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).