Comic and entertainment fans the world over are heading to Chicago this weekend for C2E2, one of the biggest and most exciting Comic and Pop Culture conventions on the calendar. DC comics is there with a full lineup of panels, signing, and more. Here’s a round-up on everything they’ll have.
PANELS
DC Universe
4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Room: S401
Moderator: Brian Michael Bendis
Talent: JCully Hamner, Joëlle Jones, Justin Jordan, Ben Percy, Tim Seeley, Philip Tan.
The DC Universe keeps rocking your world with heroes that take on the most outlandish villains and overcoming obstacles that leave you speechless! The creative talent behind some of DC’s hottest titles – Batman and the Signal, Black Lightning: Cold Dead Hands, Superwoman, Green Arrow, Teen Titans, Green Lanterns, Nightwing and Dark Nights: Metal – are on hand as your tour guides for this journey through their incredible stories!
SIGNINGS
All signings will be held at the DC booth (Booth #717).
Signings marked with an asterisk** will require wristbands.
Signings will be limited. You will need to pick up a wristband the morning of each respective signing. Fans will be limited to 1 (one) wristband per day. Wristbands are handed out on a first come first serve basis starting at 8:00 AM in the Queue Hall. All you need to do is look for the “DC in-booth signings” sign in the North Hall. Fans can’t begin lining up at the DC booth until a half an hour before the signing (except for Jim Lee which will line up in the Queue Hall Friday Morning). There is a strict 2 item limit during each signing. These signings are for fans only. No exhibitors or professionals will be allowed.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Jim Lee**
** Wristband required
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tom King**
Clay Mann**
Joelle Jones
** Wristband required
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Justin Jordan
Philip Tan
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cully Hamner
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Carlo A. Pagulayan
Jennifer Frison
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Riley Rossmo
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Art & Franco
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Brian Michael Bendis**
** Wristband required
IN-BOOTH EVENTS
The following activites will take place at the DC Booth (Booth #717) unless otherwise noted.
DC Green Screen Photo Op
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Strike your best Super Hero pose and we’ll insert you into a souvineer photo featuring scenes from ACTION COMICS #1000, DARK KNIGHTS METAL, TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES, THE NEW AGE OF DC HEROES and KRYPTON!
DC’s Chicago Con Sweepstakes
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
In Celebration of DC’s presence at the convention this week, this is your chance to bring home an epic prize pack that includes highly anticipated items that will be on display in the DC booth such as: Teen Titans Go! Funko Vinyl Pop Figures, LEGO® Brickheadz, DC Comics Con Exclusive Foil Variants, Statues and action figures from DC Collectibles. Visit DCComics.com/Sweeps for more info!
PANELS
DC Celebrates Action Comics #1000
12:15p.m. – 1:15p.m.
Room: S404
Moderator: Mike Avila
Talent: Brian Michael Bendis, Pat Gleason, Tom King, Clay Mann, Philip Tan, Jill Thompson
Comic books reach an incredible milestone on April 18 as Action Comics, the book that created the superhero genre and introduced the world to Superman, reaches an unheard of 1000 issues! With a must-have comic book and commemorative hardcover on the horizon, Meet some of comics’ greatest creative minds and hear about their contributions to the book spotlighting one of the most iconic characters in pop culture.
Christopher Priest Talks ‘Deathstroke’
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM
Room: C2E2 Live Stage – Booth 2033
The acclaimed writer talks to us about steering the DEATHSTROKE comic.
DC Batman
1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Room: S404
Moderator: Jamie Rich
Talent: Tony Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Tom King, Clay Mann, Sean Gordon Murphy
Batman continues to be one of the most popular and dynamic Super Heroes of all time. Meet some of the key players in the Dark Knight’s world that help create and bring you the best stories yet. Buckle up for an incredible ride to hear what these amazing creators have to say about one of your all-time favorite Super Heroes!
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow with Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh & Dominic Purcell
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Room: Main Stage S406
It may not be the Waverider, but the Main Stage @ C2E2 is your one way ticket through time with the cast of DC’s hit series Legends of Tomorrow.
‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ Cast Interview
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Room: C2E2 Live Stage – Booth 2033
Catch the stars of the popular CW television series discussing what fans can look forward to.
Tony Daniel and Clay Mann Talk ‘Batman’
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Room: C2E2 Live Stage – Booth 2033
Two of the biggest Batman artists around discuss their work on the Dark Knight.
Tom King and Joelle Jones Talk Batman-Catwoman Wedding
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Room: C2E2 Live Stage – Booth 2033
We’re chatting with the BATMAN creative team about the biggest wedding to hit Gotham in…forever?
Brian Michael Bendis Talks DC Comics
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Room: C2E2 Live Stage – Booth 2033
One of the biggest names in comics stops by the Live Stage to discuss his move to DC Comics.
SIGNINGS
See rules above.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Tony Daniel
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Marco Santucci
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Stephen E. Segovia
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Justin Jordan
Philip Tan
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sean Gordon Murphy
Klaus Janson
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Brian Michael Bendis**
** Wristband required
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tim Seeley
Benjamin Percy
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tom King**
Clay Mann**
Joelle Jones**
** Wristband required
IN-BOOTH EVENTS
The following activites will take place at the DC Booth (Booth #1101) unless otherwise noted.
DC Green Screen Photo Op
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Strike your best Super Hero pose and we’ll insert you into a souvineer photo featuring scenes from ACTION COMICS #1000, DARK KNIGHTS METAL, TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES, THE NEW AGE OF DC HEROES and KRYPTON!
DC’s Chicago Con Sweepstakes
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
In Celebration of DC’s presence at the convention this week, this is your chance to bring home an epic prize pack that includes highly anticipated items that will be on display in the DC booth such as: Teen Titans Go! Funko Vinyl Pop Figures, LEGO® Brickheadz, DC Comics Con Exclusive Foil Variants, Statues and action figures from DC Collectibles. Visit DCComics.com/Sweeps for more info!
PANELS
DC – Art Academy
11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Room: S404
Moderator: Jaime Rich
Talent: Philip Tan, Jill Thompson.
DC is proud to be home to some of the most talented artists working in comics today. Join us for a unique look into their visual approach in shaping some of your favorite books!
Follow our live panel coverage on @DCComics Twitter, @DCComics on Instagram or Facebook.
‘Justice League Unlimited’ Cast Interview
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Room: C2E2 Live Stage – Booth 2033
The voices behind Wonder Woman (Susan Eisenberg) and Green Lantern (comedian Phil LaMarr) discuss their roles on the popular animated series.
SIGNINGS
10:00 am – 11:00 am
N. Steven Harris
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Klaus Janson
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Tom Richmond
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Tony Daniel
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Joelle Jones
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Marcus To
Cully Hamner
IN-BOOTH EVENTS
DC Green Screen Photo Op
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
Strike your best Super Hero pose and we’ll insert you into a souvineer photo featuring scenes from ACTION COMICS #1000, DARK KNIGHTS METAL, TEEN TITANS GO! TO THE MOVIES, THE NEW AGE OF DC HEROES and KRYPTON!
DC’s Chicago Con Sweepstakes
11:30 am – 7:00 pm
In Celebration of DC’s presence at the convention this week, this is your chance to bring home an epic prize pack that includes highly anticipated items that will be on display in the DC booth such as: Teen Titans Go! Funko Vinyl Pop Figures, LEGO® Brickheadz, DC Comics Con Exclusive Foil Variants, Statues and action figures from DC Collectibles. Visit DCComics.com/Sweeps for more info!
