June 11, 2002 - Beginning July 31, DC Comics will be ready to meet and greet fans, retailers and comics professionals at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2002. DC will be on hand with a full complement of staff and guests at DC's legendary "big booth."
DC's sponsored guests include Eisner-Award winning writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN/DEATHBLOW), writer Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, POINT BLANK), DC DIRECT sculptor Tim Bruckner, Eisner-Award nominated writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER, HELLBLAZER), penciller Yvel Guichet (JLA), writer Joe Kelly (JLA, ACTION COMICS), penciller Doug Mahnke (JLA), penciller Scott McDaniel (BATMAN, NIGHTWING), penciller Carlos Pacheco (JLA/JSA: VIRTUE AND VICE), Eisner-Award winning artist Eduardo Risso (100 BULLETS), and writer Bill Willingham (FABLES).
Other DC departments also will be represented at the convention, including members of Creative Services, Editorial Administration, and the Collected Editions and DC Direct groups, along with most of the Direct Sales department.
"Without a doubt, Comic-Con is one of our most important shows of the year," says Fletcher Chu-Fong, DC's Manager - Events & Retailer Services. "It's great for spending time with the fans, nurturing relationships with freelancers and retailers, and doing business of all kinds. We wouldn't miss it for the world."
DC editorial staffers scheduled to attend the show include Karen Berger, VP - Executive Editor, VERTIGO; Mike Carlin, VP - Executive Editor, DC Universe; Dan DiDio, VP - Editorial; Jim Lee, Editorial Director - WildStorm; Scott Dunbier, Group Editor; Andy Helfer, Group Editor; Dan Raspler, Group Editor; Bob Schreck, Group Editor; Jeff Mariotte, Senior Editor; Ben Abernathy, Editor; Joey Cavalieri, Editor; Will Dennis, Editor; and Mark Chiarello, Editorial Art Director.
