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WEDNESDAYJULY 17, HALL OPEN 6-9PM6-10PM —SPECIAL SNEAKPEEK PILOT SCREENINGSWarner Bros. Television screens the pilotepisodes of three of the most highly anticipatedTV series of the 2013-14 televisionseason, including The Tomorrow People,from executive producer Greg Berlanti(Arrow). BALLROOM 2010PM-2AM — MISCHIEF WITH BIANCAAND SUPER-HERO UNDERWEAR CONTESTRich’s and Geek Knight Events presentan unofficial Comic-Con Pre-Party! Dragperformance by host Bianca St. James.Sign up for the Underwear contest forprizes and giveaways. RICH’S NIGHT-CLUB, 1051 UNIVERSITY AVETHURSDAYJULY 18, HALL OPEN 9:30AM-7PM10:30AM-NOON — COMIC BOOKLAW SCHOOL 101: I’M GOING BANANAS!Noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, is backwith his series of programs designed toprovide you with a basic legal foundationin intellectual property and relatedareas, including securing and enforcingyour rights, contracts and licensing, fairuse, social media, and much more. Thisfirst installment focuses on the basics.ROOM 30CDE11AM-NOON — THE SECRETS OFWRITING SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASYSuccessful novelists, screenwriters, andactors each bring a different perspectiveto a discussion of how to write sciencefiction and fantasy. Includes authorDavid Gerrold (Star Trek, The WarAgainst the Chtorr, Star Wolf ) amongothers. ROOM 32AB11:30AM-12:30PM — DCENTERTAINMENT: ALL ACCESSAt DC Entertainment, there’s never beena better time to be a comics fan! Find outwhat DC’s top talent is has been up to!Includes LGBT fan-favorite and Prismpal Gail Simone (Batgirl, The Movement).ROOM 6DETHEMOVEMENT11:30AM-12:30PM —SPOTLIGHT ON DAN PARENTJoin a discussion of Comic-Con specialguest Dan Parent’s 26-year career atArchie Comics. Topics will include thecreation of Archie’s first gay character andseries, Kevin Keller. ROOM 812-1PM — COMEDY LEGENDS OF TV LANDTalent from shows airing on TV Landincluding the gay-themed HappilyDivorced will be on hand. INDIGO BALL-ROOM, HILTON SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT4:30-5:30PM — SPOTLIGHTON J. H. WILLIAMSThis award-winning creator speaks onsuch notable and gay-inclusive works asPromethea and Batwoman. ROOM 8

8-10PM — SYFY PRESENTS THE WILLEISNER COMIC INDUSTRY AWARDSThe 25th annual Eisner Awards honorcomics creators and works in 30 categories.Presenters will include actor JohnBarrowman (Doctor Who, Torchwood,Arrow), and nominees including multipleLGBT creators. INDIGO BALLROOM,HILTON SAN DIEGO BAYFRONTJOE PHILLIPS8-10PM —PRISM COMICS’ 10THANNIVERSARY ART RECEPTION ATALEXANDER SALAZAR GALLERYAlexander Salazar Fine Art will be hostinga wine reception to celebrate 10 yearsof Prism Comics and the amazing art offan-favorite Joe Phillips! Come casualand mingle with other LGBT and LGBTfriendlyart and comics lovers. Meetartist, Joe Phillips, and see his great newartwork. The gallery is within easy walkingdistance of the San Diego ConventionCenter at 7th and Broadway. ALEXANDERSALAZAR FINE ART, 640 BROADWAY9:30PM-2AM —HEROES VS.VILLAINS AT RICH’S NIGHTCLUBGeek Knight Events and Rich’s Presentthe 9th Annual Heroes vs Villains UnofficialAfterparty, with cosplay/costumeContest! DJ Marcel will be spininngEDM, superhero themes, videogamethemes, and K-POP and J-POP in theback bar, while DJ Will Z will be spinningurban Hits in the front bar. Free bodypainting, CD giveaway of Iggy Azalea’shit single “WORK”! Come early… last yearthey had to stop letting people in! RICH’SNIGHTCLUB 1051 UNIVERSITY AVESATURDAYJULY 20, HALL OPEN 9:30AM-7PM9–10AM “HUSBANDS” AT PRISM COMICSJane Espenson, Brad Bell and SeanHemeon of the webseries Husbands willbe appearing at the Prism Comics boothfirst thing on Saturday. BOOTH 214410:30AM-NOON — COMICBOOK LAW SCHOOL 303: MORE!Noted attorney Michael Lovitz, addressessome of the more advanced (and oftenconfusing) issues facing the creative andbusiness communities, particularly inlight of the ever-expanding worlds of newmedia, self-publishing and social networking.ROOM 30CDE12-1PM — ARCHIE COMICS: THEHOTTEST PUBLISHER IN THE INDUSTRYTeam Archie comes together in San Diegoto reveal what surprises are in store forthe future of the iconic teens of Riverdale.The panel includes Archie creators suchas cartoonist Dan Parent (Kevin Keller),and will be moderated by the writer of theArchie movie, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa(Afterlife with Archie). ROOM 912-1PM — HOW I MET YOUR MOTHERFor the first time ever, the hit sitcom visitsComic-Con to kick off its final season withan exclusive look at the show and a panelfeaturing Neil Patrick Harris (Dr. Horrible’sSing-Along Blog) and others. INDIGO BALL-ROOM, HILTON SAN DIEGO BAYFRONT

1-1:35PM — JUST US GUYSAn upcoming film preview: Scott is a gayfather who is best friends with his straightteenage son, Max. Find out how thesetwo got into Comic-Con, who Scott’s newfeisty employee is, and what they thinkthe difference is between a geek and anerd. Participating filmmakers includeClinton Steeds (Disney Channel’s I Didn’tDo It), Mark Litton (Mighty Morphin’Power Rangers), Chris Lilly (creator/writer), and moderator J. P. Karliak(Marvel Mash-Ups). MARRIOTT HALL 2,MARRIOTT MARQUIS & MARINATED ABENHEIM1-2PM — CELEBRATING TENYEARS OF PRISM COMICSIn 2003, a new champion appeared onthe comics scene, determined to make theindustry a better place for lesbian, gay,bisexual, and transgender comics creatorsand readers. The nonprofit Prism Comicswas founded by a small group of comicsfans to provide a network for LGBTQcomics professionals and fans through theirwebsite, events, and convention appearances.Prism Comics has grown and nowsupports the next generation of creatorsthrough The Prism Comics Queer PressGrant. And diversity in the comics industryhas grown as well. Where once LGBTQcomics and characters were marginalized,now they are frequently stepping intothe spotlight. Moderator Justin Hall (NoStraight Lines, Glamazonia, Prism advisoryboard) and panelists Ted Abenheim(president, Prism Comics), Tara MadisonAvery (Dirtheads, Prism board), PaigeBraddock (Jane’s World, Prism advisoryboard), Charles “Zan” Christensen (cofounder,Prism Comics; Northwest Press),Roger Klorese (Prism board), Jon Macy(Teleny and Camille, Prism Queer PressGrant chairperson) and Andy Mangels (cofounder,Prism Comics) offer a look back atwhere Prism Comics started, celebrate howfar they’ve come, and a peek into the futureof where the queer comics scene might beheaded. ROOM 28DE1–2PM GAIL SIMONE AT PRISM COMICSGail Simone (Batgirl, Secret Six) will besigning copies of her new book Red Sonjaat the Prism Comics booth. BOOTH 21442–4PM PHIL JIMENEZ AT PRISM COMICSPhil Jimenez (New X-Men, Invisibles,Fairest) signing at the Prism Comicsbooth and doing portfolio review foraspiring creators. BOOTH 21443–4PM — BOB SCHRECK AT PRISM COMICSBob Schreck (Legendary Comics) signingat the Prism Comics booth and doingportfolio review. BOOTH 21443:30-4:15PM TRUE BLOODMixing romance, suspense, mystery, andhumor, the gay-inclusive True Blood is inits sixth season June 16 on HBO. Comemeet the cast and crew! BALLROOM 204-5PM “HUSBANDS” AT PRISM COMICSJane Espenson and Brad Bell of the webseriesHusbands will be appearing at thePrism Comics booth. BOOTH 21444:15-5:15PM — SUPERMAN’S75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONJoin a star-studded panel, includingcast, filmmakers, artists and writersfrom Superman’s illustrious 75-year his-

tory, including Jack Larson (the originalJimmy Olsen from Adventures of Superman)!ROOM 6A5:15-6PM ARROWArrow series cast and crew includingexecutive producers Greg Berlanti (GreenLantern), Marc Guggenheim (Eli Stone)will take aim at San Diego with a specialvideo presentation and panel discussion.BALLROOM 205:30-6:30PM — STAR TREK ENTERPRISEBRIDGE RESTORATION AND SCI-FI MUSEUMDavid Gerrold (writer, Star Trek) andother guests discuss a massive project thatwill become the world’s first interactiveeducational Sci-Fi Museum. ROOM 26ABPOLLY GUO5:30-7PM — GAYS IN COMICS XXVIWhether it’s the high-flying world of capes,spandex, and gravity-defying breastsor wondrously down-to-earth slice-oflife,the LGBTQ presence in comics hasevolved beyond inclusion and visibility.Moderators Roger Klorese (Prism Comicsboard) and Paige Braddock (Jane’s World)explore the next level of authentic LGBTQstorytelling with panelists Shannon Walters(KaBOOM!), Eisner Award nomineeJustin Hall (No Straight Lines: FourDecades of Queer Comics), Polly Guo(Strongman and Pianist), Shena Wolf(Uclick/Universal Press Syndicate), SinaGrace (Li’l Depressed Boy, Not My Bag),and Alex Woolfson (Artifice, The YoungProtectors). The panel will be followed bythe annual Prism Comics Gays Comic FanMixer and Silent Auction hosted by andbenefiting Prism Comics. ROOM 6A5:55-6:55PM — THE TOMORROWPEOPLE PILOT SCREENING AND Q&ACast and crew from The Tomorrow Peoplevisit along with executive producer GregBerlanti (Green Lantern) and others.ROOM 6BCF6-7PM — DISSECTING BRANDS: HOW DOYOU KNOW WHAT MAKES BATMAN BATMAN?Have you ever seen a movie or read abook and thought, that didn’t feel like thecharacter or franchise? Entertainmentcreators including Marc Guggenheim(executive producer/writer, Arrow) offeran in-depth journey on how to dissectcharacters and franchises. ROOM 30CDE6:30-7:30PM — LION FORGECOMICS FALL LINEUPSome of your all-time favorite TV showsfrom the ‘80s are coming to comics withLion Forge! Joining the event will becreators Joe Philips (Doctor Who) andothers. ROOM 26AB7-8PM — GAYS COMIC FANMIXER AND SILENT AUCTIONFollowing the Gays in Comics XXVIpanel is the annual Prism Comics GaysComic Fan Mixer and Silent Auction,hosted by and benefiting Prism Comics.Mingle with comics fans and creatorsand stay for the special drawing of the“Comics Gift Basket” and the silent auctionof incredible comics items, includingoriginal art. ROOM 6A9:30PM-2AM — L.L. BEAR SCI-FISPECTACULAR AT RICH’S NIGHTCLUBRich’s, Cub Club SD, and GlitteratiMedia present L.L. BEAR: A SCI-FISPECTACULAR. Hot cub go-gos, sci-

fi-themed costumes, drink specials andgiveaways. DJ Taj will spin EDM, House,and Electro. RICH’S NIGHTCLUB 1051UNIVERSITY AVESUNDAYJULY 21, HALL OPEN 9:30AM-5:00PM1-2PM — ALL-AGES COMICS HAVE ARRIVEDQuality all-ages comics are back andbetter than ever! KaBOOM! editorShannon Watters conducts a lively conversationwith all-ages creators about thisphenomenal resurgence! ROOM 24ABC1:30-2:30PM — SHATTERINGCONVENTION IN COMIC BOOK STORYTELLINGThis panel of comic book authors discusstheir experiences writing diverse andinnovative work for big franchises, indie,small press, and web comics. PRISMfriend Gail Simone (The Movement)and others will discuss diversity withoutstereotyping, creating compellingheroes and villains, and reader advocacy.ROOM 23ABC3:30-4:30PM — BUFFY THEMUSICAL ONCE MORE WITH FEELINGFor those who love musicals, here’s ascreening of the Buffy the VampireSlayer musical episode “Once More withFeeling” as Comic-Con’s big closing event!ROOM 6BCF3:50-4:40PM — SONS OF ANARCHYGet an inside look into the world of FX’shighest-rated series ever, with the seriescreator, plus executive producer/directorParis Barclay (NYPD Blue), and the fullcast! HALL H4-5PM — END BULLYING! RESPONDINGTO CRUELTY IN OUR CULTUREHave you or someone you love been atarget of bullying? Join this life-changingADAM BOUSKAdiscussion on how to overcome bullying,and learn strategies to create witnessesand allies out of bystanders. NOH8 makesit’s first-ever Comic-Con appearance, withfounders Adam Bouska and Jeff Parshleyalong with Jane Espenson (Once Upon aTime, Husbands), Brad Bell (Husbands),Chase Masterson (Doctor Who: Big Finish),Bonnie Burton (Girls Against Girls: WhyWe are Mean to Each Other and How WeCan Change), Jenna Busch (entertainmenteditor, Fan TV), and Ashley Eckstein (StarWars: The Clone Wars). Special topicsinclude geek bullying, LGBT bullying,cyberbullying, and analyzing how mediaand entertainment affect attitudes towardbullying and aggression. Moderated byauthor (and mother of Katie the Star WarsGirl) Carrie Goldman (Harper Collins’ Bullied:What Every Parent, Teacher, and KidNeeds to Know About Ending the Cycle ofFear). ROOM 45:30-8PM — COMICBEARS AT THE HOLEThe con tradition continues: comic bearsand those who love them retire after theCon to The Hole for their famous outdoorbeverage bust and barbecue. More than afew pros have been spotted there over theyears as well, enjoying some R&R on thepatio! THE HOLE, 2820 LYTTON ST

Comic-Con International is the largest comicsconvention in the world! With so many events to choosefrom, we’ve had to narrow down the listing to material that wefeel will have the highest appeal for LGBT comics fans. For fulldescriptions, consult your Comic-Con Program and the dailyupdates with corrections, cancellations and additions.2006MEGAN GEDRISDid you know Prism isthe only organizationin the comics industrygiving an annual financialgrant to aspiringcomics creators?2009ERIC ORNERThat award is theQueer Press Grant,awarded each fall at theAlternative Press Expo(APE) in San Francisco.Support emergingLGBT comics creatorswith a donationto Prism today!2010TANA FORD2009ED LUCETHE DEADLINE TO APPLY ISSEPTEMBER FIRST.Get forms, submission guidelines, a list of previousrecipients, and lots more info about the grant at:PRISMCOMICS.ORG/GRANT2011ROBERT KIRBY