2020 Eisner Awards winners announced

Last night, the 2020 Eisner Awards took place, but it wasn’t in the traditional way. Because of the coronavirus, the ceremony was done over Zoom chat for the world to see. While this seemed odd for many, being able to present these awards was the most important thing.

At the ceremony, graphic novel Laura Dean Is Breaking Up with Me and comic book series Invisible Kingdom were the biggest winners with three awards each. Dark Horse earned the most wins for a publisher this year with five wins, including a shared win for Best Coloring (Dave Stewart).

You can check out the list of winners below. The ceremony, which was hosted by Phil LaMarr, can also be seen below. The list of nominees can be found here.

2020 Eisner Awards winners

Best Short Story

“Hot Comb,” by Ebony Flowers, in Hot Comb (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Single Issue/One-Shot

Our Favorite Thing Is My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, by Emil Ferris (Fantagraphics)

Best Continuing Series

Bitter Root, by David Walker, Chuck Brown, and Sanford Greene (Image)

Best Limited Series

Little Bird by Darcy Van Poelgeest and Ian Bertram (Image)

Best New Series

Invisible Kingdom, by G. Willow Wilson and Christian Ward (Berger Books/Dark Horse)

Best Publication for Early Readers

Comics: Easy as ABC, by Ivan Brunetti (TOON)

Best Publication for Kids

Guts, by Raina Telgemeier (Scholastic Graphix)

Best Publication for Teens

Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O'Connell (First Second/Macmillan)

Best Humor Publication 

The Way of the Househusband, vol. 1, by Kousuke Oono, translation by Sheldon Drzka (VIZ Media)

Best Anthology

Drawing Power: Women’s Stories of Sexual Violence, Harassment, and Survival, edited by Diane Noomin (Abrams)

Best Reality-Based Work

They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, and Harmony Becker (Top Shelf)

Best Graphic Album—New

Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden (First Second/Macmillan)

Best Graphic Album—Reprint

LaGuardia, by Nnedi Okorafor and Tana Ford (Berger Books/Dark Horse)

Best Adaptation from Another Medium

Snow, Glass, Apples, by Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran (Dark Horse Books)

Best U.S. Edition of International Material

The House, by Paco Roca, translation by Andrea Rosenberg (Fantagraphics)

Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia (TIE)

Cats of the Louvre, by Taiyo Matsumoto, translation by Michael Arias (VIZ Media)

Witch Hat Atelier, by Kamome Shirahama, translation by Stephen Kohler (Kodansha)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips

Krazy Kat: The Complete Color Sundays, by George Herriman, edited by Alexander Braun (TASCHEN)

Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books

Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo: The Complete Grasscutter Artist Select, by Stan Sakai, edited by Scott Dunbier (IDW)

Best Writer

Mariko Tamaki, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass (DC); Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me (First Second/Macmillan); Archie (Archie)

Best Writer/Artist

Raina Telgemeier, Guts (Scholastic Graphix)

Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team

Rosemary Valero-O'Connell, Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me (First Second/Macmillan)

Best Painter/Digital Artist

Christian Ward, Invisible Kingdom (Berger Books/Dark Horse)

Best Cover Artist

Emma Rios, Pretty Deadly (Image)

Best Coloring

Dave Stewart, Black Hammer, B.P.R.D.: The Devil You Know, Hellboy and the BPRD (Dark Horse); Gideon Falls (Image); Silver Surfer Black, Spider-Man (Marvel)

Best Lettering

Stan Sakai, Usagi Yojimbo (IDW)

Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism

Women Write About Comics, edited by Nola Pfau and Wendy Browne, www.WomenWriteAboutComics.com

Best Comics-Related Book

Making Comics, by Lynda Barry (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Academic/Scholarly Work

EC Comics: Race, Shock, and Social Protest, by Qiana Whitted (Rutgers University Press)

Best Publication Design

Making Comics, designed by Lynda Barry (Drawn & Quarterly)

Best Digital Comic

Afterlift, by Chip Zdarsky and Jason Loo (comiXology Originals)

Best Webcomic

Fried Rice, by Erica Eng, https://friedricecomic.tumblr.com

Hall of Fame

Judges’ Choices: Nell Brinkley, E. Simms Campbell

Voters’ Choices: Alison Bechdel, Howard Cruse, Stan Sakai, Louise Simonson, Don and Maggie Thompson, Bill Watterson

10 panels to catch at San Diego Comic-Con@Home 2020

This week, San Diego Comic Con goes virtual with Comic-Con@Home. This means fans will be able to see their favorite stars and attend grand panels from the comfort of their own home. We look at 10 exciting panels worth checking out during the event. More information about Comic-Con@Home can be found here. All times listed are PST.

The Women Behind Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet - Collaboration Across Gaming & Television to Create A Successful Crossover
Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/ZxSB-JdWovc

Apple TV+'s Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet gives a comedic glance at video game development as a studio must try to keep their game Mythic Quest afloat. The women behind the hit show join forces to discuss working on the series and how they're t The panel, which is being moderated by host Erin Ashley Simon, will include co-creator Megan Ganz, Ubisoft Film & Television's director of TV development Danielle Kreinik, writer/actress Ashly Burch, and Ubisoft Red Storm's VP product development Elizabeth Loverso.

The New Mutants
Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: TBA

The New Mutants will have their first SDCC panel since the film was originally finished back in 2017. With many release date changes under its belt, there are rumors of the film jumping its way to Hulu or Disney+. Moderated by Ira Madison III, the New Mutants panel will feature writer/director Josh Boone and cast members Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga, Blu Hunt, and Henry Zaga. As of this writing, the film is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 28.

Soundtracks to Fandom: Z2 Comics and the Graphic Album
Date: Thursday, July 23
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/IuNM_QkZ_e4

Over the years, Z2 Comics has been turning heads with their collaborations with music acts such as Poppy and The Grateful Dead. This panel will discuss how this marriage between the two mediums works out in everyone's favor. Moderated by critic Ryan J. Downey, the panel will feature Yungblud, The Doors' Robby Krieger, Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux, and comic book creators Dave Chisholm (Chasin' the Bird: Charlie Parker in Los Angeles), Chris Miskiewicz and Noah Van Sciver (Grateful Dead: Origins), Leah Moore (Morrison Hotel). 2D from Gorillaz will make a special appearance.

First Look at Hulu's Helstrom
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/0RQYI1bRaqM

Arriving on October 16, Helstrom will bring the popular Marvel Comics character to life on Hulu. The show follows Daimon and Ana Helstrom journey into taking down the worst people on Earth. Moderated by IGN's Laura Prudom, this panel will feature a special look at the show along with a discussion with the cast and crew. Showrunner Paul Zbyszewski will join actors Tom Austen, Sydney Lemmon, Elizabeth Marvel, Robert Wisdom, Ariana Guerra, June Carryl, and Alain Uy at the panel.

32nd Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
Date: Friday, July 24
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where: TBA

This year's Eisner Awards goes digitally with host Phil LaMarr joining the fray. IDW leads the ceremony with 13 nominations, including three for Ghost Tree. At this year's event, iconic newspaper cartoonist Nell Brinkley and illustrator E. Simms Campbell (Esquire, Life) will join the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame. More information about the ceremony can be found here.

The Official Dune Publishing Panel
Date: Saturday, July 25
When: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/c4iW3zwCHUM

With the Dune movie coming later this year, everyone has been re-reading the Dune novels. Authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson will be on hand to discuss a slew of new Dune content hitting stores this fall. The pair will also look at some past Dune projects. Joining them on the panel are editors Jessica Wade (Dune), Charlotte Greenbaum (Dune: The Graphic Novel, Book 1), Anne Groell (Dune: House Atreides), and Christopher Morgan (Dune: The Duke of Caladan). BOOM! Studios founder Ross Richie will also arrive to discuss the forthcoming comic book prequel Dune: House Atreides.

The Fleet Science Center Celebrates: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. - The Stories and Science of Androids, Space Travel, and Aliens
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/SpJR2qq3TIk

With Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. coming to an end, the cast and crew of the popular Marvel series will join forces with Fleet Science Center to discuss the science behind the series. On the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. side, showrunner Jeffrey Bell, actress Elizabeth Henstridge, actor Joel Stoffer, executive producer Craig Titley, and writers Sharla and James Oliver will be on hand. Representing the Fleet Science Center are panel moderator Andrea Decker, Dr. Virginia De Sa, Dr. Anila Kanchan Madiraju, and scientist Melissa Miller.

Women On The Dark Side
Date: Sunday, July 26
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/s0nC40dUjvM

When it comes to content, some female creators love to unveil the dark side of things. Moderated by Fanbase Press editor-in-chief Barbra Dillon, MD Marie (writer, Vindication), Susan Lee (writer/artist, Wraith of Love), Chelsea Cain (writer, Heartsick), and Sandy King Carpenter (producer/writer, Storm King Productions) discuss working on darker material.

Bronies in the Post G4 Era
Date: Sunday, July 26
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/EgA3UTFnq_M

Following the finale of Hasbro's My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Bronies worldwide have been feeling blue. Moderated by James Udan, PonyFest Online founder Eliana "Dexanth" Summers, Everfree Northwest chairperson Cole "Simul" Daigneault, BABSCon chairperson Andy "FableCharm" Reyes, and Pacific PonyCon chairperson Ted Visser come together to discuss how the fandom has been feeling since the show ended.

Masters of the Illustrated Film Poster - The Sequel
Date: Sunday, July 26
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: https://youtu.be/MWgFxejd2J8

If you're into the art of film posters, this is the panel for you. A plethora of movie poster artists will discuss some of their best work and their love for the medium. Hosted by Paul Shipper (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), the panel will include artists Steve Chorney (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Who Framed Roger Rabbit), James Goodridge (Deadpool, Alita Battle Angel), Greg Hildebrandt (Star Wars), Rory Kurtz (The Graduate, Baby Driver), Robert Rodriguez (The Jewel of the Nile, City Slickers II), Akiko Stehrenberger (Girl on Fire, The Last Black Man in San Francisco), William Stout (Wizards, Life of Brian) and Drew Struzan (Hook, Back to the Future).

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 announce free digital event from July 22 through July 26

In May, San Diego Comic-Con teased a virtual event to make up for this year’s convention being cancelled. Today, they unveiled more details on San Diego Comic-Con @ Home.

Announced on Collider, the event will take place digitally from July 22 through July 26, and it’ll feature a slew of panels. “For the first time in our 50-year history, we are happy to welcome virtually anyone from around the globe. Though stay-at-home conditions makes this a very difficult time, we see this as an opportunity to spread some joy and strengthen our sense of community,” San Diego Comic Con spokesperson David Glanzer told Collider. Aside from panels, there will also be an online exhibition hall to purchase exclusive items. This will be free for everyone to view. More information will be released closer to the event.

San Diego Comic-Con will return to San Diego Convention Center from July 22 - 25, 2021.

San Diego Comic-Con 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus epidemic

For the first time ever, San Diego Comic-Con has been cancelled.

The announcement was made today on Comic-Con International’s front page. “Recognizing that countless attendees save and plan for its conventions each year, and how many exhibitors and stakeholders rely upon its events for a major portion of their livelihood, they had hoped to delay this decision in anticipation that COVID-19 concerns might lessen by summer. Continuous monitoring of health advisories and recent statements by the Governor of California have made it clear that it would not be safe to move forward with plans for this year,” the convention stated.

San Diego Comic-Con will return to San Diego Convention Center from July 22-25, 2021. Wondercon Anaheim, which was postponed last month, will return to the Anaheim Convention Center from March 26-28, 2021.

Anyone who purchased badges for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con can either request a refund or transfer them to next year’s event. An email will be sent to those people within the next week. Hotel reservations made through Comic-Con’s official hotel affiliate onPeak will be cancelled, and money will be refunded.

Dan Slott, Darcie Little Badger added to San Diego Comic-Con 2020

Yesterday, the folks behind San Diego Comic-Con have unveiled six new guests heading to the convention.

Writers Lorena Alvarez Gómez (Nightlights, Hicotea), Darcie Little Badger (Elatsoe, Strangelands) and Dan Slott (Fantastic Four, Iron Man 2020) will hit up the convention alongside artists Matthew Southworth (Stumptown co-creator), Lee Weeks (Batman, Daredevil, Gambit), and Mark Wheatley (Breathtaker, Frankenstein Mobster). They join previously announced guests such as Felicia Day, J. Michael Straczynski, and Ezra Claytan Daniels.

More guests for San Diego Comic-Con 2020 will be revealed next Monday (March 23). The convention will take place from July 23 to July 26 (preview night on July 22) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. More information about the convention can be found here.

Ten San Diego Comic Con 2019 afterparties to check out

San Diego Comic Con is finally here, and fans are packing in as much sleep as they can before the convention. What’s there to do when you’re done with the festivities? The afterparties will be at every turn for your post-con celebration. We’ve listed ten of the best parties taking place during the convention. Be sure to also check out our list of 20 panels to see at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

Thursday, July 18

Nuclear Blast Comic-Con Kick-Off Party w/Exodus

House of Blues

6 p.m.

General admission: $30

Nuclear Blast's Comic-Con Kick-Off Party will have you throwing up the horns inside the House of Blues. Headlining the concert are thrash metal icons Exodus, who are working on the follow up to their 2014 album Blood In, Blood Out. Joining them as support are Nukem and Exmortus.

Hop-Con 7.0 (21+)

Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station

7 p.m.

General admission: $75, designated driver: $35

If you're down for a drink or two, Hop-Con 7.0 will deliver some of the finest beverages in San Diego. Hosted by Stone Brewing, this event will include lawn games, a silent disco, a comedic quiz show, and music from San Diego's own Cheyenne Giles. For $75, you'll be able to try a plethora of beer on the menu, including Hop-Con exclusives Salty Gamer and TuPOG. Not down to drink? You can still come anyway with a $35 designated driver ticket.

Kristian Nairn - Rave of Thrones (21+)

OMNIA Nightclub San Diego

9 p.m.

General admission: $20 or RSVP

Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn brings the Rave of Thrones to OMNIA Nightclub. While you can purchase guaranteed tickets for $20, you can RSVP here for free entry. The RSVP list will remain open until 10:30 p.m. that night.

Friday, July 19

Galaxy Quest in Concert

Jacobs Music Center's Copley Symphony Hall

7:30 p.m.

General admission: $26 to $90

Fans of the film Galaxy Quest are in for a treat with a live concert to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Composer David Newman, who worked on the film's score, will conduct the San Diego Symphony that evening. There are a few tickets left for this special event, so get yours ASAP. The Star Trek spoof has found fans with several Star Trek actors, including Patrick Stewart and George Takei.

TCL x Polygon SDCC Party (21+)

TCL Chinese Theatre

8 p.m.

Free

Polygon and TCL join forces for a massive rooftop party. Join Polygon members Matt Patches, Susana Polo, Chelsea Stark, and Simone De Rochefort along with special guest Janina Gavankar for a night of gaming and dancing. While the RSVP is full, you can still place yourself on the wait list.

Dream Daddy: An Evening with the Dream Team

Lyceum Theatre

8 p.m.

General admission: $25

Members behind the acclaimed video game Dream Daddy will come together to discuss working on the project. They'll also sign copies of the new Dream Daddy trade paperback and crown one person World’s Best Dad. Dream Daddy recently hit the Nintendo Switch and smartphones.

Awesome Mixer Vol. 2 (21+)

Fluxx Nightclub

8 p.m.

General admission: $30, VIP: $100

Fluxx Nightclub is the place to be for a night filled with astonishing live performances from Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Gigi Edgley, Dan Fogler, and The Flux Capacitors. DJ Yondu, DJ B. Squid, DJ Adia Break, and DJ Hugh Carter will spin the jams throughout the night.

Saturday, July 20

Digital LA - Comic Cocktails (21+)

TBA

8 p.m.

Free

Digital LA invites you to unwind after a busy Saturday at SDCC with some drinks. The exact location will be sent to those who RSVP'd closer to the event. Digital LA is the biggest networking organization in the city of Los Angeles.

The Warp Core Cafe - KWF Fundraiser 2019

Kava Lounge

8 p.m.

General admission: $20, multipass: $50

The Buddha Music Group and Kevin Workman Foundation unite to deliver some great tunes while raising money for charity. Rapper Kiyoshi, producer DTO, and singer songwriter Krista Richards will perform that evening. Multipasses are available for those wanting to spend a bit more. This includes a limited edition print from artist Peter Santa-Maria and 50% off tickets for all KWF events through the next year.

Sunday, July 21

The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog Presents Pacey-Con

The Dubliner

6 p.m.

Free

The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog will close out the weekend with Pacey-Con. Named after Dawson’s Creek‘s Pacey Witter, this party will include trivia and prizes galore.

Dragon Ball World Adventure to set world's largest Kamehameha record at San Diego Comic Con 2019

With San Diego Comic Con around the corner, Toei Animation, Funimation, and Bluefin decided to make a challenge at the convention. Today, they announced plans to hold the world’s largest gathering of people doing the Kamehameha at Dragon Ball World Adventure.

Taking place on July 17, the event will be hosted by Goku voice actor Sean Schemmel. The first 1,000 people to arrive will gain a free scouter to wear. Everything will go down on the Marriott Marina Terrace at the Marriot Marquis San Diego at 3:30 p.m.

Dragon Ball World Adventure will feature a plethora of things to see and purchase throughout San Diego Comic Con. This will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Following San Diego Comic Con, this tour will make its way to major cities such as New York City, Mexico City, and Hong Kong. You can check out more information about Dragon Ball World Adventure here.

If you’re heading to San Diego Comic Con, you can check out our list of the best panels to be seen here.

20 panels to catch at San Diego Comic Con 2019

The full schedule for next week's San Diego Comic Con has been released, and it means panic time for many attendees. All of the heavy hitters are arriving, and there's no telling who might surprisingly show up. We've listed 20 panels that are a guaranteed good time during your stay at the convention. This year's San Diego Comic Con takes place from July 18 through July 21 inside the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Thursday July 18

They Look Like Me: Bodies in Nerd Culture

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

From comic books to the big screen, everyone wants to identify with someone that looks like them. Moderated by Geek and Sundry’s Sam de Leve, the panel features B. Dave Walters (Vampire the Masquerade: LA by Night), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), Christy Black (Hero's Journey Fitness), and Mairghread Scott (Marvel Rising) will come together to discuss everything that's been going right (and what work needs to be done) with body image in the media.

Hollywood Game Changers: A Conversation with the Creative Women Behind Popular Films and TV Projects

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Room 25ABC

Moderated by Neer Motion director Chandra Feltus and cinematographer Fiorella Occhipinti, this panel will feature some the baddest women taking over Hollywood right now. So far, Emmy winning sound editor Paula Fairfield, costume designers Mona May, Melissa Bruning, and Meghan Kasperlik, animation director Anna Hollingsworth, and composer Anna Drubich will appear at the panel. Before the panel begins, Impact24 PR's Andrea Resnick will say a few words.

7th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero: Film and TV Composer Panel

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Ballroom 20

Music helps drive those important scenes in your favorite superhero TV shows and films. If you're looking to dive into what makes these compositions work, a plethora of composers will be on hand for a music filled panel. Moderated by composer Michael Giacchino (Spider-Man: Far From Home), this panel will feature Blake Neely (Batwoman), Christopher Lennertz (The Boys), Sherri Chung (Supergirl), Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel), and Benjamin Wallfisch (Shazam!).

Gnomes, Gunslingers, and Gelatinous Cubes: A Super-Fun Guide to Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop RPGs

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Inspired to play D&D and tabletop RPGs after watching shows like Critical Role and Rat Queens? Super Geeked Up host Jeff Burns will moderated the panel with Hyper RPG CEO Malika Lim Eubank, El Rey Nation's Omar Najam, ConTessa Foundation founder Stacy Dellorfano, San Diego Roleplaying Association organizer Chris Czerniak, and actor Trip Hope as guests. If you want to get an up close and personal look at gaming, the panelists will hold a gaming session right after the panel in Pacific Ballroom 21 of the Marriott Marquis. Can't make it? Fortunately, they'll have another gaming session in the same room on Saturday July 20 at 8 p.m.

Swipe Right For Superheroes

8 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

If you're looking for a laugh, Ready Set Geek! members Alix Catherine, JPG, and Cole Garrison will present a comedy panel about dating fictional characters. They'll be joined by Perception Studio's Art Vega, Amber Reeder-Vega, and Danny Montooth along with their felted friends.

Friday, July 19

Build a Better World Through Gaming (A Women in Gaming Panel)

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Moderated by Microsoft assistant store manager Donnell Hilliard, this panel deals with the trials and tribulations of women involved in the gaming world. Panelists include Microsoft store manager Helen Theriault, Sparkd Studios founder Candela S. Rebot, Online Performer's Group account manager Janessa Herrera and Psyonix's Stephanie Thoensen (senior communications manager) and Sarah Hebbler (executive producer). A Q&A session will take place after the discussion.

Building a Geek Brand (That Changes the World)

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Trying to make a career in geek culture can be a bit rough. Luckily, this panel features some of the best names in the business to help you out. Cosplayer Stella Chuu, YouTube personality Trisha Hershberger, artist Victor Dandridge, author Genese Davis, and fashion entrepreneur Tony B. Kim will be on hand to deliver some essential pointers.

Writing the Rules of Magic

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Room 25ABC

Ever wonder how magic in your favorite shows can actually make sense? Well, a group of established writers will tell you how they accomplished this rough feat! Gennifer Hutchison (The Strain), Deric Hughes (Arrow), Kieron Gillen (The Wicked & The Divine), Jose Molina (Magic: The Gathering), Chris Dingess (Doom Patrol), Sarah Kuhn (Heroine Complex), and sisters Julie and Shawna Benson (Wu Assassins) will join moderator Ben Blacker (The Thrilling Adventure Hour) in a panel about properly inserting magic in their storylines.

Creator Origins: A Candid Conversation on LBGTQ Comics Creation

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Room 9

Over the years, LBGTQ representation in comic books has skyrocketed with acclaimed series such as Rat Queens, Lumberjanes, and Midnighter. LBGTQ comic creators Joe Glass (The Pride) and Clive Hawken (Delver) will team up with LBGTQ publishers Spike Trotman (Iron Circus Comics) and Ivan Salazar (comiXology) to discuss how they got into the comic book industry. This panel will be moderated by GLAAD's Megan Townsend.

Super Geeked Up: Geeky Improv Live

9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Room 25ABC

Super Geeked Up will bring an insane improv show filled with tons of geeky games. Joining the crew are special guests Kelly Nugent (El Rey Nation) and Matt Acevedo (Hyper RPG). The fun won't just happen on stage. There's plenty of audience participation and prizes to be won.

Saturday, July 20

Nostalgia-Ganza: A Look Back at Animated Series from the '80s

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Room 9

The '80s were filled with cartoons that still resonate with people today. Cartoon writers Len Uhley (Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears), Brynne Chandler (He-Man), Marv Wolfman (Transformers), Craig Miller (The Real Ghostbusters), and Karen Willson (G.I. Joe) come together to discuss what went down behind the scenes of your favorite shows.

Reboot: Reinvigorating a Tired Franchise, or Worst Idea Ever?

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

The word "reboot" can either make you feel either happy or nauseous. Fortunately, many reboots have been able to please long time fans of the original product. Jody Houser (Star Wars: Age of Republic), Preeti Chhibber (Spider-Man: Far From Home: Peter and Ned's Ultimate Travel Journal), Jackson Lanzing (Star Trek: Year 5), Sarah Kuhn (Shadow of the Batgirl), Sina Grace (Iceman), and Javier Grillo-Marxuach (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) will talk about how to make a proper reboot work in today's world.

Comics, Culture, and the Classroom

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

Combining superheroes with the school curriculum? Some professors in Los Angeles have found a way to bring these two worlds together with perfect results. Animo South Los Angeles High School's Chanti Burnette, Animo Leadership High School's Kimberlee Kelley, and Green Dot Public Schools' Timothy Ojetunde will be on hand to share ways to make this happen. Green Dot Public Schools' Curriculum Specialist Peter Carlson will moderate the panel.

The Music of Monsters: Kaiju Concerto with Composer Bear McCreary

5 p.m. - 6. p.m.

Room 25ABC

Since 2004, Emmy winner composer Bear McCreary has been a crucial part of films such as 10 Cloverfield Lane, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Child's Play. In this panel, he'll break down what makes his beloved compositions work so well. McCreary's music can soon be heard in the horror film Eli, which will be released on Netflix.

NXonNetflix Presents the Comic-Con 2019 Masquerade

8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Ballroom 20

The Masquerade is easily the hottest thing at SDCC not being held at Hall H. In order to grab a ticket, line up before noon to have your best chance. Any remaining tickets will be sent to the Masquerade Desk after 3 p.m. If you didn't get a ticket, overflow seating will be available Sails Pavilion and Room 6A.

Sunday, July 21

San Diego International Children's Film Festival

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Room 9

If you're in the mood for a good flick, the San Diego International Children's Film Festival will showcase a plethora of short films from around the world. Throughout the event, animators and filmmakers will discuss their projects. The full list of films being screened will be unveiled soon.

How to Create Your Own Novel

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Room 8

The Winner Twins (Brittany and Brianna) rose to fame at age 12 with their debut novel The Strand Prophecy. Over the years, they've earned accolades for their teachings across the country. They're heading to SDCC to give pointers on how to get your story idea out for the world to see. They'll be joined by Hugo Award winning writer Graeme Manson and New York Times bestselling authors Todd McCaffrey and Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Fantastic Beasts and How to Make Them

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Amazed by the massive cosplay you see walking around the con? Interesting in enhancing your creativity? Cosplayers Leah Thomas, Nat Lawson, Bryn Hazlett Lawson, Amanda Dunn, Ken Hazlett, and Andrea Seale will show how those titanic costumes get created.

Paper Toys

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Room 11

Looking to showcase your creative side? Grammy nominated paper engineer Renee Jablow will teach you how to make paper dragons from Studio Fun International's recent Ready to Fly! book. Each person will walk away with one dragon from the recent How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World film.

Gastronomically Geeky. Game and Movie Cookbooks

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Room 5AB

If you’ve played an RPG, there might be times when you’ll wonder if that food in the dining hall would taste fantastic in real life. Fortunately, some acclaimed authors took it upon themselves to deliver recipes from these fictional worlds. Chelsea Monroe-Cassel (Elder Scrolls: The Official Cookbook), Victoria Rosenthal (Fallout: The Vault Dweller's Official Cookbook), and Allison Robicelli (WWE: The Official Cookbook) discuss the hurdles they went through to get their books on the shelves.

Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack to appear at San Diego Comic Con 2019

Andy Biersack, who is best known as the frontman for Black Veil Brides, will make a special appearance at this year’s San Diego Comic Con.

Announced today, the singer will appear on July 18 to sign copies of his debut graphic novel The Ghost Of Ohio, which is out through Z2 Comics. Biersack will be signing at the War Machine Marketing booth (#1415) from 1 PM to 2 PM.

As Andy Black, he’s been busy touring in support of the novel’s complimentary album of the same name. The singer is currently on the Rockstar Disrupt Energy Festival, which features The Used, Thrice, and Circa Survive. In between the touring festival, he’ll also have a few headlining gigs and performances at Warped Tour. His main band Black Veil Brides released their latest album Vale last year.

Andy Black tour dates

June 25 - West Palm Beach, FL - Coral Sky Amphitheatre at S. Florida Fairground

June 26 - Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds

June 28 - Knoxville, TN - Jackson Terminal (headlining show)

June 29 - Richmond, VA - The National (headlining show)

June 30 - Atlantic City, NJ - Vans Warped Tour

July 2 - Syracuse, NY - St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

July 13 - Thornville, OH - Legend Valley

July 14 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center

July 15 - Maryland Heights, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

July 16 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room (headlining show)

July 18 - San Diego, CA - San Diego Comic Con (book signing)

July 20 - Irvine, CA - Five Point Amphitheater presented by Mercury Insurance

July 21 - Mountain View, CA - Vans Warped Tour

July 23 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre

July 24 - Boise, ID - Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre

July 26 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

July 27 - Phoenix, AZ - Ak-Chin Pavilion

July 28 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater