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Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-ConAll event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event. |
Sergio AragonésWriter/Artist, Groo, MAD, Bat LashMAD magazine’s longest-running cartoonist and the creator of that popular dim-witted barbarian Groo, Sergio Aragonés is one of WonderCon’s most popular guests. Sergio recently helped revive the DC Western hero Bat Lash in a new miniseries, and he continues to write Will Eisner’s The Spirit with frequent collaborator and fellow WonderCon guest Mark Evanier. Brian AzzarelloOne of the most original voices in comics today, writer Brian Azzarello is about to end his signature creation, 100 Bullets, co-created with artist Eduardo Risso. The Eisner Award-winning writer (for Best Serialized Story for 100 Bullets) has also written Batman ("Broken City"), Superman ("For Tomorrow"), Hellblazer, and Johnny Double, and he is the co-creator of the western series Loveless with artist Marcelo Frusin. His latest work includes the Joker graphic novel, illustrated by Lee Bermejo. 100 Bullets #100 is scheduled to come out in February 2009, right before WonderCon. 
Mark EvanierWriter, Comics HistorianComing off a big year with his Jack Kirby biography, Kirby: King of Comics, being a smash hit, writer Mark Evanier also co-writes The Spirit with Sergio Aragonés for DC Comics and blogs on a daily basis at his famous online outpost newsfromme.com. Mark will be drawing on his vast knowledge of comics history for the many panels he’s sure to be moderating. 
Matt FractionWriter, Invincible Iron Man, Uncanny X-MenMatt Fraction writes Casanova for Image Comics and Uncanny X-Men and The Invincible Iron Man for Marvel Comics. He's written the graphic novels The Five Fists of Science and Last of The Independents. His other comics work includes a Sensational Spider-Man annual and The Immortal Iron Fist (with Ed Brubaker), both of which were nominated for Eisner Awards; Punisher War Journal (alone, and with Rick Remender); Thor: Ages Of Thunder and Thor: Secret Invasion; the Harvey-nominated The Order and more. He lives in Kansas City with his wife, the writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, his son Henry, two jerky dogs, and two jerky cats. And some fish. But that's it. 
Gary FriedrichWriter, Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandoes, Ghost RiderKnown best for his incredible Sgt. Fury stories for Marvel Comics in the ’60s and ’70s, Gary Friedrich tapped into the rising surge of negative sentiment toward the Vietnam War when he penned a series of anti-war war comics classics. During that era, he did double duty writing both superhero and horror comics at Marvel, including Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Monster of Frankenstein, and his co-creation, Ghost Rider. 
Jim LeeArtist, All Star Batman and Robin the Boy WonderAcclaimed comic book illustrator Jim Lee is the creative director of WildStorm Studios (which he founded in 1992) and the penciller for many of DC Comics' bestselling comic book and graphic novels, including All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, "Batman: Hush," and "Superman: For Tomorrow." He also serves as the executive creative director for the upcoming DC Universe Online videogame. In his spare time, Jim enjoys a good laugh or two. 
Aaron LoprestiArtist, Wonder WomanTeaming up with writer Gail Simone to illustrate Wonder Woman, artist Aaron Lopresti brings new life to one of DC’s signature characters. Lopresti’s 15-year career in comics has included popular stints on such titles as Ms. Marvel, New X-Men, and Incredible Hulk for Marvel Comics. 
Wendy PiniWriter/Artist, Elfquest2008 marks the 30th anniversary of Elfquest, one of comics’ most popular self-published titles. Over the years Wendy and Richard Pini’s seminal title has been published by Warp Graphics (the Pini’s own company), and Marvel and DC. Pini’s fluid art and vivid characterizations of the Wolfriders have made Elfquest a fan-favorite for over 30 years. 
Trina RobbinsWriter/Cartoonist, Comics HistorianHerstorian and writer Trina Robbins has been writing graphic novels, comics and books for over thirty years. Her subjects have ranged from Wonder Woman and the Powerpuff Girls to her own teenage superheroine, GoGirl!, and from women cartoonists and superheroines to women who kill. She has provided English language rewrites for shojo manga graphic novels, and lectured and taught comics and graphic novels throughout the United States and Europe. Trina's newest book is The Brinkley Girls, a full color collection of the work of early 20th century cartoonist Nell Brinkley (Fantagraphics), and 2009 will also see the publication of her new history of superheroines, from Palace Press. 
Alex RobinsonWriter/Artist, Box Office PoisonThe popular graphic novel writer/artist comes to WonderCon as a first time guest. Eisner Award winner Alex Robinson burst on the scene with Box Office Poison, first serialized in comic book form and collected in a phone-book-sized graphic novel by Top Shelf. He’s since produced two more original graphic novels, Tricked, and his latest, Too Cool to be Forgotten. James Robinson(Writer, Superman, Starman)Eisner Award–winning writer James Robinson is best known for his DC Comics’ series Starman, a revamp of a character that had been revamped umpteen times. Robinson’s fresh new take—along with the art of collaborator Tony Harris—garnered the series an Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story. Robinson’s other work includes The Golden Age, Leave it to Chance (with artist Paul Smith and winner of two Eisner Awards), and JSA (with co-writer Geoff Johns). He currently writes Superman and will be starting the new Justice League series right around the time of WonderCon. 
Stan SakaiWriter/Artist, Usagi YojimboThe rabbit samurai Usagi Yojimbo celebrates his 25th anniversary in 2009, and creator Stan Sakai is at WonderCon to help celebrate the occasion! Sakai’s been telling the tales of his hero since 1984, all the while aiding and abetting his friends Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier as Groo the Wanderer’s letterer. Sakai is a three-time Eisner Award winner. 
Roy ThomasWriter/Editor, Avengers, Conan, Alter EgoA guiding light of the Silver Age of Comics, especially at Marvel Comics (he was Stan Lee's hand-picked replacement on many titles and as editor-in-chief), Roy Thomas is best known for his work on Conan, Avengers, X-Men, and just about every other Marvel title. Over at DC, he brought new attention to the company's Golden Age characters in books such as All Star Squadron and Infinity, Inc. Having started out as a fan, noted for editing the popular 1960s fanzine Alter Ego, Thomas has gone full circle and currently edits the TwoMorrows magazine Alter Ego, dedicated to the Golden and Silver Ages of comics. Roy's recent work also includes adaptations for Marvel Illustrated, including The Three Musketeers and Kidnapped!, and the historical books The Marvel Vault (co-written with Peter Sanderson), All-Star Companion vol. 3, and Conan: The Ultimate Guide. Jill ThompsonWriter and illustrator Jill Thompson is best known for her work on Sandman with writer Neil Gaiman ("Brief Lives") and her own creation, Scary Godmother. Her other work includes art on Wonder Woman, Black Orchid, The Invisibles, and Books of Magic. She co-created the Vertigo miniseries Finals, and she both wrote and drew The Little Endless Storybook and the manga-inspired Death: At Death's Door graphic novel, also for Vertigo. Scary Godmother has been featured in numerous books and has been adapted to the stage and as an animated special for television. She also illustrated the children's book Mick Foley's Halloween Hijinx. Her latest series of children's graphic novels, Magic Trixie, is being published by HarperTrophy. |
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