2013 programming schedule [adult swim] Presents: China, IL Join show creator Brad Neely and executive producer Daniel Weidenfeld as they discuss season two of their Adult Swim animated hit China, IL. Also scheduled to appear is the show’s voice talent and Greta Gerwig (Frances Ha, To Rome with Love). [adult swim] Presents: The Venture Bros. Show creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, perennial Comic Con favorites, will discuss their Adult Swim original series and answer fan questions. [adult swim] Presents: Eagleheart Join show executive producers Michael Komen, Andrew Weinberg, Jason Woliner and series star Chris Elliott (How I Met Your Mother) for an exclusive preview of season three of the Adult Swim’s live-action comedy, Eagleheart: Paradise Rising. 50 Years of Doctor Who Spanning 50 years Doctor Who is a much loved wonder of television. From TV’s longest running science fiction show celebrates it’s 50th anniversary in November and a panel of Experts celebrate our shared fandom. [adult swim] Presents: Rick and Morty Premiering this December, Rick and Morty is a show about a sociopathic scientist who drags his unintelligent grandson on insanely dangerous adventures across the universe. Executive producers Dan Harmon (Community) and Justin Roiland (House of Cosbys) will preview the new animated series. Moderated by Ralph Cirella (Host, Geek Time on Sirius XM) 60 Years of Bazooka Joe Celebrate with Charles Kochman (editorial director of Abrams ComicArts), Ira Friedman (vice president of licensing and publishing at The Topps Company), Talley Morse (son of Bazooka Joe artist and co-creator Wesley Morse and the inspiration for Bazooka Joe), contributors R. Sikoryak, Jay Lynch and Kirk Taylor (curator of the Taylor-Morse Collection) as they commemorate Bazooka Joe’s 60th anniversary with the recent release of Bazooka Joe and His Gang. The panel will expose the story behind the comics with a slideshow, jokes, fortunes, video clips and surprise giveaways for everyone in attendance! [adult swim] Presents: Robot Chicken Co-Creators/Executive Producers Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are joined by Clare Grant (Team Unicorn) to discuss the Emmy-winning series. Come watch a sneak peek and get your questions answered about the upcoming new season and the next Robot Chicken DC Comics Special. Keith Crofford, Vice President of Production for Adult Swim, will moderate the panel. [adult swim] Presents: The Heart, She Holler Join The Heart, She Holler Show Creator and Executive Producer John Lee (Xavier: Renegade Angel, Wonder Showzen), with cast members David Cross, Heather Lawless, Judith Roberts, Leo Fitzpatrick, Kevin Breznahan, Jonathan Hadary, Jennifer Regan and Joseph Sikora as they discuss season two of Adult Swim’s live-action soap opera and America’s most majestic nightmare. 2013 programming schedule A Look at The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds with Eiji Aonuma Eiji Aonuma, producer of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, hosts a special speaking session about this upcoming game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds game launches on Nov. 22. ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” Catch a special sneak peek of the upcoming season of ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” and of the all-new series “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland”, followed by a Q&A with show creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis (“Lost”) and Adam Horowitz (“Lost”). The panel will be moderated by TVLine.com’s Matt Mitovich. ABRAMS presents the Adventure Time Encyclopaedia panel with the Lord of Evil and Marceline the Vampire Queen In this panel, editor Eric Klopfer will moderate a conversation between Martin Olson (a.k.a The Lord of Evil) Olivia Olson (a.k.a Marceline the Vampire Queen), Jessica DiCicco (a.k.a Flame Princess), and evil illustrators Celeste Moreno and Mahendra Singh about the recent release of Martin’s new book The Adventure Time Encyclopedia. Events include a slide show and a theatrical reading from the book. Hunson Abadeer will make an appearance, there will be a possible surprise premier of a great new music video from the Nightosphere and the official book trailer will be screened. Adam Berry Q&A Ever seen a spook, specter or ghost? Ever feel dread in your basement or attic? If so, check out Ghost Hunters’ own Adam Berry during his Q&A and have all your paranormal questions answered! Advance Screening of NBC’s Dracula Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars in this twisted and sophisticated retelling of Bram Stoker’s classic novel, “Dracula,” proving that some stories are truly eternal. The 10-episode series re-introduces Dracula as he arrives in London, posing as Alexander Grayson, an American entrepreneur who claims that he wants to bring modern science to Victorian society. In reality, he hopes to wreak revenge on the people who ruined his life centuries earlier. Only one circumstance can potentially thwart his plan: he’s fallen hopelessly in love with Mina Murray (Jessica De Gouw, “Arrow”), a young woman who appears to be the reincarnation of his dead wife. Advanced Digital Inking Techniques with Brian Haberlin Learn how to digitally ink and take all your black-and-white artwork to the next level. Comics artist Brian Haberlin will delve into Photoshop’s treasure trove of features old and new, that not only enhance comic applications but make possible countless creative pen and ink opportunities rarely seen before. If you’re serious about your blackand-white artwork, this session is a must. 2013 programming schedule All Things YA Looking for the next big trend in Young Adult Lit? Find out what seven publishing tastemakers have to say about all things YA and get the insider scoop on what they’re working on! Panelists include Ksenia Winnicki (MacKids + Tor Teen), Lauren Flower (Harper Teen), Casey Llyod (Random House Children’s Books), Emily Meehan (Disney Hyperion), Namrata Tripathi (Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing), Alvina Ling (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) and Mia Garcia (Penguin Young Readers Group). ALL YOU NEED IS KILL: Adapting an Adaptation First came Hiroshi Sakurazaka’s mind-bending novel, originally released in Japanese, which was acquired by Haikasoru in the U.S. and translated into English. Now ALL YOU NEED IS KILL brings the double-whammy of being adapted both into a major motion picture (Edge of Tomorrow starring Tom Cruise) and a full-length graphic novel edition. Join the editorial team behind the novel and comic to learn how it all came together and what’s next for this science fiction juggernaut. AMC’s The Walking Dead Join Andrew Lincoln, Chad Coleman, Lauren Cohan, Steven Yeun, Danai Gurira, Melissa McBride, Norman Reedus and producers of “The Walking Dead” for a panel moderated by Debra Birnbaum (TV Guide). The panelists will be on hand to discuss the upcoming fourth season of the series as well as introduce an official, never before seen, sneak preview. Content and language in this panel may not be suitable for children. An Unofficial Sneak Peek at The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Can’t wait for ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’? Need a fix to tide you over until December?! Look no further! TheOneRing.net brings you 14 years of experience on the front line of Middle-earth news! Join TORn staffers to take a look at things you might not know about the second Hobbit movie. Rumors, spy reports, conjecture, inside info, debunking and lively debate all play a part as Kirsten Cairns, Lisa Crouch, Chris Pirrotta, Rebecca Perry and additional staff dish the latest! By and for fans of J. R. R. Tolkien. Animal Planet Presents FINDING BIGFOOT Animal Planet’s hit series FINDING BIGFOOT returns with all-new episodes this fall, investigating compelling evidence that may prove the existence of this elusive creature. The team uses unconventional methodologies and new technologies to lure the creature from behind the shadows to get physical video and/or audio evidence to prove that there is a community of these sasquatches among us! The intrepid cast of investigators - Bigfoot Field Research Organization (BFRO) president Matt Moneymaker, researchers James “Bobo” Fay and Cliff Barackman and skeptical scientist Ranae Holland has traveled across the U.S. and followed up on evidence and firsthand eyewitness accounts. Now, the cast continues its international searches and re-visits some of the “squatchier” locations to uncover startling evidence of the mysterious and highly intelligent enigma that has eluded capture for centuries and fascinated man for just as long. They will also preview footage from season three premiering in November and share some of their most compelling evidence. 2013 programming schedule Animate It! Join internationally known superstars Misako Rocks and Veronica Taylor as they team up for a creative workshop combining drawing and acting techniques. Learn insider secrets as you draw your own character and create a voice for it! Anime News Network Meet the staff behind the Internet’s Most Trusted Anime News Source and win some incredible prizes! Aniplex of America Industry Panel From the company who brought you the best in Anime including Sword Art Online, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Blue Exorcist and Magi to name a few. Ask any fan to name his or her favorite anime show and chances are likely that it’s an Aniplex produced Show. From the Latest Anime to Special Announcements, come and see what Aniplex of America has in store for the rest of 2013 and beyond. Join us as we talk about our current works and answer your questions. There will also be some special giveaways including rare items from Japan. Anthony Daniels Q&A Anthony Daniels, or more commonly known as everyone’s favorite protocol droid C-3PO, is hitting the Big Apple! Check out this Q&A as Anthony shares stories and memories from his work throughout the Star Wars saga. Archer: Discussion and Q&A Archer is an animated comedy that revolves around the International Secret Intelligence Service (ISIS) and its employees who use every covert operation and global crisis as another excuse to undermine, sabotage and betray each other for personal gain. Join the voice cast of H. Jon Benjamin (Bob’s Burgers), Judy Greer (Arrested Development), Amber Nash (Frisky Dingo), Chris Parnell (Suburgatory), Aisha Tyler (The Talk), Lucky Yates (Good Eats), Jessica Walter (Arrested Development) and series creator Adam Reed (Sealab 2021), as they discuss bringing this animated series to life. Archie Action Hour: Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man and Red Circle Comics Get ready for action in New York! This year saw the two most popular video game characters Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man join forces for the first time ever in this year’s biggest comic book crossover event: “Worlds Collide”—now the dust has settled and it’s time for the iconic blue heroes to get back to battling for their respective home worlds post-crossover! In addition learn more about the future of the critically hailed Red Circle superhero comics New Crusaders and The Fox! Executive Director of Editorial Paul Kaminski is joined by Archie Comics President Mike Pellerito, cartoonist Dean Haspiel (The Fox), writer Ian Flynn (Sonic the Hedgehog) and artists Ryan Jampole (Mega Man), Jon Gray (Sonic the Hedgehog) and Jamal Peppers (Sonic the Hedgehog). See exclusive artwork, learn about upcoming story lines and more. All that plus attendees will power-up with a FREE gift bag chock full of Archie Action Awesomeness! Be there! 2013 programming schedule Archie Comics: Zombies, Heroes, Cartoons, Movies and more! Archie Comics is having its biggest year to date: launching its first full-fledged horror series, kicking its superhero line into high gear, plus the announcement of a live action Archie movie! The Archie crew invites you to be the first to witness what surprises (and zombies!) are in store for the future of the iconic teens of Riverdale! The panel includes Archie Comics Publisher/Co-CEO Jon Goldwater, President Mike Pellerito, cartoonist Dan Parent (Kevin Keller), iVerse Media CEO Michael Murphey, Gogii Games President George Donovan and will be moderated by the writer of the Archie movie Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Afterlife with Archie). Come prepared with questions to find out about Afterlife with Archie, the Archie mobile game, the Archie movie plus learn more about the future of the critically hailed Red Circle superhero comics New Crusaders and The Fox! All in attendance will receive a FREE gift bag worth $100, so don’t miss out! Art Masters – Drawing DC Kids Day of New York Comic Con is one of DCE’s favorite days of the show! To celebrate with us, join Talent Relations Director Larry Ganem with all-star talent as they showcase their artistic abilities in a panel fun for all ages! Arthur: Aardvark for the Ages Come say “Hey! What a wonderful kind of day!” Celebrate Arthur, TV’s longest running animated children’s series with the Emmy-winning creative team behind the world-famous aardvark. With its 17th season debuting in November (and two more seasons in production), Arthur is second only to The Simpsons in animated longevity for any age group. Author and illustrator Marc Brown introduced Arthur in his award-winning 1976 book Arthur’s Nose. Two decades and many volumes later, Brown’s beloved characters were brought to animated life on PBS. Today, Arthur has over a million Facebook followers and has aired in over 80 countries worldwide. With a long list of glittering guest stars including Joan Rivers, Neil Gaiman, Matt Damon, Yo-Yo Ma and Mr. Rogers, Arthur remains a favorite among new fans and those who grew up watching it. Join Arthur creator Marc Brown, producer Carol Greenwald, director Greg Bailey, head writers Peter K. Hirsch and Ken Scarborough, and PBS Vice President of Children’s Programming Linda Simensky in conversation about Arthur’s evolution from page to screen, secrets of the show’s ongoing and ageless appeal and why so many stars love being animated (and “animalated”) into the world of Arthur and his pals in Elwood City. Q&A will follow. Panel moderated by Emmy-nominated scriptwriter and lyricist David Steven Cohen (Arthur, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Strangers With Candy, Pee-wee’s Playhouse). Augmented Reality: AriZona’s The Soda Shaq Hoops Game App Gamers, get your thumbs in gear! AriZona is launching The Soda Shaq Hoops Game App a unique augmented reality experience that allows you to take your best shot. It’s a pop-a-shot game like nothing you’ve ever seen, as the app transforms an ordinary can into a digital, multi-function basketball court. Flick a finger to sink a basket, as the Shaq avatar 3-dimensionally attacks with cheers, taunts and more. Stop by the AZ panel Thursday 5-6pm and get a courtside seat to this extraordinary new app Created and Developed by Mpire Creative and Product Broadcasting. 2013 programming schedule Avatar Press Uncut – Max Brooks, Simon Spurrier, Kieron Gillen, Caanan White, Mike Wolfer and Publisher William Christensen Avatar Press invades New York with five awesome creators all talking about their new projects and massive new news! New York Times Bestselling Author, Max Brooks discusses his new projects and the future of Extinction Parade! The red-hot Uber team of Kieron Gillen and Caanan White discuss the new course of WWII. And Simon Spurrier dishes on the debut of the new webseries, Disenchanted. Want insight into the hottest titles? Can’t get enough Crossed: Badlands, Uber, or Extinction Parade? Find out what new terrors and triumphs this rogue publisher will unleash in the months ahead and get your questions answered by the publisher! Aw Yeah Comic Drawing Competition and Hullabaloo with Art Baltazar & Franco Art Baltazar and Franco, the Fan-favorite Creators behind Tiny Titans and Superman Family Adventures, take the stage for an old fashioned showdown! Learn from the pros as they sketch your favorite comic book characters in a contest against the audience and each other! Who will win this challenge of the super friends? Come on down to find out! B.J. Novak’s One More Thing: Stories and other Stories BJ Novak — actor, writer, director and producer — makes his entrance onto the literary stage with a startlingly original collection of stories, ONE MORE THING, that are hilarious, insightful, moving and provocative. Rumor has it he may even “perform” one of them. B.J. will be in conversation with Lev Grossman, the book critic at Time magazine and the author of the bestselling novels The Magicians and The Magician King. Bad Karma Bad Karma is B. Clay Moore, Seth Peck, Alex Grecian, and Jeremy Haun. BAD KARMA Volume One is the result of a Kickstarter project that is a 200 page hardcover book, which is a collection of original comic book stories, prose and illustration, by the four creators and some of the top artists and illustrators in comics. Featuring five original, creator-owned concepts in self-contained stories, BAD KARMA Volume One is available at New York City Comicon. Stop by and meet the creators responsible for this group’s impressive output and listen as they answer questions about the Kickstarter process, the concept behind the book and what’s next for Bad Karma. Batman: Arkham Origins Witness the next installment in the historic videogame franchise. Developed by WB Games Montréal, “Batman: Arkham Origins” features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City’s most dangerous criminals, the game showcases a young and unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, players will meet many important characters for the first time and forge key relationships. Don’t miss the lively panel discussion between renowned game producer Eric Holmes and actors Roger Craig Smith (Resident Evil) and Troy Baker (Bioshock Infinite), the voices of Batman and the Joker, respectively, and other surprise guests. “Batman: Arkham Origins” will be released worldwide on October 25, 2013. 2013 programming schedule Beautiful Books: Graphic Design in Comics & Graphic Novels Join Jonathan Hickman (Writer and Designer, Avengers, East of West, The Manhattan Projects), Jared K. Fletcher (Designer, Marvel, DC, and many more), Colleen AF Venable (Art & Design Editor, First Second Books), and Eric Skillman (Graphic Designer, The Criterion Collection) about the shifting trends in graphic novel book design and the industry movement towards books as art objects. Moderated by Oni Press Editor in Chief and hopeless graphic design snob James Lucas Jones. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Screening and Fan Q&A CW’s breakout, fan-favorite, “Beauty and the Beast,” returns for its second season on Monday, October 7 at 9 PM. The show will make its first NY Comic-Con debut by hosting an exclusive sneak of the new season. The screening will be followed by a moderated discussion with Matt Mitovich from TVLine.com and the series stars Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) & Jay Ryan (Terra Nova). BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, winner of the 2012 People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Drama, is a modern twist on a known story. In the second season, Detective Catherine Chandler (Kreuk), reunites with Vincent Keller (Ryan) after last season’s abduction – but not in the way she planned. He’s changed: his scar has disappeared, his memory has been wiped clean and he returns as a supercharged beast on a mysterious mission. Catherine needs to unravel the reasons behind Vincent’s change if she has any hopes of recovering their epic love, while also trying to solve the secrets that swirl around her own life. Become a fan of the show by following #BATB on www.facebook. com/BeautyandtheBeast, http://batbnation.tumblr.com and @CWbatb @MsKristinKreuk, @JayRyan, @BATBWriters, on Twitter. Beer and Comics: NYCC edition Like comics and beer? Join the panel as we discuss the similarities of making beer and making comics. Beyond Harry Potter and Percy Jackson: Great Middle Grade and Tween Fantasy Books While many children and tweens vigorously read through the adventures of popular fantasy heroes like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, young people are often left wondering what to read next. Youth service librarians will offer suggestions of favorite fantasy books in their libraries’ collections to help librarians with both collection development and reader’s advisory, which will help encourage their young patrons to continue reading even after finishing the Harry Potter and Percy Jackson series. Beyond Normal Step outside the realm of scientific explanation and gear up for the action-packed paranormal novels of authors Kate Brian (The Shadowlands trilogy), Alexandra Bracken (The Darkest Minds series), Brittany Geragotelis (What the Spell?), Juliet Dark, (The Angel Stone), Marjorie Liu (The Hunters Kiss novels), and Tom Sniegoski (Fallen 5)! Join these authors as they discuss what it takes for their characters to survive in the worlds they’ve created. Moderated by Maryelizabeth Hart (Mysterious Galaxy). Beyond the Webcomic Join popular webcomic creators Kate Beaton (Hark! A Vagrant), Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics), and Chris Hastings (Dr. McNinja) in a conversation with literary agent and author Seth Fishman (The Well’s End) about the world and the work beyond the webcomics that made their names. They’ll discuss a range of topics, from online to print, transitions to traditional publishing, new ventures and adventures in Kickstarter, picture books and more. 2013 programming schedule Big Ass Spider! A 50 foot tall alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages the city of Los Angeles. When a massive military strike fails, it is up to a team of scientists, soldiers, and one clever exterminator to kill the creature before the city is destroyed. Produced by Klaus von Sayn-Wittgenstein, Patrick Ewald, Shaked Berenson, Travis Stevens Bill Plympton’s “Cheatin’” & Kickstarter Two-time Oscar nominated director Bill Plympton will present clips from his brand-new animated feature CHEATIN’ as a work-in-progress. He will screen pencil tests and sequences and discuss the successful Kickstarter campaign that raised funds to complete the film, plus plans for distribution. Bleeding Cool - The Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘N’ Roll of Comics, Revealed Rich Johnston and Dan Hart of London meet Grace Randolph and Hannah Means – Shannon on New York, to gossip about at the secrets of the comics industry that never quite made the press releases. Bob’s Burgers Nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in 2013, as well as in 2012, the cult-hit series about a man, his family and their burger joint follows the ups and downs of BOB (H. Jon Benjamin), who runs Bob’s Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob has big ideas about burgers, but his family falls short on service. Despite the greasy counters and lousy location, Bob and his family are determined to make every “Grand Re-Re-Re-opening” a success. Join cast members and executive producer for an exciting panel, sneak peek clips which will be followed by a Q&A. Boom! Bap! Pow!! Comic Books & Hip-Hop with DMC! Since its humble beginnings in the mid 70’s, Hip-Hop music has concurred the planet as the most influential form of music of the youth. Unknown to many, comics and its characters have served as a major inspiration for some of the genre’s biggest acts. Join Darryl Makes Comics founder and publisher, DMC of Run DMC plus very special guests as Hip-Hop’s legendary hero breaks down comic heroes and the influence on their classic music. DMC will also premiere only at NYCC an exclusive preview of his upcoming comic book, the self titled DMC! Brand Licensing and Product Management This panel is all about getting your brands out there across multiple media outlets: Games, Comics, Apps, etc. It will host some of the top people in Brand Management and help professionals learn how to get their brands. Representatives will be on hand to talk about taking a brand digital, into the toy market and tell stories on how companies launched successful brands across multiple platforms. Breaking into Comics Right Now If you’re an aspiring comic book creator, this is a panel you don’t want to miss! Join some of comic book publishing’s top decision makers, including BOOM! Studios Managing Editor Bryce Carlson, Dark Horse Editor-in-Chief Scott Allie, Avatar Press Vice President of Publishing and Managing Editor Jim Kuhoric, and Oni Press Editor-in-Chief James Lucas Jones as they give you the most upto-date and practical advice on how to break into the comic book industry right now. 2013 programming schedule Bring Your Idea into the Game: A Look at Shroud of the Avatar with Richard Garriott Helping professionals get the tools in hand to bring their game design ideas into a reality. Richard Garriott is a legend in the game community launching the Ultima series as well as several major MMOs. After a short trip to space, Richard has returned to game design by Kickstarting his own project call Shroud of the Avatar. The panel will have a huge focus on independent game design and launching a finished game. Bringing Digital Comics into Schools And Libraries Josh Elder (account director, iVerse Media) is joined by Harold Buchholz (exec. director of publishing, Archie Comics) and Jesse Post (marketing director, Papercutz/NBM) to discuss how digital comics, graphic novels and manga are the next killer apps for 21st century schools and libraries. Moderated by Steve May (dir. of business development, iVerse Media). Bruce Boxleitner’ s Lantern City - Rise Learn about the epic new series and meet the creators - Trevor Crafts, Bruce Boxleitner and writer Matthew Daley. Additionally, Limited Editions of the Lantern City Illustrated Novel RISE will be given away along with other NYCC exclusives. Carmine Infantino: A VisuaLecture Retrospective In this retrospective/eulogy for legendary comic book artist Carmine Infantino (1925-2013) and comic book historian Arlen Schumer (The Silver Age of Comic Book Art) presents an overview of the artist’s work, spotlighting Infantino’s definitive versions of DC Comics’ superheroes The Flash, Adam Strange and Batman. Cartoon Network presents STEVEN UNIVERSE Cartoon Network is bringing a premiere of its newest original comedy series Steven Universe to New York Comic-Con 2013! Join a 30 minute panel featuring Emmy and Annie Award-nominated writer and storyboard artist Rebecca Sugar. Steven Universe is a coming-of-age story told from the perspective of Steven, the youngest member of a team of magical Guardians of the Universe. Series Premieres November 2013 on Cartoon Network. CBLDF: Raising a Reader An all-star panel of kids comics creators and educators discuss ways to get children excited about reading, encourage creativity and cultivate a love of literature using great graphic novels and comics. CBLDF: The Secret Origins of Comics Censorship! In 1954, comic books were put on trial by the US Government whose Senate investigation prompted the birth of the Comics Code, a censorship body that shackled the medium for decades. New research by scholar Carol Tilley reveals a secret history behind the trials, including insights into the methods of Dr. Frederic Wertham whose findings weren’t merely faulty, but also fabricated! Go behind the scenes of this fateful moment in comics history and learn the untold stories of Frederic Wertham, Estes Kefauver and the kids who tried to fight the tide of anti-comics momentum.range of topics, from online to print, transitions to traditional publishing, new ventures and adventures in Kickstarter, picture books and more. 2013 programming schedule Celebrating 36 Years of Judge Dredd, Sláine and 2000 AD! From the hardcore world of Judge Dredd to the warp-spasming Celtic barbarian Sláine and future war series Rogue Trooper, legendary comic 2000 AD has brought us some of comics’ most memorable characters – join staff plus creators such as Andy Diggle for new announcements, exclusive prizes and fun & games! Chills & Goosebumps with R. L. Stine R.L. Stine, the author of the best-selling children’s book series Goosebumps is coming to NYCC for a fun and bone-chilling Q&A with Fans. Come see the man who made you check your closet and under your bed twice before you went to sleep at night, but only if you dare! Chozen: Screening and Q&A Chozen is an animated comedy about a gay white rapper fresh out of prison with a new message and new skills, which he will use in his quest for redemption and domination. From the creative teams behind Eastbound & Down and Archer, join the voice cast of Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Hannibal Buress (Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell) and Method Man (The Sitter), plus series Creator/Writer Grant Dekernion and Showrunner Tom Brady as they discuss this exciting new FXX series. Code Monkey Save World - Inside the Graphic Novel Kickstarter Comics writer Greg Pak (“Batman/Superman,” “Planet Hulk”) and internet superstar musician Jonathan Coulton discuss their graphic novel “Code Monkey Save World,” Kickstarter’s highest grossing original comics project ever. Learn how they ran the campaign and get a sneak preview of finished pages! Also, free stickers! CollegeHumor Live! at New York Comic Con starring Kumail Nanjiani The overlap of the worlds of comedy and geek culture is indisputable, and so, the popular comedy website CollegeHumor will present a night of comedy just for the New York Comic Con audience. Award-winning writer and performer Kumail Nanjiani (Variety “10 Comics to Watch,” The Hollywood Reporter “10 Rising Comedy Talents”) who has been featured on Portlandia, The Colbert Report and more, will headline this night of comedy by nerds, for nerds. Hosted by CollegeHumor’s Pat Cassels & Owen Parsons, the show will also feature an appearance by Adam Conover. Comic Book Men Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, Michael Zapcic and Ming Chen return to New York Comic Con to discuss their hit AMC unscripted reality series, “Comic Book Men” which returns for its third season on Sunday, October 13 at midnight. The show will continue to entertain audiences by following the antics in and around master fanboy Kevin Smith’s Red Bank, New Jersey comic shop, Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. Comics and the Common Core - The Case to Include Comics in the Curriculum Not just for reluctant readers anymore, every child would benefit from including graphic novels in the classroom. Comics and graphic novels are incredible learning tools that not only help support our Common Core State Educational Standards, but also teach literacy and comprehension skills beyond those of traditional books.