Behind NYCC and SDCC, Emerald City Comicon is the third biggest comics and pop culture convention in North America, taking place in lovely downtown Seattle. Capeless will be reporting live from the show through Twitter, Facebook, and articles on the site. ECCC combines a quality mix of panels, booths, events, breaking news, and, of course, lots of industry professionals. Below we outline some of the can’t-miss panels, help you find the various after-parties and events happening around the city, and guide you in making your comprehensive Comicon schedule. Don’t miss those variants!
SIGNINGS:
IDW and Marvel haven’t released a signing schedule as of yet, so be sure to stop by their respective booths and grab a printed one.
EVENTS:
Carol Corps Celebration – Thursday
ECCC Cinema – All weekend
Winter Is Coming Gallery Show – All weekend
After Hours Costume Party – Saturday
I Heart Comic Art – Thursday
The Dark Horse Presents Party – Friday
Boom! Meet-up – Friday
Kracklefest 4 – Friday
Rat Queens Social Club Live – Saturday (sold out but those crafty enough can probably find a way in…)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Show floor maps can be found here, as well as on the official app for iOS and Android. Physical copies are also available in the convention center throughout the entire show.
@emeraldcitycomicon is the official Twitter for all updates on the show and information on which panels are filled up.
FRIDAY PANELS:
(For a full list of panels, check http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/programming/)
Bat-Dad and Orphan: Family Among Gotham’s Heroes
Room: 3AB
Time: 11:00AM – 11:50AM
In this panel, The Analytical Couch Potato staff explores the role of family in Batman’s supporting cast. We’ll explore relationships with Alfred, Bruce’s kids, Cassandra Cain’s two dads, and more! Audience participation is highly encouraged.
Women: Comically Portrayed (Capeless report and pictures)
Room: HALL C (610)
Time: 11:20AM – 12:10PM
Female heroines are abundant in comics, but are they equal to their male counterparts? Join us for a discussion about the current state comic book female heroines, what damage those images might cause, and what artists and consumers can do about it.
DC Comics: The Eternal Batman
Room: TCC 301
Time: 12:00PM – 12:50PM
Batman: Zero Year continues as one of the biggest Bat-stories ever told! Now with the launch of the weekly Batman Eternal, there has never been a better time to walk the streets of Gotham City! Join John Layman, Ray Fawkes, Tim Seeley, Dustin Nguyen, Scott Snyder, and James Tynion IV for an exclusive look at what’s in store for the World’s Greatest Detective!
Secret Origins presents Matt Fraction
Room: SECRET ORIGINS (604)
Time: 12:20PM – 1:10PM
Comic wunderkind Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals, Hawkeye, Invincible Iron Man) is spotlighted.
The Image Revolution
Room: 3AB
Time: 1:00PM – 1:50PM
Twenty years ago, the seven biggest artists in comics left Marvel to start their own company. The Image Revolution tells that story in an exciting new documentary. Join the film’s producers and some special guests for a preview and Q&A.
Image Comics Presents Comedy in Comics (Capeless report and pictures)
Room: TCC 301
Time: 3:00PM – 3:50PM
Sometimes the best comics are the funny ones, but getting jokes across in print while simultaneously telling an engaging story can be tough. Luckily, we have Rob Guillory, Roc Upchurch, Chip Zdarsky, Jim Zub, Kurtis Wiebe, Brandon Graham, and Matt Fraction who can tell you their secrets, tips, and a few really good jokes.
DC Entertainment: All Access
Room: TCC 301
Time: 5:00PM – 5:50PM
At DC Entertainment, there’s never been a better time to be a fan! Come by for unfiltered access to all things DC Entertainment as we speak to Matt Idelson, Mark Buckingham, Amanda Conner, Derek Fridolfs, Kyle Higgins, Jeff Lemire, Jimmy Palmiotti, Robbi Rodriguez, Scott Snyder, Bill Willingham! Find out what they have to share from behind-the-scenes at your favorite and most talked about publisher!
SATURDAY PANELS:
Top Cow’s Birthday Celebration!
Room: TCC 301
Time: 11:00AM – 11:50AM
Come join President and CEO Matt Hawkins for a panel full of exclusive information about the Cow’s 22nd anniversary! The 2014 Talent Hunt, future plans for titles such as Witchblade and Aphrodite IX, and more–all will be revealed!
Dynamite 10th Anniversary: The Best in Barbarians and Sci-Fi! (Capeless report and pictures)
Room: 2B
Time: 12:00PM – 12:50PM
Join the Dynamite gang and their star-studded line-up of creative talent for an hour of explosive power! Gail Simone raises the banner with Red Sonja! Bill Willingham creates a brand-new Steampunk world in Legenderry! Fred Van Lente punches machines to death with Magnus: Robot Fighter! Get the latest news right from the source, as the Dynamite team gives you a dynamic glimpse behind-the-scenes!
ECCC presents Stephen Amell
Room: MAIN HALL (6ABC)
Time: 12:00PM – 12:50PM
His role as Oliver Queen on Arrow has made Stephen Amell a household name. Come listen to him speak about what it’s like playing the iconic DC Comics character, who would win between Arrow and Hawkeye, and whether he thinks he could compete on American Ninja Warrior’s obstacle course!
Marvel: Pint O’ CB (Capeless Report and pictures)
Room: TCC 301
Time: 12:00PM – 12:50PM
This is it, Mighty Marvel fans: the no-holds-barred, anything goes, full-of-surprises panel you waited all year for, and it’s here! Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and Marvel’s Talent Scout C.B. Cebulski take on all questions about upcoming Marvel events with guests Jason Aaron, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Charles Soule, and G. Willow Wilson! Plus find out more about thrilling new series Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel from the women who write them! This is the panel everyone will be talking about, so head on over and have a pint with C.B.!
Sex Criminals presented by Image Comics (Capeless report and possibly pictures)
Room: 3AB
Time: 2:00PM – 2:50PM
Sex Criminals debuted in 2013 and quickly became the book of the year. Now, a few months into 2014, the same looks to be true! Sit down with creators Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky and bare your soul, fetishes, and anecdotes with the Sex Criminals.
ECCC presents Alan Tudyk
Room: MAIN HALL (6ABC)
Time: 3:00PM – 3:50PM
With an amazing career that has featured appearances in such films as A Knights Tale, Dodgeball, and 42, Alan is also an accomplished vocal performer, appearing in Wreck-It Ralph, Young Justice, and Frozen. He is perhaps best known for his role as Wash in both the TV series Firefly and its movie adaptation, Serenity.
Rat Queens: A Creator Chat
Room: HALL D (602-603)
Time: 3:40PM – 4:30PM
Have your chance to meet the creators of the Image Comic’s hit Rat Queens and learn about the origin of the series, including its RPG influence, what the future looks like as well as the importance of gender and sexual orientation in modern comics.
SUNDAY PANELS:
Join The Corps!
Room: HALL B (608-609)
Time: 11:10AM – 12:00PM
The Carol Corps. Find out what the fiercest & friendliest fandom is all about! It’s a powerful movement happening in comics right now and you can be a part of it! Join Prof. Ben Saunders as he speaks with Captain Marvel scribe Kelly Sue DeConnick and Ms. Marvel author G. Willow Wilson. They’ll talk about the origins of The Carol Corps, its Ms. Marvel-inspired offshoot The Kamala Korps, and what’s in store for the future.
Kirby Krackle: Unplugged
Room: 3AB
Time: 12:00PM – 12:50PM
Kyle Stevens from Kirby Krackle will be performing an acoustic set calling on songs from the Seattle nerd-rock band’s five album discography, telling stories behind the songs, and answering questions on what it is to be a nerd-rock band in 2014.
Dark Horse Builds Characters: Powered by Creators (Capeless report and pictures)
Room: HALL D (602-603)
Time: 2:40PM – 3:30PM
Nearly 30 years ago, Dark Horse arrived with a different agenda than any other publisher in comics. The young company was founded on the belief that comics creators should have the option to retain the rights to their own work and continues to be a highly fertile breeding ground for new characters, concepts, and more! Join Dark Horse publicist, Aub Driver, along with Matt Kindt, Greg Rucka, Adam Warren, Michael Avon Oeming, Jai Nitz, Frank Barbiere, and Bryan JL Glass for a look at some of this year’s most exciting original works!
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Alex Smith is a news and reviews writer for Capeless Crusader. When not wasting away in class, he spends all his free time with comics, movies, and video games, and has been since birth. He can spend hours discussing Saga, Hawkeye, or Game of Thrones. Lying Cat’s number one fan. Random brain thoughts: @imapensfan
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