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Titan Comics is bringing some big names to SDCC next week, for a full slate of panels that includes both original and licensed titles.
A panoply of comics
Titan Comics might doesn’t have the biggest slate of titles, and that’s understandable since it’s primarily a book publisher. But what the company does stock, is pretty sharp, and loads with some of the biggest legacy licenses around.
It’s kind of hard not to think that, with the likes of Star Trek, Blade Runner, and Conan the freaking barbarian among them. All of the above will be present in their own panels at Comic Con International next week too, thanks to Titan’s just revealed schedule.
The company will have something gong for all four main show days, with six panels covering all of its biggest names and then some.
THURSDAY JULY 25TH, 2024
- 12:30PM – 1:30PM
The World of Blade Runner – A New Saga Begins in Tokyo!- Titan’s best-selling Blade Runner comics saga - 2019, 2029 and 2039 – came to its epic three-year finale in April 2024 to huge critical praise. Now fans at SDCC 2024 will see the debut of the next chapter in the Blade Runner universe: Tokyo Nexus. An electrifying new Blade Runner comic series set in Tokyo 2015, which sees two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems. Join Blade Runner writer Mellow Brown (American Gods), Alcon’s Director of Publishing, Jeff Conner, and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a very special discussion about expanding the world of Blade Runner comics with Tokyo Nexus. Plus, exclusive news and reveals for the new comic series, and future plans of Blade Runner comics. This panel is a must for Blade Runner fans!
Room 24ABC
- Titan’s best-selling Blade Runner comics saga - 2019, 2029 and 2039 – came to its epic three-year finale in April 2024 to huge critical praise. Now fans at SDCC 2024 will see the debut of the next chapter in the Blade Runner universe: Tokyo Nexus. An electrifying new Blade Runner comic series set in Tokyo 2015, which sees two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems. Join Blade Runner writer Mellow Brown (American Gods), Alcon’s Director of Publishing, Jeff Conner, and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a very special discussion about expanding the world of Blade Runner comics with Tokyo Nexus. Plus, exclusive news and reveals for the new comic series, and future plans of Blade Runner comics. This panel is a must for Blade Runner fans!
- 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Hard Case Crime – From Stephen King to Gun Honey – Celebrating 20 Years of Pulp Publishing!- Join Charles Ardai, Edgar Award-winning writer and founder/publisher of Hard Case Crime, for a romp through twenty years of the best crime fiction & comics, including a behind-the-scenes look at the NEW instalment of Titan Comics’ #1 best-selling comics thriller, Gun Honey. Comic-Con special guest Charles weaves a story like no other – bringing vigor and excitement to this panel, just as he does to the pages of his Golden Age crime novels. Charles will reveal the inner workings of creating record-breaking pulp fiction with legendary creators such as Stephen King, Max Allan Collins, Lawrence Block, and iconic artists Robert McGuinness, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Adam Hughes and Bill Sienkiewicz. Moderating Charles through his thrilling & unique tales of two-fisted storytelling will be a man who walks these mean streets but is not himself mean: Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner – the self-proclaimed #1 Hard Case Crime fan in the world. You will not want to miss this hadron collider of hardboiled noir brilliance!
Room 5AB - https://comiccon2024.sched.com/event/1gAE5/hard-case-crime-from-stephen-king-to-gun-honeycelebrating-20-years-of-pulp-publishing
- Join Charles Ardai, Edgar Award-winning writer and founder/publisher of Hard Case Crime, for a romp through twenty years of the best crime fiction & comics, including a behind-the-scenes look at the NEW instalment of Titan Comics’ #1 best-selling comics thriller, Gun Honey. Comic-Con special guest Charles weaves a story like no other – bringing vigor and excitement to this panel, just as he does to the pages of his Golden Age crime novels. Charles will reveal the inner workings of creating record-breaking pulp fiction with legendary creators such as Stephen King, Max Allan Collins, Lawrence Block, and iconic artists Robert McGuinness, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau, Adam Hughes and Bill Sienkiewicz. Moderating Charles through his thrilling & unique tales of two-fisted storytelling will be a man who walks these mean streets but is not himself mean: Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner – the self-proclaimed #1 Hard Case Crime fan in the world. You will not want to miss this hadron collider of hardboiled noir brilliance!
FRIDAY JULY 26TH, 2024
Titan Comics’ Andrew Sumner will also be moderating the following panel for Iron Management:
- 6:00PM – 7:00PM
See You in the Funny Papers- Join Brian Posehn, comedian, writer, actor, nerd, for See You in the Funny Papers – a comic book panel made up of brilliant creators with all-new releases, such as Nathan Hamill & Eric Filipkowski (2 Dumb Dinos from Titan Comics), Brian Posehn & Chris Johnson (Grommets and Rifters from Image Comics) and The Berkowitz Brothers & Ariel Olivetti (The Writer from Dark Horse Comics). Moderated by Andrew Sumner(Forbidden Planet TV, Titan Comics). Presented by Iron Management.
Room 6A - https://comiccon2024.sched.com/event/1gHGI/see-you-in-the-funny-papers?iframe=no
- Join Brian Posehn, comedian, writer, actor, nerd, for See You in the Funny Papers – a comic book panel made up of brilliant creators with all-new releases, such as Nathan Hamill & Eric Filipkowski (2 Dumb Dinos from Titan Comics), Brian Posehn & Chris Johnson (Grommets and Rifters from Image Comics) and The Berkowitz Brothers & Ariel Olivetti (The Writer from Dark Horse Comics). Moderated by Andrew Sumner(Forbidden Planet TV, Titan Comics). Presented by Iron Management.
SATURDAY JULY 27TH, 2024
- 11:00AM – 12:00PM
My Life at Stately Wayne Manor – Bob Wayne’s First Sixty-Five Years in Comics!- Comics industry legend and Inkpot Award winner Bob Wayne spent 28 years being the friendly face of DC Comics, as their head of sales & marketing. Bob was there at the birth of the direct market and worked at DC through an extended era of supercharged industry-revolutionising creativity. Join Bob as he sits down with his old pal (and one of his favourite Englishmen), Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner, and talks through his wildly eventful career – from his secret origin in Fort Worth, Texas, to his early years attending conventions & selling comics professionally, to his almost three decades marketing some of the greatest comic books of all time! Bob might even give a glimpse of what he’s up to now…
Room 4 - https://comiccon2024.sched.com/event/1gKzp/my-life-at-stately-wayne-manor-bob-waynes-first-65-years-in-comics
- Comics industry legend and Inkpot Award winner Bob Wayne spent 28 years being the friendly face of DC Comics, as their head of sales & marketing. Bob was there at the birth of the direct market and worked at DC through an extended era of supercharged industry-revolutionising creativity. Join Bob as he sits down with his old pal (and one of his favourite Englishmen), Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner, and talks through his wildly eventful career – from his secret origin in Fort Worth, Texas, to his early years attending conventions & selling comics professionally, to his almost three decades marketing some of the greatest comic books of all time! Bob might even give a glimpse of what he’s up to now…
- 4:00PM – 5:00PM
Star Trek: The Art of Glenn Hetrick’s Alchemy Studios!- Glenn Hetrick is a multi-award-winning makeup & special effects artist known for his work on Star Trek: Discovery and numerous other film & television productions. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Glenn’s creations have captivated audiences worldwide. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of prosthetics, make-up and special effects in the Star Trek universe by Glenn’s renowned Alchemy Studios, as detailed in the wonderful new art edition from Titan Books! Glenn is joined by Titan Books/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner to discuss the intricate process of bringing iconic aliens and creatures to life, from concept to screen!
Room 4 - https://comiccon2024.sched.com/event/1gL5j/star-trek-the-art-of-glenn-hetricks-alchemy-studios
- Glenn Hetrick is a multi-award-winning makeup & special effects artist known for his work on Star Trek: Discovery and numerous other film & television productions. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Glenn’s creations have captivated audiences worldwide. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of prosthetics, make-up and special effects in the Star Trek universe by Glenn’s renowned Alchemy Studios, as detailed in the wonderful new art edition from Titan Books! Glenn is joined by Titan Books/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner to discuss the intricate process of bringing iconic aliens and creatures to life, from concept to screen!
SUNDAY JULY 28TH, 2024
- 11:00AM – 12:00PM
CONAN: BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE- By Crom! Go behind-the-scenes of the NEW Conan the Barbarian comic series arc launching at Comic-Con and the return of fan-favorite Savage Sword of Conan magazine from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics. Plus: exclusive reveals of the highly-anticipated 2024 EPIC event comic series, The Battle of the Black Stone! Join award-winning writer Jim Zub, legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko, award-winning letterer Richard Starkings, historian Jeff Shanks and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a packed Conan discussion, exclusive reveals, and special announcements of future plans for the NEW ERA of Conan Media! This panel is a must for Conan and fantasy fans!
Room 29AB - https://comiccon2024.sched.com/event/1gO7W/conan-the-battle-of-the-black-stone
- By Crom! Go behind-the-scenes of the NEW Conan the Barbarian comic series arc launching at Comic-Con and the return of fan-favorite Savage Sword of Conan magazine from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics. Plus: exclusive reveals of the highly-anticipated 2024 EPIC event comic series, The Battle of the Black Stone! Join award-winning writer Jim Zub, legendary Conan cover artist Joe Jusko, award-winning letterer Richard Starkings, historian Jeff Shanks and Titan Comics/Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner for a packed Conan discussion, exclusive reveals, and special announcements of future plans for the NEW ERA of Conan Media! This panel is a must for Conan and fantasy fans!
