Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Experience Tour Returns and Starts at Comic-Con

2018/07/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News, SDCC

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, will roll out its annual Razer Experience Tour on July 19, starting in San Diego.

Aligning with comics, gaming, action sports events and universities, the mobile entertainment exposition immerses participants in an array of gaming and virtual reality technologies, testing their skills in custom-built racing pods.

Razer’s summer tour kicks-off in stride with Comic-Con International, and will be followed by stops at Rooster Teeth in Austin, Quake Con in Dallas, Wizard World in Chicago, and Music Midtown in Atlanta. Several campuses including University of Miami and University of Texas will also be visited before concluding this year’s road trip at UCLA.

Interactive demo stations will feature Razer’s newest gaming mice, keyboards, headsets and console products. Attendees can play popular games on high-performance, VR-ready Razer Blade series laptops, including the new Razer Blade 15, the world’s smallest 15.6” gaming laptop. The new flagship system from Razer has an 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 144Hz display driven by an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 GPU with Max-Q design.  Additionally, the Razer Core X external graphics enclosure that brings desktop-quality graphics performance to ultra-portable laptops will also be on hand, powered with the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU.

The Razer Phone with its 5.7-inch 120Hz UltraMotion™ display and dual-firing Dolby Atmos speakers has impressed mobile gaming enthusiasts.  Razer looks forward to delighting mobile entertainment enthusiasts with demo stations that include cinema content and latest high-fidelity games for Android.

Razer custom-built a “Social Claw,” an arcade-style crane that allows Razer Experience Tour participants chances to win swag or products when they Tweet from their tour stop.

Razer fans can also enter to win tour-level prize packs at each stop or via www.razertourgiveaway.com. Grand prize items include the new 15-inch Razer Blade laptop, a Razer Phone and a several gaming accessories.  Three runner-up prize recipients will be awarded a suite of Razer gaming peripherals.

Interested parties may visit razer.com/razertour for a list of Razer Experience Tour stops and other information.

The Walking Dead: Road to Survival and The Walking Dead: The Final Season Crossover Event

2018/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 17, 2018 – Scopely and Telltale Games have joined forces to bring players a brand new The Walking Dead storyline that links the worlds of Scopely’s The Walking Dead: Road to Survival and Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: The Final Season. Starting July 17th, players who download The Walking Dead: Road to Survival will embark on a new interactive narrative adventure that spans the stories of three powerful survivors that fans will recognize from Telltale Games’ critically acclaimed game series.

In the limited time crossover event, which runs through mid-August, players will be able to play through never-before-seen storylines (called “Roadmaps” in The Walking Dead: Road to Survival) inspired by the events of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. Three new playable characters from the Telltale Games series will join the fight in The Walking Dead: Road to Survival. Players will also be able to win Telltale-themed rewards by fighting in select in-game tournaments, running from July 17th through mid-August.

Scopely’s The Walking Dead: Road to Survival is a mature, intense, story-driven game that emulates the ongoing struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world overrun by vicious Walkers and ruthless fellow survivors. Players navigate the challenges of collecting resources, building and fortifying their compounds, all while managing to fend off the onslaught of undead. The Walking Dead: Road to Survival is available as a free download on iPhone and iPad,  Android devices, and Amazon devices.

In Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season, Clementine, now a fierce and capable survivor, has reached the final chapter in her journey. After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be her chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. Clem must build a life and become a leader while still watching over AJ, an orphaned boy and the closest thing to family she has left. In this gripping, emotional final season, you will define your relationships, fight the undead, and determine how Clementine’s story ends. The Walking Dead: The Final Season will launch on August 14 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

snakebyte Unveils Tough:Case for Nintendo Switch

2018/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Peripherals News

San Diego, CA – July 17th, 2018 – snakebyte® group, leading innovators of consumer electronics hardware, announced today the Tough:Case™ for Nintendo® Switch™, an all-new lightweight case which protects the tablet and Joy-Con™ controllers from accidental drops and breakages.

Designed for a perfect fit around the tablet and connected controllers, the Tough:Case has been designed to cradle the console when in handheld mode, safely preventing damage to fragile hardware, and perfect for outdoor use.

The rugged and stylish design forms a highly protective rubber shell which includes a scratch-resistant polycarbonate back cover. Quickly wrapping around the console, the Tough:Case is strong enough to protect but light enough to never intrude on console controls during intense gaming sessions. The Tough:Case is expected to begin shipping this August, and will be available in a choice of two eye-catching colors, Strawberry Pink and Black.

Nick Repenning, CEO for snakebyte USA commented, “The Nintendo Switch is on course to become the best-selling console in 2018, and seeing more and more gamers use their Switch hardware in the wild is now a very common site. The Tough:Case offers Switch owners superb protection, guarding their console from damage and managing to look stylish in the process. We think it will prove a must-have accessory for all handheld lovers.”

For more information, visit snakebyte and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.

Blizzard Entertainment Unveils San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Schedule

2018/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC, Windows PC News

July 16, 2018 – Blizzard Entertainment makes its return to Comic-Con® International: San Diego this July 18–22with a full lineup highlighted by panel opportunities, event-exclusive items, talent signings, product news, and more. Featured this year are the company’s acclaimed Overwatch®, StarCraft®, World of Warcraft®, and Hearthstone® franchises as well as various activities from its Blizzard Publishing book label.

BLIZZARD’S SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

Panels:

  • Behind the Cards: The Art of Blizzard’s Hearthstone, Thursday July 19, 12:00pm–1:00pm Room 5AB
    • Ben Thompson (art director), Hadidjah Chamberlain (senior FX artist), Jomaro Kindred (senior concept artist), and Matt Dixon (illustrator) offer a deep dive into the world of card creation for Blizzard Entertainment’s hit digital card gameHearthstone. Surprise and delight await as panelists walk attendees through the development of cards from the upcoming expansion, The Boomsday Project™, from initial concept sketches to final card art.
  • Behind the Scenes of Overwatch’s Newest Hero, Friday July 20, 3:15pm–4:15pmRoom 6BCF
    • Overwatch developers Michael Chu (lead writer), Arnold Tsang (assistant art director), Geoff Goodman (lead hero designer), and Geoffrey Garnett (senior sound designer) present a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process of developing the story, art, and gameplay kit for Overwatch’s newest hero, Wrecking Ball. Learn more about Overwatch hero design and participate in Q&A with the developers after the panel.
  • Chapters and Panels: Blizzard Publishing, Saturday July 21, 3:30pm–4:30pm Room 5AB
    • See how Blizzard’s many worlds are crafted into compelling art and narrative through an array of books and comics. Some of the industry’s top authors discuss how they bring to life engaging stories that expand and widen the universes of Blizzard’s games through the perspectives of some of gaming’s most unique characters. Panelists will highlight recent releases, hint at what may be yet to come, and perhaps unveil a surprise or two. Moderated by Blizzard Publishing senior editor Cate Gary. Panelists include Christie Golden, Jody Houser, Mark Evanier, and Steve Danuser.
Blizzard Featured Items July 18–22:
  • Attendees will be able to purchase the following items from the Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140
    • Cute But Deadly: D.Va with MEKA
    • Cute But Deadly: Banshee Sylvanas and Holy Light Anduin 2-Pack
    • Overwatch: Goldimari Mini Plush
    • Cute But Deadly: Twilight Orisa
    • Funko POP! Vinyl: Roadhog & Junkrat 2-Pack
    • Overwatch Blizzard World fine art
Blizzard Licensed Partner Exclusives (available for purchase):
  • Grillmaster 76 SDCC Exclusive Funko, July 18–22 Funko POP! Booth #5341
  • New StarCraft Comic #1 Exclusive SDCC cover, July 18–22 Dark Horse Booth #2615
Overwatch X Tokidoki The Heroes Collection Launch (brand-new release available for purchase):
  • Overwatch X Tokidoki The Heroes Collection, July 18–22 Tokidoki Booth #5037 & Blizzard Booth #140
Blizzard Booth Activations: 
  • Tokidoki Signing, July 21 2:00pm–4:00pm Blizzard Booth #140
    • Attendees will have the chance for a signature from Simone Legno, founder of Tokidoki
    • Signing is limited, wristband distribution will be Saturday morning at the Blizzard Booth
  • Christie Golden Signing July 21 5:00pm–6:30pm Blizzard Booth #140
    • Writer of the New York Times bestselling World of Warcraft novel Before the Storm
Overwatch Activations:
  • Overwatch Payload Tour, July 18-22 Omni Hotel Floor 4 Grand Ballroom
    • Choose from a selection of Overwatch weapons (Henchmen Studios-created props)
    • Step onto the 360-degree rotating stage, where you’ll be transported into anOverwatch map
    • Share a video of the experience with friends and the Overwatch community
    • Every participant will receive an exclusive Overwatch pin
  • GameStop Grillmaster 76 Cosplayer Photo Op from Henchmen Studios, July 20 SDCC Show Floor
    • Find the Grillmaster 76 Cosplayer on the show floor for a unique photo-op!

Hunt: Showdown Gets Early Access Update 2.1

2018/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

FRANKFURT, Germany – July 16, 2018 – Even more new content for Hunt: Showdown, Crytek’s early access multiplayer bounty hunting game, went live today with the release of Update 2.1, coming hot on the heels of the release of Update 2. Update 2.1’s two biggest additions are both community-requested features: a partner spectator mode for players who die during a match and a new mission type with heavy fog.

With Update 2.1, players will also get access to more weapons and the usual slew of improvements and bug fixes. New weapons included in the update are the Crossbow, Hand Crossbow, Poisonhand Crossbow, Throwing Knives, a Specter with bayonet, a Sparks with silencer, a Winfield with silencer, and a Combat Axe. Two related traits have also been added—Bolt Thrower and Bolt Seer—which will give any bow slinger additional prowess. Fixes range from menu tweaks to weapon balancing, and the details are all available in the Update Patch Notes.

“Seeing the reactions of the community and working closely with their feedback to fine-tune the direction of the game has been an incredible process,” said Loic Raimond (Live Service Producer) of Hunt’s early access process. “It feels like a truly collaborative process, and the game is all the better—and more fun—for it.”

Konami Unveils Yu-Gi-Oh! Presence for Comic-Con 2018

2018/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

El Segundo, Calif. (July 16, 2018) – Comic-Con International: San Diego attendees will want to make booth #3713 their first stop to see what’s new from Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) during the world-renowned five-day show July 18th to July 22nd. Year after year KONAMI is right in the thick of things, offering pop culture fans the latest and greatest from the world’s best-selling Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME (TCG) as well as other new booth features and fun activities.

Always a fan favorite, KONAMI will once again have the green screen photo booth. A Comic-Con must-have, fans can create their own exclusive one-of-a-kind Yu-Gi-Oh! Token Card. They can choose from 7 different card backgrounds, with Dueling legends Yugi, Jaden, Yusei, Yuma, Yuya, and Playmaker or the 2018 Comic-Con International: San Diego logo – suitable for use during Duels!

Exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! SDCC 2018 Mat

Looking for a Con exclusive and the latest Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG products? Head over to the booth’s retail counter early in the show to get KONAMI’s Comic-Con International Exclusive Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG game mat before it sells out! Available for just $30, this collectible game mat features awesome imagery of Jaden Yusei along with Elemental HERO Nebula Neos!

There will be plenty of products for sale too. Fans wanting to add to their card portfolio can purchase new and popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG products every day of the show while supplies last, including the recently released Battles of Legend: Relentless Revenge, Flames of Destruction Special Edition, Dark Saviors, and Starter Deck: Codebreaker, releasing July 19!

With over 70 million downloads to date, the gaming app Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links continues to be enjoyed by fans worldwide on iOS and Android devices, as well as PC Steam, and San Diego Comic-Con attendees can experience this exciting game. Choose from a selection of pre-generated Characters, including a new, unreleased character, to Duel with their signature Decks, and battle your way to Dueling victory! For attendees that have Duel Links installed on their phones, they will be given a special Duel Links-branded lanyard, while supplies last!

Attendees wanting to learn the game can take a seat at a game table to get a Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG demonstration from the experts! Those completing a demo will receive a show exclusive coupon good for one (1) free booster pack with the purchase of any sealed Starter Deck! (Redeemable only at KONAMI’s booth during Comic-Con.) Players wanting to tweak their Deck-building strategies can get helpful hints from KONAMI’s many Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG experts on-hand throughout the show. Plus, players feeling lucky and confident in their Dueling skills can spin the wheel to Duel the Master as he sits on his royal throne, for a chance to take home some other prizes!

Duelists looking for more opportunities to show off their Dueling techniques can visit the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Organized Play Room #16B on the Mezzanine level where KONAMI will host a variety of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG events from Thursday through Sunday including Win-A-Mats, 2019 Regional Qualifiers, ATTACK OF THE GIANT CARD!!, Duel Links tournaments and more!  Dragon Duel Tournaments, for children born 2006 or later, will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. And best of all – these tournaments are free to Comic-Con attendees, so make sure to bring your pre-constructed Deck!

Comic-Con International: San Diego hours:

Wednesday, July 18: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Preview Night; some booth activities not available)

Thursday, July 19: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 20: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 21: 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 22: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Duelists can now watch episodes of the exciting new Yu-Gi-Oh! animated series, Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, available subtitled on Crunchyroll. The series will be simulcast with a new episode available one hour after it is broadcast in Japan, at 6:25AM EST (Simulcast currently available in the US and Latin America). Watch here: http://www.crunchyroll.com/yu-gi-oh-vrains!

Additionally, Duelists can watch a new episode of Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V every Saturday on Nicktoons – check local listings for times. In addition, all-new Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL episodes every Tuesday as well as all of classic Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s can be seen on www.yugioh.com in the United States. In Canada, Duelists can watch episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V every Friday and Saturday on Teletoon! For more information on KONAMI or the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, please visit www.yugioh-card.com or call 310-220-8630 to speak directly with a Yu-Gi-Oh! customer support team member.

EW Returns to Comic-Con for 2018

2018/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 16, 2018) – For the twelfth consecutive year, Entertainment Weekly will descend on San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with a fully loaded arsenal: two star-studded panels; a photo, video and radio studio; a special Comic-Con issue of the magazine free to all attendees; as well as the annual exclusive Closing Night VIP party. In addition, Entertainment Weekly’s annual Comic-Con preview issue featuring Doctor Who on the cover goes on sale nationwide Friday, July 13.

The EW Video Studio at the Hard Rock Hotel, in partnership with Facebook, will once again be the ultimate talent destination. EW.com and EW’s Facebook page will exclusively livestream non-stop video content and commentary from the convention, offering fans immediate and intimate access to Comic-Con’s biggest stars. Viewers can get in on the festival action on Facebook Watch as EW’s award-winning writers and editors interview the TV and film industries’ biggest names from EW’s Video Studio.

“We’re beyond excited to be back at Comic-Con in a big way this year,” said Henry Goldblatt, Editor in Chief, Entertainment Weekly. “Our partnership with Facebook is a terrific opportunity to amplify EW’s video content to an even wider audience. Comic-Con focuses on all genres of entertainment – and so do we. And it’s a celebration for the fans which makes it incredibly special.”

EW’s “Inside Comic-Con,” a free bonus issue, will be distributed by street teams on the ground in San Diego throughout the weekend, and will be available beginning Thursday, July 19. The cover story, written by EW Editor at Large, James Hibberd, is a must-read for Comic-Con attendees. Additionally, EW’s always-popular Comic-Con preview double issue, jam-packed with sneak peeks of some of the most highly anticipated TV shows and movies including a First Look at the new Doctor Who, featuring Jodie Whittaker as the first female Doctor, will hit newsstands nationwide on July 13.

The EW Studio will be a one-stop shop for the leading TV and film stars to promote their upcoming projects. For the sixth year, SiriusXM’s Entertainment Weekly Radio channel will air interviews and coverage with SiriusXM hosts Dalton Ross, Jessica Shaw, Julia Cunningham and Kyle Anderson. Entertainment Weekly Radio’s Comic-Con broadcast will begin Thursday, July 19 at 2:00pm ET and will air through Saturday, July 23 on SiriusXM channel 105.

EW will present two fan-favorite panels:

Brave Warriors, a laugh-filled discussion with today’s male heroes including Benedict Wong (Deadly Class), Dylan Bruce (Midnight, Texas), Santiago Cabrera (Salvation), Tom Ellis (Lucifer) Jay Hernandez (Magnum P.I.), and Eoin Macken (Nightflyers). During this annual panel, topics will include the thrill of playing iconic characters, the sometimes awkward encounters with fans, and the highs (and lows!) of a career in Hollywood.  Moderated by EW Editor at Large, Lynette Rice the panel will take place in Ballroom 20 from 2:15-3:15pmon Friday, July 20.

Women Who Kick Ass, a discussion among fierce, fearless actresses featuring Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who) Regina King (Watchmen), Amandla Stenberg (The Darkest Minds), Chloe Bennet (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Camila Mendes (Riverdale) opening up about the power and privilege of playing women that redefine the rules and refuse to yield. Moderated by EW Radio’s Jessica Shaw, the panel will take place in Hall H from 4:00-5:00pm on Saturday, July 21.

Entertainment Weekly and Marvel will host an intimate “After Dark” evening event in the EW Studio on Friday, July 20 with casts from Cloak & Dagger, Iron Fist, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Gifted and Marvel Rising.

Finally, no Comic-Con experience would be complete without EW’s legendary closing night party on Saturday, July 21. The poolside fete, presented by HBO, will once again take place at FLOAT at the Hard Rock Hotel and will attract some of Hollywood’s biggest film and television talent in a celebration of all things pop culture. This year’s highly anticipated party will feature two of everyone’s favorite HBO shows, a Game of Thrones photo op and cabanas themed around Westworld, along with tunes from DJ Michelle Pesce.

GVS Elipse P100 Half Mask Respirator Review

2018/07/15
Jerry Paxton
Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, Geek News, News, Reviews

I have spent many days of my life in rundown, sometimes abandoned structures located in a multitude of airsoft game arenas. Sometimes these locations are abandoned military bases – other times factories, mills, etc. Whatever the location, protecting yourself against airborne particulates and whatnot is very important. The problem is that usually respirators and gas masks are often cumbersome, hard to wear with ANSI/ballistic rated eye protection, and simply hard to breathe in while running around. GVS has a potential solution in their Elipse P100 half mask respirator.

I wore the GVS P100 during this year’s Operation Lionclaws event at George Air Force base in Southern California. This location is home to many structures in various states of disrepair. These structures often have their guts torn open, spilling dust and insulation as well as plaster everywhere. You can see an example of one of these structures here:

Protection-wise, the GVS Elipse P100 stood up to BB hits much better than I was expecting it to. Thankfully, its TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) body is more than capable of bouncing BB hits while the filter cage plastic is also durable. Now, there does stand a small risk of a BB getting through the cages and embedding into the filter material or output valve. However, I think this is a low chance of happening – still, it is something to consider if you absolutely need protection over air quality. Some game rules might not allow for this half mask respirator, so check with your game hosts prior to assuming it can be used.

While at Lionclaws this year, wearing the GVS P100, my experience was far different than before, as I no longer found myself choking or coughing after romping through these structures or spending time posted up inside of them. The GVS P100 did its job VERY well and kept out all the particulates that usually affected me. Out of the box, the GVS P100 is equipped with two HESPA (High Efficiency Synthetic Particulate Airfilter) filters, but the company also makes odor filters as well which are not meant for anti-particulate use – I would not recommend those for airsoft purposes.

One of the largest concerns I had about wearing the GVS P100 was how I would handle wearing it while running, etc. I found that it was more comfortable to pull them down around my neck outside so that I could feel the cooler air on my face and breath normally. Pulling the mask back up on my face while entering and operating in structures, I didn’t find any breathing issues to speak of. What was most uncomfortable was the sweat that would build up and pool inside the mask. Every so often I would pull the GVS P100 forward and pour out the liquid (yeah I know… sexy). That being said, the price of breathing purified and particulate-free air was worth it, and I have no qualms about packing the GVS P100 with me for my next game.

My biggest issue with the GVS P100 half mask respirator is that it is not available in other colors, or even camo schemes, as it is meant as a serious piece of PPE (personal protective equipment) and not for airsoft. However, if GVS ever wants to make other colors available, I would be first in line. Also, please note that they offer the P100 in both S/M and M/L sizes, so refer to the sizing chart in this article for more info.

Overall, the GVS P100 half mask respirator is a terrific option for those players looking to protect their lungs while playing airsoft in inhospitable environments. Just make sure your game control allows it. The GVS P100 is available now for around $30 dollars depending on where you shop – a huge bargain for such a comfortable respirator.

The Aquabats Set to Play San Diego Comic-Con

2018/07/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

July 14, 2018 – TV’s punk rock superheroes The Aquabats formed in 1994 in Orange County as a way to have some harmless fun in a music scene that took itself too seriously.Their Paul Frank designed “power belts,” trademark blue rash guards, black eye masks, “anti-negativity” helmets and onstage antics quickly caught on, earning the group a fiercely loyal following that spans generations. Their line-up and music is continuously evolving, including Blink 182’s Travis Barker as former drummer “Baron Von Tito.”

Current Aquabats are Christian Jacobs, “The MC Bat Commander” (lead singer), Chad Larson, “Crash McLarson” (bass, vocals), Ian Fowles, “EagleBones FalconHawk” (guitar), Richard Falomir, “Ricky Fitness” (drums), and James Briggs, “Jimmy the Robot” (keyboards, woodwinds, vocals).

WHAT:          The Aquabats take over House Of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con. The Aquabats have called upon their Cadets far and wide to attend this special performance! If you are the proud owner of an Aquabats uniform, wear it. All those in uniform will be asked to participate in a secret mission and photo op after the show! Something new and exciting is coming and, as The Aquabats approach their 25th Anniversary, they’ll soon invite their fans to join them on their greatest adventure yet!

WHERE:         HOUSE OF BLUES

                        1055 Fifth Ave

                        San Diego, CA 92101

                         619/299-2583

                         Presented by Cricket Wireless San Diego

WHEN:          SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018

                        Doors:  11 a.m.

                        Show:    12 noon

                        Line Up: The Aquabats, Froggy Fresh

                        Purchase here Tickets

*Support acts subject to change.  All ages show. Under18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or by a responsible adult 25 years of age or older who has written authorization from a parent or guardian.

Image Comics Brings the Heat for Comic-Con 2018

2018/07/13
Jerry Paxton
Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

PORTLAND, OR, 7/13/2018 — Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego this year for San Diego Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 18th through Sunday, July 22nd. Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.
COLLECTED EDITION CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at IMAGE BOOTH – #2729):

  • ICE CREAM MAN, VOL. 1: RAINBOW SPRINKLES hardcover by W. Maxwell Prince & Martin Morazzo, cover by Morazzo, $35 +tax
  • VS, VOL. 1 hardcover by Iván Brandon & Esad Ribić, cover by Ribić, $35 +tax

LIMITED* SINGLE ISSUE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at IMAGE BOOTH – #2729):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.  

  • IMAGE FIRSTS DEADLY CLASS #1 by Rick Remender & Wes Craig, featuring a SYFY cast photo cover, FREE
  • FARMHAND #1 by Rob Guillory, cover by Guillory, $10 +tax
  • UNNATURAL #1 by Mirka Andolfo, cover by Andolfo, $10 +tax

SINGLE ISSUE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at SKYBOUND side of booth – #2729):

  • WALKING DEAD #181 by Robert Kirkman & Charlie Adlard, cover by Charlie Adlard & Dave McCaig, $10
  • REDNECK #13 by Donny Cates & Lisandro Estherren, cover by Geoff Shaw & Dee Cunniffe, $10

SINGLE ISSUE CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES (sold at TOP COW booth #2629):

  • INFINITE DARK/THE FREEZE FLIP BOOK by Ryan Cady & Andrea Mutti, covers by Phil Sevy (THE FREEZE) and Andrea Mutti (INFINITE DARK), FREE with a Top Cow booth purchase or by attending a Top Cow panel
  • APHRODITE V #1 by Bryan Hill & Jeff Spokes, cover by Natali Sanders (Limited to 1,000), $10.00

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE (sold at IMAGE BOOTH – #2729):

  • DEADLY CLASS T-shirt, $24.99 +tax
  • DEADLY CLASS enamel lapel pin, $10 +tax

CONVENTION EXCLUSIVE MERCHANDISE (sold at TOP COW booth #2629):

  • WITCHBLADE enamel lapel pin, $10
  • SUNSTONE enamel lapel pins, $10

SIGNINGS AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#2729)
**TICKETED denotes signings require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee badge holders only. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
6:00 – 8:00 PM

  • Robert Kirkman & Chris Burnham (DIE!DIE!DIE!) [Skybound] **TICKETED**

THURSDAY, JULY 19
10:00 – 10:45 AM

  • Rob Guillory (CHEW, FARMHAND)

11:00 – 11:45 AM

  • Doug TenNapel (GEAR)
  • Joshua Williamson (BIRTHRIGHT, NAILBITER) [Skybound]

12:00 – 12:45 PM

  • Doug Wagner (PLASTIC, THE HARD PLACE)
  • Jacob Semahn (NO 1 WITH A BULLET)
  • Sean Mackiewicz (GASOLINA) [Skybound]

1:00 – 1:45 PM

  • Cat Staggs (CROSSWIND)
  • Grace Ellis (MOONSTRUCK)
  • Melissa Hutchison & Dave Fennoy (Telltale voice actors for Clementine and Lee) [Skybound]

2:00 – 2:45 PM

  • Sina Grace (NOTHING LASTS FOREVER, SELF-OBSESSED)
  • Steve Orlando (CRUDE, UNDERTOW) [Skybound]

3:00 – 3:45 PM

  • Marco Finnegan (CROSSROAD BLUES)
  • Rival Games (THIEF OF THIEVES) [Skybound]

4:00 – 4:45 PM

  • WHERE WE LIVE multi-contributor signing featuring: Erika Schultz, Amy Chu, Aaron Campbell, Rafael Albuquerque, Matt Hawkins, Brian Haberlin, David Walker & many more.

FRIDAY, JULY 20
10:00 – 10:45 AM

  • Aaron Campbell, Pornsak Pichetshote, José Villarrubia (INFIDEL)
  • Jeff Lemire (DESCENDER, A.D.: AFTER DEATH, ROYAL CITY, GIDEON FALLS) **TICKETED**

11:00 – 11:45 AM

  • Kickliy (PERDY)
  • Sean Lewis (THE FEW, COYOTES)
  • Donny Cates (REDNECK, ATOMAHAWK, GOD COUNTRY, THE GHOST FLEET, BUZZKILL)  [Skybound]

12:00 – 12:45 PM

  • Tomm Coker (THE BLACK MONDAY MURDERS)
  • Justin Greenwood, Landry Walker (THE LAST SIEGE)

1:00 – 1:45 PM

  • Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK)
  • Jason Howard (CEMETERY BEACH) [Skybound]

2:00 – 2:45 PM

  • Rick Remender (DEADLY CLASS, LOW, BLACK SCIENCE, DEATH OR GLORY, FEAR AGENT, SEVEN TO ETERNITY, TOKYO GHOST) **TICKETED**
  • Dan Panosian (SLOTS) [Skybound]

3:00 – 3:45 PM

  • Mirka Andolfo (UNNATURAL)
  • John Layman (CHEW, LEVIATHAN)
  • Jeremy Haun (THE BEAUTY, THE REALM)

4:00 – 4:45 PM

  • Robert Kirkman (OBLIVION SONG, THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [Skybound] **TICKETED and restricted to: 3-item limit**

SATURDAY, JULY 21

11:00 – 11:45 AM

  • Robert Kirkman (OBLIVION SONG, THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [Skybound] **TICKETED and restricted to: 3-item limit**

12:00 – 12:45 PM

  • Doug Wagner (THE HARD PLACE, PLASTIC)
  • Babs Tarr (MOTOR CRUSH)

1:00 – 1:45 PM

  • Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS) **TICKETED**
  • Daniel Warren Johnson (EXTREMITY) [Skybound]

2:15 – 3:30 PM

  • DEADLY CLASS SYFY TV signing featuring: Creator & Executive producer Rick Remender & members of the show’s cast **TICKETED and restricted to: 2-item limit, items must be DEADLY CLASS brand.**

SUNDAY, JULY 22

  • Donny Cates (REDNECK, ATOMAHAWK, GOD COUNTRY, THE GHOST FLEET, BUZZKILL)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:

Thursday, July 19 @ 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Room 23ABC

#WeBelieve in Fantasy

Creators conjure magic on a monthly basis, stretching the boundaries of reality to explore resonant themes under a veneer of high fiction. This group of creators has taken a legacy of wands, wizards, and incantations and tailored it to a modern context, where shape-shifting teen baristas search for missing love and reckless rockers parlay with infernal forces. Let this panel of spellbinding talent, including Sam Humphries (BLACKBIRD), Grace Ellis (MOONSTRUCK), Jeremy Haun (THE REALM), Johnnie Christmas (FIREBUG), Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS), and other special guests enchant you as they explain the alchemy behind their latest comics.

Friday, July 20 @ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Room 23ABC
#WeBelieve in Horror    
Image Comics has ushered in a new era of horror with cerebral writers and visceral artists elevating sequential-art dread to claustrophobic heights. From Jeff Lemire‘s atmospheric character piece, GIDEON FALLS, to John Layman‘s kaiju free-for-all, LEVIATHAN, comics are evolving terror to new personal, socially minded levels. Join a roster of the most sinister storytellers including Pornsak Pichetshote, Aaron Campbell, and José Villarubbia (INFIDEL), Will Dennis (the editor of WYTCHES, GIDEON FALLS), and other special guests to discover how they’re altering an entire genre.

Saturday, July 21 @ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room 7AB

#WeBelieve in Suspense
Comic scribes wield character, dialogue, and panels with clockwork precision, leading readers through a gauntlet of plot beats designed to ratchet tension and escalate stakes. In concert with artists, these storytellers operate outside budget constraints to orchestrate explosive dramas without any limits save their own imaginations. Listen to a panel of thrill gurus including Donny Cates (REDNECK), Mirka Andolfo (UNNATURAL), Steve Orlando (CRUDE), Jacob Semahn (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET), Megan Hutchison (ROCKSTARS), and Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK) as they deconstruct their approach to weaving the tightest suspense in comics.

Sunday, July 22 @ 1:45 – 2:45 p.m., Room 5AB

#WeBelieve in Craft
Image hosts a stable of creators who have honed their skills through countless comics, publishers, and media. With their creator-owned projects, these writers and artists build on expansive careers to deliver the apex of comics craftsmanship. Join a murderer’s row of career myth-makers including Joe Casey (NEW LIEUTENANTS OF METAL, MCMLXXV), Justin Greenwood (THE LAST SIEGE), Kickliy (PERDY), and Shannon Wheeler (MEMOIRS OF A VERY STABLE GENIUS) as they chart the paths they traveled to arrive at their current projects.

IMAGE COMICS’ CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY: 

Chris Burnham – HH-18
Juan Gedeon – AA-15
Sanford Greene – FF-21
Joe Harris – EE-20
Tom Neely – AA-05
Dustin Nguyen – CC-01
Jimmie Robinson – EE-22
Landry Q. Walker – EE-19