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5/16/2007   Women of Comics (WOC) returns this year to once again showcase female talent and creativity in what has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. The WOC II symposium will feature signings, portfolio reviews and several panel discussions on women as storytellers and the unique perspective they bring to the art form.

Highlights of WOC II include the Simone/Scott Birds of Prey panel and the new Minx line of graphic novels from DC/Vertigo featuring The Plain Janes, written by Canadian Cecil Castellucci.

New this year is the WOC booth where attendees can purchase comic books, graphic novels and other merchandise by the WOC guests. Signings will be scheduled throughout Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, so drop by the WOC booth often to get your favourite books signed as well as have a chat with our guests!

WOC II Panels
This year’s list of WOC panels is as follows:

June 9
The Visual Language of Comics - Saturday, June 9, 12:00 pm
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.
Moderated by Diana Tamblyn.

Spotlight on Birds of Prey - Saturday, June 9, 1:30 pm
Don’t miss this one on one panel with one of the most popular writers in comics today - Gail 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).
Moderated by Janet Hetherington.

Minx: The Face of Modern Fiction - Saturday, June 9, 3:00 pm
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.
Moderated by Janet Hetherington.

Spotlight on Kiss Machine - Saturday, June 9, 4:30 pm
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.
Moderated by Diana Tamblyn.

June 10
DC Vertigo: Looking Ahead – Sunday, June 10, 12:00 pm
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.
Moderated by Shelly Bond.

Comics for Kids - Sunday, June 10, 1:00 pm
Join Joan Hilty (Johnny DC), Michèle Laframboise (Les Nuages du Phoenix), J. Torres (Legion), Dan Davis (Cartoon Network), Mike Cho (Owl), Tania Del Rio (Sabrina The Teenage Witch) as they discuss what kids are reading and how to be successful in kids comics.
Moderated by Janet Hetherington.

Portfolio Reviews
Attention aspiring artists! Wondering if you have what it takes to make it in comics? 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:
Saturday, June 9, 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 10, 3:30 pm