Sunday is KIDS’ DAY at Wizard World Chicago! Sunday Programming Highlights (Show Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT SIGNING
The Fountain Area
Featuring the talent behind “Batman: Gotham Knight,” including Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Josh Olson, Brian Azzarello and Greg Rucka.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
MARVEL: PRIZE NO PRIZE
The Steve Gerber Room: 1-3 12-14
The hit of the con season returns! Think you know Marvel comics? Want to prove it and win cool prizes? Join host Tom Brevoort, the Marvel staff and your fellow Marvel zombies for a rousing round of trivia and fun! Who will be the last hero standing? It could be you, but only if you’re here…
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
BOB LAYTON
The Wizard School Room: 8
Bob Layton, Marvel’s legendary creator on Iron Man, X-Factor and Hercules: Prince of Power, will discuss and demonstrate some “Simple Rules of Thumb” that any beginning artist can apply when attempting to create a comics page. Come learn from this visionary veteran of the comic book industry and see how to apply his knowledge and experience to your own comics work.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
AVATAR PRESS
The Dave Stevens Room: 10-11
Avatar Press Editor-in-Chief William Christensen will be filling you in on all the new Avatar releases, upcoming trades and a few hot new exclusive announcements about winter 2008 projects!
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
BOB LAYTON’S 'SIMPLE RULES OF THUMB'
The Wizard School Room: 8
Bob Layton, Marvel’s legendary creator on Iron Man, X-Factor and Hercules: Prince of Power, will discuss and demonstrate some “Simple Rules of Thumb” that any beginning artist can apply when attempting to create a comics page. Come learn from this visionary veteran of the comic book industry and see how to apply his knowledge and experience to your own comics work.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
GAIL SIMONE SIGNING
The Wizard Booth: 953
12-1 p.m.
STAR WARS: WHAT’S COMING WITH LUCASFILM’S STEVE SANSWEET
The Steve Gerber Room: 1-3 12-14
With “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” movie and TV series on the horizon, not to mention all the other events and projects in the works at Lucasfilm, Steve Sansweet, the entertainment company’s head of Fan Relations, will have much to share with fans. This presentation will feature looks into the upcoming animated movie and series, as well as LucasArts’ breathtaking new game, “The Force Unleashed.”
12-1 p.m.
WOMEN IN COMICS PANEL
The Jim Mooney Room: 4
Gail Simone (Wonder Woman writer), Kristin Allen (Aliens vs Predator: Requiem, Women of Marvel sketch card artist), Katie Cook (Licensed artist for Star Wars, DC and Marvel), Agnes Garbowska (Peach and the Isle of Monsters, Polar Bear Princess), Eva Hopkins (Dark Ivory), Jann Jones (Senior Coordinating Editor, DCU) and Carly Spade (colorist for Particle 9 Productions) share their experiences and tell you how to survive and thrive in the comics industry.
12-1 p.m.
THE COMPUTER IN COMICS ART
The Wizard School Room: 8
X-Factor and Legion artist Dennis Calero takes you step-by-step through understanding the comics artist’s most powerful and complicated tool. From layout to inking, coloring to lettering, Calero will reveal all the secrets!
1-2 p.m.
WIN, LOSE OR DRAW!
The Steve Gerber Room: 1-3 12-14
The classic game show will never be the same! Ethan Van Sciver, Shane Davis, Adi Granov, Greg Horn, Aaron Lopresti and two fans will play for HUGE prizes! Purchase a raffle ticket for the chance to compete onstage. All proceeds benefit the Hero Initiative.
1-2 p.m.
WOMEN IN COMICS
The Jim Mooney Room: 4
1-2 p.m.
DC SUNDAY CONVERSATION: FOR THE LOVE OF COMICS
The Dave Stevens Room: 10-11
Dan DiDio and friends invite you to join an intimate Sunday afternoon chat to talk about your favorite comic book memories and why we all love this medium. All are welcome; no RSVP required!
1-2 p.m.
WITCHBLADE EPISODES 1-3
The Anime Insider FUNimation Room
1-2 p.m.
KIDS-ONLY COSTUME CONTEST!
Event Area
Kids can enter the contest and be eligible for up to $1,000 in prizes! Our best entries will be featured in Wizard Magazine and online, so sign up at the Wizard Booth (#953).
2 p.m.
“BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHT” ENCORE PRESENTATION
The Steve Gerber Room: 1-3 12-14
Here’s another chance to see this highly anticipated film!
2-3 p.m.
MARVEL: YOUR UNIVERSE
The Dave Stevens Room: 10-11
Got something on your mind? Need to get something off your chest? Come here! Sure, Tom Brevoort and friends will be there, but this is YOUR panel, not ours. We just want your two cents. Is Bucky a better Cap than Steve? Is Iron Man a hero in your eyes? Who should Thor smite? C’mon down and chime in. Ask a question, answer a question or just save your knees from spontaneous convention combustion. We may have Marvel business cards but this is your universe!
2-3 p.m.
CHALLENGE THE SILVER AGE TRIVIA EXPERTS!
The Jim Mooney Room: 4
Pit your knowledge of Silver Age superheroes against a panel of trivia geeks! Moderated by Craig Shutt, writer of the “Ask Mr. Silver Age” column for the Comics Buyer’s Guide.
3-4 p.m.
TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE
The Jim Mooney Room: 4
Meet the writers of ToyFare Magazine’s “Twisted ToyFare Theatre” and ask them how they got so dang funny. They’ll reveal a page from an upcoming strip, talk about the creative process and premiere a brand new animated “TTT”! Plus, prizes!
