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A LOOK BACK AT COMIC-CON 2009Comic-Con 2009 Special Guest ListAPPEARANCE INFO ADDED!Last Modified: Mon, Sep 14, 09:57PM
Michael "Doc" AllredWriter/artist, Madman, Red Rocket 7Michael "Doc" Allred is best known for his series of Madman comic books, his rock and roll sci-fi extravaganza Red Rocket 7 and his run on X-Force (later X-Statix). He is currently collaborating with Neil Gaiman on an over-sized Metamorpho story. He is fortunate to have most of his work colored by his wife, the award-winning Laura Allred. Courtesy Image » Programs featuring Michael "Doc" Allred 
Kevin J. AndersonAuthor, Dune novels with Frank Herbert, Saga of Seven Suns novelsKevin J. Anderson is the international bestselling author of nearly 100 books, with 20 million copies in print. He and Brian Herbert have co-authored 12 Dune novels. Anderson has also written the SF epic "Saga of Seven Suns" and two novels set in the DC Universe: Last Days Of Krypton and Enemies & Allies. He has written comics for DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, IDW, and WildStorm. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-18 AUTOGRAPHS: Avatars, Icons, and Anti-Heroes Thursday, AA1, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM Dune Saturday, AA8, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Individual Signing Friday, AA4, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM » Programs featuring Kevin J. Anderson 
Sergio AragonésWriter/Artist, Groo, MAD, Bat LashMAD magazine's longest-running cartoonist and the creator of that popular dim-witted barbarian Groo, Sergio Aragonés is one of Comic-Con's most popular guests. Sergio recently helped revive the DC Western hero Bat Lash in a new miniseries, and he continues to write Will Eisner's The Spirit with frequent collaborator and fellow WonderCon guest Mark Evanier. EXHIBIT HALL: I07 » Programs featuring Sergio Aragonés 
Ray BradburyAuthor, Screenwriter, Fahrenheit 451, The Martian ChroniclesRay Bradbury has published more than 600 short stories over a period of sixty years. He has written short stories, novels, screenplays, plays, and poetry. His best-known books are The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Something Wicked This Way Comes, and Fahrenheit 451. A novel, Farewell Summer, which is the sequel to Bradbury’s classic Dandelion Wine, was published in October of 2006. In September of 2007 his book Now And Forever: Somewhere a Band is Playing and Leviathan ’99 was released. In February 2009 another collection of short stories, We’ll Always Have Paris, was published. He was a guest at the very first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970, and wrote the Foreword for Comic-Con: 40 Years of Artists, Writers, Fans and Friends!, the new pictorial history celebrating the show’s 40th event. » Programs featuring Ray Bradbury 
BromArtist/illustrator: book covers: Terry Brooks, R.A. Salvatore, E.R. BurroughsBrom first made his mark developing and illustrating for TSR's best selling role-playing worlds. He has since gone on to lend his distinctive vision to all facets of the creative industries, from novels and games, to comics and film. Most recently he's created a series of award-winning horror novels that he both writes and illustrates: The Plucker (a horrifying adult children's book) and The Devil's Rose (a modern western set in Hell). His latest novel is The Child Thief, a gritty, nightmarish retelling of the Peter Pan myth. Courtesy Spectrum/Donato Arts AUTOGRAPHS: Avatars, Icons, and Anti-Heroes Thursday, AA1, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM » Programs featuring Brom 
Gene ColanArtist, Tomb of Dracula, Daredevil, BatmanOne of the greatest artists of the Silver Age of Comics, Gene Colan is best known for his work for Marvel on titles such as Daredevil, Iron Man, Captain America, and Tomb of Dracula. His work includes Batman and Wonder Woman for DC, and he was recently the subject of a career-spanning art show at the Cartoon Art Museum in San Francisco. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-16 » Programs featuring Gene Colan 
Nicola CutiWriter, artist, editor, co-creator — E-ManNicola Cuti worked as a comics writer, artist, and editor for DC, Marvel, Charlton, and Warren in the 1970s and 1980s. His best-known comics creation is E-Man, co-created with artist Joe Staton. Nick later worked in animation as a background designer, including work on Conan, Gargoyles, and Starship Troopers. For the past decade, Nick has been developing a live-action series, Captain Cosmos, the Last STARveyer, a science fiction/science fact adventure program for children. Cosmos has won the Kids First! seal of approval for excellence in children's video and has been selected for the Kids First! Film Festival. » Programs featuring Nicola Cuti 
Kevin EastmanTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Heavy MetalBorn in Portland, ME in 1962 — and already a Jack Kirby fan — Kevin Eastman's first drawing was on the house walls. First published cartoon was in Clay Greedes Comics Wave; first published comic: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (with co- creator Peter Laird); first Magazine purchased: Heavy Metal (and still acting publisher). Currently lives in Los Angeles with Pamela, two kids named Shane and Peter (also Kirby fans), as well as eight dogs: Pickles, Pudding, Pretzel, Pumpkin, Taco, Coco, Olive, and Mr. Man. Oh, and a hamster named Cindy. » Programs featuring Kevin Eastman 
Steve EptingArtist, Captain America, AvengersWith a career stretching back to First Comics, Steve Epting made his name with Marvel fans everywhere with a 50-issue run drawing Avengers in the early '90s. He also contributed art to various X-Men titles, including the Factor X series, part of the seminal Age of Apocalypse event. This was followed by a stint at DC Comics working on their flagship iconic character Superman, as well as an acclaimed run on Aquaman. After working on various CrossGen titles, including the Eisner-nominated El Cazador, which he co-created with writer Chuck Dixon, Steve returned to Marvel to embark on his first collaboration with writer Ed Brubaker on Captain America, in what is shaping up to be one of the all-time great runs in the character's history. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-19 » Programs featuring Steve Epting 
Mark EvanierWriter, Comics HistorianComing off a big year with his Jack Kirby biography, Kirby: King of Comics, being a smash hit, writer Mark Evanier also co-writes The Spirit with Sergio Aragonés for DC Comics and blogs on a daily basis at his famous online outpost newsfromme.com. Mark will be drawing on his vast knowledge of comics history for the many panels he’s sure to be moderating. » Programs featuring Mark Evanier 
June ForayVoice Actress, The Rocky and Bullwinkle ShowOne of the animated film world's most beloved voice actors returns to Comic-Con to help celebrate its 40th anniversary. June Foray is best known for her work on Jay Ward's The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, where she brought Nastasha and Rocket J. Squirrel himself to memorable life. Her long and varied career has included voice work for Disney (Lucifer the Cat in Cinderella), Warner Bros. (Granny, the owner of Tweety and Sylvester), and Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Cindy Lou Who). » Programs featuring June Foray 
Ramona FradonComics Artist, Aquaman and MetamorphoOne of the few women artists drawing superheroes in the Silver Age of Comics, Ramona Fradon had a long stint on Aquaman and co-created (with writer Bob Haney) Metamorpho. Fradon took over the syndicated comic strip Brenda Starr from creator Dale Messick in 1980 and continued it until 1995. In 2006, she was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Hall of Fame. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA15 » Programs featuring Ramona Fradon 
Hunter FrebergHumorist, Entertainer, Media PersonalityHunter Freberg is a humorist, entertainer, well-known media personality, and keynote speaker. She has been a correspondent on KRON-TV (San Francisco), KNBC-TV (Los Angeles), WJBK-TV (Detroit), and CNN, answering viewers' questions from around the country. Her commentaries have been syndicated on over 300 radio stations across the country and she has served as co-host for ABC Talkradio. Her no-nonsense, breezy, on-target style has even taken center stage at The Improv in Los Angeles. Audiences have described Hunter as hilarious, captivating and endearing. She has spoken to the DGA, WGA, American Women in Radio and Television's national convention and Women in Film, to name just a few. Women in Communications' national convention voted her the most popular speaker. Since marrying humorist/satirist Stan Freberg, audiences have declared it, "A comedy match made in heaven". They have appeared together at Disney and co-keynoted the Las Vegas Book Festival. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-02 » Programs featuring Hunter Freberg 
Stan FrebergAuthor, Humorist, Satirist, Voice-Over ActorStan Freberg is one of America's best-loved humorists, satirists, and keynote speakers. He is known worldwide as an award-winning composer, lyricist, singer, actor, writer and director. His albums and CDs have sold millions, reaching multi-generations of fans. Starting at the age of 18, he began a lifetime career as a voice-over actor doing over 400 Warner Bros. cartoons. His radio career started with him appearing in a small part, on the Jack Benny Show and culminated a few years later with actually replacing Benny with the Stan Freberg Show on the CBS Radio Network. During the same time period he helped create the award-winning children's program Time For Beany (Beany & Cecil), which received an Emmy for Best Children's Show three years in a row. The Capitol Tower was Freberg's next home where he recorded such hits as "John and Marsha", "St. George and the Dragonette", "Green $hristmas", and "Stan Freberg Presents The United States Of America". He is known as one of the handful of Capitol Legendary Recording Artists and served on the founding Board of Governors of NARAS, where he personally created the word "Grammy" in 1957. Radio, television, and print advertising were next. There was no humor in advertising before Stan Freberg. Advertising Age magazine called him "The Father of the Funny Commercial." His many awards include four Emmys, a Grammy, the Venice Film Festival's Grand Prix, and 21 Clios (the Oscar of Advertising). Freberg has been inducted into The Radio Hall of Fame, The Animation Hall of Fame, and has a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-01 » Programs featuring Stan Freberg 
Gary GianniArtist, The Shadow, Prince ValiantGary Gianni's artistic style is influenced by the great magazine illustrators of the past, including Joseph Clement Coll and Charles Dana Gibson. His work includes comic book art (The Shadow, Indiana Jones, and his own creation, Monstermen, all for Dark Horse) and book illustration (Moby Dick, Kidnapped, Tarzan: The Lost Adventure, and a recent adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea). In 2004, he took over the artistic reins of Hal Foster's Prince Valiant, the legendary syndicated comic strip. He produces the Sunday strip along with writer Mark Schultz. » Programs featuring Gary Gianni 
Jimmy GownleyWriter/Artist, Amelia Rules!Popular comics creator Jimmy Gownley has been coming to Comic-Con as a professional for many years, but this is his first time as a special guest. Gownley’s kid-friendly series Amelia Rules! is a fan favorite, and the writer/artist has been nominated for seven Eisner Awards, including four alone in 2008. AUTOGRAPHS: Individual Signing Thursday, AA3, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM » Programs featuring Jimmy Gownley 
Russ HeathArtist, Sgt. Rock, The Haunted TankOne of comics' most respected pencillers, Russ Heath is most famous for his amazing work on war series such as Sgt. Rock and The Haunted Tank. Heath's other work includes war stories for E. C. Comics, westerns for Atlas/Marvel, and penciling "Little Annie Fanny" for Harvey Kurtzman and Playboy. Heath was a Comic-Con Inkpot Award recipient in 1997. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-14 » Programs featuring Russ Heath 
Brian HerbertAuthor, Paul of Dune, Sandworms of Dune, with Kevin J. AndersonBrian Herbert, the son of Frank Herbert, is the author of 25 books. He has won literary honors and has been nominated for the highest awards in science fiction. In 2003, he published Dreamer of Dune, the Hugo Award–nominated biography of his father. His earlier novels include Timeweb; The Web and the Stars; Webdancers; Sidney’s Comet; Sudanna, Sudanna; The Race for God; and Man of Two Worlds (with Frank Herbert). Since 1999, Brian has written 9 Dune series novels with Kevin J. Anderson that have been major international bestsellers. In 2004, Brian published The Forgotten Heroes, a powerful tribute to the U.S. Merchant Marine. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-17 AUTOGRAPHS: Care and Feeding of a Series Line ticket drawing to be held 10:45 AM Friday in Autograph Area Friday, AA2, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM Dune Saturday, AA8, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM Individual Signing Thursday, AA2, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM » Programs featuring Brian Herbert 
James JeanArtist/Illustrator, Fables coversJames Jean is an artist based in Los Angeles, California. Immediately upon graduating from the School of Visual Arts in 2001, he became a regular cover artist for DC/Vertigo Comics in 2001. A unique mix of art historical and modern design references, Jean's covers received great critical and popular acclaim, winning him 5 consecutive Eisner Awards and 3 consecutive Harvey Awards for Best Cover Artist. This early exposure led him to create work for clients such as the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Records, Playboy, Nike, Target, and Prada. Since 2007, he has stopped illustrating in favor of personal paintings, book projects, and gallery shows. AUTOGRAPHS: Item must be purchased at Chronicle Booth (#1506) to be admitted into autograph Saturday, AA8, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM » Programs featuring James Jean 
Geoff JohnsWriter, The Flash: Rebirth, Green Lantern, Superman: Secret OriginGeoff Johns was working as the assistant to film director Richard Donner when he got his first break in comics writing Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., which he created for DC Comics. He has since become one of the most prolific and popular writers in the industry, having worked on such titles as The Avengers, Teen Titans, Hawkman, 52, Infinite Crisis, Hawkman, Green Lantern, and Action Comics. Johns is currently bringing new life to The Flash while also retelling Superman's life story in Superman: Secret Origin. » Programs featuring Geoff Johns 
Eric JonesArtist: Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade, Little GloomyEric Jones is an artist and writer, probably best known for his art on Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade from DC Comics. Along with writer Landry Walker, Eric is the co-creator of Little Gloomy, The Super Scary Monster Show and Tron: The Ghost in the Machine for SLG Publishing and Kid Gravity for Disney Adventures Magazine. His next project will be as the artist of DC Comics and Cartoon Network’s Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Courtesy SLG Publishing » Programs featuring Eric Jones 
Kazu KibuishiWriter/Artist/Editor, FlightKazu Kibuishi is the editor and art director of the Flight comics anthology series, published by Villard Books. He is also the creator of Amulet (Scholastic), Daisy Kutter (Viper Comics), and Copper (a webcomic also being published in book form by Scholastic). Kazu is currently working on the second book in the Amulet series, which is due out in 2009. He lives and works alongside his wife Amy in Alhambra, California. » Programs featuring Kazu Kibuishi 
Denis KitchenCartoonist, Founder of Kitchen Sink PressDenis Kitchen began his career in 1968 as a self-published underground cartoonist. This led in 1969 to the formation of his pioneer publishing company, Kitchen Sink Press. For thirty years he published classic and underground artists alike, including Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, Milton Caniff, Al Capp, R. Crumb, Scott McCloud, Dave McKean, Mark Schultz, Charles Burns, Alan Moore and many others. In 1986 he founded and for eighteen years oversaw the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. In recent years he has focused on being a literary agent to both prominent and upcoming talent, authored books and returned to the drawing board. » Programs featuring Denis Kitchen 
John KricfalusiArtist/animator, Ren and StimpyCanadian-born animator John Kricfalusi is the animated cartoon's modern pioneer. He started his career in the 1980s working on show such as The Smurfs, Laverne and Shirley in the Army and other Saturday morning cartoons. Ralph Bakshi discovered John in 1987 and hired him to direct CBS's Ralph Bakshi's Mighty Mouse Show. Kricfalusi hired a crew of artists that, like him, were dissatisfied with the formula cartoons they were forced to work on at other studios. John not only revolutionized the style and content of modern cartoons, he created a new production system that allowed it to happen. He first introduced the director-unit system on Mighty Mouse, and then went on to refine it for his own Spumco studio and The Ren and Stimpy Show. With that landmark 1991 TV series featuring the demented, wildly anti-social and hilariously inappropriate antics of the two title characters, Kricfalusi kicked modern cartooning in its underpants, starting a myriad of trends including the gross-out subversive cartoon and the thick-lined flat retro cartoon. AUTOGRAPHS: Line ticket drawing to be held 10:00 AM Thursday in Autograph Area for Thursday signing only Collectable line of vinyl dolls available for autographing Friday 12:00 PM–2:00 PM and Saturday 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Thursday, AA7, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM Friday, AA6, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Friday, AA6, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM Saturday, AA1, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM Saturday, AA1, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM » Programs featuring John Kricfalusi 
Hope LarsonWriter/Artist, Gray Horses, ChiggersHope Larson is the author and illustrator of several graphic novels, including Gray Horses (Oni Press) and Chiggers (ginee seo books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Aladdin MIX). Her short stories have been featured in the New York Times and several anthologies, notably the Flight series and Image Comics' Comic Book Tattoo. Larson has been nominated for awards in the U.S., Canada and Europe, and is the recipient of a 2006 Ignatz Award and a 2007 Eisner Award. She holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and lives in Asheville, NC, with her husband and four cats. AUTOGRAPHS: Individual Signing Saturday, AA2, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM » Programs featuring Hope Larson 
Jim LeeArtist, All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy WonderAcclaimed comic book illustrator Jim Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea in 1964. Today, Lee is the creative director of WildStorm Studios (which he founded in 1992) and the penciller for many of DC Comics' bestselling comic book and graphic novels, including All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, Batman: Hush, and Superman: For Tomorrow. He also serves as the executive creative director for the upcoming DC Universe Online videogame. » Programs featuring Jim Lee 
Francis ManapulArtist, Legion of Super-Heroes, Adventure ComicsFrancis Manapul is the acclaimed artist of DC's new series Adventure Comics. He has also illustrated Superman/Batman, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Tomb Raider, and Witchblade, as well as a French graphic album Sept Guierrieres for Editions Delcourt. Francis was born in Manila, Philippines and grew up in Toronto, Canada. Fueled by the comics he read as a child (Superman in particular), it was his discovery of Jim Lee's early work that inspired him to pursue a career in comics. Other influences include Marc Silvestri, Darwyn Cooke, Michael Turner, Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Enrico Marini and Massimiliano Frezzato. Today he's enjoying his ride with Geoff Johns on Adventure Comics, and is continuously trying to improve his skills...at poker. He also enjoys an In-n-Out burger—or two or three. » Programs featuring Francis Manapul 
Dwayne McDuffieWriter, Justice League of America, Static ShockDwayne McDuffie is the co-creator of the Emmy Award-winning television series Static Shock and of Milestone Media, the most successful black-owned comic book company in history. In television, he was a writer/producer for Warner Brothers' Justice League Unlimited and is currently the story editor of Cartoon Network's Ben 10: Alien Force. He also writes the Justice League of America comic for DC. A leading proponent of multiculturalism in media, Dwayne has created dozens of characters for comics, television, and videogames. Dwayne is a multiple Emmy and Eisner Award nominee and is the winner of the 2003 Humanitas Prize. AUTOGRAPHS: Individual Signing Friday, AA4, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM » Programs featuring Dwayne McDuffie 
Doug MoenchWriter, Master of Kung Fu, Moon Knight, BatmanComics writer Doug Moench is best known for his work on Marvel's Master of Kung Fu and Moon Knight (which he co-created with artist Don Perlin), and DC's Batman titles. Moench's masterful portrayal of Shang-Chi — in over 100 issues with artists Paul Gulacy, Mike Zeck, and Gene Day — brought James Bond–like movies to paper in the '70s and '80s. Moench moved to DC Comics in the '80s, where he wrote a long (100+ issues) run on Batman. He also collaborated with artist Kelley Jones on a memorable Elseworlds series of stories featuring Batman. » Programs featuring Doug Moench 
Sheldon "Shelly" MoldoffArtist, Batman, HawkmanGolden Age comics artist Sheldon Moldoff started his career at National Periodical Publications (DC) as a letterer and background artist for Batman co-creator Bob Kane. Moldoff worked on the earliest version of Hawkman and became the primary cover artist for such titles as All American (including the first appearance of Green Lantern) and Flash. After the war, he landed at Fawcett, where he worked on Captain Midnight and Don Winslow. In 1953 he returned to DC, where he became one of Bob Kane's primary ghost artists on the Batman titles, ultimately penciling and inking over 5,000 pages into the mid-1960s. Shelly is best known for that "Bat-art" and his incredible re-creations of his work that still thrill fans today. » Programs featuring Sheldon "Shelly" Moldoff 
Fabio MoonArtist, 5, Sugarshock!The Eisner Award–winning Brazilian artist (2008 Best Anthology, 5, and Best Digital Comic, Sugarshock!, written by Joss Whedon) is a first-time Comic-Con guest. Fabio Moon hails from Brazil. His other work includes the 2006 Eisner-nominated work De: TALES, which he collaborated on with his twin brother, Umbrella Academy artist Gabriel Bá. » Programs featuring Fabio Moon 
Patrick OliphantPolitical CartoonistPolitical cartoonist Patrick Oliphant was born in Adelaide, Australia in 1935 and began cartooning professionally in 1955. He moved to the U.S. in 1964 to become the cartoonist for the Denver Post and worked for the Washington Star from 1975 until it folded in 1981. In addition to winning the Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning in 1967, Oliphant is the recipient of numerous cartooning awards (nationally and internationally) and has had museum exhibitions in the United States and Europe. Oliphant lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico and is represented by Susan Conway Gallery in Santa Fe (formerly of Washington, DC). » Programs featuring Patrick Oliphant 
Bryan Lee O'MalleyWriter/Artist, Scott Pilgrim Graphic NovelsBryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume graphic novel series, Scott Pilgrim (Oni Press), has earned considerable acclaim since its 2004 debut. He has won numerous awards, including Harvey, Joe Shuster, and Doug Wright Awards, as well as nominations for an Eisner Award and the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award. The Scott Pilgrim series is also being adapted to a feature film, from Universal Pictures, by writer/director Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead). In his years in the comic industry, O'Malley has illustrated versions of Spider-Man and the X-Men and done lettering, inking, and production work on a wide variety of publications. » Programs featuring Bryan Lee O'Malley 
Stephan PastisSyndicated Cartoonist, Pearls Before SwineStephan Pastis was born in 1968 and raised in San Marino, California. He holds a degree in political science from the University of California at Berkeley and a law degree from UCLA. Although he always wanted to be a cartoonist, he worked as a full-time litigation attorney in San Francisco from 1993 to 2002. His syndicated comic strip Pearls Before Swine debuted in 50 newspapers in 2002 and now appears in over 550 newspapers around the world. There have been 12 collected Pearls books, as well as desk calendars, wall calendars, greeting cards, and stuffed animals. Pastis recently wrote a screenplay based on the strip that he is working with producers to turn into a feature film. » Programs featuring Stephan Pastis 
David PetersenWriter/Artist, Mouse GuardDavid Petersen was born in 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and is what still inspires his work today. David was the 2007 Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award recipient, and in 2008 he won Eisner Awards for Best Publication for Kids (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 and Winter 1152) and Best Graphic Album-Reprint (Mouse Guard Fall 1152 hardcover). He received his BFA in printmaking from Eastern Michigan University, where he met his wife Julia. They continue to reside in Michigan with their dog, Autumn. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-03 » Programs featuring David Petersen 
Darick RobertsonArtist, Transmetropolitan, The Boys, PrototypeDarick Robertson is the co-creator of Transmetropolitan, and has worked for Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Malibu Comics, Acclaim, Eclipse and Innovation. His career started at age 17 when he created, wrote drew and painted covers for Space Beaver for Ten Buck Comics. Darick was soon working on Justice League of America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, The New Warriors and, with Warren Ellis, Acclaim’s Man Of The Atom. Following that, he reteamed with Ellis for Transmetropolitan, which was hailed by Wired Magazine as "The Graphic Novel of the Decade." Since Transmetropolitan ended in 2002, he has illustrated Marvel's Fury, Spider-Man: Sweet Charity, Wolverine and The Punisher: Born. In 2006 Darick launched Dyamite Entertainment's acclaimed, controversial series The Boys with writer Garth Ennis, and is currently illustrating the WildStorm series Prototype, inspired by the multiplatform game from Activision. He lives in Napa, California with his wife and sons. When not drawing comics, he creates custom action figures, writes music, sings and plays guitar. » Programs featuring Darick Robertson 
Jerry RobinsonArtist, Batman; syndicated cartoonist, comics historianGolden Age comic book artist and syndicated cartoonist Jerry Robinson is one of the true pioneers of the comic industry. His early work on Batman helped make the character one of the most popular in comics. Most recently, he created the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Writing and helped put together a major exhibit, "The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938–1950," which is at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles through August 9. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-13 » Programs featuring Jerry Robinson 
Mike RoyerArtist/Inker, Jack Kirby's Fourth World BooksMike Royer started his career in the late 1960s as an assistant to Russ Manning on the Tarzan and Star Wars syndicated strips. Royer is probably best known as one of Jack Kirby’s best inkers, working with the King on series such as New Gods, The Demon, Kamandi, and many more. From 1979 until 2000, Royer worked as an artist for Walt Disney’s Consumer Product/Licensing division, then moved onto the Disney Store, where he became “the main POOH man,” for his version of Winnie the Pooh. More recently, Royer has worked on various projects, including inking the work of Erik Larsen and Steve Rude. Mike was one of the guests at the San Diego minicon in 1970 that preceded the very first Comic-Con. » Programs featuring Mike Royer 
Stan SakaiWriter/artist, Usagi YojimboA recipient of multiple Eisner Awards, a Harvey, an Inkpot, as well as an American Library Association Award, four Spanish Haxturs, and the National Cartoonists Society Comic Book Division Award, Stan Sakai was born in Kyoto, Japan, raised in Hawaii, and currently lives in Southern California. His creation, Usagi Yojimbo the samurai rabbit, was first published in Albedo Comics #2. Since then, Usagi has been on television as a guest of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and has been made into toys, seen on clothing, and featured in a series of graphic novels. His latest, Usagi Yojimbo Book 22: "Tomoes's Story," was published in July 2008 by Dark Horse Comics. 2009 marks Usagi's 25th anniversary in print, and Stan comes to Comic-Con to help celebrate! EXHIBIT HALL: 4906 » Programs featuring Stan Sakai 
Lew Sayre SchwartzArtist, Batman, Detective ComicsLew Sayre Schwartz created a memorable run of Batman stories for Batman and Detective Comics in the mid-1950s, all uncredited (until recently) as one of Bob Kane's ghost artists. But as with any good ghost, Schwartz's art stood out for fans. He produced about 120 Batman stories and also worked on syndicated comic strips such as Brick Bradford and Secret Agent X-9. He left comics in 1953 for advertising and helped form a company that produced many short films for Sesame Street. In 2002, he wrote a graphic novel adaptation of Moby Dick, illustrated by Dick Giordano. » Programs featuring Lew Sayre Schwartz 
SethCartoonist/designer, Palookaville, It's A Good Life If You Don't WeakenSeth is the cartoonist behind the series Palookaville and the novels, It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken, Wimbledon Green, Clyde Fans, Bannock, Beans And Black Tea and Vernacular Drawings. Seth serialized George Sprott (1894-1975) in the New York Times Magazine, which will be a book in 2009. As a designer, Seth has worked on The Portable Dorothy Parker, The Complete Peanuts and Doug Wright: Canada’s Master Cartoonist. Seth has exhibited throughout the world in a variety of group and solo shows. His work frequently appears inside and on the cover of the New Yorker. He lives in Guelph, Ontario with his wife and three cats and rarely leaves his basement. Courtesy Drawn and Quarterly » Programs featuring Seth 
Bill SienkiewiczWriter/Artist, Stray Toasters, Elektra: AssassinComic book artist Bill Sienkiewicz’s long career in comics has included work at Marvel (Moon Knight, The New Mutants), and DC (Superman: Day of Doom). He gained an international reputation and cult status for his work on Frank Miller's Elektra: Assassin and his own Stray Toasters. He was nominated for Emmy Awards for production and character design for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Sienkiewicz won a 1987 Kirby Award (the precursor to the Eisner Awards) for Best Artist for Elektra: Assassin and a 2004 Eisner Award for Best Anthology for his role in Sandman: Endless Nights, written by Neil Gaiman. EXHIBIT HALL: 2449 » Programs featuring Bill Sienkiewicz 
Gail SimoneWriter, Wonder Woman, Secret SixGail Simone is a multiple award-winning, critically acclaimed writer of comics and animation. She began writing as a columnist for comicbookresources.com, producing the comics parody column “You'll All Be Sorry,” and she has since had fan favorite runs on such books at Deadpool, Agent X, Birds of Prey, Gen13, and the creator-owned Welcome To Tranquility. She currently writes Wonder Woman, Secret Six, and other special projects for DC Comics. Simone has also written for animation, including Justice League Unlimited and Tomb Raider, and is currently working on film and game projects. » Programs featuring Gail Simone 
Leonard StarrWriter/Artist/Creator, Mary Perkins On Stage, AnnieThe influential syndicated cartoonist Leonard Starr is best known for his creation Mary Perkins, On Stage. The strip, which begagn in 1957 and ran until 1979, chronicled the life of actress Mary Perkins as she went from small town beauty queen to international star. Part soap opera, part backstage drama, part adventure strip, On Stage is currently being reprinted in chronological order. In 1979, Starr relaunched Little Orphan Annie as Annie, which he worked on until his retirement in 2000. In the 1980s, he co-created the graphic novel series Kelly Green with Stan Drake, and was story editor and head writer for the animated TV series Thundercats. His long career includes comic book work at Timely, EC, and DC. » Programs featuring Leonard Starr 
J. Michael StraczynskiWriter, Thor, The Brave and the BoldJ. Michael Straczynski has worked in television, comics and, most recently, motion pictures. In comics, he is known for The Amazing Spider-Man, The Twelve, Thor, and Silver Surfer: Requiem. He is nominated for the 2009 Best Writer Eisner Award. In movies, he is known for Changeling and such upcoming films as World War Z, Ninja Assassin, a forthcoming reinterpretation of Forbidden Planet, and more he will discuss at Comic-Con. AUTOGRAPHS: Individual Signing Saturday, AA2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM » Programs featuring J. Michael Straczynski 
Richard ThompsonSyndicated Cartoonist, Cul-de-SacCartoonist/illustrator Richard Thompson’s syndicated comic strip, Cul-de-Sac, is about a pre-school girl named Alice Otterloop and her suburban life. The strip has quickly gained a passionate following among newspaper readers. Thompson’s other work includes Richard Poor’s Almanac, which is published in The Washington Post Style section each week. His illustrations have appeared in U.S. News & World Report, The New Yorker, National Geographic, and The Atlantic Monthly, and he’s a recipient of the National Cartoonists Society’s magazine and book illustration and newspaper illustration awards. » Programs featuring Richard Thompson 
Lewis TrondheimWriter/Artist, McConey, DungeonLewis Trondheim has earned an international following as one of the most inventive, versatile, and prolific comics creators. From autobiography to adventure, from bestselling fantasy and children's books to visual essays, Trondheim's unique, seminal imagination consistently dazzles. His work has won numerous awards, including the Angoulême prize for best series for The Spiffy Adventures of McConey. He also co-created the titanic fantasy epic Dungeon with Joann Sfar. In 2006, Trondheim was awarded the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, one of the most prestigious awards in European comics. He is one of the founding members of the alternative publishing house L'Association, a proving ground for many of the greatest talents in European comics working today. He is also the editorial director of a new imprint called Shampooing dedicated to comics for all ages. AUTOGRAPHS: Kids' Graphic Novels Sunday, AA1, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM » Programs featuring Lewis Trondheim 
Ramón Valdiosera BermanMexican comics pioneer; artist, Bagdad ThiefCreator of Ladrón de Bagdad (Bagdad Thief), one of the most famous Mexican comic books of the Golden Age, comics artist Ramón Valdiosera started his career in 1940 Valdiosera founded the Mexican comics syndicate United Artists in 1942. He is a and comics pioneer. In 2008, he founded his comic book school, Escuela de Arte Secuencial in Mexico City and is working to open a Mexican Comic Book Art Museum at the school. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-11 AUTOGRAPHS: Individual Signing Sunday, AA5, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM » Programs featuring Ramón Valdiosera Berman 
Jerry VandersteltScience Fiction and Fantasy ArtistBest known for his stunning prints based on the Lord of the Rings series, science fiction and fantasy artist Jerry Vanderstelt also creates art for book jackets, toy packaging, video games, and even pinball machines. His interest in fantasy art sparked at a young age when he became enthralled with the books of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Vanderstelt has gone on to produce official Lord of the Rings art for New Line Cinema, and various projects for other clients, including Lucasfilm and publishers Ace, Roc, Pocket, and Scholastic Books. EXHIBIT HALL: 4719 
Charles VessArtist, The Sandman, StardustCharles Vess began his career in the early ‘70s drawing comic books for DC, Dark Horse, and Marvel such as Swamp Thing, The Sandman, and Spider-Man. The illustrated novel Stardust (DC/Vertigo) — a collaboration with writer Neil Gaiman — was made into a movie starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfieffer and Claire Danes and is now available on DVD. His 2009 projects include Blueberry Girl, written by Gaiman; Drawing Down the Moon: The Art of Charles Vess, a hardcover retrospective of his career published by Dark Horse; and the unveiling of a 16-foot bronze fountain based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream from his own design. » Programs featuring Charles Vess 
Landry WalkerWriter: Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Little GloomyLandry Walker has been writing comics for over fifteen years, typically collaborating with artist Eric Jones. In addition to having written for the multi-national publication Disney Adventures, Walker was the writer and co-creator on the critically acclaimed DC mini-series Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade, and the SLG Publishing/Disney mini-series Tron: The Ghost in the Machine. His creator-owned comics work includes X-Ray Comics and Little Gloomy for SLG and Kid Gravity for Disney Press. Landry is currently working with DC Comics on Batman: The Brave and the Bold and developing Little Gloomy for animation with 1492 Pictures and Oui-Do Entertainment. Courtesy SLG Publishing » Programs featuring Landry Walker 
Bill WillinghamWriter, Fables, Jack of Fables, Justice Society of AmericaBill Willingham has been writing and drawing comic books since the 1980s, beginning his career at TSR before moving to independent comic publishers where he helped create numerous popular features including Elementals and Justice Machine. He has long been associated with DC Comics, either as writer or artist on books ranging from Justice League to Proposition Player. His Fables has proven an enduring Vertigo title with the spin-off Jack of Fables and the upcoming Peter & Max: A Fables Novel. He recently joined writing partner Matthew Sturges to chronicle the adventures of the Justice Society of America. Willingham makes his home in Nevada. » Programs featuring Bill Willingham 
Gene YangWriter/Artist, American Born ChineseGene Yang began drawing comic books in the fifth grade. In 1997, he received a Xeric Grant for Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks, his first comics work as an adult. Since then he has won the Printz Award and an Eisner Award for American Born Chinese. His next book, The Eternal Smile (co-created with Derek Kirk Kim), will be in stores May 2009. Gene lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his lovely wife and children and teaches at a Roman Catholic high school. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-04 AUTOGRAPHS: Kids' Graphic Novels Sunday, AA1, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM » Programs featuring Gene Yang 
Leinil YuArtist, Secret InvasionOne of comics’ most exciting artists, Leinil Yu is currently drawing the bestselling book in the industry, Marvel’s Secret Invasion, written by Brian Michael Bendis. His dynamic style has graced such titles as Uncanny X-Men, Ultimate Hulk/Wolverine, and New Avengers for Marvel, and Superman: Birthright for DC. This will be his first appearance at Comic-Con as a special guest, so we’re really hoping he doesn’t turn out to be a Skrull. ARTISTS' ALLEY: AA-20 AUTOGRAPHS: Individual Signing Thursday, AA2, 1:30 PM–2:30 PM » Programs featuring Leinil Yu
This represents the Comic-Con International 2009 Programming Schedule as of this moment.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
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