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A LOOK BACK AT WONDERCON 2006
Special Guests at
WonderCon 2006
Once again showcasing the very best in comics!
Having big-name talent in a neighborhood-style convention makes
WonderCon the ideal location for seeing your favorite creators
in person. The 2006 show is going to be spectacular,
with our amazing list of guests! Click on a guest's name to learn more!
Laura Allred
Highly regarded as one of the best colorists in comics, Laura
Allred can be regularly found coloring husband Mike’s work, including
Madman, Solo and their latest joint effort, The Golden Plates.
Mike Allred
One of the most popular artists in comics, Mike Allred is best known for his
creation, Madman. Allred has also self-published his popular series
The Atomics, and done work for Marvel (X-Static), Dark Horse
(Red Rocket 7) and DC (Solo). His current project is The Golden
Plates, a comics adaptation of The Book of Mormon.
FRIDAY
6:00-7:00 Spotlight on Mike and Laura Allred - Room 2020
Sergio Aragonés
He's back! The fastest cartoonist on earth, Sergio Aragonés, returns to WonderCon.
The fan-favorite artist of Mad and Groo is a WonderCon perennial
guest and will be featured on panels and sketching his heart out in
Artists' Alley all weekend long.
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SATURDAY
3:30-5:00 A Quick Draw Special Event: Louder Than Words - Room 2014
Chris Bachalo
One of comics' most popular artists, Chris Bachalo's career started off
with an issue of Sandman, beginning a memorable collaboration with
Neil Gaiman. Chris also worked on Gaiman's two mini-series featuring the
Endless character, Death. He co-created Steampunk with writer Joe
Kelly. He went on to memorable runs on Marvel's Generation X and
the recent 10th anniversary of Age of Apocalypse mini-series. He
is currently drawing Uncanny X-Men, written by Chris Claremont.
(Appearing Saturday & Sunday Only)
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SATURDAY
2:30-3:30 Cartoon Art Museum presents “Gross, Gruesome and Gothic” - Room 2020
SUNDAY
11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Chris Bachalo - Room 2018
Frank Cho
His Liberty Meadows was a hit as both a syndicated comic strip and a
comic book from Image Comics. But fans know — and love — Frank Cho best for
his dynamic art style and his mastery of the human form, particularly the
female form! Frank’s recent stint on Shanna the She-Devil and his
work on Spider-Man have brought him a new legion of fans.
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FRIDAY
5:00-6:00 Image Comics: The Future of Comics TODAY - Room 2020
SATURDAY
10:30-11:30 Spotlight on Frank Cho- Room 2014
Peter David
One of the most popular writers in comics, Peter David is currently penning
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and X-Factor for Marvel Comics,
while over at IDW he has Spike: Old Times and the return of his
popular Fallen Angel series. Beyond the comics scene, David is also
known for his many movie and TV tie-in novels, including works based on
Spider-Man and Star Trek.
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SATURDAY
10:30-11:30 Peter David, Gahan Wilson, Mark Cotta Vaz - Room 2018
4:00-5:00 Spotlight on Peter David - Room 2018
SUNDAY
2:30-4:00 Comic Book Writers - Room 2014
Mark Evanier
Our favorite panel-master returns to WonderCon! In addition to his
position as one of the leading authorities on comics, animation and
pop culture, Mark Evanier is also know for his writing for comics,
animation, television and his work with friend and collaborator Sergio
Aragonés on Groo.
FRIDAY
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Ramona Fradon - Room 2018
4:30-5:30 Gerard Jones: Men of Tomorrow - Room 2018
SATURDAY
1:30-3:00 Animation Writing: Getting In and Staying In - Room 2018
3:30-5:00 A Quick Draw Special Event: Louder Than Words - Room 2014
5:00-6:00 Memory Lane with Noel Neill - Room 2022
SUNDAY
2:30-4:00 Comic Book Writers - Room 2014
Ramona Fradon
As one of the few female artists of the Silver Age at DC, Ramona Fradon
is best known for her work on Aquaman and that wonky '60s creation,
Metamorpho. A fan favorite at conventions, Ramona is also well
known for her beautiful sketches and artwork.
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FRIDAY
3:30-4:30 Spotlight on Ramona Fradon - Room 2018
Erik Larsen
One of the founding fathers of Image Comics,
Erik Larsen's popular Savage Dragon is also one of the company's
longest-running titles. Erik first jumped to stardom with a memorable run on Amazing Spider-Man,
before joining Image. In addition to his writing and art duties on
Savage Dragon, Erik is also now the publisher of Image Comics.
FRIDAY
5:00-6:00 Image Comics: The Future of Comics TODAY - Room 2020
SATURDAY
12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Erik Larsen - Room 2018
Mike Mignola
Mike Mignola's quirky art and supernatural writing made the successful
Hellboy comic book into a major movie and household name. His
career includes work for both DC and Marvel, plus a long-term,
award-winning commitment to the big red guy with horns.
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FRIDAY
4:30-5:30 Spotlight on Mike Mignola - Room 2014
Photo by Greg Preston /
sampselpreston.com
Frank Miller
Frank Miller’s 20-plus years in comics includes a variety of notable
contributions including a memorable run on Daredevil, in which
he created the character Elektra. He rose to national prominence for
his long-time association with Batman that includes the groundbreaking
graphic novels The Dark Knight Returns, its sequel
The Dark Knight Strikes Again, plus Batman Year One and the
current best-seller All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder.
Miller’s own creation, Sin City, became a big-screen phenomenon
last year, when the graphic novel series was adapted to a critically
acclaimed feature directed by Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin
Tarantino. Sin City 2 is currently in the works and a movie
adaptation of Miller’s Spartan epic graphic novel, 300, is due
out next year.
SUNDAY
12:30-1:30 Spotlight on Frank Miller - Room 2014
Terry Moore
Terry Moore's self-published Strangers In Paradise is an indy
publishing success story, still going strong after more than 10 years.
Terry will be on hand at WonderCon to tell fans what's next for
Francine, Katchoo, and David.
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FRIDAY
1:30-2:30 Bongo Mania! - Room 2018
5:00-6:00 New Challenges in Self-Publishing - Room 2022
SATURDAY
3:00-4:00 Spotlight on Terry Moore - Room 2018
SUNDAY
2:30-4:00 Comic Book Writers - Room 2014
Grant Morrison
One of the most popular writers working in comics today comes to WonderCon for
the first time! Grant Morrison revitalized both JLA and the X-Men and has
since launched into an amazing part of his career with multiple books for DC
Comics, including the 30-part Seven Soliders series. As if that’s not
enough, Morrison teams with frequent collaborator, artist frank Quitely, for one
of the buzz books of 2005: All Star Superman!
FRIDAY
5:30-7:00 Modern Architecture: The Architects of the DC Universe - Room 2014
SATURDAY
11:30-1:00 DCU 2006: The Best is Yet to Come - Room 2014
2:30-3:30 Spotlight on Grant Morrison - Room 2014
SUNDAY
11:30-12:30 DC Comics: Crisis Counseling: One Year Later - Room 2014
1:30-2:30 DC Comics: WildStorm: Universe Building - Room 2014
Eric Powell
Eric Powell is the recipient of two 2005 Eisner Awards for his Dark Horse book,
The Goon. Picking up Best Ongoing Series and Best Humor Publication
honors, Powell’s Goon continues to gain new fans with his particular—and
peculiar!—brand of fun-filled horror.
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FRIDAY
1:30-2:30 Bongo Mania! - Room 2018
SATURDAY
11:30-12:30 Spotlight on Eric Powell - Room 2018
2:30-3:30 Cartoon Art Museum presents “Gross, Gruesome and Gothic” - Room 2020
Greg Rucka
One of the top writers in—and out—of comics today, Greg Rucka has just completed
runs on 2 of the 3 DC flagship characters, Superman and Wonder Woman. In addition,
the ground-breaking Gotham Central, which Rucka co-wrote with Ed Brubaker,
has come to an end. But don’t be sad: 2006 sees Rucka writing a new version of
Checkmate, an important factor in the Infinite Crisis storyline, and
taking over Supergirl. In addition, Queen and Country continues with
Oni Press, and Greg’s second novel of British agent Tara Chace, Private Wars,
just debuted to rave reviews.
FRIDAY
5:30-7:00 Modern Architecture: The Architects of the DC Universe - Room 2014
SATURDAY
11:30-1:00 DCU 2006: The Best is Yet to Come - Room 2014
6:00-7:00 Spotlight on Greg Rucka - Room 2018
SUNDAY
11:30-12:30 DC Comics: Crisis Counseling: One Year Later - Room 2014
Kevin Smith
He’s back! Playing to a packed house at WonderCon 2005, everyone’s favorite
indie filmmaker/comics writer/blogger/comics store owner, Kevin Smith,
returns to San Francisco. Currently finishing up the sequel to his first
film, Clerks, Kevin will spill the beans about the new film,
The Passion of the Clerks, in another of his mega-popular Q&A
sessions at WonderCon!
SATURDAY
1:15-2:45 Spotlight on Kevin Smith - Room 2000
Mark Waid
One of comics fans’ favorite writers, Mark Waid is best known for his work at
DC Comics. His work includes a memorable run on The Flash, a revitalization
of the Legion of Super-heroes, the critically-acclaimed maxi-series
Superman: Birthright and many more. Waid is also regarded as one the
industry’s experts on comics history and trivia.
FRIDAY
5:30-7:00 Modern Architecture: The Architects of the DC Universe - Room 2014
SATURDAY
11:30-1:00 DCU 2006: The Best is Yet to Come - Room 2014
5:00-6:00 Spotlight on Mark Waid - Room 2018
SUNDAY
11:30-12:30 DC Comics: Crisis Counseling: One Year Later - Room 2014
2:30-4:00 Comic Book Writers - Room 2014
Gahan Wilson
The master of the macabre cartoon makes his first appearance at WonderCon!
Gahan Wilson’s cartoons have appeared in magazines such as Playboy
and The New Yorker. His memorable strip about growing up, Nuts,
was a regular feature in National Lampoon. Wilson’s work has been
collected in numerous books, including Still Weird and Even Weirder.
FRIDAY
2:30-3:30 Spotlight on Gahan Wilson - Room 2018
SATURDAY
10:30-11:30 Peter David, Gahan Wilson, Mark Cotta Vaz - Room 2018
2:30-3:30 Cartoon Art Museum presents “Gross, Gruesome and Gothic” - Room 2020
This is the programming schedule as of press time. For last-minute
additions and changes, please check the complete schedule signs posted
in the programming Room hallways. Panelists scheduled to appear at each
event are subject to change. See the Moscone Center West site
map (included in PDFs and on the back cover of the Program Book) for Room locations.
All programming rooms are on the second level of Moscone West;
the Masquerade is on the third level on Saturday night.
Please note that all programs have limited
seating and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Because of the number of attendees,
simply having a badge does not guarantee a seat in
programs and events, nor an autograph from a specific celebrity.
Rooms are not cleared between programs. This schedule is subject to change without
notice.
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Writer & director Kevin Smith entertained fans with a sneak peak of Clerks II.
Mike & Laura Allred sign autographs for appreciative fans.
Silver-Age artist Ramona Fradon shared her perspective on comics past and present.
Mike Mignola, creator of the popular comic turned screen character Hellboy
Frank Cho signing Liberty Meadows in the Autograph Area