San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Marvel Comics and Image Comics set to enthrall fans with sneak peeks of upcoming comics, art and giveaways
Comics fans will have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Starting July 17, the convention boasts some impressive line-ups and panels for movies, TV and comics. Speaking of comics, SDCC is the one place where new arrivals and some valuable insight about top comics are talked about and we've made a list of comics panels that you can look forward to this year.
Titled, 'The Future As I See It', the panel features top creators talk about the future as seen in their work and imagined by them. Featuring Jonathan Maberry ('Vwars'), Seanan McGuire ('X-Men'), Javier Grillo-Marxuach ('Dark Crystal'), Steven L. Sears ('A-Team'), Timothy Zahn ('Terminator') and Gini Koch ('Alien'), the session will be moderated by Bryan Thomas Schmidt ('Predator'). The panel will take place between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m in Room 23ABC July 19.
The opening day will also see Marvel's Comics #1000, one of the biggest Marvel Comics projects ever assembled, and will celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary between 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. Marvel Comics' Spider-Man writers Nick Spencer ('Amazing Spider-Man'), Seanan McGuire ('Ghost-Spider'), and Frank Tieri ('Absolute Carnage vs. Deadpool', 'Absolute Carnage: Lethal Protectors') will be part of the panel along with Executive Editor Nick Lowe and Assistant Editor Kathleen Wisneski.
The session will take place at 1.30 p.m. at Room5AB. Fans will have a giveaway in the form of a comic of 'Spider-Man: City At War #5.' For those of you interested at what comes next after the X-Men series, Marvel Comics will be a part of a panel called 'Next Big Thing' featuring legendary comic writer, Jonathan Hickman. Hickman is joined by Marvel Comics Editor in Chief C. B. Cebulski and other 'Mighty Marvel' guests to discuss the latest developments. The panel will be held at Room 6A from 1.45 p.m. to 2.45 p.m. July 20.
'Women of Marvel' celebrates 10 years and 200 episodes and the celebration will be held at 10 a.m. July 20 at Room 5AB. The celebration will see producer Judy Stephens and special guests share their thoughts on 80 years of Marvel history.
Image Comics too are set to make an appearance and will be hosting the panel 'The Road to the Historic SPAWN 300 and 301'. The panel sees Todd McFarlane, the Canadian comic book creator of 'Venom,' along with surprise guests, talk about the new projects. Will we see something new for 'Venom 2'? Fans will also get a glimpse of new art reveals during the panel.
LGBTQ+ YA graphic novels, adult comics, science and history comics are also set to be part of the panel along with Aspen comics. You can find more info about these comics here.
Watch this space for more updates on comics panels you would not want to miss.