With a little over 10 days to go until Stan Lee makes his first appearance at a UK comic convention in nearly 40 years, the London Super Comic Convention has announced the panels and floor plan for their inaugural show. If you still haven't picked up your tickets for what promises to be a great weekend, be sure to click on the link below to do so now.
Saturday Panels & Events 11.45 – 12.30 HOW TO WRITE A COMIC SCRIPT Are you an aspiring writer? If so, then you should take advantage of the knowledge base of our successful panellists. Writers, who have written for DC, Marvel, 2000AD and many leading independents, explain their methods for effective plot development and the processes and techniques behind writing comics. 12.45 – 13.30 DIGITAL VS. TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING Can you get your small press comic out digitally and if so what are the benefits of this against a more traditional publishing model. Our panellists disseminate all the data and bring you their reason for and against the digital age of comics. 13.45 – 14.30 35 YEARS OF 2000AD Covering 2000 AD as it celebrates its 35th birthday, the seminal British comic book looks back at some of its greatest covers with some of its greatest cover artists (Brian Bolland, Jock and Duncan Fegredo). 14.45 – 15.45 IDW: - THE YEAR AHEAD Don’t fail to take this opportunity to hear from the horse’s mouth what IDW is planning over the coming year. The panellists (Tony Lee, Phil Jimenez and J.K. Woodward) will outline IDW’s plans for their existing publications and there may even be a major announcement or two! 16.00 – 16.45 STAN LEE PANEL: LIVING THE DREAM – FROM 1940 TO PRESENT DAY This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for U.K. fans to hear Stan Lee’s views on the comic business’s history and future. Stan Lee has been involved in the comic business since 1940. His first writing contribution was in Captain America Comics #3 in 1941 and he has since then been a driving force and spokesmen for Marvel and the comic industry generally. Having seen the good and bad swings in the comic market he will regale the audience with his reminiscences. 16.45 – 17.30: SUPER-HERO/SUPER-VILLAIN COSPLAY COMPETITION Watch the cosplayers parade across the floor in their full regalia. They will enter the panel room where attendees will pick their favourite Super-Hero costume. Who will be the inaugural London Super Comic Convention Cosplay Winner? Sunday Panels & Events 12.00 – 12.45 LESSONS FROM CREATORS Creating your product is only half the work it takes to succeed in the comics industry. What about the other half that we don't see as clearly after the product is released to the world? This panel will explore what it is like to be on the other side of the table, as a creator. Our panellists will discuss what it takes to exhibit at conventions, promote yourself and gain a loyal audience - from the point of view of professionals already behind the table. 13.00 – 13.45 THE DC 52: 6 MONTHS ON It has been 6 months since the launch of the new DC 52. Our panellists will discuss their work on the DC 52, in particular the initial concepts behind their work, their reaction to public perception on the new books and how they see the DC 52 evolving. This is a great opportunity for attendees to interact with creators involved in such a substantial change to the DC Universe. 14.00 – 14.45 BATTLE OF THE ARTISTS Three Marvel artists will sketch characters pitched from the audience. Compare the styles of each artist and vote for your favourite sketch. 15.00 – 15.45 BREAKING INTO COMICS Calling all aspiring artists and writers! This panel gives you the ideal opportunity to pick the brains of our panellists. They will explain how they made it into the business and answer any and all questions about how you can take your first steps into a successful career in the comic market. 16.00 – 16.45 STAN LEE PANEL: Q&A Don’t miss this opportunity to ask Stan Lee about his experiences in the comics, film and TV markets.
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