WonderCon Anaheim 2019

In the past several years, LGBTQAIU individuals have made great strides in representation in comics. The next frontier for queer creators is tackling characters whose experiences straddle not only a queer identity but the other identities that make people who they are: race, ethnic background, gender, religion, ability, and more. What are the unique challenges facing writers and artists who wish to examine intersectionality of identities? How do a character's additional identities complement or complicate their lives and loves? Moderator Viktor Kerney (StrangeLore, Prism Comics board member), and panelists Kristen Enos (Active Voice, Web of Lives), Sean Z. Maker (Bent-Con, Ramonah Rising), William O. Tyler (Queerbait), Sonya Saturday (Sonya Saturday's Comics and Art), and others will discuss creating characters and stories that highlight diversity and inclusion.

UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 12:00PM

Meghan Caves (producer Saving Throw) discusses what makes superhero role-playing games so fun with Amy Dallen (Geek & Sundry), Mairghread Scott (Marvel Rising, Batgirl), Scott Woodard (The Sixth Gun RPG, Flash Gordon RPG), Jordan Caves-Callarman (Wildcards) and Markeia McCarty (DC Daily, Tempting Fate). They'll talk different systems, building characters you love, and how to adapt characters from comics and movies!

UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 12:00PM

Ironheart Sofia Wylie, Squirrel Girl Milana Vayntrub, Ms. Marvel Kathreen Khavari, and Patriot Kamil McFadden will be joined by Cort Lane (SVP, Animation and Family Entertainment) and Marsha Griffin (VP, Animation Current Series and Development) for an action-packed panel moderated by Kristin Cruz that will showcase the world premiere of the brand-new animated special Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron. Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron will introduce Riri Williams a.k.a. Ironheart to the Marvel Rising universe, voiced by Sofia Wylie ("Andi Mack"), in an epic adventure that sees Ironheart teaming up with the Secret Warriors to face-off against Hala the Accuser in their epic penultimate battle! Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron will premiere on Wednesday, April 3rd on Marvel HQ.

UPDATED: Wed, Mar 20, 12:58PM

Who is Bloodshot, Valiant Comics' unstoppable supersoldier? With Vin Diesel's Bloodshot movie from Sony Pictures coming out next February and some exciting Bloodshot comic news, Valiant's editor Lysa Hawkins, director of marketing Mel Caylo, and sales and social media manager Emily Hecht give you a crash course on this iconic character. What's Bloodshot's history, what are his abilities, and what motivates him?

UPDATED: Thu, Mar 21, 11:25AM

Comic books have been pointing out injustice and bringing social issues to light since their outset. Over the years, this has ebbed and flowed, and currently, there is a merry war between both sides of the coin of too much and not enough. The comic industry is booming along with films and television series about superheroes. Panelists include Jason Lewis and James Mathis III, who will share their thoughts on this topic and how current commentary on social justice and diversity have affected the comic book industry. The panel will be moderated by Heather Newman.

UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 12:00PM

From Amadeus Cho to Kamala Khan, Asian superheroes are powering their way into mainstream stories from the page to the stage. But they can't do it without help from the Asian American heroes behind the scenes. Racebending.com hosts a no-holds-barred discussion of the state of pop culture's Super Asian America with superstars author Paul Krueger (Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge), reporter Rebecca Sun (The Hollywood Reporter), actor Osric Chau (Supernatural), and comics creators Christina Strain (Runaways) and Greg Pak (Mech Cadet Yu). Moderated by Dariane Nabor.

UPDATED: Fri, Mar 22, 04:32PM

Enjoy this intimate (and hilarious) panel with the people behind the new hit sci-fi comedy show Voyage to the Stars. Hear from Felicia Day, Colton Dunn, Janet Varney, Steve Berg, series creator Ryan Copple, and guest star Amir Talai as they divulge what's in store for our intrepid crew. Panel attendees will be the first to know about a few tricks up this band of misfits' sleeves! Moderated by Chris Denson, this is one adventure you won't want to miss!

UPDATED: Mon, Mar 25, 04:22PM

The hosts of Ready Set Geek! are recording their Retro Review live at WonderCon, focusing on the 20th anniversary of The Matrix! Alix Catherine (host, Ready Set Geek!), Cole Garrison (host, Ready Set Geek!), and JPG (CEO, Geek Say What? Network) will be joined by Daniel Jerome (host, That Hashtag Show), Loryn Stone (PopLurker, Toy Wizards), and Jordan Rushing (photographer, Rushing Photography) to discuss cultural impact, emergent film technology, and how the film affected sci-fi that came after.

UPDATED: Mon, Mar 18, 12:00PM