Friday, November 9

Main Stage

4:15 pmWalter KoenigThe Journey Of A Sci-Fi CareerLt. Chekov from the original “Star Trek” and Alfred Bester from “Babylon 5” discusses his lengthy career in movies and television. Hear him share stories from the sets of these iconic television shows. A question and answer session will follow.

5:30 pmAnastasia BaranovaHaving Fun In The ApocalypseAnastasia discusses her pivotal role in the SyFy Channel hit “Z-Nation”, the major differences between her show and that other zombie apocalypse show, and the challenges to keep the zombie franchise fresh and exciting. A question and answer session will follow.

6:45 pmFrank Conniff and Trace BeaulieuAdventures On The Satellite Of LoveThe people behind TV’s Frank and Crow T. Robot from the cult classic “Mystery Science Theater 3000” discuss the creation of the show and share stories about the show’s production, its impact on popular culture, and where the show is headed now.

Grand Gallery A-C

3:15 pmCosplay GuestsCosplay 101Have you ever wondered how to get started in this awesome hobby? Curious about how our cosplay guests got their starts? Got some first time questions you need answering but not sure who to ask? Just curious about the basics of dressing up like your favorite TV hero? This panel is for you! Come and join our cosplay guests as they discuss how they got started and answer some audience Q&A

4:30 pmJulie Dolan Being A Princess In A Galaxy Far, Far AwayJulie Dolan voices Princess Leia Organa in numerous Star wars video games and TV shows such as “Star Wars Rebels”. Julie discusses the challenges of voicing such an iconic character in the most known sci-fi franchise ever, the expectation from the fans versus her work, and what the galaxy has for her next.

5:45 pmNicholas AndersonExplaining Manga for the Comic Book FanDescription: An explanation of the development of comics in the Japan. How, and more importantly why, they are different not just in style but also how the industry works over there.

8:00 pmGrindhouse Film FestivalCheck out some of the most hardcore and crazy short films out there today in our salute to the grindhouse-style theaters. Must by 17 to attend.

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4:00 pmBryan DonihueWorldbuilding 101: Making a World Make SenseBryan Donihue is a game designer and published author. If you are an aspiring author, game designer, or even a GM who wants to create their own setting, Bryan will talk about building a consistent world from scratch as a setting for an RPG, novel, or other work. He will also talk about the steps he takes, and the mistakes he's made, in building his current persistent world, The World of Incursion.

5:15 pmLeague Of EnchantmentYou Can’t Save The World AloneHow a cosplayer can do more and connect with groups to not only help but give back to the communities we live in. How becoming part of a larger group can open doors and makes it a family setting to further the capability of a cosplayer. Come learn about the League Of Enchantment and be part of a team.

6:30 pmMarcyKate ConnollyThe Method in The MagicMost fantasy novels have a unique magic system, ranging anywhere from simple and direct to highly complex. In this presentation, MarcyKate will talk about tips and tricks to build one’s own fantasy world. The presentation will take a look at examples of magic systems and how they work. Registrants will also participate in an interactive worldbuilding activity with a Q&A to follow.

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4 pmJoyce Chin To Be Announced

5:15 pmDerek PadulaThe Way of GokuFrom Human to Saiyan! Discover how to transform your mind, body, and spirit—the Goku way! The author of numerous books on the Dragon Ball franchise discusses the philosophical aspect of the franchise.

8:00 pmChris GoadTrivia Challenge

Grab some of your nerdiest friends and come down to Friday night of Grand Rapids Comic Con to challenge your knowledge on your favorite fandoms in a friendly Nerd Trivia competition, hosted by Quizmaster Chris Goad. Candy, geeky gifts, and other swag will be up for grabs. Teams must consist of one to four people.

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4:30 pmRobert PopeThe Life Of A CartoonistCartoonist and animator ROBERT POPE will discuss his career and explain the ins and outs of making your favorite animated characters come to life on the comic book page-from Charlie Brown to Wile E Coyote, it’s not as easy as it looks!

5:45 pmKnightMage, Envy the Green Fairy Cosplay, House of a Thousand Glue SticksFoam Smithing 101Foam is a cosplay builder’s best friend and if you’re ready to get started with it, this is the panel for you! Come and learn the basics of working with foam for building props, armor and all sorts of crazy cosplay contraptions.

7:15 pmArie Boon, Caitlin Boon, Audrey Quinn, Dan Wallace OH SNAP: A Gauntlet of MCU TheoriesWe’re back for our 3rd consecutive Grand Rapids Comic Con panel on theories and gamification. This time around we’ve used the Reality Stone and changed fandoms to cover the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Be prepared for audience polls, a character draft or two, and lively group discussion regarding theories tailored to Avengers 4. Be prepared for spoilers (specifically character deaths) as we don’t have the Time Stone to undo what you’ve heard.

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3:45 pmRandy Zimmerman and an Assortment of Indie Comic PublishersThe Trials and Tribulations of Indie PublishingHear a gaggle of independent comic book publishers discuss their profession, what got them involved in the comic book field in the first place, the tricks of self-publishing, and what indie publishers are truly looking for in new talent. Moderated by Flint Comic publisher Randy Zimmerman.

5:00 pmVarious Michigan Convention HeadsCon Runners Campfire StoriesThe leaders and former leaders of several Michigan anime and other nerd-based conventions discuss the operation of popular arts convention. This is not as easy as it looks, and the group will discuss horror stories within their own events with all kinds of elements. Fans of these kind of shows won’t want to miss this as it will surely convince them to stay attendees rather than con runners!

7:00 pm

Dice Tales: DnD Live!Come watch performers Cari Scholtens, Chuck Fortenbacher, Liz Brand, and Ross Johnson gather around the table of Gamemaster Brooke Heintz in this live tabletop RP event. Combining the classic fantasy D&D setting of Forgotten Realms with the Pathfinder rules system, this performative evening of fast-paced RP will bring you hours of laughter, thrills, might & magic, and of course, dramatic dice-slinging!

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3:45 pmAllen Stewart and the Hall of Heroes MuseumComic Book And The Cold War: A RetrospectiveIf you love comic book history then you won’t want to miss this exciting and informative panel by Allen Stewart Executive Director of The Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum. We will start at the end of WW II and discover comic books secrets such as how a Superman comic almost revealed the secret of The Atom Bomb. How the super heroes and comic books almost ceased to exist due to a lone child psychiatrist’s book “Seduction of the Innocent”. The Cold War was being fought during both The Silver Age and Bronze Age Era of comics. Many early Marvel villains were Communists. Wonder Woman’s goofiest villain Egg Fu!!!! What is Superman landed in Russia instead of The United States?? Don’t miss this fun and educational panel!!!

5:00 pmRob MillerArmor Fabrication On A BudgetA participant in the SyFy show ‘Face Off” as well as giant prop builder, Rob discusses the art of making armor and larger fabrication items with limited funds and resources.

6:15 pmDr. Mortose CommandsDr. Mortose Commands the Mysterious AudienceOur local monster movie narrator and his gang of goons discuss Horror Hosting locally and internationally and have the audience participate in an experiment. Be afraid! Well, be kinda afraid. OK, how about just concerned?

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All Day Until MidnightAnime ScreeningsMake sure to take a few minutes to relax and check out some of the newest anime coming out of Japan and around the world on our Crunchyroll stream. Schuedle posted outside of the room

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All Day Until MidnightGaming RoomLots of board, card, and electronic gaming activities will be happening all weekend in River Overlook, so make sure to take some time to enjoy a game or two with old and new friends.

Monroe Room

4:00 pmJen CohnThe Wonderful World Of OverwatchJen Cohn, the voice of Pharah in the Overwatch franchise, will discuss the trials and tribulations of the life of a voice actor in this franchise and how she combines her Hollywood career with being a wife and a mother.

5:15 pmMichael GoldenOn StorytellingSit down and have a session with one of the best storytellers in the business. Creator of Rogue from the X-Men, former senior art director of Marvel Comics. Good for anyone interested in learning how to write a good story. Be it for comics, film, animation, Michael answers your questions!

6:30 pmDavid HayterThe Adventures Of Voice Acting A Black OpDavid Hayter discusses voicing one of the most famous video game characters in Snake in Metal Gear Solid and the challenges of the voice acting profession. A question and answer session will follow.

8:00 pmChristopher PaoliniThe Process of EragonHow does one create a major fantasy franchise as a teenager with a good idea? World renowned author Christopher Paolini will step you through the journey of The Inheritance Cycle and Eragon and how perseverance, exposure, and a little luck brought him out of the mountains of Wyoming to the national literary spotlight. A truly inspirational story for aspiring writers everywhere!

9:30 pmChannel AwesomeNostalgia Critic Q&AHave some aching questions for the near sighted one himself? Well now's your chance to ask! Join Doug Walker and the Nostalgia Critic gang as they answer all the questions you have about their characters, the website, or Channel Awesome!

Saturday, November 10

Main Stage

11 amJames Tynion IV and Steve OrlandoBeing The Scribes For The BatmanJames (writer for Detective Comics and the Batman/TMNT crossover) and Steve (Batman: Shadow) discuss the challenges and pitfalls of writing such an iconic character as The Batman, placing him in different universes, and meeting the expectations of a rabid fan base.

12:15 pm

Jake BuseyFollowing In The Family BusinessJake is a second generation actor in the second stage of his acting career, currently being seen in “NCIS” and “Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and the movies The Predator and The Ghost In The Graveyard. Jake will discuss his career, his big break in Starship Troopers and The Frighteners, and having a famous father such as Gary.

1:30 pmKevin EastmanThe Creation Of Pop Culture LegendsThe co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise will show a slideshow in relation to his career and take questions from the audience.

2:45 pmDanielle Colby and KnightmageVintage Clothing and CosplayKnightmage, the reigning king of cosplay, and Danielle Colby, the queen of rust, will combine forces to discuss the cosplay phenomenon and how to incorporate vintage clothing into costuming. Danielle will answer questions afterwards on “American Pickers”.

5:00 pmCostume ContestWatch numerous fans strut their stuff in their best cosplay to win cash and prizes.

Grand Gallery A-C

11 amFilm FestivalCheck out some of the best independent and student short films from all over the world. Two 95 minute blocks followed by an awards ceremony.

4:00 pmDavid Hayter, Eric and Julia Lewald, and Len UhleyWriting The X-Men For The Big And Small ScreenScreenwriters David Hayter (X-Men, X-Men 2) and Leh Uhley (“X-Men: TAS”) as well as producer Eric Lewald (“X-Men: TAS”) discuss translating the classic mutant group from the pages of comic books to the big and small screen and the challenges that pre-conceived notions, tradition, and expectations create for the writers.

7:00 pmThe Mads of MST3KTrace Beaulieu (Crow T Robot) and Frank Conniff (TV’s Frank) from the original “Mystery Science Theater 3000” will publicly eviscerate a bad movie and take questions from the audience.

9:30 pmChiodo Bros.Killer Klowns From Outer Space Screening

The creators of the 80s seminal classic will screen the film and take questions from the audience. Make sure to be there on time for a special gag we believe all of you will enjoy!

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11:30 amHarp TwinsQ&A With Camille and KennerlyCamille and Kennerly will do a question and answer panel so you can learn more about them, their videos on YouTube, and the art of playing the harp.

12:45 pmStacey FilakDescription coming soon

2:00 pmMindee ArnettPath to Publication: A Guide to Writing and Selling Speculative FictionIn this workshop, Mindee shares her tips, strategies, and tools on everything from selecting a strong story concept idea, to writing a solid draft, to how to find an agent and publisher. Using a powerpoint presentation, she goes through the ups and downs of her own journey to publication with an emphasis on sharing the learning resources she has found the most helpful. Attendees are encouraged to participate along the way, and the workshop concludes with a question and answer session.

3:15 pmDerek PadulaHow to Name Your Comic Book Characters, Dragon Ball StyleLearn how to name the people, places, and things in your comics like the ones in Dragon Ball, the world's most-recognized anime and manga. Derek Padula, writer of numerous books on the anime franchise, will step you through the process.

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11:00 amRicou BrowningThe Legend Of The Creature From The Black LagoonThe actual stunt man in the rubbber suit for the classic sci-fi/horror film The Creature From The Black lagoon (1954) discusses film making back in that era, the landmark special effects of the film, and how the film and his role have become iconic within pop and monster culture.

12:15 pmTim RoseIt’s A Trap! The Career Of A PuppeteerTim discusses his career in the puppeteering industry, working on such diverse projects as several characters in the Star Wars universe, Howard The Duck, Labyrinth, and The Dark Crystal. A question and answer session will follow.

1:30 pm

Andrea Lorenzo Molinari, Robert X. MolinariThe Roots of the Supernatural as Theme in Comics/Graphic NovelsThis panel will explore some of the historical roots of the use of sequential art to address supernatural/spiritual/religious themes. It will also highlight and discuss some examples of how creators are employing these themes today.

2:45 pmCarla PerezAt Last! After 10,000 Years I Am At Your Con!Every 90s kid knows Rita Repulsa, the evil mastermind in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” whose monsters would cause havoc on Angel Grove. Rita discusses her fairly long career in playing the iconic character including her appearance in the “Power/Rangers” mature short a few years back.

4:00 pmMakiia LucierThe Writing Life: From Inspiration to Publication (and Everything In Between)Every writer is different. Not only in terms of what they write, whether it is fantasy, mystery, historical fiction, or sci-fi. But how they write differs greatly. In this presentation, Makiia discusses how a story goes from being a vague idea rattling around in her head to an actual book on a bookstore or library shelf. Included is a behind the scenes look at the revision process, cover design, title selection, and thoughts on why authors should never (ever!) read their reviews.

8:00 pmJ83 EnntertainmentAfter Hours KaraokeCome sing your heart out in a fun, casual, and judgment free setting! We have all kinds of music and a wifi hotspot to pull down even more from the internet and an aux cable to use music from your phone! Hosted by J83 Entertainment, who is a panelist, cosplayer, photographer and karaoke host whom one can find at conventions across the Midwest.

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11:00 amEnvy the Green Fairy Cosplay, KnightMage, House of a ThousandGlue sticks and Friends!Cosplay over 30Our #over30cosplay panel is exciting and focuses on a target audience of older cosplayers and how our topic categories affects over 30 cosplayers, and how we can help them with any questions they may have. We’re not just a regular cosplay 101 panel, but rather an informative and helpful discussion about how to deal with all of these cosplay topics and issues when you are over 30, especially with all the unique things that older cosplayers deal with and how to make cosplay a meaningful family event.

12:15 pmSantana Maynard, Chaotic Neutral Cosplay Cosplay Positivity: Feeling Confident in Yourself and your CosplayHave you ever struggled with feeling positive about your cosplay or how you look in it?? So have we!! The truth is, Cosplay is for everyone one and we’d like to share some of our experiences and encourage you to love what you cosplay!

1:30 pmChaotic Neutral Cosplay and Santana MaynardThermo Plastics 101Ready to learn about the basics of thermo plastics, where and when to use them? Got some questions you want answered before you’re ready to start plastic smithing? Need some cheaper alternatives to the name brand plastics? Come and join us and we’ll talk about how not to burn yourself with a heat gun!

2:45 pmMike GrellA Thirty Year Comic Career DiscussedFamed Green Arrow and Warrior artist Mike Grell will discuss his career including his influence on the hit CW show “Arrow”. A question and answer session will follow.

7:00 pmCouch Potatoes Unite!Trekking Through the Final Frontier: The CPU! Voyage Into the Neutral ZoneWe took on DC vs Marvel. You were there when we pitted Star Trek against Star Wars, picking space battles galore. Now, Couch Potatoes Unite! embarks upon more (un)necessary nerdy fighting as we enter the Neutral Zone! This time, in honor of guest Walter Koenig, we pit characters, ships, villains, and other aspects of Star Trek generations/incarnations against each other! Kirk or Picard? The Enterprise or DS9? Romulans or Borg? Hop aboard with Kylie Piette, Kyle Brown, Nick Milbratz, and Sarah Milbratz as we tempt war Trekking Through the Final Frontier!

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11:00 amCharlie Carden, April Carden, Marjorie SteeleStar Trek: Into the Next 50 YearsTrek is back! Talk about exciting new developments in one of entertainment’s greatest Sci-Fi franchises!

12:15 pmLen Uhley and Eric LewaldNIGHTCRAWLER: An Animated X-Men Consideration of FaithMeet the writer of the first superhero cartoon to tackle the theme of faith. Len Uhley, writer of the X-MEN:TAS episode "Nightcrawler", will show and discuss his work with showrunner Eric Lewald. Find out how they dealt with a topic that Hollywood often considers taboo.

1:30 pmComfort and AdamLet's Make a Character (with Dirk Manning)Comfort and Adam, along with special guests Dirk Manning will not only talk about how to make a great character, but will create a new character on the spot with the audience’s help. The seminar will be broken into two halves: first, Comfort and Adam will take you through the concepts of what it takes to make an awesome character. In the second, all the panelists will invite audience participation in creating a new character which will be concepted and drawn on the spot.

2:45 pm

Joe Pierzchala, Chad Shultz, Chris Goad Pro Wrestling Talk presented by The Undisputed Podcast of the WorldThe Undisputed Podcast of the World presents the Undisputed Panel of the World! This panel will double as a live episode of our local pro wrestling podcast, where hosts Trebuchet, Chad “Showtime” Shultz, and Chris Goad will break down the latest wrestling news and events, special subjects in wrestling history, and much more! We also will be covering topics and questions from fans at Grand Rapids Comic-Con, so bring your favorite memories to discuss!

4:00 pmRyan Claytor, Zack KruseMichigan State University Comics StudiesRyan Clator (MSU Comics Studio Professor) and Zack Kruse (MSU PhD Candidate) will discuss the high-caliber comics resources at Michigan State University, such as the MSU Special Collections Library (the largest public collection of comic books in the world), the annual MSU Comics Forum (comicsforum.msu.edu), the MSU Comic Art and Graphic Novel Podcast (msucomics.libsyn.com), scholarship opportunities, and the recently minted Comic Art and Graphic Novel Minor (tinyurl.com/MSUComicsMinor).

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11:45 am501st Legion Of Stormtroopers/Rebel LegionWhat Is The 501st/Rebel Legion?Join the Empire and support our troops! Have you ever seen those guys dressed in those amazing Star Wars outfits and wanted to join them? Here is your opportunity to learn about the charity costumed troupe and learn about how you can join them in all the fun.

1:00 pmThe FinestRecruitment In The Fight Against CobraThe Finest is a GI Joe cosplay charity group that has chapters all over the country yet is just starting in Michigan. Learn how you can be involved in this new group. Yo, Joe!

2:15 pmGreat Lakes Ghostbusters CoalitionWe Want You!Got ghosts? Find out more about the local chapter of the Ghostbusters, what kind of activities do they participate, and how you can get involved. Who ya gonna call?

3:30 pmR2-D2 Builders ClubPut Your Droid Skills To The TestEver wanted to build your own R2-D2 unit or another droid from the Star Wars universe? Members of the R2-D2 Builders Club will be available to answer your questions and let you know how to join them.

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All Day Until Midnight

Anime ScreeningsMake sure to take a few minutes to relax and check out some of the newest anime coming out of Japan and around the world on our Crunchyroll stream. Schuedle posted outside of the room

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All Day Until MidnightGaming RoomLots of board, card, and electronic gaming activities will be happening all weekend in River Overlook, so make sure to take some time to enjoy a game or two with old and new friends.

Monroe Rooms

11:00 amElise KovaHow to be a "Real" Author: Self Publishing v.s. Traditional PublishingIf you're interested in publishing a novel, it can be hard to know who to trust your book baby with. As an author who's stepped on both sides of the publishing fence, Kova shares her experiences, perspectives, and the tales of others to give you helpful tips on how to choose the right publishing path.

12:15 pmAdrian PaulThere Can Be Only OneAdrian Paul discusses his career as being Duncan MacLeod in “:Highlander: The Series”, including how he received the coveted role, the influence of the series on popular culture, and all those epic sword duels throughout the series. A question and answer session will follow.

1:30 pmChannel AwesomeMovies Everybody Disagrees with You OnHave you ever had that movie you love but everyone else hates, or that movie you hate but everyone else loves? Well now's your chance to make your voice heard! Join Doug Walker and the Nostalgia Critic gang in discussing what and why certain films get more attention than others should, and see if your movie is celebrated or despised as much as you think!

3:30 pmHarp TwinsConcertSit back and relax while listening to the Harp Twins magical harps and listen to the twin sisters banter amongst each other.

7:30 pmKara Eberle, Jen Brown and Elizabeth MaxwellDiscussing All Things RWBYKara (voice of Weiss), Jen (Pyrrha), and Elizabeth (Winter) discuss the “RWBY” franchise and its immediate impact on the anime scene and pop culture as a whole. A question and answer session will follow.

9:00 pmTheOdd1sOut and SomeThingElseYTPanel #1Description coming soon.

Sunday, November 11

Main Stage11:00 amShea Fontana and Agnes GarbowskaTalking DC Super Hero Girls To The KidsThe co-creator and major artist for the DC Super Hero Girls franchise will discuss the creation of every little girl’s favorite super hero team and their influence on the future readers of comic books everywhere. This panel is specifically geared towards children and you have to be a kid to ask a question.

12:15 pmTony IsabellaBlack Lightning and My Road To DiversityThe creator of Black Lightning (now a hit series on the CW) and Misty Knight (who appears in Netflix's Luke Cage and other Marvel shows), talks about the career path that led him to seek out writing assignments on characters of color and to create characters like Black Lightning and Misty Knight. You'll learn secrets behind the comics as Tony talks about his career and answers your questions.

1:30 pmJohn RatzenbergerTHAT Voice From Pixar FilmsJohn has voiced numerous characters for Pixar, including The Underminer (The Incredibles), Hamm (Toy Story), and Mack (Cars). John will discuss his storied career with Pixar as being the only person who has loaned his voice to every major film they have made. Who knows, maybe he’ll discuss “Cheers” too! Question and answer to follow.

2:45 pmChildren’s and “RWBY” Themed Cosplay ContestPrepare for “awws” as we watch the little ones parade across the main stage. Also the costume contest around the anime sensation “RWBY” will shortly follow.

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11:00 amDoug Jones and Ricou BrowningDoug Jones Talks Shop With Ricou BrowningDoug Jones (Hellboy, The Shape Of Water) will interview Ricou Browning (The Creature From The Black Lagoon) on their uniqueness in the field as underwater special effects masters, the challenges of rubber suit acting, and being that guy where everybody knows your character but not your face.

12:15 pmEric and Julia Lewald with Len UhleyX-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Celebrates 25 Years

In 1993, the Fox network premiered a cartoon that would change Hollywood and Pop Culture. Within weeks, the network shot from distant last place to number one, Marvel got their first hit, and tens of millions of people were introduced to the world of comic book superheroes. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from people who made the show happen.

1:30 pmChiodo Bros.The Art Of Traditional Special EffectsThe Chiodo Bros. created the look of a lot of nerd-based films including Team America: World Police, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, the Critters franchise, and Killer Klowns From Outer Space. Hear from the traditional special effects masters on the creative process on how to make the incredible and unexpected come to life.

Grand Gallery D12:30 pmMandalorian MercsBounty Hunters For The Empire Want You!Find out what it takes to join the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club, how they make their armor and hear from the mercs themselves about their group!

1:45 pmSantana Maynard and Chaotic Neutral Cosplay Intro to Cosplay Makeup and WigsReady to get started in the basics of making yourself look like someone else? Join us as we discuss and answer the basics of both practical and SFX Cosplay makeup and everyone’s favorite subject, wigs!

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12:45 pmCharlie Carden, April Carden, Marjorie Steele The Women of Marvel ComicsDescription: Take a walk through history at the evolution and revolution of female characters in Marvel Comics since the dawn of the Silver Age in 1961!

2:00 pmMark FertigTake That, Adolf! The Fighting Comic Books of the Second World WarThrough a series of vibrant, stirring, and often shocking cover images, Fantagraphics author Mark Fertig will explain how the fledgling comic book industry came into its own during the war years. From Captain America to Wonder Woman, government propaganda to cringe-inducing racism, and isolationism to victory, Fertig will explain how comics helped win the war, and how the war helped comics cement an everlasting place in American culture.

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11:15 amDan MonroeDescription coming soon

12:30 pmRebecca RossThe Shape of Stories: How Emotional Stakes Can Help You Structure Your NovelThis workshop will focus on three points that Rebecca has found helpful in structuring a novel—the staircase (elevation) of stakes, the breath, heart and bones of a plot, and the rule of three climaxes. She’ll be sharing a powerpoint that will assist with graphics, a plot template, and further examples. Rebecca will also welcome audience questions at the end.

1:45 pmNicholas Anderson Nerd Music 101Come to learn about, and listen to, various genres of nerdy music, such as 8bit, nerdcore, steampunk, filk, and more

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11 amKnightmage and Envy the Green Fairy Cosplay Cosplay and CharityCosplaying for a Cause can be the best thing about dressing up. If you’re curious about taking that step, come join us as we discuss our experiences and how you can get started!

12:15 pmDirk Manning and K. Lynn SmithFrom NIGHTMARE to HOPE: The Journey of Making Creator-Owned ComicsJoin creators Dirk Manning (NIGHTMARE WORLD, TALES OF MR. RHEE) and K Lynn Smith (PLUME, HOPE) as they discuss the parallels and differences of their journeys in making creator-owned comics while sharing advice for aspiring creators about self-publishing, collaboration, and balancing paying work and “day jobs” with creating original comic work with no guarantee of immediate financial returns. Expect advice, laughter, and some major surprises!

1:30 pmComfort and Adam with Thom ZahlerLet's Build a Team Making one great character is challenge enough – but what if you need to create an entire team of characters? Whether building a team of equals or just building a supporting cast for your protagonist, there is an art to fleshing out a complete roster of characters. Join Comfort and Adam with guest Thomas Zahler to learn the basics of teambuilding and design. Then, we will invite the audience to help in creating a small team which will be designed and drawn live.

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11:00 amBrent Clark RogersNative Americans In The DC Universe

DC Comics historical scribe Brent Clark Rogers takes a look at the numerous depictions of Native American superheroes will be reviewed and will show how these cultures have been depicted in the pages of DC Comics over the years.

12:15 pmThat ONE TeamIntroduction to FIRST RoboticsFIRST Robotics team #4967 That ONE Team will be demonstrating their competition robots and talking about FIRST Robotics and their team. FIRST is a program to get students ages K-12 to pursue engineering and STEM interests.

1:30 pmRoyal Manticoran NavyCome Sail Away With UsThe Royal Manticoran Navy is a cosplay club in the area which is the Official Honor Harrington Fan Association based on David Weber’s Honorverse and other sci-fi reading. Check out what the club has to offer in the area and how you can join them in their adventures.

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All Day Until 5 pmAnime ScreeningsMake sure to take a few minutes to relax and check out some of the newest anime coming out of Japan and around the world on our Crunchyroll stream. Schedule posted outside of the room

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All Day Until 5 pmGaming RoomLots of board, card, and electronic gaming activities will be happening all weekend in River Overlook, so make sure to take some time to enjoy a game or two with old and new friends.

Monroe Room

11 amKara Eberle and Elizabeth MaxwellThe Bond Between SchneestersIt's not easy being a Schnee, but at least they have each other. Join Kara Eberle and Elizabeth Maxwell for a Q&A about any and all things “RWBY” related.

12:15 pmTheOdd1sOut and SomeThingElseYTPanel #2Description coming soon.

1:30 pmJames Jude CourtneyMy Job Is A Killer!

James will discuss being the heavy in numerous films and TV shows such as “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” and Halloween (2018) and the challenges of playing a character such as Michael Myers that has no lines and has such an expectation among die-hard fans who already know his every move.

3:30 pmHarp TwinsConcertSit back and relax while listening to the harp Twins magical harps and listen to the twin sisters banter amongst each other.