July 2004 - DC ANNOUNCES COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAYS

Visitors to the DC booth at Comic-Con International will find a wide variety of giveaway items. These include samplers of upcoming projects from CMX, 2000 A.D. and Humanoids, comics from our all ages line; an issue of MAD; and HORIZON issues featuring SWAMP THING and IT'S A BIRD..., RICHARD DRAGON and HAWKMAN, EX MACHINA and SLEEPER, and MANHUNTER and ELRIC: THE MAKING OF A SORCERER. And don't miss our assortment of promotional posters, new buttons and signature cards!

DC COMICS PRESENTS PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO 2004

With Comic-Con International: San Diego 2004 just over a week away, DC Comics is pleased to announce its programming schedule. DC's panels focus on the DCU, VERTIGO, WildStorm, CMX, 2000 A.D. and Humanoids, as well as spotlighting some of the brightest stars in comics!

DC's panels include:

Thursday, July 22

11-12: DC Comics Talent Search Orientation Session. This informative orientation session will explain how DC's Talent Search works. In order to have your work reviewed, attendance at this orientation session is mandatory - not all attendees are guaranteed a review.

12-1: Spotlight on Dustin Nguyen, hosted by Jim Lee. Join Dustin, the artist on THE AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION, for this interview hosted by comics legend and Editorial Director - WildStorm, Jim Lee!

2:30-3:30: In the Name of Justice. Step into the ring with Chuck Austen (ACTION COMICS, JLA), Ron Garney (JLA), Joe Kelly (JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE), Geoff Johns (JSA, TEEN TITANS) and Senior Group Editor Mike Carlin.

3:30-5: VERTIGO: Next X. This panel, hosted by VERTIGO editors Will Dennis and Jonathan Vankin (THE WITCHING), includes some surprise VERTIGO announcements. Appearing are Andy Diggle (THE LOSERS, SWAMP THING), Joshua Dysart (Violent Messiahs), Leigh Gallagher (THE WITCHING), Jock (THE LOSERS), Tara McPherson (THE WITCHING), Cameron Stewart (SEAGUY), and John Watkiss (HUMAN TARGET).

5-6: The Write Stuff. Meet some of comics' most talented writers! Dan Jolley (BLOODHOUND, FIRESTORM), Paul Jenkins (BATMAN: JEKYLL & HYDE), Andy Diggle (SWAMP THING, THE LOSERS), Bill Willingham (ROBIN, FABLES), Howard Chaykin (BITE CLUB, CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN), and Jimmy Palmiotti (HAWKMAN, THE MONOLITH) are joined by Senior Editor Peter Tomasi.

6-7: Batman: War Games. Join Group Editor Bob Schreck and Senior Editor, Matt Idelson with War Games heavy-hitters Bill Willingham (ROBIN, FABLES), Brad Walker (BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT), Mike Huddleston (BATGIRL), Jock (DETECTIVE COMICS covers) and Pete Woods (DETECTIVE COMICS, ROBIN).

Friday, July 23:

10:30-11:30am: DC Comics Talent Search Orientation Session. See description above.

10:30-12:00: VERTIGO: Breaking Boundaries. Learn what mind-blowing projects are in store for you. Hosted by Vice President, Executive Editor - VERTIGO Karen Berger, Editors Will Dennis and Jonathan Vankin (THE WITCHING), with Brian Azzarello (SUPERMAN, 100 BULLETS), Enrique Breccia (SWAMP THING), Cliff Chiang (HUMAN TARGET), Andy Diggle (SWAMP THING, THE LOSERS), Marcelo Frusin (HELLBLAZER), Dave Gibbons (THE ORIGINALS), Pia Guerra (Y: THE LAST MAN), Jock (THE LOSERS), Bill Willingham (FABLES, ROBIN), Peter Gross (LUCIFER) and more.

2:30-3:30: Superman: A New Era. Join artists Jim Lee (SUPERMAN), Scott Williams (SUPERMAN), Matthew Clark (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) and Ivan Reis (ACTION COMICS), writers Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Greg Rucka (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) and Chuck Austen (ACTION COMICS), along with Group Editor Eddie Berganza and Editor Will Dennis.

3:30-4:30: Fans Turned Pro. Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS), Geoff Johns (JSA, TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH, GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH), and Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, BATMAN) are some of the best writers (and biggest fans!) in the business. Come find out what inspires them!

Saturday, July 24:

10:30-11:30am: DC Comics Talent Search Orientation Session. See description above.

11-12: WildStorm: Comics Untamed. Find out what's coming from WildStorm in this slide presentation. Join Scott Dunbier - Executive Editor WildStorm and some of comics' rowdier talents: Jim Lee, Editorial Director - WildStorm (SUPERMAN), artists Tony Harris (EX MACHINA) and Dustin Nguyen (THE AUTHORITY, BATMAN), writer/artist Howard Chaykin (CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN) and more!

12-1: Identity Crisis: Murder in the DCU. Find out how Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales gave us a mystery for the ages when they are joined by cover artist Michael Turner in this Q & A hosted by Mike Carlin, Senior Group Editor.

2-3: Spotlight on Dave Gibbons. At this spotlight Dave Gibbons will discuss his upcoming original hardcover graphic novel THE ORIGINALS. Join us for this Q & A session hosted by Karen Berger, Vice President - Executive Editor, VERTIGO.

3-4:30: DC Comics: Taking it to the Limit. Look into the futures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in this panel moderated by Dan DiDio, Vice President - Editorial and Bob Wayne, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, with Brian Azzarello (BATMAN, SUPERMAN, 100 BULLETS), Ron Garney (JLA), Jeph Loeb (SUPERMAN/BATMAN), Jim Lee (SUPERMAN), Brad Meltzer (IDENTITY CRISIS), Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), Greg Rucka (WONDER WOMAN, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, GOTHAM CENTRAL), Judd Winick (GREEN ARROW, OUTSIDERS), Howard Porter (THE FLASH) , Dan Jolley (FIRESTORM, BLOODHOUND), Geoff Johns (TEEN TITANS, JSA), and Jimmy Palmiotti (THE MONOLITH, HAWKMAN).

5-6: Humanoids/DC Comics Panel. Come hear special guests discussing upcoming work with Humanoids, including Chuck Austen, Terry Dodson, Metal Hurlant's Jean Pierre Dionnet, Jamal Igle and Geoff Johns, along with Humanoids Managing Editor Paul Benjamin.

6-7: 2000 A.D.: The British Are Coming! Find out all about forthcoming 2000 A.D. books in this panel and Q & A hosted by 2000 A.D.'s Graphic Novels Editor Jamie Boardman and Marketing Officer Dominic Preston, with DC's Vice President - Sales & Marketing Bob Wayne.

Sunday, July 25:

10:30-11:30: One-on-One: Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Join Jeph, Tim and Editorial Art Director Mark Chiarello for this one-on-one-on-one interview and Q & A session.

1-2: Johnny DC - Who is Johnny DC? DC's kids' line is brought together by Johnny DC! Join Editor Joan Hilty, writer J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO!) and more to meet Johnny DC.

2-3: Collected Editions Brainstorming Session. DC's Vice President - Design & Retail Product Development Georg Brewer, Vice President - Sales & Marketing Bob Wayne and Senior Editor - Collected Editions Dale Crain will listen to your ideas!

3-4: CMX: Pure Manga! DC Comics presents some of the world's most renowned manga! Join DC's VP - Business Development John Nee, WildStorm Editorial Director Jim Lee, WildStorm Vice President - General Manager Hank Kanalz and CMX Group Editor Jake Tarbox for this trans-Pacific panel!

Please note that this information may be subject to change.

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