animal Man, Batman Gotham Knights, Wonder Woman, and The Flash.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-9 AUTOGRAPHS 
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 are continually adapted into comic book and cinematic form. His biography, The Bradbury Chronicles, The Life of Ray Bradbury, written by Sam Weller, was recently released in paperback. 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.AUTOGRAPHS 
Mark BuckinghamMark Buckingham is now entering his 19th year as a professional comic book artist. His association with Vertigo and its characters is what Mark, or "Bucky," is best known for. Beginning with Hellblazer in 1988, he has gone on to contribute to much of the Vertigo line, including such titles as The Sandman, Swamp Thing, The Invisibles, and both Death miniseries. He is the regular artist on the Eisner Award-winning Fables and has contributed fully painted art to this year's Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall original graphic novel.Courtesy of VERTIGO 
Kurt BusiekDebuting in 1982 with a backup story in Green Lantern #162, Kurt Busiek went on to write characters ranging from Mickey Mouse to Vampirella to Jell-O Man and Wobbly and numerous major characters at Marvel, Dark Horse, and DC. He's won more than two dozen industry awards, including Eisner Awards for Best Series and Best Single Issue, Harvey Awards for Best Writer, and more. Busiek signed an exclusive contract with DC Comics last year and is currently working on Superman, Action Comics, Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis, and his creator-owned Astro City, which he produces with artists Brent Anderson and Alex Ross.Courtesy of DC Comics 
Art ClokeyHe started out as just a lump of green clay, but he captured the imagination of children everywhere and became a pop culture icon. He's Gumby, created by Art Clokey, 50 years ago this year, in 1956. First appearing on NBC, Gumby and his pal Pokey, went on to many years of adventures. Clokey is also the creator and producer of Davey and Goliath, another pop culture touchstone. Now Gumby is back, in the able hands of Art's son, Joe, with new adventures, a new movie on the way, and a brand new comic book series by Bob Burden and Rick Geary!
Daniel ClowesDan Clowes's incredible body of work includes 23 issues of Eightball (published by Fantagraphics) and several collections, including David Boring, Caricature, and Pussey. His most recent book is Icehaven (a reformatted version of the award-winning Eightball #22) published by Pantheon. Ghost World, his most popular work, was made into a movie starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johanson; the screenplay was nominated for an Academy Award. Art School Confidential, Clowes's newest film based on his Eightball stories, will be released in 2006.
Amanda ConnerArtist Amanda Conner first became known to fans with runs on Archie and Barbie Comics. Her career continued with work on Vampirella, Soul Searchers & Co., and Birds of Prey. The Pro, a one-shot for Image with inker Jimmy Palmiotti and writer Garth Ennis, was nominated for a 2003 Eisner Award. Her most recent work includes the Power Girl story arc for JSA Classified for DC Comics.AUTOGRAPHS 
Roger CormanOne of the legends of indie filmmaking comes to Comic-Con to celebrate his more than 50 years as a force in Hollywood. Besides being a fan-favorite director/producer himself of many legendary films, like Little Shop of Horrors, Roger Corman also nurtured some of the top talent in Hollywood and gave them their starts, including directors like Ron Howard and James Cameron.Courtesy Buena Vista Home Entertainment 
Luis DominguezLuis Dominguez has been drawing comics since the 1940s in his native Argentina. His work has graced the pages of books from every company, from Dell to Charlton to Gold Key, in genres ranaging from horror and mysteryto war and westerns. Among titles he drew for DC in the 1970s were House of Mystery, House of Secrets, The Witching Hour, and Jonah Hex.Co-sponsored by Big-5 War Collectors ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-7 
Brian FiesFreelance writer, journalist, and cartoonist Brian Fies lives in Northern California with his wife and twin daughters. His online series, Mom’s Cancer, based on his mother’s diagnosis and treatment for lung cancer, won the 2005 Eisner Award for Best Digital Comic. The Mom’s Cancer graphic novel is being published by Abrams Books this Spring.
Phil FoglioA force in alternative and science fiction comics for almost 30 years now, Phil Foglio is best known for his work on Buck Godot and his current title, Girl Genius. Along with his wife, Kaija, Phil runs Studio Foglio. He has won two Hugo Awards in the past for his fan art. Phil is also the Master of Ceremonies for both the Comic-Con Masquerade and WonderCon Masquerade and will be hosting this year’s event on Saturday, July 22 at 8:30pm in Ballroom 20.
Basil GogosThe dean of American monster mag cover artists, Basil Gogos is most famous for the incredible run of covers he did on Forry Ackerman’s Famous Monsters of Filmland. This is his first appearance at Comic-Con International.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-8 
Carmine InfantinoYou can’t celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Silver Age Flash without the man who redesigned and redefined him! Carmine Infantino’s slick reinterpreting of the Flash costume is one of the all-time classics. In addition to drawing the Flash for many years, Infantino thrilled audiences with Adam Strange, Batman and many more. He was also DC Comics’ editorial director and publisher for many years.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-3 
Everett Raymond KinstlerHe holds the artists’ record for portraits of cabinet officers—more than 50—and has painted 5 presidential portraits. And his roots are in comics and the pulps. Everett Raymond Kinstler illustrated Hawkman and Zorro in comic books and The Shadow and Doc Savage in pulps. He went on to become one of the worlds leading portrait artists. His celebrity paintings include portraits of Tony Bennett, Carol Burnett, Katharine Hepburn, James Cagney, and his portraits of Presidents Ford and Reagan are the official White House portraits.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-1 
Robert KirkmanRobert Kirkman is one of the hottest and fastest-rising writers in comics today. His work on Invincible and The Walking Dead for Image Comics have brought him industry-wide attention. For Marvel, Kirkman has written Marvel Team-Up, Marvel Zombies, and is the writer of Ultimate X-Men and the upcoming Irredeemable Ant-Man.AUTOGRAPHS: 
James KochalkaJames Kochalka's disarmingly charming art has made him one of the most recognized cartoonists working in indy comics. Best known for his ongoing sketchbook diary, American Elf, and his latest book with his unique take of super heros, his past credits include Monkey vs. Robot, Peanutbutter & Jeremy, Fancy Froglin, and Fantastic Butterflies. In addition to cartooning, "James Kochalka Superstar" has built a cult following for his music.
Walter KoenigWhat's a Star Trek celebration without one of the original crew members? Walter Koenig, Chekov on the original TV series, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is on board to help us celebrate! Besides his acting duties in the original series and the seven movies that followed, Koenig also appeared on Babylon 5 and is an accomplished writer and filmmaker. The Internet Star Trek Original Series episode "To Serve All My Days," a story about Pavel Chekov in which Walter again plays the Russian character, will be available for downloading in September.AUTOGRAPHS: 
Kazuo KoikeThe legendary creator of some of the world's best-selling manga, Kazuo Koike comes to Comic-Con for the first time in 2006. His work includes writing Lone Wolf and Cub and Samurai Executioner (both with artist Goseki Kojima), Crying Freeman (with Ryoichi Ikegami), and Lady Snowblood.Co-sponsored by Dark Horse Comics Tommy KovacTommy Kovac has been writing and drawing comics for nearly a decade. His work includes such titles as Stitch, Skelebunnies, and his current series Autumn, all for SLG Publishing. Kovac is also the writer of Wonderland, a series telling the story of what happened in Wonderland right after Alice left at the end of the classic Disney animated film, and he is developing a new series for SLG Publishing called The Royal Historian of Oz.Courtesy of SLG Publishing 
Roger LangridgeRoger Langridge was born in New Zealand and moved to London in the early 1990s to try his hand as a professional cartoonist. He is best known for his work on Knuckles the Malevolent Nun (Antipodes Publishing) and Fred the Clown (Fantagraphics Books). Fred's adventures also appear online as Hotel Fred.
George R. R. MartinKnown for his A Song of Ice and Fire series, author George R. R. Martin's career also includes a stint as story editor on The Twilight Zone TV series in the mid 80s and a key position on the fan-favorite Beauty and the Beast show as executive story consultant, producer, and co-supervising producer during its run. His latest book is part of the Song series, A Feast for Crows. Three more books in the Song series are in the works to be published by Bantam Books.AUTOGRAPHS: 
Billy MartinezSan Diego-based artist, publisher and teacher Billy Martinez recently celebrated the 5th anniversary of his comics company, Neko Press. His creations include Wildflower and Kickass Girl and his work has appeared in Heavy Metal magazine and the SCI FI Channel show, The Chronicle. Billy has been teaching comics illustration in the San Diego area for over 12 years.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-6 
Jonathan MatthewsSince signing on with DC Direct, Jonathan Matthews has become the go-to sculptor for his accurate interpretations of some of the most visually diverse character designs in comics. His memorable work includes the Contemporary Teen Titans, the first ever (DC Direct) Commissioner Gordon from "Hush," various characters from The Long Halloween, Dark Victory, and Elseworlds, including the fan favorite, Gotham by Gaslight Batman. Most recently Jon has brought the striking New Frontier action figure line to life, based on the Eisner-Award-winning books by Darwyn Cooke.Courtesy of DC Direct 
Linda MedleyHaving started her career in the world of superhero comics penciling such titles as Wonder Woman, Justice League, and Doom Patrol, Linda Medley went down a totally different road with her own fan-favorite, self-published series Castle Waiting. That book is finally back in print in a "complete" one-volume hardbound that collects the entire story to date. Medley is also relaunching the title as an ongoing series this summer, published by Fantagraphics.Courtesy of Fantagraphics Books ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-4 
Brad MeltzerThe New York Times best-selling author of books like The Tenth Justice, The Millionaires, and The Zero Game is also the writer behind DC Comics' Identity Crisis and the new ongoing Justice League book debuting in July!AUTOGRAPHS: 
Jean-Claude MézièresWhile still in art school, Jean-Claude Mézières began working on several children's magazines. After working for a few years in historical illustration and advertising and a long stay wandering through the US, he produced the first episode of Valerian Space-Time Agent (1967) with childhood friend Pierre Christin as scriptwriter. Their new science fiction epic debuted in the popular comic-magazine, Pilote, targeted at young readers. The first hard bound volume of Valerian was published in 1970. Today, the Valerian series continues to be a success. In 1984, Mézières won the Grand Prix of the International Angouleme Festival. While working on a new volume of Valerian, The Circles of Power in 1992, french filmmaker Luc Besson called on Mézières to be the art designer for his ambitious science-fiction project, The Fifth Element, released in 1997. The film was a worldwide box office blockbuster and introduced audiences to flying taxis and futuristic visions of New York inspired by the creator of Valerian. Among his other works, Mézières produces illustrations, audio-visual research, postage stamps, and stage designs. Valerian still keeps him busy; the 20th installment is currently in development.AUTOGRAPHS: 
Sheldon MoldoffOne of the Golden Age's greats, Sheldon Moldoff returns to Comic-Con after a few years absence. Moldoff co-created the original Hawkman and had a long run as the ghost of Bob Kane on many Batman titles into the 1960s. Moldoff's popular recreations of his work, drawn in full-color, are eagerly sought out by fans.
Jim MooneyA beloved artist of the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, Jim Mooney is best know for his work on Supergirl. With a career dating back to 1940 at Timely Comics, Jim is also known for his work on DC's Tommy Tomorrow and Superboy and Marvel's Spider-Man.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-12 
Jimmy PalmiottiOne of the busiest guys in comics, writer/inker Jimmy Palmiotti's productivity and versatility are as legendary as the characters he works on. He helped start Event Comics and the Marvel Knights line and has worked on numerous titles through the years. He currently writes Jonah Hex and The Battle for Bludhaven, while also inking the latter, along with JSA Classified. His co-creation (with Joe Quesada), Painkiller Jane, recently aired on the SCI FI Channel.AUTOGRAPHS: 
Christopher PaoliniChristopher Paolini penned his first novel, Eragon, while living in Paradise Valley, Montana, with his parents and younger sister. After reading his work, his family self-published the book, promoting Eragon across the U.S. until it came to the attention of publisher Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. Knopf subsequently released Eragon in August 2003, and it became a best-seller. Eldest, book two in the Inheritance Trilogy, was published by Knopf in August 2005.Photo credit: Perry Hagopian AUTOGRAPHS: 
George PérezOne of the most popular artists working in comics over the last 30 years, George Pérez returns to Comic-Con. Pérez's resume contains a who's-who of the most popular characters in comics. From his co-creation, with Marv Wolfman, of the New Teen Titans in the 80s, to his mega-successful JLA/Avengers, George's work has thrilled comics fans for over 3 decades.
Howard PorterHis revitalization of the JLA with writer Grant Morrison took the comics world by storm. Howard Porter’s latest work includes a run on the Geoff Johns written Flash comic. He’s also drawn the Fantastic Four for Marvel Comics and The Ray for DC Comics. His vibrant and action-packed layouts make him one of the most exciting artists working in super-hero comics today.
Jerry RobinsonFew comic book artists can say that they were present at the birth of the medium. Jerry Robinson's long and varied career started as an assistant on Bob Kane's Batman, where he came up with various aspects of the character, including the Joker and the name for Batman's sidekick, Robin. He moved into syndicated comics with his Still Life daily panel and his Sunday strip, Flubs and Fluffs. He has been instrumental in obtaining creator's rights, especially in relation to Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and suggested creation of the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing at Comic-Con.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-2 John RomitaYou can't say his name without thinking, "Face it, tiger…you hit the jackpot," especially when it comes to his work associated with everybody's favorite web-slinger, the Amazing Spider-Man. John Romita's prolific career includes an almost-lifelong association with Marvel Comics and such great characters as Spidey, Daredevil, and Captain America.
Andy RuntonAndy Runton's Owly, published by Top Shelf, has charmed critics and readers alike and was nominated for Best Publication for a Younger Audience in the 2005 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. In his series of Owly books, Runton's nearly wordless storytelling showcases both his gift for characterization and his love of wildlife and the outdoors.
ShagJosh Agle (better known as Shag, a contraction of the last 2 letters of his first name and the first 2 of his last) started his professional career as an illustrator/designer, but found his original paintings started to garner considerable attention from galleries and collectors. Shag’s colorful and playful style has charmed his fans, but what he’s really doing with his jet-setter people in fabulous settings is telling stories. “Most of my paintings are set in the middle of a story or situation,” he reveals. A major new book on his work, Shag: The Art of Josh Agle, debuted in 2005. This is his first appearance at Comic-Con.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-11 AUTOGRAPHS: 
Gail SimoneFormer hairdresser Gail Simone is one of the busiest writers in comics, after getting her start by co-creating Killer Princesses with Lea Hernandez and writing for Bongo Comics. Currently a DC exclusive writer, she's had critically acclaimed runs on Legion of Super-Heroes, Birds of Prey, and DC's flagship title, Action Comics. She is also working on two new series, Secret Six and The Atom. For WildStorm, she is reinventing Gen13 with artist Talent Caldwell and has created a new title, Tranquility, for release later this year.Courtesy of WildStorm 
J. Michael StraczynskiBest known as the creator/writer/executive producer for Babylon 5, J. Michael Straczynski currently writes The Amazing Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, Supreme Power, and The Book of Lost Souls for Marvel Comics.AUTOGRAPHS: 
Yoshihiro TatsumiYoshihiro Tatsumi is known as the grandfather of alternative manga in Japan. Regarded highly by cartoonists—and fans—all over the world, Tatsumi’s work has finally made it into English translation with the publication of Drawn and Quarterly’s edition of The Push Man and Other Stories, reprinting classic stories from the artist’s 1960s period. Tatsumi’s work predated the advent of the literary graphic novel movement in the US by 30 years. 2006 marks his first appearance at Comic-Con International.
John WagnerBorn in the U.S. but a resident of the U.K. since he was 13, writer John Wagner is best known as the co-creator of Judge Dredd with artist Carlos Ezquerra, and he continues to work on the series almost 30 years after its creation. Wagner also scored raves for his work on Batman, Button Man, and The Bogie Man, the United Kingdom’s best-selling indy comic. Most recently, director David Cronenberg adapted Wagner’s graphic novel A History of Violence into a movie that has received great critical acclaim.AUTOGRAPHS: 
Brian WalkerCartoonist and comic art scholar Brian Walker has written and edited more than a dozen books on cartoon art, including The Comics: Before 1945, The Comics: Since 1945, and Masters of American Comics, a book cataloguing the groundbreaking exhibition of American comic strip and comic book artists now touring the country. Walker is also involved with the National Cartoon Museum, which will open in the Empire State Building in New York City in 2007. He is part of the creative team that produces the popular syndicated comic strips Beetle Bailey and Hi and Lois, created by his father, Mort Walker.Greg WeismanGreg Weisman is best known for his work in the animation field working on such diverse properties as Darkwing Duck, Duck Tales the Movie, Aladdin the Series, and The Mighty Ducks, among others. In 1991, Greg and his team created and developed a new series for Disney: Gargoyles. Greg was supervising producer and supervising story editor on the first 66 episodes of that series. Greg returned to Gargoyles in 2005, penning new stories for SLG Publishing's series.Courtesy of SLG Publishing 
Scott WilliamsOne of the most popular inkers working in comics today, Scott Williams is best known for his work with Jim Lee. Scott’s work includes inking the best-selling Batman: Hush and Superman: For Tomorrow story arcs. He is currently inking DC’s All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder.ARTISTS' ALLEY - AA-5
This represents the Comic-Con International 2006 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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