1 .- PHIL SEULING'S TWELFTH ANNUAL

NEW YORK CITY STATLER-HILTON HOTEL SEVENTH AVENUE 6 33RD STREET SATURDAY, JUNE 30,12 NOON - 8:00 P.M. ADULTS S3.00 SUNDAY, JULY 1,10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. I26 UNDER 81.5T-

INTRODUCTION AND DEDICATION

. 11s Lon'" 1,. , Convention has Honored manv famous wrlters- ~ a,,, .it.tists ing lts twelve - year duration. Each deserved our -.u.La.,;ts a,., ~2preciationfor a contribution to the field of comi- 2.t. Tri writers have created worlds and then populated the::. wi::) intersting people. The artists have given us glimp of s!ght. we nevor expected to see. We have honored also the cre-'lvc editors and publishers who produce good material for us LO enioy. They deserve our thanks, too. C_4-._ -> --:- Some otner?iia>q$ t-"-r own rewards at the Conventions. ;.... % Dealers relp th-lr ph;'its; critics find material to gripe about; %:- fanzine pd:lisher-s find new audiences; politicians in the arena have r^nll-,d a soapbox to promote themselves as heroes; and the merr entertains and rewards Us all.

Let me dedicate this Convention to one very special person this yzar, to the Comics Fan who makes all the rest happen. That's you. You read the comics and,se-7ou support all the others. You attend conventions and let everyone know there's a reason for their efforts. You change the shape and contents of comic books more than any writer, artist, editor, or publisher, simply by supporting or ignoring their products. You could spend your time and money on Tv, movies, sports, or other bobbies, but you give your attention to comic books. You are not here because of us, Comics Fan. We are here because of you.

7 2nK.s for coming. Glad to see you.

Sincerelv. -. ...+: -

SATURDAY - TUNE 30th. 1979

Welcome and Keynote talk by Phil Seuling.

DAN O'NEILL: AN INTERVIEW. Walt Disney su the AIf Pirates over their satlre on Mickey even in the Supreme Court. Now what happens

2:00 PM THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF ELFQUEST. Wendy and Richard Pi ten of their plans for the future, of Elfquest's origins, and the world of the Wolf-Riders.

The Convention Salutes CURT SWAN, the skilled artist whose long- term work on SUPERMAN gave most of us our clearest idea of the way the Man of Steel should look!

THE PLOTTING GAME. You can watdh and laugh at others, or take a turn yourself in this audience *ame writers Roger Stem, Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio an Grant.

AUCTION I. Is it trash or a treasure or just trivia? Will TSU% on it, or just watch stmsn=!se yak pvaydvitehem? -1 AN INTERVIEW WlTH . The nors the artist who puts life and energy into his ch other artist can.

SCIENCE FICTION IN E.C.COMICS. A slide show, narrated by comic art historian Dr. Thomas Ini&orne and share some insights.

ALL CONVENTION AREAS CLOSE. Film show begins, and goes on until 1:00 AM or after. 11:OO AM . DC COMICS PANEL. A group of DC artists and writers discuss the past and present, and offer.some clues to the future of DC titles.

12:OO Noon THE INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS SCENE. The trials and triumphs of new publishing ventures, by other than the major companies. Ken Landgraf, Denise Loubert.

.. THE ONCE AND FUTURE POGO: A talk with Selby Kelly about Pogo'sv history, and plans for his next appearances. POGO LNES !

The HEAVY METAL Sound: A panel of artists discuss thls magazine's-1 sycess and future. Val Meyerik , , John Workmanw --raI& Simonson, Karl Kofoed.

THE COSTUME PARADE. Cash prizes await the best and most ir ventive disguises. (Who was that masked man, anyway?)

SHOULD THE NATIONAL IAMPOON WRITERS AND ARTISTS BE BURNED AT THE STAKE FOR IRREVERENCE? A panel MP contributors , - discuss this hotMsue.

THE COMICS AND CUITURE. A slide a historian Dr. Thomas Inge.

An interview with , guest, whose moody magic with Batma him instant acceptance and pnise.

AUCTIOM 11. For those with endurance, energy, and cash remaining here's one last chance at bargain souvenirs at this 1979 Convention

ALL CONVENTION AREAS CLOSE. See you next year! Thanks for coming! The paintings of Marcus.E@az paperback cover i

Sculptures by -, featuring small worlds of fantasy. ' r1 Painting & sculpture by Kevin Provost, many-times a Convention artist. '1 The paintings of Space-and-Fantasy artist

Jack Kirby art exhibit, on-display courtes I I HARTFORD ROOM I . Sal 0 Rodvrtionr presents a display of art by contributing artists Berni ,I Wriqhtson, , and many more. I I Ouestar and Bill Wilson present a display of art featured in tl BUFFAIX) ROOM

Back Locust presents the work of its featured artists Bob Gould &- > KLmball.

Charles Vess, artist whose paintings are in the new Horns of Elfla displays his work.

I BOSTON ROU I The Elfsuest exhibit of fantasy art by Wendi Pini, including cover paint- 'I ings and interior black and white pages. I I The Cerebus exhibit, *ith art by Dave.Snl, and some related items for I for show and for sale.,

Holoaramp by Sapan Holography, an exhibit of logy images that are 3-D, materializing in thin air.

4 WHERE TO FIND IT

REGISTRATION ' Terrace Ballroom - Lobby Flom DEALERS ROOM Terrage Ballroom - Lob EXHIBlTS,PANELS, DISCUSSIONS, SLIDE SHOWS ,ETC. Grand Ballroom - Mezza FILM SHOWING Gold Ballroom - Mezzanine ART DISPIAYS CLOSE AT 7:00 PM EACH DAY. I I