NYCC Signing Schedule: Thursday Edition
Attending New York Comic Con today? Check out what signings will be going on in the DCE booth!
NYCC Panel Schedule
Attending New York Comic-Con this year? Don’t miss DCE’s panels throughout the course of the convention. Check out the schedule below:
Thursday, October 11
5:00-6:00pm DC Collectibles
DCE Panelists: Jim Fletcher, Ryan Mansour, Nancy Spears
Talent: Lee Bermejo, Sean Galloway, Jim Lee
Moderator: John Cunningham
Action figures, statues, busts, PVC figures…DC Collectibles has them all – and more! Join the DC Collectibles crew led by DCE’s Co-Publisher Jim Lee with Director – Creative Services Jim Fletcher, Director – Product Management Ryan Mansour, Executive Director – Business Development Nancy Spears, artist Lee Bermejo and others to hear how they come up with so many great products, and what’s coming up from comics’ top makers of awesome collectibles! Room 1A06
6:30-7:30pm DC COMICS – THE NEW 52: Superman
DCE Panelists: Matt Idelson
Talent: Mahmud Asrar, Tony Daniel, Andy Diggle, Sholly Fisch, Cully Hamner, Mike Johnson, Grant Morrison
Moderator: Bob Wayne
Since the launch of the New 52, Superman has been flying higher than ever! Join Group Editor Matt Idelson and SUPER talent Mahmud Asrar (Supergirl), Mike Johnson (Supergirl) and Grant Morrison (Action Comics) to take fans new and old up, up and away with a sneak peak at what’s in store for Superman. Room 1A10
Friday, October 12
10:15-11:00am DC Entertainment: Talent Search
Moderator: Alex Antone
Join DCE’s New Talent Administrator, Alex Antone, for an informative orientation session that will explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.) Room 1A07
12:30-1:30pm DCE: From Concept to Page
DCE Panelists: Chris Conroy, Matt Idelson
Talent: Tony Akins, Brian Azzarello, Cliff Chiang, Jared Fletcher
Moderator: John Cunningham
What does it take to create a new comic book? Find out at this amazing panel, where DCE has assembled the entire creative team of a comic book, including the editor, writer, penciller, inker and more! Learn how a new project is developed before the script is even written, and the many steps that happen after the artwork is complete! Room 1E13
1:30-2:30pm Vertigo: A View from the Cutting Edge of Comics
DCE Panelist(s): Berger, Bond, Dennis
Talent: Rafael Albuquerque, Brian Azzarello, Ryan Kelly, Jeff Lemire, Dustin Nugyen, Scott Snyder, Bill Willingham
Moderator: John Cunningham
Join the writers and artists behind the acclaimed and award-winning brand for a panel about the weird, the wild and the always unexpected with all-star talent including Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Brian Azzarello (Spaceman), Ryan Kelly (Saucer Country), Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth), Dustin Nguyen (American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares), Scott Snyder (American Vampire), Bill Willingham (Fables, Fairest) and more Vertigo blood! Room 1A23
2:45-3:45pm DC Comics: Green Lantern – The Third Army Arrives
DCE Panelists: Matt Idelson, Pat McCallum
Talent: Peter Tomasi, Aaron Kuder
Moderator: Bob Wayne
The Corps are decimated, Hal Jordan is missing, and a new Green Lantern is chosen! Third Army is here, and the universe will never be the same! Join the will power of Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps), Aaron Kuder (Green Lantern: New Guardians) and more as they unravel the mysteries of the Third Army and what the universe has in store for Green Lantern! Room 1E07
4:15-5:15pm DC Comics All Access: Before Watchmen
DCE Panelists: Mark Chiarello, Will Dennis
Talent: Brian Azzarello, Lee Bermejo, Amanda Conner, Eduardo Risso, Bill Sienkewicz
Moderator: John Cunningham
It’s not the end of the world. It’s the beginning! Before Watchmen is here so you don’t miss this panel about the most talked about comic book series of 2012! Join Brian Azzarello (Before Watchmen: Comedian), Lee Bermejo (Before Watchmen: Rorschach), Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre), Eduardo Risso (Before Watchmen: Moloch), Bill Sienkewicz (Before Watchmen: Nite Owl) and others as they talk about this game-changing event! Hurm! Room 1E13
Saturday, October 13
11:00am-12:00 pm DC Entertainment: Talent Search
Moderator: Mark Chiarello
Join DCE’s Editorial Art Director, Mark Chiarello, for an informative orientation session that will explain how DCE’s Talent Search works and discuss the different needs of the DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD Magazine brands. If you want to learn what DCE looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional, then this is the panel for you! In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory. (Please note: Not all attendees are guaranteed a one-on-one review.) Room 1A01
12:15-1:15pm Mad about MAD
DCE Panelists: John Ficarra, Ryan Flanders, Sam Viviano
Talent: Peter Kuper, Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee
Moderator: Bob Wayne
Often imitated but never duplicated, MAD is the country’s best-selling humor magazine! Join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra, art director Sam Viviano, legendary contributors Al Jaffe, Peter Kuper and Drew Friedman for a wise-cracking Q&A that’s bound to be, well, MAD! Room 1A23
1:30-2:30pm DC COMICS – THE NEW 52
DCE Panelist(s): Bobbie Chase, Bob Harras
Talent: Bernard Chang, Joshua Fialkov, Adam Glass, Aaron Kuder, Jeff Lemire, Paul Levitz, Howard Mackie, Christy Marx, Jimmy Palmiotti
Moderator: John Cunningham
DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 and THE NEW 52: Wave 2 were the most talked about industry-shattering events in the comic book industry! And now with Zero month, we’re not done making news by a long shot! Come by and be a part of history as we discuss what’s coming next in this exciting time for DC Entertainment with Bernard Chang (Demon Knights), Joshua Fialkov (I, Vampire), Adam Glass (Suicide Squad), Aaron Kuder (Green Lantern: New Guardians), Jeff Lemire (Animal Man, Justice League Dark), Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), Howard Mackie (Ravagers), Christy Marx (Sword of Sorcery), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western) and more. Room 1E07
4:00–5:00pm Vertigo – Fables: 10th Anniversary!
DCE Panelists: Bond
Talent: Phil Jimenez, Matt Sturges, Sean E. Williams, Bill Willingham
Moderator: John Cunningham
Come join in the party as Fables celebrates its 10th anniversary at New York Comic Con! Join Bill Willingham, creator of the multi-Eisner Award winning series Fables and Fairest, Group Editor Shelly Bond, Phil Jimenez (Fairest), Matt Sturges (Fairest) and others as they look back on 10 years of the amazing journey that is Fables, plus an in depth look into what the future holds! Don’t miss this panel that is truly legendary. Room 1A23
5:15-6:15pm DC Comics: Justice League
DCE Panelist(s): Brian Cunningham
Talent: Brian Buccellato, Cliff Chiang, David Finch, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Francis Manapul, Joe Prado, Ivan Reis
Moderator: Bob Wayne
The world’s greatest heroes – the Justice League – have never been more exciting! Comics’ top talent – writer Geoff Johns and artist Jim Lee – continue their historic team up on DC Comics’ best selling Justice League while Johns launches the all-new Justice League of America with all-star artist David Finch! Join Johns, Lee, Brian Buccellato (The Flash), Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman), David Finch (Justice League of America, Batman: The Dark Knight), Francis Manapul (The Flash), Joe Prado (Aquaman), Ivan Reis (Aquaman) and more to explore some of DC Comics’ spectacular titles! Room 1E07
Sunday, October 14
11:00am-12:00pm DC Entertainment: Meet the Co-Publishers
DCE Panelist(s): Dan DiDio, Jim Lee
Moderator: Bob Wayne
As Co-Publishers of DC Entertainment, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio are the driving forces behind DC COMICS – THE NEW 52, DC’s digital initiative, Before Watchmen, and much more. This up-close-and-personal panel gives you a chance to step up and ask questions about your favorite comic book Publisher publishers! Say that five times fast! Room 1A21
12:15-1:15pm DC Comics: Batman – Death Comes to Gotham
DCE Panelist(s): Michael Marts
Talent: David Finch, Kyle Higgins, Gregg Hurwitz, Grant Morrison, Scott Snyder, Peter Tomasi, James Tynion IV
Moderator: John Cunningham
Gotham City’s Night of the Owls may be over – but the fallout will affect Batman’s hometown for years to come! And with the Joker’s return, things will never be the same! Find out what’s on the horizon for the Dark Knight and his crimefighting cohorts in this panel featuring Batman Group Editor Mike Marts, with David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing), Gregg Hurwitz (Batman: The Dark Knight), Grant Morrison (Batman, Incorporated), Scott Snyder (Batman), Peter Tomasi (Batman & Robin), James Tynion IV (Talon) and more! Room 1E13
2:30-3:30pm Drawing DC: Kids Edition
DCE Panelist(s): Larry Ganem
Talent: Franco, Christopher Jones, Dustin Nguyen
Moderator: Larry Ganem
What does it take to remake a universe? Immensely talented artists! Join the Eisner Award winning Franco (Superman Family Adventures), the sensational Christopher Jones (Young Justice) and the ever dynamic Dustin Nguyen (Batman Beyond) as they showcase their artistic talents! Room 1A06
* Please note that panelists are subject to change; please come by the DCE booth for any updates.
DC COLLECTIBLES TO UNVEIL EXCITING NEW SLATE OF COLLECTOR ITEMS AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
Debuts Include Superman Statue Line, DC Comics Bombshells Statue Line,
‘Batman: Arkham City’ Series 4, and ‘Arrow’ TV Show Statue
Burbank, Calif. – October 10, 2012 – DC Collectibles, the exclusive line of collector items from DC Entertainment, announced today it will reveal an extensive slate of new statues and action figures at New York Comic Con (Oct. 11-14). Big reveals include two entirely new, ongoing statue series, a new set of the bestselling Batman: Arkham City action figure line, and a new statue based on The CW show Arrow. The products will be unveiled during DC Collectibles official panel on Thursday, October 11 from 5:00 – 6:00pm ET in Room 1A06.
The new Superman statue line, coming in 2013, is similar to the hugely popular Batman: Black and White series. Each statue has a metallic finish and every month a new statue will debut – all designed by acclaimed creators like Jim Lee, Frank Miller and Lee Bermejo, with many more creators on tap for future statues.
The DC Comics Bombshells statue line, also coming in 2013, features various female Super Heroes like Wonder Woman and Supergirl – all modeled after iconic 1940s pin-up fighter plane artwork.
DC Collectibles will also offer two Con Exclusives for sale in the Graphitti Designs booth (#939). Both on sale for $25, this year’s Con Exclusives include the Aardman Batman Action Figure based on the popular interstitial shorts shown during the DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network. The second Con Exclusive continues the new line of two-pack 3.75” action figures launched earlier this year. The new set features John Stewart and Atrocitus.
“This is one of our most exciting product slates to-date – we’ve got a lot in store for fans in 2013,” stated Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. “Our panel is a ‘can’t miss’ event for collectors – I’m particularly excited to show off the new Superman and Bombshells statue lines.”
DC Collectibles products that will be unveiled at New York Comic Con include:
· Batman Black & White Statue by Sean "Cheeks" Galloway - hand-painted, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 7.75".
· DC Comics Bombshells: Wonder Woman Statue - hand-painted, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 11.5".
· DC Comics Bombshells: Supergirl Statue - hand-painted, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 12".
· Superman Statue by Frank Miller - hand-painted, metallic finish, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 9".
· Superman Statue by Lee Bermejo - hand-painted, metallic finish, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 10.5".
· Superman Statue by Jim Lee - hand-painted, metallic finish, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 6.5”.
· Batman: Arkham City Action Figures Series 4 - includes Batman, Nightwing, and Talia; based on the best-selling videogame, featuring multiple points of articulation and character specific accessories.
· Arrow: Oliver Queen - 1:6th scale iconic statue based on the hit CW series, hand-painted, cold cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 12".
To view these new products and DC Collectibles entire line of toys and collector items visit DC Entertainment’s booth #1238. DC Collectibles products are available in comic book shops everywhere and online at www.shopdccollectibles.com.
DC Collectibles' new ARROW statue, coming in 2013.
Wonder Woman makes her debut as part of the new Bomshells line from DC Collectibles.
Supergirl appears in the new Bombshells line of statues.
The new Superman metallic statue designed by Lee Bermejo.
Superman metallic statue designed by Frank Miller
Superman metallic statue designed by Jim Lee.
Batman: Arkham City Series 4 action figure set.
DC Entertainment to Sell In-Booth Merchandise at New York Comic Con
DC Entertainment is making it easier than ever to pick up some of your favorite items at New York Comic Con. For the first time fans will be able to purchase certain products in the DC Entertainment booth, #1238. The merchandise line-up includes various items from DC Collectibles, the We Can Be Heroes giving campaign, and a variety of DC Entertainment books.
DC Collectibles
DC Collectibles will offer two products that were previously available for sale online only, the Flash Exclusive Flashpoint Action Figure Box Set ($40) and the Sinestro as Green Lantern Bust ($25).
We Can Be Heroes
With each purchase up to 75% of the purchase price will go directly to saving lives in the Horn of Africa. Merchandise includes a We Can Be Heroes T-Shirt ($29.95) and Chris Daughtry: Rescue Me Lithograph ($59.95). Additionally, the DC Collectibles' upcoming We Can Be Heroes Justice League Action Figure 7-pack box set is available for pre-order ($99.95).
DC Entertainment Books
DC Entertainment will offer an assortment of books, perfect to use with talent signings in the booth. Book prices vary, selections include:
AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOL. 4
AQUAMAN VOL. 1: THE TRENCH (The New 52)
BATMAN VOL. 1: THE COURT OF OWLS (The New 52)
BATMAN: EARTH ONE
FABLES VOL. 17: INHERIT THE WIND
JUSTICE LEAGUE VOL. 1: ORIGIN (The New 52)
MAD MAGAZINE #517
SPY VS. SPY: THE TOP SECRET FILES
SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS VOL. 1: SUPERMAN AND THE MEN OF STEEL (The New 52)
WONDER WOMAN VOL 1: BLOOD (The New 52)
WORLD OF WARCRAFT: PEARL OF PANDARIA
Customers around the world are encouraged to continue supporting our comic shop retail partners (www.comicshoplocator.com), our digital content partners (www.readdcentertainment.com), and our DC Collectibles online store (www.shopdccollectibles.com).
KIA MOTORS AND DC ENTERTAINMENT BAND TOGETHER TO CREATE A FLEET OF JUSTICE LEAGUE-INSPIRED VEHICLES FOR HUNGER-RELIEF EFFORT
Legendary Comic Artist Jim Lee is Overseeing the Creative Direction of Eight Individually Customized and Characterized Superhero Vehicles to be Unveiled at Major Events Around the Country Over the Next Ten Months
· Batman-themed Optima will be first to be unveiled the same week as New York Comic-Con on October 10
· As part of the partnership, Kia is teaming up with DC Entertainment’s “We Can Be Heroes” campaign to help fight hunger in the Horn of Africa
IRVINE, Calif., Oct 3, 2012 - Kia Motors America (KMA), one of the fastest-growing car companies in the U.S has joined forces with renowned comic book publisher DC Entertainment, to bring the World’s Greatest Super Heroes to life by combining automotive styling with comic book art. The partnership, which will yield eight individually customized vehicles, harnesses the talents of legendary comic book artist and DC Entertainment Co-Publisher Jim Lee, who has collaborated on the design of each car with his vision for each iconic member of DC Comics’ Justice League.
Each core member of the Justice League line-up – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg – has been matched to a Kia vehicle based on key attributes and character traits to create custom, one-of-a-kind rides to be unveiled over the next ten months at major auto shows and comic conventions across the U.S.
The Kia-DC Entertainment partnership will yield a total of eight vehicles timed to be unveiled around five major events around the U.S., including New York Comic-Con, SEMA Show in Las Vegas, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Wonder-Con and San Diego Comic-Con. Many of Kia’s most recognizable and decorated models – the Optima, Soul, Sorento, Sportage, Rio and Forte will wear the iconic colors and marks of the legendary Justice League Super Heroes and be built by West Coast Customs, RIDES magazine, Import Tuner magazine and others.
“Kia and DC Entertainment are both global brands sharing a youthful and creative mindset, and both serve to inspire and exhilarate their respective fan bases.” said Michael Sprague, executive vice president, marketing & communications, KMA. “This partnership will allow us to band these two great brands together in an effort to make the world a better place through the ‘We Can Be Heroes’ campaign. And with Jim Lee’s vision combined with the efforts of some of the best customizing shops in the business, it’s going to be a lot of fun unveiling these cars around the country.”
The partnership between KMA and DC Entertainment was conceived to benefit “We Can Be Heroes” (www.WeCanBeHeroes.org), a giving campaign, dedicated to helping fight hunger in the Horn of Africa and inspired by the heroism of the iconic Justice League characters. “We Can Be Heroes” encourages everyday people to join the fight by getting involved and donating to bring help and hope to the people most affected by the hunger crisis. Each vehicle will feature a customized piece of Lee’s specially-designed artwork to be auctioned at the conclusion of the program with all net proceeds going to the “We Can Be Heroes” program. In addition to the seven vehicles inspired by the individual superhero characters, the Kia-DC Entertainment partnership will culminate with a fully-drivable custom car that encompasses each member of the Justice League that will be auctioned off to raise money for the cause. Kia will help to raise awareness for the “We Can Be Heroes” campaign throughout the partnership through customized “We Can Be Heroes” license plates, signage, collateral materials and in-vehicle video displays.
“DC Entertainment is pleased to be partnering with Kia on this program to help raise awareness and funds for the devastating hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa,” said Amit Desai, SVP of franchise management, DC Entertainment. “Each of the iconic members of the Justice League is a superhero in his or her own right, but when they band together as the Justice League, they become an unstoppable force for good and right. The Justice League reminds us that when we combine our efforts with others, we can create a world of change. And that we can do all that and more with style and panache. The Justice League characters look amazing on some of Kia’s best-looking and technologically-advanced vehicles.”
To learn more about “We Can Be Heroes” and ways to get involved, visit www.WeCanBeHeroes.org.
Announcing the New York Comic Con Exclusive Covers for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 and BATMAN #13
It’s hard to believe that New York Comic Con is only one week away!
Last week, MTV GEEK told you about two exclusive action figures that DC Collectibles will be selling at the convention. This afternoon, we’re pleased to tell you about some more exciting and exclusive swag you’ll be able to pick up if you’re attending New York Comic Con. Available for $10 each at the DC Collectibles Boutique at the Graphitti Designs booth (#939), the NYCC exclusive variant covers for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 and BATMAN #13 are true collector’s items.
Illustrated by the prolific Jim Lee, the NYCC exclusive cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 takes the iconic cover for the game changing issue and sets it against a night sky. And like the die-cut covers that COMIC BOOK RESOURCES exclusively revealed this morning, the NYCC exclusive cover for BATMAN #13 depicts The Joker’s face folded over Batman’s in a way that’s equal parts terrifying, unique, and awesome. Illustrated by Greg Capullo, this cover sets the haunting and unpredictable tone of the “Death of the Family” crossover event that kicks off next week.
In case you missed their reveals on BUZZFEED earlier today, take a look at both of the New York Comic Con exclusive covers below. New York Comic Con 2012 will take place October 11th – 14th at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. See you there!
OCTOBER 10 DECLARED 'ARROW DAY' AT COMIC BOOK RETAILERS ACROSS THE U.S.
Free ARROW Comic Book Offered on Premiere Day of Warner Bros. Television’s
All-New Show ‘ARROW,’ Airing Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW
Burbank, Calif., Sept. 27, 2012 – DC Entertainment and comic book retailers across America have deemed Wednesday, October 10 “Arrow Day” to celebrate the arrival of Warner Bros. Television’s highly anticipated new show ARROW, airing Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW. Fans who visit their local comic book retailer on October 10 will receive a free ARROW #1 SPECIAL EDITION custom comic book that is the perfect companion for the show’s premiere that night.
The ARROW #1 SPECIAL EDITION offers a past and present glimpse of hotshot billionaire Oliver Queen. And as an added bonus, readers will get a six-page preview of GREEN ARROW #0, highlighting the DC Comics character who inspired the new show. In addition to the free comic, DC Entertainment is also providing comic retailers with ARROW promotional posters and bags.
“ARROW is one of the most highly-anticipated new shows premiering this fall and when you combine that with enthusiasm from comic book fans who now get to see one of their favorite Super Heroes on TV – there’s a lot of excitement comic book retailers can tap into,” stated DC Entertainment Vice President of Marketing, John Cunningham. “We’re thrilled to bring ‘Arrow Day’ to fans across the country.”
In addition to the free custom comic available at comic book retailers, on October 10 fans can also download the first chapter of the new ARROW digital comic book series written by show Executive Producers Marc Guggenheim and Andrew Kreisberg. Legendary GREEN ARROW comic book writer and artist Mike Grell is on board to draw the first two covers, and Sergio Sandoval and Jorge Jimenez have been tapped to do artwork in subsequent chapters. The weekly series will also be collected in print with three digital chapters on sale in one print issue starting on November 28.
The ARROW premiere celebration doesn’t end on October 10. ARROW will be present at New York Comic Con in a big way, with a special video presentation and cast/producer Q&A in the IGN Theater on Sunday, October 14 at 11am. The panel will be followed by a signing at the DC Entertainment booth #1238 at 12:30pm.
About the Show:
From executive producers Greg Berlanti (Green Lantern), Marc Guggenheim (Green Lantern), Andrew Kreisberg (Fringe) and David Nutter (Smallville), hard-hitting action TV series Arrow reinvents the DC Comics hero. After being marooned for five years on a remote island, billionaire Oliver Queen returns home with a mysterious agenda and a very lethal new set of skills that he uses in a war on crime. The series stars Stephen Amell (Private Practice), Colin Donnell (Pan Am), Katie Cassidy (Supernatural), David Ramsey (Dexter), Willa Holland (The O.C.) with Susanna Thompson (Dragonfly) and Paul Blackthorne (The River). From Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, Arrow will air Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW this fall.
DC Collectibles Reveals New York Comic Con "Con Exclusives"
MTV Geek got the first look at how DC Collectibles is gearing up for New York Comic Con. The high-end toy and collectible line from DC Entertainment revealed two exciting new “con exclusive” products that will only be available for sale to New York Comic-Con attendees.
First up is the Aardman Batman Action Figure designed by Rich Webber and sculpted by Phil Ramirez. Based on the popular interstitial shorts shown during the DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network, this unique take on the caped crusader was created by the British brains behind the film “Wallace & Gromit.” Aardman Batman is $25.
The other con exclusive continues DC Collectibles’ popular 3.75” two-pack action figure line that launched at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year. New York will feature DC Comics’ characters John Stewart and Atrocitus, on sale for $25.
Stop by Graphitti Designs booth #939 at New York Comic-Con to purchase your con exclusives from DC Collectibles.
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