New York Comic-Con Panels of Note
NYCC Professional Panels
Friday, October 8
Marketing Your Graphic Novels Collection to Fans*
Learn how to reach out to fans in your community who may not know that the library is the place to go for graphic novels! Get tips on marketing, public events, and online tools that will help promote your graphic novel collection.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Room 1A17
The Other Side of the Table: 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. We will discuss what it takes to exhibit at conventions, promote yourself, and gain a loyal audience - from the POV of professionals already behind the table. We will be giving away a signed copy of Ultimate Cerebus Guide to Self-Publishing by Dave Sim to one lucky audience member. Join creators Jimmy Palmiotti (Painkiller Jane, Jonah Hex, The Pro), Raina Telgemeier (Smile, The Baby-Sitters Club), Bryan J.L. Glass (The Mice Templar, Thor: First Thunder) Carla Speed McNeil (Finder) and Carolyn Belefski (Curls, The Legettes) in this conversation, moderated by Joe Carabeo.
11:15 AM to 12:15 AM - Room 1A21
ALA*
TBD
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM - Room 1A15
Art to Merchandise – How to Make More with Your Art*
Art on merchandise is a growing trend, and the perfect way to promote your art while making money in the process. Artists and creative content owners will learn strategies and tips from successfully merchandised artist Camilla d’Errico, and the manufacturer’s considerations from Dark Horse VP of Product Development, David Scroggy.
12:15 PM to 1:15 PM - Room 1A17
The Evolution of Graphic Novel Publishing: What publishers need to consider in order to grow the market.
What are the challenges facing the next stage of growth for graphic novels? The industry has seen phenomenal growth over the past ten years but the landscape is rapidly changing. What does the market place really look like and what do the publishers need to consider in creating a cohesive direction for the development of the category.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - Room 1A14
Jill Faherty(Baker & Taylor) Jim Killen(Barnes & Noble) Heidi MacDonald(The Beat), Amanda Emmert (ComicsPro), Rich Johnson(Author/Consultant), John Hogan(GraphicNovelReporter.com)
Moderator: John Shableski (Diamond Book Distributors)
CSC: Super-Psychology
Join psychologist Robin Rosenberg (Superhero Origins: What Makes Superheroes Tick and Why We Want to Know) as she analyzes Tony Stark's transformation to Iron Man and why he continues to put himself on the line.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Room 1A17
CSC: Psychiatry and the Superhero
Daniel Debowy (North Suffolk Community Mental Health) contends that the Batman mythology, in which psychiatrists are portrayed as naive, antagonists triumph over the “balanced” citizens of Gotham, and only the “un-analyzed” – but arguably disturbed – heroes can rein them in, is inherently an anti-psychiatry narrative, and asks if this plays a part in its enduring popularity. Sharon Packer (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) explores how Spider-Man’s black costume symbiote is emblematic of concepts from psychiatry, neurology, and even the all-but-abandoned field of “folk psychiatry” in the way it is reminiscent of prion disease, dissociative identity disorder, and even the dybbuk tale of Jewish mystical lore and Jungian concepts of the “shadow self.”
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Room 1A17
Rationalizing Comics and Sequential Art in the Classroom
This workshop will feature educators discussing their reasons for bringing comics/sequential art into the classroom, focusing on both reading and generating comics. Practical suggestions, along with evidence illustrating student learning, is discussed. Participants will be encouraged to bring ideas for discussion in small groups.
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM - Room 1A15
CSC: In Search For Humanity Through Utopian and Dystopian Narratives
What does it mean to be human in this age? Chong Kim (Soul Survivors, Inc.), Calvin Williams and Amy Adams (co-moderators), along with Stephen Duncombe (New York University), Brian Wood (DMZ) and Colleen Doran (A Distant Soil) explore the ways in which speculative fiction’s transformative social conditions illustrate the way we understand our own human identity.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Room 1A17
Extending Conversations about Graphic Novels
Educators will discuss how to use graphic novels to extend learning beyond literal comprehension, including engaging in critical literacy activities. Social studies, art, and English/language arts educators will be paired to discuss how to make cross-curricular conversations and move students’ understandings beyond the classroom. Participants will engage in an activity which pushes them to think beyond the confines of the classroom walls.
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM - Room 1A15
Graphic Novels as Young Adult Literature
This workshop showcases pieces which fall into the category of young adult literature, exploring, in particular, the appeal of the texts for adolescents. Connections between adolescent development, adolescent motivation, and adolescent literacy and the characters/situations/plot will also be explored. Participants will be asked to think about the literature through the aesthetic lenses of adolescents.
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM - Room 1A15
Editors on Editing Comics
Meet some of the industry's top editors. Learn what it takes to break into comics and stay in from an all-star editorial panel.
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Room 1A22
Am I Really Ready for Store #2 (or 3 or 4)?
Join us to find out! Chris Powell is the General Manager and CRO of Lone Star Comics & mycomicshop.com, a chain of 7 comic book stores and one of the largest internet comic book retailers in the world. Midtown Comics, based right here in Manhattan and soon-to-be opening a third NY location, is another one of the largest comic book retailers in the U.S. and on the internet. They are here to help you decide if you're ready to expand YOUR comic book retail empire!
6:15 PM to 7:15 PM - Room 1A15
Drawing Comics
Talk with working comic pros about the craft and business of drawing comics.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Room 1A22
*Professional Hours
Saturday, October 9
Computer Coloring
Top comic coloring talent Brian Haberlin demonstrates the latest and greatest computer coloring techniques. Extra long session makes time for audience questions and tutorials.
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Room 1A23
Comics and Graphic Novels in the Secondary English/Language Arts Classroom
Educators who utilize texts in the secondary English/language arts curriculum will discuss practical ideas for including particular graphic novels in the classroom. In particular, educators will discuss how to embed graphic novels in the traditional curriculum by connecting graphic novels/comics with canonical texts and helping students create their own texts. Educators will think through criteria they can create to evaluate appropriate gns for curricular adoption.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Room 1A17
Digital Comics & Distribution
More comic book publishers are turning to digital distribution on websites, the iPad, and more to get comics into people’s hands. Get the inside scoop on how digital comics are created and distributed by some of the industry's publishing leaders.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Room 1A23
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga for Kids
As the graphic novel format continues to expand, publishers are beginning to develop new lines of books for early readers, beginning readers and tweens. What is working? Is there a difference in the quality of subject matter? What are kids reading and how does that differ from what is being recommended and reviewed?
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Room 1A17
Brigid Alverson (School Library Journal), Martha Cornog (Library Journal), Vicky Smith (Kirkus), Kai-Ming Cha (Publishers Weekly), Eva Volin(Alameda Free Library) Betsy Bird (School Library Journal)
Moderated by: John Hogan (GraphicNovelReporter.com)
Comics, Hollywood - What Creators Need to Know
More comics are being turned into films, and creators have important questions about how Hollywood works. Get actionable information from top creators who have navigated the TV and movie business.
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Room 1A23
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga for Teens
Teen graphic novels are where the library market is right now. With the debut of the YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens list in 2003, graphic novels for teens have been front and center with libraries. What does the teen comics collection look like now? What challenges have there been putting together these collections?
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Room 1A17
Christian Zabriskie (Queens Public Library), Alison Hendon (Brooklyn Public), Sharon Rawlins (NJLA), Tyler Roussau, (Monroe Township Pub Library) Todd Krueger(Baltimore County Public Library)
Moderator: Vicky Smith (Kirkus)
Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga for Adults
We’ve all heard that graphic novels are great for reluctant readers, but what about for adult readers? Do they need comics too? The panelists on this panel will tell you that the answer is yes! But how do you find, shelve, and drive interest for an adult graphic novel collection?
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Room 1A17
Robin Brenner (Brookline Public Library), Ryan Donovan (New York Public), Natalie Korsavidis (Farmingdale Public Library), Karen Green (Columbia University)
Moderator: Martha Cornog (Library Journal)
CSC: Grandchildren of the Golden
Danny Fingeroth (Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero)Gerard Jones (Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book), Paul Levitz (DC Comics), investigate the early history of DC Comics with the granddaughter of company founder Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson, Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown.
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM - Room 1A15
Special Topics in Graphic Novel Librarianship: A Roundtable
Graphic novels have just exploded onto library shelves – and along with the high circulation and critical acclaim, they’ve brought some complications with them that we’re just starting to figure out the solutions to. If you’re having problems figuring out how best to fit graphic novels into your collection, this roundtable is for you. The roundtable has a special focus on the following issues: circulation, shelving and cataloging, academic collections, manga, and challenges. Session will also include the NJ State Library grants to small public libraries for gns, collection and resources.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Room 1A17
Christian Zabriskie (Queens Public Library), Karen Green(Columbia University), Charles Brownstein(Comic Book Legal Defense Fund), Ray Barber and Joseph Miller(H.W.Wilson) , Laverne Mann & David Lisa (New Jersey State Library Association)
CSC: Gotham City 14 Miles: Why Batman ’66 Matters
Editor Jim Beard (Gotham City 14 Miles) and Batfan Mark Waid (Boom Studios) lead a roundtable of contributors to Gotham City 14 Miles, a collection of essays from Sequart Books on the 1960s Batman TV series, the comics that inspired it, and why it should matter to both comic book fans and followers of pop culture alike on the 1960s TV phenomenon. Participants include Jennifer Stuller (Ink-Stained Amazons)
Paul Kupperberg (And Then I Wrote blog), Bob Greenberger (bobgreenberger.com), Peter Sanderson (Comics In Context), Tim Callahan (geniusboyfiremelon.blogspot.com), Michael Miller (Toledo Free Press), Joe Berenato, Julian Darius (Sequart Books).
4:15 PM to 5:15 PM - Room 1A15
Comic Events that Really Work
Events can drive a large percentage of bookstore sales. How can stores make comics events work to capitalize on this potential? What kinds of events work best with comics? When art is involved in a book, do you need a different perspective on putting an event together?
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Room 1A17
CSC: New York
Brad Ricca (Case Western Reserve University) proposes the significance of the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair in shaping the public perception of the superhero. Robert Greenwood (Alternative Mindz Ent.) celebrates New York as home to both creator and creations alike, from Will Eisner and the Marvel and DC bullpens to the masked crimefighters who patrol the very streets their creators walk. Daryl G. Frazetti (Western Nevada College) uses a cross-cultural perspective to examine the origins and continued evolution of urban culture with respect to history of Gotham City and Metropolis.
5:15 PM to 6:15 PM - Room 1A15
Sunday, October 10
Writing Comics
A panel of superstar writers talk about their experiences as comic book writers.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Room 1A23
Creator Connection
Meet your next creative partner in this fun, interactive networking session. Many indy titles and careers have been launched through this panel. Be sure to bring business cards and samples of your work.
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM - Room 1A23
Community Partnerships
Partnering with people and organizations from around the community can help your store grow and find new audiences. This panel explains how to do just that, discussing partnerships with local bookstores, schools, libraries, and organizations and how this has the potential to expand your market.
1:15 PM to 2:15 PM - Room 1A17
Lisa VonDrasek from Bank Street
CSC: Art
Frank Verano (University of Westminster) weaves capitalism, culture, and contemporary art theory into an analysis of Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Strikes Again, a work that takes on and subverts its function as both pre-sold commodity and work of art. Josh Kopin (Bard College) examines the way shared art duties on Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction’s The Immortal Iron Fist furthers the series’ narrative, while also exploring the structure of comics and the way we consume sequential art. Alexa Laura Siegfried (University of California, Riverside) questions whether there is a difference between fine art and illustration in a study of the relationship between contemporary artists like James Jean and Dave McKean and the fine art canon.
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Room 1A15
Expanding Beyond the Traditional Comics Store Demographic
The traditional demographic for comics store buyers is males 18 – 34. But with more graphic novels for kids, teens, and women being produced, and the introduction of manga and art books into the market, that demographic is expanding. How can stores work to reach out to this new potential audience?
2:30 PM to 2:30 PM - Room 1A17
Mark Nichols.
CSC: Adaptation
R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics) explores the intersection of “high art” literature and “low art” comic strips which often collide in respectful, hilarious, and revelatory reinterpretations of classic works. Fabio Luiz Carneiro Mourilhe Silva (Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz) analyzes the comic book adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe’s work with consideration to Poe’s own “Philosophy of Composition.” Thomas Witholt (Syracuse University) argues that Marvel’s Noir line provides an important retrospective genealogy of superhero comics and the ways in which the comics of the late 1930s and early ‘40s influenced film noir, the genre the Marvel Noir line claims to homage.
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM - Room 1A15
TITLE: Good Comics for Kids: Building a Graphic Novel Collection for Young Readers
10:45 – 11:30 Room 1A22
DESCRIPTION: Teens read comics -- that's old news. But kids read comics, too, and there's been an explosion in the number of graphic novels for the under-twelve crowd. How do you sort the wheat from the chaffe? Join a panel of experts from the School Library Journal's Good Comics for Kids blog for a discussion of what graphic novels are and why they are an important component of a well-balanced children's collection. Among the topics we'll be addressing: how and where to
shelve your graphic novel collection, how to understand age ratings, and where to find information about the latest titles. Attendees will also receive the Good Comics for Kids Core Graphic Novel List, an informative document listing the best comics for kids under twelve(with age recommendations).
