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Dc comics announces panels for comic-con international: san diego 2005

By The Editor
July 12, 2006 - 09:08

With Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006 set to open its doors next week, DC Comics announces its panels for this year!  With panels and guests covering every DC imprint and much more, you won’t want to miss any of them!

DC’s panels for Comic-Con International: San Diego 2006 are:

DC Talent Search
Find out what DC Comics is looking for when it comes to artists and whether you have the right stuff to draw for the DC Universe, WildStorm or Vertigo!  This extremely informative orientation session will explain how DC’s Talent Search works.  In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory — not all attendees are guaranteed a review.
DC Nation Come one, come all, and join the DC Nation!  Meet Dan DiDio, Senior VP — Executive Editor DCU, as he invites you to be part of the revolution!  Discuss surviving a Crisis, living in a world One Year Later, and the weekly magic of 52.
CMX: Mega Manga
They come from Japan: some of the most exciting and captivating comics you’ll ever read!  Now, DC Comics presents some of Japan’s most renowned manga, including KAMIKAZE KAITO JEANNE, EMMA, DENSHA OTOKO, LAND OF THE BLINDFOLDED, and from America, MEGATOKYO.  Join Director of Manga Asako Suzuki and Manga Editor Jim Chadwick for this trans-Pacific panel!

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DC Direct Sculptor Search — A Cut Above
Join Georg Brewer DC’s VP of DC Direct Creative, and his team as they discuss the unique challenges of transforming the world's greatest characters from comic art into amazing 3-D product.  Portfolios will be collected and reviewed by the DC Direct staff during the presentation. Artists making the cut will be selected for an individual portfolio critique and one talented sculptor will go home with an actual commission.  Last year two young sculptors were awarded assignments from DC Direct...do you have what it takes to be a cut above?  Go to www.dcdirectonline.com for more information and portfolio guidelines.
Vital Vertigo From the start, Vertigo has been at the forefront of cutting-edge comics and graphic novels for mature readers. Learn what smart and edgy projects are in store for you in this slide-show presentation. Hosted by VP — Executive Editor, Vertigo, Karen Berger, with Group Editor Shelly Bond, Editor Jonathan Vankin, Bill Willingham (FABLES), Douglas Rushkoff (TESTAMENT), Steven Seagle (AMERICAN VIRGIN), Becky Cloonan (AMERICAN VIRGIN), Mark Buckingham (FABLES), David Lapham and others!
Justice For All Join an important panel featuring the two teams that define heroism in the DC universe.  Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA), Geoff Johns (52, TEEN TITANS, upcoming JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA and Mike Turner (SUPERGIRL, IDENTITY CRISIS) will be joined by Senior VP — Executive Editor DCU Dan DiDio, Group Editor Eddie Berganza and Senior Editor Peter Tomasi to bring you the details of two amazing teams’ past, present, and future.
WildStorm: Crossroads
The west coast is about to unleash a Worldstorm!  Find out what’s on the horizon from WildStorm Productions in this slideshow presentation.  Join Scott Dunbier — Executive Editor, WildStorm, Bob Wayne, VP — Sales, with Ben Abernathy — Editor, WildStorm, and some of comics’ top talents including Jim Lee, Editorial Director, WildStorm (WILDCATS, ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER), Grant Morrison (52, BATMAN, WILDCATS, THE AUTHORITY), Gail Simone, (GEN13, SECRET SIX), Talent Caldwell (GEN13), and Darick Robertson (THE BOYS).  Also joining the panel will be Danny Bilson (THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and Paul DeMeo (THE FLASH: FASTEST MAN ALIVE), and special guest-star Adam Brody of The O.C.!
52: A Year in the Life of the DCU
The DC Universe skipped a year and left everyone wondering what happened in those missing 52 weeks.  This can’t-miss panel looks at the ramifications of the Crisis, the absence of the world’s greatest heroes, and those left to pick up the pieces in an event that is unprecedented in comics history!  Hosted by Senior VP — Executive Editor DCU Dan DiDio and Editor Steve Wacker with Geoff Johns (52, TEEN TITANS), Greg Rucka (52, CHECKMATE), Mark Waid (52, SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES Grant Morrison (52, BATMAN, WILDCATS), J.G. Jones (52) and more.

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Spotlight on Kurt Busiek Get to know Kurt Busiek, writer of ACTION COMICS, AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS, SUPERMAN and ASTRO CITY as he sits down for an in-depth conversation, answering all your questions!  Find out what’s next for Superman, the heroes of Astro City and more.
DCU: One Year Greater With the world in post-Crisis shock, there's a lot of pick-up to do.  Look into the future of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman — not to mention Green Lantern, Green Arrow, the Flash and all your other DCU favorites –—in this slide show presentation moderated by Dan DiDio, Senior VP — Executive Editor DCU and Bob Wayne, VP — Sales.  Joining them will be Editor Steve Wacker, Terry Dodson (WONDER WOMAN), Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, 52), Kurt Busiek (AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS, ASTRO CITY, SUPERMAN), Ivan Reis (GREEN LANTERN), Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS), Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY, SECRET SIX), Grant Morrison (52, BATMAN, WILDCATS), Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, TRIALS OF SHAZAM), Greg Rucka (52, CHECKMATE), Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX, CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN, SECRET SIX), and Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA).
Spotlight on Mark Buckingham Join artist Mark Buckingham (FABLES, THE SANDMAN, DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING) and Vertigo Group Editor Shelly Bond in this Q&A session that promises to charm and entertain.
Fans Turned Pro Featuring Johns, Meltzer, & Winick.
As kids we read comics and dream of one day making them.  These fans in particular are now living that dream, and have become some of the best talent working in the industry today.  Join Geoff Johns (52, ACTION COMICS, GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS), Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA and Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, THE OUTSIDERS TRIALS OF SHAZAM) as they discuss how they got where they are and what they plan on doing next.  Weigh in as these MVPs give us their take on DC’s amazing characters! 

DCU: The Big Three
For one year, DC’s three finest heroes were gone.  But now they’ve returned!  Find out where they’ve been and what’s in store for the World's Greatest Super-Heroes with the new iconic architects Geoff Johns (ACTION COMICS, 52, GREEN LANTERN, TEEN TITANS), Grant Morrison (52, BATMAN, WILDCATS), Kurt Busiek (SUPERMAN, AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS), Terry Dodson (WONDER WOMAN), Paul Dini (DETECTIVE COMICS), and Group Editor Eddie Berganza and Senior Editor Matt Idelson.
Spotlight on Gail Simone
Meet Gail Simone, writer of BIRDS OF PREY, THE ALL-NEW ATOM, SECRET SIX, and the upcoming GEN13!  Gail sits down with her fans to discuss her sterling reputation as a comedy-action writer and her take on empowering the female hero/villain in this not-to-be-missed Q&A.
Vertigo Voices: The Fables Forum
Join Vertigo Group Editor Shelly Bond as she's joined by the talent behind the classic FABLES and the spin-off series JACK OF FABLES.  Come meet Bill Willingham (FABLES, SHADOWPACT), Mark Buckingham (FABLES) and amazing newcomer Matthew Sturges (JACK OF FABLES), as they reveal the secrets behind the magic of the Fable world.
DC: Brave New World
Be here for the next step in the evolution in comics.  The Crisis and its aftermath have led to this!  Come join Senior Group Editor Mike Carlin and Senior Editor Matt Idelson with Gail Simone (SECRET SIX, THE ALL-NEW ATOM), Judd Winick (THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM, GREEN ARROW), Jimmy Palmiotti (CRISIS AFTERMATH: THE BATTLE FOR BLUDHAVEN, JONAH HEX, SECRET SIX), Howard Porter (TRIALS OF SHAZAM), and more as they take you inside DC’s Brave New World.


52 WEEK 14 ON FINAL ORDER CUTOFF THIS WEEK!
52 WEEK 14 is on final order increase cutoff this week.  Wednesday, July 12 is the last chance for retailers to adjust their initial orders up or down on this issue.

52 WEEK 14 is written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid, with breakdowns by Keith Giffen, art by Dale Eaglesham & Art Thibert and a cover by J.G. Jones.  The issue also includes a Secret Origins backup feature starring Metamorpho, written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Eric Powell.

This issue is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 9 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S.  For more information, please visit 52thecomic.com!


BACK TO PRESS!
As part of DC's commitment to retailers and readers alike, selected items go back to press when quantities become low.  The following titles have been reprinted and are available for order:
 
100 BULLETS: SIX FEET UNDER THE GUN TP (3rd printing) Now priced $14.99/19.99
HELLBLAZER: DANGEROUS HABITS TP  (6th printing)
TOP 10 BOOK 2 TP  (3rd printing) Now priced $14.99/19.99

THIS WEEK'S SNEAK PEEK
One copy of each of the titles below arrived in participating stores one week before their in-store date, and are all available for advance reorder.  To join DC's Sneak Peek program, simply contact your Diamond service rep by calling 1-800-45COMIC or emailing to service@diamondcomics.com.
Retailers participating in DC's Sneak Peek Program will receive one copy each of the following DC titles with a July 19 in-store date on Wednesday, July 12.

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