Titan Comics revealed its complete plans for the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con – IT’S NEXT WEEK!
PANELS
THURSDAY JULY 25TH, 2024
12:30PM – 1:30PM
The World of Blade Runner – A New Saga Begins in Tokyo!
Titan’s best-selling Blade Runner comics saga - 2019, 2029 and 2039 - came to its epic three-year finale in April 2024 to huge critical praise. Now fans at SDCC 2024 will see the debut of the next chapter in the Blade Runner universe: Tokyo Nexus. An electrifying new Blade Runner comic series set in Tokyo 2015, which sees two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems. Join Blade Runner writer Mellow Brown (American Gods), Alcon’s Director of Publishing, Jeff Conner, and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a very special discussion about expanding the world of Blade Runner comics with Tokyo Nexus. Plus, exclusive news and reveals for the new comic series, and future plans of Blade Runner comics. This panel is a must for Blade Runner fans!
Room 24ABC
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2:00PM – 3:00PM
Hard Case Crime – From Stephen King to Gun Honey – Celebrating 20 Years of Pulp Publishing!
Join Charles Ardai, Edgar Award-winning writer and founder/publisher of Hard Case Crime, for a romp through twenty years of the best crime fiction & comics, including a behind-the-scenes look at the NEW instalment of Titan Comics’ #1 best-selling comics thriller, Gun Honey. Comic-Con special guest Charles weaves a story like no other – bringing vigor and excitement to this panel, just as he does to the pages of his Golden Age crime novels. Charles will reveal the inner workings of creating record-breaking pulp fiction with legendary creators such as Stephen King, Max Allan Collins, Lawrence Block, and iconic artists Robert McGuinness, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Adam Hughes and Bill Sienkiewicz. Moderating Charles through his thrilling & unique tales of two-fisted storytelling will be a man who walks these mean streets but is not himself mean: Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner - the self-proclaimed #1 Hard Case Crime fan in the world. You will not want to miss this hadron collider of hardboiled noir brilliance!
Room 5AB
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FRIDAY JULY 26TH, 2024
Titan Comics’ Andrew Sumner will also be moderating the following panel for Iron Management:
6:00PM – 7:00PM
See You in the Funny Papers
Join Brian Posehn, comedian, writer, actor, nerd, for See You in the Funny Papers – a comic book panel made up of brilliant creators with all-new releases, such as Nathan Hamill & Eric Filipkowski (2 Dumb Dinos from Titan Comics), Brian Posehn & Chris Johnson (Grommets and Rifters from Image Comics) and The Berkowitz Brothers & Ariel Olivetti (The Writer from Dark Horse Comics). Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV, Titan Comics). Presented by Iron Management.
Room 6A
Comic-Con 2024: See You in the Funny Papers
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SATURDAY JULY 27TH, 2024
11:00AM – 12:00PM
My Life at Stately Wayne Manor – Bob Wayne’s First Sixty-Five Years in Comics!
Comics industry legend and Inkpot Award winner Bob Wayne spent 28 years being the friendly face of DC Comics, as their head of sales & marketing. Bob was there at the birth of the direct market and worked at DC through an extended era of supercharged industry-revolutionising creativity. Join Bob as he sits down with his old pal (and one of his favourite Englishmen), Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner, and talks through his wildly eventful career – from his secret origin in Fort Worth, Texas, to his early years attending conventions & selling comics professionally, to his almost three decades marketing some of the greatest comic books of all time! Bob might even give a glimpse of what he’s up to now…
Room 4
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4:00PM – 5:00PM
Star Trek: The Art of Glenn Hetrick’s Alchemy Studios!
Glenn Hetrick is a multi-award-winning makeup & special effects artist known for his work on Star Trek: Discovery and numerous other film & television productions. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Glenn’s creations have captivated audiences worldwide. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of prosthetics, make-up and special effects in the Star Trek universe by Glenn’s renowned Alchemy Studios, as detailed in the wonderful new art edition from Titan Books! Glenn is joined by Titan Books/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner to discuss the intricate process of bringing iconic aliens and creatures to life, from concept to screen!
Room 4
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SUNDAY JULY 28TH, 2024
11:00AM – 12:00PM
CONAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE
By Crom! Go behind-the-scenes of the NEW Conan the Barbarian comic series arc launching at Comic-Con and the return of fan-favorite Savage Sword of Conan magazine from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics. Plus: exclusive reveals of the highly-anticipated 2024 EPIC event comic series, The Battle of the Black Stone! Join award-winning writer Jim Zub, legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko, award-winning letterer Richard Starkings, historian Jeff Shanks and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a packed Conan discussion, exclusive reveals, and special announcements of future plans for the NEW ERA of Conan Media! This panel is a must for Conan and fantasy fans!
Room 29AB
Comic-Con 2024: Conan: The Battle of the Black Stone
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Year Two of Heroic Signatures & Titan Comics’ record-selling Conan the Barbarian comics debuts at the show with signings and two exclusive editions for Conan the Barbarian #13 – a foil variant by Dan Panosian and a stunning cover by Tehani Farr. Plus, an exclusive foil cover for The Savage Sword Of Conan #1 by legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko, who will be appearing at a special Conan signing with writer Jim Zub and cover artist Tehani Farr (Friday July 26th, 2pm, Titan booth #5537). Don’t miss the talent-studded Conan: The Battle Of The Black Stone panel happening on Sunday July 28th (11am, Room: 29AB) followed by a signing with writer Jim Zub, with cover artist Tehani Farr (Sunday July 28th, 1pm, Titan booth #5537). Plus, attendees at the panel will receive a FREE Conan comic book!
Jimi Hendrix’s sister, Janie Hendrix, and writers Mellow Brown and DJ Ben Ha Meen will make a special appearance at SDCC to launch the highly anticipated rock n’ roll space opera graphic novel, Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze. Debuting at the show ahead of its release on August 27th, attendees will be able to grab a copy with an exclusive art print, plus get the chance to meet Janie and the creative team at a signing at the Titan booth #5537 (Thursday July 25th, 2:30pm).
Titan’s critically acclaimed Blade Runner comics continue with Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus at SDCC! The new comic series set in Tokyo 2015 launches exclusively at the show with a stunning foil Christian Ward cover and a must-see panel The World Of Blade Runner – A New Comics Saga Begins In Tokyo (Thursday July 25th, 12:30pm, Room 24ABC). Join Blade Runner writer Mellow Brown (American Gods), and Alcon’s Director of Publishing, Jeff Conner for a very special discussion about expanding the world of Blade Runner comics with Tokyo Nexus. Plus, Blade Runner fans will be able to meet Mellow at a signing on Friday July 26th (4pm, Titan booth #5537).
Edgar Award-winning writer and founder/publisher of Hard Case Crime, Charles Ardai is a SDCC special guest this year to celebrate 20 years of Hard Case Crime! Join Charles for an unmissable panel – a romp through 20 years of the best crime fiction and comics, Hard Case Crime – From Stephen King To Gun Honey – Celebrating 20 Years Of Pulp Publishing (Thursday July 25th, 2pm, Room: 5AB). Plus, Charles will be signing copies of the newest instalment of his smash-hit Gun Honey series, Gun Honey: Collision Course #1 featuring an exclusive foil cover by Adam Hughes (Saturday July 27th, 10:30am, Titan booth #5537).
SDCC 2023’s smash-hit graphic novel Mother Nature – the eco-horror from Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis – returns to the show this year with a limited Anniversary edition! Featuring an exclusive dust jacket, and signed bookplate from Jamie, co-author Russell Goldman, and artist Karl Stevens – only available at Titan booth #5537.
Titan will be showcasing a range of SDCC comic exclusives for fans including: Doctor Who: The Fifteenth Doctor #1 SDCC exclusive Stanley “Artgerm” Lau virgin; High on Life #1 SDCC exclusive glow-in-the-dark variant; and Life Is Strange: Forget-Me-Not #1 SDCC exclusive game cover (writer, and SDCC special guest Zoe Thorogood will be signing copies at the Titan booth #5537 on Saturday July 27th, 2pm).
Plus, show debuts including: Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor #1 and Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor #1 facsimile editions – marking 10 years of Doctor Who at Titan Comics!; I Can Count To Ten by acclaimed Lenore creator Roman Dirge (Roman will be signing copies at the Titan booth #5537 on Friday July 26th, 12pm); Robotech: Rick Hunter (writer Brandon Easton will be signing copies at the Titan booth #5537 on Friday July 26th, 10:15am); and Dead By Daylight: The Legion TP which comes with a game code for an exclusive in-game charm!
Visit the Titan booth #5537 for limited editions, boxed-sets, collectible comic packs, manga and lots more.
