San Diego Comic-Con is getting closer and publishers are sharing their final plans. Image Comics is the latest to share their plans for all the festivities that will be happening at their booth (#1915) over the course of the event! I’ve also covered the SDCC presence for Marvel, DC & IDW as well, if you missed those.

Exclusive Convention Merchandise*

*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

• Big Game #1 Convention Exclusive by Mark Millar & Pepe Larraz, cover art by Larraz

• Eight Billion Genies deluxe edition Vol. 1 Convention Exclusive hardcover by Charles Soule & Ryan Browne, cover art by Browne

• Inferno Girl Red Convention Exclusive hardcover by Mat Groom & Erica D'Urso, cover art by D'Urso

• Night Fever hardcover by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips with Convention Exclusive dust jacket, cover art by Phillips

• A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance deluxe hardcover by Rick Remender & André Lima Araújo with Convention Exclusive dust jacket, cover art by Araújo

• Paper Girls x Blackwings collab pencils

• Black Science statue

AVAILABLE AT THE MAD GHOST PRODUCTIONS BOOTH (#1320):

• Geiger: Ground Zero full color, 8-page Convention Exclusive ashcan

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Image Comics: Spotlight on Bestselling Creator Jeff Lemire
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us for an in-depth conversation with bestselling, multiple award winning, master storyteller Jeff Lemire as he shares details about his new series Fishflies and Tenement as well as his upcoming graphic novel Cosmic Detective and even more in store for his fans. Moderator Ashley V. Robinson of Popverse, Geek History Lesson podcast. Room: 25ABC

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Image Comics: Spotlight on the Legendary Todd McFarlane
10:30AM - 11:30AM
Todd McFarlane Spawn and Venom creator, McFarlane Toys’ CEO, and President of Image Comics takes fans on a behind-the-scenes look at Spawnmania. McFarlane offers fans a sneak peek into the future of upcoming toys, what’s ahead for the Spawn Universe, and all the exciting developments on the horizon.

Image Comics: Spotlight on Bestselling Writer Rick Remender
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join comics titan Rick Remender for an in-depth conversation about his Giant Generator imprint at Image Comics, his 25 years as one of the primary voices shaping the landscape of creator owned comics with tiles like Fear Agent, Black Science, Low, Deadly Class, and Seven to Eternity, how the industry attitude towards creator rights has changed, the power of DIY thinking, and the inside scoop on his new ongoing series with Max Fiumara, The Sacrificers! All of this and a massive announcement about a new Giant Generator project slated to hit next year! Moderator: Robert Kirkman of Invincible, The Walking Dead. Room: 25ABC

Syzygy Publishing’s Tales of Syzpense: its recent Past, current Present, and exciting Future
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Join Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood, the co-founders of Image’s newest imprint, Syzygy, and some of Syz’s key creators for spirited Tales of Syzpense involving what’s come before and what’s coming up next. Panelists include multiple-Eisner nominees and Rain co-creators David M. Booher and Zoe Thorogood! Hitomi writer HS Tak! And Artist Uko Smith! Interesting announcements and great art will be provided, gratis, to all attendees! Room 24ABC

Image Comics: The Future of RADIANT BLACK's The Massive-Verse
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Join Massive-Verse superstars Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, No/One), Brian Buccellato (No/One), Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky), Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), and more special, celebrity surprise guests as the crew unveils exciting new developments and announcements in store for the Massive-verse this year and beyond! Moderator: TBA. Room: 5AB

Cliff Bleszinski: Games to Comics
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Games legend Cliff Bleskinski (Gears of War, Fortnite) discusses the creation of his debut comic Scrapper (Image Comics) with co-writer Alex de Campi (Dracula, Motherf**ker!, Bad Karma, Parasocial), plus a Q&A moderated by John Nee (publisher, Marvel; president Wildstorm). Room 23ABC.

Cliff Bleszinski post-panel signing in Autograph Area
6:15 - 7:00 PM

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Image Comics: Comics Storytelling, Genre & Craft
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Dustin Nguyen (Little Monsters), Zoe Thorogood (It's Lonely at the Centre of the Earth), Daniel Warren Johnson (Do a Powerbomb!), Alex De Campi (Parasocial), Ryan Stegman (The Schlub), and Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian) for a freewheeling conversation amongst some of the top talent in the comics industry as they discuss genre, storytelling, industry secrets, and tricks-of-the-trade. Moderator: Chris Arrant of Popverse. Room: 28DE

Spotlight on Alex de Campi, bestselling writer/co-creator of Dracula, Motherf**ker!
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cult comics writer Alex de Campi (Dracula, Motherf**ker!, Bad Karma, Parasocial) discusses her career and the three books she has coming out this Autumn. Q&A to follow. Moderator: Khai Krumbhaar of Geekiary & True War Stories. Room 9.

Alex de Campi post-panel signing in Autograph Area
1:30 - 2:00 PM

SUNDAY, JULY 23

Image Comics: Comics characters fans will love or hate—or love to hate!
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join Mirka Andolfo (Sweet Paprika), Tony Fleecs (Local Man), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), David F. Walker (Bitter Root), Rodney Barnes (Killadelphia) and special surprise guests come together for an in-depth discussion of character building that leaps from the page and the secret behind what makes for loveable or unlikable characters for readers. Moderator: Graeme McMillan of Popverse. Room 10

BOOTH SIGNING* SCHEDULE

*All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

THURSDAY, 7/20

• 1:30 - 2:30 PM

  • Dustin Nguyen & Brett Bean

• 3:00 - 4:00 PM

  • Charles Soule & John Layman

• 3:30 - 4:30 PM

  • Gerry Duggan, Brian Posehn & Scott Koblish

• 4:30 - 5:30 PM

  • David F. Walker & Sanford Greene

FRIDAY, 7/21

• 10:30 - 11:30 AM

  • Zoe Thorogood (no sketches)

• 11 - 12 PM

  • Daniel Warren Johnson

• 12 - 1 PM

  • Jeff Lemire

• 12:30 - 1:30 PM

  • Alex de Campi

• 1:30 - 2:30 PM

  • Rick Remender

• 2:30 - 3:00 PM

  • Shof Coker

• 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  • Massive-Verse group signing

• 4:30 - 5:30 PM

  • Charles Soule & Ryan Browne

SATURDAY, 7/22

• 10:00 - 11:00 AM

  • Charles Soule & Ryan Browne

  • Fred Kennedy, Allison O'Toole & Nick Marinkovich

• 11:30 - 12:30 PM

  • Zoe Thorogood (no sketches)

  • Daniel Warren Johnson

• 1:00 - 2:00 PM

  • Tony Fleecs & Tim Seeley (limited quantity free promotional Local Man trading cards available to signing attendees, first come, first serve).

  • Pornsak Pichetshote

• 2:30 - 3:30 PM

  • Rodney Barnes & Jason Shawn Alexander

  • Shof Coker

• 4:00 - 5:00 PM

  • Rick Remender

  • Sanford Greene

SUNDAY, 7/23

• 10:00 - 11:00 AM

  • Mirka Andolfo

• 10:30 - 11:30 AM

  • Zoe Thorogood (no sketches)