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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-