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11:30-12:30 DC Comics: Crisis Counseling: One Year Later—Dan DiDio, senior VP/executive editor, DCU, returns to counsel the convention circuit with his first public appearance in 2006. Dan is joined by superstar writer Greg Rucka (Supergirl, Wonder Woman) plus special guest counselors Grant Morrison (Seven Soldiers) and Mark Waid (Legion of Super-Heroes). You’ve got questions—we’ve got answers! Room 2014

11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Chris Bachalo—He’s the fan favorite artist of Uncanny X-Men, but his long and varied career includes art on Sandman, Death, Captain America, Steampunk, and much more. Chris Bachalo talks with Cartoon Art Museum gallery manager Andrew Farago about his career and what’s next! Room 2018

11:30-12:30 The Future of Comics Retailing—A diverse panel of Bay Area comic book retailers will be on hand for a roundtable discussion about the future of selling comics for a living. Moderator Dan Shahin (Hijinx Comics) is joined by Lee Hester (Lee’s Comics), Steve Mortensen (Colossus Comics), Rory Root (Comic Relief), and James Sime ( Isotope) to find out what it takes to open and run a modern comic book store. Room 2020

11:30-1:00 Building an Organized Fan Group—You are not alone! There are fans and friends with similar interests in each and every town, and the Internet has made us more aware of that than ever before. But how do you go about starting and organizing a well-run fan group? Whether your interest is a particular movie, TV show, or comic book, you too can get your friends together and discuss it, or even dress up like the characters from your favorites. Representatives from the Bay Area’s 501st Legion tell you how. Panel members include Mark Chu Lin, Ed Karl, Bret Lonsway and Ian Hiebert. Room 2022

12:00-1:00 Nickelodeon Presents: Spongebob Squarepants!—It’s a brand-new, never before seen 11-minute Spongebob Squarepants cartoon, “Krusty Towers.” Plus more surprises from our friends at Nickelodeon, including an exclusive sneak peek at the Season 2 premiere of Avatar: The Last Airbender Room 2000

12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Frank Miller— Few creators have made as indelible an impact on popular culture as Frank Miller. From his early rise to prominence at Marvel, through reenvisioning Daredevil and Batman, to the current success of the creator-owned juggernaut Sin City, Miller has cast a long shadow on comics, film, and the media world at large. Now, as he reaches the quarter century mark of his career, Miller can look back on a record of achievement unmatched by any of his peers in comics. CBLDF executive director Charles Brownstein interviews Miller on his life and times in comics and pop culture, reflecting on his accomplishments and looking forward to the unconquered worlds ahead. Plus, there’ll be some CBLDF surprises as well. If you’re a Frank Miller fan, this is the one panel you can’t afford to miss! Room 2014

12:30-1:30 Is Star Trek Dead, Jim? Not as long as we remember it!— A panel of expert Treksperts examine the current status of the Star Trek franchise. Will it rise like a phoenix from the ashes, or is it truly dead, Jim? Robert Burnett (Free Enterprise), Jeff Bond (Music of Star Trek), Daren Dochterman (Star Trek: The Motion Picture - Special Edition DVD), and moderator Mark A. Altman discuss their favorite franchise and whether it’s still relevant in the 21st century. Room 2018

12:30-2:00 The Secret Origin of Good Readers—Now celebrating its 5th year, this popular Comic-Con International: San Diego panel is making its second Northern California appearance at WonderCon. Dr. Robyn A. Hill (National University, San Diego) and Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics, Salt Lake City) are joined on the panel by Patricia Foster (Salt Lake County Senior Librarian) and a Special Comics Industry Guest (TBA) to discuss how teachers, librarians, comics retailers, and other comics industry professionals can work together to bring comic books into classrooms and libraries for use as an innovative and motivating cross-curricular teaching tool and bridge to literacy. Through a multimedia presentation, personal remarks, and a question-and-answer session, the panelist will present an overview of the medium and highlight specific ways that comic books can and have been used to engage a variety of learners. The panel’s 60+-page companion resource book, also titled The Secret Origin of Good Readers, is available for free download at http://night-flight.com/secretorigin/index.html, courtesy of Aros.net. Room 2020

1:00-2:00 Trailer Park 2006—It’s our annual look-see at what’s coming up in movies, through that certified art form, the trailer. A WonderCon tradition, see what’s coming in 2006: some old, some new, all borrowed, (none blue). Room 2000

1:00-2:30 Browncoats Charity Prize Drawing and Done the Impossible Q&A—The San Francisco and Sacramento Browncoats present a charity prize drawing to benefit Equality Now and the Wooten Center. Tickets for the prize drawing are available at the Browncoats table all weekend up until 1:00 on Sunday. Show up to see what shiny prizes you won, then stay for a Q&A panel with the filmmakers of Done The Impossible, Brian Wiser and Jeremy Neish. Room 2022

1:30-2:30 DC Comics: WildStorm: Universe Building—DC’s Scott Dunbier, executive editor–WildStorm, and Asako Suzuki, WildStorm’s director of manga, reveal the inside scoop on what’s upcoming from DC’s wildest imprints. Grant Morrison (Wildcats), Alé Garza (Skye Runner), and others share secrets you won’t hear anywhere else! Room 2014

1:30-2:30 Emily the Strange: The Comic Book!—Emily is mysterious, Emily is cool, she’s a follower of no one but herself, and she’s the strangest 13-year-old girl in the world. Now she’s also the star of her very own comic book from Dark Horse Comics and the creative brain trust known as Cosmic Debris. Join the monsterminds behind the Emily phenomenon for this weird and wild panel discussion about all things Emily, and enjoy a special sneak peek inside the pages of the next Emily comic! And if you’re a good little weirdo, you might even walk out with a twisted treat or two! Room 2018

2:00-3:00 New TV Series: Eureka—For years, the government has been relocating the world’s geniuses (and their families) to the bucolic Pacific Northwest town of Eureka, where daily life straddles the line between unprecedented innovation and total chaos. U.S. Marshall Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) finds this out firsthand when he wrecks his car and becomes stranded in Eureka. After the town’s eccentric inhabitants unleash a scientific creation still unknown to the outside world, Carter steps in to restore order and consequently is let in on one of our country’s best-kept secrets. Eureka is a SCI FI Channel original series written and executive produced by Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia; it stars Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Joe Morton, and Debrah Farentino, among others. Produced by SCI FI Channel, in association with NBC Universal Television Studio, Eureka will air on SCI FI this summer. Here you can check out the trailer for the new show and meet series co-creator Andrew Cosby and star Colin Ferguson (Coupling). Room 2000

2:00-3:00 eigoMANGA: Manga Tutorials and Portfolio Review—eigoMANGA, the manga publishing studio/company, brings the acclaimed editing and artists team that produced the groundbreaking manga hits Rumble Pak and Sakura Pakk to WonderCon. The team will demonstrate artistic and storytelling techniques on creating professional-level manga. They will also review and critique manga artwork for artists hoping to break into the world of manga. eigoMANGA’s panel team includes Austin Osueke, Peter Yutriard, Jeff Loew, Alvaro Gutierrez, and Oscar Gutierrez Jr. Room 2020

2:30-4:00 Comic Book Writers— Mark Evanier talks with three of WonderCon’s special guests, Mark Waid (Legion of Super-Heroes, Flash), Peter David (Fallen Angel, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man), and Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), about comics writing, characters—with and without capes—and much more. Room 2014

2:30-4:00 CFQ Presents: Robot Rumble by the Bay!—Starship Smackdown may be over, but the Robot Rumble is just beginning! Imagine your favorite metal friends pitted in deadly combat to the death as our expert panel of robot-ologists ponder the match-ups of a lifetime. Could Robby defeat V.I.N.C.E.N.T., or would MechaGodzilla make mincemeat of Gort? The only way to be sure is to join Robert Burnett (Free Enterprise), Steve Melching (X-Men Animated, Starship Troopers), Chris Gossett (The Red Star), Daren Dochterman (ST:TMP DVD), Jeff Bond (CFQ) and moderator Mark A. Altman to find out who will be victorious and who will land on the scrapheap of history. A perennial San Diego favorite comes to WonderCon! Room 2018

2:30-4:00 Browncoats Charity Auction—For those who didn’t win any of the shiny prizes in the Browncoats Charity Prize Drawing (or even for those who did win), a second chance can be had at a charity auction to benefit Equality Now and the Wooten Center. Join the San Francisco and Sacramento Browncoats and get the chance to win some choice Firefly/Serenity related items. Room 2022

3:00-4:00 Broken Saints: The DVD—Catch the world premiere screening of the new DVD release of Broken Saints, the incredible, groundbreaking animated web series available this summer from Fox Home Entertainment. Winner of the 2003 Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Online Animation, Broken Saints is a must-see for comics and animation fans. This “graphic novel come to life” fuses anime-style art, comic book lettering, music, and Flash animation into a 12-hour fantasy/horror epic, featuring the voices of William B. Davis (The X-Files), Kirby Morrow (Dragonball Z), and David Kaye (Beast Wars). Available exclusively on the Internet since 2001, the film has developed a huge cult-following seen by over 5 million viewers. Now here’s your chance to get a sneak preview of the first three chapters off the upcoming DVD release! Room 2000

3:00-5:00 WonderCon Film School—Get in on the ultimate crash course on making your own movie for very little money. Experienced guerrilla filmmakers will share their knowledge of how to overcome the most common and toughest challenges that can arise when bringing your ideas to life. Learn movie magic secrets in demonstrations of special FX makeup, prop making, sound design, and visual FX using a home computer. Panelists include Nick Murphy and Valerie Perez (filmmakers behind Tomb Raider: Tears of the Dragon, a Lara Croft fan film), Dominic Alfano (special FX makeup artist of NoochNation.com), Keith Carter and Tracy Butcher (celebrated costume and prop gurus of AdventurersPlace.com), and Steve Reedy and Eric Jacobus (the brains and brawn behind theStuntPeople.com action films). Room 2020