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Saving people money is our superpower. Visit the GEICO booth and check out our cosplay fashion show. Winner takes home a $500 gift card! While you’re there, be sure to have your 3D photo taken! Get a FREE quote. geico.com | 1-800-947-AUTO | Local office Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. GEICO Gecko image © 1999-2016. © 2016 GEICO June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 3 WELCOME TO DISCOVER YOUR INNER GEEK TABLE OF CONTENTS Convention Policies..................................8 Convention Campus Map.......................10 Exhibitor Hall Map...................................12 Programming Rooms Maps...................14 West and North Maps.............................16 Hyatt Regency Map.................................18 Outdoor Activities....................................20 Exhibitor and Artist Alley Locations.......24 Guest Locations......................................28 Guest Bios...............................................30 Celebrity Photo Ops................................36 Author and Actor Signings.....................38 Publisher and Guest Locations..............40 Guests of the Con....................................42 Costume Photo Ops................................44 Programming Schedule..........................46 Panel and Event Descriptions.................66 Film Festival Schedule..........................100 Gaming Schedule..................................106 Gaming Descriptions............................116 4 HOURS Exhibitor Hall (Lower Level), Hall of Heroes (Third Floor) and Merchandise Thursday...................... 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday.........................10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday....................10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday.......................10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration (Located in North Building Ballroom 120) Thursday....................10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday........................... 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday...................... 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday......................... 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PROGRAMMING HOURS Convention Center Programming: Thursday..................12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friday......................... 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Saturday.................... 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sunday.......................10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Programming: Thursday 2 p.m. - Sunday 5 p.m. June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center PURCHASE THE OFFICIAL 2016 PHOENIX COMICON PIN AND RECEIVE A RETRO COMICON PIN FOR ONLY $3! Only valid through 6/12/2016 Corner of 2nd Street & Jefferson | +1-602-261-7625 HARDROCK.COM June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center ©2016 Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. All rights reserved. 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PHOENIX COMICON Phoenix Comicon Spans 4 Days, 4 Floors, and 3 Hotels W e are more than just a pop culture convention - we are a pop culture experience. The Phoenix Convention Center Lower Level features the Exhibitor Hall where we have more than 600 vendors, booths, artists, authors, creators and more. We’ve got more than 1000 hours of Programming happening on the 1st and 2nd Levels of the North and West Buildings of the Phoenix Convention Center, plus Tabletop and Console Gaming at the Hyatt Regency. Up on the Third Floor we have our Hall of Heroes where you can meet our Celebrity Guests, get Photo Ops and Autographs, and see all of our Costuming Groups. Outside on Adams Street, we’ll be throwing a party filled with live music, drinks and food trucks! • Photo Ops! Head to the Third Floor Hall of Heroes to buy professional photo opportunities with your favorite guests. Up to 4 people can be in a single photo taken by a professional photographer with a formal background, printed on an 8”x10” glossy print that includes the Phoenix Comicon logo. • Autographs! You can also get autographs from guests up in the Hall of Heroes on the Third Floor. Plan ahead to be at signing times to get your favorite guest signatures. Bring an item to be signed or buy a photo onsite. Most comic book creators and authors do not charge for autographs, though some do ask 6 for donations to various charities. Most, if not all, of our anime voice actors and Film and TV actors have a fee for purchasing autographs or will sell you a photograph, book or other item and then autograph that item for no additional charge. Prices are generally clearly posted at the guests table, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. • Panels and Programming! As Phoenix Comicon grows, more people want to attend programming and spotlight panels and there are some updates to be aware of. • Seats cannot be saved. • We do not clear the rooms between panels. • No video can be taken in Spotlight Ballroom 301 Special Events! There are a few special events where we need to charge a small fee in order to offset the expenses of producing the event. We’ll also be having some special fund raisers for Kids Need to Read and will be charging admission, but the proceeds will go to support the charity. Any event that requires a special admission or ticket will be advertised as such on our website and in the program guide. Be Aware of Traffic! No sitting or camping out in hallways. Please keep pathways clear so all attendees can move around freely. No stopping or gathering on the Third Floor Skybridge between the North and West Buildings. June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center PHOENIX COMICON SPONSORS Thank You Phoenix Comicon 2016 Sponsors 7 PHOENIX COMICON CONVENTION POLICIES 8 O be recognizable by a bright neon tag attached to a non-intrusive area of the prop weapon. The tag must remain visible at all times. •If the weapon is steel, such as a sword, the peace bond process will secure the sword inside the sheath. At no time shall the sword be removed from the sheath while attending the event. • If a costume weapon is confiscated it will be tagged with the owners name written on the tag. Confiscated weapons will only be returned to the owner when they are departing the event. The PCC is not responsible for any damage to MEMBERSHIP FEES/BADGES • Membership fees are non-refundable. confiscated weapons. • Badges must be worn and visible at all times. Individuals without badges PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED will not be allowed in convention space. COSTUME WEAPONS LIST • Acceptance of a Phoenix Comicon Permitted weapons: membership badge and admission • Props must be distinguishable from to the convention constitutes an real weapons at first glance. agreement to allow Phoenix Comicon, •Replicas of firearms provided the its agents, or assignees to use your prop is easily identifiable as a prop image and/or likeness for advertising or weapon. promotion by the Phoenix Comicon and • Prop firearms such as air soft guns, by any media now known or hereafter NERF guns, blowguns and water guns are permitted, however, they must devised. • It is unlawful to duplicate Phoenix be inoperable and unable to fire any projectile. Comicon membership badges. • Each badge admits one person to • All fake, prop, or homemade weapons are permitted if they are in no way Phoenix Comicon. •Badges are non-transferable and dangerous to fellow attendees. •Sufficiently blunt wooden staves, non-replaceable. swords, and bullwhips are permitted. The swords must be secured in a ANIMALS Service and assistance animals are sheath, and bullwhips shall be rolled permitted in all public areas and at all and secured by the peace bonding times. No other animals will be permitted process. • Costume bows are allowed, as long in convention space. as they are inoperable and cannot shoot projectiles of any kind. Prop arrows FIREARMS As a licensed liquor establishment, the are permitted, as long as they are not Phoenix Convention Center is governed sharply tipped, cannot be fired, and are by Arizona law which prohibits the secured within the quiver and cannot be possession of firearms at the Phoenix removed. Convention Center and host hotels by any person other than a law enforcement PROHIBITED WEAPONS: officer. Personal possession of firearms •The Phoenix Convention Center is is therefore prohibited, including a licensed liquor establishment and concealed and non-concealed firearms pursuant to A.R.S Title 4-229, prohibits firearms on the premises. and weapons. • Steel swords that cannot be secured in a sheath. PROPS/WEAPONS • Firearms and guns designed to fire PEACE BONDING PROCEDURE All costume weapons that the Phoenix a projectile, i.e., BB guns, pellet guns, Convention Center (PCC) Security and paint-ball guns, dart guns, crossbows, Phoenix Police Officers determine to and ammunition of any sort, are not appear dangerous, on a case-by-case permitted into the Phoenix Convention basis, shall be peace bonded before Center. being allowed into the convention • Flail weapons: Nunchaku, are not center. Peace bonding tables will be permitted per A.R.S. 13-3101 Section located on street level at designated A, Paragraph 8, Sub-Section a, Part v. main entrances to the PCC. Security Quote: “Prohibited weapon”: - Includes and off-duty Phoenix Police Officers will the following: - “An instrument, including a nunchaku, that consists of conduct the peace bonding process: • Peace bonded costume weapons will two or more sticks, clubs, bars or rods ur policies are to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our attendees, guests, volunteers, and exhibitors while working in conjunction with federal, state, and local laws along with the policies of the Phoenix Convention Center and host hotels. Phoenix Comicon reserves the right to revoke the membership badge of anyone found in violation of these policies. Any violation which involves activities prohibited by law will result in notification to the proper authorities. to be used as handles, connected by a rope, cord, wire or chain, in the design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of self-defense.” http://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03101. htm • Incendiary weapons, i.e., which spark, shoot flame(s), burn, smolder, or can otherwise cause combustion or which exist for no purpose other than to be lit with a combustion device. •Self-defense weapons, i.e., pepper spray, mace, stun-guns, and tasers. •Wooden, aluminum and plastic baseball bats. • Other prohibited items, i.e., skateboards, golf clubs, paddles, and signs that are not integral to the costume. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITOR HALL PURCHASES AND PRIZES: •All prohibited weapons purchased or won as prizes must be securely packaged and immediately removed from the convention space to be stored in private quarters. • All permitted props and or weapons purchased or won as prizes that are deemed to appear dangerous must be peace bonded if they are to be carried during the convention. •Any Costume Weapons Policy questions should be directed to Phoenix Convention Center Security and Phoenix Police Officers at the Peace Bonding Tables. CHILDREN All children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times. CURFEW Daily curfew hours for the city of Phoenix are from 10pm to 5am for children 15 years old and younger and midnight to 5am for 16 and 17 years old. Curfew hours apply seven days a week year round. Children that are on legitimate business authorized by a parent or guardian, or in the care and custody of another adult, are not in violation of the curfew ordinance. Phoenix City Ordinance Code (pcc 22-3) places responsibility on parents and guardians to supervise their juvenile children and to take custody of them if they violate curfew. BELONGINGS Phoenix Comicon is not liable for missing belongings. Lost and Found is located at the Phoenix Comicon Information Desk near the Exhibitor Hall in the Lower Level of the Phoenix Convention Center. June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT PHOENIX COMICON: • Disruptive or unsafe behavior that disturbs attendees, volunteers, guests, or exhibitors • Sleeping in convention space •Physical or verbal harassment of volunteers, guests, exhibitors, or other attendees •Destruction or defacement of the Phoenix Convention Center • Sexual misconduct such as indecent exposure, offensive touching, or sexual harassment • Unwanted touching without permission of the individual such as glomping, hugging, etc. • Any activity prohibited by law MUSIC Amplified music is prohibited in convention space. DANCING Dancing is not permitted in the Exhibitor Hall at any time. Dancing is not permitted in hallways or walkways. If you would like to dance, please do so outside in an open area that does not disrupt convention activity. SIGNS The posting of signs is prohibited in all convention space. The construction and display of signs by attendees is not allowed. This includes but is not limited to such signs as “Free Hugs,” “Will Yuri for Yaoi,” or “Glomps for Cash.” Attendees carrying such signage will be warned and have the sign confiscated. Phoenix Comicon staff reserves the right to revoke the badges of attendees carrying such signs. Signs that are a necessary part of a costume may be permitted with the approval of convention staff. PHOTOGRAPHY When taking pictures, please be conscious of traffic around you and do not block walkways for extended periods. Please be considerate and ask before taking pictures of other attendees, guests, or staff. COSTUMES • Above all, Phoenix Comicon is a family-friendly event. Please exercise modesty when wearing your costume. If Phoenix Comicon staff feels your costume is too revealing or offensive to other attendees, you may be asked to change. If you have questions about what is acceptable, please contact costuming@phoenixcomicon. com or visit any Phoenix Comicon Information Desk. •Costumes must cover at least as much as a swimsuit acceptable for public pools and beaches. That coverage also applies to chest enhancing padding. No under- or side-cupping. Females must cover the nipple, sides of the breast and complete buttocks. Males must cover the entire groin area and the complete buttocks. •Remember appropriate undergarments. No see-through clothing, or anything tight enough to reveal your “nooks and crannies.” Clothing must not be so tight as to reveal the genitalia of the person and must not be sheer enough to expose areas which must be covered. •Body paint and nudity are NOT costumes, and are prohibited from convention premises. Phoenix has nudity laws, and police will be around. •Be aware of your surroundings. Your costume must permit a clear line of sight. If your costume has extensions (like wings and spikes), avoid bumping into things or people. If your costume has pieces that extend from it (wings, spikes, armor, etc.) or you are carrying a large prop, please be aware of your surroundings and of people around you. You may be asked to change your costume or remove your prop from convention space if it is found to be disruptive or dangerous. • Roller Skates/Blades may not be worn inside the Phoenix Convention Center or Host Hotels. •Protective footwear, with a hard sole, is required. •Military and law enforcement cosplay must not be realistic enough to pass for the real thing. • Please do not block doorways, walkways, or exits with your costume, props, or costume pieces. • Depictions of swastikas are not allowed and will be asked to be removed. •Religious cosplay must not be inflammatory or disrespectful. •Metal weapons are permitted if sheathed, but not projectile weapons or flail weapons even if holstered or tied. Bullwhips are permitted only if they are tied up. • Phoenix Comicon staff has final say whether your costume is inappropriate, and will ask you to leave the convention area until you comply with the costume policy. HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION Phoenix Comicon is firmly committed to providing a positive experience free of discrimination, harassment and bias. Each attendee is personally responsible for maintaining such an environment. Phoenix Comicon prohibits any actions, words, jokes, or comments based on an individual’s race, sex, sexual preferences, ethnic background, age, religion, physical condition, or other legally protected characteristic. Any conduct or action, whether overt or subtle, which creates an offensive or hostile environment is prohibited and will be grounds for immediate action up to and including police involvement. Phoenix Comicon prohibits any harassment between volunteers, attendees, exhibitors or guests on the basis of sex. No person, male or female, should be subjected to unsolicited or unwelcome sexual overtones and conduct, either verbal or physical. Misconduct applies to both males and females, and includes harassment between individuals regardless of sex. Any person who believes he or she is a victim of sexual or discriminatory harassment is encouraged to let the harasser know that his or her behavior is unwelcome. Those who believe they have been harassed should immediately report the matter to Facility Security Personnel, Local Police or Phoenix Comicon Staff. PHOENIX COMICON CONVENTION POLICIES DISTRIBUTION OF FLIERS AND OTHER MATERIALS There will be no distribution or fliers or other materials without prior approval of Phoenix Comicon. Fliers and other materials left in convention space without approval will be discarded. COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT Phoenix Comicon supports the movement “Cosplay is not Consent” to empower fan convention costume enthusiasts (aka “cosplayers”) to SPEAK OUT against inappropriate social behavior of a sexual and/or stereotypical nature for themselves and fellow fans. Cosplay is NOT consent! The culture of Cosplay is one of fun, creativity, and mutual respect. Unfortunately, not every fan adheres to the “respect” part. Cosplay is NOT Consent - and cosplayers who dress in (sometimes) revealing costumes should not accept inappropriate behavior from their peers. Speak out; speak up; and help keep cosplay comfortable and fun! You should make every attempt to gain direct consent on all photographs of cosplay, including all private photographers. All photographers, commercial and private, should refrain from taking secret photos or photos of cosplayers in compromised positions and should not take photos with the intent of commercialization without consent of the subject. Cosplayers love to have their photos taken, so just be polite and ask! June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 9 N. 3RD ST. N. 2ND ST. N. 1ST ST. N. CENTRAL AVE. PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER WEST BUILDING HYATT REGENCY E. ADAMS ST. LIGHT RAIL E. 10 E. VAN BUREN ST. E. MONROE ST. JE F FE RS ON ST . OUTDOOR EVENTS CONVENTION CAMPUS MAP E. FILMORE ST. 16 PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER NORTH BUILDING E. WASHINGTON ST. LIGHT RAIL June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center NORTH BUILDING EXHIBITOR HALLS INFO DESK FREE PHOTO BOOTH REGISTRATION PROGRAMMING FOOD COURT & SEATING PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER MAP WEST BUILDING Official Merchandise June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 11 EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS 150 Go Daddy Primavera L6 L5 Lost & Found L4 L3 L12 L11 N 12 May 28-31, 2015 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center L14 Thursday............... 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday.................... 10:00am - 7:00pm Saturday............... 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday.................. 10:00am - 5:00pm Free Photo Booth Exhibitor Hall Hours Star World Wide Network KWSS L8 L7 L2 L1 L10 L9 24'-10" 79' 284 30' 282 May 28-31, 2015 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER MAP 180 182 13 WEST BUILDING FIRST FLOOR SECOND STREET ART ROOM 101 A FILM FILM 102 A 102 B 102 C CLASSIC GAMING LOUNGE 101 C 101 B FILM 103 AB MONROE STREET PROGRAMMING ROOMS PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER WEST BUILDING FIRST FLOOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES LEGO LOUNGE & PANELS 106 ABC 105 BC YOUTH 105A 105 A STEAM PUNK STEAM PUNK 104 B 104 A THIRD STREET PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER WEST BUILDING SECOND FLOOR PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER WEST BUILDING SECOND FLOOR MAGIC THE GATHERING GAMING COLAB SPACE STAGE SHOWS GAMING 211 A 211 B 212 ABC 213 A 213 B MEN WOMEN THIRD STREET CONVENTION CENTER PROGRAMMING HOURS Thursday............... 12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Friday.................... 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Saturday............... 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sunday.................. 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 14 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center PROGRAMMING ROOMS PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER NORTH BUILDING FIRST FLOOR NORTH BUILDING FIRST FLOOR NORTH BALLROOM EVENING PARTIES & REGISTRATION EXTRA SEATING MEETUPS COMICS ANIME VOICE 121A 126C COMICS MASQ PREJUDGE COMICS COSTUMING 121B MYSTERY ESCAPE ROOM 132BC SIGNING ROOM 127AB 126B 121C 126A COSTUMING 125AB WRITING SEMINARS 127C AUTHORS 128A 132A HORROR PANEL AUTHORS 128B COSTUMING LOUNGE HORROR PANEL 131ABC 122BC BLOOD DRIVE 123 COSTUMING COSTUMING AUTHORS HORROR PANEL 124A 124B 129A 129B PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER NORTH SECOND FLOOR NORTHBUILDING BUILDING SECOND FLOOR FANTASY 227A FANTASY 226BC ANIME SCI-FI 221ABC SCIENCE FANTASY 232ABC 227BC 226A DIVERSITY LOUNGE ANIME 222AB 225AB SCI-FI 228AB SCI-FI 231BC SCIENCE 231A ANIME LOUD SCIENCE 223 ANIME 224A ANIME 224B SCI-FI 230 229AB WASHINGTON STREET WASHINGTON STREET June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 15 HALL OF HEROES MAP 16 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center LARGE EVENTS PANEL ROOM SPOTLIGHT PANELS 301BCD 301A WEST AND NORTH BUILDING 3RD FLOOR MAP PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER WEST BUILDING THIRD FLOOR PHOENIX CONVENTION CE WEST BUILDIN THIRD FLOOR Seats cannot be saved. We do not clear the rooms between panels. No video can be taken in Spotlight Ballroom 301. No Flash Photography. June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 17 FIRST FLOOR Video Gaming AZHP Video Gaming presented by AZHP Anime Cafes & Lounges OPEN Gaming Panels will be in West Bldg (211A) FOYER SUNDANCE REGISTRATION REGISTRATION MEN WOMEN FRONT DESK RETAIL ELEVATORS GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALATORS LOBBY ENTRANCE LOBBY ENTRANCE RESTROOMS BELL DESK LOBBY EINSTEIN BROS. CAFE NETWORKS BAR AND GRILL ANIME CAFES & LOUNGES EINSTEIN PATIO PA TI O ENTRANCE OR KS Gaming Changes ET W Game CoLab is being moved to West Bldg (211B) N 122 North 2nd Street (SW 2nd Street and Monroe Street) HYATT REGENCY HYATT REGENCY REGENCY BALLROOM HYATT PROGRAMMING HOURS - THURSDAY 2:00 PM -SUNDAY 5:00 PM OPEN 24HRS Tabletop gaming and our extensive gaming schedule begins in the Hyatt atrium Thursday 2:00PM and continues throughout the day and night till Sunday 5:00PM HYATT REGENCY SECOND FLOOR Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator RUSSELL REMINGTON Kids Need To Read Charity Poker Tournament KNTR Charity Poker Tournament Pathfinder Society - Cowboy Artists Room Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator D & D Adventure League / Tournament Space BOREIN PHOENIX BALLROOM Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator MORAN ROOM Pathfinder Society MEN STAIRS Imperial Outpost Games OPEN Gaming Panels will be in West Bldg (211A) CATERING OFFICE WOMEN D&D Adventure League COWBOY ARTISTS ROOM TERRACE RESTAURANT Game Central Tournament Space CURTIS ELEVATORS GRAND STAIRCASE Industry Row ESCALATORS Tabletop Gaming ATRIUM Giant Lifesized Board Games Imperial Outpost Games ELLIS ROOM CASSIDY Gaming Changes White Wolf Wrecking Crew will be located to the 3rd floor of the Hyatt Magic The Gathering will be located in West Bldg (103A & 103B) 18 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center STAIRS 1 2 20'x20' 3 20'x20' 4 20'x20' 5 20'x20' 6 A 20'x20' Info Booth 7 Camp Sunrise 1 RESCUE 2 Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors Water Station 3 Jurassic Park Motor Pool 4 Special Kids-Special Needs 6 US Army 7 KNTR Page Coach 8 Phoenix Center For The Arts 9 Phoenix Area Skeptics Society 10 National Parks Service 11 Legion M 12 Farmers Insurance 13 United Blood Services 14 Phoenix Astronomical Society 15 20'x20' 8 20'x20' 9 20'x20' 10 20'x20' 11 20'x20' 12 20'x20' 13 20'x20' 14 20'x20' Large Displays 15 20'x20' 20 Booth Assigned 20'x20' Demonstrations OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING On 3rd Street Group Name June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center CON ON ADAMS HOURS N ADAMS STREET Food Truck Sta ge Bar Restrooms CW6 Gelato Molly Water Food Truck Food Truck Food Truck AZ Central Bar Friday.............. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday......... 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sunday............ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CON ON ADAMS Adams Street between 1st Street and 2nd Street 2ND STREET 1ST STREET June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 21 LOWER LEVEL (The Manly Spies)..................................AA708 68 Comics.......................... 779, 781, 878, 880 100 Club............................... AA1524, AA1526 168 Dragon Trading...................140, 141, 142, .................................................... 143, 240, 242 3e Illustration Studio................AA113, AA115 5BuckDecal.com / Japanimetion.com........... .............................................. AA1224, AA1226 8-Bit Aleworks............................................372 A Fistful of Comics & Protection............ 1698 A Wrinkle In Time........................... 1684, 1686 Aaron Alexovich...................................AA1320 Aaron Lambert Art......................................591 Abraham Lopez......................................AA424 AcomicWorldArt/Ruben Rosas........ AA1000, ........................................................ AA1002 Action Lab Entertainment................. 647, 746 Adam Street...........................................AA429 Adriosa Art & Design..................................680 Adventures of the 19XX.................... 529, 628 Akumu Ink LLC............................................390 Albert Nguyen Illustration........AA228, AA230 Alfred Trujillo & Az Powergirl...AA400, AA402 Ali-Kat’s Curiosities.............................AA1208 Alienkitty Designs..................................AA206 Allied-THA...................................................619 All About Books and Comics............ 341, 440 All About Bottle Caps............................AA512 ALL Items from AKIHABARA! (JK2 Hawaii)...... ...............................................................996, 998 Allison Stanley Art.................................AA103 Altered Landscapes by Kat Martin......... 1585 amatoisms by Tony Amato...AA1112, AA1114 Amazing Wyked Writers......AA1317, AA1319, ...............................AA1321, AA1323, AA1325, ............................... AA1327, AA1329, AA1331 AmazingComics.com........................ 435, 534 Amazonia Estrias Essentials...AA621, AA623 Amber Brite.................................................118 Anachronistic Creations.............................578 Andrew Bosley Art...............................AA1220 Andromeda Designs Limited.....................306 Aneeka Richins.........................AA525, AA527 Angelo’s Comics................ 247, 249, 346, 348 Anie Miles/Ceph Ink/Julius Photography....... ......................................AA409, AA411, AA413 Animation Art Emporium......................... 1581 Anime Anonymous..............................AA1427 Anime Gift....................................... 1785, 1787 Animebooks.com........................... 1496, 1498 Animetasia Inc............ 1497, 1499, 319, 418 Anti-Hero Brand Press........................AA1016 Antickquities..........................................AA616 Apocalypse Too........................AA821, AA823 April Reyna.............................................AA303 Arizona Broadway Theatre...................... 1767 Arizona Browncoats................................ 1172 Arizona DUI Team..................................AA912 Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records...................... 1085, 1087 ArkadiaGaming.com...................................212 Arrowsmith Studios...............................AA401 Art by Josh Lyman.................................AA713 Art by Lisa Sikorski...................AA705, AA707 Art by Winged Warrior...........................AA420 Art Ninjas!!.................................AA805, AA807 Art of Adrian Ropp...............................AA1310 Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Art of David Wong.....................AA917, AA919 Art of Nikki Abrego.................................AA317 Art of Ramona......................................AA1018 Art Prints.....................................................379 Artist AJ Moore / Gudfit Entertainment. 1391 Artist Jennette Brown............................AA121 Artist Level Over 9000!..........................AA815 Ash Ave Comics................................. 778, 780 AsherBee................................................AA216 Ashleigh Popplewell.................AA220, AA222 Aspen MLT Inc.................................. 967, 1066 Asta Art / Asta Young............................AA117 ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration/RGCPS.................... 1084 Atomic Age Collectibles.................... 101, 200 Aurora O’Brien........................................AA602 Aurora’s Creations....................AA620, AA622 Author Matthew O. Duncan.................AA1315 Automatic Publishing........................ 797, 799 Autumn Fox Creations...........................AA505 Autumn Frederickson............................AA915 Awesome Anime...................................... 1768 AZHP............................................................230 Chibi Essence.............1267, 1269, 1366, 1368 Chick Lit Designs.................................AA1029 Christine Jepsen Fine Art......................AA918 Chu..........................................................AA510 Cinegen/Mantecoza...................................654 Clouded Knife Creations........................AA403 Cody Vrosh & Binary Winter Press............660 ColePetersonArt........................AA309, AA311 Collector Frame...............................579, 581 Collector’s Marketplace............885, 887, 891, .................................... 893, 984, 986, 990, 992 Coloring Squared...................................AA405 COMIC MADNESS.............................. 347, 446 Comicare...................................AA428, AA430 Comics-N-Stuff............ 107, 1397, 1399, 206, ............................................ 335, 337, 434, 436 Con Man................................................... 1380 Contraband LLC.....................................AA712 Convention Exclusive.com................ 259, 358 Corset.net xcentricities..............................234 Corvink | Denis Caron.................................791 Cosplay MooMoo.......1179, 1181, 1278, 1280 Courtney Leigh Creations......................AA809 Cox Communications........ 491, 493, 590, 592 CoZteck3D..............................................AA215 Crazy Make ‘Em Ups™....................... 128, 130 Creative Color Works........... AA1312, AA1314 Creative Insomnia..................................AA305 Crescent’s Canines............................. AA307 Critical Threat Comics & Games.............1276, ........................................................ 1372, 1374 Crizltron.................................................... 1690 Cross Country Collectibles.1191, 1193, 1197, ......................... 1199, 1290, 1292, 1296, 1298 Crucidel Productions..................................399 Crystal Caste...............................................124 Cult Classics AZ..........................................999 CultClassicPosters.com......................AA1025 Cutie Craze.............................................AA203 Cutiehats...................................AA425, AA427 Badali Jewelry.............................1396, 1398 BadApple..............................................AA1328 Bakshi Productions, Inc.......................... 1792 Baron’s Beauties................................ 541, 640 Bazinga Toys...............................................322 BeastLee Vixen Cosplay......................AA1225 BeeFy & Co..................................... 1666, 1668 Bella and Bruiser..................................AA1118 Ben Russel, Artist & Illustrator..............AA528 Bianca Thompson......................................598 Big Chris Art..............................AA900, AA902 Bink Ink............................................... 449, 548 Bishounen Boutique.................. 213, 310, 312 Bitts of Steel....................................... 153, 252 Blade Daddy....................... 219, 318, 387, 486 Blonde Swan...................................... 391, 490 Blood Bound Books.............................AA1104 Blue Crown Comics, LLC................... 293, 392 Blumhouse..................................................635 Bob the Artist..............................................499 Boston Metaphysical Society...............AA313 BOWIE ART..................................................330 Brick Cave Media........................................416 Brittnee Braun Designs........................... 1699 Bryan “BG” Graham...............................AA202 Bryan Fyffe........................... AA1100, AA1102 Build A Belt..................................................618 Bunnyvomit.com....................................AA308 C.A. Hartman........................................AA1023 Cake Shop Couture................................AA606 Camilla d’Errico...........................................698 Cara McGee............................................AA323 Carnal Comics & Flying Buffalo Games....681 Cartoon Passion................................ 605, 704 Cat Wants In.........................................AA1230 CBCS...............................................531, 630 CCP Comics..............................AA524, AA526 Central High Anime Club.....................AA1228 Chad Heinrich.........................................AA517 Chadwick Haverland Studios................AA618 Champion Comics......................................343 Chaos in Color.................................... 367, 466 Charged Concepts......................................728 Cherry Comics........................................AA609 EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS Company................ 2016 Booth/Table D Eclectic Gift..................................... 269, 368 Damsel in this Dress......................... 523, 622 Dan Parsons...........................................AA701 Dani Hoots......................................... AA404 Dark Art Komics................. AA1108, AA1110 Dark Planet..................................................659 Dark Sky Illustrations.................................317 Dave’s Comics.......................481, 580, AA301 David “Artassassin” Harrigan.............AA1201 Dave Holts Illustration............................. 1781 David Lizanetz......................................AA1119 David Lozeau...................................... 349, 448 David Stoll..............................................AA611 David’s Doodles - David Colman...............460 Dawn McTeigue........................AA501, AA503 DCompany............................ AA1316, AA1318 Debbie Leather............................................706 Deimos Saga..........................................AA721 Delphinity Comics and Illustration.......AA107 Del Rey Books............1467, 1469, 1566, 1568 Denae Frazier Studios...........................AA600 Denise Ferragamo Art.........................AA1222 Dennis Kanenwisher............................AA1302 Derrick Tipton........................................AA304 Desert Sky Games and Comics........ 196, 498 Desu Desu de Studio............................... 1491 Devil’s Due...................................................643 Diablo Productions................................AA506 Bold Exhibitors are Sponsors of Phoenix Comicon June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 23 EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS Company................ 2016 Booth/Table LOWER LEVEL Dietrich Smith........................................AA314 Dimension Decals.............................. 329, 428 Dirt Cheap LLC...........1069, 1166, 1167, 1168 Dirty Teacup Designs............................AA703 Dollipop Cosmetics................. 285, 384, 386 Dr. Hogan Berry’s Extraordinary Emporium of Genre Jewlry...................................... 1592 Dragon Pets................................................243 Dragonforge Ironworks & Extreme Lifestyle... ............................................ 311, 313, 410, 412 Dragons & Other Rare Creatures..........AA306 Dragonsong Forge............. 253, 255, 352, 354 Drakey Art............................. AA1101, AA1103 DVyne Wrytes.........................................AA722 E Creations / Kylie LaRee Art............ 413, 512 Easley’s Fun Shop......1079, 1091, 1178, 1180 East Valley Krav Maga...........................AA331 Eats Thunder...............................................325 Eclectics Creations..............................AA1306 Ed Robertson Comics........ 547, 549, 646, 648 Edge of December......................................679 Elisa Wikey...........................................AA1105 Eliza Stockfisch......................................AA119 Elveen’s Comics................................. 447, 546 Emperors Toys................................... 884, 886 Entity Eye Entertainment............................385 Erik Hodson Illustration.........................AA210 ErikArreaga.com..................................AA1001 Erin Lee...................................................AA925 Eslinger Art Gallery........................ 1573, 1575 Ethan Russell Erway - Sci-Fi/Fantasy Author ................................................................AA530 Ether Shirts............................................... 1493 Euphrates Array..........................................110 Evo Anime....................................................222 Faery Craft and Design........................AA1305 Faketoos......................... 179, 181, 278, 280 Fakku...........................................................652 Fandom Not Random.............................. 1793 Fantasm....................................AA324, AA326 Fantastic Worlds Comics........................ 1769 Fantoons..............................................AA1215 Fastawker Designs...................AA921, AA923 Fez-O-Rama....................................684, 686 Fictograph............................................AA1116 Filthy Casual............................................. 1680 Fingerpaint Marketing................................617 Firechilde Glass Studio............AA718, AA720 Fit2bTied clothing.....................AA928, AA930 Flex Comics.................................... 1185, 1187 Flying Marlena’s Curious Goods, LLC.......442 Forbyg..........................................................510 Formidable Toys...................................... 1779 Fresco Tee’s............................................. 1799 FSF Publications.......................AA529, AA531 Fugitive Toys...................... 485, 487, 584, 586 FunToys.......................................................134 Furry Feline Creatives, LLC...................... 1293 Fusion Designs.................................. 985, 987 24 Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Geek Asylum & Catseye Curiosities................ ...................................................AA817, AA819 Geek Chic............................................ 393, 492 Geico............................................................282 Geisha Moth................................................135 GEISTROCK & Q-rio....................................369 Geoffrey Gersten...................................... 1691 Gerimi Burleigh....................................AA1019 GhostHause.........................................AA1021 Ghoulish Bunny Studios.............................397 Gifts and Blessings.................................. 1291 GinasOriginalsAZ.................................AA1022 Ginger Gypsy..........................................AA808 GingerZAP!........................... AA1324, AA1326 Global Anime.................................. 1584, 1586 Golden Rule Tattoo.....................................612 Good Fortune.......................................AA1026 Grammatical Art.........................................122 GraphicLab Tees...................................... 1591 Greater Phoenix Mensa..............................136 Greenworks Graphics.................... 1667, 1669 Jeff Pina................................................... 1074 Jeffery Scott (1019).............................AA1223 Jefftoys.com...............................................304 Jen Hickman..........................................AA617 Jenna Elizabeth Johnson & Katie Salidas - Fantasy Authors.........696 Jennifer’s Place.........1379, 1381, 1478, 1480 Jenny Parks Illustration...........AA327, AA329 Jeremy Montoya Illustration & Design...............................................AA225 Jesse James Comics, LLC............................... ............................................ 159, 161, 258, 260 Joey Cabral............................................AA174 Jon Freeman........................................AA1122 Jon Sanchez Creative............................AA227 Jonathan Bolerjack.............................AA1203 Joye Company............................... 1490, 1492 JPNToys/Nextep................ 423, 425, 522, 524 Julie Fletcher........................................AA1031 Juniors Comics.................................. 241, 340 Jurassic Park Collectibles (DinoArtPrints.com)..................................123 Jusscope Press..........................................459 Justin Chung.............................AA229, AA231 Justin Mayhew Art.................................AA810 H.L. Martin..............................................AA702 Half Price Books............. 685, 687, 784, 786 HANGBoY................................................. 1797 Harebrained Design....................................224 Harley Yee Rare Comics............... 1173, 1175, ........................................................ 1273, 1275 Hasani Studios.....................................AA1311 Hayden Davis.......................................AA1213 Hello Face Paint she draws you................112 Henry Cesneros........................AA801, AA803 Hero Initiative........ AA1200, AA1202, AA1204 Heroes Resource..................................... 1692 Heroic Fine Art............................................237 HexComix..................................AA605, AA607 Hobbyfan.com..1373, 1375, 1472, 1474, 429, 431, 528, 530..................................................... Hollywood Joe’s Memorabilia.......... 405, 504 Holzheimer’s.................................. 1297, 1299 Hotflips........................................... 1096, 1098 HumAlong Productions........................... 1796 HumanTreeRobot.......................................497 Hydekomiks Ink.....................................AA200 Hyena Agenda.......................................... 1773 I Had Those Toys........................... 1673, 1675 Iguana Comics & Buttons................. 275, 374 Imaginarium Galleries....................... 896, 898 Immortalrae & KAD Creations...............AA502 In Tense Comics....................................AA221 INDICONS................................................. 1798 Industrial Strength Illustrators.............AA223 Infinite Frequencies...............................AA706 Innovations in Arts and Entertainments...106 Isaac Cabrera Art/Alex Brock Art..............587 Itbesuperme.........................................AA1205 Ivory Forge................................................ 1678 J-List / JAST USA.............................. 653, 655 J&R Fan Art.................................................204 Jamie Tyndall.........................................AA522 Japanese Prints by Ukiyo-e Heroes................ .............................................. AA1005, AA1007 Gamadin Book Series.................................236 Jason Metcalf...........................AA300, AA302 Game On......................................................607 Jason Palmer Studios Inc................. 537, 636 Game Over Games............................. 879, 881 Jason Pedersen.....................................AA423 Gamechurch................................... 1090, 1092 Javier Avila........................... AA1012, AA1014 Games Collectables And More..................513 Jay’s Junque...............................................553 GBM Fantasy Forge..................AA212, AA214 Jayme Twins Art..................................AA1124 Bold Exhibitors are Sponsors of Phoenix Comicon K.C. Kard Co............................................. 1781 Karaoke Fanboy Press........................AA1210 Kate’s Comic Geekery................................361 Katelyn McCaigue/Beanie Buds........AA1128, Kathy 100.............................................AA1117 Keen Halloween................................. 667, 669 Ken’s Buttons..................................... AA418 Keomaka LLC............................. 517, 616, 897 Kevin Coulston & KidsComic.club......AA1115 Kevin McCoy..........................................AA421 Kids Need to Read.........979, 981, 1078, 1080 Kimzar Kollectables........................991, 993 Kindred Dragons Emporium...................1587 Kipsworld.......................................291, AA204 Kit’s Designs..........................................AA321 KnowOne’s Designs, Meredith McClaren, Frank and Nat’s Armory & Shannwich.......... ...................................................AA129, AA131 Kody Koala Custom Figures and Toys......624 Kore 6 Media..........................................AA208 Kozak Komiks........................................AA407 Kyla’s Keepsakes........................................558 KWKCOMIC..................................................661 Lady Death/Brian Pulido/Coffin Comics........ ............................................................ 752, 754 Lair of Abraxas............................................525 Laminartz...............................................AA508 Lampflower............................................AA218 Laughing Moon- Todd VanHooser.......AA610 Laura Knatt & Hayley Larsh..................AA914 LeatherDiceBags.com............................. 1093 Leprecon, Inc..........................................AA101 Level Up Studios.........................................535 Lexy Mosh & Kitt Kaufman Tattoo............228 Light Sculptured Art...................................173 Light Speed Fine Art.......................... 649, 748 Light up Apparel & Accessories.................596 LiLi and Jonah.....................................AA1027 Limited Edition Collectibles.................... 1593 Linda Andrews and Vijaya Schartz......AA412 Literary Alterations............................ 373, 375 Little Vampires............................................673 Lucky Mint Photography......................... 1791 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center LOWER LEVEL Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Ovi Demetrian Jr....................................AA312 Mad Hatters Designs.............................AA426 Magic and Monsters.....1390, 1392, 437, 536 Mana Overdose......................................AA507 Manipulations in Wire............................AA619 MARDI GRAS COSTUME SHOP.................360 Maricopa County Library District........... 1091 Mark Dos Santos...................................AA913 Mark Rude, Author & Artist..................AA1207 Mars Artwork.......................................AA1227 Massoglia Books........................................561 Mauricio Abril Art.................................AA1309 McIntyre Musings..................................AA107 Media Collectibles............................. 690, 692 Megan Wyreweden................................AA811 Merpunks Comic.......................AA205, AA207 Mesa Comics and Games..........................328 Michael Bradley, Author & Susanne’s Treasures...........................AA330 Michael C. Hayes......................AA909, AA911 Michael Dooney.....................................AA125 Michele Anderson.............................. AA916 Middle Earth Gems...................AA209, AA211 Midnight Toys................................ 1097, 1099 Mike S. Miller.............................AA316, AA318 Mike Vasquez.........................................AA723 Miles To Go.................................... 1679, 1681 Mile HIgh Comics..... 401, 500, 501, 502, 600, .................................................... 601, 602, 603 Mindy Wheeler Art.................................AA416 Minion Me.............. AA1109, AA1111, AA1307 Miss Alanius Creations....................... AA822 Miss Muerte Boutique...........................AA818 Modelers Or Mice........................................634 MODIFIEDMINDS..................................... 1766 Moko Press / Robin & Cory Childs.....AA1123 Moments In Metal.......................................543 MonkeyBoots Art........................................899 MonsterComicBooks.com................ 597, 599 Morgan Beem and Jorge Corona.................... ...................................................AA613, AA615 Musetap....................................AA920, AA922 Mysterious Galaxy Books.....AA171, AA1703, .............................................. AA1705, AA1707 Mystic.....................................................AA217 Nani?Wear.......................................... 559, 658 Natalia Lopez.......................................AA1231 Nerd Dollz...............................................AA901 Nigel Sade Fine Art...................AA929, AA931 Night Stalker Press............ AA1028, AA1030 Nik’s Pix........................................... AA1107 Ninja Owls...................................................207 Nostalgic Enterprise............................AA1304 NSNart.................................. AA1129, AA1131 Nuclear Comics & Skate.............................336 Odd Truth Inc.......................................AA1015 Oddball Books.............................................137 OffWorld Designs, Inc.................... 1190, 1192 Ogopogo Press.........................AA519, AA521 Oh Hell Comics......................................AA310 Once Upon A Tee........................................611 Onrie Kompan Productions, LLC........AA1006 Orange Crows......................................AA1020 ORIG3N........................... 297, 299, 396, 398 Origami Owl Custom Jewelry....................478 Outbreak Arms............................................217 Outlaw Kritters/Watto’s Wife.....................997 P Dot’s Comics & Collectibles...................342 Pages & Inks............................................ 1693 Pak Rat Collectables..................... 1184, 1186 Panda and Monster Sideshow...........AA1121 PandaHat.com.................... 1385, 1387, 1484, .................................................. 1486, 331, 430 PARAGON....................................................205 Pegasus Publishing....................... 1772, 1774 Pendragon Costumes.................................424 PescEffects - The Art of Jerry Pesce.............. .............................................. AA1301, AA1303 Pezzy Rings...............................AA717, AA719 Phoenix Stitchery: Costumes & Couture......... ..............................................................AA1330 PipStar Pop.................................................305 Pixel Kitsune.............................AA904, AA906 Pixy Cakes, LLC......................................AA700 Plutonian Narwhal Designs and Andrew’s Pencil...............AA812, AA814 Pop Shop AZ............................................ 1393 Powermorphicon/Robo Toy Fest.................... ..............................................1285, 1384, 1386 Project Pinup...............................................223 Pross Comics..................................201, 300 Punkstuff.....................................................125 Puppet Pie...................................................973 PVC ARMORY........................................... 1780 Radiant Grey...................... AA1217, AA1219 Railing Kill/Tweeters Amigurumi..................... ...................................................AA516, AA518 Rainbow Ribbon............................. 1567, 1569 Ravenwing Wearable Art..........AA109, AA111 Ray Torres III / T.M. Williams.....................113 Razorz Edge....................................... 613, 712 Re-Stitch Retro......................................AA319 Red Nebula Studios....................................785 Redheaded Ruby..................................AA1120 Retro Nerd Studios..............................AA1229 Revenge of the Pantheons.........................116 Reynolds Advanced Materials.......... 461, 560 Richard Huante Design & Illlustration.. AA500 RNA Brand Entertainment.....................AA219 Rob Ozborne........................ AA1008, AA1010 Robots by Matt Q Spangler.................AA1004 Rock Rebel...................................................604 Rocky Mountain Dragons LLC................ 1672 Romany House................................... AA417 Ronald C. Tobin LLC...................................155 Ross Demma..........................................AA406 Rumplestiltskin Studios......................AA1221 Ruth Thompson Fantasy Art....AA601, AA603 Ryan McMurry........................................AA604 Ryan Quackenbush..............................AA1013 Rykovich......................................................301 Samurai Comics........ 606, 867, 869, 966, 968 Sarah Clemens.......................................AA201 Sarah Wilkinson Art...............................AA927 SCG Distribution.472, 473, 474, 475, 572, 574 Scifi Cards...................................................316 Scott P ‘Doc’ Vaughn.............................AA608 Scott Zambelli, Brett Pinson, Kevin Leen, & Kevin Meinert...............AA509, ......................................AA511, AA513, AA515 Scrap Pictures.............................................642 Scrooze Toys...............................................211 Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Sean Sautter...........................................AA710 Seby Creations.....................................AA1127 Serenity Sky Crochet.............................AA213 Serkworks Labs..........................................585 Shaolin Temple Cultural Center AZ........ 1775 Shapify My Life.................. 297, 299, 396, 398 Shark Robot LLC............1572, 1574, 307, 406 Shayne of the Dead...............................AA328 Shelby Robertson.....................AA908, AA910 Sincerely Sam...........................AA612, AA614 Sires Eyewear..............................................710 Skahfee Studios..........................................131 Skeltonartist..............................AA709, AA711 Skullfairy......................................................629 Skybound...................1167, 1169, 1266, 1268 SmarterGarter®...........................................400 Smitty Tut Designs.....AA800, AA802, AA804 SmokeTree Workshop................................411 Sparkle! Designs...................................... 1578 Spencer Brinkerhoff III.........................AA1106 Spicy Donut..........................................AA1313 Squishy Studios...................................AA1216 Starlit Skies........................................ AA716 Steam Crow........................ 873, 873, 972, 974 Steven Crowe/Urban Myth Studios......AA415 Steven Malone............................................484 STL Ocarina.............................................. 1580 Stranger Comics............................ 1279, 1281 Studio Chiri...........................................AA1126 Studio Fugazi.......................................AA1300 Stylin Online.com.............. 147, 149, 246, 248, ....353, 355, 359, 452, 453, 454, 455, 552, 554 Super Emo Friends................................AA816 Super Geek Friends................................AA924 Super Hero Stuff........................689, 691, 693, ....................697, 699, 788, 790, 792, 796, 798 Supply Pod from Outer Places.........716, 718 Sushi You Can Hug................................AA414 Swag Cabin.................................................111 Sweet Midnight........................................ 1674 EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS Company................ 2016 Booth/Table T.C. Fenwick’s Art..................................AA715 Targete Art..............................................AA325 Tasty Peach Studios.................. 775, 872, 874 TechShop.............................................AA1211 Tee No Evil............................................AA1209 Tee Turtle............................ 407, 506, 567, 664 Terence Brown II/Denny From The Room...... ................................................................AA701 Terry Huddleston Art................AA408, AA410 Terry Tibke..............................................AA520 Texas Hold’em w/ Zombies.................... 1579 The “OMG!” Store....... 569, 668, 675, 772, 774 The 105th Squad “Phoenix Hive”.........AA431 The Art Institute of Phoenix.......................322 The Brain Stand..........................................593 The Brass Caliper.................................... 1779 The Card Cafe..............................................129 The Cheeky Whale...............................AA1206 The Chosen Prime............................. 381, 480 The Comic Shop........................ 146, 148, 150 The Concentrating Artist.....................AA1308 The Contact Lens Company......................254 The Crafty Coyote..................................AA813 The Dark Art of King Mike V/Mike Vanderhoof............................AA1113 The Devastator...........................................892 The Dr. Diabolic Show/She Slays Dragons......................................AA926 Bold Exhibitors are Sponsors of Phoenix Comicon June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 25 EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Company................ 2016 Booth/Table Company................ 2016 Booth/Table The Green Gurl................................... 631, 730 The Grid: Games and Growlers..................404 The GwenSeven Saga- April Adams.........105 The Mirror Gate Chronicles...................AA419 The Muertitos / Maxx242......................AA422 The Peculiar Magpie...................................366 The Pumpkin Geek................................AA504 The Red Ant.............................................. 1696 The Ronin Saga...........................................323 The Scribbled Hollow.................... 1597, 1599 The Subtle Geek....................................... 1590 The Suits................................................AA523 The Toy Box Collectibles................... 978, 980 The Vented Hat Lady..................................468 The White Falcon...................................AA127 The Yuan Twins...........AA903, AA905, AA907 Thieves Den Costumes..............................511 Tiki Machine, LLC..................................... 1174 Time Travel Mysteries Two Cats Press.......... ................................................................AA123 Times Forgotten............................ 1596, 1598 Tinney’s Trinkets & Costuming...........AA1125 Tiny Bunny Designs................................. 1697 Tony Santiago Art.......................................267 Toy Anxiety......................... 467, 469, 566, 568 Toy Mandala....................... 417, 419, 516, 518 Toy Master Action Figures.........................422 ToyArena.....................................................210 Toynk.com.......................... 117, 119, 216, 218 TOYSBOT.COM...................... 1479, 1481, 623, .................................................... 625, 722, 724 Toyslogic............................ 167, 169, 266, 268 Toytropolis......................................... 235, 334 Tribble Toys.................................................519 TuffnTiny.com..............................12843, 1286 Twiggs & Berries.........................................555 Val Hochberg...............................................975 Valiant................................................. 758, 760 Vampie Oodles............................................678 Vanquish Studio...................................AA1017 Very Awesome Girls PHX......................AA806 Victorian Folly.............................................272 Visualize Creativity...................AA224, AA226 Volante Design makes Superhuman Streetwear..........................505 3RD FLOOR UCC DISTRIBUTING.......................................... ....................................1685, 1687, 1784, 1786 Ultrasabers......................... 279, 281, 378, 380 Unpossible Cuts....................................... 1790 Urban Art by Melody...................................479 26 WalkingMelonsAAA...............................AA514 wanabiEPICdesigns............ AA1212, AA1214 Warhorse Workshop...................................507 Warrior Martial Arts........................... 175, 274 Weegonza Bazaar.....................AA320, AA322 WeLoveFine.................................... 1196, 1198 Whimsic Alley................................. 1473, 1475 Will Terry............................... AA1009, AA1011 Window to the Soul.....................................610 Witches Gifts / Mythical................ 1485, 1487 WJW Designs.........................................AA315 Wolfsisters Creations.................................890 Wordfire Press............1367, 1369, 1466, 1468 Worldbuilders..................................... 641, 740 World in Chains Chainmaille......................458 World of Decoden................................AA1024 World of Rynaga Specimen Design......................................793 World of Strange...................................... 1778 Writing Excuses....................................... 1378 Star Wars Neighborhood...................... HH804 Arizona Avengers.................................. HH704 Justice League Arizona........................ HH704 Cactus Brick.......................................... HH700 AZ Tardis............................................... HH800 Heros United..................................A201/A203 SCA........................................................ HH702 Department of Zombie Defense.......... HH802 Kingdom of Umbria.............................. HH702 The Dread Fleet..................................... HH602 Moon Mermaid...................................... HH604 The Princess Project............................ HH600 Arizona Autobots.................................. HH504 Umbrella Corporation........................... HH802 Movie posters & more........................ Hallway Star Trek Bridge.................................... HH506 Xaos Studios........................................AA1322 Yellow Jacket Comics L.L.C..................AA820 Zenescope Entertainment................. 734, 736 Zia Records........................ 573, 575, 672, 674 Zombie Patrol..................................... 225, 324 Zombisaur............................................AA1003 ZuZu Cartoons.....................................AA1218 Bold Exhibitors are Sponsors of Phoenix Comicon June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center GUEST LOCATIONS Guest name .... Table or Booth Location Adam Orndorf ................................... AA1412 Adam Yeater ..................................... AA1423 Alan Dean Foster..... 1367, 1369, 1466, 1468 Alex Kingston....................................... MG27 Aprilynne Pike.................................... AA1708 Arryn Zech.............................................. MG9 Art Adams.......................................... AA1531 Ash Maczko....................................... AA1401 Ashley Witter..................................... AA1401 Austin Aslan...................................... AA1704 Author Signings.............................................. ...............AA1701, AA1703, AA1705, AA1707 Autumn Ivy......................................... AA1408 Barry Kitson....................................... AA1503 Basil Gogos....................................... AA1625 Ben Blacker........................................ AA1517 Ben “hbi2k” Creighton.........................HH502 Ben Templesmith.............................. AA1623 Beth Sotelo........................................ AA1521 Billie Piper............................................. MG26 Billy Tucci........................... AA1429, AA1431 Bob Morley.............................................. MG8 Brad Dwyer........................................ AA1421 Brandon Sanderson...............................1366 Brent Schoonover.............................. AA1509 Bret Blevins........................................ AA1615 Brian Augustyn.................................... A1512 Brian and Kristy Miller....................... AA1608 Brian Pulido..............................................752 Caitlin Glass.......................................... MG10 Caity Lotz.............................................. MG31 Carl Gottlieb.........................................HH205 Chad Hardin........................ AA1500, AA1502 Chris Gore.......................................... AA1626 Chrissie Zullo..................................... AA1620 Christopher Uminga.......................... AA1622 Damon Begay.................................... AA1417 Dan Starkey.......................................... MG25 Dan Wells................................................1366 Dan Wickline...................................... AA1507 Dan Jurgens........................................ AA701 Darrell May............................................ 1,279 David Baron....................................... AA1618 David Fielding......................................... MG7 David Francini...........................................734 David Ramsey....................................... MG32 DC Douglas........................................... MG13 Denny Ricelli...................................... AA1424 Dheeraj Verma..........................................752 Dom Vitalli......................................... AA1622 Don Rosa............................ AA1525, AA1527 Eddie Nunez....................................... AA1422 Emma Caufield..................................... MG28 Eric Mengel........................................ AA1426 Eve Myles.............................................. MG23 Gabrielle Donathan........................... AA1520 Gates McFadden.................................. MG29 Geoff Notkin.........................................HH303 George Perez...................... AA1629, AA1631 Gini Koch............................. AA1700, AA1702 Glenn Morshower................................... MG3 Greg Horn........................... AA1400, AA1402 Heath Corson..................................... AA1517 28 Guest name .... Table or Booth Location Howard Tayler........................................1366 Jae Lee............................................... AA1600 Jamal Igle.......................................... AA1606 James Marsters................................... MG30 James O’Barr..........................................1169 James Owen...........................................1068 Jamie Wyman.................................... AA1706 Jaremy Aillo.........................................HH702 Jason Martin..................................... AA1519 Jason Meents.................................... AA1506 Jay Fotos Jen Broomall...................... AA1516, AA1518 Jess Harnell.......................................... MG11 Jim Hanna......................................... AA1416 Jody Lynn Nye......... 1367, 1369, 1466, 1468 Joe Corroney..................................... AA1610 Joel Gomez....................................... AA1523 John Beatty............................................1268 John Layman..................................... AA1616 John Stinsman.................................. AA1513 Jon Schnepp...................................... AA1515 Jonathan Nelson............................... AA1413 Josh Blaylock.................................... AA1403 Joyce Chin......................................... AA1529 June Chung....................................... AA1602 Kane Hodder........................................... MG4 Karan Ashley.......................................... MG6 Kari Smith.......................................... AA1407 Katie Cook......................................... AA1522 Keith Tucker..............................................969 Ken Levin..................................................637 Kirran “Lord Moonstone” Somerlade.HH502 Ksenia Solo........................................... MG18 Kurt Busiek........................................ AA1505 Larry Nemececk................................ AA1726 Lee Majors.............................................. MG1 Lindsey Wagner...................................... MG2 Livio Ramondelli................................ AA1420 Marat Mychaels................................. AA1418 Mark Brooks....................... AA1601, AA1603 Mark Pellegrino.................................... MG20 Martin Kove.......................................... MG35 Maurice LaMarche............................... MG12 Marv Wolfman.................... AA1628, AA1630 Mary Robinette Kowal............................1366 Matt Hayley....................................... AA1626 Michael Flores................................... AA1620 Michael Kogge................................... AA1714 Michael Martin.................................. AA1414 Michael Stackpole.............. AA1716, AA1718 Michael Golden.......................................1167 Mike Zeck................................................1266 Mike Debalfo....................... AA1428, AA1430 Mike Mayhew.................................... AA1501 Mitch Gerads..................................... AA1511 Mr. Creepypasta................................ AA1411 Guest name .... Table or Booth Location Pat Broderick..................................... AA1514 Phil Foglio.................................................367 Phil Hester......................................... AA1612 PJ Haarsma............................................1380 Ralph Macchio...................................... MG33 Raven Gregory................................... AA1410 Rebekah McKendry..................................635 Renee Witterstaetter..............................1266 Reset Survivor................................... AA1419 Robert Beltran...................................... MG28 Ron Marz........................................... AA1605 Ryan Cody.......................................... AA1508 Ryan Dalton....................................... AA1712 Sam J Jones........................................HH307 Scott Godlewski................................ AA1510 Scott “KaiserNeko” Frerichs...............HH502 Scott Tracy Griffin............................. AA1724 Sean Astin............................................. MG22 Sebastian Jones.....................................1279 Shannon Denton............................... AA1624 Stan Sakai.......................................... AA1607 Stephen Franck........................................659 Stephane Roux.................................. AA1621 Steven Pulawa................................... AA1504 Stuart Sayger...................... AA1404, AA1406 Tanglwyst De Halloway.......................HH203 Teddy Tso.......................................... AA1415 Terry Beatty...................................... AA1507 Tim Vigil............................................. AA1409 Timothy Omundson............................. MG21 Todd Nauck....................................... AA1611 Tom Hodges...................................... AA1604 Tom Leveen....................................... AA1710 Tom Raney......................................... AA1617 Tone Rodriguez................................. AA1619 Tony Parker........................................ AA1627 Tony Todd............................................... MG5 Tracee Cocco.......................................HH203 Travis Hanson..............................1073, 1075 Troy Baker............................................. MG15 Weston Ochse................................... AA1720 Whilce Portacio................................. AA1530 William Zabka....................................... MG34 Yvonne Navarro................................. AA1722 Neo Edmond............ 1367, 1369, 1466, 1468 Neve Mcintosh..................................... MG24 Nick “Lanipator” Landis......................HH502 Nolan North.......................................... MG14 Norm Rapmund................................. AA1609 Oded Fehr............................................. MG19 Orlando Harding................................ AA1405 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center MEET DEL REY AUTHORS PIERCE BROWN ALAN DEAN FOSTER ALEXANDRA OLIVA KEVIN HEARNE SCOTT SIGLER JASON HOUGH MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN VISIT DEL REY BOOTH 1467 for information about author signings and panels, FREE books, and a FREE Star Wars poster! STAY UP TO DATE WITH DEL REY @DELREYBOOKS @DELREYSTARWARS DELREYSPECTRA STARWARSBOOKS @DELREYBOOKS @DELREYSTARWARS GUEST BIOS ADAM CHRISTOPHER Author: Made to Kill, volume 1, co-writer of The Shield for Dark Circle Comics ADAM ORNDORF ADAM YEATER Comic Artist & Writer: Comic Artist & Publisher: Blood & Dust: The Life and One Last Day Undeath of Judd Glenny, 180 Days ALAN DEAN FOSTER Author: Spellsinger series, Shadowkeep, Cyber Way, Commonwealth Stories ALEX KINGSTON Actor: Doctor Who, ER, Lost in Austen, Arrow, Without a Trace ALEXANDRA OLIVA Author: The Last One ALYSSA WONG Author: Scarecrow, A Fist of Permutations in Lightning and Wildflowers APRILYNNE PIKE Author: Wings, Illusions, Destined, Earthbound, Sleep No More ARRYN ZECH Voice Actor: RWBY, Red vs. Blue ARTHUR ADAMS Comic Book Artist: Avengers, X-Men, Spiderman, New Mutants ASH MACZKO Comic Creator: Squarriors ASHLEY WITTER Comic Artist: Squarriors, Interview with the Vampire: Claudia’s Story, Anne Rice’s Wolf Gift, Bloodthirsty: One Nation Under Water AUSTIN ASLAN Author: The Islands at the End of the World, The Girl at the Center of the World AUTUMN IVY Comic Creator & Writer: Widow’s Web BARRY KITSON Comic Artist: Empire, The Titans, Legion of SuperHeroes, The Order, The Incredible Hulk BASIL GOGOS Artist: Pursuit, Famous Monsters of Filmland BECKY CHAMBERS Author: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet BEN TEMPLESMITH Comic Artist: 30 Days of Night, Fell, Welcome to Hoxford, Army of Darkness, Silent Hill BEN “HBI2K” CREIGHTON Content Creator: Dragon Ball Z: Abridged BETH SOTELO Comic Artist: Fathom, Soulfire, Witchblade, Charismagic BETH CATO Author: The Clockwork Dagger, The Clockwork Crown, Breath of Earth BILLIE PIPER Actor: Doctor Who, Penny Dreadful, Secret Diary of a Call Girl, The Ruby in the Smoke, The Shadow in the North BILLY TUCCI Comic Creator: Shi, Victoria Cross, The Undaunted BRADLEY BEAULIEU Author: Twelve Kings in Sharakhai, Song of Shattered Sands series, Lays of Anuskaya Trilogy BRANDON SANDERSON Author: Elantris, the Mistborn trilogy, The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance from the Stormlight series, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians series BRENT SCHOONOVER Comic Artist: Ant-Man, Howling Commandos, Back to the Future, Adventures of Superman, Batman ’66 BRET BLEVINS Comic Artist: Strange Tales, New Mutants, Batman Beyond BRIAN AUGUSTYN Comic Writer & Editor: The Flash, Justice League CAITLIN GLASS Voice Actor: Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran High School Host Club, Tales of Zestiria, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Street Fighter IV &V CAITY LOTZ Actor: DC Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, Battle of The Year, The Machine, The Pact, Mad Men, Death Valley BRAD DWYER BOB MORLEY Comic Artist: Record Heat, Actor: The 100, As You Were, Epic Tales of Neighbours, Road Kill, the Mundane Blinder, The Memory Thief, The White City BRIAN PULIDO Comic Writer & Creator: Lady Death, Evil Ernie, Friday the 13th CHANTELLE OSMAN CHAD HARDIN CARL GOTTLIEB Author: How NOT to Screen Writer: Jaws, Jaws Comic Artist: Harley Quinn, Survive the Holidays Dragon Age, Amazing 2, The Jerk, The Odd Spider-Man, Warhammer Couple 30 BRIAN & KRISTY MILLER Hi-Fi Colour Designs: Doctor Who, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Batman VS. Superman, SpongeBob, Star Wars, The X-Fil CHRISTINA HENRY CHRIS GORE Author: Chronicles of Alice, Comedian, Writer: Black Wings series PodCRASH with That Chris Gore, Geektime June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center DAMON BEGAY Comic Creator: Interstellar Comix DAN JURGENS Comic Artist & Editor: The Warlord, Booster Gold, Falsh Fordon, Green Arrow, New 52: Futures End, Aquaman and the Others, Superman DAN WELLS Author: The Partials series, John Cleaver series, I Am Not a Serial Killer DENNY RICELLI D.C. DOUGLAS Comic Creator: Cousin Voice Actor: Resident Evil, Mass Effect, Z Nation, One Harold, Get That Chicken, Piece, Naruto: Shippûden Lollygaggin’ Adventures DAN WICKLINE Comic Writer: Tales of Honor, God is Dead, The Mysterious Monkey of the Monarch Apartments, Deadly Creatures DARRELL MAY Comic Artist: The Untamed, Niobe, Erathune DAVID BARON Comic Artist: Bloodshot: Reborn and Divinity, Multiversity DAVID FIELDING Actor: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers DAVID RAMSEY Actor: Arrow, Dexter, The Flash, Blue Bloods DHEERAJ VERMA Comic Artist: Escape of the Living Dead, Lady Death, Transformers, Night of the Living Dead DJANGO WEXLER Author: The Thousand Names, The Shadow Throne, The Forbidden Library DON ROSA Comic Artist, Writer: Donald Duck, Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck EMMA CAULFIELD Actor: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Beverly Hills, 90210, Supergirl, Once Upon a Time EDDIE NUNEZ Comic Artist: Lois Lane and the Resistance, Deadpool, Ami-comi, Fanboys vs Zombies GATES MCFADDEN Actor: Star Trek: The Next Generation, Marker, The Hunt for Red October GEOFF NOTKIN Science: STEM Journals and Meteorite Men for Science Channel GEORGE PEREZ Comic Artist: Avengers, Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Sachs and Violens, Hulk: Future Imperfect GINI KOCH Author: Touched By an Alien, Alien Novels, Martian Alliance Chronicles EVE MYLES Actor: Torchwood, Broadchurch, Merlin, Soundproof, Belonging, Score, Dot’s Story GABRIELLE DONATHAN Seamstress and Leather worker GLENN MORSHOWER Actor: 24, Charmed, Quantum Leap, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Voyager GREG HORN Comic Artist: Marvel: War of Heroes, Avangers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Blackest Night, Grimm Fairy Tales GREG VAN EEKHOUT Author: California Bones, Pacific Fire, Dragon Coast, Kid vs. Squid, The Boy at the End of the World, Norse Code HEATH CORSON Comic Writer: Batman: Assault on Arkham, Justice League JAMAL IGLE Comic Artist: Molly Danger, Race Against Time, G.I.Joe, Iron Man, Spider- Man JAMES MARSTERS Actor: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Smallville, P.S. I Love You JAMES O’BARR Comic Artist: The Crow, Curare, Skinning the Wolves JAMES A. OWEN Author, Publisher: Starchild, Here, There Be Dragons, The Shadow Dragons JASON INMAN Co-Host: DC All Access, Collider Video Arrow Recap, Geek History Lesson JASON MARTIN Comic Artist: Super Real, Action Lab: Danger Zone, Vampblade, Night of the 80s Undead JASON MEENTS Comic Artist:Tykes Take Over JASON SPISAK Voice Actor: Rocket Power, Young Justice, Star Wars:Clone Wars, Green Lantern the Animated Series ERIC MENGEL Comic Artist, Writer, Creator: OCHO Comics HOLLY JENNINGS Author: Arena HOWARD TAYLER Author: Schlock Mercenary JAE LEE Comic Artist: The Inhumans, Fantastic Four, Batman/Superman JAMIE WYMAN Author: Wild Card, The Clever One JAREMY AIELLO Special Effects: Shutter Island, The Village, Oz the Great and Powerful, The Walking Dead JASON HOUGH Author: The Darwin Elevator, The Dire Earth Cycle JAY FOTOS Comic Artist, Writer: ‘68 Zombie JAZE COSPLAY STUDIO Costumers Featuring Aime and Lance JEN BROOMALL Comic Artist: Legend of Oz, Critter, Grimm Fairy Tales June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center GUEST BIOS DAN STARKEY Actor: Doctor Who, Wizards vs. Aliens, Act of Kindness 31 GUEST BIOS 32 JESS HARNELL Voice Actor: Animaniacs, The Simpsons, Fairly Odd Parents, Up, Drawn Together JIM HANNA Comic Creator: Jack Rabbit, All-Ghouls School, New Avengers 100 Project JODY LYNN NYE Author: The Magic Touch, Mythology 101, Strong Arm Tactics, Dragons series JOE CORRONEY Comic Artist: Star Trek, Doctor Who, GI Joe, Spike Vs. Dracula, True Blood JOEL GOMEZ Comic Artist: Justice League, The Flash, Witchblade, Gears of War JOHN BEATTY Comic Artist: Secret Wars, Captain America, The Punisher, Thanos Quest, Batman JOHN LAYMAN Comic Writer: Chew, ThunderCats, Marvel Zombies vs The Army of Darkness JOHN PECK AKA Jack Heckel Author: The Charming Tales novels, Once Upon a Rhyme, Happily Never After, The Pitchfork of Destiny JOHN STINSMAN Comic Artist: Vampirella, Team Youngblood, Alandria Rising JON SCHNEPP Director, Writer, Producer: Cartoon Network / Adult Swim, FX, MTV, Nickelodeon, SpikeTV, Magnet Releasing, Comedy Central JOSEPH NASISSE Author: Riverwatch, Templar Chronicles series, Watcher of the Dark JOSH BLAYLOCK Comic Writer and Artist: Mercy Sparz, Operation Nemesis: A Story of Genocide & Revenge JOYCE CHIN Comic Artist: Hulk, Green Lantern, Vampirella, Xena, Spiderman JUNE CHUNG Comic Artist: Marvel Zombies, Marvel Annihilation, Batman/ Superman, Before Watchmen: Ozymandias, Transformers/GI Joe KANE HODDER Actor: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, Jason X KARAN ASHLEY Actor: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Devon’s Ghost, Unto Thee, Gia and Tim Grace KATIE COOK Comic Writer: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, Star Wars, Gronk: A Monster’s Story KEITH TUCKER Comic Artist: Animaniacs, Pinky & The Brain, Tiny Toons, Roger Rabbit, Rescue Rangers, Goofy KEN LEVIN Comic Creator & Producer: 1First Comics co-Founder, Fables, Mike Mignola’s THE AMAZING SCREW-ON HEAD KEVIN HEARNE Author: The Iron Druid Chronicles KIRRAN “LORD MOONSTONE” SOMERLADE Content Creator: Dragon Ball Z Abridged KSENIA SOLO Actor: Lost Girl, Orphan Black, Black Swan, The Factory, Turn: Washington’s Spies KURT BUSIEK Comic Writer: Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Vampirella, Mickey Mouse, Web of Spider-Man LARRY NEMECEK Author: Star Trek: Stellar Cartography, Star Trek: Next Generation Companion LEANNA RENEE HIEBER Author, Playwright, Actor: Strangely Beautiful series, Magic Most Foul series LEXIE DUNNE LEE MAJORS Author: Superheroes Actor: The Six Million Dollar Man, The Big Valley, Anonymous, Supervillains Anonymous Men From Shilo, Owen Marshall Counselor at Law, The Fall Guy, Raven LIVIO RAMONDELLI Comic Artist: IDW Publishing, Transformers: Autocracy and Monstrosity MARAT MYCHAELS Comic Artist: X-Force: Shatterstar, Deadpool Corp, Blindside MARY ROBINETTE KOWAL Author: Shades of Milk and Honey, Evil Robot Monkey, For Want of a Nail MAURICE LAMARCHE Voice Actor: Animaniacs, Pinky & The Brain, Inspector Gadget, Futurama, The Real Ghostbusters MARK KIDWELL MARK BROOKS Comic Writer, Artist: Author: World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide, G.I. ‘68: Jungle Jim: Hellhone, Joe: Hearts and Minds ‘68: Rule of War, ‘68: Hallowed Ground MICHAEL GOLDEN Comic Artist, Creator & Writer: The ‘Nam, Micronauts, G.I. Joe Yearbook, Dr. Strange, The Walking Dead, Spawn, Nightwing LINDSAY WAGNER Actor: The Bionic Woman, Shattered Dreams, A Child’s Cry, Fighting For My Daughter, Four Extraordinary Women MARK PELLEGRINO Actor: Dexter, Supernatural, LOST, The Closer, Being Human, The Trials of Cate McCall MARTIN KOVE Actor: Karate Kid films, Rambo: First Blood Part II, Cagney & Lacey MARV WOLFMAN Comic Writer: In A Half-World of Terror, Blackhawk, Titans Fit the Battle of Jericho!, Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four MICHAEL KOGGE MICHAEL J. SULLIVAN Author: Empire of the Author: Riyria Revelations, Wolf, Star Wars: The Riyria Chronicles series, Force Awakens, Batman Age of Myth: Book One of v Superman - Dawn of The Legends of the First Justice: Cross Fire Empire MICHAEL MARTIN Comic book creator Blood & Dust: The Life and Undeath of Judd Glenny MICHAEL MARTINEZ Author: The Deadalus Incident, The Enceladus Crisis June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center MIKE DEBALFO Comic Artist: Squirrel Girls, Soulfire, Grimm Fairy Tales, Tales from Wonderland, Zombies Vs. Cheerleaders MIKE MACLEAN Author: Lady Death: Damnation Game, Zack the Zombie Exterminator, La Muerta, Sharktopus, Piranhaconda MIKE MAYHEW Comic Artist: Zorro, Vampirella, Avengers, Justice League, Mystique, She-Hulk MIKE ZECK Comic Artist: Captain America, Marvel SuperHeroes Secret Wars, The Punisher MITCH GERADS Comic Artist: The Sheriff of Babylon, Punisher, The Activity, Doctor Who MR. CREEPYPASTA Urban Legend: horror story teller of YouTube NEO EDMUND Author: Clan of the Vein, Kaijudo Clash of the Duel Masters, A Tale of Red Riding Rise of the Alpha Huntress NEVE MCINTOSH Actor: Doctor Who, The Hound of the Baskervilles, Gormenghast, Bodies NICK “LANIPATOR” LANDIS Content Creator: Dragon Ball Z Abridged NOLAN NORTH Voice Actor: Uncharted, Assassin’s Creed, Star Trek into Darkness, Prince in Prince of Persia, Final Fantasy XII NORM RAPMUND Comic Artist: Teen Titans, Aquaman, Booster Gold, The Fantastic Four ODED FEHR Actor: The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, Resident Evil: Apocalypse, Resident Evil: Extinction, Resident Evil: Retribution ORLANDO HARDING Comic Creator: Pariah, Night Stalker, R.R.H. PATRICK BRODERICK Comic Artist: Weird War Tales, Firestorm, Captain Atom, Batman: Year Three, Green Lantern PATRICK ROTHFUSS Author: The Name of the Wind, Wise Man’s Fear, The Slow Regard of Silent Things PATRICK HEMSTREET Author: The God Wave PHIL HESTER Comic Artist: Swamp Thing, The Wretch, Green Arrow, The Coffin, Firebreather, The Darkness, Wonder Woman, Ant-Man PIERCE BROWN Writer: Red Rising Trilogy PJ HAARSMA Author: Con Man web series, The Softwire book series, Rings of Orbis online role-playing game RALPH MACCHIO Actor: Karate Kid films, Eight is Enough, The Outsiders, My Cousin Vinny RAVEN GREGORY Comic Writer, Creator: Tales from Wonderland, Grimm Fairy Tales, Fly, Widow’s Web REBEKAH MCKENDRY Blumhouse Productions: co-host Killer POV RENEE WITTERSTAETTER Comic Writer, Artist, Creator: Spartan X, Superman, She-Hulk, X-Files RESET SURVIVOR Comics Creator: Ecos de Xochitl ROBERT BELTRAN Actor: Star Trek: Voyager, Zoot Suit, Nixon, Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills RON MARZ Comic Writer: Silver Surfer, Thor, Green Lantern, Superboy, Star Wars, Conan, Witchblade RYAN CODY Comic Artist: Doc Unknown, The Phantom, Masks and Mobsters, Monstrous SAM J. JONES SAM SYKES Actor: Flash Gordon, Code Author: The Aeon’s Get series, Bring Down Heaven Red, he A-Team, Hunter, Riptide series SAMANTHA GOREL Artist: Once Upon a Titan, Flower.Picture.Mask SARAH REMY Author: Across the Long Sea, Summer, Beastly Manor, Stonehill Downs, Winter SCOTT GODLEWSKI Comic Artist: Codebreakers, Dracula, ICARUS SCOTT SIGLER Author: The Rookie, The Starter, The All-Pro, The MVP, The Champion SEBASTIAN JONES Comic Writer: Salvador, The Untamed SHANNON MESSENGER Author: Keeper of the Lost Cities, Let the Sky Fall SHANNON ERIC DENTON Comic Designer, Artist: Komikwerks, Cartoon Network, Paramount, Fox Kids STAN SAKAI Comic Artist: The Adventures of Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy, Groo the Wanderer, Usagi Yojimbo RYAN DALTON Author: Time Shift Trilogy, The Year of the Lightning, The Black Tempes SCOTT “KAISERNEKO” FRERICHS Content Creator: Dragon Ball Z Abridged SCOTT TRACY GRIFFEN Author: Tarzan: The Centennial Celebration, Tarzan on Film SEAN ASTIN Actor: The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Rudy, The Goonies, Toy Soldiers June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center GUEST BIOS MICHAEL A. STACKPOLE Author: I, Jedi, Rogue Squadron, Wedge’s Gamble, Dark Tide Series 33 GUEST BIOS STEPHEN FRANCK Comic Writer: The Iron Giant, Despicable Me, Silver Volume 1, Silver vol 2 STÉPHANE ROUX’ Comic Artist: Witchblade: Blood Oath, Sibilla, Strangers, Birds of Prey, Countdown to Final Crisis, Savage She-Hulk, X-Men: Worlds Apart STEVEN PULAWA Comic Agent: Aurora Rise Foundation STUART SAYGER Comic Artist: Shiver in the Dark, Bionicle, Infestation 2, Of Wolf and Woman SUZANNE YOUNG Author: The Program, The Treatment, A Need So Beautiful, A Want So Wicked TANGLWYST DE HALLOWAY Costumer TERRY BEATTY Comic Artist: The Phantom, Rex Morgan M.D., Ms. Tree, Return to Perdition, Batman/ Superman: World’s Finest THEO TSO Comic Artist: Indigenous Narratives Collective, Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers TIM VIGIL Comic Artist: Faust: Love of the Damned, Faust: Book of M, Gunfighters in Hell TIMOTHY OMUNDSON Actor: Galavant, Starship Troopers, Psych, Deadwood, Xena: Warrior Princess TODD LOCKWOOD Author: The Summer Dragon TODD NAUCK Comic Artist: Friendly Neighborhood SpiderMan, Young Justice, Wildguard TOM HODGES Comic Artist: Star Wars Webcomics TOM LEVEEN Author: Zero, Sick, Manicpixiedreamgirl, Party TOM RANEY Comic Artist: X-Men, Stormwatch, Outsiders, Threshold, Mutant X, Thor, Avengers Academy, the Hulk, Warlock TONE RODRIGUEZ Comic Artist: Violent Messiahs, VM-Lamenting Pain, Snake Plisskin Chronicles, Bongo, Hero Initiative TONY PARKER Comic Artist: Hero Initiative, Godzilla, Mass Efffect, Wahammer 40,000, DO Androids Dream of Electric Sheep TONY TODD Actor: Sleepwalk, The Rock, The Crow, Night of the Living Dead, Final Destination, Lean on Me TRAVIS HANSON Comic Artist, Creator: The Bean, Adventures for a Lazy Afternoon WILLIAM ZABKA Actor: Karate Kid films, Just One of the Guys, Back to School WESTON OCHSE Author: SEAL Team 666, Scarecrow Gods, Blaze of Glory YVONNE NAVARRO WHILCE PORTACIO Author: AfterAge, Highborn, Comic Artist: X-Men, Punisher, X-Factor, Concrete Savior Uncanny X-Men, Heroes Reborn: Iron Man, Journey Into Mystery, Stormwatch, Batman Confidential, Hulk 34 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center VICTORIA ‘V. E.’ SCHWAB TROY BAKER Author: The Archived, Voice Actor: BioShock Infinite, Batman: Arkham Vicious, Shades of Magic series Origins, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Far Cry 4 CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS GUEST Friday Saturday Alex Kingston 10:30 AM 10:30 AM Billie Piper 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 1:00 PM 4:20 PM 4:40 PM 11:40 AM Bob Morely 11:20 AM Caity Lotz Dan Starkey 11:15 AM 2:30 PM 2:40 PM David Ramsey 5:00 PM 5:20 PM 12:20 PM Emma Caulfield 12:45 PM 3:30 PM 12:00 PM Eve Myles 1:30 PM 11:15 AM 3:40 PM Gates McFadden 4:30 PM 4:20 PM 2:20 PM Glenn Morshower 10:45 AM 5:20 PM James Marsters 1:45 PM 4:30 PM 11:15 AM Kane Hodder 1:00 PM 5:00 PM 10:15 Am Ksenia Solo 3:30 PM 12:15 PM 4:00 PM Lee Majors 5:00 PM 3:15 PM 1:15 PM Lindsay Wagner 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 2:00 PM Mark Pellegrino 4:00 PM 12:40 PM 2:00 PM Martin Kove 12:20 PM 2:10 PM 1:00 PM Neve McIntosh 12:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:40 PM Oded Fehr 3:00 PM 11:45 AM 3:40 PM Ralph Macchio 2:40 PM 1:00 PM 12:20 PM Robert Beltran 12:00 PM 1:20 PM 12:40 PM Sean Astin 11:40 AM 2:45 PM 3:15 PM Timothy Omundsen 3:00 PM 11:45 PM 1:15 PM Tony Todd 2:30 PM 12:40 PM 2:20 PM William Zabka 1:50 PM 2:10 PM 1:00 PM DUO AND GROUPS Friday Saturday Sunday Lee Majors - Lindsay Wagner 4:30 PM 3:40 PM 1:40 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 2:45 PM 3:15 PM Caity Lotz - David Ramsey 5:00 PM 12:00 PM Alex Kingston - Billie Piper 11:15 AM 11:15 AM Nolan North - Troy Baker Dan Starkey - Neve McIntosh 11:45 AM David Fielding - Karan Ashley 10:45 AM 1:40 PM 3:00 PM Mark Pellegrino - Timothy Omundsen 3:30 PM 12:10 PM 1:40 PM James Marsters - Emma Caulfield 1:15 PM 4:00 PM 11:40 AM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 1:30 PM 12:40 PM Alex Kingston, Billie Piper, Dan Starkey and Neve McIntosh Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove and William Zabka 36 Sunday 2:20 PM June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Photo Autograph 8x10 Alex Kingston $65.00 $60.00 Arryn Zech $20.00 Selfie GUEST $20.00 Photo Autograph 8x10 $30.00 $30.00 Ksenia Solo $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 Lee Majors $50.00 $40.00 (photo) $50.00 (personal item) $40.00 Karan Ashley Selfie Billie Piper $65.00 $60.00 Bob Morley $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 Lindsay Wagner $40.00 $40.00 $25.00 $20.00 (photo) $10.00 (personal item) $10.00 Mark Pellegrino $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $40.00 $30.00 Martin kove $40.00 $30.00 $30.00 $25.00 $15.00 Caitlin Glass Caity Lotz $50.00 Dan Starkey $40.00 $30.00 $30.00 David Ramsey $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 David J Fielding $25.00 $25.00 DC Douglas $20.00 $10.00 Emma Caulfield $45.00 $40.00 $40.00 Eve Myles $50.00 $40.00 $40.00 Gates McFadden $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 Glenn Morshower $40.00 $30.00 $30.00 James Marsters $50.00 $40.00 $40.00 $25.00 $15.00 $30.00 $20.00 Jess Harnell Kane Hodder GUESTS $40.00 Group Photo Op Maurice LaMarche Neve McIntosh $40.00 Nolan North $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $20.00 Oded Fehr $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 Ralph Macchio $45.00 $40.00 $40.00 Robbie Beltran $50.00 $40.00 Sean Astin $50.00 $50.00 $50.00 Timothy Omundsen $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 Tony Todd $40.00 $30.00 $30.00 Troy Baker William Zabka GUESTS $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $30.00 $30.00 CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS GUEST Group Photo Op Lee Majors - Linday Wagner $70 Mark Pellegrino- Timothy Omundsen $80 Nolan North - Troy Baker $60 James Marsters- Emma Caulfield $75 Dan Starkey- Neve McIntosh $60 $150 Caity Lotz- David Ramsey $80 Alex Kingston, Billie Piper, Dan Starkey and Neve McIntosh Alex Kingston- Billie Piper $110 Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove and William Zabka $85 David Fielding- Karan Ashley $60 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 37 ACTOR SIGNINGS 38 GUEST Friday Alex Kingston Arryn Zech 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM Billie Piper Saturday Sunday 12:00 PM • 2:00 PM • 3:30 PM 2:00 PM • 3:30 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM 2:00 PM • 3:30 PM 12:00 PM • 2:00 PM • 3:30 PM Bob Morley 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM • 4:30 PM Caitlin Glass 11:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM Caity Lotz 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM Dan Starkey 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 3:30 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 3:30 PM David Ramsey 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM Emma Caulfield 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:30 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:30 PM Eve Myles 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:00 PM Gates McFadden 4:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:30 • 4:30 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 3:00 PM Glenn Morshower 11:30 AM • 1:00 PM 1:00 PM • 3:30 PM James Marsters 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 5:00 PM 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM Kane Hodder 10:30 AM • 4:30 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 11:00 PM • 1:00 PM Ksenia Solo 10:30 AM • 1:30 PM • 4:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM Lee Majors 3:00 PM 1:00 PM • 5:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM Lindsay Wagner 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 1:00 PM • 5:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM Mark Pellegrino 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM Martin Kove 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM Neve McIntosh 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 3:30 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 3:30 PM Oded Fehr 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:00 PM 10:30 AM • 3:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM • 4:00 PM Ralph Macchio 3:00 PM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM Robert Beltran 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 10:30 AM • 4:00 PM Sean Astin 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM Timothy Omundsen 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 2:00 PM 2:00PM Tony Todd 1:00 PM • 3:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM 10:30 AM • 1:00 PM William Zabka 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center TIME Signing Room 127AB Exhibitor Hall 3:00 Becky Chambers, Jamie Wyman, Jason Hough Michael Kogge, Michael Martinez, Patrick Hemstreet Sarah Remy, Yvonne Navarro ------------------ 4:30 Aprilynne Pike, Bradley Beaulieu, Christina Henry, Django Wexler, Holly Jennings, Mary Robinette Kowal, Todd Lockwood, Victoria Schwab, Weston Ochse Adam Christopher, John Peck/Jack Heckel, Kevin Hearne, Leann Renee Hieber 6:00 Alexandra Oliva, Alyssa Wong, Austin Aslan, Beth Cato, Lexie Dunne, Pierce Brown, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler, Shannon Messenger Becky Chambers, Greg Van Eekhout, Jason Hough, Michael Kogge, Michael Martinez, Patrick Hemstreet, Sarah Remy Signing Room 127AB Exhibitor Hall 10:30 ------------------ Bradley Beaulieu, Holly Jennings, Jason Hough, Michael Sullivan, Scott Sigler, Suzanne Young, Victoria Schwab 12:00 Becky Chambers, Beth Cato, James A. Owen, Pierce Brown Alexandra Oliva, Austin Aslan, Michael Kogge, Michael Martinez, Shannon Messenger 1:30 Alyssa Wong, Aprilynne Pike, Christina Henry Django Wexler, John Peck/Jack Heckel, Lexie Dunne, Patrick Rothfuss, Sarah Remy, Todd Lockwood, Yvonne Navarro Neo Edmund, Patrick Hemstreet, Ryan Dalton 3:00 Adam Christopher, Leann Renee Hieber, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler, Suzanne Young Becky Chambers, Beth Cato, Jody Lynn Nye, Joseph Nassise 4:30 Bradley Beaulieu, Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Holly Jennings, Jason Hough, Michael Kogge, Michael Martinez, Shannon Messenger Weston Ochse Alan Dean Foster, Christina Henry, Django Wexler, Greg Van Eekhout, John Peck/Jack Heckel, Lexie Dunne, Patrick Rothfuss 6:00 Austin Aslan, Kevin Hearne, Michael Sullivan, Ryan Dalton Adam Christopher, Alyssa Wong, Aprilynne Pike, Sarah Remy, Todd Lockwood FRIDAY TIME AUTHOR SIGNINGS THURSDAY SATURDAY TIME Signing Room 127AB Exhibitor Hall 10:30 ------------------ Alyssa Wong, Becky Chambers, Django Wexler, Kevin Hearne Michael Kogge, Pierce Brown, Todd Lockwood 12:00 Aprilynne Pike, Bradley Beaulieu, Christina Henry, Leann Renee Hieber, Michael Martinez, Patrick Hemstreet, Sam Sykes, Sarah Remy, Victoria Schwab Alan Dean Foster, Diana Gabaldon, Holly Jennings, Jody Lynn Nye, Patrick Rothfuss, Shannon Messenger, Suzanne Young 1:30 Adam Christopher, Beth Cato, Greg Van Eekhout, Jamie Wyman, Joseph Nassise, Lexie Dunne, Michael Sullivan, Ryan Dalton, Weston Ochse, Yvonne Navarro Alexandra Oliva, Jason Hough, Michael Martinez, Neo Edmund 3:00 Alan Dean Foster, Becky Chambers, Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Django Wexler, Howard Tayler, Kevin Hearne, Michael Kogge, Scott Sigler, Todd Lockwood Beth Cato, Bradley Beaulieu, Christina Henry, John Peck/Jack Heckel, Leann Renee Hieber, Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam Sykes 4:30 Alexandra Oliva, Austin Aslan, Diana Gabaldon, Holly Jennings, Shannon Messenger, Suzanne Young, Tom Leveen Adam Christopher, Dan Wells, Greg Van Eekhout, Joseph Nassise, Lexie Dunne, Victoria Schwab TIME Signing Room 127AB Exhibitor Hall 10:30 ------------------ Becky Chambers, Jason Hough, Joseph Nassise, Lexie Dunne, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler, Todd Lockwood 12:00 Austin Aslan, Beth Cato, Bradley Beaulieu, Django Wexler, Holly Jennings, Patrick Rothfuss, Shannon Messenger, Suzanne Young, Tom Leveen, Weston Ochse Alexandra Oliva, Alyssa Wong, Kevin Hearne, Michael Martinez, Patrick Hemstreet 1:30 Greg Van Eekhout, Jamie Wyman, Michael Sullivan, Ryan Dalton Christina Henry, Jody Lynn Nye, John Peck/Jack Heckel, Leann Renee Hieber, Mary Robinette Kowal, Pierce Brown, Victoria Schwab 3:00 Adam Christopher, Alan Dean Foster, Dan Wells, Michael Kogge, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler, Suzanne Young, Yvonne Navarro Austin Aslan, Bradley Beaulieu, Django Wexler, Neo Edmund, Patrick Rothfuss, Sarah Remy, Shannon Messenger 4:30 Alexandra Oliva, Alyssa Wong, Jason Hough, Joseph Nassise, Lexie Dunne, Patrick Hemstreet, Todd Lockwood SUNDAY Beth Cato, Greg Van Eekhout, Michael Sullivan, Suzanne Young June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 39 PUBLISHER LOCATIONS ASPEN Location: 967, 1066 Aspen MLT, Inc. is an entertainment publishing company founded in January 2003 by superstar comic artist Michael Turner. Priding itself on producing entertainment properties of the highest quality visual and storytelling elements, Aspen MLT, Inc. quickly carved its mark on the comic book industry. ACTION LAB Location: 647,746 The Action Lab is a group of mad scientists who collectively have over 25 years of comic book creating experience. After slaving in obscurity and alone for many years, these quasi-evil geniuses have now gathered together from around the globe to form a secret research and development collective devoted to world domination through the purification of the comic book art form. The Action Lab has sworn to use its powers for a single purpose — to bring the world the most action packed, most thought-provoking, most entertaining comics available, thereby ushering in a new age of world peace under the dominating yet benign control of the Action Lab. level by merging the artwork, music and animations of professional artists with the personal content of their fans. These stories can be shared across the KWKComic community and a variety of other venues offering a more dynamic and enriched environment than what is currently available within existing Social Networks. DARK PLANET Location: 659 “DARK PLANET COMICS is the home of Stephan Franck’s original comics and entertainment properties. Director, writer, animator and comic book creator Stephan Franck has worked on over 25 feature films, most notably as a supervising animator on THE IRON GIANT, and story artist on DESPICABLE ME. His debut graphic Novel SILVER was nominated for the 2014 Russ Manning Award at San Diego Comic Con, and the 2015 Geekie Award for Best Comic Book/Graphic Novel (winner to be announced in oct 2015).” DEL REY Location: 1467, 1469, 1566, 1568 Del Rey Books began as an imprint of Ballantine Books in 1977. Begun by editor Judy-Lynn del Rey with the editorial assistance of her husband, author and editor Lester del Rey, Del Rey Books quickly grew into the most robust science fiction/fantasy imprint in the field. LIGHTSPEED FINE ARTS Location: 649, 748 We offer original art featuring your favorite science fiction movies and TV series. Visit us at conventions worldwide & meet your favorite celebrities, too! SKYBOUND Location: 767, 769, 866, 868 Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur,Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe and The Astounding Wolf-Man. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games and entertainment events (The Walking Dead Escape). Skybound’s successes include the comic behind the hit Emmy®-winning television show, AMC’s The Walking Dead. BLUMHOUSE Location: 635 Blumhouse Productions is a multi-media production company that has pioneered a new model of studio filmmakingproducing high-quality micro-budget films for wide release. Since its launch, Blumhouse has produced the highly profitable Paranormal Activity, The Purge, Insidious and Sinister franchises. For television, Blumhouse is working on both scripted and non-scripted shows including projects for Syfy (Ascension), MTV (Eye Candy), ABC and Mike Darnell. Blumhouse’s upcoming micro-budget wide releases include Ouija and The Boy Next Door for Universal and the next chapter in the Insidious franchise for Focus Features. Whiplash with Sony Pictures Classics will be out this fall. CON MAN Location: 1380 Con Man’, launched by Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillon, exposed the world to an epic science fiction saga at it’s heart. Now, the story of ‘Spectrum’ is being told in an exciting four book series. A vicious attack from an invading alien force is unleashed on Earth. The human race suffers catastrophic casualties, but the apocryphal dreams of Captain James Raaker (Nathan Fillion) warn him that the suffering has just begun. Their only hope lies with an untested spaceship built by a madman with his stolen alien technology. 40 DEVIL’S DUE / 1FIRST COMICS Location: 643 Devil’s Due is a North American based comic book publisher and pop culture content creator. Many hundreds of issues of comic books carry the Devil’s Due brand name since its initial creation by Josh Blaylock in 2000. FAKKU Location: 652 FAKKU is the largest hentai publisher in the United States! STRANGER COMICS Location: 1279,1281 STRANGER COMICS is a multiplatform publishing company based in Los Angeles. It aims to become the premier brand for quality in the digital age. Founded by Sebastian A. Jones (MVP Records), Stranger has several strategic alliances that ideally position the company for the coming media revolution. These include producer Lloyd Levin (Watchmen, Hellboy 1 & 2, Tomb Raider 1 & 2), visual effects guru and Filmworks/fx owner Ken Locsmandi (The Matrix, Donnie Darko, Apocalypto, Fight Club), director and producer Andrew Cosby (Co-Creator of Eureka, Co-Founder of Boom! Studios), producer Andrew Sugerman (Conviction, Shop Girl), and practical effects giant New Deal Studios (The Dark Knight, Inception, Watchmen). KWKCOMIC Location: 661 KWKComic is the brainchild of award winning comic and animation artist, Bret Blevins, and his son Tim Blevins. The KWKComic mission is to bring the storytelling experience to the next June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center VALIANT Location: 758, 760 Valiant is a leading character-based entertainment company with a library of over 1,500 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, and many more. Established in 1989, Valiant has sold over 80 million comic books, and today its characters continue to be forged in publishing, licensing, film, video games, and beyond. WORDFIRE PRESS Location: 1367, 1369, 1466, 1468 WordFire Press, a publishing company owned by New York Times bestsellers Kevin J. Anderson & Rebecca Moesta. WRITING EXCUSES Location: 1378 “Writing Excuses is a fast-paced, educational podcast for writers, by writers. It airs weekly, with new episodes appearing each Sunday evening at around 6pm Eastern Time. The show is hosted by Brandon Sanderson, Mary Robinette Kowal, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells, with guests featured from time to time. Our goal is to help our listeners become better writers. Whether they write for fun or for profit, whether they’re new to the domain or old hands, we have something to offer. We love to write, and our listeners do, too.” ZENESCOPE Location: 734, 736 Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco started out writing screenplays together about fifteen years ago but the two eventually came up with the idea that evolved into Zenescope Entertainment. The company was founded in 2005 and has become one of the most recognized independent comic book and graphic novel publishers in the world. Ralph and Joe’s edgy and nontraditional brand of storytelling sets them apart from the pack. GET THE SUPERHERO GENETIC TEST! GET THE SUPERHERO GENETIC TEST! Uncover your superhero abilities based on your genetic code! We'll reveal your strength, speed and intelligence - all the hallmarks of a superhero (or a villain!). Stop by Booth #284 at Uncover your superhero abilities based on Phoenix Comicon to learn more! your genetic code! We'll reveal your strength, speed and intelligence - all the hallmarks of a superhero (or a villain!). Stop by Booth #284 at Phoenix Comicon to learn more! www.orig3n.com HALL OF HEROES COSTUMES GROUPS The Princess Project CACTUS BRICK ARIZONA AUTOBOTS Formed in June of 2008, Cactus The Arizona Autobots are a Brick is a group of adult (over 18 group of costuming enthusiasts only) fans of LEGO who collect, who have designed and built a build, play with, and share ideas costumed character based on about the LEGO hobby. We meet the 80’s cartoon and movie. The officially on a monthly basis and Arizona Autobots were formed present our creations at public in the fall of 2014, with a goal of displays throughout the year. making properly scaled-to-eachother costumes, so when you come see us, we are as accurate as we can size wise “humanly” possible. ARIZONA AVENGERS The Arizona Avengers were founded back in 2009. They are an all volunteer-based charity costuming group that captures all of your favorite Marvel characters. They visit hospitals, schools, shelters, low-income recreational facilities, food, toy, and book drives, and work alongside other non-profits to interact with children and their families all throughout the entire state of Arizona. ARIZONA R2-D2 BUILDERS CLUB The R2-D2 Builder’s Club is an International online community focused on building life-size replicas of everyone’s favorite Star Wars Droid. Local members will be at Phoenix Comicon, showing off their creations, and discussing the finer points of building Astromechs and other Star Wars Droids. DU DUNNE SEA GARRISON 501ST LEGION KINGDOM OF UMBRIA The Dune Sea Garrison is the “We are a Chapter of the Adrian Arizona chapter of the interna- Empire, a nation-wide 501c3 Edtional Star Wars costuming club ucational non-profit corporation, known as the 501st Legion. With dedicated to recreating the skills over 5,000 members worldwide, and activities of the Middle Ages the 501st, while not sponsored and Renaissance. by Lucasfilm Ltd., is Lucasfilm’s preferred Imperial costuming The Kingdom of Umbria is group. Beyond building screen located in Arizona. We have an accurate costumes, the primary exceptional group of artisans focus of the Dune Sea Garrison who always amaze us with is charitable contribution to our their ability to do phenomenal community. work that range from bardics, paintings, cooking, brewing, archery. We also have fierce combatants who are truly a sight on any field. DARK EMPIRE The Dark Empire is an international costuming home for fans of the dark side of the force. We welcome custom and canon Sith, Dark Jedi, and Grey Jedi. GALACTIC ACADEMY The purpose of The Dark Empire The Galactic Academy is a Star is to promote multi-generaWars costuming club exclusively tional fandom and appreciation for kids and teens. Anyone under of STAR WARS through acts the age of 18 who likes to dress of charity and to encourage as a Star Wars character is creative costuming as custom welcome to join. The Academy characters and canon characters serves as a gallery online of picrepresenting the “dark side” of tures for kids and teens. It also the Star Wars universe. serves as a club where members can feel proud to be part of a community of fans. HEROES UNITED Heroes United AZ is a non-profit charity cosplay group based in Arizona with a mission: bring DOZD happiness to the community “We are an elite organization one costume at a time. Rather in dedicated to the preservation of homage to the greats of DC and human life and the extermination Marvel Comics, the magic, and of all zombies! joy inspired by Disney, or from We are highly trained agents anime and games the world over, specializing in counter zombieHU strives to bring to life icons ism and zombie defense.” that we all know and love. MOON MERMAID Born of the moon and the sea in the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Moon Mermaid first surfaced in 2003 where she began entertaining and performing for humans as Arizona’s first swimming mermaid providing magical props, the lagoon, and mermaid habitats year round where she entertains at children’s parties, events, weddings, parties, festivals, conventions, aquariums, zoos, and more with her sea~sisters and pirate friends. Moon loves to bring her magical worlds to you for entertainment with a splash! PRINCESS PROJECT The Princess Project Az is a locally owned and operated charity that goes to local children’s wards, and other event locations to visit ill children dressed up as Disney princess. To give them a smile in their time of need. Contact theprincessprojectaz@ gmail.com SCA The Kingdom of Atenveldt is part of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a not-forprofit educational organization that studies western European history by recreating the “best” pastimes and crafts of the Middle Ages. The Atenveldt branch of the SCA encompasses all of Arizona and small parts of Utah and California. SHONARE VHEKADLA CLAN, MANDALORIAN MERCENARIES The Arizona chapter of the Mandalorian Mercs Costuming Club, the Shonare Vhekadla Clan, is the largest in the world. The Mandalorian Mercs is a Star Wars fan-based costuming organization intent on commemorating the Star Wars universe using costumes and props, specifically by constructing custom Mandalorian characters based on official movies, books, comics, and games. The Mercs aim is to celebrate all things Star Wars through the wearing of costumes and to promote the quality of costumes and props through research and creativity. The club’s secondary intents are to promote interaction with charity organizations, and the betterment of the community through volunteer work. MOS EISLEY BASE, REBEL LEGION Mos Eisley Base is the Arizona chapter of the Rebel Legion, an international Star Wars costuming organization created DREAD FLEET by, of and for people interested JUSTICE LEAGUE ARIZONA The DREAD Fleet is comprised of in creating costumes from the The Justice League Arizona five ships, each specializing in a Star Wars mythos. While it is not UMBRELLA CORP is an all-volunteer organizasponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd., spectrum of pirate talents; belly Umbrella Corporation Arizona tion formed to bring Arizona Lucasfilm recognizes the Rebel dancing, sword fighting, living Hive is a non-profit cosplay AZ TARDIS costume enthusiasts together Legion as a premier volunteer chess matches, stage shows, charity group created by Donald The TARDIS will materialize under a collective identity. JLAz Rebel costuming group. Recontra dancing, and all manner Pease in November 2012. The within the Hall of Heroes on brings awareness to charitable search, create, build and improve of pirate history! Our ships sail group was designed to raise the 3rd floor of the Phoenix organizations and causes, your costumes in a place where money and awareness for the Arizona executing educational Convention Center, bringing the supports their events through costumers with similar passions Arizona Animal Welfare League and entertaining performances. Doctor’s Console Room to life dynamic DC character presence, share skills, tips, and ideas. Jedi, & SPCA while spreading the fun If ye think us merely a sailor’s for the fans of the wandering and participates in unique and Rebel Pilots, Troopers, Princess- of costuming. All members dress grog induced ramblings, we Time Lord. As always, they will fun community events. Members es and even Wookiees.... we’ve up or create costumes and props beg you visit when we make be raising awareness and funds strive to be the positive role got them all....and we’re always based around the Umbrella port at Phoenix Comicon. Our for the Leukemia and Lymphoma looking for more. We are the models embodied by the heroes Corporation from the muchadventures promise to amuse Society via prize raffles along good guys! they represent and/or to be loved series Resident Evil. and may entice the wayward with Live Auctions for some villains that do good deeds. free-booter! fabulous items. 42 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center FREE PHOTO BOOTH Head to our Free Photo Booth! You can even get a photo op with your favorite characters during their scheduled appearances. Pictures are uploaded to photos.phoenixcomicon.com in a week or you can purchase an 8" x 10" glossy print and take it with you. FREE PHOTO BOOTH HOURS Thursday......... 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday.............. 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday......... 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday............ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Photo Ops with Characters Thursday Friday Saturday Harley Quinn 9:00 AM 9 AM - 9:45 AM Justice League Arizona Knights & Queen of Umbria 10:00 AM Doc Ock 10 AM - 10:45 AM Arizona Avengers 10 AM - 10:45 AM Kingdom of Umbria Dalek Invasion 11:00 AM 11 AM - 11:45 AM AZ T.A.R.D.I.S. Dalek Invasion 11 AM - 11:45 AM AZ T.A.R.D.I.S. Wolverine 12:00 PM 12 PM - 12:45 PM Arizona Avengers R2-D2 1:00 PM 1 PM - 1:45 PM Star Wars Neighborhood Loki 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Sunday 2 PM - 2:45 PM Arizona Avengers Dalek Invasion Quicksilver 3 PM - 3:45 PM AZ T.A.R.D.I.S. 3 PM - 3:45 PM Arizona Avengers Star Wars Character Dalek Invasion Superman 2 PM - 2:45 PM Justice League Arizona Fandral 3 PM - 3:45 PM Arizona Avengers Pirates 3 PM - 3:45 PM The Dread Fleet 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 44 5 PM - 5:45 PM Star Wars Neighborhood 5 PM - 5:45 PM AZ T.A.R.D.I.S. Vikings 5 PM - 5:45 PM Kingdom of Umbria Biker Scout 6 PM - 6:45 PM Star Wars Neighborhood June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Costume Group Appearances SDT041_CC_VAMP16_6.75x4.625.qxp_Layout 1 3/29/16 6:35 PM Page 1 OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 5, 2016 THE HORMEL THEATRE AT PHOENIX THEATRE – and – AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING CELEBRATING OUR 13TH YEAR. OCTOBER 28, 2016 For more details and ticket information go to: SCORPIUSDANCE.COM THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE THURSDAY Anime and Animation North 221ABC Anime and Animation North 222AB Anime and Animation North 223 Anime and Animation North 224A Anime and Animation North 224B Comic Books North 121A 12:00pm - 12:30pm Phoenix Comicon Comic Book Programming Highlights 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm So you want to read comics - Indy 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Deadpool Sketchoff 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 10 Anime You Should Know Because They’re Awesome Don’t Waste Your Time Con Improv Ant-Man and Wasp Persona Dance Off Arizona Anime! Construction of Samurai Armor 101 Con-Relationships 101 Defending Batman vs. Superman Significance of Anime Openings and Endings Best and Worst Anime of Recent Construction of Samurai Armor 110 Uncle Yuhki’s Story Hour Captain America: Civil War Collider Heroes Live Podcast 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm THURSDAY FAKKU Q & A (18+) Must be 18+ Comic Books North 121B Comic Books North 121C Doctor Strange Green Lantern Corps Justice League Black Panther Horror North 129B Horror North 131ABC Horror North 132BC Escape Room 1 Costuming North 122BC Cosplay Lounge 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Haunted House School: Crash Course in Makeup 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Retro Video Game Music 101 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm iZombie Supergirl Guardians of the Galaxy Thor Kurt Russell: The Early Action Package Zombies, Government, and You: How To Survive, Thrive, and Live Free Escape Room Experiences Paid Sessions $10-$30 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm Cosplay Lounge: Repair Station for Wounded Costumes Mr. CreepyPasta: How to Be Successful on YouTube 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm Aquaman X-men: Apocalypse 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm Superhero Escape Adventure Paid Session: $30 10:30pm - 11:00pm 46 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Costuming North 124A Costuming North 124B Costuming North 125AB Costuming North 126A Costuming North 126B Masquerade Judging Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 12:00pm-12:30pm J-Fashion Meetup 12:30pm-1:00pm RWBY Meetup! 1:00pm - 1:30pm Anime Cosplay Meetup 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 221B Baker Street Meetup! 2:30pm - 3:00pm Dr. Who Meetup 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Cosplay 101 From Closet to Convention Floor Gail & Adam’s Doctor Cosplay/Crossplay 101 Who Wedding Adventure 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm Horror Costumes Meetup Undertale Meetup Movie Auditions No-Sew Cosplay Cosplay Character Improv! 5:00pm - 5:30pm Video Game Cosplay Meetup Duct Tape 101 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Cosplay Makeup: DIY cosplay prosthetics 6:30pm - 7:00pm Duct Tape Make and Take DC vs Marvel Meetup 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm You’re NOT wearing THAT?!?! Converting 18+ costumes for All Ages Events Surviving Your Own Creativity - Sewing 101 THURSDAY Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 12:00pm - 12:30pm Villains and Evil Masterminds Meetup 12:30pm - 1:00pm Heroes Meetup Film Festival West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Family and Animation Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Science Fiction 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Image Comics Meetup 2:00pm - 2:30pm Dark Horse Meetup 2:30pm - 3:00pm Independent Comics Meetup 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Sci Fi and Red Dwarf Meetup! 4:00pm - 4:30pm Fantasy costume Meetup 4:30pm - 5:00pm Mashup Meetup! 5:00pm - 5:30pm Writing Contracts for Beginners Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Non-Stop To Comic-Con” Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Next Great American Game” 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Heroes of DC vs Heroes of Marvel Meetup 6:30pm - 7:00pm Villains of DC vs Heroes of Marvel Meetup 7:00pm - 7:30pm Villains of Marvel vs Villains of DC Meetup 7:30pm - 8:00pm Villains of Marvel vs Heroes of DC Meetup 8:00pm - 8:30pm Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Hunting of the Snark” Film Festival West 102B Film Festival West 102C Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Einstein’s God Model” Dai Kaiju Crew! Gaming West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE THURSDAY Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Science Fiction PCC Festival Feature/Short “Detective Detective Detective” and “Boring: A Day In The Life” Geek Girls Web Series Women in Indie Sci-Fi Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Documentary Maskerpiece Theatre - Live Podcast Recording Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Music Video Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature/Short - “Occupants” and “Kaijutsu” Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Dropping The S Bomb” The Horror Show presents: “Sweet” - A Vampire Western (Screening and Q&A) Must be 18+ 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm Open Cosplay Meetup Love In The Time Of Monsters Special Screening Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Legend of the Lich Lord” Must be 18+ Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Horror Must be 18+ Kakos Industries - Do Evil Better - The “Official Cover Story” Live Abnormal Entertainment presents Sketchy (Screening) June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 47 THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE THURSDAY Gaming West 211B Game CoLab Gaming West 213A Books and Authors North 128A Books and Authors North 128B Books and Authors North 129A 12:00pm - 12:30pm Time Lords of Gallifrey 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm UAT Game Studio: Team Leads Perspective on Development 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Arizona Video Game Showcase 4:00pm - 4:30pm Scifi High Concept Low Character Trope Talks: Comedy Relief Mixed Media Publishing Rise of War: The Military in Fiction Evil as Heck Dragons and Rare Creatures Doctor Who’s Most Cringeworthy Moments Fantasy Draft League Would You Rather? Totally Tor Niantics Lab Ingress Panel Roleplaying Game Design 3:30pm - 4:00pm Get Into Games 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Pathfinding RPG’s Outside of Dungeons: A Look at Indie Tabletop Gaming 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Books and Authors Kickoff- Featuring Arizona Authors 6:30pm - 7:00pm Crafting The Doctor’s Next Companion Play Arizona: The State of the Arizona Video Game Industry 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm A Different Point of View: The ‘Star Wars’ Films are a Lie! 8:00pm - 8:30pm THURSDAY Science Fiction North 228AB Science Fiction North 229AB Science Fiction North 231BC Science Fiction North 232ABC Steampunk West 104A 12:00pm - 12:30pm Steampunk West 104B Misc North 120 Seating and Events Misc North 123 Blood Drive Gears, Goggles & Airships, oh my! 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Coloring fun for Steampunks 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Mask Decorating 101 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Star Trek: The Original Series Best/ Ultimate Fifth Worst 10 Episodes Element Game Show Shootout! The Hunt Tesla vs Edison: Electrifying Trivia Mask Decorating 101 United Blood Services 2016 Blood Drive & Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm Welcome to Clone Club - Orphan Black How ‘80s and ‘90s Science Fiction Impacts Today’s Movie Experiences Name That Tune Again! Who’s Crumpet is it Anyway? Improv with Madame Askew 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm DVD-Duesday Live with Chris Gore Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) - Preliminary Apocalypse Later Steampunk Film Show 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm H P Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos Must be 18+ 10:00pm - 10:30pm Phoenix Comicon Puppet Slam Must be 18+ 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm 11:30pm - 12:00am 48 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Misc North 225AB Diversity Lounge Misc West 212ABC Stage Shows Science North 227BC Science North 230 Science North 231A Outbreak 2016: Zika Virus Pop Culture Arts In Education Exploration and Development of Space - the Science of Interstellar Habitation Wizards of Molecular Park: The Science of Genetic Engineering Best Practices in Pop Culture Arts Integration in the Classroom 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Youth West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Youth West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Techshop STEAM Maker SessionsCalling All Curious Minds Beyond Comic Books: Here Comes the BOOM!: The Science of Pop Culture Integration Techniques Cosmic Disasters 3:30pm - 4:00pm Art Room - Crafts and Activities 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm Diversity Lounge 6:00pm - 6:30pm Runway School: Cosplay Edition 6:30pm - 7:00pm Sci-Fari: Tales from the Field Cartoon Network shares the Science Behind Children’s Television Gravitational Waves: Was Einstein a Time Lord? Out of the Vault: The Science of Fallout 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm Eye in the Sky: The Science of Drones Qapla’! How to make your own language. My Favorite Panel on the Citadel: The Science of Mass Effect Why so Siri-us? The Science of Artificial Intelligence Wait, Wait ... Just Science Me! Far Away Worlds Make Your Own Mickey Ears! We Are Legion: Cyber Security in the 21st Century with the Arizona Cyber Warfare Range 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm Deadpool Beauty and Talent Pageant! Must be 18+ 9:30pm - 10:00pm THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE THURSDAY 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm THURSDAY Youth West 105A Youth West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Bookmans Youth West 106ABC Activities Outdoor Events Third Street Car Show Fantasy North 226A Fantasy North 226BC Fantasy North 227A 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Scottsdale Parkour and Freerunning presents: The Jumping Dead 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Symphonies Fantastique: Fantasy Worlds and the Music They Inspire Shakespeare Uses The Force: Teen Acting Workshop Mental Health in Harry Potter: Did Hogwarts Have a School Counselor? Lego Free Build Time Scottsdale Parkour and Freerunning presents: The Jumping Dead Car Show - Thursday Wizard War 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Villains Don’t Deserve Happy Endings Build a Robot with Sylvan Learning 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm Wyrdest Link - An Outrageous Discworld Quiz! Modern Gods: The Iron Druid Chronicles Storybrooke Town Hall 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm Spoof & Cinema Mash Team Sam vs. Team Dean Up Presents True Whose the Better Blood Winchester!? Must be 18+ June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 49 FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FRIDAY Anime and Animation Hyatt Gilbert Room Anime and Animation North 221ABC Anime and Animation North 222AB Anime and Animation North 223 Anime and Animation North 224A Anime and Animation North 224B Spotlight: MAURICE LAMARCHE They’re not Chinese Cartoons Mom!! You are amazing, and here’s why... Power Rangers VS Super Sentai SAO Comedy Roleplay Skit Spotlight: Caitlin Glass Anime Anonymous Origami for Ages 5-197 Fruity Rumpus Ask Factory Homestuck Q&A! Friendship is Knowledge!: MLP Trivia Spotlight: Nolan North Ouran Host Club Vocaloid Music Time! Ask Hopes Peak Academy Manga: The Mega Guide Ask the Avatar Gaang! Hyper-dimension: The Console Wars Edition Anime on Stage Arryn Zech Spotlight Whose Line Is it Anime A Record of Lodoss War Voice Acting: Have Mic Will Travel 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Do you know Shounen Anime? (Jeopardy Style) 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Name That Anime Tune! 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Spotlight: DC Douglas 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm Hottest of K-Pop Anime Parliament (R) Women of K-Pop Anime Dating Show Newlyfriend Game Must be 18+ Totally Strange and Bizarre Ways to Win Must be 18+ Waifu 4 Laifu Must be 18+ 18+ The Game The Panel Must be 18+ Last Otaku Standing Wildest Deaths 3: Apocalypse! Must be 18+ Female Sexuality in Boys’ Love PLOT Must be 18+ Today’s Kids Will Never Know Anime Live! 7:30pm - 8:00pm TeamFourStar 18+: Uncut, Unrated, Unabridged Must be 18+ 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm Dobutsu Lounge Presents Smash 10:30pm - 11:00pm Bunnys Paid Session: $15 11:00pm - 11:30pm Must be 18+ 11:30pm - 12:00am J-List and JAST USA Panel 12:00am - 12:30am FRIDAY Comic Books North 121A 10:30am - 11:00am Disabilities and comic book heroes: Through weakness he was made strong Channeling the Italian Horror CinTeaching World War II Marvel vs. DC - Comic military and first-reFriday the 13th Trivia ema - Profondo with Graphic Novels & Books sponder experience Giallo Comic Books through comics So you want to read comics - Mainstream Spawn: Behind the Cape...What it’s REALLY Like Working for Todd “Toddfather” McFarlane Prepare your portfolio to impress a comic book editor Remembering Wes Craven: The Man Behind the Horror Meet Blumhouse Productions He-Man Vs. She-Ra Vs. Skeletor Vs. Hordak Art of Star Wars Are relaunches killing superhero comics? Spotlight on ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ Mr. CreepyPasta: Writing for Internet Horror History of Doom: The Rise and Fall of Id Software Creating Comics with iPad Harley Quinn Sketchoff DIY Comics Going All the Way: An Analysis of Extreme Horror DC Rebirth Subtle Art of Horror Antiis Comics: Welcome to a NEW Universe! Rocky Horror Podcast Show Flawless Zombie Make Up Zombies, Government, and You: How To Survive, Thrive, and Live Free Suicide Squad Super Duper Supernatural! MashTerpiece Theatre: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Horror Holiday Splattergories Ghostly Encounters Mr. CreepyPasta: Creepy Pasta Storytime Chh-Chh-Chh-AhhAhh-Ahh - Slasher Films & Why We Root For the Bad Guy Conjuring the Dead Penny Dreadful Seasons 1 & 2 - A Live Podcast Recording Must be 18+ 11:00am - 11:30am Comic Books North 121B Comic Books North 121C Horror North 129B Horror North 131ABC Horror North 132A Horror North 132BC Escape Room 1 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Escape Room Experiences Paid Sessions $10-$30 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Jessica Jones: Antihero Funny Comics - Huh?! or Anti-hero 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm Gotham (Central) Wonder Woman 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm The Death of Superman: What Happened? 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm 50 CreepyPasta Galore June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Superhero Escape Adventure Paid Session: $30 Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Ghostbusters Meetup Mini DC Meetup 12:00pm - 12:30pm Boomerang/Harley Quinn Meetup Green Arrow & Green Lantern Meetup 12:30pm - 1:00pm Joker/Deadshot Meetup Batman/Superman Meetup 1:00pm - 1:30pm Suicide Squad Meetup Wonder Woman & The Flash Meetup 1:30pm - 2:00pm Villains of DC Meetup Heroes of DC Meetup 2:30pm - 3:00pm Anime Meetup Haikyuu and Sports Anime Meetup 3:00pm - 3:30pm Attack on Titan Meetup! Homestuck Meetup! Sailor Moon Meetup Kuroshitsuji Trancy Manor Meetup! My Little Pony Meetup Film Festival West 102A 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Documentary 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm Fantasy Costume Meetup 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm Open Cosplay Meetup 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm FRIDAY 10:30am - 11:00am Costuming North 122BC Cosplay Lounge Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Comedy Game of Thrones Costume Meetup Horror costumes Meetup Costuming North 124A Cosplay Lounge: Repair Station For Wounded What A Bombshell Costumes Directing Workshop with Kevin R. Phipps (Film School) Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature and Short - “Dr. Cheapskate” and “A splendid Affair” Set Photographer or how to get a job as a photographer in film (Film School) Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - International Lord of The Rings, Hobbit Costume Meetup 8:00pm - 8:30pm Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Drama Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Comic Books/Fan Films Naruto Meetup Zombies costume meetup Monsters Meetup Film Festival West 102C Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Open” 2:00pm - 2:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm Film Festival West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Challenge Screening and Awards Ceremony I Gotta Do What?!! Film Distribution (Film School) Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “96 Souls” Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Science Fiction Top 10 Steps to Being a Pro (Film School) Screenwriting The Corman way: Dialog and Structure (Film School) Phoenix Comicon Film Fes- Rain Man Digital presents “Supertival Block - Music Video natural: The Crossroads” - Panel and Live Show Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Blood of the Tribades” Jaws “Film School”! Rain Man Digital presents “DC on Must be 18+ - Special screening of CW” - Panel and Live Show Jaws with writer Carl Gottlieb! Show No Mercy - ScreenImprov 101 (18+ only) ing and Q&A Must be 18+ Costuming North 124B Costuming North 125AB Costuming North 126A J-Fashion 101 Making Giant Prize-Winning Costumes With Paper Mache Cosplay Like A Pro: Advanced Sewing Techniques 11:00am - 11:30am Costuming North 126B Masquerade Judging Video Game Cosplay Meetup 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Costume Design: How To Go From Cosplay To Television, Film, and Stage (Film School) FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 FRIDAY Fallout/Wasteland Meetup Surviving Your Own Creativity Trashion CANCELLED - Improvi- Crafting Cosplay Weapsation And Cosplay ons On A Budget Corset In A Day Part 1 : Drafting The Pattern Mad Max Meetup 12:30pm - 1:00pm Droids And Friends Of Star Wars Meetup 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Ten Tips For Cosplay Competition Men Vs Cosplay: Creating Cosplay Armor Calendar Guy Spotlight 101 And Cosplay Q&A Corset In A Day Part 2 : Fitting And Construction Rebel Alliance Meetup 2:00pm - 2:30pm Mandalorian Meetup 2:30pm - 3:00pm Galactic Empire Meetup 3:00pm - 3:30pm Cosplay For Beginners Cosplay Is Not Consent: Self Defense Workshop Props And Weapons, Supersize It!!! Wonderful Wigs And Where To Find Them Star Wars Meetup 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm Star Trek: TOS, TNG, Enterprise Practical Patinas: Professional Nerds: No Magic Required From Hobby To Career Foam Costumes 101: Building A Cartoon And Other Things Be A Predator Meet The Star Wars Groups Transformers: Generation 1 Movie Panel Star Trek: Costuming Meetup! 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Gravity Falls Meetup Cosplay Makeup: Is It Okay For Me To Use This? Mashup Meetup! 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm Comic Book Costumes Meetup Transformers Voice Over Panel : Generation 1 Movie June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 51 FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FRIDAY Gaming Gaming Gaming West 103AB West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar West 211B Cobra Arcade Bar Game CoLab Classic Video Tournament area Game Lounge Gaming West 213A Books and Authors North 127C Books and Authors North 128A Books and Authors North 128B Win Friends & Learn: Nerdiness in one Special ED Classroom Writing Workshop: The Rules of Writing Paid Session: $10 Spotlight on James A. Owen Drawing out the Dragons Writing Workshop: Sizzling Dialogue Paid Session: $10 Trope Talks: Kick Ass Heroines Paranormal Romances Writing Workshop: Characterization Paid Session: $10 Spotlight: Adam Christopher Del Rey Publisher Spotlight Writing Workshop: Plotting Paid Session: $10 Spotlight: Kevin Hearne Hard Science, Baby 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm Arizona Video Game Making the Game - The Showcase Art, Design, and Imagination of Iconica 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Cobra Arcade Bar: Capcom vs SNK 2 Tournament 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm Classic Video Game Lounge 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Cobra Arcade Bar: Mortal Kombat XL Tournament Legend of Zelda: Through the Ages Writing Workshop: Advanced Characterization Spotlight: Victoria Schwab Paid Session: $10 Action Castle: A Test based adventure starting YOU 6:30pm - 7:00pm Writing Workshop: Finding the Story Paid Session: $10 Lighter Side of Scifi Build a Story With Ryan Dalton Would You Lie To Me 7:00pm - 7:30pm Educating Geeks presents...Heads Up: Comicon Style! 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm Evening Erotica: With Gini Koch Must be 18+ 8:30pm - 9:00pm How to (properly) Scream Online Part 1/2 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm Future of 7th Sea 11:00pm - 11:30pm FRIDAY Books and Authors North 129A Science Fiction North 228AB Science Fiction North 229AB Science Fiction North 231BC 10:30am - 11:00am Spotlight on Pierce Brown Send in the Clones How Do I Pitch My Property? Town Called Eureka 11:00am - 11:30am Science Fiction North 232ABC Secrets of ‘The Force Awakens’ and the Future of Star Wars Steampunk West 104A Creating a Steampunk Character: 101 Steampunk West 104B Rub-N-Buff Gun workshop Paid Session: $5.00 11:30am - 12:00pm Actual, factual History of Tea with Madame Askew Philosophy and Theology in Star Wars Science Fiction vs. 1984 George 2Legit Presents Awesome Science Fact Orwell: The Father Scifi Movies of the 80’s of Modern Dystopia Beneath the Waves Is This A Kissing Book? We Want to Believe: An X-Phile Meetup Restricted Files Room: A Warehouse 13 Sharktank Doctor Who and The Troubles with Time Travel Star Trek: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective! Mixed Media Steampunk Art Discussion Building A Believable World: The Deets How Discworld Changed my Life What Makes a Good Doctor’s Companion? Dystopias: The Rise and Fall of Societies Star Wars Jedi Pursuit Wig Styling Basics with All Is Vanity Expressions 12:00pm - 12:30pm Adventuring Parties, Still Cool? 12:30pm - 1:00pm Rub-N-Buff Gun workshop continued Paid Session: $5.00 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Costuming on a budget: Helmets and costumes 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm East Coast meets West Coast, Steampunk style 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Del-Rey Superfight Battlestar Galactica: Movie MashTerpiece: Star Whose One-Liner Star Trek - (Not So) Leatherworking 101 Life Here Began Out Wars the Clone Wars (PG) is It Anyway? Boldly Going..? There Graphic Novels: Steampunk Style 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm Continuing Star Wars: The New Star Wars Episode Voyages: Upcoming Canon - Feeling One Take Two ‘Star Trek’ Books Better Yet? (act 1) and Comics! Abnormal Entertainment Presents!: Sci-Fi Fondue Future of Steampunk Literature - The Cheesiest Sci-Fi of the 80’s Courtesy of Compliments: Compliment Duelling 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm Phoenix Comics-Con 2016 Sci-Fi Speed Must be 18+ Dating Paid Session: $20 Must be 18+ Movie MashTerpiece: Star Wars the Clone Wars (18+). Must be 18+ Star Wars’ Dysfunctional Skywalker Family Geeks Who Drink Inspired Gaming Hour Must be 18+ Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) Finals FREE Stand Up Comedy Show by PhoenixComedy.org Memento Mori Must be 18+ Sex in the Victorian Era Must be 18+ Unwrapping the Victorian Lady Must be 18+ 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm 52 Do the Bustle June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Misc North 120 Seating & Events Misc Misc Misc North 225AB West 212ABC North 123 Diversity Stage Shows Blood Drive Lounge Misc West 301A Misc West 301BCD Science North 227BC Science North 230 Tony Todd Spotlight Mark Pellegrino Spotlight Constellations and Pop culture: From Harry Potter to Percy Jackson and beyond Using Pop Culture to Re-Imagine High School 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Bartitsu, The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Writing Excuses Ksenia Solo Spotlight Boat: The Science of Jaws with STEAM Intelligence Ex Machina Podcast Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm United Blood Services 2016 Blood Drive & Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Diversity Lounge Cosplay Fashion Show David Ramsey Spotlight X-men, mutations, & you Cartoon Network Shares Insights into Plurals Kane Hodder Spotlight Dan Starkey - Neve McIntosh Spotlight Full Metal Alchemy: The Birth of Science Connecting the Dots - Creating Creative Career Pathways Between K-12 and College Emma Caulfied Spotlight Sean Astin Spotlight When Poop Hits the Fan: What Happens After You Flush Using Cartoons to Teach Relationship Skills Saving Matt Damon (again): The Science of The Martian Mad Scientists Part 1 Better Fed than Dead: How to survive after an apocalypse Finding ET Human Enhancement in Captain America Civil War Om Nom Nom: The Science of Food and Nutrition Dragon Balls: The Science of Reproduction Must be 18+ Let’s Play: Game Development and Game Theory 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Sherlock Murder Mystery 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm Karate Kid Spotlight Jareth the Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball Talk Nerdy to Me: a Byte of Burlesque Paid Session: $15 Must be 18+ 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm Fairy Tales Retold: Body Painting Extravaganza Must be 18+ 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm 11:30pm - 12:00am Kung Furious 8-Bit Bash Paid Session: $15 FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FRIDAY 12:00am - 12:30am FRIDAY Science North 231A 10:30am - 11:00am Exploration and Development of Space - the Science of Interstellar Habitation 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Youth Youth West 101ABC West 101ABC Bookmans Art Bookmans Room Event Area Art Room Youth West 105A 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Techshop STEAM Maker Sessions- Calling All Curious Minds 3:30pm - 4:00pm Outdoor Events Adams Street Beer Garden Art Room Crafts and Activities Syndicate Saber: The Little Sith That Could Drawing Monsters and Aliens Mental Health Utility Belt: Training to be Real Live Superheros Knitty Gritty of Knitting Guilty Pleasures: Enjoying Problematic Media Geek Families of the Blue Ribbon Army Young Rembrandts Greatest Hits from 1990s Cartoons Let’s Dance!! Dungeons & Dragons with Drunken Dwarves Must be 18+ Pillowcase Project Star Wars Costuming For Kids Percussion Zoo Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia Must be 18+ Lesson in Henna Mermaid 101 Build a Robot with Sylvan Learning Cosplay Cantina Must be 18+ 1:00pm - 1:30pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Youth West 106ABC Activities Youth Can Draw, A nerd, a geek, and a mom: How pop culture has Too: CHIBI reshaped family togetherness HEROES 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Youth West 105BC Lego LoungeSponsored by Bookmans Lego Free Build Time 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Doctor Who Astronomy 6:30pm - 7:00pm Lego Build-Off Lego Free Build Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm Inside the World of IoT (The Internet of Things) - Live and Hands On! Creator Connection Saber Walk After Party Must be 18+ Beer with Comic Creatives Must be 18+ 9:00pm - 9:30pm June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 53 FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FRIDAY Outdoor Events Adams Street CW6 Pavillion Outdoor Events Adams Street Stage 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am Open Beta Performing Live! 11:00am - 11:30am Outdoor Events Third Street Performance Area Fantasy North 226A Fantasy North 226BC Fantasy North 227A Mandalorian Armor Building Demo Myth, Magic, & Middle School: Young Adult Fiction World Full of Monsters Do Vampires Really Suck? Outlander: From 1945 to 1743 Must be 18+ Harry Potter and the Tri-Wizard Trivia Tourney A Contemporary Yankee in King Arthur’s Court If You Build It, They Will Come. And by “They,” I Mean Witches and Wizards, of Course! Tarzan and Edgar Rice Burroughs: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Elder Scrolls: “Notes on Racial Phylogeny” Sub-Par Cinematic Masterpieces Many Faces of Faith: Myth and Mysticism in Westeros Harry Potter: The Fandom That Lived Quidditch Exhibition So you think you’re a Joss fan? Whedonverse Jeopardy SuperWhoLock: The Doctor Must Die! Rogues, Rebels, and Rapscallions: Questionable Morals in Sci-fi/Fantasy Syndicate Saber LIVE Feared and Revered: The Witches of Fiction Egyptian Gods: The Truth Behind the Movie Buffy vs. the Big Bads Villians of Sunnydale Saber Walk Strange Love, Unconventional Greek Romances Must be 18+ Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Army! Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents Buffy: The Vampire Slayer Is That a Wand in Your Pocket? Must be 18+ Awesomely Awful: The ‘80s Strike Back Supernatural Did It Right! 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm CW6’s Photo Green Screen with THE FLASH Dratini on the Rocks - Live on Adams Street Stage! Car Show Friday 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm Epic Proportions Tour and 80/20 Records Presents 7:30pm - 8:00pm Star Party with the Phoenix Astronomical Society - Friday 8:00pm - 8:30pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm Fan Car Showcase Friday People Who Could Fly - Live at “Con on Adams” 8:30pm - 9:00pm 54 Outdoor Events Third Street Car Show Run, Definitely Run! - Live Music on Adams Street June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Anime and Animation Hyatt Gilbert Room 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Anime Anonymous Presents Ohayo Cafe Paid Session: $15 12:30pm - 1:00pm Anime and Animation North 221ABC Anime and Animation North 222AB Anime and Animation North 223 Anime and Animation North 224A Anime and Animation North 224B Tag Team VO: Performance, Collaboration and Goofing Off in Animation and Games Whose Line Is It Anypony? Old-School Anime 101 Yu-Gi-Oh: Dueling Academy Wonderful World of Ghibli Spotlight: Nolan North Avatar: Beyond the Last Airbender I Ship It Anime Scrub Match Happily Ever Homestuck Vocaloid Music Time!: V1+ Who’s THAT Pokemon?! Youtube Critic 101 Tales of Historia Innovative World of Satoshi Kon Boku no Flirting Krav Maga In Action Waifu Wars Fire Emblem: Then and Now Love Live Concert Flashing Off Must be 18+ SwordNKey’s Gameshow! 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Spotlight: Troy Baker 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Anime Anonymous Presents The Macho Man Cafe Paid Session: $15 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Tyrano Builder 101: A Look Into Making Visual Novels Anime Anonymous Presents The Karaoke Idol Cafe Paid Session: $15 Roast of Avatar Aang Must be 18+ 5:30pm - 6:00pm Otaku Toybox Troy Baker Acoustic Pperformance 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm DC Douglas After Hours Panel Must be 18+ 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm FAKKU Industry Panel Must be 18+ 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm Dobutsu Lounge Presents Dobudex Paid Session: $15 Must be 18+ Hentai Worth Watching (18+) Must be 18+ Anime Live After Dark! Must be 18+ Late Night Show With SwordNKey! Hosted By Fawx LIVE! Must be 18+ 5000+ Hours in MS Paint Super High School Level Game Show Pop Culture Trivia Anime Anonymous 18+ Must be 18+ Let’s Play an Eroge! Must be 18+ Fujoshi Fanservice Hour Must be 18+ Delicious Creepypasta Anime Dating Show 18+ Must be 18+ Horror North 132BC Escape Room 1 SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SATURDAY 11:30pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 12:30am SATURDAY 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Comic Books North 121A Comic Books North 121B Comic Books North 121C Horror North 129B Horror North 131ABC Horror North 132A Fan Art/Fiction and Fair Use It’s All Connected III: Civil War Energizing your fan base This is Christmas!?!? The Dark Side of the Holiday Season Marvel vs. DC Movies and TV Zombies, Government, and You: How To Survive, Thrive, and Live Free Comic Book Creator Rights Digital Color for Comics Marvel Civil War Sketchoff Dead Right Horror Trivia Night MashTerpiece Theatre: Goosebumps Win, Die or Draw! Harley Quinn Best, Worst, & More! DC’s Cyber Sirens: a cosplay/comic book collaboration Valiant Dowsing for spirits Hell’s Kitty Movie - Sneak Preview Panel Blood Bound Books Presents: Horror Publishing and Beyond COBRA’S DREADNOKS: A GI JOE panel ComicBook LIVE! Improvised Cosplay Comedy How to Raise 250K on Kickstarter for Comics Evolution of the Zombie Great Horror Debate - LIVE! Your Favorite VGM: REMIXED Marvel Jeopardy Genius Edition with the Arizona Avengers How to Be the Ultimate “Strong Female Character” Batman vs. Superman Sketchoff American Horror Story: Hotel - A Live Podcast Discussion Forgotten American Monsters State of Horror Holy Bromance Batman Drawing Characters with Tom Hodges So you want to own a comic book store Horror. Music. Mayhem. Mr. Creepypasta: Creepy Pasta Storytime Post-Apocalyptic Obsession How To Draw Sexy (Men, Women or Other) Must be 18+ Umm...Actually (18+) Must be 18+ Hungry for Comics? PC Horror Gaming Paranormal TV 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Escape Room Experiences Paid Sessions $10-$30 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm They Coming Screening Squeefest 2016 Must be 18+ Superhero Escape Adventure Paid Session: $30 CreepyPasta Galore June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 55 SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SATURDAY Costuming North 122BC Cosplay Lounge 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Costuming North 124A Costuming North 124B Costuming North 125AB Costuming North 126A Acting for Cosplayers, Role Players and Larpers Surviving Your Own Creativity - Surviving the Beading Disease Evolution of the Stormtrooper Ghostbusters Busting out the costumes Build a complete costume from head to toe with EVA foam Surviving Your Own Creativity - Break Down Props Ladies of the Star Wars Legions Just One of Our Toys! The Many Props and Gadgets of Ghostbusters Cosplay for All Sizes Professional Superhero Costuming for Everyone with the Justice League Arizona In Character Cosplay Challenge Unmentionable Information Basics of Foam Armor Costume in Movies & Theater: From Concept to Reality Cosplay Like a Pro: Advanced Armor & Prop Building Taming the Tatas Forging Fallacies: Fact or Fiction Spider-Man: Menace or Supermenance? presented by J. Jonah Jameson Props Thru 3D Printing If It Fits, It Ships: Non-Traditional Relationships In Gaming Cosplay: Becoming More than Human Gods and Monsters: Beyond Body Art Fruity Rumpus Ask Factory - Homestuck Q&A! 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Cosplay Lounge: Repair Station for Wounded Costumes 3:30pm - 4:00pm Masqurade Pre-Judging 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm Cosplay makeup: Look Ma! I’m a Zombie! (and other tips to become the undead) 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm SATURDAY Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Stitchpunk/Clockpunk/ Rococopunk Meetup Deisel/Cyberpunk Meetup Gryffindor/Hufflepuff House Meetup Ravenclaw/Slytherin House Meetup Harry Potter and the Great Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Meetup How To Build Your Props Like a REAL Pro Film Festival West 102A Iron Cosplay: Star Wars vs. Star Trek Film Festival West 102B Film Festival West 102C Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Web Series Producing a Webseries: Voyage Trekkers (Film School) Gaming West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm Grande Meeting of Steampunk Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Mano a Mano” 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm Mini Marvel Meetup 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Hulk/Iron Man Meetup Black Widow/Hawkeye/ Spiderman Meetup Captain America/Thor Meetup 1:00pm - 1:30pm Avengers Meetup X-Men Meetup 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Villains of Marvel Meetup All Things Zombie Meetup! Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Science Fiction Supernatural Meetup! 4:30pm - 5:00pm Dr. Who Meetup Mashup Meetup! 5:00pm - 5:30pm 221B Baker Street Meetup My Little Pony Meetup! 5:30pm - 6:00pm Sidekicks Meetup (Youth) 6:00pm - 6:30pm All Things Disney Meetup! Damsels of Disney Meetup Gentlemen of Disney Meetup! 6:30pm - 7:00pm Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Thrill of the Kill” Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Stealing Sunrise” Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Idyll” Judge Dredd Meetup 4:00pm - 4:30pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Star Wars Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Horror and Sci-Fi Must be 18+ Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Horror Must be 18+ Labyrinth - Special Screening 7:30pm - 8:00pm Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Awards Ceremony 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm Open cosplay Meetup Dudes & Dragons Special Screening How To Adapt Your Novel To A Screenplay And Vice-Versa (Film School) Working the Art Department From Blade Runner To Mission To Mars and Beyond (Film School) Voice Acting 101 (Film School) Making a Living Between Gigs: Videography (Film School) SFX makeup (Film School) Guts and Glory: Movie Making from the Inside Out! (Film School) Must be 18+ Absolute Geek Podcast Live From Phoenix Comicon 10:00pm - 10:30pm Improv 101 (18+ only) Must be 18+ 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm 56 Costuming North 126B Masquerade Judging June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge Gaming West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament area Gaming West 211B Game CoLab 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm Gaming West 213A Books and Authors North 127C Books and Authors North 128A Books and Authors North 128B Win Friends and Learn: Nerdiness in one Special ED Classroom Writing Workshop: 21 Days to a Novel Paid Session: $8 Crossing the Streams: Genre Splicing Harper Collins Publisher Spotlight Writing Workshop: Social Media 101 for Creative People Paid Session: $8 Beyond the Comics: Superheroes in Literature Bigger Isn’t Better: A Short Fiction Panel Writing Workshop: Editors for Hire Paid Session: $8 Trope Talks: Unlikely Heroes Where Are My Aliens Writing Workshop: Is Your Story Ready to Sell Crossroads: YA and Middle Grade Why Is The Apocalypse So Bioskeletons, Neurotransmitters, Synethesia: Medical Science in Sci-Fi Phoenix Comicon Presents: Young Scientists of Arizona We’re Not In Europe Anymore Arizona Video Game Showcase 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Cobra Arcade Bar: Street Fighter V Tournament Game Co-Lab - Showcase Awards Ceremony 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Intro to Board Gaming Cobra Arcade Bar:Street Fighter 3 Third Strike Tournament Action Castle II: A text based adventure staring YOU 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm Tales from the Trenches: An Evening with Video Game Industry Veterans 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm Art of the Table: GMing Beyond the Basics 9:30pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm How to (properly) Scream Online - Part 2/2 11:00pm - 11:30pm SATURDAY 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Books and Authors North 129A Mother Flippin’ Wizards 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm Science Fiction North 228AB Sci-Fi Speed Dating - LGBTPQ Must be 18+ Spotlight: Brandon Sanderson Science Fiction North 229AB Science Fiction North 231BC Star Trek: TNG/DS9 and More: Props from the 80’s & 90’s! Discworld Technomancy Science Fiction’s Stepchildren Doctor Who A River Runs Through It Shakespeare Goes Sci-Fi WHOA! Battle of the Keanus! 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Glowy Swords: Magical MacGuffins 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Sci-Fi Speed Dating Paid Session: $20 Must be 18+ Steampunk West 104A Star Wars Trivia Challenge! What is Steampunk? Brose Brothers’ Productions Steampunk Weaponry Ask the Ladies of Steampunk: Tips from the Tops Brose Brothers’ Production’s Steam Hero Creation Skewed and Reviewed: Upcoming Movies Steampunk West 104B DIY Leather Wasteland Gas Mask Workshop Paid Session: $$ Star Wars Family Feud! Foam vs Vaccuumform plastic - how to build a costume that survives! Doctor Who - The Moffat Era Steampunk pinups: Where Pinup fashion crosses into the world of steampunk aesthetic So, You Want to Write Steampunk? Abnormal Diving into Entertainment PresCorsets: Maker tips, Star Wars Episode One Greatest Movie ents!: Sci-Fi Fondue Urban Myths, and Take Two (act 2) Puzzle Game Ever! - The Cheesiest Legendary Looks Sci-Fi of the 90’s Monster Scouts Rally Larry Nemecek Torchwood-A look Presents: The Not-Sointo the Torchwood Final-Frontier of ‘Star tower and beyond Trek’ at 50! Spotlight: Diana Gabaldon Science Fiction North 232ABC SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SATURDAY 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm Author Batsu with Sam Sykes 5:30pm - 6:00pm CW’s Arrow vs. Flash - Star Wars Rebels Round 3 Season 2 Recap Sci-Fi Speed Dating Paid Session: $20 Must be 18+ 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 9:30pm - 10:00pm Nerd Poetry Slam Sci-Fi Speed Dating Paid Session: $20 Must be 18+ Phoenix Comics-Con 2Legit Presents Awesome Scifi 2016 Part II Movies of the 90’s Must be 18+ At the Movies Care and Feeding of the Moustache, a gentlemans primer Arizona Penny Dreadful guide to Victorian Weirdness Must be 18+ Sexuality in Mass Effect Mystery Science Must be 18+ Theater 3000 10:00pm - 10:30pm 10:30pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 11:30pm FREE Stand Up Comedy Show by PhoenixComedy.org! Torrid Tales of Tea: The Heated History Must be 18+ 11:30pm - 12:00am June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 57 SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SATURDAY Misc North 120 Seating and Events Misc North 123 Blood Drive Misc Misc North 225AB West 212ABC Diversity Stage Shows Lounge Misc West 301A Misc West 301BCD Science North 227BC Glenn Morshower Spotlight Lee Majors and Lindsey Wagner Spotlight Gates McFadden Spotlight Billie Piper Spotlight Science North 230 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am THIS IS CETI ALPHA V: The Learning to Code: The First Line in Defense Against a search for Robot Uprising extrasolar planets 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Geek Bridal Showcase 12:30pm - 1:00pm Astrobiology of the Star Wars Universe - Biomechanics, Ecology and Evolution National Parks Trivia: Centennial Cinema Challenge Adventures and Disasters in Science SHIELD: Video Forensics Unit 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Eve Myles Spotlight Oded Fehr Spotlight 2:00pm - 2:30pm United Blood Services 2016 Blood Drive & Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Diversity Lounge Steampunk Fashion Show Con Man Caity Lotz Spotlight Science of Iron Man: The Real Tony Stark Good and Evil: What Science and Humanism Have to Say About How to Save the World Patrick Rothfuss Spotlight Twisted Toonz Voice Actor Script Read Ghostbusters Cracking the Code: Tales from the Cyber Warfare Range Hera Give Me Strength: The Science of Wonder Woman Ultron and Ava plus BB8: The science of robots Strange Brewsky: The Science of Homebrewing Real Men and Women in Black Science-plosion! Heroes of Science Letter to the (Gene) Editor: The Science of DNA Sequencing Cancer and Immortality: The Science of Captain Deadpool To Infinity and Beyond: How close are we to Interstellar travel? 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm The Good, the Bad, & the Bruckheimer: Sword Fights In Movies 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm Drinks With Authors Must be 18+ 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm Men Strut Your Stuff Must be 18+ 9:30pm - 10:00pm Blue Ribbon Army Presents: One Party to Rule 11:00pm - 11:30pm Them All 11:30pm - 12:00am Paid Session: $20 12:00am - 12:30am Must be 18+ 10:00pm - 10:30pm Masquerade Costume Contest 10:30pm - 11:00pm SATURDAY 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Science North 231A Youth West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Youth West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Youth West 105A It’s Alive! The Frankenstein Project Exploration and Development of Space - the Science of Interstellar Habitation 1:00pm - 1:30pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Techshop STEAM Maker SessionsCalling All Curious Minds 3:30pm - 4:00pm Art Room - Crafts and Activities Youth West 106ABC Activities Outdoor Events Adams Street Beer Garden Getting Diggy With it! Superhero Family Feud, Create a Three Panel Harley Quinn style with the Justice League Comic Strip Arizona! 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Youth West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Bookmans Learn to Draw My Little Pony! LEGO: If You Build It… Pirate Treasures: Stories and Creating your Pirate Character Star Wars Is For Kids Engineering Design Challenge: Create A Top! Villain of the Year Awards Zombie Dog! Draw like professionals! So You Think You Can DisNerd Creator Connection Ahh! That’s Super Cool!” A guide to the Phoenix Geek Scene Phoenix Lightsaber Academy for Kids Lego Free Build Time Actually it IS Rocket Science: Build your own Phoenix Comicon Round Table Must be 18+ Dread Fleet Pirate Stunt Show Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia Must be 18+ Engineering Design Challenge: Toxic Popcorn Cards Against Humanity - Open Invite Dancing for Everyone! Beer with Scientists 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm Harry Potter Planetarium 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm Lego Build-Off Lego Free Build Time 7:00pm - 7:30pm 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm 58 Inside the World of IoT (The Internet of Things) – Live and Hands On! June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SATURDAY Outdoor Events Adams Street CW6 Pavillion Outdoor Events Adams Street Stage Outdoor Events Third Street Car Show Outdoor Events Third Street Performance Area Fantasy North 226A Shaolin Temple Cultural Center Arizona Whose God Is It Anyway? Realistic Fight Choreography Fae vs. Foe: Not All Fairies Are Godmothers Truth or PERIL: Monty Python and the Holy Trivia! Urban Explosion How Urban Fantasy is Booming Fan Car Showcase Saturday Elder Scrolls 6: What’s Next for the Lands of Tamriel? Who Is the Fairest of Them All: Classic vs. Modern Disney Princesses Would you rather fight 1 Orc sized Hobbit or 100 Hobbit sized Orcs? Women Who Kick Butt Educating Geeks: Labyrinth Edition Harry Potter and Never Letting Go SuperWhoLock: Time Is A Maniac! Plato’s Patterns in Stormlight: Stormlight Archives Science of Drinking Presents EXTREME Fanstasy Trivia? Grimm Foundations Must be 18+ Awesomely Awful: Attack of the ‘90s Hogwarts... More Like Snogwarts Must be 18+ Creature of the Night: Sci-Fi/Fantasy in Romance Must be 18+ Fantasy North 226BC Fantasy North 227A 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am People Who Could Fly - Live at “Con on Adams” 11:00am - 11:30am Edgar Rice Burroughs Legendary Ladies: and His Influence on A Female Perspective Workshop Pop Culture 11:30am - 12:00pm Run, Definitely Run! Live Music on Adams Street 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm Dratini on the Rocks - Performing Live on Adams Street 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm CW6’s Photo Green Screen with THE FLASH 2:30pm - 3:00pm Car Show Jurassic Park and Ghostbusters Scych - Live @ Con on Adams 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Lightsaber Combat Tournament 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 6:30pm Rock N Roll High School Live Music Performances 6:30pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 7:30pm Jedi Code: presented by Phoenix Lightsaber Performance Romance Options Presents: Riding the Iron Bull - Romance in the World of Star Party with the Dragon Age Phoenix Astronomical Must be 18+ Society - Saturday 7:30pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 8:30pm 8:30pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 9:30pm The Devil You Say? Lucifer 101 Luminatus - Rocking on Adams Street 9:30pm - 10:00pm azhp gaming www providing video gaming services at events and conventions since 2006 Geeks Against Humanity! 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Anime Worth Your Time Daredevil and She-Hulk in Court: Murdock v Walters Comic Books North 121B Comic Books North 121C Horror North 129B Horror North 131ABC Horror North 132A Costuming North 122BC Cosplay Lounge An Animated Life Gonzo: The Outer Limits of Comics Must be 18+ Suspense vs Gore Marvel vs. DC - Animation Fate Of The Horror Anthology - Death Or Metamorphosis? Poetry of Comics Valiant World of Ghostbusters: Past, Present & Future. Talking Dead AZ Haunted House School: Beginners Guide To Acting Stranger Comics Evil Dead 2 and More from Space Goat Publishing Extreme Comicbooking: Welcome to the Danger Zone Must be 18+ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Costuming North 124A Costuming North 124B Costuming North 125AB Costuming North 126A Fallout Fans Unite: Costumes and Props Confessions of a Cosplay Boyfriend Medieval Recreation for the Modern Enthusiast How to Make Your Own Awesome Petticoat Power Up! ENGAGE! Umm...Actually (All The Magic of Ages) Transformation Scenes 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Skewed and Reviewed: Upcoming Games 2:30pm - 3:00pm Cosplay Air Band Idol 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm TeamFourStar Main Panel 5:00pm - 5:30pm SUNDAY 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm SUNDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SUNDAY Cosplay Lounge: Repair Station for Wounded Costumes 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm DOZD Bootcamp For Youth 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm SUNDAY 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 12:30pm - 1:00pm Surviving Your Own Creativity - Wigs from Alternate Materials Cosplay for Parents 101 No-Sew Cosplay Encore presentation Zombie Apocalypse Wedding Cosplay: The Stigma of Bought vs. Made Knit and Crochet for Cosplay 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Sidekicks Meetup (Youth) Sci Fi and Red Dwarf Meetup! 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm Costuming North 126B Masquerade Judging Anime cosplay Meetup Attack on titan costume meetup Jedi and Rebels Meetup Sith and Bounty Hunter Meetup Star Wars Costume Meetup Sci fi Meetup Molding & Casting for Costume Parts - Session 1: Making a Mold Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Marvel Vs. DC Meetup Comic Book Costumes Meetup 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Cosplay Makeup: Tips and Tricks to Transformation Through SFX, Body Paint and Wigs Molding & Casting for Costume Parts - Session 2: Casting Geeky Wedding Boot Camp 4:00pm - 4:30pm June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Steampunk Meetup Horror costumes Meetup Supernatural meetup! 61 SUNDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE SUNDAY Costuming North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Film Festival West 102A Film Festival West 102B Film Festival West 102C Gaming West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge Gaming West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament area Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge Cobra Arcade Bar: Tetris Challenge 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm Mashup Meetup! YTP Power Hour Video Game Cosplay Meetup Magical Girls Costume Meetup 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm Marvel Heroes Meetup 1:00pm - 1:30pm DC Heroes Meetup 1:30pm - 2:00pm Marvel Villains Meetup 2:00pm - 2:30pm DC Villains Meetup Do You Even Podcast? Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Best of Festival Encore Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Best of Festival Encore African Reggae Sci Fi, the making of an Epic Music Video 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Cosplay Meetup 4:30pm - 5:00pm Improv 101 (All-Ages) 5:00pm - 5:30pm SUNDAY Cobra Arcade Bar: Classic Games High Score Tournament My Stolen Time Machine - Making Of Season 1 Gaming West 211B Game CoLab Gaming West 213A 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Books and Authors North 128A Books and Authors North 128B Books and Authors North 129A Guilty Pleasure Tropes When Swords Don’t Cut It: New Weapons In Fantasy YA Growth Spurt Shared Worlds Marketing Your Novel Spotlight: Scott Sigler Worst Panel In the World Someone Else’s Sandbox World Building Are We Still Talking About This? 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Arizona Video Game Showcase Board Games for our Youth 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm Brighter Tomorrow 3:30pm - 4:00pm Mythology and Folklore 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:30pm - 6:00pm SUNDAY Science Fiction North 228AB 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm Embarrassing Author Con Stories Magic the Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 5:00pm - 5:30pm Sci-Fi Speed Dating LGBTPQ Must be 18+ 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm Science Fiction North 229AB Science Fiction North 231BC Science Fiction North 232ABC Steampunk West 104A Steampunk West 104B Strong Heroines and Villaineses in Pop Culture Monsters and Enemies of Doctor Who Get Your Arse To Mars Thrifty Costuming Meet the Steampunk Groups of Arizona The Empire...you know the other guys Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay for your Car Top Ten Starships in ‘Star Trek’ Leatherworking 102 Pattern Reading 101 Star Wars: Legends Can Be True History of Star Wars Video Games Lord of the Rings FAMILY FEUD! Coloring fun for Steampunks Warehouse 13: The Artifact Roadshow Crimes of William T. Riker Wookies Vs. Tusken Raiders... Charades? Steampunk Before it was Steampunk We Do The Weird Stuff Presents Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Star Wars Tech Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest Preview Steampunk Wrap Up 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm 2:30pm - 3:00pm Sci-Fi Speed Dating Paid Session: $20 Must be 18+ 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm 62 Sci-Fi Speed Dating Paid Session: $20 Must be 18+ June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center SUNDAY Misc North 123 Blood Drive Misc North 225AB Diversity Lounge Misc West 212ABC Stage Shows Misc West 301A Misc West 301BCD Science North 227BC Science North 230 Science North 231A Shiny and Chrome: The Science of Mad Max Where did you come from, Earthling Eye Joe? 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Exploration and Development of Space - the Science of Interstellar Habitation 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm United Blood Services 2016 Blood Drive & Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry Future Space A Tricorder Darkly: FuTelescopes: Eyes ture Medical Diagnostics that Soar On Youth Fashion Show Diversity Lounge Live for the Swarm: The Science of Bees and Ants 2:00pm - 2:30pm Splendid Teapot Racing: Conflagration 500 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm Volcanoes IN SPAAAAACE My Crystal Ball is an Abacus: How Math is Used to Predict Your Life Mad Scientists Part 2 Human/Computer Interactions in the Present and Near-Future Techshop STEAM Maker SessionsCalling All Curious Minds 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 5:30pm SUNDAY Youth Youth West 101ABC Bookmans Art West 101ABC Room Event Area Bookmans Art Room 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am Youth West 105A Youth Youth West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by West 106ABC Activities Bookmans You can do Superhero Feats of Strength with the Justice League Arizona! Outdoor Events Adams Street Beer Garden Sunday Con-Hangover Must be 18+ It’s Alive! The Frankenstein Project Kids Comics 101 Art Contest for Youth LEGO: Out of the Box Making Masks: Secrets of the Trolls Top Ten Educational Kid’s Shows Castle Siege with the Kingdom of Umbria Dungeons & Dragons with Drunken Dwarves Must be 18+ Moon Mermaid and The Treasure of Friendship Marvel Jeopardy with the Arizona Avengers Percussion Zoo Pub Trivia - Super Nerd Edition Must be 18+ 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm Lego Free Build Time Character Acting for Children 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 2:30pm Art Room - Crafts and Activities 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm 3:30pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm Girl Power in Music Custom Toys and More Lego Free Build Time 5:00pm - 5:30pm SUNDAY Outdoor Events Adams Street CW6 Pavillion Outdoor Events Adams Street Stage Outdoor Events Third Street Car Show Outdoor Events Third Street Performance Area Actually it IS Rocket Science: Build your own rocket! Fantasy North 226A Last Call - Phoenix Comicon 2016 Must be 18+ Fantasy North 226BC Fantasy North 227A 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am Open Beta - Performing Live! Swordsmanship Throughout History 11:00am - 11:30am Moody, Mordant, and MisunderI’m Not Lion About stood: The the King Bastards of Game of Thrones Fantastic Harry Potter News and Where to Find It 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm CW6’s Photo Green Screen with THE FLASH Cockswain - Live at Con on Adams Car Show - Mad Max and Zombie Survival AZ Roller Derby Demonstration Fan Car Showcase Sunday 2:00pm - 2:30pm Awesomely Bitchin’: The Underrated ‘80s and ‘90s King of Monsters Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents Supernatural Fond Farewell: Keen HallowMagic of Discworld Goodbye, Downton een Preview Abbey 2:30pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 3:30pm People Who Could Fly Live at “Con on Adams” 3:30pm - 4:00pm Fantastic Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings 4:00pm - 4:30pm 4:30pm - 5:00pm The Evil You Know At the Movies! Luminatus - Rocking on Adams Street 5:00pm - 5:30pm June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 63 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS 10 Anime You Should Know Because They’re Awesome: Last year we introduced you to 10 unique anime series that are pretty obscure. This year we are raising the stakes, bringing you 10 more that are totally awesome! Come check out our selections to become the envy of all your otaku friends (and possibly enemies – we don’t judge). Panelists: RTC (4 panelists) When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 223 18+ The Game The Panel: In this new spin on Jeopardy, prepare for the weird, the ecchi, the funny, and the opinionated! Filled with more memes and sexy questions that you can handle. Are you ready for 18+ The Game The Panel? Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 224A 1984 George Orwell: The Father of Modern Dystopia: WAR IS PEACE FREEDOM IS SLAVERY IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH Attention Comrade! Report to the Ministry of Truth at once! Big Brother is watching! Panelists: NerdRage (3 panelists) When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 229AB 221B Baker Street Meetup: Welcome to the 221B Sherlock Holmes meetup! When: Thu, 2:00–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Sat, 5:00–5:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 2Legit Presents Awesome Scifi Movies of the 80’s: The 80’s brought us a surge of awesome sci-fi movies. Join 2Legit with Drew and Nick as we take on Bill and Ted, Back to the Future II, and The Running Man. Strong Language Panelists: Andrew Bejarano, Nicholas Sabori When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 232ABC 2Legit Presents Awesome Scifi Movies of the 90’s: 2Legit with Drew and Nick take on a few of the big budget sci-fi epics of the 90’s. We discuss the awesomeness of Independence Day, Armageddon, and Terminator 2: Judgement Day. Strong Language. Panelists: Andrew Bejarano, Nicholas Sabori When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 231BC A Record of Lodoss War: Come and learn the history of Record of Lodoss War, a series that is heavily influenced by Dungeons & Dragons. Panelists: Dollars (2 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 223 A Tricorder Darkly: Future Medical Diagnostics: In this panel, scientists will discuss projects that are attempting to turn Tricorder science fiction into science fact! Panelists: Jordan Yaron, Moheeb Zara, Nicholas Schultz, Rajeshwar Nitiyanandan When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227BC Abnormal Entertainment presents Sketchy (Screening): Dalyn owns a struggling comic shop, and his friend Matt decides a reality show is the best way to help business. Join the cast and crew for this new comedy series debut! Panelists: Dalyn Viker, Jeff Dolniak, Jeremy Brunansky, Kevin Moyers, Mandy Colliatie, Matthew Eghbali When: Thu, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 102C Abnormal Entertainment Presents!: SciFi Fondue - The Cheesiest Sci-Fi of the 80’s: Come join in the fun of our (recorded) Live Podcast as we send up our most beloved and Cheesiest Sci-Fi properties from the 80s. Brought to you by the good, if slightly off, folks at Abnormal Entertainment. Panelists: Dalyn Viker, Jeff Dolniak, Kevin Moyers When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 232ABC Abnormal Entertainment Presents!: Sc i Fi Fondue - The Cheesiest Sci-Fi of the 90’s: Come join in the fun of our (recorded) Live Podcast as we send up our most beloved and Cheesiest Sci-Fi properties from the 90s. Brought to you by the good, if slightly off, folks at Abnormal Entertainment. Panelists: Dalyn Viker, Jeff Dolniak, Kevin Moyers When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 232ABC 5000+ Hours in MS Paint: We had some free time on our hands so we decided to draw some of our favorite anime scenes in MS PAINT! Think you can decipher our cryptic masterpieces for a chance at a prize? Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 224A Absolute Geek Podcast Live From Phoenix Comicon: Don’t Miss the controlled chaos that is the Absolute Geek podcast as they bring you all the latest pop culture news surrounding the industry as well as updates live from the convention. Panelists: Jose Cuellar, Kellen McCall, Kyle Stinson, Matt Alward When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 102C A Contemporary Yankee in King Arthur’s Court: The Arthurian legends are some of the most reinvented stories ever told, speaking to almost every generation in different media. Explore the evolution of Arthurian legend! Panelists: Far From Home, Sharon Skinner When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227A Acting for Cosplayers, Role Players and Larpers: Critically Acclaimed TV/Film/ Multimedia Actor-Director Eric Schumacher offers professional acting and directing techniques! Panelists: Eric Schumacher When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124A A Different Point of View: The ‘Star Wars’ Films are a Lie!: What if the Empire were good, the Rebellion were bad, and the Jedi are a baby-stealing cult? Join Sandtrooper TD-0013 as he explains that everything you’ve been told about the Galactic Civil War is a lie! Panelists: Kevin O’Connor When: Thu, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 228AB 66 A nerd, a geek, and a mom: How pop culture has reshaped family togetherness: Funko pop, marvel, anime, and more. Pop culture and Phoenix Comicon go hand in hand when it comes to family togetherness in a digital age! Panelists: Caitlyn O’Dell, Mary O’Dell, Sean O’Dell When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 105A Action Castle II: A Test based adventure staring YOU: This is group effort game as participants take turns giving one command to the human computer as you try to navigate through Action Castle and save the day! Panelists: Jim Miller, Tasha McEntire When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 213A Action Castle: A Test based adventure starting YOU: Now YOU can “GO EAST” and “LIGHT LAMP” with the best of them. Canst thou master Action Castle before death claims thee? Panelists: Jim Miller, Tasha McEntire When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 213A Actual, factual History of Tea with Madame Askew: Join Madame Askew on this romp through history that follows the perils and tribulations of acquiring the perfect cup of tea. Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 104A Actually it IS Rocket Science: Build your own rocket!: Help engineers from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics design the next rocket to Mars! Panelists: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Adventuring Parties, Still Cool?: The world of fantasy has long been defined by the Fellowship but in a post Dragonlance world, does the adventuring party still have a place in epic fantasy. Panelists: Sarah Remy, Brandon Sanderson, Sam Sykes, Todd Lockwood, and Patrick Rothfuss When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129A African Reggae Sci Fi, the making of an Epic Music Video: Why make a music video when you can make a MUSIC VIDEO. This is an entertaining and instructive panel discussion on the making of a long form post-apocalyptic music video for a very unique band with a large following! Panelists: Aaron Kyle Lee, Brian Windsor, Eric Schumacher, Ginger Ferguson, Jessica Shestko, Jesus Contreras, Josh Mattison, Robert Linden, Rogelio Camarillo, Sam Mattison, Sara Mirasola, Shelly Dunn When: Sun, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: West 102C Ahh! That’s Super Cool!” A guide to Phoenix Geek Scene: Did you know there’s Simpsons trivia monthly in Phoenix or that there are local video barcades? How about Ninja Turtle Pizza Parties? Join Geekly Phoenix and some geek event producers, for how to experience Comicon year round! Panelists: Victor Moreno When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 105A Alex Kingston Spotlight: Q&A with Alex Kingston, star of Doctor Who, Arrow, ER, Lost in Austen and CSI! Panelists: Alex Kingston All Things Disney Meetup!: All Things Disney Meetup! When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 All Things Zombie Meetup!: Love the undead? Welcome all zombies and zombie hunters! When: Sat, 3:30–4:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 American Horror Story: Hotel - A Live Podcast Discussion: Check in to the Hotel Cortez with the hosts of Educating [Geeks] for a discussion on the most recent season of American Horror Story! Panelists: Bri Valdivia, Diana Petersel, Jonathan Elliott, Sara Santiago When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 129B June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Anime Anonymous: Anime Anonymous brings together people with similar interests and feelings towards anime, manga and anime RPGs! When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 222AB Anime Anonymous 18+: Anime Anonymous brings together people with similar interests and feelings towards anime, manga, doujinshi, eroge, RPGs, etc! Must be 18+ to attend! When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 224B Anime Anonymous Presents Ohayo Cafe: Join Anime Anonymous and the group for this cosplay coffee shop themed cafe with popular anime characters serving snacks and drinks, playing games and entertaining our guests. Paid Event: $15 Panelists: Anime Anonymous When: Sat, 11:30–12:30PM Room: Hyatt Gilbert Room Anime Anonymous Presents The Karaoke Idol Cafe: Join the Anime Anonymous Karaoke Idols for an evening of snacks, karaoke and games! This Japanese inspired cafe has taken the two best things from Akihabara and combined them together, Maid Cafes and Idols! Paid Event: $15 Panelists: Anime Anonymous When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Hyatt Gilbert Room Anime Anonymous Presents The Macho Man Cafe: Join Anime Anonymous and the Macho Men, for an afternoon of snacks and entertainment! The Macho Men love interacting with customers so come in and be dazzled by our muscly men in tight clothing. Paid Event: $15 Panelists: Anime Anonymous When: Sat, 2:30–3:30PM Room: Hyatt Gilbert Room Anime Banter Hour: Have you always wanted to meet another anime fan who’s just as interested in shows you like? Come here to talk about anything and everything anime! When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 223 Anime Cosplay Meetup: Open Meetup for all Anime Cosplayers! When: Thu, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Fri, 2:30–3:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Anime Dating Show: Do you often wonder who your perfect match is? Not to worry, The Renegades are here to help! Come let us find your true love, with a bit more age-appropriate humor. Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 224A Anime Dating Show 18+: Do you often wonder who your perfect match is? Not to worry, The Renegades are here to help! Come let us find your true love, we promise you won’t be disappointed. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 224B Anime IDORU Concert: A concert filled with the best lip-sync idols and air bands we could convince to join us! Featuring all of your favorite Anime songs from the past few seasons! Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 224A Artist Tom Hodges will be on hand to discuss ANTIIS COMICS, his new comic imprint that will make it’s convention debut at Phoenix Comicon! Tom will discuss his career and how it’s evolved into this new venture. Panelists: Tom Hodges When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121C Anime Live After Dark!: The Southwest’s only Voice Acting Concert... for adults! Join Rice and Haggis and the performers of the Arizona Voice Acting Guild as we use our amazing vocal talents to bring to life some naughty anime on the big screen... all presented live! Must be 18+ to attend! When: Sat, 7:30– 10:00PM Room: North 222AB Apocalypse Later Steampunk Film Show: A 60-minute set of short films from around the world. These films feature action, adventure, romance and, of course, plenty of steam, gears and automata. Panelists: Hal C F Astell When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 104B Anime Live!: The Southwest’s only Voice Acting Concert! Join Rice and Haggis and the performers of the Arizona Voice Acting Guild as we use our amazing vocal talents to bring to life entire anime episodes! When: Fri, 6:00–8:30PM Room: North 222AB Anime on Stage: From Takarazuka to the latest Hakuoki musical, this panel explores the world of anime and manga made for the theatrical stage. We’ll go in depth into its long history and the recent explosion. What started it all and how prolific the genre has become. When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224A Anime Parliament (R): Welcome to the highest court in the anime multi-verse. Anime Parliament (R) is where you can step forward as a character or fan, and institute the changes you feel should be made. Come and state your case! Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 224A Anime Science: SCIENCE! Join us as we talk about some of the amazing Physiological, Biological, and Psychological phenomena that occur in anime. Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 223 Anime Scrub Match: Duke it out in a quiz show for the ages, to show that you are not an anime scrub, but that you are, in fact, very well invested in all of your anime. Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 224A Anime Social Studies: Let’s Talk about all the different types of people you’ll see in anime. From classic story character types to the Legendere Dere’s. Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 223 Anime Worth Your Time: Are you looking for good anime to watch? Are you put off by the Narutos, Cleaning Products and Posing Muscle Men named JoJo? Take advantage of this panel and expand your horizons! When: Sun, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 224B Ant-man and Wasp: Slated for a July 4th Weekend release in 2018, Ant-man and Wasp continue the adventures of this unlikely hero. Panelists discuss the first film, how his character differs in the comic book and what this film means for the future of comic book movies. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121A Antiis Comics: Welcome to a NEW Universe!: Creative Director/Creator and Aquaman: As a member of the Justice League, Aquaman is the one of the most underappreciated comic book characters. Find out why Warner Brothers thinks enough of him to offer him his own film in Summer 2018. Panelists discuss all things Aquaman. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121B Are relaunches killing superhero comics?: It was just over 4 years ago that both DC and Marvel Comics relaunched their titles with a set of new number 1 comics and restarted the origins of many of their popular characters. They are both going through their relaunches again. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121C PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS An Animated Life: Animation professionals discuss working in the animation industry as well as the projects they have worked on. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121B Arizona Anime!: Are you a lonely Otaku looking for something to do on Saturday night? Come in as we discuss Conventions, Anime groups, and geeky hang-outs that are located state wide. After this panel you’ll never be bored on a Saturday night again! Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 223 Arizona Penny Dreadful guide to Victorian Weirdness: A discussion on Victorian practices and objects of weirdness. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Gary Sollars, Hal C F Astell, Khurt Khave When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 104B Arizona Video Game Showcase: Game CoLab proudly presents the Arizona Video Games Showcase 2016 at Phoenix Comicon. AZVGS is a four-day event highlighting the most awesome games Arizona has to offer. Meet the developers, play their games, and celebrate this growing community. Panelists: GameCoLab When: Thu, 1:00–5:00PM Room: West 211B Game CoLab When: Fri, 11:00–5:00PM Room: West 211B Game CoLab When: Sat, 11:00–1:00PM Room: West 211B Game CoLab When: Sun, 11:00–5:00PM Room: West 211B Game CoLab AARRGG! Train to be a Pirate Young lads and lasses, it is time to answer the call of the sea! Experienced pirates of The Dread Fleet will train wee “cabin monkeys” in the ways of piracy. All welcome, as long as you are a kid. Join the crew and meet the greatest n’er-do-wells that ever sailed the desert! Fight, sing, and live like a pirate! Panelists: The DREAD Fleet When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM Room: West 106ABC Arryn Zech Spotlight: Q& A with Arryn Zech, Belladonna from RWBY and Dr. Emily Grey in Red Vs. Blue from Rooster Teeth! Panelists: Arryn Zech When: Fri, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Room: North 221ABC June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 67 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Art Contest for Youth: Come and compete against other aspiring artists for some fabulous prizes, and pick up some art tips and techniques along the way. This competition is moderated and judged by local artist Kevin Coultson. Comic artist, Patrick Scullin will also be on hand! . Panelists: Kevin Coulston, Patrick Scullin When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Art of Star Wars: With so many comic book artists who have contributed to the Star Wars Universe, we discuss Star Wars with the people who helped create the comic books based on the series of films that we love so much. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121B Art of the Table: GMing Beyond the Basics: Want to start running RPGs for your gaming group but afraid of where to begin? Have an ongoing campaign that needs a shot of nitro to spice things up? Bring your questions to this panel as our expert GMs talk about how to make a good game into a great one! Panelists: Alan Venable, Ben Mandall, Bonnie Fasenfest, Gillian Frase, Jeff Fasenfest When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 213A Art Room - Crafts and Activities: Crafts, demonstrations and fun stuff for kids! Panelists: Jordan Angel, Julianne Bonsaver, Keda Clark, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–7:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Art Room - Crafts and Activities: Various arts and crafts: Making crowns and helmets, origami, collages, puppets. Face painting and balloons at scheduled times throughout the day. Featured Artists: Lily Scribbles, Kevin Coulston Panelists: Alison Paul, Jordan Angel, Julianne Bonsaver, Keda Clark, Kevin Coulston, Marisa Dawson, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–7:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Astrobiology of the Star Wars Universe Biomechanics, Ecology and Evolution: The Star Wars Universe is vast and complex, but how much of it is science fact and not science fiction? Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke, Jackie Monkiewicz, Jake Gonzales, Karen Knierman, Parker Castleberry When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227BC Attack on Titan Costume Meetup: Attack on Titan meetup! When: Fri, 3:00–3:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Sun, 11:30–12:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Author Batsu with Sam Sykes: Join your favorite authors for Phoenix Comicon’s 3rd Annual Batsu game. Authors will play a Russian Roulette style game and hope to survive another year. Panelists: Alyssa Wong, Jason Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Pierce Brown, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 129A Avatar: Beyond the Last Airbender: For over 10 years, the Avatar world has been built upon with comics, interviews, and a new series, each one opening up more to this rich and expansive setting. Come join us and explore the rich world created by Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, and expanded on by Gene Leun Yang. Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 222AB Avengers Meetup: Calling all you Avenger types! The Con is in trouble, come save the day! Panelists: Karl Brevik When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Art Room - Crafts and Activities: Various arts and crafts: Origami, Circuit Boards, Games, Coloring Pages. Featured craft: Wands. Featured Artists: Kevin Coulston, Lily Scribbles. Panelists: Jordan Angel, Julianne Bonsaver, Keda Clark, Kevin Coulston, Marisa Dawson, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:30–7:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Awesomely Awful: Attack of the ‘90s: Back by popular demand! The ‘80s were bad but the ‘90s knew they had to be even worse. Party like it’s 1999 with the Awesomely Awfuls with a fourth year of the most awesomely awful movies and TV shows from the decade of Blockbuster and dialup! Panelists: Elizabeth Manning, Hal C F Astell, Jim Miller, Michael Flanders When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 227A Art Room - Crafts and Activities: Various arts and crafts: Origami, Circuit Boards, Games, Puppets, Coloring Pages, including activities for Toddlers. Art Contest today at noon! Featured Artists: Kevin Coulston, Patrick Scullin, and Mike Collins. Panelists: Jordan Angel, Julianne Bonsaver, Keda Clark, Marisa Dawson, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–5:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Awesomely Awful: The ‘80s Strike Back: The ‘80s were awful but often awesomely so and the Awesomely Awfuls return for a fourth year of guilty movie and TV show pleasures from the decade of boomboxes and Rubik’s cubes. I pity the fool who doesn’t come to this panel! Panelists: Elizabeth Manning, Hal C F Astell, Jim Miller, Michael Flanders When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226BC Ask Hopes Peak Academy: We’re doing it again folks, the crew of Dangan Ronpa 1 and 2. Back again to answer all the questions you have, with some truth or dare involved. If you’re lucky, maybe, just *maybe* you’ll escape despair. Panelists: Rachel Whitney (7 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224A Awesomely Bitchin’: The Underrated ‘80s and ‘90s: You loved our picks last year for the most awesomely bitchin movies of the 80s and 90s and asked us back for more. So here we are with some more of the most underrated and overlooked gems from two decades of film. Panelists: Elizabeth Manning, Hal C F Astell, Jim Miller, Michael Flanders When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 226A Ask the Avatar Gaang!: Join characters from the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender and ask them whatever you’d like! Panelists: Knights of the Con Table (5 panelists) When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 222AB Ask the Ladies of Steampunk: Tips from 68 the Tops: Get tips and advice from some of the best seamstresses of Steampunk. These talented ladies will share their knowledge and answer your costuming questions. Panelists: Icy, Johnna Buttrick, Madame Askew When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 104A AZ Roller Derby Demonstration: The Arizona Roller Derby girls might not be a someone you might want to pick a figtht with. But why not come see them battle their way to victory in a demo match at Phoenix Comicon! These girls skate to win and aren’t afraid to savagely beat each other to do it! Panelists: AZ Roller Derby When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Bartitsu, The Lost Martial Art of Sherlock Holmes: Come learn the basic techniques of the Gentlemen’s walking stick as a weapon of self-defense. Also included in this panel will be the umbrella and parasol, a must for the Ladies! Panelists: Dirk Folmer When: Fri, 11:30–12:30PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Basics of Foam Armor: You’ve seen all the fantastic costumes on the convention floor and wondered how you can get started. Here is an easy method which anyone can do. Panelists: Aaron Englebeck, Gary Griggs When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Batman vs. Superman Sketchoff: Comic book artists contribute their talents to create sketches while you watch. Sketches will be auctioned off for a donation to the Kids Need to Read Charity. Decide whether Batman or Superman wins with your bids. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121C Batman/Superman Meetup: Batman and Superman meetup! No holding Alfred hostage and Kryponite is to be left at the door, please! When: Fri, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Battlestar Galactica: Life Here Began Out There: How much BSG can we fit in one Frakking hour? Come and see. Toasters and Skin Jobs welcome! Panelists: Battlestar Galactica - Life Here Began Out There, Callan Smith, Erica Connell, Faith Willman, Mack Duncan When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 231BC Be a Predator: This panel will highlight how to plan out, budget and begin construction on a Predator Costume. Different build techniques will be discussed, visual aids will be displayed and explained! Panelists: Kurt Colin, Quinn Lindemood, Shawn Lindemood, Tim VanDenover When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126A Beer with Comic Creatives: Have you been suffering in costume all day? Well you deserve to come and relax and enjoy an adult beverage. Hang out with other cosplayers to discuss tips, tricks, pains, and wounds in the Phoenix Comicon Beer Garden! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 8:00–9:30PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Beer with Scientists: Come join our science panelist and enjoy a nice cold PHXCC beer. Ask our guest about all those burning science questions you have. Or if you just want to see what a scientist looks like in real life you’re welcome to join in the fun. When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Best and Worst Anime of Recent: There’s been a lot of good anime in the last year. There’s also been a lot of garbage. Join us for our best and worst picks from Summer 2015 to current! Panelists: The Critical D (4 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 223 Best Practices in Pop Culture Arts Integration in the Classroom: Best Practices in Pop Culture Arts Integration in the Classroom When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 230 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Board Games for our Youth: Love board games but not sure if your child can play? Join Gloryhound a Steve Jackson Games MIB and Professional Game Demonstrator as she discusses how to introduce board games to your children of 2 years old and up. Panelists: Kat Rider When: Sun, 2:00–3:00PM Room: West 213A Beyond Comic Books: Pop Culture Integration Techniques: Learn the arts integration methodology that the team at Pop Goes the Classroom uses to incorporate pop culture into any lesson. When: Thu, 3:00– 4:00PM Room: North 230 Beyond the Comics: Superheroes in Literature: With superheroes being more popular than ever, superhero fiction is on the rise. Or panelists discuss the next tall building for this genre to leap. Panelists: Adam Christopher, Lexie Dunne, Ryan Dalton, Weston Ochse When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128A Bigger Isn’t Better: A Short Fiction Panel: Fantasy has made an art of the “door stopper” but is bigger truly better? Our authors discuss the new found popularity of short fiction and the challenges that lie with in. Panelists: Joseph Nassise, Michael J Sullivan, Beth Cato, Jamie Wyman, Yvonne Navarro, and Gini Koch When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128B Billie Piper Spotlight: Q&A with Billie Piper; Rose Tyler from Doctor Who and star of Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Penny Dreadful. Panelists: Billie Piper When: Sat, 12:00-1:00PM Room: West 301BCD Bio-Base 5 One Hour Escape Event: This Arctic Base has been contaminated, and is at risk of causing a world wide epidemic! The cure is hidden in the base, but in order to find it you and your crew must enter the base, exposing yourself to this deadly disease will cause death unless you can find the cure! Paid Event: $30 Panelists: Mystery Escape Room Room: North 132BC *See page 35 of this guide for schedule. Bioskeletons, Neurotransmitters, Synethesia: Medical Science in Sci-Fi: Geeky Giving, a SFF anthology program to raise funds for Barrow Neurological Institute will discuss science, fiction, real-life inspiration, and the future of medicine in science fiction. When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 127C Black Panther: As one of the break out characters from Captain America: Civil War, Black Panther has gotten a lot of attention. Panelists talk about the latest incarnation of Black Panther as well as the history of Black Panther. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121C Black Widow/Hawkeye/Spiderman Meetup: Black Widow, Hawkeye and Spiderman meetup! When: Sat, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Blood Bound Books Presents: Horror Publishing and Beyond: A panel for authors, actors & directors, fans, and anyone who wants to be a part of the horror business! Panelists: Marc Ciccarone When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 132A Blue Ribbon Army Presents: One Party to Rule Them All: Party in fantasy themed ballroom with special drinks, music, dancing, and surprises. All proceeds benefit the Kids Need to Read charity! Paid Event: $20 Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:00–1:30AM Room: North 120 Seating and Events Bob Morley Spotlight: Q&A with Bob MorleyBellamy Blake from “The 100”! Panelists: Bob Morley When: Sun, 3:00-4:00PM Room: West 301BCD Boku no Flirting: Join us to find out the tips and tricks of getting senpai’s attention, preferably before you go full yandere! Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224B Books and Authors Kickoff- Featuring Arizona Authors: Panelists: Aprilynne Pike, Joseph Nassise, Ryan Dalton, Tom Leveen When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 128B Boomerang/Harley Quinn Meetup: Boomerang and Harley Quinns welcome! When: Fri, 12:00–12:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Brighter Tomorrow: We’ve been through the apocalypse and worse. We’ve seen the rise of dystopians. But science fiction was once the language of optimism and futurism. Our panelists discuss whether we can go back to that era. Panelists: Alexandra Oliva, Jason Hough, Lexie Dunne, Patrick Hemstreet When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128A Brose Brothers’ Production’s Steam Hero Creation: The Brose Brothers’ crew invites convention guests to an all-inclusive step-by-step process of how they brought their Steam-powered Heroes to life. Panelists: Brose Brothers’ Productions (3 panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 104B Brose Brothers’ Productions Steampunk Weaponry: In this panel they will show convention guests what steps the Brose Brothers’ Productions crew takes to create their one-of-a-kind prop weapons. Panelists: Brose Brothers’ Productions (3 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 104B Buffy vs. the Big Bads - Villians of Sunnydale: Buffy The Vampire Slayer has endless sources of evil. Join us as we compare, defend, dismiss, and condemn both the loved and the despised Buffyverse villains. Panelists: Cara Beth, Christal Beauclaire, Todd Filek When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 227A Build a complete costume from head to toe with EVA foam: Learn how to build a complete costume out of EVA and craft foam. Panelists: Brian Ransom, Gabriel Espinosa, Gilbert Espinosa When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124A Build a Robot with Sylvan Learning: Join Sylvan Learning as we guide young learners through building and programming an amazing, singing, dancing robot out of Legos. This activity is ideal for 1st - 5th graders, even if they have no previous robotics or programming experience! Space is limited. Panelists: Blythe Feiring, Sylvan Learning When: Thu, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Build a Robot with Sylvan Learning: Join Sylvan Learning as we guide young learners through building and programming an amazing, singing, dancing robot out of Legos! Panelists: Blythe Feiring, Sylvan Learning When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Build a Story With Ryan Dalton: Panelists: Austin Aslan, Ryan Dalton When: Fri, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 128B Building A Believable World: The Deets: Building a believable a world is more than just a good map, our panelist discuss the finer points of constructing a believable universe. Panelists: Michael Martinez, Dan Wells, Bradley Beaulieu, Brandon Sanderson, Victoria VE Schwabb, and Shannon Messenger When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129A Caitlin Glass Spotlight: Q&A with Caitlin Glass, known for work on Fullmetal Alchemist, Ouran High School Host Club, Attack on titan, Danganronpa, Tokyo ghoul and Free! Panelists: Caitlin Glass When: Fri, 12:00-1:00PM Room: North 221ABC PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Better Fed than Dead: How to survive after an apocalypse: Your guide to basic survival needs in a post-apocalyptic world! Panelists: Katherine Huxster, Kelly Young, Mario Mendez, Parker Castleberry, Robert Strausbaugh When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227BC Caity Lotz: Fans of the Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow know Caity as Sara Lance, the White Canary. Fans of AMC’s Mad Men will recognize her as Stephanie. Panelists: Caity Lotz When: Sat, 3:00-4:00PM Room: West 301BCD Cancer and Immortality: The Science of Captain Deadpool: Come see scientists discuss cancer, immortality, and limb regeneration! Chimichangas optional. Panelists: Alex Andre, Cindy Xu, Rajeshwar Nitiyanandan, Valerie Harris When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 227BC Captain America/Thor Meetup: Captain America and Thor meetup! When: Sat, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Captain America: Civil War: Not only is Civil War the blockbuster hit of the summer, but it debuts ahead of the release of the comic book sequel of the series that the inspired the movie. Panelists talk about the movie and series that inspired it as well as the differences in the two. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121A Car Show: Come see our 4th Annual Phoenix Comicon Car show! We have some amazing vehicles out on display. There are vehicles for everyone to enjoy, especially with new cars every day! When: Thu, 11:30–6:30PM Room: Third Street Car Show When: Fri, 10:00–7:00PM Room: Third Street Car Show Car Show - Jurassic Park and Ghostbusters: Come see our 4th Annual Phoenix Comicon Car show! We have some amazing vehicles out on display. There are vehicles for everyone to enjoy, especially with new cars every day! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:00–7:00PM Room: Third Street Car Show June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 69 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Car Show - Mad Max and Zombie Survival: Come see our 4th Annual Phoenix Comicon Car show! We have some amazing vehicles out on display. There are vehicles for everyone to enjoy, especially with new cars every day! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:00–5:00PM Room: Third Street Car Show Cards Against Humanity - Open Invite: Fancy yourself the master of inappropriate humor? Well leave your honor, humility, and humanity at the door for this open invitation game of Cards Against Humanity. Do you kiss your mother with that mouth? Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Care and Feeding of the Moustache, a gentleman’s primer: Many Gentlemen (and not a few Ladies!) See a well-groomed moustache as a mark of distinction and sophistication. With Steampunk this almost lost fashion has returned! Alas, many have no idea how to grow, style, and most importantly MAINTAIN a moustache. Panelists: Daniel M. Davis, Dirk Folmer, Hal C F Astell When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 104B Cartoon Network Shares Insights into Plurals: Every year Turner Networks invests thousands of dollars to learn what makes kids tick. This information guides their programming decisions. Join Jeff Grant as he premiers the newest research on plurals (kids in school now) conducted by the the team at Turner and Cartoon Network. When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 230 Cartoon Network shares the Science Behind Children’s Television: Join Jeff Grant of Cartoon Network and his children’s media consultant Brad Snyder as they discuss the science behind programming at Cartoon Network. When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 230 Castle Siege with the Kingdom of Umbria: Our kingdom needs your help! If you think you have what it takes to win at a game of skill, battle knights, and siege a castle, then we want you for our army to take back our castle and treasure! Panelists: The Kingdom Of Umbria When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Channeling the military and first responder experience through comics: For Military and first-responders, there is the unfortunate reality of being in the business of protecting others and being surrounded by sadness. Art is a great way to channel the feelings that come from that experience onto paper no matter how dark or light they may be. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121C Chh-Chh-Chh-Ahh-Ahh-Ahh - Slasher Films & Why We Root For the Bad Guy: Join the crew from Cult Classics as we discuss our favorite slasher films and horror slashers. Panelists: Adam Rutkowski, Kirby Nelson, Ruby Tate, Victor Moreno When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 132A Church of Madoka: Do you have a moment to talk about our lord and savior, Madokami? If so, stop by the Church of Madoka’s panel to discuss all things related to Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica! Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 224B 70 Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge: Enjoy our rad selection and get nostalgic with vintage arcade games at the Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Video Game Lounge. All games will be set to free play for the whole weekend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–11:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide When: Fri, 10:00–11:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide When: Sat, 10:00–11:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide When: Sun, 10:00–4:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Classic Vide Cobra Arcade Bar: Capcom vs SNK 2 Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host upright arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Capcom vs SNK 2 in an arcade machine. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Fri, 2:00–4:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Classic Games High Score Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host arcade tournaments. Come test your skills by getting the high scores on classics Pacman, Centipede, Galaga and Donkey Kong. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sun, 2:00–5:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Mortal Kombat XL Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host upright arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Mortal Kombat XL in an arcade machine . Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Fri, 4:00–7:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Street Fighter V Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Street Fighter V. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sat, 2:00–4:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Tetris Challenge: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Tetris. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sun, 12:00–2:00PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a Cobra Arcade Bar: Street Fighter 3 Third Strike Tournament: Cobra Arcade Bar teams up with The Gaming Zone to host upright arcade tournaments. Come test your skills at Street Fighter 3 Third Strike in an arcade machine. Prizes and giveaways will be awarded. Panelists: Cobra Arcade Bar When: Sat, 4:00–7:30PM Room: West 103AB Cobra Arcade Bar Tournament a COBRA’S DREADNOKS: A GI JOE panel: Why do fans love this ruthless and witless biker gang? Is it their rudimentary weapons? European accents? 80’s punk/metal-inspired wardrobe? Junk food diet? We’ll discuss all the theories, mate. Panelists: Kevin, Lindsay Carson, Vocab Malone When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121A Cockswain - Live at Con on Adams: Cockswain is a 7-piece Celtic folk punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, delivering high energy dance tunes that come straight from the heart! Cockswain has evolved into a unique blend of Irish, Gypsy, and American Folk Rock. Panelists: Cockswain When: Sun, 12:00–2:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Coloring fun for Steampunks: Come color with us! These days, coloring has become a cool and relaxing activity for people of all ages. Color pages, crayons, markers and colored pencils will be supplied. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104B When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104A Comic Book Costumes Meetup: When: Fri, 7:00–8:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Comic Book Creator Rights: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts - These are all things you need a working knowledge of if you want to be a successful comic artist. Come learn what your rights are and how to protect them. Panelists: Ruth Carter When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A ComicBook LIVE! Improvised Cosplay Comedy: ComicBook Live is Totally Improvised Cosplay Comedy! Join us for an improvised adventure filled with comedy, cosplay, and comic books, and see a Nerdtastically unpredictable performance come to life! Panelists: Patrick Ian Moore When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121B Con Man: Geek out with some of the creators as they discuss bringing to life this highly successful and hilarious show. Panelists: PJ Haarsma, Shannon Eric Denton When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 301A Con Improv Do you like to act? What about spontaneously without a script, in weird scenarios and possibly with people you’ve never met? All ages are welcome to watch or participate! Panelists: Aiden Mayes, Brianna Zgurich When: Thurs, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224B Con-relationships 101: So you’re at a con, now what? Join us for some tips and tricks to make friends and maybe even meet that special someone. You’re guaranteed to leave with at least one friend! Social links go! When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 224B Confessions of a Cosplay Boyfriend: Cosplay boyfriends share their experiences as a one-man army fully equipped to tackle the never-ending list of “hunny-do’s” a Cosplay Girl asks of her significant other! Panelists: Andrew Longoria, James Anolick, Matthew Lacey, Steven Crawford, Zach Green When: Sun, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 124B Conjuring the Dead: Join Crossing Over Paranormal Society and Owners Jay & Marie Yates as they discuss the consequences of Conjuring the Dead. Panelists: Jamie Kroll, Michael Papp, Paul Lovegrove, The COPS Crew (2 panelists) When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 129B Connecting the Dots - Creating Creative Career Pathways Between K-12 and College: Join Adobe Education Leader Sean Glumace as he presents how community colleges in California have been building creative pathways for students and how you can as well! When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 230 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Construction of Samurai Armor 101: Learn how to begin constructing your suit of armor for cosplay or SCA purposes, as well as all of the major parts of a suit of armor, their proper names, construction techniques, and assembly and donning of the armor. Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00– 7:00PM Room: North 224A Construction of Samurai Armor 110: A follow-up to beginners level of samurai armor construction, this time we’ll delve in to Japanese mail and hardened leather construction. Learn how to craft Japanese style chain mail, banded mail and adorning it all. Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 224A Continuing Voyages: Upcoming ‘Star Trek’ Books and Comics!: Join us as we delve into the extended voyages of the Star Trek universe through upcoming books and comics! Panelists: David Williams, Jeff Taylor, Larry Nemecek When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229AB Corset in a Day Part 1: Drafting the Pattern: Kelley, from A Sty’ch in Tyme will discuss how to draft a custom fitted 8 panel corset. This panel is geared toward Intermediate to Advanced sewers. Panelists: Jemison Davenport-Lester, Kelley Lester When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126A Corset in a Day Part 2: Fitting and Construction: In the SECOND HALF of the Corset in a Day panel, Kelley, from A Sty’ch in Tyme will discuss Cutting, Fitting and Construction techniques and shortcuts as well as some traditional techniques for corsetry. Panelists: Jemison Davenport-Lester, Kelley Lester When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126A Cosplay 101 - From Closet to Convention Floor: We all start somewhere, and there is no better place than your own closet by getting thrifty and DYI the heck out of your cosplay! Panelists: Amber Skies, Bernadette Bentley, Bernie Bregman, Mac Beauvais, Miss Chrissy Lynn When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay Air Band Idol: We all dream of being a rock star, but now’s your chance. Join The Renegades as you perform your favorite songs air band style for our judges. Only one air band can win do you have what it takes? Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–4:00PM Room: North 222AB Cosplay Cantina: Have you been suffering in costume all day? Well you deserve to come and relax and enjoy an adult beverage. Hang out with other cosplayers to discuss tips, tricks, pains, and wounds in the Phoenix Comicon Beer Garden! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Cosplay Character Improv!: What’s the best way to show off your cosplay? By acting like your character of course! Come and join us as we watch all types of cosplayers act out ridiculous and hilarious scenes! Panelists: Devon Johnson, Jasmine Marinelarena, Teada Tep When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 124B Cosplay Fashion Show: Phoenix Comicon’s Cosplay Fashion Show is back again by popular demand! Bring your favorite cosplay to show Convention goers how savvy your slink is. Homemade, store bought or professionally coutured, this show is all about the costume! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 2:30–3:30PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Cosplay for All Sizes: Whether you’re big, tall, or small, cosplay is definitely for you! Learn how to obtain confidence in the costumes you wear! Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo) Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124A Cosplay for Beginners: Hey You! Do you not know what cosplay is? Are you sure you are doing it right? Well all these questions can be answered if you come on down to Cosplay For Beginners where the Trickster and friends will give you the down low! Panelists: Soupernatural (2 panelists), Soupernatural! (3 panelists) When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay for Parents 101: Do your kids spend their cash creating the perfect costume of their favorite character? Do they watch YouTube videos for makeup and costume construction? Then you might be the parent of a cosplayer! Come to our panel and learn the ins and outs of the role you can play as the parent of a cosplayer. Panelists: Aaron Edwards, Abigail Edwards, Allison Simmerman, Brookah Simmerman, Patrick Edwards, Sharon Edwards When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124B Cosplay is not Consent: Self Defense Workshop: Feel comfortable in what you wear and how you wear it. Please join Becca as she demonstrates basic defenses against grabs, holds, and chokes rooted in traditional Japanese and Korean Martial Arts. Panelists: BeccaBee Cosplay When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124B Cosplay Like a Pro: Advanced Armor & Prop Building: Award-winning cosplayers give you the rundown on translating screenshots and concept art into actual costumes through a plethora of accessible armor, prop and costumebuilding techniques. This panel includes an open Q&A! Panelists: Anabel Martinez, Garrick Backer, Justin Hackert, Sarrah Wilkinson, Wayne Sullivan When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125AB Cosplay Like a Pro: Advanced Sewing Techniques: Award-winning cosplayers give you the run-down on translating screenshots and concept art into actual costumes through a plethora of advanced sewing techniques. This panel includes an open Q&A; bring your questions and get ready to cosplay like a pro! Panelists: Anabel Martinez, C’Loni Studios, Jackie Backer, KeiraSera Cosplay, Valarie Frias When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 126A Cosplay Lounge: Repair Station for Wounded Costumes: Has your cosplay suffered a mortal wound? Need a place to repair your bent wings? Just need a place to cool off from your fur suit? The Cosplay Lounge is your cosplay’s place of quiet healing! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:00–9:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge When: Fri, 10:30–8:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge When: Sat, 10:30–8:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge When: Sun, 10:30–2:00PM Room: North 122BC Cosplay Lounge Cosplay Makeup: DIY cosplay prosthetics: Join us as we explain and demo the process of making your own quality makeup prosthetics using items bought at your local costume and craft store. From elf ears to Zombie bites, we can show you how to make what you need to take your cosplay to the next level. Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx (5 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125AB Cosplay makeup: is it okay for me to use this?: Come learn the do’s and don’ts of cosplay makeup and see what is safe and smart to use. Come ask us any makeup questions you may have, from gore to beauty! Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx (5 panelists) When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124A PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Constellations and Pop culture: From Harry Potter to Percy Jackson and beyond: Almost every culture uses the stars to tell stories. In this panel, experts will discuss constellations and their use in myths, movies, and books. Panelists: Amber Doig, Amelia Stahl, Karen Knierman, Lisa Will, Teresa Ashcraft When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227BC Cosplay makeup: Look Ma! I’m a Zombie! (and other tips to become the undead): Come join us as we show you some tips and tricks to make your zombie makeup stand out from the rest. We will Demo some techniques and teach you which makeup products to use for different situations! Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx (5 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 124A Cosplay Makeup: Tips and Tricks to Transformation Through SFX, Body Paint and Wigs: Makeup artist and cosplayer Chrissy Lynn teaches the basics of SFX makeup, body paint, and wig styling, what better way to bring your cosplay character to life! Panelists: Miss Chrissy Lynn When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay/Crossplay 101: Do you want to start cosplaying, but have no idea where to begin? Are you new to cosplaying and wondering how to move forward? This is just the panel for you! Panelists: AmaraSama, RadiusFlux When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126A Cosplay: Becoming More than Human: From Star Wars to World of Warcraft, there are always ways to create something out of this world. Here you can pick up tricks about makeup, costuming, and budgeting so that you can finally create inhuman cosplay! Panelists: Courtney Leigh, Miss Chrissy Lynn, Sarah Gange When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124A Cosplay: The Stigma of Bought vs. Made: Whether your buy or make your cosplay you are still one thing: a cosplayer. Join ThermoCosplay and Stevie Spade Cosplay as they discuss the stigma surrounding pre-made/bought cosplays vs. cosplayer crafted. Panelists: Emma Roberts, Stevie Spade Cosplay, ThermoCosplay (2 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 125AB June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 71 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Costume Design: How To Go From Cosplay To Television, Film, and Stage (Film School): Nola Yergen is a costume designer and actor, known for Valiant Parallax and Red Sand: A Mass Effect Fan Film. She has worked on Castle and is also a theatre professor and costume designer at Grand Canyon University! Panelists: Nola Yergen (2 professionals) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 102C Costume in Movies & Theater: From Concept to Reality: D.F. Movie Productions presents the realities of movie costuming! From design concept to reality learn from authentic producers, actors and designers the rolel costumes play in productions for Theater, Television and Movies. Panelists: D.F. Movie Productions When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124B Costuming on a budget: Helmets and costumes: Learn your first steps to making costumes, masks, and accessories in the Steampunk genre on a dime. Panelists: Justin Hackert When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104B Courtesy of Compliments: Compliment Duelling: Join Count Chaos, Katherine Stewart and Madame Askew as they teach the ancient, honorable art of compliment dueling. Panelists: Hal C F Astell, Katherine Stewart, Madame Askew When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 104B Cracking the Code: Tales from the Cyber Warfare Range: Each day there are millions of hacking attempts around the world. In this panel, experts in computer security will discuss what hacking looks like in real life, and why typing really fast isn’t enough to get you into the NSA mainframe! Panelists: Brett Scott, Corbin Nash, Elio Greico, Katherine Bluma, Tina Slankas When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227BC Crafting Cosplay Weapons on a Budget: Want to create the cosplay weapon of your dreams? Struggling with budget and experience? Join ThermoCosplay and Stevie Spade Cosplay as they walk you through inexpensive ways of crafting cosplay weapons. Panelists: Stevie Spade Cosplay, ThermoCosplay (2 panelists) When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 125AB Crafting The Doctor’s Next Companion: Who will fill Clara’s empty space aboard the TARDIS? Even though the next companion has already been cast, we can still speculate and discuss who we would like to see keep the 12th Doctor grounded! Panelists: Chris Swanson, Zeke Huerta When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 228AB Create a Three Panel Comic Strip: Local artist, Kevin Coulston, will take kids through the process of creating their own comic strip. Panelists: Kevin Coulston When: Sat, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Creating a Steampunk Character: 101: In this panel we will discuss the creation of a Steampunk character and how you develop that character from the bottom up. Panelists: Justin Hackert, Madame Askew When: Fri, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: West 104A Creating Comics with iPad: See a comic book character come to life as Hi-Fi’s Brian Miller (Star Wars: Defend the Death Star) and Kristy 72 Miller (Doctor Who) demonstrate step-by-step how to pencil, ink, and paint comics on the iPad. Panelists: Hi-Fi Colour Designs When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121A Creating Cosplay Armor 101: Need to create some armor for your cosplay? Join ThermoCosplay and Stevie Spade Cosplay as they walk you through the basics of cosplay armor fabrication! Panelists: Stevie Spade Cosplay, ThermoCosplay (2 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 125AB Creator Connection: This session is for authors and artists to meet and share ideas for stories and art work. Aspiring and experienced writers and illustrators will want to attend this networking opportunity. Panelists: Joshua Ferguson When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Creature of the Night: Sci-Fi/Fantasy in Romance: Romance novels are for lonely, middle-aged housewives, right? Perhaps ones who love vampires, werewolves and alien alpha male invaders? Join us while we talk about changes in the romance genre! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Blythe Feiring When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227A CreepyPasta Galore: Welcome to CreepyPasta Galore where we venture into CreepyPasta stories, video games, and videos that are either creepy or unintentionally scary. Forget about sleep tonight. Panelists: Alexandra Garcia, Robert Brown, Ryan Garcia, Talia Delareto When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 131ABC When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 131ABC Crimes of William T. Riker: William Riker has wronged many aliens and humans in his career, and broken many hearts. In this panel, Will Riker will be brought before an audience court and his many exploits will be detailed and judged for all to hear. Panelists: Chris Way, Laurel Way, Vinny Alascia When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 231BC Crossing the Streams: Genre Splicing: Panelists: Neo Edmund, Yvonne Navarro, Michael Martinez, Adam Christopher, and Aprilynne Pike When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128A Crossroads: YA and Middle Grade: Panelists: Aprilynne Pike, Austin Aslan, Greg van Eekhout, Shannon Messenger, Suzanne Young, Tom Leveen When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128A Custom Toys and More: Ever get the action figure of your favorite character except something just isn’t right? Or maybe they have never made the figure for your favorite character? Join toy customizers as we explore the tips and tricks of turning off the shelf toys into personal works of art. Panelists: David Oakes, Donald Kennedy When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 105A CW’s Arrow vs. Flash - Round 3: The villains, the epic crossovers, love found and lost. The epic showdown of who was best in show. Panelists: Cole Harder, Lonnie Gray, Paige Pino, Shawn Forth When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 229AB CW6’s Photo Green Screen with THE FLASH: Join CW Network, proud sponsor of Con on Adams! Come get your FREE picture with DC Comic’s fastest man alive. While you might not see him while you are there, you will walk away with the photographic evidence of meeting the Flash! Panelists: CW6 When: Fri, 10:30–7:00PM Room: Adams Street CW6 Pavillion When: Sat, 10:30–7:00PM Room: Adams Street CW6 Pavillion When: Sun, 10:30–5:00PM Room: Adams Street CW6 Pavillion Dai Kaiju Crew!: Start off your Phoenix Comicon week with TWO HOURS of talking and discussing all things Kaiju especially what the world can expect in the near future! Q&A! Video clips! Collectibles! Everything that you can think of and kick off Phoenix Comicon weekend with all things KAIJU! Panelists: David Sabal, Ray Torres III When: Thu, 12:00–2:00PM Room: West 102C Damsels of Disney Meetup: Ladies of Disney meetup! When: Sat, 6:00–6:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Dancing for Everyone!: Come learn some English and Irish Community set dances! No experience or partner necessary! Panelists: Alex Canto, Tom Blake When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Dan Starkey- Neve McIntosh Spotlight: Join Dan Starkey and Neve McIntosh to discuss what it’s like to be part of the Paternoster Gang and all things Who. Panelists: Dan Starkey, Neve McIntosh When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 301BCD Daredevil and She-Hulk in Court: Murdock v Walters: Matt Murdock and Jennifer Walters, despite being two of Marvel’s greatest crime fighters AND attorneys have almost never squared off in court. Come and watch as these two go head to head in a court of law with the Winter Soldier on trial. Panelists: Shannon Jelle When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121A Dark Horse Meetup: Welcome all Dark Horse fans! Come hither Tank Girls, Hell Boys, 300s, Sin City lovers, Elf Quest and everyone who loves them! When: Thu, 2:00–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 David Fielding- Karan Ashley Spotlight: Power up with David Fielding and Karan Ashley as they talk the craft of acting, voice over work, Power Rangers and more. Panelists: David Fielding, Karan Ashley When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: West 301A David Ramsey spotlight: Meet David Ramsey, AKA John Diggle form TV’s Arrow. Panelists: David Ramsey Fri, 1:30-2:30PM Room: West 301BCD DC Douglas After Hours Panel: Come join DC Douglas as he reads some fanfics about the characters he has voiced. Panelists: DC Douglas When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 221ABC DC Heroes Meetup: DC Heroes meetup! When: Sun, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 DC Rebirth: Join DC All Access host Jason Inman as he talks about the comic book event of the Summer DC Rebirth. Jason will be joined by some of the creators of the Rebirth titles. Learn what is going on with your favorite superhero’s! Panelists: Chad Hardin, Dan Jurgens, Jason Inman When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 131ABC June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center DC vs Marvel Meetup: DC or Marvel? Heroes of Villains? Who wins the day? Come find out at this open mashup meetup! When: Thu, 6:00–8:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 DC’s Cyber Sirens: a cosplay/comic book collaboration: Some of your favorite DC Comics characters come to life in Cyperpunk style. Come meet the creators behind the Cyber Sirens Cosplay and the cosplayers wearing their creations. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121B Dead Right Horror Trivia Night: The Dead Right Horror Trivia Night team are bringing their popular Los Angeles monthly horror trivia to Phoenix Comicon. A game that’s sure to test even the biggest horror fans! Panelists: Blumhouse - Rebekah McKendry When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129B Deadpool Beauty and Talent Pageant! 18+: Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest Deadpool of them all? Come and see who becomes the title holder of most beautiful Deadpool at Phoenix Comicon 2016! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 8:00–11:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Deadpool Sketchoff: Comic book artists contribute their talents to create sketches while you watch. Sketches will be auctioned off for a donation to the Kids Need to Read Charity. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121A Defending Batman vs. Superman: Only in America could a film that grosses hundreds of millions of dollars be considered a failure. Panelists discuss the influences of Batman vs. Superman and what the historical precedence is for their heroes rivalry. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121A Deisel/Cyberpunk Meetup: Welcome all Deisel and Cyberpunk enthusiasts! When: Sat, 11:00–11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Del Rey Publisher Spotlight: Panelists: Pierce Brown, Kevin Hearne, Jason Hough, Alexandra Oliva, Scott Sigler, Michael J. Sullivan When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128B Del-Rey Superfight: Superfight! Three authors enter, one author leaves. Join Del Rey in our new favorite gaming tradition! Panelists: Kevin Hearne, Michael J. Sullivan, Pierce Brown, Scott Sigler When: Fri, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 129A Delicious Creepypasta: Would you like to hear a scary story? Come join us for some of the best creepypasta we know, and maybe even share your own stories. I hope you’re not afraid of the dark! When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 224A Digital Color for Comics: Learn about the creative art of comic book coloring as Hi-Fi’s Brian Miller (Batman vs Superman) and Kristy Miller (SpongeBob Squarepants) demonstrate the step-by-step transformation of a comic book page from black and white to full color. Panelists: Hi-Fi Colour Designs When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121B Directing Workshop With Kevin R. Phipps (Film School): Kevin R. Phipps is a director Grief, Thicker Than Water and Friday the 13th Part 3: The Memoriam Documentary. He is also a trained Meisner Acting Coach/Trainer. Come and learn about directing from an actor’s director. Panelists: Kevin R. Phipps (2 professionals) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102C Disabilities and comic book heroes: Through weakness he was made strong: Join panelists in an interactive discussion of the history of heroes with disabilities, how current technology has made comics more accessible, and how creators use disabilities in comic projects. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121A Disappointing Anime and Adaptations: Come discuss some terrible, disappointing anime, and maybe even discuss how they could have turned out! Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Sun, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 224A Discworld Technomancy: Join us as we discuss various technologies of Discworld and their Roundworld counterparts. We will drag Phoenix Comicon kicking and screaming into the Century of the Anchovy! Panelists: Dani Carvalho, Ed Vasko, Hal Bass, Janina Naude, Karen Collins When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 231BC Diversity Lounge: Welcome to all, the Diversity Lounge is a place to relax, a place to meet up with friends, a place to find information about issues surrounding women, LGBTQIA+, people of color and disabled people in geek culture. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff, Phoenix Gaymers, Phoenix Pride When: Thu, 3:00–8:00PM Room: North 225AB Diversity Lounge When: Fri, 10:00–9:00PM Room: North 225AB Diversity Lounge When: Sat, 10:00–9:00PM Room: North 225AB Diversity Lounge When: Sun, 10:00–5:00PM Room: North 225AB Diversity Lounge Diving into Corsets: Maker tips, Urban Myths, and Legendary Looks: From making your own, to buying a ready-made corset, these ladies will share their knowledge and debunk the myths as they share just how to get a great corseted look! Panelists: Illeana Vega Herrera, Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 104A DIY Comics: Come see some the Arizona masters of Do-It-Yourself comic projects, Dennmann and Eric Mengel. Learn how to write, draw and complete your comics on your own Panelists: Damon Begay, Denny Riccelli, Eric Mengel When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121C DIY Leather Wasteland Gas Mask Workshop: In this workshop you will have everything you need to make your own custom Leather Gas Mask! Paid Event: 35 Panelists: Hannah Syfritt, Mike Syfritt When: Sat, 1:30–4:00PM Room: West 104B Do the Bustle: Learn more about the bustle, how and why they came into being. Our panel will discuss from the basic dainty bump to the full elaborate cage, and what goes into making one. Panelists: Katherine Stewart, Kyla Kahn, Madame Askew When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 104A Do Vampires Really Suck?: Vampire-driven fantasy has exploded onto the literary scene, especially in young adult fiction. This panel will explore some of the more notable vampiric fantasy and hopefully answer the question: do vampires really suck? Panelists: Blythe Feiring When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227A Do You Even Podcast?: Ever want to start a podcast but don’t know where to begin? Bandrew Scott and Logan Naugle of Geeks Rising will provide tips, tricks and answers to any other questions you might have. Panelists: Logan Naugle When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102C Do you know Shounen Anime? (Jeopardy Style): Test your knowledge against others on classics such as Dragonball Z to contemporaries like Attack on Titan to find out who is the ULTIMATE Shounen master. Panelists: The Critical D (4 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–4:00PM Room: North 224B PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS DC Villains Meetup: Meetup for villains in the DC Universe When: Sun, 2:00–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Dobutsu Lounge Presents Dobudex: Come enjoy the late hours of Phoenix Comicon with Dobutsu Lounge! Let us entertain you alluring performances, challenging games and boozy beverages for our 21+ guests! Paid Event: $15 Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 9:00–1:00AM Room: Hyatt Gilbert Room Dobutsu Lounge Presents Smash Bunnys: Come enjoy the late hours of Phoenix Comicon with Dobutsu Lounge! Let us entertain you on Friday night with our super smash themed bunnies and Super Smash Tournament! Paid Event: $15 Must be 18+ to attend! When: Fri, 9:00–1:00AM Room: Hyatt Gilbert Room Doctor Strange: While not the most wildly know comic book character, Benedict Cumberbatch has brought a lot of attention to Doctor Strange’s new movie counterpart. Panelist discuss who Doctor Strange is and what he could mean to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121B Doctor Who - A River Runs Through It: What makes River Song a unique character in the Doctor Who universe? A multifaceted look at Alex Kingston’s character. Panelists: David Wendt, Jackson Turner, Jeff Schwarz, Joel Turner, Johnathan Poole, Natalie Poole When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 231BC Doctor Who - The Moffat Era: With Steven Moffat’s swan song season coming, join us to relive and discuss some of the writer’s finest and more troublesome moments, what these changes meant for Doctor Who as a whole, and where the show may be headed! Panelists: Allison Simmerman, Catherine (ZAA Cosplay) Ayotte, Dillon Burke, Marina Sharpe, Rys Holmes When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 232ABC June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 73 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Doctor Who and The Troubles with Time Travel: How do we travel in time without serious consequences? Can we change history at will, or does that make things go wibbly wobbly? Panelists: David Wendt, Jackson Turner, Jeff Schwarz, Joel Turner, Johnathan Poole, Natalie Poole When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 231BC Doctor Who Astronomy: This planetarium show focuses on the real star systems and constellations mentioned by everyone’s favorite Time Lord. Panelists: Jason Ard, Lauren Ard When: Fri, 5:00–7:00PM Room: North 231A Doctor Who’s Most Cringeworthy Moments: In a show that has run for more than fifty years, there are a few embarrassing moments where one of the collaborators let us down. Panelists: David Wendt, Jackson Turner, Jeff Schwarz, Joel Turner, Johnathan Poole, Natalie Poole When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 228AB Don’t Waste Your Time: Have you ever gone through episode after episode of an anime, hoping it gets better? Did it seem promising, but never materialized and by the end you felt like you wasted your time? Come share your stories of some of the worst anime or manga you regret and help save others from such a boring fate. Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224A Dowsing for spirits: Dowsing rods have been used to detect hidden, water, metals, gemstones, lost people, or other objects without scientific apparatus. MVD Ghostchasers will teach you to locate ghostly spirits by using a basic set of dowsing rods. Panelists: MVD Ghostchasers (4 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129B DOZD Bootcamp For Youth: DOZD Bootcamp For Youth (Ages 15 and Under) The Department of Zombie Defense wants you!! Do you have what it takes to defend the citizens? Be a recruit in the DOZD boot camp to see if you have what it takes. Few will survive, many will turn! Oorah!! Panelists: Department of Zombie Defense When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 131ABC Dr. Who Meetup: From the 1st to the 12th, come all Dr.s, Rivers, Roses and Daleks to the Dr. Who meetup! When: Thu, 2:30–3:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Sat, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Dragon Balls: The Science of Reproduction: Do dragons have cloacae? What IS a cloacha? In this adults-only panel, experts will discuss reproductive anatomy and how Smaug and other fictional creatures might get it on. Panelists: E. Susanne Daly, Kelly Young, Melissa Wilson Sayres, Nicholas Schultz, Valerie Harris When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 227BC DragonBall Z: DRAGON DRAGON ROCK THE DRAGON!! Join NerdRage in another jam packed session of your favorite DragonBall experience. Treats, Dancing, SURPRISE TRIVIA. Also THE CONTINUATION OF THE MILLION MAN SCREAM! Panelists: NerdRage (5 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224B Dragons and Rare Creatures: Dragons will never go out of style, our panelists wax poetically about the winged creatures and the mythological 74 beasts which influence and populate fantasy fiction today. Panelists: Christina Henry, Aprilynne Pike, Alyssa Wong, Todd Lockwood, and Gini Koch When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129A Dratini on the Rocks - Live on Adams Street Stage!: Dratini on the Rocks is a video game cover band with a jazzy twist. DOTR’s ranges from classic tunes from the 8-bit era to current gen jams! Panelists: Dratini on the Rocks When: Fri, 1:00–2:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Dratini on the Rocks - Performing Live on Adams Street: Dratini on the Rocks is a video game cover band with a jazzy twist. DOTR’s ranges from classic tunes from the 8-bit era to current gen jams! Panelists: Dratini on the Rocks When: Sat, 1:00–1:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Drawing Characters with Tom Hodges: Join Artist Tom Hodges (Star Wars/Antiis Comics Presents) for a life drawing class for artists 13 years of age and up. BYOAPPAS. Bring your own art pad, pencil and sharpener. Panelists: Tom Hodges When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121B Drawing Monsters and Aliens: Learn professional techniques to draw monsters and aliens from local web comic artist, Kevin Coulston. Panelists: Kevin Coulston When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Dread Fleet Pirate Stunt Show: The DREAD Fleet presents another one of a kind show! This year we showcase Pirates and Plumbers! With scenes from J.J. Zbylski’s Flushed! Panelists: The Dread Fleet When: Sat, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Drinks With Authors: Join our Author Guests for a glass or two in an informal setting. There will be door prizes and other giveaways from our participating publishers. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Kids Need to Read, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–9:00PM Room: North 120 Seating and Events Droids and Friends of Star Wars Meetup: Meetup for all the Droids, Sand people, Jawas, Ewoks and more! When: Fri, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Duct Tape 101: Learn the basic techniques of duct tape costuming! An introduction into the tips, tricks, and techniques of the tape trade! Panelists: Huntington Keith When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126A Duct Tape Make and Take: A hands on learning experience to create a duct tape wallet. An important panel to attend if you’re planning on entering the Duct Tape Costume Contest at Phoenix Comicon 2017! Panelists: Huntington Keith When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126A Dudes & Dragons - Special Screening: An evil wizard, Lord Tensley, seeks the hand and heart of the beautiful princess, Lady Ennogard. When she refuses, he locks her away and releases a deadly dragon, which he controls, to terrorize the land. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 8:30–10:30PM Room: West 102A Dungeons & Dragons with Drunken Dwarves: Grab a beer and play your favorite RPG! One catch, you gotta be a dwarf! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden DVD-Duesday Live with Chris Gore: C Chris Gore returns to DVD-duesday live. Topics include: best DVD commentaries, weirdest DVD special features, discovering each panelist’s pick for best DVD of all time. When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 229AB Dystopias: The Rise and Fall of Societies: The image of the future is not always democracy and shiny stuff. Sometimes it’s widespread civil oppression and technology which expands the human condition, for better or worse. Join us as we discuss the elements which lead to dystopia and it’s downfall. Panelists: Bells Diggins, Janell Stout, Katie Reilly, Mercurius FM When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 231BC East Coast meets West Coast, Steampunk style: The differences in Steampunk costuming and style in the East Coast compared to the West Coast. Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 104B Edgar Rice Burroughs and His Influence on Pop Culture: A line can be drawn from almost every comic character, right back to Edgar Rice Burroughs influence. Pop culture conventions we enjoy today would not even exist were it not for Edgar Rice Burroughs and his amazing creations like John Carter of Mars and Tarzan. Panelists: Scott Tracy Griffin, Cathy Wilbanks, Jim Sullos, Bob Leeper, Marv Wolfman When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226BC Educating Geeks presents...Heads Up: Comicon Style!: Back again this year, Educating Geeks brings you a comic-style version of the wildly popular mobile app game made famous by Ellen Degeneres. With categories like Doctor Who Companions to HighSelling Manga to Act Out Super Powers come complete to win fabulous prizes. Get ready to have fun! Panelists: Alice Baker, Andrea Coffman, Megan Calcote When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 213A Educating Geeks: Labyrinth Edition: Journey through dangers untold and hardships unnumbered to the Goblin City. Join us for a live podcast recording as we celebrate this Jim Henson classic! Panelists: Alice Baker (2 professionals) When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226BC EduTech Expo: Bringing new technologies to STEM teachers where they can try out/ learn to use and have take-aways from groups that are available to them here in the city. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 6:00–8:00PM Room: Create Space at the Science Center Egyptian Gods: The Truth Behind the Movie: You’ve seen the movies, you’ve read the books, now come learn about the different eras of the gods of ancient Egypt. We will break down some of the dynasties and help make sense of all the twists and turns of this dynamic time period. Panelists: Amy Shafer, Far From Home (2 panelists), Stephanie Olson When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226BC June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Elder Scrolls: “Notes on Racial Phylogeny”: A genealogical, ethnographic look at the major races of the Elder Scrolls. We’ll look at the development of each race in the world of Tamriel, explore the biodiversity, and consider the possible reasons for specific traits in each. Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke, Gabriel Lim, Heather Grant When: Fri, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 227A Embarrassing Author Con Stories: Everyone’s got one. Our authors relive hilariously awkward and light-heartedly embarrassing experiences at conventions. Panelists: Patrick Rothfuss, Kevin Hearne, Sam Sykes, Mary Robinette Kowal, Leanna Renee Hiever, Shannon Messenger, Pierce Brown When: Sun, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 128B Emma Caulfield Spotlight: Emma Caulfield is an award winning actress known for her starring role as the young and beautiful demonturned-mortal, Anya on the hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and can currently be seen as the Blind Witch on Once Upon a Time. Panelists: Emma Caulfield When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 301A Energizing your fan base: Fans have amazing power to influence creative projects, both creatively and financially. Panelists talk about how building and energizing their fan base influenced their ability to create their comic book projects through fan sourcing. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121C Engineering Design Challenge: Create A Top!: This engineering challenge fires up participants to create a spinning top from everyday materials. Learn about engineering, design, and have fun! Panelists: Dana Hansen, Payne Junior High Cats (4 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Engineering Design Challenge: Toxic Popcorn: This engineering design challenge has participants working together on an impossible design task! Participants will be moving materials and working out logistics problems as they complete this entertaining and complex task. Panelists: Dana Hansen When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Epic Proportions Tour and 80/20 Records Presents: Enjoy live music? Come check out what your community has to offer with these incredible local artists. Panelists: 80/20 Records, Epic Proportions Tour When: Fri, 4:00– 9:00PM Room: Adams Street Stage Eve Myles Spotlight: Q&A with Eve MylesGwen Cooper of Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood! Panelists: Eve Myles When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM Room: West 301A Evening Erotica: With Gini Koch: It’s that time again! Time to learn a little bit about what erotica is and isn’t, but mostly it’s time to play The Euphemism Game! As always, there will be tons (and we do mean tons) of prizes. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Gini Koch When: Fri, 7:30–10:30PM Room: North 128A Evil As Heck: It’s not enough to have a faceless villain who hides in the shadows, our authors discuss whether villainy can be a sympathetic motivation. Panelists: Bradley Beaulieu, Dan Wells, Mary Robinette Kowal, Michael J. Sullivan, Victoria V.E. Schwab When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128B Evil Dead 2 and More from Space Goat Publishing: Senior VP Dave Olbrich (Malibu, Ultraverse) and friends will provide a sneak peak of Space Goat’s upcoming releases including award-winning Monster Elementary, Evil Dead 2 and many others. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121C Evolution of the Stormtrooper: In the Evolution of the Stormtrooper, we’ll take an up-close and personal look at a classic Stormtrooper, a couple different Clone troopers and a new Episode VII Stormtrooper! Panelists: Clint Randall, Dune Sea Garrison 501st Legion, Matthew Shaw, Timothy Wiant, Victoria Rogers, Will Rogers When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 125AB Evolution of the Zombie: Author and special effects artist Craig W. Chenery will provide an in depth look at how Hollywood has changed the appearance of the zombie over the past 80 years. For additional information about Craig, please visit here Panelists: Craig Chenery When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129B Exploration and Development of Space - the Science of Interstellar Habitation: Find out the answers to these questions with the Students for Exploration and Development of Space from the School of Earth and Space Exploration. This interactive exhibit features several hands on activities including landing a Martian rover using and Xbox Kinect and a meteorite exhibit Panelists: Center for Meteorite Studies (9 panelists) When: Thu, 12:00–1:30PM Room: North 231A When: Fri, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 231A When: Sat, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 231A When: Sun, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 231A Extreme Comicbooking: Welcome to the Danger Zone: Join Action Lab President, Dave Dwonch, writers Jason Martin (Vampblade), Adam Orndorf and Michael Martin (Blood+Dust), Nick Marino (Holy F*ck), and creator Dan Mendoza (Zombie Tramp) as they talk about pushing the boundaries of Mature Reader comics. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Adam Orndorf, Jason Martin, Michael Martin, Michael Martinez When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121B Panelists: Alyssa Garetson, Jacqueline Chikos, Sarah Ferguson When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 226A Fairy Tales Retold: Body Painting Extravaganza: If you like shows like FaceOff, Skin Wars, and Naked Vegas, you’ll love getting the opportunity to see this edgy art form performed live by some of the top body art artists in Arizona. Must be 18+ to attend! When: Fri, 8:00–12:00AM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows FAKKU Q & A (18+): General question and answer session with the creator and moderators of FAKKU, the largest English speaking hentai website in the world. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Fakku When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 221ABC Fallout Fans Unite: Costumes and Props: Hello Wastelanders! Are you a fan of the Fallout video game series? Are you looking to take your fandom to the next level with Fallout inspired costume and props? Then consult your Pip-boy and head to this panel. Panelists: Allen Amis Creations, Anabel Martinez, Robert Webb, Shawn Mennenga, Victoria Frias When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124A PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Elder Scrolls 6: What’s Next for the Lands of Tamriel?: The Elder Scrolls has produced an enthralling world that has grown with each installment of the video game. Join us as we discuss what might be the next adventure in the lands of Tamriel. Where might we head next? Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke, Gabriel Lim, Heather Grant When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226A Fallout/Wasteland Meetup: Fallout and Wasteland meetup! When: Fri, 11:30–12:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Fan Art/Fiction and Fair Use: Geek lawyer Ruth Carter discusses how copyright law intersects with fan art and fan fiction. Find out what you can legally do and what is likely to result in a cease and desist letter or a lawsuit. Panelists: Ruth Carter When: Sat, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 121A Fan Car Showcase - Friday: Come and get an up close look at some of the Car Show’s most impressive vehicles. The vehicle owners and builders will be on-site to show off the finer details as well as answer any questions you might have about their unique vehicles. Different cars will be showcased each day! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Third Street Performance Area When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Third Street Performance Area When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Fantastic Elves, Dwarves, and Halflings: Powerful, mysterious, sometimes evil, and often magical beings exist in the fantasy realms of Middle Earth, Shannara, Rivia, and other universes. This panel will discuss how races of magical beings are used differently through these types of fantasy worlds. Panelists: Isabel Mae, Karen Collins When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226A Eye in the Sky: The Science of Drones: In 1849, Austria bombed the city of Venice with over 100 pilotless balloons. In this panel, experts will discuss the science behind drones and where the technology is heading. Panelists: Benjamin Koval, Jim Crowell, Michael Mackowski, Nikhil Kalige When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227BC Fantastic Harry Potter News and Where to Find It: This year Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the Cursed Child are slated to hit floor. What lies in store for our beloved Hogwarts alumni? Panelists: John Murphy, Marina Sharpe When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227A Fae vs. Foe: Not All Fairies Are Godmothers: Where did they come from? What was their original intent? What have they become? Examining old folklore of fae proves these creatures were once feared by the masses. Fantasy costume Meetup: Meetup for all the Fantasy Fans and cosplayers! When: Thu, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Fri, 5:30–6:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 75 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Fantasy Draft League: Fantasy football. Hold the football. Our authors assemble an adventuring party from fantasy characters and duke it out to determine the one bracket to rule them all. Panelists: Alexandra Oliva, Austin Aslan, Beth Cato, Lexie Dunne, Ryan Dalton, Scott Sigler When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 128A how they built costumes and the difficulties of bringing them to life. The panel will focus mostly on beginning construction techniques, detailing and painting, as well as choosing and scaling characters based on build and personality. Panelists: Arizona Autobots, Jay Zarecki, Kevin O’Connor, Mira Mackiewicz, Roxanne Almblade When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 125AB Far Away Worlds: Scientists from NASA talk about the Dawn and New Horizons missions and show the latest images from Ceres and Pluto. Panelists: David Williams, Marc Neveu, Ryan Anderson When: Thu, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 230 Foam vs Vaccuumform plastic - how to build a costume that survives!: Foam vs Vacuumform plastic - Hollywood prop fabricator, Bear Burge, discusses the pros and cons of these two building materials. Panelists: Bear Burge, Heather Grant When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 104A Fate Of The Horror Anthology - Death Or Metamorphosis?: American short horror stories gained momentum in the mid20th century through a variety of media. We will revisit the various incarnations of horror anthologies, before exploring their recent decline in traditional comics, film, and television, and transformation into something else. Panelists: Jonathan Elliott When: Sun, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 132A Feared and Revered: The Witches of Fiction: Witches have held sway in fiction for a millennium, but what makes them such an enduring, frightful idea? In this panel we will explore witches in popular fiction. Panelists: Ashleigh Feiring, Karen Collins, Mark Rude, Tanya Gouchenour When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226A Female Sexuality in Boys’ Love: Join East Blue Cosplay for an in-depth discussion on the history of Boys Love in Japan and America, as well as why it’s so popular among women. When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 223 Females in Sports Anime: With the recent revival of the sports anime genre, this panel explores the roles women have taken within the genre contrasting between classic series and more modern ones. When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224B Feminism and Fandom in One Piece: Join East Blue Cosplay for an in-depth discussion on female characters in One Piece what it means to participate in the fandom as a girl. When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 222AB Finding ET: The search is on to find alien life! Spend the hour discussing just how scientists are looking, where they are looking and the tools they use to look. Panelists: Alyssa Adams, Dean Frias, Michael Pagano, Svet Shkolyar, Tessa Fisher When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 230 Fire Emblem: Then and Now: Did you know that Fates is actually the 14th installment of the Fire Emblem series? How about that the first FE game to be released in the West was actually the 7th? Come learn about the previous games you might have missed, share your experiences, and see how far the game has evolved. Panelists: The Critical D (4 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224A Flashing Off: Sometimes we wander into the bowels of the internet and find such bizarre videos that we have to share them with others, Come join us we share our findings. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 223 Foam Costumes 101: Building a cartoon and other things: Arizona Autobots discuss 76 Fond Farewell: Goodbye, Downton Abbey: Join us as we explore the characters and their stories as history unfolded around them. From the beginning with the sinking of the Titanic to Russian love affair - let us politely pay our respects the Lord & Lady of the House. Panelists: Jacqueline Castillo, T.M. Williams The Accidental Writer When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226A Forging Fallacies: Fact or Fiction: Join the dragons of Dragonforge Ironworks for forging fact or fiction. Panelists: Amber Doig, DragonForge (2 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 124A Forgotten American Monsters: You know Bigfoot and the Jersey Devil, but do you know the Whirling Wumpus and side-hill antelopes? Most people know the monsters of the Old World, so come learn about the forgotten monsters right here in your own backyard. Panelists: Far From Home (2 panelists), Stephanie Olson, T.M. Williams - The Accidental Writer When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 131ABC FREE Stand Up Comedy Show by PhoenixComedy.org: PhoenixComedy.org invites you to an evening of FREE comedy! Be barraged by a horde of nerdy local comedians, regaling you with tales of the things that matter most in life: comic books and video games. FREE comedy at the Comicon- it’s almost an alliteration. Panelists: Eric Sobczak, Erin Ontko, Gene Moore, Joe Gangemi, Matt Micheletti, Matt Storrs, Rob Weatherholt, Scott Gesser, Steve Marek When: Fri, 9:00–11:00PM Room: North 232ABC FREE Stand Up Comedy Show by PhoenixComedy.org!: PhoenixComedy.org invites you to an evening of FREE comedy! Be barraged by a horde of nerdy local comedians, regaling you with tales of the things that matter most in life: comic books and video games. FREE comedy at the Comicon- it’s almost an alliteration. Panelists: Derek McFarland, Glendon McGee, Ian Gilb, James Hoenscheidt, Justin Phillips, Kristofer Royer, Peter Kulikowski, Steve Mandel, Steve Marek When: Sat, 10:00– 12:00AM Room: North 232ABC Friday the 13th Trivia: Think you know everything about Camp Crystal Lake? Do you know when Jason first got his Hockey Mask, what part Kevin Bacon starred in and when Jason took a boat ride to Manhattan? Come compete against other campers in Friday the 13th trivia for a slashing good time! Ki-Ki-Ki Ma-Ma-Ma Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 132A Friendship is Knowledge!: MLP Trivia: You’ve probably heard of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, maybe even watched a few episodes. But how much do you really know about it? Join us for a fun time of friendship and folly as we discuss trivia you may or may not know about this sensational series. Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 224B Fruity Rumpus Ask Factory - Homestuck Q&A!: Have you ever wanted to ask your favorite Homestuck character? Well now you can! Stop by to have a fun time with the beta and alpha trolls, and the alpha kids! Hope to see you there! Panelists: Brook Yearin, Molly Crawford, Shaelyn Ellershaw, Sharay Kennedy, Sierra Kustes When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 224A When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125AB Fujoshi Fanservice Hour: The fun is overflowing as the Trash Pirates are back with another exciting hour of Yaoi centered games. Think you can handle the head to head games with fellow fujoshis (or fudanshis) for awesome prizes? Come one, come all! We’re sure you’ll have a gay old time. Must be 18+ to attend! When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 223 Full Metal Alchemy: The Birth of Science: Despite no longer being seen as a scientific discipline, alchemy in our world has a rich history; Isaac Newton studied it! In this panel, experts will discuss alchemy, how it relates to our modern understanding of chemistry and physics, and what the anime Full Metal Alchemist got right. Panelists: Amelia Stahl, Matt Chew, Parker Castleberry, Rebekah Brubaker When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227BC Funny Comics - Huh?!: From Deadpool to The Oatmeal, funny comics have never been more popular and more hilarious. Have you always wondered how an artist or writer translates their sense of humor into sequential art? Or how many different ways can you spell a fart sound? Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121B Future of 7th Sea: After running the most successful RPG Kickstarter in history, John Wick Presents has big plans for 7th Sea. Learn about the supplements, organized play, live action rules, and everything else we have planned for 7th Sea! Panelists: Ben Woerner, Dan Waszkiewicz, John Wick When: Fri, 10:30– 11:30PM Room: West 213A Future of Steampunk Literature: A brief look at the history of Steampunk literature and where the future might lead us. Panelists: Khurt Khave, Madeleine Holly-Rosing When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 104A Future Space Telescopes: Eyes that Soar On: The Hubble Space Telescope was launched in 1990 and is still in operation. Over two decades later, its successor the James Webb Space Telescope will launch in 2018. In this panel, astronomers will discuss the capabilities of this new telescope as well as others that are planned. Panelists: Annie Wargetz, Jackie Monkiewicz, Karen Knierman, Teresa Ashcraft When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 230 Gail & Adam’s Doctor Who Wedding Adventure: Join us in celebrating the union Of Gail Antoinette and E. Adam Thomas as they embark on the ultimate adventure... A life of true love and commitment. Panelists: Adam Thomas, Gail Andreasen, Kelly Wise When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125AB June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Game Co-Lab - Showcase Awards Ceremony: Come join Game Co-Lab as we announce and celebrate the award winners of our independent designer showcase! Special guests include the Mayor of Phoenix, Greg Stanton and other surprises! Panelists: GameCoLab When: Sat, 2:00–4:00PM Room: West 213A Game of Thrones Costume Meetup: Westeros beckons! Meetup up with fellow Game of Thrones costumers. When: Fri, 6:00–6:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Gates McFadden spotlight: Q&A with Director and Actress Gates McFadden- best known to fans as Dr. Beverly Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Panelists: Gates McFadden Gears, Goggles & Airships, oh my!: Steampunk is it’s own track this year. Come check out what we have to offer, we will be discussing the panels and fun thing we have planned for you. We will be handing out pocket programs dedicated to Steampunk Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: West 104B Geek Bridal Showcase: Discover easy ways to geek out your own wedding with this Geek Bridal Showcase! Themes may include Comic book heroes, Sci-Fi genre, Japanese, Historical and Pop Culture weddings just to name a few. When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Geek Families of the Blue Ribbon Army: Are you a geek parent who is interested in meeting other geek parents? Join in the fun at the Blue Ribbon Army Geek Family MeetUp! Panelists: Jen Hinds, Matt Hinds, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Geek Girls Web Series: Geek Girls is a webseries that follows Emma, a nerdy, quirky geek and her friends as she seeks loves outside her realm of nerdiness. Join the creator and cast of the new hit web series for an inside look into the making of the show followed by a Q&A with the cast! Panelists: Dana Skvarek II, Haley Lyons, Jolene Houser, Rachel Flowers When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102C Geeks Against Humanity!: Join us for Geeks Against Humanity, the geeky version of the popular card party game for horrible people. Geeky tongue-in-cheek humor, innuendos and some questionable humor included! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Brad Walling, Todd Filek When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226BC Geeks Who Drink - Pub Trivia: Geeks Who Drink will be presenting live quiz! Teams of up to 6 players compete to win geeky prizes. Free to play! No category is too weird for us! Presented By: Quizmaster Caribbean Joe with his assistants Patsquatch and Safari Mari Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Geeks Who Drink When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Geeks Who Drink Inspired Gaming Hour: Come test your geek knowledge and know-how in the ultimate game show challenge, inspired by the ‘Geeks Who Drink’ TV Show! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Jamel Singleton, Joe Holt When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 231BC Geeky Wedding Boot Camp: Learn how to do a geeky wedding from those who’ve been in the trenches! Featuring themed wedding survivors, wedding professionals and a starter guide for you! Panelists: Caitlin Fluck, Kurt Colin, Reverend Crystal Lloyd, Theresa Morales, Tiffany Mieth When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126A Gentlemen of Disney Meetup!: Men of Disney meetup! When: Sat, 6:30–7:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Get Into Games: Do you love playing video games? How about making them? In this Game CoLab-led panel you’ll meet local developers and learn how to make that engaging experience you’ve been dreaming of. With so many free and accessible options getting into games doesn’t have to be hard. Panelists: GameCoLab (7 panelists) When: Thu, 4:00–5:00PM Room: West 213A Get Your Arse To Mars: The race is on to get to Mars! In this panel, experts will discuss the process and technologies that will be used to send astronauts from Earth to our red neighbor! When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 232ABC Getting Diggy With it!: Come on by and be a paleontologist for an hour! We will be talking about fossils, dinosaurs, and how real paleontologists unearth these amazing finds. Plus, try your hand at digging up your own fossil while you’re here! Panelists: Very Awesome GirlsPhoenix When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 106ABC Activities Ghostbusters - Busting out the costumes: Ghostbusters are waging high tech battles with supernaturals but it all starts with the jumpsuit. Join us as we talk about the costumes of the main film characters and non-humans, like a certain “marshmallow man” and Slimer! Panelists: Charles Kuwanyaioma, Christina Glover, David Bird, Joseph Lilagan, Mark Worley, Phoenix Ghostbusters When: Sat, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 126A Ghostbusters Meetup: Gozer play with your fellow Ghostbusters and ghouls! Don’t forget your packs! When: Fri, 11:00–11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Ghostly Encounters: Join Professional Ghost Hunters, TV Personalities, and Paranormal Lecturers Jay & Marie Yates along with their Highly Experienced Paranormal Team Crossing Over Paranormal Society “The COPS Crew” as they share their very own ghostly encounters. Panelists: Haydyn Matthews of the Cops Crew, Jamie Kroll, Michael Papp, Paul Lovegrove, The COPS Crew (2 panelists) When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 129B Girl Power in Music: Play music with professional performers and learn about the music industry. Panelists: Sugar & Carbs, Tandem Duo (2 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Glenn Morshower Spotlight: Q&A with Glenn Morshower, with credits ranging from Star Trek to Charmed, Dollhouse to Full House and just about everything else in between! Panelists: Glenn Morshower When: Sat, 10:30-11:30AM Room: West 301A Glowy Swords: Magical MacGuffins: The One Ring, Harry Potter’s wand, Excalibur, epic fantasy is full of magical MacGuffins, but is this just a mere plot device or is there a deeper purpose? Panelists: Patrick Rothfuss, Sam Sykes, Victoria VE Schwab, Brandon Sanderson, and Alyssa Wong When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129A Go Figure: New to the world of figurines? Avid figurine collector? Come on through and join us in a discussion panel about the slippery slope that is figurine collecting. Share with us your prized collection and let us show you ours. Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 222AB Gods and Monsters: Beyond Body Art: The world of body painting is often a mystery. Explore this exciting craft with Brandon McGill as he shows you his techniques, including building Cthulhu! Panelists: Brandon McGill, Jacki Whitson, Seth C. Powers, Tyler Monzingo When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124B PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Galactic Empire Meetup: Come to the Dark Side! Emperor Palpatine calls you forth to meetup at this time! When: Fri, 2:30–3:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Going All the Way: An Analysis of Extreme Horror: Join us as we discuss the most taboo-breaking films and books. Are all subjects fair game in today’s world or is there a limit to what horror artists can expose audiences to? Panelists: Marc Ciccarone, Monte Yazzie, Theresa Dillon When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129B Gonzo: The Outer Limits of Comics: How do you create a comic book that may shock, offend, or even anger without ignoring the standard elements of story, character, and dialogue? Listen to these crazy creators as they explore storytelling that falls outside the boundaries of politeness and common human decency! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121C Good and Evil: What Science and Humanism Have to Say About How to Save the World: In this panel, moderated by State Senator Andrew Sherwood, experts will discuss the intersection of science, ethics, and public policy. Panelists: Andrew Sherwood, Chad Woodruff, Corey Harris, Corinna Kellner, Serah Blain When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 230 Gotham (Central): Gotham has been a breakaway hit. It’s origins begin with the comic book Gotham Central. Panelists discuss what the series keep, how it diverged and what makes it unique. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121A Grande Meeting of Steampunk: Come one, come all to the Grande Olde Meeting of the Punks ala Steam! Panelists: Karl Brevik When: Sat, 11:30–12:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Graphic Novels: Steampunk Style: Does your comic book reading need a hefty dose of Steam? Could your graphic novel collection use a dash of aetherpunk western? Are your webcomic choices woefully bereft of Victorian scientists toting ray guns and having adventures? Panelists: Madeleine Holly-Rosing, Scott Wilke When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104B June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 77 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Gravitational Waves: Was Einstein a Time Lord?: Join our scientists to talk about what gravitational waves mean and ask, does this mean that time is wibbley wobbley timey wimey? Panelists: Jim DeGraffenreid, Rick Sarmento, Sam Rochelle, Teresa Ashcraft When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 227BC Gravity Falls Meetup: Gravity Falls meetup! When: Fri, 5:30–6:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Great Horror Debate - LIVE!: The Horror Show holds a LIVE DEBATE featuring all things horror, THEN they call upon the audience members to join in on the debate--featuring topics from all corners of the Horror genre! Panelists: Cecil Laird, David Friedman, Jaime En Fuego, Marcia Hall, Susie Von Slaughter When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 131ABC Greatest Hits from 1990s Cartoons: Who loves 90’s cartoons? We love 90’s cartoons. Is it truuuuuue? We hope you do too. Join us as we discuss the greatest hits of 1990’s cartoons including Gargoyles, Sailor Moon, Rugrats, Tiny Toon Adventures and many more. Win prizes for trivia and other fun activities. Panelists: Breanna Bang, Ravenn Bang When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 105A Greatest Movie Puzzle Game Ever!: You’ve never seen a Movie Puzzle Game quite like this before! The rules are simple: solve dozens of movie-themed pictogram puzzles faster than everyone else and win. Sounds easy, right? But proving you’re the Pictogram Princess or Prince is anything but! There could be prizes. There WILL be fun.… Panelists: Jamel Singleton, Joe Holt When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 231BC Green Arrow & Green Lantern Meetup: Green Arrow and Green Lantern meetup! When: Fri, 12:00–12:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Green Lantern Corps: Slated for Summer 2020, Green Lantern Corps promises to be everything that the Green Lantern movie wasn’t. Panelists talk about the main interesting characters that make up the corps and which ones might appear in the upcoming movie. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121C Grimm Foundations: Take a deeper look into the cultural and historical significance behind famous fairytales and inspect the roots of the folklore the Brothers Grimm collected. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Casey Pryor, Hunter Brown, T.M. Williams - The Accidental Writer, Very Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226BC Gryffindor/Hufflepuff House Meetup: Gryffindor and Hufflepuff house meetup! When: Sat, 10:30–11:00AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Guardians of the Galaxy: Guardian of the Galaxy was an unexpected hit with a team of unknown characters to the general public. With the sequel a year away, we talk about the characters, the comics, what might hold for the next feature film. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121B Guilty Pleasure Tropes: Panelists: Weird magic, awkward relationships, witty banter; 78 everyone’s got a favorite trope, even if it’s sometimes a dirty word. Our authors talk about the tropes we’re most embarressed about but just can’t quit. Christina Henry, Austin Aslan, Tom Leveen, Patrick Rothfuss, and Gini Koch When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128A Guilty Pleasures: Enjoying Problematic Media: This panel is an open discussion about how to continue enjoying our favorite fandoms while confronting the things we find problematic within them. Panelists: Breanna Bang, Ravenn Bang When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 105A Guts and Glory: Movie Making from the Inside Out! (Film School): Get an insider’s guide with Hollywood Executive and former Victoria’s Secret model, Summer Helene. Find out how to make a successful project and how to reach millions of viewers. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: A.J. Romero, Summer Helene When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 102C Harry Potter and the Great Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Meetup: Hear ye! Hear Ye! Welcome all to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry’s Phoenix Comicon Meetup! Take photos with your favorite housemates! When: Sat, 11:30–12:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Harry Potter and the Tri-Wizard Trivia Tourney: Test your Harry Potter knowledge against your wizarding rivals in an hour-long trivia tournament. Panelists: Angela Kennedy, Dallin Holt, Kali Johnson, Kat Alarcon, Marina Sharpe, Sarah Hayes When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 226BC Harry Potter Planetarium: Learn which of your favorite characters share characteristics with their stellar counterparts, and how these constellations fit into the Wizarding World. Panelists: Jason Ard, Lauren Ard When: Sat, 4:30–6:30PM Room: North 231A H P Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos: Local cultists discuss the work of prophet and horror author H. P. Lovecraft, and how the Cthulhu Mythos has influenced others in literature, film and video games. 18+ Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Bill Collins, Hal C F Astell, Khurt Khave When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 104B Harry Potter: The Fandom That Lived: Join us as we revisit our memories of the Harry Potter books and movies, jam out to wizard rock, and look at the elements that have gotten us to where we are as HP fans. Panelists: Angela Kennedy, Dallin Holt, Gabriel Lim, Kali Johnson, Kat Alarcon, Marina Sharpe When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227A Haikyuu and Sports Anime Meetup: Meetup for all sports Anime- Free, Haikyuu, Kuroko’s Basket, Diamond No Ace! When: Fri, 2:30–3:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Haunted House School: Beginners Guide To Acting: Learn what it takes to be a terrifying haunted house actor. Our seasoned veterans will take you through the basics and share stories from their haunted house careers. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 132A Happily Ever Homestuck: Choose your own adventure Homestuck style! A narrator will read classic fairytales and the audience will choose how the story plays out. When: Sat, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 224B Hard Science, Baby: Science fiction is the art of imagination tempered by science, our panelists will discuss whether realistic science is a challenge or a boon to writing Sci-Fi. Panelists: Neo Edmund, Holly Jennings, Michael Kogge, Jason Hough, and Weston Ochse When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128B Harley Quinn - Best, Worst, & More!: DC All Access host Jason Inman will lead a panel that will discuss, debate and decide the best of all aspects Harley Quinn, start of DC’s upcoming Suicide Squad movie! Panelists: Jason Inman When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121A Harley Quinn Sketchoff: Comic book artists contribute their talents to create sketches while you watch. Sketches will be auctioned off for a donation to the Kids Need to Read Charity. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121B Harper Collins Publisher Spotlight: Join the authors of Harper Collision as they discuss what’s on the horizon for the publishing juggernaut. Panelists: Becky Chambers, Beth Cato, Joseph Nassise, Lexie Dunne, Patrick Hemstreet, Sarah Remy When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128A Harry Potter and Never Letting Go: An audience participation filled discussion led by teachers who love Harry Potter. We will looking at many topics spanning all seven books and movies. Panelists: Amber Gould, Brandon Irwin, Matthew Gallucci, Stephen Dzienis, Steven Gould When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 226A Haunted House School: Crash Course In Makeup: Join our resident Monster Makers as they walk you through makeup techniques specifically designed for haunted house ghouls and ghosts. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 131ABC He-Man Vs. She-Ra Vs. Skeletor Vs. Hordak: After learning the important facts about Masters of the Universe characters (and their sidekicks), cast a vote to answer: who is the most powerful? Panelists: Casey Goslin AZ Collectors Marketplace, Lindsay Carson, Pastor V, Vocab Malone When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121A Hell’s Kitty Movie - Sneak Preview Panel: Hell’s Kitty is now a movie! Find out how they managed it and see never-before-released footage! At the end will be the Best Cat Costume Competition for prizes! Panelists: Denise Acosta, Sarah Buchynski When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 131ABC Hentai Worth Watching (18+): Join the moderators of FAKKU as they watch and provide commentary on some often overlooked hentai titles, yielding hilarious results. The panelists also share some stories of how they discovered hentai and what kept them coming back. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Fakku When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 221ABC Hera Give Me Strength: The Science of Wonder Woman: How close are we to invisible jets? Can a lasso ever be an effective lie detector? Scientists and engineers will discuss this and more! Panelists: Jeffery Tinius, Michael Fillman, Michael Mackowski, Michelle Loposky, Tracy Wood When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 230 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Heroes Meetup: All heroes of every genre and style, come meet up with your fellow mostly do-gooders. When: Thu, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Heroes of DC Meetup: Come together all heroes of the DC universe! Karl Brevik, a SAG/ AFTRA actor, will be on hand for a short time to give posing pointers! When: Fri, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Heroes of DC vs Heroes of Marvel Meetup: DC heroes meet Marvel heroes! Who will come out on top? Come meet up and see who will win the comics war. When: Thu, 6:00–6:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Heroes of Science: Scientists discuss who their heroes are and what inspired them to go into science. Panelists: Andrew Thoesen, Annie Wargetz, Jeffery Tinius, Jordan Yaron, Ofir Levy When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 227BC Hey, What’s Up With BLEACH?: BLEACH is one of the longest running mangas of all time, but it is not without its missteps. Join The Critical D as we try to answer the question, “Hey, what’s up with BLEACH?”. Panelists: The Critical D (4 panelists) When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224A History of Doom: The Rise and Fall of Id Software: This panel discusses the history of Id Software including Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. We also look at what the creators are doing now and what the future could hold. Panelists: KatDensetsu, Melissa E, Mercurius FM When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 132A History of Star Wars Video Games: Author Craig W. Chenery will provide an in depth look at over three decades of Star Wars video games from arcade games to home computers to gaming consoles. Panelists: Craig Chenery When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 231BC Hogwarts... More Like Snogwarts: Adult Potterheads, have you ever wanted to dive deeper into the 18+ side of Harry Potter? Join the Potter Professors and let’s chat about the adult side of the Wizarding World! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Amber Gould, Brandon Irwin, Matthew Gallucci, Stephen Dzienis, Steven Gould When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226BC Holy Bromance Batman: In comics, Batman and Robin share one of the longest running bromances. Come learn about what the bromance between the Dynamic Duo says about masculinity and heteronormativity. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121A Homestuck Meetup!: Homestuck meetup! When: Fri, 3:00–3:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Horror Costumes Meetup: This meetup is everything out of your worst nightmares! When: Thu, 3:30–4:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Fri, 7:00–8:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 3:30–4:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Horror Holiday Splattergories: Christmas may be over, but Horror Holiday Trivia lives on! Santa has decided to send you a special holiday edition to test your knowledge of holiday horror movies. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 132A Horror Show presents: “Sweet” - A Vampire Western (Screening and Q&A): Meet “The Horror Show” - a locally-produced YouTube variety show, who is debuting their newest short film “Sweet” - a Vampire Western! Stick around after the film for a live Q & A with cast and crew. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Cecil Laird, David Friedman, Gwen Merriman, Jaime En Fuego, Marina Maldonado When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 102C Horror. Music. Mayhem.: That music that immediately tells you from the first note that the killer/monster/demon/alien is coming! We are going to take you on a journey into the depths of Horror and Music. Panelists: Blumhouse Rebekah McKendry, Danny Marianino, Jaime En Fuego, Marc Ciccarone, Matthew Robinson, Monte Yazzie When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 129B Hottest of K-Pop: With groups and artists such as Girl’s Day, EXO, and Zion.t, who wouldn’t think that K-pop offers some of the most attractive artists in the music industry? So come discuss and listen to K-pop with other con goers! Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 223 How ‘80s and ‘90s Science Fiction Impacts Today’s Movie Experiences: The ‘90s brought us many sci-fi movies that changed the landscape of how films are made. Join us as we delve into how ‘90s sci-fi films influence today’s movie experiences. Strong language. Panelists: Nicholas Sabori When: Thu, 6:00– 7:00PM Room: North 231BC How Discworld Changed my Life: Sir Terry’s Discworld comments about the human condition. Come share your story or just listen to the tales of others who have been changed by the wisdom and humor of Discworld. Panelists: Dani Carvalho, Ed Vasko, Hal Bass, Janina Naude, Karen Collins When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 228AB How Do I Pitch My Property?: Pitching is more than just telling the plot of your comic book, graphic novel, television or movie idea. The panelists will walk you through the six parts of a good pitch, with practical advice on how to be clear and compelling. Panelists: Douglas Eboch, Josh Blaylock When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 229AB How to (properly) Scream Online - Part 1/2: How to set up, configure, and record/broadcast. Review hardware, software, and connection types needed. We’ll explain what we’ve tried and the pitfalls endured. Panelists: Ken Lanious, Meredith Collins When: Fri, 9:00– 10:00PM Room: West 213A How to (properly) Scream Online - Part 2/2: Using what was learned on day 1, we will implement it in a live recording of us playing a PC horror game. 1-2 hours (or as time allows). Panelists: Ken Lanious, Meredith Collins When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 213A How To Adapt Your Novel To A Screenplay And Vice-Versa (Film School): Novels and screenplays are two different types of writing, but it doesn’t mean you can’t do both. Eric Tozzi is a published author and filmmaker with multiple credits to his name. Panelists: Eric Tozzi (2 professionals) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102C How to Be the Ultimate “Strong Female Character”: If you ever wondered how you could be more like your favorite badass female character, comedian Joan Ford (Funny or Die, Screen Junkies) can help! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121B How To Build Your Props Like a REAL Pro: Tips, tricks and advice from Bear Burge, professional Hollywood prop fabricator for iconic TV shows and movies such as Star Trek: TNG, Deep Space 9, Babylon 5, Waterworld and web series. Panelists: Bear Burge When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 124B PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Here Comes the BOOM!: The Science of Cosmic Disasters: I f you converted the entire mass of the Sun into TNT, it would take over ten BILLION suns to generate as much energy as a supernova! In this panel scientists will discuss this and other mind-boggling sources of energy in the Universe. Panelists: Andrew Thoesen, Patrick Young, Rick Sarmento, Robert Strausbaugh When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227BC How To Draw Sexy (Men, Women or Other): What is sexy? Join a few comic book artists as they share their insights of “what is sexy” in the comic book world. We’ll be sharing some art tips on how to draw sexy art! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Justin Miller (2 professionals) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121A How to Make Your Own Awesome Petticoat: You’ve got an awesome full skirt, but where do you find a petticoat that doesn’t cost a bazillion dollars? You make your own! We’ll start with slides, a demo and then take questions. Panelists: Game Colt, Sure Leigh Kahn When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 126A How to Raise 250K on Kickstarter for Comics: Learn insights from Coffin Comics creator/publisher Brian Pulido on how he raised 250K on Kickstarter and Backerkit for his four graphic novel projects in 2015. Panelists: Brian Pulido, Dheeraj Verma When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121C Hulk/Iron Man Meetup: Hulk and Iron Man meetup! When: Sat, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Human Enhancement in Captain America Civil War: Super serums, exosuits, and robotic arms. How close are we to seeing the technology used by the Avengers, their friends, and their foes? Panelists: Heni Ben Amor, Ryan Stikeleather, Stephanie Montes, Theora Tiffney When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 227BC Human/Computer Interactions in the Present and Near-Future: How close are we to building RoboCop? Researchers will present the latest work in human/computer interaction and speculate on future products. Panelists: K. Jacob Patten, Michael McBeath, R. Chandler Krynen, Richard A. Mansfield When: Sun, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 230 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 79 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Hungry for Comics?: A personal exploration of what keeps us creating and talking about comic books. Featuring a delicious buffet of perspectives from professionals, producers, podcasters, and passionate fans! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121C Hyper-dimension: The Console Wars Edition: Come join Dollars as we take a look into the ever popular Hyperdimension Neptunia series for its 6 year anniversary! Panelists: Dollars (2 panelists) When: Fri, 3:00– 4:00PM Room: North 223 I Gotta Do What?!! Film Distribution (Film School): So, you want to sell your film project. Come and learn the basics from Jon Bonnell who published the primer on the subject of Film Distribution: I Gotta Do What?! When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102C I Ship It: Have you ever looked at two character and thought they should be together? Join Priapella Corp as we explore why we ship, how we ship, etiquette, how shipping has evolved over time! Panelists: Priapella Corp (3 panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 223 I’m Not Lion About the King: The Lion Guard has roared new life into the classic Lion King story. This panel will look at how these changes have made an impact on the storyline. Panelists: Alyssa Garetson, Christal Beauclaire When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226A If It Fits, It Ships: Non-Traditional Relationships In Gaming: Join the Phoenix Gaymers as we discuss the history and evolution of relationships in video games. We’ll also discuss our favorite shippings and pairings. Panelists: Phoenix Gaymers (2 panelists), Sable Switch When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126A If You Build It, They Will Come. And by “They,” I Mean Witches and Wizards, of Course!: Have you every daydreamed about attending a wizarding school like Hogwarts? Join us as we build our own school of magic from the ground up! Panelists: John Murphy, Mike Forrest When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226A Image Comics Meetup: Bring your Spawn and Witchblade too. This is the meetup for all Image Comics Cosplayer and fans! When: Thu, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Improv 101 (18+ only): If you are a fan of shows like “Whose Line is It Anyway” or are just looking for a good time, come check out Improv 101. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Antoinette Martin-Hanson, Kristopher Milstead, Rochelle Jarvis, Shelbie Reames When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 102C When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 102C Improv 101 (All-Ages): If you are a fan of shows like “Whose Line is It Anyway” or are just looking for a good time, come check out Improv 101. Panelists: Antoinette Martin-Hanson, Kristopher Milstead, Rochelle Jarvis, Shelbie Reames When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 102C In Character Cosplay Challenge: Your costume is flawless, your wig is fabulous, and 80 your shoes are uncomfortable. Can you stay in-character in wild situations? Join Priapella Corp to test your skills. Panelists: Anya Beam, Priapella Corp (2 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 125AB Independent Comics Meetup: There are tons of great characters out there that don’t belong to “the Big Two”. Come and show of your costume based on independent comics and meetup with fellow fans! When: Thu, 2:30–3:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Innovative World of Satoshi Kon: Despite his short life, Satoshi Kon proved to be an imaginative, innovative anime creator and director. This panel examines the anime and manga works by the legendary filmmaker whose works explored what is real and what is illusion. Panelists: Dr. Deborah Deacon, Dr. Mary Stokrocki When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224A Inside the World of IoT (The Internet of Things) - Live and Hands On!: Many people have heard of The Internet of Things, but what does it mean? Join a team of local hackers, makers, and experts to experience live, interactive demos about the future. When: Fri, 7:30–9:30PM Room: North 231A When: Sat, 7:30–9:30PM Room: North 231A Intro to Board Gaming: Join Gloryhoundd, a Steve Jackson Games MIB and professional game demonstrator, as she discusses common board game industry terms and tips on finding the right game. Panelists: Kat Rider When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 213A Iron Cosplay: Star Wars vs. Star Trek: Race against the clock to make a Star Wars and Star Trek themed costume out of scrap cloth and duct tape. Let’s see which fandom has the most creative cosplayers. Panelists: Cynthia Shepard, Erika Shepard, Margret Shepard When: Sat, 6:00–8:30PM Room: North 126A Is That a Wand in Your Pocket?: Join us for this delightfully naughty panel, in which house points are awarded to the most skillfully read lines in the Harry Potter novels. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Angelina Rising When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226A Is This A Kissing Book?: Is romance important to fantasy? Is the pursuit of love just as important as the hero conquering all? Our panel of authors discuss where romance fits in the crafting of fantasy. Panelists: Bradley Beaulieu, Leanna Renee Hieber, Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam Sykes, Suzanne Young When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129A It’s Alive! The Frankenstein Project: Children will be creating a “creature” to take home in this project by The Center for Science and the Imagination. Panelists: ASU Center for Science and the Imagination (3 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area It’s All Connected III: Civil War: Back by popular demand! The It’s All Connected panelists will lead discussion on the interconnections of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we enter into Phase III, Civil War. Panelists: It’s All Connected (4 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121B Italian Horror Cinema - Profondo Giallo: Explore the world of Italian Horror! An introduction to the films, directors, and composers of one the most overlooked and controversial areas of horror. Panelists: Blumhouse - Rebekah McKendry, Jason Alofs When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129B iZombie: iZombie is a popular TV show that combines zombies and a crime procedural. Panelists talk about the comic book origins of the show and how this TV show fits into the comic book genre. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121B J-Fashion 101: In Japan, there are many unique fashions ranging from Gyaru to Visual Kei to Lolita to Shironuri. We will discuss their origins, how the style was worn, and how it has adapted. Panelists: ARCC (2 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124B J-Fashion Meetup: Japanese Street fashion meetup. When: Thu, 12:00–12:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 J-List and JAST USA Panel: JAST USA is a company licensing and translating the best visual novels and “ecchi” games from Japan, and we’ve got new announcements for you! Also get an update on the latest news from J-List, a fun anime shop that’s been online for 20 years this year. When: Fri, 10:00–11:00PM Room: North 221ABC James Marsters Spotlight: Q&A with everyone favorite Goth-Punk Vampire Spike- AKA James Marsters! Panelists: James Marsters When: Sun, 1:30-2:30PM Room: West 301BCD Jareth the Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball: Proudly welcoming goblins, faeries, and mortals alike to Jareth’s castle beyond the Goblin City for a party to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Labyrinth. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–9:00PM Room: North 120 Seating and Events Jaws ‘Film School’! - Special screening of Jaws with writer Carl Gottlieb!: Watch Jaws with the film’s writer Carl Gottlieb and ASU film professor Joe Fortunato! This unique event includes live commentary followed by a discussion where you’ll learn insights into the film’s production and some fun trivia. Panelists: Joe Fortunato, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 8:30–11:30PM Room: West 102A Jedi and Rebels Meetup: May the Force be with you! Meetup with the Heroes of the Star Wars Universe! When: Sun, 12:00–12:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Jedi Code: presented by Phoenix Lightsaber Performance: In the time of the Great Sith Wars, four powerful Sith come together to create a more powerful being meant to destroy the Jedi. Can the Jedi Knights stop them? Who will survive the raid on the Jedi Temple? Panelists: Phoenix Lightsaber Academy When: Sat, 7:00–8:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Knit and Crochet for Cosplay: Join Faery Crafts and Design for a demonstration on enhancing your cosplay and making your own pieces. Panelists: Sure Leigh Kahn When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126A and we look forward to seeing you all at Fan Fest in October! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 4:30–5:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Knitty Gritty of Knitting: Learn some needlework basics to create a yarn chain to use in making scarves, bracelets, hair pieces and just about everything. Panelists: Marisa Dawson When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Last Otaku Standing: Want to show off your Otaku knowledge? Do you know more about video games, anime and general Otaku culture than anyone? Come prove it, and you may be the Last Otaku Standing. When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 224B Judge Dredd Meetup: Dredd being judged? Come to our Dredd meetup! When: Sat, 3:00– 3:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Krav Maga In Action: East Valley Krav Maga’s Derrek Hofrichter will demonstrate the Israeli art of Krav Maga and show why it’s become a force in pop culture. When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 222AB Just One of Our Toys! The Many Props and Gadgets of Ghostbusters: Come explore the equipment and gadgetry that accessorize Ghostbuster costumes in the new and classic films as well as the cartoons. Panelists: Charles Kuwanyaioma, Joseph Lilagan, Mark Worley, Phoenix Ghostbusters When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126A Ksenia Solo Spotlight: Please welcome Ksenia Solo, star of television’s Orphan Black, Lost Girl and Life Unexpected. Ksenia also costarred alongside Natalie Portman in Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan. Panelists: Ksenia Solo When: Fri, 12:00-1:00PM Room: West 301BCD Late Night Show With SwordNKey! Hosted By Fawx LIVE!: SwordNKey presents, the Late Night Show that you didn’t know you wanted. With interviews and anime/ video game reviews galore, it’s like a TV show in a panel! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: SwordNKey (2 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 222AB Joker/Deadshot Meetup: Joker and Deadshot meetup! When: Fri, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Justice League: After seeing three of DC Comics most popular characters on the screen, audiences look forward to seeing the entire Justice League. Panelists talk about the history of the Justice League comics and what storylines might appear in the movie. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121B Kakos Industries - Do Evil Better - The “Official Cover Story” Live: Join the cast of Kakos Industries as they do a live reading from their dark, satirical podcast. People all over the world are becoming fans. Come and see why! Panelists: Conrad Miszuk, Kakos Industries (4 panelists) When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 102C Kane Hodder Spotlight: Q&A with Kane Hodder- Jason from the Friday the 13th film series and Victor Crowley from the Horror film series Hatchet. Panelists: Kane Hodder When: Fri, 3:00-4:00PM Room: West 301A Karate Kid Spotlight: Welcome stars Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove and William Zabka from the Karate Kid to discuss Panelists: Martin Kove, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 301BCD Keen Halloween Preview: Come join us for this EXCLUSIVE look at the return of Keen Halloween! Secrets! Insider information! All kinds of Halloween goodness! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226BC Kids Comics 101: Have you ever wanted to start reading comics but wondered what comics were kid friendly and which are for more mature readers? Come join us as we explore current, popular, kid-friendly comic books! Panelists: Very Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 105A King of Monsters: Come to Dr. Zombie’s Creature Lab of Doom! Join us as we pit contestants against each other to create fantastic creatures and win fabulous prizes! Panelists: Brad Walling, Tommy Cannon When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 226BC Kung Furious 8-Bit Bash: Celebrate the 1980s era of music, movies, television, and more over drinks and popular dance remixes from classic video games in a relaxed lounge setting. Paid Event: $15 Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:00–1:00AM Room: North 120 Seating and Events Kuroshitsuji Trancy Manor Meetup!: Trancy Manor meetup! When: Fri, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Kurt Russell: The Early Action Package: Coif your mullet for a discussion of Kurt Russell Action films! Educating Geeks will discuss the films Big Trouble in Little China, Escape from New York, and more. Panelists: Alice Baker, Megan Calcote, Nathan Blackwell, TJ Houle When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 129B Labyrinth - Special Screening: Labyrinth is a 1986 British-American adventure musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson, executive produced by George Lucas, and based upon conceptual designs by Brian Froud. The film stars Jennifer Connelly as Sarah and David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–8:00PM Room: West 102A Ladies of the Star Wars Legions: As ladies of the Star Wars costuming legions, we have unique perspectives and interests in trooping as women. We will share experiences, pictures and our greatest challenges. Panelists: Cindy Laing, Jana Maclellan, Jen LaFortune, Kelly Hale, Victoria Frias, Victoria Rogers When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 125AB Larry Nemecek Presents: The Not-So Final-Frontier of ‘Star Trek’ at 50!: Join Dr. Trek to celebrate Star Trek’s 5-0 party with a fully interactive min deep dive to connect the dots of past, present, and future Treks and make a bit more sense of it all! Panelists: Larry Nemecek When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 229AB Last Call - Phoenix Comicon 2016: Well ladies and gents, its time about that time, and all good to come to an end. Come out and enjoy one last cold one as we close out Phoenix Comicon 2016. One last opportunity to hang out with fellow fans. It’s been a blast Learn to Draw My Little Pony!: Lily Scribbles will demonstrate techniques to draw your favorite characters from the series. Panelists: Alison Paul When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Learning to Code: The First Line in Defense Against a Robot Uprising: Technology is moving fast and the best way to keep up is to learn to code. In this panel, experts will discuss programming and where you can learn to write your own code! Panelists: Harrison Smith, Kristina Davis, Michelle Stuhlmacher, Nikhil Kalige, Robin Baskin McNulty When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 230 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Jessica Jones: Antihero or Anti-hero: Jessica Jones - is she really the hero that everyone expects her to be? Join in a discussion of the ethics of the hero business and what it means for the future of the superhero genre. Panelists: Catherine (ZAA Cosplay) Ayotte, Dillon Burke, Rys Holmes, Tiana Hanson When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121A Leatherworking 101: Come discuss the basics of leather craft and learn about the tools of the trade. See the different types of leather and figure out what could be used to benefit your projects. Panelists: Kayla Becker, Noe Sanchez When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104A Leatherworking 102: You know the basics, now let’s take it a step further. Learn about more advanced leatherworking tools as well as treating, conditioning, and care for your leather projects. Panelists: Kayla Becker, Noe Sanchez When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 104A Lee Majors and Lindsay Wagner Spotlight: Lee Majors has created and maintained a successful career and continually proves himself to be a favorite of audiences worldwide. Lindsay Wagner is committed to the advancement of human potential as evidenced throughout her highly successful acting career and her personal life. Panelists: Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 301BCD Legend of Zelda: Through the Ages: Fall in love with the Legend of Zelda all over again. Discuss your faves, vote for the biggest nutjob, and share your memories. Get a chance to win one of three Zelda-themed plushes! Panelists: Jessa Deaubl, Jessa Higgins, The Renegades (2 panelists) When: Fri, 3:30–5:30PM Room: West 213A Legendary Ladies: A Female Perspective Workshop: This panel explores the female point of view of different legends like The Mists of Avalon and The Penelopaid. Panelists: Brenda Cranson, Cassandra Van Valkenburg, Sharon Skinner, Very Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 81 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Lego Build-Off: Come test your LEGO building skills against others in this themed LEGO buildoff. Theme will be disclosed at the event. Prizes will be awarded! Panelists: Arizona Cactus Brick Lego Builders Club When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo Lego Free Build Time: Express yourself with LEGOS during this free build time. Let your creativity flow while you design and build anything you can imagine in the LEGO Lounge! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–7:00PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Fri, 10:30–4:00PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Fri, 5:30–7:00PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Sat, 10:30–4:00PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Sat, 5:30–7:00PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Sun, 10:30–2:30PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo When: Sun, 4:00–5:30PM Room: West 105BC Lego Lounge- Sponsored by Boo LEGO: If You Build It…: So you’ve built a Lego kit, now what? Whether you’re a kid with a small collection or an Adult Fan Of Lego, we’ll let you in on our tips and tricks for using your bricks for different projects and how we coordinate large projects! Panelists: Arizona Cactus Brick Lego Builders Club When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 105A LEGO: Out of the Box: Join our crew of LEGO Customizers to explore the possibilities of fine art, household furnishings, and maybe even LEGO clothing! Panelists: Dave Shaddix, David Oakes When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 105A Lesson in Henna: Learn about the ways henna was used in the middle ages! Mystical, sacred, and beautiful! Also, get your own henna trial from our resident expert artist. Panelists: Arizona Chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Jacqueline Hoeffler When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Let’s Dance!!: Kids and families are invited to learn some English and Irish community set dances! No experience or partner is necessary! Panelists: Alex Canto, Tom Blake When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Let’s Play an Eroge!: School girls, magical girls, monster girls oh my! Which will this edition of Let’s Play an Eroge feature? Leave the kids at home and join Dollars once again to find out! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Dollars (2 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–10:00PM Room: North 223 Let’s Play: Game Development and Game Theory: In this panel, researchers studying games and game theory will discuss how games are made and what makes them fun! Panelists: Nguyen Dao, Prajwal Paudyal, Sahil Inamdar When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 230 Letter to the (Gene) Editor: The Science of DNA Sequencing: This panel discusses the technological advances that have made 82 affordable DNA sequencing possible and what might the future look like. Panelists: Alex Andre, John Cornelius, Kimberly Olney, Melissa Wilson Sayres When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 230 Lighter Side of Scifi: Science fiction offers limitless possibilities and limitless futures, and yet there seems to be more of a focus on dsytopia and grim determination. Despite this, could there still be room for robots, ray guns, little green men, or dare we say it optimism? Panelists: Howard Tayler, Greg Van Eekhout, Suzanne Young, Michael Martinez, Alexandra Oliva, and Jody Lynn Nye When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 128A Lightsaber Combat Tournament: Join us for the first annual Phoenix Lightsaber Tournament! Participants will face off one-on-one in a pointbased lightsaber tournament. Panelists: Phoenix Lightsaber Academy When: Sat, 3:00–5:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Live for the Swarm: The Science of Bees and Ants: Colonies and hives: learn how bug life influences STEM fields. Panelists: Jessica Ebie, Rachna Nath, Ted Pavlic When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227BC Lord of the Rings FAMILY FEUD!: Join us in an ancient and far away land for a contest of epic proportions! Test your wits along with the denizens of Middle Earth for fabulous prizes and gold! Panelists: Brad Walling, Todd Filek When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 232ABC Lord of The Rings, Hobbit Costume Meetup: Calling all Hobbits, Wizards, Orcs, Dwarves, elves and other denizens of Middle Earth. The fires of Isengard are lit! When: Fri, 5:30–6:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Love In The Time Of Monsters - Special Screening: Two sisters travel to a cheesy tourist trap where they battle toxic monsters dressed in bigfoot costumes in order to save the ones they love. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 9:00–11:30PM Room: West 102A Love Live Concert: Love Live! Arizona has put together several performances just for you! Stop by the concert, and get your SR or UR card. We’ll be waiting! Panelists: Love Live Arizona (5 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 222AB Luminatus - Rocking on Adams Street: Calling all Metal fans, Cosplayers, Gamers, fan’s of Anime, Comic Books, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and a little bit of B-movies thrown in, Luminatus, based in Phoenix Arizona, is the premier Otaku Symphonic Metal band! Panelists: Luminatus When: Sat, 9:30–10:00PM Room: Adams Street Stage When: Sun, 4:30–5:00PM Room: Adams Street Stage Mad Max Meetup: Fury Road or Road Warrior? Come meet up with all your favorite characters from the Mad Max franchises! When: Fri, 12:00– 12:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Mad Scientists Part 1: There’s a lot of pseudoscience, misinformation, and outright lies that scientists hear. Come hear us rant about what grinds our gears! Panelists: Dean Frias, Jeffery Tinius, Jim DeGraffenreid, Svet Shkolyar, Theora Tiffney When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 230 Mad Scientists Part 2: There’s a lot of pseudoscience, misinformation, and outright lies that scientists hear. Come hear us rant about what grinds our gears! Panelists: Bradley Lusk, Brian Johnson, Darren Shaw, Lisa Will, Rebekah Brubaker When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227BC Magic of Discworld: Terry Pratchett created an entire world of characters who live perched on a disc that is balanced on the backs of Elephants who stand atop a flying space tortoise - pretty sensible right? Join us as we run in a panic from the monsters and wonders that is Discworld (footnotes included). Panelists: Chris Swanson, Zeke Huerta When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227A Magical Girls Costume Meetup: Meetup with other Magical Girls- Sailor Moon, Madoka Magika, Cardcaptor Sakura and more! When: Sun, 11:30–12:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Make Your Own Mickey Ears!: A hands-on arts and crafts event where you design your very own Mickey Mouse Ears. An array of materials will be provided to make your ears unique. Panelists: Ana Pacheco, Cookieplay Productions (2 panelists), Richard Simon When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Making a Living Between Gigs: Videography (Film School): Learn what it takes to make it as a freelance videographer. Greg Nosek has worked as a Freelance Documentary Filmmaker covering many genres over his 30 year career. Panelists: Greg Nosek When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 102C Making Giant Prize-Winning Costumes with Paper Mache: Papier-mache is one of the most affordable materials for making costumes. Learn techniques and tips for making armor, chest pieces and build a large costume. Panelists: Brian Ransom, Gabriel Espinosa, Gilbert Espinosa When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 125AB Making Masks: Secrets of the Trolls: Learn about those clever creatures, trolls, from local author and teacher, JJM Czep. Create your own mask by gathering treasures just like the trolls do! Panelists: Jenn Czep When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Making the Game - The Art, Design, and Imagination of Iconica: Gamers will see the steps involved in bringing Iconica to life. Makers will learn tips, tricks, and techniques for completing their own projects. Panelists: Eric Torres, Gavin Torres When: Fri, 1:30–3:00PM Room: West 213A MAL Wars!: MyAnimeList (MAL) is a great way to keep track of your anime-watching history. It also lets you compare your list’s scores to others. Panelists: The Critical D (4 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224A Mandalorian Armor Building Demo: Curious how a Mandalorian bounty hunter makes the armor they wear? Come see a live demo of how we design, cut, shape and personalize our walking works of art. Panelists: Mandalorian Mercs - Shonare Vhekadla Clan When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Third Street Performance Area June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Manga: The Mega Guide: Copic certified professional artist Samantha Gorel, a.k.a. Mireielle, talks about her new book, Copic markers, and starting a career as a professional author/illustrator. Panelists: Samantha Gorel When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 221ABC Many Faces of Faith: Myth and Mysticism in Westeros: The Worlds of Ice and Fire, companion to George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, has given fans amazing and detailed insight to the culture and peoples presented in these novels. In this panel discussion, we will explore the mythos and mysticism of Westeros and Essos, and beyond. Panelists: Blythe Feiring, Harlan Sparer, Jen Senft, Tanya Gouchenour When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226BC Mark Pellegrino Spotlight: Mark Pellegrino has built a career entertaining audiences and impressing critics with his work in numerous films and television series including ‘Paul Bennett,’ in Showtime’s ‘Dexter.’ ‘Lucifer’ on the CW’s ‘Supernatural,’ and ‘Jacob’ on ABC’s ‘LOST’. Panelists: Mark Pellegrino Marketing Your Novel: Authors, with a mind toward marketing, explain their process and discuss what’s necessary in today’s world of branding. Panelists: JGini Koch, Michael Kogge, Ryan Dalton, Michael J Sullivan, Jamie Wyman When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128B Marvel Civil War Sketchoff: Comic book artists contribute their talents to create sketches while you watch. Sketches will be auctioned off for a donation to the Kids Need to Read Charity. Decide whether Team Cap or Team Iron Man wins Civil War with your bids. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121C Marvel Heroes Meetup: Meetup with Marvel Heroes! When: Sun, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Marvel Jeopardy Genius Edition with the Arizona Avengers: Some of the greatest minds in the Marvel Universe have created the clues for this Genius edition of Marvel Jeopardy. See how you match up in this fun interactive event. Panelists: Arizona Avengers When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121A Marvel Jeopardy with the Arizona Avengers: Some of the greatest minds in the Marvel Universe have created the clues for this All Ages edition of Marvel Jeopardy. See how you match up at this fun interactive event. Panelists: Arizona Avengers When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 105A Marvel Villains Meetup: Meetup for Marvel Villains. When: Sun, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Marvel vs. DC - Animation: A fan favorite panel every year! The debate never ends Marvel or DC... Which company will reign as the best? This debate focuses on the animated movies and tv shows by both companies. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 131ABC Marvel vs. DC - Comic Books: A fan favorite panel every year! The debate never ends Marvel or DC... Which company will reign as the best? This debate focuses on the comic books and graphic novels produced by both companies. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 131ABC Marvel vs. DC - Movies and TV: A fan favorite panel every year! The debate never ends Marvel or DC... Which company will reign as the best? This debate focuses on the movies and TV shows by both companies. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 131ABC Marvel Vs. DC Meetup: Bigger than Batman V Superman, Bigger than Civil War, Bigger than Infinity War- this is the War between Marvel and DC! When: Sun, 12:30–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 MashTerpiece Theatre: Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The cast from National Comedy Theatre take a so-bad-it’s-good episode of Are You Afraid of the Dark? and create all new dialogue, sound effects, and more, LIVE! Panelists: Dan McGivern, Derrick Tesson, Frenchie Lynn Augustin, Heath Wilcock, Jacob Talbert, Shannon McGivern When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 131ABC MashTerpiece Theatre: Goosebumps: Goosebumps as you’ve never seen it before! The comedians from National Comedy Theatre take out all of the sound and create new dialogue, sound effects, and more, LIVE! Panelists: Derrick Tesson, Frenchie Lynn Augustin, Jacob Talbert, Jesus “Chuy” Huerta, Mike Mayfield, Paul Broccolo When: Sat, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 131ABC Mashup Meetup!: Mashup meetup! When: Thu, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Fri, 6:00–6:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging When: Sat, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 10:30–11:00AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Mask Decorating 101: Join us for tips and ideas on how to take a basic mask and make it special. Free mask to the first 100 people who show up. We’ll have markers, crayons, feathers, and other assorted goodies on hand to decorate with. Panelists: Countess Chaos, Illeana Vega Herrera When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 104B When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104B Maskerpiece Theatre - Live Podcast Recording: Join the Masked Blogster and his crew as they record a live podcast to discuss the start of Comicon and what they look forward to this year in comics and movies. Panelists: Dalyn Viker, Jeff Dolniak, Jeremy Brunansky, Kevin Moyers, Mandy Colliatie, Matthew Eghbali When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 102 Masquerade Costume Contest: Do you have what it takes to get on the big stage and show off your costume? Come see this year’s Masquerade Costume Contest hosted by none other than TD-0013! Costumer’s Guild West will be presenting a full scholarship and one night’s hotel (valued at $300) to their weekend conference, Costume College, held the last weekend in July at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California, which will be awarded to the entry their representatives select as showing the most promise. Costume College provides educational lectures and workshops in every aspect of costuming. Please go to costumecollege.net for more details! When: Sat, 8:00–11:00PM Room: West 301BCD Masquerade Pre-Judging: Pre-judging for the Phoenix Comicon Masquerade. When: Sat, 11:00–5:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Medieval Recreation for the Modern Enthusiast: If you have ever wanted to know how to get started in medieval recreation, this panel is for you. We will discuss the various aspects of costuming, to combat, arts and more. Panelists: Kingdom of Umbria (7 panelists), Richard Oppman, Stephany Gallegos When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 125AB Meet Blumhouse Productions: Join EditorIn-Chef, Rebekah McKendry, from Blumhouse Productions as she gives you a look at the inner workings of this pioneering production company. Panelists: Blumhouse - Rebekah McKendry When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 131ABC Meet the Star Wars Groups: The panel will discuss the differences between the 6 different groups that comprise the Star Wars Neighborhood and how to join. Panelists: Adam Beck, Clint Randall, David Littleton, Jerome Lamberth, Kevin Brown, Mary Ann Jeske, Ryan Jeske, Wendy Brown When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125AB PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Mandalorian Meetup: Mandos! Come and see what your fellow mercs are up to at this meetup! When: Fri, 2:00–2:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Meet the Steampunk Groups of Arizona: If you are new to Steampunk and want to meet more like-minded people and find out about Steampunk events in your area, then here’s a great place to start. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society (3 panelists), John Floyd, Madame Askew, Sabrina Floyd When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 104B Memento Mori: Death in the Victorian Era: The traditions, practices, and superstitions of death during the 19th century. Slideshow included. 18+ Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Johnna Buttrick, Khurt Khave When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 104B Men Strut Your Stuff: Back by popular request, MEN STRUT YOUR STUFF. Come as your favorite superhero, furrie, X-Box character, anime or zombie. Dance to the admiration of your male and female fans. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Alexzandria Wirtz, Debra Nickelson, Jennifer Wirtz, Kimberly Smith, Mary Wirtz When: Sat, 9:00–10:30PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Men vs Cosplay: Calendar Guy Spotlight and Cosplay Q&A: Men vs Cosplay spotlights male cosplayers in an international calendar project. Panelists: Allen Amis Creations, Anabel Martinez, Cap Santiago, Mort Productions When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124B Mental Health in Harry Potter: Did Hogwarts Have a School Counselor?: In this panel, we will discuss mental health topics in the Harry Potter universe and what we can learn from them. Panelists: Christin Pike, Emilie Karlin, PhD , Jared Dinehart, PhD, Sarah Gardner When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 105A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 83 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Mental Health Utility Belt: Training to be Real Live Superheros: Anyone can become a hero under the right (or wrong) circumstances, but a SUPERHERO takes it to the next level. What should you do if you think someone in your life is struggling? Panelists: Christin Pike, Emilie Karlin, PhD , Jared Dinehart, PhD, Sarah Gardner When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 105A Mermaid 101: Discover the wonderful world of mermaids with Mermaid Odette. Learn about where they live, swim, eat, and more in this exciting interactive panel. Panelists: The Renegades When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 105A Mini DC Meetup: If you have a kiddo who loves DC characters, come meet up with other children and DC lovers! When: Fri, 11:00– 11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Mini Marvel Meetup: Bring your mini Marvel fans for their own cosplay meetup! Encourage the kids to come and play! When: Sat, 12:30–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Mixed Media Publishing: Not every author fits neatly into one genre or even one format. Our panel of authors will discuss what it’s like to have a career involving many different mediums. Panelists: Michael Kogge, Jamie Wyman, Austin Aslan, Sarah Remy, and Neo Edmund When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129A Mixed Media Steampunk Art Discussion: A discussion and look at Steampunk art and craft projects created with mixed media. Panelists: Countess Chaos, Illeana Vega Herrera When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104A Modern Gods: The Iron Druid Chronicles: The Iron Druid Chronicles portrays gods of various pantheons in a contemporary setting. This panel will examine how the different gods in Atticus world have adapted to fit in. Panelists: Dallin Holt, Deidre Oberpriller, Patricia Langevin, Ron Lindsey When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226BC Molding & Casting for Costume Parts Session 1: Making a Mold: This panel is an introduction to the mold making process. Learn how to make single and multi-piece molds from silicone and the equipment is needed to start. Panelists: Quinn Lindemood, Shawn Lindemood When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 125AB Molding & Casting for Costume Parts - Session 2: Casting: This panel is an introduction to the casting of two-part plastics in a silicone mold. Panelists: Quinn Lindemood, Shawn Lindemood When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125AB Monster Scouts Rally: Join our community of the Monster Scouts in our Phoenix Rally! Learn about our order, badges, and secrets. All are welcome. Panelists: Daniel M. Davis, Dawna Davis When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 104B Monsters and Enemies of Doctor Who: Prepare to be exterminated, deleted, shrunk, mutated, eaten and brainwashed. We will explore the differences among 27 of the villains and monsters from the Doctor Who universe. Panelists: Faith Willman, Sharamie Russell When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 231BC Monsters Meetup: Demons, Vampires, werewolves, witches, warlocks and everything 84 else that goes bump in the night! When: Fri, 7:30–8:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Moody, Mordant, and Misunderstood: The Bastards of Game of Thrones: In the game of thrones, bastards abound. In this panel discussion, we will highlight some of our favorite bastards in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Panelists: Hunter Brown, Kat Alarcon, Dustin ii When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226BC Moon Mermaid and The Treasure of Friendship: Moon Mermaid will read her story, Moon Mermaid and the Treasure of Friendship! She will tell tales of her adventures, make a takeaway sea craft, and will be available for “shelfies.” Panelists: Moon Mermaid When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Moriarty’s Parlor 20 Minute Escape Experience: Take a step back in time, take the place of Sherlock Holmes as you try to foil the plans of his arch nemesis Professor James Moriarty. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Mystery Escape Room Room: North 132BC Escape Room 2 *See page 35 of this guide for schedule. Mother Flippin’ Wizards: Our panelists will talk about their favorite stories and their favorite wizards from Gandalf to Harry Potter and discuss how magic impacts people on a personal level. Panelists: Bradley Beaulieu, Christina Henry, Victoria V.E. Schwab, Sam Sykes, Leanna Renee Heiber When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129A Movie Auditions: Panelists: D.F. Movie Productions, Russell Jones (2 professionals) When: Thu, 12:00–8:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Movie MashTerpiece: Star Wars the Clone Wars (18+).: Join the cast of National Comedy Theatre as they take Star Wars the Clone Wars and give it a complete and uncensored comedy overhaul. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Anthony Thornton, Heath Wilcock, Jacob Talbert, Krissy Lenz, Nate McWhortor, Paul Broccolo When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 229AB Movie MashTerpiece: Star Wars the Clone Wars (PG): Watch as the hilarious cast of National Comedy Theatre present two episodes of Clone Wars with an all new comedy soundtrack created LIVE! Panelists: Anthony Thornton, Derrick Tesson, Heath Wilcock, Jacob Talbert, Krissy Lenz When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 232ABC Mr. Creepypasta: Creepy Pasta Storytime: Gather round the campfire and MrCreepyPasta will tell stories that will give you nightmares for years to come. From stories around the internet and some of your favorites from Youtube, listen as the one and only blue man retells them in the iconic voice you’ve come to know and love. Panelists: Mr Creepy Pasta When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 131ABC When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 131ABC Mr. CreepyPasta: How to Be Successful on YouTube: From adorable cat videos, to Let’s Plays, to a series that could rival Red vs Blue, Mr. CreepyPasta eill teach what to do to start a successful Youtube channel from the ground, to the penthouse suite. Panelists: Mr Creepy Pasta When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 131ABC Mr. CreepyPasta: Writing for Internet Horror: Writing has taken many twists and turns over the years. Mr. Creepypasta will show how to break into this medium and write horror stories. Panelists: Mr Creepy Pasta When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 131ABC My Crystal Ball is an Abacus: How Math is Used to Predict Your Life: In this panel, experts will discuss how math can be used to predict, and even influence, your behavior and how certain organizations and companies might use this! Panelists: Rachna Nath, Sahil Inamdar, Ted Pavlic When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 230 My Favorite Panel on the Citadel: The Science of Mass Effect: In this panel, experts in planetary geology and as trobiology will discuss what the Mass Effect games got right and where they missed the mark. Panelists: Benjamin Koval, Brian Johnson, Ryan Anderson When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 227BC My Little Pony Meetup: My Little Pony fans and cosplayers meetup! When: Fri, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sat, 5:00–5:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 My Little Pony Sketchoff: Comic book artists contribute their talents to create sketches while you watch. Sketches will be auctioned off for a donation to the Kids Need to Read Charity. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121A My Stolen Time Machine - Making Of Season 1: Actress Sara Mirasola and others will discuss “My Stolen Time Machine”, a web series about a girl genius who steals a time machine and almost destroys the universe. Panelists: Drew Kallen, Elisa M. Cota-Francis, Eric Schumacher, Ginger Ferguson, Robert S.Francis, Sara Mirasola When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102C Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mystery Science Theater 3000 mega fans Joel Cranson, Kane Black, Brenda Cranson, and Hal Semmens discuss how this cult classic TV show has stood the test of time. Panelists: Brenda Cranson, Hal Semmens, Joel Cranson, Kane Black When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 231BC Myth, Magic, & Middle School: Young Adult Fiction: Fantasy-driven young adult fiction has been gaining steam since the success of Harry Potter, but the genre has a rich and under-appreciated history. This panel will discuss some classics in young adult fantasy, as well as some more current books. Panelists: Mark Rude, Ryan Dalton, Sharon Skinner When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226A Mythology and Folklore: Our panelists discuss their favorite fantasy legends throughout history and how they use them in their work. Panelists: Alyssa Wong, Joseph Nassise, Mary Robinette Kowal, Todd Lockwood When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129A Name That Anime Tune!: Come test your knowledge of anime and video game music against others in this fast-paced music trivia game! Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–7:00PM Room: North 224B June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Naruto Meetup: Naruto Meetup! When: Fri, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 National Parks Trivia: Centennial Cinema Challenge: This year the National Park Service turns 100! Celebrate our birthday as we quiz you on your favorite parks in movies. Come prepared, an annual pass is at stake! Panelists: Sharlot Hart When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 230 Nerd Poetry Slam: Once again the nerds of all fandoms clash with words to bring poetic truth to Phoenix Comicon! Bring your work, love, pathos, heartbreak, joy, and grok-then see if you can be the Nerd Slam Champion! When: Sat, 7:30–9:30PM Room: North 129A Newlyfriend Game: Based on the popular Newlywed game, show how well you know your friend’s anime tastes and compete for prizes. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Fri, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 224B Niantics Lab Ingress Panel: The world around you is not what it seems. Join our panel as we discuss the augmented reality of Ingress and conduct interactive demonstrations of gameplay at work in the real world. Panelists: Christine Jones, Keith Cline When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 228AB No-Sew Cosplay: You don’t need a needle and thread or any fancy equipment to cosplay. We’ll show you how to make armor, how to use iron-on adhesives, and use paints to get your desired look. Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo) Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 124A No-Sew Cosplay - Encore presentation: You don’t need a needle and thread or any fancy equipment to cosplay. We’ll show you how to make armor, how to use iron-on adhesives, and use paints to get your desired look. Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo) Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124A Oded Fehr Spotlight: Oded Fehr is known for his appearance as Ardeth Bay in the 1999 remake of The Mummy and its sequel The Mummy Returns, as well as Carlos Oliveira in the Resident Evil film series. He played Faris al-Farik in Sleeper Cell, the demon Zankou in the TV series Charmed and Eli Cohn on the TV series V. Panelists: Oded Fehr When: Sat, 1:30-2:30PM Room: West 301BCD questions and more answered by our panel of scientists! Panelists: Andy Diamos, Cassandra Barrett, Jordan Yaron, Nicholas Schultz When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 230 Open Beta - Performing Live!: Open Beta is an eclectic Geek-folk band. With Brian drumming, Erin fiddling, Paul... guitar-ing? And all lending vocals to music inspired by Firefly, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Peter Gabriel, Great Big Sea, and more, you can’t keep from clapping along! Panelists: Open Beta When: Fri, 11:00–11:30AM Room: Adams Street Stage When: Sun, 10:00–11:30AM Room: Adams Street Stage Open Cosplay Meetup: Come hang out with other cosplayers of all genres! When: Thu, 8:30–11:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Fri, 8:30–11:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sat, 7:30–11:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 3:00–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Origami for Ages 5-197: This hands-on workshop will teach beginners and paper wizards alike how to make origami pieces from the simplest crane to the fanciest creations. Paper is provided. When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 223 Otaku Toybox: If you are anime fan and are looking for a fun anime panel, join us! When: Sat, 4:30–7:00PM Room: North 224B Ouran Host Club: Welcome to the Ouran Academy Host Club! Be pampered by your favorite hosts, have some sweets and listen to the twins’ love stories. Panelists: DreamofCosplay Pro (3 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 222AB Out of the Vault: The Science of Fallout: Power armor, Deathclaws, and Ghouls! In this panel scientists will discuss the accuracy of Fallout’s post-nuclear apocalypse. Panelists: Kali Johnson, Randi Martinez, Ryan Stikeleather When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 230 Outbreak 2016: Zika Virus: In this panel scientists will discuss how the Zika Virus was linked with microcephaly, the biology of the virus, and what work is being done to stop it. Panelists: Andy Diamos, Erica O’Neil, Matt Chew, Theora Tiffney When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227BC Outlander: From 1945 to 1743: The first half of Outlander just whet our appetite for the final episodes later this year. Join us as we go over season 1 and what can we expect from season 2. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Amy Shafer When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 226A Old-School Anime 101: In this panel we will discuss some of the classics, the characters you loved, and some you didn’t. Kick back, relax, and enjoy a nice hour of nostalgia. Panelists: AmaraSama, Radius Flux When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 223 Paranormal Romances: They say paranormal romance is dead, but our panel of authors may have something to say about that. Panelists: Aprilynne Pike, Jamie Wyman, John Peck / Jack Heckel, Kevin Hearne, Leanna Renee Hieber When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128B Om Nom Nom: The Science of Food and Nutrition: Why do grease and sugar taste so good? Where do food allergies come from? What makes foods healthy or unhealthy? Get these Paranormal TV: Join Jay and Marie Yates as they discuss how Paranormal TV has changed the way that many paranormal investigators conduct themselves in this field. Panelists: The COPS Crew (2 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 132A Pathfinding RPG’s Outside of Dungeons: A Look at Indie Tabletop Gaming: Hear tales of tabletop roleplaying beyond the two big games you know so well. In this panel we will showcase the best tabletop role playing games that the indie market has to offer. Panelists: Dan Waszkiewicz, Jim Miller, Tasha McEntire When: Thu, 5:30–6:30PM Room: West 213A Patrick Rothfuss Spotlight: Join bestselling and Award Winning Author Patrick Rothfuss as he talks writing, mead making and livestock. Panelists: Patrick Rothfuss When: Sat, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: West 301A Pattern Reading 101: We will go over reading and understanding the back of a sewing pattern, taking measurements and deciphering basic pattern instructions. Panelists: Icy, Johnna Buttrick When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 104B PC Horror Gaming: This panel is for fans of horror-themed games and those who like being frightened and entertained all at the same time! We’ll play horror games live and give away prizes! Panelists: Angel Carrillo, Elizabeth Aguirre, Erika McKinley, Montana Graham When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 131ABC PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Name That Tune Again!: Show your friends and fellow geeks you have what it takes to crown yourself the Champion of Sound as we play hit songs from movies, TV shows, and video games. Panelists: Jamel Singleton, Joe Holt When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 232ABC PCC Festival Feature/Short - “Detective Detective Detective” and “Boring: A Day In The Life”: Festival feature and short details coming soon! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 3:00–5:00PM Room: West 102B Penny Dreadful Seasons 1 & 2 - A Live Podcast Recording: Join the hosts from Educating Geeks for a live podcast recording of the Showtime Original Series, Penny Dreadful. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Alice Baker, ANDREA COFFMAN, Bri Valdivia, Megan Calcote When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 131ABC People Who Could Fly - Live at “Con on Adams”: People Who Could Fly is an indie-pop band based in Phoenix, AZ, drawing influence from acts such as Imagine Dragons, Walk the Moon, and The 1975. They formed in 2013 and have performed with Wiz Khalifa, Rick Springfield, and Howard Jones. Panelists: People Who Can Fly When: Fri, 3:00–3:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage When: Sat, 11:00–11:30AM Room: Adams Street Stage When: Sun, 3:00–3:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Percussion Zoo: Here is your chance to play with drums and have hands-on time with triangles, cymbals and loads of other fun stuff. Warning: It might get noisy. Panelists: Sugar & Carbs, Tandem Duo (2 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Persona Dance Off: Join us for yet another dance-off for love of Persona! New dances, new songs, new comic relief! Don’t miss out, it’s gonna be lots of fun, and you get to dance too! Panelists: Rachel Whitney (7 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 222AB June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 85 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Persona Panel: In the wake of the promised 2016 release of Persona 5, we gather to contemplate where Atlus will take us. Will the previous Persona games give way to any clues for the newest installment? Only one thing is certain- we are very excited, and you should be too. When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 222AB Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Family and Animation: - El Chavere Generation 1 - Hero - Built To Serve - Eggventure - Monsters Dot Com - Pipe Cleaner Superheroes - Marvel Vs. DC Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102A Philosophy and Theology in Star Wars: Join us as we dig deep into the theology and philosophy contained within the Star Wars mythos! Panelists: Vocab Malone When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 228AB Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Horror: - The Golden Plates - The Messenger - The Woods - The Werewolf’s Greatest Hit - Brentwood Strangler - A Haunting On Butterscotch Lane Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Comic Book Programming Highlights: Meet members of the Comic Book Programming Team, who help design the programming schedule, as they talk about what they have planned for you this weekend. Panelists: Jim Smith, Lita Beck When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest Preview: Join us for an EXCITING & UNBELIEVABLE preview for this year’s Fan Fest! We have a NEW Location! NEW Dates! NEW Geeky Nerdy FUN! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 232ABC Phoenix Comicon Film Challenge Screening and Awards Ceremony: Come join us for a special screening of this year’s entries in the Phoenix Comicon Film Challenge! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–8:00PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Best of Festival Encore: Join us as we recap the best of the film festival and enjoy an encore of our favorite features! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 11:30–4:30PM Room: West 102A When: Sun, 11:30–4:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Awards Ceremony: Please join us as we celebrate our winners for this year’s Phoenix Comicon Film Festival!!! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 8:00–9:00PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Comedy: - Orphan Is The New Orange Shoot Granny - Freddy Gets Fingered - Ouija Board Dating Service - My Life Is A Dream Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Comic Books/Fan Films: - The Crow - Shreds of Memories - Final Fantasy: Seek Revenge - Uncharted: Ambushed - Assassin’s Creed: Treachery - Badman - Dark Specter Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 2:30–4:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Documentary: - Who Did It? The Clue VCR Game - The First Step - The Opossum Begins Black Rat Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 5:00–6:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Documentary: - The Final Resolution - She Got Game Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–12:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Drama: - Slick - Treena - The Plague Doctor - To Whom It May Concern - “As Seen On TV!” Bedbugs - Sink Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102B 86 Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Horror: - Prepare To Die - This Stays With The House - La Llorona - Witch Child (Trailer) - Maneater - Chase - Brainless Killers - Darker - Blurred Vision - White Collar - Postal - Ethel Actual Cannibal Shia LeBeouf (Trailer) - Toward The Entryway - Kick Paddle, Kick Paddle Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 4:30–7:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Horror and Sci-Fi: - Playtime Strikes Back - Better Stronger Faster - Lucid - Trolls & Antechambers: The Comeback - Alternate - Bluebird Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 3:30–4:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - International: - Beast - reStart - Without - Hammer - A coffee cup Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 1:30–3:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Music Video: - Sight Of The Sound - Aaron Allen And Those Who Were There - “House Of Cards” - Trahern “Traveler” - The Magician - The Invitation To Armageddon - Lila Cheney “I Will Steal Your Heart” - Inevitable Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 6:30–7:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Music Video: - The Farce: 500 Million - The Factory - Gorky: Super Drunk - Seek - They Pretend - I Die Alone - Notes From Wonderland Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block - Science Fiction: - Sparks - Kill Waiting - Frankenstein’s Light - Bad Egg - Dark Laugh Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:00–2:00PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Science Fiction: - Total Awesome Viking Power - Appetence - Project Walk Again Paradox Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 2:00–3:00PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Science Fiction: - The Eve - From Rise To Set - Chronicles Of The Source - Flight Fright - Millennium: Eternal Sunrise - The Perfect Dish - Darkness Falls - The Indestructable Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 5:30–7:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Science Fiction: - Lights Over Phoenix Axiom - The Vanishing Man - Anima - They Hide Among Us! - Maria Fernanda In Time - Crimson Blade - Sherlock Holmes: The Case Of The Sexy Vampire Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 1:30–3:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Star Wars: - Jedi Club - Legacy Of The Force Dark Awakening - Star Wars: A Toy Story - Force Full Imagination Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 3:30–5:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Block Web Series: - Wendi (“There Once Was a Lady”) - Phoenix Run (“Home”) - Basic Monsters - The Spell Tutor - Solipsism - Shipping Anonymous Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “96 Souls”: A university research scientist about to lose funding and status has a lab accident and discovers he can see people’s true intentions, which makes his situation even worse. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 3:30–5:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Blood of the Tribades”: Two thousand years after the vampire Bathor has established the village of Bathory, superstition and religious violence take over as the men and women battle for control. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 8:30–10:00PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Dropping The S Bomb”: After discovering that the guy of her dreams plans on attending Stanford, the not-so-book-smart Cassie does whatever it takes to be accepted, even if it means doing things that may get her kicked out of school if she gets caught. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:30–9:00PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Einstein’s God Model”: “Einstein’s God Model” is an independent feature film that explores the connection between quantum physics, string theory, and life after death. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–2:00PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Idyll”: On an idyllic meadow that they chose as their location, four people are violently attacked by its supposed owners. An ordinary fashion shoot turns into a fight for survival. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 1:30–3:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Legend of the Lich Lord”: Legend of the Lich Lord is a comedic sword and sorcery metamockumentary based on the award winning web series, One Hit Die. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 9:00–10:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Mano a Mano”: After crossing the U.S. border, two undocumented immigrants must run for their lives while being hunted by vigilante minutemen. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 10:30–12:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Non-Stop To Comic-Con”: Unable to gain acceptance for their geeky ways back home, three friends embark on an epic journey to the apex of geekiness: San Diego Comic-Con. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 2:00–4:00PM Room: West 102A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Hunting of the Snark”: Based on Lewis Carroll’s final poem, this is the story of a group of strangers that come together to hunt the mysterious Snark. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 5:30–7:00PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Next Great American Game”: Randall Hoyt pitches his game, Turnpike, to publishers as he candidly discusses his struggles with being bipolar and the intersections of mania and creativity. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:00–5:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “The Open”: Three misfits, playing air tennis in the middle of nowhere, strive to dream – even though life is turning into a farce, even though the world is coming to an end. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:30–2:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “The Thrill of the Kill”: A spunky Girl Scout is caught up in a life and death struggle as a contestant on a state sponsored TV series called The Thrill of the Kill. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 12:30–1:30PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature and Short - “Dr. Cheapskate” and “A splendid Affair”: Dr. Cheapskate – A penny-pinching doctor whose friends force him back in the dating game. A splendid Affair - A woman hires a private investigator to spy on her unfaithful husband. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 11:30–1:30PM Room: West 102B Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature Short - “Occupants” and “Kaijutsu”: In ‘Occupants’, Annie and Neil embark on a ‘30 Days of Clean Living’ documentary with unforeseen circumstances. In ‘Kaijutsu’, Captain Stoege must defend his city from a giant monster attack. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:00–9:00PM Room: West 102A Phoenix Comicon Presents: Young Scientists of Arizona: The four high school winners of the AZ Science and Engineering Fair’s Phoenix Comicon Award of Excellence will present their research and compete for a final award. Panelists: Aditya Sidapara, Dhruv Iyer, Justin Zhu, Rebekah Brubaker, Shreya Venkatesh When: Sat, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 128A Phoenix Comicon Puppet Slam: What’s a Puppet Slam? It’s your ticket to an amazeballs time! (we can say amazeballs, yeah?) Join us for an evening of puppetry for adults at the Phoenix Comicon Puppet Slam, where you’ll see quirky, edgy shows performed by quirky, edgy puppeteers. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Great Arizona Puppet Theatre (4 panelists) When: Thu, 10:00–12:00AM Room: North 120 Seating and Events Phoenix Comicon Round Table: Do you think you know all the best secrets and hidden gems of Phoenix Comicon? Well come hang out with other attendees and talk about your favorite parts of the show, share your experiences, and let us know what could be improved. Beer with be available to help the conversation flow! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Phoenix Comics-Con 2016: Come sit and enjoy as comedians, who love Phoenix Comicon, tell funny jokes. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: August O’neal, Ben Lewis, Durrell Johnson, Joseph Torres, Kingsley Amukamara When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 229AB Phoenix Comics-Con 2016 Part II: Come sit and enjoy as comedians, who love Phoenix Comicon, tell funny jokes. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Ben Lewis, Chelsea Greenberg, Diego Garcia, Isom McGowan, Matt Storrs, Roman Grisby When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 229AB Phoenix Lightsaber Academy for Kids: Have your younglings learn the first form of Lightsaber Combat, Shii-Cho, from the teachers at Phoenix Lightsaber Academy. Panelists: Phoenix Lightsaber Academy When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) - Finals: In brightest day, in blackest night, in a galaxy far, far away, the Geeks gather to do battle. Who will survive, and what will be left of them? Only one will stand undefeated in the Phoenix Ultimate Geek Finals! Witness! Panelists: Dannie Moriarty, Jeff Moriarty, Jonathan Simon When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 232ABC Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) - Preliminary: Witness the ridiculously entertaining carnage of the qualifying round of The Phoenix Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) as 16 fans square off in heated debates on the silliest comicon related topics we could come up with! Not to be missed! Panelists: Dannie Moriarty, Jeff Moriarty, Jonathan Simon When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 232ABC Pillowcase Project: The Pillowcase Project is a fun safety project for children developed and designed by The Red Cross. Attendees decorate a pillowcase to take home. Panelists: The American Red Cross (4 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Pirate Treasures: Stories and Creating your Pirate Character: Hear a pirate story and create a hat and sword to become your own pirate character! Panelists: Jenn Czep, JJ Zbylski When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Plato’s Patterns in Stormlight: Stormlight Archives: Brandon Sanderson has created a fantasy world rich in history, intrigue, and magic, but it’s also steeped in Greek philosophical ideas. In this panel discussion, we will investigate the philosophical and literary roots of The Stormlight Archives. Panelists: Ashleigh Feiring, Blythe Feiring, Jen Senft When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227A Play Arizona: The State of the Arizona Video Game Industry: With over 80 video game developers and 14 higher-education institutions offering programs, the mission of Game Colab, & this panel, is to highlight and promote the industry and opportunities for funding!! Panelists: GameCoLab (5 panelists) When: Thu, 7:00–8:00PM Room: West 213A PLOT: Rule 34! The greatest rule of the internet! Have a fandom? Interested in ruining it? Allow us to help. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 224A Poetry of Comics: Comics are a balance of words and pictures. Comic book creator discusses their poetic combination through the history of comics. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121B Pop Culture Arts In Education: Using Pop Culture to educate in the classroom. When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 230 Pop Culture Trivia: Join Priapella Corp as we test your Pop Culture knowledge! Assemble a team to bring or make new friends at the panel to team up with and compete against other teams for prizes. With visual, musical, and knowledge rounds it’s sure to be an interesting competition! Panelists: Priapella Corp (3 panelists) When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 224A PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature - “Stealing Sunrise”: With its 80’s era influenced soundtrack, montages, & authentic relics, it is a trip down memory lane for any Gen X moviegoer. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 11:30–1:30PM Room: West 102B Post-Apocalyptic Cosplay for your Car: Apocalyptic Vehicle Creation - Need to know how to survive in the Wastes when the the Mad Max movies’ Apo-key-clipse happens? Need to turn your ride into a Steel War Machine to survive the end-times? Time to go crazy with a thirst for guzzoline!!! Panelists: Engineers of the Apocalypse: Wasteland Weekend Tribe & Special Guest Bruce Boyd (5 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 231BC Post-Apocalyptic Obsession: Throw on your shoulder pads and come learn about how the post apocalypse has taken hold in our culture. We will discuss movies, fiction, and realities of end times, and what the End of Days postapocalyptic pre-enactment organization is all about. Panelists: End of Days (4 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 132A Power Rangers VS Super Sentai: For over 20 years Power Rangers has entertained audiences across the country, but for 40 years Super Sentai has inspired the imagination! Ever wondered who would win in a fight? Tommy or Burai? Troy or Captain Marvelous? Well all your questions and more will be answered! Panelists: AZ Power Rangers (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 224A Power Up! ENGAGE! The Magic of Transformation Scenes: The transformation scene is a lovingly long honored tradition in media! Join DollarsAZ as we talk about the history of this popular trope! Panelists: Dollars (2 panelists) When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 224B Practical Patinas: No magic required: Learn practical patina techniques from the Dragonforge Ironworks Master Smith. Panelists: Amber Doig, DragonForge (2 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 124A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 87 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Prepare your portfolio to impress a comic book editor: Join professional comic book editors in a discussion about putting your best foot forward to begin or advance your career in comics. Aspiring artists will get the resources, techniques and tips to best prepare their portfolio for a comic book editor review. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121C Private Eye 20 Minute Escape Experience Go back in time to the 1920’s and solve the mystery behind Page Turner’s death in this classic “who done it!” Murder mystery! Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Mystery Escape Room Room: North 132BC *See page 35 of this guide for schedule. Producing a Webseries: Voyage Trekkers (Film School): Join writer and director Nathan Blackwell, creator of the web series Voyage Trekkers, for tips and tricks of producing a web series. From crowdfunding, writing insights, practical production advice, to doing visual effects on the cheap, and stretching every dollar in your sad, meager budget. Panelists: Nathan Blackwell When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102C Professional Nerds: From Hobby to Career: Are you ready to build an empire off of your favorite hobby? Learn how these superenthusiasts became industry professionals and nerds for hire and let them help you start your journey. Panelists: Bernie Bregman, Jason Ybarra, Lady Ember Brennen Sparks, Miss Chrissy Lynn, Paul Haldier Rydberg When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 124B Professional Superhero Costuming for Everyone with the Justice League Arizona: Join Arizona’s premiere DC Costuming group the Justice League Arizona to show potential cosplayers that they CAN costume almost any dc hero/heroine almost regardless of their height, build, or age! Join the JLAz members as they share stories, and encourage you to find the hero inside yourself! Panelists: Dustin Dial, Justice League Arizona, Kyle Rayner, Matthew Lacey When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124B Props and Weapons, Supersize It!!!: Demonstrating how to build oversized Props and Weapons that are light weight and con friendly. Panelists: Hannah Syfritt, Mike Syfritt When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125AB Props Thru 3D Printing: With 3D printing becoming easier to obtain and getting cheaper by the year we are seeing it work its way into costuming. In this panel we will discuss the types of printers available and what it takes to make small props and costume pieces through 3D Printing. Panelists: Chris Ross, Hannah Syfritt, Mike Syfritt When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 125AB 88 Panelists: Carrie Gillon, Edward Delmonico, Prajwal Paudyal, Randi Martinez When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 230 Quidditch Exhibition: Calling all Harry Potter fans! Come watch these athletic muggles bring the wizarding world’s favorite sport to life! After a demonstration featuring some of Arizona’s most renowned quidditch players, you’ll get the chance to join in on the fun! Panelists: ASU Sun Devil Quidditch When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Rain Man Digital presents “DC on CW” Panel and Live Show: DC on CW offers the very best episodic coverage and breakdowns of each episode of The Flash, Arrow, and Legends of Tomorrow. Meet the hosts and discuss your favorite parts of the past seasons. Panelists: Angelica Dawn, Bobby D, Michael Flores, Ryan Denton, Lauren Alexander When: Fri, 9:00–10:30PM Room: West 102C Rain Man Digital presents “Supernatural: The Crossroads” - Panel and Live Show: Listen to a live broadcast from the coolest Supernatural fan show around. Come take part in the discussion and listen to the live show. From interviews to episodic breakdowns The Crossroads has what you need to get you through Hellatus; plus, you never know who might show up. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Michael Flores, Ryan Denton, Thomas Cowley When: Fri, 7:30–9:00PM Room: West 102C Ravenclaw/Slytherin House Meetup: Ravenclaw and Slythern house meetups! When: Sat, 11:00–11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Real Men and Women in Black: The best panel you won’t remember! Join the FBI, Dept. of Homeland Security, and Postal Inspection Service to hear how they use science to fight crime and protect vital infrastructure, and what they think of their TV and film counterparts. Panelists: Christine B. Figueroa, Michael Roberto, Paul Schaaf, Robert Rye, Stephen Klukovich, Tina Slankas When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227BC Realistic Fight Choreography: The cosplayers of Texas Hold’em with Zombies and owners of Flagstaff Krav Maga present a dynamic fight scene that has real world application. Any questions:Come see us at the Texas Hold’em With Zombies booth, #1579. Panelists: Texas Hold’em with Zombies When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Rebel Alliance Meetup: Welcome members of the Rebellion! All Alliance friends are welcome to this meetup of the Light! When: Fri, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Pub Trivia - Super Nerd Edition: Comics, Horror, SciFi, Anime, Fantasy, TV, Movies, Gaming, o my! Who can be crowned the ultimate keeper of nerd knowledge. Come battle it out for prizes in the nerdy trvia free for all! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Remembering Wes Craven: The Man Behind the Horror: A panel to honor and remember Wes Craven who played a pivotal role in building the genre that we have come to know and love. From Scream, Nightmare on Elm Street, Last House on the Left to The Hills Have Eyes Panelists: Caitlyn O’Dell When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129B Qapla’! How to make your own language: Have you ever wondered just how writers created a new language? We have the answers! Restricted Files Room: A Warehouse 13 Sharktank: The construction on a new warehouse is almost complete, but we need your help. In this shartktank style setting you the agent, will bring our board of reagents your historical item, sell us on its magical properties! There will be fun, laughter, and even a chance for prizes. Panelists: Caryn Hobby, Dani Carvalho, Katie Reilly When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 229AB Retro Gaming Tournament: Join SwordNKey for some retro gaming and tournaments with commentary and prizes. Are you a fan of the oldies? Then this event might just be the one for you. Come show us your skills at the classics! Panelists: SwordNKey (2 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 223 Retro Video Game Music 101: A look back at the most iconic and memorable video game music from the 8-bit and 16-bit era. This nostalgic panel will cover the music of video games from legendary systems like the NES, SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy. Panelists: KatDensetsu, Melissa E, Mercurius FM When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129B Rise of War: The Military in Fiction: We are familiar with the tactics, weapons, and discipline as depicted in military fantasy and science fiction, but what about the mental and emotional costs of war? Our panelists discuss everything from tactics to trauma in relation to crafting fiction. Panelists: Weston Ochse, Django Wexler, Holly Jennins, and Bradley Beaulieu When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128A Roast of Avatar Aang: Join your favorite “Avatar” characters as they tell you about the glamorous and not so glamorous moments of everyone’s favorite Avatar, Aang. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Sat, 3:00– 5:30PM Room: North 221ABC Robert Beltran Spotlight: Join us in welcoming Robert Beltran, best known for portraying Commander Chakotay, the Maquis leader turned Starfleet First Officer on Star Trek Voyager. Panelists: Robert Beltran When: Sun, 3:00-4:00PM Room: West 301A Rock N Roll High School Live Music Performances: Live music performances by Rock N Roll High School Panelists: Rock n Roll High School When: Sat, 4:00–9:00PM Room: Adams Street Stage Rocky Horror Podcast Show: Join the Rocky Horror Podcast Show for a live audio recording to talk about all things Rocky Horror. Shadowcasting, news on the movie remake and much more! Panelists: Adam Hecht, Rocky Horror Podcast Show (2 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 129B Rogues, Rebels, and Rapscallions: Questionable Morals in Sci-fi/Fantasy: Typical heroes make the “”right”” decision all the time, but if the protagonist has loose morals, you are constantly on your toes. This panel will dissect some of our favorite rebels like the Marquis de Carabas, Han Solo, Kvoth, and Fred and George Weasley. Panelists: Craig Curtis, John Murphy, Jonathan Elliott, Sarah Ferguson, Shale LeBlang When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227A Roleplaying Game Design: A Panel Q&A with published game designers answering questions you have about starting in the industry, getting your game published, system design, kickstarter, and more. If you have a game idea you want to publish or you’re just curious how June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Romance Options Presents: Riding the Iron Bull - Romance in the World of Dragon Age: Join us as we discuss the topic of Romance within the Dragon Age Universe! Lead by the Romance Options Dragon Age Costume Club, we will talk about favorite love interest moments, the ones that we longed for, and our favorite ships! Be prepared to discuss & blush! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: C’Loni Studios, Chris Rensing, Clever Fox Cosplay, Meghan Clisham, Sky Donovan When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226A Rub-N-Buff Gun workshop: Gun, rub-nbuff, gears, and accessories will be provided in the supplies. Assorted guns to choose from: Small $2.00/Med $5.00/Nerf Mavrick: $15.00 Paid Event: $5.00 Panelists: Countess Chaos When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 104B Rub-N-Buff Gun workshop continued: Gun, rub-n-buff, gears, and accessories will be provided in the supplies. Assorted guns to choose from: Small $2.00/Med $5.00/ Nerf Maverick: $15.00 Paid Event: $5.00 Panelists: Countess Chaos When: Fri, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: West 104B Run, Definitely Run! - Live Music on Adams Street: Run, Definitely Run! brings a unique blend of Rock and electronica peppered with a touch of metal. Think Atreyu meets Alex Mauer. Panelists: Run, Definitely Run! When: Fri, 9:30–10:00PM Room: Adams Street Stage When: Sat, 12:00–12:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Runway School: Cosplay Edition: Do you know how to walk the walk and talk the talk? Or at least pose like a boss and stay in character like a champ? No? Well let’s fix that! Let me teach you how to get into character, pose like them, and how to pose on that stage like a pro! Panelists: Emma Roberts, Kaitlyn Sauceda When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows RWBY Meetup!: RWBY meetup! When: Thu, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Saber Walk: Grab your lightsaber and join us for Phoenix Comicon’s Saber Walk! Come and explore a bit of downtown Phoenix and see if the Force is stronger with the light or dark sides! What’s your saber color? When: Fri, 7:00– 8:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Saber Walk After Party: After an exhilarating time walking through downtown Phoenix with the Sith and Jedi battling, you have deserve a chance to relax. Maybe have a beverage and dance like crazy to live music at Con on Adams! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 7:30–8:00PM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Sailor Moon Meetup: Sailor Moon meetup! When: Fri, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 SAO Comedy Roleplay Skit: Join Kirito as he & his friends try to clear a level of Sword Art Online! The Knights of the Blood Oath have challenged the team to find the boss room. However, all the crew has to work with is an avocado, band aids, a plastic fork, & a few other random items. It’s up to you help the them through! Panelists: Komatose Kosplay (3 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 224B Saving Matt Damon (again): The Science of The Martian: How would the last human on Mars really survive, and how would the isolation affect him/her? Panelists: Andrew Ryan, Annie Wargetz, Jim Crowell, Jonathon Hill, Lisa Will When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 227BC Sci Fi and Red Dwarf Meetup!: Kryten, Lister, Kochanski, Rimmer, Cat...Not many people cosplay the Dwarfers. But since I’m a fan, here’s your meetup! Open to other Sci Fi costumers! When: Thu, 3:30–4:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 11:30–12:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Sci-fi Meetup: Bring out your best Sci Finery for our super-massive multi-universe sci-fi mashup meetup! When: Sun, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Sci-Fari: Tales from the Field: Although laboratories are important, scientists often have to travel to their subjects to study them. In this panel, researchers will discuss the exotic and remote places they’ve traveled and their adventures there! Panelists: Bradley Lusk, Jonathon Hill, Kelly Young, Kristina Davis When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227BC Sci-Fi Speed Dating: Free for Ladies - Sci-Fi Speed Dating is open to all single fans, 18+. It’s fun, safe, anonymous, and gives you a chance to meet the geek of your dreams. Let your heart guide you on a series of 3 minute dates, to help you find the chosen one. Paid Event: $20 Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: SciFI Speed Dating When: Fri, 7:30–9:30PM Room: North 228AB When: Sat, 1:30–3:30PM Room: North 228AB When: Sat, 4:30–6:30PM Room: North 228AB When: Sat, 7:30–9:30PM Room: North 228AB When: Sun, 1:30–3:30PM Room: North 228AB When: Sun, 4:00–5:30PM Room: North 228AB Sci-Fi Speed Dating - LGBTPQ: Sci-Fi Speed Dating is open to all single fans, 18+. It’s fun, safe, anonymous, and gives you a chance to meet the geek of your dreams. Let your heart guide you on a series of 3 minute dates, to help you find the chosen one. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: SciFI Speed Dating When: Sat, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 228AB When: Sun, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 228AB Science Fiction vs. Science Fact Beneath the Waves: The Kraken? Submarines? Underwater cities? Mermaids? Aliens? Are some of the most popular deep sea fiction ideas supported by real science? Come see the Science Fiction vs. Science Fact - Beneath the Waves panel to find out! Panelists: Jenn Czep, Moon Mermaid, Shelbie Cline When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 231BC Science Fiction’s Stepchildren: Join us as we FlashForward to an Almost Human conversation about all the Fireflies that got burned out after only a year. TV’s one-season wonders. Panelists: Arturo Ruiz, Callan Smith, Erica Connell, Faith Willman, Janell Stout, Mack Duncan When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 229AB Science of Drinking Presents EXTREME Fanstasy Trivia?: Back for their 5th round the guys from the Science of Drinking devised their own trivia game testing the full realm of trivial things in the movies & television you love to hate and hate to love. Come test your knowledge against their dry wit and delusional humor! Panelists: Anthony Fuentes, Brad Walling, Todd Filek When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226A Science of Iron Man: The Real Tony Stark: Tony Stark built the first Iron Man suit in a cave with a box of scraps. He’s also created new elements, coded sentient artificial intelligence, and mastered flight. In this panel, engineers will talk about their work and the feasibility of Iron Man’s achievements. Panelists: Heni Ben Amor, Michael Fillman, Moheeb Zara, Nikhil Kalige When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227BC Science-plosion!: Dive in with Drs. Christian Dameff and Jeff Tully as they uncover the science behind your favorite movies, shows, and books. Featuring audience participation, gross medical imagery, and horrible puns, the panel will show how pop culture and sci-fi is enriched by pursing scientific knowledge! Panelists: Christian Dameff, Jeffrey Tully When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 230 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS the industry works join us. Panelists: Ben Woerner, John Wick When: Thu, 2:30–3:30PM Room: West 213A Scifi High Concept Low Character: Sci-Fi is the genre of big ideas and high concept, but does it come at the cost of character development? Our authors discuss whether Sci-Fi should be in service of the concept or the character. Panelists: Becky Chambers, Jason Hough, Patrick Hemstreet, Pierce Brown When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128A Scottsdale Parkour and Freerunning presents: The Jumping Dead: Can you run, jump and climb your way to safety in our Jumping Zombie Wasteland? See a thrilling performance, be taught the necessary tools of survival and test your new acquired skills in our infection simulator! Panelists: Scottsdale Parkour and Freerunning When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Screenwriting The Corman way: Dialog And Structure (Film School): Michael MacLean has written five films for the legendary Roger Corman, including Sharktopus, and Piranhaconda, and is currently working with Lady Death creator Brian Pulido on a comic book project. An Arizona local, Mike was born, raised, and still works in Tempe. Panelists: Mike MacLean When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 102C Scych - Live @ Con on Adams: Scych is the latest incarnation of authentic Geek rock and draws all its inspiration from Harry Potter, comic books, Dungeons and Dragons, Star Trek, Star Wars, Dr. Who, console, pc games and computer programming concepts. Panelists: Scych When: Sat, 2:00–3:30PM Room: Adams Street Stage Sean Astin Spotlight: Many fondly remember seeing Sean for the first time as Mikey in Steven Spielberg’s The Goonies. From there he went on to many other outstanding performances including the title role in Rudy and of course the beloved Sam Gamgee in the Academy Award Winning Trilogy The Lord of the Rings. Panelists: Sean Astin When: Fri, 4:30-5:30PM Room: West 301BCD June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 89 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Secrets of ‘The Force Awakens’ and the Future of Star Wars: Who is Snoke? Who are Rey’s parents? Is TFA just a rehash of ANH? What does the future hold for the Star Wars universe? These, and MANY more questions will be discussed and/or answered in this exciting panel, featuring podcasters from “Star Wars: The Saga Continues” and “The Wampa’s Lair”! Panelists: Jason Hunt, Joey Letson, Kyle Avery When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 232ABC Send in the Clones: Are you a clone? Are you sure? Are you being bred as a soldier, as spare parts, as a drone? Join us as we celebrate the oft overlooked clones in the world of Science Fiction. Panelists: C.J. Valenzuela, Dustin Diehl, Jesse W Canfield, Mack Duncan When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 228AB Sherlock Murder Mystery: Another mystery is developing... can you help solve it before it is too late? An old foe is near and aiming to keep Sherlock from solving the case. Panelists: Darren Shaw, Karen Knierman, Kristina Davis, Michael Green, Patrick Young, Peggi Calhoun, Rebekah Brubaker, Sure Leigh Kahn When: Fri, 4:30–7:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Set Photographer or how to get a job as a photographer in film (Film School): Here’s a career path that most photographers didn’t know existed: Set Photographer. Put your skills and your eye to good use capturing behind the scenes, production stills, and shots for use in marketing design. There’s a wealth to do and know. Panelists: Shannon Dia (2 professionals) When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102C SHIELD: Video Forensics Unit: Assist a SHEILD agent with a top-secret, top-priority case of national security. Through the power of Video Forensics, see colors that cannot be seen, make images appear from a jumbled mess, and of course, “Enhance!” Panelists: Brewster Rolland-Keith When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 230 Sex in the Victorian Era: They weren’t as uptight as you think. Learn about brothels, burlesque, the world’s first adult toys, the beginning of the pornography industry... ect. Slideshow included. 18+ only. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Johnna Buttrick, Khurt Khave When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 104B Sexuality in Mass Effect: Mass Effect is a trilogy where you can pursue love across 100+ hours of gameplay with numerous alien races, genders, and sexual orientations. In this panel we’ll discuss just how things are done in the space bedroom for assorted alien races throughout the Mass Effect Universe. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Joshua Silverman When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 229AB SFX makeup (Film School): Techniques for sculpting in a variety of clays for silicone prosthetics and latex mask-making as well as process of prosthetic appliance sculpting, casting and application. Robert Siracusa works as a sculpter in stone, bronze, and latex. Panelists: Robert Siracusa When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 102C Shakespeare Goes Sci-Fi: Join Shakespeare actress/director Katherine Stewart and test your ability to recognize famous sci-fi quotes, disguised as Shakespeare-style phrases! Panelists: Katherine Stewart When: Sat, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 229AB Shakespeare Uses The Force: Teen Acting Workshop: Get personalized tips and tricks from an experienced stage actress while you recite from Ian Doescher’s “Verily, A New Hope”! Panelists: Lyric Jensen, Matea Jensen, R.B. Knight When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Shaolin Temple Cultural Center Arizona: Demonstrations of the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, qi gong, and self defense by local students and our Shifu Shi Yanqing, a disciple of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. Ask us about our art or learn some techniques. When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Third Street Performance Area 90 Shared Worlds: Some names carry the weight of a legacy with them. Authors who work in shared worlds are tasked with not only coming up with original creations, but building on what’s come before. Our panelists discuss establishing and helping legacy worlds. Panelists: Neo Edmund, Jody Lynn Nye, Yvonne Navarro, and Adam Christopher When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128A panel also features Q&A and S.W.A.G. and has been called a “Can’t Miss” panel by the media. Panelists: Gareth Von Kallenbach When: Sat, 12:00–2:30PM Room: North 232ABC So You Think You Can DisNerd: Come one, come all, to a wonderful gameshow full of Disney trivia and song lyrics. Come see who knows their stuff and who will be crowned the utmost DisNerd! Panelists: Ariana Flatt When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 105A So you think you’re a Joss fan? Whedonverse Jeopardy: Buffy killed the vampires to save Sunnydale and Wash was a leaf on the wind, but do you have what it takes to win Whedonverse Jeopardy. Join us with your friends to find out if you have what it takes to win. Panelists: Cara Beth, Julie Largent When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 226A So you want to own a comic book store: Always a fan favorite panel. Comic book store owners from around the state talk about owning a comic book store. Learn about how they got started and what drives them to succeed. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121C Shiny and Chrome: The Science of Mad Max: The Mad Max movies portray a world wracked by climate change and economic collapse, with water and oil the most important resources. Witness our panel of scientists discuss topics including fresh water availability, oil refining, and genetic mutation. Panelists: Aireona Bonnie Raschke, Katherine Huxster, Liza Kurtz, Mario Mendez When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227BC So you want to read comics - Indy: New to Comics? Or need some new to read? With the explosion of new independent comics from Image, Dark Horse and Boom Studios as well as smaller comic book imprints, it is nice to have a friendly panel of experts to help guide you through the piles. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121A Show No Mercy - Screening and Q&A: Show No Mercy is a retro-arcade sci-fi action short film featuring Martin Kove and Jesse Kove! Are you ready players? SHOW NO MERCY! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 102B So you want to read comics Mainstream: New to Comics? Or need some new to read? With the big changes in mainstream comics from Marvel and DC, it is nice to have a friendly panel of experts to help guide you through the piles. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A Sidekicks Meetup (Youth): Bring the smaller sidekicks (children) to determine who will win the day! When: Sat, 5:30–6:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 10:30–11:00AM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Significance of Anime Openings and Endings: How often do you find yourself skipping an Anime Opening or Ending? Dowase Entertainment is here to show why one shouldn’t necessarily overlook these short clips, while demonstrating good openings and the hidden meanings behind them. Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 222AB Sith and Bounty Hunter Meetup: Beware the Dark Side! Meetup up with all the villains of the Star Wars Universe. When: Sun, 12:30–1:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Skewed and Reviewed: Upcoming Games: Join Gareth of Skewed and Reviewed as he looks at the hottest new video games and tech that will be coming out in 2016 and 2017. Panelists: Gareth Von Kallenbach When: Sun, 1:30–3:00PM Room: North 221ABC Skewed and Reviewed: Upcoming Movies: A lively look at what Hollywood has in store for the next three years including new entries in the Alien, Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, and other genre franchises. The lively and polular So, You Want to Write Steampunk?: Do you have an idea for a story? Do you already have a story written but don’t know what to do next? Our talented Authors will talk to you about the in’s and out’s of making it the best story it can be. Panelists: Beth Cato, Gini Koch, Sharon Skinner When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104B Someone Else’s Sandbox: TV, Film, Comics, RPGs every property has a story to tell, these are the author who flesh out our favorite visual universes. Join these media-tie in craftspeople in a discussion about writing in someone else’s sandbox. Panelists: Adam Christopher, Alan Dean Foster, Michael Kogge, Yvonne Navarro When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128B Spawn: Behind the Cape...What it’s REALLY Like Working for Todd “Toddfather” McFarlane: Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to work for Todd McFarlane?! Hear what it’s like to work directly with the Toddfather himself. Learn what Todd looks for in artists and writers and a bit about the comic book publishing process. With cool giveaways! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121B Splendid Teapot Racing: Conflagration 500: Watch Steampunk makers maneuver their racers through a series of scorching hazards including the Ramp of Doom and the Chasm June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents Buffy: The Vampire Slayer: Spoof & Cinema like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that will feature new dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your very eyes created by the National Comedy Theater! Panelists: Andi Oliver, Anthony Thornton, Paul Boccolo, Krissy Lenz When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227A Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents Supernatural: Spoof & Cinema like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of Supernatural that will feature new dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your very eyes created by the National Comedy Theater Panelists: Anthony Thornton, Heath Wilcock, Krissy Lenz, Mike Mayfield, Nate McWhortor When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227A Spotlight: Caitlin Glass: Come join the voice of Fullmetal Alchemist’s Winry Rockbell, Caitlin Glass for a fun and exciting panel about her career in voice acting. Panelists: Caitlin Glass When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: DC Douglas: Join DC for this fun and intimite panel about his career and the characters he has brought to life! Panelists: DC Douglas When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Diana Gabaldon: An hour with best-selling author Diana Galbaldon, author the acclaimed series Outlander. When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129A Spotlight: Jess Harnell: Come join Jess for a fun and hilarious spotlight panel with some Q&A. Panelists: Jess Harnell When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 221ABC Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents True Blood: Spoof & Cinema like you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of True Blood that will feature new dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your very eyes created by the National Comedy Theater Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Andi Oliver, Anthony Thornton, Frenchie Lynn Augustin, Krissy Lenz, Paul Broccolo When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226A Spotlight on ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’: The Horror Show leads a panel on the 1st Season of Ash vs. Evil Dead, including episodes, characters and all the GORE the show had to offer! Then they all look ahead to what might be in store for Season 2! There will be STARZ-provided swag for a few lucky audience members! Panelists: Andrew Mercer, Cecil Laird, David Friedman, Jaime En Fuego, Susie Von Slaughter When: Fri, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 129B Spotlight on James A. Owen- Drawing out the Dragons: Join artist and author James A. Owen in an inspirational and informational look at the creative process and the art story telling. Panelists: James A Owen When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128B Spotlight on Pierce Brown: Pierce Brown talks about the completion of his Red Rising trilogy and what the future holds for the talented young author. Panelists: Pierce Brown When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129A Spotlight on Saga: Saga from Image Comics is a break out hit in the comic book scene. Josh and Travis hosts of the podcast, Comic Exposure, moderate this discussion with questions and answers from a panel of readers and the audience about the first volume of this epic tale. Panelists: Guerilla Pants Productions When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121A Spotlight: Adam Christopher: Comics, super-heroes, and science fiction Adam Christopher does it all, come geek out with one of Tor’s most celebrated authors. Panelists: Adam Christopher When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128A Spotlight: Brandon Sanderson: Fantasy’s favorite son comes to Phoenix. Join best-selling author Brandon Sanderson for a discussion of his projects past, present, and future. Panelists: Brandon Sanderson When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129A Spotlight: Kevin Hearne: Join best-selling author and taco enthusiast Kevin Hearne as he discusses his latest novel Staked and life after Atticus. Panelists: Kevin Hearne When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128A Spotlight: MAURICE LAMARCHE: Spotlight Q&A with Futurama, Animaniacs voice actor Maurice Lamarche. Panelists: Maurice LaMarche When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Nolan North: Come join Nolan North, for some laughs and a little Q&A. Panelists: Nolan North When: Sat, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Randy Rogel: Come join Randy Rogel who has written scripts for many animated features such as Disney’s Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan: Return to Neverland, The Three Musketeers and more. He has also worked on Animaniacs for Warner Bros. Panelists: Randy Rogel When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Rob Paulsen: Join the voice of Raphael and Donetello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as the voices of Yakko, Pinky and Dr. Otto Scratchansniff from the Animaniacs, Rob Paulsen! Panelists: Rob Paulsen When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 221ABC Spotlight: Scott Sigler: Podcaster, raconteur and I think he wrote a couple of books? Scott Sigler offers an hour of his time to talk all things books, media and maybe sports. Panelists: Scott Sigler When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 129A DECIDE! Last year Chris Pratt won the title but only your vote can crown this year’s champion. Our panelists will present the hotties but the volume of your screams decides the winner! Must be 18+ to attend. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Alice Baker, ANDREA COFFMAN, Bri Valdivia, Cassandra Nicholson, Krissy Lenz, Megan Calcote, Sara Santiago When: Sat, 7:30–10:00PM Room: North 129B Star Party with the Phoenix Astronomical Society: The Phoenix Astronomical Society will be hosting a Star Party at their booth on the south end of 3rd Street. There will be several telescopes setup and a great opportunity to view Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn! Come out and see the galaxy first hand. Panelists: Phoenix Astronomical Society When: Fri, 8:00–9:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area When: Sat, 8:00–9:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Star Trek - (Not So) Boldly Going..?: Since its origin in 1966, Star Trek has pushed boundaries and laid new ground for diversity in media. But now, Star Trek seems to have dropped out of warp. Join us as we discuss the possibilities and a new vision of future in the highly anticipated 2017 return to television. Panelists: Angelina Rising, Jonathan Connor When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 229AB Star Trek: A 50th Anniversary Retrospective!: Join us as we take a fond look back on 50 years of Gene Roddenberry’s original ‘Star Trek’ and how it influenced generations of people and helped define the science fiction genre! Panelists: David Williams, Jeff Taylor, Jennifer Wirtz, Larry Nemecek, Vinny Alascia When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 232ABC Star Trek: Costuming Meetup!: What’s your favorite version of Star Trek? Join your fellow fans and explore new costumes and new characters- boldly dress up as you’ve never dressed up before. When: Fri, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Star Trek: The Original Series Best Worst 10 Episodes Shootout!: Every Star Trek fan has their favorite TOS episode, and one they’d rather forget existed (we know we do!). Set your phasers to fun as we host a hilarious and interactive “Top 10” style game where we determine either the best of the best... ...or the worst of the worst! Panelists: David Williams, Jeff Taylor, Vinny Alascia When: Thu, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 229AB Spotlight: Tress Macneille: Spotlight Q&A with voice actress Tress MacNeille. Panelists: Tress MacNeille When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 221ABC Star Trek: TOS, TNG, Enterprise: Star Trek! The Original Series, The Next Generation and Enterprise meetup! When: Fri, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Spotlight: Troy Baker: Come join actor, voice actor, singer, and musician, Troy Baker for a fun and initimate Q&A session! Panelists: Troy Baker When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 221ABC Star Trek:TNG/DS9 and More: Props from the 80’s & 90’s!: A discussion of Star Trek’s props with professional prop fabricator Bear Burge. If you’ve ever wanted to know about props from this iconic series and it’s spinoffs, this is the place for you! Panelists: Bear Burge, Heather Grant When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 229AB Spotlight: Victoria Schwab: Join Victoria Schwab best selling author of A Darker Shade of Magic in a one hour discussion of books, tea, and magic. Panelists: Victoria V.E. Schwab When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 128A Squeefest 2016: Who is the sexiest man in SciFi today? For the third year in a row - YOU PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS of Death. Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Sun, 2:30–3:30PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Star Wars Costume Meetup: Meetup with your friends from a galaxy far far away! When: Sun, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 91 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Star Wars Costuming For Kids: Judge us by our size do not. Young Star Wars fans show off their fandom, discover how to create their own costumes, and become part of a community of young costumers. Children ages 0-17 years old can join The Galactic Academy. Panelists: Kevin Brown, Wendy Wright (2 professionals) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 105A Star Wars Episode One Take Two (act 1): Come see a brand new full movie script for Episode One, acted by a full cast, sound effects and a whole lot of enthusiasm. No midichlorians, no trade disputes, no Jar Jar, just the origin story we always hoped to see. Every saga has a beginning, and sometimes one needs a do-over. Panelists: Amy Shaw, Amy Shepherd, Anastasia Plumb, Brooke Unverferth Campbell, Christopher Campbell, David Goldberg, James Palestini, Karen Wegryn, Kimberly Butts, Kyle Olson, Ryan Dalton, Ryan FitzPatrick, Sara Santiago, Scott Harris, Shannon Jelle, Steve James When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 228AB Star Wars Episode One Take Two (act 2): Come see a brand new full movie script for Episode One, acted by a full cast, sound effects and a whole lot of enthusiasm. No midi-chlorians, no trade disputes, no Jar Jar, just the origin story we always hoped to see. Every saga has a beginning, and sometimes one needs a do-over. Panelists: Amy Mongenel, Amy Shaw, Amy Shepherd, Anastasia Plumb, Brooke Unverferth Campbell, Christopher Campbell, David Goldberg, James Palestini, Joshua Vern, Karen Wegryn, Kimberly Butts, Kyle Olson, Ryan Dalton, Ryan FitzPatrick, Sara Santiago, Scott Harris, Shannon Jelle, Steve James When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229AB Star Wars Family Feud!: Join us in a galaxy far far away for a contest of galactic proportions! Come test your wits along with members of the Star Wars Universe for Fabulous Prizes & Credits! Panelists: Timothy Wiant, Todd Filek, Victoria Rogers When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 232ABC Star Wars Is For Kids: Join us for an interactive discussion panel for kids who want to talk about Star Wars, show off their cosplays, and explore more than just the movies! Panelists: Very Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 105A Star Wars Jedi Pursuit: Calling all Star Wars fans! Test your Jedi knowledge of the Star Wars movies! We all know who shot first but, what else do you know? Panelists: James Lister, Max Gendreau, Yaicha Gendreau When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 232ABC Star Wars Meetup: All members of the Star Wars universe are welcome to join their fellows at this meetup. Panelists: Karl Brevik When: Fri, 3:00–3:30PM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging Star Wars Rebels - Season 2 Recap: The action for the crew of the Ghost is heating up as the Dark Side calls towards Ezra and both old friends and foes join the fight for control of the galaxy! Join us as we discuss all things related to ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ - including tie-ins to games, books, and the upcoming Season 3! Panelists: Dianne Althouse, Jim Welch, Joel Cranson, Tami Schipper, Todd Parent When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 231BC 92 Star Wars Tech: From TIE fighters to prosthetics. We will explore what is plausible and where science is taking us as a species. Panelists: Mike Moland When: Sun, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 231BC Star Wars Trivia Challenge!: From the films, to the books, to the various animated series, this trivia challenge has something for every fan. Have fun testing your Star Wars knowledge and maybe even win some cool prizes in the process! No Jedi mind tricks allowed! Space is limited! Panelists: Jason Hunt, Joey Letson, Kyle Avery When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 232ABC Star Wars’ Dysfunctional Skywalker Family: Twins separated at birth, domestic abuse near a volcano & child abandonment on desert planets... the root of all evil in Star Wars is not the Dark Side, it’s bad parenting! We’ll look at the future of Skywalker family & how Kylo Ren’s parents’ divorce may have adversely affected him. When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 231BC Star Wars: Legends Can Be True: From films, to books, to video games, join us as we gather all Star Wars knowledge in one place and speculate as to what may come next. Panelists: Dianne Althouse, Richard Pace, Todd Parent When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 229AB Star Wars: The New Canon - Feeling Better Yet?: Now that we have survived the onslaught of Force Friday new releases, the Battlefront game and Force Awakens - is there enough to give EU fans confidence in the future of Star Wars stories. Discussion will also include how all the new products fit in the story lines. Panelists: Dianne Althouse, Joel Cranson, Richard Pace, Todd Parent When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 231BC State of Horror: Are zombies still popular? Are there more remakes coming? Will we see more Sharknado? We’ll bring you all of the latest news, current trends and projects in the world of horror films, tv and books. Hear it here first! Panelists: Blumhouse - Rebekah McKendry, Monte Yazzie, Theresa Dillon When: Sat, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 132A STEAM Intelligence Ex Machina: When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 230 Steampunk Before it was Steampunk: A discussion of film, TV and books that had steampunk elements before the term “steampunk” was coined Panelists: Countess Chaos, Gary Kieft, Hal C F Astell When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 104B Steampunk Fashion Show: Come and watch the most fantastic and versatile steampunks in the state strut their stuff. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society, Brose Brothers’ Productions (3 panelists), Crystel Snyder, Dawn Nixon, Hal C F Astell, John Floyd, Katherine Stewart, Kayla Becker, Madame Askew, Noe Sanchez, Sabrina Floyd, The Combat Dolls (3 panelists) When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows Steampunk Meetup: Steampunk costume meetup! When: Sun, 3:00–3:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Steampunk pinups: Where Pinup fashion crosses into the world of steampunk aesthetic: Learn the history of pinup and how to adapt your wardrobe accordingly. Get fabrication tips from seamstresses and prop builders. Learn how to become a steampunk pinup! Panelists: Kayla Becker, Noe Sanchez, The Combat Dolls (3 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104A Steampunk Wrap Up: In this open discussion panel, come tell us what you thought of the Steampunk track this year. Do you have any suggestions for improvement, panels or guests you’d like to see next year? Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104B Stitchpunk/Clockpunk/Rococopunk Meetup: Welcome all Stitch, Clock and Rococo Punk enthusiasts! When: Sat, 10:30–11:00AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Storybrooke Town Hall: Are you a Oncer? Are you just dying to talk about your favorite character? To defend your OTP? To vent about a plotline or discuss what you would like to see happen in the future? Come to our Once Upon a Time Storybrooke Town Hall! Panelists: Cody Hertig, Hayley Tracy, Katie Hertig, Matthew Cerra When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 227A Strange Brewsky: The Science of Homebrewing: That perfect Ale, IPA or a horrible mistake. Find out about the science behind homebrewing so you can be a homebrewing super hero! Panelists: Cesar Torres, Edward Delmonico, Katherine Huxster, Kristen Paris When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 230 Strange Love, Unconventional Greek Romances: Come listen to the recanting of some of the weirdest romantic stories this side of 500 BC. This panel will discuss everything from Zeus’ forays as a swan to Persephone’s seasonal loves. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Brenda Cranson, Chris Way, Laurel Way When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226A Stranger Comics: NIOBE: She is Life published by Stranger Comics is the first nationally distributed comic created by a black female creative team with a black female protagonist. Publisher Sebastian Jones talks about this breakout comic book series as well as Stranger Comics complete catalog. Panelists: Sebastian Jones When: Sun, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 121B Strong Heroines and Villaineses in Pop Culture: There are many female characters in various fandoms. Some are well-rounded and others not so much.. We’ll be discussing personalities to abilities, characters from Riversong to Harley Quinn, and why strong females are important. Come join us in this panel as we discuss our favorite badass ladies! Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin, Mercurius FM When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 229AB Sub-Par Cinematic Masterpieces: Bring some popcorn and strap yourself in for a long ride, and get ready to watch some clips from a few of our personal favorite terrible movies. We’re talking about that so bad they’re good again, watch with all your friends, poor animation nonsense genre we all love. Panelists: Ashley Espinosa, Kenze Caulfield, Miranda Mitsis When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Suicide Squad: Highly anticipated for the dramatic character changes, Suicide Squad arrives in theatres in late summer. A band of villains is not uncommon, but the characters chosen for the team are. Panelists talk about the Suicide Squad’s comic book origins and how this new team fits in. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121C Suicide Squad Meetup: Come all members of the Suicide Squad! When: Fri, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Sunday Con-Hangover: 3 continuous days for costumes, comics, guests, photos, vendors, panels, and parties can wipe out the best of us. Start your final day off right, grab a bite and a drink, while you hang out and relax with other attendees at talk about the best of times, and the worst of times. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Adams Street Beer Garden Supernatural Did It Right!: A discussion on the supernatural creatures featured in the hit series “Supernatural.” We delve into the traditional mythology of these creatures and compare that to how they are represented in the show. Panelists: Alia-Camille Mackins, Matthew Esparza, Vanessa Rios When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 227A Supernatural Meetup!: Supernatural meetup! When: Sat, 3:30–4:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Sun, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 SuperWhoLock: The Doctor Must Die!: What would happen if characters from SUPERNATURAL, DOCTOR WHO and SHERLOCK met and shared an adventure together? It’s new characters, new places and new audience participation. Come along to see the TV show that will never be: SuperWhoLock! Panelists: Amy Shaw, Brooke Campbell, Kimberly Butts, Kyle Olson, Mandy McClanahan, Ryan FitzPatrick, Shannon Jelle When: Fri, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 226BC SuperWhoLock: Time Is A Maniac!: Characters from SUPERNATURAL, DOCTOR WHO and SHERLOCK have met and shared an epic adventure together. Now it comes down to this: the thrilling conclusion to this epic trilogy. Panelists: Amy Shaw, Brooke Campbell, Kimberly Butts, Kyle Olson, Mandy McClanahan, Ryan FitzPatrick, Shannon Jelle When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 226BC Super Duper Supernatural!: The Horror Show discusses the most recent season of Supernatural and Season 12. They’ll have an audience trivia session with AMAZING Supernatural-themed prizes! Finally, we’ll have a Supernatural Costume Contest with a Grand Prize for the audience-voted winner! Panelists: Ashley Maul, C.J. Valenzuela, Cecil Laird, Jaime En Fuego, Marcia Hall When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 129B Super High School Level Game Show: Do you have what it takes to avoid elimination? Test your luck in the Dangan Ronpa game show of the century. Games, prizes, and as much hope and despair as you can imagine! Panelists: Rachel Whitney (7 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 224B Supergirl: Often considered Superman’s weaker female counterpart, the tv show has brought to attention how the character stands strong on her own. Panelists talk about the comic book source material and the show that has proven doubters wrong. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121C Superhero Escape Adventure: A massive escape experience where superheroes (you) are trapped by the arch villain who is planning on turning you into his minions by using mind control. Work as a group to decipher the clues left behind to find him and stop his evil plan. Paid Event: $30 Panelists: Mystery Escape Room Room: North 132BC *See page 35 of this guide for schedule. Superhero Family Feud, Harley Quinn style with the Justice League Arizona!: Have you ever wanted to see superheroes and super villains doing everyday things?! Well now is your chance! Team up with the heroes and villains of the Justice League of Arizona battle it out in an ultimate game of family feud, Harley Quinn style! Panelists: Justice League Arizona When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 105A Surviving Your Own Creativity - Break Down Props: Awesome costumes often have unwieldy props. They look amazing but if they can’t break down, getting them TO the con becomes expensive and risks damage. This class will give you ideas and answer questions on how to make props more manageable and able to be put in your friend’s car. Panelists: Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124B Surviving Your Own Creativity - Sewing 101: After 30 years in the costuming industry, I’ve learned a few tricks. Come grab some basics and get your questions answered. Panelists: Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 124B Surviving Your Own Creativity - Surviving the Beading Disease: Embellishment is often the difference between a great garment and the star of the show. We’ll go over types of embellishment and, more importantly, how to STOP and get your life back. Panelists: Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124B Surviving Your Own Creativity - Trashion: Haute couture is designer fashion that breaks all the rules. If haute is the height of wearble art, trashion is the depth. Trashion takes anything from lottery tickets to bubble wrap and creates clothing. Learn how recycling odd materials can give you amazing results! Panelists: Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124A Surviving Your Own Creativity - Wigs from Alternate Materials: Wigs that look like hair are fine, but have you considered flowers? How about paper? Yarn? This class explores options and teaches you techniques for making a wig that will complete your look. Panelists: Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124A Suspense vs Gore: Join authors Tom Leveen, T.M. Williams, Ray Torres, and Randy Lindsay in a sure-to-be-lively discussion about suspense vs gore. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129B SwordNKey’s Gameshow!: Come compete in our gameshow, inspired by Jeopardy and Family Feud, but with a twist; being right isn’t all that matters. Score points for being the most creative, funny, and having interesting answers. From Games, Anime, topical events and more, there’s fun to be had for all! Panelists: SwordNKey (2 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 224A Swordsmanship Throughout History: Join members of the Phoenix Society For Historical Swordsmanship including award winning fencers and instructors to learn about swordsmanship throughout time. We will cover all sorts of exciting weapons such as the saber, long sword, and arming sword. Panelists: Phoenix Society for Historical Swordsmanship When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Third Street Performance Area PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Subtle Art of Horror: Join authors Tom Leveen, T.M. Williams, and Ray Torres III as they discuss and answer your questions on what makes something ‘truly scary’. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 132A Symphonies Fantastique: Fantasy Worlds and the Music They Inspire: From the time of the Ancient Greeks, myth and fantasy have inspired musicians and composers to create sounds beyond imagining. Come, listen and discuss musical fantasies of all kinds. Concert pieces, chamber music, folk and filk, everything’s worth hearing! Panelists: Iria Sokoll, Jordan Lyndell-Lees, Kaylan Lyndell-Lees When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226A Syndicate Saber LIVE: Arizona’s premier Lightsaber combat and choreography group presents, for your entertainment, a demonstration of choreographed duels, martial forms, staff spinning, and more. Panelists: Syndicate Saber Arizona When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: Third Street Performance Area Syndicate Saber: The Little Sith That Could: A children’s show centered on the Little Sith that’s always being picked on. Laugh your way through some heartwarming moments as the Little Sith finds his destiny! Panelists: Syndicate Saber Arizona When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 106ABC Activities Table Top Worldbuilding: New to GM’ing? Bored of plot-in-a-can adventures? Want to run an alternate timeline adventure? Trying to give your novel more oomph? Join in the discussion on what gives a world that feel of a living, breathing atmosphere and draw your players in to a world of awesome! Panelists: Anime Parliament (4 panelists) When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 222AB Tag Team VO: Performance, Collaboration and Goofing Off in Animation and Games: Come join Jason Spisak and Nolan North for some laughs as they tell stories of their times in voice acting and the projects they have worked on together. All this and some Q&A! Panelists: Jason Spisak, Nolan North When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 221ABC June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 93 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Tales from the Trenches: An Evening with Video Game Industry Veterans: Tales from the early days of video game development. What it was like. Things that went wrong. Your questions answered. The panelists have been artists, designers, producers, and programmers. Panelists: Charles Wayne Sikes, Joe Sengir, Ken George, Michael Cartabiano When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 213A Tales of Historia: With all the recent Tales releases in the past couple years, the series certainly has garnered a significant amount of popularity. Come join Dowase Entertainment as we take a trip down the past of the series and learn about this wonderful franchise. Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 223 Talk Nerdy to Me: a Byte of Burlesque: Talk Nerdy to Me: a Byte of Burlesque Join us in welcoming the 5th year of our signature burlesque review featuring the performers of BurlEscapades, Vavavoom Burlesque, Romantasy Cabaret and many more. Paid Event: $15 Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Guy Fawkeswell, Mia PiaCherrie, Sable Switch, Tom Tuerff, Visa V When: Fri, 8:00–10:00PM Room: West 301BCD Talking Dead AZ: Join The Walking Dead Cosplay AZ as we discuss all things The Walking Dead! Audience Participation is encouraged! We’ll be discussing the TV show, comic books, comparisons between the two, video games, and tips and tricks for cosplaying The Walking Dead. Watch out for spoilers! Panelists: Bri GonzalesReynolds, Hannah Nothnagel When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 131ABC Taming the Tatas: As a female Cosplayer- I know the struggles of achieving an unnaturally perfect frame, and I want to share my secrets! Tips and tricks on how to “defy gravity” to achieve those impossible boobies we all want! Panelists: Stray Kat Cosplay, Zach Green When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126A Tarzan and Edgar Rice Burroughs: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Learn the influential history of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ creations like John Carter of Mars and Tarzan and find out what’s happening with them today, including the upcoming blockbuster film, The Legend of Tarzan. Panelists: Bob Leeper, Cathy Wilbanks, Jim Sullos, Scott Tracy Griffin When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226BC Teaching World War II with Graphic Novels & Comic Books: Learn how graphic novels and comic books can be used as both primary and secondary source material to teach the history and literature of World War II, as well as to teach literacy skills that can be applied to analyzing visual propaganda common to WWII. Loose lips sink ships. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121B Team Sam vs. Team Dean - Whose the Better Winchester!?: We have sat through the up and downs of 11 seasons of the two brothers, but throughout this, both of them have had their fan clubs. Now it’s your turn to debate which is the better of the two. It’s like Edward vs. Jacob, except the Winchesters would have hunted both of them down! Panelists: Amanda Albregard, Angela Kennedy, Hannah Nothnagel, Sarah Hayes, Vanessa Rios When: Thu, 7:30– 8:30PM Room: North 226BC 94 TeamFourStar 18+: Uncut, Unrated, Unabridged: TeamFourStar gets dirty! - er. Let’s be fair, though: It’s all about the audience in this one. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Team Four Star When: Fri, 7:30– 9:30PM Room: North 221ABC TeamFourStar Main Panel: The creators of DragonBall Z Abridged are back again to gently caress your funny bones! Panelists: TeamFourStar When: Sun, 3:30– 5:30PM Room: North 221ABC Techshop STEAM Maker Sessions-Calling All Curious Minds: Is your young tinkerer interested in how things work? Play with large format games, interact with our creation stations, and make projects you can take with you! Panelists: Techshop (6 panelists) When: Thu, 2:00–5:00PM Room: North 231A When: Fri, 1:00–4:00PM Room: North 231A When: Sat, 1:00–4:00PM Room: North 231A When: Sun, 1:00–5:00PM Room: North 231A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Opening this weekend, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of their Shells is another adventure with this unlikely team. Panelists talk about the movies, comic books and TV shows and how to reconcile the three. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121C Ten Tips for Cosplay Competition: New to Cosplay competition? No worries! PCC’s own Masquerade host and coordinator, TD-0013, will give you some helpful tips to minimize embarrassment and personal injury. Learn from his experiences on and off the stage. Panelists: Kevin O’Connor When: Fri, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 124A Terrorist Warning! 20 Minute Escape Experience: Terrorists are planning an attack on the nation! To distract the authorities, they have abducted you and your friends! Can you foil their plans and escape? Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Mystery Escape Room Room: North 132BC *See page 35 of this guide for schedule. Tesla vs Edison: Electrifying Trivia: Come test your knowledge with this trivia game of quotes and facts about these famous inventors. Panelists: Countess Chaos, Michael Flanders When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104A The Devil You Say? Lucifer 101: The Fallen One now owns a Night Club is Los Angeles? How the devil did Fox pull that out of their hat and where did this concept come from? Join us as we explore both the new television series & the DC/ Vertigo comic see how its hellish fun translates. Panelists: Alia-Camille Mackins, April Russell When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226A The Empire...you know the other guys: From the iconic Stormtroopers to the Sandtroopers, it begs the question, weren’t there other guys in armor? Join us as we cover the other iconic characters from the Original Trilogy; Tie Pilots, Biker Scouts & everything in between. Panelists: Jim Welch When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 229AB The Evil You Know: You know your evil, right? Join us as we debate which version of our favorite villains is the most evil and left us shaking, with the covers pulled over our heads, and the most sleepless nights. Panelists: Cara Beth, Julie Largent, Matthew Esparza When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227A The Good, the Bad, & the Bruckheimer: Sword Fights In Movies: Spend an hour with members of the Phoenix Society for Historical Swordsmanship as we review some of the best fight scenes in cinema. Whether it’s Jaime and Ned, Inego Montoya and DPR, or Jack Sparrow and Will Turner, movies are full of examples of swords used well and swords used poorly. Panelists: Phoenix Society for Historical Swordsmanship (4 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00– 7:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows The Hunt: There’s a monster on the loose in your town and you’ve gotta figure out what’s going on or you might be next! Groups will team up with a paranormal investigator to hunt down the monster and put their heads together to figure out what’s eating up their friends. Panelists: Iria Sokoll, Jordan Lyndell-Lees, Kaylan Lyndell-Lees When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 232ABC They’re not Chinese Cartoons Mom!!: We all know anime can be a wonderful medium for us to connect and meet others, but what would your parents say? Come join Dowase Entertainment as we ask our family to describe anime based only on a few key factors, and see how accurate our parents can guess these plots! Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 222AB THIS IS CETI ALPHA V: The search for extrasolar planets: For centuries, humans have wondered if planets existed outside our solar system. However, it wasn’t until 1992 that the first exoplanets were found. Since then, over 2000 have been discovered! In this panel, researchers will discuss how exoplanets are found and what some of them are like. Panelists: David Williams, Michael Pagano, Patrick Young, Robert Strausbaugh When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227BC This is Christmas!?!? The Dark Side of the Holiday Season: Ever wondered where the “scary ghost stories” comes from in the song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?” We cover the dark side of the Holiday Season. Krampus, Black Pete, Frau Perchta. Names that in the Old World would send children scurrying under their covers! Panelists: Far From Home (2 panelists), T.M. Williams - The Accidental Writer When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129B Thor: Thor: Ragnarok debuts next year. Panelists talk about the character and what his comic book history could mean for this next movie. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121C Thrifty Costuming: How to put together a decent costume on a shoestring budget. Our panelist will tell you about some of the best places to find a deal. Panelists: Dirk Folmer, Johnna Buttrick When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 104A Time Lords of Gallifrey: Just who are they? What makes those two hearts tick? Why did the Doctor run away? Have you ever wondered about what we’ve seen of The Doctor’s own people and see what and who is waiting for us beyond the vail. Come see and let’s explore it together. Panelists: John Wheeler, Josh Benjamin, Tina Conger When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 228AB June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center How about a college exam? How to ask your crush to the big dance? What if there’s a bear in your library? These scenarios and more will be discussed. Do you have what it takes to win? Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Fri, 9:00– 10:00PM Room: North 222AB To Infinity and Beyond: How close are we to Interstellar travel?: There have been many exciting recent developments in space flight. Come learn what’s next, and how close we are to true interstellar travel! Panelists: Benjamin Koval, Michael Mackowski, Sam Rochelle When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 230 Today’s Kids Will Never Know: The title says it all. We may not be THAT old, but we remember the days without smartphones or internet. Whether you’re younger or older, come check out some of the things you may have missed, or reminisce about, be it TV shows, music, commercials, and more! Panelists: The Critical D (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30– 11:30PM Room: North 224B Tony Todd Spotlight: Perhaps best known for his chilling performance as “Candyman” join Tony Todd to discuss his work. Panelists: Tony Todd When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 301A Totally Tor: What’s new from Tor! Join Patty Garcia, Director of Publicity for Tor Books as she takes you through current and upcoming releases, and a take a sneak peek at big titles coming in 2017! Raffle and giveaways throughout the presentation. Panelists: Patti Garcia When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 129A Town Called Eureka: Where cutting edge science meets near catastrophe, Eureka is a town that stands above the rest! Panelists: Dani Carvalho, Jacqueline Castillo, Janell Stout When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 231BC Transformers Voice Over Panel: Generation 1 Movie: Come and see the director, and voice over actors for the Transformers fan film, Generation:1 Panelists: Adam Comeaux, Jay Zarecki, Justin Chakos, Kevin O’Connor, Lior Molcho, Marc Dubos, Shawn Crosby, Trey Moore When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 126A Top 10 Steps to Being a Pro (Film School): How do I get started? How much is this going to cost? What kind of equipment do I buy? Learn the ‘How To Steps’ needed to make that step to working professionally. Greg Nosek has worked Freelance covering Broadcast Journalism, Rock & Roll, and Corporate/Social Events for 30 years. Panelists: Greg Nosek When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 102C Transformers: Generation 1 Movie Panel: Come Join the Generation 1 fan film panel and meet the cast and crew behind the movie. Panelists: Celeste Durham, Danit Sigler, Emily Greene, Jay Zarecki, Lior Molcho, Marc Dubos, Mira Mackiewicz, Misa Garcia, Sal Mendez, Steve Paduano When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126A Top Ten Educational Kid’s Shows: Back in my day, educational kid’s shows were fun to watch, and we were happy! Join us as we count down the top ten kids shows that are as educational as they are fun to watch. Panelists: Cynthia Shepard, Erika Shepard When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 105A Trope Talks: Comedy Relief: Nothing makes a quest to save the world more bearable than “the funny guy,” this trope talk focus on the comedic sidekick and the deeper role they play in a story. Panelists: Michael Martinez, Scott Sigler, Yvonne Navarro When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128B Top Ten Starships in ‘Star Trek’: As part of our Trek 50 celebration, our panel (and you, the audience!) will attempt to decide what is the best starship in Star Trek? Hosted by Jason Inman and Ashley Victoria Robinson (Creators of The Red Shirt Diaries) and joined by Cat and John Roberts (Star Trek Continues) Panelists: Cat Roberts (2 professionals), Jason Inman, John Roberts (2 professionals) When: Sun, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 232ABC Trope Talks: Kick Ass Heroines: As a protagonist, a woman of action is high in demand. This Trope Talk focus on the allure of woman of action and where she is going next. Panelists: Alyssa Wong, Christina Henry, Dan Wells, Django Wexler, Lexie Dunne, Yvonne Navarro When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 128A Torchwood-A look into the Torchwood tower and beyond: Four seasons of Captain Jack and crew saving the earth when The Doctor wasn’t around, we examine Torchwood with looking back at the TV show and forward to the future of it. Panelists: Amtgard, Jacqueline Kennedy Cahn, John Wheeler, Molly Martin, Shawn Forth When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 231BC Torrid Tales of Tea: The Heated History: Hold onto your teacups as Madame Askew takes you on a tour through the provocative history of the world’s most popular beverage. 18+ Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 104B Totally Strange and Bizarre Ways to Win: Do you know how to win a presidential debate? Trope Talks: Unlikely Heroes: Reluctant, unsuitable, or just plain bad- heroes come in more varieties than ever this Trope Talk focuses on writing less than heroic protagonists. Panelists: Dan Wells, Django Wexler, Kevin Hearne, Sarah Remy, Shannon Messenger, Todd Lockwood When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128A Troy Baker Acoustic performance: Come join voice actor and singer/song writer Troy Baker for an acoustic performance. Panelists: Troy Baker When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 221ABC Truth or PERIL: Monty Python and the Holy Trivia!: Feel like you can recite Monty Python and the Holy Grail word-for-word? Do you know what your favorite color is? Is it an African or European Swallow? Join us for something completely different! Panelists: Allison Simmerman, Marina Sharpe When: Sat, 12:00– 1:00PM Room: North 226BC Twisted Toonz Voice Actor Script ReadGhostbusters: Jeff Zanini moderates “Twisted Toonz Voice Actor Script Read- Ghostbusters” Join DC Douglas, Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche, Nolan North and Troy Baker as they read a classic movie script in character as their many wacky voices. You won’t want to miss this rib-cracking experience. Panelists: DC Douglas, Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche, Nolan North, Troy Baker When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 301BCD Tyrano Builder 101: A Look Into Making Visual Novels: Finally the time has come to make your own visual novel with the very userfriendly software named Tyrano Builder Visual Novel Studio! Come Join Dollars as we give a hands-on demonstration of the basics of Tyrano Builder! Panelists: Dollars (2 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–4:00PM Room: North 222AB UAT Game Studio: Team Leads Perspective on Development: As experienced game development team leads within the UAT Game Studios, we will discuss the Greenlight process and how we came to lead our respective projects. We will also talk about what it is like to develop games within the production studio. Panelists: Benjamin Pope, Harlan Whitfield, Jesse Rogers, Justin “JT” Trimmer, Kenneth Ryan, Tyler Cook When: Thu, 1:00–2:00PM Room: West 213A PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Timothy Omundson spotlight: Join us in welcoming Timothy Omundson, who portrayed Cain in the hit series Supernatural as well as Carlton Lassiter on Psych. Panelists: Timothy Omundson When: Sun, 10:30-11:30AM Room: West 301BCD Ultimate Fifth Element Game Show: Are you the ultimate Fifth Element fan? Then grab your Multipass and come on down to Fholston Paradise and we’ll find out who is super green and who just bzzzzz Panelists: Caryn Hobby, Cole Harder, Katie Reilly When: Thu, 4:30– 5:30PM Room: North 231BC Ultron and Ava plus BB8: The science of robots: Cute to super villain, the science behind Sci-Fi’s robots. Panelists: Alyssa Adams, Andrew Bland, Heni Ben Amor When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 227BC Umm...Actually (18+): Join your hosts as they read some incorrect statements about fields ranging from anime to comic books to science fiction...and correct them by starting your sentence with “Umm... Actually...” (and yes, you get no points if you don’t say that phrase!). No one under 18 admitted. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Al Sparrow, Steve Mandel When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121B Umm...Actually (All Ages): Join your hosts as they read some incorrect statements about fields ranging from anime to comic books to science fiction...and correct them by starting your sentence with “Umm...Actually...” (and yes, you get no points if you don’t say that phrase!). Panelists: Al Sparrow, Steve Mandel When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121A Uncle Yuhki’s Story Hour: Come Enjoy an hour of relaxing (or not) entertainment, with your host Yuhki! Don’t know who that is? That’s ok! Come and learn while having one of the best sit in panels of your life! Panelists: The Renegades (10 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 224B Undertale Meetup: Undertale Meetup! When: Thu, 4:00–4:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 95 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS United Blood Services 2016 Blood Drive & Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry: “Not all heroes wear capes” - United Blood Services 2016 Blood Drive and Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry result in lives being saved! Be a hero today - donate a part of yourself to better someone else’s life and your own. When: Thu, 2:00–10:00PM Room: North 123 Blood Drive When: Fri, 10:00–8:00PM Room: North 130 Blood Drive When: Sat, 10:00–8:00PM Room: North 130 Blood Drive When: Sun, 10:00–4:00PM Room: North 130 Blood Drive Unmentionable Information: Oh, we’ll do a bit more than mention... we’re going to show, talk, and describe the most important part of costuming — undergarments. Skivvies. Panties. Under-Roos... Call ‘em what you will, but don’t for a second underestimate their power! Panelists: Cap Santiago, Stray Kat Cosplay When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126A Unwrapping the Victorian Lady: Take a guided tour through the many layers of frocks, frills and foibles as they unveil the undergarments that make big bustle dreams come true. 18+ Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 104B Urban Explosion - How Urban Fantasy is Booming: A look at how Urban fantasy has become more and more popular through books and shows like Dresden Files, The Magicians, the Iron Druid Chronicles, the Underworld movies, Supernatural, etc. Panelists: Christy Holloway, Jonathan Elliott, Mark Rude, Ron Lindsey, Sharon Skinner When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227A Using Cartoons to Teach Relationship Skills: When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 230 Villains Don’t Deserve Happy Endings: Let’s talk about why Once Upon a Time loves to break our hearts. Let’s share the tears! Join us as we dive into the twists and turns that the show loves to take us on. Panelists: Jacqueline Castillo, Sarah Hayes When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227A Villains of DC Meetup: Bring all your favorite villains to put on display! When: Fri, 1:30–2:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Villains of DC vs Heroes of Marvel Meetup: Think DC villains can come out on top of Marvel heroes? Come find out at this mashup meetup! When: Thu, 6:30–7:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Villains of Marvel Meetup: Loki, Venom, Thanos, Red Skull, Nebula, Ultron... All of the Marvel villains are welcome to come and plot the downfall of all! When: Sat, 3:00–3:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Villains of Marvel vs Villains of DC Meetup: DC villains meet Marvel villains! Who will come out on top? Come meet up and see who will win this comics war! When: Thu, 7:00–7:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 When: Thu, 7:30–8:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Visual Novels and Eroge (18+): Join the moderators of FAKKU as they discuss the culture of visual novels and eroge that emerged in Japan and how it spawned an entire industry of anime, manga, and more. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Fakku When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 221ABC Using Pop Culture to Re-Imagine High School: What would a Pop Culture High School look like? Could pop culture be integrated into the core philosophies of high school education in a manner that engages youth, sets high expectations, and prepares the next generation for college and career? When: Fri, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 230 Vocaloid Music Time!: NerdRage is back with another edition of our VMT! series! Each time is brand new, so come and listen to Vocaloids both classic and new! *May include UTAU Panelists: NerdRage (5 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 223 Valiant: Valiant Comics talk about upcoming comic book projects. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121C When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121C Vocaloid Music Time!: V1+: NerdRage’s VMT! is back with a new addition of our V1+ spin-off! Each time is different, giving you a fresh experience always! Come and join us to enjoy the classic voices like Miku, Len, and Luka that you know! *May include UTAU Panelists: NerdRage (5 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 223 Video Game Cosplay Meetup: A meetup for all the video game characters cosplayers. When: Thu, 4:30–5:00PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 When: Fri, 11:00–11:30AM Room: North 126B Masquerade Judging When: Sun, 11:00–11:30AM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Villain of the Year Awards: You watch the Oscars and now, the Villain of the Year Awards! Who is the most diabolical? Who has the best outfit? We invite you to decide! Who is the best of the bad guys? A full audience participation panel where the audience will be the judge of which bad guys are bad enough to win these awards.… Panelists: Breanna Bang, Ravenn Bang When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 105A 96 Villains and Evil Masterminds Meetup: Calling all evil doers! Come meetup with your fellows who long to be remembered for their evil deeds! When: Thu, 12:00–12:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Voice Acting 101 (Film School): Eric Schumacher (Legends and Lies: the Real West - Actor, Zhon: The Alien Interviews - Actor, My Stolen Time Machine - Director, They Pretend - Director) will teach you the ins and outs of voice acting and voice over work. Panelists: Eric Schumacher When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102C Voice Acting: Have Mic Will Travel: Have you ever dreamed of trying your hand at voice acting? Want to try it from the comfort of your own home? Come learn how to achieve this dream and have your questions answered. Receive advice on what mics work best, where to find audition opportunities, and more! Panelists: Katie Parker When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224A Voice Actor Round Up: Panelists: Arryn Zech, Caitlin Glass, DC Douglas, Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche, Nolan North, Troy Baker When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 301A Volcanoes IN SPAAAAACE: In 1979, Voyager 1 took a picture of a massive plume erupting from the surface of Jupiter’s moon Io. This was the first time an active volcano had been found anywhere but Earth. Since then many more have been found. Come to this panel to find out about them! Panelists: Andrew Ryan, David Williams, Kristen Paris, Marc Neveu When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227BC Waifu 4 Laifu: Don’t be scared to come in and share your favorite waifu, what kind of anime girl OR guy you absolutely can’t live without. We’re all ears and we’re all here to confess the shamelessness of being a real otaku. And yes, I’m back:^) Must be 18+ to attend! When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 223 Waifu Wars: “My waifu is SO much better than yours!? Yeah right! MY waifu is top tier!” We’re going to settle these arguments once and for all! Wear your strongest set of white knight armor, and prepare to defend your waifu’s honor against your fellow attendees in battle! Panelists: Dollars (2 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 223 Wait, Wait ... Just Science Me!: Test your knowledge of weird and crazy science in the news, featuring bad puns, rhymes, and other games! Panelists: Carrie Gillon, Patrick Young, Sahil Inamdar, Valerie Harris When: Thu, 10:30– 11:30PM Room: North 227BC Warehouse 13: The Artifact Roadshow: In this panel we talk about history, artifacts and secret agents, oh my! Take a trip down memory lane as we discuss the artifacts that made the show what it was, the history that taught us all more than we needed to know, and the characters that brought us there. Panelists: Dani Carvalho, Janell Stout When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 229AB We Are Legion: Cyber Security in the 21st Century with the Arizona Cyber Warfare Range: Join us to improve the process for cyber warfare and security with hands-on real world operations for beginners. Come experience a simulated Computer Network Attack (CNA), practice Computer Network Defense (CND), and investigate using Digital Forensics. When: Thu, 5:30–10:00PM Room: North 231A We Do The Weird Stuff Presents Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog: Sing along to Joss Whedon’s 2008 online sensation, starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day, with a combined screening and shadowcast performed by local geek group We Do The Weird Stuff. Panelists: Cameron Peacock, Cheryk Manning, Huntington Keith, Jacqueline Chikos, Lonnie Gray, Mary Brockmeier, Matthew White, Megan White, S. Faye Handy, Sean Johnson When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 229AB We Want to Believe: An X-Phile Meetup: The truth is out there! Come celebrate over 20 years of The X-Files and join our fan discussion about the best television series of all time. Share your thoughts about the franchise, especially the revival, and get ready to compete against other Philes during TXF trivia! Panelists: Eric Downing, Hayley Tracy, Lee Payne When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 228AB June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Where Are My Aliens: Are aliens still cool? With more science fiction focusing on a future and a universe devoid of extraterrestrials, it leaves us wondering “where are our aliens”? Join our panel of science fictions authors as they discuss this new trend. Panelists: Jody Lynn Nye, Howard Tayler, Michael Kogge, Pierce Brown, Scott Sigler, and Becky Chambers When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128B Welcome to Clone Club - Orphan Black: “Just one, I’m a few. No family too. Who am I?” Like riddles? Like clones? Like riddles, riddled with clones? Join us as we dive deeper into the world of Orphan Black. Panelists: C.J. Valenzuela, Dustin Diehl, Paige Pino When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229AB Where did you come from, Earthling Eye Joe?: “Where did I come from?” is one of the most profound questions we can ask as a species. In this panel, scientists will discuss the latest research on the origins of life on Earth and the evolution of Homo sapiens. Panelists: Harrison Smith, Ofir Levy, Sam Rochelle, Tessa Fisher When: Sun, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 230 Welcome to Gensokyo; Touhou Fan Panel: Are you the biggest Touhou fan around? Or maybe new to the game and want to know more? Join us for an open panel discussion on the crazy popular bullet-hell game and prove your knowledge in trivia games. Yukkuri! When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224A Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Army!: Meet Arizona’s largest geek social club! Centered around the Phoenix Comicon, the Blue Ribbon Army (BRA) is a safe and fun group to just be yourself! Learn how their organization is the best place to make new and long-lasting friendships! Panelists: James Laird, Jen Hinds, Matt Hinds When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226BC What A Bombshell: Published pin up model Kat Noir shares shortcuts, tips, and fool-proof ways of achieving that captivating glamour of the 50’s! Hair, makeup, wardrobe, and posing techniques will be covered. Learn how to let out that inner bombshell! Panelists: Bri GonzalesReynolds, Caitlin Baker, Kasey O’Brien, Molly Barrett, Stray Kat Cosplay, Whitney Perkins When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124A What is Steampunk?: Steampunk is often referred to as the “greatest era that never was.” Our panel discussion will open the door to what Steampunk is, for those new to the genre. Panelists: Arizona Steampunk Society (3 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 104A What Makes a Good Doctor’s Companion?: Do you have what it takes? Are you adventurous enough to find out? Join us as we explore what the real qualities are that make a good Doctor Who Companion. Not everyone is cut out for it. Would you make the grade? Panelists: John Wheeler, Josh Benjamin, Matt Duncan, Shawn Forth, Tina Conger, Tina Worley When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 229AB Who Is the Fairest of Them All: Classic vs. Modern Disney Princesses: Disney Princesses have come a long way since Snow White. In fact, there are some current ones that will hit you with a frying pan! This panel will look at the evolution of the Disney Princess and compare and contrast their evolution in characteristics. Panelists: Casey Pryor, Hunter Brown, Kat Alarcon, Sarah Ferguson, Very Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 1:30– 2:30PM Room: North 226BC WHOA! Battle of the Keanus!: Could Neo use the Matrix to defeat unstoppable assassin John Wick? Who would win, Point Break’s Johnny Utah or Speed’s Jack Traven? Would Ted Theodore Logan mop the floor with Devil’s Advocate? Join us for an interactive panel in which we will determine which Keanu Reeves character would survive. Panelists: Alice Baker, ANDREA COFFMAN, Anthony Thornton, Jacob Talbert, Krissy Lenz, Nathan Blackwell When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 231BC Whose God Is It Anyway?: Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans - Oh My! You think you know your mythology? Well, get ready to work your pantheons off against your fellow mythology enthusiasts! Winners will be enshrined in awesomeness, and receive hearty high fives from our panelists. Panelists: Laurel Way, Mike Forrest, Shale LeBlang When: Sat, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 226A Whose Line Is it Anime?: Join in on the fun, geeky-themed game where everything’s made up, and the points don’t matter. Yes, the points don’t matter like another TR-8R meme on the internet. Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 222AB Whose Line Is It Anypony?: Ever thought you could do what they do in Whose Line is it Anyway? Well now you can in this fandom-based rendition of the popular improv show! When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 222AB When Poop Hits the Fan: What Happens After You Flush: Have you ever wondered what happens to the things you flush down the toilet? In this panel you’ll find out how cities clean waste water and some of the strange things they’ve found while doing so! Panelists: Bradley Lusk, Mario Mendez, Matt Chew When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227BC When Swords Don’t Cut It: New Weapons In Fantasy: Guns! Fists! Tanks! Dragons! As fantasy expands beyond swords and kings, what new and interesting weapons of mass destruction will be written about? Our panelists talk brave new weapons to match brave new worlds. Panelists: Jody Lynn Nye, Django Wexler, Holly Jennings, Bradley Beaulieu, Beth Cato, and Weston Ochse When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128B Whose One-Liner is It Anyway?: Do you think you know your favorite characters? What about their one-liners? Think you can prove it? This Family Friendly Trivia Game is the perfect test to show-off your knowledge. Whether you’re a veteran fan or new to geeking out, come play with us and win some of our AWESOME PRIZES! Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo) Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 228AB Who’s crumpet is it anyway? Improv with Madame Askew: Once the costume is in place and the character created, use improv to breathe life into your persona and add verve to photographs. Panelists: Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 104A Who’s THAT Pokemon?!: Come test your artistic skills and knowledge of Pokémon in the game “Who’s THAT Pokémon?!”, where volunteers from the audience take turns coming up and drawing Pokémon. Can you guess what Pokémon the person is trying to draw? Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224A Why Is The Apocalypse So Dang Popular: It’s the end of the world as we know it, but these authors feel fine. Join our panelists to discuss why the apocalypse continues to be such a popular trend in science fiction. Panelists: Alexandra Oliva, Holly Jennings, Jason Hough, Patrick Hemstreet, Pierce Brown When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128B Why so Siri-us? The Science of Artificial Intelligence: Computers have beaten humans in Chess, Jeopardy, and Go. How close are we to a true artificial intelligence, and how much should we fear our future machine overlords? Panelists: Alyssa Adams, Hannah Kerner, Prajwal Paudyal When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 230 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS We’re Not In Europe Anymore: European inspired settings are a tradition in fantasy, but recently fans and authors have been expanding their borders. Our panelists discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these settings. Panelists: Bradley Beaulieu, Django Wexler, Leanna Renee Hieber, Michael J. Sullivan, Sarah Remy When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 128B Wig Styling Basics with All Is Vanity Expressions: So you have the wig. Now what? Live demonstration of basic styling techniques and tricks from Kay L Townsend (Lady Ember Brennen Sparks) of All Is Vanity Expressions. Panelists: Lady Ember Brennen Sparks When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 104A Wildest Deaths 3: Apocalypse!: Fans demanded it, so this year we’re bringing it back; an extravaganza of anime death. They will scare you, and possibly jolt your sense of decency. We’re serious. Bring your backbone because you’ll definitely need it! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: RTC (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 222AB Win Friends and Learn: Nerdiness in one Special ED Classroom: This session describes the creative process of several nerdy Special Education Assistants. They will show and share activities and the positive effects on their students. Great ideas on a (non-existent) school budget. Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superheroes, TMNT, and more!!! Panelists: Jamie Descheenie When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 213A Win Friends and Learn: Nerdiness in one Special ED Classroom: This session describes the creative process of several nerdy Special Education Assistants. They will show and share activities and the positive effects on their students. Great ideas on a (non-existent) school budget. Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superheroes, TMNT, and more!!! Panelists: Adrian Angulo, Jamie Descheenie When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 213A Win, Die or Draw!: Horror themed Pictionary! Bring your team down, where you’ll draw out your horror-related clues and see if your team can guess the answer before time runs out. Art degree not required! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 132A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 97 PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Wizard War: Dumbledore or Dresden? Willow or the Wicked Witch of the West? Join your fellow Fantasy Fans for a rousing debate about which witch (or warlock) is the most powerful, the wisest, the coolest, the BEST! Panelists: Jordan Lyndell-Lees, Kaylan LyndellLees When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226BC Wizards of Molecular Park: The Science of Genetic Engineering: Breakthroughs in molecular biology are creating exciting opportunities for genetic engineering. In this panel, scientists will describe some of the tools that can be used to engineer organisms and potential applications. Panelists: Cassandra Barrett, Isabelle Schrauwen, Rajeshwar Nitiyanandan, Ryan Stikeleather When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227BC Women of K-Pop: With ever growing popularity, female artists are becoming the face of international K-pop. Come in as we discuss everything from fashion to choreography, the new and old, and EVERYTHING k-pop! Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 223 Women Who Kick Butt: Guys aren’t the only ones that know how to kick a little ass! We’re going to look across all of our favorite fandoms and pick out the most ass-kicking females of the bunch. Panelists: Alia-Camille Mackins, Anafelisa Solecita Jaksich, Kali Johnson, Lily Amanda Schleicher When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226A Wonder Woman: The breakout character from Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice was Wonder Woman. Panelists talk about Wonder Woman through the years as a tv show character, comic book character and feminist icon. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121B Wonder Woman & The Flash Meetup: Wonder Woman and The Flash meetup! When: Fri, 1:00–1:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 Wonderful Wigs and Where to Find Them: Our introductory panel will show you the ropes on where to buy that perfect wig and how to save money! Panelists: Ana Pacheco, Cookieplay Productions (2 panelists), Richard Simon When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126A Wonderful World of Ghibli: Come learn about the wonderful world of studio Ghibli, to see scenes from this famous studio and learn even more nonsensical words and phrases to make your anime-illiterate friends super jealous! Panelists: RTC (4 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 224B Wookies Vs. Tusken Raiders... Charades?: What is it with Aliens & Charades? Well if you believe you have what it takes - join us and our Wookiees and Tusken Raiders in challenging your ears and imagination in this mind-bending charades contest! Panelists: Jim Welch, John Zweg, Timothy Wiant When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 232ABC Working the Art Department From Blade Runner To Mission To Mars and Beyond (Film School): Production Designers are the visual artists and storytellers, who, consult primarily with the director, create and develop the overall look, atmosphere and emotion that move 98 the story in any film or television project. Learn about and discuss the “How To” of Art Direction and Production Design. Panelists: Kim Bailey (2 professionals) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 102C World Building - Are We Still Talking About This?: It sometimes feels like world building and magic systems are the be-all, endall of fantasy. Our panelists gather to discuss the times when it matters and the times when it doesn’t. When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129A World Full of Monsters: Join us as we explore the worlds of Grimm, Supernatural, and Teen Wolf and their use of the many creatures from history and other diverse cultures! Panelists: Anafelisa Solecita Jaksich, Jocelynn Sendelbach, Sean Pickell, Stephanie Day When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226BC World of Ghostbusters: Past, Present & Future.: Join the Phoenix Ghostbusters as they take you through the history of the films and the many incarnations of this beloved franchise. Panelists: Charles Kuwanyaioma, Christina Glover, David Bird, Joseph Lilagan, Mark Worley, Phoenix Ghostbusters When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129B World of Osamu Tezuka: Osamu Tezuka, the godfather of manga, was a legendary trailblazer in both manga and anime. This panel examines the life and works produced by Tezuka, beginning with the his early self-published works and ending with his most popular character, Astro Boy. Panelists: Dr. Deborah Deacon, Dr. Mary Stokrocki When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 223 Worst Panel In the World: At the end of another fine year of Phoenix Comicon, the grim survivors of the authors who made it out gather for one last hangover panel. Come shoot the breeze with authors as they discuss what’s fun and terrible in their industry. Panelists: Dan Wells, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler, Suzanne Young When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128A Would You Lie To Me: Authors lie for a living, but are they any good at knowing when they are being lied to? Hosted by Jason Hough, our two teams of authors will try to outwit each other and discern fact from fiction. Panelists: Beth Cato, Brandon Sanderson, Jason Hough, Mary Robinette Kowal, Sam Sykes, Scott Sigler, Victoria V.E. Schwab When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 128B Would you rather fight 1 Orc sized Hobbit or 100 Hobbit sized Orcs?: Fans spend a lot of time debating who would win in a fight between characters/monsters. But how would the fans fair themselves in these fights? What would you rather fight and would you win? Really, would you? Panelists: Cara Beth, Julie Largent When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227A Would You Rather?: The worst game played by the best people! Your favorite authors play your favorite high school party game, with a SciFi and fantasy twist! Panelists: Suzanne Young, Shannon Messenger, Sam Sykes, Pierce Brown, Alyssa Wong, and Patrick Rothfuss When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 128B Writing Contracts for Beginners: Taking commissions as a costumer, artist, writer or any number of talent requires a contract. Contracts are, by far, some of the most difficult written documents to create. Join us as we provide some insight into the legal world of art and how to protect you and your customer. Panelists: Stevie Spade Cosplay, ThermoCosplay (2 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 125AB Writing Excuses Podcast: Join Writing Excuses hosts Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Mary Robinette Kowal and Howard Taylor as they interview Alan Dean Foster, Greg Van Eekhout, Trina Philips and Victoria Scwab. Panelists: Alan Dean Foster, Brandon Sanderson, Dan Wells, Greg van Eekhout, Howard Tayler, Mary Robinette Kowal, Victoria V.E. Schwab When: Fri, 12:30–2:30PM Room: West 301A Writing the Star Wars Universe: Join Alan Dean Foster, Michael Kogge and Michael Stackpole as they discuss writing in the Star Wars universe. Panelists: Alan Dean Foster, Michael A. Stackpole, Michael Kogge When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 301A Writing Workshop: 21 Days to a Novel: NYT Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents his three week program for preparing yourself to write a novel. 21 exercises are broken down to cover everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and more. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Advanced Characterization: If Characters are king, these techniques will teach you how to establish a dynasty. Learn advanced techniques for creating characters of depth, intrigue and humanity, who manage to grow in realistic but seldom predictable ways and how to create characters to carry whole sagas. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Characterization: Characters are king in literature and New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole brings you a toolbox full of techniques to create compelling and memorable characters. Readers read for and remember characters, and after this course, yours will be unforgettable. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Editors for Hire: Writing “the end” is just the beginning of the journey. This session will teach you how to prepare yourself and your work for the next level. We’ll go over the key points in both in-person and in-writing pitches and how to make yourself and your work attractive from the word go. Paid Event: $10 When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Finding the Story: NYT Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole takes you through exercises that will let you build a story from the barest spark through twists and turns. He’ll give you several story recipes and show you how you can work from them to create complex and engrossing stories. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Is Your Story Ready to Sell: NYT bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole gives you the “mission checklist” to make sure your novel is ready to publish. He’ll cover the basics from how to know if you want June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Writing Workshop: Plotting: NYT Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots. A novel is a huge undertaking, written over weeks or months, and the plot has to hold it all together. Get insider knowledge from creating an outline to maintaining flexibility. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Sizzling Dialogue: Learn the secrets of crafting unique, thrilling dialogue with techniques applicable to any genre including how to use punctuation and white space effectively, how POV changes everything, using setting to heighten impact, and much more. One of our most popular panels! Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Tom Leveen When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: Social Media 101 for Creative People: Social media (websites, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) can be used even before you’ve put finger to keyboard. Publishers look at an author’s internet following before taking them on. Learn from experts how to use social media to your advantage, find potential readers, agents, and more. Paid Event: $10 When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 127C Writing Workshop: The Rules of Writing: Insider tips and tricks that you’d pick up in the first five years of your writing career, all presented here in an hour. Gleaned from personal experience and the experience of writers back to the 1930s, these tricks will cut 3 years out of your development as a writer. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 127C Wyrdest Link - An Outrageous Discworld Quiz!: Join us in this Discworld styled game show to see who balanced Elephants on their backs and what Death speak LIKE? Come find out the monsters and wonders that is Discworld and if you are the hero to save them!? Panelists: Ed Vasko, Janina Naude, Karen Collins When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226A X-Men Meetup: Come Wolverine, Storm, and all X-Men to this reunion of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters (or Xavier’s Institute of Higher Learning)! When: Sat, 2:00–2:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 1 X-men, mutations, and you: In the X-Men universe, humans carrying the X-Gene can gain super powers including Telepathy, Super Healing, and Super Senses. In this panel, scientists will discuss where mutations come from, and whether they can ever give us beneficial powers. Panelists: Alexis Abboud, Erica O’Neil, John Cornelius, Kimberly Olney, Melissa Wilson Sayres When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227BC X-men: Apocalypse: X-men: Apocalypse debuted last week. Panelists talk about the comic book source material and how it was used in the movie. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121C YA Growth Spurt: YA is now an established and dominant genre with much of our media dedicated to telling YA stories. How has the genre changed since it’s inception? Our young adult authors discuss this growing genre and how they have grown with it. Panelists: Austin Aslan, Ryan Dalton, Shannon Messenger, Suzanne Young When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129A Youth Fashion Show: Come see the future of your favorite fandom strut on stage in our Youth Fashion Show! Open to kids 12 and under only, now is the perfect time for Sidekicks to be the Superheroes we know they all are! When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 212ABC Stage Shows You are amazing, and here’s why...: Everyone in this world has amazing potential to do whatever they want. It won’t be easy, and it won’t always be fun, but within everyone is an enormous amount of possibility. Panelists: Hermit Productions (2 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 223 Youtube Critic 101: Ever wondered how people on the internet and Youtube can critique and dissect shows, movies, stories, and fanfictions? We’ll show you how you can start finding, catching, and analyzing various pieces of media and start reading in-between the lines. Panelists: Abigail Edwards, Allison Simmerman, Joseph Simmerman, Mara Price When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224B You can do Superhero Feats of Strength with the Justice League Arizona!: Can you bend steel? Fight crime with a batarang? See if you have what it takes to do the impossible and become a legend! Come join the Justice League Arizona as iconic DC superheroes themselves help you find your inner strength and make superheroes out of you! Kids 12 and under. Panelists: Justice League Arizona When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 106ABC Activities You’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat: The Science of Jaws with Screenwriter Carl Gottlieb: “Jaws” was released in 1975, and remains one of the most infamous horror movies of all time. Join our panel of experts, including the screenwriter of the film Carl Gottlieb, to discuss shark biology, ocean conservation, the history of the movie, and the psychology of Fear. Panelists: Amanda Mozilo, Cheryl D. Conrad, Joe Fortunato, Jordon Poffenberger When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227BC You’re NOT wearing THAT?!?! Converting 18+ costumes for All Ages Events: Tricks on how to remain “Family Friendly” in revealing costumes. This panel IS NOT a substitute for understanding individual convention and event costume policies. Panelists: Broadway Bound & Gagged, Broadway Bound and Gagged, Christina Dougherty, Heather Metchis, Ian Rey Sausedo, Kelley Lester When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 124A Young Rembrandts: This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’ innovative, hands-on teaching method with lighthearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor and their vivid imaginations. Panelists: LeeAnn Jensen When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Your Favorite VGM: REMIXED: With the rise of both video games and dance music to mainstream popularity, gamers and DJ’s are often one and the same. We have curated a selection of some of the very best video game remixes ever made. Video game remixes demonstrated will range from Sonic and Mega Man to Doom and F-Zero Panelists: KatDensetsu, Melissa E, Mercurius FM When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 132A Youth Can Draw, Too: CHIBI HEROES: Anyone can be an artist! Come learn to draw SUPER HEROES chibi style! Panelists: Anastasia Eleftheriou, George (Bo) Eleftheriou, KatDensetsu, MaryAnne Eleftheriou, Melissa Bhagwandin When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area YTP Power Hour: Come join us as we explore the beast that is YTP (Youtube Poop) and general internet video culture. You’ll see the hottest hits of 2015 as well as some classics. It is written that you must attend this panel for an unforgettable 2k16 Phoenix Comicon experience! Panelists: Liliana Roberts, Madison Le Seth When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102C Yu-Gi-Oh: Dueling Academy: Want to try getting into the competitive scene of Yu-Gi-Oh? Just feel like a few casual duels? Looking to trade? Come on through the Dueling Academy where Slifer Reds, Ra Yellows, and Obelisk Blues face off against one another. Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30– 11:30AM Room: North 224A PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS to do one more draft, on through how to produce and package your book for sale. Paid Event: $10 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 127C Zombie Apocalypse Wedding: Sarah Ozga and Valori Vlist request the pleasure of your company at their wedding ceremony. Please join us for an afternoon of love, laughter and slaughter (of the Walking Dead!). Beware of walkers in and around ceremony location. Panelists: Sarah Ozga, Valori Vlist When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124B Zombie Dog! Draw like Professionals!: Zombie Dog artists will demonstrate techniques of drawing comics for all aspiring young artists. Learn about the creative process behind Zombie comics and practice specific ways ta add detail and perfect your own characters. Panelists: Brent Donoho Chalk Artist and Illustrator, Jon Sanborn When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 101ABC Bookmans Art Room Event Area Zombies costume meetup: Bring out your Walking Dead costumes! This meetup up is for all the walkers, biters, roamers, infected, fast zombies, slow zombies, zombie hunters, Umbrella and DOZD cosplayers! When: Fri, 7:00–7:30PM Room: North 126C Costuming Meetups area 2 Zombies, Government, and You: How To Survive, Thrive, and Live Free: Worried about the undead running amok, turning your family into meat-sicles? You don’t have to. Expecting the government to help? It won’t/can’t. We’re offering free market/voluntary solutions to the zombie apocalypse. Knowledge is power. Arm yourself, or become lunch for the undead horde. Panelists: Zombies Government and You Podcast When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 131ABC When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 132A When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 132A June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 99 FILM FEST FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 1 - WEST 104A Thursday, June 2nd 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM Feature 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Family and Animation EL CHAVERE Down south they only whisper his name. A stranger comes to town to stop a mythical creature known only as “El Chévere”. Generation 1 - Hero When Bumblebee is kidnapped by the Decepticons, The Autobots must face Megatron’s deadliest weapon yet. One shall stand, One shall fall... Built To Serve An on-the-run service-robot gets his leash yanked when the only thing between him and freedom is a little girl and her dead dog. Eggventure A Penguin and a Polar Bear and their love for the same egg. Monsters Dot Com An online job posting goes to the wrong place and some unexpected candidates show up. Pipe Cleaner Superheroes – Marvel Vs. DC Thanos and Darkseid battle each other using heroes from Marvel and DC. They won’t do it so we will. 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Science Fiction SPARKS In a world where witches and wizards are persecuted, Mathilde, a young witch, has to save her best friend from being assaulted without revealing her true nature. Kill Waiting A young nurse is kidnapped and forced to help a dying man for her captors. Little does she know, that her captors have a more sinister reason for saving their “friend”. Frankenstein’s Light When a distraught girl discovers Frankenstein’s Monster has escaped from the movies, she has to save him or risk losing her grandfather. Bad Egg Most kids think of Easter as a time for candy, bunnies, and painting eggs. Maddy thinks of it as torture. When she decides to wander off at the neighbor’s annual Easter egg hunt she does find an egg but like her, it turns out to be a little different from the rest... Dark Laugh Egg Man a Japanese market trader specializing in other worldly items and mysterious objects in London. 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Feature Non-Stop To Comic-Con Unable to gain acceptance for 100 their geeky ways back home, three friends embark on an epic journey to the apex of geekiness: San Diego Comic-Con. The Next Great American Game From crowded convention halls to backrooms of Toy Fairs, Randall Hoyt enthusiastically pitches his game Turnpike to publishers with increasingly discouraging results. The film takes a deeply personal tone as Randall candidly discusses his struggles with being bi-polar and the intersections of mania and creativity. Inspired by his time in rehab and group therapy, he designs Talk/Listen, to foster communication and collaboration. It might just be THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN GAME 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Feature The Hunting Of The Snark Based on Lewis Carroll’s final poem, this is the story of a group of strangers that come together to hunt the mysterious Snark even though none of them know what it is or really have a hope of capturing it if they found it! 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Feature and Short Occupants ‘Occupants’ is a film about Annie Curtis, an award-winning documentarian and her husband Neil. Annie and Neil embark on a ‘30 Days of Clean Living’ documentary, setting up cameras all over their house to document, via the Internet, their new eating habits. By doing so, half of their cameras capture a parallel version of themselves - a version that ultimately unravels and threatens their very existence. Kaijutsu CAPTAIN STOEGER, leader of the Z-SQUAD SUPER SCIENTISTS must defend his city from a giant monster attack while also struggling with the more daunting task of living up to the legacy of his predecessor. 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM Special Screening Love In The Time Of Monsters As children, Marla and Carla lost their father in a horrific accident at a roadside attraction. Fifteen years later, the girls find themselves in a similarly lethal tourist trap after Carla’s fiancé Johnny and the other costumed employees of the ultra-kitschy “Uncle Slavko’s All-American Family Lodge” are exposed to a super-cocktail of toxic waste and are transformed into primal, psychotic killers – dressed as Bigfoot. Now, the sisters must fight to survive the night and save Johnny’s life in a jaw-dropping, spine-ripping, gut-busting, heartwarming tale of Love in the Time of Monsters. Recently named a “Top 10 Bigfoot Movie Of The 21st Century” by Dread Central! Love in the Time of Monsters is a 2014 comedy horror film directed by Matt Jackson and starring Doug Jones, Kane Hodder, Mike McShane, Shawn Weatherly and Heather Rae Young. FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 2 - WEST 102B Thursday, June 2nd 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Feature Einstein’s God Model “Einstein’s God Model” is an independent feature film that explores the connection between quantum physics, string theory, and life after death. 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Science Fiction Total Awesome Viking Power When Viking role player Vidar is sidelined to “the land of the dead” he seeks help of the god Odin, who agrees to teach Vidar the ways of the Vikings if he takes him to a mystical Runestone. Together they embark on a journey that will test Vidar’s wits, bravery and his ability to go completely berserk. Appetence A mom manipulates her “hungerfor-fame” idealistic daughter to stop eating to save the world, but not without consequences. Project Walk Again A young man recently disabled in a mugging spends his days toiling in his garage. After receiving a special package he is able to complete construction on his time machine and travel back to stop the shooting that took his ability walk. Paradox In a desperate attempt to prevent a cataclysmic event a particle physicist is contacted by her future self. 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Feature and Short Detective Detective Detective A comedy about three estranged brothers playing detectives in a live action role-playing mystery game in the Alaskan wilderness. Boring: A Day In The Life Boring Days are supposed to be awesome, but Mr. Boring is having a “boring” Boring Day. 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Documentary Who Did It? The Clue VCR Game Filmed in Massachusetts, it would cast a group of unknown actors to portray the iconic CLUE characters such as Col. Mustard and Professor Plum. While most productions were filmed in Hollywood and New York June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center City at the time, Parker Brothers took a chance and broke the mold by filming with New England based talent. The First Step The First Step is a documentary about addiction told through the lives of those affected. The Opossum Begins The opossum, or “tlacuache” as many in the Rio Grande Valley know, is a misunderstood nocturnal animal, but for Brownsville, Texas native Aaron Moses it was a source of inspiration. Moses is the creator of a comic book entitled “The Opossum,” where its nocturnal superhero fights crime in the streets of Brownsville. Black Rat BLACK RAT is a documentary about Sydney’s own Real Life Superhero, The Black Rat, who prowls the streets of Newtown at night in his crusade against crime. The documentary reveals his motivations and his past trauma that drove him to not only improve himself but the community he lives in. 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Music Video Sight Of The Sound An original 1980’s-style music video tribute to Alison Blaire, the mutant pop-star ally of Marvel Comics’ X-Men. Aaron Allen & Those Who Were There - “House of Cards” Playing Card Themed Lyric Video for Aaron Allen & Those Who Were There’s “House of Cards” single off of their ‘Fall into the Sky’ debut record. Trahern - “Traveler” Singer/Songwriter Trahern and Video Director and Editor Aaron Hudson traveled to the other side of South Mountain to film this out of the city, into nature video for his song about a life lived that way, “Traveler.” Includes some fun aerial footage of the area. The Magician A whimsical animated music video set to Andrew Rubin’s musical composition, “The Magician” tells a loose story of a failing street performer who gains attention through playing tricks on others. Before long, playful mischief turns into catastrophe in a small town. The Invitation To Armageddon A Steampunk Musical! In 1888, on a mission to save the world, The League of S.T.E.A.M. (a team of steampunk monster-hunters) take a roller coaster down into Hell to face off with The Devil. Lila Cheney – “I Will Steal Your Heart” A music video tribute to X-Men comics’ Lila Cheney and the New Mutants, “I Will Steal Your Heart” is the rockin’ sequel to 2014’s Dazzler video “I Will Steal Your Heart” 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM Feature Dropping The S Bomb After discovering that the guy of her dreams plans on attending Stanford, the not so book smart Cassie does whatever it takes to be accepted, even if it means doing things that may get her kicked out of school if she gets caught. 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM Feature (18+ only) Legend Of The Lich Lord A squabbling team of mystical misfits race an evil necromancer on a quest to find a mysterious orb. If the team can’t set aside their differences and reach the orb first, the Lich Lord will regain his power, unleash his undead army, and bring about the total annihilation of the realm. Legend of the Lich Lord is a comedic sword and sorcery metamockumentary based on the award winning web-series One Hit Die. 18+ only. 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM Horror (18+ only) The Golden Plates Just when you thought it was safe to go door to door spreading the good news about the American Jesus, this 1950’s campy PSA spoof shows you that, in fact, the world is a very dangerous place for religious zealots! The Messenger A boy gets a random text from an unknown number as strange things start to happen in his apartment. The Woods A quiet post-apocalyptic drama, The Woods follows a lone woman struggling to survive in a desolate snowscape, while on a quest to take care of personal business. Blending arthouse aesthetics with horror themes, The Woods’ lonesome winter landscapes and melancholy music make it an introspective ride concerning the drama within. The Werewolf’s Greatest Hit A brief tale of a werewolf and his strong obsession with the full moon. Brentwood Strangler It’s the Christmas season in Los Angeles; Maggie, a lonely woman goes on a blind date unbeknownst to her that her date is an active and notorious serial killer, The Brentwood Strangler. Is this love at first sight? Or is Maggie in the worst (and last) date of her life? A Haunting On Butterscotch Lane Two brothers, one haunted house, and a lot of Cheetos. FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 1 - WEST 102A Friday, June 3rd 10:30 PM to 12:30 PM Documentary The Final Resolution Chance? Coincidence? Prophecy? An in-depth examination of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 666 and how it parallels Revelation 13: 16-18. Instead of visiting with famous politicians, reality stars, athletes and scientists, we focused on the most important population, you! It doesn’t matter who you are or where you came from, it’s your voice that matters most. She Got Game She Got Game is the story of a young woman searching to reconnect with the world of video games. Once she had loved that world, but it seemed to be made by men, for men. Fed up with media buzz treating women only as victims, she wants to understand what keeps women gamers going. How are they carving out space in the industry? What are their sources of persistence and resilience? 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Feature The Open Bombs have exploded. The war is global. Yet André and Stéphanie won’t give up: Roland Garros is their life, the reason why they live – their history. And come what may, they will organize their Open, whatever the cost. Even without rackets, even without balls, by the sheer strength of their faith. They believe in it. So hard they could even convince Ralph – a guerrilla from the plain – to join them, lay down his weapons, take his racket once more and try his luck in the final: Roland Garros! 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Comic Books/Fan Films The Crow - Shreds of Memories Eric Draven has lost his memory, he can’t remember anything of the day when his girlfriend died. But just one event, is enough for he can remember all. Shelly was killed and Eric can’t find peace until he will get justice. Driven by the pain and love, he begins a race against time and against the murderers of his beloved. But the mission of Eric is strewn with dangers, deceits and death. A white mask will be his new face. The face of Revenge. Final Fantasy: Seek Revenge Amaya daughter of a great warrior, seeks revenge for her father’s stolen pendant. The once peaceful land falls into darkness... Uncharted: Ambushed This a Norwegian/Danish short film based on the very first cut scene in the PlayStation game Uncharted: Drake’s fortune. Assassin’s Creed: Treachery Treachery takes place in modern day Peru, where a young rookie assassin named Paloma is tasked with a complicated first mission: To kill a fellow member of her brotherhood. Badman All Jerry wants in life, is to be THE villain that everybody fears. Everything he does, however, seems to end up helping others in the long run more than hurting them. When a massive plot of destruction goes awry, Jerry decides that maybe being good isn’t so bad after all. Dark Specter A villain must confront his greatest challenge 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM Comedy Orphan Is The New Orange OITNO is a parody of both ‘Orphan Black’ and ‘Orange is the New Black’. The main character, Sarah Manning, is sent to a minimum security women’s prison (Dyad Institute Prison) after several runins with the law. From the moment of entering the prison ‘minivan’, her experience is unlike any other she’s had. As the prison driver reveals herself to Sarah, Sarah sees the spitting image of herself (possibly her long lost twin?). But, that theory is debunked when a detective joins them in the minivan who is also a mirror image of Sarah. In a panic, Sarah gets out of the car only to find a fourth version of herself when it is revealed that she is, in fact, a clone. The Dyad Institute Prison (or, D.I.P.) is a special prison just for the Leda Clones of Orphan Black. Shoot Granny Shoot Granny or when an ordinary tea time between three friends turns into an improvised Gymkhana. On a music of Todd Terje. Freddy Gets Fingered Two slappy detectives investigate a murder scene performed by Freddy Krueger himself. But while questioning the only living witness, their questions come off as more offensive than productive. Ouija Board Dating Service A nice guy who keeps finishing last in love will get a renewed chance for romance when his best friend introduces him to someone special who is out of this world. The two find a perfect symbioses of love and romance that grows stronger every day; but one of them has a secret, a secret that threatens to tear the two apart forever. deviants, and worse, her drunk mother. BREAK 5:30 PM TO 6:00 PM 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Phoenix Comicon Film Challenge Screening and Awards Ceremony FILM FEST Inevitable The end of the world has come, and will keep coming. This timeless cycle of apocalyptic extinction becomes a claymation joyride in this stop-motion musical montage of destruction. Come join us for a special screening of this year’s entries in the Phoenix Comicon Film Challenge! • Carter Ink Films - Crux • Catdoor Productions - H.I.T.: Hazardous Individuals Taskforce • Colt Classic Pictures - Heroes? • Defy The Odds Films (Metro Arts Film Dept) - The Pitch • Eventually Films - 2016! • Good Stew Productions - The Trials of Mallet Man • Green Dot Pictures - Harlequin • Hyn May Productions - How to Best a Gentleman • N’Raged Media - The Shark Pool • Paragon - The Odinsons Origins • Third Productions - Blind Detective • Tire Swing Pictures - Balaam BREAK 8:00 PM TO 8:30 PM 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Jaws “Film School”! – Special screening of Jaws with writer Carl Gottlieb! Watch Jaws with the film’s writer Carl Gottlieb and ASU film professor Joe Fortunato! This unique event includes live commentary followed by a discussion where you’ll learn insights into the film’s production and some fun trivia. You may have seen Jaws before, but you’ve never seen it like this! Sponsored by ASU Film Spark and FilmBar Phoenix. When a gigantic great white shark begins to menace the small island community of Amity, a police chief, a marine scientist and a grizzled fisherman set out to stop it. Jaws is a 1975 American thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Peter Benchley’s 1974 novel of the same name. The prototypical summer blockbuster, its release is regarded as a watershed moment in motion picture history. My Life Is A Dream Perky Cousin Wonderlette never imagined she’d meet the man of her dreams so when her dreams turn into nightmares she’s not so surprised. In this dark comedy, we follow sweet Wonderlette on a disturbing journey to creepy places where she encounters demented housewives, greedy swine, sexual June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 101 FILM FEST FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 2 - WEST 102B Friday, June 3rd 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM Drama Slick Amongst nothing but drunks and guns, Slick strives to be creative within his rundown neighborhood, ‘Slime City.’ Compelled to engage with someone other than his own tool box, Slick heads into town to catch up with the beautiful Memorie. It’s here that Slick is confronted by West, an over confident drug aficionado looking for trouble. When Slick is embarrassed in front of everyone, he heads back to his slummy apartment to make sure it never happens again. Treena Love is in the air! The story of a man and a tree, as their symbiotic relationship is put to the test. The Plague Doctor Upon being called to care for an elderly writer, a young doctor finds himself trapped in a deranged mix of reality, the obscure legend of an ancient Italian mask and the echoes of a timeless love. To Whom It May Concern A troubled young man relives moments in his life as he writes down his final thoughts. “As Seen On TV!” A lonely middle-aged man is searching for a favorite toy from his childhood. Through a series of flashbacks we discover why the toy is so important to him ... and he discovers what he is really searching for. Bedbugs Meet Daniel White (Matthew Wetzel). He’s a quiet man, with specific attention to the cleanliness of his things. When he gets a bad case of the dreaded “Bedbugs” in his home, will he be able to hold on to his sanity? Let’s hope so. Daniel screens (and ignores) all of his calls, save for his sister, Patty White (Brooke De La Cruz). When she sets him up on a date with the hottest girl in the office, Debra Ray (Shay Stanislas), will he be able to handle the pressure of it all!? Find out this month in “BEDBUGS!” Sink After stealing a wallet, a careless teen discovers the true impact of his choice. 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Feature and Short Dr. Cheapskate An isolated doctor, burned by his gold-digger ex-wife, takes penny pinching to the extreme until his friends force him out of his shell and to get back in the dating game. A Splendid Affair Roger Martin is a private investigator 102 completely broke. A woman asks him to investigate her husband she suspects to have an affair. 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM International Beast A struggling young blood cop has a misconception about his identity when he try to seek the justice for his mother’s life. ReStart A woman is trapped in a temporal loop that she may not be able to break. Without “Without” is a story about solitude and the way it is enhanced by the geographic and psychological isolation of small, marginalized realities. At the same time, these realities are a witness to the strong human bonds created by the inevitable proximity that connects people. Chronicles Of The Source In a distant future, the survivors of a cataclysm recreated a civilization around the only resource of known drinking water: the City of The Source. While he is about to be condemned to death for treason, senator Lautréamont thinks again about the events which led him to there. Flight Fright Aboard a flight across the ocean, an airline passenger with a fear of flying starts to see strange things after taking nerve medicine. Millennium: Eternal Sunrise In the fantasy world of Charani, an 11-year-old girl, who has recently lost her beloved mother, an ancient legend may help to resurrect her. She disobeys her father and journeys to the enigmatic mountain summit to meet with a magical Romani (Gypsy) Man with a Millennium box. The Perfect Dish Every man has cravings Hammer Dimitri narrates the good, the bad and the ugly of being a part of the Russian Mafia. Darkness Falls Melissa suffers from amnesia. When she slowly regains her memory, the world isn’t what it supposed to be. A Coffee Cup Romain Bondurant, a junior insurance company worker, wakes up late for work and rushes to get ready. In his haste, he fails to notice he is being burgled by a gang of organized thieves. But on his way to the office, Romain spills coffee on himself and decides to head home to change. The Indestructible James, a disturbed high schooler retreats from a culture of prescription drugs, religion, and a near-constant stream of harassment into a comic-book fantasy world he’s created featuring a hero called The Indestructible. Increasing pressure from his mother, fellow students and his teachers eventually push him to the breaking point, and the lines between fantasy and reality, which were already beginning to blur, shatter entirely after a violent encounter with a school bully. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Feature 96 Souls A university research scientist, about to lose funding and status, has a lab accident and discovers he can see people’s true intentions -- which makes his situation even worse. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Science Fiction The Eve Simon is an eight-year-old boy who seems to have everything from life. He’s a handsome child, he’s rich yet unhappy. He senses that there’s something wrong with his life and this leads him to wander off thanks to his fervid imagination. His greatest wish is to leave the materialistic world behind since he isn’t fond of it. That’s why the only present he wants for Christmas is for Santa Claus to take him away to live in his fairyland toy factory. At the same time, a secret that his family has been keeping for a long time suddenly comes to the surface and it is feared that the worst might happen soon. From Rise To Set When scientists bring a subject back from the dead, she infects everyone in the building. Stuck in the middle are two lab assistants who try to keep each other alive. Their bond of friendship is tested when one of them gets infected. 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Music Video The Farce 500 - Million All the modern paranoia of conspiracy culture gets combined with a wild animation style, to make a psychedelic journey straight to the Illuminati. The audience is taken down a rabbit-hole of dystopian visions & predictions, all with a cartoonish twist. The Factory A dizzying blend of sideshow antics, political parody, and the zany performance of a wild-eyed ringmaster. This playful propaganda piece dazzles, distracts, and exposes the brainwashing of modern media. Gorky - Super Drunk ‘Super Drunk’ is the music video for the second single by Arizonabased garage rock band Gorky, from their 5-song eponymous extended play, released in October 2015. The video was conceived as a parody of the Flintstones to highlight the base, crude origins of patriarchal dominance, while also poking light fun at the debauchery that American culture finds itself steeped in. It is presented in an almost ‘reality TV’ form that finds the band and various June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center actors playing Flintstones characters in a mock-up of the Flintstones’ Bedrock City. Seek The love story of an alien and a human placed on Earth with the idea that the human would help the alien escape so she can go back home to her planet of Bardonia. They Pretend A beautiful young scavenger in a post-apocalyptic world who trusts the wrong man, is betrayed and left to die in the desert. She is taken in by a band of nomads who befriend her and set out get her justice. “They Pretend” is a unique music video that combines scripted dialog with traditional music video elements for the popular Reggae/ Afro-pop band K-Bass and Farafina Musiki. I Die Alone Music Video about drug abuse Notes From Wonderland “Notes from Wonderland” takes a unique twist on the “Alice in Wonderland” theme by introducing an intense and sordid love between Alice (Seth Powers) and Red Queen (Chelsey Louise). Alice wakes up in a bizarre, underground world where he meets the sleazy Caterpillar (Matthew Foos), the psychopathic Cheshire Cat (Robert Ciuca), and the gluttonous Mad Hatter (Ben Foos). On his way to meet the Red Queen to put an end to their sadistic relationship, he is consumed by the deviant behavior of her Kingdom’s subjects. 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM Feature (18+ only) Blood Of The Tribades 2000 years after the Vampire Bathor has established the village of Bathory, superstition and religious violence take over as the men and women battle for control. Longforgotten lovers Élisabeth and Fantine find that, with the help of those who were banished, it is their fate to piece together the past and help preserve the little that remains before Bathor’s impending return. 18+ only. 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM Special Screening and Q&A Show No Mercy Show No Mercy is a retro-arcade scifi action short film featuring Martin Kove and Jesse Kove! Are you ready players? SHOW NO MERCY! FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 1 - WEST 102A Saturday, June 4th 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Feature Mano A Mano After crossing the US border, two undocumented immigrants must run for their lives while being hunted by vigilante minutemen. The Thrill of the Kill A spunky girl scout is caught up in a life and death struggle as a contestant on a state sponsored TV series called The Thrill of the Kill 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Science Fiction The Lights Over Phoenix Thomas has been searching for the aliens that abducted his younger brother several years ago. Unexpectedly on a clear Thursday night on March 13, 1997, as he begins his nightly search of the skies his tracking radar automatically activates by a mysterious object entering the skies over Phoenix. Thomas turns on his de-cloaking device and unbelievably sees a real UFO. And for the next two hours he intently watches with his telescope and radar as the UFO exposed hovers over downtown Phoenix. Then as suddenly as it appeared it vanishes. The next morning two strangers interrupt Thomas’ leisurely afternoon and threaten to kill him. He is rescued by two Guardians. He decides to join the Guardians as a protector and explorer in hopes of finding his brother on the exciting new adventure about to begin. Or does he? Axiom Yohann Kelly was born with a handicap and a mysterious symbol on his retina. He lives in a strange city and is searching for a meaning to life, trying to understand these anomalies. His life begins to unravel when mankind discovers an extraterrestrial form of life that looks exactly like the symbol in his eye ... The Vanishing Man In a city consumed by civil war, a Black Ops soldier kidnaps a prisoner set for execution. As Special Forces close in, he interrogates his hostage hoping to uncover the truth about the Vanishing Man, the man held responsible for starting the war. Anima After questioning his laconic friend’s apathetic family nature, an introspective office worker appears to have a nervous breakdown or aneurysm. However, when two technicians enter the scene and repair the fallen worker, it becomes clear that these entities are developing a higher level of consciousness They Hide Among Us! After discovering a portal to an alien robot inhabited dimension on Earth, two newlyweds must foil one robot’s plot to destroy all humans. Maria Fernanda In Time An overprotective mother produces an accident with terrible consequences in the spacetime continuum in the scientific laboratory where his son works. Crimson Blade A post-apocalyptic western, this short vignette follows the outlaw known only as Crimson Blade as he fights for survival in a desolate future. Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Sexy Vampire The famous detective tries to convince his friend, John Watson that a beautiful vampire begged for his help with a most unusual problem. 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Star Wars Jedi Club Jedi Club is the sequel to the ComicCon Award Winning Short Comedy, Solo Forever. The sequel puts the Star Wars fanboy back in another imaginative David Finch film. This time with some help from other fanboys he creates a Jedi Club!!! Legacy of the Force A Star Wars Fan Film, taking place during the Legacy of the Force series. Jaina Solo must confront her twin brother. Dark Awakening: A Star Wars Fan Film 4,000 thousand years ago an ancient and powerful artifact capable of amplifying the dark side present in any force user to terrifying levels went missing and was presumed lost…until now. Its location has been discovered by the Sith on a remote planet and is theirs for the taking. But, when the Sith Witch who created it returns to reclaim it an ancient battle resumes with the fate of the galaxy resting in the winner. Star Wars: A Toy Story A Star Wars fanatic decides to sell his toy collection to keep his overbearing girlfriend happy and salvage their relationship. An unbelievable adventure with his toys makes him realize that he doesn’t need to change for anyone. Force-Full Imagination Michelle, an imaginative seven-year old, lies entangled in the schemes of her little brother while trying to save her toys and obey her mom! BREAK 5:30 PM TO 6:00 PM 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Special Screening Labyrinth Sarah, a selfish 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by Jareth, the Goblin King. Labyrinth is a 1986 British-American adventure musical fantasy film directed by Jim Henson, executive produced by George Lucas, and based upon conceptual designs by Brian Froud. The film stars Jennifer Connelly as Sarah and David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King. BREAK 8:00 PM TO 8:30 PM 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM Special Screening Dudes & Dragons An evil wizard, Lord Tensley, seeks the hand and heart of the beautiful princess, Lady Ennogard. When she refuses, he locks her away and releases a deadly dragon, which he controls, to terrorize the land. FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 2 - WEST 102B Saturday, June 4th 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Web Series Wendi (“There Once Was a Lady”) Wendi is the pilot for a continuing web series that is a combination of procedural and serial supernatural storytelling. The ghost of a murdered prostitute, known only as Wendi, haunts her former, currently living, customers in order to solve her own murder with two mismatched detectives behind closely behind her. One of these detectives might prove to be more of a link to the solution than she realized Phoenix Run (“Home”) Taking place in a dystopian future where everyone is infected with a deadly Nano virus, A street smart smuggler Marky is on the run from a crooked super hero and his infected henchmen. Marky flees to the only family he’s ever known, former superhero Ma Jones AKA Thunder. Basic Monsters Basic Monsters didn’t come to save the Internet - we just came to add to the noise. Every episode is fought upon the tempting precipice of murdering the ones you live with precisely because you live with them. The Spell Tutor Award-winning web series inspired by the works of J.K.Rowling. A young student of magic must hone her skills with the help of her tutor. Solipsism The story of an eccentric girl who finds meaning in life by becoming a superhero. Shipping Anonymous A group of passionate, misfit television fans are kicked out of the last remaining place with free Wi-Fi. They are forced to become a fake support group so that they may access the last remaining Wi-Fi hot spot at the ‘City Support Group Clinic’ 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Feature Stealing Sunrise In 1986, upon Eddie’s release from prison, he has promised his girlfriend Lisa, friend Dallas, and mentally slow brother Harold a move to paradise using the money from the job that had landed him in jail. But when Eddie realizes that Dallas has squandered the money while Eddie was incarcerated, they all four attempt to make that money back fast by pulling a series of “jobs” combining their skills to afford them the chance to retreat to the beach paradise they had originally planned on. FILM FEST 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Feature As they try to lay low in an unfamiliar town along the way, they find that the persistent Sheriff Porter on their trail, isn’t their only obstacle as mutiny between them looms. Is there enough room and money for all four of them to earn an early retirement to a daily sunrise over the ocean far away? With its 80’s era influenced soundtrack, montages, & authentic relics, it is a trip down memory lane for any Gen X moviegoer. 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Feature Idyll After a night of carousing the amateur photo model Zina heads for a fashion shoot in nature, accompanied by the ambitious Mia, apathetic Dragica and snobby photographer Blitcz. On an idyllic meadow that they chose as their location, they are violently attacked. Thus an ordinary fashion shoot in nature turns into a fierce fight for survival… Underneath the basic story structure there are some subtly positioned problematic themes that modernday Slovene as well as general society faces nowadays. It is a dark reflection of the world we live in. 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Horror and Science Fiction (18+ only) Playtime Strikes Back A short film about how a couple of dolls take revenge for being abused by a little girl. Better Stronger Faster To be the best assassin in the world, one must take on all competition, but your only the best until someone better comes along. Lucid A man awakens and attempts to change the course of his life, but is he truly in control of his own destiny? Trolls & Antechambers: The Comeback A fantasy card game tournament comes down to a David-vs.-Goliath matchup. Alternate After a long day of reality, Philip wants to surf through some alternatives. June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 103 FILM FEST Bluebird A young man and woman travel to Tucson, sharing their dreams, expectations and disappointments. In the end they each discover something important about themselves...sometimes the answers in life aren’t in the destination, but the journey. 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM Horror (18+ only) Prepare To Die Chaos and murder ensue in this slasher when Fred visits his estranged uncle for the weekend taking six of his closest friends with him as they quickly begin dying one by one. This Stays With The House Sometimes fairy tales and superstitions are there for a reason. And sometimes a child should just listen to his parents. And then there is Bobby. All he wanted to do was touch the suit in the closet... La Llorona A couple move into a new house and encounter a mysterious neighbor. In this psychological thriller/horror, La Llorona is more than just a bedtime story. Witch Child (Trailer) The ghost of an ancient witch is unleashed when an archaeologist discovers her grave. He turns to a former priest to help him protect his family from her vengeful spirit. 104 Maneater A woman re-emerges into the public eye by giving an account of a birthday that changed her life forever. Chase Aboard a military vessel, two crew members remain. One possessed and blood thirsty, the other, running for his life. Brainless Killers Two journalists venture into the zombie inhabited town of Zombridge, a functioning town within the wider community of Australia, to interview the mayor. They find a story more worthy of telling but have to get out alive first. Darker When a young man identifies someone in a crime, the perpetrators’ mysterious guardian begins terrorizing him. The good Samaritan ultimately realizes the stranger’s revenge is even more sinister than he had imagined. Blurred Vision Copycat killer “ZCD” is busy “dismembering” his latest victim in the style of his idol, the notorious KM Butcher. ZCD soon finds his “session” interrupted by a surprise visit from Detective Jones, who delivers some disturbing news about the KM Butcher. White Collar In a dystopian, but not so unlikely version of today’s society, citizens are willing to do anything for a job... Postal A gruesome slasher about a deranged mailman serial killer who murders his victims according to his route while being pursued by an Australian troubadour who hunts serial killers for a living. Meanwhile a group of teenagers come together and try and stop him themselves. Ethel A faux trailer about a new girl in a cursed office. Actual Cannibal Shia LaBeouf (Trailer) A group of teens discover the YouTube video, “Shia LaBeouf Live!” They tweet the actual Shia Labeouf to come to their house and kill them. At first they think it’s just harmless prank, but soon becomes a game of cat and mouse with these teens and actual cannibal Shia LaBeouf. Toward The Entryway A haunting tale of the odd and macabre as a young woman is terrorized by several supernatural forces which may be real or only her imagination. Kick Paddle, Kick Paddle When a group of teens decide to throw a surprise birthday party for their friend, they encounter much more than they bargained for in this crazy Grindhouse tale as everyone tries to make it out in one piece. June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center BREAK 7:30 PM TO 8:00 PM 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Awards Ceremony Please join us as we celebrate our winners for this year’s Phoenix Comicon Film Festival!!! FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 1 - WEST 102A Sunday, June 5th 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM Best of Festival Encore Take a break, catch a feature that you missed earlier this week or just enjoy the encore of the Best of the Phoenix Comicon Film Festival! FESTIVAL THEATRE ROOM 2 - WEST 102B Sunday, June 5th 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM Best of Festival Encore Take a break, catch a feature that you missed earlier this week or just enjoy the encore of the Best of the Phoenix Comicon Film Festival! THURSDAY GAMING GUIDE THURSDAY Gaming West 211A Magic:The Gathering 10:00am - 11: 00am Magic The Gathering: Convention League (ALL WEEKEND LONG DURING CONVENTION HOURS) Paid Session: $20.00 11:00am - 12:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 12:00pm - 1:00pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Paid Session: $10.00 1:00pm - 2:00pm Magic The Gathering: Full Box Sealed Paid Session: $100.00 2:00pm - 3:00pm Magic The Gathering: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck Paid Session: $20.00 3:00pm - 4:00pm Magic The Gathering: Modern Paid Session: $10.00 4:00pm - 5:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 5:00pm - 6:00pm Magic The Gathering: Legacy Paid Session: $10.00 6:00pm - 7:00pm Magic The Gathering: Sealed Challenge Paid Session: $30.00 7:00pm - 8:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 8:00pm - 9:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 9:00pm - 10:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 THURSDAY 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am THURSDAY 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm THURSDAY 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_1 Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_2 Paranoia #1 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_2 Buxx Games on Industry Row AEG on Industry Row Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_5 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_6 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_7 Hyatt Atrium B_1 Asmodee on Industry Row The Game Crafter on Industry Row The Game Crafter on Industry Row True In One on Industry Row Iconica on Industry Row Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Hyatt Atrium B_2 Hyatt Atrium B_3 Hyatt Atrium B_4 Hyatt Atrium B_5 Hyatt Atrium B_6 Hyatt Atrium B_7 Book Collectors Parks! Book Collectors Krosmaster: Arena Smash Up Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game Settlers of Catan Nocturnes Star Realms Barbarossa Hyatt Atrium B_8 Lords of Waterdeep Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel Hyatt Atrium B_9 Hyatt Atrium B_10 Arcadia Quest Tragedy Looper Sentinels of the Multiverse DC Deckbuilder Hyatt Atrium B_11 Hanabi One Night Ultimate Werewolf Coup Codenames The Game of Gnomes XCOM: The Board Game Tokaido Asteroyds Olympus Alien Frontiers Hyatt Atrium B_12 Galaxy Trucker (with expansions) Red November Hyatt Atrium B_13 Japanime Game Demos Tile Chess Steve Jackson Dice Games 7:00pm - 8:00pm 106 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_1 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_4 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 12:00am Hyatt Hyatt Remington/Russell Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_3 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am 2:00am - 3:00am THURSDAY System: A Dirty World “The Two of Clubs” What Happened? Hunter the Vigil 10:00pm - 11:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_3 Posthuman Codenames One Night Ultimate Werewolf Xia: Legends of a Drift System Powergrid June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_14 Munchkin Booty Hyatt Atrium B_16 Hyatt Atrium B_18 Hyatt Atrium B_19 Hyatt Atrium B_20 Munchkin Steampunk AEG Demos Asmodee Demos Asmodee Demos Munchkin Quest Revolution (with Palace OR Anarchy expansion) GURPS Space Munchkin Guest Artist Edition: Ian McGinty 11:00pm - 12:00am THURSDAY Hyatt Atrium B_15 Hyatt Atrium LiveAction Hyatt Atrium M_1 Hyatt Atrium M_2 Hyatt Atrium M_3 Hyatt Atrium M_4 Hyatt Atrium M_5 Hyatt Cassidy C_1 DDAL 04-01, Quest #1 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm DDAL 04-01 Quest 2 Live Action Tsuro Special Event 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm THURSDAY Hyatt Cassidy C_2 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm THURSDAY 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am THURSDAY DDAL 04-01 Quest 3 Star Wars X-Wing Star Wars X-Wing Star Wars X-Wing Star Wars: The Card Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Game Demo (Fantasy Demo (Fantasy Flight Demo (Fantasy Flight Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Games) Games) Flight Games) Games) Hyatt Cassidy C_3 DDAL 04-02 DDAL 04-03 Hyatt Cassidy C_4 DDEX 03-07 DDAL 04-04 DDEX 02-14 Hyatt Cowboy R_4 Hyatt Cowboy R_5 Hyatt Cowboy R_6 PFS 2-11: The Penumbral Accords PFS 3-09: The Quest for Perfection Part I: The Edge of Heaven PFS 5-22: Scars of the Third Crusade Hyatt Ellis E_4 Hyatt Cowboy R_1 Hyatt Cowboy R_2 Hyatt Cowboy R_3 PFS 1-38: No Plunder, No Pay PFS 1-51: The City of Strangers Part I: The Shadow Gambit PFS 1-55: The Infernal Vault PFS 1-52: The City of Strangers Part II: The Twofold Demise PFS 3-11: The Quest for Perfection Part II: On Hostile Waters PFS 3-18: The God’s Market Gamble Fai Chen’s Fantastical Faire Death House PFS 5-22: Scars of the Third Crusade Hyatt Cassidy C_5 PFS 5-EX: Ruins of Bonekeep Level I: The Silent Grave Hyatt Ellis E_5 12:00pm - 1:00pm Coup 1:00pm - 2:00pm Coup: Reformation 2:00pm - 3:00pm Coup: Rebellion 3:00pm - 4:00pm The Resistance PFS 0-05: Mists of Mwangi Hyatt Ellis E_6 The Coliseum (Level 5) Hyatt Cowboy R_8 PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena Hyatt Ellis E_7 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hyatt Ellis E_8 Fire of Eidolon 6:00pm - 7:00pm Masques Darkrock Ventures 7:00pm - 8:00pm Coup: Rebellion 8:00pm - 9:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm Hyatt Ellis E_1 Hyatt Ellis E_2 Hyatt Ellis E_3 Castle Panic Tales of the Arabian Knights 7 Wonders Dixit Here Kitty Kitty Hyatt Ellis E_9 A Touch of Evil Hyatt Regency Ballroom Regency Fire of Eidolon Werewolves of Millers Hollow 5:00pm - 6:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm DDAL 04-01 Quest 5 THURSDAY GAMING GUIDE THURSDAY The Resistance Above and Below Werewolves of Millers Hollow Demo Table Cestus Quick Games brought to you by Imperial Outpost AZHP Video Game Room: Casual Gaming 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am 2:00am - 3:00am June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 107 FRIDAY GAMING GUIDE FRIDAY Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_1 Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_2 Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_3 12:00pm - 1:00pm A Long Day D&D 5th Ed All ages Honor Students 18+ Chronicles of Darkness - Mortals A Quiet Day System: The Quiet Year Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 1:00pm - 2:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 2:00pm - 3:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 3:00pm - 4:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Buxx Games on Industry Row AEG on Industry Row Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis “The First Rule” Chronicles of Darkness Hunter the Vigil Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 6:00pm - 7:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 7:00pm - 8:00pm Paranoia #2 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm High Fantasy, I Say! Pugmire 18+ 10:00pm - 11:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 11:00pm - 12:00am Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 12:00am - 1:00am Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 1:00am - 2:00am Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis FRIDAY Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_3 10:00am - 11:00am Asmodee on Industry Row Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_4 Hyatt Atrium (Indus- Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) try Row) I_6 I_5 The Game Crafter The Game Crafter on True In One on on Industry Row Industry Row Industry Row Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_7 Hyatt Atrium B_1 West 211A Magic:The Gathering Iconica on Industry Row Battle Gnomes Magic The Gathering: Convention League (ALL WEEKEND LONG DURING CONVENTION HOURS) Paid Session: $20.00 11:00am - 12:00pm Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 12:00pm - 1:00pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Paid Session: $10.00 1:00pm - 2:00pm Magic The Gathering: Full Box Sealed Paid Session: $100.00 Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Asmodee on Industry Row The Game Crafter The Game Crafter on True In One on on Industry Row Industry Row Industry Row Iconica on Industry Row Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Magic The Gathering: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck Paid Session: $20.00 Magic The Gathering: Modern Paid Session: $10.00 Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 Magic The Gathering: Legacy Paid Session: $10.00 6:00pm - 7:00pm Magic The Gathering: Sealed Challenge Paid Session: $30.00 7:00pm - 8:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes 8:00pm - 9:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 9:00pm - 10:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 Battle Gnomes 10:00pm - 11:00pm 108 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) Row) I_2 I_1 Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt Hyatt Remington/Russell June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Hyatt Atrium B_2 Hyatt Atrium B_3 10:00am - 11:00am Book Collectors Elasund 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm Book Collectors Book Collectors Parks! Hyatt Atrium B_4 Nocturnes Nocturnes Chicken Caesar Manhattan Project 10:00am - 11:00am Monster Mansion Seafarers of Catan Between Two Cities King of Tokyo Dixit Bang! Tokaido Thunderstone Advance X-Machina 2:00am - 3:00am Suburbia Carcassonne: Star Wars Space Cadets 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am Hyatt Atrium B_7 Nexus Ops Betrayal at House on the Hill Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel Hyatt Atrium B_6 Pandemic Zombicide: Black Plague Cave Troll 11:00pm - 12:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm The Resistance Super Dungeon Explore Splendor 10:00pm - 11:00pm FRIDAY Hyatt Atrium B_5 Sentinels of the Multiverse Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game Puerto Rico XCOM: The Board Game Hyatt Atrium B_8 Hyatt Atrium B_9 Hyatt Atrium B_10 Hyatt Atrium B_11 Samarkand Tzolk’in Star Wars Rebellion Avengers Monopoly Hyatt Atrium B_12 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Apples to Apples Japanime Game Demos EVE: Conquests Splendor Blood Bowl Team Manager: Sudden Death Tiny Epic: Galaxies Tiny Epic: Kingdoms Hyatt Atrium B_13 Chez Geek Alien Frontiers: Factions Player’s Choice FRIDAY GAMING GUIDE FRIDAY Car Wars: The Card Game The Game of Life 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm Codenames For Sale Xia: Legends of a Drift System SOC: Ancient Egypt 10:00pm - 11:00pm Condottiere 11:00pm - 12:00am FRIDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_14 1:00pm - 2:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_16 Revolution (with Palace OR Anarchy expansion) Munchkin Nightmare Before Christmas Munchkin Cthulhu Castellan 4:00pm - 5:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm Asmodee Demos Castellan Hyatt Atrium LiveAction Hyatt Atrium M_1 Hyatt Atrium M_2 Hyatt Atrium M_3 Hyatt Atrium M_4 Hyatt Atrium M_5 Star Wars: The Card Game Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Armada Demo Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) (Fantasy Flight Games) 10:00am - 11:00am 1:00pm - 2:00pm Asmodee Demos Munchkin Steampunk 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00pm - 1:00pm AEG Demos Munchkin Pathfinder 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_20 GURPS Time Travel 9:00pm - 10:00pm FRIDAY Hyatt Atrium B_19 Munchkin Zombies 5:00pm - 6:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_18 Ninja Burger 12:00pm - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_15 Star Wars Imperial Assault Live Action Tsuro Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Special Event 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Live Action Tsuro Special Event 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 109 FRIDAY GAMING GUIDE FRIDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt Cassidy C_1 Hyatt Cassidy C_2 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt Cowboy R_1 DDAL 04-03 DDEX 01-12 The Arena (Level 20) PFS 0-06: Black Waters DDAL 04-04 The Coliseum (Level 10) 4:00pm - 5:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm Hyatt Cassidy C_5 DDAL 04-06 3:00pm - 4:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt Cassidy C_4 DDAL 04-05 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt Cassidy C_3 Hoard of the Dragon Queen DDAL 04-01 Quest 1 DDEX 03-11 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm Hoard of the Dragon Queen Fai Chen’s Fantastical Faire DDAL 04-06 The Arena (Level 10) DDLE4: Death House (of DOOM) DDEX 03-13 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am FRIDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt Cowboy R_2 Hyatt Cowboy R_3 Hyatt Cowboy R_4 Hyatt Cowboy R_5 Hyatt Cowboy R_6 Hyatt Cowboy R_7 PFS 0-14: The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch PFS 1-55: The Infernal Vault PFS 2-03: The Rebel’s Ransom PFS 2-11: The Penumbral Accords PFS 3-13: The Quest for Perfection Part III: Defenders of Nesting Swallow PFS 3-02: Sewer Dragons of Absalom 2:00pm - 3:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt Cowboy R_8 PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 3:00pm - 4:00pm PFS 1-51: The City of S trangers Part I: The Shadow Gambit PFS 0-14: The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch PFS 0-06: Black Waters 7:00pm - 8:00pm PFS 1-33: Assault on the PFS 6-10: The Wounded Wisp Kingdom of the Impossible PFS 1-55: The Infernal Vault PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 8:00pm - 9:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 9:00pm - 10:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 10:00pm - 11:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 11:00pm - 12:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 12:00am - 1:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 1:00am - 2:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena Hyatt Curtis A CurtA FRIDAY Hyatt Ellis E_1 Hyatt Ellis E_2 Hyatt Ellis E_3 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Dead Panic Gruff The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Round 2 Special Event 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am Village Crone Tokaido Hyatt Ellis E_8 Blood Rage Fire of Eidolon Fire of Eidolon Fire of Eidolon Fire of Eidolon Zooloretto Blood Rage Darkrock Ventures Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game Tokaido: Matsuri Terra Mystica Epic Spell Wars Masques The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Championship Special Event Hyatt Ellis E_7 DC Deckbuilding Game: Forever Evil Star Wars: Imperial Assault - Skirmish Hyatt Ellis E_6 Tokaido: Crossroads Here Kitty Kitty REX Castle Panic: Wizard’s Tower Dixit Fortune & Glory 7 Wonders 10:00pm - 11:00pm FRIDAY Artifacts Inc. A Touch of Evil Caverna The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Round 3 Special Event 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt Ellis E_5 Codenames 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Hyatt Ellis E_4 Dark Gothic The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Prelim Special Event 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt Ellis E_9 Hyatt Ellis E_10 Demo Table Hyatt Ellis E_11 Super Dungeon Explore Zombicide Seasons 1 and 2 Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom PhxB Firefly Hyatt Regency Ballroom Regency AZHP Presents BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma EXTEND (PS3) Tournament Cestus Quick Games brought to you by Imperial Outpost AZHP Presents Guilty Gear Xrd (PS3) Tournament Cestus Poker: Kids Need to Read Charity Tournament Special Event AZHP Presents Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2v2 (XB1) Tournament AZHP Video Game Room: Casual Gaming 2:00am - 3:00am 110 PFS 0-05: Mists of Mwangi June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_2 Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_3 Hyatt Hyatt Remington/Russell 10:00am - 11:00am Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 11:00am - 12:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 12:00pm - 1:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 1:00pm - 2:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 2:00pm - 3:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 3:00pm - 4:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 4:00pm - 5:00pm “Adventurers Wanted No Experience System: Dungeon World Necessary” 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm The Cries of the Children 18+ Werewolf the Apocalypse 20th edition 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm Paranoia #3 10:00pm - 11:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Proud Parents 18+ Chronicles of Darkness - Mortals Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 1:00am - 2:00am Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis SATURDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am 2:00am - 3:00am SATURDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm 11:00pm - 12:00am AEG on Industry Row Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm Buxx Games on Industry Row Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 12:00am - 1:00am Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_6 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_5 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_4 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_3 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_2 Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 11:00pm - 12:00am SATURDAY Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_1 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_7 SATURDAY GAMING GUIDE Hyatt 3rd Floor 3_1 SATURDAY Hyatt Atrium B_1 Battle Gnomes Asmodee on Industry Row The Game Crafter on Industry Row The Game Crafter on Industry Row True In One on Industry Row Battle Gnomes Iconica on Industry Row Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes Hyatt Atrium B_2 Hyatt Atrium B_3 Parks! Hyatt Atrium B_4 Hyatt Atrium B_5 Ikusa Sheriff of Nottingham Manhattan Project Nocturnes Tragedy Looper Book Collectors Bang! Nocturnes Terra Mystica XCOM: The Board Game One Night Ultimate Werewolf Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game Hyatt Atrium B_9 King of Tokyo (with Power Up Expansion) Sushi Go! Love Letter Numenera Lords of Vegas Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel Survive! Escape from Atlantis Lords of Waterdeep Fury of Dracula Smash Up Hyatt Atrium B_8 Hyatt Atrium B_7 Scotland Yard Sentinels of the Multiverse Nocturnes Hyatt Atrium B_6 Hyatt Atrium B_11 Star Wars Rebellion Chinese Checkers Avengers Monopoly COGZ Ladies & Gentlemen Mafia De Cuba Flash Point: Fire Rescue (with expansions) Manhattan Project Asteroyds Hyatt Atrium B_10 Fallen Chicken Caesar Hyatt Atrium B_12 Hyatt Atrium B_13 Castellan Japanime Game Demos GURPS Dungeon Fantasy: Troll Hunters Wanted! Super Hero Chutes and Ladders Munchkin Cthulhu One Night Ultimate Werewolf Galaxy Trucker: The Big Expansion Hanabi Star Wars Rebellion Mascarade June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 111 SATURDAY GAMING GUIDE SATURDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_14 Hyatt Atrium B_15 Star Munchkin Deluxe Edition 12:00pm - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_18 Hyatt Atrium B_19 Hyatt Atrium B_20 AEG Demos Asmodee Demos Asmodee Demos Munchkin Apocalypse Munchkin Quest 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_16 The Stars Are Right Munchkin Zombies 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm Revolution (with Palace OR Anarchy expansion) GURPS Mercenary/Spy 9:00pm - 10:00pm SATURDAY Hyatt Atrium LiveAction Hyatt Atrium M_1 Hyatt Atrium M_2 Hyatt Atrium M_3 Hyatt Atrium M_4 Hyatt Atrium M_5 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm Live Action Pirate Wiz-War Special Event 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm Live Action Tsuro Special Event Star Wars Armada Demo Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Armada Demo Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm SATURDAY Hyatt Cassidy C_1 Hyatt Cassidy C_2 Hyatt Cassidy C_3 DDAL 04-01 Quest 1 DDAL 04-07 Hoard of the Dragon Queen 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm DDAL 04-01 Quest 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm Hyatt Cowboy R_1 PFS 1-52: The City of Strangers? Part II: The Twofold Demise DDEX 03-16 DDAL 04-05 DDAL 04-09 Fai Chen’s Fantastical Faire 7:00pm - 8:00pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm Hyatt Cassidy C_5 DDAL 04-01 Quest 2 DDAL 04-01 Quest 3 DDAL 04-08 Hyatt Cassidy C_4 DDEX 01-08 DDEX 02-12 DDAL 04-10 PFS 2-S1: Year of the Shadow Lodge Princes of the Apocalypse 10:00pm - 11:00pm DDAL 04-02 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am DDEX 03-02 2:00am - 3:00am SATURDAY 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm Hyatt Cowboy R_2 Hyatt Cowboy R_3 Hyatt Cowboy R_4 Hyatt Cowboy R_5 Hyatt Cowboy R_6 PFS 2-01: Before the Dawn Part I: The Bloodcove Disguise PFS 2-11: The Penumbral Accords PFS 5-S2: Ruins of Bonekeep Level II: Maze of the Mind Slave PFS 3-18: The God’s Market Gamble PFS 1-33: Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible 2:00pm - 3:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 3:00pm - 4:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 4:00pm - 5:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm 112 Hyatt Cowboy R_8 PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS 2-S1: Year of the Shadow Lodge PFS 2-S1: Year of the Shadow Lodge PFS 2-S1: Year of the Shadow Lodge PFS 2-S1: Year of the Shadow Lodge PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 8:00pm - 9:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 9:00pm - 10:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 10:00pm - 11:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 11:00pm - 12:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 12:00am - 1:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 1:00am - 2:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Hyatt Curtis A CurtA Hyatt Curtis B CurtB Hyatt Ellis E_1 Hyatt Ellis E_2 Hyatt Ellis E_3 Hyatt Ellis E_4 Hyatt Ellis E_5 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Splendor: Tournament Prelim Special Event Shadows of Brimstone The Resistance Castle Panic Star Trek Attack Wing Battle Royale Village Crone Caverna 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Splendor: Tournament Final Round Special Event Settlers of Catan: Tournament Prelim Special Event 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thunder Alley Dark Gothic Here Kitty Kitty Ora et Labora 5:00pm - 6:00pm Settlers of Catan: Tournament Final Round Special Event 6:00pm - 7:00pm 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tales of the Arabian Nights 8:00pm - 9:00pm Castle Panic: Wizard’s Tower Last Night on Earth 7 Wonders 9:00pm - 10:00pm Lewis & Clark 10:00pm - 11:00pm Marvel Miniatures Game Fortune & Glory Super Dungeon Explore Epic Spell Wars SATURDAY GAMING GUIDE SATURDAY 11:00pm - 12:00am SATURDAY Hyatt Ellis E_6 Hyatt Ellis E_7 Hyatt Ellis E_9 Hyatt Ellis E_10 Hyatt Ellis E_11 Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom PhxB Hyatt Regency Ballroom Regency Gaming West 211A Magic: The Gathering Magic The Gathering: Convention League (ALL WEEKEND LONG DURING CONVENTION HOURS) Paid Session: $20.00 10:00am - 11:00am Blood Rage 11:00am - 12:00pm Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 12:00pm - 1:00pm Magic The Gathering: Standard Paid Session: $10.00 1:00pm - 2:00pm AZHP Presents Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 (360) Tournament Mission Red Planet 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cestus 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm DC Deckbuilding Game: Forever Evil End of the World Quick Games brought to you by Imperial Outpost 5:00pm - 6:00pm 6:00pm - 7:00pm Game Design Contest Special Event Magic The Gathering: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck Paid Session: $20.00 Magic The Gathering: Modern Paid Session: $10.00 Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 AZHP Presents Mortal Kombat XL (PS4) Tournament Demo Table Magic The Gathering: Full Box Sealed Paid Session: $100.00 Magic The Gathering: Legacy Paid Session: $10.00 Magic The Gathering: Sealed Challenge Paid Session: $30.00 Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 7:00pm - 8:00pm Blood Rage 8:00pm - 9:00pm 9:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 11:00pm Shadows Over Camelot Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 Cestus AZHP Presents Street Fighter V (PS4) Tournament Magic The Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Paid Session: $15.00 11:00pm - 12:00am 12:00am - 1:00am 1:00am - 2:00am 2:00am - 3:00am AZHP Video Game Room: Casual Gaming June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 113 SUNDAY GAMING GUIDE SUNDAY Hyatt Hyatt Remington/Russell 10:00am - 11:00am Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 11:00am - 12:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 12:00pm - 1:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis 1:00pm - 2:00pm Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_1 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_2 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_3 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_4 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_5 Buxx Games on Industry Row AEG on Industry Row Asmodee on Industry Row The Game Crafter on Industry Row The Game Crafter on Industry Row 2:00pm - 3:00pm SUNDAY Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_6 Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) I_7 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_5 1:00pm - 2:00pm 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm Castles of Mad King Ludwig Battle Gnomes Parks! Hyatt Atrium B_6 Hyatt Atrium B_7 Takenoko Numenera Hyatt Atrium B_4 Parks! Hyatt Atrium B_8 DC Comics Deck-Building Game Hyatt Atrium B_11 Hyatt Atrium B_12 Vikings Chicken Caesar Japanime Game Demos Space Station Acquire Terror in Meeple City 3:00pm - 4:00pm SUNDAY Nocturnes Monster Factory 12:00pm - 1:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm Battle Gnomes Battle Gnomes 3:00pm - 4:00pm 11:00am - 12:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_3 Sentinels of the Multiverse 2:00pm - 3:00pm 10:00am - 11:00am Hyatt Atrium B_2 Spyfall True In One on Industry Row Iconica on Industry Row 1:00pm - 2:00pm SUNDAY Hyatt Atrium B_1 Hyatt Atrium B_13 Hyatt Atrium B_14 Hyatt Atrium B_15 The Stars Are Right Mars Attacks: The Dice Game Munchkin Legends 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt Atrium B_18 Hyatt Atrium B_19 Hyatt Atrium B_20 AEG Demos Asmodee Demos Asmodee Demos 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm SUNDAY Hyatt Atrium M_1 Hyatt Atrium M_2 Hyatt Atrium M_3 Hyatt Atrium M_4 Hyatt Atrium M_5 Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars: The Card Game Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Hyatt Cassidy C_1 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 114 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center DDAL 04-11 Hyatt Cassidy C_2 Hyatt Cassidy C_3 10:00am - 11:00am 11:00am - 12:00pm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hyatt Cassidy C_5 Hyatt Cowboy R_1 Hyatt Cowboy R_2 Hyatt Cowboy R_3 PFS 0-14: The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch PFS 2-02: Before the Dawn Part II: Rescue at Azlant Ridge PFS 3-18: The God’s Market Gamble SUNDAY GAMING GUIDE SUNDAY DDAL 04-01 Quest 4 Rage of Demons Fai Chen’s Fantastical Faire DDAL 04-01 Quest 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm SUNDAY Hyatt Cowboy R_4 Hyatt Cowboy R_5 Hyatt Cowboy R_6 Hyatt Cowboy R_8 Hyatt Ellis E_2 10:00am - 11:00am PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 11:00am - 12:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena Hyatt Ellis E_3 Hyatt Ellis E_4 Castle Panic 12:00pm - 1:00pm PFS 5-22: Scars of the Third Crusade PFS 6-S2: Ruins of Bonekeep, Level III The Wakening Tomb PFS 1-33: Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 1:00pm - 2:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena 2:00pm - 3:00pm PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena SUNDAY Hyatt Ellis E_5 Hyatt Ellis E_6 Hyatt Ellis E_7 Hyatt Ellis E_8 Hyatt Ellis E_11 Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom PhxB A Touch of Evil Here Kitty Kitty Hyatt Regency Ballroom Regency 11:00am - 12:00pm AZHP Presents Super Smash Bros Tournament (Wii U) Tokaido Fire of Eidolon 12:00pm - 1:00pm Firefly 2:00pm - 3:00pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm Gaming West 211A Magic: The Gathering Magic The Gathering: Convention League (ALL WEEKEND LONG DURING CONVENTION HOURS) Paid Session: $20.00 10:00am - 11:00am 1:00pm - 2:00pm Super Dungeon Explore Masques Above and Below Fire of Eidolon Cestus Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 Magic The Gathering: Standard Paid Session: $10.00 Magic The Gathering: Full Box Sealed Paid Session: $100.00 Phoenix Comicon’s Iron GM Special Event Magic The Gathering: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck Paid Session: $20.00 Darkrock Ventures AZHP Video Game Room: Casual Gaming Magic The Gathering: Modern Paid Session: $10.00 Magic The Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Paid Session: $20.00 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 115 GAMING GUIDE 7 Wonders 7 Wonders lasts three ages. In each age, players receive 7 cards from a particular deck, choose 1 of those cards, then pass the remainder to an adjacent player. Players reveal their cards simultaneously, paying resources if needed or collecting resources or interacting with others. When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games of Thaco Cavern. 18+ When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_3) Group: The Wrecking Crew A Long Day D&D 5th Ed All Ages D&D 5th Ed All ages A Long Day How hard could it be? Your hired on to escort a caravan from one town to the next. Then the goblins attacked and carried off a few people. Then you went to rescue them and now you have killed the scum and the hostages are gone. Now what? When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_1) Group: The Wrecking Crew AEG on Industry Row We are AEG, the heralds of fun gaming! Join us for amazing games ranging from dragons & spells, to shoot outs in the old west, to sci-fi ships or intrigue at court! Bringing fun back into gaming! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_2) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_2) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_2) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_2) Group: Industry Row A Quiet Day System: The Quiet Year Age: 16+ For a long time, we were at war with the Jackals. Now, finally, we’ve driven them out, and we’re left with this: a year of relative peace. One quiet year. Come Winter, the Frost Shepherds will arrive and we might not survive the encounter. 18+ When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_3) Group: The Wrecking Crew A Touch of Evil “A Touch of Evil, The Supernatural Game” is a fast-paced game of fiendish creatures, dashing Heroes, and highadventure. Each player takes on the role of a unique monster-hunting Hero, racing against time to stop the forces of darkness from claiming another foothold in the world. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Above and Below Above and Below is a mashup of town-building and storytelling where you and up to three friends compete to build the best village above and below ground. In the game, you send your villagers to perform jobs like exploring the cave, harvesting resources, and constructing houses. When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Acquire Each player strategically invests in businesses, trying to retain a majority of stock. As the businesses grow with tile placements, they also start merging, giving the majority stockholders sizable bonuses. The game is a race to acquire the greatest wealth. When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Adventurers Wanted - No Experience System: Dungeon World Necessary All ages In this introduction to Dungeon World and tabletop role-playing games, you’ll take on the role of adventurers swinging swords, slinging spells, and solving puzzles as you attempt to recover the fabled Lost Crown of MacGuffin from the depths 116 AEG Demos Play games by the great team at AEG! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_18) Group: AEG When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_18) Group: AEG When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_18) Group: AEG When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_18) Group: AEG Alien Frontiers Do you have what it takes to be a deep space colonist? An alien frontier awaits the brave and daring! This new planet will be harsh, but if you have the skills to manage your resources, build a fleet, research alien life, and settle colonies, the world can be yours. When: Fri, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Alien Frontiers: Factions Alien Frontiers is a game of resource management & planetary development for 2 to 4 players. Alien Frontiers: Factions adds ship & colony tokens for a 5th player & factions, with each faction providing its owner a special ability & new orbital facilities under his control. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle Apples to Apples Come play the clean version of Cards Against Humanity. This is fun for all ages! When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Group: Around the Board Arcadia Quest Players lead guilds of intrepid heroes on an epic campaign to dethrone the vampire lord and reclaim the mighty Arcadia for their own. But only one guild may lead in the end, so players must battle against each other as well as against the monstrous occupying forces. When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Artifacts Inc. In Artifacts, Inc., players compete to grow the most famous archaeology company. Players roll dice, which represent their troop of adventurers, and place them on cards in order to find artifacts, sell them to museums, and purchase new cards representing their company assets. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Asmodee Demos Play games by the great team at Asmodee! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_19) Group: Asmodee When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_20) Group: Asmodee When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_19) Group: Asmodee When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_20) Group: Asmodee When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_19) Group: Asmodee When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_20) Group: Asmodee When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_19) Group: Asmodee When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_20) Group: Asmodee Asmodee on Industry Row Join Asmodee and their Flight Crew for some of your fan favorites like Star Wars Xwing, and Ticket to Ride!! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_3) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_3) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_3) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_3) Group: Industry Row Asteroyds The aim of Asteroyds is to navigate the highly dangerous asteroid field and pass through four gates. Almost everything in the race zone can move position, so the players need to plan with that in mind. When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sun, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Avengers Monopoly Come flip the table with one of the most classic board games on the market, but do it as Tony Stark! When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Group: Around the Board When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Group: Around the Board AZHP Presents BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma EXTEND (PS3) Tournament Show your skills at BlazBlue in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. Will you emerge the victor? When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP AZHP Presents Call of Duty: Black Ops III 2v2 (XB1) Tournament Is Black Ops IIII your calling? Bring a partner and wipe the floor with the competition! When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP AZHP Presents Guilty Gear Xrd (PS3) Tournament Test your Guilty Gear Xrd prowess in the Hyatt Regency Ballroom, to leave the winner you will have to beat the best. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP AZHP Presents Mortal Kombat XL (PS4) Tournament Fatality!! Match your Mortal Kombat skills against your fellow fighter. Who will be victorious? When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP AZHP Presents Street Fighter V (PS4) Tournament Which character will you choose to exact your doom on others? Choose wisely. When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center AZHP Presents Ultimate Marvel VS Capcom 3 (360) Tournament Bring your A game if you expect to survive this Ultimate Dual!! When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP AZHP Video Game Room: Casual Gaming Join Premier Gaming Partner AZHP as they host 74 straight hours of awesome video gaming! Arcade sticks will be available for use! When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP When: Sat, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP When: Sun, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP Bang! The Outlaws hunt the Sheriff. The Sheriff hunts the Outlaws. The Renegade plots secretly, ready to take one side or the other. Bullets fly. Who among the gunmen is a Deputy, ready to sacrifice himself for the Sheriff? And who is a merciless Outlaw, willing to kill him? When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Barbarossa Barbarossa is set in a fictional Second World War setting in which cute German military girls rush against Moscow to defeat the evil magician Stalin. The game uses the in-game deck-building mechanism from Dominion, that is, each player starts with a small deck of resource cards. When: Fri, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Battle Gnomes With 24 unique gnomes in the deck, each player controls gnomes battling for neighborhood control. Select your gnomes, arm them, and fortify your yard to become the top gnome household. At the end of the game, whoever has defeated the most gnomes has shown their might and wins! When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_1) Group: Branum Games Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game is an exciting game of mistrust, intrigue, and the struggle for survival. Based on the epic and widely-acclaimed Sci Fi Channel series, it puts players in the role of one of ten of their favorite characters! When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Betrayal at House on the Hill Betrayal at House on the Hill quickly builds suspense and excitement as players explore a haunted mansion of their own design, encountering spirits and frightening omens that foretell their fate. Secretly, one of the characters betrays the rest of the party! When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Between Two Cities It is the early 1800s, a time of immense construction and urbanization. You are a world-renowned master city planner who has been asked to redesign two different cities. Will your planning and collaborative skills be enough to design the most impressive city in the world? When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Blood Bowl Team Manager: Sudden Death Blood Bowl Team Manager is a bone-breaking, breathtaking standalone card game of violence and outright cheating for two to four players. Chaos, Dwarf, Wood Elf, Human, Orc, Skaven, Dark Elf, Undead, and Vampire teams compete against each other over the course of a brutal season. When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle Blood Rage In Blood Rage, each player controls their own Viking clan’s warriors, leader, and ship. Ragnarok has come, and it’s the end of the world! It’s the Vikings last chance to go down in a blaze of glory and secure their place in Valhalla at Odin’s side! When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Book Collectors Players are competitive, wealthy book collectors attempting to have the most notable personal library. That may be through having certain kinds of books or a wide variety of books. Collect books, trade books, and sabotage other collectors to get your victory points before they do When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games Buxx Games on Industry Row Come join Buxx Game Studios to see what is new for Phoenix Comicon 2016!! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_1) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_1) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_1) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_1) Group: Industry Row GAMING GUIDE AZHP Presents Super Smash Bros Tournament (Wii U) Settle it in Smash!! Come see who the better fighter is or settle last night’s argument regarding Batman vs Superman! When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Regency Ballroom (Regency) Group: AZHP Car Wars: The Card Game Welcome to the sport of the future autoduelling! Killer cars battle with machine guns, missiles, autocannons, and flamethrowers. You’re behind the wheel . . . and the last survivor wins. - This is an official demo by the AZ MIB. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Carcassonne: Star Wars Carcassonne: Star Wars combines the exciting adventures of the Star Wars universe with the gameplay of Carcassonne, with the known rules of the game being simplified through clever changes that bring an entirely new feel to the game. When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Castellan Four players work together to build a castle. Wall and tower pieces link to form courtyards. The player who finishes a courtyard claims it with a Keep. Your cards determine what pieces you get each turn . . . but you decide where to put them. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Castle Panic Castle Panic is a cooperative, light strategy game for 1 to 6 players ages 10 and up. Players must work together to defend their castle, in the center of the board, from monsters that attack out of the forest at the edges of the board. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Castle Panic: Wizard’s Tower Your Castle has been rebuilt, & a friendly Wizard has joined your forces. As long as his Tower stands, you and your friends have access to powerful magic spells. And you’ll need them, for the Monsters have returned stronger, faster, smarter, and with new abilities! When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 117 GAMING GUIDE Castles of Mad King Ludwig In the tile-laying game Castles of Mad King Ludwig, players are tasked with building an amazing, extravagant castle for King Ludwig II of Bavaria...one room at a time. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Cave Troll In Cave Troll, each player controls a party of explorers raiding the cave troll’s lair. Using knights, dwarves, thieves, and other adventurers, the players search the lair for gold and magical artifacts. The players must be careful, however, dangers lurk in the cave! When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Caverna Following along the same lines as its predecessor (Agricola), Caverna: The Cave Farmers is a worker-placement game at heart, with a focus on farming. In the game, you are the bearded leader of a small dwarf family that lives in a little cave in the mountains. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Cestus On Mount Caravous near the village of Carn Leon there is an ancient fortress raised by forgotten warrior tribe. Little known to the populace of the surrounding countryside the deep caverns under the forgotten fortress held a secret, a long-seal portal. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_11) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_11) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_11) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_11) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_11) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Chez Geek Beer. Nookie. Roommates. It’s another Friday night at Chez Geek. Set up house with your friends for as long as you can stand them. Get a job, they’re all bad. Spend money and your precious spare time to accumulate Slack points. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Chicken Caesar In Chicken Caesar, players represent aristocratic ancient Roman chicken families trying to create a legacy for their family name. Each family has several eligible roosters eager to jump into the world of politics, getting rich and creating a legacy by any means necessary. When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Chinese Checkers Looking for a quiet strategy game that brings back memories from family game night? Look no further than Chinese Checkers. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Group: Around the Board 118 Codenames Attention Spy Masters! You must give coded messages to your spies before their cover is blown! But beware, assassins lurk everywhere! Codenames is a clever party game that can be played by anywhere from 2 to a small crowd of people. No experience necessary!! When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle COGZ Oops! Someone accidentally broke the mad professor’s chromatic cogtraption! You & the other cogitating cognizants need to help repair the broken cogtraption before the professor returns. Everyone seems to think they have the superior cognition needed to rebuild the device! When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle Condottiere When English soldiers returned from the Crusades, Italy found itself with an influx of desperate and capable men. These hired swords were contracted to fight for individual city-states by an agreement known as a condotta. The most elite were the mercenary leaders AKA Condottiere When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Coup In Coup, you want to be the last player with influence in the game, with influence being represented by face-down character cards in your playing area. Each player starts the game with two coins and two influence i.e., two face-down character cards; the fifteen card deck consists of three copies of five different characters, each with a unique set of powers. The last player to still have influence, that is, a face-down character, wins the game! When: Thu, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle Coup: Rebellion Coup: Rebellion G54 is a new standalone game that takes the same simple Coup mechanisms and rules, but with a variable deck of 25 characters, and in each game you choose to play with five out of the 25, so the relative power and advantage of each character changes for each game When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Coup: Reformation Coup: Reformation, an expansion for the original version of Coup: City State from La Mame Games, adds new cards to the game and rules for factions and team play that increases tension in the early stages for four or more players. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Dark Gothic Dark Gothic is a deck-building game set in Flying Frog’s A Touch of Evil game series. Each player represents a particular monster-hunting hero in the game, and that hero determines the player’s starting deck and grants a special ability. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Darkrock Ventures Darkrock Ventures is an exciting and quick-playing worker-placement game set in deep space. Players are asteroid miners attempting to extract as much wealth as possible from the asteroid before their opponents do, all while being harassed by the constant thread of alien marauders. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games DC Comics Deck-Building Game Batman! Superman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Cyborg! The Justice League of America is ready for action are you? Fight the never-ending battle for truth, justice, and peace in the DC Comics Deck-Building Game! When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers DC Deckbuilder Batman! Superman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! The Flash! Green Lantern! Cyborg! The Justice League of America is ready for action are you? Fight the never-ending battle for truth, justice, and peace in the DC Comics Deck-Building Game! When: Fri, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers DC Deckbuilding Game: Forever Evil It’s fun to be bad! Players finally get to play the game as some of the most infamous Super-Villains in the DC Universe! With a name like Forever Evil, you can expect to find new and more dangerous Attacks, rugged Defenses and a number of nefarious ways to mess with your opponents When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games DDAL 04-01 Quest 1 Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-01 Quest 2 Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-01 Quest 3 Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center DDAL 04-01 Quest 4 Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-01 Quest 5 Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-01, Quest #1 Strange things are afoot in the Moonsea. The factions have called all those willing and able to investigate strange occurrences in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-02 Something strange is afoot within the Quivering Forest. So much so that even the elves of Greenhall have left their homes to seek out help from their newfound neighbors. But, their tales of a strange beast are not earning them any favor; especially among the Vistani. When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-03 The locals are spreading rumors of the emergence of an age-old relic in a remote farming village. Surely you won’t be the only one to seek it, but can you afford to not be successful in this mission? And why haven’t they claimed it for themselves? When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-04 A Vistani fortuneteller has called you out by name during the burgomeister’s private reading. She raved of an army of the dead, a delicate powder box, and a beautiful yet dangerous woman. Now the burgomeister wants to know why you’re more important than he is! Part four of Misty When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 02-10 The Cloaks of Mulmaster have taken an interest in your progress, and may be looking to sponsor adventurers for future work. You’ve been offered an interview with one of their ranking members at the Theater of the Stars, but you never know what to expect in the City of Danger. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-05 The time has come to venture beyond the village of Oranou and explore the realm of Barovia. However, in your travels, you happen across an unusual tribe of people distrusted denizens of the Demiplane of Dread. Do the Vistani truly possess the ability to see the future? When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 02-11 When Fort Iron was taken from the duergar who inhabited it, much of their subterranean quarters were never fully explored. An ancient oubliette has been discovered and its contents have disturbed the miners. Can the mine and the miners be saved from the dangers of the Oubliette? When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-06 Old hatreds die hard, but sometimes it is necessary to set aside petty, personal disagreements for the greater good. The hag, Jeny Greenteeth, is wise and may prove instrumental in the troubles that lay ahead. Your task will not be easy! When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-07 The Innocent, a Tier 2 (Level 5-10) adventure set in Barovia. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-08 The Broken One, a Tier 2 (Level 5-10) adventure set in Barovia. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-09 The Tempter, a Tier 2 (Level 5-10) adventure set in Barovia. When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-10 The Artifact, a Tier 2 (Level 5-10) adventure set in Barovia. When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDAL 04-11 The Donjon: A Tier 2 (Level 5-10) adventure set in Barovia. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 01-08 Despite the shaky alliance that exists with the elves of the Quivering Forest, they do not suffer trespass in their realm lightly, especially from common folk from nearby Phlan. A woodworker’s recent blunder into the forest might set off a diplomatic incident. When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 01-12 A black dragon’s treasure horde has been located in the Twilight Marsh, and within it are secrets that hold interest to the factions. With the dragon marauding over the countryside, the horde is left unguarded. Now is the time to plunder its lair! An adventure for 5th-10th level When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League GAMING GUIDE in the region surrounding Phlan. Dark whispers and unseen terrors lurk in the misty shadows between this world and someplace much more sinister. When: Thu, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 02-12 Fort Dalton along the River Lis was long ago destroyed. Now rumors tell of foul cults practicing their dark rites within the forts ruins. Are the rumors of elemental cults true or are the rumors a cover for some other sinister plot? When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_3) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 02-14 The fabled sword of Selfaril is told to bestow wisdom and power upon whomever wields it, so naturally its discovery has caused quite a stir in Mulmaster. All of this is complicated when a masked benefactor claims to know the truth about the blade. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 03-02 The Red Plumes have increased patrols in the region surrounding Hillsfar, and a string of disappearances has followed in their wake. Naturally, this has roused the suspicion of the factions. Join your factions and find out the truth behind the missing farmers. When: Sun, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 03-07 Elanil Elassidil, an elf bard of no small legacy, has put out a call for trustworthy agents. It is time, it seems, for a quietly hidden piece of elven history to become known to the world. Meira Faerenduil, lost knight of Myth Drannor, has been discovered and must be brought back. When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 03-11 In the search for allies in the Underdark, you are called upon to travel through the recently opened Waydown sinkhole to find the lost myconid colony of Sporedome. It is said that they once cultivated a strain of mushrooms that could protect one from falling into madness. When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDEX 03-13 An unexpected envoy arrives in Sporedome and offers to give aid against the fire giants of Maerimydra, if you are willing to help his people with a small problem. When: Fri, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 119 GAMING GUIDE DDEX 03-16 The time has come for the brave and the bold to put an end to the machinations of Maerimydra’s demonic occupiers and their fiendish fire giant ruler. This will be no mean feat; the city is a cesspit of corruption and madness. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_4) Group: D&D Adventurers League DDLE4: Death House (of DOOM) Death House is the name given to an old row house in the village of Barovia. The house has been burned to the ground many times, only to rise from the ashes time and again-by its own will or that of Strahd. Locals give the building a wide berth for fear of antagonizing the evil. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_1) Group: D&D Adventurers League Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game puts 2-5 players in a small, weakened colony of survivors in a world where most of humanity is either dead or diseased, flesh-craving monsters. Each player leads a faction of survivors with dozens of different characters in the game. When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Dead Panic The zombie apocalypse has begun, and you and your friends take on the roles of various characters who are all working to survive. In Dead Panic, each player takes on the role of one of eight unique characters, which have special abilities. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Death House Death House is the name given to an old row house in the village of Barovia. The house has been burned to the ground many times, only to rise from the ashes time and again-by its own will or that of Strahd. Locals give the building a wide berth for fear of antagonizing the evil. When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_2) Group: D&D Adventurers League Demo Table Want to check out something new and cool? This is the place! No telling what we will have to show you.... so come on by and check it out! When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_10) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_10) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Dixit Every picture tells a story but what story will your picture tell? In this game, players will use the beautiful imagery on their cards to bluff their opponents and guess which image matches the story. Guessing right is only half the battle! When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Elasund This is the second game in the ‘Abenteuer Catan’ (Catan Adventures) series that started with Candamir: The First Settlers. The theme of Elasund is based on the ‘Die Siedler von Catan’ novel written by Rebecca Gable, itself based on the original The Settlers of Catan game. 120 When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers End of the World Earth has come under attack from extraterrestrial lifeforms! Countless adventures await in the five scenarios included in Alien Invasion, an otherworldly take on The End of the World roleplaying line, originally designed by Ãlvaro Loman and Jose M. Rey. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Eons After the Big Bang, things moved quickly. So do you. Players in the game of Eons take on the roles of universal architects competing to shape the universe on a cosmic scale by gathering elemental building blocks to create stars, and other cosmic phenomenon. When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle Epic Spell Wars Did you know that magical wizards are battling to the death and beyond right now!? “Why battle?” “What have I got to prove, magic man?” Only who’s the most awesomely powerful battle wizard in the entire realm, that’s what! When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games EVE: Conquests EVE: Conquests is a strategy board game for 2-4 players set in the EVE Universe. Players assume the roles of the four major empires in EVE and set out to prove their superiority by means of planetary domination. Their conquests require them to play the political landscape in EVE. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle Fai Chen’s Fantastical Faire The trader Fai Chen has rolled into town with his wagon loaded down with goods to trade. Bring your character sheet, adventure log, and item certificates to see what you might be able to trade with Fai Chen. This year, Fai Chen is accompanied by a powerful Vistani seer. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League Fallen A two-player card & dice game with fast & challenging game play, gorgeous art all wrapped up in an ever-changing story. One player chooses a Hero to delve deep within a dungeon, seeking the ultimate evil that waits below. The 2nd player takes on the role of the Dungeon Lord. When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle Fire of Eidolon Preview Fire of Eidolon! Landing on Kickstarter this June. Fire of Eidolon is an ultra-quick & highly thematic co-op dungeon crawler designed like a video game from the Super NES era. Descend into this diceless tile placement epic adventure with Zelda like labyrinths. When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Thu, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_8) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Firefly Players begin with a ship, and travel from planet to planet, hiring crew, purchasing ship upgrades, and picking up cargo to deliver (jobs) all in the form of cards. Some crew and cargo are illegal, and can be confiscated if your ship is boarded by an alliance vessel. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Flash Point: Fire Rescue (with expansions) The call comes in... “911, what is your emergency?” On the other end is a panicked response of “FIRE!” Moments later you don the protective suits that will keep you alive, gather your equipment and rush to the scene of a blazing inferno. When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers For Sale For Sale is a quick, fun game nominally about buying and selling real estate. During the game’s two distinct phases, players first bid for several buildings then, after all buildings have been bought, sell the buildings for the greatest profit possible. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Fortune & Glory Fortune and Glory: The Cliffhanger Game is a fast-paced game of high adventure, vile villains, edge-of-your-seat danger, and cliffhanger pulp movie action. Players take on the role of a treasure hunter, traveling the globe in search of ancient artifacts and fending off danger. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Fury of Dracula Game of deduction and gothic horror based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. One player takes control of the legendary Count Dracula as he stealthily crosses Victorian-era Europe, spreading his diabolical vampirism everywhere he goes. When: Sat, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Galaxy Trucker (with expansions) In a galaxy far, far away... they need sewer systems, too. Corporation Incorporated builds them. Become a Galaxy Trucker. You will gain access to prefabricated spaceship components cleverly made from sewer pipes. Can you build a space ship durable enough to weather storms? When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Game Design Contest Phoenix Comicon and The Game Crafter are pleased to announce the 1st annual Board Game Design Competition! Teams will pick up their prototyping kits on-site at The Game Crafter Booth in the Hyatt. Teams will have four hours to create their game and present to judges. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom (PhxB) Gruff Gruff is a tactical “Expandable Card Game” about mutated monster goats. Players create a customized team of monster goats called “Gruffs” led by a shepherd. You win the game by crushing through the enemy line of gruffs and killing the opposing shepherd. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games GURPS Dungeon Fantasy: Troll Hunters Wanted! The town of Corpse Hollow has a troll infestation. They also have the coin to pay mercenaries! You just happen to need some cash and have a knack for dealing with other people’s problems. This is a continuing Dungeon Fantasy adventure for experienced GURPS players. When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black GURPS Mercenary/Spy You are a team that works for a shadow organization that does dirty and dangerous missions for ‘The Company’. You are expendable; if caught The Company will disavow any knowledge of your existence, but that is the way you like it. The Blackest Ops with no strings attached. When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black GURPS Space You are members of the Terran Military fighting the Doriaan Empire on the outer rim of the empire, far from Earth, continuing the fight by any means necessary. The enemy calls you Pirates, so you fight them like pirates. Always outnumbered, but never out gunned! When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black GURPS Time Travel You are members of an elite international temporal law enforcement agency called Avatar. Your missions are to travel through time hunting down temporal violators and supporting temporal missions by historians. To maintain the time line and prevent time paradoxes at any cost. When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black Hanabi Hanabi named for the Japanese word for “fireworks” is a cooperative game in which players try to create the perfect fireworks show by placing the cards on the table in the right order. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Here Kitty Kitty In the crazy cat-collecting game Here, Kitty, Kitty! your neighborhood has a cat problem. The problem is that the cats don’t all belong to YOU! Everyone in the neighborhood wants to claim those adorable kitties for themselves. Outwit your fellow feline fiends! When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games High Fantasy, I Say! Pugmire 18+ Pugmire 18+ High Fantasy, I Say! They have been your rivals for a time and they are not good dogs. They are bad dogs. But you have an edge this time. This time you know where they are going and what they need. If only you knew what they’ll do when they get there. 18+ When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_2) Group: The Wrecking Crew Hoard of the Dragon Queen Selected chapters from the hardcover adventure Hoard of the Dragon Queen. Chapters may be for Tier 1 (1-4) or Tier 2 (5-10) characters at the discretion of the DM. When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_2) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_2) Group: D&D Adventurers League When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_2) Group: D&D Adventurers League Honor Students 18+ Chronicles of Darkness - Mortals Woodbridge academy is one of the mostly highly respected private schools in Anika Bay. While they have a track record of churning out top level Ivy League candidates, it’s unknown what happens to those who fail to keep up their GPA. There are allegations of torture!! 18+ When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_2) Group: The Wrecking Crew Iconica on Industry Row Set in the fictional world of Rynaga, Iconica is a game that blends turn-based strategy with a twist of chance for a unique card game experience. Come join the fun! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_7) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_7) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_7) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_7) Group: Industry Row Ikusa Shogun / Samurai Swords / Ikusa is the last game in the original Milton Bradley Gamemaster series. It focuses on the chaotic feudal society of Japan during the Middle Ages. Players play one of several factions that erupt into a civil war, trying to consolidate their strongholds. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Japanime Game Demos Come play some Japanime games like Tanto Cuoro! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_12) When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_12) When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_12) When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_12) King of Tokyo In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers King of Tokyo (with Power Up Expansion) In King of Tokyo, you play mutant monsters, gigantic robots, and strange aliens all of whom are destroying Tokyo and whacking each other in order to become the one and only King of Tokyo. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers GAMING GUIDE Galaxy Trucker: The Big Expansion In a galaxy far, far away... they need sewer systems, too. Corporation Incorporated builds them. Everyone knows their drivers -- the brave men and women who fear no danger and would even fly through Hell. You will gain access to prefabricated spaceship components cleverly made! When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle Krosmaster: Arena In Hormonde, a strange world deep in the folds of time, the Hour Demons have finally found a hobby worthy of their cruel hearts... the Arena! They select warriors of all ages and lands and whisk them away to the Hormonde where the enslaved gladiators must fight for their souls! When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Ladies & Gentlemen The unusual and asymmetric game Ladies & Gentlemen brings players into the world of glamour. In teams of two, one playing a man, the other a woman, the players try to pull together the best-looking and most famous couple who will attend the big ball. When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Last Night on Earth Last Night on Earth, The Zombie Game is a survival horror board game that pits small-town Heroes head-to-head against a horde of Zombies. A team of four heroes is chosen by one set of players, and the Zombies are controlled by 1 or 2 players. When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game A survival horror board game that pits small-town Heroes head-to-head against a horde of Zombies. A team of four heroes is chosen by one set of players, and the Zombies are controlled by 1 or 2 players. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Lewis & Clark Lewis & Clark is a board game in which the players manage an expedition intended to cross the North American continent. Their goal is to be the first to reach the Pacific. When: Sat, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Live Action Pirate Wiz-War Play the Live Action variant to Wiz- War. In Wiz-War, wizards wage no-spells-barred magical duels deep in an underground labyrinth. This gamepits players’ wizards against each other in a stupendous struggle for magical mastery. Win by stealing other wizards’ treasures! When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (LiveAction) June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 121 GAMING GUIDE Live Action Tsuro Try the Publisher’s Live Action Tsuro! A beautiful and beautifully simple game of laying a tile before your own token to continue its path on each turn. The goal is to keep your token on the board longer than anyone else’s. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (LiveAction) When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (LiveAction) When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (LiveAction) When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (LiveAction) Lords of Vegas You and your opponents represent powerful developers in a burgeoning Nevada city. You will earn money and prestige by building the biggest and most profitable casinos on “The Strip,” the town’s backbone of dust and sin. When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Lords of Waterdeep Waterdeep, the City of Splendors, the most resplendent jewel in the Forgotten Realms, and a den of political intrigue and shady back-alley dealings. In this game, the players are powerful lords vying for control of this great city. When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Love Letter All of the eligible young men (and many of the not-so-young) seek to woo the princess of Tempest. Unfortunately, she has locked herself in the palace, and you must rely on others to take your romantic letters to her. Will yours reach her first? When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Mafia De Cuba Havana, December 29, 1955: The Godfather is convened to the office of President Batista. He entrusted his precious cigar box to his henchmen. It must be said that the cigar box has a false bottom, under the first layer of cigars, the box is filled with diamonds! When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Magic the Gathering: 8-Player Draft (ALL WEEKEND LONG DURING CONVENTION HOURS) Players draft 3 Magic Booster Packs to build a 40-card deck. 1st: 60 Prize Tickets 2nd: 40 Prize Tickets 3rd-4th: 10 Prize Tickets Paid Event: $15.00 When: Thu, 10:30AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 10:30AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 10:30AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 10:30AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic The Gathering: Convention League (ALL WEEKEND LONG DURING CONVENTION HOURS) Receive an Intro Pack (deck + 1 booster) when you register. Play casually all weekend long! Prizes include: additional cards to customize your deck. Paid Event: $20.00 122 When: Thu, 10:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed Players receive 4 Magic Booster Packs to construct a 30-card deck. Paid Event: $20.00 When: Thu, 11:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Fast Format Mini Masters Players receive 2 Booster Packs and their choice of basic lands to construct a 30-card sealed deck. Single elimination. Get an additional pack to modify your deck after each round you win. Prize: 1st: 360 Prize Tickets Paid Event: $15.00 When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 9:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 9:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 4:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 5:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Full Box Sealed Players receive 36 Magic Booster Packs to construct a 40-card deck. Paid Event: $100.00 When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Legacy Bring your Legacy Deck and compete! Paid Event: $10.00 When: Thu, 5:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Modern Bring your Modern Deck and compete! Paid Event: $10.00 When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 3:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 3:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Sealed Challenge Build a 40-card deck out of 6 Booster Packs. Paid Event: $30.00 When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Standard Bring your Standard Deck and compete! Paid Event: $10.00 When: Thu, 12:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Magic the Gathering: Two-Headed Giant Sealed Deck Each two-player team receives 8 Magic packs to build two 40-card decks. $20.00 per player Paid Event: $20.00 When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: West 211A Magic: The Gathering Group: Cascade Games Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project makes you the leader of a great nation’s atomic weapons program in a deadly race to build bigger and better bombs. You must assign your workers to multiple projects: build bomb-making infrastructure, expending your military to protect it, or send out spies! When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Mars Attacks: The Dice Game Destroy the humans! Take their cities! Conquer Earth! In Mars Attacks: The Dice Game, lead your team of Martian invaders to conquer Earth. Destroy cities, get your picture taken in front of famous monuments, and be the Martian with the most Earthling kills! But watch out! When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center Mascarade Players in Mascarade start with six coins and a randomly dealt character card. Characters stay face up just long enough for players to more or less memorize them, then are turned face down. Your goal is to be the first player to hold 13 coins. When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Masques As head of an ambitious Venetian family in Masques you have sent your most influential representatives to mingle at the Doge’s masquerade ball. By cleverly positioning these guests you’ll vie for attention, ensuring the most political power for your family. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Will they retain their sanity? Will they . . . level up? - This is an official demo by the AZ MIB. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Munchkin Guest Artist Edition: Ian McGinty Celebrate 15 years of Munchkin with special Guest Artist Editions! Ian McGinty, known for his work on the Munchkin and Adventure Time comic books, starts us off with a bang! This Guest Artist Edition includes completely re-illustrated game cards, a new gameboard! When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black Munchkin Legends Munchkin Legends is the Munchkin card game about legendary adventure . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. You’ll defeat mythic monsters and grab fabled magic items! Don the Death Mask and Achilles’ Heels. Wield Thor’s Hammer . . . or maybe the Magic Bassoon. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black Mission Red Planet With technology rapidly developing and the human population growing, Victorian-era Earth is in dire need of fuel, land, and other natural resources. Fortunately, automated probes sent to Mars have discovered celerium, an ore that can be combusted to produce 10,000x more power. When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_6) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Munchkin Nightmare Before Christmas Arm yourself with a Vampire Teddy, Mayor’s Badge, and Bat Hat, and charge into battle on Santa’s Sleigh. Become a citizen of Halloween Town, Christmas Town, Thanksgiving Town, or Easter Town. Try to banish foes such as Oogie Boogie, Doctor Finkelstein, and Lock. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black Monster Factory In Monster Factory, the players take turns drawing and placing tiles, either adding to their own monsters or to those of their opponents. The goal is to make monsters that are big, but not so big that they go unfinished. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Munchkin Pathfinder Try out new classes like Alchemist and Witch. Join a faction to become an Eagle Knight or a Red Mantis Assassin. Arm yourself with the T-Bone Stake and the Armor of Insults. You’ll need them to defeat the Ghoul Friday, the Whispering Tyrant, and especially Lamashtu! When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black Monster Mansion Take charge of a unique character, explore a dungeon filled with traps, fight mythic monsters, buy powerful items, help your friends, beware of hidden traitors, and reach the exit in order to escape before it’s too late! When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Munchkin Apocalypse It’s the end of the world! In Munchkin Apocalypse, every possible natural (and unnatural) disaster has happened . . . or will happen during the game. You are a rugged survivor in a world full of people and things that want to kill you and take your stuff. Do it to them first! When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black Munchkin Booty Munchkin Booty brings the greatest gold-grabbers in history pirates! to the world of Munchkin. Use your Silver Long Johns to beat the Lobster Mobster, drink your Demon Rum to fight off the Viking Kittens, and defend yourself with the Cutlass (or Cutlad, for the gents)! When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black Munchkin Cthulhu Munchkins now they face their greatest challenge Cthulhu! Will they survive? Munchkin Quest Kill the monster, grab the treasure, stab your buddy. That’s what it’s all about. Now, Munchkin comes to the boardgame. This is an official demo by the AZ MIB. When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black Munchkin Steampunk Grab your gears, put on your top hat, whack the monsters, and grab the treasure . . . with the power of SCIENCE! Munchkin Steampunk Deluxe brings the zaniness of Munchkin to the pseudo-Victorian steampunk era. Bully! - This is an official demo by the AZ MIB. When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black Munchkin Zombies It’s the sickest, silliest Munchkin yet! You are zombies, kicking down doors and eating brains. The “monsters” you’re attacking are people, some helpless and some hazardous, with a few rogue zombies thrown in. The armor is whatever you’ve blundered across searching for brains. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black Mutant Chronicles: Siege of the Citadel In Mutant Chronicles, players control one of five corporations. Each player begins with two of their own unique Doomtroopers imbued their Corporation’s special ability. They make decisions and plan strategies to prevent the Dark Legion and the vile Nepharite from taking over. When: Fri, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers GAMING GUIDE Marvel Miniatures Game The stars of Marvel comics battle in this fast paced miniatures game... all materials provided When: Sat, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Nexus Ops Nexus Ops is a light-medium science fiction war game. The game boasts a hexagonal board that is set up differently every time, as well as (in the Avalon Hill edition) cool “glow” miniatures and lots of combat. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Ninja Burger Now you can join the elite Ninja Burger delivery team! You will learn to deliver tasty burgers and fries anywhere. You will bring honor to your franchise. Failure is not an option. - This is an official demo by the AZ MIB. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black Nocturnes Players have agreed to be research subjects for studies on terror & dreams. However, the experiment goes beyond what is expected & participants are trapped in nightmares, losing their sanity one fear at a time! All players lose sanity, try to hold onto yours as long as you can. When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games Numenera Numenera is a science fantasy roleplaying game set in the far distant future. Humanity lives amid the remnants of eight great civilizations that have risen and fallen on Earth. These are the people of the Ninth World. When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Olympus The players will lead one of the citystates (like Athens, Sparta, Corinth, Thebes, Argos and others) expanding it and worshipping the various gods in order to become the hegemonic power of the Peloponnesus! When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 123 GAMING GUIDE One Night Ultimate Werewolf No moderator, no elimination, ten-minute games. One Night Ultimate Werewolf is a fast game for 3-10 players in which everyone gets a role: One of the dastardly Werewolves, the tricky Troublemaker, the helpful Seer, or one of a dozen different characters! When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle When: Fri, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Ora et Labora In Ora et Labora, each player is head of a monastery in the Medieval era who acquires land and constructs buildings little enterprises that will gain resources and profit. The goal is to build a working infrastructure and manufacture prestigious items. When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Pandemic In Pandemic, several virulent diseases have broken out simultaneously all over the world! The players are disease-fighting specialists whose mission is to treat disease hotspots while researching cures for each of four plagues before they get out of hand. When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Paranoia #1 Paranoia is a roleplaying game set in a darkly humorous future. In Paranoia, a well-meaning but deranged computer desperately protects the citizens of an underground warren from all sorts of real and imagined enemies. 18+ When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_1) Group: The Wrecking Crew Paranoia #2 Paranoia 18+ Paranoia is a roleplaying game set in a darkly humorous future. In Paranoia, a well-meaning but deranged computer desperately protects the citizens of an underground warren from all sorts of real and imagined enemies. 18+ When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_3) Group: The Wrecking Crew Paranoia #3 Paranoia 18+ Paranoia is a roleplaying game set in a darkly humorous future. In Paranoia, a well-meaning but deranged computer desperately protects the citizens of an underground warren from all sorts of real and imagined enemies. 18+ When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_2) Group: The Wrecking Crew Parks! In this colorful, family-friendly game, players are each building their own amusement parks! You want the most successful park, so you’re trying to get the best features possible to earn victory points. Each player has a specific park type to build on so your choices are unique! When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games 124 When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_2) Group: Branum Games PFS 0-05: Mists of Mwangi Pathfinder Lugizar Trantos recently returned from the Mwangi Expanse with haunted eyes and a pack full of strange idols. Absalom’s famed Blakros Museum purchased his pieces and Lugizar vanished. The strange monkey idols carry a fell curse. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_6) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 0-06: Black Waters The Pathfinder Society seeks the ancient ruby ring of the salamander and it falls to a team of Pathfinders to find it. Last seen in the Tri-Towers Yard, a once elite academy for the youth of Absalom, the ruby ring is now lost in the Drownyard. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 0-14: The Many Fortunes of Grandmaster Torch When statues of unspeakable power were found in Osirion and then stolen, the Pathfinder Society assumed they were gone forever. When they appeared in the inventory of a smuggler in the massive trade city of Sedeq, the Society wasted no time dispatching you to recover them. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 1-33: Assault on the Kingdom of the Impossible The Pathfinder Society sends you to the fabled Kingdom of the Impossible, the island of Jalmeray, to stop an Aspis Consortium black market relics dealer who is organizing the local bandits and violently robbing Jalmeray and Pathfinder Society caravans laden with treasure. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_7) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_6) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_6) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 1-38: No Plunder, No Pay The Chelish pirate, Captain Caradoc Alazario, has finally been caught. Unfortunately, he was caught after stealing a fiendish artifact of bound for the Grand Lodge in Absalom and is the only one who knows where that artifact came to rest. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 1-51: The City of Strangers Part I: The Shadow Gambit The Pathfinder Society sends you to Kaer Maga, the City of Strangers, where you are ordered to find a local Pathfinder associate who sent a strange letter to VentureCaptain Drandle Dreng in Absalom. When the local associate turns up dead and it’s up to you to solve his murder. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 1-52: The City of Strangers Part II: The Twofold Demise A powerful local gang in Kaer Maga demands that you end the threat of the Shadow Lodge at once as the Lodge’s very existence upsets the delicate local balance of power. Refusal means both the expulsion of the Pathfinder Society from Kaer Maga forever and your untimely deaths. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 1-55: The Infernal Vault A decade ago, the Decklands family, a house of Chelish nobles, were exiled from Absalom for treason. Their fate made for an interesting story and when a Pathfinder agent in Cheliax studying the family’s long history and exile from the City ends up murdered you have to investigate When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 2-01: Before the Dawn Part I: The Bloodcove Disguise You are sent to Aspis Consortium-infested Bloodcove to gather supplies for a nearly doomed Pathfinder mission nearby. Disguised as ordinary merchants, you have little time to gather what you need and get out before the Consortium discovers and destroys you. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 2-02: Before the Dawn Part II: Rescue at Azlant Ridge With supplies in hand, you rush from Bloodcove to the Pathfinder expedition site at Azlant Ridge only to find it under siege. You must brave the newly discovered halls beneath the ridge in order to find the key that might save everyone. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 2-03: The Rebel’s Ransom The Ruby Prince of Osirion sends you to the Parched Dunes to find what became of a secret Pathfinder expedition sent there to recover artifacts for the Ruby Prince himself. What you find there may very well end the Pathfinder Society as you know it. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 2-11: The Penumbral Accords The daughters of Absalom’s Blakros family have long been among the most pursued maidens in the Inner Sea. Now the family’s matriarch approaches the Pathfinder Society to help her break a centuries-old pact with the denizens of the Plane of Shadow to save her twin daughters. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 2-S1: Year of the Shadow Lodge TABLES R1-R5: When a famous Pathfinder returns to the Grand Lodge in Absalom with a long sought after Azlanti artifact of power, the Society celebrates the achievement by throwing a massive party in Absalom’s arena. Until an artifact is June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center PFS 3-02: Sewer Dragons of Absalom Absalom is Golarion’s busiest and most populous city, but one of its largest populations goes largely unnoticed. You must venture into the sewers beneath the City at the Center of the World to stop the meddling dragons within from disrupting a vital Pathfinder Society operation. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_7) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 3-09: The Quest for Perfection Part I: The Edge of Heaven In the distant land of Tian Xia, the Pathfinder Society’s Lantern Lodge sends a team of agents high into the mountains of the Wall of Heaven to an abandoned Iroran monastery in search of a powerful relic to assist them in victory in the upcoming Ruby Phoenix Tournament. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 3-11: The Quest for Perfection Part II: On Hostile Waters With an ancient Iroran relic in hand, the Pathfinders must make a long river voyage to the inland nation of Shokuro to return it to the only person who can reactivate the long-dormant artifact. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 3-13: The Quest for Perfection Part III: Defenders of Nesting Swallow As the Pathfinders approach the village of Nesting Swallow in the Tian nation of Shokuro, they find it besieged by a gang of tengu bandits. Before their contact in the village will aid them in restoring the Iroran relic the PCs must brace themselves for a great battle. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_6) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 3-18: The God’s Market Gamble Valuable relics of religious natures have been disappearing on their way into Absalom and the Pathfinder Society stands to lose countless irreplaceable artifacts if the cause isn’t found. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 5-22: Scars of the Third Crusade The fiery inquisitions that raged through Mendev during the Third Mendevian Crusade may have been damped but never truly extinguished. Fanatics have reignited the witch-hunts in eastern Mendev, and in doing so they have captured and accused allies of the Pathfinder Society. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_6) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 5-EX: Ruins of Bonekeep Level I: The Silent Grave An enemy of the Pathfinder Society recently found a hidden dungeon in a centuries-old siege fortress, but despite his best efforts to convert it into his base of operations, he failed. When a pair of Pathfinders encounter disaster while scouting out the entrance. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 5-S2: Ruins of Bonekeep Level II: Maze of the Mind Slave A group of Pathfinders recently delved into the ruins of Bonekeep, a siege fortress destroyed centuries ago. There they discovered not only terrifying threats but also extraordinary treasures. Warded by the magic of a senior Pathfinder, the party must explore Bonekeep. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 6-10: The Wounded Wisp More than 400 years have transpired since the Pathfinder Society began in a humble tavern that has quietly weathered the centuries without incident. When a routine errand there uncovers a clue left behind by one of the founding Pathfinders, it’s up to the PCs to solve a puzzle. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_6) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 6-99: True Dragons of Absalom For several years, the Pathfinder Society has enjoyed a mutually beneficial alliance with the Sewer Dragons, the dominant tribe of kobolds living beneath Absalom. When an elite patrol discovers a wounded member of the Society with a desperate message, they must move fast! When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS 6-S2: Ruins of Bonekeep, Level III—The Wakening Tomb The Pathfinders descend deeper into the ruins of Bonekeep, a centuries-old siege fortress. The deeper dungeons hold even deadlier threats, yet even they cannot compare to the terrible revelations of the tower’s true purpose. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS Quest: Phantom Phenomena HOURLY EVENT: Bizarre phenomena have tormented the people of southeastern Ustalav for decades, and these events become stronger and more dangerous every year. Hoping to uncover the origins of these phenomena, Dr. Quolorum and the PCs investigate. When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Thu, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Fri, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society GAMING GUIDE When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society stolen. 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When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_1) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_2) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_3) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_4) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_5) Group: Pathfinder Society PFS QUEST TIMES CONTINUES ON 126 June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 125 GAMING GUIDE When: Sun, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cowboy (R_8) Group: Pathfinder Society Phoenix Comicon’s Iron GM 3 secret story ingredients. 1 hour to prepare. 3.5 hours to play. Join in as the best game masters of the Valley compete for the glory of becoming the champion of Comicon by running the best RPG they can! All levels of experience are welcome, as players or competitors. When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom (PhxB) Player’s Choice Players can choose between Acquire, Big City, Brass, Tribune, Alhambra. Learn to play the game without reading the rules! We will instruct players on how to play the game and get the game rolling in very little time. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle Poker: Kids Need to Read Charity Tournament Join us for the Annual Kids Need To Read Poker Tournament presented by Lupine Entertainment and Phoenix Comicon. Registration opens at 7pm and cards fly at 8pm. No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em $20.00 Donation. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom (PhxB) Posthuman Posthuman pits you as one of the last human survivors in a world where nature is reclaiming the planet and our evolved offspring are working to eradicate us. Will you resist mutation and survive, or give in to the inevitable and join the evolved? Ages 14+ When: Thu, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle Powergrid The object of Power Grid is to supply the most cities with power. To Power cities, players buy power plants, and maintain the resources needed to run them. When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle Princes of the Apocalypse Selected chapters from the hardcover adventure Princes of the Apocalypse. When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_2) Group: D&D Adventurers League Proud Parents 18+ Chronicles of Darkness - Mortals Until recently, Woodbridge academy was known as one of the most respected private schools in Anika Bay. That all changed on the night of the Big Dance. Police are calling the incident the result of a crazed cult, or maybe a teenage prank gone wrong. Will you uncover the truth? 18+ When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_3) Group: The Wrecking Crew 126 Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico players assume the roles of colonial governors on the island of Puerto Rico. The aim of the game is to amass victory points by shipping goods to Europe or by constructing buildings. When: Sat, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Seafarers of Catan The classic resource management game has moved to the high seas. Merchant lanes across the sea have opened up allowing you to trade and expand your empire to the islands of Catan! When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Quick Games brought to you by Imperial Outpost Waiting for a slot? Have some time to kill? Pop in for a random fast game! From Fluxx to Mille Bornes and beyond, we have just the solution to scratch that itch When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_9) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_9) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_9) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Sentinels of the Multiverse A team of heroes, all with impressive powers and abilities stand between the world and the forces of evil. Will you help them? Answer the call to protect the multiverse! When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Fri, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Rage of Demons Experience the Madness in the hardcover adventures of Rage of Demons. One or more chapters from the hardcover will be run during this time slot, at the discretion of the DM. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_2) Group: D&D Adventurers League Red November A cooperative game in a gnomish attack submarine where everything is going wrong. The sub is descending and the water pressure increasing, the nuclear reactor is overheating, the nuclear missile launchers are pre-igniting, fires and water leaks are everywhere! HELP! When: Fri, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Revolution (with Palace OR Anarchy expansion) Secretly bid against your opponents to gain the support of the people, win territory . . . and collect more Gold, Blackmail, and Force for the next round of bidding! Will you try to control the tavern or the fortress? The harbor or the plantation? When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_15) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_16) Group: Arizona Men in Black REX Rex: Final Days of an Empire, a reimagined version of Dune set in Fantasy Flight’s Twilight Imperium universe, is a board game of negotiation, betrayal, and warfare in which 3-6 players take control of great interstellar civilizations. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Samarkand As members of merchant families the players marry into other wealthy merchant families. They expand the trading routes of these families and establish trade relationships with other families. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle Scotland Yard In Scotland Yard, one of the players takes on the role of Mr. X. His job is to move from point to point around the map of London taking taxis, buses or subways. The detectives, that is, the remaining players acting in concert move around similarly in an effort to capture him. When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Settlers of Catan Players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players collect these resources (cards) wood, grain, brick, sheep, or stone to build up points. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Settlers of Catan: Tournament Final Round Players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players collect these resources (cards) wood, grain, brick, sheep, or stone to build up points. When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Curtis B (CurtB) Settlers of Catan: Tournament Prelim Players try to be the dominant force on the island of Catan by building settlements, cities, and roads. On each turn dice are rolled to determine what resources the island produces. Players collect these resources (cards) wood, grain, brick, sheep, or stone to build up points. When: Sat, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Curtis B (CurtB) Shadows of Brimstone Shadows of Brimstone is a fast-paced, fully cooperative, dungeon-crawl board game set in the Old West, with a heavy dose of unspeakable horror! Players create characters, taking on the role of a classic Western Hero Archetype, such as the Law Man, Gunslinger, or Saloon Girl. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_3) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Shadows Over Camelot Shadows over Camelot is a cooperative/semi-cooperative handmanagement and deduction-based board game for 3-7 players. Each player represents a knight of the Round Table and they must collaborate to overcome a number of quests. When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Sheriff of Nottingham In Sheriff of Nottingham, players will not only be able to experience Nottingham as a merchant of the city, but each turn one player will step into the shoes of the Sheriff himself. Who is the best smuggler? When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center SOC: Ancient Egypt The same Settlers of Catan we all know and love, only now set in the time frame of Ancient Egypt. Similar gameplay to the original with a few added wrinkles to fit the theme. Get blessings from the Gods and build the Pyramid. When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle Space Cadets It’s your lifelong dream to join the Star Patrol & be part of the crew of an interstellar Starship. You’ve worked hard, graduated from the academy, & received your first assignment as part of a team of young recruits, confident in your training & ready to be put to the test. When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Space Station Finally, the international space industry is beginning to grow! To encourage the development, global funds are awarding prizes to companies that are outstanding in different areas. You control one of those companies and want to compete for the biggest, & best space station. When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle Splendor 2014 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year! Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops all in order to acquire the most prestige points. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_8) Group: The Grey Circle When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Splendor: Tournament Final Round 2014 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year! Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops all in order to acquire the most prestige points. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Curtis A (CurtA) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Splendor: Tournament Prelim 2014 Golden Geek Board Game of the Year! Splendor is a game of chip-collecting and card development. Players are merchants of the Renaissance trying to buy gem mines, means of transportation, shops all in order to acquire the most prestige points. When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Curtis A (CurtA) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Spyfall An easy-to-learn card game of bluffing, probing questions, clever answers, and suspicion. At the start of each round, players receive a secret card informing them of the group’s location - a casino, space station, pirate ship, circus, (30 unique locations!) When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Star Munchkin Deluxe Edition Grab your laser sword. Fight every cyborg and alien you meet. Stab your rivals in the back and steal their stuff. Take the loot and run! Star Munchkin Deluxe is the Star Munchkin you know and love, but with a board and standies for even better door-kicking action! When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black Star Realms Star Realms is a fast paced deck-building card game of outer space combat. It combines the fun of a deck-building game with the interactivity of Trading Card Game style combat. As you play, you make use of Trade to acquire new Ships and Bases from the cards being turned face up. When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Star Trek Attack Wing - Battle Royale Raise your shields and prepare to fire phasers! This game of Starship combat will put you in command of a powerful ship in the Star Trek Universe, all materials will be provided. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Take on the roles of an Imperial or Rebel admiral & command a fleet of Star Destroyers & fighters TIE fighters, TIE interceptors, TIE bombers, or large Rebel corvettes/frigates, & small fighters A-Wings, B-Wings, X-Wings, Y-Wings. This demo will include everything needed to play. When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) In Imperial Assault up to four players work together as a team, each controlling a hero of the Rebel Alliance. You can play a Human commander, smuggler, or veteran, a Bothan renegade, a Wookiee warrior, or a Twilek (Jedi) exile. Imperial Assault is TWO games in one. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars GAMING GUIDE Smash Up The “shufflebuilding” game Smash Up starts with a simple premise: Take the twentycard decks of two factions, shuffle them into a forty-card deck, then compete to smash more Bases than your opponents! Each faction brings a different game mechanism into play. When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sun, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Star Wars Rebellion The new game from Fantasy Flight set in the struggle between the Empire and the Rebellion. Take control of the Rebellion or the Empire and defeat the other side, through guile or overwhelming force. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) A tactical ship-to-ship combat game where players control powerful Rebel Imperial, or Villainy ships, facing off against each other. You can fly X-Wings, Han Solo’s Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters/Interceptors, Boba Fett’s Slave 1, & MORE. Demo will include everything needed. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_1) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_3) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_4) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_5) Group: Star Wars June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 127 GAMING GUIDE Star Wars: Imperial Assault - Skirmish Star Wars: Imperial Assault is a strategy board game of tactical combat and missions for two to five players, offering two distinct games of battle and adventure in the Star Wars universe! In skirmish missions, you compete in head-to-head, tactical combat. When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Star Wars: The Card Game Demo (Fantasy Flight Games) Star Wars: TCG is a game for two players. One player fights for the Light Side of the Force (Rebel Alliance, Jedi, or Smugglers and Spies). The second player fights for the Dark side of the Force (Imperial Navy, Sith, or Scum and Villainy). When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (M_2) Group: Star Wars Starship Academy, Formerly Artemis Starts Hourly. This year the Terran Stellar Navy is recruiting you to come save the galaxy! Fly in one of our six bays of Artemis or try out our newest addition 2 bays of Starship Horizons. Plays up to six players per bay. Bring your crew and battle space monsters or come solo! When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Thu, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Thu, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Fri, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy 128 When: Sat, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sat, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sun, 12:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sun, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sun, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy When: Sun, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt (Hyatt Remington/Russell) Group: Starship Academy Steve Jackson Dice Games Come, sit, roll, learn! Several Steve Jackson Games Dice games are quick and easy and we can play them all! You can look forward to Zombie Dice, Cthulhu Dice, Trophy Buck, Dino Hunt Dice, Chupacabra, and Mars Attacks: The Dice Game! When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Suburbia Plan, build, and develop a small town into a major metropolis. Use hex-shaped building tiles to add residential, commercial, civic, and industrial areas, as well as special points of interest that provide benefits and take advantage of the resources of nearby towns. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Super Dungeon Explore Super Dungeon Explore (SDE) is a dungeon crawler inspired by old Japanese console RPGs. One to five players take the role of classic fantasy heroes. One player is the “Dark Consul” who controls the monsters of the dungeon. When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Super Hero Chutes and Ladders Fly up ladders, and slide down shoots as your favorite Super Hero!! When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Group: Around the Board Survive! Escape from Atlantis Survive is a cutthroat game where players seek to evacuate their pieces from an island that is breaking up, while remembering where their highest-valued pieces are located to maximize their score. When: Sat, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Sushi Go! In the super-fast sushi card game Sushi Go!, you are eating at a sushi restaurant and trying to grab the best combination of sushi dishes as they whiz by. Score points for collecting the most sushi rolls or making a full set of sashimi. When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers System: A Dirty World “The Two of Clubs” Age: 18+ 1920’s Chicago: State street has long served as the dividing line between the Screaming Mink & the Quiet Cricket. Rory O’Bannon & Peter Young have a loose treaty even as they vie for customers to their various depravities. Your job? Peter’s brother is missing. 18+ When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_3) Group: The Wrecking Crew Takenoko A long time ago at the Japanese Imperial court, the Chinese Emperor offered a giant panda bear as a symbol of peace to the Japanese Emperor. Since then, the Japanese Emperor has entrusted his court members (the players) with the difficult task of caring for the animal. When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Tales of the Arabian Knights In this new edition of the groundbreaking storytelling game, you enter the lands of the Arabian Nights alongside Sindbad, Ali Baba, and the other legendary heroes of the tales. Travel the world encountering imprisoned princesses, powerful ‘efreets, evil viziers, and other wonders. When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Tales of the Arabian Nights In this new edition of the groundbreaking storytelling game, you enter the lands of the Arabian Nights alongside Sindbad, Ali Baba, and the other legendary heroes of the tales. Travel the world encountering imprisoned princesses, powerful ‘efreets, evil viziers, and other wonders. When: Sat, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Terra Mystica In the land of Terra Mystica dwell 14 different peoples in seven landscapes, and each group is bound to its own home environment, so to develop and grow, they must terraform neighboring landscapes into their home environments in competition with the other groups. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_4) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center The Arena (Level 10) Do you have what it takes to survive the arena? Gather your party of 4-6 heroes and see how long you can hold out as wave after wave of beasts, monsters, and evildoers challenge you! See the D&D room for character creation rules. This is not an Adventurers’ League legal event. When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League Row) (I_4) Group: Industry Row When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_5) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_4) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_5) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_4) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_5) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_4) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_5) Group: Industry Row The Game of Gnomes It’s time to leave the protection of your beautiful gnome home & seek your fortune in faraway places. Gnome & away. Will you sail a leaf boat down river, climb Mount Gnome, & pick the rare but valuable Montane King mushroom? Or visit the frightening Sorcerer & carry out his quests? When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers The Arena (Level 20) Do you have what it takes to survive the arena? Gather your party of 4-6 heroes and see how long you can hold out as wave after wave of beasts, monsters, and evildoers challenge you! See the D&D room for character creation rules. This is not an Adventurers’ League legal event. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League The Game of Life Will you win the Game of Life or will you let Life pass you by? When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Group: Around the Board The Coliseum (Level 10) Ever wanted to pick the Paladin’s pocket, put the sneaky rogue in his place, or show the wizard just what good a greatsword is? Have you been itching to solve those pesky intra-party arguments with a good old fashioned throwdown? Well, here’s your chance! When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League The Coliseum (Level 5) Ever wanted to pick the Paladin’s pocket, put the sneaky rogue in his place, or show the wizard just what good a greatsword is? Have you been itching to solve those pesky intra-party arguments with a good old fashioned throwdown? Well, here’s your chance! When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Cassidy (C_5) Group: D&D Adventurers League The Cries of the Children 18+ Werewolf the Apocalypse 20th edition The Cries of the Children 18+ Werewolf the Apocalypse 20th edition The same nightmares have plagued the children of your kin for the last 9 days. While you are unsure what they mean, they center around something coming to the Wyrm-Infested Baton Rouge. Come and fight the Wyrm! 18+ When: Sat, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_1) Group: The Wrecking Crew “The First Rule” - Chronicles of Darkness - Hunter the Vigil Anika Bay is a city founded on balance. A series of brutal murders has really harshed the calm. With trouble brewing from all factions, the higher ups want answers. You’ve been hired to investigate and restore the peace, lest the monsters turn to all out war. 18+ When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_1) Group: The Wrecking Crew The Game Crafter on Industry Row Presenting Phoenix Comicon’s First Annual Board Game Design Contest, come join the Game Crafter and let the Game making begin!! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Championship In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You’ve raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you’re back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Curtis A (CurtA) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Prelim In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You’ve raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you’re back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. When: Fri, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Curtis A (CurtA) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Round 2 In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You’ve raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you’re back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Curtis A (CurtA) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers The Red Dragon Inn: Tournament Round 3 In Red Dragon Inn, you and your friends are a party of heroic, fantasy adventurers. You’ve raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you’re back, and what better way to celebrate your most recent victory than to spend an evening at the Red Dragon Inn. When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Curtis A (CurtA) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers The Resistance The Resistance is a party game of social deduction. It is designed for five to ten players, lasts about 30 minutes, and has no player elimination. The Resistance is inspired by Mafia/Werewolf, yet it is unique in its core mechanics, make it a must play! When: Thu, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 12:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_1) Group: Imperial Outpost Games GAMING GUIDE Terror in Meeple City In Terror in Meeple City (formerly known as Rampage), you arrive in Meeple City as a gigantic, famished, scalyskinned monster! Your goal: Dig your claws and dirty paws into the asphalt, destroy buildings, and devour innocent meeples, in short: sow terror while having fun. When: Sun, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers The Stars Are Right When the stars are right, the Great Old Ones will return. If the stars aren’t right, it’s up to you to move them around! In The Stars Are Right, you take the role of a cultist, summoning Lovecraftian horrors from beyond time and space. - This is an official demo by the AZ MIB. When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_14) Group: Arizona Men in Black When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Thunder Alley Thunder Alley is a stock car racing game for 2-7 players with the feel and flexibility of a card-driven simulation. Drafting, teamwork, accidents, yellow flags, pit strategy, working to lead laps, and sprints to the finish are all included and bring the feel of racing to the game. When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Thunderstone Advance In Thunderstone Advance you build your party of heroes to defeat the dreaded Thunderstone Bearers in their dungeons or wilderness. The player who defeats the most valuable monsters will win the day, but beware those monsters have all-new tricks up their sleeves! When: Fri, 11:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Tile Chess Tile Chess is chess without boundaries. All you need are the tiles. Each tile represents a chess piece, and as you place the tiles, you create the board. You can play Tile Chess just about anywhere, and it supports up to four players! When: Thu, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_13) Group: Arizona Men in Black Tiny Epic: Galaxies A 30-minute game of galactic conquest, Tiny Epic Galaxies is driven by an exciting dice-rolling mechanism that rewards thoughtful programming of the results. Players control a home galaxy & a fleet of space ships. As players upgrade their galaxies, they gain access to more ships! When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle Tiny Epic: Kingdoms You are a tiny kingdom with big ambition. You want to expand your population throughout the realms, learn powerful magic, build grand towers, & have your neighbors quiver at the mention of your name. The conflict? All of the other kingdoms want the same thing! When: Fri, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 129 GAMING GUIDE Tokaido In Tokaido, each player is a traveler crossing the “East sea road”, one of the most magnificent roads of Japan. While traveling, you will meet people, taste fine meals, collect beautiful items, discover great panoramas, and visit temples and wild places. What will you discover? When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_6) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Fri, 10:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sun, 11:00AM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Tokaido: Crossroads The Tokaido is ready to unveil a few more treasures for the most faithful Travelers: cherry trees in full bloom, luxurious bathhouses, good luck charms, calligraphy, legendary objects, and even clandestine gambling rooms are now part of the journey! When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Tokaido: Matsuri Matsuri is an expansion that will bring new cards and tokens to the game. With this expansion, the players will live the Japanese feasts and festivals. These cards will modify the way each section of the road will be played. When: Fri, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Tragedy Looper Tragedy Looper is a scenariobased deduction game for two to four players: one mastermind and one to three protagonists. Each scenario features a number of characters, hidden roles for these characters (serial killer, conspiracy theorist, friend), and some pre-set tragedies. When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_5) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers True In One on Industry Row True In One focuses on original settings and interesting stories for novels and games. Come see what adventures you may uncover! When: Thu, 1:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_6) Group: Industry Row When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_6) Group: Industry Row When: Sat, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_6) Group: Industry Row When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (Industry Row) (I_6) Group: Industry Row 130 Tzolk’in The Mayan Calendar presents a new game mechanism: dynamic worker placement. Players representing different Mayan tribes place their workers on giant connected gears, and as the gears rotate they take the workers to different action spots. When: Fri, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle Vikings Vikings is a fast, economic, tile placement game. In each of 6 rounds, a random set of 12 tiles and 12 meeples becomes available. Players take turns buying and placing meeples and tiles in their land. When: Sun, 10:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_11) Village Crone Become a witch and enter the medieval world of Wickersby in this worker placement, resource management game with spellcasting! Make villagers fall in love, turn them into frogs, or teleport them to different locations! When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Sat, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_2) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Werewolves Of Millers Hollow Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow is a game that takes place in a small village which is haunted by werewolves. Each player is secretly assigned a role - Werewolf, Ordinary Townsfolk, or special character. When: Thu, 5:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games When: Thu, 9:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games What Happened? Hunter the Vigil Hunter the Vigil 18+ What Happened? Last year you & your cell hit what was supposed to be a vampire target. They lied: it was a werewolf target. It was bad & many of your cellmates died, some of you escaped. Now 2 things are clear. There is a Judas & the Vampires know too much. 18+ When: Thu, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt 3rd Floor (3_2) Group: The Wrecking Crew X-Machina X-Machina is the fun party game where you make impossible inventions out of improbable components for unreasonable customers. Tons of fun for 4-8 players. When: Sat, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_3) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers to stand against the alien invaders, you must succeed. You must launch Interceptors to shoot down alien UFOs, assign soldiers to key missions, research alien technology, & use that technology to defend the base When: Thu, 6:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 1:00AM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_7) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers When: Sat, 4:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Xia: Legends of a Drift System A sandbox style competitive space adventure. Players fly their ships about the system, completing a variety of missions, exploring new sectors and battling other ships. Navigating hazardous environments, players choose to mine, salvage, or trade valuable cargo. When: Thu, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_10) Group: The Grey Circle When: Fri, 8:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_9) Group: The Grey Circle Zombicide Seasons 1 and 2 Zombicide is a collaborative game in which players take the role of a survivor each with unique abilities and harness both their skills and the power of teamwork against the hordes of unthinking undead! When: Fri, 7:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_5) Group: Imperial Outpost Games Zombicide: Black Plague Zombicide: Black Plague takes the zombie apocalypse into a fantastical medieval setting! The arcane powers of the Necromancers have unleashed a zombie invasion in the age of swords and sorcery, & it’s up to your group of straggling survivors to stay alive & take back the realm. When: Fri, 2:00PM Where: Hyatt Atrium (B_4) Group: Unnamed Association of Gamers Zooloretto In Zooloretto, each player uses small, large, wild, and exotic animals and their young to try to attract as many visitors as possible to their zoo but be careful! The zoo must be carefully planned as before you know it, you might have too many animals and no more room for them. When: Fri, 3:00PM Where: Hyatt Ellis (E_7) Group: Imperial Outpost Games XCOM: The Board Game You are humanity’s last hope. Where the world’s militaries have failed June 2-5, 2016 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center 100% online Tuition Free 6-Week Courses BuT CHoices You Do HAvE... STOP BY OUR BOOTH TO COLLECT A Fr EE PAPerCRAFT figuRe A DIFFERENT ONE EACH DAY! GET ALL 5!