The summer is flying by so far! (Even if a lot of us on the East coast are still experiencing "Fall" weather) Before you know it the San Diego Comic-Con will be here!

Those of you who are attending as fans, tell us what you're looking forward to!

Those of you who are attending the show as professionals, you can tell THE PULSE readers a little about what you'll be doing there.


Just fill in the blanks:

NAME:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
COMICS DEBUTING AT THE SHOW:
PANELS YOU'RE ON OR ATTENDING:
FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY:
ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES:

NAME:
Daniel M. Davis - Steam Crow

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://www.monstercommute.com

Booth / Table Number:
#4207

COMICS DEBUTING AT THE SHOW:
No new comics *this* year, but we've got a new limited edition SDCC exclusive print:



FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY:
Having Brendan Fraser come up to our booth and him oddly demonstrating a kung-fu pose.

ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES:
Wear good shoes, be well rested, and don't be afraid to take a break every now and again.

More SDCC advice here:
http://steamcrow.com/survive-san-diego-comic-con/

NAME: Jason T. Kruse

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://jasontkruse.com/

COMICS DEBUTING AT THE SHOW: Nothing debuting but I'll be selling both volumes of "The World of Quest", doing commissions, selling some originals and possibly some prints
I'll be in Artist's Alley, table EE-10 (Eaten :D)

PANELS YOU'RE ON OR ATTENDING: I'm doing a "how to" on Thursday at 2pm in Room 18. Not sure if I'm doing anything else.

FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY: Hanging out with Jim Shooter back in like, '05. He bought us drinks and told us a whole bunch of stories about guys like Buscema.

ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: Buy food before you go to bring with you! If you're not allergic to Purell (like I am) use it. If you're an artist, don't be shy about showing your stuff.

NAME:
Rebecca and James Hicks - Lunasea Studios

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
http://lunasea-studios.com/

BOOTH / TABLE NUMBER:
#4920

COMICS DEBUTING AT THE SHOW:
We are debuting a special limited-edition hand bound hardcover run of our second Little Vampires book, Little Vampires and Friends! Each one is signed and numbered, and made with care by me!



We have a handful of new button designs for San Diego too:



And finally, a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive print! The artwork is 7"x5" and comes in a 10"x8" black mat.



PANELS YOU'RE ON OR ATTENDING:
My plan is to not stray far from our booth, but I may be able to squeeze in a couple of panels.

FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY:
Way back around 1995, following Dan Raspler around taking digital photos of a guy in a really awesome Superman costume.

ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES:
Wear comfortable shoes, and don't forget check out nearby places like Seaport Village and Little Italy as alternatives to expensive convention center food. Get a multi-day pass for the trolley!

The Little Vampire and Friends look so darn cute and like they're having a good time sailing on the high seas.

NAME: Ryan N.S. Richards
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://messiahcomplex.com
PANELS YOU'RE ON OR ATTENDING: The one's Im sober enough to find
FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY: I'm sure it was pretty good time because I don't remember it but the district attorney had hundreds of pieces of evidence.
ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: Shoes.... comfortable shoes will make or break your con.

Ryan "bring enough smokes to share" Richards

NAME: Paul Horn

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.cooljerk.com/

COMICS DEBUTING AT THE SHOW: Fans of humor and horror movies at SDCCI will be the first to pick up my third comics compilation, Doc Splatter Ominous Omnibus. But don't stop there -- my first two Cool Jerk anthologies Hodabeast and Chickadoowa are also available at my table in Small Press, K10 (right by the bathrooms and vomitorium).



PANELS YOU'RE ON OR ATTENDING: None, I'm afraid, as I have to man the table, visit with attendees and get my books into as many peoples' hands as possible!

FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY: Every year adds more memories. It's hard to think of my favorite, but my first year - 1983 - was life-changing (hence my profession)!

ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: Wear comfy shoes, keep plenty of cash, stay hydrated. And spend time with the small press and indy folks. Chances are you'll have a more personal one-on-one experience than you would trying to meet a celebrity.

Oh, and THIS should provide some insight to first-timers!

There's a lot of good advice about having money on you, I suggest getting some travel checks! I used those the first time I went to SDCC.

Jen

NAME: Brian Winkeler

OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.BastardRoad.com

COMICS DEBUTING AT THE SHOW: No debuts, but I’ll be signing copies of Popgun volumes 2 & 3 at the Image booth, I’ll have previews of the two new Bastard Road tales appearing in the upcoming Popgun volume 4 and I’ll have some free, exclusive Bastard Road swag for new fans.

PANELS YOU'RE ON OR ATTENDING: Not many…there are a couple featuring Ed Brubaker & Darwyn Cooke I’m hoping to catch.

FAVORITE SDCC MEMORY: I’ve only been once before - 2004 - and met Matt Groening while getting an amazing ink sketch from Joe Matt at the Drawn & Quarterly booth.

ADVICE TO FIRST TIME ATTENDEES: Go to your nearest onion burger restaurant right now and hang out there all day. Then you won’t be quite so blown away by the aroma emanating from the con floor on Saturday.

ARCHIE GOES TO THE SAN DIEGO COMIC CON!

See Archie Creators at the following Panels:
Thursday, July 23
11:30-12:30 Archie Comics: Archie Marries Veronica It's the wedding of the century, but that is just the start, with plenty of surprise announcements about the future of Archie Comics, including the latest news about Archie on television and in feature films! Panelists include Executive Producer of "The Dark Knight", "Batman Begins" and Archie writer Michael Uslan, new Archie Comics co-CEO Jon Goldwater, iVerse CEO Michael Murphy, IDW Publishing COO Greg Goldstein, Archie Comics president/director of circulation Fred Mausser, and Archie Comics vice president/managing editor Mike Pellerito. The panel is moderated by Archie's public relations coordinator Rik Offenberger and features a Q&A session. An "Archie Marries Veronica" poster will be given to everyone attending the panel.
Room 4

Thursday, July 23
3:30-4:30 Andrew Pepoy's Professional Networking Seminar Get set for a weekend of pressing the flesh and selling yourself with this popular Comic-Con seminar! Being talented isn't enough; getting work and continuing to work in the comic book and comic strip publishing worlds often means knowing the right people as well! Inker and writer/artist Andrew Pepoy (Katie Keene, "Fables", The Simpsons), celebrating his 20th anniversary in the business, —brings back his popular seminar to help teach you how to get out there and use Comic-Con to its fullest networking potential. Take advantage of this early time slot to put some of Andrew's good advice to work over the next few days!
Room 30CDE

Saturday, July 25
4:45-5:45 Vertigo Voices: The Fables Forum It's the Fables Forum, San Diego style! Come armed with your best questions and find out everything you want to know about "Fables." It features Vertigo group editor Shelly Bond and the creators behind "Fables", 'Jack of Fables", and "House of Mystery": Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, Matthew Sturges, Steve Leialoha, Lee Loughridge, Shawn McManus, Andrew Pepoy, Chris Roberson, Chrissie Zullo, and Todd Klein. Room 6DE

Saturday, July 25
6:30-8:00 Troma Roast In Tromaville You don't just roast 'em, you nuke 'em! Come see this no-holds-barred roast of Troma Studios president Lloyd Kaufman, featuring past and present BFFs: Stan Lee (Spider-man, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Hulk), Terry Jones (Monty Python), Brian Pulido (Lady Death, Evil Ernie), Richard Saperstein (Planet Terror, John Q, Se7en), James Gunn (Scooby Doo, "Dawn of the Dead", Slither), Batton Lash ("Archie: Freshman Year", "Supernatural Law"), Steven Paul (Ghost Rider, "Baby Geniuses"), Penelope Spheeris ("Decline of Western Civilization", "Wayne's World"), Ron Jeremy ("Boondock Saints', "Studio 54", Killing Zoe), Joe Lynch ("His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th"), Mick Garris ("Stephen King's The Stand", "Sleepwalkers"), Chad Gilbert (lead guitarist, New Found Glory), John Rieber (G4 senior VP), Jean Prewitt (Independent Film Alliance), Terry Stewart (president, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and more! What a way to celebrate 35 years of Reel Independence with Troma Entertainment!
Indigo Ballroom/Hilton Bayfront

Sunday, July 26
11:00-12:30 Secret Origin of Good Readers AKA "Evil Plots to Get Kids Reading." The 9th annual Secret Origin of Good Readers panel consists of Dr. Robyn A. Hill (National University, San Diego), Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics, Salt Lake City), Bill Galvan (creator/artist "The Scrapyard Detectives", artist for Archie Comics), Dr. Bill McGrath (National University), and Jim Valentino (creator/publisher Silverline Books/Image Comics). The panelists will discuss how teachers, librarians, retailers, authors, artists, and publishers can work together to bring comic books into the classroom for use as an innovative and motivating cross-curricular teaching tool and a vehicle for promoting reading and literacy. Through a multimedia presentation, personal remarks, and a question-and-answer session, the speakers will present an overview of the medium and highlight specific ways that comic books and graphic novels can be used to engage a variety of learners. Breakout sessions will follow the main presentation. The 70-page resource book "The Secret Origin of Good Readers" is available for free download by clicking here courtesy of XMission.com.
Room 3

Sunday, July 26
12:30-1:30 Secret Origin of Good Readers Breakouts This year's Secret Origin of Good Readers program offers an extended opportunity for attendees to learn and network through select breakout sessions following the main presentation. Participants will be able to choose from two intriguing options: "Promoting Tolerance with the Scrapyard Detectives" with Bill Galvan (creator/artist) and Dr. Robyn A. Hill (teacher educator), or "Building Comics & Graphic Novels Collections in Classrooms and Libraries" with Mimi Cruz (Night Flight Comics) and Jim Valentino (creator/publisher Silverline Books/Image Comics).
Room 3

Sunday, July 26, 2009
4:00pm - 5:00pm The Comic-con Wedding of Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon - Archie Comics would like to congratulate Sonic artist Renae De Liz and Ray Dillon on their upcoming wedding. The Couple will be getting married at the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con.Ray Dillon & Renae De Liz met at the San Diego Comic-Con 5 years ago and are revisiting the Con for their wedding. ALL ARE WELCOME AT ATTEND THE WEDDING!
Balcony of Convention Center

Visit Archie Creators at the San Diego Comic Con
Andrew Pepoy will be at Table JJ-02
Batton Lash will be at Booth 1909
Bill Galvan will be at Booth 5332
Craig Boldman will be at Booth 1307
Dan Parent will be at Booth F12
David Hutchison will be at Booth 2307
Renae De Liz will be at Table HH-07
Rich Koslowski will be at Table EE-03
Tania del Rio will be at Booth M10

Also in Attendance
Arie Kaplan
Chris Squires
Fred Mausser
George Gladir
Jon Goldwater
Michael Pellerito
Micahel Uslan
Patrick Owsley

Portfolio Reviews
Archie Comics Managing Editor, Mike Pellerito, will conduct Portfolio Reviews at the San Diego Comic-Con. Anyone interested in having their portfolio reviewed can meet with Mike Pellerito at Booth 5332 on Saturday July 25th. Reviews will be from 2:00-3:00

Archie Comics Creators Signing Schedule:
Attention San Diego Comic Con attendees: There will be an "Archie: Freshman Year" trade paperback signing, hosted by Exhibit A Press. Stop by and meet Batton Lash (writer), Bill Galvin (artist), Mike Pellerito (editor) and other denizens of Archie Comics who just might happen to stop by! Pencil it in: Booth #1909, Saturday, July 25, 1-2pm. Be there or be square!