Guests and Attending Professionals

Andrew Aydin TBL05

Aspen ComicsBT06

Baby Tattoo Books BT03

Mark Bagley TBL03

Joe Benitez TBLA3

Tom Biondolillo TBL17

Jennie Breeden TBL79

June Brigman TBL50

Mark Brooks TBL4

Dave Bullock TBL07

Bob Burden TBL85

James Burns TBL19

Bob Camp TBL11

Peter Capn’ Cutler TBL24

Jeremy Dale TBL16

Peter David TBL29

Jack Davis Foundation - Floor Exhibit

Kelly Sue DeConnick TBL08

Nathan Edmondson (Panel Programming)

Essential Sequential BT07

Matt Frank TBL71

The Frazetta Girls BT04

Chandra Free TBL27

Andrew EC Gaska TBL28

Michael Gordon TBL25

Dan Govar TBL60

Mike Grell TBL41

Tom Heintjes TBL20

Bill Holbrook TBL43

Georges Jeanty TBL09

Paul Jenkins (Panel Programming)

Van Jensen TBL18

Alex Konat BT06

Dave Johnson BT07

John Lotshaw TBL44

Comfort Love TBL33

David Mack TBL68

Frank Mastromauro BT06

Jason Metcalf TBL70

Mike S. Miller TBL49

Dean Motter TBL40

Ted Naifeh TBL30

Jai Nitz TBL31

Siya Oum BT06

Paolo Pantalena TBL12

Brent Peeples TBL34

George Perez TBL86

Andy Price TBL01

Rodney Ramos TBL23

Brian Reber TBL14

Roy Richardson TBL51

Andrew Robinson BT07

Don Rosa BT02

Jacob Rougemont TBL64

Andy Runton TBL36

Tim Sale BT07

Chris Schweizer TBL37

Peter Steigerwald BT06

Yale Stewart TBL22

Jamie Tyndall TBL69

Roc Upchurch TBL06

UrbnPop – Chris Hamer BT08

Dexter Vines TBL10

Jeremy Scott Whitley TBL15

Adam Withers TBL32

Bryan Wynia TBL02

Derek Yaniger BT16

Kelly Yates TBL21

Thomas Zahler TBL35

Zenescope ComicsTBL57,58

 

Attending Artists

Al Abbazia TBL61

Beanpants Art TBL82

Jennifer Bennett BT22

Gina Biggs TBL62

Scott Blair TBL80

Drew A Blank TBL65, 66

Jonathan Bolerjack TBL63

Brett Brooks BT11

Greg Carter TBL83

Kate Carleton TBL77

Dave Cook BT15

Dante DeStefano TBL75

Mark dos Santos TBL38

Chris Ehnot TBL45

Autumn Frederickson TBL39

Jason Flowers TBL84

Eliza Frye TBL73

Newsha Ghasemi TBL76

Daniel Gorman BT19

Garth Graham BT18

Drew Green TBL74

Daniel Haas BT10

Robert Hendrickson TBLA1

Jellykoe BT13

Cassie Hart Kelly TBL52

Tony Kordos TBL47

Sarah M BT12

Shawn McCauley TBL46

Rhiannon Owens TBL48

Poopbird TBL81

Todd Rednor TBL54

Red Rocket Farm BT21

Scott Rorie BT09

Sugar Fueled BT14

Jamie Snell TBL67

Christopher Soprano TBL26

Nathan Szerdy TBLA2

Tom Taggart BT23

Todo TBL78

Adam Toews  TBL54

Gary Turner TBL42

Christian Waggoner BT24

Tyler Walpole BT20

Sean Wang TBL53

HC Warner BT17

Aaron Wood TBL55

We are very sorry to announce that previously confirmed guest, Ed McGuinness, will not be able to join us this year. Hopefully, he can join us some time in the future. His previously announced Saturday panel is being replaced.

 

Thursday, August 28th

7:00PM Preview/ Meet Up

 

Friday, August 29th
10:00AM Welcome Panel – Get a sneak peak at this
year’s panel lineup, then hear from CPAAC’s keynote speaker
Kelly Sue DeConnick!

11:30AM The State of Superhero Cinema – A discussion with prominent film bloggers about current and upcoming superhero movies!
with Van Allen Plexico, Spencer Perry, Emma Loggins, Matt Goldberg

1:00PM What IF…Elseworlds – Superman: Red Son, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Hulk: Future Imperfect, Old Man Logan
with: Peter David, Dexter Vines, Dave Johnson, Mike S. Miller

2:30PM Comic Creators: Secret Origins –
with: Jennie Breeden, Siya Oum, Andrew Aydin,David Mack, Chris Schweizer

4:00PM Mike Grell – DC Legend

5:30PM Zenescope Comics – with: Jamie Tyndall, Mike S. Miller, Jason Metcalf, Paolo Pantalena, Chris Ehnot

7:00PM Music In Comics – with: Dean Motter, Andrew Robinson, Paul Jenkins

8:30PM Carol Corps – with: Kelly Sue DeConnick

10:00PM What To Read! – with: Comfort Love & Adam Withers

 

Saturday, August 30
10:00AM Literary & Religious Themes in Comics – CPAAC

11:30AM 3D Character & Creature Design
with Bryan Wynia

1:00PM Marvel vs. DC Trivia with Van Allen Plexico

2:30PM The Bob Camp Show
with Bob Camp, J. David Spurlock

4:00PM Creator Owned Comics
with Kelly Sue DeConnick, Nathan Edmondson, Peter Steigerwald, Van Jensen, Ted Naifeh, Paul Jenkins

5:30PM Comics & Cosplay (International North)
with Mark Meer, Riddle, Kevin Spooner, Kearstin Fay Nicholson, Margie Cox

5:30PM Jack Davis Foundation: An Artist Retrospective (Hanover F)
with William Stout, Alex Murawski, Jack Davis III, Beno Rothschild

7:00PM Atlanta Radio Theatre Company Presents: Batman’s Greatest Mystery (HanoverF)

7:00PM Cosplay Live Figure Drawing (Regency V)
with Pierre Bernard Jr.

8:30PM You’ve Seen The Movie Now What? (Fan Panel)

10:00PM Terminus Media – CDC Motion Comic

 

Sunday, August 31st
10:00AM Owly Arts & Crafts Hour (bring the kids)
with Andy Runton

11:30AM Batman 75th Anniversary: The Long Halloween
with Tim Sale

1:00PM Aspen Comics
with Peter Steigerwald, Frank Mastromauro, Alex Konat, Siya Oum

2:30PM MARCH – With Congressman John Lewis (Regency V)
with Andrew Aydin, Tom Heintjes

2:30PM Comics, Representation, & Semiotics – CPAAC (Hanover F)

4:00PM MARVEL NOW! (Centennial 1)
with Kelly Sue Deconnick, Nathan Edomondson, Peter David, Mark Bagley, Mark Brooks

4:00PM Frazetta: A Legend’s Legacy (Hanover F)
with The Frazetta Girls, J. David Spurlock

5:30PM Vampires In Comics
with Georges Jeanty, Jonathan Maberry, Christopher Golden

7:00PM JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE NEW FRONTIER Screening with Live Commentary
with Director Dave Bullock

 

Monday, September 1
10:00AM Comics In The Composition Classroom – CPAAC
with Kelly Sue DeConnick

11:30AM Let’s Make a Comic
with Comfort Love & Adam Withers

1:00PM Comics and Feminism – CPAAC
with Kelly Sue DeConnick

2:30PM State of Comics Roundtable (Fan Panel)
with Comic Book Retailers

 

** Of course, anything is subject to change and will be noted in the Dragon Con app and the Daily Dragon.

As we wait for the DragonCon Schedule app to update over the next few weeks, we will announce some of our panels on here!

1st up for Marvel fans…..

MARVEL NOW – Sunday at 4:00pm in Centennial I

With – Kelly Sue DeConnick, Mark Bagley, Peter David.

We are extremely thrilled to announce the appearance of the Jack Davis Foundation in artist alley this year!

Celebrating Georgia’s grand master of illustration, they will be offering a very limited number of signed items, t-shirts, and more.

Fans and collectors will definitely want to pick up a very special copy of the Jack Davis EC Stories Artist’s Edition, signed by Jack Davis and including apiece of original art – available only at the Jack Davis Foundation booth.

Also be on the lookout for signed copies of The Goon: One For The Road, with a cover by Jack.

And to cap things off, Saturday and Sunday will feature an incredible exhibit of original art, with over 30 pieces from Jack’s impressive and lengthy career.

Please don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to honor a true legend in comics and illustration!

SATURDAY August 30, 2014

Dragon Con Comics & Pop Art proudly announces the return of the Aspen Comics Beach Party to Dragon Con Night at the Georgia Aquarium. Featuring appearances by Aspen’s top creators, this memorable night of music, dancing, exclusive art releases, and a special costume contest is capped off by a live dive event in the magnificent whale shark tank, in which two very lucky fans will swim alongside these magnificent creatures with the Aspen crew. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 30, 2014, grab your favorite beachwear or ocean-inspired costume, and take the plunge into a thrilling, fun-filled evening you won’t soon forget!

A DJ will again be spinning a premium blend of beach-party-perfect tunes for your listening and dancing pleasure, as Dragon Con attendees enjoy exclusive admission to one of the world’s largest and most spectacular aquariums. And new for 2014, the VIP experience is $75 and includes admission to aquarium, private lounge area with scenic intimate views of animal gallery, open bar, and light bites, and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Aspen Comics creators.

To cap things off, Aspen Comics and the Georgia Aquarium are offering an exciting array of prizes to commemorate this occasion, including original art, sculptures, signed books, and a behind-the-scenes Aquarium tour. Aspen Comics Costume Contest prizes will be awarded in the following categories. Prize photos and further contest information will be posted at a later date, so keep checking back for updates:

Grand Prize – Best Aspen Comics Costume

• Kiani statue
• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $50)
• $10 Aspenstore gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $400)

Best Aspen Comics Kiani Costume (10th anniversary)

• Original Kiani sketch by Alex Konat
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• Signed Kiani Trade and exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• $10 AspenStore.com gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $350)

Best Overall Female Costume

• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• $5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $250)

Best Overall Male Costume

• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• $5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
• (total value of package – over $250)

Best Overall Group Costume

• Exclusive books from Aspen (valued at $25)
• Set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts
• 3 $5 AspenStore.com gift certificates
• (total value of package – over $275)

Judges Prize: Best New Aspen Comics character from the three newest Aspen Comics titles

:

• *Damsels in Excess
  • -Signed exclusive book(s) from the creator Vince Hernandez and creative teams and Aspen (valued at over $25)
  • -Original sketch from Mirka Andolfo
  • -$5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
  • -(total value of package – over $200)
• *Lola XOXO costume
  • -Signed exclusive book(s) from the creative teams and Aspen (valued at over $25)
  • -Original sketch from Siya Oum
  • -$5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
  • -(total value of package – over $200)
• *The ZooHunters costume
  • -Signed exclusive book(s) from the creative teams and Aspen (valued at over $25)
  • -Original sketch from Peter Steigerwald
  • -$5 AspenStore.com gift certificate
  • -(total value of package – over $200)

Craftsmanship award: Awarded by Jessie Pridemore

• Original sketch of the winner in their costume by Peter Steigerwald

(to be completed on site or on Sunday at the show)

• A complete set of Kiani/Aspen/Cannon Mini busts

 

Tickets are limited, so don’t hesitate – this is one Dragon Con event you won’t want to miss!

To purchase tickets, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org/dragoncon.

 

Daxiong Guo will not be appearing at this year’s event – unfortunately he has had to cancel.

We look forward to seeing him back in Comics and Pop Artists Alley very soon!

In celebration of their tenth anniversary and Fathom’s 15^th Anniversary, Aspen Comics in association with Dragon Con 2013 will be hosting an Aspen Comics Beach Party at the landmark Georgia Aquarium on Saturday, August 31^st. Featuring DJ Spider, an Aspen-themed costume contest, and a special live dive with the whale sharks by the creators behind Fathom, Soulfire and other notable Aspen hits, this is a one-of-a-kind night to commemorate ten years of Aspen Comics at Dragon Con.

Aspen creators Frank Mastromauro, Peter Steigerwald, Siya Oum, Alex Konat and Jordan Gunderson will be appearing at the Aspen Comics Booth in Artist’s Alley as well as the Aspen Comics Beach Party, and offering new Dragon Con 2013 exclusives as well as free sketches and live cosplay photo ops throughout the weekend.

In addition to the special Beach Party event and booth appearances, the publisher will be offering three new exclusive books for the show, beginning with the world premiere of their seventh “10 for 10” title, Overtaken, with a special issue one Dragon Con 2013 cover by Siya Oum, limited to 200 copies. Also, Aspen will be offering an All New Fathom #2 Dragon Con 2013 exclusive cover by Alex Konat and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 200 copies.

Aspen will also be offering the latest Aspen Tour Print 2013 Anniversary Edition by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald, limited to 75 editions, as well as a new lineup of their industry-leading art prints.

The Aspen Comics Booth in Artist’s Alley will also be featuring free live cosplay photo ops with cosplayers Jenifer Ann and Heather 1337 throughout the weekend as they will be appearing as Aspen’s popular heroines, Soulfire’sGrace and Fathom’s Kiani

Aspen Beach Party Costume Contest Contestants will be judged and awarded Aspen Comics prize packages including items such as original art, statues, signed comics and rare exclusives in the following contests:

Categories specific to Aspen Comics:

–Judge’s Special Grand Prize

–Best Aspen Comics Character themed costume/s.

–Best Fathom themed costume/s.

–Best Michael Turner Cover Recreation costume/s.

Categories not specific to Aspen Comics:

–Best Male Costume.

–Best Female Costume.

–Best Kids Costume.

–Best Boys 13+ costume.

–Best Girls 13+ costume.

2012 was a record-breaking year for Comics and Pop Art, so we’re working even harder to surpass it in 2013.

Confirmed to appear at this year’s event is an exciting lineup of creators from the world of comic books, animation, pop art and designer toys:

We may add a name or two in the days to come, so keep checking back for updates.

To top off the weekend, we’re proud to announce the Aspen Comics Beach Party during Dragon*Con Night at the Georgia Aquarium! Including an Aspen Comics costume contest, this special event will give fans and attendees a rare opportunity to see creators from the company behind Fathom diving LIVE with the whale sharks!!! Aspen Comics will have plenty of exciting exclusive releases for Dragon Con attendees, so be sure to stop by artists alley in the Grand Hall East of the Hyatt Regency and find out what surprises await!

This is not to be missed.

We’re just a coupleof months away form yet another memorable Dragon*Con!

2012 was a record-breaking year for Comics and Pop Art, so we’re working even harder to surpass it in 2013.

Scheduled to appear at this year’s event is an exciting lineup of creators from the world of comic books, animation, pop art and designer toys:

To top off the weekend, we’re proud to announce the Aspen Comics Beach Party during Dragon*Con Night at the Georgia Aquarium! Including an Aspen Comics costume contest, this special event will give fans and attendees a rare opportunity to see creators from the company behind Fathom diving LIVE with the whale sharks!!!

This is not to be missed.

Please continue to check back for updates and announcements- we’ll see you in a couple months!