Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead and Image Comics Skybound Division, will be appearing at WonderCon for signings and to show off a new Walking Dead hoodie.
In addition to Kirkman’s original books including The Walking Dead and Invincible, the SKYBOUND booth will feature a preview edition of their first original, Witch Doctor by Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner and a new The Walking Dead hoodie. See below for a list of scheduled signings and panels, including Witch Doctor-related events.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1st
1:00pm-2:30pm – Witch Doctor signing with Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner, Booth #401
3:00pm-5:30pm – Kirkman Signing, Booth #401
5:00pm-6:00pm – Spotlight on Robert Kirkman Room 103
Kirkman, one of the most successful writers in comics today, best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible, Haunt, Image United, Astounding Wolf-Man, Marvel Zombies, and the recent Super Dinosaur, will offer fans some insight into the genius behind their favorite hit comics. After becoming an Image Comics partner in 2009, introducing the internationally renowned hit TV show based on the comic he created with artists Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard, The Walking Dead on AMC, and recently announcing an upcoming video game adaptation of the same series from TellTale Games, he has proven to be an unstoppable creative force. Room 103
SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd
12:00pm-1:30pm – Kirkman Signing, Booth #401
2:00pm-3:00pm – Image Comics Show Panel with Brandon Seifet and Lukas Ketner, Room 104
3:00pm-4:00pm – Witch Doctor signing with Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner, Booth #401
4:30pm-6:00pm – Kirkman Signing, Booth #401
SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd
1:00pm-3:00pm – Witch Doctor signing with Brandon Seifert and Lukas Ketner, Booth #401
2:00pm-3:00pm The Kids Are All Right! Panel Room 104
Some of the most successful comics today are being created specifically for the younger set. Discussing the current state of the kids comics industry are panelists Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Super Dinosaur), Jennifer Holm (Babymouse, Squish), Gene Yang (American Born Chinese, Eternal Smile), Lark Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter), Scott Peterson (Batman Brave & The Bold, Scooby-Doo), and Lisa Brown (Picture the Dead, Tribune Media Services syndicated cartoonist). Moderated by Eva Volin (Good Comics for Kids, SLJ; Alameda Free Library) with a Q&A to follow. Room 104
3:30pm-5:00pm – Kirkman Signing, Booth #401
