ECCC Panels, Screening and Special Events

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ECCC Panels, Screening and Special Events
The Washington State Convention Center and The Conference Center
April 7–10, 2016
THURSDAY
Title: Industry Women & Genderqueer Mixer
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Location: T204
Description: Meet fellow creators in a safe networking environment before the show opens. Enhance
your professional networks in a relaxing environment with provided refreshments. Exchange your
business card for a chance at a prize! Sponsored by Joon
Title: Harry Potter Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Harry Potter Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about the Harry Potter books, films and the upcoming play. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few
tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people,
share your interests. Show off your costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and
get some photos of all the awesome costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about
your experience! Have some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC
#ECCCMeetups
Title: Oni Press: Post-Open Submissions
Description: 2,571 submissions later, Oni Press’s open submissions is finally over. Join the Oni Press
editorial staff as they share their experience with open submissions, the pitching process, making
comics, and the importance of fostering diversity in creating comics accessible to everyone. Editor-inChief James Lucas Jones, senior editor Charlie Chu (The Sixth Gun), managing editor Ari Yarwood (Rick
and Morty), editor Robin Herrera (Invader ZIM), and editorial assistant Bess Pallares will also announce
some of the titles to be published!
Speakers: James Lucas Jones Charlie Chu Ari Yarwood Robin Herrera Bess Pallares
Current as of 3/31/2016
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Title: Parker/Brothers: ...and Their Amazing Friends!
Description: Jeff Parker (METEOR MEN, JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED) is joined by Corinna Bechko & Gabriel
Hardman (INVISIBLE REPUBLIC) and Steve Lieber (THE FIX, SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN) to discuss
two things that all creators should know: that subverting expectations makes for great storytelling, and
that the average reader is more than smart enough to "get it." In a conversation moderated by David
Brothers, they'll dig deep into storytelling and how to make your comics the best they can be.
Speakers: David Brothers Jeff Parker Jason Latour
Title: Getting into Comics and Staying There
Description: “Breaking into Comics” panels are among the most popular panels at comic conventions
throughout the country. Aspiring writers and artists are as in-demand with publishers as social media
wizards and Excel-loving number crunchers. Matt Gagnon (BOOM! Studios editor-in-chief) shares the
origin stories of editors, creators, and the behind-the-scenes professionals they work with to make the
comics you love to read!
Speakers: Matt Gagnon
Title: Star Wars Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Star Wars Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Star Wars. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your
parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your interests. Show off your costumes
with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and get some photos of all the awesome costumes!
Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about your experience! Have some cool shots? Met new
comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups.
Title: Panels and Pedagogy: Teaching Comics
Description: Now that academia is starting to devote attention to comics, there are open questions
around what comics classes can be. What does "comics studies" mean right now, and what is it
becoming? How do you teach comics-making, and what can formal instruction do for creators working
in a medium that's historically been full of autodidacts? What's the relationship between comics studies
and more established academic disciplines around the study and creation of literature and visual art?
This panel will feature instructors with a variety of pedagogical approaches, examining the role comic art
plays in the academy and discussing opportunities for students interested in studying the medium in
colleges and universities.
Speakers: Susan Kirtley Brian Michael Bendis Douglas Wolk David Walker Andrea Gilroy Trevor
Dodge
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Title: Breaking Into Comics: Advice and Guidance for the Aspiring Professional
Description: Want to be a comic book pro? This panel is an in depth guide for the aspiring comic book
professional. Whether it's as a writer, artist, or editor, this panel provides insight by working
professionals on how you can break into the industry and start getting paid for your work! Those
attending this panel will be given the opportunity to ask questions one on one with the speakers, and
will have the opportunity to display their work and projects personally to industry professionals.
Speakers: Gabriel Smith Babs Tarr Trevor Goring Riley Rossmo Kevin Wada Jake Wyatt Orpheus
Collar Jeff Kline Kristafer Anka
Title: Firefly Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Firefly Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Firefly and Serenity. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite
what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your interests. Show off your
costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and get some photos of all the awesome
costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about your experience! Have some cool
shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups
Title: The Official Aspen Comics Panel 2016
Description: Aspen Comics staff and creators detail the publisher's massive Fathom and Soulfire
crossover event, reveal upcoming titles with sneak peeks and hold a special Q&A with fans.
Speakers: Vince Hernandez Frank Mastromauro Peter Steigerwald Siya Oum Heather Finley Reva
Dawn
Title: DC Entertainment – All Access
Description: Go behind the scenes of DC Entertainment for an in-depth look at some of the most
exciting stories ever told across DC Comics, Vertigo and MAD! New and veteran fans alike are welcome
for a tutorial on the essential stories, videos and products that make up DC Entertainment. Consider this
your 101 guide to the DC Universe!
Title: Comic Book Women Present: You Made a Comic – Now Sell it!
Description: Christine Dinh (Boom! Studios), Jen Vaughn (Vertigo), Amanda Meadows (The Devastator),
Shy Allot (Oni Press), Rachel Reed (Oni Press), and Alex De Campi (writer) share their pearls of wisdom
on marketing creator-owned properties. From crowd-funding to conventions, they’ll address the dos
and don’ts of getting your work into the hands of your fans. Moderated by Jocelyn Gajeway (My Blacks
Don’t Match!).
Speakers: Jocelyn Gajeway Jen Vaughn Amanda Meadows Shy Allot Alex de Campi Rachel Reed
Christine Dinh
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Title: Supernatural Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Supernatural Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about Supernatural. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your interests. Show off your
shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups.
Title: Comics in the Classroom!
Description: Join Eisner Award winners David Lasky and Linda Medley as they talk about their
experiences teaching comics classes in schools ranging from elementary to college grade levels! Also
joining us will be local writer and artist Greg Hatcher, who with fellow educators and artists Katrina
Varney and Lindon Schaab, took an after-school cartooning class in 'zine-making into a program that has
become a national model for middle and high school arts programs and been incorporated at five
different schools, as well as numerous convention workshops throughout the Northwest. Find out how
to make comics part of the educational program at your school!
Speakers: Greg Hatcher Katrina Varney Lindon Schaab David Lasky Linda Medley
Title: Using Tumblr to Sell Your Idea
Description: Curious about what it takes to land a job in comics? Social media can play a big part! With
thousands of original content posts a day, Tumblr has become a goldmine for publishers to discover
creators, for creators to discover each other and for fans to connect with creators. With tips from
experienced industry professionals and your friendly neighborhood Tumblr staff, this panel will focus on
the ins and outs of using social media to your advantage.
Speakers: Marlene Bonnelly Zack Rosenberg Jake Parker Sam Humphries
Title: Sherlock Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Sherlock Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Sherlock. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your
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Title: Valiant 101: New Fans Start Here!
Description: You've heard the buzz… You've seen the reviews… Now find out where to start with Valiant
Comics! From X-O MANOWAR to NINJAK to THE DEATH-DEFYING DR. MIRAGE and ARCHER &
ARMSTRONG, jump on board here with a concise and fun-filled introduction to Valiant's biggest, most
memorable characters…and find out for yourself why Buzzfeed calls Valiant "a universe full of your new
favorite superheroes!"
Speakers: Hunter Gorinson Andrew Steinbeiser Josh Johns Kyle Andrukiewicz Danny Khazem
Title: Steve Lieber Presents Pro Tips: Lessons in Making Comics Learned the Hard Way
Description: Looking to break into the comics business or get more work as a pro? Eisner Award-winning
artist, blogger and raconteur Steve Lieber (Superior Foes of Spider-Man) talks and answers your
questions about the art, craft, and business of comics, based on his 25+ years in the field. Moderated by
Rob Salkowitz (Forbes).
Speakers: Rob Salkowitz Steve Lieber
Title: Artists Who Write: On the Craft and Creation of Comics
Description: Whether it’s a crime-fighting costumed heroine or a space adventure, there’s a lot of
thought put into the sequential art that drives stories told in comics. Join some of the industry’s best
artists—Adam Warren (Empowered), Patric Reynolds (Joe Golem), Daniel Warren Johnson (Alabaster,
Space-Mullet!), Faith Erin Hicks (Buffy: The High School Years), and Kel McDonald (Misfits of Avalon)—as
they discuss turning an idea into a full-fledged story and how they continue to keep their writing fresh.
Speakers: Patric Reynolds Daniel Warren Johnson Faith Erin Hicks Kel McDonald Adam Warren
Title: DC Comics Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the DC Comics Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about DC Comics. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
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Title: Comic Book Women Present: Working in Licensed Comics – How to Play With Other People's
Toys
Description: Are you an artist or writer who loves Transformers, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic,
Adventure Time, or Star Trek? Come hear what it is like to work on their comic-book counterparts, as we
discuss the wonderful world of licensed comics! This panel will give a behind-the-scenes look at what it
is like to work on officially licensed comic titles from some of the top talent in the industry. Chock-full of
tips & tricks for artists and writers, so make sure to come with questions for the panel.
Speakers: Sarah Gaydos Tini Howard Shannon Watters Corinna Bechko Jody Houser Mariah
Huehner
Title: Beyond Evil Dead: Space Goat Publishing's Summer Evil Dead Books and Beyond!
Description: EVIL DEAD fans rejoice. Space Goat Publishing continues to produce some of the best AshWilliams filled Deadite comic books in the business. Join us for a sneak peek of our Summer and Fall
2016 line-up of Evil Dead books—as well as exclusive looks at new properties Monster Elementary, Dark
Lily, and more! Writers Frank Hannah (Beyond Dead by Dawn and the Cooler movie) and Georgia Ball
(Transformers, Ex-Mortis, and Little Pet Shop) join publisher Shon Bury (Cable, Superman Adventures)
and editor Taylor Smith (Evil Dead 2: Beyond Dead by Dawn, Big Game Hunters) to make this panel
Certified Groovy! Award-winning creators Nicolas Doan and Gwendolyn Dreyer will also be joining the
fun to discuss bringing their all-ages book Monster Elementary to Space Goat!
Speakers: Georgia Ball Nicolas Doan Gwendolyn Dreyer Frank Hannah Shon Bury Taylor Smith
Title: Rule Breakers and Risk Takers: The Best of Unconventional Comic Creators
Description: Oni Press, proud publisher and curator of impeccable tales, invites you to join editor Robin
Herrera and some of the most interesting and idiosyncratic creators working in comics as they share
what goes into creating work with a unique, and individual sensibility. Join industry vanguards: Zander
Cannon (Kaijumax, Heck), Erika Moen (Oh Joy Sex Toy, Bucko), KC Green (Graveyard Quest, Gunshow),
Erica Henderson (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Jughead), and Jhonen Vasquez (Invader Zim, Johnny the
Homicidal Maniac) for this once-in-a-lifetime panel about what it takes to transform a creator’s unique
vision into a reality!
Speakers: Robin Herrera Zander Cannon Erika Moen KC Green Jhonen Vasquez Erica Henderson
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Title: BOOM! Studios: Discover New Worlds
Description: Love reading compelling, forward-thinking comics? Interested in how multiple awardwinning top 10 publisher, BOOM! Studios, has spent over a decade committing to telling great stories
and nurturing talent? Moderator Matt Gagnon (BOOM! Studios’ editor-in-chief) discusses with creators
Hope Larson and Brittney Williams (Goldie Vance), Jackson Lanzing and Collin P. Kelly (Joyride), Kyle
Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Sam Humphries (Jonesy), how they explore the everchanging landscape as well as highlight new stories and the projects needed in the industry.
Speakers: Hope Larson Brittney Williams Kyle Higgins Sam Humphries Matt Gagnon Collin P. Kelly
Jackson Lanzing
Title: How to Run an Anthology and Not Screw it Up
Description: Join Kel McDonald (Cautionary Fables and Fairy Tales), Spike Trotman (Smut Peddler, New
World), Taneka Stotts (Beyond, Elements), Hope Nicholson (The Secret Loves of Geek Girls), and Isabelle
Melançon (Valor) as they go over running various independent comic anthologies. We talk about how
we select stories, keep up with artists, and make sure all our i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. This
panel will also include information on how these projects were funded and how we market our current
and future books.
Speakers: Kel McDonald Spike Trotman Taneka Stotts Hope Nicholson Isabelle Melançon
Title: The Business of Writing
Time: 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Location: W603
Description: Modern writers don’t just write… we often do our own marketing and promotion, both for
self-publishing and even when you’re working with a traditional publisher. Social media and new
technologies, new business models like Kickstarter and Patreon, print on demand, all of these are hugely
changing the publishing landscape. Five authors will talk about their techniques, trials, and tribulations
in the business side of book and graphic novel publishing, and their ideas for the future.
Speakers: Ren Cummins Elliott Kay Kaja Foglio Garth Reasby Heather Reasby
Title: Crafting Creatures with Weta Workshop: Live Transformation Q&A with Makeup Effects Expert
Warren Dion-Smith
Description: What maketh a monster? Witness the magic of filmmaking in an exclusive live
transformation and Q&A with Weta Workshop hair and makeup technician, Warren Dion-Smith. In this
special demonstration, Warren will answer your burning questions about everything Weta Workshop,
share behind-the-scenes stories, and reveal the tricks of the trade he used to create makeup effects for
films like The Amazing Spider-man 2, Man of Steel, The Hobbit trilogy and more. If you’ve ever
wondered how a scrap of silicone, a lick of paint and a touch of liquid latex can morph a mere mortal
into a character straight out of Middle Earth, this is your chance to see it in action.
Speakers: Warren Dion-Smith
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Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Style
Description: Style is what gives comics their swing, whether through visuals or dialogue. What kind of
story are you telling? How cool is it? Joe Harris (SNOWFALL), Emi Lenox (PLUTONA), Riley Rossmo
(RASPUTIN), Amy Clare (ISLAND), and a few special guests know all about style. Come and pick their
brains and find out how to make comics sing.
Speakers: Joe Harris Emi Lenox Riley Rossmo Amy Clare
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FRIDAY
Title: Industry LGBTQIA Mixer
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: T204
Description: Join our hosted event to comfortably connect and network with other professionals before
the show opens. Bring your business cards to swap and to enter into our raffle! Refreshments provided.
Sponsored by Joon
Title: First Time Fan Meetup
Description: So you've got your Comicon Ticket, you're here and ready to have fun, but what's next? If
this is your first time at an event like this, we're here for you! Meet with fellow fans and learn the basics
of this adventure you've embarked upon. Whether you're alone or with family or friends, we'll answer
your questions and set you on the right path towards an awesome day at the show!
Title: Fashion, Comics and the Rise of Geek Chic
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: T301
Description: Ever wondered what it is that makes comic book style so iconic? Meet the creators behind
some of the most fashion-forward comics and learn how comic book style is being turned into wearable
street fashion for the everyday geek as the boundaries between cosplay and couture get blurred.
Speakers: Dani Colman Alex de Campi Jamie McKelvie Dani Vulnavia Kevin Wada
Title: Whedonesque Femmes
Description: Love Joss? Love strong female characters? We do, too! Please join us in discussing Slayers,
soldiers, Dolls, Companions, Witches, and psychic assassins with our feminism goggles on!
Speakers: Paige Mackmer Anna Snyder Abie Ekenezar Martin Vavra Ben Crockett Erin Brown
Title: To Infinity and Beyond! The Evolution of Technology and Sci-Fi
Description: What came first, the chicken or the egg, reality or sci-fi? Would we have hover-boards if
Back to the Future never existed, would the Terminator have been written if Archytas of Tarentum
never built his mechanical bird? We examine the world that creates sci-fi, and how the most loved sci-fi
worlds do more than inspire our imaginations; they inspire reality. We will explore the evolution of
technology’s connection to sci-fi, from the very first appearance of Frankenstein, to artificial intelligence
in the form of JARVIS and HAL 9000.
Speakers: Rich Alderson Brooks Peck Bergen R. McMurray Shaye Whitmer Keith Hayes Ian S. King
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Title: Appliqué and After-Thoughts
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: W310
Description: Does your super-suit need an emblem or a few stragically-placed swirls? Learn how to
create custom appliqué and add details to your costumes using techniques demonstrated by Avalyn
Cosplay and SmallRiniLady.
Speakers: Avalyn Cosplay SmallRiniLady
Title: Weird Words Ahead: The Voyagers of Speculative Fiction
Description: Two superstars of fantasy and an incandescent new talent in spec fiction join forces, only at
ECCC, to bring readers a special preview of the most exciting books of the upcoming publishing season!
Richard Kadrey (The Everything Box, The Perdition Score), Brom (Lost Gods) and Amy S. Foster (The Rift
Uprising) are coming to Emerald City not only to tell you about their highly anticipated new books, but
to share their excitement over a teeming host of new books, including The Cold Between, The God
Wave, Jericho, The Weaver and In the Shadow of Gods. Oh – and if you ask ‘em real nice, they may even
read to you their favorite scenes from these blockbuster books! There will be galley and finished book
giveaways, compliments of Voyager, for panel attendees!
Speakers: Richard Kadrey Amy S. Foster Brom
Title: Supernatural: Season 11
Description: After ten season of saving people and hunting things, you'd think this hit CW show would
have run out of places to take the Winchester Brothers. But as this 11th season has proven, the road
these hunters are on stretches long and wide before them. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of
the past seasons and what may lie ahead for Sam and Dean.
Speakers: Tara Andrews Theresa Warnock Andie Masino
Title: My First Year In Comics
Description: You've gotten your first job in comics but now what? Join up-and-coming creators Tini
Howard (Magdalena), Jorge Corona (Feathers), Jody Houser (Faith), Megan Levens (Buffy the Vampire
Slayer), Raina Telgemeier (Simle; Sisters; Drama), and Phillip Sevy (Tomb Raider) as they discuss what
they've done to go from “Brand New” to “Working Consistently” in the Comics industry. Beyond
breaking in, the focus of this panel is to discuss different strategies for getting your SECOND job in
comics - and then third, and fourth, and so on. Breaking in is only the first step. Come learn about how
to take your second.
Speakers: Phillip Sevy Tini Howard Jody Houser Megan Levens Jorge Corona Raina Telgemeier
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Title: Funko: From Springs to Vinyl Things
Description: Calling all Funko fans! Learn about the history of Funko in this interactive panel! We'll
discuss how the world of Pop! came to be, and where the company is headed in the future! Come
prepared with questions for a Q&A session with Funko staffers!
Speakers: Yoko McCann Mark Robben Reis O'Brien Ben Butcher Sean Wilkinson Rob Schwartz
Amos Maldonado Darcy Harlan Tim Gilardi Mike Martin
Title: The Walking Dead Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to The Walking Dead Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about The Walking Dead. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite
Title: Star Trek Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Star Trek Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about the Star Trek shows and movies. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers.
Yes, despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your interests.
Show off your costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and get some photos of all
the awesome costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about your experience! Have
some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups
Title: Learn to play Yu-Gi-Oh TCG - Friday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Sheraton Juniper, Level 2
Description: Learn to play Yu-Gi-Oh TCG. Most games will have free items to give to participants!
Title: Learn to play Pokemon TCG - Friday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Description: Learn to play Pokemon TCG. Most games will have free items to give to participants!
Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Learn to play Force of Will TCG - Friday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Description: Learn to play Force of Will TCG. Most games will have free items to give to participants!
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Title: Learn to play Cardfight!! Vanguard TCG - Friday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Description: Learn to play Cardfight!! Vanguard TCG. Most games will have free items to give to
participants! Sponsored b Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures League [$15] - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:55 PM Location: Sheraton Redwood, Level 2
Description: Play all weekend for a single entry fee. Sponsored by Foam Brain Games.
Title: Iello Gaming League [$10] - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: HeroClix War of Light League [$30] - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: Fantasy Flight LCG League [$10] - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: Events on Demand: Dice Masters Rainbow Draft [$12] - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Description: Check with the Foam Brain Games registration desk for details.
Title: Events on Demand: Board Game Tournaments - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: Bottom of the Ninth Baseball League [$10] - Friday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Convention League [$20] - Friday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:55 PM Location: Sheraton Willow, Level 2
Description: Receive an Intro Pack (deck + 1 booster) when you register. Play casually all weekend long!
Play matches and win more cards for your deck! Sponsored by Cascade Games.
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Title: Pacific Science Center presents Engineer It!
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Location: Family HQ - TCC Level 1
Description: Join the Pacific Science Center crew member as they journey through the country exploring
well-known points of interest! This crew needs your help to refine engineering inventions from St. Louis,
Missouri to Cape Canaveral, Florida — discover the steps engineers follow to design bridges, rockets,
and more!
Title: Comic Book Women Present : Stress and the Freelancer
Description: Being your own boss can be great, but the responsibilities and stress can be enough to send
you hightailing back to the office. Never fear--you can be a successful freelancer and learn how to
manage whatever comes your way. Join Comic Book Women's panel of savvy pros for tips on everything
from scheduling to ergonomics to building a community of other freelancers. Moderated by CBR's Casey
Gilly with Jen Vaughan, Lea Hernandez, Monica Gallagher, Whitney Leopard and others.
Speakers: Casey Gilly Lea Hernandez Monica Gallagher Jen Vaughn Whitney Leopard Corinna
Bechko
Title: Cosplay Q&A with LeeAnna VAMP, Steven Meissner and Kit Quinn
Description: Join the stylings of LeeAnna VAMP, Steven Meissner and Kit Quinn as they talk about all
things cosplay. There will be laughs. There will be tears. But most of all, there will be fun!
Speakers: LeeAnna VAMP Steven Meissner Kit Quinn
Title: Dark Horse Comics and Twentieth Century Fox: A Relationship Spanning Universes
Description: Dark Horse achieved one of its earliest successes with the 1988 publication of Aliens,
followed that with Predator (1989) and Aliens vs. Predator (1990), won over fans of Buffy the Vampire
Slayer with comics starting in 1998, and is now developing comics for the beautiful blue world of James
Cameron’s Avatar. Join Joshua Izzo (Director of Licensing, Twentieth Century Fox), Randy Stradley (Vice
President of Publishing, Dark Horse Comics), Brian Thies (Predator: Life and Death), Faith Erin Hicks
(Buffy: The High School Years), and others involved in creating the worlds of the Xenoverse, the
Whedonverse, and the Pandoran biosphere.
Speakers: Randy Stradley Brian Thies Faith Erin Hicks
Title: Tips and Tricks for Creating Cosplay Fantasy Armor
Description: Working with EVA foam, air foam, thermoplastics, chain mail, resin casting, etc. Weather
techniques; distressing and weather proofing from the elements (rain, sun). Learn about common
successes and failures, as well as additional resources available.
Speakers: KeiraSera Cosplay Busted Jetpack Cosplay
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Title: Aliens and Airships and Authors, Oh My!
Description: Whether it’s a planet of little green men or a city of steam powered zeppelins that roams
the sky, there are some amazing worlds that only exist between the pages of books. Come listen to
authors Gail Carriger (Soulless,) Lisa Mantchev (Ticker) and David Levine (Arabella of Mars) talk shop on
what goes into building these amazing, out of this world realms.
Speakers: Gail Carriger Lisa Mantchev David Levine
Title: Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog Sing Along
Description: Come sing along at this interactive showing of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog! This instant
cult classic created by Joss Whedon stars Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day. It's a story of
heroes and villains, love and loss, of laundry and froyo.
Title: Secret Loves of Geek Girls
Description: Secret Loves of Geek Girls is an anthology dedicated to sharing the stories of love, sex, and
dating from women in the fandom industry. From comic creators to video-game developers, fangirls to
sci-fi authors, the anthology is a new mix of prose and comic stories from established and up-andcoming creators. In this panel, contributors to the anthology discuss their stories and the process of
developing the anthology.
Speakers: Hope Nicholson Sam Maggs Roberta Gregory Irene Koh Laura Neubert Megan
LaveyHeaton
Title: Judge Me By My Size, Do You: The Many Scales of Star Wars Action Figures 1978-Present
Description: Come listen to Jake from Galaxy of Toys and From4-LOMtoZuckuss.com and Ryan from
Galaxy of Toys and Star Wars Collecting Cosmos present the many scales of Star Wars figures from the
early days of Kenner to the modern Hasbro and Jakks Pacific lines. From an half inch to a four foot
figure, and many sizes in between. You'll be surprised by some figure lines you have never heard of.
Speakers: Ryan Beise Jake Stevens
Title: Force of Will Sealed (Beginner) [$20] - Friday 12:30 PM
Description: Minimal game knowledge required. Force of Will beginner event. Players will be provided
with a sealed starter deck. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Standard [$5] - Friday 12:30 PM
Description: Bring your Standard Deck and compete! General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade
Games.
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Title: Once Upon A Time Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Once Upon A Time Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones
as you talk about Once Upon A Time. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your interests. Show
off your costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and get some photos of all the
awesome costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about your experience! Have some
cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups.
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganza Win-A-Mat #1 (Expert) [$12] - Friday 1:00 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will receive 3 booster packs for
registering, the event follow the adjusted format list, and is SWISS style. The first place finisher at the
end of the SWISS rounds will receive an Extravaganza playmat. Sponsored by the Northwest Sportscards
Game Center.
Title: Bottom of the Ninth Demo and Tournament - 1:00 PM
Description: Sponsored by Foam Brain Games.
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Full Box Shadows Over Innistrad Sealed deck [$120] - Friday 1:00 PM
Description: Get a sealed booster box (36 booster packs). Players build a 40-card deck. General Event
Structure. Sponsored by Cascade Games.
Title: Awesome Hour With Game Designer Mike Selinker
Time: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Location: Sheraton Metropolitan Ballroom A, Level 3
Description: Last year, Lone Shark Games president Mike Selinker—co-creator of The Pathfinder
Adventure Card Game, Betrayal at House on the Hill, The Maze of Games, Unspeakable Words, and
other new classic games—began an ECCC tradition: The Awesome Hour. In addition to tales about
making games with everybody you've ever heard of, there was singing, special guests, and five guys in
Flash costumes. This year, you'll get the first looks at Lone Shark's new games such as The Ninth World
and Eyrewood Adventures, plus a whole lot more. What will happen at this year's Awesome Hour? You
should come and find out.
Speakers: Mike Selinker
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Title: Jet City Saber Guild Presents: The Force Experience
Description: The Jedi from Jet City Saber Guild have arrived at Emerald City Comicon and are looking for
new padawans to train in the ways of the Force. Join our Jedi Knights, who have traveled all the way
from Coruscant to share their knowledge with the children of Seattle. After a demonstration, the Jedi
will teach basic Force and lightsaber skills--but watch out for the evil Sith, who have followed the Jedi to
Seattle. Help defeat the Sith and earn a place at the Jedi Temple. Limit of 25 children per class, so get
there early!
Title: Patrick Rothfuss Spotlight
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Location: Main Stage - W4A
Description: The realm of epic Fantasy encompasses some of the most popular media properties today,
from The Hobbit to Game of Thrones. Join Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle) as he discusses his
works of Fantasy fiction past, present and future.
Speakers: Patrick Rothfuss
Title: We're Not Gonna Take It: How to Deal with Harassment in the Comics Community
Description: Harassment, both in professional and public spaces, has been a hot topic in the comics
community--but why? Join comics journalist and editor Casey Gilly, editor and activist Jay Edidin, and
other special guests as they discuss the climate of harassment within the comics industry, the legal
implications for harassment in the workplace, and solutions for how to move forward.
Speakers: Casey Gilly Jay Edidin
Title: Moving Beyond the Strong Female Character
Description: Representation is important in all forms of media - so how do we go about making sure
that creators continue to improve their work? It's not enough to just make Strong Female Characters we need well-written, fully-developed female character in our comics, video games, TV shows, and
movies. Join our panelists as they chat about their favorite lady characters in media, what they think
could be improved, and how we can go about making those changes.
Speakers: Sam Maggs Hope Nicholson Babs Tarr Leila del Duca
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Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Drama
Description: You scream when your favorite character moves off the page and you cheer when they
finally get their way. Drama works! Join us as Joshua Williamson (NAILBITER), Steve Orlando (VIRGIL),
Meredith McClaren (HINGES), Nick Barber (RINGSIDE), Jim Zub (WAYWARD), and a few special guests dig
into just why drama is so crucial to storytelling.
Speakers: Joshua Williamson Steve Orlando Meredith McClaren Nick Barber Jim Zub
Title: Breathing Life into Old Characters through ReDesign
Description: Have you ever wanted to take a character that already exists and make them your own!
With the rise of "designer cosplay", it seems that character redesign has become a more common thing
in the cosplay community. So why not take a character and make it your own too!? We will discuss:
Analyzing a character, what makes Superman Superman What is important to keep in the design to
make sure they character still reads as them Go over gathering reference Go over basics of concepting
Thumbnails → Iterations → Multiple full designs → Final sketch → Laying in color Go over basics of the
steps of taking that concept and making it real And end with Q&A
Speakers: Alicia Bellamy Bernie Bregman Zach Fischer Melanie Hunsucker Andrew Terrell
Title: The Business of Writing Romance
Description: Writing is art. Publishing is business. Whether you seek traditional publication or are
looking to start your own brand, you will be a business owner. Fortunately, you do not need a college
degree in business to become a published author, but sometimes it feels as if you do. So where does
one begin? What does it mean that writing is a business? Join authors Anna Alexander and Danielle
Monsch as they share tips, tricks, and spotlight pitfalls all authors face as business owners.
Speakers: Anna Alexander Danielle Monsch
Title: One-on-One Discussion with Ashley Eckstein, Voice of Ahsoka Tano
Description: Ahsoka Tano was introduced to the Star Wars Universe in 2008 in Star Wars The Clone
Wars and she continues to captivate audiences today in Star Wars Rebels. Join Ashley Eckstein as she
talks about Ahsoka's journey and her personal journey over the past 9 years as the voice of this fan
favorite character. Bring your questions and join Ashley in celebrating Ahsoka Tano!
Speakers: Ashley Eckstein
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Title: Queer Representation in All-Ages and Youth Media
Description: Many people have often dismissed queer content as adult-content inappropriate for kids.
However, as we’ve seen in the popularity and successes of Legend of Korra, Steven Universe and
Lumberjanes, LGBTQIA+ and queer characters and storylines resonate with young audiences. Join
moderator Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes) as she leads as a discussion on how we can better include
healthy representation and how to make them standard practice.
Speakers: Shannon Watters
Title: Marvel: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way
Description: Are you a writer or artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking
"I could do that, if I knew how!" Well, here's your chance! Join Talent Scout C.B. Cebulski along with
Kris Anka (Captain Marvel), Al Ewing (New Avengers), Sanford Greene (Power Man and Iron Fist), David
Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist), and Brittney Williams (Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat!) to find out how to
get your foot in the door at MARVEL!
Speakers: Kristafer Anka C.B. Cebulski Al Ewing Sanford Greene David Walker Brittney Williams
Title: Doctor Who Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Doctor Who Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about Doctor Who. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
Title: Welcome to the Dungeon - 2:00 PM
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Sheraton Cedar, Level 2
Description: Brought to you by the ECCC Minion Team.
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Structure Deck Tournament (Beginner) [$10] - Friday 2:00 PM
Description: Minimal game knowledge required. Players will receive a structure deck of their choice at
registration. They must use this structure deck without modification to play in the SWISS style
tournament. Top 3 players at the end of SWISS will receive the following: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd 3
booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by the Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
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Title: Magic: the Gathering - 2HG Sealed Deck [$20] - Friday 2:00 PM
Description: Each two-player team receives 8 Magic packs to build two 40-card decks. General Event
Structure. (Cost is Per Player). Sponsored by Cascade Games.
Title: Pacific Science Center presents Jolts and Volts
Description: Electricity is illuminated in a series of shocking experiments! Explore the properties of
electricity with our hair-raising Van de Graaff Generator and Tesla Coil.
Title: The Gamers Live
Description: The stars of THE GAMERS bring their live comedy show to ECCC in a dungeon crawl where
YOU are the gamemaster. Don't miss the event that Gen Con audiences call a "must see!"
Speakers: Chris Ode Nathan Rice Coleman Hagerman Maggie FergusonWagstaffe Steve Wolbrecht
Christian Doyle
Title: Outlander Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Outlander Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about Outlander. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
Title: Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard Fight Rules Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Friday 2:30 PM
registering. Standard Fight Rules only allow players to include cards of a single clan or cray elementals in
their main deck and generation zone additionally following normal constructed rules and card
restrictions found on the Vanguard official website. Tournament is SWISS format the first place finisher
at the end of the SWISS rounds will receive a Vanguard Playmat! Sponsored by the Northwest
Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Forging A Path
Description: Alex De Campi, Emi Lenox & Ibrahim Moustafa join Chris Sheridan to discuss the practical,
impractical, and challenges that go along with making a living in the comics industry. A wide ranging
discussion with personal insights and tales on creating and forging a life in comics.
Speakers: Christopher Sheridan Emi Lenox Alex de Campi Ibrahim Moustafa
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Title: The Wicked + The Divine: Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie
Description: British writer Kieron Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie nowadays make up one of the most
acclaimed creative teams in contemporary comics. They are the masterminds behind Phonogram (every
hipster's favorite comic about pop-music), Young Avengers (a superteam for the post-heterosexual age)
and now The Wicked and The Divine -- a mythical, mystical, profound exploration of the passionate life,
lived in the face of death. What forces formed and forged these two creative powerhouses? What weird
British comics warped their minds to make them this way? How did they meet? Did they ever try to start
a band? What are the going to do next? (And which one is wicked ... and which one divine?) Join
Professor Saunders of the University of Oregon Comics Studies Program for a conversation with two of
the coolest guys in comics, when all these questions (and more) will be answered (or perhaps skillfully
evaded).
Speakers: Kieron Gillen Jamie McKelvie Ben Saunders
Title: Tribute to Shigeru Mizuki–Master of Monsters and Manga
Description: In 2015, the comics world lost one of it's greatest artists when 93-year old Shigeru Mizuki
died. A WWII veteran who lost his arm fighting on Rabaul, Mizuki's 60+ year career and influence in
comics is almost unparalleled. His yokai comics like Kitaro inspired games like Pokémon and films like
Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away, and Mizuki's Eisner-winning, honest war memoir Showa: A History of
Japan challenged popular concptions of the Japanese side of WWII. Come learn more about this unique
genius from his English-language translator.
Speakers: Zack Davisson
Title: Make-Up
Description: Learn how to find the right make-up for your skin type and the best means of application.
We’ll discuss basic beauty make-up, and body paint for cosplay. Learn about the different types of
make-ups that are available to suit different needs and different situations. Bring your own make-up if
you want to follow along with the techniques shown!
Speakers: Kit Quinn
Title: Orbit Books Panel
Description: Come chat with Orbit's staff and authors about exciting recent and upcoming books!
Speakers: Seanan McGuire Sam Sykes Brent Weeks Gail Carriger Ellen Wright
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Title: Nolan North Spotlight
Description: Check out long time voice actor Nolan North as he dives into is over a decade-long career in
the voice over business spanning TV, movies and video games such as the Uncharted series, Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles and more!
Speakers: Nolan North
Title: Working with VR as an Artform
Description: Virtual reality is quickly becoming the next evolution of art and storytelling; the trend
towards more accessible tools and technologies enables teams large and small to engage in this vibrant
new artform. This panel explores challenges and solutions to creating VR experiences with the goal of
encouraging anyone to explore and enrich this untouched space.
Speakers: Shem Nguyen Hannah Gillis Ben Driscoll Ben Peck
Title: Vertigo
Description: Vertigo has been comics' source of innovation and inspiration since its inception. Find out
where some of your favorite titles are heading, and also be the first to hear about the new series on
deck from comics’ most influential imprint.
end of the SWISS rounds will receive an Extravaganza playmat. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards
Game Center.
Title: Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Tournament - 3:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed [$20] - Friday 3:00 PM
Description: Players receive 4 Magic booster packs to construct a 30-card deck. General Event Structure.
Sponsored by Cascade Games.
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Title: Marvel Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Marvel Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Marvel Comics and the MCU. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
Title: Pokemon TCG Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Friday 3:30 PM
Description: Some game knowledge required. Players will receive 3 booster packs to draft amongst a
table of other participants. Players will build their decks from the cards drafted and will play SWISS
rounds. Top 3 players at the end of the SWISS rounds will receive the following: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd
3 booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Are Women In Gaming Panels Serving Their Original Purpose? – A Round Table Discussion
Description: What do you think? What do you hope to get out of a "Women In Gaming" panel? Are we
helping or hurting ourselves with these gender-specific panels? Does our gender identity make a
difference in our gaming experience? Come join in on a round-table discussion exploring these
questions and more led by Lone Shark’s CEO, Marie Poole, featuring game industry guests: Liz Spain,
Stepto and others.
Speakers: Marie Poole Stepto Liz Spain
Title: Game of Thrones Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Game of Thrones Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as
you talk about the show and/or the books. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers.
some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups.
there early!
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Title: Jason David Frank Spotlight
Description: Get ready because It’s Morphin’ Time! This is your chance to ask Jason David Frank, the
legendary Green and White Power Ranger, any questions you may have about Power Rangers, MMA or
Martial Arts. Come learn about his upcoming projects, including his reality TV show My Morphing Life.
Speakers: Jason David Frank
Title: Mutants of the Wasteland, Cyborgs of the Spaceways
Description: The Science Fiction genre is known for tackling important social issues and examining the
human condition, as well as things exploding or being on fire. Alex DeCampi (Smoke, Grindhouse), Adam
Rakunas (Windswept), Margaret Trauth (Decrypting Rita), Douglas Wolk (Judge Dredd: Mega City 2) and
Arthur Wyatt (2000AD) take a look at the tropes and themes of modern SF and the intersection of flashy
eye-candy and deeper meaning.
Speakers: Bill Bullock Alex de Campi Adam Rakunas Margaret Trauth Douglas Wolk Arthur Wyatt
Title: Star Trek: 50 Wonderful Years
Description: Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic franchises in science fiction
history. Join us as we discuss the cultural impact Star Trek has made on our global society from
historical moments to influences on progressive technology. With six television series, a seventh on the
way and the impending release of the new film, Star Trek Beyond, we’ll also venture into the final
frontier by geeking out on what you’d like to see from the franchise in the future. Panelists include
award-winning Trek authors, Greg & Astrid Bear, Trek expert Jeff Ayers, and actors James Lyle (Dr.
Alden), and Roy Stanton (T’Von) from the hit fan production, Star Trek: Phoenix. Panel moderated by
creator/executive producer of Star Trek: Phoenix, Leo Roberts.
Speakers: Greg Bear Astrid Bear Jeff Ayers James Lyle Roy Stanton Leo Roberts
Title: Painting in Comics: Behind the Scenes with Top Artists
Description: Learn how 4 artists, who have created and contributed to some of the most original
artwork in the comics industry, create their works of art. Camilla d’Errico (Tanpopo, Pop Manga,
Helmetgirls), Jim Mahfood (aka Mr. Food) (Grrl Scouts, Stupid Comics, Clerks), Ben Templesmith
(Gotham byMidnight, Fell, 30 Days of Night), and Bobby Chiu (Imaginism Studios) have broken new
ground by using painting to create original artwork for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Image and creatorowned comics.
Speakers: Camilla d'Errico Jim Mahfood Ben Templesmith Bobby Chiu David Scroggy
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Title: Acrylic Academy For Props & Costumes
Description: Join Garrick & Jackie Backer of KnowOne's Designs & learn all the different ways you can
modify acrylic paints for your cosplay projects! Learn how to color match anything, faux finishes like
metal or leather, & how to make your own flexible fabric/foam paint. Garrick & Jackie are award
winning prop & costume makers that also have a background in the Arts. Jackie has a B.A. in art
education, while Garrick is a manager & teacher at Az Art Supply.
Speakers: Garrick Backer Jackie Backer
Title: Deleted Scenes
Description: Editing a book is no easy feat, especially for the person who wrote that book. Authors Peter
Brett (The Demon Cycle), Kevin Hearne (Iron Druid Chronicles), and Robin Hobb (Fool’s Quest), each
read a deleted scene from a published novel and discuss why it landed on the cutting room floor.
Moderated by Del Rey editorial director Tricia Narwani.
Speakers: Tricia Narwani Kevin Hearne Robin Hobb Peter Brett
Title: Dameon Clarke Spotlight
Description: Fan of Dragon Ball Z? If so you won’t want to miss voice actor Dameon Clarke discuss his
work on the show bringing characters such as Cell and South Kai to life.
Speakers: Dameon Clarke
Title: Sushi Go!: Demo and Tournament
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Battle Pack 3 Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Friday 4:00 PM
Description: Some game knowledge required. Players will receive 9 booster packs and will draft those
packs amongst a table of other participants, players will build decks from the cards drafted and
participants will use those decks in a SWISS style tournament. Top 3 finishers will receive the following
at the end of SWISS rounds: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd 3 booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by
Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Blast from the Past [$30] - Friday 4:00 PM
Description: Get a pre-constructed deck from Magic's past and 2 booster packs. Build a deck and play in
this awesome look into Magic's past! General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade Games.
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Title: Tumblr, A Webcomics Tutorial
Description: Curious about hosting your very own webcomic on Tumblr? Start here! Boasting a massive
community, Tumblr has become a hub for creators and an ideal platform to post your comic. With tips
from experienced Tumblr creators and your friendly neighborhood staff, this panel will explore the do's
and don'ts of publishing on the platform, how you can draw in readers and fans, and what type of online
persona you should maintain.
Speakers: Zack Rosenberg Marlene Bonnelly
Title: The Girl Genius Radio Plays
Description: Join the creators of the award winning webcomic: Girl Genius, for an exciting live theatrical
experience in the style of old–time radio, filled with adventure! Romance! And mad science!
Speakers: Phil Foglio Kaja Foglio
Title: Force of Will Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Friday 4:30 PM
Description: Some game knowledge required. Players will Draft Alice Block, they will follow official draft
and deck construction rules located on the Force of Will official website. Players will need to bring their
own basic magic stones to play in this event. Top 3 finishers will receive the following at the end of
SWISS rounds: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd 3 booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest
and more!
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Title: The Couple That Games Together
Description: Join these three nerdy couples as they talk about the trials and tribulations of being in a
gaming couple. We'll discuss the importance of communication, how to handle competition, and answer
your questions about being a couple that games together.
Speakers: Michael Robles Tifa Robles Kristina Horner Joe Homes Todd Tuttle Corey Clemans
Title: Disney Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Disney Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Disney films and tv shows. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
cool spots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups.
Title: Catan - Friday 5:00 PM
Game Center..
Title: EpicPVP Demo and Tournament - 5:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed [$20] - Friday 5:00 PM
Title: Kim Possible Reunion
Description: No need to call or beep her if you want to be a part of this reunion! Join Kim Possible’s very
own Christy Carlson Romano and Ron Stoppable’s Will Friedle as they take a look back on their time as
the crime-fighting high school duo.
Speakers: Christy Carlson Romano Will Friedle
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Title: Rat Queens
Description: Sit down with the creative team behind Rat Queens as they talk about the new direction of
the series after the shocking events of the "Demons" arc. Get an insight into the development of Rat
Queens, from script to inks, colours and letters, and hear behind the scenes stories about what the
future holds for this award winning series!
Speakers: Kurtis Wiebe Tamra Bonvillain Tess Fowler
Title: Exploring Alternative Story Structure
Description: Brandon Graham, David Brothers, Morgan Jeske and Sloane Leong discuss alternative story
structure, story theory, the legacy of Western storytelling, and how to expand beyond it.
Speakers: Sloane Leong David Brothers Morgan Jeske Brandon Graham
Title: Behind the Panels: Daily Life in America's Biggest Comics Studio
Description: Two dozen cartoonists. Thousands of pages of comics. One office suite! Find out how the
members of the Northwest's own Periscope Studio produce some of your favorite, award-winning work
– from Marvel titles to all-ages webcomics – all while sharing the same fridge. Members will share
exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, stories, and free audience giveaways!
Speakers: Dylan Meconis Steve Lieber Jeff Parker Erika Moen Cat Farris Leila del Duca
Title: Working with Worbla
Description: Join Air Bubbles Cosplay and Abi Sue Cosplay as they delve into the world of Worbla. In this
panel we will discuss tips and tricks to getting started with the ever popular crafting medium of Worbla!
We will cover Worbla, Worbla's Black Art and Transpart! Bring your questions and get ready to cosplay!
Speakers: Air Bubbles Cosplay Abi Sue Cosplay
Title: Would I Lie To You?
Description: Let' s face it, authors are basically just professional liars. They spend all day making things
up. Come watch as two teams of authors spin their best yarns in the vein of British gameshow Would I
Lie To You?
Speakers: Myke Cole Jason M. Hough Kevin Hearne Karina Cooper Robin Hobb Peter Brett J.L.
Murray
Title: The Cyanide & Happiness Group Sketch Jam Panel
Description: The Creators of Cyanide & Happiness take audience suggestions and all draw frantically on
the same piece of paper until everyone is offended. (Adult Language and Subject matter)"
Speakers: Joel Watson Kris Wilson Shawn Coss
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Title: Representa
Description: A panel looking at the (mis)representation of Hispanics in comics and popular media.
Speakers: Lono Ciacci Ulises Farinas Aaron Duran Kara Helgren Sandra Lanz
Title: Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men Live!
Description: Confounded by clones? Terrified by time travel? X-Perts Jay Edidin and Miles Stokes--and a
panel of guests--are here to walk you through the ins, outs, and retcons of the greatest superhero soap
opera, in a live episode of the smash-hit podcast!
Speakers: Jay Edidin Miles Stokes Kristafer Anka Scott Koblish
Title: Cardfight!! Vanguard SFR Team Fight (Expert) [$15] - Friday 5:30 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. 3 players will register under 1 team name,
each player will receive 1 booster pack for registering. This event is single elimination. Each team will
play against one another if 2 players or more from one team win their game(s) that team will win the
match. Each player will compete in one game for their team. Win the final two teams are found they will
participate in a Relay Finals. This will be explained in greater detail during the event. Information about
the Relay portion of the event can be found on the Vanguard official website. The first place team will
win 1 booster box. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: The Flash / Arrow Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the The Arrow and Flash Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones
as you talk about your favorite CW shows. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers.
Title: Pokemon Expanded Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Friday 6:00 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Each player will need to bring an
Expanded Format Legal Pokémon deck (information can be found on the Pokemon official website) the
tournament is SWISS format. For each win a player will receive 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest
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Title: DiceMasters Draft Tournament [$15] - Friday 6:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Modern [$5] - Friday 6:00 PM
Description: Bring your Modern Deck and compete! General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade
Games.
Title: GM-less Role-Playing Games
Description: GMs have been an integral part of role-playing games since the beginning, but now there’s
a whole wave of games that put the creative power in the hands of everyone at the table. No GM
necessary! Join game designer Ben Robbins and explore the world of GM-less RPGs like Fiasco and
Microscope. Whether you’ve never played a GM-less game before or you’re already an expert, come
learn what makes them tick and expand your gaming horizons.
Speakers: Ben Robbins
Title: Elden Henson Spotlight
Description: Come as Daredevil’s own Elden Henson takes you behind the practice doors of Nelson and
Murdoch and what it was like to be the Mighty Ducks’ original Bash Brother.
Speakers: Elden Henson
Title: Women in Horror
Description: The Women in Horror movement has gained a lot of steam in the past few years, but what
is it and why does it matter? Join Morgue Anne and guests as they dive into the darker side of pop
culture and explain why this movement is for everyone.
Speakers: Morgue Anne Crystal Conner Jared Martin
Title: Kodansha Comics Presents the Attack on Titan Anthology
Description: Meet some of the creative team behind the Attack on Titan Anthology, the ambitious
collaboration between the biggest manga hit of the decade and an all-star roster of comics creators
including Scott Snyder, Gail Simone, Faith Erin Hicks, Kevin Wada, Kate Leth, Babs Tarr, and more! New
art from the anthology will be revealed, along with a look at new comics from America's No. 2 manga
publisher, and lots of free books and exclusive promo items.
Speakers: Faith Erin Hicks Kate Leth Ben Applegate Jeremy Lambert Jeanine Schaefer
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Title: Porn and the Cartoonists Who Make It
Description: Join five seasoned lady pornographers as they recount the ins and outs (and ins and outs
and) of making and distributing adult material that's made to appeal to ALL genders, sexualities, and
races.
Speakers: Erika Moen C. Spike Trotman Leia Weathington Amanda Lafrenais
Title: Be Your Own Superhero: Intersectional Feminism in Comics
Description: Ms. Marvel and Bitch Planet are blowing up the world of comics; but being a good feminist
isn't just about getting as many female-led titles on the shelf as possible (though that doesn't hurt).
Representation matters to everyone, and diversity of all kinds both behind and on the page makes a
huge difference in the stories we read and the ideas we internalize. Join our panel of comic pros to chat
about all the different strides we've made in representation of race, gender, and sexuality in comics and how we can strive to do better.
Speakers: Jody Houser Irene Koh Kristafer Anka Fionna Adams Sam Maggs Amy Chu Chrystin
Garland
Title: Space Balrogs Present: Choose Your Own Apocalypse
Description: The bad news is, you're all going to die! The good news is, you get to have a say in how it
happens. In this live interactive game, help choose the apocalypse that will finally destroy the earth.
Speakers: Holli Anderson David J. West D.J. Butler James Wymore Jason King
Title: The Real Nerds of Comedy
Description: The Real Nerds of Comedy present a hilarious 50 minutes of stand-up comedy that
celebrates nerds and nerd culture. This multicultural and multidimensional group of the funniest
comedians in Seattle will have you laughing the rest of the convention. Due to the nature of comedy
content, it is a show recommended for ages 16+. Features Silas Lindenstein, Manny Martin, Sally Jordan,
Kelly Dermody, Dylan Cole and Jack Ballard.
Speakers: Silas Lindenstein Manny Martin Jack Ballard Sally Jordan Dylan Cole Kelly Dermody
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganze Win-A-Mat #4 (Expert) [$12] - Friday 7:00 PM
Game Center.
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Title: Magic: the Gathering - Sealed Challenge [$30] - Friday 7:00 PM
Description: Build a 40-card deck from six Magic packs. General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade
Games.
Title: Please Don't Punch the GM: Adventures in Gaming Therapy
Description: Games like Dungeons and Dragons are often regarded by pop culture as nerdy and
antisocial, but Wheelhouse Workshop founders Adam Davis and Adam Johns use them to help their
neurodiverse teen clients become more confident and socially capable. Come hear how these lifelong
gamers used their training in counseling, drama therapy, and human development to embark on a new
frontier in therapy, ask questions about your own gaming experience, and celebrate how the games we
love are more than just games.
Speakers: Adam Davis Adam Johns
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Mini-Master [$15] - Friday 8:00 PM
Description: Players receive 2 booster packs & basic lands to construct a 30-card sealed deck. Get an
additional pack to modify your deck after each round you win. Single Elimination. 1st place wins a
booster box. Sponsored by Cascade Games.
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Advanced Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Friday 8:00 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will need to bring an Advanced
format ready constructed deck. SWISS format each player will receive 2 booster packs at registration.
Top 3 finishers will receive the following at the end of SWISS rounds: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd 3 booster
packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Splendor Demo and Tournament - Friday 8:00 PM
Title: Exploding Kittens - Friday 9:00 PM
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganza Win-A-Mat #5 [$12] - Friday 9:00 PM
Game Center.
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Title: Party Game Time! Featuring: SuperFight! - Friday 9:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Mini-Master [$15] - Friday 9:00 PM
Title: Force of Will Tournament (New Frontiers) [$8] - Friday 9:30 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will need to bring a New Frontier
legal constructed deck. Each player will receive 2 booster packs for registering. SWISS style tournament.
packs, 3rd 1 booster pack (Additionally 1st place will receive a playmat). Sponsored by Northwest
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SATURDAY
Title: Industry People of Color Mixer
Description: Connect and network with other professionals before the show opens. Bring your business
cards to swap and to enter into our raffle! Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Joon
Title: Disney Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Disney Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Disney. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your
Title: Taking Fandom Seriously
Description: We’re all fans here, but some of us have managed to turn fandom into our job! However,
being a professional fan (as a critic, editor, academic, or blogger) can get complicated. Does being a fan
mean you have to shut off the critical part of your brain? Does being a critic mean you can’t just geek
out and enjoy? We don’t think so! Join us for a conversation about turning fandom into a profession and
how we walk the fine line between geeking out and critically engaging with the material we love.
Speakers: Andrea Gilroy Jay Edidin Douglas Wolk Jay Lee Warren Susan Kirtley
Title: 50 Years of Star Trek: The Roddenberry Legacy and Beyond
Description: 50 years ago, a television show changed the way we view science fiction today. Join us as
we Celebrate Star Trek's 50th Birthday. Eugene Roddenberry (Son of Star Trek Creator, Gene
Roddenberry) and Tory Mell (Producer, Roddenberry Entertainment) Will be chatting about the
Roddenberry Legacy, as well as presenting a few cool surprises!
Speakers: Tory Mell Rod Roddenberry
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Title: Beyond The Femme Fatale: Re-Imagining the Female Villain
Description: This panel will explore the question of how the representation of gender and the
representation of villainy intersect. From ancient myth to modern crime noir, the most common
archetype of female villainy is the femme fatale: irresistibly seductive, but also untrustworthy and
manipulative. This archetype will probably never completely disappear, and can be fun to play with - but
it can also be limited and predictable. Join Professor Ben Saunders (UO Comics Studies), Marguerite
Bennett (Angela: Queen of Hel, Bombshells), Amy Chu (Poison Ivy), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise,
Rachel Rising), and Mairghread Scott (Toil and Trouble)for a discussion of how creators can think beyond
the cliches of the femme fatale.
Speakers: Ben Saunders Marguerite Bennett Amy Chu Terry Moore Mairghread Scott
Title: Critical Contracts for the Comic Book Creator
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: W3A
Description: Creating a comic book is a labor of love… but make the wrong move and it can become a
legal nightmare! In this business, handshake agreements won't work — you must have written
contracts! In this workshop, attorney Thomas A. Crowell, Esq., author of “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic
Book Creators”— the first dedicated legal guide for the comic book industry— will show you how to
understand and negotiate key contracts every comic book creator MUST know: the artist services
agreement, the comic book publishing agreement, and the film option agreement (and yes, we'll even
show you a few tips on landing a publisher).
Speakers: Thomas Crowell
Title: Series Queries
Description: Felt hollow after you finished the Hunger Games? Left devastated after closing Divergent?
There’s definite emptiness felt when you finish a spellbinding series, but luckily there’s more where that
came from! Sit down for a discussion between authors Pierce Brown (Red Rising), Arwen Elys Dayton
(Seeker), Dave Bara (The Lightship Chronicles) and Django Wexler (The Shadow Campaigns) on all the
unique challenges and triumphs that come with writing a successful series and find your next page
turner!
Speakers: Pierce Brown Colleen Houck Arwen Elys Dayton Dave Bara Django Wexler
Title: Talk about Tak with Patrick Rothfuss & James Ernest
Description: Patrick Rothfuss and James Ernest are going to get together to talk about Tak. This new
board game was first described in The Wise Man's Fear, and now Pat and James have made it a real
thing. Tak is an abstract strategy game for two players, falling somewhere between classic games like
chess, go, and mancala. Learn about the design processes behind creating a new classic game, and play
Tak with the inventors!
Speakers: Patrick Rothfuss James Ernest
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Title: YA, Why Not? The Importance of Teen and Young Adult Comics
Description: Once the fastest growing genre in literature, YA books have grown beyond babysitting and
first loves. Now that graphic novels are making award-winning shortlists, comics aimed at middle grade
and young adult readers are growing in popularity. Join BOOM! Studios editor Sierra Hahn and authors
Faith Erin Hicks (The Adventures of Superhero Girl, Friends with Boys), Hope Larson and Brittney
Williams (Goldie Vance), Raina Telgemeier (Simle; Sisters; Drama), and Royden Lepp (Rust) in a
discussion on the significance of these emerging categories of comics and what that means for modern
literacy.
Speakers: Sierra Hahn Faith Erin Hicks Hope Larson Brittney Williams Royden Lepp Raina
Telgemeier
Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Thrills
Description: Have you ever finished a comic and felt your heart pounding in your chest? Of course you
have. In fact, Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE), Sloane Leong (FROM UNDER MOUNTAINS), Tom
Neely (THE HUMANS), Alex de Campi (NO MERCY), Jason McNamara (THE RATTLER), and a few special
guests have probably been responsible for getting your heart racing with their work. What's the trick?
Come and find out.
Speakers: Kieron Gillen Sloane Leong Tom Neely Alex de Campi Jason McNamara
Title: Intro to Costume Crafts and Cosplay
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Location: W3B
Description: Interested in getting your hands into the world of cosplay? The CraftersInDisguise bloggers
discuss cosplay crafting from different approaches, explore the latest techniques and materials, and
share tips and tricks for Picking Characters, Costume Construction and Prop-Making, Modeling and
Photo Manipulation. Come get inspiration and ideas for your next cosplay project, whether it's your first
or your 500th! Presented by SmallRiniLady and Avalyn Cosplay.
Speakers: Avalyn Cosplay SmallRiniLady
Title: James and Oliver Phelps Spotlight
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: Main Stage - W4A
Description: We solemnly swear that Fred and George are up to no good at ECCC! Join James and Oliver
Phelps as they discuss the magic and mischief of playing Hogwarts’s ingenious prankster twins. Ask them
your burning questions like how it felt to stand up to the queen of mean – ahem, Dolres Umbridge – or
their favorite finds from Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.
Speakers: James and Oliver Phelps
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Title: Once Upon A Time Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Once Upon A Time Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones
as you talk about Once Upon A Time. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
Title: Learn to play Yu-Gi-Oh TCG - Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Title: Learn to play Pokemon TCG - Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Title: Learn to play Force of Will TCG - Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Title: Learn to play Cardfight!! Vanguard TCG - Saturday 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
participants! Sponsored by Northwest Sportscard Game Center.
Title: Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures League [$15] - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: Iello Gaming League [$10] - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: HeroClix War of Light League [$30] - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Description: Play all weekend for a single entry fee.
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Title: Fantasy Flight LCG League [$10] - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: Events on Demand: Board Game Tournaments - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Description: Check with the Foam Brain Games registration desk for details. Sponsored by Foam Brain
Games.
Title: Bottom of the Ninth Baseball League [$10] - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Convention League [$20] - Saturday 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Description: Receive an Intro Pack (deck + 1 booster) when you register. Play casually all weekend long!
Title: Sentinels of the Multiverse Demo - Saturday 12:00 PM
Title: Pacific Science Center presents Super Cool Science Show
Description: Discover what happens when things get super cool with liquid nitrogen! Watch as gases
become liquids, liquids become solids and matter fizzes, freezes and flies.
Title: Sherlock Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Sherlock Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Sherlock. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your
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Title: Loving What You Hate: How to Engage with Problematic Media
Description: Every fan knows what it’s like to love something that doesn’t love you back. Often, our
media requires a certain amount of denial and frustration when it comes to portrayals of gender, race,
and sexuality. It’s okay to like problematic things, but how do we interact critically with content we
love—while still allowing ourselves to relax and have fun?
Speakers: Cora Walker JC Ignacio Emmett Scout Kaylin AnteNorman Christina Jugovic Hannah Kane
Title: Titmouse Animation
Description: An inside look into Titmouse Animation's current slate of new projects, including: "Niko and
the Sword of Light," a new series airing on Amazon, the studio's first feature film "Nerdland," set to
premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this April, and Brad Neely's latest Adult Swim project titled "Brad
Neely's Harg Nallin Sclopio Peepio."
Speakers: Jim Mahfood Chris Prynoski Ben Kalina
Title: Star Wars: The Science Awakens
Description: Could Lightsabers ever be a reality? Which Star Wars Droid would NASA take into space?
What would it take to resist the Dark Side in real life? Emily Manor-Chapman (NASA mission planner),
Kieran Dickson (editor, Outerplaces.com), and Travis Langley (editor, Star Wars Psychology), as they
break down the science behind a galaxy far far away and discuss whether or not Kylo Ren's Force
Awakens Lightsaber is genius or sacrilege.
Speakers: Kieran Dickson Travis Langley Emily ManorChapman
Title: Making Wigs Work
Description: They say a wig can be the line between a good cosplay and a great one, but wigs are tricky
things. So, take the easy route - let a six-year cosplay veteran and commissioner show you the ropes!
Step by step walkthroughs of everything from purchasing a brand new wig to bringing one back from the
dead and every cut, curl, and detangling in between. There are secrets to just about everything, and
wigs are no exception. It’s time to learn how to level up your styling game!
Speakers: Tami Tritz Anna de Jong Erin Johnson
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Title: Valiant: The Summer of 4001 A.D.
Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Location: W3A
Description: This summer…the future of Earth will be decided in the stars when Valiant presents the
blockbuster crossover event of the year in 4001 A.D.! Now, get primed for the epic showdown between
Rai and the forces of New Japan right here at Emerald City Comicon with an exclusive Panel presentation
from an all-star cast of Valiant staff and creators! Plus: don't miss an all-new round of news and
announcements for ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, BLOODSHOT REBORN, DIVINITY, FAITH, NINJAK, X-O
MANOWAR, and more!
Speakers: Robert Venditti Dinesh Shamdasani Warren Simons Fred Pierce Tom Brennan Jody
Houser
Title: Strong Female Characters Across Genres
Description: In this panel of YA authors, adult authors, graphic novelists, and a bookseller, we will
discuss the idea of "strong female characters" and what that means in today's literary landscape. Mary
E. Pearson is the New York Times bestselling author of eight novels for teens, including the acclaimed
Remnant Chronicles and the Jenna Fox Chronicles. Faith Erin Hicks is the Eisner Award-winning writer
and artist of the graphic novels ZOMBIES CALLING, BRAIN CAMP, and the brand-new Nameless City
series. Scott Bergstrom is the author of the upcoming YA thriller, THE CRUELTY. April Henry is the New
York Times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and young adults, including GIRL,
STOLEN and the upcoming THE GIRL I USED TO BE. The panel will be moderated by Lish McBride, who is
the urban fantasy author of The Necromancer Series and the upcoming FIREBUG, as well as a Seattlebased bookseller.
Speakers: Scott Bergstrom Mary E. Pearson Faith Erin Hicks April Henry Lish McBride
Title: Stories from the Moon Kingdom
Description: The English dub of the Sailor Moon anime series crash landed into our minds in the midNineties, and it's lived in our hearts ever since! Meet Susan Roman, the voice of Sailor Jupiter and Linda
Ballantyne, the second voice of Sailor Moon and ask them all your burning questions. In the name of the
Moon we'll see you there!
Speakers: Linda Ballantyne Susan Roman
Title: Monster Battle Time!
Description: It’s MONSTER BATTLE TIME once again! Six artists team up to draw monsters described by
audience members IN THE MOST EXTREME BATTLE OF 2016! Featuring the talents of Corin Howell (The
Mighty Zodiac, Jem and the Holograms), Rashad Doucet (Alabaster Shadows), Zach Lehner (Junior
Braves of the Apocalypse), Vicente “Vinny” Navarrete (Booger Beard, Sketch Monsters), Jake Myler
(Orphan Blade, Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Journey to the Everspring), and Megan Levens (Ares &
Aphrodite, Madame Frankenstein). Free comics to ALL attendees!
Speakers: Corin Howell Rashad Doucet Zach Lehner "Vinny" Navarrete Jake Myler Megan Levens
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Title: Marvel: Next Big Thing
Description: Want to start reading Marvel Comics? There’s no better time! And there’s no better place
to learn all about our thrilling and creatively diverse series than this panel! Panelists include Talent Scout
C.B. Cebulski alongside Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader), Sanford Greene (Power Man and Iron Fist), David
Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist), and more mighty Marvel guests! With everything from the Star Wars
universe to the Marvel universe, this is the panel for you!
Speakers: C.B. Cebulski Kieron Gillen Sanford Greene David Walker
Title: Cosplay 202 : Advance Techniques and Tricks
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Location: W3B
Description: Cosplay 202: Advance Techniques and Tricks Have you ever wanted to bring you cosplay to
the next level? In this panel we will discuss the ways you can up your game! The panel will cover: 3D
Design/ Modeling for Print Sculpting, Molding, and Casting Working with LEDs Painting Techniques and
new ways of finishing your props and costumes. Working with more difficult fabrics to create that “high
end” film look.
Speakers: Alicia Bellamy Chad Kanehokukalani Eric Jones Bill Doran Steven Smith Gary Cowl
Title: Force of Will Sealed (Beginner) [$20] - Saturday 12:30 PM
Description: Minimal game knowledge required. Force of Will beginner event. Players will be provided
with a sealed starter deck. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Standard [$5] - Saturday 12:30 PM
Games.
Title: The Flash with Robbie Amell, Danielle Panabaker and Keiynan Lonsdale
Description: Join Robbie Amell (Ronnie Raymond,) Danielle Panabaker (Caitlin Snow) and Keiynan
Lonsdale Wally West) as they take you behind the scenes of Central City and its local hero on CW’s The
Flash.
Speakers: Danielle Panabaker Robbie Amell Keiynan Lonsdale
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talk aboutDoctor Who. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
Title: 7 Wonders - Saturday 1:00 PM
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganza Win-A-Mat #1 (Expert) [$12] - Saturday 1:00 PM
Game Center.
Title: DC Comics Deck Building Game Demo and Tournament - Saturday 1:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Full Box Shadows Over Innistrad Sealed deck [$120] - Saturday 1:00 PM
there early!
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Title: Outlander Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Outlander Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk aboutthe books and tv show. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
Title: Marketing (Isn't) Magic: Promoting Your Art Without Selling Your Soul
Description: As a busy creator, marketing and promoting your work can be a daunting task. This
accomplished group of professional artists, creators, business owners & marketers will share valuable
anecdotes & advice on how to build an audience for your art or small business online and on-theground. Moderated by Adron Buske of Nerd For A Living, panelists will provide tips for creating your
brand, online and event sales/promotion, managing your social media channels, crowd-funding, and
more.
Speakers: Jaimie Cordero Adron Buske Danielle Davis
Title: DC Comics – Hanna-Barbera
Description: It’s been the talk of the town! Contemporary updates to your favorite Hanna-Barbera
classics are coming. New iterations of all your favorites in the form of Scooby Apocalypse Future Quest,
Wacky Raceland, and The Flintstones! All this plus teases and snippets of what’s on deck. Come see for
yourself what the buzz is all about!
Title: Dark Horse Manga
Description: Dark Horse’s history with Japanese creators can be traced back to the company’s earliest
years, with a publishing line that includes classics and contemporary titles alike, such as Lone Wolf &
Cub, Unofficial Hatsune Mix, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Fire Emblem, Astro Boy, Oreimo: Kuroneko,
Vampire Hunter D, The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Danganronpa,
Appleseed, Berserk, I Am a Hero, Cardcaptor Sakura, Fate/Zero, Satoshi Kon’s OPUS, and Panty &
Stocking with Garterbelt. Join Carl Horn and Zack Davisson for a look at the past, present, and future of
Dark Horse Manga!
Speakers: Carl Horn Philip Simon Zack Davisson
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Title: Glove Making
Description: Learn the basics of making a spandex glove, from patterning to completion. We’ll go over
how to create a pattern from your hand, and how to quickly and easily sew the glove up. We will also
review two different methods for thumbs, and talk about other materials that can be used for gloves.
Speakers: Kit Quinn
Title: 2nd Annual Unearth Spooky Comics Panel
Description: It's back from the grave! Emerald City's spooky comics panel has returned. Writers, artists,
and pros will talk about the process, tropes, and gory chunks that make spooky comics tick, ooze, and
screech. Comics will be given to audience questions!
Speakers: JD Boucher Drew Rausch Jillian Venters Laura Graves Georgia Ball Ted Naifeh
Title: Calling All Aspiring Writers! Get Advice From Her Universe Press and Publishing Experts On How
to Prepare a Pitch and How to Get a Book Published
Description: Have you ever wanted your novel published? Her Universe will bring together experts to
help you prepare a winning pitch. Hear advice from published authors on their publishing journey.
Hosted by actress (voice of Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars Rebels), entrepreneur and Her Universe and Her
Universe Press Founder, Ashley Eckstein.
Speakers: Ashley Eckstein Heather Nuhfer E. Anne Convery
Title: Ksenia Solo Spotlight
Description: Join Kenzi (Ksenia Solo) as she takes the stage at ECCC to talk about the cult classic Lost Girl
and all the fun it was to be on the hit SyFy show. You’ll also hear about Ksenia’s new adventures on
Orphan Black and Turn.
Speakers: Ksenia Solo
Title: The Rise of Booktube in the Northwest
Description: Booktube (YouTube + Books) is an expanding community of excited and passionate readers.
Many viewers tune into YouTube daily to watch videos from a charismatic YouTube community of avid
readers. Join Pacific Northwest booktubers Grace Zhuang (LovingDemBooks), Bree Mae, Kristina Horner,
Ali Campbell (abookaffair), Rachel Wear (RachelWrites), and Jared Pechacek in a chat about books, the
latest comics and graphic novels, publishing, self-publishing, and the upcoming book-to-movie
adaptations.
Speakers: Grace Zhuang Kristina Horner Ali Campbell Jared Pechacek Rachel Wear
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Title: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: It’s Morphin Time!
Description: In January, BOOM! Studios launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a new comic series
based on the hit 90s live-action children’s TV series about a group of ordinary teenagers who “morphed”
into superheroes to save the world from evil. Join series writer Kyle Higgins and The Further Adventures
of Bulk and Skull writer Steve Orlando, and Mighty Morphin Power Ranges: Pink writer Brenden Fletcher
as they talk with editor Dafna Pleban about the new series and the everlasting popularity of these
“teenagers with attitude.” With special guests.
Speakers: Kyle Higgins Steve Orlando Dafna Pleban
Title: Cosplay Advanced! Taking Your Cosplay to the Epic Level!
Description: How do you go from good enough to EPIC? Our master builders will pull from our own epic
builds, spelling out the details of what goes into advanced and epic creations. Creating with latex, molds,
resins, bendable armor, thermoplastics, and more will be on the list, plus time for Q&A. We will be
pulling examples from our own builds and giving you a first-hand view on how we create epic costumes
and stuff.
Speakers: Eric Jones Brian Morris Mary MannBuffett Jade Cheung Ryan Wells
Title: Supergirl's Melissa Benoist & Chyler Leigh
Description: Foster sisters Kara (Melissa Benoist) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) work together to protect
National City from evil on CBS’ new hit show Supergirl. Now, they’re joining forces at ECCC to tell Fans all
about their crime-fighting adventures and the superhero powers that make Kara Supergirl!
Speakers: Melissa Benoist Chyler Leigh
Title: Harry Potter Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Harry Potter Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about the Harry Potter books, films and the upcoming play. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few
tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people,
share your interests. Show off your costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and
get some photos of all the awesome costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about
your experience! Have some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC
#ECCCMeetups
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Structure Deck Tournament (Beginner) [$10] - Saturday 2:00 PM
Description: Minimal game knowledge required. Players will receive a structure deck of their choice at
registration. They must use this structure deck without modification to play in the SWISS style
tournament. Top 3 players at the end of SWISS will receive the following: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd 3
booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
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Title: Risk: Game of Thrones Edition Mega Game - Saturday 2:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - 2HG Sealed Deck [$20] - Saturday 2:00 PM
Structure (Cost is Per Player). Sponsored by Cascade Games.
and more!
Title: Working in the Game Industry – Focus on Women in Games
Description: Our panel will introduce a fresh view of the game industry, showing the perspective of
women that work with video games and study the field. We Will discuss the following: 1. Our own
background in art/ school/ and of course the industry 2. How to get started schools Online classes 3.
Talk about the importance of a portfolio How to get started on one What is required/ what companies
are looking for The reality of getting into games and why a portfolio is so important 4. Networking Why
it’s important the dos and donts 5. Working in the industry With a focus on being a female in games Q
and A as well as a possible portfolio review for those that want it.
Speakers: Bernie Bergman Alicia Bellamy Laura Lunardi Da Costa
Title: Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard Fight Rules Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Saturday 2:30 PM
registering. Standard Fight Rules only allow players to include cards of a single clan or cray elementals in
their main deck and generation zone additionally following normal constructed rules and card
restrictions found on the Vanguard official website. Tournament is SWISS format the first place finisher
at the end of the SWISS rounds will receive a Vanguard Playmat! Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards
Game Center.
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Title: DC Comics Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the DC Comics Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about DC Comics. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
Title: Lar and Sohmer Get Old: 13 Years of Webcomics
Description: Lar deSouza & Ryan Sohmer, the minds behind Least I Could Do and Looking For Group tell
tall tales of their 13 years in the webcomics biz and discuss bringing their creations to life through
animation!
Speakers: Jeff Moss Ryan Sohmer Lar deSouza
Title: Convention Horror Stories; An ECCC Tradition!
Description: Join Katie Cook (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic) and Jim Zub (Thunderbolts) for their
fan-favorite con horror stories panel! What’s it like working as a pro in the business on the convention
‘circuit’? Ridiculous, embarrassing, always entertaining. Some stories will make you laugh out loud,
some will make you cringe! This panel is recommended for those 18+.
Speakers: Katie Cook Jim Zub
Title: Queercopia: A Celebration of Creators of Queer Content
Description: Come join this special presentation where writers will do a live reading of short queer
comics, including talking about the inspiration, intentions and impact of the pieces. Currently lined up
are Justin Hall (No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics), Jeff Krell (Jayson), Dylan Edwards
(Transposes), Steve MacIsaac (Shirtlifter) and P. Kristen Enos (Web Of Lives).
Speakers: P. Kristen Enos Justin Hall Jeff Krell Dylan Edwards Steve MacIsaac
Title: Create Your Own Realistic Silicone Prosthetics for Cosplay
Description: Want to add some lifelike character details to your cosplay? Need to create custom
prosthetic appliances or costume pieces? With silicone, the possibilities are endless! Platinum silicone is
extremely durable, long-lasting, and excellent for creating realistic flesh and creature effects. It is also
completely skin-safe and non-allergenic. From small facial prosthetics to sleeves to full-blown mermaid
tails, you can create anything you dream up. Learn all the tips and tricks you need for success!
Speakers: Caitlin Nielsen Air Bubbles Cosplay
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Title: Librarians Recommend: Diverse Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description: Looking to diversify your sci-fi and fantasy reading? Come to this panel for picks from area
librarians, with an emphasis on female, POC, and queer characters and authors. Tell us what you love
and we'll make a recommendation just for you! Time is limited, so submit your request for
recommendations in advance with our hashtag #ECCCDiverseReads.
Speakers: Emily Calkins Jackie Parker Dawn Rutherford Claire Scott Kate Sellers Whitney Winn
Title: Fangirls at the Forefront
Description: Creators are cool, but you know who makes the geek world go 'round? You, fangirl. With
the massive growth of social media in the past five years, female fans have an unprecedented voice in
the world of geek media. Fangirls - essentially 50% of the audience for all geek media - are changing
comic books and video games from the ground up, from online campaigns to cosplay to cons, we're
everywhere. Join a panel of awesome fangirls with out-of the-box jobs in nerdery - from authors to
community managers to entrepreneurs to event planners - who can advise you on how to be the best
fan you can be.
Speakers: Sarah K. Fetter Kristin Lindsay Irene Bradish Trin Garritano Sam Maggs Marlene Bonnelly
Title: Sasha Roiz Spotlight
Description: Sasha Roiz takes the stage to discuss his current role as Captain Renard on NBC's acclaimed
TV series Grimm, which is inspired by the Grimm Brothers' fairy tales. He’ll also touch on past TV
appearances such as mob enforcer Sam Adama on the Syfy series Caprica.
Speakers: Sasha Roiz
Title: Super Geeked Up Live!
Description: Join the Super Geeked Up crew as they discuss your favorite sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero
topics and play super-fun geeky games like Geeky Musical, Character Cage Match, and Smitten
Superheroes! Plus a ton of audience participation and awesome prizes! Hosted by Jeff Burns with
special co-host Meagan Karimi-Naser (Job Hunters) and special guests Brian Lewis (JourneyQuest) and
Joanna Gaskell (Standard Action). Don't miss this super-interactive award-winning show!
Speakers: Jeff Burns Meagan KarimiNaser Brian Lewis Joanna Gaskell
Title: Rise of the Valkyries
Description: The Valkyries is a network of women in comics retail, founded by writer/artist Kate Leth.
Come hear about who they are, what they do, how the ranks of women who put comics in readers'
hands are growing, and how they’re changing the comics selling game!
Speakers: Kate Leth Juliette Capra Annie Bulloch Ivy Noelle Weir Sabrina Taylor Robin JeffreyAllen
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Title: Cosplay Like a Pro: Armor & Prop Building Q&A
Description: Award-winning cosplayers (Punished Props, Coregeek Cosplay & Creations, Saent Matticus,
KnowOnes Designs, Ryan Wells) and the "Men vs Cosplay" project give you the run-down on translating
screenshots and concept art into actual costumes through a plethora of accessible armor, prop and
costume-building techniques. This panel includes an open Q&A; bring your questions and get ready to
cosplay like a pro!
Speakers: Bill Doran Eric Jones Ryan Wells Matthew Moews Garrick Backer
Game Center.
Title: Android: Netrunner Tournament - Saturday 3:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Blast from the Past [$30] - Saturday 3:00 PM
Title: Nathan Fillion Spotlight
Description: Calling all Browncoats – find Serenity with the captain of Firefly at ECCC! Hear from Captain
Mal Reynolds as he discusses the cult classic and all things Whedon!
Speakers: Nathan Fillion
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Title: Pokemon TCG Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Saturday 3:30 PM
Description: Some game knowledge required. Players will receive 3 booster packs to draft amongst a
table of other participants. Players will build their decks from the cards drafted and will play SWISS
rounds. Top 3 players at the end of the SWISS rounds will receive the following: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd
3 booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Building a Tabletop Playtest Community
Description: This panel features industry professionals that have a unique insight into reaching out to
tabletop players as well as the industries that have been built to serve them. They seek to ensure that
playtesters are engaged and excited about playing early iterations of games and generate the highestquality feedback. Also, utilizing the community to encourage designers to bring their designs into the
light of public play-testing and working with designers to help polish their pitch, refine their game, and
make the best use of the feedback they get from the public. Bringing playtesters and designers together
helps the Tabletop community grow as a whole.
Speakers: Thomas Gutschmidt Sarah Sharp Matthew Gravelyn Peter Newland Luke Turpeinen
Nicole Jekich
there early!
Title: Marvel Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Marvel Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Marvel Comics and the MCU. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
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Title: Corrupting Your Children!: An All-Star Tribute to EC Comics
Description: Ah, the 1950s — an era of anti-feminist backlash and racial repression, served up against a
background of cold war paranoia. The writers and artists at EC comics fought a subversive war against
the dominant culture in comics such as Tales From The Crypt and Weird Science. They rebuked racists
and warmongers, critiqued the paranoid state, and challenged the patriarchal vision of matrimonial bliss
with tales of jealousy, hypocrisy, and murder. Yes, their comics were often blatantly sensationalistic and
violent, but they had a sense of irony, too — even launching a title called Mad in 1952 that parodied the
sanitized pop culture of the era with merciless accuracy. Some of the most talented artists in the history
of American comics cut their teeth at EC: Wallace Wood, whose rocket ships, starscapes, and beautiful
alien women shaped the imaginations of George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg; Johnny Craig, whose
storytelling skills influenced a generation of subsequent creators; Graham Ingels, whose ghastly
drawings fascinated later masters of horror such as Stephen King and George Romero; and Harvey
Kurtzman, the founder of Mad, and perhaps one of the greatest American satirists of the 20th century.
Join Professor Ben Saunders and an all-star panel of contemporary creators for a deep dive into the pop
culture archive, and rediscover the comics that parents once burned and politicians tried to ban. With
Matt Brundage (Art-Ops), Gary Groth (Fantagraphics publisher), Joe Keatinge (Glory, Shutter), Susan
Kirtley (Girlhood Through The Looking Glass), and Bill Schelly (Harvey Kurtzman: The Man Who Created
Mad).
Speakers: Ben Saunders Gary Groth Joe Keatinge Bill Schelly Susan Kirtley Matt Brundage
Title: The Artists of Destiny
Description: Meet the creators who envision the worlds of Destiny. Explore the concepts and ideas that
inspire the Bungie team to create the destinations in our game, the heroes who protect them, and the
enemies who fight to claim them for themselves.
Title: The Women of Tumblr
Description: Tumblr is proud to be the home of a wide variety of content from an even wider variety of
people. In this panel, we'll be focusing specifically on the women of the platform-- from artists to
curators to your friendly neighborhood staff, join us in our exploration of what sisterhood means on
Tumblr and how these talented ladies are shaping your dashboard in their own unique ways. What's it
mean to be a fangirl? Let's discuss the female experience through reblogs!
Speakers: Marlene Bonnelly Alison Luhrs
Title: Cosplaying Two Weeks Before Con!
Description: Do you ever plan out the perfect cosplay in your head, work out the details, & then finally
put this plan into action? Then you realize the con is only two weeks away? Come & hear some stories,
tips and tricks (as well as share your own!) as we Cosplay Two Weeks Before Con!
Speakers: Colton Morrow Dillon Finley Elizabeth Cockerill Abigail Lockser Erin Norman
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Title: Research for Writers, World Builders and Other Types of Nerds
Description: Whether you're doing research for your next story, or digging deeper into a personal
passion, finding accurate and reputable sources can be somewhat daunting. Join a mixture of Academic
and Public librarians as we discuss strategies, tips, and openly accessible places for finding the answers
to YOUR questions.
Speakers: Anne Gaines Samantha Mills Erin Fields Melanie Cassidy
Title: What's New From Del Rey Books
Description: Del Rey has been publishing some of the best science fiction and fantasy since 1977. Join
Del Rey editorial director Tricia Narwani and authors Pierce Brown (Red Rising), Peter Brett (The Demon
Cycle), Kevin Hearne (Iron Druid Chronicles), Scott Sigler (Generations Trilogy), and Sylvain Neuvel
(Sleeping Giants), as they discuss current projects and preview other books to come in 2016 from Terry
Brooks, China Mieville, Naomi Novik, Star Wars, World of Warcraft, and many more!
Speakers: Peter Brett Pierce Brown Kevin Hearne Tricia Narwani Scott Sigler Sylvain Neuvel
Title: ScreenJunkies Live
Description: An exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Screen Junkies' Honest Trailers, hosted by Hal
Rudnick, featuring a never-before-seen Honest Trailer and Q&A with writer Spencer Gilbert, and editor
Dan Murrell. Plus a special fan edition of their popular debate series Movie Fights featuring surprise
guests and you!
Speakers: Spencer Gilbert Dan Murrell Hal Rudnick
Title: Formula D - Saturday 4:00 PM
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Battle Pack 3 Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Saturday 4:00 PM
Title: Deckbuilding: the Deckbuilding Game Demo and Tournament - Saturday 4:00 PM
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Title: Magic: the Gathering - Fast Format 4-Pack Sealed [$20] - Saturday 4:00 PM
Title: Hard To Swallow: Gay Comics at their Best
Description: Comics by and for gay men have a remarkable history and artistic legacy. Since they were
some of the only ways gay men could see themselves presented on the comics page, they had the
potential to not only titillate, but also to build communities and change lives. "Hard to Swallow" was a
groundbreaking series that delighted in pushing boundaries and challenging assumptions about gay
desire and identity. With the debut of a new collection from Northwest Press at Emerald City ComicCon, it's the perfect time to revisit that series with its creators! Join series creators Dave Davenport
("Feral and the Ghostskater") and Justin Hall ("No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics") as well
as contributor Steve MacIsaac ("Shirtlifter") as they discuss their work, how their forebears paved the
way, and how the gay comics community has changed with the Internet. Northwest Press publisher
Charles “Zan” Christensen hosts this rousing discussion of gay comics, past, present, and future!
Speakers: Charles "Zan" Christensen Justin Hall Dave Davenport Steve Maclsaac
Title: IDW Publishing: The Big Panel
Description: Join IDW President Greg Goldstein, and VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, and a host of surprise
guests for a lively discussion of your favorite Publisher’s upcoming schedule! Top Secret Reveals! Prizes!
Q&A! Announcements…Including one so big it will make your head spin! If you attend one comic panel
at this show, this is the one!
Speakers: Greg Goldstein Dirk Wood
Title: DIY FX Makeup for Cosplay or Film
Description: Lets talk about FX baby! Join Cosplay artist Ryan Wells, and Special Effects Artists Amy
Calkins (Wild Angel FX Makeup) and Jess Langdell, as we show you some quick and easy ways to pull off
a Cosplay costume and makeup for film effects with a micro budget or a no budget, what do I have
around the house in a pinch! We will talk about blood making, vein popping creating a bone spur of a
moment! So many people are busy and do not plan well when it comes to Cosplay or film and we will
help you think out of the box to create the look you want.
Speakers: Amy Calkins Ryan Wells Jess Langdell
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Title: iZombie's Rose McIver and David Anders
Description: Join iZombie stars Rose McIver and David Anders, along with writer Chris Roberson as they
talk about the happenings at the King County morgue and what it’s like to be zombie coroner’s
assistance being surrounded by temptation.
Speakers: Rose McIver Chris Roberson
Title: Game of Thrones Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Game of Thrones Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as
you talk about the books and/or tv show. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers.
some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups.
Title: Force of Will Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Saturday 4:30 PM
Description: Some game knowledge required. Players will Draft Alice Block, they will follow official draft
and deck construction rules located on the Force of Will official website. Players will need to bring their
own basic magic stones to play in this event. Top 3 finishers will receive the following at the end of
SWISS rounds: 1st 5 booster packs, 2nd 3 booster packs, 3rd 1 booster pack. Sponsored by Northwest
Title: Meet the Seattle Derby Brats!
Time: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Location: Family HQ - Workshop Tables
Description: Seattle Derby Brats is the premier all-girl youth derby league in the Pacific Northwest. We
empower girls to become their own Superhero – by teaching them to be strong, healthy and confident
through a supportive, inclusive community teaching flat-track roller derby.
Title: Video Game Comics Level Up!
Description: Dark Horse established itself in its early years as the premier publisher of licensed comics
by continuing story lines from the big screen to the page. Now, this tradition is carried on through the
most exciting video game tie-ins in the comics medium, including Microsoft’s Halo, PopCap’s Plants vs.
Zombies, and more. Dark Horse publicist Aub Driver talks to some of the amazing talent responsible for
bringing these titles to life.
Speakers: Joseph Staten Jeremy Vanhoozer
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Game Center.
Title: Dice Masters Draft Tournament [$15] - Saturday 5:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Innistrad Old & New [$40] - Saturday 5:00 PM
Description: Get a Innistrad block intro pack and 3 shadows over Innistrad booster packs. Build a deck
and play in this look at Magic new and old! General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade Games.
Title: Supernatural Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Supernatural Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you
talk about Supernatural. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
Title: How to Be a Nerd For A Living: Discovering Careers in Pop-Culture
Description: Do you want to build a career in the "nerdy" industry you love, but you’re not sure where
to begin? This panel of professional "Nerds for a Living" will share advice and insights into a variety of
careers that exist within comics, gaming, animation, film, and more. Learn how our guests got their
start, and get advice on what it takes to create a path to the career you want from guests like Jaimie
Cordero (CEO, Espionage Cosmetics), Dane Ault (Monkey Minion Press), and more.
Speakers: Wendy Buske Jaimie Cordero Dane Ault
Title: Sarcastic Voyage: Sketch Comedy for Nerds
Description: A selection of pop culture-themed comedy sketches, presented in the form of a live table
read by the Sarcastic Voyage podcast's "Unpaid Voice Acting Players."
Speakers: Ron Watt Matt Rowbotham Mark Boszko Caitlin Obom Kristy Brannon Nicole Santora
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Title: The Future Is Now: Better Comics Through Diversity
Description: Mainstream comics are beginning to reflect the longstanding diversity of their readership,
thanks to a rising influx of creators from a wide variety of backgrounds and creeds. These creators are
the future—people who reflect the ethnic diversity of our world, and are killer at creating comics.
Speakers: David Brothers David Walker Ramon Villalobos Jen Wang Marcus To Taki Soma
Title: Creating Characters Smarter Than You Are!
Description: Comics, Science Fiction and Fantasy books and film are filled with intelligent doctors,
industrialists, and scientists doing the unimaginable. How do writers and artists create characters
smarter than they are? Where do they find inspiration? What are some of the pitfalls?
Speakers: Elizabeth Guizzetti David Boop Matt Youngmark Su Mon Han Peter J. Wacks
Title: Authors Against Humanity – Dark Humor in Lit
Description: Ever laugh when someone falls? Ever think “Should I be laughing at this?” Well it sounds
like you might be a fan of the darker side of humor, and you’re not alone. Join authors Randy Henderson
(Finn Fancy Necromancy), Dan Wells (John Cleaver series), Robert Brockway (The Unnoticeables), and
Richard Kadrey (Sandman Slim) as they discuss what inspires and tickles their funny bones. Moderated
by Paul Constant of the Seattle Review of Books.
Speakers: Randy Henderson Richard Kadrey Robert Brockway Dan Wells
Title: Lighting Up Your Cosplay! A LED Workshop
Description: Everyone loves to light up their life and their costume with all kind of lights. And your
weapons and accessories! In this workshop we will take your through the in and outs of different types
of lighting options, from Cool Neon Lights, ribbons to LED lights and what ever else we can throw into
the mix. We will answer questions like what kind of LED lights, how much power do I need, series or
parallel? And how do I get that cool glow? Our main focus will be on LED lighting, how to build circuits,
resistors, power supplies and construction. Plus for the first 24 people to sign up at the workshop, you
get the opportunity build your own glowing orb with LED lights!
Speakers: Brian Morris Jade Cheung Mary MannBuffett Ryan Well
Title: Slash, Shipping and Online Communities: Why Fanfiction Matters
Description: Fanfiction gets no respect. Traditional media thinks it’s trashy, parents: pornographic, and
authors: copyright infringement. For others, fanfiction is a community—a place where their voices are
heard, and a celebration of the things they love. It dissolves the barrier between creator and consumer.
Join fanfiction writers Gwyneth Rhys and Joy DeLyria (lettered), AO3 staff Astrid C, and readers Ruby and
Zoe in demystifying the fanfiction phenomenon. All levels of fanfic familiarity are welcome.
Speakers: Ruby Davis Zoe Escalona Joy DeLyria Astrid Clemons Gwyneth Rhys
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Title: Goldie Vance: Detective Services
Description: Grab your magnifying glass, put on your sleuthing’ shoes and prepare your noggin’! Join the
brilliant minds and collaborators behind the new original series GOLDIE VANCE from BOOM! Box, the
BOOM! Studios imprint that brought you Lumberjanes! Hope Larson, Brittney Williams, Shannon
Watters, Dafna Pleban, moderated by Tumblr Comic's Marlene Bonnelly, discuss valet girl and part-time
detective Goldie Vance’s shenanigans at the Crossed Palms Resort and the importance of hardcore lady
types!
Speakers: Hope Larson Brittney Williams Shannon Watters Dafna Pleban Marlene Bonnelly
Title: From Dream to Reality; Turning Cosplay Into A Business
Description: We’ve all seen the rising fame of internet famous cosplayers over the years, but the
question remains. “How could I do it?” Our answer was to come together within the cosplay community
and create videos. Aiming to give fans a new caliber of cosplay video, we wanted to showcase story and
feeling, alongside amazing cosplays! Spend an hour with us as we discuss how we went from the con
floor to making plot-driven music videos, in honor of our favorite fandoms! Following in the footsteps of
those who’ve made it big, we take our game to the next level with our own startup production
company, Headcanon Productions.
Speakers: Abram Thau David Lathrop Natasha Tucker Jay McDougall Abie Ekenezar
Title: Cardfight!! Vanguard SFR Team Fight (Expert) [$15] - Saturday 5:30 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. 3 players will register under 1 team name,
each player will receive 1 booster pack for registering. This event is single elimination. Each team will
play against one another if 2 players or more from one team win their game(s) that team will win the
match. Each player will compete in one game for their team. Win the final two teams are found they will
participate in a Relay Finals. This will be explained in greater detail during the event. Information about
the Relay portion of the event can be found on the Vanguard official website. The first place team will
win 1 booster box. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: POWERS – When A Hero Falls, Who Will Rise? – A Sneak Peek at Season Two of PlayStation’s Hit
Series
Description: Executive producers and Powers co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon
Oeming preview a deeper look at season two of the series, the new characters joining the universe, and
the iconic “Who Killed Retro Girl?” storyline that started it all. Additional Cast TBD.
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Title: X-Files Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the X-Files Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about UFOs, ETs, unexplainged phenomena and more. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk
to strangers. Yes, despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new people, share your
interests. Show off your costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool backdrop and get some
photos of all the awesome costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required. Tweet about your
experience! Have some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC
#ECCCMeetups
Title: Pokemon Expanded Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Saturday 6:00 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommendedEach player will need to bring an Expanded
Format Legal Pokémon deck (information can be found on the Pokemon official website) the
tournament is SWISS format. For each win a player will receive 1 booster pack.
Title: Innovation Demo and Tournament - Saturday 6:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Modern [$5] - Saturday 6:00 PM
Description: Bring your Modern Deck and compete! General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade
Games.
Title: Extreme Improv Trivia with Mike Selinker and Molly Lewis
Description: Ready for some pub trivia? Well, our puzzlemaster Mike Selinker sure isn't. He'll come
entirely unprepared for this trivia event. But don't worry! You guys in the audience (and plucky cohost
Molly Lewis) will give him the subjects for all his questions, which he will make up on the spot. And the
answers will be 100% accurate, or at least... Yeah, we wouldn't worry about it.
Speakers: Mike Selinker Molly Lewis
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Title: Vs. System 2PCG Tournament!! [$20] - Saturday 6:30 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Player will bring a constructed deck, and
participate in SWISS style event with a cut to top 8. The top 8 players will compete in single elimination
until a victor is crowned. Prizing as follows: 1st $100 Amazon gift card 2nd $50 amazon gift card 3rd/4th
$25 gift card. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Story Worlds – The Alchemy of Franchise Creation
Description: Studios today are looking for more than just an individual movie. They want Franchises,
“Story Worlds” that can exist across multiple mediums. What are the elements of a successful franchise?
Where do transmedia properties come from? How can you create a story world that spans multiple
platforms? How does franchise creation influence, expand and even enhance the story telling process?
Moderated by members of the New York Film Academy’s Screenwriting Department.
Speakers: Nunzio DeFilippis Adam Finer Christina Weir
Title: Nerd & Geek Rock Revolution 2016
Description: Nerd & geek music continues to gain in popularity. With bands like Kirby Krackle, Deathstar,
H2Awesome, The MisFetts, on & on, is this the beginning of a new music revolution or, as some would
suggest, the evolution after Weird Al & Dr Demento? Come discuss with some of the movers and
shakers in the nerd/geek music world in this sure to be entertaining hour!
Title: Windows 95: The Blue Screen of Celebration
Description: Calling all Computer geeks: “Run.exe” to this funny Panel celebrating 20 years of Windows
95, the most hyped software release in history. Comedians Geoffrey Golden (Cracked, BuzzFeed, Disney
Comics) and Lesley Tsina (Community, Funny or Die, UCB) will heckle Windows 95 commercials and clips
from the Windows 95 instructional "Cyber Sitcom" starring Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry. Plus,
hear tales from Restart Me Up – Tsina's bestselling fake oral history of Windows 95 – explaining the
origins of Comic Sans and that annoying paperclip everyone hates.
Speakers: Geoffrey Golden Lesley Tsina
Title: Feminist Podcasting and Geek Media
Description: Join the Out of the Fridge crew as they discuss the challenges and successes they've had so
far in two plus year of podcasting from a feminist perspective.
Speakers: Eric Manix Alison Poppy Kelly Okler Andrew Chard
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Title: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror as Metaphors for Social Issues
Description: Speculative Fiction (the genres of Fantasy, Scifi and Horror) are commonly associated with
escapist literature, however fans know these genres often use metaphors to illustrate social reality.
Looking at classics to current adaptations and new works, what common metaphors effectively show
the experiences of various groups presented and the social changes during that time period? How is this
changing with the rise of millions of new authors and small presses? With genre-mashups and changing
technology, where are we heading for the future?
Speakers: David Boop Katie Cord Matt Youngmark Elizabeth Guizzetti Thomas W. Everson Su Mon
Han
Title: The Critical Hit Show! A Live RPG Comedy Experience
Description: Join Vancouver’s best comedic talent as they quest for glory and snacks in this epic,
improvised comedy inspired by the world's most popular Role-Playing Game! An international hit that
has been playing to huge audiences month after month for 4 years, The Critical Hit Show is a must see
for lovers of improv, fantasy, and all things geeky. Audience participation is a big part of the show, so
you may be called upon to either help our heroes out, or battle them in the form of hideous creatures!
Speakers: Eric Fell Shaun Stewart Joanna Gaskell Barbara Beall Allen Morrison Ian Boothby
Title: Slipshine and the Future of Adult Webcomics
Description: Artists from the popular adult website Slipshine.net will answer your questions, plus we'll
talk a bit about our plans for the future, along with whatever exciting new comic announcements we
have.
Speakers: Joshua Lesnick Joseph Stillwell Lindsey Visel Joseph Bergin III Amanda Lafrenais
Title: Headlocked: Wrestling and Comics Collide!
Description: Discover the acclaimed comic book drama that's taken the wrestling world by storm. The
Reverend En Fuego (BJ Shea's Geek Nation, 99.9 KISW) leads a discussion with series creator Michael
Kingston, Jerry "The King" Lawler (WWE HoF & cover artist), and Ramon Villalobos (E for Extinction) as
they discuss their artistic contributions to Headlocked, wrestling, comics, and how they've been
influenced by them.
Speakers: Justin Robinson Michael Kingston Jerry Lawler Ramon Villalobos
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Title: Celebrigeek: How to Build Your Brand
Description: A step-by-step guide to build your social media presence and brand in the geek world. This
panel will cover content, branding, audience selection, and social media marketing. We will get deep
down into the nuts and bolts of how to run a social media brand; what to post on what channel, who to
talk to, how to network, and how to keep your content fresh, consistent, and relevant in a rapidly
changing media landscape. Relevant to cosplayers, filmmakers, product reviewers, and any geek that
wants to share their unique vision with the world.
Speakers: Matisse Fletcher Miss Miniver Cat Cuevas Jenn Sandercock
Game Center.
Title: Tempurra Demo and Tournament - Saturday 7:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Sealed Challenge [$30] - Saturday 7:00 PM
Description: Build a 40-card deck from six Magic packs. General Event Structure. Sponsored by Cascade
Games.
Title: Western Championships of Cosplay
Description: ECCC is proud to present the inaugural Western Championships of Cosplay to the Emerald
City! This will be the largest and most prestigious costume contest on the West Coast. Not only will
competitors battle it out for over $5,000 in cash prizes, the Western Champion will be automatically
qualified for the final round of the Quest for the Crown global cosplay competition circuit at C2E2 2017.
Join us for what is sure to be a fun-filled competition circuit celebrating the talent, skill and
determination of the best cosplayers in the world.
Speakers: LeeAnna VAMP Gigi Melton
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Title: Bringing a Minimalist Art Style to Life: Developing Necropolis
Description: Join Harebrained Schemes’ Art Directors Chris Rogers and Mike McCain, along with
Environment and Character Leads Matt Lucas and Doug Magruder in a discussion of how they found the
minimalist, aesthetically “clean” look of their new action-roguelike videogame, Necropolis and brought
it to life on screen. The team will discuss their process, from pre-production to final product, looking at
some of the unique challenges faced and solutions found on the road to realizing their minimalist style
for the game.
Speakers: Chris Rogers Mike McCain Matt Lucas Doug Magruder
Title: Sheriff of Nottingham - Saturday 8:00 PM
Description: Brought to by the ECCC Minion Team.
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Advanced Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Saturday 8:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Mini-Master [$15] - Saturday 8:00 PM
Title: See Ya in the Funny Papers
Description: Some of Seattle's best stand-up comedians wear their fandom on their sleeves as well as
onstage, and they want to share it with you! Join us for hilarious takes on classic D&D monsters, minor
Star Wars characters, tough time travel decisions and much more.
Speakers: Natalie Holt Elicia Sanchez Joshua Chambers Ryan Casey Daniel Isherwood Claire
Webber
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganza Win-A-Mat #5 [$12] - Saturday 9:00 PM
Game Center.
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Title: Party Game Time! Featuring: SuperFight! - Saturday 9:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Mini-Master [$15] - Saturday 9:00 PM
Title: Force of Will Tournament (New Frontiers) [$8] - Saturday 9:30 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will need to bring a New Frontier
legal constructed deck. Each player will receive 2 booster packs for registering. SWISS style tournament.
packs, 3rd 1 booster pack (Additionally 1st place will receive a playmat). Sponsored by Northwest
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SUNDAY
Title: Learn to play Yu-Gi-Oh TCG - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Sheraton Juniper, Level 2
Title: Learn to play Pokemon TCG - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Title: Learn to play Force of Will TCG - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Title: Learn to play Cardfight!! Vanguard TCG - Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
participants! Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Star Wars X-Wing League [$15] - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Sheraton Redwood, Level 2
Title: Iello Gaming League [$10] - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Title: HeroClix War of Light League [$30] - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Title: Fantasy Flight LCG League [$10] - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Title: Events on Demand: Dice Masters Rainbow Draft [$12] - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Title: Events on Demand: Board Game Tournaments - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Title: Bottom of the Ninth Baseball League [$10] - Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Play all weekend for a single entry fee. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game Center.
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Draft (Intermediate) [$15] - Sunday 10:30 AM
Title: Buying & Restoring Vintage Pinball & Arcade Games
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Location: Sheraton Metropolitan Ballroom A, Level 3
Description: This is the perfect panel for everyone who has ever wondered if they could own their own
full size pinball or arcade game. Several organizers from the nonprofit Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show
will provide an overview of where to find games, how to fix them, and how to keep them going. In
addition, we will have plenty of time to answer your questions and even give away a few door prizes. If
you have ever dreamed of having your own vintage pinball machine or arcade game, this panel is an
absolute must.
Speakers: Brian Cady Dan Halligan Patty Okert Matt Sell Dave Okert
Title: Avatar & Korra Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Avatar & Korra Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as
you talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Confused on what to do? Here’s a
few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your parents told you that is ok here. Meet some new
people, share your interests. Show off your costumes with pictures. Take advantage of our cool
backdrop and get some photos of all the awesome costumes! Cosplay is encouraged, but not required.
Tweet about your experience! Have some cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with
#ECCC #ECCCMeetups
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Title: Comic Book Women Present: Masterclass: Coloring
Description: Join Sloane Leong (From Under Mountains, Bravest Warrior), Shari Chankhamma
(Codename Baboushka, The Fuse), Lauren Affe (Buzzkill, Five Ghosts), Tamra Bonvillian (Wayward,
Moongirl and Devil Dinosaur), Kelly Fitzpatrick (Batman '66, DC Bombshells, Bitch Planet) and Nina
Taylor Kestor (Peanuts) for an in depth discussion on: preparing files for color; conceptualizing color for
mood or print and the differences between coloring your own work or others. Bring your best questions;
they have answers.
Speakers: Marissa Louise Sloane Leong Shari Chankhamma Lauren Affe Tamra Bonvillain Kelly
Fitzpatrick
Title: The Annual Doctor Who Celebration Panel
Description: Once again, join representatives of local Doctor Who groups the Society of the Rusting
TARDIS, the Emerald City Androgums, Anglicon, and the Doctor Who Seattle Facebook group in a
celebration of the Doctor. We will look back and celebrate the fiftieth anniversaries of both the
Cybermen and Patrick Troughton's second Doctor, and the twentieth anniversary of Paul McGann's
eighth Doctor. Also, what is coming up in future seasons of Doctor Who, and how you can get involved
in the local Doctor Who scene? Plus, ask the Who experts any question you like, show off your costume,
and maybe even win something.
Speakers: Eric Gjovaag Ryan K. Johnson Dan Murphy Wendy Murphy Jessica Trimble Shawn Marier
Title: Keith Tucker Talks 80's & 90's Cartoon Storyboards from Pinky & The Brain to Spider-Man, GI Joe
and More!
Description: Veteran storyboard artist Keith Tucker will talk about his extensive work on classic cartoons
of the eighties and the nineties like Pinky & the Brain, Animaniacs, Tail Spin, Rescue Rangers as well as
Spiderman, X-men, Transformers, Jem and the Holograms, Gi. Joe as well as his Disney comics work!
Speakers: Keith Tucker
Title: Legally Yours: A Creator's Guide to Working Within (and Around) the Law
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Location: W3A
Description: Join cartoonist Dylan Meconis (Family Man, Bite Me!) and attorney Katie Lane
(WorkMadeForHire.net) as they tackle the ins, outs, and arounds of working as an independent creator
without losing your shirt. They’ll show you how to handle quirky contracts, unpaid invoices, and
demanding clients like a pro. Perfect for anyone interested in a creative career.
Speakers: Dylan Meconis Katie Lane
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Title: Creating Fascinating Characters
Time: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Location: W603
Description: Story matters, but who is in the story matters even more. Whether you’re a game designer,
a fiction writer, or in the media, how do you create characters that stick? What makes them both real
and larger than life? This panel will explore the tools and techniques for building real characters that
audiences remember and love (or hate).
Speakers: Brenda Cooper Cat Rambo James Sutter Josh Vogt Bishop O'Connell John Pitts
Title: Sean Maguire Spotlight
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Main Stage - W4A
Description: Join Sean Maguire as one of his merry men (and women!) while he talks about his role as
Robin Hood on Once Upon a Time and what it’s like to be romantically involved with a (former) Evil
Queen.
Speakers: Sean Maguire
Title: The World of Mouse Guard
Description: After more than a decade of David Petersen’s Mouse Guard, the Archaia series continues to
be a fan favorite. Join Petersen in a behind-the-scenes look at the award winning series and peek at the
forthcoming Mouse Guard: Art of Bricks, a collection of photographs from ECCC's 2015 Mouse Guard
LEGO display.
Speakers: David Petersen
Title: Star Wars Original Prop and Costume Collecting
Description: A glimpse into one of the most exciting areas of Star Wars collecting — original props and
costumes from the Star Wars films. This in-depth discussion will highlight some of the rare finds made
by private collectors and includes stories about how collectors scoured the globe for original artifacts
used in the creation of the Star Wars films. This panel led by Star Wars collector Gus Lopez, who
specializes in original Star Wars film memorabilia, will cover how collectors can get started finding and
authenticating props and includes slideshows showcasing dozens of never-before seen original Star
Wars film artifacts now in private collections. Gus will also show actual props used the Star Wars films
that attendees will be able to see up close and in person.
Speakers: Gus Lopez
Title: Prop-Making on a Budget
Description: Come get an intro to many of the different techniques available for the aspiring prop
maker: foam, bondo, clay, cardboard, plastic, found objects! We'll cover all sorts of things you can use to
get started, from tools to supplies, how to know where to start, and how to get building on a budget.
Bring your prop-related questions, problems, and ideas!
Speakers: Steven Meissner Bill Doran
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Title: So Your Kids Want to Make Games?
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: W3B
Description: A career in video game development is something lots of kids dream of. This panel of
experts from the gaming industry will give you strategies for what to do in the future as well as what you
can do right now.
Speakers: Michael "Saxs" Persson Mark DeLoura Aina Braxton Jason Pace Nicole Tanner Katie
Stone Perez
Title: Happy Pigs Demo and Tournament - Sunday 11:00 AM
Title: Full Box Shadows Over Innistrad Sealed Deck [$120] - Sunday 3:00 PM
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Sheraton Willow, Level 2
Title: Anime Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Anime Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about all your favorite Anime series. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
cool shots? Met new comrades? Let us know about it with #ECCC #ECCCMeetups
Title: Pokemon Expanded Tournament Win-A-Box [$15] - Sunday 11:30 AM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will participate in an Expanded
Tournament format, where they will play until the end of SWISS rounds. Prizing as follows: 1st 1 booster
box, 2nd ½ booster box, 3rd/4th ¼ booster box respectively. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game
Center.
Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Location: Family HQ - TCC Level 1
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Title: The Seattle Board Game Collective
Description: You can't throw a d20 without hitting a board game designer in Seattle. How have Seattlearea design and publishing companies benefitted by close physical proximity to form a community of
game designers that create an ad hoc industry think tank? Companies like Lone Shark Games, Paizo,
Wizards of the Coast, Cheapass Games, Catalyst Game Labs, and Harebrained Schemes have banded
together to become more than the sum of their parts. Indie companies like Crash Games have moved to
the Seattle area, to be part of this ever-growing community. What is it about our area that makes it so
fertile for creative game output?
Speakers: Mike Selinker
talk about Doctor Who. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what
Title: Comic Book Women Present: Lettering Comics
Description: The best comics and comics pitches live and die on their lettering and it’s time you learned
how to letter from the pros. Join Amy Chu, Alex De Campi and Melanie Ujimori as they discuss the
foundations of good lettering, demonstrate hand and digital lettering techniques, and how to break into
one of the most time-crunched job in comics.
Speakers: Alex de Campi Amy Chu Melanie Ujimori
Title: Geek Parenting: Raising Kids on Comics, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Description: Ma and Pa Kent, trying to help their exceptional child figure out how to channel his great
powers. Morticia Addams, showing her daughter by example that weird is wonderful. Benjamin Sisko,
taking time away from running a space station to throw his son a baseball. What geek characters’
families help give tips and life lessons for YOUR family life—and which stories do you most like to share
with your kids or your parents? Moderated by the authors of the new book “Geek Parenting.”
Speakers: Stephan Segal Valya Lupescu Lisa Mantchev
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Title: Shaping Space and Time In Comics
Description: Brandon Graham, David Brothers, Morgan Jeske, Farel Dalrymple and Sloane Leong talk
about manipulating narrative time and space on the page through paneling styles, drawing styles,
narration, staging and pacing.
Speakers: Sloane Leong David Brothers Morgan Jeske Brandon Graham Farel Dalrymple
Title: I Need A Hero!
Description: We’re holding out for a hero...who goes beyond the war veteran with the missing limbs or
PTSD. From depression and anxiety, to blindness/deafness, chronic pain, and the complications of
autism and other neurotypes, join us as we seek heroes to represent us!
Speakers: Raven Oak Katie Cord Fran Stewart John Lovett G.G. Silverman Bridget Natale
Title: Crafting Characters in Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Description: A good story is nothing without great characters, and this couldn’t be truer when it comes
to the tales woven in science fiction and fantasy books. Come and hear authors Peter Orullian (Trial of
Intentions), Seanan McGuire (October Daye, InCryptid), Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle), Peter
Brett (The Demon Cycle), and Bob Proehl (A Hundred Thousand Worlds) talk about what goes into
creating a great literary character. Moderated by Paul Constant of the Seattle Review of Books. Seattle
Review of Books Seattle Review of Books Seattle Review of Books
Speakers: Peter Orullian Seanan McGuire Bob Proehl Peter Brett Patrick Rothfuss
Title: Raina Telgemeier Spotlight
Description: Join Eisner winner Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Drama, Sisters) as she talks about her
bestselling work, the power of tween readers, and what she was listening to on her Walkman in 1991.
She may even give you a glimpse at her upcoming graphic novel, Ghosts!
Speakers: Raina Telgemeier
Title: Smash Up! - Sunday 12:00 PM
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganza Win-A-Mat #1 [$12] - Sunday 12:00 PM
Game Center.
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Title: DC Comics Deck Building Game Demo and Tournament - Sunday 12:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Blast from the Past [$30] - Sunday 12:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Convention League [$20] - Sunday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Description: Receive an Intro Pack (deck + 1 booster) when you register.Play casually all weekend long!
Title: Lana Parrilla Spotlight
Description: Check out Once Upon a Time’s Evil Queen turned helping hand, Lana Parilla as she talks
about the fairytale based hit show, what it truly takes to be a villain and her ideal happy ending.
Speakers: Lana Parrilla
Title: Peanuts For Grown-Ups: Gender, Politics and Philosophy in the Work of Charles M. Schulz
Description: Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts is one of the most successful pop-culture franchises ever
created. But few fans nowadays are aware of just how clever, moving, cruel, and even subversive
Schulz's original newspaper comics could be. Join Professor Ben Saunders for a deep exploration of the
Peanuts archive, and rediscover the themes of existential philosophy, religious angst, and nonconformist gender politics in Schulz's great comic strip masterwork.
Speakers: Ben Saunders
Title: Marvel: Civil War II
Description: Get ready for the biggest event of the year—Civil War II! Get ready to choose your side in
this early look at the conflict that’s to come with Talent Scout C.B. Cebulski alongside Kris Anka (Captain
Marvel), Al Ewing (New Avengers), David Marquez (Invincible Iron Man), and more mighty Marvel
guests!
Speakers: C.B. Cebulski Al Ewing David Marquez Kristafer Anka
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Title: Prop Building & Costume Making with the 501st Legion
Description: Have you always wanted to learn how to make those fabulous costumes and props that
everyone is wearing around the Con? Join the members of the 501st legion as they teach you the basics
of how to start making your first props and costumes. Learn how to research your costume, source
materials, build up the shape you need, and finish your costume for that professional look.
Speakers: Members of the 501st and Rebel Legions
Title: Pockets, Purses and Potty Breaks – Level Up Your Cosplay Design
Description: The struggles to carry phones, keys and wallets, disrobe in a cramped bathroom stall, and
hide backpacks or purses during photo-ops are not new to many cosplayers, and can easily disrupt a
convention experience and cause a day of panic. Learn strategies from three veteran cosplayers for
designing your armor, ballgowns, catsuits and props around your need to carry necessities with tricks
like secret pockets and disguised purses, and how to plan for those inevitable trips to the bathroom.
Speakers: Lauren Bond Katrina Hamilton Meris Mullaley
Title: The Flash / Arrow Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to The Flash and Arrow Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as
you talk about your favorite CW shows. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers.
there early!
Title: Cardfight!! Vanguard Standard Fight Rules Win-A-Box [$15] - Sunday 1:00 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will participate in this Standard
Fight Rules event format, and will play until the end of SWISS rounds. Prizing as follows: 1st 1 booster
box, 2nd ½ booster box, 3rd/4th ¼ booster box respectively. Sponsored by Northwest Sportscards Game
Center.
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Title: Marvel Legendary Demo and Tournament - Sunday 1:00 PM
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Standard [$5] - Sunday 1:00 PM
Games.
Title: Intro to Retro Streaming on Twitch
Description: Ever dreamed of streaming your old console games but have no idea if that’s possible? Oh
it is; and we’ll tell you all about it. Join Katie (nevebelle), James (SavagePencil), and friends as they
demystify pre-7th generation console streaming and teach you how upscale, output, and go live. We’ll
discuss our A/V optimization techniques for our retro favorites, walk you through hardware decisions,
and explain exactly what camera, mics, cords, and cables you need to get started. We’ll even cover some
“best practices” for Twitch streaming, so you’ll look AND sound cool. Come confused and intrigued;
leave with an arsenal of 8-bit purist, pixel-bending knowledge.
Speakers: Katie (nevebelle) James (SavagePencil)
Title: The Walking Dead Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the The Walking Dead Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as
you talk about The Walking Dead. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes,
Title: Don't Give Up, There's Room For You
Description: How do you move from hobby to professional in film and television while wrangling a
family (be it eldercare or kids) while your head bangs against the glass ceiling? Bring your best glass
breaking hammers, throw the kids in the stroller, and join us for this panel. Don't stress if your baby
starts crying during it, we've been there. This is a panel focusing on women, but partners, men with
families and singletons all welcome. We will be discussing inclusiveness and industry expectations for
professionals in film. The current model of burning everyone out is not sustainable in our industry and
it's not an inclusive model for diversity. Let's talk about strengthening our community, shifting
expectations and working towards a 21st century model of film.
Speakers: Robin Hobb Kat Ogden Rose Hall Emilie Rommel Shimkus Pete Anderson
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Title: The 501st Legion: Bad Guys Doing Good!
Description: The 501st Legion is an worldwide volunteer organization in 51 countries, authorized by
Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Corporation, to perform public appearances as Star Wars characters to
benefit charity and local communities. You may have seen us in local parades, food drives, Toys For Tots
donations, special needs fairs such as Autism or Downs Syndrome, or fundraisers for Seattle Children's
Hospital, among many other events. Since 1997, the 501st has become a leading force in fan-based
charity events around the world. Members of the Legion have heightened awareness at promotional
events, helped to raise millions of dollars for charity, and spread the magic of Star Wars to fans of all
ages. Ready to join us, but not sure how to start? Fear not! The members of the 501st Legion are here to
help! Come on by to see how YOU can be one of US!
Speakers: Nicole Miller Michael Martin Paul Hoeffer James Perternel Katherine Gelgisser Matthew
Brown
Title: Queer Comics for Kids and Teens
Description: The past few years have seen incredible growth in the field of queer comics, and especially
queer comics for kids and teen readers. This panel will bring together LGBTQ comics publishers, editors,
and creators to talk about the ever-expanding field of queer comics, and the challenges, opportunities,
and importance of positive queer representation in media for kids and teens.
Speakers: Melanie Gillman Shannon Watters Taneka Stotts Blue Delliquanti Mildred Louis Dylan
Edwards
Title: Gods, Cats and Yokai – The Way Forward with Wayward
Description: Yokai; New gods and old; Real Japan and fantasy; And lots and lots of cats. The hit series
Wayward from Image Comics combines authentic Japanese folklore with new characters in the clash of
modernism and tradition. Now into its second year, come see what lies ahead and behind with series
writer Jim Zub, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and essayist and yokai expert Zack Davisson.
Speakers: Zack Davisson Jim Zub Tamra Bonvillain
Title: The Science Behind Science Fiction
Description: The stories of scifi may be fiction, but in many cases, the science is real... or at least
realistic. Join authors Brenda Cooper (Edge of Dark), Ramez Naam (Nexus Trilogy), Sylvain Neuvel
(Sleeping Giants), and Scott Sigler (Generations Trilogy) as they discuss the research and reality behind
their science fiction novels. Moderated by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough (Zero
World).
Speakers: Sylvain Neuvel Jason M. Hough Scott Sigler Ramez Naam Brenda Cooper
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Title: Dante Basco Spotlight
Description: Calling all Lost Boys… and Girls! Come see the man behind the infamous Rufio, Dante
Basco, as he shares stories from his time working on Hook and his latest work as a voice actor.
Speakers: Dante Basco
Title: Sean Astin Spotlight
Description: Sean Astin, best known for his role as beloved Sam Gamgee in the award-winning Lord of
the Rings trilogy, ventures to ECCC to take the stage for an enlightening Q&A. From his role as Mikey in
The Goonies, to unsung football hero Rudy, to voicing Raphael on Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles, Sean Astin has proven his versatility as an actor. Come see him in action as he discusses his
fascinating career with adoring Fans.
Speakers: Sean Astin
Title: Disney Comics – Oh Boy, These are the Jokes!
Description: Disney Comics have a long and proud history in the comics medium, and original Disney
comics are making a comeback in 2016 from publisher Joe Books! Join Amy Mebberson, Georgia Ball and
Geoffrey Golden (Princesses) James Silvani and Aaron Sparrow (Darkwing Duck) for a lively discussion on
Joe Books' new projects, as well as sneak peeks at what's to come!
Speakers: Georgia Ball Amy Mebberson James Silvani Geoffrey Golden Aaron Sparrow John Lustig
Title: Art Masters: Drawing DC
Description: DC Entertainment is proud to have some of the most immensely talented artists working in
comics today. Join us for a unique look into their visual approach in shaping some of your favorite
books!
Title: Second Skin: Finding the Perfect Face for Your Cosplay
Description: Are you new to character makeup? Are you interested in prosthetics? Are you looking to
expand your knowledge of FX Application and Character creation? Then this is the panel for you! All ages
welcome! Come join well known Cosplayers and Character performers, Loz Link, The Girl Next Door and
Jay Geraths as the give a live demo along Q and A's.
Speakers: The Girl Next Door LoZ Link Jay Geraths Evangeline
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Title: Embracing Body Diversity in Comics
Description: All bodies are good bodies--but not all bodies appear on the pages of comics. Join writer
and editor Casey Gilly, writer Jody Houser (Faith, Orphan Black), IDW editor Sarah Gaydos and other
special guests as they discuss the need for body diversity in books and celebrate characters of all sizes.
Speakers: Casey Gilly Sarah Gaydos Jody Houser Ed Luce
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Advanced Tournament (Expert) [$5] - Sunday 1:30 PM
Title: Force of Will New Frontier Tournament Win-a-Box [$15] - Sunday 2:00 PM
Description: Comprehensive game knowledge recommended. Players will participate in this New
Frontier Tournament format event, and will play until the end of SWISS rounds. Prizing as follows: 1st 1
booster box, 2nd ½ booster box, 3rd/4th ¼ booster box respectively. Sponsored by Northwest
Title: Loonacy Demo and Tournament - Sunday 2:00 PM
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Title: Magic: the Gathering - 2HG Sealed Deck [$20] - Sunday 2:00 PM
Structure (Cost is Per Player). Sponsored by Cascade Games.
Title: Embracing Non-Violence in Role Playing
Description: Traditionally, role-playing games come with an expectation of combat: characters solve
their problems by killing their enemies. Join this panel of gamers and game designers as we critically
consider the role of combat in role-playing; how do mainstream RPGs incentivize and normalize
violence, and why is that a problem? What lessons can we take away from indie RPGs in which combat is
either a suboptimal solution or outright forbidden? In short, why should we bother talking to orcs?
Speakers: Edward Turner Natalie Holt Orion Canning Oren Ashkenazai
Title: Star Trek Fan Meetup
Description: Welcome to the Star Trek Meetup! Come with your friends and make new ones as you talk
about Star Trek. Confused on what to do? Here’s a few tips! Talk to strangers. Yes, despite what your
Title: God is Disappointed in You 2: Apocrypha Now
Description: God is Disappointed in You 2: Apocrypha Now — It's the second coming! Their first book,
God Is Disappointed in You, was an irreverent-yet-faithful adaptation of the Bible that got everyone
talking. Now, Mark Russell (Prez, The Flintstones) & Shannon Wheeler (New Yorker Magazine, Too Much
Coffee Man) are back with a follow-up book, Apocrypha Now, about the stories that DIDN'T make it into
the Bible. Some of these stories were forgotten, some suppressed, others were just too freaking weird
for the Bible (and that's saying something). In a special advance release for Emerald City, Apocrypha
Now is about what the Bible DIDN'T tell you.
Speakers: Mark Russell Shannon Wheeler
Title: The Cult of the Brick: An Inside Look at the Secret World of LEGO Fandom
Description: Despite its insane popularity, to many LEGO is still little more than a child's toy. But to a
growing community of die-hard adult fans, it has become the basis of an entire lifestyle! LEGO artist and
blogger Iain Heath takes a lighthearted look at the inner workings of this shiny new sub-culture.
Speakers: Iain Heath
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Title: Remixes, Mashups and Reimaginings: Transformative Creativity in Pop Culture
Description: Artists have been remixing and reworking the media they consume since there was media
to consume – but, like good fusion cuisine, there's an art to doing it well. How do you combine or
reimagine properties in a way that transcends and elevates the source material? From blogging to
character design to cosplay, join panelists Claire Hummel (Bioshock Infinite, Fable Legends), Aidan Vitti
(Quarry, Twin Peaks), and Emily Hummel (Arrested Westeros) to talk about the do's and don't's of remix
culture.
Speakers: Claire Hummel Aidan Vitti Emily Hummel
Title: The Pulp Roots of Today’s Comics and Entertainment
Description: Everything fun about today’s comic-based entertainment—the larger-than-life heroes,
diabolical villains, crazy plot twists, nonstop action–started in the pulps of the 20s & 30s. What makes
pulp storytelling great & how did it take over the world? Chris Roberson (The Shadow, iZombie), Nicky
Wheeler-Nicholson (comics historian, granddaughter of DC founder Malcom Wheeler-Nicholson,), Paul
Guinan and Anina Bennett (Boilerplate) and Rob Salkowitz (UW) discuss the past and future of popular
fiction.
Speakers: Rob Salkowitz Chris Roberson Nicky WheelerNicholson Paul Guinan Anina Bennett
Title: Building Worlds for Children
Description: Come join writers Holly Grant (The League of Beastly Dreadfuls), Lisa Yee (Wonder Woman
at Super Hero High) and Dana Simpson (Unicorn vs. Goblins) as they discuss their careers in the middle
grade literary world and the inspirations behind their books and comics.
Speakers: Lisa Yee Holly Grant Dana Simpson
Title: Gigi Edgley Spotlight
Description: Join Farscape star Gigi Edgley as she discusses her career in film and TV, her work on Jim
Henson’s Creature Shop and what we can be expecting in the future.
Speakers: Gigi Edgley
Title: The Wizard of Oz: America's First Multimedia Franchise
Description: "The Wizard of Oz" is best known as a classic movie, but many new adaptations are coming
out at the movies and on television today. But Oz creator L. Frank Baum was a man ahead of his time.
Originally published as a book in 1900, he would adapt Oz into a series of books, plays, and movies.
Others would also adapt it for radio, television, comic books, video games, and collectibles. There have
even been attempts to build Oz amusement parks! Come find out more about this early American
franchise and the many way the story has been adapted for different media and eras.
Speakers: Eric Gjovaag
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Title: Image Comics: Where Creators Own Collaboration
Description: Writer, artist, colorist, letterer—comics are often a collaborative art form, and
collaboration means cooperation. Ed Brisson (THE VIOLENT) writes, Lee Loughridge (WOLF) colors,
Ariana Maher (RINGSIDE) letters, and Jamie McKelvie (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE) draws. Working
effectively as a team is crucial to making good work. Get some tips, tricks, and advice from these pros
and a few guests.
Speakers: Lee Loughridge Ariana Maher Jamie McKelvie Ed Brisson
Title: Awesome Reasons You Should Cosplay with Ireland Reid!
Description: This is a panel that touches on, but not limited to: Tips and Tricks on creating a costume,
Cosplaying on a budget, Anti-Bullying, Cosplay as a Community and much more.
Speakers: Jeffrey Cerrito Ireland Reid
Title: New Game Preview Hour - Sunday 3:00 PM
Title: Yu-Gi-Oh Extravaganza Win-A-Mat #2 [$12] - Sunday 3:00 PM
Game Center.
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Mini-Master [$15] - Sunday 3:00 PM
Title: Women and Girls in Technology Meetup
Description: Are you interesting in learning to code, but you don't know where to start? Whether you're
just starting out or you're a veteran in tech, this Meetup is for you. With the help of Girl Develop It
Seattle, join a group of like-minded women who have created a supportive and welcoming community
for female-identifying people interested in tech.
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there early!
Title: Running Your Career Like a Business
Description: Making comics is the intersection of art and business. Learn the tools of the trade to handle
disputes, get paid, self promote, succeed in your visions & remembering to stretch. Panelists Steve
Lieber (The Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Whiteout, Hawkeye), Alex de Campi (No Mercy, Archie vs
Predator, Grindhouse), David Walker (Shaft, Cyborg, Power Man & Iron Fist), Leila del Duca (Shutter),
Alison Sampson (Genesis, Think of a City) will show you the tricks they've accrued. 15 minutes at the end
for questions..
Speakers: Marissa Louise Steve Lieber David Walker Alex de Campi Leila del Duca Alison Sampson
Title: Strowlers Pilot – Sneak Peek
Description: Join Zombie Orpheus for a sneak peek at STROWLERS, a modern fantasy original series set
in a world that you help us create.
Speakers: Ben Dobyns Samara Lerman Gabriel Gonda Tanesha Ross Lindy Bousteld Lisa Coronado
Title: ECCC Team Q&A
Description: We hope that you had an awesome time at ECCC this year! The ECCC Team will sit down
with Fans to hear your thoughts on the Show and let you help build ECCC 2017.
Speakers: ECCC Staff
Title: Angry Robot Books Showcase
Description: Award-winning Science Fiction/Fantasy Publisher Angry Robot was created with the intent
to bring readers the best of SF, F, and WTF?! Angry Robot publishes prose SF/F for the Comic-Con
generation - gamers, comics fans, media fans, and more. Sales Manager Mike Underwood gives an
overview of what's new and exciting for Angry Robot, discussing current and upcoming titles.
Additionally, Underwood will lead a Q&A with some attending authors.
Speakers: Mike Underwood Peter Tieryas Patrick S. Tomlinson Danielle L. Jensen Ramez Naam
Adam Rakunas
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Title: ECCC Charity Art Auction
Description: The ECCC Charity Auction benefitting Seattle Children’s Hospital takes place on Sunday
afternoon. You will have the opportunity to bid on a plethora of items donated by our Guests and
Exhibitors at the 2015 show, including the opportunity to bid on some of the original art from this year’s
Monsters & Dames art book. This is a chance to do some good and score some great art! The auction
will be hosted by Curtis Chandler of the Clinically Inane podcast. To date the ECCC Charity Art Auction
and Monsters & Dames art books have raised over $85,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Speakers: ECCC Staff
Title: Magic: the Gathering - Mini-Master [$15] - Sunday 4:00 PM
Title: Fit to be Square
Description: The panel will be focused around a no nonsense dietary planning and training regiment
that can be performed on a budget for any Nerd, Geek, Cosplayer/Costumer, or just the average person
looking to make a change in their health and/or looks. The panel will focus on how our metabolisms can
be used to work for us even while still maintaining a casual meal structure. Above all else building
confidence though success will be emphasized.
Title: IDW: Kids Comics & More!
Description: Kids! IDW loves comics as much as you do, so come find out what's new for 2016! My Little
Pony, Disney, Angry Birds, TMNT, Transformers, Skylanders, Strawberry Shortcake and more! Want to
learn how to make your own comics? Come prepared with questions for the panel, including editor
Sarah Gaydos and writer/artist Derek Charm, of Powerpuff Girls fame! Free comics for the kids!
Speakers: Sarah Gaydos Derek Charm
Title: Answer This! Trivia Game Show
Description: Are you a geek culture expert? Now is your chance to prove it! Answer This! is a real game
show. Come be a contestant or watch from the audience as we find out who knows their stuff and who
doesn’t. Did we mention there will be special guests? Oh, well, there will be special guests! And prizes!
There will be prizes. We can’t forget about the prizes!
Speakers: Aaron Bell Tim Nelson Molly Thompson Jeffrey Bell
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