DEADPOOL WRITER GERRY DUGGAN TEAMS WITH HITMAN CO-CREATOR & ARTIST JOHN MCCREA FOR VIGILANTE SERIES DEAD EYES

You can’t keep a good comic down

PORTLAND, Ore. 07/19/2019 — Artist John McCrea (Mythic, Hitman) and writer Gerry Duggan (Analog, Deadpool) team up to bring readers action, comedy, and drama in the forthcoming series Dead Eyes. This ongoing series will launch from Image Comics with an oversized first issue this October.

“We’re very happy to introduce you to the violent, funny, and sad world without justice in Dead Eyes,” said Duggan. “A former stick-up man must return to his life of crime when the pressures of living in a Kleptocracy push him to the breaking point. This is McCrea & Spicer’s very best work and we’re thrilled to punch Dead Eyes into your face beginning this October.”

McCrea said only: “I’m too busy drawing ball-busting sh*t to give you a goddamn quote.”

Set in the 1990s, “Dead Eyes” was a prolific stick-up man and hoodlum in Boston until he took down one last big score and disappeared. Nobody ever discovered the truth. He retired to be with the love of his life, but now he’s back in the mask to save her. No one—not his wife, the mafia, or the cops—is happy that he’s out of retirement.

Dead Eyes hits comic shops on Wednesday, October 2.

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IDW Publishing Proudly Welcomes Sunday Press Books Into its Publishing Family


The Leaders of Classic American Comic Strip Publication
Combine Forces

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 19, 2019) – Leading comic book and graphic novel publisher IDW Publishing announces today the inclusion of Sunday Press Books into its publishing family.

Sunday Press Books is a specialty publishing house best known for its restoration of classic American comic strips, reprinted as gorgeous hardcover editions in the original size and colors. The brainchild of Peter Maresca, Sunday Press has rekindled our collective fascination with such beloved features as Little Nemo in SlumberlandKrazy KatThimble Theatre, and more. These collections have received dozens of salutations and awards, including a stream of seventeen Will Eisner Comic Industry Award nominations for thirteen years running.

The partnership between IDW and Sunday Press will preserve Maresca’s independence and keen eye for curating American comic strips, both famous and forgotten, while bolstering the reach of distribution and marketing for its output. Acclaimed out-of-print collections will see new printings, and IDW will launch a digital publishing program, bringing these classics to a new generation of comics aficionados.

Peter Maresca says, “Since I accidentally became a publisher in 2005, my goal has been to do what no one was willing to do at the time: accurately recreate the experience of reading newspaper comics that were destined to disappear. But the business end has been daunting. Partnering with IDW allows me to take advantage of their experience and infrastructure to reach a broader audience while concentrating on the production of new editions.”

“The amazing restoration work and resultant books that Pete Maresca produces through Sunday Press is very much in sync with our own efforts to produce archival-quality reprints of the comics and newspaper strips that built the foundation of our entire industry,” says Chris Ryall, IDW’s President & Publisher/Chief Creative Officer. “We’re all ecstatic to be able to provide the support and publishing acumen to help his gorgeous books reach an even wider audience.”

Scott Dunbier, IDW’s Director of Special Projects and a peer in the world of archival restorations, says, “As someone who has been known to do big, unwieldy books from time to time, I can say without reservation that I am a long-time fan of what Pete Maresca does at Sunday Press Books. Having him team with IDW is a comic strip collector’s dream come true, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!”

IDW Publishing’s first Sunday Press publication, Little Joe (the uncredited work from Little Orphan Annie creator, Harold Gray), will debut in late 2019. Fans are encouraged to follow IDW Publishing website and social media for the latest updates on Sunday Press’ current and future releases.

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Penguin Books at SDCC

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Summer Catchers launches today on Steam!

Rising like the sun on a warm July morning, Summer Catchers is available now on Steam.

Welcome to Summer Catchers! Today marks the first day of your epic road trip as Chu, a young girl from northern lands who has never seen summer. She dreams of the oceans, mountains and the wondrous world to discover. With her trusty wooden car, you must travel to distant lands full of mystery and complete your quest of finally seeing summer.

But before we head out, let’s make sure we have everything we need!

First things first, we need to take a look at where we are going. There are lots of sights to see along the way so you better check out this new launch trailer to make sure you don’t miss anything!

Next we need to stock up on supplies. Each level in Summer Catchers is “endless” in a sense, where you traverse the terrain using various tools for your car like battering rams, speed boosters, and more to go as long as you can. If you crash, you can repair your car and try again until you complete all the goals for that mission. During these wild rides you will not only be tasked with various missions but might have random encounters with strange creatures who can both aid or hinder your quest. Spend the mushrooms you collect in the various shops to stockpile your car add ons because each item is a one time use only.

Of course any road trip is better with a friend and in Summer Catchers you can team up with a friend in the local co-op mode. It can be activated at anytime as your friend can take control of Chu’s little brother, Lil Bro, and his trusty side car. In the main gameplay mode each player must take turns using tools and while Chu is working on her car, Lil Bro is free to explore the world. Lil Bro can interact with NPCs and the environment in a way Chu cannot in order to find secrets, uncover stashes of mushrooms, as well as find the secret chewing gum in each stage and unleash its hidden power.

Finally the rule of any road trip is put together an epic soundtrack for your journey. Summer Catchers is no exception with its thumping OST from Geek Pilot Soundworks. Available to purchase on Steam or to stream on your platform of choice, you can bop and rock along to your favourite jams from this charming adventure.

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/0fAEbEZL8IeJ6vhP43u8qC

Steam – https://store.steampowered.com/app/1052960/Summer_Catchers_Original_Soundtrack/

Available on PC and Mac for $12.99 with a launch discount of 15% off for the first week, Summer Catchers is available now!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/908050/Summer_Catchers/

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Secrets of Sparklite EXPOSED in Professor Corwin’s Bestiary of Brutal Baddies

Secrets of Sparklite EXPOSED in Professor Corwin’s Bestiary of Brutal Baddies

Geodia’s most dangerous beasties are not to be trifled with. Get a competitive advantage with Professor Corwin’s help!

Manchester, UK, July 16th, 2019 — We all need a little help now and then. Luckily, adventurers ready to tackle the perils of Sparklite can get a leg up on their foes thanks to Professor Corwin’s Bestiary of Brutal Baddies of GeodiaSparklite, the colorful action-adventure from Red Blue Games and Merge Games, will be coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One this October. We want to give players an early heads-up on a few of the cantankerous critters they’ll encounter on their journey!

As you gear up to face off with all the creepy crawlies Sparklite has to offer, make sure to add the game to your Steam WishlistJoin the official Merge Games Discord and let them know which of these monsters you think is the most dangerous and you could win 1 of 5 Steam keys when the game arrives later this year! Finally, be sure to check out Red Blue Gamesover on Twitter for a fun surprise starting today!

Geodia is home to many docile and beautiful animals, however, not all is well in this usually-peaceful land! The power-hungry Baron’s nefarious mining activities have altered and polluted Geodia’s once-majestic Biomes. The animals residing in these areas have been affected too; transforming into mutated and aggressive creatures. Continued mining is causing Geodia’s landscape to shift, changing its layout with each Fracture and further affecting the creatures. Our hero, Ada, has undertaken a great and difficult cause; put a stop to the Baron, his Titans, and their pollutive mining, and reverse the effects they’ve had on Geodia and its inhabitants.

 

To aid you, Professor Corwin, Geodia’s foremost expert on Geodian wildlife, was kind enough to catalogue some of the mutated creatures you’ll encounter as you journey through the Biomes in Geodia. Needless to say, this should help you and Ada on your quest!

 

Sparklite is an action-adventure set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power of Sparklite!

 

Key Features

  • Stunning visuals – Intricate pixel art aesthetic inspired by retro classics
  • Original soundtrack – GameCube inspired soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend)
  • Explore the world of Sparklite – Five beautiful, procedurally generated biomes
  • Invent your arsenal – Invent gadgets to solve puzzles and defeat enemies
  • Battle bosses – Take on the Baron Mining Corp and its formidable gremlin Titans
  • Meet the locals  Befriend the people of Geodia and help build The Refuge
  • Hunt collectibles – Discover collectibles scattered throughout the world
  • Buddy up! – Rescue Ada’s robotic sidekick to play local assistive co-op with a friend

Add Sparklite to your Steam wish list – https://store.steampowered.com/app/943140/Sparklite/

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Stephen King & Owen King’s Sleeping Beauties  Comes to IDW Publishing

Comic Book Adaptation Visualizes the Dreams and Nightmarish Realities of #1 New York Times Bestselling Novel

SAN DIEGO, CA (July 16, 2019) – IDW Publishing is proud to announce the early 2020 launch of Sleeping Beauties, a captivating comic book series based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King and Owen King. Author Rio Youers (The Forgotten Girl) and artist Alison Sampson (Winnebago Graveyard) will adapt the rich narrative of Sleeping Beauties to a ten-issue limited series under the watchful gaze of Stephen and Owen.

“We are so excited about Rio and Alison’s vision for Sleeping Beauties,” says Owen King. “We’ve been fans of Rio’s for years and Alison’s artwork is simply extraordinary. IDW couldn’t have found a better pairing.”

To which co-author Stephen King adds, “We’re looking forward to seeing our work in this exciting format.”

Sleeping Beauties explores a world where women have sunken into a deep, cocooned slumber, their dreams taking them to an idyllic other place. They can only wake if disturbed, which results in violent, feral behavior. Meanwhile, the men have inherited the Earth, their society devolving into barbarism. Provocative and absorbing, Sleeping Beauties is a gripping dark fantasy of gender dynamics, individuality, and toxic masculinity.

“To work on anything with the King name attached is surreal, dizzying, and somewhat terrifying,” says Youers. “As soon as my feet touch terra firma, I will focus on my goal: to stay true to the novel’s spirit, and to deliver a page-turning, visually impacting experience that will appeal to readers of both Stephen and Owen King’s fiction, and to comics fans the world over.”

“I’m thrilled to be able to work on Sleeping Beauties,” says Sampson. “The story is very suggestive for interesting art, with magical themes interwoven through a very real place setting in Appalachia, and the opportunity to draw some truly diverse people. Places, spaces, gender, bodies, character, relationships, political themes, emotions, a challenging (and almost certainly innovative) design job, and a great story – it’s all here. I cannot wait to share what we are making.”

“There was something magical about the combination of Stephen King’s and Owen King’s specific skills on the pages of the Sleeping Beauties novel, an alchemy that resulted in a story so of the moment and yet so timeless,” says IDW President & Publisher, Chris Ryall. “Rio and Allison are fashioning a graphic retelling that synthesizes that same sense of wonder while very much making the comic its own thing entirely. We’re ecstatic to be doing this with all involved.”

For information on how to secure copies of Sleeping Beauties, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

Creator Bios:

Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to Startling Mystery Stories. In the fall of 1971, he began teaching high school English classes at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels. In the spring of 1973, Doubleday & Co., accepted the novel Carrie for publication, providing him the means to leave teaching and write full-time. He has since published over 50 books and has become one of the world’s most successful writers. King is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to the American Letters and the 2014 National Medal of Arts. Stephen lives in Maine and Florida with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. They are regular contributors to a number of charities including many libraries and have been honored locally for their philanthropic activities.

Owen King is the author of the novel Double Feature and co-author of the graphic novel Intro to Alien Invasion. His writing has appeared in numerous journals and newspapers, including the Boston GlobeLady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, the Los Angeles Review of Books, the New York Times Book ReviewOne Story, and Subtropics. He is married to the novelist Kelly Braffet.

Rio Youers is the British Fantasy Award–nominated author of Old Man Scratch and Point Hollow. His short fiction has been published in many notable anthologies, and his novel, Westlake Soul, was nominated for Canada’s prestigious Sunburst Award. He has been favorably reviewed in such venues as Publishers WeeklyBooklist, and The National Post. His latest novel, The Forgotten Girl, was released by Macmillan/St. Martin’s Press in June 2017. Rio lives in southwestern Ontario with his wife, Emily, and their children, Lily and Charlie.

Alison Sampson is an award-winning London-based architect and illustrator. She has contributed to a number of familiar projects across the capital, working with the likes of Richard Rogers Partnership, Will Alsop, Avanti Architects, Bennetts Associates, Design Engine and John McAslan & Partners. Her comics work includes art for Hit Girl: MumbaiWinnebago GraveyardThe Wicked + The DivineGenesis for Image Comics, Jessica Jones for Marvel, and inclusions in the Eisner nominated anthologies Femme Magnifique and In the Dark (both from IDW), as well as clients such as The BBC, Guardian Newspaper and Hayward Gallery.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet For First Time in New Event Series From BOOM! Studios

Road to SDCC 2019: Morphin Power Takes On Turtle Power In Historic New Comic Book Event

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 15, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, today announced an all-new five-issue limited series event –  MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil) and illustrated by Simone di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Venom Annual), the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fight – and maybe team up with – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the first time in comic book history beginning December 2019.

The Power Rangers arrive in New York City to find Tommy Oliver – AKA The Mighty Morphin Green Ranger – but soon discover he’s joined forces with the villainous Shredder and the Foot Clan! As the Rangers are sent reeling by this betrayal, they’re confronted by another (fr)enemy – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Can these heroes find a way to work together to defeat the bad guys and save the world from total destruction?!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 (OF 5) features a main cover by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once & Future), with Turtle Ranger Helmet variant covers by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and more!

New York Times bestselling author Ryan Parrott was one of the key architects of the landmark Power Rangers: Shattered Grid comic book event and currently writes both Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers at BOOM! Studios, along with creator-owned projects Volition and Oberon for Aftershock Comics.

“Honestly, I’m pretty certain keeping this project a secret has taken years off my life. These two iconic franchises were my TV parents, each teaching me valuable life lessons thirty minutes at a time. The Power Rangers and the Ninja Turtles are too insanely awesome not to bring together. I mean, they’re both color-coded teenage martial artists who fight monsters! It just makes too much sense!” said writer Ryan Parrott. “A huge thank you to Hasbro and Nickelodeon for letting me play with so many of their wonderful toys, as it is truly an honor to be a part of such an exciting crossover. I’m the luckiest kid in the world, and I cannot wait for you all to see what we’ve been putting together.”

Simone di Meo is a comic book artist from Italy. He has recently worked as the artist on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for BOOM! Studios and Venom Annual #1,Immortal Hulk: The Best Defense, and Old Man Logan Annual for Marvel Entertainment.

“It’s an honor to be able to work on this amazing project. I’m very happy to be a part of this, one of the crossovers I’ve been waiting for since I was a kid,” said artist Simone di Meo. “Drawing these two teams together is a dream come true!”

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 26 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its milestone anniversary year with the 26th season, Power Rangers Beast Morphers currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

“No one could possibly love the Power Rangers or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles more than the creative team at the helm of this epic event! Which means they’ve got every dream team up scenario you can think of jam-packed into the pages of every issue.” said Dafna Pleban, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Monsters will grow. Shells will get kicked. And that thing you’re really hoping we’ll do? Yeah, that’s in here, too.”

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1  will be available on December 4, 2019 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and the BOOM! Studios app.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERSSABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios, including original graphic novels such as the upcoming Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path, are available everywhere books are sold.

IDW’s extensive library of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novels – new stories tied into the Rise of the TMNT cartoon, remastered Eastman & Laird classics, IDW’s critically-acclaimed ongoing saga (now approaching its landmark 100th issue and available as the TMNT: The IDW Collection), and more – are available now at comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.

For continuing news on MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Saban’s Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on http://rangernation.com/YouTubeFacebookTwitter andInstagram.

For more on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, please follow the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram. Also, for the latest TMNT comic book news, visit IDWpublishing.com and follow @IDWpublishing on Twitter.

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Knopf-Doubleday at SDCC 2019

Some really great stuff for fans at SDCC from Doubleday with two signings for Erin Morgenstern and Sunday being a big day for comics fans.

SDCC In-Booth Schedule Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

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IMAGE COMICS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2019

Creator-owned panels, convention exclusive variants, and signings with top comics talent

PORTLAND, Ore. 07/12/2019 — Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego, California this year for Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 21 and will be located in a new booth space—for the first time in decades—booth #1915.

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to www.imagecomics.com for the most up-to-date information.

LIMITED* CONVENTION VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1915):
*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability. 
  • SEA OF STARS #1 by Jason Aaron, Dennis Hallum & Stephen Green, $10 +tax
  • GUNNING FOR HITS hardcover by Jeff Rougvie & Moritat, $30 +tax
  • BAD WEEKEND jacketed hardcover by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips, jacket art by Phillips, $16.99 +tax
  • SPAWN #299 by Todd McFarlane, $10 +tax
  • SPAWN Orb T-shirt, S-3X, $25.00 +tax
  • SPAWN Parody T-shirt, S-3X, $25.00 +tax
  • SPAWN Logo Pin, SPAWN Parody Pin, SPAWN Triangle Pin, SPAWN Skull Pin, and SPAWN Orb Pin, from $10.00 – $12.00 +tax
  • The McFarlane Event Exclusive SPAWN Art Print featuring its own unique identification number and limited quantity of 250, $20.00 +tax
  • SPAWN BumBumz Vinyl Figure, packaged with an exclusive art card, in black or blue, $25.00
  •  SPAWN Logo Lanyard, $10 +tax

SDCC PANELS:

Image Comics: Bone-Chilling Insight into Bestselling Horror Comic Books, Thursday, July 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC
Join W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man), Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel), Dan Watters (Coffin Bound), Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls), Kieron Gillen (Die), and Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) as they discuss their spine-tingling craft and share the secrets to creating some of the darkest, most thrilling comic book series on the market. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson (Library Market Sales Representative at Image Comics).

Skybound Presents: In Conversation with Robert Kirkman,
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 6A

Comic book creator, writer, and executive producer Robert Kirkman answers questions from fans and discusses his latest projects, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Oblivion Song, and more.

Image Comics: Masterclass Artists Share Secrets & Inspiration,
Friday, July 19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC

Dustin Nugyen (Descender), Jen Bartel (Blackbird), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Stephen Green (Sea of Stars), Aaron Campbell (Infidel), and Mirka Andolfo(Unnatural) will share their craft insight on their breathtaking pencils, showstopping inks, and eye-popping colors—learn about sequential art from the best in the industry. Moderated by Eric Stephenson (Publisher & Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics).

What is the Best Superpower?
Friday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room 25ABC

When creating comic book heroes, it makes sense to give them the best superpower, right? So why do we have so many superheroes with a wide array of amazing powers? Perhaps because the debate on what is the best superpower is still raging. How sure are you that you know the best power? Could you be swayed by the opinions of these Comic-Con special guests? Panelists include Alitha Martinez (Iron Man, Batgirl), Joseph M. Linsner (Vampirella), Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic 4), Steenz (Archival Quality), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), and Katy Farina (BG Paint for She Ra and the Princesses of Power), along with moderator Amy Chu.

Are Girls Turning Into Killer Cats?
Friday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room 29AB

The creative team of the Eisner Award-nominated comic book Man-Eaters talk comics, felines, and feminist agendas. Featuring NYT bestselling writer Chelsea Cain (Man-Eaters, Mockingbird), Lia Miternique (Man-Eaters co-creator), Rachelle Rosenberg (colorist), and 14-year-old contributors Eliza Fantastic Mohan (writer), Stella Greenvoss (artist), and Emily Powell (Haiku-writer-in-residence).

Image Comics: The Inside Scoop on Comic Book Storytelling,
Saturday, July 20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 7AB

Bestselling, award-winning writers David F. Walker (Bitter Root), Skottie Young(Middlewest), Joe Casey (JesusFreak), Cullen Bunn (Unearth), Ed Laroche (The Warning), Charles Soule (new project TBA), and Scott Snyder (new project TBA) give fans the inside scoop on their storytelling techniques and worldbuilding craft. Moderated by Geoff Boucher (Genre Editor at Deadline Hollywood).

Todd McFarlane: Raw & Uncensored
Saturday, July 20, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 6DE

Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder, creator of Spawn, co-creator of Venom, and McFarlane Toys CEO, talks about his 30+ years in the comics and entertainment industries. You’ll experience Todd raw and uncensored—talking toys, comics, industry advice, and more! He’ll also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, Spawn #300, which will set the record for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic ever! Bring your burning questions for a Toddfather Q&A.

Skybound Presents: Comic Books and Creators
Saturday, July 20, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Room 8

Sean Mackiewicz (Gasolina, SVP and editor-in-chief at Skybound), Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity), Brandon Thomas (Excellence), and Khary Randolph (Excellence) come together to discuss their latest published works. Moderated by Brian Huntington (Skybound’s VP of online content).

Image Comics: The Road to the Historic Spawn #300 and #301
Sunday, July 21, 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., Room: 5AB

Join Todd McFarlane (president at Image Comics, creator of Spawn) and special surprise guests from the superstar creative teams of Spawn #300 and #301! This inside look at the creation of these record-breaking issues will jumpstart the celebration as Spawn becomes the longest-running creator-owned comic book in the world! Plus, new art reveals, giveaways, and more!

SDCC Networking Event – Comics, Coffee & Conversation
Sunday, July 21, 2-4 p.m., Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa Room

Spend the last day of Comic-Con International: San Diego with creators Danielle Colman (The Unfinished Corner), Jason Lutes (Berlin) and Brian Schirmer (Fairlady); educators including John Shableski (UDON/Manga Classics); retailer Rachel Parker (SoCal Games & Comics); comics librarians including host Moni Barrette (Chula Vista Public Library) and fellow comics enthusiasts for fandom conversations over coffee! Topics will range from how graphic novels are used in education, how diversity is spreading in the comics community, and information about the new Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table of the American Library Association.

OFFSITE EVENTS:

CCEL@SDCC Panel – Reading and Raising Our Voices: From Comics to Community Organizing
Thursday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., San Diego Public Library: Central Library – Shiley Special Events Suite – 330 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101

Hear from creators who have tapped the graphic medium to record the history and experiences of marginalized peoples, to take control of their own narratives, and to inspire a new generation of activists, as well as from librarians crafting large-scale initiatives around comics that focus on historically underrepresented communities. With Henry Barajas, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Maia Kobabe, Candice Mack, and David F. Walker. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson.

SIGNINGS AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1915):
*TICKETED denotes signings that require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee, retailer, and professional badge-types only, unless otherwise stated. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]

THURSDAY, JULY 18

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Jeff Rougvie, Moritat, Casey Silver (Gunning for Hits)
  • Skottie Young (Middlewest, I Hate Fairyland) [*TICKETED]

11:00 – 12:45 a.m.

  • Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Die!Die!Die!, Oblivion Song, Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta) [*TICKETED]

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Tomm Coker (The Black Monday Murders)
  • Stephen Green (Sea of Stars)
  • Jen Bartel (Blackbird)

2:00 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

  • Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph (Excellence)

5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]
  • Doug Wagner, Adam Hughes (The Ride: Burning Desire) [*TICKETED]

FRIDAY, JULY 19

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Nicola Scott (Black Magick)
  • Brian Schirmer (Fairlady)
  • Sean Mackiewicz (Gasolina)

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

  • W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man, One Week In the Library)
  • Brenden Fletcher (Isola, Motor Crush)

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]
  • Brian Haberlin (Sonata, Marked)
  • Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity)

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

  • Steven Seagle (Get Naked, Camp Midnight)
  • Scott Snyder & Charles Soule (new project TBA)  [*TICKETED, limit TWO items per person]
  • Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph (Excellence)

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

SATURDAY, JULY 20

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Die!Die!Die!, Oblivion Song, Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta) [*TICKETED]

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Jeff Rougvie, Moritat, Casey Silver (Gunning for Hits)

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Sanford Greene, David Walker, Chuck Brown (Bitter Root)  [*TICKETED]
  • Ed Laroche (The Warning)
  • John Layman (Outer Darkness)

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

  • Jeff Lemire (Ascender, Gideon Falls, Royal City) [*TICKETED]
  • Tomm Coker (The Black Monday Murders)
  • Joshua Williamson (Birthright)

5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

  • Stephen Green (Sea of Stars)
  • Sean Kelley McKeever (Outpost Zero)

SUNDAY, JULY 21

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

  • Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph (Excellence)

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Jeff Rougvie, Moritat, Casey Silver (Gunning for Hits)
  • Wesley Chu (The Walking Dead: Typhoon)

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

  • Doug Wagner (The Ride: Burning Desire)
  • Stephen Green (Sea of Stars)

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Kieron Gillen (Die, The Wicked + The Divine) [*TICKETED]

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UDON ENTERTAINMENT AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2019

Are you ready for San Diego Comic Con 2019!? UDON Entertainment is thrilled to announce this year’s lineup of new and exclusive San Diego Comic Con merchandise, available at UDON Booth #4529!
DARKSTALKER PREMIUM FRAMED CHARACTER PIN LUCKY DRAW
It is the 25th anniversary of Darkstalkers! And UDON Collectibles proudly presents our Premium Framed Character Pin Lucky Draw! Our very first set of Darkstalkers pins featuring the original 10 playable characters from the first game from 1994! Featuring brand new artwork by UDON Artist Long Vo, each pin is double layered with a jewel-like cloisonne pin inset in a 3D sculpted antique bronze finished frame. Pins are sold in sealed blind bags in the form of a lucky draw, where fans will dig into a raffle box and actually draw out the pins themselves!! How exciting is that! The full set of 10 pins include Morrigan, Demetri, Rikuo, Bishamon, Felicia, Talbain, Lord Raptor, Sasquatch, Anakaris, and Victor. Can you achieve a perfect KO and collect all 10? $15 per draw.
DARKSTALKERS MORRIGAN & LILITH LIMITED EDITION METAL CARD SET
To continue the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Darkstalkers, UDON Collectibles presents our first ever Darkstalkers Metal Cards set, featuring the succubus sisters, Morrigan and Lilith. UDON Artist Long Vo created brand new artwork exclusively for this pair of cards, and each set comes mounted on a specially-designed gatefold package featuring velvet lamination and raised spot gloss effects. This is a limited production run of 250 sets. $30 per set of 2 cards.
STREET FIGHTER LIMITED EDITION METAL CARDS SET – THE LADIES OF STREET FIGHTER III
Chun Li, Ibuki, Elena, and Makoto have been known as some of the most iconic female fighters in video game history, and now they are immortalized in a limited edition, multi-colored metal card set! You can purchase this special limited-edition set of these great lady warriors at SDCC this year! The Ladies of SF III Metal Card Set features brand new art by ULTRA STREET FIGHTER II artist Long Vo. Each set comes mounted on a specially-designed gatefold package featuring velvet lamination and raised spot gloss effects. This is a limited production run of 300 sets, so you would need to pick this up quickly – before your life bar runs out! $50 per set of 4 cards.

STREET FIGHTER LIMITED EDITION METAL CARDS SET – THE LADIES OF STREET FIGHTER IV
The Street Fighter Limited Edition Metal Cards are back by popular demand! Precisely crafted with special laser etching, printing, and die-cut technology, these metal trading cards feature brand-new artwork by ULTRA STREET FIGHTER II artist Long Vo. Just like in previous years, these highly collectible cards will be given away RANDOMLY to fans who make qualified purchases at the UDON Booth! 4 new silver cards include fan favorite characters C.Viper, Jury, Poison, and Decapre! Beat this bonus stage with a perfect score and collect the complete set! FREE giveaway with qualified purchases.

OKAMI – AMATERASU AND CHIBITERASU COLLECTIBLE PINS
Okami has been a fan favorite game since its debut! UDON is celebrating this popular game with two brand new designed collector’s pins featuring Amaterasu and Chibiterasu, both set on top of the flaming Okami emblem. Each pin is approximately two inches wide and made of cloisonné enamel which provides that smooth, prestigious jewelry feel. The pin itself features multiple screen printing and glitter enamel fill to enhance the details. The flaming emblem is designed with intricate 3D effect that gives a unique sparkling effect that is not seen on regular pins. Do not miss your chance to get these two Okami collectible items! $15 each.
STREET FIGHTER 2019 PIN-UP SPECIAL SDCC EXCLUSIVE COVER

We are bringing the heat to San Diego Comic-Con with this special edition, variant cover of the STREET FIGHTER 2019 PIN-UP SPECIAL! With stunning art by UDON veteran Rob ‘Robaato’ Porter, fans will find Karin/Cammy/Kolin at UDON Booth #4529! Bonus round: Robaato will be in the UDON booth signing copies throughout the weekend! The 32-page full color special is limited to 250 copies and will retail for $25 each.

SUPER STREET FIGHTER II TURBO CHARACTER WINNING POSE PINS ROUND 2
Are you ready for ROUND 2!?  Fresh off of their Anime Expo debut, new challengers approach with our convention exclusive Super Street Fighter II Turbo Character Winning Pose Pins! These pins are sold in blind bags, picked at random out of a raffle box. Round 2 consists the final bosses of STREET FIGHTER II, AKA the FOUR KINGS – Sagat, Vega, Balrog, and M. Bison! To make this round super special, there is also a hidden extra-rare variant, AND a hidden character to find! Win this round with a perfect KO – if you can collect all 6 pins! Super Street Fighter II Turbo Character Winning Pose Pins Round 2 will be $10 each, random draw. Pick up these bad boys from UDON Booth #4529! 
PERSONA 5 MORGANA LUCKY DRAW PINS
Don’t call him a cat, he’s Morgana! Continuing the success of the highly popular Persona 4 Teddie Lucky Draw Pins, this year we will spotlight the fan favorite, from the smash hit Persona 5: Phantom Thief Morgana! There are 5 variants of the Morgana pin that are mixed in different difficulty levels! Persona 5 Morgana Lucky Draw Pins will be $10 per random draw and are the purrr-fect accessory for every Persona 5 fan!
But wait, there’s more! A few of our fan favorite items are returning to SDCC, including: 
STREET FIGHTER CHARACTER SELECT PINS – LUCKY DRAW EDITION
The popular STREET FIGHTER CHARACTER SELECT PINS returns in the form of a lucky draw! Quantities are limited, while supplies last. $10 per draw.

PERSONAL 4 CHARACTER PUZZLE PINS – LUCKY DRAW EDITION
Also returning in lucky draw form is the fan favorite Persona 4 Character Puzzle Pins. Quantities are limited, while supplies last. $10 per draw.

SHANTAE LIMITED EDITION PIN
This half-genie hero is back by popular demand and Ret-2-go! Stop by UDON Booth #4529 to get yours before she disappears! $15 each.

In addition to these pins, we will have Mega Man Lucky Draw pins, Mega Man & Rush 2 inch cloisonné pins, Persona 4 Teddie Lucky Draw pins, and more! Come by Booth 4529 and join in the fun! See you in San Diego! 

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