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experience comicon! Find the hidden treasures of Planet Comicon Kansas City 2016! Children’s Planet Sponsored by US Toy. A fun zone for the younger set! Crafts, coloring, and more. Kids must be attended. Location: Down the escalators at aisle 2100. Community Blood Center Save a life! Donate blood and enter to win one of six 3-day admissions to next year’s Planet Comicon! Location: Down the escalators at aisle 2100. Photo by Bill Watters LOCATION Kansas City Convention Center - Bartle Hall 301 W. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 HOURS Friday, May 20 Noon – 7:00 PM Saturday, May 21 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday, May 22 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM cover By Amanda Conner, courtesy of DC Comics. ™ and © DC Comics. NOTE This program is provided as a courtesy to attendees of Planet Comicon Kansas City 2016. All content is correct at the time of publication, however times, locations, celebrity appearances, and other event information is subject to change. Announcements made at the event take precedence over the material presented herein. Program book © 2016 Planet Promotions. All characters, likenesses, and other intellectual property are © and ™ their respective owners. let your geek flag fly at Planet Comicon Kansas City 2016 Are you ready for the biggest, boldest, most exciting comics and pop culture event that Kansas City has ever seen? Join us for a weekend of comic books, games, celebrities, cosplay, animation, science fiction, fantasy, and much more. Here are a few tips to make the most of your experience. download the free mobile app The latest updates and notifications are at your fingertips. Just search for “Planet Comicon” on the iTunes App Store or Google Play. visit the vendors The Cantina Food, drink, cosplay meet-ups, and more. The Cantina is a fun spot to relax and socialize. Location: Room 2501D, past the Grand Ballroom Tabletop Gaming Game play for new and experienced gamers. Room 3501A, across the sky bridge from the Exhibit Hall Sci-Fi Speed Dating Explore the exhibit hall to fill your Batcave with treasures including comics, toys, games, clothing, costumes, and much more! Join one of 6 sessions during the con! Register at Booth #2101. The sessions take place in room 2504B. artists alley creators First Aid The biggest names in comics, science fiction, and fantasy are assembled in Artists Alley along the West side of the Exhibit Hall cross the sky bridge There’s more Comicon across the bridge, including tabletop gaming, panels, entertainers, and celebrity Q&A events. In case you need it. (Hopefully you won’t.) Location: Exhibit Hall beside sky bridge entrance. Info Booth Lost & Found Your questions answered! Your answers not questioned! Location: Exhibit Hall Booth #2900 Lost your power ring, vibranium shield, or marbles? Location: Exhibit Hall Booth #2900 Thanks to our event sponsors the stars are aligned in celebrity row Your favorite performers come off the screen to meet you in person. Ask questions and get autographs. (No photos without permission, though.) the show continues after hours Events go into the evening, including the Costume Contest on Saturday evening and special events at locations in the Power & Light District. Planet Comicon kansas city 2016 has arrived! 1 attractions & events Tabletop Gaming Tabletop gaming will be available in force at Planet Comicon. The Gamer’s Haven Game Library returns with access to hundreds of tabletop board games and card games for Planet Comicon attendees, but scheduled events will be available courtesy of the Role-Player’s Guild of Kansas City and other volunteers. Scheduled board game and card game demonstrations by Envoy include Favor of the Pharaoh, Volt: Robot Battle Arena, Space Cadets: Away Missions, Hooyah: Navy Seals Card Game, Tiny Epic Galaxies, Tally Ho!, and Ubongo and Sentinels of the Multiverse. Scheduled game play includes a sanctioned Pokemon tournament on Sunday, plus The Dungeon Delve, Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition: Defiance in Phlan, Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition: Harried in Hillsfar, Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition: Suits of the Mists, Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition: Mines of Phandelver, Marvel Heroic Roleplaying: Breakout!, Mutants & Masterminds 2e: Invincible & the Teen Team!, Shadowrun Quickstart, and Star Wars: Imperial Assault. Check the Planet Comicon website and mobile app for scheduled events. Location: Room 3501A. Get Your Photo Taken with the Stars You can pose with your favorite celebrities for professional portraits! Professional photography is managed by Epic Photo Ops located at the southeast end of the Exhibit Hall, behind Celebrity Row. Epic Photo Ops accepts only cash on site for photo opportunities on site. Visit the Celebrity Photo Ops area for more information about pricing and schedules. Celebrity Guests Stan Lee manu Bennett The man who created and co-created hundreds of iconic superheroes, including SpiderMan, Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, and Thor. Booth 2807 Best known for The Shannara Chronicles, Spartacus, the Hobbit trilogy, and on the CW network hit, Arrow, playing legendary comic book character, Slade Wilson/Deathstroke. Booth 2829 paul amos alexandra breckenridge Amos is as known as Vex in Lost Girl and is the actor behind Jacob Frye in Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate. Booth 2907 Photo opportunities are scheduled throughout the event, with some celebrities having multiple slots. There are also grouping of celebrities who share links from movies or television programs. For schedules, pricing, and registration, see the Epic Photo Ops booth behind Celebrity Row. friday & saturday An actress known for The Walking Dead, American Horror Story and various voices for the animated TV show Family Guy. Booth 2923 David Ankrum jeremy bulloch The voice of Wedge Antilles in Star Wars: A New Hope. Other roles include, Moonlighting, Cagney and Lacey, Murder She Wrote, Cannon, Hunter, Barnaby Jones, Hardcastle and McCormick, and The White Shadow. Booth 2904 Best known for playing bounty hunter Boba Fett in the Star Wars films The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi. He has also appeared in Bond films and classic series Doctor Who. Booth 2926 hayley atwell jim butcher friday only Atwell plays the title character in the ABC television series Agent Carter, initiating the role in the Captain America films. Booth 2827 Renowned author of The Dresden Files series, The Codex Alera, and The Cinder Spire. Booth 2934 and also appearing at the WordFire Press booth (#723) troy baker Ming chen Actor, voice actor, singer, and musician known for portraying lead characters in video games including the much-anticipated Uncharted 4. Voice of Hawkeye in Avengers Assemble. Booth 2908 One of the stars of AMC’s Comic Book Men. Host of the podcast I Sell Comics with Michael Zapcic on Kevin Smith’s Smodcast Internet Radio network. Booth 2914 3 Celebrity Guests jenna coleman bill farmer Saturday & Sunday Jenna Coleman is an English actress best known for her role as Clara Oswald in the British television series Doctor Who. Booth 2935 Awarded the distinction of Disney Legend, Bill Farmer is the voice of Goofy and Pluto for Disney as well as a standup comedian and impressionist. Booth 2924 arthur darvill tom felton saturday & sunday Saturday & SundaY Rip Hunter in the CW series DC’s Legend of Tomorrow and Rory Williams in the long-running BBC series Doctor Who. Booth 2933 Best known as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter movie franchise, Felton has also appeared in Rise of the Planet of the Apes and the television series Murder in the First. Booth 2837 Mark dodson lou ferrigno The voice of Salacious Crumb and various Ewoks in Return of the Jedi, plus voices in Gremlins and Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Booth 2906 Ferrigno is the Incredible Hulk, but he’s also appeared in Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules. He appeared as himself in the sitcom The King of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man. Booth 2833 barbara eden jason david frank Star of I Dream of Jeannie and Harper Valley P.T.A. People Magazine named Barbara Eden “One of America’s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the 20th Century.” Booth 2922 4 Jason David Frank is wellknown for his role of Tommy Oliver in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. His character has morphed into the most different power rangers in the show’s twenty year history. Booth 2929 gigi edgley the hillywood show Internationally renowned actress who played Chiana on Farscape. She has appeared in The Starter Wife, Rescue Special Ops, Tricky Business, SyFy’s Showdown at Area 51, and Quantum Apocalypse. Booth 2912 Saturday & SundaY Hilly and Hannah Hindi create popular song and dance parodies of films such as The Lord Of The Rings, Harry Potter, and TV shows including Supernatural and Doctor Who. Cosplay Showcase Celebrity Guests Celebrity Guests tom kane darryl “DMC” Mcdaniels edward james olmos Hip hop pioneer and icon Darryl “DMC” McDaniels has brought his love for comics full circle with the creation of his very own independent publishing house, Darryl Makes Comics. Booth 2932 Edward James Olmos is loved by fans for his role as Admiral Adama on Battlestar Galactica. His credits include Blade Runner, Stand and Deliver, and Miami Vice. Booth 2913 clare kramer jason mewes Clare Kramer is an award- winning actress, best known for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the cheerleading comedy Bring It On. Kramer will emcee celebrity Q&A sessions in Planet Comicon’s Grand Ballroom. Booth 2905 An indie film icon best known as the vocal half of the on-screen comedic duo, Jay and Silent Bob with Kevin Smith. He has starred in films including Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Clerks, and Dogma. Booth 2916 Danielle Panabaker daniel logan vic mignogna jeremy shada Logan assumed the role of young Boba Fett in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. He has reprised the role of Boba Fett in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Booth 2928 Mignogna is the star of Fullmetal Alchemist and Star Trek Continues. He plays the lead roles of Edward Elric and Captain James T. Kirk. Booth 2931 Shada shot to fame as a teenager by voicing Finn on the hit animated show Adventure Time. He also plays Lance in Voltron: Legendary Defender. Booth 2936 sean maher nolan north george takei Maher is known for his role as Simon Tam on Joss Whedon’s series Firefly and its sequel film Serenity. He has appeared as Shrapnel on Arrow and appeared on Human Target, The Mentalist, and Warehouse 13. Booth 2909 Saturday & SundaY Saturday & SundaY North is a prolific voice actor who is well known for his voice work in animation and video games. He plays Nathan Drake in the wildly popular Uncharted series. Booth 2910 Takei is Star Trek’s Sulu, but he is also a social justice activist, social media mega-power, and the subject of To Be Takei, a documentary on his life and career. Booth 2823 peter mayhew denis o’hare alan tudyk Mayhew plays the iconic role of wookiee co-pilot Chewbacca in the Star Wars films and has also voiced the character in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Booth 2902 Kansas City native O’Hare is a film and television actor known for True Blood, The Good Wife, and American Horror Story. Booth 2925 Saturday & sunday An accomplished voice actor known as Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, plus major roles in Wolverine and the X-Men, The Wild Thornberry’s, Foster’s Home, and The Powerpuff Girls. Booth 2930 6 Saturday & sunday Danielle Panabaker stars in the CW series, The Flash. She was also seen on Justified and Shark. Booth 2917 Known for many roles including “Wash” in Firefly and Serenity. Most recently he’s made a huge splash with his comicon sendup web series Con Man. Booth 2835 Planet Comicon exclusive! Grimm Fairy Tales #122 Exclusive Planet Comicon Cover by Dawn McTeigue Planet Comicon Merch Booth Booth #915 Official Planet Comicon T-Shirts and much more! 7 featured creators 8 featured Creators 9 featured creators 10 featured Cosplayers abby darkstar keith zen Abby DarkStar is part of a wife & husband cosplay team with Keith Zen. The couple pulls off some of the best double costume play. Keith Zen is part of a wife & husband cosplay team with Abby DarkStar. Together Zen and Abby bring their expertise in cosplay to a new level. ivy doomkitty nicole marie jean An international costumer/cosplayer, host, artist, gamer, and figure model for comic book artist Frank Cho. Nicole is most well-known for her take on Bane from Dark Knight Rises, which has given her the nickname throughout the cosplay community as “Lady Bane.” don’t miss kansas city’s biggest cosplay competition! Planet Comicon Adult Costume Contest and Masquerade Parade Saturday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grand Ballroom 2501ABC Open to all attendees at no extra charge! Watch as the Midwest’s most talented cosplayers strut their stuff on the big stage and compete for prize packages! This after-hours event is a full stage production sure to entertain and dazzle! Young Fans Costume Show Sunday 2:00 - 2:50 PM Great Hall 3501EFGH A fun exhibition featuring young cosplay fans ages 14 and under. Want to participate? Open to first 75 registrants. Purchased costumes are permitted in the Young Fan Show. Registration: 1:00 PM2:00 PM outside the Great Hall (3501DEFG). photo by Bill Watters 12 Exhibit Hall Guide Celebrity Guests Amos, Paul..............................2907 Anastasia Collectibles.............2815 Ankrum, David.........................2904 Atwell, Haley............................2827 Baker, Troy..............................2908 Bennett, Manu.........................2829 Breckenridge, Alexandra.........2923 Bulloch, Jeremy.......................2926 Butcher, Jim.............................2934 Chen, Ming..............................2914 Coleman, Jenna......................2935 Darvill, Arthur...........................2933 Dodson, Mark (Salacious Crumb)...............2906 DMC........................................2932 Eden, Barbara.........................2922 Edgely, Gigi.............................2912 Esposito, Giancarlo................. 2911 Farmer, Bill..............................2924 Felton, Tom..............................2837 Ferrigno, Lou...........................2833 Frank, Jason David.................2929 Kane, Tom...............................2930 Kramer, Clare..........................2905 Lee, Stan.................................2807 Logan, Daniel..........................2928 Maher, Sean............................2909 Mayhew, Peter.........................2902 Mewes, Jason.........................2916 Mignogna, Vic..........................2931 North, Nolan............................2910 O’Hare, Dennis........................2925 Olmos, Edward James............2913 Pannabaker, Danielle..............2917 Shada, Jeremy........................2936 Stan Lee Collectibles...............2803 Takei, George..........................2823 Tudyk, Alan..............................2835 Cosplay 501st Legion............................. C16 Abby Darkstar............................ 611 Aunt Nancy’s Face Art........Cosplay Castle Creations....................... C13 Chroma (judge).......................... C4 Dark Empire............................. C19 Doodlespork............................... C3 Emperor’s Throne...............Cosplay Erin Lei Cosplay......................... C6 Faraway Creations.............Cosplay Hickmon, Allen T. Lego Master...........................802 Hillywood Show.........................705 Hoffman, Calen (judge).............706 iBot........................................... C29 Ivy Doom Kitty...........................607 Jabba the Hut by John Robinson................Cosplay Joe’s Finest.............................. C21 KC Cosplay.............................. C14 KC Predator Costuming Group.................................... C25 14 Mandalorian Mercs................... C18 Mary the Impala..................Cosplay Nicole Marie Jean......................609 Pros & Cons............................... C5 R2 Builders............................... C20 Rebel Legion............................ C17 SKS Props.................................710 Smallville Comic Con Jabba the Hut.................Cosplay Snowspeeder.....................Cosplay Star Wars Costuming Group / 501st........................ C15 Steampunk by Ben Watkins............ Cosplay Super Sirens............................... C1 Ultra Girls Cosplay..................... C2 US Toy...................................... C30 Walkin’ & Rollin’ Costumes....... C22 Woods, Daryl......................Cosplay Zen Dragon............................... 611 Zero Point 3-D...........................703 Exhibitors 20 Century Legends................2504 Acme Comics..........................2017 Action Photo Booth..................2802 Adams, Neal..............................923 Adam’s Action Figures & Comics.... 1804 Alien Entertainment / Doctor Who Store....................................1223 Alternate Reality Studio...........1603 Alternate Worlds......................1529 Amanda Lynn ChainMaille Creations.............................1213 Amazing George..................... 2611 AMP ENERGY DRINK..............423 Anastasia Collectibles............. 2811 Andrew Heath Design & Illustration.............1328 Another look............................2505 Anthony Plumbing & Heating..2413 ARKVINDICTA.........................1527 Aspen Comics...........................623 Asylum Anime..........................3231 Atomic Cotton..........................2527 Autism Society the Heartland..2602 Back in Time Comics and Toys.................1402 Back to Earth Creation............1612 Bay 94-C.................................1802 Beastnerd Studios.....................803 Bedlah & Baubles Boutique.....2626 Big City Comix & Games.........1912 Big D’s Toys.............................2405 Big World Comics....................2524 Black Cat Comics......................724 Blond Swan, The.....................2401 Bloody Mary............................1304 BobtheArtist.............................1329 Boom Comics..........................1425 BopBopKat..............................1004 BotsAndStuff............................1422 Boxes in Action........................1928 Brain Trust Comics, The............928 Bros B4 Bows, LLC.................1625 Exhibit Hall Guide Brotherhood Props..................1205 Bunn, Cullen..............................528 Caprice Brands........................3100 Captain Jack Comics...............1423 Chibi Essence.........................1629 CBCS........................................826 Cesneres, Todd.......................1810 Children’s Mercy......................1224 Children’s Miracle Network/ KU Medical Center..............1226 Clearly Guilty.............................624 Clem, Jeff................................1817 Click It Hot...............................1528 Clint’s Comics..........................1913 Collector’s Cache....................1403 Collectors Rebellion................2012 Color World Books...................2705 Comic Book College................ 2110 Comic Cave.............................1717 Comic Interlude, Inc................2610 Comic Pop Collectibles...........1623 Comic Relief............................2122 Comic Wreck...........................3204 Comics 4 Less Revealed Treasures............3213 Cosplay Portray.......................3200 Costume Wrangler’s Closet, The............................805 Couch CoOp Gaming..............3235 Crimson Chain Leatherworks.. 1110 D20 Girls.................................3260 Dad’s Basement Comics.........2329 Dale Roberts Comics..............1314 Dave’s Comics.........................2804 Damsel in This Dress..............3202 DaVinci Scientifica Steampunk.. 905 Decade of Excess...................1724 Devil’s Due................................523 Divide and Conquer Comics....2612 Dragon Alley Jewelry............... 1011 Drops Unlimited ntertainment.........................1526 Dungeon Crate........................1827 Duncanville Books...................1723 Edge Of Beyond/ R.A.W. Productions LLC...... 1125 Electro Flash Media.................3203 Elite Comics............................2715 Elmo Collectibles..................... 1811 Enchanted Shire...................... 1105 Enhanced Image.....................1617 Epic Buttons & Toys.................2523 Epic Justice.............................2515 Espionage Cosmetics.............. 1116 Extra Life Foundation..............2200 Everyday Geek........................1203 Fame and Fortune Artisans.....2428 Fancon Comix.........................1823 Fine Comic Collectibles...........1404 First Aid Comics.......................1814 First Person Clothing...............2500 Flying Cloud............................2600 Freak Division..........................2424 Freedom Comics.....................1415 Garcia, Rudy.............................622 Geek Inc Comics.....................1514 GeekTank................................3259 Geeky Endeavors....................1602 Gem City Books......................2522 Generations of Art...................2426 Gifts & Blessings.....................2423 Glitch Gaming Apparel............1410 GoComics/Andrews McMeel Publishing.............. 1123 Gotta Have It...........................1503 Greg White Comic Books........1910 Gulf Coast Collectibles............2501 HALLMARK Licensing...............823 Happy Ginger, The..................2604 HEROSQUARES.com.............2027 Hobbyfan.com.........................2023 Hollywood Joe’s Memorabilia..1327 Hookt on Toyz..........................1323 Hot Flips Supplies..........1229/2822 House of Genevieve Millinery Emporium..............2513 Hurtt, Brian................................528 Ichico....................................... 1115 Illustration Academy, The........1929 Ivy Doom Kitty...........................607 TXK Biz Services, LLC dba iCracked..............................2625 Jay’s CDs & Hobby..................1923 Juniors.....................................1505 K&J Non-Sports Cards............2327 Kansas City Public Library......2425 Kansas City, Kansas Public Library. 2124 Kansas City Psychiatric & Psychological Services (KCPPS)....2603 Kansas Respiratory Care Society........................2724 KC Bricklab..............................2934 KC Books & Comics................1624 KCWE .......................................126 Kindt, Matt.................................429 Kingston, Michael....................1028 Kitsch and Crossbones/ Flaunt your Fandom............1302 Kool Kollectibles......................2415 Korso the Magician..................1515 Krypton Comics.......................1523 Leroy Harper Comics..............2510 LEYR Store...............................926 Limited Edition Collectibles/ GeekModeTees................... 2011 Lobo Comics & Toys................1715 LookCuter................................1303 Main Street Music....................1815 Matt Rybarczyk Comics........... 2511 Mayhem Comics & Games......1317 Mental Escape Massage.........2624 Michael Kulick Artworks.............626 Mid Continent Libraries...........1627 Miniworld Entertainment............924 Moria Silver.............................1204 Movie Posters USA.................2301 Musetap...................................1428 Musical Blades..........................527 My Geekery.............................2024 Nani Wear................................1704 Nathan Zee Art..........................529 Natural Way Wellness Center.2703 new anime............................... 1211 Nighwatch Radio.....................1014 Octane Toys..............................1111 Omnia Phantasia Costumes &Props...................................927 Orcish Armory..........................1613 Outer Rim Toys/ Out of the Box Jewelry........1703 Outland Entertainment..............628 Papercute................................1216 Pegasus Publishing.................1517 Pendragon Costumes..............3256 Personal Collector - Todd Cesnares.............................1810 PescEffects - The Art of Jerry Pesce................................... 1129 Phantom Zone Comics............2622 Phil’s Toys................................ 2411 Pix Posters..............................1510 Planet Comicon Information....2900 Planet Comicon Merchandise...915 plugyourholes.com..................1010 Poetic Earth Handmade Journals & Bags..................2623 Poster Emporium.....................2723 Prairie Dog Comics.................2105 Pross Comics..........................1313 Quintiles..................................1524 Realms Anime.........................3210 Recycled Action....................... 1611 Recycled Nostagia..................2013 Reel Art....................................2323 Reigncoat................................1926 Renewal By Anderson.............1312 Rhonda Jones...........................904 Rick’s Comics & Collectibles...1705 Rivet Designs.......................... 1103 Rock Bottom Comics...............2022 RockNPop Legends................2628 Rockn t Leather Works............1005 Rublemizer’s Comics............... 1411 Schamberger, Rob....................929 Science Fiction Outreach Project.................................1712 SciFi Speed Dating..................2101 Screaming Anvil, LLC................903 Seus Corp Ltd.........................1326 Shire of Mystical Oils, The....... 1104 Sky Chaser Studios.................1026 snappy ties.............................. 1311 Sparkle Designs......................1002 Spool of Sugar.........................1324 SPRINT.....................................813 Strangeling Art and Jewelry ....1225 Strange Paper Studio................829 Stan Lee..................................2807 Stan Lee Collectibles / Stan Lee Collectibles..2815/1013 Stone Cold Comics..................1525 Stylin’..................... 1903/2111/2123 Super Gifts International, LLC................2427 SuperHero Jewelry..................1222 Tandy Leather..........................2028 TAPCade.................................3099 Tartaruchi Designs...................1414 TC’s Collectibles......................1916 Tee-Cat....................................2529 Tee Turtle.................................2516 Terry’s Comics.........................3230 TG Comics 512.........................629 This Little Piggie......................2528 Timewalker Toys & Collectibles..........................1702 Times Forgotten......................2126 Timey Wimey Puppet Show......825 THM Customs..........................3229 Traveling the Vortex...................827 Tony Santiago Art....................1829 Toysbot.com.............................. 911 Toy Dump................................ 1911 Toymatrix.com.........................3225 Toynk....................................... 2311 Toyhalf.....................................1812 Troy’s Toys and Collectibles....2722 True Crime & Comic Books.....1605 Ultrasabers..............................1903 UsernameNerd.com................1227 US Toy...................................... C30 Vintage Stock..........................1023 Walpole, Tyler............................728 Wantz......................................2422 weapon direct..........................3209 Wildeman’s Drinking Horns.....1614 Wizards Asylum ICT................2514 Wizyakuza Art............................625 Wordfire Press...........................723 World of Strange / Back to Earth Creations.......1610 YesterdazeKC.......................... 1511 YOKI..........................................902 Zenescope.................................727 Zocalo Connection.................. 1711 Zombie Patrol..........................1003 Artists Alley 515 Comics.............................1342 8 Bit Nerd................................3077 3 Moons Studio.........................437 Aaron, Jason...........................3035 Aaron Lambert Art...................3015 Adams, Adrienne.....................1340 Airship Gypsy’s Gold.................224 Akin, Abrahm...........................1339 Amber Stone Art......................1335 Amend, Bill..............................3046 Andy Brase Art........................1336 Angels Visions...........................434 Ann, Ellie.................................1743 Anthony Oropeza’s Strong Ave. Studios.............1234 AR Crebs...................................229 Arkham Artwerks.......................436 ARKVINDICTA.........................1534 Arnett, Jason...........................1739 Artisan Rogue, The..................2134 Art of Josh C. Lyman.................936 Artwork of CJ Marsh..................225 Audra Olivias Attic...................2739 Audley, Shane...........................639 Avery, Tara Madison................1738 Avila, Javier.............................3008 Bald Guy Studios.......................535 Balke, Jeff..................................834 Barefoot Sewing......................2737 Bartholomew Schmidt...............734 Basuldua, Eric.........................3058 Batton, Erica............................3023 15 Beaderstadt, Scott.....................939 Berry, John Wilson.....................839 Bickford, Ed...............................643 Big Head Productions................837 Bjamin LLC..............................3021 Blue Line Comics....................1040 Bowie Art...................................235 Bradstreet, Tim..........................934 Brass Engine Productions.........220 Bri Pi Art..................................3013 Bruenjes, Monica.....................2835 Burchett, Rick..........................3039 Buzz........................................1034 Candlelight Press....................1243 Captain Benjamina’s Salvage Emporium..............2735 Caricatures & Creations by Krueger...........................2034 Carr, Richard...........................1036 Casanova, Hector......................740 Castaneda, Justin....................1236 Cesneros, Henry.....................3091 Champion Comics................... 1137 Chaykin, Howard.....................1835 Cheesy Monkey, LLC.............. 1139 Chez Seigneur......................... 1141 Chris Rau Art.............................435 16 Classy McGraceful..................2834 CME.........................................1843 Comic Quilts Etc......................2635 Completist Publications.............223 Coarey Trim Creations..............336 Committed Comics..................1038 Conner, Amanda......................3056 Cooke, CW..............................3037 Cook, Katie..............................3047 Cory Smith Art...........................941 Cotter Josh................................738 Crazy Jane Lane.....................1239 Cross, Jason...........................3090 Cullen, Josh.............................2537 Daniels, Dick...........................3022 Daniels, Steve...........................835 Dark Havok Studios.................1938 Davis, Rob...............................1439 Dead Hearts Novels................1742 Designs by Myranda................2535 Digital Armory, The..................2740 Dilmore, Kevin.........................1735 Doctor Fantastic........................840 Dorky Dino...............................2634 Dos Santos, Mark....................3070 Dr. OddWorld...........................2234 Drummond, Scott......................737 Eike, Sean...............................3031 Elder, Lauren...........................1637 Elrod, Robert.............................940 Enchanted Art Images.............2236 Erik Hodson Illustration...........2135 Everwyyrd Studios.....................537 Fitts, Megan...............................424 Flow West Print and Apparel...2536 Fowl Language Comics LLC...3007 Fox, Travis.................................736 Fredricksen, Autumn...............3071 FrogLynn’s Finery....................2741 Fulton, Chris............................1834 Fyffe, Brian..............................3068 Garcia, Rudy.............................622 GBC Comics............................ 1140 Gedvillas, Victoria......................135 Geekery, The...........................2636 Geeky Goodies........................2541 Ghoulish Bunny Studios..........2237 Gillydoodles.............................3032 GizmoForge.............................2638 Goelner, Caleb..........................741 Goldminds Publishing, LLC.....1635 Gooden, Daniel.......................1937 GOT Art Gallery.......................2136 Gransaull, Danielle....................137 Greg Horn Art..........................3078 Grine, Chris.............................3053 GR1ND....................................2440 Guerra, Serena........................2434 Hamblin Comics/Eclipse..........2336 Harris, Kristofor..........................323 Hart, Patrick.............................3093 Haun, Jeremy..........................3073 Hawkins, Matt.......................... 1135 Hazzum Productions...............2341 Hero Initiative............................428 Hester, Phil..............................1334 Hoffmeier, Levi.........................3084 Holmes, Hannah......................2243 Hook, Bill...................................420 Honeysuckle Rose Creations..2443 Hopeless, Dennis....................3054 Howell, Rob.............................1939 Huddleston Pinups..................2335 Hurley, Jason...........................3072 Hyperbooster Studio..................234 Iaccarino, Alexander................3843 I’d rather be Drawing...............2343 Ignition FX...............................3098 Impressive Comics..................2139 Inferno Comics........................2337 Ink & Drink Comics..................1443 Inky Mutt Studios.....................2334 Jamie Tyndall Inc.....................2137 James Young, Slinger of Tales.1734 Japanese Prints by Ukiyo-e-Heroes...............2838 Jeff Porter Illustration.................324 Jeffrey Edwards Illustration.......227 Jessica Fish Designs...............2241 Jim Ferguson Making a Scene..................................3086 Jizba, Nick...............................1537 Jones, Brett.............................1039 Jones, Nathaniel......................2538 Jordan, Damont.......................3024 Josh Ln Art..............................2641 Jspill Art...................................1943 Jusscope Press.........................236 Kaiju Kraft................................2639 Kaitlin Ziesmer Art...................2837 Keller, Jordan..........................2038 Kelting, Tyler............................2540 Kieffer, Cameron......................2035 Kim’s Chaotic Creations............129 KiraKiraDoodles......................2643 Kordos, Tony “KO!”..................2141 Koschak, Brian..........................743 Kraft, Devin..............................2841 Krecic, Leeanne........................334 Kreicbergs, John.....................2238 Kroeger, Jordan.........................735 Kroll, Dane...............................2040 La Blaque Rose.......................2640 Lambert, Jeremiah..................2143 Latour, Jason...........................3036 Lavalie, Ed.................................637 Leister, Daniel............................535 Levi Craig Arts.........................2039 Lincoln, Dustin.........................1539 LOR!!....................................... 3011 Lulu Lin......................................130 Luna........................................1839 Lundy, Erik.................................842 MAC fx Studio.........................2534 Maczko, Ash..............................636 Magnificent Cowlick Media......3052 Majikah Perfumery..................2742 Marachi Studios.........................237 MASTAJwood..........................1434 Mavec, Ethan..........................2342 Mayer, Tim.................................841 McTeigue, Dawn......................3062 Mehsling, Jim..........................1341 Mellon, Kevin...........................3055 Merritt, Wesley Dallas..............3017 17 Messinger, Holly......................1741 Metcalf, Jason...........................321 Michael Manomivibul Illustration............................1438 MidAmericon II..........................426 Midnight Moggy.......................3097 Mighty Meller Studios..............1238 Mind Wack Productions...........1240 Monkey Minion Press................121 Moody, Buster............................635 Moore, B. Clay.........................3074 Moore, Tony.............................3080 Mothersbaugh, Angela............2036 Mountain Pass Publishing, LLC...................2042 Moy, Jeff....................................935 Moy, Phil....................................937 M Tall Productions...................3003 Mythologicae...........................3095 Neely, Darren.............................838 Nevermore Emporium, The.....3004 Nigel Sade Fine Art.................3001 Ninjabot, The...........................1535 Nitz, Jai....................................3051 18 Nooligan..................................1441 Oakes, Jason............................326 Offbeat and Whimsical............2836 Once Upon a Doodle...............2542 One Squared Studios..............1338 Onrie Kompan Productions.......221 Oodles of Doodles, LLC..........3089 Overground Comics..................534 Ozgur K. Sahin Publishing......1736 Palmiotti, Jimmy......................3056 Paperfilms - Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner............3056 Parent, Dan.............................3042 Patridge, Skylar.......................2340 Peck, Seth...............................3075 Peterson, Brian W...................1740 Pew-Pew Studio........................320 Philosficate..............................1540 Popplewell, Ashleigh...............2339 Price, Andy..............................3048 Prism Comics..........................1538 Project Nerd, LLC....................1041 Pulido, Brian............................3065 Puppet Forge, The...................2734 Quinones, Carlito.....................2138 Radiant Grey...........................3019 Ramos, Humberto...................3034 Reinke Arts..............................1935 Remix Comix...........................2439 Renegade Studios...................2240 Reve de Vie Publishers...........1343 Reyes, Rudy............................1837 Ring of Fire Studios.................1440 Rivas, Baldemar........................422 Rocco, Marcus........................3018 Rocha, Christopher Jr.............2441 Roman-Stumpff, Bianca..........1842 Romany House........................1942 Rosa, Don...............................3044 Roth, JP...................................3059 Ruffino, Nei..............................3061 Ryan Cain Design...................1838 Sackett, Scott............................843 Sanders, Steven......................3076 Sarah Wilkinson Art.................3002 Scary Tales Noir, LLC................329 Schmidt, Scott.........................2338 Scott, Dan................................3038 Scott Straka Art.........................327 Sew-It-All Creations.................2435 Shankalonian Labs..................2736 Shanks, Valerie........................2738 Shelby Nichols Art.....................125 Sherron, Kate............................228 Sienkiewicz, Bill.......................1235 Silent Mayhem Productions.......536 Simply Kitts Illustrations..........2839 Smallwood, Greg.....................3050 Smith, K Lynn............................537 Smith, Todd Aaron...................3043 Smidgeandfrank Art.................2438 Snappy Queen Bee.................3096 Sommariva, Jon......................3040 Soukup, John..........................2235 Sourbunny Productions...........2239 Spottswood, Daniel...................742 SpringArt Studios....................2436 Stasi, Rick...............................1841 Staton, Joe..............................3049 Steel Angel Studios...................325 Steele, Cristina........................1541 Steven French Enterprises......2442 Stewart, Yale...........................1337 Stew Ped Ltd. .........................2543 Stoneking, Lucas.....................1642 Strahm, Kyle..............................739 Strange Art Media....................2539 Stroganova, Iryna......................127 Swanson, Erin K......................1242 Tarnished Charm.....................1840 Templesmith, Ben....................1435 Terry Huddleston Art................1634 Texeira, Mark...........................1035 Thank You Walt Disney...........1934 The Butler Did It Special FX Makeup.............2642 The Stickerman Online............3085 Three Trees Studios................3083 Timmins, Bryan........................2140 Top Tier Figures.......................2637 Trepidation Comics.................. 1138 Turner, Jason...........................1842 Uptown Authors.......................1641 Vylla Art...................................1543 Waite, Matthew........................1037 Walther, Aaron...........................641 Ward, Dayton...........................1737 Warning Comics......................1241 WasatchMediaWorks.com.......3085 Waymire, Anastasia.................1437 Weathers, Eric......................... 1143 Wells, Jae Byrd........................1639 Wicked Penguin Media............2037 Williams, Freddie II..................3041 Wilson, Robert IV....................1237 Winkler, Peter F.......................1941 Witter, Ashley.............................634 Wolfe, Isaac.............................3006 Wood, Ian................................ 1136 Woodside Illustrations.............2041 Woolley, Daniel........................2142 Worley, Mike............................ 1142 Wroten, Kelsey........................ 1134 Yellow Letter K.........................1940 Yen Nguyen LLC.......................226 Yeti Step Studio.......................1640 Znova Design..........................1542 19 friday events Friday Events 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM What Makes a Great Villain? Hugo-nominated editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt (X-Files, The Martian) and a panel discuss antagonists in their finest forms. On the panel will be Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Alexi Vandenburg, Holly Messinger, Dayton Ward, and Quincy J. Allen. Room 2503 (Lower Level) friday events About Panel Programming Most panel programming is open to Planet Comicon attendees at no additional charge on a first come, first served basis. Exceptions will be clearly noted below. We cannot guarantee that attendees will be able to attend a particular panel. We reserve the right to limit admission to any event based on the seating capacity available. Planet Comicon does not clear the seating in rooms between panel events, except for the Stan Lee panel. Fast Pass admissions and Stan Lee VIP packages receive priority access to premium seating for some events. All events, guests, and schedules are subject to change; announcements on the day of the event take precedence over information presented elsewhere. See page 1 for a map of venue locations. What Would Tony Stark Read? Get book suggestions from a panel of local librarians who channel the personas of Tony Stark, Alexia Tarabotti, Howard the Duck, Alana from Saga, Miss Moneypenny and other popular characters from movies, tv, graphic novels, and comics. Room 2505A (Lower Level) 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Cosplay For Everyone: How to Put Some Play in Your Life Learn how you can cosplay at your own pace and on your own level while opening a new world of kindred spirits. On the panel will be Jessica Meditz Porter (Elite Supergirl) and Ultra Girls Cosplay. Hosted by Bill Waters Room 2502 (Lower Level) Beard & Bean Science Pirates Your time-traveling steampunk anti-heroes have pirated the best demonstrations of the wizards. This show has been developed with a former writer of Mr. Wizard’s World, Mythbusters, and the former Chief Scientist of the Discovery Channel. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Fandom 101: Learning the Basics Are you new to this whole “fandom” concept? Composed of game shows, Q&A, term-learning, and helpful hints and websites, this Powerpoint is sure to be a fun, relaxing journey through Tumblr’s iconic fandom community. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Spotlight On American Horror Story Star Denis O’Hare Denis O’Hare is an American actor noted for portraying the vampire Russell Edgington on HBO’s fantasy series True Blood and a recurring role in three seasons of American Horror Story including the recent AHS: Hotel. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) 20 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Kickstarter Comics: How to Make Comics Your Way Destroying the Myths of Cosplay Hear from creators who’ve done Kickstarter right. Tara Madison Avery (ALPHABET), Ben Templesmith (The Squidder) , Dan Parent (Die Kitty Die!), and Jimmy Palmiotti (HYPE). Hosted by Jai Nitz (The Ravening) Room 2503 (Lower Level) GoComics: Expanding the Scope of Comics and Art Industry professionals discuss the changing landscape of cartooning, including newspaper syndication, social media and the web, books, and moving from one format to another. On the panel will be Bill Amend, Brian Gordon, Donald Ross (“Scribe”), Shena Wolf, and Shelly Barkes. Room 2505A (Lower Level) Jason David Frank: the Original Green Power Ranger This is your chance to ask Jason David Frank, the legendary Green and White Power Ranger, any questions you may have about Power Rangers, MMA or Martial Arts. Please note that photography and recording (video or audio) will only be allowed during the first five minutes of this panel. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Cosplay 101: How to Get Into Cosplay What is considered cosplay? This is a panel that will discuss basic construction techniques and ideas that can lead to some amazing creations! Don’t miss it; this will definitely be a fun and informative panel. Room 2502 (Lower Level) The World Outside of Comics: Working On Games,TV, and Film Creators talk about working in the entertainment industry. Tim Bradstreet (RAW Ent), Jeff Moy (Marvel: Ultimate Alliance), Matt Hawkins (Top Cow Productions), and Howard Chaykin (Satellite Sam). Room 2504A (Lower Level) Destroy the stigmas of age, height, gender and body types in the cosplay world and bring it back to its roots: Fun. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Star Wars Legends - the Bounty Hunters: Spotlight On Jeremy Bulloch & Daniel Logan Join us in a conversation about the notorious bounty hunter, Boba Fett, played by actors at both ends of the character’s life, Jeremy Bulloch, adult Boba in Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and Daniel Logan, young Boba in Attack of the Clones. Beyond their work in Star Wars they have both continued on both as voice and in-person actors. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Worst Comic Podcast Ever! The guys of the Worst. Comic. Podcast. EVER! (Cullen, John, and Jerry) will be recording their 100th podcast LIVE at Planet Comicon. Bring your questions to stump the chumps, or just sit back and enjoy the show. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Secrets of Hollywood Makeup Special FX makeup artist Shari Smith will demonstrate movie quality special fx to create cuts, bruises, and various character makeup techniques. Room 2505A (Lower Level) That’s No Moon: an Improvised Space Opera That’s No Moon takes everything you love about nerdy movies to create an improvised movie on the spot! Cast: John Adams, Tiffany Chappell, Bobby McCosky, Lauren Pope, Sydney Ragsdale, Gabi Sa Teles and Aron Wallis Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) Friday Events 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Behind the Craft The pros guide you by taking a look at what goes into the most intricate details of costuming. Join Abby Darkstar and Keith Zen as they welcome some of the best crafters around: SKS Props (Steven K Smith) and Propcustomz (Calen Hoffman) Room 2502 (Lower Level) Secrets of Visual Story: Drawing Comics Some of the best visual storytellers share their best practices and experiences when it comes to creating your favorite comics. On the panel will be Freddie Williams II (TMNT/Batman), Mark Texiera (A Hero’s Death), Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun), and Jeremy Haun (The Beauty). Hosted by Nerd For A Living’s Adron Buske. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Who Can Be a Geek? Inclusion in Fandom Panelists from a range of backgrounds and experiences come together to talk about the great strides having been made in women and minority inclusion in fandom and how things are changing in the characters we see in film and television. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Cosplay Life Drawing with the Illustration Academy Bring your sketch pad and join graphic novelist George Pratt and acclaimed illustrator John English for Cosplay Figure Drawing with The Illustration Academy! Cosplayers will modeling for you to draw at this special event. Admission is free. Cantina 2501D (Lower Level) 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM From Blade Runner to Battlestar Galactica Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos has played Gaff in Blade Runner, Admiral Adama in Battlestar Galactica, Robert Gonzales on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., as well as many other roles in his distinguished career. This panel may not be recorded. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM 6:00 PM - 6:50 PM Comic Book Royals of Kansas City Comic Book Men Spotlight Jason Mewes & Ming Chen Kansas City has one of the most vibrant communities of comics creators. Local writers and artists including B Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick), Dennis Hopeless (X-Men), and Greg Smallwood (Moon Knight). Hosted by Jai Nitz. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Steampunk 102 Steampunk 102 is a Steampunk Convention sampler platter. Comedy duo “Beard and Bean” go one step beyond a Steampunk 101 panel by running an audience interactive show that comically covers everything from “What is Steampunk” to “How Is Martha Stewart steampunk?” Room 2505A (Lower Level) Stars of Voice Acting: Spotlight On Tom Kane, Bill Farmer & Jeremy Shada Between Tom Kane, Bill Farmer, and Jeremy Shada; these actors have respectively voiced shows such as Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars The Clone Wars, Adventure Time and one of your favorite Disney characters. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM Star Wars Canon Costuming This panel discusses the process of joining the 501st and Rebel Legions. Canon costuming refers to building replicas of costumes used in the Star Wars Universe as they appear in film, artwork, novels, video games, and the like. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Storytellers: Artists Who Write Or Writers Who Draw? What does it takes to be a storyteller in the industry? On the panel will be Matt Kindt (Dept H), Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn), Phil Hester (Green Hornet), and Katie Cook (My Little Pony). Hosted by Comics Beat. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Religious and Philosophical Aspects of the Full Metal Alchemist Dr. Bruce W. Gentry, Instructor of Religion and Lydia Gentry lead a discussion on the religious and philosophical themes in the anime series Full Metal Alchemist and Full Metal Alchemist Brotherhood. Room 2505B (Lower Level) Two of fandom’s favorite geeks talk about their projects and adventures that might be in store for them both. And of course we’ll get them to talk about their behind the scenes antics and their favorite comics. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Jason On Jason Spotlight: Jason Aaron and Jason Latour The team behind Southern Bastards and the writers of some big time Marvel Comics (Thor, Spider-Gwen) go one-on-one in a no holds barred hour. Officiated by Worst Comic Podcast Ever!. Room 2503 (Lower Level) From Fandom to Business: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business How does it feel to turn your hobby into a profession? Everything from how Project-Nerd came to be, to the tax, legal, and business struggles and lessons we’ve learned along the way. Room 2505A (Lower Level) So They Say You Shouldn’t Cosplay with Ivy Doomkitty Ivy Doomkitty leads an inspiring hour welcoming every shape and size into Cosplay. If you’ve been self conscious about fitting into the spandex of your favorite characters this panel is for you. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) An Evening With Kevin Smith Friday, 8:00 PM. Separate admission required! A writer, comedian, podcaster, and film director, Kevin Smith has created numerous films, including Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Red State, and Tusk; Creator of AMC’s Comic Book Men. He can be heard daily at Smodcast.com. An Evening with Kevin Smith is a chance to get up close and personal with the man who brought the world these films. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) 21 saturday events saturday Events 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Uncharted’s Voices: Nolan North & Troy Baker The voices behind Sony PlayStation’s biggest game of 2016, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Hear the stories behind voicing Nathan Drake and his brother Sam. Voice actors Nolan North and Troy Baker talk about all the fun of voicing some of the best games of this generation. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Image Comics: Creator Owned Everything Image Comics current titles from some of its most talented storytellers. Jason Hurley, Jeremy Haun, (The Beauty) Howard Chaykin (Hysteria), and Rick Burchett (Prima). Hosted by Adron Buske. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Walt Disney: Marceline Missouri’s Native Son The Neverland Podcast Live! Did you know about Walt Disney’s humble beginnings in a small town here in Missouri? Join The Neverland Podcast with special guests from the Walt Disney Hometown Museum. Room 2505A (Lower Level) From Musician to Comic Creator, a Spotlight On Darryl “DMC” McDaniels One of the founders of the legendary hip hop group Run-DMC, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels has been on the forefront of pop culture. Hear DMC talk about what a sucka MC really is and his passion for comics. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Meet the Star Wars Costuming Groups Discover the world of the LFL recognized Star Wars costuming groups. Members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mandalorian Mercs, and The Dark Empire. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Confessions of Comic Book Nerds Part quiz show, part comedy show, part talent show. We bring guests up on stage, turn them into heroes, and make them compete with trivia questions and Stupid Human Tricks. Room 2504A (Lower Level) 22 saturday events 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM Project-Nerd Publishing: KC Style The Illustration Academy Presents: George Pratt and Bill Sienkiewicz Project-Nerd Publishing is bringing you independent and creator driven comics like you have never seen before. With all that talent it’s hard to believe the majority of it comes from Kansas City. Join the Project-Nerd Publishing local creators. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM CW Heros & Villains, Arthur Darvill & Danielle Panabaker CW’s collection of superhero series continues to expand from The Flash to Arrow and now to Legends of Tomorrow. To talk about their roles the star of Legends of Tomorrow (and Doctor Who) Arthur Darvill who Rip Hunter, and from both The Flash and Arrow, Danielle Panabaker, who plays Caitlin Snow. No photography or recording allowed of this panel. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) LGBTQ Comics: Drawn From Life Join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Anything That Loves) and a diverse group of LGBTQ creators to explore the intersection of queer life and comics. Panelists will include Mike Sullivan (There’s Something Happening in Crawford, Kansas), Hanna Oliver (ALPHABET), Marshall Edwards (Prairie City Response), Kelsey Wroten (Jukebox Comix), and Christianne Benedict (Exiles). Room 2503 (Lower Level) How to Be a Nerd For a Living: Careers in Pop-Culture A panel of professional “Nerds for a Living” shares stories and insights into a variety of careers in comics, gaming, animation, film, and more. Get advice on how to create a path to the career you want from those already working within “Nerd Culture”. This panel will conclude with a 10-minute Q&A. Room 2505A (Lower Level) A Conversation With Breaking Bad & Once Upon a Time Star Giancarlo Esposito With over 150 acting credits to his name, Giancarlo Esposito talks about his amazing career. From Sesame Street to Law & Order, from Revolution to Breaking Bad - there are few genres which he hasn’t been an active part of. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) Eisner Award winning artists Bill Sienkiewicz and George Pratt discuss comics and illustration, their influences, inspirations, and motivations. It will cover the careers of both artists, their beginnings, mistakes, failures, and successes. Sienkiewicz is an Emmy-nominated artist, best known for revamping the style of graphic novel illustration from 1980 onward. Pratt has received the Eisner Award for Best Painter and is a recipient of a Spectrum Gold Medal. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Motivation in Cosplay How to feel comfortable in your cosplay, how to start up as a cosplayer, and the general in’s and out’s. Hosted by four cosplayers, Jordan Doyal, Kelsee Dozier, Shey Burnett, and Tatum Elliott. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Sci-Fi Takes Many Forms in Literature Hear how successful authors bend the rules of genre to create some of the most entertaining stories in science fiction. On the panel will be Kevin J Anderson, Ellie Ann, and Brian W Peterson. Hosted by Jason Arnett. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM Aspen Comics: Revelations Frank Mastromauro (Aspen Publisher), Peter Steigerwald (Aspen Publisher), along with artists Jordan Gunderson (Aspen Universe: Revelations) and Alex Konat (Eternal Soulfire). Learn what’s in store as they get set to launch their first ever crossover event Aspen Universe: Revelations Room 2503 (Lower Level) Future Noir: The Iron City Chronicles. Actor, Write, Filmmaker Jason Turner screens two shorts. In “Sentinel,” the Iron Detective gets a call from a nightclub singer who has a stalker who is getting too close. The world premiere of “Bitter Heart” has the Iron Detective is investigating the murder of his friend and augmentation supplier, Gustav Cambion. Room 2505A (Lower Level) Timey Wimey Puppet Show Celebrate the holidays (a wee bit late) with the Timey Wimey Puppet Show Christmas Special! The Puppet Doctors are joined by River Song, dancing Hand Mines, and even baby Davros! This family friendly puppet show is presented by Kansas City puppeteer Mike Horner. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) saturday Events 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM Trailer Park 2.0 Let’s check out some of the latest trailers for the films we’re most looking forward to seeing. Our panel of journalists will screen each one and then talk (and heckle) about the impressions and expectations (and fears) about what Hollywood has in store for us in ‘16. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Photography and Cosplay Photography has a major role in cosplay. Whether it is at a convention or a photo shoot, capturing costumes in great images can have challenges. Discuss some of these issues with some of the Kansas City area’s passionate cosplay photographers. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Real Comics Talk With Howard Chaykin How much do you really know about comics? Get ready to hear more than you ever thought you’d know about the comic book industry with veteran creator Howard Chaykin (Satellite Sam, American Century). Room 2505B (Lower Level) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Excelsior! A Spotlight On Stan Lee Scifi4me: the H2o Podcast Live Attendees with Stan Lee VIP credentials receive priority seating for this event. Known to millions as the man whose Super Heroes propelled Marvel to its preeminent position in the comic book industry, Stan’s co-creations include Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, as well as hundreds of others. Stan currently remains Chairman Emeritus of Marvel, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of Marvel Comics. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Marvel: Your Universe The House of Ideas has the hottest books in the industry as well as some of its most talked about characters. Join Jason Aaron (Thor), Cullen Bunn (Drax), Dennis Hopeless (Spider-Woman), and Greg Smallwood (Moon Knight) for what’s sure to be a marvelous hour. Moderated by Worst Comics Podcast. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Timothy Harvey and Jason Hunt record their 115th episode and opine about various topics, ranging from comic book movies and science fiction themes in film and television, all the way to the meaning of life and the answer to Life, The Universe, and Everything. Along the way, digressions will ensue. Some spoilers may abound. But you’ll enjoy the conversation, worthy of a cup of coffee. Room 2505A (Lower Level) The Hillywood Show The Hillywood Show® is the brainchild of internet celebrities, comedy sister duo Hilly & Hannah Hindi. Each parody features song & dance parodies of blockbuster films such as The Lord Of The Rings, Harry Potter, and Twilight along with popular TV shows & celebrities such as Supernatural, Doctor Who, & Lady Gaga! Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) saturday Events 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM The Horrible Movie Podcast Live: “The Un-Fantastic Four” The Horrible Movie Podcast pokes fun at Major Release Hollywood Movies, while giving fun facts, and critically deconstructing the entire movie from top to bottom. Family Friendly with No Vulgar Language and minimal innuendo. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Cause Play: Using Cosplay to Give Back Cosplay is the biggest thing to happen to pop culture since the comic book and continues to bring in attention from all over the globe. Join Keith Zen, Abby Darkstar, and Elite Supergirl as they show you all the ways to use the power of Cosplay to give back. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Writing Existing Worlds in Novels Hugo-nominated editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt (X-Files) and a panel of experts discuss writing existing worlds from Star Wars and Star Trek novelizations to graphic novels and comic books. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Devil’s Due: How to Succeed in Self-Publishing The Doctor’s Impossible Girl, Jenna Coleman Years ago publisher Josh Blaylock leveraged huge brands like G.I. Joe, Voltron, and even the President to create Devil’s Due Entertainment. Hundreds of comics and several movie deals later, he’s revolutionizing how the unknown creator can blaze her own path for a long term career in comics. To start, text SELFPUB to 44222 for more info to help you prep! Room 2505A (Lower Level) A Spotlight On Star Trek Continues’ Vic Mignogna Fresh off Vic’s Star Trek Continues Webby Award for best dramatic long form or series, we have an hour-long panel about Vic’s career, current projects and plans. In addition to anime, he is executive producer of the award winning web series Star Trek Continues, where he plays Captain Kirk. Photography and recording will only be allowed during the first five minutes of this panel. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM From Spartacus to Arrow to the Shannara Chronicles, a Spotlight With Manu Bennett Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner: A Love of Comics Story Manu Bennett is known for Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, all three parts of the Hobbit trilogy, and as Slade Wilson a.k.a. Deathstroke on Arrow. His MTV-based fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles has been renewed for a second season. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Science City’s Steam Team: Making Learning Epic Every Day They’re not super heroes, but they are super cool . . . and love to share how YOU can be part of the STEAM revolution! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, are introduced to kids every day in the Science Center through super science demos and hands-on Maker activities! Panelists – Ryan Bell, Heather Edvenson, Becky Lindsay and Chris Steinauer. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti have a long and storied career creating comics. They’re inviting every fan to attend a special intimate Q&A where the duo will answer all questions as they talk about everything from creator owned Paper Films work to their blockbuster mainstream comics. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Cosplay & Social Media Cosplay and social media go hand in hand in today’s community. We discuss the ways social media has brought our wide world community together, changed the face of cosplay and good practices for your personal Cosplay pages. On the panel will be Sophii, Cissa, Ali, Tahnee, and Sloane. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Page Terror: Horror in Word Form Before Hollywood, novels were home to some of the most chilling stories. Hear how authors from the modern era continue to build new stories for the horror section. On the panel will be Dan Wells, Mario Acevedo, Quincy J Allen. Hosted by Jason Arnett. Room 2505B (Lower Level) Bo V ot is h # it 112 3 saturday events Jenna Coleman is an English actress, best known for playing Clara Oswald in the British television series Doctor Who and Jasmine Thomas in the British soap opera Emmerdale. She made her feature film debut in 2011 in Captain America: The First Avenger. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Dark Horse Comics: 30 Years Strong For 30 years some of the most acclaimed comics have come from one of the longest running publishers around. Join an eclectic group of comics pros as they talk about creating books for Dark Horse Comics. On the panel will be Matt Kindt (Dept. H), Jai Nitz (Dream Thief), Cullen Bunn (Harrow County), and Brian Hurtt (Poppy!). Hosted by Project-Nerd. Room 2503 (Lower Level) When Cartoons and Comics Meet From Archie to the Sunday funnies, cartooning has seen many shapes and forms. Join this eclectic group of creators as they talk about what makes a cartoonist stand out and how it’s evolved today. On the panel will be Dan Parent, Don Rosa, Joe Staton, and Bill Amend Room 2505A (Lower Level) Korso the Curious’s “Comic-Al Magic Show” Join Korso the Curious as he entertains you with his mesmerizing magic and hilarious comedy. Korso is a magician and comedian who travels he country performing his art. Watch as objects vanish or change right before your eyes. Danger and mystery, mind reading and comedy, humans and aliens, all in one room! Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) © Watterson Get a FREE collectible print! Limited time offer; while supplies last. Limit one print per subscription. Must be 18 years of age. Offer valid at GoComics Planet Comicon booth #1123 (May 20-22, 2016). 24 © 2016 Universal Uclick. #1 comics destination saturday events saturday Events 4:30 PM - 5:20 PM Sunday events Cosplayers: Photo Meet-up Schedule Where? The Cantina (Room 3501D in the lower level) Saturday 11:00 AM - Noon: Doctor Who vs. Star Trek Shaina Vaught is a special effects and cosplay artist based in the KC Metro. Shaina will be doing a demonstration of some quick and awesome makeup techniques for Cosplayers and Costumers of all skill levels. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Who? Anyone in a costume that matches the theme of a particular meet-up. All photographers (pro or amateur) can take photos of the group. Saturday 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Supernatural vs. Harry Potter Rothic Realms: Strong is Already Implied Check the Planet Comicon mobile app for details and changes in schedule. Cosplay & Special Effects Makeup Demo Come hang out with the creators of Rothic Comics, JP Roth, Dawn McTiegue and Nei Ruffino. Sit back, laugh and enjoy the madness of these amazing ladies who will show you why “girl power” is taking over comic books as we know them! Room 2504A (Lower Level) Building My First Lightsaber: From Fanboy to Bestselling Author – Kevin J. Anderson Kevin J. Anderson discusses his writing career and the challenges of building within the world of Star Wars. Room 2505B (Lower Level) Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Free form events. Attendees can plan their own meet-ups. Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Any costume, in one huge group shot. Any genre or theme. Saturday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Anime Saturday 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM: DC heroes and villains Saturday 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM: Marvel heroes and villains Sunday 11:00 AM - Noon: Video game characters Sunday 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Disney/Star Wars Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Game of Thrones vs. Fantasy Sunday 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM: Anime / Furry Friends 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM sunday Events 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Harry Potter’s Draco Malfoy, a Spotlight With Tom Felton Draco Malfoy actor Tom Felton tells about his time on the bad guy’s side of Harry Potter’s adventures and his projects since then including Rise of Planet of the Apes and Murder in the First. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Ponies & Godzilla: Licensed Comic Books Are Awesome! 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Still Dreaming of Jeannie: Spotlight On Barbara Eden Broadcast Your Podcast Barbara Eden is best known for her starring role in I Dream of Jeannie. Her career continued to soar with roles in Dallas, Harper Valley PTA, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, and Army Wives. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Cosplay All-Stars How characters get their stories told in comics. Andy Price (My Little Pony), Katie Cook (MLP: Friendship is Magic), and Buster Moody (Godzilla in Hell). Room 2503 (Lower Level) Join some of the most popular cosplayers around as they talk about what it takes to go from enthusiast to professional. On the panel will be Ivy Doomkitty, Nicole Marie Jean, Abby Darkstar, and Keith Zen. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Cosplay Fitness & How to American Wasteland On Tour Discussion on ways to get fit for your cosplay, as well as being comfortable in your body no matter your level of fitness. General cosplay tips including how to choose your character and construction/ build tips. Room 2505A (Lower Level) Screenings of the award-winning Drifter Series and the horror mini series Stage Fright. Plus info on the new web series Strange Happenings, starring Power Ranger alums, Jason Faunt, and David Fielding. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Project-Nerd’s Nerdcast team presents a panel all about podcasting. The crew fields questions about equipment, growing numbers, marketing, and more. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Spotlight On George Takei Star Trek’s legendary helmsman Hikaru Sulu beams down to Planet Comicon! George Takei portrayed the iconic character for three seasons and six feature films. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Harley Quinn and El Diablo: From Page to Screen Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner on Harley Quinn. Jai Nitz and Phil Hester on their version of El Diablo. All talk about how they hope to see the characters done in 2016’s Suicide Squad film. Hosted by Worst Comics Podcast EVER! Room 2503 (Lower Level) Spotlight On American Horror Story & Walking Dead’s Alexandra Breckenridge Alexandra Breckenridge from AMC’s The Walking Dead gained a cult following for her portrayal of Moira on FX’s hit series American Horror Story and Kaylee on American Horror Story: Coven. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) Straight Outta Comicon Straight Outta Comicon is the ongoing professional geek comedy project of Matt McInnis and Matt Keck. It’s stand up comedy, it’s sketches, sometimes music. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Scifi4me: Zombpocalypse Now Featuring Team Zombie: an intrepid group of adventurers who delve into the narrative world of the Zombie Apocalypse. With an emphasis on The Walking Dead and Fear The Walking Dead, “Zombpocalypse Now” will also cover books, comics, video games, movies, and television shows wrapped in zombification. Room 2505A (Lower Level) 26 photo by Bill Watters 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM Superman IV: What Happened?! By Cinemasochists The Great Traveling the Vortex Doctor Who Quiz Show Live film riff of SUPERMAN IV: The Quest for Peace. Expect a movie riff and retrospective so hilarious it defeats the cinematic kryptonite that buried the Superman movie franchise for over a decade. If you like Mystery Science Theater and movie trivia you’ll love this! Dale Maxfield, Bess Hayles, Matt McCann. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 5:30 PM - 6:20 PM Something Something Danger Zone: the Making of Archer Discover the animation secrets behind FX’s hit series Archer. Featuring storyboard artist Kevin Mellon interviewed by Adron Buske of Nerd For A Living. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Think you know the difference between Bad Wolf and the Girl Who Waited? Prove your worth in a Doctor Who quiz show where everyone gets a chance to take the stage and show off their skills and knowledge. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Writing With Momentum: Serializing a Story For Impact Authors Angela Roquet, Dayton Ward, Kevin Dilmore, and Ellie Ann on how they expand multiple story arcs, keep their facts straight, and avoid plot holes. Free ebooks for attendees. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Adult Costume Contest Kansas City’s biggest costume party! See page 12 for details. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) 27 Sunday events sunday Events 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM Hallmark’s Pop Culture Connections Learn how Hallmark uses your favorite characters from movies, television and comics to capture memories and share moments with those you love. You’ll hear what goes into creating Keepsake Ornaments, itty bittys® plush characters, gift products and more from the people who make them all happen. Room 2505A (Lower Level) The Hillywood Show The Hillywood Show is the brainchild of internet celebrities, comedy sister duo Hilly & Hannah Hindi. Each parody features song & dance parodies of blockbuster films such as The Lord Of The Rings, Harry Potter, and Twilight along with popular TV shows & celebrities such as Supernatural, Doctor Who, & Lady Gaga! Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) ® 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM Traveling the Vortex: Classic Doctor Who with Jeremy Bulloch Before he was Boba Fett he was Tor and Hal the Archer in two classic Doctor Who adventures. Hear his stories from working with the First Doctor, William Hartnell in the “Space Museum” and the Third Doctor, Jon Pertwee and Elisabeth Sladen (Sarah Jane Smith) in “The Time Warrior”. Moderated by the hosts of a local Doctor Who Podcast, Traveling the Vortex. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Level Up Your Cosplay Can’t find what you need in the stores to get your cosplay just right. Why not ask some of the best how to make what you need? Custom claws, face masks, light up jackets; find out how to improvise the right looks. On the panel will be SKS Props, Tiphani and Tamarah Dixon, along with Immortal Props Mason Bartlett. Room 2504A (Lower Level) Ceil Vs. Alois This panel will be dares and questions for the earls Ceil phantomhive V.s Alois trancy there will be a scoring sheet for the two. You the audience will be the ones giving us the questions and dares if we answer/do the dare or question that will equal a point and the earl with less points will have to do what ever the winner says. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 28 Sunday events 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM From Firefly to Con-Man: Sean Maher and Alan Tudyk Valiant Spotlight: Matt Kindt Two wonderfully funny actors are together again with the independent series, Con-Man, as a humorous look at the career of a cult-classic science fiction series actor who played a ship’s pilot (sound familiar?) Join us as we spend an hour talking about how they got from there to here. This panel may not be recorded. Grand Ballroom 2501ABC (Lower Level) What Makes an Eye Popping Comic Book Cover? Judge comics by their cover! Join us for a look at how some of the best visual story tellers craft a one off image designed to catch the eye. On the panel Tony Moore (Deadpool, Walking Dead), Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher), Jon Sommariva (TMNT: Amazing Adventures), and Nei Ruffino (Swords of Sorrow, Legend of Oz). Hosted by Project-Nerd. Room 2503 (Lower Level) Meet the Critics Comic book, television, book and other genre reviewers to discuss how we evaluate stories, concepts and production. We will share the publishing process as it exists in the era of the Internet, how we research our work and if, and how, we have relationships with the celebrities, producers or show runners. Room 2505A (Lower Level) Spotlight With Farscape’s Gigi Edgely Join Farscape star Gigi Edgley as she discusses her career in film and TV, her work on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop and what we can be expecting in the future. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM Star Wars Universe: Beyond Film More than just a movie, Star Wars is in everything from cookies to nite lights. Todd Aaron Smith, Jeff Moy, and Kevin J Anderson talk about what it’s like to work on everything in Star Wars but the movies. Hosted by Adron Buske of Nerd For a Living. Room 2502 (Lower Level) Best-selling writer and multiple Eisner Award nominee Matt Kindt – as he pulls the curtain back on 2016’s most ambitious comics event and goes behind the scenes of the coming war between Rai and the forces of New Japan in this exclusive, one-on-one conversation spanning 4001 A.D., Rai, Divinity Ii, Ninjak, and much more! Moderator: Andy Liegl. Room 2505B (Lower Level) 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Secrets of Comic Book Writing Some of the industry’s best talk about their methods and inspirations that go into writing your favorite comics. On the panel will be Cullen Bunn (Drax), Matt Hawkins (Think Tank), Jason Latour (Spider-Gwen), and Dennis Hopeless (X-Men). Hosted by Worst Comics Podcast EVER! Room 2503 (Lower Level) The Wide World of Webcomics How do comics fit into the same screen we watch hilarious cat videos on? Creators talk about what’s different about web comics and how to make your’s stand out. Yale Stewart (JL8), Rick Burchett (Lady Sabre), and Chris Grine. Room 2505A (Lower Level) sunday Events 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM Cosplay 201: Advanced Cosplay Techniques Do you cosplay already? Want to learn more advanced methods to improve your cosplay? Check out this talented group of local individuals who range in experience from foam and Pepakura, to sewing and crafting using anything and everything. Room 2504A (Lower Level) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Wrestling With Art: Rob Schamberger and Michael Kingston Rob Schamberger (WWE Art) and Michael Kingston (Headlocked) talk about wrestling’s influence in other mediums. What is it like to have your imagination captured by real life comic book heroes and villains wearing tights. Hosted by Jason Arrnett. Room 2503 (Lower Level) 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM Comic Book Physics 101: Son of Krypton Vs Bat of Gotham Creative Design in your Star Wars Costumes Professor Dan Claes explores topics inspired by iconic comic book characters with comic book sequences, film clips, and science! The Dawn of Justice pits Batman against Superman! How fair can that fight be? Room 2505A (Lower Level) Clearly Guilty There is only one word that describes Clearly Guilty’s music: Nerdy. And Purdy. Two words. There are only TWO words that describe Clearly Guilty’s music: Nerdy and Purdy. And Dirty. Three words. Clearly Guilty: Nerdy, Purdy, and Dirty. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM That’s No Movie’s Genre Mash-Up That’s No Movie’s Genre Mash-Up takes two contrasting movie/tv genres and mixes them into one hysterical improvised performance. Cast: John Adams, Tiffany Chappell, Bobby McCosky, Lauren Pope, Sydney Ragsdale, Gabi Sa Teles and Aron Wallis. Room 2502 (Lower Level) This panel discusses the process of creating your own custom character in the Star Wars Universe, while maintaining screen quality costumes. If you want to allow your creative visions flow and make a place for you and your story in the Star Wars Universe, this panel is for you. Room 2504A (Lower Level) 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Comic Book Physics 101: The Radioactive Origins of Marvel Comics Professor Dan Claes explores topics inspired by iconic comic book characters, their superpowers, and significant events in their history in a series of independent presentations featuring comic book sequences, film clips, and science! The science behind the origin of the Fantastic Four – the “World’s Greatest Comic”, The Incredible Hulk, and The X-Men (Children of the Atom)! Is there real physics behind the new element Tony Stark creates in Ironman II? Room 2505A (Lower Level) Young Fan Costume Contest The Young Fans Costume Show is fun exhibition for all young cosplay fans and their families. No pregistration or pre-judging required, open to first 75 participants, two categories: 3-8 years and 9-14 years old. Judges will award 3 prizes per age group in the categories of costume construction, as well as, character portrayal and showmanship. Note: purchased costumes are permitted in the young fan show. 1:00 PM-2:00 PM: Sign ups outside the Great Hall (3501DEFG). First come, first served. Great Hall 3501EFGH (Upper Level) 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM History of the Action Figure Join the hosts of the Toy Department Podcast as we take a journey through the history of action figures, from the dawn of time (roughly) through the modern day. We’ll discuss heavy hitters as well as some of the more esoteric playthings of the past. It’s more than a history lesson though, as we’ll also delve into what motivates kids (and adults) to collect and play with articulated bits of plastic. Room 2502 (Lower Level) The Fears of Cosplay Everyone has fears. Especially when it comes to running around dressed as a fictitious character. Learn methods to build confidence and get out there and have fun. Room 2504A (Lower Level) 29 kansas city discounts With Planet Comicon credentials (wristbands, badges), the following restaurants are offering discounts off regular prices before taxes to convention attendees. Downtown/Crossroads Dining BRGR Kitchen + Bar, 11 E 14th St., – 10% food only ($$) Drunken Fish, 14 E 14th St., – Free Chicken Spring Roll appetizer with entrée purchase ($$$) The Dubliner, 170 E 14th St., – 15% off food, plus draft beer specials ($$) Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant, 100 E 14th St., – 20% off food items ($$) Johnny’s Tavern, 1310 Grand Blvd., – 15% off all food Not to be combined with any other offers ($) Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop, 2030 Central St., – 10% ($$) Nguyen Pho & Grill, 500 Grand Blvd., – Entrees under $10 Pierpont’s at Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd., – 10% ($$$) Snow & Company, 1815 Wyandotte St., – 20% off total tab not valid with Happy Hour or other discounts. The Majestic Restaurant, 931 Broadway Blvd., – Free dessert with purchase of 2 entrees. Not valid with Happy Hour or other discounts. ($$) Manny’s Mexican Restaurant, 207 Southwest Blvd., – 10% discount off regular prices. ($$) The Roasterie, 1204 W 27th St., – 10% off Coffee ($) The Phoenix, 302 W 8th St., – 15% ($$) The Sundry, 1706 Baltimore Ave., – 10% off Kitchen menu excluding alcohol ($) Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters, 419 E 18th St., – 10% ($) Yard House Restaurant, 1300 Main St., – Happy Hour M-F 3-6pm, Su-Th 9pm-Close, & F-Sa 10pm-Close featuring select appetizers starting at $5 and up to $4 off drinks. ($$) Zaina Mediterranean Restaurant, 1108 Grand Blvd., – 10% ($) Crown Center/Midtown Dining Juice Stop, 2450 Grand Blvd., – 10% ($) SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, 2450 Grand Blvd., Ste. 110, – 10% ($$) Westport/Plaza Artego Pizza, 900 W 39th St., – Large with 2 topping or 2 medium with 2 topping $10 ($$) Barrel 31, 400 E 31st St., – 10% ($$$) 30 The Drop Bistro, 409 E 31st St., – 20% ($$) PF Chang’s, 102 W 47th St., – Free appetizer w/ purchase of entrée ($$) Sol Cantina, 408 E 31st St., – 10% ($$) SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, 4950 Main St., – 10% ($$) The Melting Pot, 450 Ward Pkwy., – Free Chocolate course with purchase of 4 course experience ($16 value) ($$$) Northeast Dining Justus Drugstore, a Restaurant, 106 W Main St., Smithville MO., – 10% ($$) Northwest Dining Hereford House Zona Rosa, 8661 N Stoddard Ave., – 10% ($$) East Dining Hereford House Independence, 19721 E Jackson Dr., – 10% ($$) V’s Italian Ristorante, 10819 E US Hwy. 40, – 10% Not to be combined with any other offers ($$) Southeast Dining SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, 1808 D NW Chipman Rd., – 10% ($$) Tanner’s Bar & Grill, 7425 Broadway, – Free appetizer with purchase of 2 meals ($$) Southwest Cocobolos, 5621 W 135th St., $5 off purchase ($$) Drunken Fish, 4331 W 119th St., – Free Chicken Spring Roll appetizer with entrée purchase ($$$) Feng, 4553 W 119th St., – 20% off one full priced item ($$) Hereford House Leawood, 5001 Town Center Dr., – 10% ($$) Hereford House Shawnee, 17244 Midland Dr., – 10% ($$) Newport Grill, 5501 W 135th St., $10 off purchase of $50 or more ($$) Paradise Diner, 5501 W 135th St.,$5 off purchase of $25 or more ($$) Pinstripes Bowling Bocce Bistro, 13500 Nall Ave., $10 off food or beverage purchase of $40 or more ($$) SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, 8224 Mission Rd., 9474 Renner Blvd, 14230 W 119th St., 6541 W 119th St., – 10% ($$) Sushi House, 5041 W 117th St., – $5 off $25 or $10 off $50 purchase ($$) Downtown/Crossroads Shopping Bob Jones Shoes, 1914 Grand Blvd., – 15% off any regular priced item, not in combination with any instore discount. The Candy Wizard, 400 Grand Blvd., – 10% off purchase Gallup Map & Art Co., 1733 Main St., – 10% of any purchase GNC, 21 E 12th St., – 15% off regular priced smoothies Hoopla Studio, 1817 Wyandotte St., – Manis, Pedis, esthetics & Massages 10% off total bill MLB Designs & Boutique, 2020 Baltimore Ste. 105, – 10% off Posh KC Blow Dry Bar, 1211 Main St., – 10% off regular price River Market Antiques, 115 W 5th St., - 10% off purchase Crown Center/Midtown Shopping Chips Candy Factory, 2450 Grand Blvd., – 10% off purchase Chips Chocolate Factory, 2450 Grand Blvd., – 10% off purchase Hallmark Visitors Center, 2500 Grand Blvd., – $5 off purchase of $15 or more. Not valid on Hallmark Ornaments or with any other offers or discounts. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd., – 10% off purchase The Best of Kansas City, 2450 Grand Blvd., – 10% off total purchase Westport/Plaza Shopping Renner’s Fine Boots & Shoes, 4632 Wyandotte St., – 10% off purchase. The Bunker, 4056 Broadway, – 10% off purchase Northwest Shopping Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars, Inc., 8601 N Winter Ave., – Spend $25 of more receive $5 off entire purchase. Excludes 750ml bottles, shipping & loyalty card program. I.O. Metro, 8766 NW Prairie View Rd., – 20% off one regular priced item Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Zona Rosa, 7212 NW 86th Terr., – 10% off purchase Yankee Candle Company, 8747 NW Prairie View Rd., – Free small jar candle with purchase of a large Jar, tumbler or vase. Coupon code: 412140902 *Good at any KC metro Store Zona Rosa, I-29 & Barry Road, 8640 N Dixson Ave., – Visit Zona Rosa Guest Service to receive a FREE Zona Rosa coupons Downtown/Crossroads Attractions Breakout KC, 114 W 3rd St., Ste. 102, – 10% of all bookings at breakoutkc.com/book when using promo code KCCONVENTIONS The College Basketball Experience, 1401 Grand Blvd., – $2 off single admission kansas city discounts Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St., – $3 off any Folly Sponsored Event - Please call ahead to verify discount. Howl at The Moon, 1334 Grand Blvd., – Buy one full price admission get second one free. Not valid on special events or NYE. Kansas City Repertory Theatre, 1 H&R Block Way, – 20% off adult ticket price limit 4 per order. Offer not valid in conjunction with other discounts or entry level tip. Museums at 18th & Vine, 1616 E 18th St., – Daily self-guided tours $9 The Mystery Train, www.kcmysterytrain.com – 10% off ticket price, reservations needed. Call 816-813-9654 for show schedule, location and tickets. River’s Edge Aviation, 10 Richards Rd., – 10% off any tour 15 minutes or longer Crown Center/Midtown Attractions Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1 Memorial Dr., – Free bag of shredded money & money eraser. National World War I Museum, 100 W 26th St., – $2 off regular priced admission Science City, 30 W Pershing Rd., Ste. 900, – 10% off regular priced adult and youth admission. Not to be combined with any other discount or promotion. Musical Theater Heritage, 2450 Grand Blvd., 3rd Fl., – Buy one ticket get one free Westport/Plaza Attractions KC Improv Company, 4010 Pennsylvania, – $3 off regular admission UMKC Conservatory of Music & Dance, 4949 Cherry St., – Buy one ticket get one free Northwest Attractions St. Joseph MO Museums, 3406 Frederick Ave., – Free admission with one paid adult admission Wyeth-Toole Mansion, 1100 Charles St., St. Joseph MO, – Free admission with one paid adult admission East Attractions Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, 500 W US Hwy 24, – $2 off one regular adult museum admission price. Cost will be $6 each. Southeast Attractions Paradise Park, 1021 NE Colbern Rd., – $5 off Max Pak-unlimited attractions plus one scoop of ice cream. Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., – 50% off regular admission price. Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Rd., – $5 off Sun.-Thu. Performances of Broadway plays using PROMO Code PARTNER16. Southwest Attractions Museum at Prairiefire, 5801 W 135th St., $5 off the AMNH Exhibitions and $1 off of the Discovery Room Pinstripes Bowling Bocce Bistro, 13500 Nall Ave., $10 off food or beverage purchase of $40 or more West Attractions Legends Outlets Kansas City, 1843 Village West Pkwy, Ste. C-127, – Stop by the management office and receive a complimentary VIP savings brochure. Kansas City Renaissance Festival, 628 N 126th St., – $3 off adult admission or a free child admission with the purchase of a regular priced adult admission at the gate only. 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After that time, they may begin to charge or ask that you get back in line. Be respectful of the guests and your fellow convention attendees. First Aid A First Aid Station is located in the Exhibit Hall, next to the sky bridge to the Conference Center. Gaming There is extensive electronic and tabletop gaming available at Planet Comicon. See page 2 for details. Concessions Harassment There are many food and beverage locations in the Bartle Hall exhibit area and the Convention Center panel room areas. Watch for food trucks at the north end of the Exhibit Hall. In addition, downtown Kansas City provides many dining options within walking distance of the facilities. See page 30 for discounts! Planet Comicon Kansas City is dedicated to providing a safe and fun environment for all fans. Toward that goal we have adopted guidelines for respecting the feelings and personal space of others. Please see the Anti-harassment Standards page for our policies and procedures. Cosplay To report harassment please find the nearest Planet Comicon Kansas City volunteer or security personnel. They will direct you to an information desk or security center. If you feel your safety or the safety of others is in jeopardy please contact the Kansas City Police Department at 911 if an emergency. Planet Comicon encourages attendees to come to the event in costume. There is a large cosplay area in the exhibit hall for easy display and photography of costumes. See page 12 for info about the adult and kids costume contests. dress code We are a family-friendly show. Clothing and costumes should not exceed PG-rating standards; no nudity, profanity, or abusive content. Use common sense. You must wear shoes at all times (no bare feet). Event participants must abide by management decisions about appropriate standards of dress. 32 For your own safety, if you feel that you are being harassed in a nonemergency situation please report your problems to us before anyone else. If you cannot find a staff, crew, or volunteer member to assist you, please go to the Will Call desk located near registration or the Information Booth #2900. Please report to us before taking matters into your own hands (such as personally confronting the aggressor or posting on social media). We have professional security and they are properly equipped for these contingencies. Lost and Found Visit the Planet Comicon Information booth (#2900) for lost or found items. Programming Panel programming is located east of the Exhibit Hall in the 2500 and 3500 floors of the Convention Center. Go through the doors on the east side of the Exhibit Hall and cross the skywalk to reach the 3500 floor. From the 3500 floor, go down the escalators to the 2500 floor. See the map on page 1. Photographs Photography is encouraged at Planet Comicon, but is strictly prohibited in Celebrity Row, except with express permission of a celebrity guest. Only photograph guests and cosplay attendees with their permission. All celebrity guests are available for photographs, though there may be different stipulations regarding the circumstances. Some will take a photo with you at their table with your camera for a fee; others will only be available for professional photos. Professional photography with celebrity guests is managed by Epic Photo Ops located at the southeast end of the Exhibit Hall, behind Celebrity Row. Epic Photo Ops accepts only cash on site for photo opportunities on site. Visit the Celebrity Photo Ops area for more information about pricing and schedules.