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FAN- SPEak: The State Of Comics
Saturday 11:00 Gene Colan Memorial Room
These panels are designed to get the audience to participate with the questions raised and join the many guest creators. Scheduled to appear are Bill Loebs, Menton 3, Mark Bloodworth, and others. Comics. are they dead, dying, or just doomed? But some say that comics aren’t going to go anywhere, regardless of all the gloom talk.
Batman- 45 Years of Gotham
Saturday 11:15 Mike Esposito Memorial Room
Author and Editor, Jim Beard who is a noted comic historian, talks about his book based on the 1966 Batman TV series. Jim invites you to bring your questions as well as your appreciation for the iconic character that has carved out its own identity outside of the comics and movies.
There is an Alternative
Saturday 12:00 Gene Colan Memorial Room
Getting your idea into the public view used to require hooking up with a publisher and getting it in print. Now, however, there are many alternative ways of getting your work seen whether webcomics, self publishing, or digital. Featuring many creators who have explored these different options including Ethan Nicolle, Neil Bryer, Dan Dougherty, Gary Reed, and more.
25 years of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Saturday 1:00 Gene Colan Memorial Room
Kevin Eastman was one of the creators of the phenomenally successful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and here he reflects on those days and discusses and answers questions about the shelled heroes as well as Tundra and Heavy Metal.
comic book Podcasts
Saturday 1:00 Mike Esposito Memorial Room
Comic Book podcasts have become an important part of the comics and pop culture landscape. Meet today’s top podcast hosts for a discussion on comic books and new media. Podcasters appearing on the panel include Chris Marshall (Collected Comics Library), Mikel OD (Most People Are DJs), Zack Kruse (Distinguished Comic Book Podcast), Stevie D (Comic Book Queers), Derek Coward (Comic Book Noise), and Decapitated Dan (Deep Discussions, Tales from the Water Cooler).
World Building in Comics
Saturday 2:00 Jeffrey Jones Memorial Room
Stories in comics need to take place in a location, a setting, a world. Developing that world into a believable place, with cultures, traditions, history, and, life is no easy job. Join David Petersen (Mouse Guard) and Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl) as they discuss how they approach the task of extending the world beyond the panels of their books for their fans. Panel will include discussion with slides, and ample amount of Q & A to follow.
Playing with icons of comics
Saturday 3:00 Gene Colan Memorial Room
Join an array of comic book creators as they discuss the aspects of playing with the icons of their youth. The thrill can sometimes be offset by the burdern. Scheduled are Al Milgrom, J.T. Krul, Ron Marz, Larry Hama, Dan Mishkin, and Tony Isabella.
Turtle Power
Saturday 3:00 Jeffrey Jones Memorial Room
The producers of the documentary covering the staying power of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles discuss their road to making the documentary. The documentary itself will be discussed but also an insight of the popularity of the TMNT.
THE ROAD TO HELL
Saturday 3:30 Mike Esposito Memorial Room
When Rafael Nieves wrote The Apocalypse Plan, he drew upon a lifetime of exploration. Join him as he discusses the religious, spiritual and pop culture influences that led to the creation of this genre-bending graphic novel. Moderated by Chad Derdowski.
Are Creator Owned comics still important?
Saturday 4:00 Gene Colan Memorial Room
Taking a look at creator owned comics by some writers and artists known for their creator owned work. What role do creator owned titles play in today’s marketplace and why is it important for the survival or growth of the industry. Panelists include Phil Hester, Steve Niles, Tony Harris, Gary Reed, and others.
From national Lampoon to Home Improvement
Saturday 4:15 Mike Esposito Memorial Room
Cartoonist B.K. Taylor has had long runs in National Lampoon and Mad Magazine among many other things including writing for TV’s Home Improvement. Here, B.K. discusses his career from starting as a teen on Sick Magazine to the Odd Rods stickers and in film and television with Mulan, Home Improvement, and the Muppets.
BREAKING INTO COMICS THE MARVEL WAY
Saturday 4:30 Main Stage
Detroit Fanfare presents Associate Editor Lauren Sankovitch, Marvel Entertainment, LLC. Lauren will present the topic of How to Break into Comics the Marvel Way.
FAN- SPEak: Digital Comics: Enhancements or Replacements for Print?
Saturday 5:00 Gene Colan Memorial Room
Fans! Join in the debate. Creators and comic retailers will be on hand to discuss the growing world of digital comics and the impact it has and will have on the comic industry. Join Josh Blaylock, Comfort Love, Adam Withers, Dennis Barger, and many others on this topical and divisive topic.
from the corner store to hollywood
Sunday 12:30 Gene Colan Memorial Room
Joe Doughrity will showcase his film, Corner Store, which has a national release in theatres and provide some insights to how a young kid from Detroit ventured into Hollywood to produce movies.
The avengers: fear itself
Sunday 1:30 Main Stage
Detroit Fanfare presents Associate Editor Lauren Sankovitch, Marvel Entertainment, LLC. Lauren will present the topic of The Avengers: Fear Itself.
writing nightmare world
Sunday 1:45 Jeffrey Jones Memorial Room
From the author of the inspirational “how to” column, “Write or Wrong”,(appearing from Newsarama), Dirk Manning discusses writing his three volume horror anthology, Nightmare World, as well as aspects of comic writing in general.
Sketch Cards
Sunday 2:30 Jeffrey Jones Memorial Room
Join some of the creators who work in the world of sketch cards and get their thoughts and ideas behind this growing area of artistic expression. Sketch cards have become an important component not only for artistic opportunities but also at comic conventions.
OF BOBS AND MONSTERS
Sunday 2:45 Mike Esposito Memorial Room
Rafael Nieves and Dan Dougherty talk about their tremendous success, Bob Howard, Plumber of the Unknown and the dangerous stinky world he inhabits. Nominated for a Shel Dorf Award for Best Self Published Comic, Bob is now on his third issue.
One on One with steve niles
Sunday 3:15 Jeffrey Jones Memorial Room
Although Steve ripped into the headlines with his 30 Days of Night series, he had been working as a writer and editor for years prior, dabbling in many venues of horror and has expanded to become the voice of horror comics. Here, Chris Smits holds an intimate conversation with Steve.
Pulp (style) Fiction.
Sunday 4:15 Mike Esposito Memorial Room
No, not the movie but author Jim Beard, writer for the Marvel.com website, examines the appeal of pulp fiction. The pulp era has seen a rebirth of interest in recent years, although it never really went away, and Jim discusses some of his work in this renewed era of pulps.
