11:15-12:30 From Fan to Creator: Goal-Setting for Creative Types— Which side of the convention table do you want to be on, artist or fan? And what's keeping you from getting there? If you have an idea in your head that you've had trouble bringing into reality, you might benefit from this fun and practical goal-setting workshop, designed specifically for the WonderCon crowd. Known as the "Tony Robbins of Geeks," motivational speaker Douglas Neff will give you simple, proven techniques for achieving your most important goals. Whether you want to write your own screenplay, draw your first comic, or shoot your independent film, you're sure to get something useful from this informative and energizing workshop. Room 232/234
Categories:  Animation | Anime & Manga | Art & Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books | Fandom | Games

11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Max Brooks— Author of two New York Times bestsellers (The Zombie Survival Guide, World War Z), Max Brooks' super-real fiction novels about the undead have propelled him to the top of the genre's list of creators. Sit in for a session with the foremost authority on fighting the living dead at one of his highly praised discussions about zombies and the reality behind his fiction. Room 104
Categories:  Horror and Suspense | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:30-12:30 Kids Draw Star Wars— Learn to draw your favorite Star Wars characters with Lucasfilm editor and You Can Draw: Star Wars author Bonnie Burton and Star Wars artist Tom Hodges. Get the basics on how to draw creatures, Jedi, Sith, droids, and more! Room 204/206
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Fandom | Kids | Science Fiction & Fantasy

11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Judd Winick: The Ugly Truth!— WonderCon special guest Judd Winick (Batman, Justice League: Generation Lost) -- comics writer, cartoonist, and "reality TV has-been" (Judd's choice of words, not ours!) -- is holding court, taking questions, and battling back all comers in a no-holds-barred Q&A. The controversial creator will be discussing new work, old hullabaloos, and how he's come to "love the haters" with the Cartoon Art Museum's Andrew Farago. And there may be cookies. Room 220
Categories:  Animation | Cartooning and Comic Strips | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:30-12:30 Walt Kelly's Pogo: The History of the Strip and its Creator— Daniel Herman (publisher, Hermes Press), Tom Andre (Batman and Me, Creators of the Superheroes), and Scot Daley (the Walt Kelly Estate), present a roundtable discussion of the life and times of Pogo creator, Walt Kelly, historically and artistically, to celebrate the release of the first and only art book about Kelly and his creations, published by Hermes Press. Q&A to follow. Room 236/238
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Cartooning and Comic Strips

12:00-1:00 Marvel: A Canadian, a Wakandian, and an Axel Walk into a Bar...— What do Wolverine, Black Panther, Moon Knight, Punisher & Axel Alonso all have in common? Deadpool, of course! Join Marvel’s Vice President Executive Editor Axel Alonso for a rousing discussion on all things Wolverine, Deadpool, Black Panther, Deadpool Corps, DOOMWAR, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth, Marvel Knights, Deadpool Team-Up, MAX and more from the man who heads up this crazy cast of characters! Oh, and did we mention Deadpool? Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books

12:30-1:30 Spotlight on James Robinson— WonderCon special guest James Robinson is one of the hardest working writers in comics. He currently writes Superman and Justice League of America and is about to tackle the DC event, War of the Supermen. Robinson talks about what’s next for this fan-favorite writer with James Sime, owner of San Francisco’s Isotope Comics. Room 104
Categories:  Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:30-1:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #7: From Buffy to the X-Men: Female Comic Book Superheroes in Women's Poetry— Jeannine Hall Gailey (Becoming the Villainess) and Maya Zeller (Superhero Poetry Anthology) investigate how superheroes, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Lara Croft, have appeared in poetry by women, and how women poets use those icons to talk about cultural influence, body image, and the role of women as victims, villainesses, and heroines in comic books. Room 204/206
Categories:  Comic Books | Comics Arts Conference

12:30-1:30 Emily The Strange— Emily creator Rob Reger fills you in on everything comics, prints, paintings, and books featuring everyone's favorite goth girl. Right on the heels of Dark Horse Books' release of The Art of Emily the Strange hardback edition, this program takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the creative process. Room 220
Categories:  Comic Books | Kids

12:30-1:30 Secret Origin of Good Readers— Join Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics, Salt Lake City) and Frank Beddor (creator/author/producer, The Looking Glass Wars, Hatter M. Seeing Redd, Hatter M: Mad With Wonder, ArchEnemy) as they discuss how teachers, librarians, retailers, authors, artists, and publishers can work together to bring comic books into the classroom for use as an innovative and motivating cross-curricular teaching tool and a vehicle for promoting reading and literacy. Through a multimedia presentation, personal remarks, and a question-and-answer session, the speakers will present an overview of the medium and highlight specific ways that comic books and graphic novels have been used to engage a variety of learners. The 70-page resource book The Secret Origin of Good Readers is available as a free download at www.night-flight.com/secretorigin/index.html courtesy of XMission.com. Room 232/234
Categories:  Comic Books

12:30-1:30 Costuming for Conventions— Local Bay Area cosplayers Cordelia Willis, Jennifer Wylie, Mette Hedin and Bryan Little discuss designing costume reproductions for masquerades and conventions and give tips to help create authentic-looking costumes. Moderated by Jean Martin, editor-in-chief, Science Fiction/San Francisco, presented by the California Browncoats. Room 236/238
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

1:00-2:00 From Page to Screen— WonderCon special guests Peter S. Beagle (The Last Unicorn), Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane), Tim Powers (On Stranger Tides, the basis for the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie), and Greg Rucka (Whiteout) talk about their own experiences in seeing their creations make the move to the big—and small—screen. The Cartoon Art Museum's Andrew Farago moderates. Room 103
Categories:  Comic Books | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances | Television

1:15-2:30 Human Target New Episode Screening and Q&A— Human Target makes its WonderCon debut with an exclusive advance screening of the new "Victoria" episode—airing April 7 on FOX—followed by a Q&A session with executive producer Jonathan Steinberg (Jericho) and series stars Mark Valley (Fringe) and Jackie Earle Haley (upcoming A Nightmare on Elm Street). Based on the popular DC Comics title about a mysterious agent for hire who assumes different identities, literally becoming a human target on behalf of his clients, the series is from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Wonderland Sound and Vision, DC Comics, and Warner Bros. Television. Human Target airs Wednesdays at 8:00 pm ET/PT on FOX. Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Comic Books | Horror and Suspense | Television

1:30-2:30 WildStorm Presentation— WildStorm is heading in new and exciting directions! Editor Jim Chadwick hosts an in-depth look at what the future holds for everything WildStorm! Room 104
Categories:  Comic Books

1:30-2:30 Comics Arts Conference Session #8: Let There Be Comics: Jewish Creators, Past and Present— Louis Schubert (City College of San Francisco) leads a discussion on the intertwined relationship between Jews and comics in the past and present with Michael Aushenker (Cartoon Flophouse), Miriam Libicki (jobnik!), and Gabrielle Lissauer (American Jewish University). Room 204/206
Categories:  Comic Books | Comics Arts Conference

1:30-2:30 R2-D2 Droid Building Basics— Chris James, Matt McCormick, Ryan Goff, John Burns, Wes Thierry, and Steve Simmons (Bay Area R2 Builders) share and demonstrate full-size, functional R2D2s that they built themselves, complete with lights, sounds, drive systems, and more. Topics include materials, plans, building techniques, tools, electronics, and the radio control systems needed to bring R2 to life. Room 220
Categories:  Costuming | Fandom

1:30-2:30 SLG Publishing— SLG president and Supreme Commander Dan Vado talks about upcoming SLG projects, answers questions about...well, anything you would like, and shows home movies. Room 236/238
Categories:  Comic Books

2:00-3:30 Cover Story: Art of the Cover— It's time for our annual dissection of comic book covers. "Cover Story" explores the art of the cover as envisioned by several of our talented special guests: Murphy Anderson (Hawkman), Frank Cho (New Ultimates), David Finch (Brightest Day), Adam Kubert (Astonishing Spider-Man and Wolverine), and Ethan Van Sciver (Flash: Rebirth). Mark Evanier moderates, showing the artists examples of their own stellar cover art and getting the inside stories behind each piece. It's a fascinating look at how covers are created! Room 103
Categories:  Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

2:00-3:00 Roots of TV Horror Hosting— John Stanley (Creature Features), Mr. Lobo (Cinema Insomnia), Ernie Fosselius (Hardware Wars), and Tom Wyrsch (Watch Horror Films, Keep America Strong) present a guided tour of the early days of TV horror hosting. You'll be treated to rare clips of Vampira, Zacherley, Ghoulardi, Morgus, and The Ghoul, along with behind-the-scenes tales of each host, clips of current projects, and a Q&A session! Room 232/234
Categories:  Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

2:30-3:30 Nickelodeon Presents Hijinks, Fan Fare, and Sneak Peeks!— It's an hour of brand new, never-before-seen cartoons from our friends at Nickelodeon! See what's coming in 2010, including great episodes from The Penguins of Madagascar, The Fairly OddParents, Fanboy and Chum Chum, and The Mighty B! Plus: an exclusive sneak peek of three international SpongeBob SquarePants promos from India, Germany, and Italy. You won't want to miss these! Room 104
Categories:  Animation | Humor & Satire | Kids | Television

2:30-4:00 Comics Arts Conference Session #9: How Comics Make Us Who We Are: Socialization and Graphic Narrative— Jarett Kobek delves into the underground comix world of artist Rory Hayes, analyzing his work as it serves a greater social ideal of explaining adolescent angst. Amy Taylor (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) examines narrative, the carthartic pleasures of fictional violence, and the identity of the self-labeled outsider in Jhonen Vasquez's comic book Johnny the Homicidal Maniac: Director's Cut. Andrew Shaner (Pennsylvania State University) explores the way the urban centers of cyberpunk, anime, and manga reflect both the social and technological upheavals experienced by Japan and the world as a whole. Room 204/206
Categories:  Anime & Manga | Art & Illustration | Comic Books | Comics Arts Conference

2:30-3:30 What Would Shakespeare Do...?— With both epic and personal tales of adventure, violence, romance, lust, and drama, today's comic book stories bear many similarities to the tales of William Shakespeare. The creators of IDW Publishing's Kill Shakespeare debut their new series and debate—with other creators and academics—how relevant Shakespeare still is in today's comic book world. Would the Bard be rolling over in his grave at the thought of Hamlet rubbing shoulders with Batman and Buffy, or would he be working alongside Stan Lee creating a new flock of "true believers"? Room 220
Categories:  Comic Books

2:30-3:30 Sunday Conversation With Ian Sattler— All are welcome to join DC's senior story editor Ian Sattler for a relaxed Sunday afternoon discussion. Share your thoughts, or be enthralled, as the group share their stories and love for this medium. Room 236/238
Categories:  Comic Books

2:30-3:30 Chuck Special Presentation and Q&A— Chuck returns to WonderCon for a Q&A and special screening of exclusive footage! Co-creator/executive producer Josh Schwartz (Gossip Girl) and co-creator/executive producer Chris Fedak will be on hand to talk to fans, along with series stars Zachary Levi (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel) and Adam Baldwin (Serenity), and Joshua Gomez (Invasion). Airing Mondays at 8:00 pm ET/PT on NBC, Chuck is produced by College Hill Pictures, Wonderland Sound, and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television. Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

3:00-4:00 Thrilling Comics For Kids!— Comics created specifically for the younger set are one of the fastest-growing parts of the industry. Creators and industry insiders discuss the current state of the field, including Nathan Hale (Rapunzel's Revenge), Jennifer Holm (Babymouse), Debbie Huey (Bumperboy), Jann Jones (editor, VIZ Media), Ethan Nicolle (Axe Cop), Dan Santat (The Domesticated Four), Traci Todd (senior editor, VIZ Kids), and Eric Wight (Frankie Pickle). Room 232/234
Categories:  Comic Books | Kids

3:30-5:00 Starship Smackdown XIV: Captains' Courageous Edition— The must-see panel of WonderCon and Comic-Con International returns for another action-packed year as the greatest spaceships in the history of the universe and this or any other dimension compete for the highly-coveted Smackdown title. Will the Enterprise once again defeat an Imperial Star Destroyer? Can the Serenity make mincemeat out of the Battlestar Galactica? And what exactly is the Captain's Courageous lightning round anyway? Our panel of expert spaceshipologists vying to outwit, outplay, and outphaser includes Robert Meyer Burnett (Free Enterprise, Hills Run Red), Daren Dochterman (conceptual artist, X2, Iron Man 2), Steve Melching (The Clone Wars, Transformers), and special surprise guests. End your weekend the San Diego way with a REAL San Francisco treat! Room 103
Categories:  Fandom | Movies | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television

3:30-4:30 Crossing Over: From Media to Comics with Jonathan Ross— Image Comics publisher Eric Stephenson speaks with Jonathan Ross about his career in television and radio, his love of comics and his upcoming series Image series with Tommy Lee Edwards, TURF. Room 104
Categories:  Comic Books

3:30-4:30 Archaia News, Notes and Highlights for 2010— In the coming months, Archaia will be making a big splash with new hardcover books, new #1s and digital releases of its high-quality line of titles. Join us for a spirited discussion about all that and more! Panelists include Archaia’s Mel Caylo, Stephen Christy and Paul Morrissey, plus creators Josh Finney and Kat Rocha (Titanium Rain), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor), Chandra Free (The God Machine), Patrick McEvoy (Starkweather: Immortal) Tom Pinchuk (Hybrid Bastards!) and Michael McMillian (Lucid). Also on hand will be members of the Fraggle Rock #1 comics team, including writer Heather White, artist Jeff Stokely, consulting editor Joe LeFavi and managing editor Tim Beedle! Attendees will receive a free gift from Archaia! Room 236/238
Categories:  Comic Books

4:00-4:30 WonderCon Talkback— WonderCon 2010 is almost another one for the history books...so how did we do? Voice your opinions to WonderCon officials at this special "Talkback" session. Room 232/234
Categories:  Fandom | Talkback

4:00-5:00 Buffy the Musical— Let's end this show with a bang! The powers that be behind Fandom Charities Inc and Whedonopolis.com present a screening of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer musical episode "Once More With Feeling" as WonderCon 2010's big closing event! Many say this is the finest, funniest, most ingenious episode ever to come out of the Buffyverse. But remember, the best part of the show is up to you! This episode was made for talkin'—back, that is—and singing and shouting and dancing in the aisles, with or without your dry cleaning! Audience participation: it isn't just for Rocky Horror and mob riots anymore. For more details on the screening visit www.whedonopolis.com, then show up for music, singing, surprises, and dancing crazy! Esplanade Ballroom
Categories:  Fandom | Horror and Suspense | Humor & Satire | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Television