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he NC Comicon Way back in Morrisville, has come a long at that very first show, our Tway since it began goal was simple: To bring in 2010. Over seven a high-quality, comic-fo- years and eight conven- cused experience to our tions, NC Comicon: Bull hometown. While small City has brought togeth- in size and focus, the NC er thousands of fans Comicon has consistently from across the Triangle featured the best talent and beyond. Our roster from across the comic of events has grown to book industry, and as we include the ComiQuest have grown in size, so too Film Festival, the Guard- has our focus. This year’s ians of the Gala dance guest list includes not party, a world-class Co- only the biggest names in splay , celeb- the industry, but rity and musical guests, also in music, film and and much more. television as well. Still, From the Morris- whether you are chatting ville Outlet Mall, to the with guests in Artist Alley, Durham Convention catching a film at the Car- Center, to new shows in olina Theatre, or swap- Raleigh and Greensboro, what was once orga- ping tips in Cosplay Kingdom, everything you do nized by two people now requires the effort of and see, everyone you meet and talk to have all dozens of people, working year round, many of been inspired by the spirit of comic books. them asking for nothing more than a T-shirt and For three short days every year we get to cele- a weekend pass in return. The NC Comicon has brate the things we all share, and the things that no full- employees, and without our many make us different. For these few days, people of volunteers and coordinators nothing would be all stripes and every background will gather, and possible. For many of us it means long nights, mingle, and meet others like them, and discover and time away from our homes and hobbies, but new things to love. It is a time and a place like no in the end we all do it because we love to be a other, and I am happy to share it with all of you. part of something so important to the members Thank you for joining us for what is sure to be of our own community. an amazing experience.

Eric Hoover NC Comicon Event Director

NC COMICON STAFF Alan Gill Chris Ferguson Moose Wehrwein Owner/President Art Director Director of Security/ Personnel Tommy Lee Edwards Matt Connor Co-owner/Senior Director Panel Coordinator Stacey Willard Guest & Events Eric Hoover Chris Poirier Coordinator Event Director Webmaster

Cover Art by Eric Canete

1 EVENT SCHEDULE NC Comicon EXCLUSIVES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 (Exhibitors Only) Exhibitor Setup: 12pm-7pm GALA PRINT RAD TEE! Get this FREE 8” Wanna impress FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 x 10” print when the ladies or you attend the dudes with your Exhibitor Setup: 8am–11:45am Guardians of the hipness? Wear Show Floor Open: 12pm–7 pm Gala after-party, this boss t-shirt, held Saturday in available only at ComiQuest Film Festival begins: 12pm the Durham Ar- NC Comicon: Bull mory, starting at City. Featuring (see page 34 for show times) 8:30 p.m. Fea- artwork by guests turing artwork Toby Cypress and by guests Dustin Tommy Lee Ed- "High into the Stars" Concert featuring Starkiller & Dante High Harbin and Tom- wards, these tees 8:30pm–11pm (see page 26 for details) my Lee Edwards, will surely fly out this masterpiece the door. So get would great in one (or more) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 your home or while you can! Exhibitor Setup: 7am–9:45am dorm room! Show Floor Open: 10am–7pm ComiQuest Film Festival continues: 12pm (see page 34 for show times) Guardians of the Gala: Mutants & Monsters Cosplay Ball YO, V.I.P.! 8:30pm–12am What do you get when you cross the ki- (see page 27 for details) netic linework of guest Toby Cypress and the magical color palette of Tommy Lee Edwards? Well, look to your left and see! SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 This exclusive NC Comicon print featuring our favorite lovable Astrobull hot-rodding it Show Floor Open: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. through the galaxy can be yours for FREE with purchase of a VIP ticket! You can’t beat ComiQuest Film Festival continues: 2pm that with a stick of dynamite (or other stick (see page 34 for show times) of choice)! Cosplay Showcase Contest: 4pm–7pm (see page 28 for details) Exhibitor Breakdown: 6pm–10pm TWO MCs! TAKE A SHOT NC COMICON HARASSMENT POLICY “You got your A Bloodshot Salvation in my DMC! Well, you variant cover, that is! NC Comicon is dedicated to providing a safe, harassment-free experience for got your DMC in my Limited to ONLY 300 everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Deadpool.” Hey, let’s not COPIES, this exclusive argue; everyone wins was painted by Me- Harassment includes offensive verbal comments, deliberate intimidation, stalking, when they pick up this gan Hutchison at Van’s harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of panels or other events, tight print by Marcus Warped Tour in Pomona, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome attention. Participants asked to stop Williams, featuring two CA on August 8, 2017. dope MCs (with Dead- Don’t know where to any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. The event organizers pool, that stands for get it? Stop by the NC reserve the right to sanction or expel participants violating these rules. If you are be- , natch!) Comicon merch table ing harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, And it’s FREE for week- and snag a copy before end and VIP ticket hold- they’re all snagged by please contact a member of the conference staff immediately. NC Comicon staff will be ers! some other nerd! happy to help contact venue security or law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the convention.

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BUY! creator Darryl "DMC" CREATORS MEDIA GUESTS McDaniels and actor r r LATOUR r VINCENT “WACKOE” Michael Rowe) directly r SHELLY BOND r STACEY LEE ENRIQUEZ through our website. Or r CHAD BOWERS r r DEEDEE MAGNO HALL if you decide to come r r r back to the con another CLIFF BUMGARDNER TAMARA ROBERTSON day, you can also buy r ERIC CANETE r ALEX MALEEV r TOM ROSS tickets online! r RICHARD CASE r BILL McKAY r MICHAEL ROWE r HOWARD CHAYKIN r BROCKTON McKINNEY r SHAWN CRYSTAL r BEN SEARS MUSICIANS r TOBY CYPRESS r HOYT SILVA r DANTE HIGH r SHANE DAVIS r CHRIS SIMS r DARRYL “DMC” r TOMMY LEE EDWARDS r JIM TOWE McDANIELS r SAM ELLIS r r STARKILLER r BO FADER r ROBERT VENDITTI VISIT! nccomicon.com r CULLY HAMNER r DANIEL WAY SPECIALTY r DUSTIN HARBIN r KYLE T. WEBSTER r VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT r TINI HOWARD r BRUCE WHITE r CHECKLIST r r JEREMY WHITLEY 4 5 LOOK AT THE CREATORS YOU CAN MEET! PLUS, EVEN MORE GUESTS!

KYLE BAKER is a pioneer in the SHELLY BOND is the curator/editor CHAD BOWERS is the writer of the SHANE DAVIS has illustrated a variety TOMMY LEE EDWARDS has illus- SAM ELLIS makes comics, produc- format best known of Black Crown, IDW’s creator-owned revival of Rob Liefeld’s of titles for both DC and Marvel, most trated comics such as Mother Panic es cartoons, and games, and is also for works such as Nat Turner, Why imprint, featuring the debut titles Kid at , and with Chris notably Annual #25, featur- (co-created with ), Turf working with a collective of comic I Hate Saturn, King David and The Lobotomy, Assassinistas and Punks Sims, his credits include X-Men ‘92, ing the return of Jason Todd. Davis (co-created with ), and creators that support creator rights. Shadow. He is the winner of eight Not Dead! Her name appears in over the bestselling original graphic novel is also the co-creator of the majority . Beyond illustrations for He has worked on Archer, Adventure Eisner Awards, four Harvey Awards, 950 comic books and graphic novels Deadpool: Bad Blood and the comic of the Lantern Corps and wildly books, merchandise and posters, TLE Time, The Awesomes, Frisky Dingo an Inkpot  Award, a Glyph Award including Neil Gaiman’s award-win- adaptation of the classic Atari game popular : Earth One, writ- is a conceptual designer, storyboard and is currently working on a comic and others. #A120 ning Sandman series. #A609 SwordQuest. #A211 ten by J. Michael Straczynski. #A305 artist, and director. #A019 entitled Komander Kaiju, Master of Monsters. #A608

CLIFF BUMGARDNER is a writer, film- ERIC CANETE is an illustrator and de- RICHARD CASE has been illustrating BO FADER is an artist, writer and DJ CULLY HAMNER is known for his work DUSTIN HARBIN is a Charlotte, NC- maker, and professional nerd, known signer working in the animation and comics professionally for more than from  Hill, NC. He is the Cre- on such books as and based and illustrator, best for his work in screenwriting, short industry, including (in an- 25 years, including runs on Doom Pa- ative Director and co-owner of Lost : Year One. He is also known for his series Diary Comics, fiction, and comics, where he was se- imation) Aeon Flux, The Batman, Jus- trol, Spider-Man, and Story Studios. He recently co-wrote the co-creator and illustrator of the published by Koyama Press and Be- lected as a winner of the Millarworld tice League Unlimited, Ben 10: Alien many more. He continues to work on both issues of the DeathCurse horror 2003 comic book Red, which was hold! The Dinosaurs! He’s also the Talent Search Competition. He also Force, and (in comics) : En- his creator-owned title, Annie Ammo, anthology, and has drawn numerous adapted into a film starring Bruce on from Image, directed last year’s documentary, NC ter The Mandarin, The End League, and is a concept artist for Red Storm art prints for “bad movie nights” Willis. Cully’s latest project is Batman Seconds by Bryan Lee O’Malley, and Comicon: The Movie. #A015 The Amazing Spider-Man. #A103 Entertainment. #A607 around the country. #A605 and The Signal, co-written by Scott the forthcoming English translation of Snyder and Tony Patrick. #A104 The Green Hand. #A205

HOWARD CHAYKIN is one of the prin- SHAWN CRYSTAL dropped into this TOBY CYPRESS has worked for Dark TINI HOWARD’s has written comics KLAUS JANSON is a comic book art- KEITH KNIGHT, winner of the Glyph, Har- ciple architects of the modern comic world with a Batman t-shirt and a pen- Horse, Marvel and DC, including NY (Hack/Slash, Rick and Morty, The ist, , and writer best known for vey, and Inkpot Awards, and one of the book. His signature creation, American cil in his hand. Shawn has worked at Times best-selling The Omega Men. Skeptics, Power Rangers: Pink) and Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 2015 NAACP History Makers, is a car- Flagg! introduced a new level of nar- both DC (Arkham Manor, Mother Pan- In 2010, Toby self published Rodd more (Secret Loves of Geek Girls). and Daredevil. His latest comic proj- toonist whose “Knight Life” rative complexity. Chaykin continues ic) and Marvel (Deadpool), and is also Racer with Image Comics. He also Tini’s most recent project is teaming ect is sharing story and art duties is read nationwide. He also has the web- to produce work that pushes the en- the host of Inkpulp Audio, an interview publishes comics and prints through up with artist Gilbert Hernandez on with Pablo Raimondi on their first comic series, (th)ink and The K Chron- velope, most recently in his new book, about the creative life, which his creator-owned publishing label Assassinistas for IDW’s Black Crown creator-owned title for Image Com- icles, and illustrated the tween book, The Divided States of Hysteria. #A017 can be found on iTunes. #A105 Punkrock*Jazz Publishing. #A118 imprint. #A610 ics, Sacred Creatures. #A018 Jake the Fake Keeps It Real. #A203

6 7 EACH GUEST IS LIFE-SIZED! BRAG TO YOUR FRIENDS YOU MET THEM!

JASON LATOUR is the co-creator & JIM MAHFOOD aka Food One is ALEX MALEEV is a Bulgarian comic RICK VEITCH is a lifelong cartoonist ROBERT VENDITTI is a New York Times best-selling author artist of the Eisner and known for art chores on ’s book illustrator most known for his with a resume of 32 graphic novels and Times best-selling author who has DANIEL WAY known for Marvel Com- winning series at comics, his creator-owned ti- work with writer Brian Michael Ben- innumerable comic books including written X-O Manowar and Wrath of the ics' Venom, Ghost Rider, Hulk, Wol- Image Comics, as well as the co-cre- tles Grrl Scouts, Everybody Loves dis on , Daredevil, Can’t Get No, Army@Love, and the Eis- Eternal Warrior for Valiant, and Green verine: Origins, Astonishing X-Men ator and writer of Spider-Gwen at Tank Girl series and Miami Vice: Re- Spider-Woman, , and the ner-nominated cult classics Brat Pack, Lantern and The for DC. He cur- and a historic 65-issue run on Dead- Marvel. In 2015 he won the National mix. Jim’s brand-new project is his creator-owned comic . Maleev The Maximortal and Rare Bit Fiends. rently writes and the Green pool. His creator-owned work includes Society’s Rueben Award creator-owned, full-color Grrl Scouts: has won both the Russ Manning and He will be debuting the first new issue Lantern Corps. His next series, Dam- Gun Theory and Kill-Crazy Nymphos for Comic Book Art. #A013 Magic Socks comic book series. Eisner Awards. #A016 of The Maximortal in 20 years at NC age (with artist Tony S. Daniel), begins Attack! Way is also the co-founder and #A106 Comicon: Bull City! #A303 in December. #A604 director of GeekCraft Expo. #A304

BILL McKAY is a comic book artist BROCKTON McKINNEY writes wick- BEN SEARS was last seen in Louis- KYLE T. WEBSTER has drawn for The BRUCE WHITE, a.k.a. “Velvet Geek,” Durham's own JEREMY WHITLEY is best known for his cover work on the edly savage scripts for such com- ville. No reward if found. #A204 New Yorker, TIME, The New York is a pop culture portrait artist work- the writer/creator of Princeless and Action Lab: Danger Zone titles, Zom- ic book series as The Gingerdead Times, and many other distinguished ing on the underestimated medium : The Pirate Princess. He has bie Tramp, AmeriKarate, , Man and Amerikarate. He was re- editorial, advertising, publishing and of black velvet. His velvet paintings worked for Marvel on The Unstoppa- Vampblade and Danger Doll Squad. cently announced as a writer for Full institutional clients. He the founder have been in group shows at Mondo ble Wasp, Hulk vs. : Champions #A515 Moon Features, and his first film, Evil of KyleBrush.com, the brand behind Gallery, Spoke Art, Hero Complex of the Universe, , All-New Bong 666, is on and Amazon. the world’s best-selling Photoshop Gallery, and in four solo shows at Gal- X-Men, Champions and more. He is #A605 brushes, all of which are now available lery1988 in L.A. #A606 also a frequent writer for IDW’s My to Adobe Creative Cloud users. #A206 Little Pony series. #A306

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HOYT SILVA has continued to grow CHRIS SIMS is a writer and Durham JIM TOWE is a Detroit native and VINCENT “WACKOE” ENRIQUEZ is a photographer and di- TOM ROSS has been a cult hero to virtually every success- and evolve bringing new innovation local known for his work on Dead- the series artist behind the 2017 rector who wears many hats in this industry and is well re- ful artist for the past 50 years. His series of instruction- and dramatic storytelling to the com- pool: Bad Blood with artist Rob relaunch of Youngblood at Image spected by many. With over 15 years of experience behind al videotapes were feared lost until Gerard Way and Big ics medium. Using a unique style in- Liefeld, X-Men ’92, . Set. Fight!, Comics. He’s also worked with pub- the camera lens, his main goal is to take the viewer on a Worm embarked on a -defying trek to the summit of fluenced by the likes of Stelfreeze, and A Year of Marvels: . lishers such as , Boom! visual journey and emotionally entertain. #A101 Art Mountain. Live streams and vintage episodes are fea- Rob Hanes, and , Hoyt Since 2010, he’s been the Senior Studios, and . tured exclusively at G33KandDestroy.com. #A019 has crafted something very much his Writer of the -winning #A014 own. #A015 ComicsAlliance.com. #A211 TURN THE PAGE FOR MORE GUESTS! 8 9 SPECIAL GUEST SPECIAL GUEST ROB LIEFELD DEEDEE MAGNO HALL

ARTIST ACTRESS/SINGER CREATOR OF DEADPOOL, X-FORCE & , IF/THEN, MISS SAIGON

ROB LIEFELD’s legendary career began at the age Currently the voice of “” on ’s of 18. Fresh out of high school, he was hired by both Emmy nominated series, Steven Universe, DEEDEE Marvel and DC Comics where he began laying the MAGNO HALL most recently played "Diana" in Next foundation for a resume that would define a genera- To Normal (East West Players). Other theater cred- tion. Among the most popular of Liefeld’s creations its include: If/Then (Broadway & US National Tour), are Deadpool, Cable and (during his run on “Kim” Miss Saigon (Broadway, 2nd US National Tour The New Mutants), X-Force, Youngblood, , & Asian Tour), “Nessarose” Wicked (1st US National and . Following the success of X-Force, Tour), “Mrs. Walker” The Who’s Tommy (East West Liefeld teamed with his peers—Todd McFarlane, Jim Players). TV & Film credits include: Original cast of Lee, , , and Disney Channel’s New Mickey Mouse Club, Third —to launch Image Comics, the most Watch, Dellaventura, Rear Window, Face, Sister successful independent comic book label in com- Act 2. Recordings include: Original member of Hol- ics history. Liefeld has produced memorable runs lywood Records’ pop group, The Party & co-found- on diverse titles such as (Heroes er of mommy singing group, Mama Bares. Grateful Reborn), Deathstroke, Hawk & Dove, Fighting Amer- to God for a loving, supportive family & the oppor- ican and . #A011, A012 tunity to do what I love! #A6112

PANELS SIGNINGS PHOTO OPS PANELS SIGNINGS SATURDAY SATURDAY 1PM–4PM SATURDAY 11:30AM–12PM FRIDAY 5PM (CINEMA ONE) FRIDAY 1PM–4PM 12:00 PM (CINEMA ONE) SUNDAY 1PM–4PM SUNDAY 11:30AM–12PM SATURDAY 10AM (CINEMA ONE) SATURDAY 1PM–5PM SUNDAY 2PM (CINEMA ONE) SUNDAY 11AM–12PM

10 11 SPECIAL GUEST SPECIAL GUESTS DARRYL “DMC” McDANIELS STARKILLER DANTE HIGH MUSICIANS MUSICIANS AMORINE (W/HARLEIGHBLU, “FRUSTRATED” ADRIAN YOUNGE, LUKE CAGE & “PARKING LOT SOUL” BLACK DYNAMITE SOUNDTRACKS DANTE HIGH was formed from the remains Starting out as members of Adrian Younge’s of the orchestral folk pop band Lost in the Venice Dawn, STARKILLER (C.E. Garcia & Al- Trees from Chapel Hill, NC, led by singer Ari fredo Fratti) have gone from working in the Picker, who cites diverse influence such as Linear Labs’ studio with legendary hip-hop Beethoven, Radiohead, Vivaldi, Neutral Milk artists such as Ghostface Killah and Wu-Tang Hotel, Saint-Saëns, and OutKast, among Clan, to The Delfonics’ William Hart, and onto others. Picker, who studied at Berklee Col- scoring their own short films. Inspired by sci- lege of Music had previously been a mem- fi, graphic novels, European soundtracks ber of The Never, a Chapel Hill-based indie and electronic music, Starkiller is an amal- band, and also formed the Lion and the gam of very distinct, futuristic cinematic Lamb ensemble. Dante High marks a depar - sounds, whose years of musical experiences ture from Picker’s previous musical endeav - help bring their abstract ideas and melodies ors, featuring more of a throwback to ‘80s to the forefront. #A101 synth-pop and New Wave.

MUSICIAN / CREATOR RUN-DMC, DARRYL MAKES COMICS

DARRYL “DMC” McDANIELS is a legendary musician. For more than 30 years he’s been an undeniable in- fluence on pop culture and remains at the forefront of history as a founding member of Run-DMC and has helped changed music, culture, fashion and language. DMC grew up reading comics and devel- oped a passion for them. In his first graphic novel, SPECIAL it’s 1985 in and graffiti covers subway cars as b-boys break and spin in playgrounds and on APPEARANCE street corners. Drugs and crime rule the streets. The SATURDAY 8:30PM city’s brand new guardian angels wear spandex and capes, wielding their gadgets and their superpowers GUARDIANS OF to “clean up” the City for the benefit of a select few. THE GALA! DMC dons his tracksuit and Adidas sneakers to de- fend the city’s marginalized citizens against super villain and super-hero alike. #A112

PHOTO OPS PANELS SIGNINGS FRIDAY 2AM–3PM SATURDAY 11AM (CINEMA ONE) FRIDAY 3:30PM–5PM SEE BOTH BANDS PERFORM AT THE HIGH INTO THE STARS CONCERT, SATURDAY 12:30PM–1:30PM SATURDAY 4PM (CINEMA ONE) SATURDAY 11AM–3:30PM SUNDAY 2PM–3PM SUNDAY 12PM–5PM FRIDAY, NOV. 10 AT 8:30 PM. SEE PAGE 26 FOR DETAILS!

12 13 SPECIAL GUEST SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL ROWE VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT

ACTOR PUBLISHER ARROW, NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE NINJAK, BLOODSHOT, SHADOWMAN, FAITH, QUANTUM & WOODY, X-O MANOWAR A native of Newfoundland, , MICHAEL ROWE’s first passion in life was music. But VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT is a leading charac- after 10 years as songwriter and drummer for the ter-based entertainment company that owns the metal/punk band Bucket Truck, he moved west to largest independent universe in comics. Vancouver where his brother Andrew was starting With more than 81 million issues sold and a library out as a filmmaker. Michael began producing and of over 2,000 characters, including X-O Manowar, performing in short comedy films,and  his short Bloodshot, Harbinger, Shadowman, Archer & Arm- film with his brother—Sleepy Stories—became a strong and many more. Today, the company’s char- film festival favorite. Acting became a passion for acters continue to be forged in publishing, licensing, Michael, and after a year of honing his craft at Van - film, video games, and beyond. Valiant has received couver’s Actor’s Foundry, he broke through to main- numerous industry awards and accolades, including stream success when he landed the recurring role of a Diamond Gem Award for Comic Book Publisher of Deadshot on the hit CW series Arrow and . the Year. In 2015, Valiant announced a  multi-pic- Michael continues to prioritize working on indepen- ture deal to bring Bloodshot and Harbinger to the dent projects with his brother, including producing big screen as feature films. #A001, A002 and acting in his debut feature film. #A601

PHOTO OPS PANELS SIGNINGS SATURDAY FRIDAY 5PM (CINEMA ONE) SATURDAY 11AM–5PM SEE PAGE 3 FOR DETAILS ON AN EXCLUSIVE VARIANT 4–5PM SATURDAY 3PM (CINEMA TWO) SUNDAY 11AM–5PM OF BLOODSHOT SALVATION. LIMITED TO 300!

14 15 SPECIAL GUEST PANELS & WORKSHOPS 3:00 CONNIE MOSES 5:00 CINEMA ONE FRIDAY, NOV. 1 Color of Fandom hosts: Michael Rowe and Strong Female Characters Deedee Magno Hall TAMARA ROBERTSON 1:00 CONNIE MOSES Media has made many strides in From your television to your fa- Chad Bowers, Chris Sims, terms of female characterization vorite convention, enjoy exclusive and Jim Towe and there is still more to be done. interviews with celebrity guests Chad Bowers and Chris Sims have We'll discuss what it means to be Michael Rowe (Deadshot in Arrow been rising stars with books like a strong female character, what and The Flash) and Deedee Magno X-Men ‘92, Guardians Of The Gal- other elements we'd like to see and Hall (the voice of Pearl on Steven axy, Darkhawk, and Deadpool: Bad some of our favorites in comics, Universe)! Blood. Jim Towe has joined in the movies and television. fun as the artist on Chad’s Young- blood relaunch. Come sit in on a 4:00 CINEMA ONE SATURDAY, NOV. 11 conversation guaranteed to hit all Black Crown the right pop culture spots! IDW’s Black Crown is 10:00 CINEMA ONE a new line of comics Saturday Morning Cartoons 2:00 CINEMA ONE meant for readers who We all love cartoons! Hear from two Let’s Talk Super Hero aren’t afraid to venture into the artists, one vocal (Deedee Magno Science with Tamara unknown in their search for the Hall, Pearl from Steven Universe) Robertson and Friends coolest, most happening, downtown and one visual (Sam Ellis, Archer and It’s the old adage of the chicken you’ve never heard of. In this neigh- Adventure Time), about how they ap- and the egg – what comes first – borhood each storefront corre- proach the series you wake up for! the superhero or the science? For sponds to a different comic series, generations science has been in- with stories ranging from action to spiring superhero technology and Kafkaesque horror and everything while comics have been in between. Come walk the streets inspiring kids to pursue STEM. Join with famed editor Shelly Bond and Tamara Robertson (The Feeding Assassinista co-creator Tini Howard Tube, Mythbusters) and special as we tour the town that houses guests - Jeremy Whitley (Marvel the Black Crown Pub and tackle writer "Thor vs Hulk", "Unstoppa- everyone’s favorite subjects: cre- ble Wasp", etc), Matt Brady (Sci- ator-owned comics, chaos, and ence Teacher & Founder "The- punk rock! ScienceOf.org"), Dr. Karen Chen (Associate Professor ISE, NC State 4:00 COSPLAY ROOM 11:00 CINEMA ONE ACTRESS/SCIENCE HOST University) as they discuss Super- Rogue 105th: Black Heroes Matter: hero Science and the effect real A Panel The Remix, Volume One MYTHBUSTERS: THE SEARCH, world science has on the fictional What happens when Stewie Griffin Come on a journey with panel THE FEEDING TUBE worlds they’re creating. Q&A ses- is K2S0 copiloting for Christopher guests like DMC moderated by Ed- sion to follow. Walken as Cassian Andor? The die #ebonyhero Newsome as we As a youth in Eastern NC, TAMARA ROBERTSON vocal engineers from the 105th discuss Heroes and Villains of all 2:00 CONNIE MOSES Squad read the script for Rogue races, color, and gender, and their spent a large amount of time with her father Military Comics One: A Star Wars Story in voices impact or lack thereof in comics, watching , rebuilding engines, and building/ Many of the stories and characters from all fandoms as well as taking movies, and tv. renovating homes, which is how she learned enjoyed by millions of people today audience suggestions! her love of machinery and all things technical. came from the minds and talents of 11:00 CINEMA TWO men and women who served their 5:00 CONNIE MOSES Power Up Your Tamara is currently the host of Skeptoid Media’s country. From the very beginning, “The Feeding Tube” and was a finalist on the Video Game Building with Digital Illustration Veterans have played a significant Debadeep Sen Digital brush pioneer Kyle T. Web- Science Channel’s Mythbusters: The Search. part in forming the comicbook in- Most video games of today make ster, will demonstrate pro tech- Robertson also volunteers as a camp counselor dustry we know today. This Veter- use of game engines, which are niques for working with a tablet in in several outreach programs focused on bringing an's Day, join us as we discuss the software systems that come pre- Photoshop. In this two-hour session, STEM and the ARTS to at-risk youth. She also en- role these Veterans have played built with various game mechanics, he will cover the latest tools that and continue to play. that makes games development are available to professional artists joys scuba diving, hiking, rock climbing, practicing photography and spending time with her husband easier and more fun. In this panel, (digital pencils, inks, halftones, ef- 3:00 CINEMA ONE the panelist will provide a live demo fects), and explain why the newest and dog in . #A307 Protest Art of a game level being built (setting software and tablets make natural Comics and cartoons can enter- up an environment, health and media emulation so enjoyable and tain, but they can also challenge us points system, and "leveling up") in so powerful. to think harder about the political Unreal Engine 4, which will provide world around us. Join this conver- anybody interested in video game 11:00 COSPLAY ROOM PANELS sation with influential artists like development with the necessary Meet the 105th Keith Knight, Kyle Baker, and How- jumpstart. Want to get into cosplay? It’s more FRIDAY 2PM (CINEMA ONE) ard Chaykin who are no strangers SATURDAY 1PM (CONNIE MOSES) fun with a friend! Meet the 105th, to controversy! one of the Triangle’s most prominent

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cosplay groups. Learn more about Brady (Science Teacher & Founder 3:00 CINEMA TWO Killah’s 12 Reasons to Die. With mu- base that spans people of all ages idea to a finished comic page. This what we do and how you can join up! "TheScienceOf.org"), Dr. Kanton Valiant Presents Ninjak sical video shorts and one-of-a-kind with fun and quirky characters. Join improvisational interactive work- Reynolds (Director - Undergraduate vs. The Valiant Universe creative insights, this is panel like no us as we discuss the humorous ele- shop is a favorite at Bull City year 12:00 CINEMA ONE Programs, NC State University) -- to — Screening and Q&A other that you can’t afford to miss! ments of the show as well as some after year! Rob Liefeld take on the science behind every- Valiant Entertainment, the most of the show's more serious themes. Co-creator of characters like Dead- thing from Kryptonian Superpowers acclaimed publisher in comics 4:00 CINEMA TWO 3:00 CINEMA TWO pool, co-founder of Image Comics, to Billionaire Science as they ex- today, and Bat in the Sun Produc- Freelance 2:00 CINEMA ONE Exploring Science Through and all-around comic book icon, plore the science behind The Justice tions, the team behind the YouTube You’re a great artist. We all know The Music of Steven Universe Science Fiction With Scienstars Rob Liefeld will talk with the Bull League. Q&A session to follow. sensation Super Power Beat Down, that. But how do you get your name With a career spanning television Bring the kids and join the produc- City audience about one of the have joined forces for a live-action in the credits of that new issue in like The New Mickey Mouse Club ers of this exciting new edutain- strangest careers out there and 2:00 CINEMA ONE digital series colliding Ninjak with someone’s hand next Wednesday? and stage shows like Wicked, ment series for a special screening what the last 25 years have been Drawing the Dark Knight a gauntlet of Valiant's formidable Independent creators Jeremy Whit- Deedee Magno Hall has seen - and of the action packed opening, fol- like for him. You don’t want to miss Join legendary artists as they talk heroes! Join a star-studded panel ley, Chad Bowers, and Chris Sims sung - it all. Now, she’s the voice lowed by fun and interactive STEM this one! about their experiences drawing of special guests for an exclusive will help you figure out how to get of fan-favorite Pearl on Steven Uni- experiments that use Scienstars one of the most iconic heroes in round of footage and Q&A, only at yourself to the big companies, and verse. In this in-depth interview, and other sci-fi to educate and in- comics, Batman! NCC! Exclusive giveaway to follow! we’re also going to learn the life find out more about this amazing spire your future scientists! tips they all wish they’d heard when talent and get her unique take on 2:00 CINEMA TWO they started out! music in kids’ programming. 3:00 ARMORY Color of Fandom hosts: The Bull City Game Show! Diverse Comics For Kids 5:00 COSPLAY ROOM 2:00 CINEMA TWO You’ve spent all weekend seeing A child's self esteem is highly influ- Foam: How to Paint, Beltway Banthas the best fandom has to offer - now enced by whether or not they see Prime, and Seal Star Wars & politics are always prove you’ve got what it takes to themselves reflected in the stories There's now one perfect way that colliding. In "Star Wars Goes to win at Bull City’s annual game show! that they see and hear. Children works for every foam project. Washington" join the guys from Test your knowledge and win prizes! that are exposed to diverse stories Whether it's a rigid prop or an ar- the Beltway Banthas podcast in a develop a greater sense of empa- mor piece that has to move with discussion on the 's political 3:00 CONNIE MOSES thy for the world that they inhabit. you, come learn the best materials, origins and evolution. They track Finding God in Comics, part 3 We'll give our recommendations of tools, and techniques to finish your the use of Star Wars in politics from Previously in "Finding God in Com- 12:00 COSPLAY ROOM some diverse comics for your little foam project and make it last! 1977 to 2017 for politicians, cam- ics"... we explored how fandom, Paper mache demo reader. paigns and political movements. and the diverse stories we enjoy, in- A paper mache demo on how paper 3:00 COSPLAY ROOM 5:00 CONNIE MOSES tersect with faith. Comics, graphic mache can upgrade a cosplay prop 2:00 CONNIE MOSES Body AirBrush with Fanboy Faceoff 2:00 CONNIE MOSES novels, gaming, and the stories we or cosplay with little cost, a great It’s Not Your Fault Cyndi McKnight Fanboy Faceoff is an interactive Ask Valiant Anything! consume on big and small screens way to upgrade a cosplay prop or Cosplay can be a lot of fun, but it Prominent airbrush artist Cyndi McK- debate panel based on the Screen Ever wanted to get inside can help us ask the big questions outfit without breaking the bank. can also help people through diffi- night from Cyndi's Faces will be doing Junkies / CleVVer Movies web the head of the people about what we believe about con- cult times. Hear how our panelists a Demo on how airbrushing can seri- series. Participants will have the that help produce some flict, justice, hope, love, identity, 1:00 CINEMA ONE have used cosplay and community ously bring pop to a cosplay. Need a chance to convince the audience of of the most acclaimed meaning, and God. You are invited Queer Comics to get through mental health issues mechanical arm? Green Skin? Some- their character’s supremacy for the comics on the market to this inter-faith panel to explore Queer Comics have been seeing such as trauma and abuse and find where in between? Need questions chance to win prizes. The Panel is today? Do you have questions about with us how these epic stories better representation over the last out how to get help for yourself or answered? Come to the workshop hosted by Fanboy Faceoff Screen- what’s coming next for your favorite shape our lives and worldview. All couple of years, with prominent someone you love. and watch a master at work. writer Hector Miray. Valiant comic book series? Or about faiths, non-faith and backgrounds books like Iceman, Kim & Kim, and how to break into the industry? Who are welcome at this panel. America. Which ones get it right? 2:00 COSPLAY ROOM 3:00 CONNIE MOSES 6:00 CONNIE can eat the most donuts in a single Come talk about your favorite Upgrade My Cosplay Fight Choreography MOSES sitting? Any and all questions are 5:00 ARMORY Queer characters in comics and Cosplayers with advanced skills in Get ready for a fight! The team at Podcasting welcome – because now you can Costume Contest find out where to get more! foam, thermoplastics, props, ar- Beat Down Boogie will screen their Have you ever ASK VALIANT ANYTHING! (And we You've been astounded by cosplay- mor, tailoring, makeup, and leath- new short video and then talk about thought about start- might even drop a spoiler or two!) ers all weekend. Now watch the 1:00 CINEMA TWO erwork come together to discuss how to make a fight look good - ing your own pod- best of the best compete for the Robert Venditti the tips and tricks that help bump without leaving bruises! cast but don't know where to begin? 2:00 COSPLAY ROOM Con's top prize! Superstar writer Robert Venditti your cosplay to the next level. Au- Join three experienced podcasters Beginner’s Foam comes back to Earth from his time dience members are encouraged 4:00 CINEMA ONE to learn all the essentials of re- Ever see how people work with writing space adventures with X-O to ask questions on how to upgrade Music and Comics cording, delivering and building an Foam, EVA or Craft and kinda get Manowar and Hal Jordan and the a current or future project. Music and comic books have always audience. Kevin Schaefer and Rich mystified on how to get started, how Corps, ands he’s gone hand-in-hand, especially for Lepore from The Joy of Geek team to work it into those shapes? Why ready to talk to us. Find out what 3:00 CINEMA ONE their creators, and now the NC Com- up with Name Redacted host Alex isn’t it taking paint? Why is it warp- he’d do with a Green Lantern ring Horror Comics icon offers a rare and intimate look Folmar to give you a crash course ing, I don’t understand youTube... and where he’d go with his own Was Halloween over too soon? Join behind the curtain. Comic book leg- in starting your own podcast. HELP! That’s what happening here, spaceship! us as our spooky creators take ends including Tommy Lee Edwards, beginners step by step from 2 mm you back to the best time of year, Jim Mahfood, Kyle Baker, and DMC sheets to the heavy duty stuff, come 1:00 CONNIE MOSES talking about the comics and mov- will talk about the influence of mu- SUNDAY, NOV. 12 watch and ask questions! The Science of ies that give us the creeps and what sic in their work, and the world-re- The it’s like to make something your au- nowned musicians Starkiller will dis- 1:00 COSPLAY ROOM 3:00 CINEMA ONE Join Tamara Robertson (The Feeding dience can’t read after dark. Come cuss how they had a hand in creating Color of Fandom hosts: Storytelling with TLE Tube, Mythbusters) as she assem- on down, don’t be scared… well, works like the score for Marvel’s Net- Steven Universe fan panel Join the industry’s top creators as bles a team of special guests -- Matt don’t be too scared… flix series Luke Cage, and Ghostface Steven Universe has garnered a fan they show you how to go from an

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NC Comicon EXHIBITORS EXHIBIT HALL A - ARTIST ALLEY

Aaron's Adventurous Art...... A316 Intense Yellow Studios...... A411 Aillen Artworks...... A408 J.M. Dragunas...... A418 Alex Maleev...... A016 J.R. Mounts/Scairy Tales Noir...... A416 All things geeky by 2 nerds...... A115 James Maxey...... A107 Art Institute of Raleigh–Durham...... A102 ...... A013 Art of Josh C. Lyman...... A317 Jason Schachter...... A020 Artful Sunshine...... A114 Jelly Momo Shop...... A219 Beach City Baubles...... A308 Jeremy Whitley...... A306 Bear Butt Comics...... A216 Jim Mahfood...... A106 Ben Sears...... A204 Jim Towe...... A014 Bill McKay...... A515 John Hairston, Jr...... A509 Billy Fowler...... A517 Keith Knight...... A203 Blerdcon...... A417 Klaus Janson...... A018 Brian Smith...... A603 Kyle Baker...... A120 Brockton McKinney & Bo Fader...... A605 Kyle T. Webster...... A206 Bruce White...... A606 L Jamal Walton...... A212 ...... A401 Lazic...... A412 Carolina Roller Girls...... A611 Liesel's Hat Hutch...... A210 CC Norris...... A313 Luke Foster...... A516 Chad Bowers & Chris Sims...... A211 Lyle Pollard...... A519 Chris McJunkin...... A414 majaNATION...... A113 Chris Wharton...... A520 Marcus Williams...... A111 Chroma Coma...... A209 Marshall Hinson/Bernie Cooke...... A415 Cliff Bumgardner & Hoyt Silva...... A015 Marshall Lakes...... A413 Comic Relief Original Art & Prints....A119 Max Dowdle...... A110 Comixed...... A218 MentalP ablum...... A310 Cully Hamner...... A104 Michael Beckwith Art...... A518 Daniel Way...... A304 Michael Rowe...... A601 Danny Miller/Dee Monster.....A201, A202 MP Mez Studios...... A116 Day of the Doodles...... A109 paprikaSTUDIOS...... A504 Deedee Magno Hall...... A612 pretty weird art...... A217 DMC...... A112 Ranelynn Graphics...... A513 Dungeonwears...... A406 Richard Case...... A607 Dustin Harbin...... A205 Rick Veitch...... A303 Eric Canete...... A103 RIVTAK handmade...... A402 Faith & Fandom...... A220 RJ Marchese/The Variant...... A512 Franky 3D Resin Painting...... A312 Rob Liefeld...... A011, A012 Geek Craft...... A502 Rob Retiano...... A403 George Farmer...... A215 Robert Jenkins...... A514 Giared Terrelli Design...... A108 Robert Venditti...... A604 goOnArt_Co...... A507 Rumble and Roar Wandmakers...... A420 Happy Unicorn Studio...... A207 Ryan Sheffler...... A314 Heroic Effort Crafts...... A315 Sam Ellis...... A608 Howard Chaykin...... A017 Sarah Harrod...... A208 I. R. Harris Books...... A319 Sarlis...... A405

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Season of the Geek...... A318 Treasures and treats...... A419 Shane Davis...... A305 Thirty Seven Stars...... A213 Shawn Crystal...... A105 Tidewater Comicon...... A511 Shelly Bond...... A609 Tini Howard...... A610 Sparkles & Sprites...... A404 TM-J Art...... A410 Starkiller...... A101 Toby Cypress...... A118 Stronge Designs...... A311 Tommy Lee Edwards...... A019 Super sweets...... A309 Tsunami Studios...... A301, A302 Sweet Geek...... A508 Uncanny Prints...... A320 Tamara Robertson...... A307 Unique Creations by Amy...... A506 The Art of Jason Flowers...... A503 ...... A001, A002 The Bird Fox...... A117 Vulgardragon's Den...... A409 The Colors of Cosplay...... A214 William C. Tracy...... A510 The Sweet Geek: Wolly McNAir...... A505

EXHIBIT HALL B - COMICS & COLLECTIBLES

007 Comix...... 2004, 2006 Kitsch and Crossbones...... 1011 A Steampunked Life...... 3016, 3018 Lake Fairy Creations...... 3014 Adventure Armoury...... 3003 Mario's Comics...... 4005 Altruistic...... 1001 Mr Weekends Posters...... 1003, 1005 Amazing Heroes, LLC...... 2003 Murph's Comics...... 4009 Apocalypse Comics/Painted Visions...... Myth Global - Chibi Essence...... 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 ...... 3015, 3017, 3019 Arkham Comix...... 2013, 2015 Needless Toys and Collectibles...... 4017 BABY RABIEZ...... 2010 New World Toys and Collectibles/ Black Dog Collectables...... 2007, 2009 Steampunk Cellars.... 3006, 3008, 3010 Brett's Comic Liquidation...... 1020, 2019 Orange Ribbon Studios...... 3023, 4021 Cantina Comics & Cafe...... 1021 Otaku Junkie LLC...... 4007 Capt Comics...... 3009 Outer Rim Toys/ Cards, Comics and Collectibles...... Out of the Toy Box Jewelry...... 1010 ... 3021, 3022, 4014, 4016, 4018, 4020 Rebel Base Comics & Toys...... 2005 Carolina Comic Book Club.....3005, 3007 Retro Daddio...... 1018 CBCS...... 1007 Retro Steam Studios...... 4004 Comfy Baby On The Go...... 1014, 1016 Ssalefish Comics...... 2002, 3001 Crowemag Toys...... 3013 Super Retro Land...... 1002, 2001 Doug Hoppes Studio...... 2017 The CW...... 1015, 1017 Fight or Flight Comics...... 2008 The Elven Caravan...... 3011 Flaunt Your Fandom...... 4010 Toynk.com...... 4019 Gamers4Gamers...... 4013, 4015 Trilogy shop...... 1022, 2021, 2022, 2023 Exhibit Hall B Heroes & Dragons...... 3012, 4011 Ultimate Comics...... 1004, 106, 108 Jason Hamlin...... 4001, 4002, 4003 UpDog Comics...... 1012, 2011 JOHN PENTA...... 4012 World of Strange...... 3020 24 25 SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS “HIGH INTO THE STARS” CONCERT! GUARDIANS OF THE GALA: FEATURING MUTANTS & MONSTERS

AND DANTE HIGH GALA OPENING SONG PERFORMED BY DMC!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 8:30 PM–12 AM • DURHAM ARMORY You are cordially invited to the greatest party in the Multiverse! Musical icon FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 8:30 PM–11:30 PM Darryl DMC McDaniels opens the show with a very special track, and when DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 PM the crowd is roaring for more, DJ FiFi HiFi takes to the stage as monsters and mutants meet on the dance floor! It’s a wild dance-fueled musical journey FREE ADMISSION WITH VIP, WEEKEND that combines the best songs of all time into one amazing prom! Show off OR FRIDAY ONLY PASS  (ALL OTHERS $10 COVER) your cosplay or just come as the best version of yourself as you strut your DURHAM ARMORY • 212 FOSTER ST. funk on the red carpet and get your photo taken like the celebrity you are!

26 27 SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS COSPLAY SHOWCASE & CONTEST MOOGFEST PRESENTS: MOOG IN A BOX Interactive Installation Room (Meeting Room 4)

Our friends from Moogfest 2018 will be onsite with a brand new interactive installation designed to give you a sample of the cutting-edge musical and technological experience Moogfest is known for! Come in, slap on some headphones, and sample the jams that'll have your butt Mooging to the beat!

CONTESTANTS SHOULD ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE cosplay

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 showcase 4 PM–7 PM • DURHAM ARMORY Like a troubled party-weasel at a Christmas-time rodeo, the NC Comicon Cosplay Kingdom is BACK! Join us as we once again transform the Durham Armory into the all-costume all-the- time COSPLAY KINGDOM! It’s your one-stop costuming spot that will be host to a weekend full of the best cosplay collectives from around the state, as well as the fan-favorite Cosplay Hospital. Our cosplay judges, Superheroes Unlimited, will staff the info desk and they’ll be there to help you look your best all show long! And on Sunday join us at 4pm for the Cosplay Showcase and then at 5pm for the BIGGEST EVER Cosplay Contest!

NC COMICON WEAPONS POLICY n NO SHARPENED METAL- n NO CHEMICAL WEAPONS. This in- sure it cannot function by either removing Use common sense and remember what seems harmless to you may appear like a threat to someone else. All attendees must adhere BLADED WEAPONS. This includes cludes mace and pepper spray. the batteries or simply not bringing it. to North Carolina Law at all times during the weekend of NC Comicon, including laws regarding firearms and weapons. If it is illegal axes, daggers, hatchets, knives, outside of the convention, it is illegal inside the convention. Please read this entire policy before attending the NCC. Failure to follow n NO BLUNT WEAPONS. This includes n NO ITEMS THAT CAUSE EXCESSIVE this policy may result in your removal from the convention without a refund. We have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR WEAPONS. kunai, shuriken, swords, sword canes and switch blades. brass knuckles, clubs and nunchaku. NOISE LEVELS. This includes vuvuzelas, grenade whistles and grenade horns. n NO CONCEALED FIREARMS EVEN IF n NO FUNCTIONAL PROJECTILE n n NO HARD PROP WEAPONS. The following items are NOT NO DULL METAL-BLADED n ALLOWED at NC Comicon: YOU HAVE A PERMIT. WEAPONS. This includes blow guns, func- WEAPONS. This includes replica swords, This includes props made of NO WHIPS tioning crossbows, functioning longbows, metal, fibergl0ass and glass. n n replica knives, and other dull metal ob- n NO AEROSOL CANISTERS NO LIVE FIREARMS. This includes NO REALISTIC REPLICA FIREARMS. silly string, slingshots, water balloons and LIGHTSABERS ARE OK. modern guns, hunting guns, historic guns, This includes reproduction, fake or toy jects. water guns. No props or weapons capable n n NO TASERS air soft guns, BB guns, cap guns, paintball guns that can be confused for functional n NO EXPLOSIVES. This includes - NO LASER POINTERS. If you have a la- of firing any projectile or powder charge ser pointer in your prop or weapon, make guns and pellet guns—either functioning firearms—either metal, solid resin/plastic/ of any kind. crackers and fireworks. or de-commissioned. rubber.

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NOW PLAYING ALL YOUR AT THE FAVORITES CAROLINA ON THE THEATRE! BIG SCREEN!

KING KONG VS. GODZILLA CREEPSHOW (1962, G, 96 MIN.) Directed by Ishiro Honda (1982, R, 120 MIN.) Directed by George A. Romero

The terrifying battle between the might- Inspired by the controversial EC Comics of iest monsters of all time! The two biggest the 1950s, George Romero and screenwrit- monsters of all time battle in the thrilling er Stephen King serve up five delightfully adventure classic! When an underhanded frightful stories. Leslie Nielsen, Hal Hol- pharmaceutical company goes to a remote brook, Adrienne Barbeau, and even King tropical island to steal for adver- appear in the stories, which include tales of tising purposes, they get more than they a sinister father's day celebration, a myste- bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks rious meteor, seaweed-draped zombies, a an unsuspecting village and an enormous monster in a crate, and a cockroach-phobic octopus. Meanwhile, far below the sea, a millionaire. submarine crew unleashes reptilian terror when they melt a block of ice and release the ferocious Godzilla from his icy lair. When both destructive monsters descend on Tokyo, it’s a fight that holds the future of mankind in the balance!

SHOW TIMES SHOW TIMES FRIDAY: 12:00 PM (FLETCHER HALL) FRIDAY: 9:00 PM (CINEMA ONE) SATURDAY: 7:20 PM (CINEMA ONE) SATURDAY: 9:30 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SUNDAY: 5:30 PM (CINEMA ONE) SUNDAY: 9:00 PM (FLETCHER HALL)

BATMAN: THE MOVIE THE LAST STARFIGHTER (1966, PG, 105 MIN.) Directed by Leslie H. Martinson (1984, PG, 101 MIN.) Directed by Nick Castle

When the four greatest arch super-crimi- Trailer-park teenager Alex (Lance Guest) nals ever to plague Gotham City join forces, escapes from his humdrum existence by their only objective can only be the entire playing the video game, Starfighter. Before world! Armed with a Penguin-personalized he knows what's happening, Alex is whisked pre-atomic submarine, exploding sharks into the outer reaches of the galaxy! It and an arsenal of missiles, the Penguin, turns out that the Starfighter game is be- the , the Riddler and Catwoman have ing played in deadly earnest in outer space, set their sights on the United World Securi- and that Alex is expected to do battle with ty Council! Can the dynamic duo stop the the wicked Kodan forces. United Underworld before it’s too late? Can they possibly save the free world from the four most powerful villains it has ever seen?

SHOW TIMES FRIDAY: 2:00 PM (CINEMA TWO) SHOW TIMES 7:00 PM (CINEMA ONE) FRIDAY: 2:10, 7:10 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SATURDAY: 5:30 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SATURDAY: 12:00 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SUNDAY: 7:30 PM (CINEMA ONE) SUNDAY: 4:10 PM (FLETCHER HALL)

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THE TERMINATOR ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING (1984, R, 108 MIN.) Directed by James Cameron (1987, PG-13, 102 MIN.) Directed by Chris Columbus

Set in a post-apocalyptic 2029, Los Angeles Chris Parker (Elisabeth Shue) agrees to has largely been reduced to rubble and is babysit after her dream date stands her up. under the thumb of all-powerful ruling ma- Expecting a dull evening, Chris settles down chines. Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), a mem- with three kids for a night of TV. But when ber of the human resistance movement, her friend Brenda calls and pleads to be is teleported back to 1984. His purpose: rescued from downtown Chicago, babysit- to rescue Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), ter and kids leave their safe suburban sur- the mother of the man who will lead the roundings and head for the heart of the big 21st-century rebels against the tyrannical city, never imagining how terrifyingly funny machines, from being assassinated before their expedition will become! she can give birth. Likewise thrust back to 1984 is The Terminator, a grim, well- armed, virtually indestructable cyborg who has been programmed to eliminate Sarah Connor.

SHOW TIMES FRIDAY: 9:10 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SHOW TIMES SATURDAY: 7:30 PM (FLETCHER HALL) FRIDAY: 4:20 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SUNDAY: 2:00 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SATURDAY: 2:00 PM (FLETCHER HALL) 9:30 PM (CINEMA ONe) SUNDAY: 4:30 PM (CINEMA TWO)

THE CARE BEARS MOVIE BLADE (1985, G, 77 MIN.) Directed by Arna Selznick (1998, R, 120 MIN.) Directed by Stephan Norrington

The Care Bears are loving creatures who Born with the cunning and superhuman power inhabit a realm in the clouds called Care-A- of a vampire, but able to stalk by day as well as Lot, and their purpose in life is to get the hu- night, Wesley Snipes stars in this action-packed mans down below to share their good feel- thriller as the immortal vampire hunter Blade. ings with each other. They have their work Awakened to consciousness—and pain—before cut out for them, because Nicolas, a lonely birth by the bite of the undead vampire that kills magician's assistant, is about to fall under his mother, a young boy grows into a mythical the evil influence of a bad spirit who lives warrior bearing a blood-: An almost insa- in an ancient magic book—it seems Nicolas tiable desire for blood that he must fight every will do just about anything for friends. Mick- moment of every day. Blade uses his awesome ey Rooney is the voice of Mr. Cherrywood, power to battle the vampires led by his mortal the owner of an orphanage. enemy, the omnipotent vampire overlord Dea- con Frost (Stephen Dorff). The undead have infiltrated the corridors of power intent on con- quering all mankind; now, against an army of immortals, one warrior must draw first blood.

SHOW TIMES SHOW TIMES FRIDAY: 4:10 PM (CINEMA TWO) FRIDAY: 12:15 PM (CINEMA TWO) SATURDAY: 9:15 PM (CINEMA ONE) SATURDAY: 4:00 PM (FLETCHER HALL) SUNDAY: 6:30 PM (FLETCHER HALL)

32 33 THE COMIQUEST FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 CINEMA ONE (229 seats) FLETCHER HALL (1000 seats) CINEMA TWO (49 seats) 12:00 p.m. Godzilla Vs King Kong 96 min (Ends at 1:36 p.m.) 12:15 p.m. The Care Bears Movie 77 min (Ends at 1:32 p.m.) 2:00 p.m. Batman: The Movie 105 min (Ends at 3:45 p.m.) 2:10 p.m. The Last Starfighter 101 min (Ends at 3:51 p.m.) 4:10 p.m. Blade 120 min (Ends at 6:10 p.m.) 4:20 p.m. Adventures in Babysitting 102 min (Ends at 6:02 p.m.) 7:00 p.m. Batman: The Movie 105 min (Ends at 8:45 p.m.) 7:10 p.m. The Last Starfighter 101 min (Ends at 8:51 p.m.) 9:00 p.m. Creepshow 120 min (Ends at 11:00 p.m.) 9:10 p.m. The Terminator 108 min (Ends at 10:58 p.m.)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 CINEMA ONE (229 seats) FLETCHER HALL (1000 seats) CINEMA TWO (49 seats) 12:00 p.m. The Last Starfighter 101 min (Ends at 1:41 p.m.) 2:00 p.m. Adventures in Babysitting 102 min (Ends at 3:42 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. The Care Bears Movie 77 min (Ends at 5:17 p.m.) 5:30 p.m. Batman: The Movie 105 min (Ends at 7:15 p.m.) 7:20 p.m. Godzilla Vs King Kong 96 min (Ends at 8:56 p.m.) 7:30 p.m. The Terminator 108 min (Ends at 9:18 p.m.) 9:15 p.m. Blade 120 min (Ends at 11:15 p.m.) 9:30 p.m. Creepshow 120 min (Ends at 11:30 p.m.)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 CINEMA ONE (229 seats) FLETCHER HALL (1000 seats) CINEMA TWO (49 seats) 2:00 p.m. The Terminator 108 min (Ends at 3:48 p.m.) 4:10 p.m. The Last Starfighter 101 min (Ends at 5:51 p.m.) 4:30 p.m. Adventures in Babysitting 102 min (Ends at 6:12 p.m.) 5:30 p.m. Godzilla Vs King Kong 96 min (Ends at 7:06 p.m.) 6:30 p.m. Blade 120 min (Ends at 8:30 p.m.) 7:30 p.m. Batman: The Movie 105 min (Ends at 9:15 p.m.) 9:00 p.m. Creepshow 120 min (Ends at 11:00 p.m.) 9:30 p.m. The Terminator 108 min (Ends at 11:18 p.m.)

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