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A LOOK BACK AT COMIC-CON 2005
Tuning in to Programming
Comic‑Con International offers the latest news on comics, cartoons, movies, TV and more!
Each year Comic‑Con International is the source for breaking news in the world
of comics and popular culture.
In 2004, comics fans got sneak peeks at
everything from the shocking twists in Avengers and Green Lantern:
Rebirth, while movie fans were treated to Lucasfilm’s exclusive announcement
of the third Star Wars title, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the
Sith. The 2005 convention promises even greater surprises, with the largest
programming schedule covering the most diverse topics of any comics and popular
arts convention in the world.
Because CCI has the largest gathering of comics fans in one location, the show
also features the largest contingent of comics publishers anywhere. That means
companies such as DC Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, Image, IDW, Oni Press, SLG,
TwoMorrows, and countless other independent and small press publishers will be
on hand to discuss their upcoming titles. Past programming events have also
featured super cool giveaways you couldn’t find anywhere else, so you never know
what these publishers will have in store for 2005.
But Comic‑Con programs encompass much more than company projects. They focus on
the whole spectrum of the comics world, from current and classic mainstream and
alternative comic books to graphic novels, newspaper comics, web comics, and
more. Hands-on seminars and demonstrations about the craft also add to CCI’s
educational mandate, including workshops on everything from writing and drawing
comics to coloring and self-publishing your own books.
In 2005 the indomitable Mark Evanier returns with a full roster of events,
including a groundbreaking special panel on comics blogging. He’s also
presenting the ever-popular Quick Draw, cartoon improv at its finest; this is
one of CCI’s most lively and fun events, so expect another great turnout.
Evanier will also moderate his usual assortment of animation-oriented
discussions as well as spotlight panels featuring CCI’s Golden and Silver Age
comics guests, plus the traditional Jack Kirby Tribute.
Speaking of history, Comic‑Con is one of the few comics conventions that is
committed to celebrating both current and past comics with panels spotlighting
special themes. This year these themes include the 50th anniversaries of Little
Archie, the 25th anniversary of the New Teen Titans, and the 10th anniversaries
of both Stray Bullets and Johnny the Homicidal Maniac.
Comic‑Con International will be celebrating the long life, career, and
enduring contributions of our friend Will Eisner with multiple events. Eisner,
the dean of graphic novels, was a guiding force in comics and a fixture at
Comic‑Con International; he passed away on January 3, 2005.
During the Comic Arts Conference (CAC), the leading academic format for
discussions on comics, papers and seminars are presented on a variety of comics-
related topics. This year’s topics tentatively include:
- The Superhero Defined
- Super-villains in Pop Culture
- The Visual Language of Comics
- Superheroes and Philosophy
- Alternative Comics: An Emerging Literature
- Comics and Cinema
- Interrelationship of Industry and Art
- A Look at the Work of Art Spiegelman
- Masculinity and Adulthood in Comics
- Sin, Transgression and Redemption in Comics
- Comics’ View of the World
- Telling Comic Stories over Time
CAC co-founder
Peter M. Coogan
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At Comic‑Con International, toy and action figure manufacturers meet directly
with the consumer, and that means more fun for attendees. In addition to their
presence in the giant Exhibit Hall, many of these same companies, designers, and
sculptors—such as McFarlane Toys, Hasbro, and many others—participate in action
figure programs along with ActionFigureInsider.com’s Daniel Pickett (aka Julius
Marx). These folks provide inside info on the entire toy-making process and
sneak peeks at upcoming products. So whether you want to get a glimpse of new
prototypes or score those hard-to-find and variant action figures, Comic‑Con is
a central location for any toy fan.
Since the 1970s, Hollywood has found a summer home at Comic‑Con International.
This year will be no exception. Hang in there for some mind-blowing schedule
info coming closer to the event. As always, this website is your first line on
info for Comic‑Con 2005!
Last year Comic‑Con had Smallville, Battlestar Galactica, and an
exclusive sneak peek with the stars of Lost, and much more. In 2005,
many popular networks with genre television series will be back, including
the folks from SCI FI Channel. Fox, ABC, Warner Bros. Productions. Expect some
old favorites and other sneak peeks of new shows coming in the Fall TV season,
and also some old favorites on DVD.
Craving cartoons? Comic‑Con is walking with Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon,
Disney, Warner Bros. Animation, the Jim Henson Company (celebrating their 50th
anniversary this year), and many others for exclusive 2005 events and sneak
previews. ASIFA, the worldwide organization dedicated to the art of animation,
is also offering exclusive Comic‑Con programs. Animation expert Jerry Beck
returns with his popular nighttime program “Worst Cartoons Ever!” Also returning
is Mark Evanier with his fan-fave “Cartoon Voices” event, this year plus a
special return visit with the legendary Gary Owens. And for you late-night
adults, Spike and Mike’s Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation is back with
another mind-blowing screening!
From its humble beginnings as “Film Fest Friday” in 2000, the Comic‑Con
International Independent Film Festival enters its sixth year and continues to
evolve. The CCI:IFF is now a juried event including trophies and prizes, and it
features special programs geared toward both the new and seasoned indie
filmmaker, such as Comic‑Con Film School and sneak peeks at other indie films,
plus some special nighttime screenings. Prizes for winners include scriptwriting
software from The Wright Brothers, a subscription to Daily Variety’s up to date
Variety Online and a special DVD pack from Creative Light Entertainment, the
folks behind Comic Book The Movie.
Meet with other fans in our special Fan Group Meetings Room.
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SUNDAY JULY 17 - Added program:
11:30-1:00 In Memoriam: Byron Preiss—Writer/publisher Byron Preiss
was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, July 9. Involved with the comics
industry for more than 30 years, Preiss published some of the earliest graphic
novels, including the Fiction Illustrated series, which featured work by Steranko,
Ralph Reese, Steve Fabian and Tom Sutton. His latest endeavor was iBooks, which
published Joe Kubert’s Yossel, Blacksaad, and novelizations featuring
DC Comics super-heroes. Come and remember Byron and share your own stories with his
friends, fans and co-workers. Room 22
Comic‑Con International is offering a whole summer curriculum of classes at this
year’s event! In addition to the traditional Comic Book Law School 101,
102 and 103, featuring noted attorney Michael Lovitz’s seminars on copyright and
legal issues, we’ll be offering the following seminars (And don’t worry---there
will be NO pop quizzes!):
- Comic‑Con Film School: Interested in making your own indie film? This
popular feature of last year’s Comic‑Con International Independent Film Festival
offers a daily 90-minute class concerning filmmaking on all levels: beginner,
intermediate and advanced. From the nuts and bolts of getting started to how to
promote and market your film, this is the place to get the info you need!
- Webcomics: For the first time, CCI offers a major series of seminars
involving this growing industry. Expect 3 classes over 3 days on getting started
and featuring valuable info from seasoned professionals.
- Comic‑Con Self-Publishing School: One of our most popular ongoing
features is this series of seminars produced by our friends at Cold Cut
Distribution. Learn how to go about self-publishing your own comics. Valuable
tips and info from people who have been there, done that—and in a good way!—will
help you make your own decisions on getting started or continuing on.
In addition, you can count on seminars and demonstrations on many areas of
craft, including writing, drawing, coloring and more!
But wait! There’s more, more, MORE!
CCI offers a vast array of other informative programs related to popular
culture. Demonstrations on topics such as mold-making for plastics, panels on
Mars exploration and voice-acting, seminars covering costuming and performing in
masquerades, gaming workshops, art and writing panels—you name it, you can
probably find it at Comic‑Con.
Once at the show, be sure to study the Events Guide and check out
the room signs in the hallways for updated info onsite. The Comic‑Con staff
works right up until the first day of Comic‑Con planning programs and events, so
you never know what—or who—you might see!
This represents the Comic-Con International 2005 Programming Schedule as of this moment.
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.
Panelists scheduled to appear at each event are also subject to change.
Please check the schedule signs outside each door for updated information.
Seating in all event rooms at Comic-Con is on a first-come,
first-served basis. Because of the sheer number of attendees,
simply having a badge does not guarantee a seat in
programs and events, nor an autograph from a specific celebrity.
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