This is the hands-on workshop for anyone looking to use comics in a classroom. Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), Susan Kirtley (Portland State University), and Antero Garcia (Stanford University) guide educators in curating powerful classroom curriculums, from mini-lessons to complete units, that incorporate the medium of comics. Participants engage in all new activities that model how to develop superhero readers and writers in K-12 classrooms.
A Limited number of tickets will be available for each P&T session. Tickets are handed out twice each day for the next few sessions. You must arrive in the first 15 minutes of your selected session to guarantee your spot. Any seats still available 15 minutes after a session starts will be given to walk-in’s.
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
Stop in and choose from almost 200 games available to play. Games available for all ages and skill levels. Let our staff know what you are looking for are they can recommend a game.
Take a break from the fast pace that is SDCC and relax for a few minutes, we will have a puzzle in progress all week, stop in and place 1 piece or spend a few hours putting it together.
Comic-Con and Warner Bros. Television proudly continue our annual Preview Night tradition featuring the world premiere of the highly anticipated series Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, alongside all-new episodes of Riverdale and Teen Titans Go!, and screenings of Mrs. Davis and Superpowered: The DC Story.
Wednesday July 19, 2023 6:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
(1983, directed by Joe Dante, John Landis, George Miller and Steven Spielberg, starring Dan Aykroyd, Albert Brooks and Scatman Crothers, PG) 40th Anniversary screening: In this Anthology film, four acclaimed Directors re-envision stories brought forth in the seminal television series hosted by Rod Serling, that has endured, and been continued in a variety of forms throughout the decades.
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
Stop in and choose from almost 200 games available to play. Games available for all ages and skill levels. Let our staff know what you are looking for are they can recommend a game.
Take a break from the fast pace that is SDCC and relax for a few minutes, we will have a puzzle in progress all week, stop in and place 1 piece or spend a few hours putting it together.
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Do your friends consider you the expert on everything? Does it make your heart swell every time you teach a stranger how to do something right? If so, then Mansplaining is for you! This party game gives each player a chance to mansplain a random topic to a captive audience listening closely to score points.
(1979, directed by Allan Arkkush, starring P.J. Soles, The Ramones, and Vincent Van Patten, PG) With some help from her favorite band, The Ramones, the delinquent Riff Randle battles it out for control of Vince Lombardi High school against the strict new principal, Miss Togar!
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Similar to social deduction games, like Mafia, Werewolf, or the Resistance, Burn the Witch divides players into two factions struggling for control of their village.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Stop in and choose from almost 200 games available to play. Games available for all ages and skill levels. Let our staff know what you are looking for are they can recommend a game.
Take a break from the fast pace that is SDCC and relax for a few minutes, we will have a puzzle in progress all week, stop in and place 1 piece or spend a few hours putting it together.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
(1983, directed by Martha Coolidge, starring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman, R) 40th Anniversary screening: She's cool. He's hot. She's from the Valley. He's not. When punk meets prom the fun begins! A classic story of finding love in a different world.
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Webtoon phenomenon Lore Olympus. Debuting on Webtoon Originals in 2018, Lore Olympus captured hearts and minds with its glamorous setting, razor-sharp comedic timing, complex characters in messy relationships, and above all else, its breathtakingly... Read More →
Held in Limited Signing Line Up: AMC Networks is back at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel terrace with a new Anne Rice Immortal Universe activation and is offering the chance to experience to their activation for SDCC badge holders. As attendees tour the street, they'll enjoy a New Orleans-inspired immersive experience with several photo and video opportunities as well as collect exclusive souvenirs and limited-edition premiums. Fans can also expect some surprise-and-delight moments inspired by the universe, and costumes are encouraged.
The event is free for SDCC badge holders of all ages, and open Thursday, July 20, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 11am - 7pm. Daily admission is limited. Fans can follow @Immortal_AMC on Instagram or Twitter.
Due to the high demand for the AMC Immortal Universe activation line tickets the Autograph Area Limited Signing line drawing procedure will be used.
To participate in this drawing, please go to the indicated line and pick a ticket out of a container or push the button on the Box of Decision. The winning tickets will have a distinct stamp on the back, and the Box of Decision will light up green. Once a winner has been determined, they will immediately receive a wristband that will admit the wearer to AMC's Immortal Universe activation (Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 401 K St, San Diego, CA 92101, across the street from the Convention Center) at the specified day and time on the wristband. If you do not draw a winning ticket or the Box of Decision lights up red, you may return to the end of the line to try again until all the wristbands have been given out. One wristband per person, per day.
Prior to the start of the ticket drawings, an area will be designated for those who wish to wait for the drawings to begin. You may line up for that day's drawings each morning as soon as you enter the building. If you already have your Comic-Con 2023 badge and arrive at the Convention Center prior to 6:30 AM, line up in the "Badged Member Line" starting outside Hall H in Plaza Park, indicated by a blue flag. You will be allowed access to the Upper Level when the line is released. If you already have your Comic-Con 2023 badge and arrive after 7:00 AM, proceed directly to Lobby E, take the escalator to the Upper Level, and look for purple directional signs that say "Limited Signing." If you do not have your Comic-Con 2023 badge, line up in the "Badge Pick-Up Line" outside of the Convention Center near Lobby A, indicated by a red flag. If the line has already been moved when you arrive, enter the Convention Center at Lobby C and proceed to the Registration Area in the Sails Pavilion.
No other lines will be recognized other than those in this officially designated area. When space becomes available, each line will be escorted to the proper queue for the drawings to be done that morning. Winning the drawing for a ticket grants you, with your winning wristband, the opportunity attend AMC's Immortal Universe activation at the location and time designated when you drew the winning ticket.
Todd McFarlane is the Emmy- and Grammy-winning director/producer and creator of one of the world’s bestselling comics, Spawn. Known for his work on Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man, where he co-created Venom, McFarlane is co-founder and president of Image Comics, and CEO... Read More →
Rachel Smythe is the creator of the Webtoon phenomenon Lore Olympus. Debuting on Webtoon Originals in 2018, Lore Olympus captured hearts and minds with its glamorous setting, razor-sharp comedic timing, complex characters in messy relationships, and above all else, its breathtakingly... Read More →
Held in Ticket Drawing: AMC Networks is back at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Hotel terrace with a new Anne Rice Immortal Universe activation and is offering the chance to experience to their activation for SDCC badge holders. As attendees tour the street, they'll enjoy a New Orleans-inspired immersive experience with several photo and video opportunities as well as collect exclusive souvenirs and limited-edition premiums. Fans can also expect some surprise-and-delight moments inspired by the universe, and costumes are encouraged.
The event is free for SDCC badge holders of all ages, and open Thursday, July 20, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 11am - 7pm. Daily admission is limited. Fans can follow @Immortal_AMC on Instagram or Twitter.
Due to the high demand for the AMC Immortal Universe activation line tickets the Autograph Area Limited Signing line drawing procedure will be used.
To participate in this drawing, please go to the indicated line and pick a ticket out of a container or push the button on the Box of Decision. The winning tickets will have a distinct stamp on the back, and the Box of Decision will light up green. Once a winner has been determined, they will immediately receive a wristband that will admit the wearer to AMC's Immortal Universe activation (Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter 401 K St, San Diego, CA 92101, across the street from the Convention Center) at the specified day and time on the wristband. If you do not draw a winning ticket or the Box of Decision lights up red, you may return to the end of the line to try again until all the wristbands have been given out. One wristband per person, per day.
Prior to the start of the ticket drawings, an area will be designated for those who wish to wait for the drawings to begin. You may line up for that day's drawings each morning as soon as you enter the building. If you already have your Comic-Con 2023 badge and arrive at the Convention Center prior to 6:30 AM, line up in the "Badged Member Line" starting outside Hall H in Plaza Park, indicated by a blue flag. You will be allowed access to the Upper Level when the line is released. If you already have your Comic-Con 2023 badge and arrive after 7:00 AM, proceed directly to Lobby E, take the escalator to the Upper Level, and look for purple directional signs that say "Limited Signing." If you do not have your Comic-Con 2023 badge, line up in the "Badge Pick-Up Line" outside of the Convention Center near Lobby A, indicated by a red flag. If the line has already been moved when you arrive, enter the Convention Center at Lobby C and proceed to the Registration Area in the Sails Pavilion.
No other lines will be recognized other than those in this officially designated area. When space becomes available, each line will be escorted to the proper queue for the drawings to be done that morning. Winning the drawing for a ticket grants you, with your winning wristband, the opportunity attend AMC's Immortal Universe activation at the location and time designated when you drew the winning ticket.
Todd McFarlane is the Emmy- and Grammy-winning director/producer and creator of one of the world’s bestselling comics, Spawn. Known for his work on Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man, where he co-created Venom, McFarlane is co-founder and president of Image Comics, and CEO... Read More →
Organized tournaments will be run five times a day utilizing the PC gaming stations inside the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. In addition to competitive games like Fortnite, Rocket League, Brawlhalla, Call of Duty and Apex Legends, attendees can sit down and play any games on Xbox GamePass. Casters Bryan Hollis and Leo Silverman will call the action from on stage as giant screens highlight the tournament action. Be sure to check out Ballrooms 18 and 19 to sit down and play some video games.
A Limited number of tickets will be available for each P&T session. Tickets are handed out twice each day for the next few sessions. You must arrive in the first 15 minutes of your selected session to guarantee your spot. Any seats still available 15 minutes after a session starts will be given to walk-in’s.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating the scores and sounds to some of today's most popular TV series and films. Panelists include Phil McGowan (score mixer, Star Trek: Picard), Amanda Jones (composer, American Horror Stories), Chris Bacon (composer, Wednesday), Sherri Chung (composer, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai), Kurt Farquhar (composer, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder), and Michael Yezerski (composer, Cabinet of Curiosities).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC
No sewing machine? No problem! Learn to make stunning embellishments for your costumes without picking up a needle and thread. Featuring Lucia Mason (costume educator, costume designer), Marc Salls (costume and makeup artist), Jared Salls (costume artist), and Sara Najmulski (costume and makeup artist).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 3
Hear all about what’s coming up at the Comic-Con Museum from comic book historian and film producer Michael Uslan (executive producer, the Batman film franchise), art historian and curator Kim Munson, Stage Nine Exhibits CEO Troy Carlson, the godfather of comic book digital coloring Steve Oliff, Crunchyroll SVP of emerging business Terry Li, and the museum’s executive director Rita Vandergaw. Moderated by Eddie Ibrahim (Comic-Con’s senior director of programming).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 29AB
Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts-and-bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video hardware and software. This course will take you from script to final product so you, too, can enter your own movie into the CCI: IFF. This first class covers the specifics of pre-production on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing-up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Darryl Thomas (writer/director of Doll Face), Ben Hansford (writer/director of Uprising), and Sean Rourke (writer/director of Lucy X Mina).
Host Chase Gallarza (TriangleFace Productions) interviews costume and prop makers Jake Garabedian, Brittany Wood, Matt Mullis, Eros Patino, and Nicole Bandit to learn the struggles and triumphs of creating modern wardrobes and suits for characters created without real-world restrictions.
Fans have always held roles in the media, but the mainstreaming of fandom has dramatically increased opportunities for journalists and editors to use fandom in their work—or to cover fandom itself. Fans can bring unique angles, but the ethics of covering a thing you’re a fan of—or a fandom you’re a part of—can be sticky. Seasoned fan-journalists will discuss navigating these boundaries: Kat Moon (TV Guide, Fandom), Krutika Mallikarjuna (BuzzFeed, The Good Immigrant), Julian Cannon (The Knockturnal), Kayti Burt (Den of Geek, Rolling Stone), and Elizabeth Minkel (Fansplaining, WIRED). Moderated by Devon Maloney (Vulture, The Verge).
Thanks to rapidly changing technology, building a droid has never been easier. From traditional plywood and aluminum, to styrene and now 3D printing materials, there are many ways to make that droid a reality. Local droid builders with a variety of knowledge and skills discuss their own journey to build their favorite droids. Featuring Anastasia Hunter, Cory Hall, John Boisvert, Matt Greenberg, Matt Hobbs, and RubenCamerino.
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7AB
We are in an age where we are looking to set a permanent habitat on the moon in the next decade and have our eyes set on landing on Mars. How do the rocky worlds that we can actually reach with rocketships and investigate with probes inform creators when spinning fictional tales? How can the real science from exploring our own solar system inspire near-earth space stories? Moderator Emily Lakdawalla (planetary scientist) talks with Corinna Bechko (The Expanse), Cecil Castellucci (Shifting Earth), Paul Cornell (Wild Cards), Brandon Easton (Star Trek: Year Five), and Mark Russell (Traveling to Mars), all of whom have crafted science fiction stories that are set a little bit closer to home.
Think working in a library is easy? The truth is libraries are facing unprecedented upheavals in 2023 including an astronomical rise in challenges to books and programs, threats to staff and patron safety, calls from legislators to pull library funding, and much more, mostly in an effort to prevent libraries from representing marginalized communities. Moderator Betsy Gomez (Office of Intellectual Freedom) will provide ripped-from-headlines topics for panelists Moni Barrette (president, GNCRT; co-founder, Creators Assemble!), Mychal Threets (supervising librarian, Solano County Library), Xaime Aceves Equihua (associate therapist), and Jack Phoenix (collection development manager, Cuyahoga Falls Library; author, Maximizing the Impact of Comics in Your Library) to discuss what is happening, why, how library workers can protect the freedom to read, and how the public can help.
Introducing the joy and nostalgia of classic Marvel comics and stories to a whole new generation are Mike Maihack, author of the upcoming Spider-Man: QuaVPntum Quest! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up #2), Andrew Smith (senior VP and publisher, Abrams Children's Books), Charles Kochman (editor-in-chief, Abrams ComicArts), and Diegs Lopez (editor), Sven Larsen (vice president of licensed publishing for Marvel).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28DE
Alex Young (NASA solar scientist), Kelly Korreck (NASA solar scientist and eclipse lead), and Nicki Rayl (associate director for NASA’s Heliophysics Missions) participate in a discussion moderated by Denise Hill in which scientists who identify themselves as “eclipse chasers” will discuss the unique and rare scientific opportunities solar eclipses offer and NASA’s plan to research and study the impacts of an eclipse during the upcoming eclipses across America.
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 5AB
Fresh out of high school in the sixties, Barbara Friedlander got a job at DC Comics and quickly ascended to a job in the editorial division working with or alongside, among many others, Carmine Infantino, Jack Miller, Robert Kanigher, Mort Weisinger, Julius Schwartz, and Joe Orlando. What was it like to work in that office on DC’s romance comics and on her creation, Swing the Scooter? Comic-Con Special Guest Mark Evanier will be quizzing her—and on Friday evening at the Eisner Awards, he’ll be presenting Barbara with the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing.
Barbara Friedlander was the first woman to create a character for DC, in the comic book Swing with Scooter. Scooter, a former British musician and rock star, became a staple of the DC Universe for many years. Barbara was introduced into the world of DC Romance by Jack E. Miller... Read More →
Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animated... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 32AB
Women in Comics Collective International, (WinC for short, pronounced "wink"), is an artistic and informative initiative. It serves to highlight the merit and craftwork of marginalized voices, especially those of Women and Queer Folx of color who work in the comics and multimedia industry. Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic by Women in Comics Collective International (WinC International), the Creator Symposium is an ongoing panel discussion series. It's designed to explore the ways in which creatives working in comics can continue to grow and thrive in an ever-changing industry. Panelists include Maika Sozo (artist, DC Comics), Che Grayson (writer, IDW, DC Comics), Scott Snyder (writer, DC Comics, Best Jackett Press), Shawnelle and Shawnee Gibbs (writers/producers Warner Brothers Animation, Dreamworks), and TJ Sterling (artist/writer Rae Comics). Moderated by Regine L. Sawyer (coordinator and founder of Women in Comics Collective International).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 23ABC
Whether you adventure with intention or wander with wonder, these authors will aid you on a mythical quest for the battle of good versus evil. Comic-Con Special Guest Darcie Little Badger (A Snake Falls to Earth, Elatsoe), Terry J. Benton-Walker (Blood Debts, Blood Justice), Rachel Griffin (Bring Me Your Midnight, Wild is the Witch), Adalyn Grace (Foxglove, Belladonna), and Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Squad, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy) share their knowledge of world building, magical elements, and the power of an alluring story in young adult literature. Moderated by Michelle Bucud (Mysterious Galaxy).
Darcie Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer with a PhD in oceanography. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Elatsoe, was featured in Time magazine as one of the best 100 fantasy books of all time. Elatsoe also won the Locus award for Best First Novel and is a Nebula, Ignyte... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9
GirlsDrawinGirls members discuss the current state of entertainment art in the rise of AI-generated images. Panelists include Tricia Buchanan-Benson (Star Wars collectible art), Danni Shinya-Luo (renowned illustrator), Asher Benson (renowned illustrator) Karina Gazizova (WB director and storyboard artist), Aisling Harbert-Phillips (lead compositor Marvel Studios). Moderated by Melody Severns (artist, The Simpsons).
Comic-Con Film School is back for another four-day, nuts-and-bolts class on how to make a movie for very little money using available video hardware and software. This course will take you from script to final product so you, too, can enter your own movie into the CCI-IFF. This first class covers the specifics of pre-production on the cheap, including screenwriting, scheduling, location scouting, crewing up, and getting equipment for nothing. Panelists for the class include Valerie Perez (producer/star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer of Next Generation Esports), Darryl Thomas (writer/director of Doll Face), Ben Hansford (writer/director of Uprising), and Sean Rourke (writer/director of Lucy X Mina).
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Dive into a timeless tale inspired by Indian mythology. Face off against friends in a thrilling, attack strategy card game filled with mystical weapons, fantastical creatures and ancient superpowers. All in the quest for victory, and to answer the age old question - who will win, good or evil?
Dive into a timeless tale inspired by Indian mythology. Face off against friends in a thrilling, attack strategy card game filled with mystical weapons, fantastical creatures and ancient superpowers. All in the quest for victory, and to answer the age old question - who will win, good or evil?
Jump into the mind of your favorite bear in Bear Necessities and go on an adventure against your beary best friends. Compete to complete quests creating the tastiest meals, building the coolest shelters, and unlocking delights in this un-bear-ably cute card game.
Get ready to sip and shuffle with Boba Mahjong, the deliciously delightful 2-player mahjong extravaganza with a twist! Prepare for a flavorful blend of set collection, rummy mechanics, and, of course, mouthwatering boba goodness!
As the game begins, it's all about creating the perfect set. But here's the fun part—after each set is formed, you get to keep one card as a precious ingredient. Think of it as building your ultimate boba masterpiece, one tantalizing element at a time!
But beware, fellow boba enthusiasts! The round won't last forever. Once you've skillfully crafted five sets of ingredient cards, it's time to put on your apron and whip up that boba drink of your dreams!
Now, get ready to be judged on your boba skills! Points are awarded based on the freshness, smoothness, complexity, and presentation of your beverage. Will you dazzle the judges with a concoction that's out of this world, or will your boba dreams burst like an overfilled tapioca pearl?
The game continues to bubble and brew through several rounds, with players vying to reach a grand total of 30 points or more. The boba aficionado who claims the highest score will be crowned the ultimate Boba Master and revel in the glory of their sweet, sweet victory!
So grab a friend, shuffle those cards, and let the boba magic flow through your veins. It's time to mix, match, and blend your way to boba supremacy in the one-of-a-kind world of Boba Mahjong!
The Roman Republic is coming to an end, but not before a power struggle between Caesar and Pompey. Players will command their legions, strategically deploying them to key battlegrounds to try and seize control of the provinces and become ruler of the republic.
King Tea has infiltrated the Realm of Time. Help Cup Joe and his Coffee Time friends stop King Tea from making it Tea Time permanently. The Coffee Time board game is brewed espresso-ly for family and friends. Come hang out with us—it’s a latte fun! More at www.playcoffeetime.com.
You have been invited to scratch and mix against the best in the world at this year’s DJ Icon competition! Warm up the crowd at the solo showcase, go head-to-head with other DJ’s in the battle phase, then solidify your iconic status at the afterparty.
You have been invited to scratch and mix against the best in the world at this year’s DJ Icon competition! Warm up the crowd at the solo showcase, go head-to-head with other DJ’s in the battle phase, then solidify your iconic status at the afterparty.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
"Freelancer: Skies Over Tolindia" is a Fantasy RPG set during an industrial revolution. players take on the role of Freelancers who fight against espionage and corruption. Check out how the game plays and build your own character! (Free STLs and Raffle Available!!!)
Experience Gotham City like never before in this groundbreaking AR-centric, mixed reality experience! Join forces with Harley Quinn to unmask DC’s most infamous villains, solve mind-bending puzzles to match wits with The Joker, and unravel a brand-new, visually stunning epic story behind Arkham Asylum’s most notorious inmates.
Underneath the dense canopy of the Pacific Northwest rainforests, a thriving ecosystem exists. Schools of salmon swim upstream, wildflowers and lush ferns dot the mossy floor, and a gray wolf looks for its next meal. In Canopy: Evergreen, players compete to grow the tallest trees, collect sets of wild plants, and create bountiful habitats to help native animals thrive. Canopy: Evergreen is a standalone game featuring similar card drafting and set collection from the original Canopy with all new rules for collecting food, growing trees in different habitats, and nourishing interactive wildlife. Get lost in the forest with all new plants, animals, and environmentally-friendly 3D trees that grow while you play the game!
In the game Leaf, players embody the wind by guiding leaves to the forest floor and connecting them to the ones that have already fallen. Each leaf you touch will grant you actions to create a thriving forest. Attract woodland animals, grow mushrooms, lead helpful squirrels up the great tree, and gain additional leaf cards and sun tokens by strategically placing leaves. The player who contributes most to the health of the forest wins!
Enjoy taking down demons & rolling dice? Check out this new, independently designed strategy board game for 1-6 players. Unlock unique abilities, collect and trade weapons, armor, and more with your team as you work together to defeat the darkness taking over the town.
(1918, directed by William Nigh, starring Halbert Brown, NR) Celebrating 100 years of Warner Brothers films, witness the Silent World War One propaganda film that got them started!
In Cat Lady, players are cat ladies, part of an elite group of people including Marie Antoinette and Ernest Hemingway. During the game, you and your fellow cat ladies will draft cards three at a time, collecting toys, food, catnip, costumes, and of course lovable cats. But watch out! Make sure you have enough food for all of your feline friends or your hungry cats will subtract points from your score. The player with the highest total victory points wins!
Point Salad is a fast and fun card drafting game for the whole family. There are over 100 ways to score points. Players may use a variety of strategies and every game of Point Salad is unique!
The "shufflebuilding" game Smash Up begins with a simple premise: take the 20-card decks of two factions, shuffle them into a deck of forty cards, then compete to crush more Bases than your opponents! Each faction involves a different gaming mechanism - the pirates move the cards, the zombies bring back the cards from the discard pile, the dinosaurs have enormous power - and each combination of factions brings a different gaming experience.
In Space Base, players assume the roles of Commodores of a small fleet of ships. Ships begin docked at their stations and are then deployed to sectors as new ships are commissioned under your command. Use cargo vessels to engage in trade and commerce; mining vessels to build reoccurring base income; and carriers to spread your influence. Establish new colonies for a new Commodore in a sector to gain even more influence. Gain enough influence and you can be promoted to Admiral!
You are the mayor of a tiny town in the forest in which the smaller creatures of the woods have created a civilization hidden away from predators. This new land is small and the resources are scarce, so you take what you can get and never say no to building materials. Cleverly plan and construct a thriving town, and don't let it fill up with wasted resources! Whoever builds the most prosperous tiny town wins!
War Chest is an all-new bag-building war game! At the start of the game, raise your banner call (drafting) several various units into your army, which you then use to capture key points on the board. To succeed in War Chest, you must successfully manage not only your armies on the battlefield, but those that are waiting to be deployed.
Play with game designers and publishers. Ongoing drop-in games to include: Animalchemists, BattleGoats, Floating Floors, Folded Wishes, Lucky Luau, Take the Gold, The Pirate's Flag, and more!
Stop in and choose from almost 200 games available to play. Games available for all ages and skill levels. Let our staff know what you are looking for are they can recommend a game.
Your and your companions are knights of the Realm. You each command respect. But will it be enough to find and rescue the princess Buttercup from the kidnappers.
Inspired by a love of classic video games, Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game pits 2-4 players in a competition to build the ultimate side-scrolling dungeon. Players compete to lure and destroy hapless adventurers, racing to outbid one another to see who can build the most enticing, treasure-filled dungeon. The goal of Boss Monster is to be the first Boss to amass ten Souls, which are gained when a Hero is lured and defeated — but a player can lose if his Boss takes five Wounds from Heroes who survive his dungeon.
In Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life. Dino cooking! All players will compete to build the most thrilling park each season, and then work to attract (and keep alive!) the most visitors each season that the park opens.
The largest base of the SCP Foundation has fallen. Its strict security measures, designed to keep paranormal objects at bay, have failed. Consequently, artifacts, entities, and phenomena beyond human understanding, recovered from all over the world, are no longer protected. Or contained.
Welcome to the city of Machi Koro. You've just been elected Mayor. Congrats! Unfortunately the citizens have some pretty big demands: jobs, a theme park, a couple of cheese factories and maybe even a radio tower. A tough proposition since the city currently consists of a wheat field, a bakery and a single die. Armed only with your trusty die and a dream, you must grow Machi Koro into the largest city in the region. You will need to collect income from developments, build public works, and steal from your neighbors' coffers. Just make sure they aren't doing the same to you!
In Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life. Dino cooking! All players will compete to build the most thrilling park each season, and then work to attract (and keep alive!) the most visitors each season that the park opens.
Welcome to "Galactic Stardust Adventure," an interstellar roll-and-draw extravaganza designed for 1 to 6 cosmic explorers! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to unleash your artistic prowess and forge not one, but TWO mind-blowing constellations that will leave the entire galaxy in awe!
Prepare to embark on a journey spanning galaxies, where you'll connect stars with finesse and draw your very own celestial masterpieces. But be warned, space traveler, for it won't be an easy feat! You'll encounter alien visitors who might join your cosmic soirée and even stumble upon mysterious wormholes that could teleport you to unimaginable realms!
So gather your fellow adventurers, grab your trusty dice, and let the constellation-creating mayhem commence! In "Galactic Stardust Adventure," it's not just about winning a game; it's about creating a universe of astronomical fun and laughter that will be talked about for light-years to come!
Learn to play Pathfinder Second Edition while facing the dangers of “The Menace Under Otari.” This exciting adventure for 1st level characters where something foul is happening at the Otari Fishery! Some say a beast is lurking in the basement, feeding on the stores of salted fish. Folks are worried that whatever is eating the fish might get hungry enough to eat the fishers next!
Build your country's economy, engage in diplomacy, conduct secret missions, and sabotage adversaries, all while stockpiling nuclear weapons to ensure that your country is the most powerful on Earth - or at least the last one standing.
Take a break from the fast pace that is SDCC and relax for a few minutes, we will have a puzzle in progress all week, stop in and place 1 piece or spend a few hours putting it together.
Arboretum is a strategy card game for 2-4 players, aged 10 and up, that combines set collection, tile-laying and hand management while playing in about 25 minutes. Players try to have the most points at the end of the game by creating beautiful garden paths for their visitors.
Bargain Quest is a game of adventure and capitalism for 2-6 players. Players will take the role of shopkeepers in an adventuring town plagued by monsters. Players must draft items and then secretly choose which items to place in their windows to attract wealthy heroes to their shops.
“Meow~ It looks so delicious!” Catty Fatty stares at the dried fish hung high on the shelf drooling. All cats are attracted wondering how they can reach the yummy fish beyond their leap. They come up with the idea of stacking on each other’s back so as to grab the fish. Let’s help them make a tower of cats!
In Lanterns: The Harvest Festival, players have a hand of tiles depicting various color arrangements of floating lanterns, as well as an inventory of individual lantern cards of specific colors. When you place a tile, all players (you and your opponents) receive a lantern card corresponding to the color on the side of the tile facing them. Place carefully to earn cards and other bonuses for yourself, while also looking to deny your opponents. Players gain honor by dedicating sets of lantern cards — three pairs, for example, or all seven colors — and the player with the most honor at the end of the game wins.
Find the perfect ally to secretly carry your letter to Princess Isadora and win her heart in Love Letter: Princess Princess Ever After, a quick game of risk and deduction based on the award-winning Love Letter card game! Entrust your message to the nearly invincible ogre, the lightning fast unicorn, or her close friends, Princess Sadie and Princess Amira!
Some games are tough, some are torture, some are easy, but this game is Rough. This game strives to takes gameplay dynamics and turn them on their head. A fast paced game where people are sometimes eliminated before they play a card. Designed for those with the super competitive edge!
In the cursed ruins of Eldoria, a band of unlikely heroes must retrieve an ancient artifact to save their village. With time running out, they delve into treacherous dungeons, face deadly traps, and confront a vengeful sorcerer. Will they triumph over darkness or succumb to its malevolent power?"
You and your friends are a party of heroic fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back at the Red Dragon Inn drinking, gambling, roughhousing and trying to knock each other out and take each other’s gold.
Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure . . . with none of the roleplaying. You and your friends compete to kill monsters, grab magic items, and be the first to reach level 10!
Explore new titles and old favorites from Steve Jackson Games! Including dice games, card games, board games, and more for all ages and experience levels.
Explore new titles and old favorites from Steve Jackson Games! Including dice games, card games, board games, and more for all ages and experience levels.
Explore an immersive co-op boardgame as teenagers lost on a real island off New York City in an unreal open, procedurally-generated world. Soaking wet, in the middle of the Hudson, you must get to shore, find some solid ground and find some answers before the end of the 7th day.
Visit a magical bed & breakfast in this slice-of-life tabletop RPG about a heartless witch, a peaceful house, and all the folks who have made their home inside. The game uses pre-set characters and an adaptable ruleset unlike anything else out there. It takes less than a half hour to learn how to play and get started.
Will you summon your dragon? In a long-lost magical world brave warriors and powerful wizards join forces to battle against giant monsters, traverse 8 elemental realms. Treasures and secrets are unearthed and used to complete Quests and fulfill Prophecies. Fight the Beasts, Dwell the Land and Claim the Magic!
Jacob Kile (Court of Corvids, GameGorgon, and QueueTimes) runs Markeia McCarty (Dimension 20, Rag & Bones, Power Play) Adam Bradford (CDO of Demiplane, co-founder of Nexus Digital Tools), Eddie Doty (showrunner for Crown Channel, produced for Geek & Sundry), A.Jordan Lambert (GM of Blackness & Dragons, writer for lambertraa), and Omar Najam (Critical Role, Dimension 20, Power Play) through an achromatic world where they have been tasked to bring down the desaturated to bring hue back into the world.
The SCP foundation has lost control and accountability of several of their 'assets'. Foundation has outsourced a group of mercenaries to work alongside a liaison for the mobile task force. But are they utilizing your group for help or for something else?
Held in AA01: Star Wars: Past, Present, Future Gigi Edgley, actor (Farscape, Jim Henson's Creature Shop Challenge), Spencer Wilding, actor (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Doctor Who), James Ganiere, director/producer (Farscape 20th Anniversary, Space Command) Friday only, Bruce Logan, visual effects (Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope) - Friday only, Leilani Shui, actor (Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Mandalorian), Julie Dolan, actor (Star Wars: Rebels, Star Wars: Uprising) Friday only
Dungeons and Dragons LEARN TO PLAY session. This 15-30 minute event will cover everything you need to know to play your very first game of dungeons and dragons! Prizes and giveaways will happen all day throughout the D&D department as well!
The LAN computers, VR, and retro systems are available all day in between tournaments. Make a new friend in Minecraft or find your way on oregon trail or Zork! Get a high score in Beat Saber, kill some zombies, or some frags in Quake!
Kraken DIce is a dice company based out of Southern California. We strive to provide the gaming community with dice that complement gaming experience through our wide variety of colors, textures and materials. We have dice for all your characters. We will be providing character tent cards and doing giveaways throughout the convention. Stop by for a chance to win a prize and see some of our awesome dice designs.
$60 - Players in our Commander League will receive a precon commander deck, a playmat and have access to our commander play area all weekend long. Commander League members may play in our scheduled Commander events for free
Delve deeper into character creation as well as Organized Play for Pathfinder and Starfinder. Game experts are there to help you craft the perfect character and the answer all of your questions.
Free to play! Pick up your Pokemon GO activity card here. Once you have completed your card, redeem it for cool Official Pokemon merchandise. A Friend Zone will be available. (we are not affliliated with Niantic Inc., Pokemon, Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.)
Come join us & learn how to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game. Learn the Basic rules, attacks and effects. Learn alternative formats you can learn quickly for fun with your friends & family. Pokémon Professors will be on hand to teach the game to attendees.
Sign up at the Pokemon desk at any time, you will receive a sticker for your badge. Find another person with a sticker, play a game. You both will win cool cards or prizes. Play often! Details at the Pokemon desk.
When independent upstart publisher Vault Comics arrived on the scene in 2017, the mission was simple: to publish the best in science fiction comics. Since that time, the company has established new voices in the genre as well as worked with some of the best-known names in fiction, graphic or otherwise. To celebrate the company’s now firmly established place in the industry, Vault creators and friends discuss how these creators are pushing the genre to the furthest reaches of the universe and back again. Panelists include Rodney Barnes (Monarch), Christopher Yost (Unnatural Order), Ram V (Radio Apocalypse, These Savage Shores), and Zack Kaplan (Mindset).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Room 6DE
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Marie Javins (editor-in-chief for DC), David Lee (VP of content for WEBTOON), CRC Payne (Batman: Wayne Family Adventures), Manou Azumi (Vixen: NYC), Patrick Young (Red Hood: Outlaws), and moderator Rosie Knight (Den of Geek) discuss bringing classic DC Super Heroes to WEBTOON.
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 4
Will Eisner is the first graphic novelist to join Faulkner, Shelley, Hemingway, Twain, and other acclaimed authors in the Norton Critical Edition series. A Contract with God and Other Stories of Dropsie Avenue features correspondence and interviews with Eisner, reviews and assessments from the work’s 1978 release and the years since, and critical writing on Eisner and his oeuvre. Here to discuss the significance of this publication are Karen Green (Columbia University), N. C. Christopher Couch (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Andrew Kunka (University of South Carolina Sumter), and (via video) the Critical Edition’s editor, Jared Gardner (Ohio State University). Danny Fingeroth (Will & Ann Eisner Family Foundation) moderates.
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 26AB
Small press publishers: What makes the difference between an item that gets news coverage, previews, and interviews and those that don’t? Comics journalist Rik Offenberger (First Comics News, G-Man Comics) moderates this panel of comic journalists who will tell you what they are looking for in your submission: Ed Catto (Agendae, Pop Culture Squad, Captain Action), Tim Chizmar (Fangoria, co-chair of the Horror Writers Association, First Comics News), Michael Kingston (Headlocked Comics, BOOM! Studios), Alexander Raymond (Monstar Public Relations), Rob Salkowitz (ICv2, Forbes), Francis Sky (First Comics News, Massacre Twins), J. C. Vaughn (Gemstone Publishing), and Josh Waldrop (Ultima Digital Media).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 10
Learn all about LEGO DreamZzz, a new content IP that launched in May. The panel will be hosted by Keith Malone (head of entertainment development for the LEGO Group) along with voice talent Sarah Jeffery (Zoey), Marcos Cardenas (Mateo), Vincent Tong (Logan, Kai), Brian Drummond (Mr. Oz, Nightmare King, Ras, Riyu, Lobbo), and Larissa Dias (Izzie), as well as DreamZzz LEGO model designer Freddy Charters, head of LEGO production Asa Tait, and Doc Wyatt and Kevin Burke, head writers of Ninjago Dragons Rising. Be sure to come as your favorite Ninja or Dreamchaser.
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 6BCF
Superhero and science fiction stories have long inspired young adults to become scientists, engineers, and STEM professionals. But often the stories have lacked diversity and inclusion. Ms. Marvel makes strides toward showing representation. Show creators and scientists Beatriz Mendez-Gandica, Ph.D. (founder, Nuevo Foundation); Chante Summers (biotherapeutic research scientist, IF/THEN ambassador); Kay Savage (data scientist, IF/THEN Ambassador); Sydney Hamilton (structural design engineer, IF/THEN ambassador); Anila Kanchan Madiraju, Ph.D. (studie director, metabolic diseases); Jiwandeep Kohli, Ph.D.(neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, UC San Diego); Chris Garza (Ph.D. & M.D. candidate, scientist biophysics and medicine, UC San Diego); and Jasmin Joestar (scientist) to explore how Ms. Marvel could change the worldview and what’s possible for the next generation of scientists and engineers. Moderated by Emily Chung (Fleet Science Center).
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 29CD
Science fiction authors Emma Mieko Candon (The Archive Undying), Sylvain Neuvel (For the First Time, Again), Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle (Ebony Gate), and moderator Charlie Jane Anders (Promises Stronger Than Darkness) discuss the things that we love best about science fiction, from giant robots to first contact with alien civilizations, terraformed planets, and beyond.
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
For his 30th year, welcome back noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz, author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book, at this first of three fun, interactive, and informative Comic Book Law School® programs. For this program, he’ll be joined by IP attorney David Lizerbram, as they focus on the basics of copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights available to creators and business owners, providing attendees with the foundation they need for understanding which rights are available to creators of comics, games, films, and other creative works, providing insights on safeguarding ideas, creative works, characters, brands, and names/titles, from genesis through publication and distribution, and beyond. Attendees are invited to participate in the discussion about the rights provided under U.S. copyright and trademark laws, the protections these laws provide, the benefits of federal registrations for each, tips on working with collaborators, and issues of joint authorship and works-made-for-hire, as well as the numerous potential pitfalls under the U.S. trademark and copyright systems. Please note: The Comic Book Law School seminars are designed to provide relevant information and insights to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. [This program is approved for 1.5 credits of California MCLE.]
Thursday July 20, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 11
Welcome to D&D AL at San Diego Comic-Con 2023! Games are geared towards new and veteran players, so come to learn, teach, or just to have fun! Register here: https://warhorn.net/events/SDCC-2023
Welcome to D&D AL at San Diego Comic-Con 2023! Games are geared towards new and veteran players, so come to learn, teach, or just to have fun! Register here: https://warhorn.net/events/SDCC-2023
Welcome to D&D AL at San Diego Comic-Con 2023! Games are geared towards new and veteran players, so come to learn, teach, or just to have fun! Register here: https://warhorn.net/events/SDCC-2023
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
“Hollywood Game Changers” is back with a powerhouse of women leading the charge behind your favorite film and television projects. Featuring makeup department head Alisha L. Baijounas (Abbott Elementary), hair department head Jaala Leis Wanless (Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies), production designer Sara K. White (Swarm), voiceover artist and actor Queen Noveen, costume designer Rafaella Rabinovich (The Imperfects), and editor Maura Corey (Kevin Can F*** Himself). Moderated by journalist and staff writer at io9 Gizmodo, Sabina Graves. Part 1 of Impact24 PR’s Panel Superblock.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
@SuperheroIR hosts a panel that delves into the realm of women and violence in comic books. Panelists will explore how current trends have reshaped the portrayal of female characters, highlighting their journey from victims to victors. Writers Shawna Benson and Julie Benson, Dr. Britanni Oliver Sillas Navarro, Natasha Lee (Sony Studios), Sonya Saturday (The Greatest Thing You’ve Ever Seen in Your Life), Ajuan Mance (Drawing Power), and Lorran Garrison (Little Brainstorm) will dissect recent groundbreaking works that have challenged traditional narratives and paved the way for stronger, multidimensional female protagonists. They'll examine how these comics have redefined violence as a tool for empowerment and storytelling, fostering inclusivity and representing diverse experiences. There will be giveaways.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Local theater wig and wardrobe professionals Kim Parker (wig maker) and Anna Campbell (costumer, wardrobe crew) apply techniques used on the stage to cosplay. Learn wig hair prep for different hair types, the tricks to keeping wigs on, how a wig is made for the theater, and how to choose the right undergarments to support your look. They will also discuss cleaning and maintaining your costumes and wigs.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 3
Catherine M. Fisher (award-winning costumer), Bob Mogg (blogger and steampunk expert extraordinaire), Leah Panos (charity cosplayer and musician), Dan Moyer (charity cosplayer and enthusiast), Annika P (young cosplayer and charity volunteer), Jamie Mason (actress and cosplayer), and Miguel Navarro Franco (charity cosplayer and enthusiast).
Comic books and graphic novels—as well as their creators and readers—are facing challenges not seen since the inception of the Comics Code Authority nearly 75 years ago. From unprecedented bans of graphic novels (many of which feature mental health and substance use themes) to the stressors of freelance work and toxic fandom, mental health has emerged as a common topic in the comic-book discourse. Has mental health finally achieved parity with other diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging priorities of publishers, or is that just "crazy" talk? Heather Antos (group editor, IDW; Eisner-nominated series, Star Trek), MariNaomi (I Thought You Loved Me, Turning Japanese), and Hannah Rose May (Rogues' Gallery) join forensic psychiatrist Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D. (Broadcast Thought) to discuss the state of mental health and comics. Moderated by attorney Jeff Trexler (The Comics Journal, The Beat).
They are the reason we love comics. They are the heroes that we can’t get enough of—but why? What endears these characters to us and what makes them a hero? Comic-Con Special Guests J. Scott Campbell, Beau Smith, and Matthew Southworth tell moderator Stephanie Gerk (The Debrief Weekly Report) why they love heroes of all kinds and which one will forever have their heart.
Beau Smith was a prolific letter column correspondent before becoming the vice president of marketing for Eclipse Comics. He went on to head the marketing departments for Todd McFarlane Productions, IDW Publishing, and the Library of American Comics. His first success as a writer... Read More →
J. Scott Campbell is Internationally renowned for his rendition of Marvel and DC Comics characters, with a career spanning over 30 years. Founder of two sought-after and highly successful brands, Danger Girl and FairyTale Fantasies, J. Scott is only getting started. His unmistakable... Read More →
Matthew Southworth is a cartoonist and musician from Nashville, Tennessee, now firmly planted in Seattle. He is known for his work co-creating the Eisner Award-nominated Stumptown, which was adapted into a successful but mercilessly COVID-cancelled ABC TV series, and for his work... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 5AB
The Last of Us explores a post-apocalyptic world where the Cordyceps fungus has evolved and can turn humans into zombie-like hosts. But it’s all just fiction, right? This panel of experts will help you understand whether a fungal apocalypse is truly possible and answer some burning questions like: How does a fungus turn something into a zombie? Can climate change make us more susceptible to disease and infection? What exactly did the green grape say to the purple grape? Featuring fungi expert Justin Schaffer, ecologist Earyn McGee (Find That Lizard, IF/THEN), biomedical engineer Ana Maria Porras (IF/THEN), forest ecologist Lindsey Rustad (IF/THEN), public health expert Kari Sant, and science education expert Lisa Lundgren (Cosplay For Science). Moderated by science communicator Gabriel-Philip Santos (Cosplay for Science, STEAMpopNetwork).
Join Comic-Con Special Guest and legendary horror master Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox) at the San Diego Public Library for a Q&A that’s sure to bring your nightmares to life.
Four-time Eisner Award-winning creator Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. In 2019 his collection Frankenstein won an Eisner Award in the Best Adaptation... Read More →
For the first time in decades, Mad magazine does not exist on our stands. From the collective agreement that humor is subjective to a polarizing sense of what we now find funny, we are in an era where we find fantastical and superhero comics in abundance but a decline in humor-based comics. Panelists will discuss whether there is still a need for humor-based comics, their evolution and types, and how creators and publishers approach this subject. Jessica Tseang (international comics historian, 2022 Eisner Awards judge), Jim Thompson (A People’s History of Comics, 2021 Eisner Awards judge), Lonnie Millsap (cartoonist creator of bacön, The New Yorker), Comic-Con Special Guest and multi-award winner Keith Knight (The K Chronicles, the Knight Life, I was a Teenage Michael Jackson Impersonator) discuss what makes us laugh in comics, and the future of the medium.
For three decades, Keith Knight has brought the funny back to the funny pages with a uniquely personal style that’s a cross between Calvin & Hobbes, MAD, and underground comix. The multi-award-winning cartoonist is part of a generation of African American artists who were raised... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 9
Get transported by Wesley Chu (The Art of Destiny), T. J. Klune (In the Lives of Puppets), L. R. Lam (Dragonfall), and Comic-Con Special Guests Victoria Aveyard (Blade Breaker) and Holly Black (Book of Night, The Stolen Heir) as they discuss all that goes into building a world. Whether a re-imagined past, a possible future, or some-when else entirely, these authors know what it means to make somewhere new. Moderated by Dr. Jeanelle Horcasitas (educator, technical writer, and speculative futurist).
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of speculative and fantasy novels, short stories, and comics. Her best-known works include the Elfhame series, The Coldest Girl In Coldtown, and the Spiderwick Chronicles. She has sold over 26 million books... Read More →
Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, MA, a small town known only for the most complicated traffic rotary in the continental United States. She now lives in Los Angeles, where traffic is definitely worse. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
For 25 years, Oni Press has been publishing daring, provocative comics that resonate with fans and readers around the world—and they're just getting started! Publisher Hunter Gorinson and editor-in-chief Sierra Hahn, alongside creators Nick Cagnetti (Pink Lemonade), Zander Cannon (Kaijumax), Melissa Flores (XINO), Joe Harris (Ghost Projekt), LySandra Vuong (Covenant), and 2023 Eisner Award–nominated creators Jarrett Melendez and Danica Brine (Chef’s Kiss), discuss Oni's upcoming slate of creator-owned comics and graphic novels.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
It's a match made in heaven . . . or shall we say, a fantasy world? Authors talk about why readers can't get enough of fantasy romance and what to expect from their newest books. Featuring Claire Legrand (A Crown of Ivy and Glass),Ann Aguirre (the Fix-It Witches series, The Only Purple House in Town), Kate Dramis (The Curse of Saints), and Piper J. Drake (Wings Once Cursed and Bound). Moderated by Stephanie Carr (literaryhypewoman.com).
Award-winning Batman, Wytches, We Have Demons, Clear, and Book of Evil writer Scott Snyder and acclaimed artist Tula Lotay discuss the concept, story, art design, coloring, and their collaboration on their Eisner Award–nominated comic series Barnstormers. Moderated by Will Dennis, editor.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Join the Kingdom of Terre Neuve on the Mezzanine daily at 11am and 3pm and Sunday at 11am and 2pm, as the steel fighters of the realm clash in an epic battle to see who is the strongest fighter in all the land!
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Dive into a timeless tale inspired by Indian mythology. Face off against friends in a thrilling, attack strategy card game filled with mystical weapons, fantastical creatures and ancient superpowers. All in the quest for victory, and to answer the age old question - who will win, good or evil?
Dive into a timeless tale inspired by Indian mythology. Face off against friends in a thrilling, attack strategy card game filled with mystical weapons, fantastical creatures and ancient superpowers. All in the quest for victory, and to answer the age old question - who will win, good or evil?
Jump into the mind of your favorite bear in Bear Necessities and go on an adventure against your beary best friends. Compete to complete quests creating the tastiest meals, building the coolest shelters, and unlocking delights in this un-bear-ably cute card game.
King Tea has infiltrated the Realm of Time. Help Cup Joe and his Coffee Time friends stop King Tea from making it Tea Time permanently. The Coffee Time board game is brewed espresso-ly for family and friends. Come hang out with us—it’s a latte fun! More at www.playcoffeetime.com.
In Dogfight! two rival aviators of the First World War duel each other with Biplanes across the sky. To defeat your enemy, you must maneuver yourself to get behind them and shoot at exactly the right moment!
Introducing F.O.R.K. - the wildest trick-taking game in town! With 2 to 6 players, get ready to dive into the ultimate animal-filled food chain frenzy!
In this game, it's all about capturing animals or munching on some kale goodness. Each turn, players take the lead and call the suit, or should we say "terrain." Everyone else must follow suit or play a clever fox card, 'cause foxes are wild and can fit in anywhere!
Hold on tight, though, 'cause the real fun begins when all the cards hit the table! It's a grand reveal, where face-up kales show off their leafy glory while everything else stays hidden. The suspense is real!
Now it's time to score, and things get crazy. The player with the sneaky fox can nab an owl or a rabbit. But watch out! If the owl manages to escape, it can snatch a rabbit too! There might be a mad scramble to score, with multiple players trying to claim their rightful prey.
The quest for victory keeps going until someone gathers five scorecards. That's when the game reaches its climactic end, and the player with the highest score becomes the true ruler of the food chain!
Get your forks ready, folks! It's time to feast on F.O.R.K. and embark on an animal-filled adventure like no other!
You have been invited to scratch and mix against the best in the world at this year’s DJ Icon competition! Warm up the crowd at the solo showcase, go head-to-head with other DJ’s in the battle phase, then solidify your iconic status at the afterparty.
You have been invited to scratch and mix against the best in the world at this year’s DJ Icon competition! Warm up the crowd at the solo showcase, go head-to-head with other DJ’s in the battle phase, then solidify your iconic status at the afterparty.
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) will be displaying medieval arts and science. Display will include fiber arts, needle work, jewelry, glass beads, armor, calligraphy, poems, pottery, and woodwork.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
"Freelancer: Skies Over Tolindia" is a Fantasy RPG set during an industrial revolution. players take on the role of Freelancers who fight against espionage and corruption. Check out how the game plays and build your own character! (Free STLs and Raffle Available!!!)
Experience Gotham City like never before in this groundbreaking AR-centric, mixed reality experience! Join forces with Harley Quinn to unmask DC’s most infamous villains, solve mind-bending puzzles to match wits with The Joker, and unravel a brand-new, visually stunning epic story behind Arkham Asylum’s most notorious inmates.
Underneath the dense canopy of the Pacific Northwest rainforests, a thriving ecosystem exists. Schools of salmon swim upstream, wildflowers and lush ferns dot the mossy floor, and a gray wolf looks for its next meal. In Canopy: Evergreen, players compete to grow the tallest trees, collect sets of wild plants, and create bountiful habitats to help native animals thrive. Canopy: Evergreen is a standalone game featuring similar card drafting and set collection from the original Canopy with all new rules for collecting food, growing trees in different habitats, and nourishing interactive wildlife. Get lost in the forest with all new plants, animals, and environmentally-friendly 3D trees that grow while you play the game!
In the game Leaf, players embody the wind by guiding leaves to the forest floor and connecting them to the ones that have already fallen. Each leaf you touch will grant you actions to create a thriving forest. Attract woodland animals, grow mushrooms, lead helpful squirrels up the great tree, and gain additional leaf cards and sun tokens by strategically placing leaves. The player who contributes most to the health of the forest wins!
Eisner, Ignatz, Printz, and GLAAD award–winning author Mariko Tamaki has written comics about everything from mainstream superheroes to turbulent teens. She is also the curator of Abrams' LGBTQIA+ imprint, Surely Books. Her upcoming graphic novel with co-creator Jillian Tamaki, Roaming, will be on bookshelves this fall. Join Mariko and Kat Calamia (Reed Pop's Popverse; creator of Bi Visibility: A Bisexual Comic Anthology and WEBTOON's Slice of Life) for a one-on-one interview and Q&A session.
We regret to announce that Mariko Tamaki will be unable to attend Comic-Con International 2023., Comic-Con Special Guest
Mariko Tamaki is a New York Times bestselling writer of comics and prose. She is the co-creator of This One Summer (with Jillian Tamaki) and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me (with Rosemary Valero-O'Connell), both of which received Eisner Awards and Printz Honors. She has had... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
Max Original Animation celebrates new and returning animated series including an expansion in the Adventure Time universe, Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake; with showrunner Adam Muto and supervising director Ryann Shannon; a new animated series Young Love, based on the characters from Matthew A. Cherry and Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-winning animated short, Hair Love with series creator/executive producer Matthew A. Cherry and supervising director Mark Davis; and a preview of the upcoming fourth season for the fan-favorite Harley Quinn with supervising producers Cecilia Aranovich Hamilton and Ian Hamilton. The panel will feature exclusive sneak peeks and more. Moderated by Damian Holbrook (TV Guide Magazine).
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
The man who invented Jelly Belly jelly beans and his partner Stephanie put on a nationwide treasure hunt to give away one of his candy factories. Over 50,000 people joined the hunt.
Learn to play new and upcoming games from the designers! Upcoming titles to include: Diamonds & Dinosaurs, Garage Rock, OH GOD BEES!!!, UpWoods, Wardens, and more!
Have you ever wanted to paint a miniature of your character from Dungeons & Dragons, or some other game you play? How do I do that?This class will teach you the basics of putting colors on your figures, everything from base coats, to weapons, capes, and armor!
$10. Mini Masters featuring Lord of the Rings packs. Players receive 2 packs and build a 40 card deck. Each round won, players receive an additional booster to improve their deck. Single elimination.
Are you ready to have fun playing the Trading Card game with a twist? We will supply you with 1 card to be used in your deck. Forgot to bring your deck? We have information on how you can get one. Everyone will receive prize tickets.
A Passenger Airship has gone missing and it's up to your team to lead the investigation and rescue the missing passengers. Play with the games design team in this introductory adventure for up to 6 players! (1 Raffle Entry)
The Mattel WWE Elite Squad defends their title as the action figure champions of San Diego Comic-Con with all-new WWE action figure reveals and WWE Superstar guests. Join hosts Sam Roberts and Johnny Gargano for a star-studded panel featuring the Mattel Design team and Superstars from WWE.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6A
Moderated by Michael Giacchino (The Batman, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Thor: Love & Thunder), leading Hollywood composers Christophe Beck (Agatha: Coven of Chaos, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania), Laura Karpman (The Marvels, Ms. Marvel, What If . . . ?), The Haxan Cloak (Bobby Krlic), Christopher Lennertz (The Boys, Agent Carter), and David Russo (Gotham Knights, Pennyworth, Gotham) discuss the challenges of creating the musical landscape of the superhero genre. The composers explain the process through unreleased music and video clips from upcoming and recently released projects. Introductions by Ray Costa (producer, Costa Communications).
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
How do artists and writers adapt their experiences, short-form ideas, and the words and worlds of others into full-length graphic novels? Joel Christian Gill (Stamped from the Beginning), Briana Loewinsohn (Ephemera), Mattie Lubchansky (Boys Weekend), and Carrie Vaughn (Wild Cards: Now & Then) discuss a variety of starting points, from short-form concepts to entire established universes, and explain how they get to a finished graphic novel. Moderated by Chip Kidd (editor-at-large, The Pantheon Graphic Library).
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
DC’s Tom King (Wonder Woman) and Tom Taylor (Titans) kick off San Diego Comic-Con together by discussing comics and more. Joining them are Nicola Scott (Titans) and Mitch Gerads (Batman: The Brave and the Bold).
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
This panel brings together the curators of the exhibition American Alternative Comics, 1980-2000: Raw, Weirdo, and Beyond, held in 2022 at the McMullen Museum of Art. The exhibition included over 150 pieces of original comic art, plus many publications and ephemera, by 37 contributors to one or both of these magazines as well as such artists as Los Bros Hernandez and Kyle Baker, who participated in the development of alternative comics during the period. Andrei Molotiu (Indiana University Bloomington) focuses on the exhibit’s incorporation of Raw magazine’s avant-garde art strategies. John McCoy (McMullen Museum of Art) focuses on Weirdo magazine’s championing of women cartoonists, particularly during Aline Kominsky-Crumb’s editorship. Molotiu and McCoy will then conduct a virtual walkthrough of the exhibition.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Comics for Ukraine is a new and important book that is raising funds to aid people whose lives have been devastated by the ongoing war in Ukraine. Some of the top names in comics have donated their time and artistry to this book, which is debuting at Comic-Con. Come join several of those folks as they talk about their stories and why this project is so important. Mark Evanier, John Layman, Stan Sakai, and Billy Tucci will be on hand, as well as Richard Walden, the founder of Operation USA, the charity that is funneling funds to help the struggling people of Ukraine. Moderated by book organizer Scott Dunbier.
Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animated... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 10
Animation historian Jerry Beck (Cartoon Research) curates cartoon Blu-ray compilations (Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Vol. 1), writes books (The 50 Greatest Cartoons, The Hanna Barbera Treasury), hosts a monthly cartoon club at Quentin Tarantino's New Beverly Cinemas in Hollywood (using Quentin's own cartoon film prints), and teaches animation history at Cal Arts. He's worked at Nickelodeon and Disney, and even brought landmark anime like Akira and My Neighbor Totoro to the U.S. What will he do next? Spider-Man comics editor, author, and historian Danny Fingeroth moderates this one-on-one interview and Q&A session.
Jerry Beck is a noted animation historian and cartoon producer. As a film distributor, his company Streamline Pictures brought Miyazaki’s Totoro and Otomo’s Akira to the U.S. His over 15 books on animation history include The Animated Movie Guide, Looney Tunes: The Ultimate... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Meet Ricardo Caté, the most prominent Native American cartoonist working today. His popular cartoon Without Reservations is published daily in the Santa Fe New Mexican and Taos News and explores the irony and poignant humor found in the Native American experience of living in dominant culture. In addition to being a cartoonist, Caté is also an activist, stand-up comedian, writer, teacher, veteran, former college athlete, tribal official, four-time Dakota Access Pipeline protester at Standing Rock, and filmmaker. Ricardo follows the ways of his Kewa Pueblo heritage and teaches on the reservation.
Ricardo Caté is the most prominent Native American cartoonist working today. His popular cartoon Without Reservations is published daily in the Santa Fe New Mexican and Taos News and explores the irony and poignant humor found in the Native American experience of living in dominant... Read More →
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 4
Barbara Friedlander was the first woman to create a character for DC, in the comic book Swing with Scooter. Scooter, a former British musician and rock star, became a staple of the DC Universe for many years. Barbara was introduced into the world of DC Romance by Jack E. Miller... Read More →
Held in AA09: Welcome to Fantasy Land Darcie Little Badger (A Snake Falls to Earth, Elatsoe), Maggie Tokuda-Hall (Squad, The Siren, the Song, and the Spy), Terry J. Benton-Walker (Blood Debts, Blood Justice), Adalyn Grace (Foxglove, Belladonna), Rachel Griffin (Bring Me Your Midnight, Wild is the Witch)
Darcie Little Badger is a Lipan Apache writer with a PhD in oceanography. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, Elatsoe, was featured in Time magazine as one of the best 100 fantasy books of all time. Elatsoe also won the Locus award for Best First Novel and is a Nebula, Ignyte... Read More →
The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the beloved Pokémon animated series is localized from its original Japanese version to one of the most popular series enjoyed by international audiences. In a panel moderated by streamer and comic book writer Meghan Camarena (also known as Strawburry17), TPCi's Taito Okiura (vice president of marketing and business development), Andy Gose (senior director of media production), and Hilary Thomas (senior producer) will discuss optimizing the series for global viewers, provide fans with a sneak peek at the special collection of episodes that will conclude Ash and his Pikachu's 25-season storied journey in Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series, and share new behind-the-scenes insights regarding the highly anticipated Pokémon Horizons: The Series coming soon to fans around the world.
Thursday July 20, 2023 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
(1983, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon and Ralph Macchio, PG) 40th Anniversary screening: Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of a classic American Novel, featuring important faces of the 80’s and beyond in their Hollywood infancy. A classic in the truest sense of cinema, The Outsiders explores Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1965, where the working class Greasers, and the upper class Socs have a fateful encounter that will change everything.
First implemented at Strategicon, this is a simple and effective way of teaching how to play Bolt Action. Everything is right at hand and simple to understand. All the rules for the basic game are taught, so you will know the basics, enough to get your game on!
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
2 to 4 players Description: By 3029, War had torn apart the entire Inner Sphere. The peak of military supremacy were the two-story tall battlemechs that stepped onto the battlefield and released destruction on a scale never before seen. Step into your own battlemech to join in the fight for your House or Company!
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Guin and Durwin will demonstrate character creation from shape language to visual psychology, and unique details to storytelling. They will tag team creating a cryptid design to working in collaboration to craft compelling creatures.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 3
How might new laws aimed at banning drag performances affect cosplay and geek fashion? RuPaul’s Drag Race all-star Mayhem Miller; costume designer and cosplayer Chad Hatter; Jen King, cosplayer and co-owner of the Eisner-nominated award-winning Space Cadets Collection Collection; professor Susan Scafidi (founder of the Fashion Law Institute); Miss Claire Voyance, everybody’s favorite off, off, OFF Broadway Star, and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund interim director Jeff Trexler discuss the latest news in anti-drag legislation and what it means for fandom.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 11
Insight Editions’ co-publisher Vanessa Lopez and author Casey Gilly show how to make divination fun and approachable by giving tarot decks pop-culture twists from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Lord of the Rings, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and more. All attendees will get a keepsake card and a chance to receive a live tarot reading. The first 100 guests will get an exclusive tarot card print.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
In the age of Percy Jackson, stories rooted in mythology, folklore, legends, and fairy tales have never been more popular, but these tales as old as time often need some refreshing to remain relevant to today’s readers. Authors Alexandra Bracken (Silver in the Bone; Lore), Erin A. Craig (House of Roots and Ruin), Misa Sugiura (Momo Arashima Steals the Sword of the Wind), and Amanda Linsmeier (Starlings) discuss adapting beloved and familiar stories into captivating novels for a modern audience. Moderated by Gina Chen (Violet Made of Thorns).
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Amanda Lorge (SDPL Adult Programming Librarian, primary source literacy instructor), Joel Bakker (SDPL librarian, Educators Unite! chair), and Helen Schalk (SDPL youth service librarian) provide examples of visual literacy education and Banned Books Week programming to spread awareness about the importance of comics and graphic novels in libraries in the wake of rising bans on comics and graphic materials.
Step into the world of film, television, comics, musicals, and more with the industry professionals who brought them to life. Go behind the scenes and gain insight into how every element of the storytelling process creates an unforgettable audience experience. Featuring writer and composer Joe Iconis (Be More Chill), songwriter and composer Matthew Tishler (Hailey’s on It), executive producer and co-creator Elle León Nostas (Mark of Death), producer Alex Schmider (Chasing Chasing Amy), writer and director Caroline Foley (Tiny Lion Animation), and animator javadoodles (javadoodles, LLC). Moderated by actor Chris Villain (Mystery Incorporated). Part 2 of Impact24 PR’s Panel Superblock.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Bestselling, multiple award-winning master storyteller Jeff Lemire shares details about his new series Fishflies and Tenement as well as his upcoming graphic novel Cosmic Detective and even more in store for his fans.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
The Indy films have shaped the public’s view of the world of archaeology and artifacts for more than 40 years. Now with the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, panelists will examine the legacy of the man with the whip and the hat. What do the Indiana Jones films get right and wrong about real-world archaeological adventures? Do the antiquities collected by Dr. Jones really belong in a museum—and does he? How do historical artifacts connect to modern politics? How has Indiana Jones impacted the archaeological field? Panelists include Dr. Becca Peixotto (archaeologist, IF/THEN Ambassador), Bailey Jorgensen (historical archaeologist; collections manager, Alf Museum of Paleontology), and Kara Vetter (senior director of cultural resources, Museum of Us). Moderated by James Floyd (STEAMpop Network, Star Warsologies podcast, Star Wars Insider contributor).
Discover the remarkable range of artistic and technological speculation found in comics, film, literature, and art that speak to future worlds from Indigenous perspectives. Inspired by the forthcoming exhibition Indigenous Futurisms at Los Angeles’ Autry Museum of the American West—part of Getty’s 2024 PST Art, a Southern California-wide exploration of art and science—visionary artists have remixed everything from virtuosic Indigenous artforms to the iconography of Star Wars to high fashion as they reveal new worlds. Panelists include comic book artist Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva), painters Jason Garcia (Santa Clara) and Ryan Singer (Diné), and ceramicist and designer Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti). Moderated by Suzanne Fricke (curator, Indigenous Futurisms).
Luke Skywalker, Link, and the Winter Soldier all use bionic hands, so find out what it's like to create and use real bionic limbs. Dr. Aadeel Akhtar, CEO of the bionics company PSYONIC, chats with users of PSYONIC's Ability Hand, including Mandy Pursley (founder, Be the Spark Cosplay), Dan St. Pierre (2018/2019 paratriathlete national champion), Kate Ketelhohn (fellow, National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics & Prosthetics), Ryan Goodwin (founder, BluPrints Media), and Annika Berlin (student, UMass Amherst). They will talk about the technology and the experience, including live demonstrations.
Never before has Star Trek been bigger (or bloodier)! IDW Group Editor Heather Antos and writers Chris Cantwell, Collin Kelly, and Jackson Lanzing give an inside look into Star Trek: Day of Blood, the first ever Star Trek comics crossover event. Plus: Marc Guggenheim, Sam Maggs, Malachi Ward, Chirs Sequiera, and Liana Kangas share all the exciting things happening across IDW’s line of Star Trek comics.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Alison Haislip (actress, Attack of the Show), Megan Bradner (producer, Marvel TV), Kevin Avery (comedian/writer, The Great North), Nyambi Nyambi (actor/artist, The Good Fight), Dani Fernandez (writer/actress, DC Comics), Eric Reid (agent, WME), and Marc Bernardin (Picard, Fatman Beyond) join moderator Dan Evans III (creative executive) to discuss taking an idea from conception through production for various media. This process will include creating a pitch document, obtaining agents, and getting a pitch meeting. The panelists will explain, through hypothetical examples and humorous stories, the process that new creators should adapt to make their way through the creative battleground of the entertainment industry. Knowing that each project is unique, there will be a Q&A to allow the audience to really hone in on the solutions to obstacles they may encounter.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 5AB
From hits like Tim Burton's series Wednesday and Disney’s recent The Little Mermaid to beloved classics like Edward Scissorhands and Alice in Wonderland,Colleen Atwood's designs have had a huge impact on popular culture, fashion, and cosplay. Her work has spanned over four decades of breathtaking artistry. A four-time Academy Award–winning designer, Atwood, and her team—Jose Fernandez (assistant costume designer) and Christian Cordella (costume concept artist)—discuss how they work together to create the characters you can’t forget. Moderated by Phillip Boutté of 9B Collective Studio.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Comics artists and cartoonists discuss the best practices for using humor and satire in comic strips and cartoons. Panelists David F. Walker (Bitter Root, Planet of the Apes), Jules Rivera (Love, Joolz and Mark Trail), Christine Pasalo Norland (Hello Barkada), Maxi Rodriguez (Chronicles of a ChubbyBunny, Plus Size Girl Magic), Lisa Burdige (Background Noise), and John Hazard (Frankenstein Superstar, Background Noise) discuss what makes them laugh, and how they find humor in everyday life. Moderated by comics editor, writer, and professor Dr. Shamika Mitchell (State University of New York, Rockland/Women in Comics).
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 9
Held in AA07: Robots and Aliens and Blasters, Oh My Emma Mieko Candon (The Archive Undying), Sylvain Neuvel (For the First Time, Again), Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle (Ebony Gate: The Phoenix Hoard), Charlie Jane Anders (Promises Stronger Than Darkness)
Welcome to the sneaky world of 1-2-3 Cheese, where you and your fellow mice form an epic cheese-loving gang caught up in a daring heist! Your mission? Escape with that tantalizing cheese by dropping it slyly into other players' stashes!
But here's the twist: speed is the name of the game! Are you a cautious amateur, carefully dropping one cheese at a time, or do you possess the audacious brilliance of a true mastermind, boldly cheesing others with three or more cards in a single, jaw-dropping shot? The choice is yours, my cheese-obsessed friend!
As the rounds fly by, the cheese-tossing extravaganza reaches its peak. Cards are flying, stashes are growing, and you can practically taste the victory! Will you emerge as the cunning mouse with the most escape points, solidifying your status as the undisputed champion of cheesy greatness?
So gather your fellow rodents, embrace your inner cheese-loving spirit, and let the game of 1-2-3 Cheese commence! Get ready for a wild ride filled with laughter, strategy, and more cheese than you can handle! Remember, in this game, it's not just about playing your cards right; it's about embracing the chaos, taking risks, and having a cheesy good time! Let's cheese it up, my friend!
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Iron Brigade: We will be demonstrating medieval armored and rapier combat. Our warriors participate in tournaments and even large-scale wars. Fighting is not staged or choreographed and is based on skills. Fights are full speed and full contact.
Bring out your inner Trekkie in this LAN game as a team of 6 players: Helm, Weapons, Science, Communications, Engineering, and Captain! Work together at combat, diplomacy, puzzle-solving, and exploration! Full teams of friends or individuals (in pickup games) both OK. No experience necessary, all computer equipment provided.
Dive into a timeless tale inspired by Indian mythology. Face off against friends in a thrilling, attack strategy card game filled with mystical weapons, fantastical creatures and ancient superpowers. All in the quest for victory, and to answer the age old question - who will win, good or evil?
Dive into a timeless tale inspired by Indian mythology. Face off against friends in a thrilling, attack strategy card game filled with mystical weapons, fantastical creatures and ancient superpowers. All in the quest for victory, and to answer the age old question - who will win, good or evil?
Jump into the mind of your favorite bear in Bear Necessities and go on an adventure against your beary best friends. Compete to complete quests creating the tastiest meals, building the coolest shelters, and unlocking delights in this un-bear-ably cute card game.
Recreate World War Two in 20 minutes! The perfect wargame for non-wargamers, Blitzkrieg! allows two players to battle across the War’s most iconic theatres, winning key campaigns and building military might.
King Tea has infiltrated the Realm of Time. Help Cup Joe and his Coffee Time friends stop King Tea from making it Tea Time permanently. The Coffee Time board game is brewed espresso-ly for family and friends. Come hang out with us—it’s a latte fun! More at www.playcoffeetime.com.
You have been invited to scratch and mix against the best in the world at this year’s DJ Icon competition! Warm up the crowd at the solo showcase, go head-to-head with other DJ’s in the battle phase, then solidify your iconic status at the afterparty.
You have been invited to scratch and mix against the best in the world at this year’s DJ Icon competition! Warm up the crowd at the solo showcase, go head-to-head with other DJ’s in the battle phase, then solidify your iconic status at the afterparty.
Stack, steal, and secure your herd in this fast-paced and exciting game. Play solo, or in teams, and work to outwit your opponents on your way to achieving Herdvana and victory. A bit of strategy, a bit of luck, and a whole lot of fun!
"Freelancer: Skies Over Tolindia" is a Fantasy RPG set during an industrial revolution. players take on the role of Freelancers who fight against espionage and corruption. Check out how the game plays and build your own character! (Free STLs and Raffle Available!!!)
Experience Gotham City like never before in this groundbreaking AR-centric, mixed reality experience! Join forces with Harley Quinn to unmask DC’s most infamous villains, solve mind-bending puzzles to match wits with The Joker, and unravel a brand-new, visually stunning epic story behind Arkham Asylum’s most notorious inmates.
Underneath the dense canopy of the Pacific Northwest rainforests, a thriving ecosystem exists. Schools of salmon swim upstream, wildflowers and lush ferns dot the mossy floor, and a gray wolf looks for its next meal. In Canopy: Evergreen, players compete to grow the tallest trees, collect sets of wild plants, and create bountiful habitats to help native animals thrive. Canopy: Evergreen is a standalone game featuring similar card drafting and set collection from the original Canopy with all new rules for collecting food, growing trees in different habitats, and nourishing interactive wildlife. Get lost in the forest with all new plants, animals, and environmentally-friendly 3D trees that grow while you play the game!
Enjoy taking down demons & rolling dice? Check out this new, independently designed strategy board game for 1-6 players. Unlock unique abilities, collect and trade weapons, armor, and more with your team as you work together to defeat the darkness taking over the town.
In Cat Lady, players are cat ladies, part of an elite group of people including Marie Antoinette and Ernest Hemingway. During the game, you and your fellow cat ladies will draft cards three at a time, collecting toys, food, catnip, costumes, and of course lovable cats. But watch out! Make sure you have enough food for all of your feline friends or your hungry cats will subtract points from your score. The player with the highest total victory points wins!
Point Salad is a fast and fun card drafting game for the whole family. There are over 100 ways to score points. Players may use a variety of strategies and every game of Point Salad is unique!
The "shufflebuilding" game Smash Up begins with a simple premise: take the 20-card decks of two factions, shuffle them into a deck of forty cards, then compete to crush more Bases than your opponents! Each faction involves a different gaming mechanism - the pirates move the cards, the zombies bring back the cards from the discard pile, the dinosaurs have enormous power - and each combination of factions brings a different gaming experience.
In Space Base, players assume the roles of Commodores of a small fleet of ships. Ships begin docked at their stations and are then deployed to sectors as new ships are commissioned under your command. Use cargo vessels to engage in trade and commerce; mining vessels to build reoccurring base income; and carriers to spread your influence. Establish new colonies for a new Commodore in a sector to gain even more influence. Gain enough influence and you can be promoted to Admiral!
You are the mayor of a tiny town in the forest in which the smaller creatures of the woods have created a civilization hidden away from predators. This new land is small and the resources are scarce, so you take what you can get and never say no to building materials. Cleverly plan and construct a thriving town, and don't let it fill up with wasted resources! Whoever builds the most prosperous tiny town wins!
War Chest is an all-new bag-building war game! At the start of the game, raise your banner call (drafting) several various units into your army, which you then use to capture key points on the board. To succeed in War Chest, you must successfully manage not only your armies on the battlefield, but those that are waiting to be deployed.
Play with game designers and publishers. Ongoing drop-in games to include: Animalchemists, BattleGoats, Floating Floors, Folded Wishes, Lucky Luau, Take the Gold, The Pirate's Flag, and more!
Stop in and choose from almost 200 games available to play. Games available for all ages and skill levels. Let our staff know what you are looking for are they can recommend a game.
Inspired by a love of classic video games, Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game pits 2-4 players in a competition to build the ultimate side-scrolling dungeon. Players compete to lure and destroy hapless adventurers, racing to outbid one another to see who can build the most enticing, treasure-filled dungeon. The goal of Boss Monster is to be the first Boss to amass ten Souls, which are gained when a Hero is lured and defeated — but a player can lose if his Boss takes five Wounds from Heroes who survive his dungeon.
In Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life. Dino cooking! All players will compete to build the most thrilling park each season, and then work to attract (and keep alive!) the most visitors each season that the park opens.
The largest base of the SCP Foundation has fallen. Its strict security measures, designed to keep paranormal objects at bay, have failed. Consequently, artifacts, entities, and phenomena beyond human understanding, recovered from all over the world, are no longer protected. Or contained.
Welcome to the city of Machi Koro. You've just been elected Mayor. Congrats! Unfortunately the citizens have some pretty big demands: jobs, a theme park, a couple of cheese factories and maybe even a radio tower. A tough proposition since the city currently consists of a wheat field, a bakery and a single die. Armed only with your trusty die and a dream, you must grow Machi Koro into the largest city in the region. You will need to collect income from developments, build public works, and steal from your neighbors' coffers. Just make sure they aren't doing the same to you!
In Dinosaur Island, players will have to collect DNA, research the DNA sequences of extinct dinosaur species, and then combine the ancient DNA in the correct sequence to bring these prehistoric creatures back to life. Dino cooking! All players will compete to build the most thrilling park each season, and then work to attract (and keep alive!) the most visitors each season that the park opens.
Welcome to "Galactic Stardust Adventure," an interstellar roll-and-draw extravaganza designed for 1 to 6 cosmic explorers! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to unleash your artistic prowess and forge not one, but TWO mind-blowing constellations that will leave the entire galaxy in awe!
Prepare to embark on a journey spanning galaxies, where you'll connect stars with finesse and draw your very own celestial masterpieces. But be warned, space traveler, for it won't be an easy feat! You'll encounter alien visitors who might join your cosmic soirée and even stumble upon mysterious wormholes that could teleport you to unimaginable realms!
So gather your fellow adventurers, grab your trusty dice, and let the constellation-creating mayhem commence! In "Galactic Stardust Adventure," it's not just about winning a game; it's about creating a universe of astronomical fun and laughter that will be talked about for light-years to come!
Learn to play Pathfinder Second Edition while facing the dangers of “The Menace Under Otari.” This exciting adventure for 1st level characters where something foul is happening at the Otari Fishery! Some say a beast is lurking in the basement, feeding on the stores of salted fish. Folks are worried that whatever is eating the fish might get hungry enough to eat the fishers next!
Build your country's economy, engage in diplomacy, conduct secret missions, and sabotage adversaries, all while stockpiling nuclear weapons to ensure that your country is the most powerful on Earth - or at least the last one standing.
Take a break from the fast pace that is SDCC and relax for a few minutes, we will have a puzzle in progress all week, stop in and place 1 piece or spend a few hours putting it together.
Arboretum is a strategy card game for 2-4 players, aged 10 and up, that combines set collection, tile-laying and hand management while playing in about 25 minutes. Players try to have the most points at the end of the game by creating beautiful garden paths for their visitors.
Bargain Quest is a game of adventure and capitalism for 2-6 players. Players will take the role of shopkeepers in an adventuring town plagued by monsters. Players must draft items and then secretly choose which items to place in their windows to attract wealthy heroes to their shops.
“Meow~ It looks so delicious!” Catty Fatty stares at the dried fish hung high on the shelf drooling. All cats are attracted wondering how they can reach the yummy fish beyond their leap. They come up with the idea of stacking on each other’s back so as to grab the fish. Let’s help them make a tower of cats!
In Lanterns: The Harvest Festival, players have a hand of tiles depicting various color arrangements of floating lanterns, as well as an inventory of individual lantern cards of specific colors. When you place a tile, all players (you and your opponents) receive a lantern card corresponding to the color on the side of the tile facing them. Place carefully to earn cards and other bonuses for yourself, while also looking to deny your opponents. Players gain honor by dedicating sets of lantern cards — three pairs, for example, or all seven colors — and the player with the most honor at the end of the game wins.
Find the perfect ally to secretly carry your letter to Princess Isadora and win her heart in Love Letter: Princess Princess Ever After, a quick game of risk and deduction based on the award-winning Love Letter card game! Entrust your message to the nearly invincible ogre, the lightning fast unicorn, or her close friends, Princess Sadie and Princess Amira!
Some games are tough, some are torture, some are easy, but this game is Rough. This game strives to takes gameplay dynamics and turn them on their head. A fast paced game where people are sometimes eliminated before they play a card. Designed for those with the super competitive edge!
In the cursed ruins of Eldoria, a band of unlikely heroes must retrieve an ancient artifact to save their village. With time running out, they delve into treacherous dungeons, face deadly traps, and confront a vengeful sorcerer. Will they triumph over darkness or succumb to its malevolent power?"
You and your friends are a party of heroic fantasy adventurers. You've raided the dungeon, killed the monsters, and taken their treasure. Now you're back at the Red Dragon Inn drinking, gambling, roughhousing and trying to knock each other out and take each other’s gold.
Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure . . . with none of the roleplaying. You and your friends compete to kill monsters, grab magic items, and be the first to reach level 10!
Explore new titles and old favorites from Steve Jackson Games! Including dice games, card games, board games, and more for all ages and experience levels.
Explore new titles and old favorites from Steve Jackson Games! Including dice games, card games, board games, and more for all ages and experience levels.
Explore an immersive co-op boardgame as teenagers lost on a real island off New York City in an unreal open, procedurally-generated world. Soaking wet, in the middle of the Hudson, you must get to shore, find some solid ground and find some answers before the end of the 7th day.
Troika is a whimsical, rules light science-fantasy roleplaying game where you and your cosmopolitan group of fellow travelers explore the many wonders and perils of the multiverse.
First implemented at Strategicon, this is a simple and effective way of teaching how to play Bolt Action. Everything is right at hand and simple to understand. All the rules for the basic game are taught, so you will know the basics, enough to get your game on!
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Blade Runner writer Mike Johnson,Blade Runner Origins writer Mellow Brown, and Alcon Entertainment’s publishing director Jeff Conner join Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner to discuss the critically acclaimed comics (Origins, 2019, 2029, and 2039) and to reveal secrets about the past, present, and future of Blade Runner comics. Look out for a Comic-Con-exclusive Blade Runner comic debuting at the show.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Be the first to hear the audio trailer for Felicia Day’sThird Eye, a love letter to the fantasy genre, studded with geek and gaming culture Easter eggs and featuring cinematic 3D-audio action scenes and a full cast of all-star performers, including Neil Gaiman as the narrator. Felicia Day, director Jonah Ray Rodrigues, and cast member London Hughes premiere a sneak peek of this exhilarating audio and discuss what listeners can expect from the production that will be available on Audible on October 5.
Felicia Day has appeared as an actor in numerous television shows, including Supernatural and The Magicians. She is also a prolific voiceover artist. However, Felicia is best known for her projects in the digital world, such as Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog and The Guild, which... Read More →
Calling industry, educators, and community members: The Comic-Con Museum Education Center wants your input. Imagine what your childhood could have been like if you had access to programs designed to inspire and prepare youth for creative careers and build a safe space for kids in the geek world to engage and connect. In this interactive session hosted by Emily Schindler (education director, Comic-Con Museum), panelists Robin Donlan (president, Comic-Con), Jewyl Alderson (San Diego County Office of Education), and other engaged educators hope to catalyze a community of industry and community stakeholders to make industry-aligned education programs more accessible, more representative, and more responsive to the Comic-Con and education community needs. The following industries are focus areas and we encourage your attendance and input: comics industry, TV/film, costuming/cosplay, esports/game design, or any others in the creative workforce.
Bruce Simon (cartoonist), Mark Badger (cartoonist), John Morrow (editor and publisher, The Jack Kirby Collector), Sydney Heifler (romance comics scholar), and Tracy Kirby (Jack Kirby's granddaughter) take a tour through Jack Kirby's work that isn’t the superheroes he's so well known for. A slide show of Kirby romance, kid gang, crime, and funny animals and a video of Kirby will illustrate the discussion, presented by Rand Hoppe and Tom Kraft of the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 4
The creative community contains a neurodiverse population, but it can be a challenge to understand how to approach working in comics while managing ND. Panelists Christie Porter (The Color of Always), Blake Howard (Punchline), Connor Goldsmith (Cerebro Podcast), Jana Tropper (Animal Rescue Friends), and Konner Knudsen (Killer Queens) offer a frank and helpful conversation. Moderated by Phillip Sevy (X-Men Unlimited), as they discuss navigating a creative career with neurodivergence.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 10
Chris Perkins (principal game design architect, Dungeons & Dragons), dungeon master extraordinaire, is here to answer “How do you do THAT?!” and give you advice on how to level up your dungeon master game. All are welcome, from DM-curious to experts!
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Come back to the Boiling Isles with Sarah-Nicole Robles (she/her; Luz Noceda), Avi Roque (they/them; Raine Whispers), and Cissy Jones (she/her; Lilith Clawthorne) as they recount favorite stories from their time on The Owl House, and why giraffes are absolutely terrifying. Moderated by Rebecca Rose (she/her). This event is not being organized or sponsored by Disney.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6A
Held in AA09: In the Beginning...There was World Building TJ Klune (In the Lives of Puppets), Holly Black (Book of Night, The Folk of the Air series), Wesley Chu (The Art of Prophecy), L.R. Lam (Dragonfall), Victoria Aveyard (Blade Breaker, Red Queen Series)
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of speculative and fantasy novels, short stories, and comics. Her best-known works include the Elfhame series, The Coldest Girl In Coldtown, and the Spiderwick Chronicles. She has sold over 26 million books... Read More →
Victoria Aveyard was born and raised in East Longmeadow, MA, a small town known only for the most complicated traffic rotary in the continental United States. She now lives in Los Angeles, where traffic is definitely worse. As an author and screenwriter, she uses her career as an... Read More →
We regret to announce that Mariko Tamaki will be unable to attend Comic-Con International 2023., Comic-Con Special Guest
Mariko Tamaki is a New York Times bestselling writer of comics and prose. She is the co-creator of This One Summer (with Jillian Tamaki) and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me (with Rosemary Valero-O'Connell), both of which received Eisner Awards and Printz Honors. She has had... Read More →
John A. Walsh (Indiana University) reports on a systematic analysis of comic book paratexts such as ads, fan mail, and publisher news and demonstrates a growing digital collection of example comic book paratexts. Taylor Whittemore (University of Colorado Boulder) and Alyssa Whittemore analyze the practice of sharing comic panels and sequences on social media to question how sequentiality is preserved or denied on platforms like Tumblr and Twitter. Phillip Vaughan (Abertay University) considers whether AI and machine learning software could become a positive part of comic creators’ toolkits.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
Welcome to D&D AL at San Diego Comic-Con 2023! Games are geared towards new and veteran players, so come to learn, teach, or just to have fun! Register here: https://warhorn.net/events/SDCC-2023
Welcome to D&D AL at San Diego Comic-Con 2023! Games are geared towards new and veteran players, so come to learn, teach, or just to have fun! Register here: https://warhorn.net/events/SDCC-2023
A Passenger Airship has gone missing and it's up to your team to lead the investigation and rescue the missing passengers. Play with the games design team in this introductory adventure for up to 6 players! (1 Raffle Entry)
2 to 4 players Description: By 3029, War had torn apart the entire Inner Sphere. The peak of military supremacy were the two-story tall battlemechs that stepped onto the battlefield and released destruction on a scale never before seen. Step into your own battlemech to join in the fight for your House or Company!
A Ghosts ‘fan-ily’ reunion at the San Diego Convention Center. The event will be hosted by TV host, journalist, Talking Strange podcast host Aaron Sagers and will treat fans to a ‘lively’ debate with fans on just who got ‘sucked off’ in this year’s cliffhanger, plus surprises specific to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The presentation will also screen the season two finale, a video featurette showcasing the past two seasons, and an exclusive SDCC behind-the-scenes presentation from CBS Sunday Morning, which was on-set earlier this year.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Whether it’s in the past, present, or future, Gotham City has been the backdrop for some of the greatest stories in DC history featuring Batman, his allies, and his foes. Join DC storytellers Tom King, Tini Howard, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Ram V, Belén Ortega, and others to find out what’s to come for The Dark Knight and the other DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains who make Gotham City the place to be in the DCU.
Thursday July 20, 2023 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Boss Battle is a one versus many tabletop strategy card game featuring many ruthless bosses and four distinctly designed classes of heroes who use their unique skills to duke it out in a casting board system.
Try a round of ILLITERATI, a cooperative word game for 1-5 players, or Rival Restaurants, a competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. In ILLITERATI, your team must work together to spell words and bind books. In Rival Restaurants, you'll buy, trade, and cook your way to gastronomical glory!
ILLITERATI is a real-time, cooperative word game. Your mission is to stop the Illiterati, an evil organization bent on making the world illiterate. Each round, your team will spell words and bind books to survive. Do you have what it takes to save the world, one word at a time?
Fluxx is a card game in which the cards themselves determine the current rules of the game. By playing cards, you change numerous aspects of the game: how to draw cards, how to play cards, and even how to win.
Loonacy is a rapid fire card game in which players race to be the first to empty their hand by matching one of two images on each card in their hand with the images on the face-up piles in front of them. The number of piles varies depending on the number of players, and if players ever reach a moment in which no one can play, everyone draws a card and adds it to their hand at the same time, then the game play resumes.
Come play Party Wanted, an exciting deck-building, roguelike card game with optional drinking for 1-8 players! Vanquish enemies while exploring the Pyramid of Chaos, meet the creator of the game, and join the ultimate co-op party adventure!
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Pocket Samurai is a lightning-fast, two-player drafting and dueling card game where you fight to overpower, outmaneuver, or outwit your opponent. In a desperate battle against your greatest rival, you must outplay their every move to claim victory. Do you have what it takes to defend your honor?
Rival Restaurants is a fast-paced, competitive restaurant owning game for 2-6 players. To win, you'll need to cook recipes by buying ingredients, making smart trades, and maximizing your chef's superpower. With 8 beautifully illustrated restaurants,12 unique chefs, and 48 delicious recipes, Rival Restaurants is always a crowd-pleaser!
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? Aliens? Sock Goblins? Can you Prove It!? Play a variety of evidence to prove your cryptids are real while being sure to debunk your opponents' theories. You'll need to be convincing though, as every rival will be working to counter your work as well.
Tease your taste buds with this family-friendly card game for up to 6 players. Mix and match your favorite flavors, toppings, and cones to build the ultimate ice cream creation! Will you focus on building your own cone or melting your opponents’ dreams?
Take on the role of strategic spider, looking to capture the swarms of juicy insects invading your garden home. However, you are hardly the only hunter in your garden, and if you want to catch a decent meal, you'll have to rely on your wits and the luck of the dice!
2 to 4 players, age 5 and up. Description: Based on Disney’s “Star Tours” ride, this is a quick scenario using the popular X-wing rules. The Imperials must find the Star Speeder carrying the Rebel spy. Vader says, “No disintegrations”, but the Rebels are eager to avenge the many Bothans who died for those plans.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Take up the mantle of history's greatest rulers in this interactive, civilization-themed, set-collection card game! Be the first to assemble a diverse domain of citizens, each of which opens new options for play. 30-40 mins.
Master storyteller Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet series) discusses his bestselling fantasy series. Look back at 15 years of adventure and get a first look at the conclusion to the series, Amulet: Waverider.
Thursday July 20, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 32AB
Scott Snyder (By a Thread), Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn) discuss creating stories and following in the footsteps of their family members. Moderated by Fletcher Chu-Fong.
Thursday July 20, 2023 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
