Chicago Comic-Con C2E2

[Matches Malone]

Topic per le news che usciranno durante il weekend alla convention di Chicago (ho scoperto che c'era grazie alla gatta )



Ecco il programma DC:

FRIDAY


GREEN LANTERN
4:30-5:30pm, Room 474
What's in store for Green Lantern's comics adventures in 2011? War! Join DC Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Doug Mahnke, Tyler Kirkham, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and others to get a sneak peak into the future of GL in the DCU!


DC NATION
6:30-7:30pm, Room 470b
The DC NATION returns to Chicago! Co-Publisher Dan DiDio and some of comics' top talents give you the inside scoop on what's new from DC Entertainment. DCU, VERTIGO and MAD will all be discussed, so come on by and join the nation!

Creator Signings  for Friday, 3/18:


2:30-3:30 PM
Christian Alamy, Doug Mahnke, Ivan Reis, Tyler Kirkham, Joe Prado, Rod Reis

3:30-4:30 PM
Tony Daniel, Scott Snyder, Ryan Benjamin, Gail Simone

3:30-4:30 PM
Yildiray Cinar, Kevin Maguire

4:30-5:30 PM
Paul Cornell, Don Kramer, Phil Hester

4:30-5:30 PM
Art Baltazar, Mike Norton, Franco

4:30-5:30 PM
Brian Azzarello, Bill Willingham


SATURDAY


DC UNIVERSE
11:30-12:30pm, Room 474
What will happen to your favorite DCU characters during this year's major events? Join DC Executive Editor Eddie Berganza and SVP - Sales Bob Wayne, along with Yildiray Cinar, Art Baltazar, Franco, Mike Norton, Kevin Maguire and others to hear about upcoming highlights from the DCU.

VERTIGO
1:30-2:30pm, Room 470b
Find out what compelling tales comics' edgiest imprint has in store for you in the months to come! Join Senior Group Editor Shelly Bond, Scott Snyder, Bill Willingham, and others for a discussion of your favorite VERTIGO titles.

DC ICONS
2:30-3:30pm, Room 474
DC's top heroes are the topic of this panel spotlight. Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Tony Daniel, Paul Cornell, Scott Snyder, and Phil Hester lead the discussion on the latest Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman news.

DRAWING DC
5:30-6:30pm, Room 474
Superstar artists Ivan Reis, Doug Mahnke and Tyler Kirkham show off their distinctive styles while drawing on a machine that projects their work on a giant screen. Check out this unique presentation that will give you an inside glimpse into the artistic process!

Creator Signing  for Saturday, 3/19:

12-1 PM
Bill Willingham


1-2 PM
Joe Prado, Ivan Reis, Rod Reis, Christian Alamy, Tyler Kirkham, Doug Mahnke

2-3PM
Brian Azzarello, Gene Ha

2-3 PM
Franco, Mike Norton

3-4 PM
Yildray Cinar, Kevin Maguire

4-5 PM
Tony Daniel, Scott Snyder, Ryan Benjamin, Gail Simone

4-5 PM
Paul Cornell, Don Kramer

SUNDAY

BRIGHTEST DAY
1:00-2:00pm, Room 474
Executive Editor Eddie Berganza, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and others will reveal insights and hints about the epic Brightest Day story - and where the event will lead next!

FABLES: THE FIRST 100 - ONE-ON-ONE WITH BILL WILLINGHAM
4:00-5:00pm, Room 470a
The mind behind Vertigo's mega-popular series comes to Chicago! Bill Willingham is joined by VP - Marketing, John Cunningham, for an in-depth look back at the first 100 issues of Fables - as well as a glimpse at what's to come!

Creator Signings for Sunday, 3/20:

12-1 PM
Jill Thompson, Bill Wilingham

12-1
Brian Azzarello, Gene Ha

1-2 PM
Ryan Benjamin, Tony Daniel, Gail Simone

1-2 PM
Paul Cornell, Don Kramer, Jamal Igle

2-3 PM
Joe Prado, Rod Reis, Christian Alamy, Tyler Kirkham, Doug Mahnke, Ivan Reis

2-3 PM
Franco, Mike Norton

[Doktor Sleepless]

Almeno una volta nella vita andro in pellegrinaggio a San Diego. Lo prometto.

[Azrael]

Quantiii Autorii 

[Green Hankey]

dai che magari una bomba la daranno 

[Guardiano della Notte]

dai che magari una bomba la daranno 

Johns passa alla Marvel e Morrison si ritira 

[Green Hankey]

dai che magari una bomba la daranno 

Johns passa alla Marvel e Morrison si ritira 

se mai dovesse succedere penso che alla DC si suiciderebbero all'istante 

[Guardiano della Notte]

Direi che sabato per me è il giorno più interessante: Batman e Vertigo 

[Matches Malone]

DiDio ha detto

[Daredevil]

Cosa?

[Matches Malone]

Che sono intenzionati a smetterla coi titoli in forte ritardo e a risolvere la cosa...voglio proprio vedere
Post Uniti: 19 Marzo 2011, 12:55:27
scusate

[Daredevil]

Sarebbe ora.

[Azrael]

Sarebbe sul serio ORA!

[Captain America]

DiDio ha detto

[Matches Malone]

Peccato che uno dei peggiori responsabili dei ritardi sia co-editor insieme a DiDio

[Daredevil]

C2E2: DC Nation

DC Comics' DC Nation panel at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo wrapped up the first day of programming, with Co-Publisher Dan DiDio hosting a discussion with some of DC's hottest artists and writers, as well as giving fans a chance to make their voices heard. Joining DiDio on stage were DC VP-Sales Bob Wayne, Gene Ha, "Action Comics" writer Paul Cornell, "Detective Comics" and "American Vampire" writer Scott Snyder, "Birds of Prey's" Gail Simone, "Fables" creator Bill Willingham, and a fan named George.

"You'll have to forgive me, I'm a little rusty—I haven't done one of these since October, " DiDio began. "If I say anything I'm not supposed to, please don't tell anybody."

"These panels were created for you," DiDio continued after introductions.

DiDio spoke about the "Holding the Line at $2.99" initiative, saying "we want to give you a reason to buy as much of our product as possible." He then talked about the return of the letters pages, asking fans who began reading during the time when these last existed how many of them saw their letters in print. A fan said he "has had letters published in almost every DC comic since the 1970s."

"I'll be honest with you guys, I was one in the beginning who was against it," DiDio said, citing today's faster-paced culture, but said the deluge of letters DC has received has got him excited about the program.

After asking for favorite characters from "Brightest Day," fans gave an answer ranging across the spectrum. DiDio joked that if he wanted to talk about books people didn't like, he should bring up his own "Outsiders." But a fan said he loved it, so DiDio gave him a hug.

DiDio had an action figure of himself on stage, which prompted Simone to reveal her custom nude Catman lego.

DiDio asked fans who they thought would be the breakout character in "Flashpoint." After several fans suggestions, Wayne said that "The official answer is Cyborg."

Taking text-based fan questions, there was a query about how many earths "Flashpoint" would take place upon. According to George, who appeared to be reading from a screen, "as many Earths as DC wants."

Asked why readers should give "Flashpoint" a look, Ha, who is an artist on the series, said, "I have just enough information to give too much away."

As to whether Rogues beyond Citizen Cold would appear in "Flashpoint," the answer (as delivered by George) was "no comment."

DiDio said that as part of "Flashpoint" DC had cancelled "a lot of titles that were on the cusp" to allow a greater focus on what will be coming out of the event. He added that the event both draws on fan love of Elseworlds while telling a big story that will resonate in the core DC Universe. "For people that like Elseworlds, it's about that; but for those who like that big world-building ... it's about that, too."

The floor was then opened to questions.

The first fan asked what non-Flash fans should read to get excited about "Flashpoint." "There's some of it happening within 'Booster Gold,'" DiDio said, adding that it would be the only monthly series that would be reflecting the events of "Flashpoint" during its run. Wayne mentioned the Free Comic Book Day issue, which will include the first pages of "Flashpoint."

Asked what plans DC had for Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning after "Flashpoint," DiDio said, "Some."

A fan asked if DiDio "would cosign my loan so I can afford 'Flashpoint.'" Wayne said he'd look at the fan's pull list "to cut some other comics." DiDio said the readers would not need to read all the tie ins, which led the fan to ask why, then, DC would print them. DiDio said he wanted to give readers choices "and make it a tough decision," that it shouldn't be a matter of having to buy everything.

He said, though, that the event would not spill into regular ongoings because there are many stories in progress and "Flashpoint" is an alternate universe—"then I feel like I'm making people buy something," DiDio said.

After being thanked for "Batman Beyond," DiDio said, "We're going to be building out that world." Simone also said that she's written a "Birds of Prey" episode of "Brave and the Bold."

"There's a good chance you'll see the Wizard Shazam," DiDio said in response to a fan question, specifically asking Simone whether that's something she'd be interested in writing it.

A fan asked whether Wonder Woman "would be keeping her pants on," referring to the alternate reality costume. A woman said, "I don't like the pants," which prompted DiDio to say, "where have you been my whole life?" He added about the character, "I think you'll be very excited about plans for Wonder Woman after the alternate reality arc," saying also that "what she wears doesn't define her."

One fan asked about the release schedule for trade paperbacks like "Blackest Night," calling the hardcover releases a niche. DiDio said, though, that he's focused on the periodicals, and the hardcovers and paperbacks follow a pattern similar to novels for the book trade.

Asked about "Wednesday Comics," Cornell said, "I would love to do 'Wednesday Comics.'" As to what each panelist would do for such a project:

   * Simone: "Batman with Michael Golden"
   * Cornell: "I'd do Captain Marvel."
   * Willingham: "Detective Chimp with a mystery solved every single episode."
   * Ha said Plastic Man would allow for a "Little Nemo" feel.
   * Snyder: "Wonder Woman." Pants or no pants? "No pants."

Wayne entered the audience to ask "whether you've got any comics that are reaching issue #900 soon?"

DiDio talked a bit about renumbering comics before diving to the point. "In this case, we're in a position that we're putting out 'Action' #900—this is a book that's been on the stands consistently since 1938," Didio said.

"I am incredibly honored," Cornell said of his opportunity to write the issue. "It concludes Lex's story, it has Superman come to take the title back," he added, also talking about the many contributors and stories in the issue.

Continuing on the anniversary theme, DiDio invited fans to talk about "Fables" #100. Willingham joked that "'Fables' gets better, there's a robo-Snow White."

Then, talking about Snyder's "American Vampire," a fan said he likes that the vampires don't sparkle. "That was our original ad that Rafael [Albuquerque] drew: it showed Pearl standing on a pile of vampire corpses saying, 'We don't fucking sparkle.'"

Snyder said "one of Dick Grayson's strengths is bringing in team members" in response to a question about bringing in more Batmen, but added that this will also be a weakness.

Cornell was asked whether he preferred David Tennant or Matt Smith as the Doctor. "Sylvester McCoy," he replied. Cornell has written for "Doctor Who," but is not involved this season.

DiDio said "Adventure Comics" will likely become a "Showcase"-style book, responding to a question about the "Brightest Day" characters unlikely to support their own series at this point.

There was a question about how the Borders bankruptcy would mean for DC's market share. "Market share is based on what sells, so that doesn't change," Wayne said. "What you're talking about is a slice of the pie; the pie might get smaller." He explained that the bankruptcy "is not a happy moment for us, because we want you to be able to buy our books in as many places as possible" but he hopes readers will follow DC to other stores.

DiDio said there are plans for Captain Marvel, and "several issues of 'Batwoman' are in the can." He said the most recent delay was his call, to position "Batwoman's" release later in the year.

He also added that it was important to keep books on time. "It used to be a joke, 'As long as you keep buying late books, we'll keep making 'em.' It's not a joke anymore: you stopped buying 'em. We need to get our schedule under control."

"There are plans for Arsenal and that Titans team," DiDio said. "It's holding together, but not as well as we'd hoped."

After demuring to answer a question about Flash Wally West, a number of topics became "Wally West territory," including rumors of Geoff Johns on "Justice League" and Oracle's new code name.

By way of conclusion, DiDio said that "'Flashpoint' is integral to everything we're doing" and "it's gonna knock your socks off."

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Post Uniti: 19 Marzo 2011, 13:09:28

C2E2: Green Lantern Panel



Friday at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, where DC Comics held its Green Lantern panel with Executive Editor Eddie Berganza and artists Doug Mahnke, Tyler Kirkham, Ivan Reis, and Joe Prado, Christian Alamy are on hand for announcements about "Green Lantern," "Green Lantern Corps," "Emerald Warriors," "Red Lantern," and more, as well as to answer fan questions.

"We got some Green Lantern fans here?" Berganza began, to loud applause.

Prado described designing the new looks for "Brightest Day's" Returned characters as "a crazy job." "Geoff [Johns] told me, 'Joe, go crazy," he said, running down the warrior aspects. "I gave them Conan with wings," he laughed, adding that revisions were necessary. "Martian Manhunter, it was even worse—I did 14, 15 versions of him." Then, "after we did those fifteen designs, we used the first one!"

Reis talked about his experiences on the "Green Lantern" set and seeing his designs in action. And "I had dinner with Sinestro."

Kirkham joked that the Weaponer was an interesting challenge to draw, in that the race are "big guys in shorts," which doesn't seem threatening, but said that putting the character together was "an awesome job."

In the course of describing illustrating Geoff Johns' scripts, Doug Mahnke mentioned that he wasn't sure he could name off all the Lantern entities, which prompted Berganza to have fans name them aloud. "I just refer to them by colors," Mahnke said. On designing the entities, he joked that "octopuses always seemed kind of sympathetic," referring to the Indigo entity. He said it was important to consider how these characters would look because "they'll be around for a while."

Berganza asked which emotional entity each panelist would be.

"Is there an easy one?" Alamy said. "I'm pretty relaxed," he said. "I'm very hopeful—I hope to get a raise!"

Prado chose Hope, as well. "We always hope that we'll have more time for pages." Berganza replied, "we hope we'll get pages." "You're Larfleeze—mine, mine!" Prado finished.

Reis described how his home incorporates all of the Lantern colors. "And his toilet is black," Alamy joked. Looking around the room evokes the spectrum, Reis continued—"I have fear about the pages, but then hope..."

Mahnke said, "Parallax, maybe" for his choice. "You think about the things you could do if you could instill fear..."

Berganza then opened the floor to questions.

The first asked whether the Black Lanterns are "done for good," to which Berganza replied that a few have shown up in "Brightest Day." Mahnke said, "You know when you kill the living they come back? If you kill the dead, why wouldn't they come back?"

A fan remarked that Maxwell Lord was the only one to complete his mission as one of the Returned, though Berganza noted that Jade has, as well. The editor siad the reason and mechanics of the Returned would be made clear. "There is a reason."

Berganza indicated that Kyle Rayner, who was created during Berganza's term as an assistant editor, was his favorite Lantern. "But that doesn't mean he's safe" in "War of the Lanterns," he continued. "That doesn't mean he's Geoff's favorite."

"He's doomed," Reis joked.

Berganza said the scene of villains committing suicide to become Black Lanterns in "Untold Tales of Blackest Night" was not cut for censorship, but because the issues were too long. "Those were cool scenes—that's why we're showing them now." Reis added, "When I got the first scripts, that scene was there."

Asked about the reasoning behind a Red Lantern series rather than Sinestro Corps, Berganza said, "We live in New York, so we know about anger." He added that there was no real reason not to do a Sinestro Corps titles.

Asked about favorite Lantern oaths, Alamy chose "the Green Lantern oath—in French!" He then recited it. Berganza asked Prado and Reis to do it in Portuguese, but they rather struggled, laughing through it. "The truth is, I don't read the Portuguese comics—I read the English ones!" Reis said.

Mahnke joked that "I like the Green Lantern one, I'm torn between the Portuguese and the French."

Asked why Kyle Rayner did not address the fact that Sinestro killed his mother when meeting him for their recent mission, Berganza said, "He was trying to get [Sinestro] to come with him—you're not going to bring up, 'oh, you killed my mom.'"

Regarding a possible Blue Lantern mini: "If you want it, you can have it," Berganza said.

A fan shared a theory that, if Atrocitus is killed by the Butcher entity, that Guy Gardner would become the de facto Red Lantern leader. "That's so interesting, and I'm so glad you're wrong," Berganza said. He had said earlier though, that there's a good chance there will be a human permanent member of the Red Lantern corps coming up.

A fan aggressively asked why the Free Comic Book Day issue would be "just a reprint." "There's new stuff in there," Berganza said calmly. "Good, I'll get it then," the fan said. "My second question: can I get a t-shirt?" (Two shirts had been thrown into the crowd before the panel began.)

Asked about a potential of "a power overhaul" for any of the Lanterns, Berganza nodded, "Hm." "There's a 'maybe' in there," he added. "A very cool 'maybe.'"

Question: "Why is the Lost Lantern not going after the White Entity?" Berganza: "Hmm." He added that the answer is in "Brightest Day" and has to do with where the White Entity is right now.

Asked whether the film version of "Green Lantern" would influence the comics, Berganza said it was the other way around—though he did show a movie-photo version of the "Secret Origins" trade, a cover redesign that is not uncommon for novels adapted to film. The editor then discussed some of the movie tie-in comics.

A fan asked why Black Hand, who is also the Black Entity, was not being pulled in by the Lost Lanterns. Once again, "Hm."

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