The Big Show!
Tuesday July 12th 2011, 12:21 pmWell the San Diego Show is right around the corner. The only appearance I will be making will be on the Gays In Comics panel via a short filmed video. I’m hard at work on the new Batwoman material and unwilling to take time away from that to go to SD for almost a week. But for those of you going please go check out the panel. Below is more information about it, hosted by longtime contributor Andy Mangels. There is going to be some sort of after party gathering, and an auction benefit to which I’ve contributed a quick Batwoman sketch toward (see preview below). I wish I could be there, as I’m sure it’ll be a good time to be had.
Gays in Comics: Year 24!
Saturday, July 23
5:45-7:15, Room 6A
5:30-7:00 Gays in Comics: Year 24! — This all-star panel examines the rising diversity in the comics world today as the long-running “Gays in Comics” panel continues into its third decade at Comic-Con! As mainstream companies DC and Marvel are continue to frontline gay characters such as Batwoman and Northstar, and hire top-level gay or gay-friendly creators, independent publishers and creators are publishing unequivocal content spotlighting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender characters, to the cheers of the thousands of fans who are out of the comic book closet. Welcome a top-level panel of GLBT and straight creators, who will give amazing insights and glimpses of surprises to come!
Joining founding moderator Andy Mangels, the USA Today best-selling author of Star Trek novels and Iron Man: Beneath The Armor, as well as numerous comic books, are: Robert Kirkman, writer of The Walking Dead and Invincible and head of Image Comics’ Skybound imprint; Chip Kidd, award-winning author, editor and designer of books such as Bat-Manga, Rough Justice, and Jack Cole and Plastic Man; Dan Parent, writer and artist for Archie and Betty & Veronica, and creator of Archie’s new gay character and series, Kevin Keller; Jon Macy, writer and artist of 2010 Lambda Literary Award-winning Teleny and Camille and Prism Queer Press grant recipient for Fearful Hunter; Paul Cornell, writer for TV’s Doctor Who and DC Comics’ upcoming Stormwatch and Demon Knights series; Greg Pak, writer of Incredible Hulks and co-writer of Alpha Flight and Herc; plus, a special video appearance by J.H. Williams III, co-writer and artist of DC’s Batwoman series! Plus, there’s always a surprise or two…
Afterward, stick around for the hour-long gay comics fan mixer/social, hosted by PRISM Comics, with prizes and surprise special guests! Room 6A
7:00-8:00 Gays in Comics Mixer and Silent Auction — hosted by and benefiting PRISM Comics, the nonprofit organization that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered comics, creators, and readers. Mingle with comics fans and creators plus stay for the special drawing of a “Comics Gift Basket” and the silent auction of hot comics items, including original art by Alex Ross, Dan Parent, and J H Williams lll! Room 6A
Auction quick sketch…
Music for your roadtrip (good mix of modern and retro)…
Florence+ The Machine: Lungs deluxe edition
Beach House
The Pretenders
Dead Confederate: Wrecking Ball
Echo And The Bunnymen
The Greenhornes
The Human League
Miss Kittin
Blondie: Panic Of Girls Fanpack edition (I know I’m biased but this album is just damn awesome!!!)
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Thanks, it was a quick one, so I went with trying something loose, throwing lines and shapes down. As for NotCon, you’ll be hearing from me soon.
Comment by jhw3 07.13.11 @ 1:15 amUgh. What I wouldn’t give to be there!! Any chance you could post your video segment? And how do I bid on that sketch !!!
Gosh, I can’t wait for the run to start!!
Thanks, as always, for being so supportive of The Community.
Respectfully,
~ Pam
Hey there Pam
We may run the video sometime after the con, we’ll see. I think you can bid if you’re present at the event, I’m not sure. Try contacting someone at the website below. They may have more answers for you…
I’m waiting to hear back from Prism to see if there is any way to bid outside attending the event. I’ll post a note here if it’s possible.
Thanks!
Comment by Pam 07.18.11 @ 5:36 amhave you got the box set of lungs?
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Nice sketch. Still awaiting word on Not@Con.
Comment by Michael 07.12.11 @ 6:27 pm