New York Comic Con Panel Schedule
October 8 – 11, 2015
Title: Dynamite Entertainment: The Next Ten Years
Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Description: Join the Dynamite gang and their star-studded line-up of editorial and creative talent for an hour of
explosive power! Learn all the juicy details behind their thrilling new James Bond comic book series, written by
superstar Warren Ellis. Discover what Dynamite has in store for Frankenstein, Grumpy Cat, Pathfinder, Vampirella,
Doc Savage and much more. The Editors and Creators at Dynamite will happily share their latest news and insider
perspectives, plus answer all your burning questions!
Title: 88MPH: A Celebration of Back to the Future
Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Description: If our calculations are correct, a Panel every Back to the Future Fan has to see will strike New York
Comic Con at precisely 11:00 AM and zero seconds. Join the filmmakers behind “Back In Time” to discuss the
making of the Steven Spielberg-approved Back to the Future documentary, what it was like interviewing the cast
including Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd and why the franchise is just as powerful today as it was in 1985.
The Panel will be followed by an Enchantment Under the Sea dance*. *Not true.
Title: ComiXology: Ask Me Anything
Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Chip Mosher David Steinberger John D. Roberts
Description: ComiXology spills the beans on everything you've ever wanted to know about digital comics,
publishing & more! From how to publish your own comic on comiXology Submit to how to begin your own
successful start up, just like comiXology Co-Founders & Panelists David Steinberger (comiXology CEO) & John D.
Roberts (Director of comiXology Submit). Moderated by comiXology's marketing maven Chip Mosher, this Panel
will answer all your burning curiosities in a no-holds-barred Q&A of epic proportions!
Title: Hip-Hop & Comics: Cultures Combining
Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Patrick A. Reed
Description: Hip-Hop and comics reflect each other in many ways: graffiti and album covers incorporate
superheroic imagery, rappers adopt secret identities and grandiose aliases, writers base their characters in urban
settings and artists draw on Hip-Hop's rich visual vocabulary. Here, Patrick A. Reed (of Depth Of Field Magazine)
brings together an all-star group of musical innovators and comic creators to discuss the ties between these
creative cultures.
Title: Our World Gone Weird
Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Austin Grossman Kristi Charish M.L. Brennan Michael Buckley Paul Tremblay Peter Clines
Description: What’s lurking down that alleyway? A thug? A shuggoth? A ghost? A demon? Merfolk? Vampires?
Authors Austin Grossman (Crooked), Paul Tremblay (A Head Full of Ghosts), Michael Buckley (Undertow), M.L.
Brennan (Dark Ascension), Kristi Charish (Owl and the City of Angels), and Peter Clines (The Fold) discuss how to
overlay the otherworldly onto our world.
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Title: Creating Comics as Part of a Literacy Curriculum Workshop
Day: Thursday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1E04
Speakers: Eric Kallenborn John Hoffman Mark Daponte Ronell Whittaker Suliman Onque
Description: Elementary and secondary school educators discuss creating comics in the classroom and
implementation of graphic novels in a Common Core world in order to scaffold literacy skills. This lesson planning
and demonstration will illustrate specific strategies on utilizing the creative nature of drawing as a means for
communication and a stepping stone to next level thinking by working through adapting a complex text to a visual
medium by following a prose to script to comic process.
Title: We Need More Diverse Comics
Day: Thursday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Alex Simmons Christian Zabriskie Eric Dean Seaton Ivan Velez Karen Green Vish Singh
Description: This Panel of librarians and comics creators will look at the history and future of diversity in comics.
They will discuss representations of race, gender, sexuality and the role of "the other" in graphic literature.
Personal experiences of groundbreaking creators will be matched with scholarly commentary by librarians. While
this Panel will discuss the history of diversity in comics it will also have a focus on the future of diverse comics and
how the industry can welcome and develop a wide range of talent and voices. This Panel will feature Ivan Velez
(Milestone Comics), Alex Simmons (Black Jack, Archie Comics), Eric Dean Seaton (TV Director, NBC, Nickelodeon,
Disney), Karen Green (Columbia University Graphic Novel Collection) and will be Moderated by Christian Zabriskie
(Urban Librarians Unite).
Title: FUNimation Presents: Dragon Ball Z (and Beyond)
Day: Thursday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Christopher Sabat Justin Rojas Sean Schemmel
Description: Join Sean Schemmel (voice of Goku) and Christopher Sabat (voice of Vegeta), as well as FUNimation
staff members, in an in-depth discussion on the long-running, anime action series Dragon Ball Z. Join the Panelists
for a look at the history of the television series, its current theatrical success and the highly anticipated follow-up
series, Dragon Ball Super.
Title: Hasbro Star Wars
Day: Thursday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Aditi Raturi Jeff Labovitz Joe Ninivaggi Molly Kroeger Sam Smith Steve Bono Steve Evans
Description: Join members of the Hasbro team as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line that hit shelves
on Force Friday! Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings with a look at new
product coming later this year.
Title: AMC’s Comic Book Men
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Bryan Johnson Kevin Smith Michael Zapcic Ming Chen Walter Flanagan
Description: Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, Michael Zapcic and Ming Chen return to New York
Comic Con to discuss their hit AMC unscripted series, “Comic Book Men” which returns for its fifth season on
Sunday, October 18 at midnight.
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Title: [Syfy] Presents: 12 Monkeys
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Description: Follow one man’s desperate attempt to save mankind from a group bent on global annihilation by
braving an untested method of time travel. Join the cast and creators for an exclusive first look at the second
season of this hit series from Syfy and Universal Cable Productions.
Title: So You Want to Cosplay? Bringing Cosplay to Your Library
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Alessandra Affinito Ariel Birdoff Cindy Simeti Laura Giunta Marissa Lieberman Pamela Cora
Description: Cosplay, or the hobby of costuming, offers a unique outlet for patrons both young and old to
combine creativity and expression. Consisting of librarians and library professionals who are also cosplayers, this
Panel will explore the history of cosplay, highlight the benefits of cosplay to patrons, show how to incorporate
cosplay and cosplay programming into the library and provide tips and advice to librarians on how they can
cosplay, even if they have limited or no sewing skills.
Title: Toddfather Talks Toys, Comics, Spawn and Insight to Being an Independent Creator
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Todd McFarlane
Description: This is a can’t-miss Panel featuring the man, Todd McFarlane! The toy company giant gives a sneak
peek at McFarlane Toys’ upcoming AMC’s The Walking Dead and HBO’s Game of Thrones construction sets. Todd
also talks exciting Spawn and Savior news that will make any Comic Fan eager for new issues! A Todd McFarlane
Panel wouldn’t be complete without words of wisdom on persevering and obtaining your dream job.
Title: Dark Horse Creators: Crafting The Original Story
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Christopher Golden Donny Cates Eliot Rahal Ethan Young Greg Pak Jonathan Case Steve Sunu
Description: Dark Horse's creator-driven original series are full steam ahead with the industry's top talent!
Moderated by Dark Horse Comics publicist Steve Sunu, Greg Pak (Kingsway West), Donny Cates and Eliot Rahal
(The Paybacks), Christopher Golden (Joe Golem) and Ethan Young (Nanjing: The Burning City) discuss developing
their original stories and what's coming next from Dark Horse's prolific creators.
Title: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: C.B. Cebulski Rickey Purdin
Description: Are you a Writer or Artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, “I could
do that…if I knew how!” Well, here’s your chance! Join Marvel Talent Scouts C.B. Cebulski and Rickey Purdin along
with a host of Marvel talent to find out the answers on how to get your foot in the door and make your job
MARVEL!
Title: Educator Networking Session
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1E04
Description: Meet like-minded professionals, swap ideas and create new professional relationships in this
networking session! This networking event is aimed at Teachers, but those of related professions are also
welcome.
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Title: The Comic Book Creator as Client: An Overview of Representing the Comic Book Creator and Comic Book
Properties (Pre-Registration Required, Course Full)
Day: Thursday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: David Gallaher Matthew Tynan, Esq. Thomas Crowell, Esq.
Description: Comic books are the new hot properties; movies, television and the publishing industry are all
scrambling to acquire the latest graphic novels. Are you ready to represent the creator of the next superhero
smash hit? This CLE will help introduce lawyers to the business and legal landscape of the comic book industry
with an emphasis on practical skills.
Title: Spec Fiction Sneak Peek: What's New from Harper Voyager and Epic Reads
Day: Thursday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: David Pomerico Lindsay Karl Olivia Russo Pamela Jaffee Ro Romanello Shawn Nicholls
Description: Consumer interests in SFF are rapidly diversifying and the genre is experiencing explosive change and
growth. See what is new and exciting in speculative fiction, sci-fi, fantasy and more from Harper Voyager and Epic
Reads. There will be fun giveaways!
Title: Maker Presents: ComicBookGirl19
Day: Thursday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: ComicBookGirl19 Tyson Wheeler
Description: As the host of the massively popular eponymous YouTube channel, ComicBookGirl19 offers cutting
insights of the Art Culture, including comics, movies, TV, books and more to her million+ Fans. Making her first
appearance at NYCC, CBG19 will provide an open forum to discuss her thoughts on everything from the intricacies
of the X-Men universe to the impact her outspoken opinions have on the state of the convention culture.
Title: Andre the Giant: The Man Behind the Legend
Day: Thursday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Jarrett Williams Michael Kingston Robin Christensen-Roussimoff Shannon Eric Denton
Description: The beloved pro wrestler's daughter Robin Christensen Roussimoff joins Shannon Eric Denton, Editor
of Lion Forge's authorized graphic novel biography, to discuss the real man we all know as the Eighth Wonder of
the World. With Special Guests Jarrett Williams (SuperPro K.O.) and Michael Kingston (Headlocked). Join us for
fond reminiscences of one of sports entertainment's most legendary figures!
Title: Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Description: With new episodes of the exciting second season of Star Wars Rebels debuting on Disney XD this fall,
Fans will get an exclusive sneak peek of what's to come in a Panel featuring Special Guests and a discussion of the
new storylines and characters being introduced throughout the new season. Now considered a very real threat to
the Empire, the crew of the Ghost has caught the attention of Darth Vader himself, who will stop at nothing to
hunt them down. Undeterred, the rebels will seek out old friends and add powerful allies to their cause, forming
the beginnings of a more formidable alliance against the Empire. Find out what's coming in the highly-anticipated
second season of Star Wars Rebels and be sure to return to the Empire Stage at 5:30 PM for a sneak preview of
two new episodes from the series!
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Title: Valiant 101: New Fans Start Here!
Day: Thursday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Alejandro Arbona Andy Liegl Hunter Gorinson Josh Johns Matthew Klein Tom Brennan
Description: You've heard the buzz… You've seen the reviews… Now find out where to start with Valiant Comics!
From X-O MANOWAR to NINJAK to THE DEATH-DEFYING DR. MIRAGE and QUANTUM AND WOODY, jump on
board here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to Valiant's biggest, most memorable characters…and find
out for yourself why Buzzfeed calls Valiant "a universe full of your new favorite superheroes"!
Title: The Final Girls
Day: Thursday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Malin Akerman Todd Strauss-Schulson
Description: Join Malin Akerman and Director Todd Strauss-Schulson as they present clips and discuss the film,
which opens October 9.
Title: Tor: The Next Generation!
Day: Thursday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Fran Wilde Ilana C. Myer John Scalzi Lawrence M. Schoen Seth Dickinson
Description: Tor Books celebrates 35 years of publishing quality SFF by some of the biggest names in genre today!
But even Orson Scott Card and Brandon Sanderson were once unknowns. Meet 2015’s new authors and see what
makes them tick in a game of “Would You Rather” with host John Scalzi (The End of All Things) and featuring: Ilana
C. Myer (Last Song Before Night), Seth Dickinson (The Traitor Baru Cormorant), Lawrence M. Schoen (Barsk: The
Elephant’s Graveyard) and Fran Wilde (Updraft).
Title: DC Comics – Master Class: Art History
Day: Thursday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Babs Tarr Gustavo Duarte Ivan Reis Riley Rossmo Tiffany Smith
Description: Class is in session as some of the greatest artists in the industry take Fans and aspiring comic artists
to school with an in-depth look at their creative process! DC Entertainment is proud to spotlight these talented
individuals for this exclusive, all-access look at what it’s like drawing for DC Comics!
Title: Librarian Networking Session
Day: Thursday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1E04
Description: Meet like-minded professionals, swap ideas and create new professional relationships in this
networking session! This networking event is aimed at Librarians, but those of related professions are also
welcome at this professional meet-up.
Title: Comics and New Literacy: Exploring Classroom Innovations
Day: Thursday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Dr. Meryl Jaffee Jason Nisavic John Weaver Jonathan Hennessey Josh Elder Michael Gianfrancesco
Description: This Panel of educators and industry professionals will explore the ever-changing climate of literacy
and its connection to the graphic novel/comics classroom. As comics have begun to play a bigger role in
classrooms around the country, educators have been able to explore more creative ways to use comics to engage
students. This Panel will explore and discuss the amazing ways in which comics have been utilized to expand
student literacy including multiple ways in which to build vocabulary, use graphic novels to bridge difficult texts
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(such as Shakespeare) and engage reluctant students as both readers and writers. The Panel will also discuss and
predict the future for comics in the classroom.
Title: Celebrating 10 Years of Twilight with Stephenie Meyer
Day: Thursday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Josh Horowitz Stephenie Meyer
Description: Join internationally bestselling author Stephenie Meyer in conversation with MTV's Josh Horowitz as
they revisit the landmark novel Twilight, ten years later. The discussion will highlight the special tenth anniversary
edition, including the original Twilight as well as exclusive new bonus content from Stephenie. Come celebrate the
groundbreaking book that became a global phenomenon, a blockbuster film franchise and a cultural touchstone
around the world.
Title: Assassin's Creed Comics Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Anthony Del Col Conor McCreary Dennis Calero Lizzie Kaye Ricky Claydon Steve White
Description: Titan Comics and Ubisoft give you the scoop on what's in store for the brand-new on-going Assassin's
Creed comic – which exclusively debuts at NYCC! Join Assassin's Creed comic Writers Anthony Del Col (Kill
Shakespeare), Conor McCreary (Kill Shakespeare), Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir), Steve White (Titan Comics Senior
Editor) and Assassin's Creed Editor Lizzie Kaye for exclusive behind-the-scenes access! Plus, a very special
announcement by a Comic Superstar Writer!
Title: The 7 Archetypes of Comics Shops: Who Will Triumph, Thrive and Survive
Day: Thursday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: ATOM! FREEMAN Ed Catto Gerry Gladston Jeff Beck Mar Hammond
Description: We explore controversial categories for comic shops, provide analytical (yet nostalgic) insights to
analyze trends and the changing consumer demographic. Our Panelists will also be invited to forecast the future
and just how the nation's independently owned and operated comic shops will continue to serve as cultural
centers and weekly rendezvous for hundreds of thousands of pop culture enthusiasts. Panelists include an all-star
cast of comics retailers and professionals.
Title: Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Day: Thursday Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Eric Bauza Greg Cipes Rob Paulsen Seth Green
Description: The TMNT team returns to New York Comic Con to reveal exclusive sneak peeks from Season 4 and
what action is in store for the four hero brothers. The Panel features executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon
Auman, along with the talented voice actors Seth Green (Leonardo), Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes
(Michelangelo), Eric Bauza (Tiger Claw, Hun), and more special guests! Booyakasha! Moderated by Andre
Meadows (aka “@BlackNerd”).
Title: The Walking Dead: An Inside Look with Robert Kirkman
Day: Thursday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Robert Kirkman
Description: Join Creator Robert Kirkman and Special Guests as they explore the world of The Walking Dead
franchise from the page and beyond.
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Title: Disabled or Mislabeled?: Graphic Novels and Comics About Disabilities
Day: Thursday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Jessikah Chautin Martha Divittorio Natalie Korsavidis Valerie Acklin
Description: Has the evolution of disabilities in comics and graphic novels kept pace with society’s changing views
of persons with physical and mental impairments? This Panel will explore the persistence and/or elimination of
stereotypes, the impact of disabilities as superpowers, the range and factual accuracy of medical conditions being
tackled by comic creators today, as well as the spectrum of portrayals from well-rounded protagonists to also-ran
sidekicks to stock characters.
Title: BOOM! Studios Celebrates 10 Years and Push Comics Forward
Day: Thursday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Brooke Allen Filip Sablik James Tynion IV Kyle Higgins Shannon Watters Si Spurrier
Description: 2015 marks the 10th year of publishing for BOOM! Studios, a multiple Eisner award-winning top 10
comic publisher. Rather than look back at what we achieved the past 10 years, join us as we look ahead to the
next 10 years and how we can all push comics forward. Moderated by BOOM! President of Publishing &
Marketing Filip Sablik, join Si Spurrier, Shannon Watters, Brooke Allen, James Tynion IV and Kyle Higgins as they
highlight the changes in the industry and what they want to see in comics.
Title: Dark Circle Comics
Day: Thursday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Alex Segura Chuck Wendig Dave White Dave White Frank Tieri Kelly Fitzpatrick Mike Pellerito
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Ron Cacace
Description: Discover comics’ most ambitious new imprint as Alex Segura (Editor of Dark Circle Comics), Mike
Pellerito (President of Archie Comics), Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Chief Creative Officer), Chuck Wendig (Co-Writer,
The Shield), Frank Tieri (Writer, The Hangman) and Dave White (Writer, The Web) expand the groundbreaking
universe of titles coming from Dark Circle Comics with exclusive news and reveals! Find out why The Black Hood,
The Shield, The Hangman and The Web will be your new favorite comics!
Title: MARVEL: House of Ideas
Day: Thursday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Bill Rosemann Ryan Penagos
Description: Love having the best comics in the industry on your mobile devices? Want to know how Marvel stays
on the cutting edge of technology? Then this panel is for you, True Believer! Get exciting news about what’s
happening on the Marvel Comics App, Marvel Unlimited and MORE in this can’t-miss panel! Plus: Be here for the
latest and greatest directly from Marvel Games! Panelists include Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan
Penagos, Marvel Games Creative Director Bill Rosemann, and other Mighty Marvel Guests!
Title: Breaking Into Comics – Honing Your Craft and Networking Skills to Succeed!
Day: Thursday Time: 2:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Room 1E04
Speakers: Andy Schmidt
Description: Workshop for the pros (or soon-to-be-pros!). Join Comics Experience Founder and former Marvel and
IDW Editor Andy Schmidt for a down-to-Earth discussion on how to jumpstart your comics career – including find
collaborators, networking with pros and growing a career!
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Title: Content Literacy: Teaching STEM with Comics
Day: Thursday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Cathy Leamy Esther Keller MK Reed Maris Wicks Nick Dragotta Tom Racine
Description: Bring a one-two punch to teaching STEM: text and images teaming up in comics! Comics have been
shown to improve reader engagement while enhancing both comprehension and retention. And with the new
emphasis on reading nonfiction, academic vocabulary and reading in the subject areas, comics are more relevant
than ever. Join Educators and Comics Creators as they present the best in comics and graphic novels for teaching
STEM topics, including recommended titles and lesson ideas.
Title: Nerdist Writers Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Aaron Cohen Ben Blacker Brian Koppelman Craig Engler Jesse Peyronel
Description: The Nerdist Writers Panel is an informal chat among professional Writers about the business and
process of writing. Consistently a top TV/Film podcast on iTunes and available on the Nerdist network, the Nerdist
Writers Panel is Created and Hosted by Ben Blacker (Co-Creator, The Thrilling Adventure Hour; Supernatural; Puss
in Boots) and features Showrunners and Creators you know and love from TV, film, comic books, novels and
more! Speakers include Brian Koppelman (Slate's The Moment; Ocean's Thirteen; Showtime's Billions), Jesse
Peyronel (NBC's Dracula; USA's Dig; SHELTERED based on Image Comics), Aaron Cohen (ESPN's 30 for 30; HBO
Sports) and Craig Engler (Syfy's Z Nation). Hear past episodes here: http://bit.ly/q01Jsv
Title: How Harley Quinn Conquered the World
Day: Thursday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Abraham Riesman Amanda Conner Jimmy Palmiotti
Description: Harley Quinn is unstoppable. But what makes her tick? In this all-star Panel, we'll celebrate and
discuss everyone's favorite lovable, love-lorn, face-painted psychopath. Join current Harley Quinn Writers
Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, as well as a host of other Harley-loving Guests, to talk about the character's
fascinating origins, wild rise to fame and bright future.
Title: Game of Thrones: A Panel of Ice and Fire
Day: Thursday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Finn Jones Keisha Castle-Hughes Natalie Dormer
Description: While some of the great houses of Westeros seek to gain control of the Iron Throne, others are
simply looking for revenge against those who hold it. Spend an hour with cast members Finn Jones (Ser Loras
Tyrell), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Keisha Castle-Hughes (Obara Sand) as they share stories from on set,
speculate about season 6, discuss upcoming projects and of course, their mutual hatred against the Lannisters.
Moderated by Gillian Telling, EW’s senior editor, TV.
Title: Breaking Badges: Gamification at the Bucks County Library System
Day: Thursday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: John Pappas
Description: An overview of gamification & games-based learning, application of game mechanics, development
of programs, as well as the successes and set-backs. The Bucks County Library System created two digital badge
programs – "Let's Play School" an online educational program to help parents prepare children to enter school &
"Breaking Badges" an online digital badge program to encourage literacy & library engagement in students.
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Title: The Biggest Attack on Titan Manga Announcement Ever
Day: Thursday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Ben Applegate Jeanine Schaefer Kana Koide
Description: Kodansha Comics, US Publisher of Attack on Titan, makes the biggest announcement about the
Attack on Titan comics series... ever. Kodansha USA General Manager Kana Koide, Director of Publishing Ben
Applegate and a few Special Guests will lead the Panel, answer questions and give away some goodies.
Title: VERTIGO: The New #1s
Day: Thursday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Dale Halvorsen Dave Baillie Holly Black John Cunningham Lauren Beukes Shaun Simon Shelly
Bond Tom King
Description: This Fall, Vertigo debuts its biggest and most exciting lineup of new titles ever! Join VERTIGO
Executive Editor Shelly Bond and some of the key talent to this resurgence as they explore the amazing new
lineup of comics that are sure to be added to your monthly pull list. Leading the behind-the-scenes look will be
some of the incredible talent behind them including Dave Baillie, Lauren Beukes, Holly Black, Dale Halvorsen, Tom
King and Shaun Simon.
Title: [Syfy] Panel Block
Day: Thursday Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Description:
[SYFY] PRESENTS: THE EXPANSE
4:00 PM – 5:20 PM
The Expanse is a 10-episode drama set 200 years in the future after mankind has colonized the solar system. The
show is based on The New York Times bestselling book series of the same name. Join the cast and executive
producers of this character-driven thriller for a screening of the first episode and a Q&A in anticipation of the
series December 14th premiere.
[SYFY] PRESENTS: HUNTERS
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
When the wife of a Baltimore FBI agent disappears, the search to find her leads to a secret government unit
dedicated to hunting terrorists. The terrorists, however, are unlike any others, and might not even be of this
world. Based on Whitley Strieber's best-selling novel Alien Hunter. Join Executive Producers Gale Anne Hurd (The
Walking Dead), showrunner Natalie Chaidez (12 Monkeys) and the cast for a Q&A and to get a first look at Syfy’s
newest thriller.
Title: Assembling Your Nerd Herd: Creating a Safe Space for Students in Your School
Day: Thursday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Alex Simmons Dave Roman Eric Kallenborn John Shableski Michael Gianfrancesco Tami Stronach
Description: Despite Geek culture being at the forefront of popular culture today, many young Comic Con lovers
feel isolated in their school community. With bullying of young people on the basis of their interests being one of
the most challenging problems to overcome, how can teachers help foster their students' interests and give them
a safe place to share them with like minded peers? Educators come together to talk about how they built their
"Nerd Herd" and how it has done just that. They share their stories and those of their students on how bringing
like minded people together can not only create a barrier against outside negativity but also help build confidence
and self-respect.
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Title: The Impractical Jokers’ Impractical Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Brian Quinn James Murray Joe Gatto Sal Vulcano
Description: Impractical Jokers, truTV’s hit hidden-camera comedy, is currently in its 4th season and stars Joe
Gatto, Sal Vulcano, Brian “Q " Quinn and James “Murr” Murray. For the first-time ever, all four guys will be
appearing at NYCC, answering Fan questions and telling stories about their lives in front of and behind the
camera. Learn what happens behind-the-scenes, about their lifelong friendship (of 25+ years) and how they made
the decisions that took them down a road that ended with a hit TV show, popular podcasts, sold out national
tours and even their own cruise. Have questions about the TV show? Ask them! Have questions about your
personal problems? Ask them! Having trouble finding that rascal Larry? You’re on your own there. They can’t find
him either. Special exclusive clips from their archives, as well as a sneak peek of the new season will be shown. Be
there when it all goes down! Moderated by comedian Chris Gethard.
Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Action
Day: Thursday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Alex de Campi Carla Speed McNeil Ivan Brandon Matt Hawkins Nick Dragotta Steve Orlando
Description: There's nothing like the thrill of a well-executed action scene and no other medium can do what
comics can. Ivan Brandon's Drifter, Alex de Campi & Carla Speed McNeil's No Mercy, Nick Dragotta's East of West,
Matt Hawkins's IXth Generation and Steve Orlando's Virgil all feature some impressive action. Where's the line
between perfect and gratuitous? Is there a line? More importantly, how do you make entertaining action? Ask the
experts.
Title: Fantasy Draft League
Day: Thursday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Bradley Beaulieu Eleanor Herman Naomi Novik Sam Sykes Sarah Beth Durst Zac Brewer
Description: It’s like Fantasy Football but for SFF lit Fans! Four Authors (Eleanor Herman, Zac Brewer, Sarah Beth
Durst and Bradley Beaulieu) draft an “all-star” fantasy team choosing characters from their favorite books: one
wizard; one warrior; one cleric; one thief/rogue; one wildcard. They battle it out to see who can create the
ultimate fantasy line-up! Draftmaster David Pomerico will set the ground rules and two judges (Sam Sykes and
Naomi Novik) will offer commentary after each round and vote on which fantasy fiction league will take the
crown. Before they announce their deliberations, the audience will weigh in as well. Let’s get ready to rumble!
Title: Dare2Draw – Show Us What You Got!
Day: Thursday Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Room 1E04
Speakers: Charles D. Chenet Simon Fraser
Description: "Charles D. Chenet's Dare2Draw has been part of the comic book community, for the past 5 years,
providing monthly mentoring and networking events, for comic book creators throughout NYC. Now it's reaching
out across all platforms to develop and spotlight new talent, with its new Dare2Draw: The ""Series""! Hosted by
Mentoring Artist, Simon Fraser. The TV-Web Series is designed to inspire comic book creators by bringing them
together, to draw and compete, more as aspiring colleagues than Fans. Showing us what they got. The prizes are
some awesome art tools and supplies to help Artists develop and create.
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Title: Geeks in the Stacks: Engaging Your Library Community with Pop Culture
Day: Thursday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Ivy Noelle Weir Julie Still Zara T. Wilkinson
Description: Geek culture is here: librarians across the country are holding Comic Cons, collecting graphic novels,
starting gaming clubs and planning release parties. Focusing on how to get started, this Panel will feature
librarians who have planned geeky events in their libraries, including a public library Comic Con organized by
teens, a college campus Comic Con and an academic conference on women in science fiction, fantasy and comics.
Find out how to engage any community with pop culture events!
Title: A Tribute to Sir Terry Pratchett, The Sourcerer of Words
Day: Thursday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Dan Wells Eloisa James Emily Asher-Perrin Jennifer Brehl Mackenzie Lee Petra Mayer
Description: Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?" –Sir Terry Pratchett, GOING
POSTAL. HarperCollins is proud to assemble a special tribute Panel, featuring noted adult and children's fiction
and fantasy Authors, for an exclusive memorial to the literary legacy of Sir Terry Pratchett, only at New York
Comic Con.
Title: New York TimesOUT Presents LGBT in Comics
Day: Thursday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Babs Tarr James Tynion IV Jennie Wood Jude Biersdorfer Kevin Wada Kris Anka Steve Orlando
Description: The New York TimesOUT presents some of the industry's best creators where they will be discussing
LGBT themes in comicbooks. Come and join Steve Orlando (Midnighter), Jennie Wood (Flutter), Kevin Wada
(Scarlet Witch), James Tynion IV (Batman Eternal), Babs Tarr (Batgirl), Kris Anka (Captain Marvel) and moderator,
Jude Biersdorfer, talk about the LGBT scene in comics, your favorite characters and the importance of showcasing
LGBT characters.
Title: VIZ Media Presents: An Evening with Masashi Kishimoto, Creator of Naruto
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Masashi Kishimoto
Description: The creator of the global phenomenon known as Naruto makes his first appearance outside Japan!
The legendary Kishimoto Sensei will discuss his career and creative process and answer questions about his work.
Attendees will also have a chance to win some very special prizes. This Panel of a lifetime is brought to you in
partnership with the Japan Foundation.
Title: Games and Education
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Beverly Decker Garrett Fuller Justin DeVoe Sue Parler
Description: This Panel combines teachers and video game designers to show new ways that games and next
generation technology are enhancing the modern classroom. Representatives from game development and local
teachers will share their experiences and open discussion on new ways that video games are starting to shape the
next generation.
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Title: The Papercutz 10th Anniversary Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Jim Salicrup Scott Lobdell Stefan Petrucha Sven Larsen Terry Nantier
Description: Celebrating 10 years of PAPERCUTZ! Founded in 2005, the #1 Kids' Graphic Novel Publisher started
with THE HARDY BOYS & NANCY DREW and now publishes one of the most diverse lists in the comics industry,
Join Editor-in-Chief Jim Salicrup, Publisher Terry Nantier and a variety of Papercutz creators as they reminisce
about a decade in kids' publishing and look forward to the next 10 years.
Title: DC Super Hero Girls
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Aria Moffly Ashley Eckstein Christine Kim Lisa Yee Shea Fontana Tania Missad Tiffany Smith
Description: Find out about the brand new DC Super Hero Girls! This new universe embodies girl empowerment
and offers relatable and strong role models for girls to promote character and confidence through high-quality
storytelling, iconic characters and active play. Featuring iconic DC Comics Super Hero characters like Wonder
Woman, Supergirl and Batgirl – this new world of digital content, videos, books, toys and other exciting
merchandise inspires girls to find the hero within themselves, empowering them to recognize that they too, can
‘Save the Day.’ Hosted by DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. and Mattel, hear from individuals who played a role in
developing DC Super Hero Girls.
Title: Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Sneak Preview
Day: Thursday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Description: Fans are invited to a sneak preview screening of two new episodes from the highly-anticipated
second season of Star Wars Rebels which will feature the series debut of Captain Rex, Captain Gregor and
Commander Wolffe – three clones from the previous Star Wars animated series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. They
join another Fan favorite from The Clone Wars – Ahsoka Tano – who made her Star Wars Rebels debut in the final
episode of Season 1. Fans of both series won't want to miss this incredible preview of what's to come in the allnew episodes from the second season of Star Wars Rebels!
Title: Fantasy Food Qwizards!
Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Annette Cardwell Eric Moro
Description: Can you name which Bertie Bott's Every-Flavour Bean Dumbledore ate at the end of Harry Potter and
the Sorcerer's Stone? Do you know four of the many varieties of Squishee served at the Simpson's Kwik-E-Mart? If
you do, you might be a Fantasy Food Qwizard! In this fun interactive game show, celebrities, Wikia Superfans and
NYCC audience members will compete to see who knows the most about pop-culture food and drink.
Title: #BlackComicsMonth: Diversity in Comics
Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Afua Richardson Chad L Coleman Christine Dinh David F. Walker Jeremy Whitley Mikki Kendall
Mildred Louis MizCaramelVixen Scott Snyder Shawn R. Pryor Steve Orlando
Description: #BlackComicsMonth was birthed during Black History Month and spotlighted 28 days of black comic
creators. After realizing that 28 days wasn't enough, BlackComicsMonth.com has continued featuring black
creators in the mainstream as well as independent comics community, along with black comic characters. When
#BlackComicsMonth was featured on several sites, we realized the community was craving Diversity in Comics as
a whole. This Panel will feature several creators of color & discuss Diversity in Comics.
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Title: King of the Comics: One Hundred Years of King Features Syndicate
Day: Thursday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Brian Walker Hilary Price Jeff Keane Patrick McDonnell Ray Billingsley
Description: King Features Editor Brendan Burford will lead the discussion with cartooning talents Ray Billingsley,
Jeff Keane, Patrick McDonnell, Hilary Price and Brian Walker, taking the audience through the history of King
Features, the traditions and historic influence of comics on our culture, and the growth in diversity among
characters and creators as well as the evolution of the comic pages overall.
Title: Minimates Mini-Figures: Where Gotham Meets The Walking Dead
Day: Thursday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Chuck Terceira Robert Yee Uriel Caton Zach Oat
Description: Diamond Select Toys President Chuck Terceira, product manager Robert Yee and artist/designer Uriel
Caton discuss what's coming up for the long-running 2-inch toy line, including new series based on Gotham, The
Walking Dead, Marvel Comics, Marvel films, Marvel animation, Mallrats, Back to the Future, Muppets, Aliens,
Predator, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Valiant Comics, Image Comics and more! Zach Oat (Marketing
Supervisor, DST) will moderate a Q&A, reveal new artwork and award prizes!
Title: The World of Capcom
Day: Thursday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Andrew Schnorr Francis Mao Matt Dhalgren Rey Jiminez
Description: Capcom presents the latest news and updates on all their highly anticipated games such as Street
Fighter V, Resident Evil 0 and Mega Man Legacy Collection. Plus a roundup and exclusive first looks at all the cool
licensing and collectibles based on Capcom's famous brands. Plus, a surprise or two!
Title: Crunchyroll Industry Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Dallas Middaugh Danika Harrod
Description: Crunchyroll Industry Panel is here! Come by, hang out and see what Crunchyroll has in store for the
upcoming anime season! We'll be making announcements as well as showing off what shows we absolutely love
that you might have missed! We'll have Crunchyroll swag and prizes to give out during Q&A. You won't want to
miss this!
Title: The Non-Compliant Geek's Guide to Self Care
Day: Thursday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Alison Jarzyna Jenny Milos Justine Mastin Kris Anne Regeth
Description: Caring for your Self because you are worth it – and not to attain some media-fueled, idealized image
of what you should be – is a radical, political act. Through our engagement with comics, sci-fi and fantasy,
members of the geek community have become experts at re-imagining the world around us. We have the skills
needed to be at the forefront of this movement for social change. Commit the radical act of self-acceptance and
reclaim your heroic destiny. Your non-compliant journey starts now.
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Title: Sean Bean Brings Legends to NYCC
Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Kenneth Biller Sean Bean
Description: Sean Bean has arrived for his first Con appearance at New York Comic Con. Attendees will get an
exclusive look at the first episode of LEGENDS, along with an opportunity to hear from Sean Bean himself about
the show’s exciting return. Bean (“Game of Thrones,” “Lord of the Rings”) stars as Martin Odum, an undercover
spy who lives out on the edge to infiltrate dangerous worlds. LEGENDS has been completely reimagined in Season
2 where, set against a thrilling European backdrop, Odum is desperate to track down his true identity. As the walls
are closing in on him, Martin’s past and present will collide in a dangerous international conspiracy with
unimaginable consequences.
Title: Cinemax Presents Banshee: The Final Season
Day: Thursday Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Andy Greenwald Antony Starr Eliza Dushku Frankie Faison Ivana Milicevic Jonathan Tropper Matt
Servitto
Description: Cinemax’s Banshee follows an ex-con who continues his criminal pursuits while enforcing his own
code of justice. Creator/Writer/Executive Producer Jonathan Tropper (This is Where I Leave You), and cast
members Antony Starr (Rush), Ivana Milicevic (Aloha), Matt Servitto (The Sopranos), Frankie Faison (The Wire)
and new addition, Eliza Dushku (Dollhouse) will discuss their experiences and share footage from the upcoming
fourth and final season in a Panel moderated by Grantland’s Andy Greenwald.
Title: WBTV Preview Night Screenings
Day: Thursday Time: 7:15 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Description: For the third year in a row, Warner Bros. Television offers advance viewing of pilot episodes of three
of the most highly anticipated series of the 2015–16 television season — Supergirl and Containment — as well as
a sneak peek of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.
Supergirl: In the vast DC Comics Universe of super heroes, the rich mythology of Superman and the planet Krypton
is perhaps the most famous and instantly recognizable. Enter Supergirl! Born on the doomed planet Krypton, the
preteen Kara escaped at the same time as the infant Kal-El, but didn't arrive on Earth until many years later. Now
age 24, living in National City and working as an assistant for Catco Worldwide Media mogul Cat Grant, Kara has
spent so many years trying to fit in that she forgot to ever stand out. All that changes when she decides to
embrace her superhuman abilities and become the hero she was always destined to be. With the help of Daily
Planet photographer James Olsen, her foster sister Alex and the research of the super-secret, off-the-grid
Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO) and its head, Hank Henshaw, Kara takes to the skies to protect her
world.
Containment: When a mysterious and deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a vast urban quarantine is quickly
enforced, forcing those trapped on the inside to fight for their lives while local and federal officials desperately
search for a cure in Containment. Torn apart from their loved ones, the survivors confined within the cordon must
fight against not only fatal infection, but also isolation, fear and the disintegration of society around them. But as
they begin to gain each other’s trust, hope remains and on either side of the cordon unlikely heroes will rise.
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: When heroes alone are not enough… the world needs legends. Having seen the
future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is tasked with
assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront an unstoppable threat – one in which not
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only is the planet at stake, but all of time itself. From the creators of The Flash and Arrow comes this super hero
team-up unlike anything that’s ever been seen on television before.
Title: Sword Art Online II
Day: Thursday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Description: 1 year after the SAO incident, Kirito is approached by Seijirou Kikuoka from Japan's Ministry of
Internal Affairs and Communications Department "VR Division" with a rather peculiar request. That was an
investigation on the "Death Gun" incident that occurred in the gun and steel filled VRMMO called Gun Gale Online
(GGO). "Players who are shot by a mysterious avatar with a jet black gun lose their lives even in the real world…"
Failing to turn down Kikuoka's bizarre request, Kirito logs in to GGO even though he is not completely convinced
that the virtual world could physically affect the real world. Kirito wanders in an unfamiliar world in order to gain
any clues about the "Death Gun." Then, a female sniper named Sinon who owns a gigantic "Hecate II" rifle
extends Kirito a helping hand. With Sinon's help, Kirito decides to enter the "Bullet of Bullets," a large tournament
to choose the most powerful gunner within the realm of GGO, in hopes to become the target of the "Death Gun"
and make direct contact with the mysterious avatar.
Title: Titmouse, Inc.
Day: Thursday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Ben Kalina Chris Prynoski Christy Karacas Jim Mahfood Kayla Reid Mike Carlo
Description: Meet with one of the largest 2D animation studios in America. Talk with directors, creators,
producers, and animators. There will be discussions about what shows we make and how we make them!
Titmouse does a wide variety of shows, from Adult Swim to Disney. We will screen some of our animation
favorites and hand out free merchandise, as well as answer questions from the audience.
Title: How-To: Draw Your Imagination
Day: Thursday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Kim Jung Gi
Description: Take this amazing chance to learn how to draw your imagination on white paper with a black pen.
You will realize that you do not need fancy equipment to draw your heart out after seeing Kim Jung Gi's
outrageous live drawing! You will get a chance to see an empty canvas transform into a completed scene with
human anatomy and perspective. Q&A session will be available. Kim Jung Gi is an established artist from South
Korea whose artwork has attracted international attention over the last few years.
Title: Rooster Teeth’s RWBY: VOLUME 3 Panel
Day: Thursday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Barbara Dunkelman Gray Haddock Kerry Shawcross Lindsay Jones Miles Luna
Description: Rooster Teeth's award-winning animated web series RWBY is back at NYCC with RWBY: VOLUME 3 !
Join the cast and crew of RWBY, including Miles Luna, Kerry Shawcross, Gray Haddock, Lindsay Jones and Barbara
Dunkelman, for an exclusive first look at scenes from the premiere episode of RWBY: VOLUME 3 ! Well also share
exciting RWBY news, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, take Q&A from the audience and more!
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Title: Transformers Generations
Day: Thursday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Ben Montano David Erwin Eric Calderon George Krstic John Barber Michael Kelly Sarah Carroll
Description: As the Combiner Wars wage on, the highly anticipated reveal of the next chapter in the
GENERATIONS story universe will be huge. Be sure to attend for sneak peeks and behind the scenes accounts
from partners including IDW, Activision, Machinima and Hasbro. The Transformers team members will also host a
Q&A session to answer your burning questions.
Title: She Made Me Do It: FanGirls Lead the Way
Day: Thursday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Ed Catto Jamie Broadnax Jenny Cheng Rose Del Vecchio
Description: As the demographics of the industry continue to change, this Panel focuses on the impact of female
Fans (not female creators) and how they are changing comics from the ground up in surprising and positive ways.
More than ever, their grassroots efforts can be seen everywhere from comic shops and conventions and from
cosplay to social media.
Title: Comedy Mutant
Day: Thursday Time: 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Brian Posehn Mike Drucker Myq Kaplan
Description: Comedy Mutant is a hydra of comedians who are hysterically disturbed for your enjoyment. The
show is headlined by Brian Posehn, who is a comedian/writer/actor. Brain has made hundreds of appearances in
film and television including the film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. He is best known for being a series
regular on, "The Sarah Silverman Program" as well as numerous appearances with, Conan O'Brien. Brian also
writes the smartass, Deadpool character for Marvel Comics. His music video, Metal By Numbers, has over 2
million views. Brian refers to himself as a “giant idiot”.
Appearing with Brian is Myq Kaplan, a national touring headliner. Myq won New York’s funniest comedian in
2009, and has had a full hour comedy special, “Small, Dork and handsome” released in 2014 on Netflix. He also
host the podcast, “Hang Out With Me”. The opening act is Mike Drucker who is a writer at, Late Night with Jimmy
Fallon.
When not on stage, they can be found going from booth to booth “nerding out” being engulfed by comic book
heaven.
This Panel is recommended for Fans 18+.
Title: DC Comics – The Dark Knight 30th Anniversary
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Andy Kubert Brian Azzarello Jim Lee John Cunningham Klaus Janson
Description: Frank Miller’s THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS is one of the most important and recognized works in
comic book history. In recognition of its 30th Anniversary, DC Entertainment returns to New York to celebrate the
book that defined a generation. Joining in the festivities will be the amazing cast of top-notch talent, including
Brian Azzarello, Klaus Janson, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and maybe even a Surprise Guest or two. Be here for reveals,
revelations and exclusive artwork! This is the once-in-a-lifetime Panel you CANNOT miss!
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Title: The New Geeky Journalism
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Abraham Riesman Anthony Breznican Emily Asher-Perrin Genevieve Valentine Jill Pantozzi Ryan
Britt
Description: Seemingly overnight, being a geeky journalist has morphed from a rare curiosity to an essential role
in the pop-culture landscape. Join Writers Jill Pantozzi (The Nerdy Bird), Abraham Riesman (Vulture), Anthony
Breznican (Entertainment Weekly), Emily Asher-Perrin (Tor.com) and Genevieve Valentine (The A.V. Club, io9, Et.
al) to discuss this phenomenon and how it has changed fandom. Moderated by science fiction critic and Author of
the book Luke Skywalker Can't Read; Ryan Britt.
Title: Dark Horse: CLASSIFIED!
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Brian Wood Dave Marshall Matt Kindt Mike Richardson Steve Sunu
Description: The can't-miss Dark Horse Panel of NYCC 2015! Join Dark Horse creators Brian Wood, Matt Kindt and
surprises Guests along with Dark Horse Comics publicist Steve Sunu for the first word on new series and
announcements, including creator-driven original series and all-new TOP SECRET projects!
Title: Star Wars: A Galaxy of Fandom
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Alexander Freed Brian Linder Mike Delaney Terry Dodson
Description: The new era of Star Wars is here! Join Special Guests from the worlds of games, books, comics and
entertainment as they share memories of seeing Star Wars for the first time; discuss how the sprawling space epic
shaped their lives; and more. Geek out over your favorite parts of that galaxy far, far away with Superfans from
Wookieepedia and get hyped for The Force Awakens and other exciting new chapters in the Star Wars saga!
Title: 75 Spirited Years: Will Eisner & The Spirit
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Denis Kitchen J.C. Vaughn Karen Green Melissa Bowersox Michael Solof Paul Levitz
Description: Geppi's Entertainment Museum (GEM) presents a behind-the-scenes look at the largest Will Eisner
art exhibit during The Spirit's 75th anniversary year. This career-spanning show, curated by Eisner expert Denis
Kitchen and presented with the full cooperation of Eisner's family, combines original art and rare artifacts, some
of which have never been publicly shown. Join with the Panelists in celebrating the incredible legacy of this
brilliant creator and learn about what GEM is doing to promote it.
Title: ABC Family’s Stitchers and Pretty Little Liars
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Allison Scagliotti Ashley Benson Damon Dayoub Emma Ishta I. Marlene King Jeffrey Alan Schechter
Joseph Dougherty Kyle Harris Lucy Hale Oliver Goldstick Ritesh Rajan Salli Richardson-Whitfield Sasha
Pieterse Shay Mitchell Troian Bellisario
Description: Stitchers
Panel to include exclusive video and Q&A with "Stitchers" Creator/Executive Producer/Writer Jeffrey Alan
Schechter ("Overruled!"), and series stars Emma Ishta (Kirsten Clark), Kyle Harris (Cameron Goodkin), Ritesh Rajan
(Linus Ahluwalia), Salli Richardson-Whitfield (Maggie Baptiste), Allison Scagliotti (Camille Engelson) and Damon
Dayoub (Detective Quincy Fisher).
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Now in its sixth season, ABC Family's #1 hit original series, "Pretty Little Liars" has become a social media
phenomenon. The series follows the twists and turns of four friends – Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer – who were
tormented by an unknown assailant who only goes by "A." After years of mystery, murder and mayhem, The Liars
finally came face-to-face with "A" during the summer season finale. When "Pretty Little Liars" returns in early
2016, the PLLs are five years older and forced to return to Rosewood and deal with a new mystery. Exclusive
footage of the five-year time jump will be shown as well as Executive Producers and cast teasing what is to come
for Aria, Emily, Hanna, Spencer and Alison.
Title: Storytelling on the Page
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Dennis Calero Karl Kerschl Sean Chen Warren Simons
Description: Learn how to structure a complete issue from beginning to end. Pace, Panel breakdown, and story
arc discussed by professional Writers who work for mainstream Publishers like Marvel, DC, Valiant, & more.
Hosted by Buddy Scalera of Comic Book School. Panel support by Matt Balogh. Creators will use Copic Markers for
this Panel.
Title: The Librarians: Season 2 First Look + Panel With Cast
Day: Friday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Christian Kane John Kim John Larroquette John Rogers Lindy Booth Rebecca Romijn
Description: The enchanting action-packed series, THE LIBRARIANS, returns to NYCC with a first look at Season 2!
After saving the world from legendary evil in Season 1, the Librarians have returned to face all new missions and
all new ancient enemies. Outsmarting evil and protecting the world. It’s just another day in the life of a Librarian.
Join the cast of THE LIBRARIANS, including Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, John Kim, Lindy Booth and John
Larroquette for a first look at the Season 2 premiere and Q&A. After the Panel, you’ll get the first look at TNT’s all
new series, AGENT X, starring Sharon Stone and Jeff Hephner.
Title: From Black Face to Black Panther: The Evolution of the Depiction of People of Color in Comic Books,
Graphic Novels and Film
Day: Friday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Avery Thompson Chris Eden Dumas Thompson Eric Dean Seaton Jamie Broadnax Joe Miller
Shayna Watson Todd Spidle
Description: There have been some very positive changes recently with Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, the
announcement of the upcoming Black Panther movie, Luke Cage series on Netflix, the relaunch of Ms. Marvel in
print as a teenage Islamic girl, Jada Pinkett Smith in Gotham and both Will and Jaden being rumored for upcoming
super hero movies. While all of that is to be celebrated there is still a long way to go as the genre is primarily
white male geek driven. As movies and TV begin to tap into the genre in a major way there still needs to be
constant vigilance on how persons of color are portrayed and who is writing their stories.
Title: IDW & TOP SHELF: The Best Panel of All-Time
Day: Friday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Chris Ryall Dirk Wood Sarah Gaydos
Description: This is the big one! Join IDW Chief Creative Officer/Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, along with VP of
Marketing Dirk Wood, and Editor Sarah Gaydos, along with a host of Special Guests, as they blow away a room full
of shocked comic Fans. Comic and Celebrity Guests you won’t believe! Shocking announcements! Amazing prizes!
Q&A! This one will have it all.
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Title: Cartoon Network Presents: Adventure Time
Day: Friday Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Adam Muto Jeremy Shada John DiMaggio Olivia Olson Rebecca Sugar
Description: For years, Fans have asked for it, and the magical minds behind Adventure Time are finally unlocking
the secrets behind one of Ooo's most righteous and mysterious characters! This October, Cartoon Network
presents a special 8-part story that explores the life of Marceline the Vampire Queen! New York Comic Con Fans
will be the first to get a sneak peak of the exciting story before it airs, LIVE with the cast and crew, with plenty of
time for questions from you!
Title: Comics 101: Where to Begin?
Day: Friday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Aroop Sanakkayala Chip Mosher David Steinberger Ivan Salazar Jen Vaughn Kara Szamborski
Marcus Graham Matt Kolowski
Description: Just getting into comics but not sure where to start? We're here to help! Join some of the industry's
biggest professionals as they impart their vast comic knowledge and personally recommend series just right for
you! ComiXology Co-Founder and CEO David Steinberger is joined by Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham (Twitch Director
of Programming), Aroop Sanakkayala (Co-Founder & COO, Strange Turn Entertainment), Jen Vaughn (Cartoonist),
Chip Mosher (comiXology VP of Communications & Marketing), Kara Szamborski (Co-Host, The comiXologist
Podcast), Matt Kolowski (Co-Host, The comiXologist Podcast), as they become your guides through the awesome
world of comics! Moderated by Ivan Salazar (comiXology).
Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Worlds
Day: Friday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Declan Shalvey Jim Zub John Arcudi Marjorie Liu
Description: The beauty of comics is that they can transport you to another place, if you'll let them. The comics of
John Arcudi (Rumble), Marjorie Liu (Monstress), Declan Shalvey (Injection) and Jim Zub (Wayward) show us worlds
as fantastic as any summer blockbuster, but executed so well that they burn themselves into your memory.
Title: Official VIZ Media Panel
Day: Friday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Charlene Ingram Urian Brown
Description: Live from New York, it's the VIZ Media Panel! Join us as the VIZ crew talks about some of your
favorite titles like Naruto, One-Punch Man, Tokyo Ghoul and Sailor Moon. We’ll also be making announcements,
showing off exclusive first looks at new titles, giving away prizes and having a grand old time. There might even be
jokes!
Title: Crip Culture and the Media – Perceptions of Disability in Film and Television
Day: Friday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Dominick Evans Howard Sherman Lawrence Carter-Long Maysoon Zayid Shannon Devido
Description: As the world's largest minority, there are over 1 billion people in the world with disabilities, but only
a fraction of these individuals are represented in the media. Bereft with inaccuracies that include stereotyping
and caricatures, portrayals of disability are often limited to narratives about pity or inspiration, with use of
disability as a plot device. From inaccurate portrayals to lack of representation, we explore the issues pertinent to
inclusion of disability in film and television.
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Title: Social Media for Creators
Day: Friday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Jimmy Palmiotti Matt Hawkins Tim Washer
Description: Comic book creators, cosplayers, publishers, gamers and Fans have been leveraging social media
channels for many years. This educational class will give you a basic understanding of the social media landscape
and how to increase the reach and impact of what you want to say online. A fun, interactive guide for newbies
looking to get started. An overview of key channels including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, blogs and
more. IMPORTANT: Beginners-level Panel, no experience is required. Hosted by Buddy Scalera of Comic Book
School. Panel support by Janet Scalera.
Title: Gay Manga, Yaoi and Yuri: LGBTQ Fantasy vs. Reality in Manga
Day: Friday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Anne Ishii Chris Butcher Deb Aoki Erica Friedman
Description: Japanese manga offers a dizzying array of comics that depict gay and lesbian characters and
relationships. But as more of this content is made available to North American readers a few questions arise: How
and why is "gay manga" different than yaoi manga? How do gay men feel about how they're depicted in yaoi
manga? Does yuri manga reflect the realities or fantasies of lesbian life in Japan? Join moderator Deb Aoki, Chris
Butcher, Anne Ishii, Erica Friedman and more as they explore these topics and share some of the most best gay,
yaoi and yuri manga out today.
Title: Maker Presents: Strawburry17 & Commander Holly
Day: Friday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Commander Holly LeoZombie Strawburry17 WesTheEditor
Description: Attention Cosplayers! Please join Strawburry17 & Commander Holly as they host an in-depth
discussion about all things cosplay. Learn their strategies for turning an abstract concept into a full fledged
professional outfit. The two will discuss their favorite tips and tricks for makeup, prop making and DIY-ing yourself
into a cosplay medal.
Title: Cassandra Clare Spotlight
Day: Friday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Amy Wilkerson Cassandra Clare
Description: Cassandra Clare is the #1 bestselling Author of The Mortal Instruments series, soon to be adapted
into the Shadowhunters TV show on ABC Family, as well as the Infernal Devices trilogy and the Bane Chronicles. A
global phenomenon, her books have more than 36 million copies in print worldwide. In conversation with
Entertainment Weekly's Amy Wilkinson, she'll discuss her career and give a sneak peek at her new book, LADY
MIDNIGHT, the first in the Dark Artifices trilogy, which comes out on March 8.
Title: Felicia Day Spotlight
Day: Friday Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Felicia Day
Description: Queen of the Geeks Felicia Day makes her epic return to NYCC. She’s famous on the internet for her
web series The Guild, on TV for Supernatural, on the New York Times bestseller list for “You're Never Weird on
the Internet (Almost)” and now IRL for NYCC Fans!
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Title: LEGO Marvel’s Avengers: Meet the Talent Behind the Videogame
Day: Friday Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Arthur Parsons
Description: Go behind the scenes with the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers development team, including Arthur
Parsons(Game Director, TT Games), Mike Jones (Executive Producer, Marvel Games) and Bill Rosemann(Creative
Director, Marvel Games), for an inside look at the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines
from Marvel’s The Avengers, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron and more. Moderated by Marvel’s Ryan Penagos
(Agent M, Executive Editorial Director, Marvel Digital), this celebration of all things Avengers will provide fans with
an exclusive look at a brand new gameplay trailer, in-game character reveals and the latest artwork/videos
featuring content from across the Marvel Cinematic and Comic Universe, all told through the LEGO lens with a
splash of classic LEGO humor. Be on the lookout for news on special guest appearances as well! LEGO Marvel’s
Avengers will be available on January 26, 2016.
Title: A Charity for Gamers: The GamerStrong Foundation
Day: Friday Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Location: Room 1C02
Description: Leaders of the GamerStrong Foundation will talk and answer audience questions about running a
non-profit charity that gives video games to children in hospitals.
Title: Let Me Hear You Scream
Day: Friday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Colleen Lindsay Dannielle Vega Emmy Laybourne Jake Halpern Madeleine Roux
Description: "Psychology Today" reports that not only is fear an influential motivator, but also it might very well
be the most powerful one we have. But is it a negative one? Join Authors Madeleine Roux (Catacomb), Emmy
Laybourne (Sweet), Jake Halpern (Nightfall) and Danielle Vega (Survive the Night) as they discuss how they use
fear to build suspense & tension in their novels that may just make you want to check under the bed. Moderated
by Colleen Lindsay, Pop Culture and Social Media Consultant.
Title: Kickstarter 101: An Intro to Funding Your Dream Comics Project
Day: Friday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Amy Chu Brennan Lee Mulligan Craig Engler Jamal Igle Jamie Tanner Molly Ostertag Monica
Gallagher
Description: Join a lineup of amazing creators who've used Kickstarter to launch their dream projects and hear
first-hand how you can create your own successful campaign. Panelists include Craig Engler and Jamie Tanner
from Kickstarter as well as Amy Chu (Girls Night Out), Jamal Igle (Molly Danger), Monica Gallagher (Bonnie N.
Collide, Nine to Five), Molly Ostertag and Brennan Lee Mulligan (Strong Female Protagonist).
Title: The Next Big Thing: Indie Authors Creating Brave New Worlds
Day: Friday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: April Adams Cerece Rennie Murphy Dean Plakas Eric Dean Seaton Greg Garay Michael "7" Michael
Neil Gibson Nilah Magruder
Description: The Indie publishing revolution has given birth to a new crop of authors in the field of sci-fi, fantasy &
horror books, comics and graphic novels. These artists are pushing the boundaries of conventional storytelling to
bring fresh characters & new perspectives to the genre. Meet these exciting independent voices and learn about
their journey to success on their own terms.
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Title: Interpreting the Script
Day: Friday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Amanda Conner Dave Marshall Jerry Ordway
Description: Learn how to interpret a script and break down a story. Pace, Panel breakdown and story arc
discussed by professional Writers who work for mainstream Publishers like Marvel, DC & more. Hosted by Buddy
Scalera of Comic Book School. Panel support by Matt Simpson. Creators will use Copic Markers for this Panel.
Title: CBS TV Studios Block Featuring Elementary and Limitless
Day: Friday Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Craig Sweeny Jake McDorman Jennifer Carpenter John Noble Jonny Lee Miller Lucy Liu Robert
Doherty
Description: ELEMENTARY The modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most
impossible cases returns for its fourth season this fall. We pick up where we left off, after Watson was unmoored
by the murder of her boyfriend at the hands of her criminal nemesis, and Sherlock was subjected to a series of
machinations by a former associate that caused him to relapse and end three years of sobriety. Now, Holmes and
Watson must rely upon one another to rebuild their lives, all while withstanding the untimely return of Sherlock's
estranged father, Morland Holmes. Join series stars Jonny Lee Miller (Dexter), Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angels) and John
Noble (Sleepy Hollow) with Executive Producer and Creator Robert Doherty for an exclusive sneak peek of the
new season followed by a Panel discussion.
LIMITLESS Picking up where the hit feature film left off, LIMITLESS follows Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) as he
discovers the power of the brain-boosting power of the mysterious drug NZT. From executive producer Bradley
Cooper, the fast-paced drama will explore what happens when there are no limits to man's potential, as Finch is
coerced by the FBI (Jennifer Carpenter & Hill Harper) to use his newfound extraordinary abilities for good. Join
series stars Jake McDorman ("American Sniper") and Jennifer Carpenter ("Dexter")with Executive Producer and
showrunner Craig Sweeny for an exclusive sneak peek of the new season followed by a Panel discussion.
Title: Making the Impossible Possible – Authors of Science Fiction & Fantasy
Day: Friday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Chuck Wendig Evan Currie J.D. Horn Jeff Wheeler Marko Kloos Rysa Walker
Description: From Space Operas to Sword & Sorcery, Paranormal Suspense to Time Travel, come hear from
Authors at the forefront of the sci-fi and fantasy genre as they discuss their latest projects and debate what’s next
on the horizon for SFF. Authors Evan Currie (ODYSSEY ONE), J.D. Horn (WITCHING SAVANNAH), Marko Kloos
(FRONTLINES), Rysa Walker (THE CHRONOS FILES), Chuck Wendig (STAR WARS – AFTERMATH) and Jeff Wheeler
(MUIRWOOD) will chat with host Courtney Miller, Editorial Director of 47North, Skyscape, and Jet City Comics.
Title: MARVEL: Iron Man & the Avengers
Day: Friday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Marguerite Bennett Nick Spencer Tom Brevoort
Description: Iron Man takes flight into a new era of Marvel comics! Get ready for an exciting new announcement
about everyone’s favorite Shell-Head. Plus, we’ve got the 411 on a whole slew of new titles, including Sam Wilson:
Captain America, Astonishing Ant-Man, Angela: Queen of Hel, and more! This is one you cannot miss! Panelists
include Editor Tom Brevoort with writers Marguerite Bennett (A-Force), Nick Spencer (Ant-Man), and other
Mighty Marvel Guests!
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Title: In Conversation with Seth Meyers: Late Night Host Discusses His Career in Comedy with Vulture.com’s
Jesse David Fox
Day: Friday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Jesse David Fox Seth Meyers
Description: Emmy winning Comedian, Writer, Host Seth Meyers joins Vulture.com's Senior Editor Jesse David Fox
to discuss his life in comedy. A fixture in comedy since he joined Saturday Night Live in 2001, Meyers made a
name for himself as the Head Writer and Weekend Update host for the cultural institution from 2006-2014. After
leaving SNL, Meyers moved on to becoming the host of Late Night. Through these projects and elsewhere, Meyers
has made a name for himself as one of the sharpest, most trusted names in comedy. Join Seth and Jesse for a
closer look at this versatile comedian's rise from Chicago improviser to late night host.
Title: The Adventure Continues: A Justice League Reunion Event
Day: Friday Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Andrea Romano Carl Lumbly George Newbern Kevin Conroy Maria Canals-Barrera Phil LaMarr
Susan Eisenberg
Description: The league is back! For the first time in over a decade, the founding members of the acclaimed series
'Justice League' will reunite at NYCC! Join Batman (Kevin Conroy), Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg), Superman
(George Newbern), Green Lantern (Phil LaMarr), Hawkgirl (Maria Canals-Barrera), Martian Manhunter (Carl
Lumbly) and legendary Voice Director Andrea Romano as they reminisce about their fondest memories from the
show, answer questions from the Fans, perform a live table read from an original JL script and more. The
Watchtower is calling – we'll see you there!
Title: [adult swim] Panel Block
Day: Friday Time: 2:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Breckin Meyer Doc Hammer Jackson Publick John Hodgman Jon Glaser Matthew Senreich Scott
Adsit Seth Green Stephanie March Steve Cirbus Steve Little Tom Root Tom Sheppard
Description: The Main Stage will not be cleared during the [adult swim] Panel Block.
[adult swim] Presents: The Venture Bros.
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
The Venture Bros. co-creators Jackson Publick & Doc Hammer will take the stage to show an exclusive look at the
upcoming sixth season of their original series and discuss the state of all things Venture in this post-""All That and
Gargantua-2"" world. Join us for a Venture Bros. signing, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Saturday, Oct 10 Table 26 at the
NYCC Autographing Area.
[adult swim] Presents: Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Creator and star Jon Glaser (Girls, Parks and Recreation), and cast members Scott Adsit (30 Rock), Stephanie
March (Law & Order: SVU), Steve Cirbus (Delocated) and Steve Little (Eastbound & Down) invite you for a first
look at the upcoming mini-series, premiering this December on Adult Swim. Set in the sleepy town of Garrity, VT
(aka ""B&B Town, USA!""), Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter is the story of a neon-clad man with a mysterious past and
a highly specialized skill set – hunting werewolves. Moderated by John Hodgman (The Daily Show). Stop by the DC
Entertainment Booth SC01 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM before the Panel for the Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter Comic
Signing.
[adult swim] Presents: Robot Chicken
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
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Join Co-Creators/Executive Producers Seth Green & Matthew Senreich, Executive Producer/Co-Head Writer Tom
Root, Actor/Writer Breckin Meyer, and Director Tom Sheppard as they discuss their Emmy-winning series, which
returns for its eighth season October 18 on Adult Swim. Don't miss the Robot Chicken signing, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 10 Table 26 at the NYCC Autographing Area.
Title: Wicked Reads
Day: Friday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: April Genevieve Tucholke Danielle Paige Danielle Vega Jake Halpern Kim Liggett Michael Buckley
Description: If you love books that slip under your skin, make your turn on the light at night and check to make
sure your doors are locked then you are in the right Panel. WICKED READS celebrates the novels that stick with
you long after you've finished turning the pages. Join: April Genevieve Tucholke (Slasher Girls & Monster Boys),
Jake Halpern (Nightfall), Danielle Vega (Survive the Night), Kim Liggett (Blood and Salt), Zac Brewer (The Cemetery
Boys) and Michael Buckley (Undertow) as they discuss how they write truly terrifying tales. Moderated by Danielle
Paige (Dorothy Must Die).
Title: DC Entertainment Spotlight on Scott Snyder
Day: Friday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: John Cunningham Scott Snyder
Description: The best Writer in comics and Author of Batman and American Vampire, Scott Snyder, is at NYCC to
give you the inside scoop on all his DC Comics and Vertigo projects. Come to find out what’s next for the most
prolific Writer in comics today!
Title: Kickstarter 201: The Pros Reveal Their Secrets
Day: Friday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Ben Templesmith Craig Engler Fred Van Lente Jamie Tanner Josh O'Neill Ryan Brown
Description: Whether you're thinking about launching your first Kickstarter project or you're ready to embark on
your fifth, our all-star lineup of veteran creators has a wealth of invaluable tips for you. Learn everything from the
best way to promote your Kickstarter to the avoiding common pitfalls and everything in between. Panelists
include Craig Engler and Jamie Tanner from Kickstarter as well as Fred Van Lente (King Kirby), Ryan Browne (God
Hates Astronauts), Ben Templesmith (Dagon), and Josh O'Neill (Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream).
Title: CBLDF Presents: Banned Comics!
Day: Friday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Alex Cox Charles Brownstein
Description: It’s hard to believe that books are still banned in the United States and yet each year hundreds of
incidents are recorded. CBLDF springs to action in these cases, providing expert support for the librarians and
individuals who fight back when calls to censorship arise. The CBLDF will also examine the comics that have been
banned and challenged this year, showing how they fit into recent trends in comics censorship. They'll also
preview Banned Books Week 2015, celebrating Young Adult books!
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Title: Creator Connection
Day: Friday Time: 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Dirk Manning Dominic Sparano J. Jacob Barker
Description: Meet your next creative partner in this fun, interactive networking session. Many indy titles and
careers have been launched through this Panel. Bring business cards & samples of your work. This is the Panel
that has literally helped complete strangers form creative teams and publish comic books. This is the original and
best Creator Connection. Be there and launch your career. With a passionate introduction and Inspiration from
Dirk Manning.
Title: Marvel Animation Presents
Day: Friday Time: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Jeph Loeb
Description: Jeph Loeb (Marvel's Head of Television) brings you the biggest animation Panel in this universe – or
any other. Get an exclusive first look at new episodes from Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man: Web-Warriors as well
as glimpses of exciting new Marvel series and seasons on Disney XD!
Title: A Fireside Chat With Comedy's First Couple Samantha Bee + Jason Jones
Day: Friday Time: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Jason Jones Mo Rocca Samantha Bee
Description: Samantha Bee (“The Daily Show”) and Jason Jones (“The Daily Show”) attend their first New York
Comic Con for a Panel and World Premiere screening of their TBS comedy, THE DETOUR. Join Samantha and Jason
as they break down their new projects and also give us the full report of what it’s like being married to your
coworker. Jones stars in THE DETOUR, a comedy about the shit-show-of-life, along with Natali Zea (Justified, The
Following). Bee will discuss her upcoming project, FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE, a late night comedy
show on TBS where pop culture will meet social and political issues. Or that’s what we’re telling you for now.
Title: Asian American Comics and Creators
Day: Friday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Amy Chu Ethan Young Greg Pak Janice Chiang Larry Hama Marjorie Liu Wendy Xu
Description: A superstar Panel discusses the past, present and wildly exciting future of Asian American comics and
creators! Featuring Greg Pak (co-creator of Amadeus Cho and writer of KINGSWAY WEST), Marjorie Liu
(MONSTRESS), Amy Chu (POISON IVY), Ethan Young (NANJING: THE BURNING CITY), the legendary Larry Hama
(G.I. JOE), letterer Janice Chiang and Wendy Xu (SPELLS FOR SPIRITS, LLP). Also, exclusive sneak peeks of upcoming
books and tons of free comics!
Title: USA Network: COLONY Screening and Q&A followed by MR. ROBOT Panel with Cast & Creator
Day: Friday Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Carlton Cuse Carly Chalkin Christian Slater Josh Holloway Portia Doubleday Ryan Condal Sam
Esmail
Description: COLONY Screening and Q&A Be one of the first to see Carlton Cuse and Ryan Condal’s highly
anticipated USA Network television series, COLONY, at an exclusive screening followed by a Q&A with the cast
and creators. From Legendary Television and Universal Cable Productions, COLONY is set in near-future Los
Angeles after outside intruders have seized control of the city and subjected it to a military occupation.
Surrounded by impenetrable walls and torn apart by opposing forces, most citizens feel powerless to stop the
new regime; some collaborate with the authorities and benefit from the new order, while others rebel and suffer
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the consequences. COLONY stars Josh Holloway (Lost), Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead), Peter Jacobson
(House) and Amanda Righetti (The Mentalist) and is executive produced by Carlton Cuse (Lost, The Strain) and
Ryan Condal (Hercules).
MR. ROBOT Panel Join the cast and creators of MR. ROBOT for an inside look at this summer’s hottest new TV
series. MR. ROBOT follows Elliot, a cyber-security engineer by day and vigilante hacker by night, who is recruited
by a mysterious underground group to destroy the corporation he's paid to protect. From Universal Cable
Productions, this award-winning series, starring Rami Malek and Christian Slater has wowed fans from the first
episode with its unexpected twists and turns, quickly becoming a cult hit.
Title: New York TimesOUT Presents Gay Geek Culture
Day: Friday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Andy Mientus Damon Suede Jude Biersdorfer Judy Stephens Paul McGill Sam Maggs Tony Ray
Description: Pop Culture in general has many different facets and we will be talking about the Gay Geek Culture
over many different aspects of GeekCulture - Novels, Broadway, Cosplay, TV and the internet. Come and join in
the conversation with Panelists, novelist Damon Suede (Bad Idea), Broadway performer Paul McGill (Spider-Man:
TOTD), Cosplayer Tony Ray, The Mary Sue editor Sam Maggs, Actor Andy Mientus (Pied Piper on "The Flash"),
Photographer/Producer Judy Stephens (Marvel Entertainment) and moderator Jude Biersdorfer. Presented by The
New York TimesOUT.
Title: End Bullying: Becoming a Superhero IRL
Day: Friday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Carrie Goldman Chase Masterson Joe Gatto Matt Langdon
Description: Been bullied? Turn kryptonite into your own personal strength with Pop Culture Hero Coalition's
powerful Panel! Topics: geek, cyber, sexist & LGBT-bullying and heroism IRL. With Q&A. Learn strategies from
celebs & experts including Jokers Wild's Joe Gatto, Co-Founder/Author Carrie Goldman (Harper Collin's Bullied),
Co-Founder Matt Langdon (The Hero Construction Company) & Founder Chase Masterson (The Flash, Star Trek:
DS9). More celebs TBA. "Nothing short of a Justice League." Good Men Project
Title: Sunrise & Bandai Namco Pictures Official Panel
Day: Friday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Akane Hagino Masayuki Ozaki
Description: An official joint Panel presented by SUNRISE and its newly established spinoff company BANDAI
NAMCO Pictures (BNP). SUNRISE Inc., is known for the Mobile Suit Gundam Series, Love Live!, Cowboy Bebop and
The Vision of Escaflowne. BANDAI NAMCO Pictures have brought to you TIGER & BUNNY and GINTAMA. The Panel
will include a description of the two companies' operations, introduction of new works as well as Q&A session
with Fans.
Title: The Kubert School Presents: Getting in to the Comic Business
Day: Friday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Anthony Marques Aysegul Sinav Fernando Ruiz Lloyd Briggery
Description: A Panel hosted by and featuring some of your favorite working professionals and Kubert School alum
that will share the path to getting into and staying in the comic book industry.
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Title: Archie Comics Forever
Day: Friday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Alex Segura Chip Zdarsky Jon Goldwater Mark Waid Mike Pellerito Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Ron
Cacace Victor Gorelick
Description: Just in time for the all-new JUGHEAD #1, this panel has it all! Get exclusive news on upcoming titles,
including the smash-hit ARCHIE series! Featuring Jon Goldwater (co-CEO/publisher), Victor Gorelick (copresident/editor-in-chief), Mike Pellerito (president), Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (chief creative officer/writer of
Afterlife with Archie, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Mark Waid, Chip Zdarsky, Erica Henderson, Dan Parent,
moderator Alex Segura (SVP-publicity & marketing/editor of Dark Circle Comics) and more!
Title: Amazon: The Man In The High Castle
Day: Friday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Alexa Davalos Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa DJ Qualls Frank Spotnitz Joel de la Fuente Luke Kleintank
Description: Amazon will introduce New York Comic Con audiences to a one-hour drama series based on Philip K.
Dick's Hugo Award-winning 1962 alternative history, The Man in the High Castle. The series considers the question
of what would have happened if the Allied Powers had lost World War II and explores that world almost 20 years
after the war has ended. Please check online program for additional guests.
Title: Exorcism: Live!
Day: Friday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Chip Coffey Chris Smith Damian Holbrook Jodi Tovay Nick Groff
Description: Destination America hosts the first LIVE televised exorcism in U.S. history, EXORCISM: LIVE! on
Friday, Oct. 30 at 9/8c. The network dedicated to all-American entertainment will revisit the story and the
frightening house that inspired the iconic movie The Exorcist on its 66th anniversary this October. The live event
will take place at the original Exorcist House in the suburbs of St. Louis where the infamous ritual was performed
in 1949. For the first time at New York Comic Con, you will meet some of the team who will be performing this
death-defying act as well as experts who have dedicated their lives to the science of demonic possession. Interact
with the Producers and find out EXCLUSIVELY what will be happening on the day of the LIVE! event before anyone
else.
Title: Geek Geek Revolution
Day: Friday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Christopher Golden Heath Corson John Flanagan Judd Winick M.L. Brennan Max Brallier
Description: GEEK GEEK REVOLUTION is a no-holds-barred geek culture game show featuring science
fiction/fantasy Authors competing for the chance to be TOP GEEK. Featuring: John Flanagan (The Rangers
Apprentice series), Christopher Golden (Tin Men), Max Brallier (The Last Kids on Earth), M.L. Brennan (The
Generation V series) and Judd Winick (HILO). Moderated by Heath Corson (Nerdist).
Title: Once Upon a Time: An Evening with the Dark Swan
Day: Friday Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Adam Horowitz Edward Kitsis Jennifer Morrison Matt Webb Mitovich
Description: Once Upon a Time's savior has gone dark! As Emma Swan transitions into her role as the Dark One,
join the resident fairy-tale characters as they cope with Emma's new role and begin the search for Merlin. This is a
journey that will take our heroes from the Enchanted Forest to Camelot and along the way bring many surprises,
including Merida from Brave, as Once Upon a Time introduces its first Pixar character. Co-creators and Executive
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Producers Edward Kitsis (Lost) and Adam Horowitz (Lost) invite you to an exclusive screening of an upcoming
episode of Once Upon a Time. Following the screening, they will be joined by series star Jennifer Morrison for a
discussion of the new season of unexpected twists, evolving characters and new adventures as this Panel is sure
to bring some surprises you won't want to miss! The Panel will be moderated by TVLine.com's Matt Webb
Mitovich.
Title: Podcasting
Day: Friday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Amy Ratcliffe Bryan Young Gregory A . Wilson Holly Frey Mike Pilot Tracy V. Wilson
Description: Popular podcasters across geekdom gather to discuss the ins-and-outs of podcasting and answer
your questions. Panelists include: Holly Frey and Tracy V. Wilson (Stuff You Missed in History Class), Gregory A.
Wilson (Speculate) and Bryan Young, Amy Ratcliffe and the Mike Pilot (Full of Sith).
Title: ScreenJunkies Presents: Honest Trailers & Movie Fights
Day: Friday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Andy Signore Dan Murrell Hal Rudnick Nick Mundy Spencer Gilbert
Description: Join the creative team behind the ScreenJunkies’ phenomenon: “Honest Trailers”, as they offer new
insight on the series and share an exclusive never before seen Honest Trailer. Then watch the live debut of a
brand new spin-off of their popular series, Movie Fights, along with a huge ScreenJunkies announcement you will
not want to miss! Featuring appearances from Hal Rudnick, Nick Mundy, Andy Signore, Dan Murrell, Spencer
Gilbert & more!
Title: Push Boundaries Forward: Gender, Diversity and Representation in Comic Books
Day: Friday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Amber Garza Darryl Ayo David Brothers Jeremy Whitley Joey Stern Marjorie Liu Shannon Watters
Description: The face of comics is changing. Join a diverse Panel examining what indie/web publishing have been
doing right, how mainstream comics can catch up and what Creators and Fans can do to be heard. Join Moderator
David Brothers and Panelists Marjorie Liu, Shannon Watters, Jeremy Whitley, Amber Garza, Joey Stern and Darryl
Ayo in a sincere, thoughtful discussion on the topic of gender, diversity and representation in mainstream comics.
Title: Science in Fiction
Day: Friday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: A.G. Riddle Barry Lyga Ian McDonald Jordan Stratford Mindy McGinnis Peter Clines
Description: Look at something like The Martian vs The Fold vs the Iron Man movies. Is hard science always a
good thing? Authors A.G. Riddle (Departure), Mindy McGinnis (A Madness So Discreet), Jordan Stratford (The Case
of the Missing Moonstone), Ian McDonald (Luna: New Moon), Barry Lyga (After the Red) and moderator Peter
Clines (The Fold) discuss the pros and cons and the sometimes slippery slope of including hard science in a work of
fiction, especially in a paradigm era of technological development.
Title: Vertical Comics 2015
Day: Friday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Ed Chavez Takashi Sakuda
Description: New York based manga Publisher returns to NYCC for their 10th time and after a successful 20142015 campaign are primed to have yet another big year at the event. Fresh of the heels of Mobile Suit Gundam
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THE ORIGIN, Knights of Sidonia and Attack on Titan, the Publisher will reveal its 2016 catalog and take questions
about their manga and the industry in general from their ever expanding fan base.
Title: The Americans Writers and Editors
Day: Friday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Description: Join Co-Showrunner & Executive Producer Joel Fields, Writers Stephen Schiff, Tracey Scott Wilson,
Tanya Barfield and Joshua Brand as well as Editors Dan Valverde and Amanda Pollack as they dissect the writing
process, including breaking stories as well as the “final” rewrite: working with editors in the editing room.
Moderated by Alan Sepinwall of HitFlix.
Title: Avatar Press Uncensored Creativity Unleashed
Day: Friday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Dan Wickline David Marks Jim Kuhoric Mary Seifert Mike Costa William Christensen
Description: Avatar Press Publisher, William Christensen reveals the upcoming events, projects & creators from
the industry's most ground-breaking, risk-taking publisher! This is the big New York Comic Con announcement
Panel that will change the face of horror comics & media for 2016! It's your chance to preview the incredible
upcoming mature content comics from Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Max Brooks & Kieron Gillen! Find out what new
terrors & travesties this rogue publisher will unleash in the months ahead!
Title: IFC Presents Todd Margaret: A Sneak Peek at the Return of a Cult Hit
Day: Friday Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Description: Get ready for the comeback to end all comebacks: Todd Margaret is back, three years after he blew
up the world. Created by, written by and starring David Cross, Todd Margaret returns to IFC for a third season.
The first two seasons told the story of a bumbling American sent to London to promote Thunder Muscle, a new
energy drink. As fans of the series know, total chaos ensued. Now Todd is back, but there’s a twist: he’s a very,
very different Todd. See how it all plays out at this sneak peek screening of Episodes 1 and 2, before they air on
IFC in 2016!
Title: MTV's Teen Wolf
Day: Friday Time: 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Description: Teen Wolf cast members and executive producer are taking New York Comic Con by storm. The pack
of MTV's hit series Teen Wolf will dish secrets and answer Fan questions.
Title: Marvel Television Presents: Agents of Primetime
Day: Friday Time: 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Jeph Loeb
Description: Jeph Loeb (Marvel's Head of Television) returns with exciting news about your favorite Marvel agents
on ABC! Be the first to see an all-new episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. before it airs on ABC and find out
what's ahead for Peggy and Jarvis in the upcoming season of Marvel's Agent Carter!
Title: Geeks of Color, Third Edition: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Day: Friday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Camilla Zhang Diana Pho Eric Dean Seaton Melissa Grey N. Steven Harris Shelley Diaz Tatiana G.
King-Jones Tracey John
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Description: Geeks of Color returns to discuss representation in comics, pop journalism, gaming, podcasting &
book publishing and much more. Featuring Shelley Diaz (Editor, School Library Journal), Melissa Grey (The Girl at
Midnight), N. Steven Harris (Illustrator, Ajala, DC Comic, Marvel), Tracey John (Narrative Designer & Journalist,
Gameloft, MTV), Tatiana G. King-Jones (Podcaster, FanBrosShow), Eric Dean Seaton (TV director) & Camilla Zhang
(DC Comics, Marvel). Moderated by Diana M. Pho (Editor, Tor Books).
Title: Dorkly Presents Today in Nerd Trivia!
Day: Friday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Andrew Bridgman Tony Wilson
Description: Dorkly.com brings its Today in Nerd History video series to life in a special edition trivia competition.
Seeking to crown New York Comic Con’s Nerd History Champion, Dorkly’s Tony Wilson will test the Panel in an
exploration of the most important dates in geek history. Audience members will be selected to team up with
Dorkly staff and notable nerd historians to compete against each other and test their knowledge in the fun-filled
event.
Title: Camp Out with Lumberjanes!
Day: Friday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Brooke Allen Raina Telgemeier Shannon Watters Swapna Krishna
Description: Pack your bags, bring your s'mores kit and get your badges ready! Join the brilliant minds and
collaborators behind the breakout hit Lumberjanes, from the BOOM! Studios imprint, BOOM! Box! Shannon
Watters, Brooke Allen, Riot Media's Swapna Krishna and Special Guests discuss what's down the pipeline for the
Mal, Molly, April, Jo and Ripley and the importance of hardcore lady types! Moderated by Raina Telgemeier
(Drama).
Title: Pop Surrealism: Behind the Scenes with Top Artists and Galleries
Day: Friday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Camilla d'Errico Carlo McCormick Jonathan LeVine Mab Graves Tara McPherson Travis Louie
Description: The art of pop surrealism is taking the world by storm with its unique blend of high art and popular
culture. Here top surrealism artists and a gallerist discuss the tools, techniques, and inspirations they draw from
to create stunningly beautiful, otherworldly works of art that have been featured everywhere from Neil Gaiman
graphic novels to the Hello Kitty Con. This behind-the-scenes look will inspire, inform, and give aspiring artists tips
on breaking into the field of manga, surrealism, and pop art.
Title: Angie Tribeca: ‘Con Confessional With Rashida Jones + Cast
Day: Friday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Andree Vermeulen Chris Hansen Ira Ungerleider Jere Burns Rashida Jones
Description: Join Rashida Jones as she discusses the role of her lifetime, ANGIE TRIBECA. From the twisted minds
of Steve and Nancy Carell, ANGIE TRIBECA is the greatest drama of our generation. Breaking ground and changing
the television landscape, this epic series is mind-blowingly raw, gritty and unapologetic. Rashida Jones stars as
Detective Angie Tribeca, complex but dedicated, she will stop at nothing to close a case, no matter the cost.
Following a sneak peek of the show, stars and Producers will provide Fans with a Q&A session and an opportunity
to hear about the monumental first season.
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Title: VIZ Media Special Premiere
Day: Friday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Description: Join us for a special surprise from the world of anime that's so fresh, we can't even tell you what it is
yet!
Title: In MY Day We Didn't Have Cosplay
Day: Friday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Aleta Pardalis Anna Fischer Cat Smith Charles Battersby Steve Bunche Yaya Han
Description: Cosplay has recently become mainstream, but Fans have been dressing up as characters from comics
and science fiction for decades – back in the 90's, 80's, 70's and beyond! Meet a Panel of long-time cosplayers,
photographers and industry personnel who remember the days when this subculture was still rare and mysterious
– when major conventions only had a handful of cosplayers and costume contests could be won by default just for
showing up. The days before we even had the word "Cosplay."
Title: CON MAN: A Series 13 Years in the Making
Day: Friday Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Alan Tudyk Felicia Day Keely Flaherty Nathan Fillion PJ Haarsma Seth Green
Description: Alan Tudyk's dream show based on his global convention experiences seemed impossible with the
compromises Hollywood demanded. Instead he went directly to fans: over 46,000 responded, with a record
breaking $3.2 million raised on Indiegogo. Now Con Man is available exclusively on Vimeo On Demand. Alan
Tudyk, Nathan Fillion, P.J. Haarsma, Felicia Day and others talk Con Man and the crazy ride that made this dream
project a reality.
Title: Smosh Games: The Panel!
Day: Friday Time: 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Description: With over 6 Million subscribers, Smosh Games is one of the biggest comedy/gaming channels on
YouTube, and they’re coming to NYCC! Join Jovenshire, Mari, FLitZ, Wes, and Lasercorn as they give updates on
some of their biggest shows, talk about upcoming plans, and open the floor to fan questions and interactions.
Moderated by Smosh Games Creative Director Matt Raub.
Title: Your Opinion Sucks! Rotten Tomatoes Critics vs. Fans
Day: Friday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Grae Drake Matt Atchity
Description: Face off with your favorite Rotten Tomatoes critics when they join Editor-in-Chief Matt Atchity and
Senior Editor Grae Drake of Rotten Tomatoes, along with their editorial team. As Matt and Grae invite audience
members to share movies and TV shows they love, hate, or love to hate, everyone in the room uses their
"Personal Tomatometer Paddle" to dis/agree with the score.
Title: Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – Creating the World of 2029
Day: Friday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Elias Toufexis Jean-François Dugas Jonathan Jacques-Belletête Sacha Ramtohul
Description: Meet the development team for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided: Jean-Francois Dugas (Executive Game
Director) and Jonathan Jacques-Belletête (Executive Art Director), as well as Elias Toufexis, the Actor who plays
Adam Jensen. Get an exclusive look at the game, as the team provides insight into the creativity, goals and
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inspiration that shape the world of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, set in the year 2029. They will also answer your
questions about the game and their experiences as game developers!
Title: BookTube 101
Day: Friday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Christine Riccio Jesse George Kat O'Keeffe Natasha Polis
Description: BookTube is a large and growing community at the intersection of books and online video. Join some
of the community's top BookTubers as they share tips on starting and maintaining a successful channel. What
makes for a good book review? How do you gain credibility as a BookTuber? What is the future of book publishing
and YouTube?
Title: Fresh Romance
Day: Friday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Amanda Scurti Janelle Asselin Marguerite Bennett Melissa Kay Sarah Vaughn
Description: Rosy Press Publisher Janelle Asselin leads a Panel of Fresh Romance contributors to talk about
bringing the romance genre back to comics, what it's like to work on a monthly anthology and how smutty the
stories will get. Plus, there will be a sneak peek of upcoming comics and more information on the submissions
process.
Title: Comedy Central Presents Moonbeam City
Day: Friday Time: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Description: “Moonbeam City” is Comedy Central’s newest animated series. "Moonbeam City" is an absurdist
take on the gritty, sex-drenched crime dramas from the 1980s. The series follows undercover detective “Dazzle
Novak” (voiced by Rob Lowe), a handsome idiot who commits more crimes than most criminals. His tyrannical
chief, “Pizzaz Miller” (Elizabeth Banks), won’t get off his back, and hotshot rookie “Rad Cunningham” (Will Forte)
is dying to see him fail. With the world against him, “Dazzle” is thrust into a living nightmare: having to do actual
police work. Join series creator and executive producer, Scott Gairdner, executive producer, Tommy Blacha, and
director, Mark Brooks as they shed light on the inspiration and animation style of the show, reveal never before
seen art, and disclose top secret information on this season straight from the Moonbeam City Police
Department’s database.
Title: Batman: Bad Blood – Exclusive First Look
Day: Friday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Gaius Charles James Tucker Jason O'Mara Jay Oliva Phil Bourassa
Description: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment returns for the annual unveiling of its next DC Universe Original
Movie exclusively for New York Comic Con Fans. Be there for the first look at “Batman: Bad Blood,” including the
first official film footage and an enthralling Panel led by the voice of Batman, Jason O’Mara; the introduction of
Batwing, voiced by Gaius Charles; along with producer James Tucker, director Jay Oliva, character designer Phil
Bourassa and a few possible surprise guests … and special prizes. “Batman: Bad Blood” arrives on Bluray/DVD/Digital HD in early 2016.
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Title: Headlocked: Wrestling and Comics Collide!
Day: Friday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Booker Huffman Jerry Lawler Jill Thompson Michael Kingston Sam Roberts Shane Helms
Description: Discover the acclaimed comic book drama that's taken the wrestling world by storm! Headlocked is
out to change the way you look at wrestling by using actual wrestlers as the artists! Sirius/XM's Sam Roberts leads
a discussion with series creator Mike Kingston, Eisner-award winning artist Jill Thompson, and WWE legends Jerry
"The King" Lawler, Booker T, and The Hurricane as they discuss their artistic contributions to Headlocked,
wrestling, comics, and how they've been influenced by them.
Title: Love Live! School Idol Project
Day: Friday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Description: Never watched "Love Live!" before? Learn it right here! Or, have you watched the show and do you
want to enjoy it again with other Love Live Fans, let’s get together here!
Title: Masashi Kishimoto Signing
Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Masashi Kishimoto
Description: Meet Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, the best-selling manga series that inspired a generation
of fans around the world and spawned hit anime series, movies, video games, novels and more. This event is an
extremely rare opportunity to see the legendary Kishimoto Sensei in his first public appearances outside of Japan.
Signing is limited to the first 100 attendees in line for VIZ Media Premieres BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE. Please,
no photographs at the autograph event.
The line for VIZ Media Premieres BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE at the Hammerstein Ballroom will start at the
entrance of the Manhattan Theater (311 W 34th St) and head West toward 9th Ave (toward Sam Ash). The line
will NOT head toward 8th Ave as there is construction. Please look for signage at location on where the line starts.
Lines for this event are not permitted until 10:00 PM, Friday, 10/8. This will be strictly enforced by onsite Staff and
Security.
Fans looking to attend this event should arrive as early as possible as seating is first come first served.
Title: ABC Family's Shadowhunters
Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Alberto Rosende Cassandra Clare Dominic Sherwood Ed Decter Emeraude Toubia Harry Shum Jr.
Isaiah Mustafa Katherine McNamara Matthew Daddario McG
Description: The new ABC Family television series "Shadowhunters," based on the New York Times bestselling
young adult fantasy book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare, follows 18 year-old Clary Fray who
finds out on her birthday that she is not who she thinks she is, but rather comes from a long line of
Shadowhunters – human-angel hybrids who hunt down demons. When her mother Jocelyn is kidnapped, Clary is
thrown into the world of demon hunting with mysterious Shadowhunter Jace and her best friend Simon. Now
living among faeries, warlocks, vampires and werewolves, Clary begins a journey of self-discovery as she learns
more about her past and what her future may hold. "Shadowhunters" is set to premiere in early 2016. The Panel
will include exclusive footage and a Q&A with cast members Katherine McNamara ("Clary"), Dominic Sherwood
("Jace"), Harry Shum Jr. ("Magnus"), Alberto Rosende ("Simon"), Emeraude Toubia ("Isabelle"), Matthew Daddario
("Alec") and Isaiah Mustafa ("Luke") as well as Showrunner Ed Decter ("Helix"), Executive Producer McG
("Charlie's Angels," "Chuck") and book author Cassandra Clare.
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Title: Writers Unite: Writing and Pitching Comic Stories
Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Charles Soule Jim Zub Marguerite Bennett Steve Orlando
Description: Comics have grabbed the imagination of the pop culture-loving public all over again and Publishers
are looking for fresh ideas from a new generation of talent. Listen closely as Charles Soule (Letter 44, Death of
Wolverine), Marguerite Bennett (A-Force, Bombshells), Steve Orlando (Midnighter, Undertow) and Jim Zub
(Wayward, Samurai Jack) discuss writing comics and pitching their work to Publishers, along with comic writing
techniques and amusing anecdotes.
Title: Into the Badlands
Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Aramis Knight Daniel Wu Emily Beechum Marton Csokas Orla Brady
Description: Daniel Wu, Aramis Knight, Marton Csokas, Emily Beechum and Orla Brady join Executive Producers Al
Gough, Miles Millar and Stephen Fung for their first New York Comic Con to discuss their new AMC martial arts
series, “Into the Badlands” which premieres on Sunday, November 15 at 10:00 PM.
Title: Spotlight on Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá: Different is Cool
Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Fabio Moon Gabriel Ba
Description: Eisner Award winners, Brazilian Wonder Twins Gabriel Bá (Daytripper, Umbrella Academy) and Fábio
Moon (Daytripper, Casanova) have returned for a new collaborative original graphic novel with Two Brothers from
Dark Horse Comics. Join them as they share their experiences, both inside and outside the US comics market and
invite young creators and readers to a discussion about career choices, foreign languages, exotic places and how
the best way to make it big might not be by doing what everyone wants, but by doing what only you can do.
Title: Chicks Kick Ass – The Ongoing Epic
Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Daniel Jose Older Hannah Moskowitz Kim Harrison Melissa Grey Rachel Vincent Sara Raasch
Description: Science-Fiction and Fantasy Authors know how to thrill readers with stories of kick-ass heroines who
fight for what’s right. Join Authors Hannah Moskowitz (A History of Glitter and Blood), Sara Raasch (Ice Like Fire),
Melissa Grey (The Girl at Midnight), Kim Harrison (The Drafter), Daniel Jose Older (Midnight Taxi Tango,
Shadowshaper) and Rachel Vincent (Menagerie) as they discuss the paranormal and futuristic elements in their
action-packed novels that keep their protagonists on their toes and readers at the edge of their seats. Seductive
romance, searing action and supernatural slip-ups keeps things scintillating.
Title: Yen Press Industry Panel
Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: JuYoun Lee Kurt Hassler Paul Starr Stephanie Lee Tania Biswas
Description: The Yen Press crew unveil exciting new and upcoming projects and take questions from the
audience. And of course, the swag. We mustn't forget the swag!
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Title: CBLDF Presents: Comics Censorship in 2015
Day: Saturday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Alex Cox Charles Brownstein
Description: Although the Free Expression is seen as a basic human right, censorship is rampant in the United
States and around the world. CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein presents an overview of the
censorship crises facing cartoonists in 2015, from the violence and legal prosecution occurring around the globe
to domestic attacks on young adult books in libraries and schools across the country. Learn how comics and books
are being challenged, and what you can do to fight back!
Title: All-New All-Different Marvel
Day: Saturday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Axel Alonso David Walker Dennis Hopeless Gerry Duggan Jordan D. White Katie Kubert
Description: The landscape of the All-New All-Different Marvel Universe expands even further in this can’t-miss
Panel! We’ve got more announcements than you shake a stick at, plus some exciting discussion of new and
upcoming series with Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso and Editors Jordan D. White and Katie Kubert, as well as Writers
Gerry Duggan (Deadpool), Dennis Hopeless (All-New X-Men) and David Walker (Fury)!
Title: Thrilling Adventure Hour
Day: Saturday Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Ben Acker Ben Blacker Craig Cackowski Hal Lublin Janet Varney John Hodgman Marc Evan
Jackson Mark Gagliardi Paget Brewster Paul F. Tompkins
Description: The stage show in the style of old-time radio just closed a 10 year run at Largo in LA and has captured
the attention of audiences across the globe with sold-out shows in San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, New York,
Chicago, Australia & New Zealand. With their hit Nerdist podcast, Eisner-nominated graphic novel, concert film,
comic series & new comic adaptation shows, they're still at it. Featuring the Creators, The WorkJuice Players &
Surprise Guests, you won't want to miss this chat.
Title: Firefly Reunion
Day: Saturday Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Gina Torres Jewel Staite Nathan Fillion
Description: Calling all Browncoats – find Serenity with the cast of Firefly at NYCC! Hear from Captain Mal
Reynolds (Nathan Fillion), Zoë Washburne (Gina Torres) and Kaylee Frye (Jewel Staite) as they discuss the cult
classic and all things Whedon!
Title: VIZ Media Premieres Boruto: Naruto The Movie
Day: Saturday Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Junko Takeuchi Masashi Kishimoto
Description: Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, makes his Executive Producer debut and will introduce the
North American English-subtitled premiere of the most anticipated Naruto movie yet! Naruto Uzumaki protects
the Hidden Leaf Village as the 7th Hokage, while Boruto, his troublesome son resents his father's responsibilities
that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter,
Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day. This Panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan
Foundation.
The line for VIZ Media Premieres BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE at the Hammerstein Ballroom will start at the
entrance of the Manhattan Theater (311 W 34th St) and head West toward 9th Ave (toward Sam Ash). The line
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will NOT head toward 8th Ave as there is construction. Please look for signage at location on where the line starts.
Lines for this event are not permitted until 10:00 PM, Friday, 10/8. This will be strictly enforced by onsite Staff and
Security.
Fans looking to attend this event should arrive as early as possible as seating is first come first served. The first
100 attendees in line for this event will attend a special autograph session at 10:00 AM with Masashi Kishimoto.
Please, no photographs at the autograph event.
Title: MTV's The Shannara Chronicles
Day: Saturday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Description: Join cast members and the creative minds behind MTV's epic new series The Shannara Chronicles as
they share an all-new sneak peek, participate in a moderated Q & A and answer Fan questions.
Title: Kodansha Comics
Day: Saturday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Ajani Oloye Alvin Lu Ben Applegate David Yoo Haruko Hashimoto Kana Koide Noelle Webster
Description: The Publisher of Attack on Titan, Sailor Moon, Noragami, Fairy Tail and many other hit manga
presents new licenses for 2016, a discussion with the imprint's editorial team and, as always, lots of free books
and exclusive giveaways!
Title: DC Comics – Heroes to the Core
Day: Saturday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Dan DiDio David F. Walker David Finch Greg Pak Jeff King John Romita Jr. Meredith Finch Riley
Rossmo Robert Venditti
Description: DC Comics boasts the most robust stable of heroes and heroines in all of popular culture. And with
superheroes more popular than ever, now is the time for you to discover more about your favorite heroes! Join
the talented array of creators including Jeff King, Greg Pak, John Romita Jr, Riley Rossmo, Van Jensen, and David
Walker behind the books that make up the core of your DC Universe! This Panel promises to include exclusive
reveals and art!
Title: Body Confidence and Positivity in Cosplay
Day: Saturday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Ani Mia Ivy Doomkitty LeeAnna Vamp Robert Franzese Tony Ray
Description: A discussion on body image and confidence in oneself and how to stay positive in the community
when faced with negative people or negative comments on social media. This Panel will cover cosplay for all,
regardless of age, gender, skin color, body type/size, sexual orientation, disability, etc.
Title: Disney-Lucasfilm Publishing Presents: Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens
Day: Saturday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Adam Bray Chuck Wendig Claudia Gray Greg Rucka Jason Fry Michael Siglain Pablo Hidalgo
Description: While Star Wars Fans eagerly await the new movie The Force Awakens, there's a new crop of titles
coming out from Disney-Lucasfilm Press this fall that will take readers on a Journey to The Force Awakens–with
intriguing narratives and variant perspectives of events happening in a galaxy far, far away. Now NYCC Attendees
can hear from a select group of Authors penning these titles and learn what's new and to-come in the Star Wars
universe.
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Title: Sexy, Scary and Seriously Funny: Rachel Rising and the Horror Comic Tradition
Day: Saturday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Ben Saunders Terry Moore
Description: Horror comics attracted thousands of readers in the 1950s but were driven from the newsstands in a
moral panic. They made a brief comeback in the 1970s with titles that recalled the glory days of the past, without
moving the genre forward. Today, NYCC guest Terry Moore is re-inventing the horror comic for the 21st century in
Rachel Rising - a smart, scary, darkly witty series with a feminist edge. Join Terry and Professor Ben Saunders for a
discussion of Rachel and the horror comic tradition!
Title: Marry, Do or Kill? What Will It Take to Shatter Female Stereotypes in Comics?
Day: Saturday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Enrica Jang Jennie Wood Jon Christianson M. Alice LeGrow NEN Sandy King
Description: Female characters in comics have historically been limited to sexy good girls or sexy bad girls, with
little between. Readers are ready for change! A Panel of Writers, Artists and Editors weigh in on "strong female
characters," "fridged women," the Bechdel test and troubleshooting storytelling stereotypes. With Sandy King
(Writer/Film Producer, Storm King Productions), M. Alice LeGrow (Writer/Artist, Bizenghast), Jennie Wood
(Writer, FLUTTER), NEN (Artist, Shinobi Clans) and Enrica Jang (Writer/Editor, House of Montresor). Moderated by
Jon Christianson (honestlycomics.com).
Title: Maker Presents: League of Super Critics
Day: Saturday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Cinema Snob Lindsay Ellis Todd In The Shadows
Description: Covering the fundamental pillars of entertainment, League of Super Critics have provided their Fans
with strong opinions for years. Join Lindsay Ellis as she delves deep into the canon of your favorite comic and
movie characters. Revisit the best (and worst) in pop music with Todd in the Shadows. And let the Cinema Snob
sharpen your critical senses by eviscerate movies past and present. Sparks will fly when the League takes the
stage.
Title: Celebrate the Launch of Adventure Time: The Enchiridion & Marcy's Super Secret Scrapbook!!!, Featuring
The Lord of Evil and Marceline the Vampire Queen
Day: Saturday Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Eric Klopfer Martin Olson Olivia Olson Rick "Dienzo" Blanco
Description: A conversation with Martin Olson (The Lord of Evil), Olivia Olson (Marceline The Vampire Queen),
Rick “Dienzo” Blanco (Illustrator and Vice President of Creative for Cartoon Network Enterprises) and Moderated
by Eric Klopfer (Senior Editor, Abrams) about the highly anticipated book Adventure Time: The Enchiridion &
Marcy’s Super Secret Scrapbook!!! Attendees will have a chance to see never-before-seen art, a terrifying new
book trailer, musical performances and Surprise Guests from the show!
Title: The X-Files
Day: Saturday Time: 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Chris Carter David Duchovny
Description: Do you still Want To Believe? Before the cultural phenomenon returns to Fox in January, New York
Comic Con will host the U.S. Premiere of The X-Files event series! Be the first to see a special advance screening of
the first episode, “My Struggle,” followed by a Q&A with Chris Carter and David Duchovny. Moderated by
comedian and “The X-Files Files” podcaster Kumail Nanjiani.
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Title: DC Comics – Batman: The Bat-Universe
Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Amy Chu Greg Capullo James Tynion IV Khary Randolph Peter Tomasi Scott Snyder Tim Seeley
Tom King
Description: A “who’s who” of Bat-talent returns to Gotham – err – we mean, New York! Join the various Batverse creative teams – Greg Capullo, Amy Chu, Tom King, Khary Randolph, Tim Seeley, Scott Snyder, Peter Tomasi,
James Tynion IV – as we explore the “new” Dark Knight’s adventures in the streets of Gotham and beyond! If
you’re looking for breaking news and exclusive never-seen-before art, this is the Panel to be at!
Title: Prism Comics Presents: Autobiography in Queer Comics
Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: AK Summers Arial Schrag Carlo Quispe L. Nichols Morgan Boecher Sina Grace Tara Madison
Avery
Description: The autobiography genre has been a staple of indie comics for decades. Some of the best examples
of the form are the work of LGBT creators who have used this platform to share stories about their often
misunderstood subcultures. Join Moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch) and Panelists Morgan Boecher (What's
Normal Anyway?), Sina Grace (Self-Obsessed), L. Nichols (Flocks), Carlo Quispe (Uranus), AK Summers (Pregnant
Butch) and Ariel Schrag (Likewise) for a lively discussion about comics that are true to queer life!
Title: Cinemax Presents Robert Kirkman’s New Series: Outcast
Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Chris Black Jon Glaser Patrick Fugit Robert Kirkman
Description: Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. With the help of Rev. Anderson, a
man with his own personal demons, Kyle embarks on a journey to find answers and regain the life he lost. What
Kyle discovers could change the fate of the world forever. Executive Producers Robert Kirkman (The Walking
Dead) and Chris Black (Star Trek: Enterprise), with star Patrick Fugit (Gone Girl) as “Kyle Barnes” will join
moderator Jon Glaser (Girls) to discuss the series, coming to Cinemax in 2016.
Title: Masters of Unreality: Heavy Metal and SFF
Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Michael R. Fletcher Myke Cole Peter Orullian Tricia Narwani
Description: It’s well known that heavy metal songs have been based on fantasy novels but it can be argued that
it’s also the perfect soundtrack to any battle scene, whether deep in the forest or in deep space. Authors Myke
Cole (Gemini Cell: A Shadow Ops Novel), Michael Fletcher (Beyond Redemption) and Peter Orullian (Trial of
Intentions) are not just talented writers, but they’ve all been in metal bands! Join them along with Tricia Narwani
of Del Rey as they discuss what they listen to as they write epic scenes, discuss seminal albums and how the two
cross reference each other.
Title: Just Cause 3: Choose Your Own Chaos
Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Omar Shakir Roland Lesterlin
Description: Join Square Enix and key members of Avalanche Studios as they discuss the series' inspiration and
distinctive style and talk about the upcoming action and destruction of Just Cause 3. With over 400 square miles
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of complete freedom from sky to seabed and a huge arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to
unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways you can imagine.
Title: Using Tumblr To Sell Your Idea
Day: Saturday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Felipe Smith Katie Cook Kieron Gillen
Description: Curious about what it takes to land a job in comics? Social media can play a big part! With thousands
of original content posts a day, Tumblr has become a goldmine for publishers to discover creators, for creators to
discover each other and for Fans to connect with creators. With tips from experienced industry professionals and
your friendly neighborhood Tumblr staff, this Panel will focus on the ins and outs of using social media to your
advantage.
Title: Bleeding Cool's The Internet Ruined My Life
Day: Saturday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Hannah Means-Shannon Richard Johnston
Description: Bleeding Cool’s EIC Hannah Means-Shannon Hosts Head Writer Rich Johnston and Special Guests
who have experienced the wrath of the Internet first hand to talk about the dangers of social media hype and
recovering from notoriety. Learn how Fans can be part of the solution instead of part of the problem.
Title: T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents – Special Announcement & 50th Anniversary Celebration
Day: Saturday Time: 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Description: After 50 years of protecting the globe, T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents still stands as the first and only truly
international super hero group funded and sanctioned by the United Nations! Join the celebratory T.H.U.N.D.E.R.
Agents Panel spotlighted by special announcements from producer Michael Uslan, Huayi Brothers Media
Corporation, Comics Uniting Nations and the United Nations. Groundbreaking news, special guests and exclusive
NYCC gifts will enthrall every Fan in attendance.
Title: MARVEL: Cup O’Joe
Day: Saturday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Al Ewing Charles Soule Dan Slott Joe Quesada Kieron Gillen
Description: Join us for this Convention favorite! Here is your chance to Q&A with Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer
Joe Quesada, for this no-holds-barred Panel on everything Marvel. Got a question about a favorite hero? Want to
hear ground-breaking news straight from the source? This Panel is for you! With announcements galore, plus
discussion of Spider-Man titles, Star Wars titles, and more, you do not want to miss this Panel! Panelists include
writers Dan Slott (Amazing Spider-Man), Charles Soule (Lando), Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader), Al Ewing (Contest of
Champions)!
Title: Women in Geek Media – The Sequel!
Day: Saturday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Alisha Grauso Catrina Dennis Jamie Broadnax Jody Houser Sam Maggs Deb Aoki
Description: The follow-up to last year's wildly successful Panel! With the explosion of social & digital media,
women & minorities have become a strong voice on the web, but there's work still to be done. Maybe you love all
things geek and want to make it your livelihood – but aren't sure how to break in. Some of the most successful
women in geek media weigh in on the challenges they've faced and offer advice on how to overcome obstacles,
build a personal brand that resonates & a career doing what you love.
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Title: RocketJump: The Panel About RocketJump: The Show
Day: Saturday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Anthony Burch Ashim Ahuja Ashly Burch Ben Waller Freddie Wong Lauren Haroutunian
Description: RocketJump – creators of Video Game High School and a bunch of viral videos you've probably seen
on the internet – have a new show on Hulu! Come and listen to the RocketJump team talk about RocketJump: The
Show and the other projects they've got going on (Spoiler: there’s a lot). Plus, see a special sneak peek of
RocketJump: The Show!
Title: Aniplex of America Industry Panel
Day: Saturday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: EJ Rivera Joanna Metoki
Description: Sword Art Online II, Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works, DURARARA!! X 2… from all the hot new
titles to timeless Fan-favorites, Aniplex of America has got you covered. Come hear about all the latest and
greatest of what we have in store for 2015: our newest streaming titles, our fan-favorite products, upcoming
releases and special announcements! Join us and see why so many anime Fans agree that it's only the best with
Aniplex.
Title: YA Lit: Calling All Geeks!
Day: Saturday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Claudia Gray David Liss Margaret Stohl Maryelizabeth Yturralde Max Wirestone Soman Chainani
Description: From Buffy to Disney movies and everything in between, Authors can be Superfans too. Books,
movies, games, TV shows, comics and everything pop-culture has to offer inspire these Writers who put the FAN
in FANDOM. Geeks have finally conquered the world and Authors Margaret Stohl (Black Widow: Forever Red),
David Liss (Randoms), Claudia Gray (Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens: Lost Stars), Soman Chainani (The
Last Ever After) and Max Wirestone (The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss) are here to divulge their nerdy
habits to Maryelizabeth Yturralde. Oh! And talk about the books they write too!
Title: STARZ Presents Ash vs Evil Dead
Day: Saturday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: Bruce Campbell Craig DiGregorio Dana DeLorenzo Lucy Lawless Ray Santiago Sam Raimi
Description: Original filmmakers Sam Raimi (Executive Producer, Director, Writer), Bruce Campbell (Executive
Producer and star of the series, Ash) along with Craig DiGregorio (showrunner/executive producer) Lucy Lawless
(Ruby), Ray Santiago (Pablo) and Dana DeLorenzo (Kelly) discuss the highly anticipated new series and what Fans
can expect in the premiere season.
Title: Action Lab: Five Years and BEYOND!
Day: Saturday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Bryan Seaton Enrica Jang Jamal Igle Kyle Puttkammer Shawn Pryor Brian Hess Vito Delsante
Description: On the eve of their fifth anniversary, Action Lab shows no signs of stopping! Join Jamal Igle (Molly
Danger), Vito Delsante (Stray), Shawn Pryor (Cash and Carrie), Brian Hess (Awake), Enrica Jang (The 27 Club), Kyle
Puttkammer (Hero Cats) and Action Lab Entertainment CEO, Bryan Seaton, as they talk about all the things "the
Lab" has planned for 2016 including more Full Moon Productions titles, more all-ages books and the debut of the
Actionverse! There may be a few surprises, too!
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Title: Drawfee Live! with CollegeHumor Illustrators
Day: Saturday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Caldwell Tanner Nathan Yaffee
Description: Join CollegeHumor.com Illustrators Caldwell Tanner and Nathan Yaffe for a live version of DRAWFEE,
their popular YouTube improvised art show. Joined by artist friends and other Special Guests, the duo lead a
comedy-drawing experience including games and audience participation while they collaborate to create original
pieces of art based on audience input. Join them as they use your dumb suggestions – such as "Famous Sharks,"
"Anime Breakfast" and "Political Unicorns" – to make even dumber drawings!
Title: IDW Entertainment: 2016 Sneak-Peek
Day: Saturday Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: David Ozer Ted Adams
Description: Join IDW CEO & Publisher Ted Adams, along with the President of IDW Entertainment David Ozer and
a host of Special Guests, as they discuss IDW’s move into the world of television. The recent announcements of
Wynonna Earp and Brooklyn Animal Control took the entertainment community by storm, find out all about those
projects and more! Announcements! Guest Appearances! Q&A! And maybe just a little never-before-seen
footage...
Title: The Last Witch Hunter
Day: Saturday Time: 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Breck Eisner Elijah Wood Rose Leslie Vin Diesel
Description: Vin Diesel is The Last Witch Hunter and he is all that stands between humanity and the combined
forces of the most horrifying witches in history. Join the cast on the Main Stage where they will complete a Q&A
and treat you to a sneak peek of the film before it hits theaters October 23rd.
Title: Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition: Facing off in Marvel’s Battlegrounds
Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Description: Disney Interactive presents a behind-the-scenes look at the new Marvel Play Set for Disney Infinity
3.0 Edition, this year’s must-have family game! Set to launch in 2016, the Marvel Battlegrounds Play Set
introduces a new style of gameplay to the Disney Infinity platform, along with popular Marvel characters
Hulkbuster, Ultron and others. Featuring an in-depth look at the Play Set, Special Guests from the Disney Infinity
team, Avalanche Software, United Front Games and Marvel and figure giveaways!
Title: Books to Movies Wishlist
Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Charlie Jane Anders Christopher Golden Chuck Wendig Clay Griffith Jennifer Armentrout Michael
Underwood Susan Griffith
Description: The Martian. Foundation. American Gods. Redshirts: So many iconic SFF novels are finally scheduled
to hit the big screen, thanks to the rabid fandom of recent dramatizations of Game of Thrones, Outlander, The
Hunger Games, Divergent. But what’s on the big screen wish list of this Panel of bestselling speculative fiction
superstars? They all agree that the obvious franchises have been done already – and now, they want to discuss
with NYCC Attendees what lesser-know/cult fave titles should invade theaters and march into cable
programming! Join us for a nerdy-fun discussion about which science fiction and fantasy must-reads would really
make celluloid magic!
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Title: [Syfy] Presents: The Magicians
Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Description: Sex, drugs and…magic? Life takes an interesting twist when a group of college kids in New York find
out that not only is magic real, but that they are in possession of powers beyond their wildest imagination. Based
on author Lev Grossman's hit fantasy trilogy. Join the cast and the executive producers for a Q&A and to get a first
look at this magical drama.
Title: ComiXology Submit: The Future of Self-Publishing
Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Chip Mosher Eric Palicki Hope Nicholson Jimmy Palmiotti Jody Houser Joe Glass John D. Roberts
Natasha Alterici
Description: To date comiXology Submit has released over 2,000 independent comic books, graphic novels &
manga from celebrated indie creators like Shannon Wheeler, Becky Cloonan and more. Join John D. Roberts
(comiXology co-founder & director of Submit) along with self-publishing greats & breakout Submit superstars like
Jimmy Palmiotti (Abbandon, Denver), Jody Houser (Cupcake POW!), Eric Palicki (Orphans), Joe Glass (The Pride,
Stiffs) and Hope Nicholson (Publisher, Brok Windsor) for a tell-all discussion on how you too can create, submit
and reach the ranks of comiXology Submit stardom! Moderated by comiXology's marketing maven Chip Mosher.
Title: LINE Webtoon - The Future of Comics
Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Dean Haspiel Matt Hawkins Michelle Phan Rob Feldman Stephen McCraine Tom Akel
Description: LINE Webtoon is the global leader in digital comics publishing with over 30 billion issues of comics
read. Join LINE Webtoon Head of Content Tom Akel to discuss how to develop, publish, and monetize your comic,
as well as the unique features of LINE Webtoon’s technology and their Fall line-up/upcoming titles with Michelle
Phan (Helios : Femina), Matt Hawkins (Cyber Force), Dean Haspiel (New Brooklyn), Rob Feldman (Cyko KO), and
Stephen McCraine (Space Boy).
Title: Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel
Day: Saturday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Denis Kitchen Dennis O'Neil Paul Levitz Raina Telgemeier Todd McFarlane
Description: Already a legend for his creation of The Spirit in 1940, Will Eisner – with the 1978 publication of his A
Contract With God – would be instrumental in popularizing the graphic novel format, changing the world of
comics forever. Join us and find out how and why Eisner did it, with moderator Paul Levitz (author of the
upcoming Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel) and Panelists Todd McFarlane (Spawn Creator & Image
Comics President), Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Dennis O'Neil (Batman) and Denis Kitchen (The Best of Comix Book).
Title: Cartoon Network Presents: Regular Show
Day: Saturday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Hammerstein Ballroom - 311 W 34th St.
Speakers: JG Quintel Paula Spence Sam Marin Sean Szeles William Salyers
Description: Four words: Regular. Show. The. Movie. JG Quintel moderates this epic Panel where cast & crew
reveal the true story behind the movie. Ok, it’s really not that dramatic. But they’ll be sure to share some funny
stories, scenes from the movie & exclusive announcements about the upcoming season! And that’s not all!
Regular Show alum Sean Szeles will be on hand to share his newest creation, Long Live the Royals premiering later
this Fall on Cartoon Network. It’s going to be a jolly good show indeed!
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Title: Comics Creators Consuming Coffee: Where Food & Comics Collide
Day: Saturday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Amy Chu CB Cebulski Grady Hendrix Justin Jordan Justin Warner Kane Grogan Regine Sawyer
Ryan Dunlavey Steve Orlando
Description: Join popular comics creators for a casual conversation about their common passions: comics and
cuisine. They’ll chat about their fav food comics/characters, how culinary arts inspires their craft, and share tips
for local chow. Featuring C.B. Cebulski (Sr VP at Marvel, prolific Eataku blogger) Amy Chu (writer Poison Ivy, editor
of the Food & Comics anthology), wine & spirits expert Steve Orlando (writer Midnighter, Justice League), Justin
Jordan (Green Lantern, Strange Talent of Luthor Strode), chef turned writer Regine Sawyer (Women in Comics),
artist Ryan Dunlavey (Action Philosophers, Dirt Candy) and Grady Hendrix, coauthor of the Dirt Candy graphic
novel cookbook.
Title: The Splat: All That Reunion
Day: Saturday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Andre Meadows Danny Tamberelli Josh Server Kel Mitchell Lori Beth Denberg
Description: Nickelodeon’s throwback programming block The Splat presents a reunion of major players from the
trailblazing sketch comedy series, All That. Josh Server, Danny Tamberelli, Lori Beth Denberg and Kel Mitchell will
sit down with Andre Meadows (aka “@BlackNerd”) for a conversation about their time on the show. Don’t miss
this celebration of ‘90s Nick!
Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Reality
Day: Saturday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Brian K Vaughan Brian K Vaughan Cliff Chiang Joe Keatinge Jonathan Luna Leila del Duca Sarah
Vaughn
Description: What makes a weird idea "real?" Brian K. Vaughan & Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls), Jonathan Luna &
Sarah Vaughn (Alex + Ada) and Joe Keatinge & Leila del Duca (Shutter) make the fantastic into an everyday affair
while never losing sight of the fact that stunning readers is part of the magic of comics. Come see what's so
realistic about high-tech love, dark mysteries and lion-gangsters.
Title: The Netflix Original Series Marvel's Jessica Jones and Marvel's Daredevil
Day: Saturday Time: 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Jeph Loeb
Description: Join the cast of the new Netflix original series, Marvel's Jessica Jones, in their first-ever appearance,
as they answer questions and reveal secrets from the hotly-anticipated show debuting on Netflix later this year
and celebrate some of the greatest moments from season 1 of Marvel's Daredevil. Moderated by Jeph Loeb
(Marvel's Head of Television), this Panel promises to be one you won't want to miss!
Title: El Rey Network and Miramax™ Present a Conversation with Robert Rodriguez and the Cast of "From Dusk
Till Dawn: The Series
Day: Saturday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Brandon Soo Hoo D.J. Cotrona Eiza Gonzalez Jesse Garcia Madison Davenport Robert Rodriguez
Zane Holtz
Description: Join El Rey Network founder and creator of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" Robert Rodriguez, and
cast members D.J. Cotrona (Seth Gecko), Zane Holtz (Richie Gecko), Eiza Gonzalez (Santanico Pandemonium),
Jesse Garcia (Freddy Gonzalez), Madison Davenport (Kate Fuller), Brandon Soo Hoo (Scott Fuller) and more as
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they discuss culebras, blood wells and what US Weekly calls the "fantastic mayhem" of "From Dusk Till Dawn: The
Series." Never before seen clips from the second season will be revealed. Come ride with El Rey!
Title: Secret Identities – Creating Transgender Characters in Comic Books
Day: Saturday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Charles Battersby Jennie Wood Morgan Boecher P. Kristen Enos Tara Madison Avery
Description: Transgender comic book characters hit the mainstream this year. Some have received acclaim, while
others received outrage. What's the "Right" way to create a transgender character? What kind of stories make the
best use of transgender characters, what representation appeals to transgender readers and what unique
contributions can Transgender Creators make to the industry? Our Panel of Comic Creators will discuss and
debate how Trans characters can be best portrayed in comics and geek media.
Title: Containment (Midseason on The CW)
Day: Saturday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Chris Wood Claudia Black David Gyasi Hanna Mangan Lawrence Julie Plec
Description: When a mysterious and deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a vast urban quarantine is quickly
enforced, forcing those trapped on the inside to fight for their lives while local and federal officials desperately
search for a cure. Containment makes its New York Comic Con debut with a special screening of the entire pilot
episode, followed by a Q&A with series stars and producers. Based on the original Belgian series created by Carl
Joos for Eyeworks, Containment is produced by My So-Called Company in association with Warner Bros.
Television, with executive producers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals), David Nutter (The Flash,
Arrow), Matt Corman (Covert Affairs) and Chris Ord (Covert Affairs). Become a fan of Containment on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/CWContainment and follow the show on Twitter at @cwcontainment.
Title: 25 Years of Valiant: Book of Death and Beyond
Day: Saturday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Dinesh Shamdasani Doug Braithwaite Fred Pierce Hunter Gorinson Matt Kindt Warren Simons
Description: Celebrate 25 years of the largest independent universe in comics with an all-star Panel spotlighting
the next earth-shaking changes coming for Valiant's biggest heroes! From the epic events of BOOK OF DEATH and
WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR to X-O MANOWAR, BLOODSHOT REBORN, THE DEATH-DEFYING DR. MIRAGE,
DIVINITY and more, get the jump on the future of the Valiant Universe right here with an exclusive round of news
and announcements from the most acclaimed publisher in comics today, only at NYCC!
Title: Secret Space Escapes – The Real Life Gravity
Day: Saturday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Robert Curbeam Scott Parazynski Yi So-yeon
Description: All new Science Channel series SECRET SPACE ESCAPES reveals terrifying accidents, fights for survival
and stories of close calls and near misses by the astronauts who survived them. The series will draw viewers into
the emotional experience of space exploration as astronauts recount missions as recent as 2013 and reveal
chilling accounts of the challenges of space exploration as told only by the men and women who were there. The
Panel will feature astronauts from SECRET SPACE ESCAPES to discuss how they relied upon science, training,
colleagues on Earth and, most importantly, their wits, in order to survive launches, space walks, landings,
collisions, outages and other dangerous situations that occurred during their missions.
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Title: Critical Contracts for the Comic Book Creator
Day: Saturday Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Alan Robert David Gallaher Matthew Tynan, Esq. Sheafe Walker, Esq. Thomas Crowell, Esq.
Xander Bradica
Description: Creating a comic is a labor of love, but make the wrong move and it can become a legal nightmare! In
this business, handshake agreements won’t work — you must have written contracts! In this workshop a panel of
attorneys and professional comic book creators will show you how to negotiate two key contracts every comic
book creator MUST know: the artist services agreement and the comic book publishing agreement (and yes, we’ll
show you a few tips on landing a publisher). Filled with tips and tricks from The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book
Creators: the first dedicated legal guide for the comic book industry.
Title: Calling All Aspiring Writers! Hear Big News From Her Universe and Get Expert Advice to Become a
Published Writer
Day: Saturday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Amy Tanenbaum Anne Convery Ashley Eckstein Dave Filoni
Description: Have you ever wanted your novel published? Her Universe will be making a very special
announcement and will also bring together leading professionals in the publishing industry to help YOU become a
published author. Hear advice from these professionals and learn from their publishing experience on how to get
your work recognized. Hosted by Actress (voice of Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars Rebels), Entrepreneur and Her
Universe Founder, Ashley Eckstein. Not to be missed – 250 special limited edition posters will be given to Panel
attendees only featuring original art by Dave Filoni and signed by Dave Filoni, Ashley Eckstein and Anne Convery.
Title: Street Fighter V
Day: Saturday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Francis Mao Matt Dhalgren Michael Evans Peter Rosas Yoshinori Ono
Description: Street Fighter V releases worldwide early 2016, but NYCC Fans have an exclusive first-look at the
latest news and updates about this iconic video game franchise. Special appearance by Yoshinori Ono – Street
Fighter Executive Producer! Plus, get an insider's sneak peek at all the exciting Street Fighter brand licensing and
collectibles being developed as well as a surprise or two. Select Fans may be chosen to battle it out for awesome
prizes and bragging rights before Street Fighter nation!
Title: FUNimation Industry Panel
Day: Saturday Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Justin Rojas Lauren Moore Tara McKinney
Description: From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info and announcements from North America's
largest anime distributor – FUNimation. Live tweet with us using the hashtag #FUNimationPanel for a chance to
win prizes!
Title: FDNY Helmet Charity Art Auction
Day: Saturday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Description: In celebration of the FDNY’s 150th anniversary, the FDNY Foundation has partnered with Marvel and
others on unique FDNY Fire and EMS helmet designs exemplifying and honoring the values of New York City’s true
heroes. Check out the display in our Artist Alley all weekend and join us at the FDNY Helmet Charity Art Auction,
Saturday, October 10 starting at 6:30 PM for your chance to take home one of these once-in-a-lifetime works of
art in support of the FDNY Foundation.
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Title: Orlando Jones Spotlight
Day: Saturday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Orlando Jones
Description: Spend an hour with Comedian and film/TV Actor Orlando Jones as he discusses his career from
stand-up, to the silver screen, to his Fan-favorite role as Captain Frank Irving on Fox’s hit supernatural drama
Sleepy Hollow.
Title: Viewster Industry Panel
Day: Saturday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Elliot Trinidad Rob Pereyda Tommy Pedrini
Description: Anime streaming service Viewster is debuting to the American anime community in a big way this
year with OMAKASE: our premium subscription service sending curated boxes of original anime merch to your
door, not to mention HD video streaming & collaborative digital exclusives. Join our creative team as we share the
joys & challenges of assembling unique titles like our launch box feat. Kill la Kill, reveal new anime in our catalog
and peek at what popular series we have on the horizon.
Title: The Lost Girls
Day: Saturday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Emmanuelle Vaugier Rachel Skarsten
Description: Join The Morrigan (Emmanuelle Vaugier) and Tamsin (Rachel Skarsten) as they take the stage at
NYCC to talk about the cult classic Lost Girl and all the fun it was to be on the hit SyFy show.
Title: Logic and Steve Blum Discuss The Incredible True Story - Where Music and Anime Intersect
Day: Saturday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Anna Palchikoff Arjun "6ix" Ivatury Kevin Randolph Logic Steve Blum
Description: Discussion between hip hop artist Logic, Voice Actor Steve Blum and Music Producer Arjun “6ix”
Ivatury on the intersection of music and anime. Together, the three will discuss their individual creative processes
and specifically how Logic and 6ix translate Logic’s creative vision and anime influences into lyrically driven hiphop records.
Title: Taking Fan Conventions to the Next Level
Day: Saturday Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Brent Friedman Heidi MacDonald Jim Demonakos Rob Salkowitz
Description: Just when you thought conventions couldn't get any bigger, the 2015 season has set new records in
attendance and revenue. What's driving the billion-dollar business of fan events? How are cons reflecting and
promoting increased diversity in fandom? How is technology creating new experiences for Fans? Our Panel of
convention experts, industry watchers and technology gurus discuss what's ahead for 2016 and beyond.
Title: Truthiness is Stranger than Fiction: New Reality-Based Graphic Novels
Day: Saturday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Jennifer Hayden Leigh Walton Maris Wicks Troy Little
Description: Comics can be the best medium to explore the real world – through science, autobiography or wild
adventures rooted in real experience. But working with "the truth" brings its own set of challenges… Featuring:
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Maris Wicks (the goofy & educational anatomy tour Human Body Theater), Derf Backderf (the raucous
garbageman tale Trashed), Jennifer Hayden (the funny & wise cancer memoir The Story of My Tits) and Troy Little
(the manic adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas).
Title: Cartoon Network Costume Contest
Day: Saturday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Eric Bauza Rebecca Sugar
Description: Celebrate Halloween early at the Cartoon Network costume contest! Dress up as your favorite
Cartoon Network character and enjoy sneak peek treats from Steven Universe, We Bare Bears, Clarence and
others. Best of all, Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar will be on hand to hand out prizes. It¹s a scary fun time!
Title: Warframe: Developer & Community Panel
Day: Saturday Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Geoff Crookes Rebecca Ford Scott McGregor Sheldon Carter Steve Sinclair
Description: Tenno, are you ready for Warframe at NYCC? Join members of the Digital Extremes team, the
Creators of Warframe, for a Panel about all things Warframe present and future! We'll be showing off new
content, doing Warframe trivia and discussing some of the hottest Warframe community topics! The Dev Stream
crew is all here to field your questions and talk about Warframe! Join Rebecca, Steve, Sheldon, Scott & Geoff for
NYCC!
Title: NYCC Charity Auction
Day: Saturday Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Description: You can make a difference! Please join us for the fifth Annual Charity Art Auction at NYCC! Come on
down and bid with other art enthusiasts for the chance to own a piece of original art from some of your favorite
Creators, including Adam Hughes, Mark Brooks, Katie Cook, Adi Granov, Amy Reeder, Ivan Reis and many more.
All proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and your participation in this event will help support
lifesaving research and treatment for the children of St. Jude. HAVE FUN. GET ART. SAVE LIVES.
Title: NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay Presented By Autodesk® Pixlr®
Day: Saturday Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Description: The NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay returns this October to the Big Apple as the largest and
most prestigious costume contest on the East Coast. Not only will competitors battle it out for over $5,000 in cash
prizes, the Eastern Champion will be automatically qualified for the final round of the Quest for the Crown global
cosplay competition circuit at C2E2 2016. Join us for what is sure to be a fun-filled competition circuit celebrating
the talent, skill and determination of the best cosplayers in the world.
Title: Bravest Warriors from Cartoon Hangover
Day: Saturday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Fred Seibert Nate Olson
Description: Cartoon Hangover Presents: Bravest Warriors! An inside look at the show with members of the crew,
plus a sneak peek of Season 3.
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Title: Bordertown
Day: Saturday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Alex Borstein Hank Azaria Judah Friedlander Lalo Alcaraz Mark Hentemann Nicholas Gonzalez
Description: From FAMILY GUY’s Mark Hentemann and Seth MacFarlane, check out a special advance screening of
Fox’s new animated comedy, premiering in 2016. Centered on two clans – the Buckwalds and the Gonzalezes –
living in a town on the U.S./Mexico border, the satirical comedy features a stellar voice cast including Hank Azaria
(THE SIMPSONS), Alex Borstein (FAMILY GUY), Missi Pyle (TWO AND A HALF MEN), Nicholas Gonzalez (SLEEPY
HOLLOW), and Judah Friedlander (30 ROCK). As the family’s paths begin to cross, they soon become bound by
romance, conflict and, perhaps most importantly, friendship – a word that means the same, no matter what side
of the border you’re from. Q&A with cast (Hank Azaria, Alex Borstein, Nicholas Gonzalez, Judah Friedlander) and
Executive Producers (Mark Hentemann, Lalo Alcaraz) following the screening.
Title: Beauty In The Eye of the Beer Holder: Art, Beer and The Audience
Day: Saturday Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Aaron McConnell Anthony Accardi Khary Randolph Lauren Grimm Mike Van Hall Tim Rozmus
Description: When a reader approaches a piece or a drinker approaches a beer, they bring their own preferences,
experiences and interests to determine what they like or dislike about the subject. On the other side, artists and
brewers alike may approach their work with particular visions, traditions and drives that can differ from those of
their audience. When these perspectives meet across the medium, who is the most important party?
Title: Doctor Who Fan Screening and Q&A with writer Toby Whithouse and Entertainment Weekly’s Clark Collis
Day: Saturday Time: 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Clark Collis Toby Whithouse
Description: Join BBC America for an exclusive “Doctor Who” Fan Screening and Q&A with writer Toby Whithouse
and Entertainment Weekly’s Clark Collis. The new episode, “Before the Flood,” written by Toby Whithouse and
directed by Daniel O’Hara, will be shown to fans at NYCC ahead of its premiere on BBC America. In addition to
creating hit original series “Being Human” and “The Game,” Toby Whithouse’s writing credits for “Doctor Who”
include episodes: “School Reunion” (starring David Tennant, Billie Piper, Noel Clarke, Elisabeth Sladen), “The
Vampires of Venice” (starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Helen McCrory), “The God Complex”
(starring Smith, Gillan, Darvill, David Walliams), “A Town Called Mercy” (starring Smith, Gillan, Darvill) and this
season’s “Under the Lake” (starring Peter Capaldi, Jenna Coleman, Sophie Stone). Clark Collis has written three
cover stories about “Doctor Who” for Entertainment Weekly. The new season of “Doctor Who” set ratings records
and currently airs Saturdays at 9:00pm ET on BBC America. #DoctorWho
Title: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day: Saturday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Description: This story focuses primarily on the heroine Rin Tohsaka. After her father’s death, Rin enters the Holy
Grail War as the sole heir to the prestigious Tohsaka Household, with her servant Archer. But, she soon finds out
that Shirou Emiya, a boy from her high school has gotten himself involved in the battles and unexpectedly saves
him when he is fatally injured. Before long, Rin sets out to strike down the conspiracies surrounding the Holy Grail
War along with Shirou and his summoned servant Saber.
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Title: The Cyanide and Happiness Group Sketch Jam Panel
Day: Saturday Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Joel Watson Kris Wilson Rob DenBleyker Shawn Coss
Description: The Creators of Cyanide & Happiness take audience suggestions and all draw frantically on the same
piece of paper until everyone is offended.
Title: Goosebumps & The Baby-Sitters Club Revisited: A Conversation with R.L. Stine, Ann M. Martin, Raina
Telgemeier and Dave Roman
Day: Sunday Time: 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Ann M. Martin Dave Roman R.L. Stine Raina Telgemeier
Description: Join legendary Authors R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) and Ann M. Martin (The Baby-Sitters Club) as they
chat with bestselling and award-winning graphic novel Creators Dave Roman (Graphix Presents: Goosebumps) and
Raina Telgemeier (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels) about re-imaging their classic stories as graphic novels.
From Stony Brook to HorrorLand, the original Authors and their reimagining Illustrators describe the process and
challenges of drawing their classic characters in full color.
Title: Cosplay Armor & Props 101
Day: Sunday Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Becka Noel Dhareza Cosplayza Hooked On Phoenix Cosplay Joanna Mari Cosplay Lua Suicide
Spectra Marvelous
Description: This Panel will show cosplayers how to start making their very own cosplay armor using both EVA
Foam & Worbla as materials. The skilled cosplayers of this Panel will give pointers, tips and tricks explaining the
methods of using these materials in detail but easily enough to understand for beginners. Live demos of these
materials will be given as well.
Title: Anime News Network
Day: Sunday Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Christopher MacDonald Todd Ciolek
Description: Come meet the CEO and editors of the internet's most-read English-language anime news site! Find
out about upcoming projects, ask a few questions, meet your favorite writers and maybe win a few prizes!
Title: Marvel Unlimited+ Members Only Panel*
Day: Sunday Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Ryan Penagos
Description: This exclusive Panel is just for Marvel Unlimited Plus members! Join Executive Editorial Director of
Digital Ryan Penagos and top Marvel Creators for a private Panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel
Universe. Get FREE merchandise, sneak peeks of upcoming Marvel comics, a Q&A session to answer all your
burning questions and more surprises to be announced. Not to be missed! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY
– show your Member Card or confirmation email at the door for access to the event! *Merchandise available
while supplies last.
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Title: Quest Complete! BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment RPG Panel
Day: Sunday Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Dennis Lee Kazumasa Habu Nao Takeda Nick O’Leary Yosuke Futami
Description: Join BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. as they discuss their upcoming JRPG games
including Tales of Zestiria, Project X Zone, Sword Art Online and more!
Title: LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes – Justice League: Cosmic Clash
Day: Sunday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Brandon Vietti Jim Krieg Phil LaMarr Rick Morales Troy Baker
Description: Gather your bricks and be the first to see Brainiac vs. the Justice League in the upcoming Warner
Bros. Home Entertainment release, “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash.” Witness the
first official footage during a Panel featuring Troy Baker (voice of Batman), Phil LaMarr (Brainiac), producer
Brandon Vietti, director Rick Morales, screenwriter Jim Krieg and a few other surprises. “LEGO DC Comics Super
Heroes - Justice League: Cosmic Clash” comes to Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD in early 2016.
Title: How to Succeed in Self Publishing
Day: Sunday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Claire Folkman Jimmy Palmiotti Justin Jordan Kelly Phillips Morgan Rosenblum Nathan Towson
Description: Back again after its wildly successful first time out at NYCC 2014, is How to Succeed in Self Publishing!
Come to hear the stories of various successful indie creators, their highs and lows of bringing their series to life
and how they were able to monetize them. Have your questions answered by the people who have succeeded in
turning their passions into a sustainable business. If you want to increase the likelihood of you "making it" as a self
publisher, then you need to attend this Panel.
Title: Lookinglass
Day: Sunday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Howard Gordon Rand Ravich Rob Kazinsky
Description: Join star Rob Kazinsky (“True Blood,” Pacific Rim, “EastEnders”) and executive producers Howard
Gordon (“Homeland,” “The X-Files,” “24,” “Tyrant”) and Rand Ravich (“Life,” “Crisis”) for a special advance
screening of FOX’s highly anticipated new action-drama, LOOKINGLASS. Premiering in 2016, LOOKINGLASS follows
a disgraced, 75-year-old ex-sheriff, whose life ends at the hands of corrupt cops, is brought back to life – by a pair
of young tech scientists who are founder of the social networking empire, Lookinglass – and given a second
chance as a 35-year-old with unpredictable near-superhuman abilities. Screening will be followed by an audience
Q&A.
Title: The Comix Life of Seth Kushner
Day: Sunday Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Dean Haspiel Gregory Benton Hannah Means-Shannon
Description: After fighting a brave battle with cancer, the comix community lost Photographer and Writer, Seth
Kushner. In his short time making comix, he left behind such wonderful and ground-breaking works as The
Brooklynites, Leaping Tall Buildings: The Origins of American Comics, CulturePOP, and the recently published
Schmuck ~ the graphic novel. In October of 2015, a street in Brooklyn was renamed in his honor. Help us continue
honoring the his spirit with memories & stories from his collaborators & studio mates: Dean Haspiel, Gregory
Benton, moderator Hannah-Means Shannon and Surprise Guests. Learn how Seth Kushner went from schmuck to
mensch to superhero.
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Title: #WeNeedDiverseBooks: I Ain't Your Sidekick – Heroic Counter-Narratives
Day: Sunday Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Daniel Jose Older Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich Robin Talley Sara Farizan Sona Charaipotra
Zoraida Cordova
Description: The #WeNeedDiverseBooks movement created a battle cry for diversity in publishing, but too often,
that still means the quirky sidekick or devious villain. Everyone wants to see themselves as the hero. This Panel,
featuring six authors and WNDB team members from diverse backgrounds, will examine and encourage
embracing diversity in not only the superhero comic world, but in the role of hero in all narratives.
Title: IDW: KIDS Comics and More
Day: Sunday Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Rosalind Morehead Sarah Gaydos
Description: IDW loves comics as much as you do, so come find out what's new for 2016! My Little Pony, Disney,
Angry Birds, TMNT, Transformers, Skylanders and more! Want to learn how to make your own comics? Come
prepared with questions for the Panel, including Editor Sarah Gaydos and marketing-marvel Rosalind Morehead;
plus Writers and Artists of all your favorite all-ages books! Free comics for the kids!
Title: Lucasfilm Presents: Star Wars: A Galactic Reader's Theatre
Day: Sunday Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Adam Gidwitz Alexandra Bracken Chuck Wendig Ian Doescher Michael Siglain Tom Angleberger
Description: Join a select group of Author talent as they give NYCC Attendees a special Reader's Theatre of stories
from a galaxy far, far away. Nothing too dark, daring or dangerous is off-limits and NYCC Attendees will be thrilled
to experience these narratives in an all-new theatrical way.
Title: Gravity Falls Revealed
Day: Sunday Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Alex Hirsch Nachie Marsham
Description: Uncover the mysteries of Disney XD’s hit animated and Emmy Award-winning series Gravity Falls!
Creator, Executive Producer and voice of multiple characters, Alex Hirsch (Grunkle Stan) will reveal some exclusive
‘behind the scenes’ materials, expound on secrets from Journal 3 and be on hand for an informative audience
Q&A.
Title: Minority Report
Day: Sunday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Kevin Falls Laura Regan Max Borenstein Meagan Good Nick Zano Stark Sands Wilmer Valderrama
Description: Join the cast (Stark Sands, Meagan Good, Nick Zano, Wilmer Valderrama, Laura Regan) and executive
producers (showrunner Kevin Falls and show creator Max Borenstein) for a preview screening of a brand new
episode of Fox’s new fall sci-fi action thriller! Based on the hit futuristic Steven Spielberg feature, “Minority
Report” follows the unlikely partnership between a man haunted by the future and a cop haunted by her past, as
they race to stop the worst crimes of the year 2065 before they happen. A brief Q&A will follow the screening.
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Title: Publishers Weekly Presents: Euro-Comics Spotlight on The French Invasion
Day: Sunday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Elsa Charettier Heidi MacDonald JL Mast Pénélope Bagieu
Description: It's our annual look at the European cartoonists scene, and this year we spotlight the Franco-Belgian
tradition. With the increase in translated comics in both print — First Second, NBM – and digital – Comixology's
Delcourt line – there have never been more great French comics to read in the US. Meet some of the top creators
including Penelope Bagiue (Exquisite Corpse, Penelope), Elsa Charettier (Infinite Loop) and more surprises as they
discuss their work and the great tradition of French comics. Moderated by PW's Heidi MacDonald.
Title: DC Entertainment – All Access
Day: Sunday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Amanda Conner Annie Wu Babs Tarr Brenden Fletcher Gustavo Duarte Heath Corson Jimmy
Palmiotti Karl Kerschl Steve Orlando
Description: DC Entertainment has a comic for every Fan of every genre! New and veteran Fans alike are welcome
for an introduction to the most exciting and diverse stories ever told across our lines with videos and products
that make up DC Entertainment. With titles like HARLEY QUINN, MIDNIGHTER, BLACK CANARY and BIZARRO there
truly is something for everyone! Find your new favorite, monthly comic with the talent that creates them
including Amanda Conner, Heath Corson, Brenden Fletcher, Jimmy Palmiotti, Scott Snyder, Babs Tarr and others
on hand and ready to dish on your favorites!
Title: Wabbit – A Looney Tunes Production Special Video Presentation and Q&A
Day: Sunday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Bob Bergen Gary Hartle Jeff Bergman
Description: Get ready for an afternoon of hilarity and hijinx as the looniest animation studio in the world, Warner
Bros. Animation, showcases the hilarious, heroic and mischievous Bugs Bunny that everyone loves in Wabbit – A
Looney Tunes Production. Join Producers and members of the voice cast for a look at this new animated series
featuring Bugs starring in all-new shorts that find the iconic carrot-loving rabbit matching wits against – and
getting the best of – classic characters like Yosemite Sam and Wile E. Coyote. Wabbit – A Looney Tunes
Production premieres Monday, October 5 at 8/7c on Boomerang.
Title: Morning Glories Study Hall LIVE!
Day: Sunday Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Joe Eisma Matthew Meylikhov Nick Spencer
Description: From the hit annotation column on Multiversity Comics, MGA Study Hall Live returns once more to
NYCC! As tradition from the last two shows, join creators Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma once again as they discuss
their hit Eisner-nominated and New York Times Bestselling Image Comics series "Morning Glories" with MGA
Study Hall host Matthew Meylikhov, including another in-depth Fan favorite live Q&A segment. Questions will be
asked, answers will be avoided and all will be well – for a better future.
Title: Crackle's SuperMansion Panel
Day: Sunday Time: 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Bryan Cranston Matthew Senreich Tom Root Zeb Wells
Description: The League of Freedom is here! Join Bryan Cranston (Titanium Rex), Tom Root (Brad) and show
creators Matthew Senreich and Zeb Wells (Jewbot/Groaner) for an ultimate super hero discussion on the all-new,
stop motion, animated original series, SuperMansion. Eric Goldman from IGN will moderate. The first three
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episodes will debut on Crackle October 8 with additional episodes streaming weekly through December 17.
http://www.crackle.com/supermansion
Title: Creatively Energizing Young People With Comic Books and the Arts
Day: Sunday Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Alex Simmons Bonnie Erickson Leslie Carrara Rudolph Mike Lopez Noel MacNeal Paul Castiglia
Ray Felix
Description: Hear from educators and professionals in the comic book and television industry as they share
opportunities and experiences that will enrich your library, classroom, summer camp and after school programs,
using comics, performance and trips that will help young people to be inspired and learn in a fun and creative
way. Join Writers Alex Simmons & Paul Castiglia (Archie), Puppeteers, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph & Noel MacNeal
(Sesame Street), Director of the Jim Henson Legacy Bonnie Erickson and Artist/Educator Ray Felix. Moderated by
champion of arts in education, Mike Lopez.
Title: Darryl DMC McDaniels Presents: Boom! Bap! Pow! Hip-Hop & Comics!
Day: Sunday Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Alan Ket Bio Chuck Creekmur Darryl DMC McDaniels Kwame Holland
Description: Join Legendary hip-hop pioneer Darryl DMC McDaniels (Run DMC) and other hip-hop artists as they
discuss how comic books influenced them to become the hip-hop icons they are today! Moderated by awardwinning journalist Chuck Creekmur (AllHipHop.com) and featuring producer/artist Pete Rock, producer/artist
Kwamé, entrepreneur and graffiti artist Alan Ket and Bio from the legendary Tats Cru!
Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Craft
Day: Sunday Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: Bob Fingerman Jason Latour Matt Wilson Riley Rossmo Shane Davis Wes Craig
Description: Comics artists put in a lot of work to get your favorite funnybooks on your bookshelves. What does it
take to be a comics artist? How hard is it to create an aesthetic or find your style? Wes Craig (Deadly Class), Shane
Davis (AXCEND), Bob Fingerman (Minimum Wage), Jason Latour (Southern Bastards), Riley Rossmo (Rasputin) and
Matt Wilson (The Wicked + The Divine) create some of the best comics around, and have the answers you seek.
Title: The Amazing Economics of Star Trek
Day: Sunday Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Annalee Newitz Brad DeLong Chris Black Felix Salmon Manu Saadia Paul Krugman
Description: What is economics without scarcity? The real engine of Star Trek's futuristic utopia is not the
technology of warp drives and transporters, so much as it is the economics of a world where people want for
nothing. This all-star Panel includes Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman, Star Trek Writer Chris Black, Trekonomics
Author Manu Saadia and io9 Editor Annalee Newitz. We'll talk about automation and social progress, and ask: is
Star Trek's level of economic well-being actually possible?
Title: Get Out of Your Chair and Off the Planet!
Day: Sunday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Ali T. Kokomen C.A. Higgins Catherynne Valente Jay Allan Judd Winick Michael Swanwick
Description: Whether it’s satisfying readers’ desires for interstellar armchair travel or sparking ambitions for SF
Fans to pursue extra-terrestrial encounters in actuality, science fiction is the fiction of the imagination and
inspiration. Authors Michael Swanwick (Chasing the Phoenix), Jay Allan (The Far Star Series), Catherynne Valente
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(Radiance), Judd Winick (HILO: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth) and C.A. Higgins (Lightless) take readers to the final
frontier … and beyond, led by Ali T. Kokmen (Barnes & Noble, Nook Digital).
Title: Women of Marvel
Day: Sunday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Speakers: Adri Cowan Ann Foley Emily Shaw Judy Stephens Marguerite Bennett Sana Amanat
Description: From Ms. Marvel to the A-Force, from Twitter to tumblr, women in comics has been one of the most
talked-about topics in comics recently. Join the conversation as women from multiple disciplines in the creative
process at Marvel discuss what it’s like working as a woman in comics today and what it means for the future of
the industry! Panelists include Content Development Director Sana Amanat, Producer Judy Stephens, Social
Media Manager Adri Cowan, Assistant Editor Emily Shaw, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Costume Designer Ann
Foley and more Mighty Marvel Guests to be announced!
Title: Amazon: Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street
Day: Sunday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Description: When it comes to the families on Normal Street, there is no norm. With a lake at one end and a
forest of shady trees at another, Gortimer Gibbon and his two best friends, Ranger and Mel, discover that what
lies in-between is anything but normal. In the upcoming new season of Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street ,
life on Normal Street is still not quite….normal. Entering their teenage years on the first day of 8th grade,
Gortimer and his two best friends, Ranger and Mel, navigate the bumpy road from childhood to adolescence. Life
is chock-full of adventures, including building a mega-rocket, donning a magical Blazer of Glory, going on a first
date and inadvertently becoming the school mascot. Through the everyday challenges of growing up, the trio
learns that it’s their sometimes-tested but rock-solid friendship that will pull them through. Executive Produced
by Academy Award winner Luke Matheny and the first greenlit project from the Amazon Studios open-door pilot
submissions process, the series is created by pre-school teacher and first-time writer David Anaxagoras.
Title: A (Wo)man’s World: Closing The Gender Gap In Pop Culture
Day: Sunday Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Julie Kerwin
Description: On screen, in toystore aisles and comicbook pages, women are often objectified and stereotyped.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, men still control pop culture, representing 93% of directors & 87% of writers. But
audiences today want something different...where is the change? In this Panel hear from UN Women’s HeForShe
campaign and leaders from the film & toy industries who will explore the good, the bad and the ugly: where are
we today and what can we all do to shift a “man’s world” into an equal one?
Title: Warner Bros. Television Takeover Featuring Gotham, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Blindspot, Supergirl and
Person of Interest
Day: Sunday Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Empire Stage 1-E
Speakers: Amy Acker Arthur Darvill Ashley Johnson Audrey Esparza Ben McKenzie Brandon Routh Caity Lotz
Ciara Renée Cory Michael Smith Glen Winter Jaimie Alexander James Frain Jessica Lucas Jim Caviezel John
Stephens Marianne Jean-Baptiste Martin Gero Michael Emerson Phil Klemmer Rob Brown Robin Lord
Taylor Sullivan Stapleton
Description: Join Stars and Producers from five Warner Bros. Television series – Gotham, Supergirl, Blindspot,
Person of Interest and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow for exclusive footage, a pilot screening and Q&As on the Empire
Stage.
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Gotham: Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Before there was Batman, there was Gotham. The hit series
returns to New York Comic Con for its second year. As Jim Gordon continues his quest to clean up Gotham City,
the stakes are higher than ever in season two as we witness the rise of the villains. From Warner Bros. Television,
Gotham airs Mondays at 8/7c on FOX. Become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GOTHAMonFox, and
follow the show on Twitter at @Gotham.
Blindspot: Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Sullivan Stapleton (300: Rise of an Empire) and Jaimie
Alexander (Thor films) star in Blindspot, a one-hour action thriller from Berlanti Productions (The Flash, Arrow,
Pan) and Writer/Executive Producer Martin Gero (Stargate: Atlantis). Stapleton stars as hardened FBI agent Kurt
Weller, who is drawn into a complex conspiracy when a naked amnesiac, Jane Doe (Alexander), is found in Times
Square covered in a series of cryptic tattoos … including his name on her back. As Weller and his teammates at the
FBI begin to investigate the veritable treasure map that is Jane Doe’s tattoos, they are drawn into a high-stakes
underworld that twists and turns through a labyrinth of secrets and revelations — and the information they
uncover might ultimately change the world. From Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions, Blindspot airs
Mondays at 10/9c on NBC. Become a Fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NBCBlindspot and follow the show
on Twitter at @NBCBlindspot.
Supergirl Pilot Screening and Q&A – Born on the planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El escaped its destruction years ago.
Since arriving on Earth, she’s been hiding the powers she shares with her famous cousin. But now at age 24, she
decides to embrace her superhuman abilities and be the hero she was always meant to be. Attendees will see a
screening of the complete pilot, followed by a Q&A with series stars and executive producers. From Berlanti
Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, Supergirl will premiere Monday, October 26 on CBS at a
special time of 8:30 PM, before moving to its regularly scheduled time of Mondays at 8:00 PM. Become a Fan on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/SupergirlCBS and follow the show on Twitter at @SupergirlCBS. DC’s Legends of
Tomorrow Special Video Presentation and Q&A – When heroes alone are not enough… the world needs legends.
Having seen the future, one he will desperately try to prevent from happening, time-traveling rogue Rip Hunter is
tasked with assembling a disparate group of both heroes and villains to confront the immortal threat of Vandal
Savage. Attendees will be treated to a sneak peek at upcoming footage from the show, followed by a Q&A with
series stars and executive producers. From Berlanti Productions Inc. in association with Warner Bros. Television,
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow will premiere Midseason on The CW. Become a Fan on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/CWLegendsOfTomorrow and follow the show on Twitter at @TheCW_Legends.
Person of Interest: Special Video Presentation and Q&A — Person of Interest returns to New York for the fifth
year! Join the discussion, as the science “fiction” of Person of Interest stays one step ahead of real-world events.
John Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Harold Finch (Michael Emerson) have saved countless lives thanks to the
omniscience of their supercomputer and their crack team of brave misfits — NYPD detective Lionel Fusco (Kevin
Chapman), the unpredictable cyber-hacker Root (Amy Acker) and missing-in-action operative Sameen Shaw
(Sarah Shahi) — but a new threat puts their mission in jeopardy and their lives in even greater danger. Samaritan,
the rival AI, has initiated its lethal “correction.” Finch’s Machine is essentially dead. Shaw is still missing. And the
team is once again hiding in plain sight. But with Samaritan’s invisible grip tightening everywhere, will Finch be
able to rebuild and resurrect The Machine? And if he does, will it be the same Machine when it comes back
online? From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Bad Robot Productions and Warner Bros. Television,
Person of Interest returns Midseason for its fifth season on CBS. Become a Fan on Facebook at
www.Facebook.com/PersonofInterestCBS and follow the show on Twitter at @PersonInterest.
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Title: Sony Pictures Entertainment’s GOOSEBUMPS
Day: Sunday Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Speakers: Dylan Minnette Jack Black Odeya Rush R.L. Stine Ryan Lee
Description: With 400 million books in print worldwide, Goosebumps is one of the most popular book franchises
of all time. Now, Goosebumps makes the leap to the big screen, as many of R.L. Stine’s most famous creations
escape their manuscripts and it’s up to our heroes to get them back in the books where they belong. Join Jack
Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee and Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine for an exclusive look at the
upcoming movie.
Title: Geek – Constructing Fandoms
Day: Sunday Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Speakers: Caseen Gains Colleen Gleason David J. Peterson David J. Peterson Erik Didriksen Jack Wang Ryan
Britt
Description: Whether it’s a specific fandom like Star Wars or Frankenstein, or a broader genre fandom of space
drama, detective or monster stories, Fans love to delve into the infrastructure of the universes that draw their
passions. Authors Jack Wang (Star Wars: Epic Yarns), David J. Peterson (The Art of Language Invention), Ryan Britt
(Luke Skywalker Can’t Read), Caseen Gains (We Don’t Need Roads), Colleen Gleason (The Stoker & Holmes Series)
and Erik Didriksen (Pop Sonnets) express their collective enthusiasm through homage, remixes and analysis in
their original works.
Title: The All-New, All-Different Marvel Heroes 2016
Day: Sunday Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Anthony Gallegos Bridget MacFarland Chris Baker Garrett Fuller Ryan Collins
Description: Marvel Heroes 2015 soon becomes Marvel Heroes 2016--so what's that mean for the future of your
favorite free-to-play action-RPG set in the Marvel Universe? See what Gazillion has in store for the rest of 2015
and into next year, including new character costume reveals, never-before-seen art, new features and more.
Expect some fun surprises, and come with some good questions for the Q&A session. Panelists include Gazillion
CEO David Brevik (creator of Diablo) and others from the dev team.
Title: Mad about MAD
Day: Sunday Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Speakers: John Ficarra Jonathan Bresman Peter Kuper Ryan Flanders Sam Viviano Tom Richmond
Description: MAD, the country’s #1-selling humor magazine (in a field of 1), is dumber than ever! Join MAD
MAGAZINE Editor John Ficarra and Art Director Sam Viviano with Jonathan Bresman, Peter Kuper and Tom
Richmond for a ridiculous peek at what’s happening at the magazine and an epically moronic Q&A that’s bound to
be, well, MAD! (Prizes will be awarded for most moronic questions!)
Title: Culturally Queer: The Explosion of LGBTQ Representation in Mainstream Comics & Pop Culture
Day: Sunday Time: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Annie Ishii Daniel Ketchum Jay Justice Jennie Wood Jennifer Camper Joey Stern Phil Jimenez
Description: Creators and culture followers take a look at LGBTQ characters in popular culture. An exploration of
what's driving the shift in inclusivity. Veterans Phil Jimenez, Jennifer Camper, Daniel Ketchum join newcomers
Jennie Wood, Jay Justice, and Annie Ishii in discussing this amazing time.
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Title: Horrific Visions of the Crossed!
Day: Sunday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Christos Gage Garth Ennis Jacen Burrows Kieron Gillen Simon Spurrier William Christensen
Description: Avatar Press Publisher William Christensen takes Fans through the misery filled world of Crossed in
comics & film. Garth Ennis' new Dead on Arrival live action webisodes are coming & this will be the original
uncensored vision Fans have been waiting for. Avatar Press invites Crossed cosplayers to attend the Panel for a
special photo shoot afterward. Plus we discuss the next big events leading into C-Day 2016! Find out everything
new in the world of Crossed & prepare for the horror to come.
Title: WGN America Presents: “Underground” Exclusive Screening and Panel
Day: Sunday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A06
Description: Hailing from creators and executive producers Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy," "Heroes") and Joe
Pokaski ("Daredevil," "Heroes"), and executive producer and Academy Award-winner John Legend,
“Underground” is a high-stakes, dramatic thriller about running for your life, and taking your freedom at any cost.
Be among the first to see an exclusive screening of the premiere episode, followed by a Panel discussion with the
cast and creative team of one of TV’s most highly anticipated new dramas. This is the story of the greatest escape
in American history. "Underground" is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Tribune Studios and will air next
year on WGN America.
Title: Official Sailor Moon Panel
Day: Sunday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Amy Mar Charlene Ingram
Description: Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice is back and better than ever! Join the VIZ Media
Sailor Moon team for all the can't-miss news and updates on the legendary anime series, as well as the all-new
Sailor Moon Crystal.
Title: The Future of Comics for Children and Young Adults
Day: Sunday Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Speakers: Cassandra Pelham David Saylor Sarah Gaydos Robin Herrera
Description: With the success of Lumberjanes and El Deafo at this year's Eisner Awards and the fact that Smile is
still on the NYT bestsellers list, what does the future hold for children's and young adult comics and graphic
novels? Join Robin Herrera, David Saylor, Cassandra Pelham, Sarah Gaydos and others in this discussion about
editing, forecasting and good old fashioned all-ages material.
Title: Nozomi Entertainment Presents Sketchbook ~full color's~ & Tamayura: Hitotose
Day: Sunday Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Room 1A05
Description: Nozomi Entertainment is happy to present the first two episodes of Sketchbook ~full color's~ and
Tamayura: Hitotose. Don't miss out on these two amazing series! Set back, relax and enjoy!
Title: Gotham, Ghostbusters and Marvel Select: The World of Diamond Select Toys
Day: Sunday Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Room 1A18
Speakers: Chuck Terceira Eli Livingston Jean St. Jean Robert Yee Zach Oat
Description: Diamond Select Toys President Chuck Terceira, Product Manager Robert Yee and Sculptors Jean St.
Jean and Eli Livingston discuss DST's 7-inch action figures, including Marvel Select, Gotham, iZombie,
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Ghostbusters, Muppets, Nightmare Before Christmas, Jay and Silent Bob, Plants vs. Zombies and Universal
Monsters. Also: busts, statues, vehicles, role-play and banks from the DC Animated Universe, Batman Classic TV,
Aliens, Predator, Godzilla and more! Zach Oat (Marketing Supervisor, DST) will moderate a Q&A, reveal new items
and award prizes.
Title: Kotobukiya Fall/Winter Preview
Day: Sunday Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Room 1A21
Description: Join Kotobukiya for an exclusive, in-depth look into the newest products announcements and
updates. Have a question? Ask away during our Q & A session. And don't forget to participate in our now famous
Lucky Draw for a chance to walk away with cool Kotobukiya merchandise!
Title: A Force for Good: The Powerful Partnership Between Mental Health and Pop Culture
Day: Sunday Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: Room 1A24
Speakers: Alex de Campi H. Eric Bender, M.D. Janina Scarlet, Ph.D. Jenny Jaffe Mara Wilson Praveen R.
Kambam, M.D. Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D.
Description: Awareness of pop culture's power to help people with mental illnesses is reaching new heights, from
celebrated depictions of superhero struggles to the personal stories of creators themselves. Join Eisnernominated writer Alex de Campi, actress/writer Mara Wilson, Project UROK's Jenny Jaffe, Drs. Bender, Kambam,
and Pozios of Broadcast Thought, Superhero Therapy's Janina Scarlet, and moderator Jeff Trexler as they discuss
how comics can be a force for good in mental health. Speakers: Alex de Campi, Mara Wilson, Jenny Jaffe, H. Eric
Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., Janina Scarlet, Ph.D.
Title: The Full Spectrum: Why Color in Comics Matters
Day: Sunday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A01
Speakers: Andaiye Taylor Darrell Goza Dilettante Bass Eric Dean Seaton Khaalis Finney Kimberly Gaines
Naseed Gifted
Description: One of the most basic traits of a hero is to fight for humanity and impact the world around them. If
the majority of our heroes are all from the same race, heritage or ethnicity, it not only sends the message that
only one group is capable of heroism, but it also leaves no room for other races to fight for humanity as well.
Exploring the ideas behind diversity and talking about how we can help spread those changes, without excluding
any race, is vital to the comic book discussion. Join Grub Machine’s Writer, Kimberly Gaines, PBS Media’s Creative
Director & Writer Naseed Gifted, TV Director Eric Dean Seaton and head of Goza Creative Script/Graphics, Darrell
Goza, while we dig into the heart of what multiculturalism really looks like in the universe of heroes.
Title: The 8 Doctors of Classic Doctor Who
Day: Sunday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1A10
Speakers: Andre Tessier Barnaby Edwards Deborah Stanish Kathleen Schowalter Ken Deep Lanaia DuBose
Description: Long before Peter Capaldi and Matt Smith, David Tennant and Christopher Eccleston, there were
eight other Doctors in the TARDIS. Join us for lively discussion of "Classic Who," the scarves, wobbly sets and
Daleks that started it all.
Title: NYCC Team Q&A
Day: Sunday Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Room 1B03
Description: We hope that you had an awesome time at NYCC this year! The NYCC Team will sit down with Fans to
hear your thoughts on the Show and let you help build NYCC 2016.
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Title: Sleepy Hollow
Day: Sunday Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Description: Returning to New York Comic Con for the third year in a row! Find out what’s in store for our favorite
Witnesses when they reunite for a very special third season on Fox and face the biggest threat to Sleepy Hollow
yet! Get the inside scoop on our new cast additions, tidbits on this season’s “Twistory”, and the hilarity you can
expect as Abbie continues to help Crane adapt to the modern world while they endure they coming of the Second
Tribulation. Finally, enjoy a special screening of an ALL NEW episode followed by a Q&A with cast and Executive
Producers.
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