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PANEL SCHEDULE Last updated 2/28/18 FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00pm - 7:00PM // Hall G Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce. STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Hall I Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first. EVENT REG 12:00pm - 5:00pm // Between Rm. 139/140 All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events: - Nerdy Speed Dating @ 9:00pm THE GAME CAVE 12:00pm – Midnight // Hall E More fun than your mom’s basement! Who’s Yer Gamers is proud to offer an endless library of board games, card gaming, tabletop gaming, RPG’s, Werewolf, and more from dawn ‘til dusk! INDY LIGHTSABER ACADEMY 12:00pm - Midnight // Hall E Learn how to use a lightsaber and test your skills in a single elimination tournament. Participants will be able to learn 1 of 3 forms and compete for galactic glory. No equipment needed. LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 12:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 145

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FRIDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 12:00pm - 7:00PM // Hall G Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce.

STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 12:00pm - 7:00pm // Hall I Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first.

EVENT REG 12:00pm - 5:00pm // Between Rm. 139/140 All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events:

- Nerdy Speed Dating @ 9:00pm

THE GAME CAVE 12:00pm – Midnight // Hall E More fun than your mom’s basement! Who’s Yer Gamers is proud to offer an endless library of board games, card gaming, tabletop gaming, RPG’s, Werewolf, and more from dawn ‘til dusk!

INDY LIGHTSABER ACADEMY 12:00pm - Midnight // Hall E Learn how to use a lightsaber and test your skills in a single elimination tournament. Participants will be able to learn 1 of 3 forms and compete for galactic glory. No equipment needed.

LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 12:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 145

Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the LoLL Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 12:30pm - 1:20pm // Rm. 142 TBA NERD MUSIC 101 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 131 Come to learn about, and listen to, various genres of nerdy music, such as 8bit, nerdcore, steampunk, filk, and more. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: FREE PLAY 1:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 136 Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. Admission is free! DESIGNATED DEBATERS PRESENTS: SUPER SOLUTIONS! 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 140 Ever want to know Batman’s best dating advice? Ever wonder how Wonder Woman finds her invisible jet? Want to ask Cyclops what it feels like to have lasers fire out of his eyes? Or what Superman’s tips are on how to remove paint stains from carpet? Well now’s your chance to ask those burning questions right to your favorite super heroes! We’re putting the “AMA” in amazing! WALTER JONES Q&A 1:30pm - 2:20pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Meet the American actor, martial artist, and dancer, known for playing the role of Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger on the hit television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. IMPROV 101 1:30pm - 2:20pm // Rm. 130 Have you ever watched “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and wanted to learn how to do improv comedy? Now’s your chance! Part of a three-day learning workshop, come practice the basic skills of improvisation through games and easy scenes. PETER DAVID: WRITER EXTRAORDINAIRE

1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 142 Comics, novels, TV shows—he’s written them all! Peter David talks about his legendary career as a great writer of many things! HOW TO READ A SEWING PATTERN 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 133 Want to start sewing, but don’t know where to begin? Learn the basics of sewing with a commercial sewing pattern. PLUS SIZE COSPLAY: NO LIMITS, NO RESTRICTIONS 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ This mission of this panel is to empower cosplayers of all sizes to express the love for their fandom through cosplay. We touch on the cosplay community as a whole and some of the problematic elements in it to avoid. Then I share some of the tips and tricks I've learned as a plus size cosplayer over the last 10 years. We end with a little advice on how to engage with the community efficiently and ethically from our specific perspective. ACTING OR COSPLAY? 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 131 People love to Cosplay. What is the difference between Acting and Cosplay? How can you mix the two. FREESTYLE D&D 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… #FreestyleDD2018 FOXTROT AND CARTOONING WITH BILL AMEND 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 142 Legendary cartoonist and creator of FoxTrot, Bill Amend, talks about his career, technique, and more! YAYA HAN Q&A 3:00pm - 3:50pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Join this cosplay goddess for a one-on-one that delves into her live as a professional cosplay entertainer, designer, and model!

NATURE: UP CLOSE AND SLITHERY 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 130 Scaly Tailz brings you Nature: Up Close & Slithery! Scaly Tailz will bring several of our awesome and unique critters, for you to see, learn about, and even pet (if you so wish to)! PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:00pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 139 PKF is taking over Indiana Comic Con yet again! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” then you’ll love PKF! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)! 3 GEEKS PODCAST LIVE 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 133 Join the 3 Geeks Podcast as they discuss the latest Movie, TV and come book news. Also with the rise in super hero and comic book movies, How closely should they follow the source material! SMALL & SELF PUBLISHING 101 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 143 Have you ever wanted to publish a novel but aren't sure how? Learn the ins and outs of the small publishing industry in today's environment. BUILDING YOUR COLLECTION - FROM CASUAL TO THE COMPLETIONIST 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 131 This panel will discuss how to build and manage your collection of comics and memorabilia no matter the size. Join others who are passionate about their collections and learn the ins and outs and lessons learned with Donald Comstock, who has been collecting Doctor Strange memorabilia for over 25 years (as seen on www.DrStrangeArchive.com). Topics include: how to set goals and budgets for any size collection, researching items, determine what they are worth to you, how to find that next item and using eBay and other auction sites. FREESTYLE D&D - CELEBRITY EDITION 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Love celebrities of San Fran Comic Con? COME TO THIS PANEL. Enjoy playing games? COME TO THIS PANEL. Revel in chaos? COME TO THIS PANEL. Watch as San Fran Comic Con's celebrities are pitched against monsters and villains in their quest for victory! Yup, totally gonna be celebrities up in here, sort of. Hosted by DragonWagon. #FreestyleDD2017. TOM BUNK'S MAD, MAD MAGAZINE AND MORE!

4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 142 Illustrator of Garbage Pail Kids and Mad Magazine, legendary cartoonist Tom Bunk, discusses his wild illustration style and 40+ year career. SEAN YOUNG Q&A 4:30pm - 5:20pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Spend time with Sean Young, also known as Rachael from Blade Runner, Chani from Dune, and many of her other beloved characters! D WHITAKER INK SPRAY PAINT 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 130 Come see D Whitaker Ink perform spray paint art demonstrations! Artist Derek Whitaker spray paints galaxy style paintings with your favorite superhero and anime characters. Give him an idea, and he'll put it on a canvas right in front of your eyes! POKEMON SIDE CHARACTERS 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 133 Did you know that the Pokémon anime has about 20 seasons thus far? Most of the episodes are filler episodes that have a character(s) that is part of that episode's plot point and sometimes are never seen again, well we are gonna shine some light on some of the unique and colorful side characters. Come to learn some of the minor characters of the Pokémon anime. THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 139 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com HEARTS ON FIRE: A YURI ON ICE PANEL 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 143 Come make history with Punny Panels as we skate through this beautiful series of even more beautiful men on the ice. So, come set your heart on fire as we discuss the show and why exactly it’s so perfect. THE MINSTREL RAV'N 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 131 // Ages 13+ A wandering bard, The Minstrel Rav'n travels the lands singing songs and telling stories of

Pirates, Taverns and Elven Lasses...though not necessarily in that order. Pull up a chair as he raises a mug in "The Whispering Sword" and travels the High Seas with "Hana's Privateers"! DESIGNATED DEBATERS 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 140 Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 5:30pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 142 TBA WILLIAM B. DAVIS Q&A 6:00pm - 6:50pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Go up in smoke with William B. Davis, the The Cigarette Smoking Man from The X-Files! BODY PAINTING AND YOU! A BEGINNERS GUIDE COSPLAY MAKEUP! 6:00pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 130 Have you ever wondered how to get into body paint? Curious about the tools of the trade? Come check out Eden Sitayu with a full hands on and interactive intro to Body Paint! Live demonstration will be taking place during the panel, as well as audience participation with different tools, makeups and techniques. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: DUNGEON CRAWL 6:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 136 You find yourself in a distant land seeking opportunity and adventure. Sent on a quest by a local lord, you approach a shrine rumored to be the home of an infamous group of ninjas. Your quest is simple: defeat the ninjas and discover what grants them their superhuman magic. Join us for this two part adventure where you take on the role of an adventurer and fight your way through our dungeon. Dungeons will be ran every hour. Feel free to stop by throughout the day to sign up or ask questions! THE CLOW CARDS 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 131 Did you know that they are 53 Clow Cards from the Cardcaptors anime? They have been used in many ways and even been combined into each other to capture other Clow Cards. Come as we learn about each Clow Card and what makes them unique. Sakura has her work cut out for her, since most of this cards are a doozie.

CON CLUE 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ Was it Deadpool with the keyblade in the food court? Punny Panels challenges you to come test your sleuthing skills in a team based challenge as you search the convention center for clues. Figure out who the criminal is and unmask the truth before they strike again! GENDER AND RACIAL PORTRAYALS IN POPULAR VIDEOGAME TRAILERS 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Gender and racial stereotypes pervade almost all of forms of media and videogames are no different. This is a discussion of gender, race, and sex within the advertisements of popular video games between 2007-2014. RETRO GAME CLEANING 7:30pm - 8:30pm // Rm. 142 Basics on how to keep your NES, SNES, Genesis, Master System, and Nintendo 64 game carts clean and protected. Step by step tutorials that everyone is welcome to participate in. PROTECTING YOUR IDEAS 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 133 How do you protect your ideas, your art from infringement? Learn from the US Patent and Trademark Office about what every artist should know regarding copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks. PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH BAAAAD WORDS) 8:00pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 139 // Ages 13+ PKF is taking over Indiana Comic Con once again! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and lots of bad words, then you’ll love PKF’s Late Show! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)! OLD SCHOOL YU-GI-YOH (ANIME VS. CARD GAME) 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 143 Did you know that the Duelist Kingdom season of Yu-Gi-Oh had way more different rules than any other season, compared to the card game? You could summon any monster without sacrificing, you could not attack the opponent's life points directly, and many other unique rules. This panel will discuss what makes the first season really unique and why it is such a classic to card players. ALL THE RAVE KARAOKE WITH DJ RICK

8:30pm - Midnight // Rm. 131 HELLO INDIANA!! Come sing your Hearts desire in a flash at this years Karaoke with All The Rave DJ. Providing Todays Great entertainment with all you ICC Friends and Family! SCI-FI D20 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 140 Night time has fallen on Comic Con, and new dangers lurk around every corner. Based off the hugely popular FREESTYLE D&D developed by the infamous Freestyle DM DragonWagon. Continue your adventures in a sci-fi/horror setting long form improv comedy panel inspired by Android, Shadowrun, Whitewolf, and of course D&D. ACROBATICA INFINITI: A NERDY CIRCUS 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Join Acrobatica Infiniti Circus, the first of its kind: a completely unique performance where two exuberant arts – cosplay and circus – merge to create an unforgettable show. Otherwise known as the “Nerd Circus”, this variety-style performance brings together diverse audiences to witness their favorite fictional characters come to life on stage and perform extraordinary acts. Featuring an all-star cast of performance artists, including contortionists, trapeze artists, acrobats, jugglers and more. NERDY SPEED DATING 9:00pm – 10:30pm // Rm. 130 // Ages 18+ Sign up at Event Reg before 6:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 142 TBA TENCHI & HAKAI 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 133 // Ages 18+ A tale of fate and destiny, heart and soul, sorrow and defeat. A story of ninja, demons, mystic warriors and tyrants shrouding the world in pure evil. However a new chosen one has arose to battle and defeat this evil if he can prove he's worthy and not fall into darkness himself. CUTTHROAT POKEMON

9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 143 Do you want to be the very best that no one ever was? Do you have the skills to be number one? Come to find out in a Pokémon Trivia Contest. A selected number of people will play and you will eliminated each other until we get to the last person and they will be the number one Pokémon Trivia Trainer! Can you be the next Pokémon master, like 10+ people before that won this challenge? DJ DANGLER’S COMICS AND COMEDIANS 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 139 // Ages 13+ DJ Dangler is a Stand-up Comedian and decent human being. He's a Bob & Tom regular and isn't a lizard person. He's brought a bunch of other comics with him, they're not lizard people either. LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 140 The LGBTQ+ community's fight is far from over! Join Flee Drinks and Does Stuff for a bit of grouplove. We'll share stories, gush about fandoms, and remind ourselves that we have growing representation in nerd culture. FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 10:30pm - 11:30pm // Rm. 142 TBA TWO BISHOUNEN ONE AI: A SHOUNEN AI PANEL 11:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 133 // Ages 13+ Do you like the idea of love and romance between two adorable guys? Well, this panel is for you. It looks at all of the cute, and appropriate for young ages, love stories of men. It’s yaoi but without the 18+ warning. Punny Panels wants to bring to light the great storylines of romances between two men. OBSCURE NES/SNES GAMES 11:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 143 Are you tired of playing the same old NES/SNES titles? Probably not, since most of them you have heard about and are really great, but have you wanted to branch out? Many old NES/SNES games people may have not heard about, but there are some gems, or not so good gems, out there to play. Come as we will discuss old games and what should be played or avoided!

SATURDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 10:00am - 7:00PM // Hall G Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce. STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 10:00am - 7:00pm // Hall I Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first. EVENT REG 10:00am - 5:00pm // Between Rm. 139/140 All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events:

- Cosplay Contest @ 2:30pm - Nerdy Speed Dating @ 8:30pm - Nerdy Speed Dating @ 10:30pm

THE GAME CAVE 10:00am – Midnight // Hall E More fun than your mom’s basement! Who’s Yer Gamers is proud to offer an endless library of board games, card gaming, tabletop gaming, RPG’s, Werewolf, and more from dawn ‘til dusk! INDY LIGHTSABER ACADEMY 10:00am - Midnight // Hall E Learn how to use a lightsaber and test your skills in a single elimination tournament. Participants will be able to learn 1 of 3 forms and compete for galactic glory. No equipment needed. LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 10:00am - 6:00pm // Rm. 145

Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the LoLL Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: FREE PLAY 10:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 136 Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. Admission is free! FREESTYLE D&D 10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… #FreestyleDD2018 WALLACE SHAWN Q&A 10:30am - 11:10am // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Inconceivable! Meet the American actor, voice actor, playwright, essayist and comedian who brought life to Vizzini (The Princess Bride), Rex (Toy Story), Taoiti (Kung Fu Panda), Zek (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), and more! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 10:30am - 11:30am // Rm. 142 TBA HOW TO: VIDEO GAME COSPLAY ARMOR 101 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 133 Hello all! If you have ever been interested about the world of cosplay armor construction this panel is for you. Join Vraskaa Cosplay to learn the basics of foam and thermoplastic as well as some neat tricks such as how to make weapons float on your back "when equipped", how to attach larger than life pauldrons, and much more! THE 90’S WERE ALL THAT 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 143 Do you miss the 90’s and were they All That? Where you angry for those beavers and where did you have a secret lab that you wanted to keep hidden from your parents? Was the Shrine

of the Silver Monkey too hard to complete and did you wanna Salute Your Shorts? Well this is the panel for you. We will be talking about those shows that made your 90’s and those shows that you never want to forget, plus you will be tested on your theme song knowledge. SEAN ASTIN Q&A 11:30am - 12:20pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 From The Goonies to Lord Of The Rings, Sean Astin has a nerd repertoire that runs decades deep. Come meet the man behind some of your favorite characters of all time! TEA TIME WITH DRACO MALFOY 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 131 A fan-based Q&A panel with ”Draco Malfoy”; Bring tea, laughs, and conversation! All Harry Potter fans welcome! FREESTYLE D&D - CELEBRITY EDITION 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Love celebrities of San Fran Comic Con? COME TO THIS PANEL. Enjoy playing games? COME TO THIS PANEL. Revel in chaos? COME TO THIS PANEL. Watch as San Fran Comic Con's celebrities are pitched against monsters and villains in their quest for victory! Yup, totally gonna be celebrities up in here, sort of. Hosted by DragonWagon. #FreestyleDD2017. THE A LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 139 The A League is an entertainment group based in Lafayette and we plan to bring a themed performance that includes a fun storyline with dance, flipping, and maybe some stunt fighting. VILLAINS WHO SUCK 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 133 Do you think your favorite villain is great? We can tell you why they are not as great as you may think. THE POKEMON FILES 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 143 There are many theories and speculations out there in Pokémon and we will be discussing them with the fans. Is Ash really in a coma and all of his adventures just a dream, who is Ash's father, is N really a Zoroark, and is Blue's Raticate actually dead? These and many more theories and happenings will be discussed as we delve deeper into the Pokémon Files. TWISTED TOONZ

1:00pm - 2:00pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Are you ready to attend the one event at the con that everyone will be talking about next week, not only those of us who are here but people all over the world? Then you do NOT want to miss the famous live movie read featuring the biggest voice acting superstars in the galaxy! With millions of hits on YouTube and rave reviews internationally, this is the event that will kick Indiana in the A**!! You haven’t lived until you’ve heard Winnie the Pooh as Darth Vader, Christopher Walken as Harry Potter, or Pinky & the Brain as Frodo and Sam! This event will be packed, so get there early and strap yourself in! It’s time to experience your favorite movies in a brand new, completely hysterical and utterly TWISTED way! We’ll see you there and you may never be the same again! MARVEL COMICS WRITERS, CARL POTTS AND PETER GILLIS 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 131 This dynamic team-up of writers takes the stage to give insight upon their storytelling craft and what it was like working for Marvel Comics throughout the 1980's. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: FREE PLAY 1:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 136 Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. Admission is free! DESIGNATED DEBATERS PRESENTS: SUPER SOLUTIONS! 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 140 Ever want to know Batman’s best dating advice? Ever wonder how Wonder Woman finds her invisible jet? Want to ask Cyclops what it feels like to have lasers fire out of his eyes? Or what Superman’s tips are on how to remove paint stains from carpet? Well now’s your chance to ask those burning questions right to your favorite super heroes! We’re putting the “AMA” in amazing! IMPROV 102 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 130 Have you ever watched “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and wanted to learn how to do improv comedy? Now’s your chance! Part of a three-day learning workshop, come practice the basic skills of improvisation through games and easy scenes. FACIAL HAIR COMPETITION 1:30pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 139

Come strut your magnificent facial follicles! Compete in these categories: Just the Stache, Best Partial Beard, Longest Beard, Grizzliest Beard, Best Beard Styling, and Audience Favorite. THE RISE OF THE SITH IN THE STAR WARS SAGA 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 133 Have you ever wondered why the Jedi Order fell at the hands of two Sith? Come hear an exploration of why Palpatine was able to undermine the Jedi based on clues presented by George Lucas in his six movie Star Wars saga. COSPLAY IS FOR EVERYONE - A COSPLAY POSITIVE PANEL 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ Lets help shine a light on a real problem in the cosplay world, bullying. Bullying isn't just something that happens when you're a kid, it happens all throughout life. But in the cosplay world, it is horrible. We want people to understand that bullying of any type, be it body shaming, cosplay imperfections, or lewd comments are not appropriate and completely unwanted. We want to help others understand that it is inappropriate and help those that are being bullied deal with the individuals and emotions that come with it. BRIEF HISTORY OF FIRE EMBLEM 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 131 Want to know more about Fire Emblem, other than Awakening-Echoes, or want to know some game mechanics of each game, then this panel is for you. From Fire Emblem 1 to 12, we will go over all the differences gameplay mechanics between each game. MEET THE 501ST LEGION AND REBEL LEGION 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 140 Learn about what it takes to join the ranks of the 501st and Rebel Legion from the members of Star Wars Indiana. Come armed with your lightsaber and questions, and they’ll help guide your way to costume mastery. COSPLAY CONTEST 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Sign up at Event Reg before 12:00pm to compete. Come one, come all for the con’s most beloved event – Indiana Comic Con’s Cosplay Contest!

Categories TV/Movie Comics

Video Games

Anime Star Wars

Kids

Prizes Best In Show - $500 Best Group - $300

Best Craftsmanship - $150 1st Place In Categories - $150

1st Place Kids - $100 2nd Place Kids - $75 3rd Place Kids - $50

D WHITAKER INK SPRAY PAINT 3:00pm - 4:00pm // Rm. 130 Come see D Whitaker Ink perform spray paint art demonstrations! Artist Derek Whitaker spray paints galaxy style paintings with your favorite superhero and anime characters. Give him an idea, and he'll put it on a canvas right in front of your eyes! PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:00pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 139 PKF is taking over Indiana Comic Con yet again! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” then you’ll love PKF! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)! YAYA HAN Q&A 3:00pm - 3:50pm // Rm. 142 Join this cosplay goddess for a one-on-one that delves into her live as a professional cosplay entertainer, designer, and model! BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE CHILD PROTAGONIST 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 133 We will be comparing developmentally appropriate behavior of different ages with the behavior displayed by children in lead roles of popular fiction. Discussion will cover movies, books, cartoons, anime, and comics. EXPLAINING MANGA FOR THE COMIC BOOK FAN 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 143 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.

IS FAN ART LEGAL? 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 131 Join attorney Dirk Vanover (Vanover Legal, LLC; ComicsLawyer.com) for an in-depth discussion of the legal issues surrounding fan art, fan fiction, and fan films. INSIDE THE MIND OF A MUSICIAN WITH MUSICER13 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 140 musicer13 hosts a panel discussing music whether theory, philosophy, or why he names his instruments. He will talk about anything related to music. RENEE O’CONNOR Q&A 4:30pm - 5:20pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Known for portraying Gabrielle on Xena: Warrior Princess, this real life warrior will lead you through and awesome panel about her life as an actress. NATURE: UP CLOSE AND SLITHERY 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 130 Scaly Tailz brings you Nature: Up Close & Slithery! Scaly Tailz will bring several of our awesome and unique critters, for you to see, learn about, and even pet (if you so wish to)! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 4:30pm - 5:30pm // Rm. 142 TBA SHE’S THE DOCTOR! 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 133 // Ages 13+ This past Christmas held great things for Doctor Who fans... the farewell performance of Peter Capaldi, the return of the First Doctor (wonderfully played by David Bradley), and the watermshed moment we've all been waiting for, Jodie Whitaker as the first female Doctor (if you don't count Joanna Lumbley). Mark "De Boss" Dooley invites everyone to a discussion of what you loved or didn't love about the episode, what you look forward to in the coming season, and whatever else is on your mind! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 139 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts

and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com HELLUVA PANEL AT INDIANA COMIC CON 5:00pm - 6:00pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ Making their appearance for the second year in a row at Indiana Comic Con. Helluva will be hosting a panel showcasing their new original cartoon "Two Four Seven Store". Helluva will also be giving away prizes and doing a brief Q&A. DISNEY GOT IT WRONG! 5:30pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 131 // Ages 18+ Do you need your childhood ruined? We can fix that. DESIGNATED DEBATERS 5:30pm - 6:30pm // Rm. 140 Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out! JONATHAN FRAKES Q&A 6:00pm - 6:50pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Join the man behind Riker (Star Trek) and J’son/The Narrator (Guardians Of The Galaxy TV Series) for a look into his space-tastic life! BODY PAINT INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP AND FUNDAMENTALS 6:00pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 130 Have you ever wondered how to get into body paint? Curious about the tools of the trade? Come check out Eden Sitayu with a full hands on and interactive intro to Body Paint! Live demonstration will be taking place during the panel, as well as audience participation with different tools, makeups and techniques. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: DUNGEON CRAWL 6:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 136 You find yourself in a distant land seeking opportunity and adventure. Sent on a quest by a local lord, you approach a shrine rumored to be the home of an infamous group of ninjas. Your quest is simple: defeat the ninjas and discover what grants them their superhuman magic. Join us for this two part adventure where you take on the role of an adventurer and fight your way through our dungeon. Dungeons will be ran every hour. Feel free to stop by throughout the day to sign up or ask questions!

FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 6:00pm - 7:00pm // Rm. 142 TBA POKEMON CONTROVERSIES 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 133 // Ages 18+ Did you know that Jynx's original design was based on a fashion trend in Japan before her design was changed due to American culture? Did you know that many episodes of the anime was banned in the USA and other countries due many various reasons? Did you know that Kadabra will never become a Pokémon card ever again? Pokémon has had many controversies in its 20+ year stint and we will be discussing many of them. ACTION COMEDY NERD SHOW 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 139 // Ages 13+ A stand up comedy show featuring the hosts of the Action Comedy Nerd Show podcast Dan Brown and Jerry Jaffe. Our humour covers everything from living life as a nerd, to movies and pop culture, comic books, and more!! TWO GAMING DUDES LIVE 6:30pm - 7:30pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 18+ Mike and Chuck from Two Gaming Dudes demonstrate a live comedy Let's Play. A short Q&A follows about podcasting, promoting your channel, and playing video games for an audience. PICK-A-CHRIS 7:00pm - 8:00pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ The Hollywood Chrises are all the rage, but would you rather be stranded on a deserted island with Pine or Pratt; share a cup of coffee with Hemsworth or Evans? Join our panelists for the game show style panel that answers these vital questions: Pick-A-Chris! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 7:30pm - 8:30pm // Rm. 142 TBA RWBY FAN PANEL 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 133 // Ages 13+ Dive head first into the World of Remnant as a group a RWBY enthusiasts geek out about one truly incredible anime. This panel is also a gun.

PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY (WITH BAAAAD WORDS) 8:00pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 139 // Ages 13+ PKF is taking over Indiana Comic Con once again! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and lots of bad words, then you’ll love PKF’s Late Show! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)! ONCE UPON A CON 8:00pm - 9:00pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ Come join Punny Panel as we tell some fun stories of cons past. Everyone loves hearing stories so we're here to spread some laughter and possibly warn people about what to avoid when going to a con. Do you have a con story or nightmare? Come share with us! NERDY SPEED DATING 8:30pm – 10:00pm // Rm. 130 // Ages 18+ Sign up at Event Reg before 5:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection! ALL THE RAVE KARAOKE WITH DJ RICK 8:30pm - Midnight // Rm. 131 HELLO INDIANA!! Come sing your Hearts desire in a flash at this years Karaoke with All The Rave DJ. Providing Todays Great entertainment with all you ICC Friends and Family! SCI-FI D20 8:30pm - 9:30pm // Rm. 140 Night time has fallen on Comic Con, and new dangers lurk around every corner. Based off the hugely popular FREESTYLE D&D developed by the infamous Freestyle DM DragonWagon. Continue your adventures in a sci-fi/horror setting long form improv comedy panel inspired by Android, Shadowrun, Whitewolf, and of course D&D. FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 9:00pm - 10:00pm // Rm. 142 TBA CARDS AGAINST ANIME 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 133 // Ages 18+ Everyone knows what Cards Against Humanity is, and if you don’t then allow us to corrupt you! This is a twist on the beloved party game for terrible people, where all the cards are references

to anime and manga. Do you have what it takes to be crowned king or queen of the cards? Come play with Punny Panels and find out! FAN FICTION OUT LOUD 9:30pm - 10:30pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 18+ What's better than reading fan fiction alone? Reading it with complete strangers! Come party with us and read fan fiction. DEATH NOTE THE MUSICAL LIVESTREAM SPECIAL 10:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 139 // Ages 13+ Anime goes Broadway in this table read of the classic series. Join Light, L, Misa, Rem, Ryuk, and the rest of the Death Note cast in this new interpretation from the creators of "Jekyll and Hyde. HOGWARTS BATTLE ROYALE! 10:00pm - 11:00pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Flee Drinks and Does Stuff is back for more interactive wizard shenanigans! Defend your House's claim to your favorite characters from all sorts of books, movies, comics, and shows! ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 10:30pm - Midnight // Line Begins In Wabash 1 // Ages 18+ The Rocky Horror Picture Show, presented by Transylvanian Lip Treatment! NERDY SPEED DATING 10:30pm – Midnight // Rm. 130 // Ages 18+ Sign up at Event Reg before 5:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 10:30pm - Midnight // Rm. 142 TBA LIFE AS A GIRL IN YAOI 11:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 133 // Ages 18+ Have you noticed the few or ultimately no women in YAOI? That's because women are a rare alien like species in this genre. This is your life as a girl, following that idiotic couple.

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A SCI-FI GEEK, INDIANA COMIC CON EDITION! 11:00pm - Midnight // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ Do you have what it takes to be the ultimate sci-fi trivia champ? M.O.C. Mark "De Boss" Dooley invites/provokes/threatens challengers to battle it out for amazing prizes! Bring your big boy/girl pants! No quarter given!

SUNDAY EXHIBITOR HALL 10:00am - 5:00PM // Hall G Comic books, graphic novels, toys, magazines, cards, artwork, games, apparel, cosplay, guest artists and celebrity guests-- they can all be found in the exhibitor hall! It's truly the hub for nerdy commerce. STAR SIGNING AND PHOTO OPS 10:00am - 5:00pm // Hall I Want to meet your favorite celebrity? Head over to Star Signing to meet media guests from all of your favorite fandoms! Autograph and photo-op sales are cash only, so be sure to visit an ATM first. EVENT REG 10:00am - 3:00pm // Between Rm. 139/140 All events are first come, first serve! Sign up for the following events:

- Nerdy Speed Dating @ 3:30pm THE GAME CAVE 10:00am – 5:00pm // Hall E More fun than your mom’s basement! Who’s Yer Gamers is proud to offer an endless library of board games, card gaming, tabletop gaming, RPG’s, Werewolf, and more from dawn ‘til dusk! INDY LIGHTSABER ACADEMY 10:00am - 5:00pm // Hall E Learn how to use a lightsaber and test your skills in a single elimination tournament. Participants will be able to learn 1 of 3 forms and compete for galactic glory.

No equipment needed. HEARTS AS STRONG AS PONIES 10:00am - 11:00am // Rm. 143 Calling all Bronys and Pegasisters! Punny Panels is here to spread the joy of the magic of friendship. Following six friends that teach us important life lessons every episode as they take a great journey building a bond. Join us as we discuss the series, why it's so popular, and even have a few sing-a-longs! LEAGUE OF LITTLE LEGENDS KIDS ZONE 10:00am - 5:00pm // Rm. 145 Enjoying the convention with children? Bring them to the LoLL Kids Zone! This area is for families with children age 10 and under who are looking for fun (and free!) crafts and activities to enrich their child’s convention experience. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: FREE PLAY 10:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 136 Calling all adventurers! Come spar with foam weapons, learn the basics of combat, and everything you need to know to begin LARPing. We will teach you everything you need to know. Admission is free! DAVID HARBOUR Q&A 10:30am - 11:20am // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Meet the man behind some of your favorite characters! Jim Hopper (Stranger Things), Scanlon (Green Hornet), Dexter Tolliver (Suicide Squad), and our newest Hellboy are all wrapped up in David Harbour, who is eager to answer your questions! FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 10:30am - 12:00pm // Rm. 142 TBA THE FATHER OF STAR WARS TOYS 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 131 Jim Swearingen, the principal conceptual designer of the original line of Star Wars toys produced by Kenner, shares his experiences and sheds light on the toy industry. DIGIVOLUTION THROUGHOUT THE YEARS 11:00am - 12:00pm // Rm. 133 With 6 seasons “done”, 6 “Reunion” Movies continuing, and now a "spin-off" of Digimon

continuing, Digimon is still chugging through the year. Come as the panel will be a discussion with fans of the good and bad things about Digimon and what we would like to see in the future. DJ DANGLER’S COMICS AND COMEDIANS 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 139 // Ages 13+ DJ Dangler is a Stand-up Comedian and decent human being. He's a Bob & Tom regular and isn't a lizard person. He's brought a bunch of other comics with him, they're not lizard people either. DESIGNATED DEBATERS 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 140 Watch your favorite superheroes debate topics suggested by the audience! If they lose the debate, they have to drink… So really, don't they win the debate? Grab a drink and come find out! L.E. MODESITT JR.: SAGA OF AN AUTHOR 11:30am - 12:30pm // Rm. 143 Best known for his series, Saga of the Recluse, L.E. Modesitt talks about his illustrious, 45-year career as an author. KEVIN CONROY Q&A 12:00pm - 12:50pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 Meet Kevin Conroy (Bruce Wayne/Batman in, well, nearly everything) as he regales you with tales of his long-spanning acting career! IMPROV 103 12:00pm - 1:00pm // Rm. 130 Have you ever watched “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and wanted to learn how to do improv comedy? Now’s your chance! Part of a three-day learning workshop, come practice the basic skills of improvisation through games and easy scenes. ICC COSPLAY PARADE 12:30pm // Meet In Rm. 133 At 12:00pm To Participate Show off your beloved cosplay to the entire Indiana Comic Con in our cosplay parade! No judging, no sign-up, and no hassle-- Just show up and show off! POKEMON 20 QUESTIONS

12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 131 I will think of a Pokemon, and you will guess it! When you get it right, it'll be you turn to pick one, and that so on! The only catch is: you have to name the generation it's in. Prizes will be given for right answers, and there will be a random drawing at the end! STEAMPUNK AND COMICS 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 133 What impact has the Victorian Sci-Fi subculture of Steampunk had in comics and graphic novels? Join us as we explore the best (and worst) of sequential art that has embraced the Steampunk aesthetic. TIM JACOBUS GIVE US GOOSEBUMPS! 12:30pm - 1:30pm // Rm. 142 Tim Jacobus, the painter whose work has graced the cover of over 100 of R.L. Stein's Goosebumps books, shares his technique and experiences in working on everyone's favorite playfully scary series. FATED INDIANA FANTASY LARP: BOSS BATTLE 1:00pm -5:00pm // Rm. 136 Calling all adventurers! Something stirs deep within the earth and we need your help to slay it. Arm yourselves with weapons and come a foe of true terror. The Boss battle will be a continuation of the dungeon crawl, but anyone may come to join. We will be running one boss battle per hour. Feel free to come by early to sign up. FREESTYLE D&D - CELEBRITY EDITION 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+ Love celebrities of San Fran Comic Con? COME TO THIS PANEL. Enjoy playing games? COME TO THIS PANEL. Revel in chaos? COME TO THIS PANEL. Watch as San Fran Comic Con's celebrities are pitched against monsters and villains in their quest for victory! Yup, totally gonna be celebrities up in here, sort of. Hosted by DragonWagon. #FreestyleDD2017. 1ST WORLD PROBLEMS: THE PODCAST - LIVE! 1:00pm - 2:00pm // Rm. 143 // Ages 13+ In a world full of war, famine, and financial hardship, one podcast stands up to talk about what's really important. Things like overpriced fast food, loud people in movie theaters, and running out of milk are just a few of the kinds of topics we like to discuss on 1st World Problems: The Podcast. Join us for this live episode, where we will take your suggestions of the pettiest annoyances you can think of and above all we'll have fun!

MATTHEW LEWIS Q&A 1:30pm - 2:20pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 It’s time to meet the true chosen one! Enjoy this panel with Neville Longbottom from the beloved Harry Potter franchise as he answers all of your wizarding questions. NATURE: UP CLOSE AND SLITHERY 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 130 Scaly Tailz brings you Nature: Up Close & Slithery! Scaly Tailz will bring several of our awesome and unique critters, for you to see, learn about, and even pet (if you so wish to)! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL TIM 1:30pm - 2:30pm // Rm. 139 Magician and comedian Tim Hoffman returns yet again! Featuring an all new show with mind blowing illusions and a hilarious storyline. Tim is a member of the Academy Of Magical Arts and the Magic Castle. He can be seen touring all over North America. www.TimTheWebsite.com WRITERS: WORLDBUILDING WORKSHOP 2:00pm - 3:00pm // Rm. 133 Places. People. Languages. Come learn the basics of worldbuilding in sci-fi/fantasy. BLACK TO THE FUTURE: AN EXPLORATION OF MINORITIES IN THE SPACE TIME CONTINUUM 2:00pm - 3:20pm // Rm. 142 // Ages 13+ Stop in for a dope discussion on the portrayal of Blacks, Latinx, Asians, Arab/Muslims, and LGBTQ in genre films from past to present. This panel will tackle the following questions: (1) what does it mean to have "representation", (2) what is the best & worst representation in media - complete w/ video footage, and (3) what is the future of properties and the casting of characters? Join the discussion where we challenge tropes, dispel myths, and dare we say - predict the future of minorities in genre film. SMALL YOUTUBE GAMERS 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 131 Let's talk gaming! Come meet YouTube Horror/Reviewer Gamer Nightmaaron and YouTube Gamer/Vlogger/Reviewer TheSpectrumGaming. FREESTYLE D&D 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 140 // Ages 13+

Never heard of Dungeons & Dragons? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Love D&D and know everything about it? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Still reading this description? THIS PANEL IS FOR YOU. Watch as audience (non)volunteers are pitted against monsters and villains on their quest for glory! This is a freestyle version of a freestyle version of D&D, sort of… #FreestyleDD2018 WRITING WORLDS: WRITING AND PUBLISHING SUPERHERO FICTION 2:30pm - 3:30pm // Rm. 143 Come discuss the writing process with Casey Glanders, author of the critically acclaimed Gailsone series. Discuss the do’s and don’ts of writing, working with story lines, keeping your audience interested, and more. EASTER EGG HUNT! 3:00pm - 4:30pm // Line Begins In Wabash 1 // Ages 0-12 Grab your basket and prepare for three thrilling Easter Egg hunts!

- 3:00pm - 3:30pm: Ages 0-3 - 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Ages 4 - 7 - 4:00pm - 4:30pm: Ages 8 - 11

PENGUIN KNIFE FIGHT! IMPROV COMEDY 3:00pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 139 PKF is taking over Indiana Comic Con yet again! If you like “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” then you’ll love PKF! Laugh ‘til you pass out, mess your pants, or both (in no particular order)! NERDY SPEED DATING 3:30pm – 5:00pm // Rm. 130 // Ages 18+ Sign up at Event Reg before 3:00pm Roses are red, violets are blue, all my base are belong to you! Whether you are looking for a significant other, or simply looking to meet new people, speed dating is a fast and fun way to make a connection! THE SECRET TO WONDER WOMAN’S SUCCESS 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 133 Join film critic William Avitt ('Til the Last Credit, TheBlaze) for a discussion on what makes a great female led superhero movie and why Wonder Woman succeeded where so many others have tried and failed. FILM FESTIVAL BLOCK 3:30pm - 4:30pm // Rm. 142

TBA HEROES WHO SUCK 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 131 Do you think your favorite hero is great? We can tell you why they are not as great as you may think. WHY THE WORLD NEEDS SUPERMAN 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 140 Faster Than A Speeding Bullet! More Powerful Than A Locomotive! Able To Leap Tall Buildings In A Single Bound! The Infant of Krypton Is Now The Man of Steel: Superman! Join us as we talk about all things Superman. From comics and radio to television and movies, we have fun exploring our love for the last son of Krypton. AN HOUR WITH TIMOTHY ZAHN 4:00pm - 5:00pm // Rm. 143 Timothy Zahn, author of much of the Star Wars expanded universe, shares his experiences in writing the galaxy, far, far away.