The best part of Baltimore Comic-Con is seeing old colleagues and friends, catching up, and trading stories (okay, gossip). I do my part by moderating panels and this year, I don’t have a particularly full schedule, although I will be panelist on two others, so it’s busy enough.
If you happen to be at the show, here’s where you can find me:
Friday
Peter David Remembered 6 – 6:45 337
Emily Whitten will moderate as Ron Marz, Mike Gold, Jim Calafiore, Steve Saffel, and I share memories.
Saturday
It’s Love’s Illusions I Recall 12 – 12:45 337
I will chat with romantics Barbara Friedlander, Dan Parent, Thom Zahler, and Tom King about the enduring nature of the comic genre.
DC Comics: 90 Years of Innovation 1 – 1:45 343 – 344
Bob Harrison walks Barbara Friedlander, Mike Gold, John Workman, Mark Waid, and me down memory lane.
Tom King Spotlight 2 – 2:45 339 – 342
We know each other casually, and I certainly respect his work on Batman, Supergirl, Trinity, Love Everlasting, and so on. Now, we get to discuss our work in front of everyone.
Superman: From Page to Screen 4 – 4:45 337
With a smashing success on screen, Superman remains cool and relevant. Former writers Louise Simonson, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, James Robinson, and I will talk about all things Man of Steel.
My Secret Origins 6 – 6:45 337
Everyone has stories of those early days, transitioning from fan to pro. Here, Mark Buckingham, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Joe Staton share their stories.
Sunday
Barbars Friedlander 1 – 1:45 338
Barbara Friedlander was a staff editor in the late 1950s and early 1960s, an interesting period for DC and her work on the romance comics influenced a generation. Now she spills the dirt on those days.
Phillip Kennedy Johnson Spotlight 2 – 2:45 343 – 344
Phillip Kennedy Johnson has soared with Superman and smashed with the Hulk among other characters. We’ll talk about his craft and experiences with DC and Marvel.
#Tags: Baltimore Comic-Con, Barbara Friedlander, Bob Harrison, Dan Parent, Emily S. Whitten, James Robinson, Jim Caliafore, Joe Staton, John Workman, Mark Buckingham, Mark Waid, Mike Gold, Peter David, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Ron Marz, Steve Saffel, Thom Zahler, Tom King