Comic-Con Today: Thursday

Comic-Con Today: Thursday

How-To Panels and the Legacy of
Clydene Nee

If you are looking to get creative, learn something new, or refine existing skills, there is no better place than Room 3, home of the How-To panels. Started over 15 years ago by the late Clydene Nee, How-To panels have a long history of giving attendees practical knowledge on a variety of creative topics. Clydene passed away late last year.

Tonight at 8:00 pm (Room 3), Comic-Con will remember Clydene with Javier Velasco (Comic-Con How-To Panels coordinator), Brian Haberlin (Witchblade and Anomaly Productions), Lorran Garrison (Little Brainstorm), and Jags Nee (JAGS). For those who may not know, it was Clydene, a former comic-book colorist herself, who first dreamed of creating a track of programming dedicated to capturing the genuine moments of the love for creating art she witnessed every year between attendees and creators when she ran Artists’ Alley. Attendees are encouraged to come and share their fond memories of Clydene as the panel honors her memory.

The How-To panels are a big part of Clydene’s legacy. The How-To Panels department strives to make sure the fun “vibe” of the room leads to an elevated experience for attendees. In years past, How-to panels have featured a vast array of Artists’ Alley favorites as well as comic legends such as Jim Lee and Kim Jung Gi. This year many other legends will participate.

The How-to panels explore everything from sketching to cosplay, including a chance to slow down and interact directly with creative professionals during live drawings and demonstrations. In recent years, these great offerings have expanded by facilitating audience participation in draw-alongs (supplies provided) with artists such as Adam Hughes and Allison Sohn, who will be returning this year for more marker magic (Friday,1:30 pm – 3:00 pm). See the website/app for more information. Also be sure to download the Comic-Con Souvenir Book for the piece on Clydene in the In Memoriam section https://www.comic-con.org/cc/publications/

Autographs

P.O.W.E.R. Drawings

Think you missed your shot? In true superhero spirit, the P.O.W.E.R. (Previously Offered Wristbands: Extra Redemption) Drawing gives attendees one last shot at scoring an Exclusive Signing Portal wristband!

Did you miss out on an Exclusive Signing (ES) that was in the Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives Portal? Sixty (60) minutes before the start of an ES Portal signing, a special drawing may be held in the Autograph Area for any unclaimed wristbands, if available. This is your chance to swoop in and claim a spot that was previously awarded but not redeemed.

The Autograph Area online schedule will list the P.O.W.E.R. Drawing lineup time and location, as well as the drawing time for each ES Portal signing. If there are no unclaimed wristbands, there will be no drawing. The drawing will follow the Autograph Area Line Drawing procedure, so be sure you’re familiar with how it works (see page 74 of the Events Quick Guide).

Like any good origin story, this might be your unexpected opportunity to become a part of something epic. Good luck.

Potential P.O.W.E.R. drawings and times for today are as follows:

Red Sonja – Matilda Lutz, Robert Sheehan, Martyn Ford (9:45 drawing)
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Signing (11:45 drawing)
Mattel Creations Presents: Mattel Comic (12:15 drawing)
WWE Fan Panel Meet and Greet (12:15 drawing)
Scott Snyder and Josh Williamson Signing (1:00 drawing)
Jim Lee Signing (2:00 drawing)
Bryan Lee O’Malley – Scott Pilgrim, Lost at Sea, Seconds, and Snotgirl (2:30 drawing)
NCIS: Tony & Ziva Signing (4:30 drawing)

Toucan Tip of the Day

This Just In! Comic-Con Museum’s Newest Exhibitions

Learn more about Comic-Con Museum’s newest exhibitions, Sangre, Sudor y Mito: The Art and Tradition of Mexican Lucha Libre, Growing up Luann, and tokidoki: Twenty Years of Kawaii and Chaos. Featuring tokidoki founders Simone Legno and Pooneh Mohajer, Greg Evans and Karen Evans from Luann, professional wrestler Thunder Rosa and Gaspar Orozco of the Office of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, and Brooks Branch and Laura Woolley from Julien’s Global Enterprises, with Rita Vandergaw, executive director of Comic-Con Museum, and “Big Spoon” Eddie Ibrahim, senior director of programming for Comic-Con. Today, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Room 9

If that’s not enough, discover how the Comic-Con Museum Education Center designs engaging learning experiences for fans old and new at the Comic-Con Museum: Co-Designing a Popular Arts Learning Center with Our Community panel. Today, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library

Films Program Highlights

Can’t make it into Hall H, but still love the movies? Comic-Con Films is bound to have something you’ll love. Today’s highlights include:

Piece by Piece (2024) – Directed by Morgan Neville and starring Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, and many others, this biopic tells the story of Pharrell Williams from humble beginnings in Virginia Beach to the big time in the music industry, all done in Lego animation. Yeah, you heard that right [Rated PG]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 1:00 pm – 2:33 pm

Tribute to the films of Larry Blamire (double feature):

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra (2001) – This loving parody of the sci-fi and horror films of the 1950s features aliens, mad scientists, and skeletons all vying for the world’s rarest substance, Atmosperium [Rated PG]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The Lost Skeleton Returns Again (2008) – Virtually the entire cast of the original (even the ones who were killed) return for this sequel to The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. This time they’re in the Amazon after Jerranium 90 [Not Rated]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 6:40 pm – 8:12 pm
In addition, other Blamire films will be screened, Trail of the Screaming Forehead (Not Rated, Friday, Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 2:15 pm – 3:43 pm), and Dark and Stormy Night (Not Rated, Saturday, Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 10:20 pm – 11:53 pm)
The Specials (2000) – Before writer/director James Gunn brought you Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad, and this year’s Superman, Gunn’s first foray into superhero films was writing this comedy starring Rob Lowe and Thomas Haden Church about the world’s sixth or seventh greatest superhero team [Rated R]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 10:00 pm – 11:22 pm

Other film highlights at Comic-Con include indie/40th anniversary films and memorial screenings for film legends who passed away since last Comic-Con:

Today

Ladyhawke (1985) – 40th anniversary [Rated PG-13]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 2:45 pm – 4:46 pm

Night of the Living Dead (1990) – Memorial for Tony Todd and 35th anniversary [Rated R]; Room 5, convention center, 10:45 pm – 12:17 am

Friday

Secret Garden (1993) – Memorial for Dame Maggie Smith [Rated G]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 10:00 am – 11:41 am
Dune (1984) – Memorial for David Lynch [Rated PG-13]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 11:45 am – 2:05 pm
The Replacements (2000) – Memorial for Gene Hackman [Rated PG-13]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 3:50 pm – 5:48 pm
Clown in the Cornfield (2025) – Indy, horror/dark comedy [Rated R]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 10:30 pm – 12:06 am
The Re-Animator (1993) – 40th anniversary [Not Rated]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 12:10 am – 1:34 am

Saturday

Explorers (1985) – 40th anniversary [Rated PG]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 10:00 am – 11:49 am
Real Genius (1985) – Memorial for Val Kilmer and 40th anniversary [Rated PG]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 12:00 pm – 1:48 pm
The Great White Hope (1970) – Memorial for James Earl Jones [Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, and language including racist dialogue]; Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, 8:30 pm – 10:13 pm

Finally, if you don’t have too much reality in your life, Comic-Con is proud to present the following documentaries:

Eraserheads: Combo on the Run (2025) – This documentary follows the exploits of iconic Filipino rock band Eraserheads. Originally envisioned as a behind-the-scenes/making-of documentary of their massive 2022 reunion show, the film instead evolved into a dissection of the band’s decades-long friendship. [Not Rated]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, Friday, 8:30 pm – 10:15 pm
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill (2023) – This documentary takes an intimate look at the life and career of the beloved actor on his personal journey over nine decades on the planet Earth [Rated PG-13]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, Saturday, 4:45 pm – 6:21 pm
Frank Miller: American Genius (2024) – This documentary explores the life, work, and legacy of comic book writer/artist, the legendary Frank Miller [Not Rated]. Grand 5, Marriott Marquis, Saturday, 6:30 pm – 8:21 pm

Grids

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Corrections

The address printed on page 6 of the Events Quick Guide for Blick under Art Supplies is incorrect. They moved to 3633 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110 (no longer walking distance but at least they have lots of parking now).

Comic-Con Gallery

The crowd gathers before preview night….

This mermaid shimmers on the exhibit hall floor!

I think she’s been getting a little too much screen time.

Clark may be failing to disguise his alter ego.

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and her companion Tippy-Toe

Which one is Bob and which one is Kevin?

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