This weekend, thousands of the best writers, artists, editors and journalists have gathered in San Diego for Comic-Con, in what’s become one of the most important and prestigious pop culture events in the nation. So what is MAD doing there? We’re still trying to figure that out, but today we’re taking a break from the figuring to host “Mad about MAD,” a no-holds-barred Q&A panel featuring MAD magazine editor John Ficarra, art director Sam Viviano, assistant art director Ryan Flanders, Sergio Aragones, Tom Richmond and Peter Kuper. 

So far it looks like the audience will be comprised of a few people who fell asleep during the panel before ours and a crew of confused Klingons looking for the bathroom. Oh, and you, of course! You can follow along with the action as it takes place below. It’s our live coverage of the Mad about MAD Comic-Con panel, and it’s available to you for absolutely free. Because, really, who would want to pay for it?

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In a future where master chefs control the city like crime lords and diners will literally kill for a seat at the best restaurants, one renegade sushi chef will ignite a war between kitchens that will leave far more than discarded seafood in its wake. GET JIRO! is a stylized send-up of modern food culture that could only come from the mind of Anthony Bourdain, the New York Times bestselling author and star of TV’s “No Reservations” and “The Layover.” Released earlier this month to great acclaim, Get Jiro! is an original graphic novel co-written by Joel Rose and drawn by Langdon Foss.

Gathered together in room 6DE, moderator John Cunningham along with Anthony Bourdain, Langdon Foss and Vertigo Senior VP – Executive Editor Karen Berger are all set to discuss this remarkable project and answer questions from the audience.

If you’ve read the graphic novel, you understand why we’re hoping no one asks them for a California Roll. But if anyone does, you’ll be the first to know as we bring the panel to you live: 

If you like your comics with huge stakes and epic conflicts told on a massive scale, then you’re not going to want to miss this one. From the unforgettable adventures of DC’s premier super team to the intergalactic exploits of the Green Lantern Corps, to the newly arisen heroes of Earth 2, DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 has offered plenty over the past year to stoke the imagination. But where will things in the Justice League and Green Lantern families of books be going from here? 

Our panelists know, and they’re ready to drop some hints and tantalizing teases. Sitting alongside moderator John Cunningham in room 6DE are group editor Matt Idelson, editors Brian Cunningham and Pat McCallum, Geoff Johns (Justice League, Green Lantern), Jim Lee (Justice League), Tony Bedard (Green Lantern: New Guardians), Brian Buccellato (The Flash), Francis Manapul (The Flash), Jeff Lemire (Justice League Dark), James Robinson (Earth 2) and Nicola Scott (Earth 2).

Titles like these deserve a huge panel, and that’s exactly what we have. But we’re bringing it all to you as it takes place below:

Whether it’s an upcoming series like Talon, Sword of Sorcery, Team 7 or The Phantom Stranger, an upcoming event like Rotworld or Trinity War, or an upcoming TV show or movie like The Dark Knight Rises or Arrow, every DC fan is really looking forward to something. But what about the men and women who are bringing these great projects to you? What are they looking forward to? At DC Entertainment’s All Access: DC NOW! panel, we’ll find out which projects have our creators really excited and maybe get a few hints about what we can expect. Because when you really get right down to it, they may be comic book professionals, but they’re also some of the medium’s biggest fans.

Joining moderator John Cunningham onstage in room 6DE for the massive panel are DC Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras, Editorial Director Bobbie Chase, Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns (Justice League, Green Lantern, Aquaman), Scott Snyder (Batman, Talon, Swamp Thing), Francis Manapul (The Flash), Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre), Jimmy Palmiotti (All-Star Western, GI Combat), Rob Liefeld (The Savage Hawkman, Deathstroke, Grifter), Scott Lobdell (Teen Titans, Superboy, Red Hood and the Outlaws) and more.

It’s a huge panel and you don’t want to miss out. So follow the discussion live as it takes place below: