Now that the full schedule is out here's a look at the panels and some of the exclusives DC is featuring at comic-con this week.
Thursday 7/24
10:30-11:30 DC Talent Search Orientation Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This informative orientation session will explain how DC's Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. 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.
12:30-1:30 DC: Superman: Man of Tomorrow The groundwork is being laid now for the next phase of Superman's heroic career. The architects of Superman's future are here to give you a glimpse of what is to come. Featuring Superman senior editor Matt Idelson, Geoff Johns (Action Comics), James Robinson (Superman), Renato Guedes (Superman), and more! Room 6B
6:00-7:00 DC Nation DC Senior VP/executive editor Dan DiDio hosts this gabfest with Keith Giffen (Reign in Hell, Ambush Bug: Year None), Geoff Johns (Action Comics, Green Lantern), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), and some of the top talent in the industry, talking and teasing upcoming stories! Come learn the secrets behind the most talked about events of the summer! Room 6A
Friday 7/25
10:00-11:00 DC Talent Search 2 Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This extremely informative orientation session will explain how DC's Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. 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 4
10:00-11:00 Batman: Brave & Bold See an exclusive first look at the latest take on the Dark Knight, which premieres this fall on Cartoon Network. Producers Sam Register (Teen Titans) and James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited) discuss the show, along with writer Michael Jelenic (The Batman), director Brandon Vietti (Superman Doomsday), voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday), and the new voice of Batman, Diedrich Bader (Surfs Up), followed by a Q&A session. Room 6B
10:30-11:30 10 Years of DC Direct Celebrate DC Direct's tenth anniversary with the creative minds behind your favorite action figures, statues, and busts! Panelists including VPdesign/DC Direct creative Georg Brewer, DC Direct design director Jim Fletcher, a sculptor Jim Shoop and others discuss the first ten years of DC Direct and take a look into the future with the DCU, Watchmen movie, and World of Warcraft. Room 810:30-11:30 One on One with Terry MooreThe creator of Strangers in Paradise talks about his popular new series Echo and writing the new launches of Runaways and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane for Marvel. Q & A to follow. Room 8
11:15-12:15 Worlds Collide: The Making of Midway's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Ed Boon (Mortal Kombat) and Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane) discuss how two billion-dollar entertainment franchises collide as Mortal Kombat warriors battle DC superheroes for the first time in this highly anticipated video game. Ed and Jimmy provide an exclusive look at never-before-seen gameplay, unveil key characters on the game's roster, and answer your questions. Room 6B
11:30-12:30 Mattel and DC Comics: A Heroic Partnership You've been a fan of Mattel's popular DC toy lines, now find out the latest news, sneak peaks, and behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures, including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, The Dark Knight, and Infinite Heroes,plus exciting new lines like Batman Brave and the Boldas well as the world premiere of new action figures. Be on hand as representatives from Mattel, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. Entertainment offer an insightful Q&A. Brought to you by Mattycollector.com. Room 8
12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Jim Lee: The Art of DC Universe Online (DCUO)</B> Jim Lee (All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, Batman: Hush, Superman: For Tomorrow) and Carlos D'Anda (Brass, WildC.A.T.S, Bionicle, The Outsiders, JLA: Classified, Deathblow) of WildStorm Productions fame join with Chris Cao, Jared Carr and Jason Smith of Sony Online Entertainment's DC Universe Online game development team to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced in adapting the rich comic book art of the DC Universe to a 3D game world and delivering the same emotional impact online as the brand evokes in its other mediums; moderated by Mat Broome (Batman: No Man's Land, WildC.A.T.S) Room 6B
2:15-3:15 DC: Batman: No Rest for The Dark Knight Batman is the original dark hero. He lives a life pledged to helping the helpless and punishing the guilty, but this summer everything is going to change. With a blockbuster hit in theatres and a darker storyline than ever before, now's the time to celebrate the minds behind the bat! Senior editor Michael Marts, Grant Morrison (Batman), Paul Dini (Detective Comics), Dustin Nguyen (Detective Comics), Brian Azzarello (Joker), and others discuss the mythos of the Bat and what looms ahead for our hero. Room 6A
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Geoff Johns His ideas have breathed new life into Flash, Teen Titans, Green Lantern, the Justice Society of America, and now Superman. Is there anything writer Geoff Johns can't do? Probably not, but come ask anyway. Don't miss this panel hosted by Ian Sattler, senior story editorDCU, interviewing one of the brightest minds behind the magic of the DC Universe. Room 5AB
6:00-7:00 DCU: Final Crisis Management The Final Crisis is here! Senior VP-executive editor Dan DiDio talks with Grant Morrison (Batman, Final Crisis), JG Jones (Final Crisis), Geoff Johns (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), Greg Rucka (Final Crisis: Revelations), Phillip Tan (Final Crisis: Revelations), and others! Catch a glimpse of what will be one of the most talked-about events of the summer! Room 6A
Saturday 7/26
10:30-11:30 DC Talent Search 3 Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This informative orientation session will explain how DCs Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. 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 4
12:45-2:00 DC: A Guide to Your Universe Dan DiDio (senior VP/executive editor, DCU), Jann Jones (senior coordinating editor, DCU), and Ian Sattler (senior story editor, DCU), and countless DCU talent gather for a panel thats not to be missed. Now that the Final Crisis is upon us, what lies ahead for your favorite heroes? Join Keith Giffen (Reign in Hell, Ambush Bug: Year None), Geoff Johns (Action Comics, Green Lantern), Aaron Lopresti (Wonder Woman), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), Grant Morrison (Batman, Final Crisis), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman), Phillip Tan (Final Crisis: Revelations), Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps), Judd Winick (Titans), and others to get the answers. Room 6B
2:15-3:15 A Look Back and Forward at DC Universe Animated Original Movies From the heralded premiere of Superman Doomsday through the unparalleled launch of Justice League: The New Frontier and the blockbuster release of Batman Gotham Knight, the DC Universe animated original movies have ignited a new passion for comic book fare within the made-for-DVD realm. DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video, and Warner Bros. Animation presents the creative forces behind these acclaimed films for a glance back at their resounding success, and the inside scoop on future DCU releasesincluding a Comic-Con exclusive first look at the next film in this exciting series! DC Comics senior VPcreative affairs Gregory Noveck moderates a panel that includes DC Comics president and publisher Paul Levitz, DCU films executive producer Bruce Timm, director Lauren Montgomery (Superman Doomsday), voice director Andrea Romano and, quite possibly, members of the voice talent behind the next superhero to grace the animated screenin full color (well, at least red, white, and blue)! Room 6CDEF
5:00-6:00 Legion of Super-Heroes 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago, a trio of new super-heroes appeared on the cover of Adventure Comics no. 247. That humble beginning spawned the first great super team of the Silver Age of Comics: The Legion of Super-Heroes. Set in the 30th and 31st centuries of a DC Universe that mayor may nothappen, the Legion captured the hearts and minds of comic fans right from the start. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this legendary team are DCs president and publisherand Legion writerPaul Levitz, who moderates the panel featuring fellow Legion storytellers Geoff Johns, Colleen Doran, and Comic-Con special guests Mike Grell and Keith Giffen. Room 5AB
Sunday 7/27
11:45-12:45 DC Nation: One Weekend Later Did you think one DC Nation panel was enough? You thought wrong! So much has happened with the DCU during Comic-Con but right here senior VPexecutive editor Dan DiDio saves one last blockbuster announcement for the Nation! This is the panel to be at! Room 6A
Action Figure Exclusives
$20.00
Production Run: 6,000
DC Direct 10TH Anniversary Batman Action Figure
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the DC Direct product line, exclusive BATMAN and JOKER Action Figures have been produced for sale at the 2008 Comic-Con International. Available individually, each figure is packaged in a special "clamshell" book package with 2008 Comic-Con labeling. Both figures have been produced in limited quantities and will be sold for Twenty Dollars ($20.00) a piece while supplies last. The figures will be available for sale to all attendees only at the Graphitti Designs booth which is located at #2315, directly next to the DC Comics area. The Dark Knight returns with these two exclusive figures from DC Direct and Graphitti Designs.
$20.00
Production Run: 2,000
DC Direct 10th Anniversary Joker Action Figure
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the DC Direct product line, exclusive BATMAN and JOKER Action Figures have been produced for sale at the 2008 Comic-Con International. Available individually, each figure is packaged in a special "clamshell" book package with 2008 Comic-Con labeling. Both figures have been produced in limited quantities and will be sold for Twenty Dollars ($20.00) a piece while supplies last. The figures will be available for sale to all attendees only at the Graphitti Designs booth which is located at #2315, directly next to the DC Comics area. The Dark Knight returns with these two exclusive figures from DC Direct and Graphitti Designs.
$25.00
Production Run: TBA
DC Universe Classics Lobo
About fraggin time Mattel made an action figure outta the Main Man! Lobo comes complete with big mutha guns, chain and his faithful pet dawg. Also includes 3D packaging with glasses for both you and Lobo! Not to be missed!
$20.00
Production Run: TBA
DC Universe Justice League Unlimited Giganta
At long last one of the most requested female villains from the JLU animated series is available in the Mattel action figure line. Comic-Con exclusive features not only a 4" scale Giganta, but a larger 8" version as well to play out her super growth powers! Comes complete in window box packaging
If there's anything I left out or feel that should be here let me know.
Thursday 7/24
10:30-11:30 DC Talent Search Orientation Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This informative orientation session will explain how DC's Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. 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.
12:30-1:30 DC: Superman: Man of Tomorrow The groundwork is being laid now for the next phase of Superman's heroic career. The architects of Superman's future are here to give you a glimpse of what is to come. Featuring Superman senior editor Matt Idelson, Geoff Johns (Action Comics), James Robinson (Superman), Renato Guedes (Superman), and more! Room 6B
6:00-7:00 DC Nation DC Senior VP/executive editor Dan DiDio hosts this gabfest with Keith Giffen (Reign in Hell, Ambush Bug: Year None), Geoff Johns (Action Comics, Green Lantern), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), and some of the top talent in the industry, talking and teasing upcoming stories! Come learn the secrets behind the most talked about events of the summer! Room 6A
Friday 7/25
10:00-11:00 DC Talent Search 2 Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This extremely informative orientation session will explain how DC's Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. 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 4
10:00-11:00 Batman: Brave & Bold See an exclusive first look at the latest take on the Dark Knight, which premieres this fall on Cartoon Network. Producers Sam Register (Teen Titans) and James Tucker (Justice League Unlimited) discuss the show, along with writer Michael Jelenic (The Batman), director Brandon Vietti (Superman Doomsday), voice director Andrea Romano (Superman Doomsday), and the new voice of Batman, Diedrich Bader (Surfs Up), followed by a Q&A session. Room 6B
10:30-11:30 10 Years of DC Direct Celebrate DC Direct's tenth anniversary with the creative minds behind your favorite action figures, statues, and busts! Panelists including VPdesign/DC Direct creative Georg Brewer, DC Direct design director Jim Fletcher, a sculptor Jim Shoop and others discuss the first ten years of DC Direct and take a look into the future with the DCU, Watchmen movie, and World of Warcraft. Room 810:30-11:30 One on One with Terry MooreThe creator of Strangers in Paradise talks about his popular new series Echo and writing the new launches of Runaways and Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane for Marvel. Q & A to follow. Room 8
11:15-12:15 Worlds Collide: The Making of Midway's Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Ed Boon (Mortal Kombat) and Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane) discuss how two billion-dollar entertainment franchises collide as Mortal Kombat warriors battle DC superheroes for the first time in this highly anticipated video game. Ed and Jimmy provide an exclusive look at never-before-seen gameplay, unveil key characters on the game's roster, and answer your questions. Room 6B
11:30-12:30 Mattel and DC Comics: A Heroic Partnership You've been a fan of Mattel's popular DC toy lines, now find out the latest news, sneak peaks, and behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite Mattel/DC action figures, including DC Universe Classics, Justice League Unlimited, The Dark Knight, and Infinite Heroes,plus exciting new lines like Batman Brave and the Boldas well as the world premiere of new action figures. Be on hand as representatives from Mattel, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. Entertainment offer an insightful Q&A. Brought to you by Mattycollector.com. Room 8
12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Jim Lee: The Art of DC Universe Online (DCUO)</B> Jim Lee (All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, Batman: Hush, Superman: For Tomorrow) and Carlos D'Anda (Brass, WildC.A.T.S, Bionicle, The Outsiders, JLA: Classified, Deathblow) of WildStorm Productions fame join with Chris Cao, Jared Carr and Jason Smith of Sony Online Entertainment's DC Universe Online game development team to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities faced in adapting the rich comic book art of the DC Universe to a 3D game world and delivering the same emotional impact online as the brand evokes in its other mediums; moderated by Mat Broome (Batman: No Man's Land, WildC.A.T.S) Room 6B
2:15-3:15 DC: Batman: No Rest for The Dark Knight Batman is the original dark hero. He lives a life pledged to helping the helpless and punishing the guilty, but this summer everything is going to change. With a blockbuster hit in theatres and a darker storyline than ever before, now's the time to celebrate the minds behind the bat! Senior editor Michael Marts, Grant Morrison (Batman), Paul Dini (Detective Comics), Dustin Nguyen (Detective Comics), Brian Azzarello (Joker), and others discuss the mythos of the Bat and what looms ahead for our hero. Room 6A
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Geoff Johns His ideas have breathed new life into Flash, Teen Titans, Green Lantern, the Justice Society of America, and now Superman. Is there anything writer Geoff Johns can't do? Probably not, but come ask anyway. Don't miss this panel hosted by Ian Sattler, senior story editorDCU, interviewing one of the brightest minds behind the magic of the DC Universe. Room 5AB
6:00-7:00 DCU: Final Crisis Management The Final Crisis is here! Senior VP-executive editor Dan DiDio talks with Grant Morrison (Batman, Final Crisis), JG Jones (Final Crisis), Geoff Johns (Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), Greg Rucka (Final Crisis: Revelations), Phillip Tan (Final Crisis: Revelations), and others! Catch a glimpse of what will be one of the most talked-about events of the summer! Room 6A
Saturday 7/26
10:30-11:30 DC Talent Search 3 Learn what DC Comics looks for in artists and how to improve your chances of becoming a working professional! Panelists will discuss the different needs of the DC Universe, Vertigo, WildStorm, MAD magazine, Minx, and Zuda. This informative orientation session will explain how DCs Talent Search works and provide numerous tips and tricks on how to improve your work and explore opportunities. 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 4
12:45-2:00 DC: A Guide to Your Universe Dan DiDio (senior VP/executive editor, DCU), Jann Jones (senior coordinating editor, DCU), and Ian Sattler (senior story editor, DCU), and countless DCU talent gather for a panel thats not to be missed. Now that the Final Crisis is upon us, what lies ahead for your favorite heroes? Join Keith Giffen (Reign in Hell, Ambush Bug: Year None), Geoff Johns (Action Comics, Green Lantern), Aaron Lopresti (Wonder Woman), Brad Meltzer (DCU: Last Will and Testament), Grant Morrison (Batman, Final Crisis), Gail Simone (Wonder Woman), Phillip Tan (Final Crisis: Revelations), Peter Tomasi (Green Lantern Corps), Judd Winick (Titans), and others to get the answers. Room 6B
2:15-3:15 A Look Back and Forward at DC Universe Animated Original Movies From the heralded premiere of Superman Doomsday through the unparalleled launch of Justice League: The New Frontier and the blockbuster release of Batman Gotham Knight, the DC Universe animated original movies have ignited a new passion for comic book fare within the made-for-DVD realm. DC Comics, Warner Premiere, Warner Home Video, and Warner Bros. Animation presents the creative forces behind these acclaimed films for a glance back at their resounding success, and the inside scoop on future DCU releasesincluding a Comic-Con exclusive first look at the next film in this exciting series! DC Comics senior VPcreative affairs Gregory Noveck moderates a panel that includes DC Comics president and publisher Paul Levitz, DCU films executive producer Bruce Timm, director Lauren Montgomery (Superman Doomsday), voice director Andrea Romano and, quite possibly, members of the voice talent behind the next superhero to grace the animated screenin full color (well, at least red, white, and blue)! Room 6CDEF
5:00-6:00 Legion of Super-Heroes 50th Anniversary Fifty years ago, a trio of new super-heroes appeared on the cover of Adventure Comics no. 247. That humble beginning spawned the first great super team of the Silver Age of Comics: The Legion of Super-Heroes. Set in the 30th and 31st centuries of a DC Universe that mayor may nothappen, the Legion captured the hearts and minds of comic fans right from the start. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this legendary team are DCs president and publisherand Legion writerPaul Levitz, who moderates the panel featuring fellow Legion storytellers Geoff Johns, Colleen Doran, and Comic-Con special guests Mike Grell and Keith Giffen. Room 5AB
Sunday 7/27
11:45-12:45 DC Nation: One Weekend Later Did you think one DC Nation panel was enough? You thought wrong! So much has happened with the DCU during Comic-Con but right here senior VPexecutive editor Dan DiDio saves one last blockbuster announcement for the Nation! This is the panel to be at! Room 6A
Action Figure Exclusives
$20.00
Production Run: 6,000
DC Direct 10TH Anniversary Batman Action Figure
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the DC Direct product line, exclusive BATMAN and JOKER Action Figures have been produced for sale at the 2008 Comic-Con International. Available individually, each figure is packaged in a special "clamshell" book package with 2008 Comic-Con labeling. Both figures have been produced in limited quantities and will be sold for Twenty Dollars ($20.00) a piece while supplies last. The figures will be available for sale to all attendees only at the Graphitti Designs booth which is located at #2315, directly next to the DC Comics area. The Dark Knight returns with these two exclusive figures from DC Direct and Graphitti Designs.
$20.00
Production Run: 2,000
DC Direct 10th Anniversary Joker Action Figure
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the DC Direct product line, exclusive BATMAN and JOKER Action Figures have been produced for sale at the 2008 Comic-Con International. Available individually, each figure is packaged in a special "clamshell" book package with 2008 Comic-Con labeling. Both figures have been produced in limited quantities and will be sold for Twenty Dollars ($20.00) a piece while supplies last. The figures will be available for sale to all attendees only at the Graphitti Designs booth which is located at #2315, directly next to the DC Comics area. The Dark Knight returns with these two exclusive figures from DC Direct and Graphitti Designs.
$25.00
Production Run: TBA
DC Universe Classics Lobo
About fraggin time Mattel made an action figure outta the Main Man! Lobo comes complete with big mutha guns, chain and his faithful pet dawg. Also includes 3D packaging with glasses for both you and Lobo! Not to be missed!
$20.00
Production Run: TBA
DC Universe Justice League Unlimited Giganta
At long last one of the most requested female villains from the JLU animated series is available in the Mattel action figure line. Comic-Con exclusive features not only a 4" scale Giganta, but a larger 8" version as well to play out her super growth powers! Comes complete in window box packaging
If there's anything I left out or feel that should be here let me know.
