SDCC 2017: Image loads up for Comic Con with exclusives and booth happenings

Image Comics is rolling along, stronger than ever with some of the best indie books out there. And Comic Con is going to see plenty of awesome stuff at their booth.

It’s all about Image

Located right on the show floor, as usual, Image Comics will have a bunch of stuff for you to buy and take part in. Of course, that’ll include a large number of special releases and exclusives especially for the show.

In addition though, you’ll be able to grab signatures from the likes of Todd McFarlane, Scott Snyder, Robert Kirkman and lots more. Actually, there’ll be a good number of Image folk over in the artist’s alley section of the Con too. So make sure you take a stroll down there too, if you’re looking for autographs.

You can also visit the company offsite at their “welcome party” for Comic Con, which’ll be taking place at the Westgate Hotel, and will benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

THE CBLDF WELCOME PARTY:

Kick-off Comic-Con with comics’ greatest creators at the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s Comic-Con Welcome Party, sponsored by Image Comics and comiXology, with a special gallery display from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab! The fun starts at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, at the Westgate Hotel, where CBLDF welcomes you to Comic-Con for a night of amazing creators, astonishing artwork, and outstanding exclusives! RSVP now: https://cbldf-sdcc2017.eventbrite.com

As for the Con-specific stuff, scroll down for the shockingly long list with the goods. Keep in mind though, when you get to the signings schedule, that a lot of these events will require wristbands to get in on.

LIMITED* CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#2729):

* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

• CROSSWIND #1 by Gail Simone & Cat Staggs, cover by Staggs, $10 (+tax)
• MOONSTRUCK #1 by Grace Ellis & Shae Beagle, cover by Kate Leth, $10 (+tax)

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES:

• AD: AFTER DEATH hardcover by Scott Snyder & Jeff Lemire, cover by Lemire, $40 (+tax)
• GOD COUNTRY hardcover by Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw, cover by Shaw, $35 (+tax)
• KILL OR BE KILLED, VOL. 1 hardcover by Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips & Elizabeth Breitweiser, cover by Phillips, $35 (+tax)
• MONSTRESS, VOL. 2 hardcover by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, cover by Takeda, $35 (+tax)
• SEVEN TO ETERNITY, VOL. 1 hardcover by Rick Remender & Jerome Opeña, cover by Opeña, $35 (+tax)

LIMITED* MERCHANDISE:

* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth.

• BLACK SCIENCE statue, $150 (+tax)
• IMAGE ICON t-shirt, $25 (+tax)
• IMAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY tote, $12 (+tax)
• IMAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY t-shirt, $25 (+tax)
• IMAGE 25TH ANNIVERSARY lapel pin, $10 (+tax)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

• Image Comics: Creating The Future of Comics
  Thursday, July 20 @ 2-3 p.m.
  Location: 23ABC
  How do you make comics the Image Comics way? Doug Wagner (PLASTIC), Skottie Young (I HATE FAIRYLAND), Cat Staggs (CROSSWIND), and Gail Simone (CROSSWIND) are going to discuss collaboration, planning, drawing, and how to make sure that what you’re creating is something you can believe in.
• Image Comics: Excellence in Storytelling
  Friday, July 21 @ 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  Location: 23ABC
  Nick Dragotta (EAST OF WEST), Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS), Dustin Nguyen(DESCENDER), Marc Bernardin (GENIUS), Amy Reeder (ROCKET GIRL), and Greg Hinkle (BLACK CLOUD) are some of the best storytellers around. Their stories are hilarious, wrenching, exciting, and heart-breaking in equal measure. These creators make the kinds of comics you love to read, and they’ll share their tips and techniques in this can’t-miss panel.
• The Official Image Comics Panel
  Saturday, July 22 @ 1-2 p.m.
  Location: 7AB
  What’s new at Image Comics? What’s going on in the comics industry? How do you break into comics? Come listen to Ed Brubaker (KILL OR BE KILLED), Tini Howard (MAGDALENA), Donny Cates (GOD COUNTRY), Sina Grace (NOTHING LASTS FOREVER), and Nicola Scott (BLACK MAGICK) discuss their work, the industry, and even more in this packed panel.
• Robert Kirkman & Todd McFarlane in Conversation
  Saturday, July 22 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Location: 6DE
  Todd McFarlane, the creator of SPAWN, and Robert Kirkman, the creator of THE WALKING DEAD, sit down for a one-on-one chat that absolutely cannot be missed! These two titans have forever changed the comics industry, in addition to breaking new ground in everything from toys to television to film. What tips do they have for their fellow creators? How did they rise so high? This intimate panel has all the answers and more.
• Image Comics: Your New Favorite Series
  Sunday, July 23 @ 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  Location: 5AB
  What’s your favorite book from Image Comics? Are you ready to meet your next favorite series? Drop in on this panel and listen to Cullen Bunn (REGRESSION), Jim Mahfood (GRRL SCOUTS), Grace Ellis (MOONSTRUCK), and Shae Beagle(MOONSTRUCK) tell you about their new projects, discuss creating, and recommend favorite comics of their own.

SIGNINGS* HOSTED AT IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#2729):

*wristbands will be available for fans to pick as soon as doors open, first come, first served, at the Image booth on the day of the desired ticketed signing. No CGC, CBCS or other witnessing/grading services in line.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

• 11 – 11:45 AM, Joshua Williamson (wristband req.)
• 11 – 11:45 AM, Jason Edmiston
• 12 – 1 PM, Robert Kirkman (wristband req., 3-item limit.)
• 2-2:45 PM, Sina Grace
• 3-3:45 PM, Nick Dragotta
• 4-4:45 PM, Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen (wristband req.)
• 4-4:45 PM, Brenden Fletcher & Babs Tarr

FRIDAY, JULY 21

• 10-10:45 AM, Grace Ellis & Shae Beagle
• 11-11:45 AM, Skottie Young (wristband req.)
• 12-12:45 PM, Eduardo Risso
• 12-12:45 PM, Chris Pasetto, Christian Cantamessa, Lukas Ketner
• 1-1:45 PM, Tony Parker
• 1-1:45 PM, Ed Brubaker (wristband req.)
• 2-2:45 PM, Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw & John J. Hill (wristband req.)
• 2-2:45 PM, Brenden Fletcher & Babs Tarr
• 2-2:45 PM, Brandon Thomas & Juan Gedeon
• 3-3:45 PM, Gail Simone & Cat Staggs (wristband req.)
• 3-3:45 PM, Tim Seeley
• 3-3:45 PM, Joshua Williamson
• 4-4:45 PM, Scott Snyder & Jock (wristband req., 3-item limit.)
• 4-4:45 PM, Jeff Lemire (wristband req.)
• 4-4:45 PM, Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung (wristband req.)
• 5-7 PM, Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo & Jason Shawn Alexander (wristband req., limited 1 item per person & must be over 13 years. Free Limited Edition Poster for all wristband holders. No sketches.)

SATURDAY, JULY 22

• 10-10:45 AM, Matt Wagner (wristband req.)
• 11-11:45 AM, Scott Snyder & Jeff Lemire (wristband req., 3-item limit.)
• 12-2 PM, Todd McFarlane (wristband req., limited 1 item per person & must be over 13 years. No sketches.)
• 2-3 PM, Robert Kirkman (wristbands req., 3-item limit)
• 3-3:45 PM, Ed Brubaker (wristbands req.)
• 3-3:45 PM, Jason Latour (wristbands req., 3-item limit)
• 3-3:45 PM, Chris Pasetto, Christian Cantamessa, Lukas Ketner
• 4-4:45 PM, Joe Harris, Megan Hutchinson, Kelly Fitzpatrick
• 4-4:45 PM, Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda (wristbands req.)
• 5-5:45 PM, Chynna Clugston-Flores

SUNDAY, JULY 23

• 10-10:45 AM, Chris Dingess
• 11-11:45 AM, Grace Ellis & Shae Beagle
• 12-12:45 PM, Skottie Young (wristbands req.)
• 1-1:45 PM, Meredith Gran
• 1-1:45 PM, Ivan Brandon
• 2-2:45 PM, Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung
• 2-2:45 PM, Donny Cates (wristbands req.)

IMAGE CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY:

• Buccellato, Brian: BB-20
• Burnham, Chris: HH-18
• Davis, Shane: EE-17
• Dos Santos, Mark: GG-21
• Greenwood, Justin: BB-21
• Harris, Joe: EE-20
• Howard, Tini: AA-06
• Lee, Janet: EE-05
• Neely, Tom: FF-05
• Nguyen, Dustin: CC-01
• Portacio, Whilce: HH-01