Jeff Shinn (San Diego–based comic shop owner, professional comic book presser) offers free professional comic book evaluations, recommendations for pressing and cleaning, and advice for submitting comic books for grading to WonderCon attendees.
Friday March 24, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 206B
Lynly Forrest (editor/producer of HEX11), Lisa K. Weber (artist of HEX11), and Kelly Sue Milano (writer of HEX11) own and operate the independent publishing label HexComix and are all professors at OTIS College of Art Design. They will offer feedback on building a portfolio, creating a comic, and building a creative team.
Friday March 24, 2023 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 206B
Together, creators, publishers, comic shop owners, teachers, and library workers have brought greater acceptance to comics and fan culture. Take a break from hectic convention life to experience “speed dating” style networking with diverse comics enthusiasts from all backgrounds. On hand will be creators including Geoff Johns (Junkyard Joe), Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian), Henry Barajas (Creepshow), Mairghread Scott (Sea Serpent's Heir), and Charlie Stickney (The Adept); industry insiders such as Alex Antone (Skybound Entertainment), Mathias Lewis (Knowhere Comics & Games), Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press); comics librarians including host Moni Barrette (2023 Eisner Awards Judge), and Jack Phoenix; and fellow comics enthusiasts.
Friday March 24, 2023 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 206B
Lynly Forrest (editor/producer of HEX11), Lisa K. Weber (artist of HEX11), and Kelly Sue Milano (writer of HEX11) own and operate HexComix, an independent publishing label and are all professors at OTIS College of Art Design. They will offer feedback on building a portfolio, creating a comic, and building a creative team.
Saturday March 25, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 206B
Are you looking to submit your designs to the Her Universe Fashion Show? Or just want to get into the business of fashion? Share your portfolio with industry professionals from Her Universe and Hot Topic. Get tips and advice on how to best prepare your fashion portfolio. All ages are welcome.
Saturday March 25, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 206B
Brock Smith (writer/co-founder) and Christian Pedersen (operations coordinator) from ZRock Comics will offer tips and critiques for artists looking to break into the comic book industry. Bring your portfolio.
Saturday March 25, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 206B
Alex Antone (editorial director, Skybound Entertainment) will provide portfolio reviews and advice for any aspiring comic book artists. Bring your best cover and sequential samples to be reviewed by the #1 New York Times bestselling editor with over a decade of experience at both DC Comics and Skybound.
Saturday March 25, 2023 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 206B
Z2 Comics creative director Courtney Menard and editor Sean Edgar evaluate portfolios and offer strategies on how the publisher collaborates with the biggest bands and pop culture storytellers for graphic novels, merchandise, and beyond!
Sunday March 26, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 206B
Tim Burgard (Hawkeye, Dolemite Is My Name) and other senior illustrators from the Art Directors Guild, IATSE Local 800, will offer inspiration and practical suggestions on the work of those in pursuit of a Hollywood art department career.
Sunday March 26, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 206B
Get help with your cosplay creations from a panel of experts: Andy Holt, known for his Hawkman cosplay, has built six different sets of articulated wings, each set improving on the previous; Sam Girgis (BiggerBoxModels) is known for designing ideas using CAD systems and a unique focus on the new 3D printing environment; Julia Jenkins is an avid seamstress and builder who has cosplayed many characters including Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Kim Possible, and Talia; Anna Yeutter has cosplayed many Star Trek characters and is a skilled seamstress and builder; Don Wistos works as director of Prop Fabrications/Mold making for Productions/Strategic Operations and runs a full-time prop production shop.
Sunday March 26, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 206B
