Women of Comics Books:

Programming

Date	Event
Sat Jun 9th	11:00 AM: Meet the Editors
Find out what it takes to become an editor and discover why these professionals chose this path in their careers. Plus, get the scoop on the all the cool projects they're working on! Featuring Shelly Bond (Vertigo/Minx), Joan Hilty (Johnny DC), Robyn Moore (Strangers In Paradise), Renee Witterstaetter (She-Hulk, X-Files, Spartan X). Room C1. Moderated by Janet Hetherington.
Sat Jun 9th	12:00 PM: The Visual Language of Comics
Take part in an examination of the cutting edge language of comic book storytelling through the eyes of some of today's most innovative storytellers: Svetlana Chmakova, Janet Hetherington, Raina Telgemeier, Faith Erin Hicks, Tara McPherson, and Christine Norrie. Room C1. Moderated by Diana Tamblyn.
Sat Jun 9th	1:30 PM: Spotlight on Birds of Prey
Don’t miss this one on one panel with one of the most popular writers in comics today - Simone (writer of Birds of Prey, Villains United, the Atom and upcoming writer of Woman Woman) and one of today's artistic rising stars - Nicola Scott (penciller of Birds of Prey). Room C1. Moderated by Janet Hetherington.
Sat Jun 9th	2:00 PM: Max the Mutt Presents Patricia Mulvihill
Colouring the Comics Page Join Eisner Award winning colourist Patricia Mulvihill as she speaks about working on landmark titles such as 100 Bullets and the Loveless. Contemporary computer colouring methods will be discussed and demonstrated. Room C3- upstairs.
Sat Jun 9th	3:00PM: Minx: The Face of Modern Fiction
Get in on the ground floor of this edgy, evocative and fearless line of graphic novels designed exclusively for young readers. Group Editor Shelly Bond is joined by Cecil Castellucci, writer of the first graphic novel of the series, The Plain Janes, as they discuss the genesis of this exciting new line. Room C1. Slideshow and presentation by Shelly Bond.
Sat Jun 9th	3:00 PM: Max the Mutt Presents Svetlana Chmakova
Manga Character Design Award-winning creator of Dramacon demonstrates her process of designing and drawing Manga-style characters, as well as the use of Manga's unique visual vocabulary in conveying character emotions. Room C3 – upstairs.
Sat Jun 9th	4:00 PM: Max the Mutt Presents Gail Simone
Writing for Comics Wonder Woman and Birds of Prey writer GAIL SIMONE presents an introduction to the art of writing for comics, touching briefly on pitching, pacing, and how to develop a character's unique voice. The second half will be answering questions from the audience on any topic related to comics writing. Room C3 – upstairs.
Sat Jun 9th	4:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Portfolio Reviews
Attention aspiring artists! Wondering if you have what it takes to make it in comics? DC editors Shelly Bond and Joan Hilty have graciously offered to review your portfolios and offer advice on what you need to do to make it in the biz. 4 PM - 5:00 PM - Joan Hilty portfolio review 5 PM - 6 PM - Shelly Bond portfolio review Women of Comics Booth.
Sat Jun 9th	4:30 PM: Spotlight on Kiss Machine
Kiss Machine is a Canadian imprint dedicated to publishing "graphic novellas" by top Canadian talent. Learn more about this dynamic line with guests Emily Pohl-Weary, Willow Dawson, Vesna Mostovac and Mariko Tamaki. Room C1. Moderated by Diana Tamblyn.
Sun Jun 10th	12:00 PM - DC Vertigo: Looking Ahead
With Pride of Baghdad, Fables, the V for Vendetta movie and continued, critical success of their monthly books, Vertigo had a 2006 to remember! Come see how 2007 is poised to surpass with new projects that will amaze you. Salon 109. Moderated by Shelly Bond.
Sun Jun 10th	1:00 PM - Comics for Kids
Join Joan Hilty (Johnny DC), Michèle Laframboise (Les Nuages du Phoenix), J. Torres (Legion), Dan Davis (Cartoon Network), Mike Cho (Chickadee), Tania Del Rio (Sabrina The Teenage Witch) as they discuss what kids are reading and how to be successful in kids comics. Salon 109. Moderated by Janet Hetherington.
Sun Jun 10th	1:00 PM: Shelly Bond Portfolio Review
Attention aspiring artists! Wondering if you have what it takes to make it in comics? DC editor Shelly Bond has graciously offered to review your portfolios and offer advice on what you need to do to make it in the biz. Women of Comics Booth.
Sun Jun 10th	3:00 PM: Caught in the Web: Comics on the Internet
Featuring Ramon Perez and Rob Coughler (Butternut Squash), Faith Erin Hicks (Ice), Danielle Corsetto (Girls with Slingshots), Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics). Salon 109. Moderated by Jonathan Ellis.
Sun Jun 10th	3:00 PM: Joan Hilty Portfolio Review
Attention aspiring artists! Wondering if you have what it takes to make it in comics? DC editor Joan Hilty has graciously offered to review your portfolios and offer advice on what you need to do to make it in the biz. Women of Comics Booth.