FROM WILDSTORM TO WONDER WOMAN, DC ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS A STELLAR LINEUP OF GUESTS AND PANELS AT WONDERCON 2017
Jim Lee Spotlights 25 Years of WildStorm
Wonder Woman Director Patty Jenkins Will Greet Fans at DC Booth for Signing
DC Entertainment descends on WonderCon with an expansive weekend schedule of talent appearances and panels. Beginning Friday, March 31, through Sunday, April 2, at the Anaheim Convention Center, DC’s activities will include news on upcoming DC Universe Rebirth and DC’s Young Animal storylines, a 25th anniversary celebration of WildStorm, along with a can’t-miss signing appearance from Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins!
Revisit the WildStorm Universe with DC Publisher Jim Lee, along with fellow artists and writers, as they honor the seminal legacy with this retrospective celebration. Attendees will be treated to behind-the-scenes photos, stories, drawing demonstrations and a first look at new stories and art from THE WILDSTORM 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL out in August. The panel will also share news about the latest generation of WildStorm storytelling from the new pop-up imprint curated by Warren Ellis, placing these beloved characters into reimagined stories.
Saturday will be a celebration of all things Wonder Woman with exclusive booth giveaways, a Wonder Woman cosplay meet-up and photo opportunity in the DC booth at 2:30 pm, followed by a fan signing with Wonder Woman film director Patty Jenkins. The Warner Bros. Pictures action adventure film hits theaters June 2.
The booth will also host an ongoing schedule of signings featuring some of the best writers and artists in comics, including Jim Lee, Mariko Tamaki, James Tynion IV and Gerard Way, alongside voice talent from the new animated original movie Teen Titans: The Judas Contract and popular series DC Super Hero Girls, Teen Titans Go!, and Justice League Action. Fans can also preview brand-new offerings from DC Collectibles, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and an up-close look at Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman costume.
Available for purchase at the Graphitti Designs booth (#1001) are WonderCon exclusive items including ALL-STAR BATMAN #8, BATWOMAN #1, HARLEY QUINN #16, BATMAN #19, DOOM PATROL #5, DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE #8 and a t-shirt designed by Michael Cho.
DC’s WonderCon programming features must-attend panels showcasing bestselling series, iconic characters and DC Collectibles. Panels include:
- DC’S YOUNG ANIMAL
Friday, March 31, 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Room: 300DE
Featuring Eisner Award-winning writer and My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way (DOOM PATROL, CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE) and the writers and artists behind the groundbreaking series from the pop-up imprint DC’s Young Animal, the panel will feature Jon Rivera (CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE), Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC), Cecil Castellucci (SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL) and more.
- DC COLLECTIBLES
Friday, March 31, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Room: 207
Join the DC Collectibles crew, including the group’s Executive Director Jim Fletcher and super fan and DC All Access co-host Jason Inman, along with a few surprise guests, to get the latest news about the must-have action figures, statues, prop replicas, busts and more. Find out how they create and develop so many incredible products, and what’s coming up from DC Collectibles.
- WILDSTORM 25th ANNIVERSARY
Saturday, April 1, 11:30 – 12:30 pm, Room: 300DE
Twenty-five years in the making and hosted by Jim Lee, this must-see panel will gather together WildStorm writers and artists, including Ryan Benjamin, Carlos D’Anda, Richard Friend, Mark Irwin, Dustin Nguyen, Alex Sinclair and Scott Williams to discuss the imprint’s ongoing legacy.
- DC ESSENTIAL
Saturday, April 1, 12:30 – 1:30 pm, Room: 300DE
Moderated by DC All Access co-host Jason Inman, DC Essential celebrates the world of DC and its iconic characters. With its in-depth discussion about the most beloved Super Heroes in pop culture, the panel features Marv Wolfman, Phil Jimenez, Shawna Benson, Julie Benson, Marc Andreyko and Sterling Gates.
- DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH
Saturday, April 1, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, Room: 300DE
Filled with hope and optimism, engaging storylines and dynamic characters, fans can dive into DC’s blockbuster Rebirth line from the talented writers and artists bringing these stories to life, including Chad Hardin, Phil Jimenez, Danny Miki, Shawna Benson, Julie Benson, Sam Humphries, James Tynion IV and John Semper, Jr.
- ART MASTERS: DRAWING DC
Sunday, April 2, 10:30 – 11:30 am,Room: 210
Home to some of the most talented artists working in comics today, panelists including Bernard Chang, Tyler Kirkham and Chad Hardin will offer a unique look into their visual approach in shaping some of DC’s most celebrated series.
DC’s booth (#1101) at WonderCon will also host an ongoing schedule of talent signings including:
Friday, March 31, 2017
Alex Sinclair (DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE)
Cecil Castellucci (SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL)
*Gerard Way (YOUNG ANIMAL)
*Jim Lee (SUICIDE SQUAD)
Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC)
John Semper, Jr. (CYBORG)
Jon Rivera (CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE)
Julie and Shawna Benson (BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY)
Mariko Tamaki (SUPERGIRL BEING SUPER)
Mark Russell (THE FLINTSTONES)
Phil Jimenez (SUPERWOMAN)
Sam Humphries (GREEN LANTERNS)
*Teen Titans: The Judas Contract Voice Actors
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Alex Sinclair (DARK KNIGHT III: THE MASTER RACE)
Bernard Chang (NEW SUPER-MAN, BATMAN BEYOND)
Cecil Castellucci (SHADE, THE CHANGING GIRL)
Chad Hardin (HARLEY QUINN)
Danny Miki (BATMAN)
*Gerard Way (YOUNG ANIMAL)
James Tynion IV (DETECTIVE COMICS)
*Jim Lee (SUICIDE SQUAD)
Jody Houser (MOTHER PANIC)
John Semper, Jr. (CYBORG)
Jon Rivera (CAVE CARSON HAS A CYBERNETIC EYE)
Julie and Shawna Benson (BATGIRL AND THE BIRDS OF PREY)
Marguerite Sauvage (DC COMICS BOMBSHELLS)
*Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman Director)
Phil Jimenez (SUPERWOMAN)
Sam Humphries (GREEN LANTERNS)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Chad Hardin (HARLEY QUINN)
*DC Super Hero Girls Voice Actors
*Justice League Action Voice Actors
Mark Russell (THE FLINTSTONES)
Marv Wolfman (THE NEW TEEN TITANS)
Sam Humphries (GREEN LANTERNS)
*Teen Titans Go! Voice Actors
* denotes a wristband is required
Wristbands will be required for select signings in the DC booth. Fans must visit Hall D each morning for more details on how to participate in the ticket drawing.
Download the new DC All Access mobile app for a complete list of panels, behind-the-scenes coverage and in-depth interviews directly from DC’s web series, DC All Access. The app is available for free at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
