WonderCon et MegaCon sont dans un bateau du 27 Février au 1er Mars

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Le week-end du 27 Février au 1er Mars, les 2 conventions vont rivaliser de news (en espérant toutefois ne pas avoir de redites dans les annonces) : le décalage horaire devrait leur éviter de se marcher dessus.
Si DC (2 DC Nation et 2 DC Universe !!) et Marvel détachent un maximum de gens des 2 côtés, les autres ne sont pas en reste surtout à San Francisco : il devrait y avoir pour tous les goûts !

Dans la ville de la nouvelle base d’opérations des X-Men, voilà un aperçu des panels :

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

1:00-2:00 Oni Press—Staff members and creators from Oni Press (the publisher of many great comics and graphic novels like Queen & Country, Scott Pilgrim, Courtney Crumrin, Stephen Colbert's Tek Jansen, and North World) present a look at upcoming projects, make exciting announcements, and give away free stuff! Room 232/234

1:30-2:30 Aspen Comics: Exclusive 2009 Sneak Peek—The Aspen Comics crew will reveal new details on their upcoming properties, highlighted by a special look at their exciting new series Executive Assistant: Iris. Frank Mastromauro (president), Peter Steigerwald (vice president), Vince Hernandez (editor-in-chief), Mark Roslan (director of design and production), J. T. Krul (Fathom, Soulfire), Ale Garza (Fathom), and Micah Gunnell (Shrugged preview Iris, Fathom, Soulfire, and Shrugged, followed by a one-on-one Q&A with fans. Room 104

2:30-3:30 Spotlight on Matt Fraction—One of the hottest writers in comics, the uncanny and invincible Matt Fraction (Uncanny X-Men, Invincible Iron Man) comes to WonderCon as a special guest for the very first time. Fraction will talk about his work and answer questions in this Spotlight panel. Room 104

3:00–4:00 The Image Comics Show—Image kicks off their hometown show with a slate of exclusive announcements featuring some of your favorite creators, including Savage Dragon's own Erik Larsen as he discusses the controversial revamp of Savage Dragon featuring President Barack Obama! Find out the next word on this year's mega-crossover, Image United, and never-before-revealed news on Walking Dead, Spawn, Haunt, Youngblood and many more! A few lucky audience members will randomly receive one of the extremely limited edition WonderCon exclusive Savage Dragon #145 Barack Obama covers! Room 103

4:00-5:00 DC Nation—The DC Nation is back on the convention circuit and is gathering for WonderCon. DC is always looking for new recruits, so be sure to come on by with your friends as VP of sales Bob Wayne, senior story editor Ian Sattler, and some of the industry's top talent discuss where the DC Nation is heading in the coming year! Room 103

5:00-6:00 Marvel: Ultimate Comics—We told you the Ultimate Universe was no more, and Ultimatum is proving that. As an era ends, Ultimate Comics begins. Line editor Mark Paniccia is on hand to answer questions, drop a bombshell or two, and to welcome a surprise guest to make a jaw-dropping announcement! Room 103

5:00-6:00 Big! Bold! BOOM!—BOOM! Studios' Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man, Potter's Field), Ross Richie, Chip Mosher (Left on Mission), and a very special guest reveal what will be the biggest news coming out of WonderCon. Dare we say anymore? Room 232/234

5:30-6:30 Spotlight on Brian Azzarello—The Eisner Award–winning writer has just wrapped up his 100-issue/100-bullet run on 100 Bullets, his signature creation. What's next for Brian Azzarello? Join him with friend and collaborator/interviewer (and fellow WonderCon special guest) Jim Lee as they talk Brian's past, present, and future. Room 104


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

11:00-12:00 What's New at IDW?—Special projects editor Scott Dunbier will fill you in on some new projects coming to comic and book stores near you in 2009. Darwyn Cooke Parker cards will be given away (while supplies last). Room 104

12:00-1:00 Dark Horse—Director of publicity Jeremy Atkins and editor Shawna Gore (Creepy, Emily the Strange, Criminal Macabre), along with a cast of top creators, present an exclusive preview of all that Dark Horse has to offer in the coming year. With breaking news on all of your favorite Dark Horse titles, including early insight into the relaunch of the legendary Creepy anthology, be the first to know about everything from heroes to horror. Room 104

1:30-3:00 DC Universe—The repercussions of Final Crisis are here—and with the future overshadowed by Black Lanterns, could the days of the DC Universe be numbered? Your guides to this brave new reality include VP for sales Bob Wayne, senior story editor Ian Sattler, and some of the industry's best and brightest stars! Room 103

3:00-4:00 Celebrating 75 Issues of The Darkness—Top Cow publisher Filip Sablik and Michael Broussard (The Darkness) take a look back at 75 issues of The Darkness and look forward to the series' future. Plus get information about next month's 125th issue of Witchblade, which kicks of "War of the Witchblades," and information about Top Cow's 2009 initiatives such as "$2.99 in 2009" and "Let Us Win YOU Over" in this one-on-one interview and Q&A session! Room 104

4:00-5:00 Marvel: Mondo Marvel—Welcome to Wonder Con’s biggest line-up of superstar talent from across the Marvel Universe! Join Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man), Ed Brubaker (Captain America), Chris Yost (X-Force), Rick Remender (Punisher), executive editor Axel Alonso, editor Mark Paniccia, and more as they discuss Dark Reign, Planet Skaar, Messiah War, and so much more! Room 103

4:00-5:00 Spotlight on James Robinson— WonderCon special guest James Robinson returned to comics last year with amazing work on Superman. One of the chief architects of the "Super-Universe" at DC, Robinson is also known for his Eisner Award–winning work on Starman and Leave it to Chance. DC Comics senior story editor Ian Sattler interviews Robinson. Room 104

5:00-6:00 Vertigo: Innovative and Provocative—Find out what compelling tales comics' edgiest imprint has in store for you this year with senior editor Will Dennis, special guest Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets), and others. They'll be discussing your favorite ongoing and upcoming Vertigo titles, along with several exciting new original graphic novels. Room 104

6:00-7:00 100 Bullets—Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso's groundbreaking Vertigo series 100 Bullets has come to an end with its 100th issue. Join co-creator Brian Azzarello, cover artist Dave Johnson, and Vertigo senior editor Will Dennis as they look back at the Eisner Award-winning series. Room 103


SUNDAY, MARCH 1

12:00-1:00 Marvel: X-Men—They have left the East Coast and made a home here in San Francisco, embraced by the population. But war is following as their past and future catch up with them! Executive editor and head of the X-Men line Axel Alonso, Uncanny X-Men scribe Matt Fraction, and special guests talk about "Messiah War" and all things X-Men! Room 103

1:00-2:00 Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker—One's a Casanova, the other's a Criminal, and we're not sure if they'll show up Incognito or as their true selves, but we do know it's going to be a fascinating hour. WonderCon special guests and sometime-collaborators Matt Fraction and Ed Brubaker sit down for a talk about comics and other stuff they both love. Room 103

1:00-2:00 WildStorm—What's next for a universe that experienced "World's End" and survived? Get the full scoop on the future of not just the WildStorm core universe but also what's in store for your favorite creator-owned projects (Ex Machina, Mysterius, etc) and video game projects (World of Warcraft, Prototype, Resident Evil, Gears of War, etc.). Hosted by VP of sales Bob Wayne with WS editor Shannon Denton and others. Room 104

2:30–3:30 Sunday Conversation with Ian Sattler—All are welcome to join DC Comics senior story editor Ian Sattler for a relaxed Sunday afternoon discussion. Share your thoughts, or just listen, as some of comics' biggest names reveal why they love this industry. Room 236/238


Plus d’informations : ici



Quant à Orlando où George Perez () sera l’invité d’honneur, voici un autre aperçu :

FRIDAY, February 27th

DC NATION
The DC NATION is back on the convention circuit and is gathering for MegaCon. We're always looking for new recruits, so be sure to come on by with your friends as Senior VP - Executive Editor Dan DiDio is joined by the industry's top talent to discuss where the DC NATION is heading in the new year!
Room S222 B 1:00pm - 1:50pm

Boom Comics
This is your chance to learn all about boom comics from its editor in chief Mark Waid. Go ahead; ask him anything…learn why he is simply known as the most knowledgeable man in comics. Hosted by writer Tony Bedard
Room 222 B 2:20pm - 3:10pm


SATURDAY, February 28th

DC UNIVERSE
The repercussions of FINAL CRISIS are here - and with the future overshadowed by Black Lanterns, could the days of the DC Universe be numbered? Your guides to this brave new reality include Senior Vice President - Executive Editor Dan DiDio and the industry's best writers and artists!
Room 222 B 12:10pm - 1:00pm

All Things Marvel
This is a marvel comic’s focused panel that allows some one on one time with the power players of marvel comics. Listen as they share behind the scenes stories and give us news on their up and coming projects. They will also feature a question and answer session that is bound to give up some juicy rumors.
Room 222 B 4:10pm - 5:00pm


SUNDAY, March 1st

SUNDAY CONVERSATION WITH DAN DIDIO
Senior Vice President - Executive Editor Dan DiDio and friends invite you to a relaxed Sunday afternoon discussion! Share your opinions and outlook - and listen as some of comics' biggest names reveal their love of comics. All are welcome, no RSVP required.
Room 222 B 12:10pm - 1:00pm

Le programme dans son intégralité : ici