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14 - Arizona Penny Dreadfuls
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WELCOME TO
DISCOVER YOUR
INNER GEEK
WITH PHOENIX COMICON
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Convention Policies .................................8
Convention Campus Map ......................10
Exhibitor Hall Map ..................................12
Programming Rooms Maps ..................14
West and North Maps ............................16
Hyatt Regency Map ................................18
Renaissance Downtown Map ................19
Sheraton Map .........................................20
Outdoor Activities...................................21
Celebrity Photo Ops ...............................22
Author and Actor Signings.....................24
Exhibitor and Artist Alley Locations ......26
Guest Locations .....................................30
Guest Bios ..............................................32
Publisher and Guest Locations .............37
Programming Schedule .........................39
Film Festival Schedule ...........................54
Panel and Event Descriptions................64
Gaming Guide .........................................90
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HOURS
Exhibitor Hall (Lower Level)
and Hall of Heroes (Third Floor)
Thursday ..................... 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday ........................10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday....................10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday ......................10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration and Merchandise Booth Hours
(Located in North Building Ballroom 120)
Thursday ...................10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday .......................... 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday...................... 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday ........................ 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PROGRAMMING HOURS
Convention Center Programming:
Thursday .................12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday ......................10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday..................10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday ......................10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Programming:
Thursday 2 p.m. - Sunday 5 p.m.
Renaissance Programming:
Thursday ..................... 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday ........................12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday....................12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday ......................12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Programming:
Thursday ..................... 8:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday .......................... 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday...................... 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday ......................12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
PROGRAM COVER CREDITS
Cover Art by Jason Palmer © Jason Palmer Studios
www.jasonpalmer.net
Credits for Katee Sackoff, Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell: Battlestar
Galactica - British Sky Broadcasting. Credits for Summer Glau: Terminator: The
Sarah Conner Chronicles – Warner Bros, SyFy; Arrow – DC Entertainment, Warner
Bros; Firefly – 20th Century Fox, Mutant Enemy. Credits for Jason Momoa: Game
of Thrones – George R. R. Martin, HBO; Aquaman – DC Entertainment; Conan The
Barbarian – Dark Horse Entertainment. Credits for Ron Perlman: Sons of Anarchy
– SutterInk, Fox. Credits for Karl Urban: Almost Human – Warner Bros, Frequency
Films, Bad Robot. Credits for Alexis Denisof: Guardians of The Galaxy – Marvel
Studios. Credits for Jim Beaver: Supernatural – Warner Bros.
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PHOENIX COMICON AND CITYSCAPE PRESENT
COMIC-CONCLUSION
THE FINAL LEVEL
THE OFFICIAL PHOENIX COMICON CLOSING PARTY
Sunday, May 31 : 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FEATURING A NIGHT OF MUSIC, ART, DRINK SPECIALS AND SELFIES
PHOENIX
MERCHANT SPECIALS
Located just two blocks from the Phoenix Convention Center, CityScape transforms into nerd central during Phoenix
Comicon 2015. Show your Comicon badge and enjoy special discounts from these CityScape restaurants and retailers.
FRACTURED PRUNE DOUGHNUTS
15% off total purchase when you show your
Phoenix Comicon badge.
THE CORNER CITYSCAPE
20% off total purchase with Phoenix Comicon badge.
$3 drafts with costume.
COPPER BLUES
Receive a penny pint with costume and/
or Phoenix Comicon badge.
V’S BARBERSHOP
$39 Haircut, straight razor shave, shampoo, shoulder
massage and hot towel service with Phoenix
Comicon badge. Add a facial and face massage
for an additional $20.
LUCKY STRIKE
Complimentary shoe rental OR $5 game card
with costume and/or Phoenix Comicon badge.
MY BULLFROG/VERIZON WIRELESS
$5.00 off any power accessory. Coupon
available via MBF app. See agent for details.
THE STRAND URBAN ITALIAN
15% off meal with Phoenix Comicon badge.
YOGURT TIME
15% off total purchase with Phoenix Comicon badge.
REPOSE SALON AND SPA
20% off a service of your choice with Phoenix
Comicon badge.
GRABBAGREEN
Increase your super powers! Add a super nutrient for
free on May 31st. We will also have a special super
hero smoothie special. Check social media for offer.
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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PHOENIX COMICON
Phoenix Comicon spans 4 Days, 4 Floors, and 3 Hotels
W
e are more than just a pop culture convention - we are a pop culture experience. The Phoenix Convention Center
Lower Level features the Exhibitor Hall where
we have more than 600 vendors, booths, artists, authors, creators and more. We've got
more than 1000 hours of Programming happening on the 1st and 2nd Levels of the North
and West Buildings of the Phoenix Convention
Center, plus special events happening at the
Sheraton and Renaissance Hotels, and Tabletop and Console Gaming at the Hyatt Regency.
Up on the Third Floor we have our Hall of Heroes where you can meet our Celebrity Guests,
get Photo Ops and Autographs, and see all of
our Costuming Groups. Outside between the
North and West buildings is the 3rd Street Pavilion featuring performances by local bands,
food trucks, interactive activities and more.
• Photo Ops! Head to the Third Floor Hall of Heroes to buy professional photo opportunities
with your favorite guests. Up to 4 people can
be in a single photo taken by a professional photographer with a formal background,
printed on an 8"x10" glossy print that includes
the Phoenix Comicon logo.
• Autographs! You can also get autographs
from guests up in the Hall of Heroes on the
Third Floor. Plan ahead to be at signing times
to get your favorite guest signatures. Bring
an item to be signed or buy a photo onsite.
Most comic book creators and authors do not
charge for autographs, though some do ask
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for donations to various charities. Most, if not
all, of our anime voice actors and Film and TV
actors have a fee for purchasing autographs
or will sell you a photograph, book or other item and then autograph that item for no
additional charge. Prices are generally clearly
posted at the guests table, but it doesn't hurt
to ask.
• Panels and Programming! As Phoenix Comicon grows, more people want to attend programming and spotlight panels and there are
some updates to be aware of.
• Seats cannot be saved.
• We do not clear the rooms between panels.
• No video or flash photography can be taken
in the Spotlight Ballroom 301
• Special Events! There are a few special events
where we need to charge a small fee in order
to offset the expenses of producing the event.
Our Maid Cafes and Host Clubs are examples of this. We'll also be having some special fund raisers for Kids Need to Read and
will be charging admission, but the proceeds
will go to support the charity. Any event that
requires a special admission or ticket will be
advertised as such on our website and in the
program guide.
• Be Aware of Traffic! No sitting or camping out
in hallways. Please keep pathways clear so all
attendees can move around freely. No stopping or gathering on the Third Floor Skybridge
between the North and West Buildings.
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• Phoenix Comicon is all-ages and family friendly.
Act accordingly.
• Photography is not allowed to impede the flow of
foot traffic. Phoenix Comicon has designated
photo zones for taking pictures, use them.
• Wait for consent! Whether for photos,
hugs, or anything, ask first for clearly
expressed permission. And “Cosplay ≠
Consent.”
• No solicitations, not of services, parties,
not even “free hugs.”
PHOENIX COMICON CONVENTION POLICIES
Cosplay Policies
Costume Policy
• Costumes must cover at least as much as
a swimsuit acceptable for public pools and
beaches. That coverage also applies to
chest enhancing padding. And no under- or
side-cupping.
• Body paint and nudity are NOT
costumes, and are prohibited
from convention premises. Phoenix has nudity laws, and police
will be around.
• Remember appropriate undergarments. And no see-through clothing, or anything tight enough to
reveal your “nooks and crannies.”
• Protective footwear, with a hard
sole, is required. Rollerblades and
skates don’t count.
• Military and law enforcement co-
splay must not be realistic enough to pass
for the real thing.
• Costume appropriately. If your costume
is risqué or controversial enough to invite
complaints, please leave it at home.
• No swastikas or related paraphernalia. Period.
• Religious cosplay must not be
inflammatory or disrespectful.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
Your costume must permit a clear
line of sight. If your costume has
extensions (like wings and spikes),
avoid bumping into things or
people.
• Props must be distinguishable
from real weapons at first glance.
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PHOENIX COMICON CONVENTION POLICIES
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ur policies are to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all of our attendees, guests, volunteers, and
exhibitors while working in conjunction
with federal, state, and local laws along
with the policies of the Phoenix Convention Center and host hotels.
Phoenix Comicon reserves the
right to revoke the membership badge
of anyone found in violation of these
policies. Any violation which involves
activities prohibited by law will result in
notification to the proper authorities.
MEMBERSHIP FEES/BADGES
• Membership fees are non-refundable.
• Badges must be worn and visible at all
times. Individuals without badges will
not be allowed in convention space.
• Acceptance of a Phoenix Comicon
membership badge and admission to
the convention constitutes an agreement to allow Phoenix Comicon, its
agents, or assignees to use your image and/or likeness for advertising or
promotion by the Phoenix Comicon
and by any media now known or hereafter devised.
• It is unlawful to duplicate Phoenix
Comicon membership badges.
• Each badge admits one person to
Phoenix Comicon.
• Badges are non-transferable and
non-replaceable.
ANIMALS
Service and assistance animals are
permitted in all public areas and at all
times. No other animals will be permitted in convention space.
FIREARMS
As a licensed liquor establishment, the
Phoenix Convention Center are governed by Arizona law which prohibits the possession of firearms at the
Phoenix Convention Center and host
hotels by any person other than a law
enforcement officer. Personal possession of firearms is therefore prohibited,
including concealed and non-concealed firearms and weapons.
PROPS/WEAPONS
PEACE BONDING PROCEDURE
All costume weapons that the Phoenix
Convention Center (PCC) Security and
Phoenix Police Officers determine to
appear dangerous, on a case-by-case
basis, shall be peace bonded before
being allowed into the convention center. Peace bonding tables will be located on street level at designated main
entrances to the PCC. Security and
off-duty Phoenix Police Officers will
conduct the peace bonding process:
• Peace bonded costume weapons will
be recognizable by a bright neon tag
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attached to a non-intrusive area of the
prop weapon. The tag must remain
visible at all times.
• If the weapon is steel, such as a
sword, the peace bond process will secure the sword inside the sheath. At no
time shall the sword be removed from
the sheath while attending the event.
• If a costume weapon is confiscated
it will be tagged with the owners name
written on the tag. Confiscated weapons will only be returned to the owner
when they are departing the event.
The PCC is not responsible for any
damage to confiscated weapons.
PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED
COSTUME WEAPONS LIST
• Replicas of firearms provided the
prop is easily identifiable as a prop
weapon.
• Prop firearms such as air soft guns,
NERF guns, blowguns and water guns
are permitted, however, they must be
inoperable and unable to fire any projectile.
• All fake, prop, or homemade weapons are permitted if they are in no way
dangerous to fellow attendees.
• Sufficiently blunt wooden staves,
swords, and bullwhips are permitted. The swords must be secured in a
sheath, and bullwhips shall be rolled
and secured by the peace bonding
process.
• Costume bows are allowed, as long
as they are inoperable and cannot
shoot projectiles of any kind. Prop
arrows are permitted, as long as they
are not sharply tipped, cannot be fired,
and are secured within the quiver and
cannot be removed.
PROHIBITED WEAPONS:
• The Phoenix Convention Center is
a licensed liquor establishment and
pursuant to A.R.S Title 4-229, prohibits firearms on the premises.
• Steel swords that cannot be secured
in a sheath.
• Firearms and guns designed to fire
a projectile, i.e., BB guns, pellet guns,
paint-ball guns, dart guns, crossbows,
and ammunition of any sort, are not
permitted into the Phoenix Convention Center.
• Flail weapons: Nunchaku, are not
permitted per A.R.S. 13-3101 Section
A, Paragraph 8, Sub-Section a, Part
v. Quote: “Prohibited weapon”: - Includes the following: - “An instrument,
including a nunchaku, that consists
of two or more sticks, clubs, bars or
rods to be used as handles, connected by a rope, cord, wire or chain, in the
design of a weapon used in connection with the practice of a system of
self-defense.” http://www.azleg.gov/
ars/13/03101.htm
• Incendiary weapons, i.e., which
spark, shoot flame(s), burn, smolder,
or can otherwise cause combustion or
which exist for no purpose other than
to be lit with a combustion device.
• Self-defense weapons, i.e., pepper
spray, mace, stun-guns, and tasers.
• Wooden or aluminum baseball bats.
• Other prohibited items, i.e., skateboards, golf clubs, paddles, and signs
that are not integral to the costume.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHIBITOR
HALL PURCHASES AND PRIZES:
• All prohibited weapons purchased or
won as prizes must be securely packaged and immediately removed from
the convention space to be stored in
private quarters.
• All permitted props and or weapons
purchased or won as prizes that are
deemed to appear dangerous must be
peace bonded if they are to be carried
during the convention.
• Any Costume Weapons Policy questions should be directed to Phoenix
Convention Center Security and Phoenix Police Officers at the Peace Bonding Tables.
CHILDREN
All children age 12 and under must be
accompanied by an adult (18+) at all
times.
CURFEW
Daily curfew hours for the city of
Phoenix are from 10pm to 5am for
children 15 years old and younger and
midnight to 5am for 16 and 17 years
old. Curfew hours apply seven days a
week year round. Children that are on
legitimate business authorized by a
parent or guardian, or in the care and
custody of another adult, are not in violation of the curfew ordinance. Phoenix City Ordinance Code (pcc 22-3)
places responsibility on parents and
guardians to supervise their juvenile
children and to take custody of them
if they violate curfew.
BELONGINGS
Phoenix Comicon is not liable for
missing belongings. Lost and Found
is located at the Phoenix Comicon Information Desk near the Exhibitor Hall
in the Lower Level of the Phoenix Convention Center.
DISTRIBUTION OF FLIERS
AND OTHER MATERIALS
There will be no distribution or fliers or
other materials without prior approval
of Phoenix Comicon. Fliers and other materials left in convention space
without approval will be discarded.
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MUSIC
Amplified music is prohibited in convention space.
DANCING
Dancing is not permitted in the Exhibitor Hall at any time. Dancing is not
permitted in hallways or walkways. If
you would like to dance, please do so
outside in an open area that does not
disrupt convention activity.
SIGNS
The posting of signs is prohibited in
all convention space. The construction and display of signs by attendees is not allowed. This includes but
is not limited to such signs as “Free
Hugs,” “Will Yuri for Yaoi,” or “Glomps
for Cash.” Attendees carrying such
signage will be warned and have the
sign confiscated. Phoenix Comicon
staff reserves the right to revoke the
badges of attendees carrying such
signs. Signs that are a necessary part
of a costume may be permitted with
the approval of convention staff.
PHOTOGRAPHY
When taking pictures, please be conscious of traffic around you and do not
block walkways for extended periods.
Please be considerate and ask before
taking pictures of other attendees,
guests, or staff.
COSTUMES
• Above all, Phoenix Comicon is a
family-friendly event. Please exercise
modesty when wearing your costume.
If Phoenix Comicon staff feels your
costume is too revealing or offensive to other attendees, you may be
asked to change. If you have questions about what is acceptable, please
contact costuming@phoenixcomicon.
com or visit any Phoenix Comicon In-
formation Desk.
• Costumes must cover at least as
much as a swimsuit acceptable for
public pools and beaches. That coverage also applies to chest enhancing
padding. No under- or side-cupping.
Females must cover the nipple, sides
of the breast and complete buttocks.
Males must cover the entire groin area
and the complete buttocks.
• Remember appropriate undergarments. No see-through clothing, or
anything tight enough to reveal your
“nooks and crannies.” Clothing must
not be so tight as to reveal the genitalia of the person and must not be
sheer enough to expose areas which
must be covered.
• Body paint and nudity are NOT costumes, and are prohibited from convention premises. Phoenix has nudity
laws, and police will be around.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
Your costume must permit a clear
line of sight. If your costume has
extensions (like wings and spikes),
avoid bumping into things or people. If your costume has pieces that
extend from it (wings, spikes, armor,
etc.) or you are carrying a large prop,
please be aware of your surroundings and of people around you. You
may be asked to change your costume or remove your prop from convention space if it is found to be disruptive or dangerous.
• Roller Skates/Blades may not be
worn inside the Phoenix Convention
Center or Host Hotels.
• Protective footwear, with a hard sole,
is required.
• Military and law enforcement cosplay must not be realistic enough to
pass for the real thing.
• Please do not block doorways, walkways, or exits with your costume,
props, or costume pieces.
• Depictions of swastikas are not
allowed and will be asked to be removed.
• Religious cosplay must not be inflammatory or disrespectful.
• Props must be distinguishable from
real weapons at first glance.
• Peace Bonding is mandatory for all
props and will be completed by security.
• Metal weapons are permitted if
sheathed, but not projectile weapons
or flail weapons even if holstered or
tied. Bullwhips are permitted only if
they are tied up.
• Phoenix Comicon staff has final say
whether your costume is inappropriate, and will ask you to leave the convention area until you comply with the
costume policy.
HARASSMENT
AND DISCRIMINATION
Phoenix Comicon is firmly committed
to providing a positive experience free
of discrimination, harassment and bias.
Each attendee is personally responsible
for maintaining such an environment.
Phoenix Comicon prohibits any actions,
words, jokes, or comments based on
an individual’s race, sex, sexual preferences, ethnic background, age, religion,
physical condition, or other legally protected characteristic. Any conduct or
action, whether overt or subtle, which
creates an offensive or hostile environment is prohibited and will be grounds
for immediate action up to and including police involvement.
Phoenix Comicon prohibits any harassment between volunteers, attendees, exhibitors or guests on the basis of
sex. No person, male or female, should
be subjected to unsolicited or unwelcome sexual overtones and conduct,
either verbal or physical. Misconduct
applies to both males and females, and
includes harassment between individuals regardless of sex. Any person who
believes he or she is a victim of sexual or discriminatory harassment is
encouraged to let the harasser know
that his or her behavior is unwelcome.
Those who believe they have been harassed should immediately report the
matter to Facility Security Personnel,
Local Police or Phoenix Comicon Staff.
PHOENIX COMICON CONVENTION POLICIES
THE FOLLOWING BEHAVIORS
ARE NOT ALLOWED
AT PHOENIX COMICON:
• Disruptive or unsafe behavior that
disturbs
attendees,
volunteers,
guests, or exhibitors
• Sleeping in convention space
• Physical or verbal harassment of
volunteers, guests, exhibitors, or other
attendees
• Destruction or defacement of the
Phoenix Convention Center or host
hotels
• Sexual misconduct such as indecent
exposure, offensive touching, or sexual harassment
• Unwanted touching without permission of the individual such as glomping, hugging, etc.
• Any activity prohibited by law
COSPLAY IS NOT CONSENT
Phoenix Comicon supports the movement “Cosplay is not Consent” to empower fan convention costume enthusiasts (aka “cosplayers”) to SPEAK
OUT against inappropriate social behavior of a sexual and/or stereotypical
nature for themselves and fellow fans.
Cosplay is NOT consent!
The culture of Cosplay is one of
fun, creativity, and mutual respect.
Unfortunately, not every fan adheres
to the “respect” part. Cosplay is NOT
Consent - and cosplayers who dress
in (sometimes) revealing costumes
should not accept inappropriate behavior from their peers. Speak out;
speak up; and help keep cosplay comfortable and fun!
You should make every attempt
to gain direct consent on all photographs of cosplay, including all private
photographers. All photographers,
commercial and private, should refrain
from taking secret photos or photos of
cosplayers in compromised positions
and should not take photos with the
intent of commercialization without
consent of the subject. Cosplayers
love to have their photos taken, so just
be polite and ask!.
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LEVEL
NORTH BUILDING
HALL OF
HEROES
SPOTLIGHT
PANELS
ACTORS/PHOTO OPS
COSTUME GROUPS
213
2nd
LEVEL
ABC
221
212
ABC
225
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AB
Ground
LEVEL
AB
102
ABC
101
ABC
105
ABC
3RD
STREET
106
ABC
WEST
Rooms 101-106
NORTH
Rooms 121-132
EXTRA SEATING
120CD
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ABC
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REGISTRATION
126
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WEST
Rooms 211-213
NORTH
Rooms 221-232
226
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PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER MAP
WEST BUILDING
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127
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ABC
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EXHIBITOR
HALL
Lower
LEVEL
WEST & NORTH
Halls 1 - 6
EXHIBITOR HALLS
INFO DESK
REGISTRATION
PROGRAMMING
FREE PHOTO BOOTH
FOOD COURT & SEATING
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
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INFO/ SAFETY
BOOTH
EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS
EXHIBITOR HALL HOURS
Thursday ................. 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday ...................... 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday.................. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday .................... 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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SECOND STREET
SECOND STREET
ART
ART ROOM
ROOM
101 A
101 A
101 C
101 C
101 B
101 B
YOUTH
YOUTH
BLOOD
BLOOD
DRIVE
DRIVE
102 A
102 A
102 B
102 B
PARENT
SMALL
PARENT
CHILDREN
SMALL
LOUNGE
CHILDREN
LOUNGE
102 C
102 C
FILM
FILM
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
103 B
103 B
103 A
103 A
MONROE
MONROESTREET
STREET
PROGRAMMING ROOMS
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
PHOENIX
CONVENTION
WEST BUILDING
FIRST CENTER
FLOOR
WEST BUILDING FIRST FLOOR
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
106 C
106 C
106 B
106 B
LEGO LOUNGE
LEGO LOUNGE
106 A
106 A
105 C
105 C
105 B
105 B
105 A
105 A
FILM
FILM
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
104 B
104 B
104 A
104 A
THIRD STREET
THIRD
STREET
PHOENIX
CONVENTION
CENTER
WEST
BUILDING
SECOND
FLOOR
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
WEST BUILDING SECOND FLOOR
HORROR
PANEL 1
HORROR
211
A
PANEL
1B
211
212 A
212 B
212 C
MEN
211 B
HORROR
PANEL 2
213 A
HORROR
PANEL
213 B2
213 A
213 B
MEN
WOMENWOMEN
211 A
212 A
HAUNTED
HOUSE
HAUNTED
212 C
212 B
HOUSE
THIRD STREET
THIRD STREET
CONVENTION CENTER PROGRAMMING HOURS
Thursday ................. 12:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday ...................... 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday.................. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday .................... 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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PROGRAMMING ROOMS
PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
NORTH BUILDING FIRST FLOOR
NORTH BALLROOM
EXTRA
SEATING
MERCHANDISE
BOOTH
EDUCATION
COMICS
ANIME
VOICE
REGISTRATION
COSTUMING
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126C
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COMICS
SIGNING
ROOM
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BOOKS
EDUCATION
COSTUMING
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COMICS
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COMICS
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AUTHORS
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LOUNGE
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COMICS
AUTHORS
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LOUNGE
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DIVERSITY
LOUNGE
COMICS
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AUTHORS
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COSTUMING
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PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER
NORTH BUILDING SECOND FLOOR
ANIME
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FANTASY
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WASHINGTON STREET
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SIT ON WALK BRIDGE
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STAR WAR
NEIGHBORHOOD
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HYATT
FIRST FLOOR
presented by AZHP
FOYER
SUNDANCE
Game CoLab
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION
MEN
WOMEN
FRONT DESK
RETAIL
ELEVATORS
LOBBY
ENTRANCE
GRAND
STAIRCASE
ESCALATORS
LOBBY
ENTRANCE
RESTROOMS
BELL DESK
LOBBY
EINSTEIN BROS.
CAFE
NETWORKS
BAR AND
GRILL
Game CoLab
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122 North 2nd Street (SW 2nd Street and Monroe Street) HYATT REGENCY
REGENCY BALLROOM
Video Gaming
HYATT REGENCY PROGRAMMING HOURS
Thursday 2p.m. - Sunday 5 p.m.
Tabletop gaming and our extensive gaming schedule begins in the Hyatt attrium
Thursday 2:00PM and continues throughout the day and night till Sunday 5:00PM
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Kids Need To Read
REMINGTON
RUSSELL
Charity Poker
Tournament
HYATT
SECOND FLOOR
White Wolf
Wrecking Crew
BOREIN
PHOENIX
BALLROOM
MORAN
ROOM
WOMEN
STAIRS
Pathfinder
Society
MEN
STAIRS
CATERING
OFFICE
COWBOY ARTISTS
ROOM
TERRACE RESTAURANT
Magic: the Gathering
presented by
Pop Culture Paradise
CURTIS
ELEVATORS
GRAND
STAIRCASE
ESCALATORS
Imperial
Outpost Games
Tabletop Gaming
ELLIS ROOM
ATRIUM
CASSIDY
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STAIRS
Stage Shows
Stage Shows
Stage Shows
Thursday ................. 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday ...................... 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday.................. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday .................... 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
RENASSIANCE
HOTEL MAP
RENASSIANCE
RENASSIANCE
HOTEL MAP
HOTEL MAP
Cosplay Meet Ups
Steam Punk
Panels
Steam Punk
Panels
Steam Punk
Panels
Steam Punk
Panels
Steam Punk
Panels
Steam Punk
Panels
Cafe’s
(Friday &
Saturday
Only)
Cafe’s
(Friday &
Cafe’s
Saturday
(Friday
Only) &
Saturday
Only)
Cosplay Meet Ups
Cosplay Meet Ups
Cafe’s
(Sunday Only)
RENAISSANCE DOWNTOWN 50 East Adams Street (NW 1st Street and Adams Street)
RENAISSANCE PROGRAMMING HOURS
Cafe’s
(Sunday
Only)
Cafe’s
(Sunday Only)
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Lounge
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340 North 3rd Street (NW 3rd Street and East Van Buren Street) SHERATON PHOENIX DOWNTOWN
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SHERATON PROGRAMMING HOURS
Thursday ................. 8:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday ...................... 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday.................. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sunday .................... 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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13 SUMMER CAMP ACTIVITIES
(ARIZONA CAMP SUNRISE)
Fri/Sat: 9:00-5:00, Sun: 9:30-4:00
Come get your face painted, make a survival bracelet and learn about the exciting programs of Arizona Camp Sunrise!
Arizona Camp Sunrise is a non-profit,
all volunteer, medically-staffed summer
camp for children with cancer and their
siblings.
Nutrition and exercise demonstrations,
interactive contests and basic body
assessment by costumed staff of 24
Hour Fitness.
07 INGRESS (NIANTIC LABS)
Thu: 12:00-6:00, Fri/Sat: 9:30-6:00, Sun:
9:30-4:00
The world around you is not what it
seems. Our future is at stake and you
must choose a side. Ingress. The game.
It’s happening all around you. They
aren’t coming. They’re already here.
02 BLUE RIBBON ARMY
Thu: 9:30-5:00, Fri/Sat: 9:00-5:00, Sun:
9:00-4:00
Join the Blue Ribbon Army for multiple activities, including costuming,
prop-making tips, hair styling, potions,
lightsaber dueling, face painting and
jewelry making!
14 TEMPE YARN & FIBER
Sat: 12:00-6:00
Meet local crafters who express their
fan love in fiber. Stop by the stand to see
the schedule of who will be there when
and bring your own projects to work on
during crafting sessions. Also hosting a
drop box for Knitted Knockers.
08 KOREAN SWORDSMANSHIP
(CG MARTIAL ARTS)
Sat: 9:00-5:00
Martial Arts and Korean Swordsmanship.
09 LOCAL MOTORS
Thu: 12:00-5:00, Fri/Sat: 9:00-5:00, Sun:
9:00-4:00
Meet Local Motors, a technology company that designs, builds and sells
vehicles using crowdsourcing and micro
manufacturing. See the Rally Fighter
from Transformers 4 and other vehicle
innovations.
03 BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP®
Thu: 12:00-5:00, Fri/Sat: 9:00-5:00,
Sun: 9:00-4:00
Don’t miss the latest famous furry friends
from Build-A-Bear Workshop®. From your
favorite superheroes fighting crime, to
Hollywood’s movie stars, princesses from
fairytales and more, there’s something for
everyone! Explore the possibilities!
15 THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME
(MGA)
Thu: 12:00-5:00, Fri: 9:00-5:00
How realistic is pop culture’s vision of
life sustaining medical care? Real equipment, real everyday super heroes in the
field of medicine.
16 TRICERATOPS PHOTO OP! (ARIZONA
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND
THE SOUTHWEST PALEO SOCIETY)
Fri/Sat: 9:00-6:00
Come check out a life size dinosaur
that’s doing a little cosplay itself, and
get your picture taken with it! Learn
more about the Museum and how you
might get involved as a citizen scientist
to help make new discoveries here in the
Southwest.
10 NESTLE NESQUIK LIKE
A SUPER HERO PHOTO OP
Fri/Sat: 9:30-6:00, Sun: 9:30-4:00
Have your photo taken against our backdrop in our Like A Super Hero campaign
and receive a custom Nesquik canister
in the mail. Come collect all four of our
limited edition Marvel Avengers Nesquik
chocolate milk bottles.
04 EVERYBODY HAS A STORY
Sat/Sun: 10:00-2:00
Everybody Has a Story is here to promote artist of all types, local non-Profits
and unsung heroes...ANYONE with a
Story to tell. What’s your story? Drop by
and sit with our host Christopher Shawn
for a minute or two and share some
great memories.
05 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Fri/Sat: 9:30-6:00, Sun: 9:30-4:00
(Dragon Robotics 2375, Cobra
Commanders 498, Cyborg Mustangs
2647, Mecha Knights 996, TigeRobotics
5059, Titan Robotics 3187)
FRC is about the excitement of building
competitive robots. Teams are challenged
to raise funds, design a team “brand,” and
build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. Students get real world experience!
11 PHOENIX COMICON CAR SHOW
Fri/Sat: 10:00-5:30, Sun: 10:00-4:00
If you’re a fan of fusion-powered
time machines, folding robots or retro
creek-leaping muscle, jump on the
opportunity to see some of your favorite
tv and movie cars, along with some of the
other righteous rides outside the Con.
17 UNITED STATES ARMY
INTERACTIVE TRAILER AND DRAGSTER
Sat: 8:00-5:00, Sun: 8:00-4:00
In the Army’s Interactive trailer follow
the Call of Duty and Live the Adventure.
18 VIP AIRSOFT ARENA
SHOOTING BOOTH
Thu: 12:00-6:00, Fri/Sat: 9:30-6:00, Sun:
9:30-4:00
Come test your skills at the VIPAirsoft
Shooting Booth for pride and prizes,
hosted by Arizona’s largest indoor airsoft arena. Come shoot for bragging
rights or just show off to your friends prizes and gear are waiting to be won!
12 RESCUE
Fri/Sat: 9:30-1:00
Non-profit, all volunteer group gets dogs
off death row and finds furever homes.
Meet dogs, opportunities to volunteer,
adopt, and donate.
06 FROM MILD MANNERED HUMAN
TO SUPERHERO (24 HOUR FITNESS)
Thu: 12:00-5:00, Fri/Sat: 9:00-5:00, Sun:
9:00-4:00
OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING On 3rd Street
01 ARIZONA SCITECH FESTIVAL
Sat: 9:00-5:00
Come celebrate the wonders of Science
and Technology at the AZ SciTech booth
where activities such as jumping solar
crickets, a metal memory wire activity will surprise you, and drunken and
sleepy googles are a must try!
WINDOW
Info
Beer Tent
Food Truck
Food Truck
Food Truck
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3rd Floor Photo Booth CELEBRITY PHOTO OPS
FRIDAY
Time
Booth 1
Time
DeLorean
10:30 AM
Barry Bostwick ($43.25)
1:00 PM
Christopher Lloyd ($75.75)
10:45 AM
Patricia Quinn ($43.25)
Time
Booth 1
11:00 AM
Rocky Horror Group ($85.50)
10:30 AM
Mary McDonnell ($70.50)
Mary McDonnell/Edward James Olmos Duo
($108.25)
BSG Group ($135.25)
11:30 AM
Nell Campbell ($43.25)
12:30 PM
Roger Jackson ($32.50)
12:45 PM
Tom Kane ($32.50)
1:00 PM
Veronica Taylor ($32.50)
1:30 PM
Vic Mignogna ($32.50)
1:45 PM
Chuck Huber ($32.50)
2:00 PM
Edward James Olmos ($54)
2:45 PM
Todd Haberkorn ($32.50)
3:00 PM
Jim Beaver ($43.25)
4:00 PM
Jason Isaacs ($75.75)
4:45 PM
Michael Shanks ($48.75)
5:30 PM
Lexa Doig ($43.25)
6:00 PM
Charisma Carpenter ($59.50)
SATURDAY
Time
DeLorean
1:00 PM
Christopher Lloyd ($75.75)
Time
Booth 1
10:30 AM
Christopher Lloyd ($75.75)
11:00 AM
Chuck Huber ($32.50)
11:15 AM
Jim Beaver ($43.25)
12:00 PM
Alyson Hannigan Solo ($86.50)
12:45 PM
Veronica Taylor ($32.50)
1:00 PM
Katee Sackhoff ($48.75)
1:30 PM
Lexa Doig ($43.25)
2:00 PM
Jason Momoa ($54)
2:45 PM
Roger Jackson ($32.50)
3:00 PM
Karl Urban ($65)
3:45 PM
Nell Campbell ($43.25)
4:15 PM
Rocky Horror Group ($85.50)
4:45 PM
Patricia Quinn ($43.25)
5:15 PM
Alyson/Alexis Duo ($119)
Time
Booth 2
10:30 AM
Charisma Carpenter ($59.50)
11:00 AM
David Morrisey ($54)
11:45 PM
Vic Mignogna ($32.50)
12:00 PM
Alexis Denisof Solo ($54)
12:45 PM
Tom Kane ($32.50)
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
Mary McDonnell ($70.50)
Mary McDonnell/Edward James Olmos Duo
($108.25)
BSG Group ($135.25)
2:00 PM
Edward James Olmos ($65)
1:15 PM
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SUNDAY
2:30 PM
Jason Isaacs ($75.75)
3:15 PM
Danielle Panabaker ($43.25)
4:00 PM
Ron Perlman ($59.50)
4:45 PM
Barry Bostwick ($43.25)
5:15 PM
Michael Shanks ($48.75)
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Katee Sackhoff ($48.75)
12:00 PM
Alyson Hannigan Solo ($86.50)
12:45 PM
Charisma Carpenter ($59.50)
1:15 PM
Tom Kane ($32.50)
1:30 PM
Jason Momoa ($54)
2:15 PM
Nell Campbell ($43.25)
2:30 PM
Roger Jackson ($32.50)
2:45 PM
Vic Mignogna ($32.50)
3:00 PM
Todd Haberkorn ($32.50)
3:15 PM
Jim Beaver ($43.25)
3:45 PM
David Morrisey ($54)
Time
Booth 2
10:30 AM
Edward James Olmos ($65)
11:00 AM
Danielle Panabaker ($43.25)
11:30 AM
Chuck Huber ($32.50)
11:45 AM
Veronica Taylor ($32.50)
12:00 PM
Alexis Denisof Solo ($54)
12:45 PM
Karl Urban ($65)
1:30 PM
Ron Perlman ($59.50)
2:15 PM
Patricia Quinn ($43.25)
2:30 PM
Rocky Horror Group ($85.50)
2:45 PM
Barry Bostwick ($43.25)
3:00 PM
Alyson/Alexis Duo ($119)
3:30 PM
Christopher Lloyd ($75.75)
4:00 PM
Lexa Doig ($43.25)
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AUTHOR SIGNINGS
THURSDAY
Time
Signing Lounge 126B
Exhibitor Hall Signing Tables 16132, 16134, 16136
4:30 PM
Leanna Renee Hieber, Gini Koch, M. L. Brennan
C.J Hill, Cherie Priest, Myke Cole,
Greg van Eekhout, Chuck Wendig
6:00 PM
Scott Sigler, Bennett Coles, James A Owen,
Delilah S. Dawson, Andrea Phillips
Wesley Chu, Mel Odom, Alex Gordon,
Stephen Blackmoore, Ann Leckie, Richard Kadrey
7:30 PM
Viola Carr, Michael Martinez, Brian Staveley
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Time
Signing Lounge 126B
Exhibitor Hall Signing Tables 16132, 16134, 16136
12:00 PM
Jason Hough, Kevin Hearne, Naomi Novik,
Peter V. Brett, Pierce Brown, Scott Sigler
Jonathan Maberry, Suzanne Young,
Saundra Mitchell
1:30 PM
Joseph Nassise, Cherie Priest,
Django Wexler, Michael Martinez, Viola Carr
M. L. Brennan, Max Gladstone, Melissa Marr,
Jamie Wyman, Bennett Coles, Wesley Chu
3:00 PM
Alex Gordon, Chuck Wendig,
Greg van Eekhout, Andrea Phillips
Amy K. Nichols, Stephen Blackmoore,
Leanna Renee Hieber
4:30 PM
Sherrilyn Kenyon, Richard Kadrey
Django Wexler, Brian Staveley, Peter V. Brett
6:00 PM
Ann Leckie, Jason Hough, Myke Cole,
Pierce Brown, Jay Posey
Brian McClellan, Sam Sykes, Mur Lafferty,
Max Gladstone, Margaret Dunlap
7:30 PM
Viola Carr, Beth Cato,Delilah S. Dawson,
Melissa Marr, Mel Odom
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Time
Signing Lounge 126B
Exhibitor Hall Signing Tables 16132, 16134, 16136
11:00 AM
Diana Gabaldon
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12:00 PM
Beth Cato, Joseph Nassise, Alex Gordon, Mel
Odom, Richard Kadrey, Viola Carr, Chuck Wendig
Sam Sykes, Cherie Priest, Peter V. Brett,
M. L. Brennan, Myke Cole, Bennett Coles
1:30 PM
Kelley Armstrong, Melissa Marr
Leanna Renee Hieber, Kevin Hearne, Jonathan
Maberry, Mur Lafferty, Ann Leckie, Amy K. Nichols
3:00 PM
Greg van Eekhout, Wesley Chu, Delilah S. Dawson
Scott Sigler, Jason Hough, Brian Staveley,
Brian McClellan, Django Wexler
4:30 PM
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Jamie Wyman, Max Gladstone,
Chuck Wendig, Naomi Novik, Stephen Blackmoore,
C.J Hill, Suzanne Young
4:45 PM
Diana Gabaldon, Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Time
Signing Lounge 126B
Exhibitor Hall Signing Tables 16132, 16134, 16136
12:00 PM
Saundra Mitchell, Amy K. Nichols,
Brian Staveley, Chuck Wendig,
Jonathan Maberry, Greg van Eekhout
Pierce Brown, Naomi Novik, Django Wexler,
Michael Martinez, Alex Gordon
1:30 PM
Max Gladstone, Jason Hough,
Melissa Marr, Stephen Blackmoore
Beth Cato, Brian McClellan, Joseph Nassise,
Peter V. Brett, Richard Kadrey, Viola Carr
3:00 PM
Tom Leveen, Austin Asland
Kelley Armstrong, Ann Leckie, M. L. Brennan,
Paul Cornell, Sam Sykes, Myke Cole
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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ALEXIS DENISOF
Cost: $50
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Photo Op Solo,
2:00 Signing, 3:00 Panel,
4:15 Signing, 5:15 Photo
Op Duo, 6:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Photo Op Solo,
2:00 Signing, Photo Op
Duo 3:00, Signing 4:15
BARRY BOSTWICK
Cost: $30
10:30 Photo Op Solo
11:00 Photo Op Group
12:00 Panel
2:00 Signing
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing
Photo Op Group 4:15,
Photo Op Solo 4:45,
Rocky Shadowcast 6:00
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing, 2:30 Photo
Op Group, 2:45 Photo
Op Solo, 3:00 Signing
CHARISMA
CARPENTER
Cost: $40
1:00 Signing
4:30 Panel
6:00 Photo Op
Saturday: 10:30 Photo
Op, 12:00 Signing,
Signing 3:00
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
12:45 Photo Op, 1:30
Signing
CHRIS DOOHAN
Cost: $20
10:15 Signing
Signing 1:00
Panel 6:00
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
Signing 1:00
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
Signing 1:00
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
Cost: $60
1:00 Signing
3:30 Signing
Saturday: 10:30 Photo
Op, 11:00 Signing, 1:00
Delorean Photo Op, 2:15
Signing, 4:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:30 Panel,
1:00 Delorean Photo Op,
2:15 Signing, 3:30 Photo
Op, 4:00 Signing
CHUCK HUBER
Cost: Hugs, Seflies Free
Recordings/prank calls
- $5
First Autograph - Free
Each Additional - $10
Character Art with
Autograph - As listed.
10:15 Signing
12:00 Panel
1:45 Photo
2:30 Signing
6:00 Panel
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
11:00 Photo Op, 12:00
Panel, 2:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
Photo 11:30
DANIELLE PANABAKER
Cost: $40
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing, 3:15 Photo
Op, 4:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
Photo Op, 11:00, 1:30
Panel, 3:00 Signing
DAVID MORRISSEY
Cost: $50
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
11:00 Photo Op, 1:30
Panel, 3:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing, 3:45 Photo
Op, 4:15 Signing
EDWARD JAMES
OLMOS
Cost: $60
1:00 Signing
2:00 Photo Op
3:00 Panel
4:30 Signing
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:15 Photo Op Mary/
Edward, 1:30 Photo Op
Group, 2:00 Photo Op
Solo, 3:00 Signing
Sunday: Photo Op Solo
10:30, 10:45 Photo Op
Mary/Edward, Photo
Op Group 11:00, 1:00
Signing
JASON ISAACS
Cost: $50
11:00 Signing
Panel 1:30
Signing 3:00
Photo Op 4:00
Signing 5:00
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
2:30 Photo Op, 3:30
Signing
JASON MAMOA
Cost: $50
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Panel, 2:00 Photo
Op, 3:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Photo Op, 2:30
Signing
JIM BEAVER
Cost: $40
10:30 Panel
12:30 Signing
3:00 Photo Op
4:00 Signing
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
11:15 Photo Op, 1:00
Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
2:00 Signing, 3:15 Photo
Op, 4:00 Signing
KARL URBAN
Cost: $55
Saturday: 10:15 Signing
1:00 Signing
Photo Op 3:00
Signing 4:00
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
12:45 Photo Op, 1:30
Signing, 3:00 Panel
KATEE SACKHOFF
Cost: $40
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
Photo Op Solo 1:00,
1:30 Photo Op Group,
2:00 Signing, Panel 4:30
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
Photo Op Group 11:00,
11:30 Photo Op, 1:00
Signing
KIM STINGER
10:15 Signing
Signing 1:00
Panel 6:00
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Panel, 2:00
Signing
Sunday:, 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing
LEXA DOIG
Cost: $40
3:00 Panel
4:15 Signing
5:30 Photo Op
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Photo Op, 2:30
Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing, 4:30 Photo
Op
LOU FERRIGNO
Cost: $40
10:00 Signing
1:00 Signing
Saturday: 10:00 Signing,
1:00 Signing
Sunday: Signing 10:00,
Signing 1:00
MARY MCDONNELL
Cost: $60
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
Photo Op Solo 1:00,
1:15 Photo Op Mary/
Edward, 1:30 Photo Op
Group, 2:00 Signing
Sunday: Photo Op Solo
10:30, 10:45 Photo Op
Mary/Edward, Photo
Op Group 11:00, 12:00
Panel, 1:30 Signing
MICHAEL SHANKS
Cost: $40
3:00 Signing
4:45 Photo Op
5:30 Signing
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Panel, 3:00 Signing,
5:15 Photo Op
Sunday: 10:15 Signing
MICHELE SPECHT
Cost: $10
10:15 Signing
Signing 1:00
Panel 6:00
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Panel, 2:00
Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
Signing 1:00
NELL CAMPBELL
Cost: $30
10:45 Photo Op Solo
11:00 Photo Op Group
12:00 Panel
2:00 Signing
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing, Photo
Op Solo 3:45, Photo
Op Group 4:15, Rocky
Shadowcast 6:00
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing, 2:15 Photo
Op Solo, 2:30 Photo Op
Group, 3:00 Signing
PATRICIA QUINN
Cost: $30
Photo Op Group 11:00
11:00 Photo Op Group
12:00 Panel
2:00 Signing
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
Signing 1:30, Photo
Op Group 4:15, Photo
Op Solo 4:45, Rocky
Shadowcast 6:00
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing, 2:15 Photo
Op Solo, 2:30 Photo Op
Group, Signing 3:00
ROGER JACKSON
Cost: $25 Autograph,
$25 Voice Mail
10:15 Signing
1:00 Photo Op
1:30 Signing
3:30 Signing
Saturday:10:15 Signing,
Panel 12:00, 1:30
Signing, 2:45 Photo Op,
3:30 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
2:30 Photo, 3:00 Signing
RON PERLMAN
Cost: $50
None
Saturday: 11:00 Signing,
1:00 Signing, 4:00 Photo
Op, 5:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Panel, 1:15 Photo
Op, 2:00 Signing
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SUMMER GLAU
Cost: $40
None
Saturday: 10:30 Panel,
1:00 Signing, 3:00
Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:30 Signing
TODD HABERKORN
Cost: Headshots, CDs,
and DVDs are all 20,
Personal item of theirs:
$15
1:00 Signing
2:45 Photo
3:30 Signing
Panel 6:00
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing, 3:00 Photo
Op
ACTOR SIGNINGS
ALYSON HANNIGAN
Cost: $80
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Photo Op Solo,
2:00 Signing, 3:00 Panel
4:15 Signing, 5:15 Photo
Op Duo, 6:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
12:00 Photo Op Solo,
2:00 Signing, Photo Op
Duo 3:00, Signing 4:15
TOM KANE
Cost: $25 Autograph
$25 Voice Mail
10:15 Signing
1:00 Photo Op
1:30 Signing
3:00 Panel
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
12:45 Photo, 1:30
Signing, 4:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:15 Photo Op, 2:00
Signing
VERONICA TAYLOR
Cost: $25 Autograph,
$25 Voice Mail
10:15 Signing
1:15 Photo Op
2:00 Signing
4:30 Panel
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
Photo 12:45, 1:30
Signing, 4:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
11:45 Photo Op, 1:00
Signing
VIC MIGNOGNA
Cost: $20
10:15 Signing
1:30 Photo Op
2:00 Signing
6:00 Panel
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
11:45 Photo Op, 1:30
Panel, 3:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing, 2:45 Photo
Op
WYATT LENHART
Signing 10:15/10:30
Saturday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing
Sunday: 10:15 Signing,
1:00 Signing
25
EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS
26
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
LOWER LEVEL
Art of Tim Champion ............................4125
Arte de Andy Perez .............................11120
Arthur Adams .......................................7028
Ash Ave Comics..........................7078/7080
Ashleigh Popplewell .............................4119
ASK Studios ............................17112/17114
Aspen ........................................9067/10066
ASU School of Earth and
Space Exploration/RGCPS ................6072
Aurora O’Brien ......................................1142
Aurora’s Creations......................1118/1120
Austin Aslan .......................................14135
Autumn Fox Creations .........................5120
Autumn Ivy..........................................10135
Avatar ......................6067/6069/7066/7068
AZ Paranormal Investigation
& Research Society..........................10119
AZHP ...................................................15081
Cazador Productions ...........................2036
CCP Comics ........................................11119
CGC - Certified Guaranty Company.............
.....................................................2078/2080
Chad Heinrich .....................................16123
Chadwick Haverland Studios...............6130
Champion Comics ................................9073
Chaos in Color ............................4066/4068
Cherry Comics ......................................6127
Chibi Essence .......................12067/12069/
.................................................13066/13068
Chick Lit Designs................................15120
Chrissie Zullo ......................................13135
Christian Comics Arts Society .............6005
Christian Vilaire, Don Blackwell ...........3137
Christine Jepsen Fine Art.....................9125
Christopher Uminga ...........................13133
Cinegen/Mantecoza ...........................11096
C’loni Studios .....................................15117
Clouded Knife Creations ......................6114
Cody Vrosh & Binary Winter Press ......2067
Collector Frame ......................16097/17096
Collector Haven ......5041/5043/6040/6042
Collector’s Marketplace ........... 8085/8087/
.............9084/9086/8093/8095/9092/9094
Coloring Squared..................................4113
COMIC MADNESS.......................3035/3037
Comicare...............................................6017
Comics-N-Stuff .... 2053/2055/3052/3054/
.............................1007/2006/13096/13098
ComicWise ..................................5005/6004
Con*Quest Journals ...........................15066
Conpacks ..............................................2093
Contraband LLC....................................1141
Convention Exclusive.com.........3010/3012
Corset.net xcentricities .......................3094
Corvink / L.A.W.L.S. ....................8084/8086
Cosplay MooMoo .................10067/10069/
.................................................11066/11068
Courtney Leigh Creations ....................8129
Cox Communications ............... 5067/5069/
.....................................................6066/6068
CoZteck .................................................2116
Crazy Hats and Beads..........................1035
Creative Insomnia ................................1130
Creeping Violets ...................................5024
Crescent’s Canines ..............................4117
Cross Art ...............................................8115
Cross Country Collectibles ..........................
.......................11079/11081/12078/12080/
........................ 11085/11087/12084/12086
Cryptid Castle .....................................10129
Cult Classics AZ .................................13080
Cutie Craze ...........................................1131
CWO Comics / Echo Base Toys .1075/2074
Cyanide and Happiness .....................14067
(The Manly Spies) ................................8131
168 Dragon Trading ............. 13079/13081/
.................................................14078/14080
258 West Authentic ..............................4078
3Quarter Moon Creative, LLC.............10118
68 Comics ...............7079/7081/8078/8080
69Geist & Q-rio .....................................3072
8-bit Artist ..........................................15097
8-Bit Brewery........................................1074
A2Z Games ...........................................6080
Aaron Lambert Art ..............................13099
Abraham Lopez ....................................4112
Acmeprints .................................4019/5018
Action Lab.............................................6031
Adam Beechen .....................................4139
Adam Orndorf .......................................3132
Adam Yeater .........................................3135
Adriano “Andy” Carreon .....................11117
Adv of the 19XX ..........................6028/6030
Aerolite Meteorites ...............................1068
Airship Sleipnir .....................................5010
Akumu Ink LLC .....................................3086
Albert Nguyen Illustration ....................3131
Alex Di Campi .......................................6132
Alfred Trujillo & Cara Nicole .......5112/5114
Alienkitty Designs ................................2121
Ali-Kat’s Curiousities .........................12113
All About Books & Comics .....11084/11086
All About Bottle Caps ...........................5117
Allied-THA ............................................2097
Altered Landscapes .............................3003
Alternate Reality Studios ...................17068
amatoisms by Tony Amato....15126/15128
Amazing Wyked Writers ....... 17115/17117/
.............................................................17119
Amazingcomics.com .................6011/6013
Amazonia Estrias Essentials .....1127/1129
Anabel Martinez/Allen Amis ......5087/6086
Anachronistic Creations ......................5072
Andrew Bosley Art ..............................13115
Andy Bohn and Brieanna Brock ...........3055
Andy Runton .........................................6140
Aneeka Richins .....................................9117
Angelo’s Comics.....3005/3007/4004/4006
Anie Miles/Ben Tixier/Ceph Ink/
Julius Photography .......2126/2128/2130
Animation Art Emporium ...................17074
Anime Couture ........................15123/15125
Animebooks.com ...................15079/16078
Animetasia Inc........5017/5019/6016/6018
Anthony Winn .....................................14140
Antickquities .........................................6116
Anti-Hero Brand Press .......................10120
Apocalypse Too ..........................7122/7124
April Reyna............................................4121
Aprilynne Pike .....................................14141
Arigon Starr ..........................................5139
Arizona Browncoats .............................5084
Arizona DUI Team ................................2131
Arizona State Library, Archives
and Public Records .................3079/3081
Armand Villavert ...................................6142
Arrowsmith Studios .............................6112
Art & Illustration by Samantha Ashley
Violette ..................................................4123
Art By Chad .........................................15127
Art by Josh Lyman .............................16125
Art by Pigtails and Combat Boots .......7118
Art Ninja ..............................................17142
Art Ninjas!! ..........................................17140
Art of Jamie Sullivan
and Ambrose Quillian ......................12127
Bad Idea Brofist/Electric Lady ...........15118
BAD TO THE BONE .............................16121
Badali Jewelry ............................8096/8098
Baron’s Beauties ........................6041/6043
Beatriz Romero ...................................13132
Bella and Bruiser ................................11118
Ben Truman ..........................................6135
Beth Sotelo ...........................................6139
Bianca Thompson ................................5098
Big Chris Art..........................14112/14114/
.................................................14116/14118
Bijou Collectibles..................................1036
Bill Farmer.............................................2137
Billy Tucci................................12140/12142
Bitts of Steel ...............................1007/2006
Blade Daddy .......14087/15086/1028/1030
Blake Henriksen....................................5003
Blonde Swan ...............................2075/3074
Blood Bound Books............................17121
Blue Ribbon Army ...............................17143
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange ...........
.....................................................5059/5061
Books and Creations ............................3118
Boston Metaphysical Society ..............1122
BowenDragon1 ...........................3059/3061
BOWIE ART............................................1066
Brad Dwyer .........................................11135
Brain Damage Films .............................5124
Brandon James ....................................2127
Bret Blevins...........................................4137
Brett Booth ...........................................4134
Brett R Smith ........................................3139
Brian Augustyn ...................................13139
Brian Buccellato .................................10142
Brian Miller ...........................................4133
Brick By Brick Designs ...........13122/13124
Brick Cave Media ....................16122/16124
Broadway Bound & Gagged ...............17126
Brose Brothers Productions, LLC ......11093
Brother’s Ink Products .......................14121
Bryan “BG” Graham ..............................3116
Bryan Fyffe..............................13112/13114
Build a Belt..........................................13078
Bunnyvomit / Mechanerfer ..................3128
C.A. Hartman ......................................16117
Cake Shop Couture...............................1125
Camilla d’Errico ....................................3098
Candle Comics ...................................15068
Cape and Cowl Collectibles .................3069
Caponera’s Collections ........................6019
Cards Games Comics.................7016/7018
Carnal Comics &
Flying Buffalo Games ........................6081
Cartoon Passion .........................2005/3004
Cat Wants In .......................................14125
D. Eclectic Gifts ..........................2069/3068
D.H. Smith ...........................................15116
D3 Go! .................................................15099
Daisey Walker .......................................6029
Damon Begay .....................................11141
Damsel in this Dress ..................7040/7042
Dan Parsons .........................................7114
Daniel Bradford ....................................3138
Dark Goddess Creations ....................12092
Dark Horse Comics .................. 6053/6055/
.....................................................7052/7054
Dark Planet .........................................16069
Dave Beaty Studios ..............................8120
Dave Holtz Illustration .......................13097
DAVE’S COMICS ...............4085/4087/4130
David Baron ..........................................6133
David Fitzmaurice / Jesse Bautista ....2118
David Harrigan....................................12119
May 28-31, 2015 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
David Lee Summers ...........................14137
David Lozeau ..........................16085/17084
David Stoll.............................................6119
David’s Doodles- David Colman..........4042
Dawn McTeigue ......................11113/11115
Daydreams and Giggles .............9113/9115
DCompany ..........................................17128
Debbie Leather ...........................7004/7006
Decobot ..............................................10074
Deimos Saga ......................................16120
Del Rey ........... 15067/15069/16066/16068
Denae Frazier Studios ........................14120
Denny Riccelli .....................................11139
Derek Hunter.........................................5135
Derrick Tipton .......................................3130
Desert Owl Games......................1031/2030
Desert Sky Games and Comics .........12098
Desert Wind Comics .............................2017
Desu Desu de Studio ..........................13072
Devil’s Due ..................................7022/7024
Devour Your Head Hats & Toys ...........2095
Diablo Productions...............................5116
Dial Up Games ............................1005/2004
Diana Levin Art .....................................4073
Dimension Decals ......................2025/3024
Dinosaurs vs. Marsbots .......................9119
Dirt Cheap LLC....9093/9095/10092/10094
Dirty Teacup Designs .............14126/14128
Doleshal Production...........................16075
Dollipop Cosmetics ....................4093/4095
Don Rosa ................................13141/13143
Dr Fantasy’s Comic Books N More
.....................................................3031/4030
Dr. Hogan Berry’s Extraordinary
Emporium of Genre Jewlry..............14095
Dragonforge Ironworks & Extreme Lifestyle
.................................3011/3013/4010/4012
Dragons & Other Rare Creatures .........3123
Dragonsong Forge..1053/1055/2052/2054
Drakey Art .............................................8121
Drew Johnson ......................................6134
Driver Fine Art .........................10096/10098
Ducky D .................................................2134
Dvyne Wrytes ......................................12096
FAKETOOS .............8097/8099/9096/9098
Fakku.....................................................7012
Falcon Fantasyworks .........................11116
Fanciful Gift/Pandahat......... 13085/13087/
.................................................14084/14086
Fangoria ..............................................17066
Fastawker Designs .....................9127/9129
Fat Rabbit Farm ..................................11099
Fez-O-Rama ...............................5085/6084
FilmBar/Hamster Labs.......................17130
Firechilde Glass Studio ..............7123/7125
Firefly Cargo Bay .................................6,036
Fit2btied Clothing .......................5130/5132
Flex Comics ........................................10087
Flying Marlena’s Curious Goods, LLC ... 4,042
Franchesco ...........................................4140
From The Land Beyond ..........15093/15095
Fugitive Toys ..........1047/1049/2046/2048
Fun Costumes ....................................12112
FunToys ................................................1034
Furry Feline Creatives, LLC ....12093/12095
Fusion Designs .......................15092/15094
Heroic Fine Art ......................................1019
Hertiage Auctions.................................4055
HexComix....................................5126/5128
Hired Guns Comics ............................14123
Hobbyfan.com ..........11067/11069/12066/
.........................................12068/4003/5002
Hollywood Joe’s Memorabilia ...4005/4007
Holt’s ...................................................10097
Holzheimer’s...............................7097/7099
Hotflips ...................................10099/11098
House of Loli ......................................13129
Hydekomiks Ink ....................................3112
E Creations / Kylie LeRee Art ...............1025
Easley’s Fun Shop Inc. ......... 10093/10095/
.................................................11092/11094
East Valley Krav Maga .........................1124
Ed Robertson Comics............... 3023/3025/
.....................................................4022/4024
Edge of December ................................6079
Elisa Wikey ..........................................10117
Elveen’s Comics ...................................3067
Em2a Studios/EmaCartoon.com.......11097
Emperors Toys............................9085/9087
Entity Eye Entertainment............1134/1136
Eric “Ebas” Basaluda ..........................10143
Eric Mengel .........................................11143
Erik Hodson Illustration .......................1123
ErikArreaga.com ...................................7112
Ernest Romero ....................................13132
Ernie Najera ..........................................2139
Eslinger Art Gallery .................16096/16098
Espionage Cosmetics ..........................5006
Ethan Russell Erway Sci-Fi / Fantasy Author ...................13113
Ethan Van Sciver ..................................4138
Ether Shirts .........................................14069
Evil Robo ...............................................6029
Evo Anime .............................................3006
Ex-Boyfriend .........................................9075
F3 ........................................................13123
Fabio Moon .........................................13142
Gabrielle Donathan ..............................3141
Gamadin Book Series...........................3060
Game On ...............................................6007
Game Over Games .....................8079/9078
Gamechurch .............................9069/10068
Gates of Imagination..........................15119
GBM Nerd-Maille & More ...........2112/2114
Geek Asylum
& Catseye Curiosities ..............8117/8119
Geek Chic ................2079/2081/3078/3080
Geek Covers ........................................10085
Geekbella ............................................16099
Geekify Inc ............................................1022
Geeksville, AZ .....................................10084
Gekkards, Inc ........................................2047
Generations of Art ..............................12099
Gerimi Burleigh
& Karl Altstaetter .................10113/10115
GhostHause ........................................10121
GI JOE VS Transformers/
Pop Culture Paradise............. 9079/9081/
.................................................10078/10080
Gifts and Blessings ............................15074
Gilead’s Goblinz....................................2132
Ginas Originals AZ..............................10127
Ginger Gypsy ......................................13125
Gini Koch.............................................14133
Glitch Gaming Apparel ...............5079/6078
Golden Albatross/Whimsic ....14079/15078
Golden Rule Tattoo...............................5004
Gordon Austin.......................................6029
Goth and Geek ......................................2058
Gotham City Comics and Coffee .........4040
Grabriel Ba ..........................................13140
Gravity Doll ...........................................2113
Gravity Studios ...................................16116
Greg Ham ............................................14093
Gren Radcliff .......................................11128
Grindhouse/Shadoworks .....................5013
Gudfit Entertainment ..........................12097
H.L. Martin ............................................7119
Half Man Half Monkey All Hero ...........3120
Half Price Books ...................................7069
Hard Rock Cafe .....................................2007
Harley Yee Rare Comics....... 10073/10075/
.................................................11072/11074
Hatch 605 ...........................................13131
Heath Corson........................................4139
Henry Cesneros ......................14122/14124
Hero and Villain Designs.....................1,061
Hero Initiative .......................................7030
Ian Snyder ...........................................10137
Iguana Comics & Buttons ..........2059/3058
ImagiMeri’s Creations ........................17125
Imaginarium Galleries ................3093/3095
In Tense Comics .................................17135
Inaris Whimsy .......................................9121
Infinite Frequencies ..............................7121
Ink Army ................................................4031
Ink Patch ...............................................3041
J and K Stuff .........................................2018
J. Gonzo ..............................................13136
Jae Lee................................... 11140, 11142
James Owen .......................................14143
James Silvani, Amy Mebberson,
Aaron Sparrow .....................11136/11138
Jamie Tyndall .............................6122/6124
Japanese Prints
by Ukiyo-e Heroes ...............17122/17124
Jason Brubaker Coffee Table Comics ...............4034/4036
Jason Metcalf .........................15112/15114
Jason Palmer Studios Inc......14085/15084
Jason Pedersen..................................11127
Javier Avila .............................10112/10114
Javier Hernandez ...............................11137
Jay’s Junque ........................................5081
Jean’s Beads ........................................3115
Jeff Egli .................................................7120
Jeff Pina..................................13118/13120
Jen Hickman.........................................6121
Jenevieve Broomall ..............................3143
Jenna Elizabeth Johnson & Alexia Purdy YA Fantasy Authors ...........................3092
Jennifer’s Place ....................13073/13075/
.................................................14072/14074
Jenny Parks Illustration .............3127/3129
JewelryFX .............................................2120
Jim Hanna ..........................................12132
Jim Sterenko .............................. 7067 8066
JK2 Hawaii..........................................16081
J-List...........................................4092/4094
Joe Benitez .........................................12138
Joe Corroney ........................................4135
Joel Gomez ...........................................6137
John Giang .................................5141/5143
John Layman ........................................4142
John Stinsman .....................................3142
John Timms........................................13134
Jon Freeman .......................................17136
Jon Sanchez Creative ..........................1135
Jonathan Bolerjack ................17127/17129
Jonathan Hillmer ................................12131
Joshua Pantallereso ..........................17137
Joyce Chin ............................................7028
Joye Company ........................12079/12081
JP Roth/Rothic .......................11112/11114
JPNToys/Nextep ....4041/4043/5040/5042
Julie Fletcher ......................................12120
Juniors ........................................6099/7098
Jusscope Press ..........................7113/7115
Justice Comics .....................................8081
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Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
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EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
LOWER LEVEL
Max Cannon..........................................3140
Maydak .................................................5122
Media Collectibles ......................6097/7096
Megan Missfit .......................................8116
Mels Kawaii Shop ...............................17123
Merpunks ....................................2115/2117
Mesa Comics and Games ....................4029
Metro13 ................................................4061
Metropolitan Arts Institute ..................4060
Michael C. Hayes ........................9114/9116
Michael De Alba Art LLC ....................12074
Michael Martinez..................................3132
Michael Stackpole ..............................14132
Mickey Chaney .....................................1072
Middle Earth Gems .....................1138/1140
Midnight Toys .........................10079/10081
Mike DeBalfo ..........................10128/10130
Mike S. Miller ..............................3134/3136
Mike Vasquez .......................................7131
Mike Zeck................... 12143, 12141, 12139
Minion Me .............................................3114
Miniworld Entertainment .....................3087
Miss Alanius Creations ......................14115
Modelers Or Mice .................................6035
Moko Press/ Robin & Cory Childs .....11123
Moments In Metal ................................6049
Monkey Minion Press ..........................4086
Monster Booty Threads .......................3066
Monster Hive ........................................5125
MonsterComicBooks.com .........5097/5099
Morgan Beem and Jorge Corona ........6117
Movie Maze ........................................16086
Musetap ......................................8123/8125
My-D Pins and Collectibles .................3030
Mysterious Galaxy....16133/16135/16137/
.................................... 16139/16141/16143
Mystic ...................................................2129
Pakrat Collectibles .................11078/11080
Panda and Monster Sideshow ..........15122
Paranoid Onion Laboratories ..............9120
Paris Wigs and Extensions ..................5052
Past Present Bootleg ...........................1117
Patrick Finch.........................................7116
Pawstar ...............................................13095
PBS Nerds.............................................5092
Pen 2 Paper Ent ......................15085/15087
PescEffects- The Art of Jerry Pesce
.....................................................5113/5115
Pezzy Rings ..........................................4115
Phoenix Amtgard................................13092
Pixel Paladins .........................10122/10124
Pixy Cakes, LLC ....................................1121
Plutonian Narwhal Designs .......8122/8124
Poetic Earth Handmade Journals .......5022
PolySauce Interactive ..........................3029
Pop Shop AZ .......................................13074
Poster Party .................... 1040/1042/1041/
...........................................1043/2040/2042
Powermorphicon/Robo Toyfest
.................................... 12085/13084/13086
Project Epiphany ....................11073/11075
Psychofuckomics .................................6120
Psychoseby ........................................12125
Puppet Pie ............................................8068
Justin Chung ..............................4126/4128
Karaoke Fanboy Press .......................12115
Karen Hallion Illustration .....................3125
Katelyn McCaigue/Beanie Buds ........11124
Kate’s Comic Geekery ..........................2012
Kathy 100..............................................6125
Ken’s Buttons .....................................17118
Keomaka LLC......5007/6006/16092/16094
Kevin Coulston ...................................13121
Kevin McCoy .......................................12133
Kevin Wada .........................................11132
Kids Need to Read ..4079/4081/5078/5080
Kids Need To Read
Auction Table ...........................4075/5074
Kif’s Collectibles ...................................4023
Kiki Doodle..........................................16084
Killer Tentacle Octopus ......................16130
Kipsworld ....................................3096/3126
Kirin Games ..........................................2023
Kit’s Designs.......................................17138
Kizmar Kollectables ...............14092/14094
Know One’s Designs, Meredith Mcclaren
& Frank and Nat’s Armory ...15113/15115
Kody Koala Custom Figures and Toys...6023
KOTOBUKIYA ..........................16087/17086
Kozak Komiks .......................................3113
Kris Anka.............................................11134
Kyla’s Keepsakes..................................5058
Lady Death / Brian Pulido /
Coffin Comics ..........................4017/5016
Lair of Abraxas .....................................6025
Laminartz..............................................4122
Lampflower .........................................17132
Laughing MoonTodd VanHooser ......................6129/6131
Laura Knatt & Hayley Larsh .................9131
LeatherDiceBags.com........................12126
Left Hand Asylum ...............................15080
leibelman arts .........................14127/14129
Leith Adams Movie Posters.................3073
Leprecon, Inc ........................................1133
Level Up Studios ..................................5035
LFDF Comics ........................10138 / 10140
Light Sculptured Art .............................2099
Light Speed Fine Art .............................7010
Light up Apparel & Accessories ..........3075
Lightsaber Cutting, T-shirts
and more ............................................4080
Limited Edition Collectibles .......2022/1023
Linda Andrews, Vijaya Schartz
& Anna Questerly ...............................1119
Lion Forge ................................... 7046 7048
Little Vampires .....................................4084
Livio Ramondelli .................................14138
Lobo Anime & Comics ..........................5030
Looking Glass Wars ...................6075/7074
Mad Hatters ..........................................4114
Madame M ..........................................12123
MadFads ...............................................2060
Magdalena Peach...............................14081
Magic and Monsters ................ 4011/4013/
.................................................16073/17072
Magical Makes .....................................9123
Mana Overdose ....................................5123
Marat Mychaels..................................12134
MARDI GRAS COSTUME SHOP ...........3053
Maricopa County Library District ........3085
Mark Greenawalt ..................................8112
Mark Rude, Author & Artist ................12118
Massoglia Books ..................................2034
28
Nani?Wear...................................6058/6060
Natali Sanders ....................................15124
Natalia Lopez......................................16118
Nei Ruffino .............................. 10139 10141
Neko Press .................................1126/1128
Nerd Dollz ...........................................11126
Nerds Comictopia.................................3028
Nerdy Girl Corporation .......................15098
Next Level Studio .................................5131
Nigel Sade Fine Art .....................8128/8130
Night Stalker Press ................16126/16128
Nik’s Pix ..............................................11125
Norm Rapmund ....................................4136
Nostalgic Unfamiliarity ........................1132
NSNart ....................................13117/13119
Nuclear Comics & Skate ......................4028
Odd Truth Inc ......................................10125
OffWorld Designs, Inc.................2019/3018
Ogopogo Press/Jason Worthington
.....................................................5119/5121
OGREshop.com ....................................5093
Once Upon A Tee ..................................1024
Onigiri Amigurumi .................... 7075/8072/
...........................................8074/6073/7072
Onrie Kompan Productions, LLC .........4118
Optimystical Studios ..........................16080
Orange Crows .....................................10132
Orange Ribbon Collectibles .................2024
Orbital Decay Comics.........................13126
Orbital/Primeval ...................................6118
Origami Owl Custom Jewelry ..15129/15131
Outbreak Arms ...........................1004/1006
Outlaw Kritters/Watto’s Wife .....9097/9099
Ovidem Publishing ...............................3122
Owen White ...........................................6138
P Dot’s Comics & Collectibles .............5029
R & K Comics ..............................4046/4048
Radiant Grey .......................................10131
Rae Ann Payne .....................................6029
Rafael Albuquerque ............................13138
Railing Kill .............................................1115
Rainbowribbon LLC ................14097/14099
Raven Gregory ....................................10133
Raymond Worley ..................................1143
Razorz Edge ..........................................3016
Red Nebula Studios..............................7093
Redheaded Ruby ................................11122
Renee Witterstaetter ..........................12137
Reset Survivor ....................................11133
Re-Stitch Retro ...................................16131
Retro Dynamite.....................................3043
Reynolds Advanced Materials ..3047/3049
Rich Dad Company.............................16093
Richard Huante Design
& Illlustration .....................................5118
RNA Brand Entertainment..................14131
Rob Ozborne ...........................16112/16114
Robert (Bob the Artist) Luedke ............1068
Robert Elrod ........................................11121
Robots by Matt Spangler .....................3119
Rock Rebel ............................................1081
Ronald C. Tobin LLC .............................1078
Rosanna Rocha Cosplay ......................2133
Ross Demma ........................................4116
Ruben Rosas / AcomicWorldArt
.................................................13128/13130
Ruth Thompson Fantasy Art......6113/6115
Ryan McMurry ....................................17131
Ryan Ottley ...........................................5133
Ryan Quackenbush ............................11130
Salazar Entertainment .........................1113
Sam Laggren ........................................3121
Samurai Comics ............. 8067/8069/9066/
...........................................9068/6002/8113
Santino Arturo ......................................6029
Sara Richard .......................................13137
Sarah Clemens .....................................4124
Sarah Wilkinson Art..............................8126
Save the Prints .....................................3046
Scentsy .................................................5037
Scifi Cards.....................................................
4025 ..............................................................
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Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Company............... 2015 Booth/Table
Scorpius Dance Theater/
Vampire Boutique ..............................4058
Scott Godlewski ...................................6141
Scott Shehi ...........................................2143
Scott Zambelli, Brett Pinson
& Kevin Leen ........6128/6126/5127/5129
Scottsdale Public Library.....................2085
Scrap Pictures ......................................6047
Sean Sautter .......................................12121
Sebastien Millon...................................8094
Serenity Sky Crochet ............................1139
Serial Box Publishing .........................16067
Serkworks .............................................6037
Shades of Shadow Concepts...............7085
Shannon Marie Green Jewelry...........16127
Shark Robot LLC....................... 4052/4054/
.................................................17092/17094
Shelby Robertson .......................9122/9124
Silhouettes by Jordan ..........................3124
Sincerely Sam .......................................6092
Sires Eyewear .........5023/5025/6022/6024
Skahfee Studios ...................................1013
Skeltonartist ...............................7127/7129
Smitty Tut Designs ...........4127/4129/4131
SoCal Gaming .......... 4097/50961010/1012
Soundtrack Inc .....................................2028
Sour Apple Gallery/David Lizanetz
.................................................11129/11131
Sparkle! Designs ....................14073/15072
Spencer Brinkerhoff III .........................3117
Spiral Ink Comics ...............................12114
Starlit Skies...........................................9118
Steam Crow ............8073/8075/9072/9074
Steven Crowe/Urban Myth Studios .....6123
Steven Russell Black ............................2141
Steve’s Goody Bags .............................1037
Stitch & Print Technologies .......1073/2072
STL Ocarina ........................................14075
Stuart Sayger ............................. 4141 4143
Studio Chiri .........................................12117
Studio Fugazi........................................8118
Stylin Online.Com ........... 4047/4049/5046/
.......................5048/5047/5049/6046/6048
.......................4053, 2041/2043/3040/3042
Sugar Fueled.........................................9128
Super Emo Friends ...............................8127
Super Hero Stuff ... 6085/6087/7084/7086/
.................................6093/6095/7092/7094
Superheroes in Training .............6096/6098
Surreal Comics & Card/CGC Comics ...3022
Sushi You Can Hug ..............................4120
Suzana Harcum/Owen White ..............6138
The Kilted Pony ..................................17080
The Mirror Gate Chronicles ................17113
The Nerd Store .....................................4002
The Peculiar Magpie /
Modifiedminds .........................2122/2124
The Ronin Saga ....................................1059
The Scribbled Hollow ............... 4035/4037/
.....................................................5034/5036
The Silk Road..............................7126/7128
The Subtle Geek .................................13069
The Suits ...............................................7117
The Worlds Edge...................................9130
The Yuan Twins ..................................12122
Thieves Den Costumes ........................5011
Thomax Green ....................................16129
Thunderskull Press ............................11095
Tiki Machine, LLC .................................4059
Tim Vigil ................................................3133
Times Forgotten .....................13067/14066
Tinney’s Trinkets & Costuming..........12129
Todd Nauck...........................................4132
Tom Hodges .......................................14142
Tom Leveen ........................................14139
Tone Rodriguez ..................................12136
Tony Consiglio ....................................10136
Tony Parker...........................................6143
Tony Santiago Art...............................13093
Tor De Sun ..........................................17116
Toy Anxiety .............4067/4069/5066/5068
Toy Mandala ...............................3002/3003
(error in numbering on the map)
Toy Master Action Figures ...................1029
Toy Wizard Toys/Pop Goes the Vinyl ..9080
Toynk.com ..... 15073/15075/16072/16074
TOYSBOT.COM .......5053/5055/6052/6054
Toyslogic ................1067/1069/2066/2068
Travis Hanson ............................5075/6074
Tribble Toys / GIANTmicrobes...........14068
Tucson Comic-con ...............................3067
Twiggs & Berries ................................12075
Twisted Fire Creations .......................16095
VoxelPerlers ........................................17120
Voyage Trekkers .................................12116
Tasty Peach Studios ..................1011/2010
Tee No Evil ..........................................15121
Tee Turtle ....................................6059/6061
Terence Brown II/
Denny From The Room .....................7130
Terry Huddleston Art ..................2123/2125
Terry Tibke ..........................................17133
Texas Hold’em w/ Zombies ...16079/17078
The Art of Ramona .............................10126
The Beast is Back Inc
+ GenuineHaHa..................................3034
The Black Scottie .................................2035
The Brain Stand ....................................6094
The Card Cafe .......................................2011
The Chosen Prime ......................1017/2016
The Comic Shop .........................1003/2002
The Contact Lense Co ........................12072
The Crafty Coyote...............................13127
The Critical Gamer ...............................5054
The Devastator .....................................8092
The Dr. Diabolic Show ..........................9126
The Horror Show ..................................3084
Ultrasabers .............3097/3099/4096/4098
Umber Designs .....................................9112
Urban Art by Melody ............................5095
Urban Myth Studios ...............16113/16115
Urban Ocotpus ...................................15096
Val Hochberg ......................................13116
Valiant ......................................... 7058 7060
Vampie Oodles .....................................6034
Vamplets ...............................................2013
Van Jensen ...........................................5137
Vanquish Studio .................................10123
Vaughn Media ......................................2119
Very Awesome Girls PHX ...................14130
Victorian Folly.......................................1079
WanabiEpic Designs ..............12128/12130
Warhorse Workshop .............................5094
Warrior Martial Arts Supplies Inc
.....................................................1016/1018
Wayne Gardiner ....................................1137
Weegonza Bazaar...............................17134
WeLoveFine ............................14096/14098
Weston Ochse.....................................14134
Wicked Wenches ..................................4099
Window to the Soul ............................13094
Witches Gifts ......................................12094
WJW Designs......................................16119
Wolfsisters Creation ...................6010/6012
World Famous Comics ...........14117/14119
World in Chains Chainmaille ................1080
World of Rynaga - Specimen Design .7095
Xaos Studios ......................................15130
Yellow Jacket Comics L.L.C. ...............8114
Yvonne Navarro ..................................14136
Zenescope .................................. 7034 7036
Zeroes For Hire ...................................12124
Zia Records.............3017/3019/4016/4018
Zombie Milkshake ..............................14113
Zombie Patrol .............................2037/3036
Zombisaur ..........................................10116
3RD FLOOR
Arizona Autobots........................................P
Arizona Avengers ....................................... J
Arizona Steampunk Society ...................... L
AZ Tardis.....................................................B
Bloof.co .......................................................K
Cactus Brick ...............................................C
Department of Zombie Defense ................T
Fox Photos-Delorean .................................D
Fukka.............................................................
Gary Harper - Weapons Expert ............... H1
Heros United .............................. A201/A203
Ivy Doomkitty........................................3042
Justice League Arizona ............................. E
Kingdom of Umbria ....................................G
PCC Weird Science .................................. H2
Predator Clan............................. A205/A207
SCA.............................................................. F
Star Wars Neighborhood ...........................R
The Dread Fleet ..........................................O
The Finest-GI Joes .................................... Q
The Moon Mermaids .................................M
The Princess Project ................................. N
Umbrella Corporation .................................S
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EXHIBITOR AND ARTIST ALLEY LOCATIONS
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GUEST LOCATIONS
Guest name ... Table or Booth Location
Guest name ... Table or Booth Location
Guest name ... Table or Booth Location
Adam Beechen .....................................4139
Adam Orndorf .......................................3132
Adam Yeater .........................................3135
Aime ..................................................... A300
Alex de Campi .......................................6132
Alexis Denisof .......................................3057
Alyson Hannigan ..................................3058
Andy Runton .........................................6140
Anthony Winn .....................................14140
Aprilynne Pike .....................................14141
Arigon Starr ..........................................5139
Armand Villavert ...................................6142
Arthur Adams .......................................7028
Austin Aslan .......................................14135
Autumn Ivy..........................................10135
Fabio Moon .........................................13142
Fakku ................................................... A308
Franchesco ..........................................4140
Frank Mastromauro ................. 9067 10066
Michael Stackpole ..............................14132
Michele Specht .....................................3012
Mike Zeck................... 12143, 12141, 12139
Mike S. Miller ..............................3134, 3136
Mur Lafferty ........................................16067
Barry Bostwick .....................................3001
Beatriz Romero ...................................13132
Ben “hbi2k” Creighton .................... 3140 (3)
Bernie Bregman ................................... A302
Beth Sotelo ...........................................6139
Bill Farmer.............................................2137
Billy Tucci............................... 12140, 12142
Brad Dwyer .........................................11135
Bret Blevins...........................................4137
Brett Booth ...........................................4134
Brett R. Smith .......................................3139
Brian Augustyn ...................................13139
Brian Miller ...........................................4133
Brian Pulido ................................4017/5016
Charisma Carpenter .............................3003
Chris Doohan ........................................3011
Chris Mowry................................7046, 7048
Chrissie Zullo ......................................13135
Christian Zanier ........6067 6069 7066 7068
Christopher Lloyd .................................3050
Christopher Uminga ...........................13133
Chuck Huber .........................................3010
Curtis “Takahata101” Arnott.......... 3140 (3)
Daisey Walker .......................................6029
Damon Begay .....................................11141
Daniel Bradford ....................................3138
Danielle Panabaker ..............................3044
Darick Roberston..................................7030
Dave Turner .................................... 3142 (3)
David Baron ..........................................6133
David Morrissey ...................................3047
David Lee Summers ...........................14137
Denny Ricelli .......................................11139
Derek Hunter.........................................5135
Don Rosa ................................ 13141 13143
Drew Johnson ......................................6134
Edward James Olmos ..........................3045
Elias Chatzoudis ......................... 7034 7036
Eric Mengel .........................................11143
Eric “Ebas” Basaluda ............................3137
Ernest Romero ....................................13132
Ernie Najera ..........................................2139
Ethan Van Sciver ..................................4138
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Gabriel Ba ...........................................13140
Gabrielle Donathan ..............................3141
Gini Koch.............................................14133
Gordon Austin.......................................6029
Heath Corson........................................4139
Honky Tonk Man ................................. A301
Ian Snyder ...........................................10137
Ivy Doomkitty.................................. 3142 (3)
J. Gonzo ..............................................13136
Jacen Burrows .........6067 6069 7066 7068
Jae Lee................................... 11140, 11142
James Owen .......................................14143
Jason Isaacs ........................................3048
Jason Momoa.......................................3053
Javier Hernandez ...............................11137
Jay Fotos ..................7079 7081 8078 8080
Jen Broomall ........................................3143
Jim Beaver ............................................3054
Jim Hanna ..........................................12132
Jim Sterenko .............................. 7067 8066
Joe Brusha.................................. 7034 7036
Joe Corroney ........................................4135
Joel Gomez ...........................................6137
John Giang .................................5141, 5143
John Layman ........................................4142
John Stinsman .....................................3142
John Timms........................................13134
Josh Blaylock ............................. 7022 7024
Joyce Chin ............................................7028
Julian Yap ...........................................16067
Karl Urban .............................................3056
Katee Sackhoff .....................................3055
Kevin Wada .........................................11132
Kim Stinger ...........................................3013
Kipleigh Brown ...................................14068
Kirran “Lord Moonstone” Somerlade
......................................................... 3140 (3)
Kris Anka.............................................11134
Kristen Denton............................7046, 7048
Kyle Thompson ................................... A303
Lance ................................................... A300
Lawrence “MasakoX” Simpson ..... 3140 (3)
Lexa Doig ..............................................3051
Livio Ramondelli .................................14138
Lou Ferrigno .........................................3007
Marat Mychaels..................................12134
Margaret Dunlap ................................16067
Mary McDonnell ...................................3046
Max Brooks ...............6067 6069 7066 7068
Max Cannon..........................................3140
Max Gladstone ...................................16067
Michael Martin .....................................3132
Michael Shanks ....................................3052
Nei Ruffino ..........................................10139
Nell Campbell .......................................3001
Norm Rapmund ....................................4136
Owen White ...........................................6136
Patricia Quinn .......................................3001
Peter Steigerwald ..................... 9067 10066
Rae Ann Payne .....................................6029
Rafael Albuquerque ............................13138
Ralph Tedesco ............................ 7034 7036
Raven Gregory ....................................10133
Ray Villafane ........................................ A305
Rebekah McKendry ............................17066
Renee Witterstaetter ..........................12137
Reset Survivor ....................................11133
Roger Jackson......................................3005
Ron Perlman .........................................3049
Ryan Ottley ...........................................5133
Samatha Gorel .....................13117 & 13119
Santino Arturo ......................................6029
Sara Richard .......................................13137
Scott Godlewski ...................................6141
Scott Shehi ...........................................2143
Scott “KaiserNeko” Frerichs .......... 3140 (3)
Shannon Denton.........................7046, 7048
Stephan Franck ..................................16069
Steven Smith ....................................... A304
Steven Russell Black ............................2141
Stuart Sayger ..............................4141, 4143
Summer Glau ........................................3043
Suzanna Harcum ..................................6138
Tanglwyst de Holloway ....................... A306
Tim Vigil ................................................3133
Todd Haberkorn....................................3009
Todd Nauck...........................................4132
Tom Hodges .......................................14142
Tom Kane ..............................................3006
Tom Leveen ........................................14139
Tone Rodriguez ..................................12136
Tony Parker...........................................6143
Travis Hansen.............................5075/6074
Van Jensen ...........................................5137
Veronica Taylor.....................................3004
Vic Mignogna........................................3008
Vince Hernandez ..................... 9067, 10066
Weston Ochse.....................................14134
Wyatt Lenhart .......................................3014
Yvonne Navarro ..................................14136
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ADAM BEECHEN
Comic Writer:
Countdown, Robin,
Teen Titans
ADAM ORNDORF
Comic Book Writer:
Blood & Dust
ADAM YEATER
Comic Creator:
One Last Day
ALEX GORDON
Author:
Jericho, Gideon
ALEX DE CAMPI
Comic Writer:
Smoke, Kat & Mouse,
Valentine
AMY K. NICHOLS
Author: Now That
You’re Here, While
You Were Gone
ANDREA PHILLIPS
Author: The Daring
Adventures of Captain
Lucy Smokeheart
ANDY RUNTON
Comic Artist,
Creator: Owly
ANN LECKIE
Author: Ancillary
Justice, Ancillary Sword
ANTHONY WINN
Comic Artist: Star Wars,
Cyblade/Shi, Wolverine
ARMAND VILLAVERT
Comic Artist: ZAPT!,
Princess Ai
ARTHUR ADAMS
Comic Artist: Avengers,
Buffy the Vampire
Slayer, X-Men,
New Mutants
AUSTIN ASLAN
Author: The Islands at
the End of the World,
The Girl ad the Center
of the World
AUTUMN IVY
Comic Artist:
Widow’s Web
BARRY BOSTWICK
Actor: Spin City,
The Rocky Horror
Picture Show
BEN “HBI2K”
CREIGHTON
Content Creator:
Dragon Ball Z
Abridged
BENNETT R COLES
Author: Casualties of
War, Virtues of War
BERNIE BREGMAN
Costumer: Dark Helmet,
Ace Ventura, Mugatu,
Nerds Like Us, Club
Cosplay
BETH CATO
Author: The Clockwork
Dagger, The Clockwork
Crown
BETH SOTELO
Comic Artist: Fathom,
Soulfire, Witchblade,
Charismagic
BILL FARMER
Comics Colorist: The
Darkness, Witchblade,
Magdalena, and
Artifacts from Top Cow
Productions
BILLY TUCCI
Comic Creator:
Shi, Victoria Cross,
The Undaunted
BRAD DWYER
Comics: Record Heat, As
You Were, Epic Tales of
the Mundane
BRET BLEVINS
Comic Artist: Strange
Tales, New Mutants,
Batman Beyond
BRETT BOOTH
Comic Artist: Backlash,
The Flash, Teen Titans
BRETT R. SMITH
Comic Artist: Batman
Eternal, Harley Quinn,
Wolverines, Guardians
Team Up
BRIAN STAVELEY
Author: The Emperor’s
Blades, The Providence
of Fire
BRIAN AUGUSTYN
Comic Writer, Editor:
The Flash,
Justice League
BRIAN PULIDO
Comic Writer and
Creator: Lady Death, Evil
Ernie, Friday the 13th
BRIAN MILLER
Comic Artist: Hi-Fi
Color for Comics, Master
Digital Color
BRIAN MCCLELLAN
Author: The Powder
Mage trilogy: Promise
of Blood, The Crimson
Campaign, and The
Autumn Republic
CAT RAMBO
Author: The Surgeon’s
Tale, The Bumblety’s
Marble, Eyes like Sky
and Coal and Moonlight
CHRIS DOOHAN
Actor: Star Trek
Continues, Star Trek,
Star Trek Into Darkness
CHRIS GORE
Comedian, Writer:
PodCRASH with That
Chris Gore, Geektime
CHARISMA CARPENTER
CHERIE PRIEST
Actor: Buffy the Vampire Author: The InexplicaSlayer, Angel,
bles, Ganymede, DreadThe Expendables
nought, Clementine,
Boneshaker
May 28-31, 2015 • Phoenixcomicon.com • Phoenix Convention Center
ALEXIS DENISOF
ALYSON HANNIGAN
Actor: Angel, Much Ado Actor: Buffy the Vampire
About Nothing,
Slayer, How I Met Your
Guardians of the Galaxy
Mother
APRILYNNE PIKE
Author: Wings, Illusions,
Destined, Earthbound,
Sleep No More
ARIGON STARR
Comic Writer, Artist:
Super Indian, INC’s
Universe
BEATRIZ AND ERNEST ROMERO
Comic Creator: Romero Entertainment
Comic Creator: Romero Entertainment, Breed,
The Soft Machine, Silver
CHRISSIE ZULLO
Comic Artist:
Cinderella: From
Fabletown with Love
CHRISTIAN ZANIER
Comic Artist: Bionicle 8:
Legends of Bara Magna,
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
Actor: Back to the
Future, Taxi, The
Addams Family
CHRISTOPHER UMINGO
Comics:
Wonderground Gallery
CHUCK WENDIG
Author: Blackbirds,
Mockingbird, Under the
Empyrean Sky
CHUCK HUBER
Voice Actor, Actor:
Star Trek Continues,
Dragon Ball Z, Soul Eater
CURTIS
“TAKAHATA101”
ARNOTT
Content Creator: Dragon
Ball Z Abridged
DAISEY WALKER
Comic Creator at Evil
Robo: Terrible Habits
DAMON BEGAY
Comic Creator:
Interstellar Comix
DANIEL BRADFORD
Comics Artist: Robot 12,
KING!, Disappointing
Monsters, Zombies vs.
Robots: Z-boyz in the
Robot Graveyard
DANIELLE PANABAKER
Actor: The Flash, Sky
High, Friday the 13th
DARICK ROBERSTON
Comic Artist and
Creator: Transmetropolitan, The Boys, Ballistic,
OLIVER
DAVE TURNER
Costumer
DAVID BARON
Comic Artist: Bloodshot:
Reborn and Divinity,
Multiversity
DAVID MORRISSEY
Actor: Doctor Who, The
Reaping, The Walking
Dead
DAVID LEE SUMMERS
Author: Owl Dance,
Vampires of the
Scarlet Order, Realms of
Fantasy
DELILAH S. DAWSON
Author: Blud series,
Servants of the Storm
series, Delinquent
DENNY RICELLI
Comic Creator:
Cousin Harold, Get That
Chicken, Lollygaggin’
Adventures
DEREK HUNTER
Comic Artist: Adventure
Time, Doodle Jump
Comics, Danger Club
DIANA GABALDON
Author: Written in My
Own Heart’s Blood,
The Exile , Outlander
DJANGO WEXLER
Author: The Thousand
Names, The Shadow
Throne, The Forbidden
Library
DON ROSA
Comic Artist, Writer:
Donald Duck, Life and
Times of Scrooge
McDuck
DREW JOHNSON
Comic Artist: Supergirl,
Wonder Woman, Star
Wars: X-Wing Rogue
Squadron
EDWARD JAMES
ELIAS CHATZOUDIS
OLMOS
Comic Artist: Grimm
Actor: Batlestar Galacti- Fairy Tales, Zombies vs
ca, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Cheerleaders: Halloween
Stand and Deliver
Special
ERIC MENGEL
Comic Artist, Writer,
Creator: OCHO Comics
ERIC “EBAS” BASALUDA
Comics: Blood Legacy:
The Young Ones, Witchblade, Hunter-Killer, and
Darkness
FRANK MASTROMAURO
GABRIEL BA
Comic Creator:
Comic Artist: De:TALES,
Founded Aspen Comics, Daytripper, Casanova,
Shrugged, Dellec,
The Umbrella Academy
Overtaken
GABRIELLE DONATHAN
Costumer
ERNIE NAJERA
ETHAN VAN SCIVER
FABIO MOON
Comics: Unite and Take
Comic Artist: Green
Comic Artist: Casanova,
Over, The Basted Detec- Lantern, Superman/Bat- Serenity: Firefly Class
tive and Statuesque
man, New X-Men and
03-K64, Daytripper
The Flash: Rebirth
GARY HARPER
Military Historian,
Weapons Expert: The
Last Samurai, 3:10 to
Yuma
GINI KOCH
Author: Touched By
an Alien, Alien Novels,
Martian Alliance
Chronicles
GORDON AUSTIN
Comic Writer at Evil
Robo: Pink Laser, N/O
FRANCHESCO
Comic Artist: Grimm
Fairy Tales, Anarchy
GREG VAN EEKHOUT
Author: California
Bones, Norse Code, Kid
vs Squid
HEATH CORSON
Comic Writer: Batman:
Assault on Arkham,
Justice League
HONKY TONK MAN
Professional Wrestler
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GUEST BIOS
CHRIS MOWRY
Comic Artist: Transformers: The Reign of
Starscream, Godzilla:
Rulers of Earth
IAN SNYDER
Comic Artist: Tales From
Wonderland, Ursa Minor,
Widow’s Web
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IVY DOOMKITTY
Costumer, Writer, Host:
Cospladies, Cosplay Con
J. GONZO
Comics: La Mano
Del Destino
JACEN BURROWS
JAE LEE
JAMES OWEN
Comic Artist: King
Comic Artist:
Author, Publisher:
Zombie, Cimmerian, Bad The Inhumans, Fantastic Starchild, Here, There Be
World, Dark Blue, Scars Four, Batman/Superman Dragons, The Shadow
Dragons
JAMIE WYMAN
Author: Wild Card, The
Clever One
JANETTE RALLISON/
C. J. HILL
Author: My Fair
Godmother, Slayers,
Echo in Time
JASON HOUGH
Author: The Darwin
Elevator, The Dire Earth
Cycle
JASON ISAACS
Actor: Harry Potter,
The Patriot, Peter
Pan, DIG
JASON MOMOA
JAVIER HERNANDEZ
Actor: Game of Thrones, Comic Witer and Artist:
Stargate Atlantis,
El Muerto, Weapon
Aquaman
Tex-Mex, The Coma and
Maniac Priest
JAY FOTOS
Comic Artist, Writer: ‘68
Zombie
JAY POSEY
Author: Legends of
the Duskwalker series:
Three, Morningside Fall
and Dawnbreaker
JAZE COSPLAY STUDIO
JAZE Cosplay Studio
Featuring Aime and
Lance
JEN BROOMALL
Artist: Legend of Oz,
Critter, Grimm Fairy
Tales
JIM HANNA
Comic Creator: Jack
Rabbit, All-Ghouls
School, New Avengers
100 Project
JIM BEAVER
Actor: Supernatural,
Justified, Deadwood
JOE BRUSHA
Comic Writer: Grimm
Fairy Tales, Se7en,
Straw Men, Neverland
JOE CORRONEY
Comic Artist: Star Trek,
Doctor Who, GI Joe,
Spike Vs. Dracula, True
Blood
JOEL GOMEZ
Comic Artist: Justice
League, The Flash,
Witchblade, Gears
of War
JOHN TIMMS
Comic Artist: Harley
Quinn, Deadpool, Nova,
The Inhumans: Attilan
Rising
JOHN GIANG
Artist and Illustratior:
Captain America: Winter
Solider, Pacific Rim, The
Avengers
JOHN LAYMAN
Comic Writer: Chew,
ThunderCats, Marvel
Zombies vs The Army
of Darkness
JOSEPH NASSIE
Author: Riverwatch,
Templar Chronicles
series, Watcher of
the Dark
JOSH BLAYLOCK
Comic Writer and Artist:
Mercy Sparz, Operation
Nemesis: A Story of
Genocide & Revenge
JOYCE CHIN
Comic Artist:
Hulk, Green Lantern,
Vampirella, Xena,
Spiderman
JULIAN YAP
Publisher: Serial Box
Publishing
KARL URBAN
Actor: The Lord of the
Rings, Star Trek, Dredd,
Almost Human
KATEE SACKHOFF
Actor: Battlestar
Galactica, Riddick,
Oculus, Longmire
KEVIN HEARNE
Author: The Iron Druid
Chronicles
KEVIN WADA
Comic Artist: SheHulk, Death-Defying
Doctor Mirage, All-New
Hawkeye
KIM STINGER
Actor: Star Trek Continues, Thunder Geniuses
KIPLEIGH BROWN
Actor: Star Trek:
Enterprise, Yesterday
Was a Lie, Star Trek
Continues
KRIS ANKA
Comic Artist: Uncanny
X-Men, All-New
X-Factor, Wolverines
KYLE THOMPSON
Artist, Creator, FX
Designer:
MIDNIGHTSTUDIOSFX
JIM STERENKO
Comic Writer & Artist:
Nick Fury, Agent of
S.H.I.E.L.D.
JOHN STINSMAN
JONATHAN MABERRY
Comic Artist: Vampirella, Comic Writer: Bad Blood,
Team Youngblood,
Marvel Universe vs. The
Alandria Rising
Avengers, V-Wars
KELLEY ARMSTRONG
Author: Age of Legends,
Darkness Rising, The
Blackwell Pages
LAWRENCE “MASAKOX” LEANNA RENEE HIEBER
SIMPSON
Author, Playwright,
Content Creator: Dragon Actor: Strangely BeauBall Z Abridged
tiful series, Magic Most
Foul series
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LEXA DOIG
Actor: Andromeda,
Jason X, Continuum
LOU FERRIGNO
Actor: The Incredible
Hulk, The Avengers
MARAT MYCHAELS
Comic Artist: X-Force:
Shatterstar, Deadpool
Corp, Blindside
MARGARET DUNLAP
Producer, Writer: The
Middleman, The Lizzie
Bennet Diaries
MARK KIDWELL
Comic Writer, Artist: ‘68:
Jungle Jim: Hellhone,
‘68: Rule of War, ‘68:
Hallowed Ground
MARY MCDONNELL
Actor: Battlestar
Galactica, The Closer,
Major Crimes
MAX GLADSTONE
Author: Three Parts
Dead, Full Fathom Five
MELISSA MARR
Author: Wicked Lovely
series, Graveminder
series, The Blackwell
Pages
MICHAEL SHANKS
Actor: Stargate: SG-1,
Elysium, Stargate:
Continuum
MICHAEL MARTINEZ
Author: The Deadalus
Incident, The Enceladus
Crisis
MICHAEL STACKPOLE
Author: I, Jedi, Rogue
Squadron, Wedge’s
Gamble, Dark Tide
Series
ML BRENNAN
MUR LAFFERTY
Podcaster, Writer: I
Author:
Generation V, Iron Night, Should Be Writing, Serial
Tainted Blood
Box publishing
MYKE COLE
Author: Shadow Ops:
Control Point, Fortress
Frontier, Breach Zone
MAX BROOKS
Author: World War Z,
The Zombie Survival
Guide, G.I. Joe: Hearts
and Minds
MAX CANNON
MEL ODOM
Comic Creator, Producer:
Author: Forgotten
Red Meat, The Onion,
Realms, Mack Bolan,
Comedy Central
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
MICHAEL MARTIN
Comic book creator
Blood & Dust: The Life
and Undeath of Judd
Glenny
MICHELE SPECHT
Actor, Voice Actor: Star
Trek Continues, Fallout:
Nuka Break, Aperture
R&D
MIKE ZECK
Comic Artist: Captain
America, Marvel
Super-Heroes Secret
Wars, The Punisher
MIKE S. MILLER
Comic Artist: Injustice:
Gods Among Us Year 3,
Batman: Arkham
NAOMI NOVIK
Author: His Majesty’s
Dragon, Temeraire,
Blood of Tyrants
NEI RUFFINO
Comic Artist: The Secret
Life of Crows, Spiderman, Green Lantern
NELL CAMPBELL
Actor: The Rocky Horror
Picture Show
NORM RAPMUND
Comic Artist:
Teen Titans, Aquaman,
Booster Gold, The
Fantastic Four
PETER STEIGERWALD
Comic book: Aspen
Comics, Fathom, Soulfire, Lady Mechanika,
Fallen Son, Civil War
PETER V. BRETT
Author: The Warded
Man, The Desert Spear,
The Daylight War, The
Skull Throne
PIERCE BROWN
Author: Red Rising
trilogy, Golden Son
RAY VILLAFANE
Horror
REBEKAH MCKENDRY
Podcaster, Writer: Killer
POV, Fangoria Magazine
RENEE
WITTERSTAETTER
Comic Writer, Artist,
Creator: Spartan X,
Superman, She-Hulk,
X-Files
OWEN WHITE
Comic and Webcomic
Creator:
Tripping Over You
PATRICIA QUINN
Actor: The Rocky Horror
Picture Show
PAUL CORNELL
Writer and Author: Batman and Robin, Doctor
Who, London Falling,
The Severed Streets
RAE ANN PAYNE
Comic Creator at Evil
Robo: Terrible Habits
RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE
RALPH TEDESCO
Comic: Rumble in la
Comic Writer, Editor:
Rambla/Crimeland,
Grimm Fairy Tales, Tales
Pirate Tales, Saveage
from Wonderland
Brothers
RAVEN GREGORY
Comic Writer, Creator:
Tales from Wonderland,
Grimm Fairy Tales, Fly,
Widow’s Web
RESET SURVIVOR
Comics Creator: Ecos
de Xochitl
RICHARD KADREY
Author: Sandman Slim,
Kill the Dead, Aloha
from Hell, Metrophage,
Butcher Bird
RON PERLMAN
Actor: Sons of Anarchy,
Hellboy, The Blacklist
ROGER JACKSON
Voice Actor: Scream,
The Powerpuff Girls
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GUEST BIOS
LIVIO RAMONDELLI
Artist: IDW Publishing,
Transformers: Autocracy
and Monstrosity
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GUEST BIOS
RYAN OTTLEY
Comic Artist: Superman/
Batman, Death Grub,
Sea Bear and Grizzly
Shark
SAM SYKES
Author: The Aeon’s
Get series, Bring Down
Heaven series
SCOTT SHEHI
Comic Creator: T.R.I.B.E.
Comics
SCOTT GODLEWSKI
Comic Artist:
Codebreakers, Dracula,
ICARUS
STEPHAN FRANCK
Animator & Comic Book
Creator: The Iron Giant,
Silver Volume 1
STEVEN RUSSELL
BLACK
Comic Artist
STEVEN SMITH
Costumer: SKS Props,
Dragon Age Inquisitor
STUART SAYGER
Comic Artist: Shiver
in the Dark, Bionicle,
Infestation 2, Of Wolf
and Woman
TANGLWYST
DE HOLLOWAY
Costumer
TIM VIGIL
Comic Artist: Faust:
Love of the Damned,
Faust: Book of M,
Gunfighters in Hell
TODD NAUCK
Comic Artist: Friendly
Neighborhood
Spider-Man, Young
Justice, Wildguard
TONE
RODRIGUEZ
Comic book: Artist
TONY PARKER
Comic Book: Artist
TRAVIS HANSON
Comic Artist, Creator:
The Bean, Adventures
for a Lazy Afternoon
VIOLA CARR
Author: The Diabolical
Miss Hyde
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SAMATHA GOREL
Artist: Once Upon a
Titan, Flower.Picture.
Mask
SANTINO ARTURO
Comic Creator at Evil
Robo: Pink Lasers
SARA RICHARD
Comic Artist: My
Little Pony: Friendship
is Magic, Jem and The
Holograms
SAUNDRA MITCHELL
Author: Shadowed
Summer, The Vespertine, The Springsweet,
The Elementals and
Mistwalker
SCOTT SIGLER
Author: The Rookie, The
Starter, The All-Pro, The
MVP, The Champion
SHERRILYN KENYON
Author: The Dark-Hunters, The League,
Chronicles of Nick,
Lords of Avalon
STEPHEN
BLACKMOORE
Author: City of the Lost,
Dead Things, Broken
Souls
SUMMER GLAU
Actor: Firefly, Serenity,
Arrow, Terminator:
The Sarah Connor
Chronicles
SUZANNA HARCUM
Comic and Webcomic
Creator: Tripping Over
You
SUZANNE YOUNG
Author: The Program,
The Treatment, A Need
So Beautiful, A Want So
Wicked
TODD HABERKORN
Actor, Voice Actor: Star
Trek Continues, Bleach,
Naruto, Ghost Hunt,
Soul Eater
TOM LEVEEN
Author: Zero, Sick,
Manicpixiedreamgirl,
Party
TOM HODGES
Comic Artist: Star Wars
Webcomics
TOM KANE
Voice Actor: Star Wars:
The Clone Wars, The
Wild Thornberrys, Archer
VAN JENSEN
Comic Writer: Pinocchio
Vampire Slayer, Green
Lantern Corps
VERONICA TAYLOR
Voice Actor: Pokemon,
Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles, Astroblast!
VIC MIGNOGNA
Actor, Voice Actor:
Star Trek Continues,
Fullmetal Alchemist,
Vampire Knight
VINCE HERNANDEZ
Comic book: Publisher
WYATT LENHART
Actor: Star Trek
Continues
YVONNE NAVARRO
Author: AfterAge,
Highborn,
Concrete Savior
SCOTT “KAISERNEKO” SHANNON MESSENGER
SHANNON DENTON
FRERICHS
Author: Keeper of the
Designer, Artist: KomikContent Creator: Dragon
Lost Cities, Let the
werks, Cartoon Network,
Ball Z Abridged
Sky Fall
Paramount, Fox Kids
WESLEY CHU
WESTON OCHSE
Author: The Lives of Tao, Author: SEAL Team 666,
The Deaths of Tao
Scarecrow Gods, Blaze
of Glory
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AVATAR PRESS
Location: 6067 6069 7066 7068
Avatar Press is an independent American
publisher of comic books, founded in 1996 by
William A. Christensen, and based in Rantoul,
Illinois. Avatar initially published only miniseries. They subsequently expanded to other
formats. Currently, Avatar publishes several
ongoing series.
DARKHORSE
Location: 6053 6055 7052 7054
Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike
Richardson as an offshoot of his Oregon comicbook retail chain, Things From Another World.
Richardson pursued the idea of establishing an
ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, and
twenty-five years later the company has grown
to become the third-largest comics publisher in
the United States.
DEL REY
DEL REY
Location: 15067 15069 16066 16068
Del Rey Books began as an imprint of Ballantine
Books in 1977. Begun by editor Judy-Lynn del
Rey with the editorial assistance of her husband,
author and editor Lester del Rey, Del Rey Books
quickly grew into the most robust science fiction/
fantasy imprint in the field.
DEVIL’S DUE PUBLISHER
Location: 7022 7024
Devil’s Due is a North American based comic
book publisher and pop culture content creator.
Many hundreds of issues of comic books carry
the Devil’s Due brand name since its initial
creation by Josh Blaylock in 2000.
SERIAL BOX
Location: 16067
Stories unfold in easily digestible, weekly
episodes delivered straight to your device for
reading anytime, anywhere. Each installment
stands on its own, but build up over the course of
the season to tell a greater story.
FANGORIA ENTERTAINMENT
Location: 17066
FANGORIA sliced its way onto the scene in 1979,
becoming the only national publication devoted
to the modern horror genre. Three and a half
decades later, FANGORIA is still the number one
authority on all things scary!
KOMIKWERKS
Komikwerks is a leader in digital publishing online.
Komikwerks has been partnered with Stan Lee’s
POW! Entertainment to publish a line of premiere
internet comics called Stan Lee’s Sunday Comics
on Komikwerks.com and they also provided
exclusive content to the AOL: RED website.
Komikwerks also publishes ebook and print books
through Shannon Eric Denton’s ACTIONOPOLIS
and AGENT OF D.A.N.G.E.R. imprints. Komikwerks
has also published a variety of projects in print and
digital formats featuring Joe Kubert, Ray Bradbury,
Bernie Wrightson, Keith Giffen, Will Eisner,
Raymond Chandler, Dave Gibbons, Mike Mignola,
Michael Lark, P. Craig Russel, and many more.
Komikwerks has been featured in many news and
entertainment periodicals including Variety, USA
Today, and Wizard Magazine.
PUBLISHER LOCATIONS
ASPEN
Location: 9067, 10066
Aspen MLT, Inc. is an entertainment publishing
company founded in January 2003 by superstar
comic artist Michael Turner. Priding itself on
producing entertainment properties of the
highest quality visual and storytelling elements,
Aspen MLT, Inc. quickly carved its mark on the
comic book industry.
VALIANT
Location: 7058 7060
Valiant is a leading character-based
entertainment company with a library of over
1,500 characters, including X-O Manowar,
Bloodshot, Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, and
many more. Established in 1989, Valiant has
sold over 80 million comic books, and today its
characters continue to be forged in publishing,
licensing, film, video games, and beyond.
ZENESCOPE
Location: 7034 7036
Joe Brusha and Ralph Tedesco started out writing
screenplays together about fifteen years ago
but the two eventually came up with the idea
that evolved into Zenescope Entertainment. The
company was founded in 2005 and has become
one of the most recognized independent comic
book and graphic novel publishers in the world.
Ralph and Joe’s edgy and non-traditional brand
of story-telling sets them apart from the pack.
LION FORGE
Location: 7046 7048
Lion Forge Comics is an innovator in the digital
publishing world starting with titles such Miami
Vice Remix, Punky Brewster, Saved By The Bell,
Knight Rider, and Airwolf among others. Lion Forge
recently partnered with publishing powerhouse IDW
Publishing for distribution of all its print titles. IDW
Publishing is regularly recognized as the fourthlargest comic book publisher in the United States.
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GUESTS OF THE CON
ARIZONA AUTOBOTS
Location: P
The Arizona Autobots, a local
group of transformer costume
builders and enthusiasts
ARIZONA AVENGERS
Location: J
Founded to provide a collective
identity for costuming fans with
similar interests, the Arizona
Avengers is proud to put its
resources to good use through
fundraising, charity work, and
volunteerism.
ARIZONA R2-D2 BUILDERS CLUB
Location: R
The R2-D2 Builder’s Club is an
International online community
focused on building life size
replicas of everyones favorite
Star Wars Droid.
ARIZONA STEAMPUNK SOCIETY
Location: L
The Arizona Steampunk Society is
a group of like-minded individuals
that meets regularly to attend
events, promote the Steampunk
community, educate, and support
each other in our passion for all
things Steampunk. AZSPS.ORG
AZ TARDIS
Location: B
AZ T.A.R.D.I.S. is a large group of
Doctor Who cosplayers and fans
raising awareness and funds for
charity, focused on spreading the
word about our favorite science
fiction series.
BLOOF.CO
Location: K
Designed and merchandised
by people who love comics
and memorabilia, Bloof is a
unique multi-site platform for
memorabilia and entertainment
sales, discussion and innovative
promotions.
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CACTUS BRICK
Location: C
Cactus Brick is a group of adult
(over 18 only) fans of LEGO who
collect, build, play with, and share
ideas about the LEGO hobby. DARK EMPIRE
Location: R
The Dark Empire strives to promote multi-generational fandom
and appreciation of STAR WARS
through acts of charity, and to
encourage creative costuming
as custom characters and canon
characters representing the “dark
side” of the Star Wars
DEPARTMENT OF
ZOMBIE DEFENSE
Location: T
An elite organization dedicated
to the preservation of human
life and the extermination of all
zombies! Highly trained agents
specializing in counter zombieism and zombie defense.
DUNE SEA GARRISON 501ST
LEGION
Location: R
The Dune Sea Garrison is the Arizona chapter of the international Star
Wars costuming club known as
the 501st Legion. With over 5,000
members worldwide, the 501st,
while not sponsored by Lucasfilm
Ltd., is Lucasfilm’s preferred
Imperial costuming group. FOX PHOTOS-DELOREAN
Location: D
We’re Terry and Oliver Holler and
we are traveling to the future in
our DeLorean Time Machine (that
we built!) through all 50 states to
raise awareness and funding for
Parkinson’s Research. Our mission is called, ‘To The Future’ and
we’d like you to come with us.
100% of the donations collected
will benefit the Michael J. Fox
Foundation for Parkinson’s
Research, through Team Fox.
organization created by, of and
for people interested in creating
costumes from the Star Wars
mythos. While it is not sponsored
by Lucasfilm Ltd., Lucasfilm
recognizes the Rebel Legion
as a premiere volunteer Rebel
costuming group. GARY HARPER WEAPONS EXPERT
Location: H1
Military Historian and international weapons expert for motion
picture and television, Gary is
best known as the Gatling gun
expert for such movies as The
Last Samurai and as consultant
for movies, Master and Commander and 3:10 to Yuma. HEROES UNITED
Location: A201/A203
Heroes United is a non-profit
community & charity costuming
group dedicated to bringing
smiles and happiness to the
people through cosplay. HU is a
no-restriction cosplay group in
which the members can cosplay
anything from Television, Video
Games, Comic Books, Movies and
more without having to stick to
one specific universe and makes
for interesting events at all times.
JUSTICE LEAGUE ARIZONA
Location: E
The Justice League Arizona is a
DC Universe fan club dedicated
to celebrating the DC Universe
through costuming; specifically
the costumes and characters of
the heroes, villains and denizens.
KINGDOM OF UMBRIA
Location: G
We are a Chapter of the Adrian
Empire, a nation-wide 501c3 Educational non-profit corporation,
dedicated to recreating the skills
and activities of the Middle Ages
and Renaissance.
MOS EISLEY BASE, REBEL
LEGION
Location: R
Mos Eisley Base is the Arizona
chapter of the Rebel Legion, an
international Star Wars costuming
MOON MERMAID
Location: M
The mystical, blue finned, Moon
Mermaid first surfaced in 2003
and has since been spotted making a splash at events, festivals,
and children’s parties spreading
magic and imagination to all she
meets. Be sure to stop by and
see Moon, her pirate friends, and
sea~sisters at the Mermaid Cove!
PCC WEIRD SCIENCE
Location: H2
An interactive science space
with rotating exhibits of cutting
edge science, technology, and
engineering.
PREDATOR CLAN
Location: A205/A207
Looking for Predator costumers
in Arizona? That would be us.
Membership to this group is
limited to Predators in and
around Arizona.
SCA
Location: F
The Kingdom of Atenveldt is
part of the Society for Creative
Anachronism (SCA), a not-forprofit educational organization
that studies western European
history by recreating the “best”
pastimes and crafts of the Middle
Ages. The Atenveldt branch
of the SCA encompasses all of
Arizona and small parts of Utah
and California.
SHONARE VHEKADLA CLAN,
MANDALORIAN MERCENARIES
Location: R
The Arizona chapter of the
Mandalorian Mercs Costuming
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Club, the Shonare Vhekadla Clan,
is the largest in the world. The
Mandalorian Mercs is a Star Wars
fan-based costuming organization intent on commemorating
the Star Wars universe using
costumes and props, specifically
by constructing custom Mandalorian characters based on
official movies, books, comics,
and games.
THE DREAD FLEET
Location: O
The DREAD Fleet is comprised of
five ships, each specializing in a
spectrum of pirate talents; belly
dancing, sword fighting, living
chess matches, stage shows,
contra dancing, and all manner of
pirate history!
THE FINEST-GI JOES
Location: Q
The 602nd Desert Corps is a
chapter of the G.I.Joe charity
costuming group The Finest.
We are based in Arizona. We are
fans of G.I.Joe A real American
Hero. We love to costume and do
chartable events to raise money
for charity and have fun doing it. THE PRINCESS PROJECT
Location: N
The Princess Project Az is a
locally owned and operated charity that goes to local children’s
wards , and other event locations
to visit ill children dressed up as
Disney princess. To give them
a smile in their time of need. Contact theprincessprojectaz@gmail.
com The Princess Project Az is a
locally owned and operated charity that goes to local children’s
wards , and other event locations
to visit ill children dressed up as
Disney princess. To give them
a smile in their time of need.
Contact theprincessprojectaz@
gmail.com
UMBRELLA CORPORATION
Location: S
Umbrella Corporation Arizona
Hive is a non-profit cosplay for
charity group that helps raise
money for the AAWL (Arizona
Animal Welfare League). the first
and largest no-kill animal shelter
in Arizona. We are designed off
of the Umbrella Corporation from
the beloved Video game and
movie franchise Resident Evil.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Anime
North 221
Anime
North 222
Anime
North 223
Anime
North 224
Anime
North 225
No Need for
Tenchi's Origins
Telephone
Pictionary
Anime Staff Q&A
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
The Progression
of Steven Universe
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Anime
Mafia
Welcome to Gensokyo:
Touhou 101
Evangelion
In-Depth
Anime
Parliament
One Piece
Pub Quiz
Dos and Don'ts
of Anime Conventions
DragonBall Z
Significance of Anime
Openings and Endings
Attack on Titan Ask Panel
Weiss Schwarz
Welcome to Night Vale
In-Character Q&A
K-Pop Spotlight!
JYP Entertainment
Wildest Deaths 2 Resurrection
Must be 18+
I Ship It
Raving is Fun
Horror Gaming
Lights Out
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
TeamFourStar
Main Panel
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
THURSDAY
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Comics
North 121
Comics
North 122
10 years of Villany
with Dr. Oblivion
Phoenix Comicon
Comic Book
Programming Highlights
Comics
North 123
Horror
West 211
Horror
Horror Interactive West 212
Horror
West 213B
Phoenix Comicon’s
Fright House Preview Night
In the Flesh:
Zombie Discrimination
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Space Goat:
Year of the Goat
THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Brain Eating
Contest
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
State of the Horror
Industry With Fangoria
Magazine
Sketchoff:
OCHO
Thor, Thanos & Theology:
Comics & Worldview
Reimaging
Characters
Eco-Friendly
Superheroes
So you want to work
in a Comic book Store
Newlywed Game:
Comicon Edition
Logan vs Tony Stark:
Why can’t Disney
and Fox Get Along?
Worst Comic Book
Movie Ever
Sketch Off:
Wolverine
Comic Book
Trivia
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Horror
Jeopardy!
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
THURSDAY
Books-Authors Exhibitor Hall
Signing Tables
16132, 16134, 16136
Name That
Indie Character
Life of a Teenage
Ghost Hunter
Sleepy Hollow:
Season 2
Books - Authors
North 124
Books - Authors
North 125
Books - Authors
North 126A
Paranormal
Romances
Dragons and Rare
Creatures
On the Outside
Looking In
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Hybrid Authors
In the Beginning
Tension on
Every Page
Paranormal Romance
Author Signing
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Know Your History
Trivia Game
Unlikely
Influences
Writer’s Epic Quest
Kickoff
Hybrid
Authors Signing
Books and Authors’ Kickoff Featuring Arizona Authors
Getting
That Chance
Magic Refresh
Know Your History
Author Signing
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Books - Authors
North 126B
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
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THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Costuming
North 127
Costuming
North 128
Costuming
North 129
Costuming
Cosplay Lounge North 131BC
Costuming
North 130
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Princesses and
Their Nations Style
(Truth or Dare)
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Gadgets, Gizmos and
Sharp, Pointy Things:
a survey of tools that
make costuming easier
Convention Behavior
101
Jump The Shark
5:30pm - 6:00pm
A Beginners Guide
to Foam Smithing
Get You Hair Done:
Managing the
Notorious Cosplay Wig
Cosplay Armor
Basics
Cons, Cosplay,
and Budgeting
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
How to Cosplay an
Alien: Bodypaint,
Prosthetics, & More
Face Your
Cosplay Fears
Cosplay
Lounge
Introduction to the
Dealing with Criticism: Society
for Creative
Giving and Getting
Anachronism (SCA)
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
THURSDAY
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Documentary II
From Script to Screen:
Bootstrapping Your
Sci-Fi Film (Film
School)
4:00pm - 4:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Feature
- "The Posthuman
Project"
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Short “Wild, Wild Breast”
Must be 18+
Model School for the Heraldic Forms and
Curious Cosplayer the Colors They Wear
3:30pm - 4:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Documentary I
Improv 101
3:00pm - 3:30pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Film Festival
West 104
Tech Test Room
for Panelists
2:30pm - 3:00pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Film Festival
West 103
Science Fiction
North 226
Science Fiction
North 227
Science Fiction
North 228
Science Fiction
North 229
Fanboy Rant
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival - Comedy
& Documentary
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Science Fiction
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Science Fiction
& Fantasy I
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Horror
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival - Music Film Festival Feature
- “Dorchester’s
Videos
Revenge: The Return
of Crinoline Head”
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Phoenix Comicon
International Shorts
Film Festival Feature “Witching Hour”
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival - Science
Fiction & Fantasy II
Science Fiction
North 230
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Science Fiction
North 231
The Dark Side
of the Doctor Who
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
“The Doctor doesn’t like
endings”: Discussing
Doctor Who’s Most
Emotional Goodbyes
Geeks Getting Involved
Conspiracy!
Star Wars Style!
Breaking Down the
Elements of a Hit
Star Trek: The Ongoing
Comic and Book
Adventures!
Kaiju Whaaaaaa?
Blame the
Sci-Fi Staff
Educating Geeks
Presents... Heads Up:
Comicon Style!
Fandom Etiquette
The Cage: A Retrospective
of Star Trek’s ‘Lost Pilot’
Star Wars Tech
So You Want
To Do A Podcast?
And the Clock Strikes 12:
Discussing Peter Capaldi
Experiencing
Phoenix Comicon
Welcome to the
Blue Ribbon Army!
Power & Passion
- Knowing Sith
Anthropology
Pacific Rim 2:
Elecric Boogaloo
Meet AZ TARDIS
Dystopia: Only the
Glamorous Survive
Must be 18+
Executive Decisions:
Starfleet Captains on Trial
More than Jedi and Sith:
Other Force Users in
Star Wars
PUGS
The Awesomely Bitchin’
80’s and 90’s
Klingon Karaoke!
Spoof N Cinema:
Doctor Who
Geeks Against
HUMANITY!!!
Must be 18+
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Panelist
AV Checks
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
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Misc
Diversity
Lounge
Misc
West 102B
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Science
North 232
Youth
Sponsored
by Bookmans
Youth Art West 101
Youth
Sponsored
by Bookmans
Youth Art Event
Area- West 101
Youth
Sponsored
by Bookmans
West 102A
Ignobel Prizes
Cosplay
for Beginners
Prophets
of Science
Cosplay 103:
Cosplay Makeup
For Kids
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
J Transhumanism:
Building a Better
Human urassic
World
How to decorate
a mask
Steampunk for
Kids: Costuming
on a budget
Jurassic World
Steampunk & The
rest of the World
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Cosplay
For All Sizes
Steampunk 101
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Art Room Crafts
and Activites
Diversity Lounge American Red Cross
Blood Drive
& Be the Match
Bone Marrow
It’s Not a Debate:
Registry
Climate Change
Parasol Painting
Workshop
Paid Session: $15- Meet the Arizona
Penny Dreadfuls
25.00
Must be 18+
Catapults!
How to Become
a Mad Scientist
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Safe Alien Sex
Must be 18+
9:30pm - 10:00pm
THURSDAY
Youth
Sponsored By
Bookmans Youth/
Parents Lounge West 102C
Youth
Youth
Sponsored By
Sponsored By
Bookmans Youth Lego Bookmans Youth
- West 105
Activities - West 106
Party-Events
Renaissance Grand
Ballroom
Party-Events
Sheraton Valley of
The Sun
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Education
North 126C
THURSDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
Steampunk
Steampunk
Renaissance Salon Renaissance Salon
1-2
3-4
Outdoor-Events
3rd Street Stage
Superheroes:
A Never-Ending Battle
Episode 1
The Padawan Room
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Superheroes:
A Never-Ending Battle
Episode 2
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
LEGO
Free Build Time
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Superheroes:
A Never-Ending Battle
Episode 3
Padawn Quiet/
Nap Time
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Using EDSITEment:
The National
Endowment for the
Humanities Website
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
The Padawan Room
Syndicate Saber
Presents: The
Coruscant Players
Guiding Students
to their own Heroes
Journey with Todd Van
Hooser
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
The Darling Sounds
Luminatus
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Ed Tech Mix Mingle
And Matriculate
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Syndicate Saber
Live
Circus Farm
Steampunk
The Phoenix Comicon Homecoming Ball
Puppet Slam
benefiting Kids Need
Must be 18+
to Read
Paid Session: $10
10:00pm - 10:30pm
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FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Anime
North 221
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Anime
North 222
Anime
North 223
Anime
North 224
Anime
North 225
Anime Music Video
World Tour
Why We Love Anime
Ask-a-Dancestor, A Homestuck
Panel
10 Best Under-the-Radar
Anime
Hetalia:
Ask a Nation
Ask a Ghoul
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Chuck Huber
Q&A
Anime Picture Game
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Name That Anime Tune!
How to Break Out
as an Artist
The World of Miyazaki
Green Cosplay
In-Character
Cosplay Challenge
Tom Kane Spotlight
Who’s That Pokemon?!
Vocaloid Music Time
RWBY:
Ask A Character
Let’s Make a Visual Novel
Veronica Taylor Spotlight
Friendship is Knowledge!:
MLP Trivia
Waifu 4 Laifu,
the Confessions Begin
The Everything Goes
Dating Show
Disappointing Anime
and Adaptations
Waifu Wars!
Why Aren’t You Roleplaying?
Who, Why and WTF
of Dragonball Z
WTF Japan?!
Must be 18+
Ask the Avatar Gaang!
Strange, Awkward, and Totally
Bizarre Ways to Win
Must be 18+
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
TeamFourStar
Main Panel
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Dub Your Own
Anime
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Hentai Worth Watching
Must be 18+
Madoka Magica In-Character
Q&A
Let’s Play an Eroge!
Must be 18+
That Game is Bad
(And You Should Feel Bad)
Must be 18+
Whose Line is it Anime?
Sleepoverstuck:
A Homestuck Slumber Party
Panty and Stocking’s PJ Party
Must be 18+
Horror Anime
Must be 18+
10:00pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
FRIDAY
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Comics
North 121
Comics
North 122
Comics
North 123
Horror
West 211
Horror Horror Interactive
West 212
Horror
West 213B
DC VS. Marvel
"I HAVE THE POWER!"
He-Man and the Masters
of the Universe
The History Of Comic
Books Part 1
Ancient Pantheons:
Whose God is it Anyway?
Michael Jackson's
Thriller
Dark Horse Comics!
Spotlight: Arthur Adams
Archie 75 Anniversary
Learn To Dance
The Thriller
Jurassic Park
Spotlight: Gabriel Bá
and Fábio Moon
Spotlight: Mike Zeck
Sketch Off:
Batman
Lighting the Darkness:
Creating, Fandom and
Comicon with Mental
Illness
Surviving the Zombie
Apocalypse
Drawing Optimus Prime:
Transformers Art with
Livio Ramondelli
Spotlight on Daredevil
So You Want to Own
A Comic Book Store
Flawless
Zombie Make Up
Comics for Visually
Impaired
Midnight Studios FX
Five Nights
At Phoenix Comicon
DIY Comics
Fangoria Horror
& Sci Fi Trivia Night!
When Ghosts Attack
Beat The Bad Guy
The Sexy Side
of Ancient Greece
Must be 18+
CreepyPasta Galore
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Phoenix Comicon's
Fright House
Beast The Beast Horror Trivia Battle!
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Spouses of Comic Book DC Crisis To Convergence
Creators
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Lady Death
DC Animated Universe
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Prep Your Portfolio to
Impress a Comic Editor Name That Marvel Mutant
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Horror Heroes: Man vs.
Monster Who do you
Cheer For?
10:00pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
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Phoenix Comicon's
Fright House
It's Demonic!
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Costuming
North 127
Costuming
North 128
Dressing for the
it Cheap; Have it
Rebellion Against the Build
Look Awesome!
Galactic Empire
Costuming
North 129
Costuming
North 130
Magical Me: Harry
Potter Wizarding
World Costuming
Geeky Wedding
Boutonnieres: Make a
Geeked Out Lapel Pin
Introduction to
Pepakura
The Tudor
Project
Costuming
Cosplay Lounge North 131BC
Costuming
Costuming Meetups
Area 1
Costuming
Costuming Meetups
Area 2
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
The Basics of
Thermoplastics
The Business of FullTime Prop/Costume
Making
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Cosplay Makeup
101: Basics and
“Crossplay”
Cosplay & Convention Cosplay Like a Pro:
Etiquette
Less Stress, More Fun! Lolita Game Show!
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Costuming, Character
portrayal, and Making
Magic!
How to Make Your
Own Minecraft
Costume: Block
PARTY!
We are ALL Wonder
Renaissance
Women!
Costuming & Clothing
Cosplay
Lounge
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Anime Cosplay
Meetup
Star Wars Costume
Meetup
Geeks Really do get Specialty Threads and
Foam Construction Married:
Incorporating Specialty Feet (for Nerdlesque Costuming
Techniques for
Con
Culture into your your
Costuming
Sewing Machine)
Wedding
Sidekicks Costume
Photo Shoot area
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
We All Wear Masks:
An Introduction To
Cosplay Makeup
Cosplay Q & A
Costuming
Emergencies and
Wearing through
the Day
Marvel Costume
Meetup
The Savy Cosplayer's
Guide to Wig Buying
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Body Painting
Demo Setup
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - 10:30pm
Arms and Armor
for the Historical
Re-enactor
Effective
Genderbending
DC Comics
Costume Meetup
Cosplay
Lipsync Battle
Bodypainting
Extravaganza with
Mark Greenawalt and
Friends
Must be 18+
After Party
Costumer Meetup
FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Open Costuming
Meetup and
Photoshoot
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
FRIDAY
Film Festival
West 103
Film Festival
West 104
Books-Authors
Exhibitor Hall Signing
Tables 16132,
16134, 16136
Books-Authors
North 124
Books-Authors
North 125
Books-Authors
North 126A
Del Rey Spotlight
How Evil
Should They Be?
Rewriting History
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Historical and
Fantastical and
Maybe a Little
Magical
Breaking Those
Writers Blocks
Attacking the
9 Senses
Del Rey
Author Signing
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Naomi Novik
Spotlight
Life After
True Blood
More Than a
Haunted House
The Historical and
the Fantastical
Author Signing
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Spotlight on Richard
Kadrey
How Big
Can It Get?
Dialogue:
Speech vs. Prose
More Than a
Haunted House
Author Signing
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Serial Box
Publishing Presents
Bookburners
The Food
of Fantasy
Here on Earth
Richard Kadrey and
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Signing
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Spotlight on
Kevin Hearne
10:30am - 11:00am How To Adapt Your Novel Phoenix Comicon Film
To A Screenplay And Vice- Festival - Web Series
11:00am - 11:30am
Versa (Film School)
11:30am - 12:00pm
Art Direction & Production
12:00pm - 12:30pm Design From Blade Runner Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival Feature - "A
12:30pm - 1:00pm To Mission To Mars and
Dozen Summers"
Beyond (Film School)
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Directing Workshop With Phoenix Comicon Film
Kevin R. Phipps (Film Festival - Science Fiction
School)
and Superheroes
Books-Authors
North 126B
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Set Photographer or
how to get a job as a
photographer in film
(Film School)
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Science
Fiction II
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
How To Make A Living As Phoenix Comicon Film
A Freelance Videographer Festival - Science Fiction
(Film School)
& Fantasy III
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Phoenix Comicon
6:00pm - 6:30pm Film Development: Putting Film Festival Feature it all together (Film
"Suspension"
6:30pm - 7:00pm
School)
Build a Story with
Airships: Creating
Moderator Ryan
Steampunk
Dalton
Technology That Flies
Here On Earth
Author Signing
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Last Fandom Standing
9:30pm - 10:00pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
Ann Leckie
Spotlight
Technology
for Authors
Good = Perfect?
Build a Story and
Airships Panels
Author Signing
Improv 101
10:00pm - 10:30pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
The PCC Film Challenge
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Horror II
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival Feature - "The
Channel"
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FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
Science Fiction
North 226
Science Fiction
North 227
Science Fiction
North 228
Science Fiction
North 229
Science Fiction
North 230
Science Fiction
North 231
Video Games on the
Silver Screen (and TV)
Experiencing Phoenix
Comicon
Spoof n' Cinema Star Trek:
The Animated Series
Blacksmithing:
From Tin to Win
The Mythology
of Sleepy Hollow
Gal-lifrey- A Woman's
View of Doctor Who
Name That Tune:
Pop Culture Edition!
Star Wars:
The Ring Theory
The Nerds Have Won
Ask Middle Earth!
Firefly and Star Trek TOS:
Crew Comparison
Supernatural
"ETHICS" 2.0
Heroes and Heretics
of Dune
The Ladies of the Genre
Makeup Fashion Show
URORRUR’R’!!!!
Tusken Charades?
Son of the Awesomely
Awful 80's
The Elder Scrolls:
Legend and Lore
Pathfinding RPG’s outside
of Dungeons: A look at
Indie Tabletop Gaming
Google Niantic Labs
Ingress Panel
Streaming TV & Movies
- The Future Is InternetO-Vision!
Fantastical Weapons:
Which Would Win?
Creatures of LotR Friend or Foe?
Hokey Religions and
Ancient Weapons...
The Science of Drinking
Presents Extreme Science
Fiction Trivia!?
Must be 18+
Blacksmithing:
Fact or Fiction
The Romance Options
Costume Club Presents
- Dragon Age: World of
Thedas Must be 18+
The Phoenix ComicsCon Show
Must be 18+
PUGS
Sexuality in Star Trek III:
The Search for a Word
that Rhymes with "Spock"
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Must be 18+
Buffy / Angel:
Evolution
Revenge of the
Awesomely Awful 90’s
Mystery Science
Theater 3000..er 2015!
The Match Game:
Doctor Who Version
Steampunk
Renaissance Salon 3-4
Misc
Diversity Lounge
Misc
West 102B
FRIDAY
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Back to the Future:
History of the Future: Star Adventures
in a DeLorean
Trek 101
Time Machine
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Learn How to Comic Con
Resol’Nare with the Wayward Nerds Mandalorian Culture 101
Infinite Diversity in
Infinite Combinations:
The Aliens of ‘Star Trek’
Valiant 101:
The Story Starts Here
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Lexa Doig
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
Episode VII The Count Down Begins!
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
12 Must See
Doctor Who Stories!
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
FRIDAY
Steampunk
Renaissance Salon 1-2
Misc West
301 Ballroom
Science
North 232
Jim Beaver
Year of the
Dwarf Planet
Rocky Horror
(Barry, Patricia, Nell)
Chevron Locked:
The Science of Stargate
Jason Isaacs
Bad Movie
Science Survivor
Edward James Olmos
Science of the
Golden Age
of Tomorrow
Charisma Carpenter
New Physics
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Building and Fitting
a Corset
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Coloring fun for
little Steampunks
Meeting
Madame Askew
1:00pm - 1:30pm
American Red Cross
Blood Drive
& Be the Match
Bone Marrow
Registry
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Fascinator Workshop
Paid Session: $20
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Diversity
Lounge
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Magic and Paranormal
in Steampunk Writing
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Steampunk
Crossover Panel
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
MEMENTO MORI:
Death in the Victorian Era
Must be 18+
Meet the Steampunk
Groups of Arizona
Ask the Ladies
of Steampunk:
Tips from the Tops
Make Your Characters
Come Alive
Everybody Panic!
Or Don't ... the Science
of Epidemics
Stark Trek
Continues
In the Beginning
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
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Sex In The Victorian Era
Must be 18+
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Science of Antman
Youth
Youth
Youth
Youth
Youth
Sponsored by Bookmans Sponsored by Bookmans SponsoredYouth
by Bookmans Sponsored Bby Bookmans Sponsored by Bookmans
by Bookmans Sponsored
Youth Art Youth Art Event AreaYouth/Parents
Lounge
Youth
Lego
Youth
Activities West 102A
West 101
West 101
West 102C
West 105
West 106
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Origami for ages 5 to 197
S.H.I.E.L.D. - Video
Investigation Unit
Little Rhythms
presents Superheros!
Story Time
with Moon Mermaid
Mermaids
101
Sevengill Will's Shark
Adventure a reading by
author Michelle Aviles
11:30am - 12:00pm
The Padawan Room
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
The Padawan Room
1:30pm - 2:00pm
You Can Draw Chibis!
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Pinkie Pie's Birthday
Extravaganzarrific Event!
Cosplay for Beginners
Art Room Crafts and Activites
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Little Rhythms
presents Superheros!
LEGO
Free Build Time
The Padawan Room
Add Emotions to Your
Comic Characters
Gravity Falls
Q&A
Red Cross
Pillowcase Project
Kingdom Hearts
In-Character Q&A
Ancient Pottery Making
How To:
Be the parent of a
Comicon Nerd
Artist/Writer Creator
Connection
Blocks 'N' Rocks: Building
STEAM with LEGO,
Meteorites, Spaceflight,
Fine Arts and TV Science
Padawan Quiet/
Nap Time
Inflatable Planetarium Star Trek Astronomy
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Inflatable PlanetariumComics in the Cosmos
Padawan Zumba
for the Family
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Custom Toy Panel
The Padawan Room
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
LEGO Build Off
Syndicate Saber Presents:
The Jedi Trials
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
FRIDAY
Party-Events
Renaissance Grand
Ballroom
Party-Events
Party-Events
Renaissance Salon Sheraton
Ahwatukee
5-8
Party-Events
Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Education
North 126C
Party-Events
3rd Street
Activities
9:30am - 10:00am
Mandolorian
Armor Demo
10:00am - 10:30am
The Role of Pop
Culture Arts in
Education
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Jerusafunk
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Fighting Demo - Society for Creative
Anachronism (Kingdom of Atenveldt)
Cosplay
Fashion Kick-Off
Show
Fighting Demo - Adrian Empire
(Kingdom of Umbria)
Fighting Demo - Amptgard
(Kingdom of Dragonspine)
Fighting Demo - The Phoenix Society of
Sailor Moon Host
Club Paid Session:
$10
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Historical Swordsmanship
Comics in the
Classroom: Sequential
Art as an Instructional
Tool
Fairy Bones
Statues of Cats
Careers
In Pop Culture:
Meet the Pro
Steff and the
Articles
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Geek Bridal
Fashion Show
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Sailor Moon Host
Club Paid Session:
$10
Fighting Demo - Adrian Empire
(Kingdom of Umbria)
Fighting Demo Society for Creative Anachronism
(Kingdom of Atenveldt)
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Where in The Con is
Carmen Sandiego?
Live Gameshow and
Scavenger Hunt!
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Steampunk Tea
House Cafe of the
Rising Sunset
Paid Session: $10
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Party-Events
3rd Street Stage
FRIDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
How Kids Consume
Media
Rite to Remain
Creating Creative
Career Pathways
between K-12 and
College
Frequis
Amtgard
Games
in Education
Gallifrey Geek Prom
benefiting
Kids Need To Read
Paid Session: $15
Sherlock
Murder Mystery
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Zombie Walk
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
Spoof & Cinema
Mash Up Presents
the Clone Wars
Must be 18+
Superheroes: A NeverEnding Battle
9:30pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - 10:30pm
The FREE Stand Up
Comedy Show by
10:30pm - 11:00pm PhoenixComedy.org!
Must be 18+
11:00pm - 11:30pm
11:30pm - 12:00am
12:00am - 12:30am
Monster Girls Lounge
Paid Session: $10
Must be 18+
Sailor Moon Rave
Paid Session: $15
Must be 18+
12:30am - 1:00am
1:00am - 1:30am
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SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Anime
North 221
Anime
North 222
Anime
North 223
Anime
North 224
Anime
North 225
Hetalia and the World:
In-Character Q&A
Feminism and Lesbian
Representation
in Yurikuma Arashi
Homestuck
Hot Seat
Budget Cosplay
Roger Jackson Spotlight
Women of Anime
Vocaloid Music Time V1
Do You Know Shounen Anime?
(Jeopardy Style)
Abridged Appreciation
Vic Mignogna Spotlight
Fruity Rumpus Ask Panel
Tales of Historia
Krav Maga
Battle of the Fandoms
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Super Happy Fun Time Game
Show Hour!!!!!!
Phoenix Comicon
Music Video Contest
K-Pop Lip Sync Battle
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
The Best (and Worst)
of the Recent Year
Finding Love as an Otaku
Vocaloid 101:
Electric Voices
Get Your Man:
A Crash Court to Otomes
Figure Collecting
for Noobs
Is it a Hentai?
Must be 18+
The Epitome of Ecchi
Must be 18+
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Magical Girl
History 101
Arizona Anime!
The Roast of Yu-Gi-Oh
Must be 18+
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Anime Anonymous
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Wut Anime?!
Amateur Voice Acting
Competition
JAST USA & J-List’s Visual
Novel Panel
Must be 18+
The Yaoi Game Panel
Must be 18+
BJD Lovers Meetup!
King’s Game
Must be 18+
Hentai Manga and Doujinshi
Must be 18+
The Everything Goes Dating
Show
Must be 18+
Closet Otaku Confessions
Flashing Off
Must be 18+
10:00pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
SATURDAY
Comics
North 121
Comics
North 122
Comics
North 123
Horror
West 211
10:30am - 11:00am
Agent Helix to Zarana:
The Ladies of GI Joe
and Cobra
Creator Rights
History Of Comics:
Part 2
How to Care For Your
Magical Creature
American Horror Story:
Freak Show
Steampunk X-men
Spotlight:
Jim Steranko
It's (still) All Connected
British Zombie Invasion
Haunted Phoenix
Spotlight On Flash
Spotlight:
Rafael Albuquerque
Transformers: Robots in
Disguise Season One
Killer POV Talkshow
Bon Appétit!
The Food of
Dr. Hannibal Lecter
Moving LGBT Characters
Forward
Marvel vs. DC
Sketch Off: The Flash
Ghost Hunting Life Behind the Case
Art Auction Registration
Walking in Two Worlds:
Native American Comic
Art Vs. Stereotypes
Marvel AR
An Evening of Pumpkin
Magic with Ray Villafane
11:00am - 11:30am
Horror Horror Interactive
West 212
Horror
West 213B
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Phoenix Comicon's
Fright House
Ask the
Creepypastas!
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids Need to Read
Charity Art Auction
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Gotham:
TV vs. Movies
Final Girls:
A Cut Above the Rest
National Comedy Theatre
Official Guide to Arizona presents
Spoof N Cinema:
Comic Characters
Goosebumps
The Talking Dead - (The
Walking Dead Cosplay AZ)
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Drawing Sexy Women
Must be 18+
Comic Book Newlywed
Game: LBGTQIA Edition
Must be 18+
Ummm...Actually
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
CreepyPasta
Galore
What is Halloween?
Midnight Studios FX Encore Panel
Phoenix Comicon’s
Fright House
Delicious
CreepyPasta
10:00pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
PC Horror Gaming
11:00pm - 11:30pm
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Costuming
North 127
10:30am - 11:00am How to Geek Out Your
Wedding
11:00am - 11:30am
Costuming
Cosplay Lounge North 131BC
Costuming
North 128
Costuming
North 129
Costuming
North 130
Evolution of the
Stormtrooper
How to Make Your
Own Awesome
Petticoat!
Style and care:
Wigs edition
Be a Predator
Better than Accurate
(was Pages to
Patterns)
Pin Up Hair
with Pearl Necklace
Costuming
North 132
Costuming
Costuming Meetups
Area 1
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Props through 3D
Printing
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Ivy Doomkitty
Presents:
Men of Cosplay
Cosplay
War Stories
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Body Confidence and
Positivity in Cosplay
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Making Video Game
Cosplay Armor: From
Concept to Reality
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Star Wars: Leia’s Metal Cosplay Makeup 102Bikini
How to cell shade
Professional
Superhero Costuming
for Everyone
Arizona Judges
discussion from
DREDD Comics to
Films, Costume
building, and
Community and Film
Cosplay Prop
& Mask Making
What are
They Wearing?
Getting Spock-ed: an
FX Makeup Demo
More Than “Just”
Bounty Hunters
Masquerade
Pre-Judging
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Cosplay Personality:
The PLAY in Cosplay
Building a Fitting
Corset
Cosplay Lounge
Bad Boys Costume
Meetup and
Photoshoot
6:00pm - 6:30pm Getting your Start with
DRAMAtical Murder
Sewing for Cosplay
Truth Or Dare
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Cosplaying & The Faux
Pas
of
Social
Media
7:00pm - 7:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
Villainous Vixens
Costume Meetup
and Photoshoot
Dressing the Court
of Henry IIIV
Heroes Costume
Meetup and
Photoshoot
Construction of
Samurai Armor
Ladies of Justice
Heroes Costume
Meetup and
Photoshoot
Samurai Armor
Construction 102
9:00pm - 9:30pm
SATURDAY
Costuming
Costuming Meetups
Area 2
10:30am - 11:00am
Film Festival
West 103
Film Festival
West 104
Books-Authors Exhibitor
Hall Signing Tables
16132, 16134, 16136
Books-Authors
North 124
Books-Authors
North 125
Harper Voyager
Mother Trucking
Monsters
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Spotlight
Kelley Armstrong and
Melissa Marr Spotlight
Film Festival Survival 101 Phoenix Comicon Film
with Chris Gore
Festival - Science Fiction
(Film School)
& Fantasy IV
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Chuck Wendig
Spotlight
Young Adult - Have Your
Writing Critiqued
Costume Design: How
To Go From Cosplay To
Television, Film, and Stage
(Film School)
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Diana Gabaldon
Have Your Writing
Critiqued - The First Page
- Can You Make The Cut?
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Author Batsu
with Sam Sykes
Have Your Writing
Critiqued - General
Screenwriting The Corman Phoenix Comicon Film
way: Style And Structure
Festival - Animation
(Film School)
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Acting Workshop With
Chuck Huber (Film School)
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - International
Shorts II
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Star Trek Fan
Films
SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Sidekicks Costume
Photo Shoot area
Aether Prologue World
Premiere & How To Develop
A Multi-million Dollar Indie
Epic (Film School)
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Documentary Film
Making & Photography
(Film School)
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Open Costuming Meetup
and Photoshoot
Men of Might:
Heroes Costume Meetup
and Photoshoot
Screening: Aether
Prologue followed by
Convergence
Life of Pie
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Comedy
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Drama
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival Feature “Capitation Retriever”
Keep the Sorcery
Lose the Sword
Nerd Poetry
Slam
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Horror III
Must be 18+
Evening Erotica
Must be 18+
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Suspense and
Science Fiction
10:00pm - 10:30pm
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
After Party
Costume Meetup
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Science Fiction
& Fantasy V
Phoenix Comicon Film
Festival - Horror IV
Must be 18+
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SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Books-Authors
North 126A
Books-Authors
North 126B
Science Fiction
North 226
Science Fiction
North 227
Science Fiction
North 228
Science Fiction
North 229
Practical Weapons FX
Harry Potter and the
Sorting of Fandoms
Star Trek:
50 Years of Humanism
Where Should I Start
Watching Doctor Who?
Harper Voyager
Author Signing
Women of Trek
Once Upon a Time:
Break the Curse!
Doctor Who - For the
LGBT Whovians
Star Wars: Rebels Recapping Season 1
Kelley Armstrong and
Melissa Marr Author
Signing
Miniature VFX:
From Star Wars
to Interstellar
Mythological Creatures
101
Lost:
We Have to go Back!
Clara Oswald:
The Inconsistent Girl
Signing Lounge Author
Signing
Battlestar Galactica:
“Save the Fleet”
Cylon Hunt!
“I am The Master and You
Will Obey Me”: Discussing
an Iconic Doctor Who
Nemesis
Producing
‘Star Trek Continues’
Future of the Force
Screen Wizardy!
Special Effects Visual & Practical!
The Greatest Movie
Puzzle Game Ever: The
Game (Now Featuring
Pictograms)!
Voyager 20: 20 Years of
‘Star Trek: Voyager’!
Upcoming Video Games
and Tech
Moving Past Stereotypes:
Exploring Queer Identities
Through Games
Live Long and Prosper:
Saying Goodbye to
Leonard Nimoy
PBS Digital Studios D&D
and Q&A
The Star Wars
Trivia Challenge!
Squeefest 2015
Must be 18+
Mythological Creatures
102
Light or Dark Side? What
Works Better for YOU?
The Phoenix ComicsCon Show 2.0
Must be 18+
Fantasy Character
Death Match
What was That Noise?
Dramatic Warfare
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Super Supernatural
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
21 Days to a Novel
Paid Session: $20.00
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Spotlight on
James A. Owen Drawing Out the Dragons
5:30pm - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:30pm
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Sherrilyn Kenyon
Book Signing
with Diana Gabaldon
joining from 5-6
Who’s Driving?
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
SATURDAY
Science Fiction
North 230
Science Fiction
North 231
Steampunk
Renaissance Salon
1-2
Steampunk
Renaissance Salon
3-4
Misc Diversity
Lounge
Misc
West 102B
Misc West
301 Ballroom
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am Speed Dating (LGBT)
Paid Session: $20
11:30am - 12:00pm
Must be 18+
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Treat Yo Self to the
Ultimate Parks and
Recreation Panel!
Who Said That?
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
3:00pm - 3:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Goggles Make and
Take Workshop Paid
Session: $30.00
History of Tea as Told
by Madame Askew
Diversity
Lounge
Max Brooks
Flash or The Arrow:
Who Would You Want
to Save You?
6:00pm - 6:30pm
American Red Cross
Blood Drive & Be the
Match Bone Marrow
Registry
Leatherworking
102
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Leatherworking
101
Michael Shanks
Movies of
2015-2017
3:30pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Jason Mamoa
Steampunk
Wings Make and Take
Paid Session:
$25-35.00
1:00pm - 1:30pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Summer Glau
Pattern Reading
101
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
Alyson Hannigan
and Alexis Denisof
Katee Sackhoff
Advanced
Steampunk
Costuming
Victorian Secrets
Must be 18+
7:00pm - 7:30pm
7:30pm - 8:00pm
David Morrissey
Superwholock:
The Lost Script Live
Table Read
Crow Scout
Rally
Way of the
Lightsaber
Apocalypse Later
Steampunk Film
Festival
H.P. Lovecraft and
the Cthulhu Mythos
Must be 18+
Rocky Horror
Picture Show 40th
Anniversary Screening
with Special Guests
Must be 18+
10:00pm - 10:30pm
Masquerade
Costume Contest
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
11:30pm - 12:00am
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10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Science
North 232
Youth
Youth
Sponsored
Sponsored by
by Bookmans Bookmans Youth Art
Youth Art Event AreaWest 101
West 101
Sherlock
Forensics
It's the Apocalypse!
Zombie Dog
Comic Art!
Youth
Sponsored by Bookmans
West 102A
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans Youth/
Parents Lounge West 102C
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans Youth Lego
- West 105
Harry Potter
In-Character Q&A
Little Rhythms®
a musical and craft
adventure- Super Hero
Edition!
LEGO
Free Build Time
11:30am - 12:00pm
The Padawan Room
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sevengill Will's Shark
Mwahaha! Drawing Zero Sum Game - Games for Adventure a reading
Villains!
anyone who may want to play! by author Michelle
Aviles
12:30pm - 1:00pm
The Funding
Game
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Getting Diggy with It:
Be a Paleontologist
for an Hour
Justice League
Feats of Strength
The Padawan Room
Adventures and
Disasters in Science
My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic
Science
of Superheroes
Art Room Crafts and
Activites
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
FIRST LEGO
League Robotics
Team Exhibition
Demonstration
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans Youth
Activities West 106
Little Rhythms®
a musical and craft
adventure- Super Hero
Edition!
Lord of the Ringlets:
Kicking the Hahbit
The Padawan Room
Kepler’s
Worlds
Want to Learn About
Anime Art?
Ask The Heroes
of Olympus
Inside NASA
Hero Design - Riley
Style
Kids Comics 101
with Very Awesome Girls
Padawan Quiet/
Nap Time
LEGO
Free Build Time
Dream of Arrow and
Hunger Games skills?
Calling all Archers!
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm - 6:00pm
The Padawan Room
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kumihimo Weaving:
Medieval Friendship
Bracelets
6:30pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 7:30pm
FameLab Presented by NASA
7:30pm - 8:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
8:30pm - 9:00pm
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
Syndicate Saber
Presents:
The Jedi Trials
Padawan Zumba
for the Family
It’s Not a Debate:
Evolution, Vaccines,
and GMOs
Cartoons that
got Cancelled
I didn’t know that existed!
Artist/Writer Creator Geeky things to do in Arizona
Connection
I didn’t know that existed!
Geeky things to do in Arizona
LEGO
Build Off
The DREAD Fleet
Presents: “Pirate 101”
Comedy Show!
SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
SATURDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Party-Events
Renaissance
Grand Ballroom
Party-Events
Renaissance Salon
5-8
Party-Events
Sheraton Ahwatukee
Party-Events
Sheraton Valley
of The Sun
Education
North 126C
9:30am - 10:00am
10:30am - 11:00am
Careers In Pop
Culture:
Meet the Pro
11:00am - 11:30am
AZRD Derby Bout
11:30am - 12:00pm
Fighting Demo Society for Creative
Anachronism
(Kingdom of
Atenveldt)
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Outdoor-Events
3rd Street Stage
Ingress Persepolis
Anomaly Satellite
10:00am - 10:30am
Geek and Con Chic
Fashion Show
At Your Service
Maid Cafe
Paid Session: $10
Fighting Demo
- Adrian Empire
(Kingdom of Umbria)
Fandon Debates
-State Your Case:
Can Fan Fic Cross
an Ethical Line
Arizona Future City
Competition
Gabe Kubanda
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Fighting Demo Society for Creative
Anachronism
(Kingdom of
Atenveldt)
Fighting Demo - The
Phoenix Society
of Historical
Swordsmanship
1:30pm - 2:00pm
At Your Service
Maid Cafe
Paid Session: $10
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Dread Fleet
Fencing Tournament
Captain Squeegee
Using Twilight to
teach Adolescent
Development
Statues of Cats
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Steampunk
Fashion Show!
Fighting Demo
- Adrian Empire
(Kingdom of Umbria)
Steampunk Tea House
Cafe of the Rising
Sunset Paid Session:
$10
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Fighting Demo Armored Combat
League (Desert
Demons)
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Fan Fic Theatre
with Chris Gore
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Steampunk Tea House
Cafe of the Rising
Sunset Paid Session:
$10
BOTA Clubs
teach the Business
of the Arts
Ana Log
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Drinks
With Authors
7:30pm - 8:00pm
Talk Nerdy to Me:
A Byte of Burlesque
Paid Session: $10
Must be 18+
Screening:
Making Wookie
8:30pm - 9:00pm
Film Festival Closing
Night Celebration
Must be 18+
9:00pm - 9:30pm
9:30pm - 10:00pm
10:00pm - 10:30pm
Men Strut Your Stuff
Paid Session: $10
Must be 18+
10:30pm - 11:00pm
11:00pm - 11:30pm
Monster Girls Lounge
Paid Session: $10
Must be 18+
11:30pm - 12:00am
12:00am - 12:30am
12:30am - 1:00am
1:00am - 1:30am
Desert Dolls
Derby Bout
Best Practices in
Pop Culture Use in
Drama Classrooms
Summer Movies to
Summer Learning
6:30pm - 7:00pm
8:00pm - 8:30pm
Banana Gun
Amtgard
6:00pm - 6:30pm
50
Outdoor-Events 3rd
Street Activities
The Red Wedding
benefiting
Kids Need To Read
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
The FREE Stand Up
Comedy Show by
PhoenixComedy.org!
Must be 18+
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Luna Aura
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Anime
North 221
Anime
North 222
My Little Pony:
Ask a Pony
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Anime
North 223
Anime
North 224
Anime
North 225
Women and Gender
in One Piece
The Gods of Anime
Rhythm Game Fun Times!
Weeaboo Stories
and Confessions
You NEED to Play This!!
Church of Madoka
Plus Size Cosplay
K-Pop Spotlight!
YG Entertainment
Hey, What’s Up
With Bleach?
Haikyuu
Q&A
Let’s Play Idolm@ster
Don’t Waste Your Time
Boys Don’t Cry
Pen and Paper RPG Story Time
Must be 18+
Cosplay Open Forum
Pop Trivia
FAKKU Q & A
Must be 18+
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
TeamFourStar:
Uncut, Unrated, Unabridged
Must be 18+
Anime Music Videos
101
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Last Otaku Standing
5:00pm - 5:30pm
SUNDAY
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Comics
North 121
Comics
North 122
Comics
North 123
Horror
West 211
Horror Horror Interactive
West 212
Horror
West 213B
Know your Robins
Chatting with the
Aether Team
20 Years
of OCHO
Behind the Scenes
of the Phoenix Comicon
Fright House
GI Joe vs Transformers:
The Ultimate Debate
Animation Career
Secret Wars
Then and Now
Zombie Boot Camp Ages 15 and Under
Spouses of
Comic Book Creators
Sketch Off:
My Little Pony
Fan Art/Fan Fiction
& Copyright
Zombie Boot Camp
Ages 16 and Up
Scottsdale's
Haunted Libraries
Superhero
Q&A
Blaze
Super Hero Shorts
Arnie In The 80s!
Ask Slender
and the Proxies!
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Phoenix Comicon's
Open
"Fright House"
SUNDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
Wesker's Zombie
Trivial Pursuit
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
SUNDAY
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Costuming
North 127
Costuming
North 128
Costuming
North 129
Costuming
North 130
Steampunk Gun Club
Meetup/Panel
For the Cosplay
"I Learned How on the
Internet!" Examples
& Info on Cosplay
Tutorials
Cosplay Makeup:
Live Demo
Cosplay Building
Safety 101: I'm
Breathing WHAT In?
The Costuming and
Character Design of
Star Trek Continues
Taking it to the
Streets: Costuming
for the Community
Pin Up Makeup
with Pearl Necklace
Costume Construction
- from 2D Page to 3D
Cosplay
Networking
As a Cosplayer
Costuming
Cosplay Lounge North 131BC
Costuming
Costuming Meetups
Area 1
Costuming
Costuming Meetups
Area 2
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Cosplay
on a Budget
Cosplay
Lounge
Sidekicks Costume
Photo Shoot area
Youth Fashion Show
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Youth Fashion Show
Setup
Transformers:
Trivia Contest
Cos Pos
Steampunk
Foam Hat
Make and Take
Paid Session:
$20-30.00
Silhouettes of History
Fashion Showcase
Open Costuming
Meetup and
Photoshoot
Clothes V.
Costumes:Surviving
Your Own Creativity
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SUNDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Film Festival
West 103
Classic Simpsons
Trivia Quiz
11:30am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Books-Authors
North 124
Books-Authors
North 125
Books-Authors
North 126A
Unashamed
Full Frontal Nerdity
Writing
Reluctant Heroes
Young Adult:
Bridging the
Generation Gap
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
World BuildingGet Over It
Urban Fantasy
Outside Influences
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Stepping up to
Social Media
Marketing Your Novel
Space in
Science Fiction
Exhibit Hall
Author Signing
Mythology
Del Rey Superfight
From Page
to Screen
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival - Shorts
for Short Film Fans
12:00pm - 12:30pm S&M Comedy presents...
This Day In History!
Must be 18+
12:30pm - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Books-Authors Exhibitor
Hall Signing Tables
16132, 16134, 16136
Film Festival
West 104
Phoenix Comicon
Film Festival - Encore
and Repeats
Harry Potter And Never
Letting Go
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Space Rangers:
Making The Universe
Safe for Mankind
Film Festival
Awards Ceremony
Live Podcast Recording
- We’re All Warrior
Princesses
Absolute Geek Podcast
Presents: Geek Game
Show Thing LIVE!
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
SUNDAY
Books-Authors
North 126B
Science Fiction
North 226
Science Fiction
North 227
Science Fiction
North 228
Back to The Present?
They Said It,
A Comparative on The We Loved
the Tricorder,
It But Can Get me STAT!
Future Promised By
You
Name It?
Back to The Future
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
Science Fiction
North 229
You Fought in the
Clone Wars?
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Signing Lounge
Author Signing
The End Of The World
As We Know It (aka
How Sci-Fi Wants The
World to End For Us)
World Building
Panel Signing
Chevron 7: Locked! A
Teslapunk 102:
Stargate Interactive
Steampunk &
Adventure
Electronics Advanced
Teslapunk 101:
Steampunk &
Electronics Basics
Running a Tight
(Star)ship: Financing
a Web Series
Behind Stop Motion
Animated Movies
The People VS
Stephen Moffat
Spoof & Cinema
Mash Up Presents
the Clone Wars
How to become a
Phoenix Comicon
Volunteer
Star Wars
Family Feud!
Science Fiction
North 230
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
Science Fiction
North 231
Doctor Who:
The Classic Series
101
Mary McDonnell
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
The Unsolved
Mysteries
of Doctor Who
Game of Thrones
Lore & History
Finding Your Fae
Sci-Fi Jeopardy!
Speed Dating
Paid Session: $20
Must be 18+
We Do The Weird
Stuff: Dr. Horrible
Shadow Cast &
Costume Contest
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
SUNDAY
Misc Diversity
Lounge
Misc
West 102B
A Trial of a Time
Romances &
Adventures :
Bromances: the Ships ALord’s
Look at the Worst
of Teen Wolf
Stories of Doctor Who
Fan Fest
Preview Panel
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans Youth
Art Event AreaWest 101
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans
West 102A
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans Youth/
Parents Lounge West 102C
Growing up
with Science
Trolls Story Telling
and Mask Making
Justice League
Superhero Q & A
Pinkie Pie's
Birthday
Extravaganzarrific
Event!
New Space:
The Race to Mars
Youth Drawing
Contest
Shall We Play
a Game?
Misc
West 301
Ballroom
Science
North 232
Christopher Lloyd
Ron Perlman
Youth
Sponsored by
Bookmans
Youth Art West 101
At the Movies —
Free Stuff!
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Diversity
Lounge
American
Red Cross
Blood Drive
& Be the Match
Bone Marrow
Registry
The Padawan
Room
Danielle
Panabaker
Science and Art
Karl Urban
World Building
Art Room Crafts
and Activites
Disney Princess
Q&A
2:30pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Padawan Quiet/
Nap Time
Creation Shop
Geek Girls Brunch
Phoenix Chapter
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Investigation Unit
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The Padawan
Room
Youth
Youth
Sponsored by
Sponsored by
Bookmans Youth Lego Bookmans Youth
- West 105
Activities - West 106
Party-Events
Renaissance
Goldwater
Party-Events Sheraton
Valley of The Sun
Education
North 126C
Outdoor-Events
3rd Street Activities
9:30am - 10:00am
Far From Home
and Friends
10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
LEGO
Free Build Time
Come Kick
Some Shell!!!
The Political
Dr. Seuss
Children and Infants
Cosplay Parade
LEGO:
Everything
is Awesome
ASU Quidditch!
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Singing Idols Café
Paid Session: $10
2:00pm - 2:30pm
LEGO
Free Build Time
AZ Avengers present
The Danger Room Superhero Obstacle
Course
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Steampunk
Tea House Cafe
of the Rising Sunset
Paid Session: $10
Boss Frog
Fandon Debates
-State Your Case:
Utopian
vs Dystopian
Societies
DWARF
Fighting Demo - Society
for Creative Anachronism
(Kingdom of Atenveldt)
Fighting Demo - Armored
Combat League (Desert
Demons)
The DREAD Fleet Young Pirate Training
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Fighting Demo - Adrian
Empire (Kingdom of
Umbria)
Careers In Pop
Culture:
Meet the Pro
The Hill in Mind
Legend of Korra: New Ozai
Society Attacks!
3:00pm - 3:30pm
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Fighting Demo - Society
for Creative Anachronism
(Kingdom of Atenveldt)
Fighting Demo - Amptgard
(Kingdom of Dragonspine)
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Sonoran Rose
Belly Dance
Arizona Future City
Competition
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Outdoor-Events
3rd Street Stage
LEGO
Build Off
Syndicate Saber
Presents: The
Coruscant Players
Amtgard
Fighting Demo Adrian Empire
(Kingdom of Umbria)
Careers In Pop
Culture:
Meet the Pro
Robot Destroyers
from Planet Earth
/ Apollo 12 Improv
Comedy
SUNDAY PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
FILM FEST
FESTIVAL THEATRE
WEST 104
Thursday, May 28th
you are a teenager with a meddling
mom, or a middle-aged married
couple trying hard to stay in the
game (pun intended), just remember
to hold on tight – it’s gonna be a
hell of a ride!
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Feature
THE POSTHUMAN PROJECT
Denny Burke is finally about to
graduate high school. Senior
year has been one bad thing after
another: a broken leg, a broken
heart, and -- worst of all -- a broken
home. With four of his closest
friends, Denny goes on one last
rock-climbing trip to prove he’s
ready to start his adult life... On their
trip the five teens receive a genetic
boost beyond anything they’d ever
imagined. Denny’s soon faced with
the first big decision of his adult life:
does he give up these powers and
stay a normal teenager, or does he
keep them...and graduate from the
human race?
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Feature
WILD, WILD BREAST
Arizona, 1895. Two imbeciles
confidently decide to rob a mining
town after hearing rumors that
the town’s sheriff is a chicken.
Unfortunately for them, the town’s
sheriff is in fact an actual chicken,
but also one of the toughest, most
blood thirsty, ruthless killers in the
west.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Documentary II
BY SPOON! THE JAY MEISEL STORY
Bombastic, cranky, and irreverent,
Jay Meisel operated a booth at New
York’s Empire State Flea Market for
almost four decades. In his cramped
and cluttered retail space, the
comic book vendor decried a lack of
taste and class in modern society,
attributed his dwindling revenue
to a rising “Latin” population,
and berated his customers with
a gruffness that belied his kind
interior.
THE MATCH
The Match follows two performers in
a struggling independent wrestling
promotion, the Prairie Wrestling
Alliance. It explores the impact that
their vocation has on their personal
lives, and the psychology behind why
audiences are drawn to this pseudoblood sport.
DRIFT - THE NEED FOR SPEED
Raul Paramo is a young man who’s
passion for fast cars and need for
driving at high speeds, takes him to
discover the world of drifting and
overcome the dangers of this sport.
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Comedy and Documentary
DEFLATED
A quirky, character-driven comedy
about a middle-aged mother’s wellintentioned but misguided journey
through the inevitable messiness,
sorrow, and joy of sex. Whether
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LAPWING
Superhero Lapwing must utilize his
bird-like qualities in order to stop
the evil DR. Curem from carrying
out his dastardly plan to destroy the
planet. But when he finds himself
up a tree without a paddle Lapwing
must also learn to accept help from
the beautiful and aerially talented
Mousegirl and discover that 99
times out of 10 it’s better to be late,
than sorry.
KRABZ
Fake Grindhouse-style trailer: A
small beach community is terrorized
by mutant crustaceans.....KRABZ!
PRIDE OTAKU
A look at a generation just growing
up, and asking, “This is it?” A reallife Peter Pan takes us on a trek
through the world of cosplay, and
the stranger world of adulthood.
WOMEN & ANIME:
BEYOND PORTRAYAL
Japanese animation, known as
“anime,” entered mainstream
American media in the 1960s.
Since then its popularity in the U.S.
has spawned a growing fandom.
Many female fans find inspiration
and encouragement from anime
characters that they don’t find in
American media. This documentary
explores the similarities and
differences between American
and Japanese animation, with a
focus on the positive and negative
portrayals of women.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Science Fiction and Fantasy I
FOCUS
Through a series of unfortunate
events, a young girl stumbles upon
a camera lens that possesses a
very mysterious power. Through this
lens, the photographer is able to see
into the past of its previous owners.
A new acquaintance becomes an
old friend in a friendship that spans
two lifetimes.
TRANSFERENCE
In a town removed from modern
society, a young boy is tasked with
caring for his sister as his father’s
future is uncertain; however, the
father’s last words tell a cryptic tale
of what the future may hold for his
uniquely gifted children.
TIMELINE TWO
A young girl finds out her watch
can create time portals. Eventually
she jeopardizes her own existence
when she travels back to change her
father’s life.
DARK PLANET
Two alien warriors embark on a
mission to Earth to capture a human
for analysis....except the planet
has already experienced a zombie
apocalypse.
TIME 2 SPLIT
A couple, a young child. Life is
such that sometimes it is time to
separate and live his life.
SUM OF IT’S PARTS
Bertie Hartessan is a scientist
examining an object of unknown
origin. As his desire to understand
the object becomes all consuming,
viewers are taken on a journey into
the unknown in this sci-fi short film
written by fantasy author J.A. Giunta
and director Johnny Skinner.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Science Fiction
FEAR
A woman struggles with little things
that build to mammoth proportions.
M-THEORY
In the near future, two scientists
use m-theory (the physics theory
that unifies all current superstring
theories) to create a scientific
breakthrough. But their first test
starts a catastrophic chain of events
and only a lone messenger can help
them avoid destroying the world.
THE COMPLEX
2 friends move into an apartment
complex in LA, both determined
to start a new life. Unfortunately,
a series of unusual events start
to occur all around them. People
start going missing. Doors start
glowing. And why do so many of the
tenants look exactly the same? Our
two heroes are determined to both
solve the mysteries of the Complex
while trying to sort out their own
individual crises.
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Horror
HALLOWEEN NIGHT TERROR
It is Halloween night in the state of
Russellville, a few miles from the
notorious Haddonfield, and resident,
Jack Dennant, wants nothing more
than to forget all about the ghouls,
ghosts & glowing pumpkins, that
line his street outside. But after
begrudging some visitors at this
door, looking for treats, little does he
realize, the festival of Samhain has
one last deadly trick to play....
SOMEBODY TO LOVE
When Sebastian brings Cassandra
home he thinks he has found
perfection. The fact that she is dead
is only the first sign that perfection
is rarely, if ever, attained.
DIRTY BILL OF HEALTH
A stranger on a road trip stops in for
a random medical checkup looking
for everything but a clean bill of
health.
BEST DAY EVER
A young woman experiences the
worst day ever only to deal with a
tragic life changing event. But with
some careful planning, she might
turn her tragedy into a blessing in
disguise.
LUCIFER (THE BEGINNING)
A kind hearted nurse agrees to help
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a dying man with his simple final
wish, finishing his journal entry.
WATCH OVER ME: DIRECTOR’S CUT
A father and daughter must learn
to work together to survive the
grueling elements while being
hunted by ravenous zombies in a
post-apocalyptic America.
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Feature
DORCHESTER’S REVENGE: THE
RETURN OF CRINOLINE HEAD
A group of college students
researching the infamous killer
Dorchester Stewart, aka Crinoline
Head, return to the scene where
horrific murders took place in
1996. Trying to complete a history
assignment on local legends,
the students were hoping to get
answers but find something more
terrifying. The sequel and prequel
to the 1996 classic indie slasher
starring Debbie Rochon and Jason
Vail.
9:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Feature
WITCHING HOUR
When two girls purchase an old
clock, strange things begin to
happen. One of the girls begins to
see things. Hear things. Believe
things that aren’t true. Dee, who is
deaf, seems unaffected. Is it true
what the shopkeeper said about the
clock? Is it haunted? Possessed? As
time ticks by, both girls spiral into
darkness as the clock shows them
its dark and twisted past through six
tales of the supernatural.
PANEL ROOM
WEST 103
Thursday, May 28th
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Documentary I
BREATH INTERRUPTED
Through a young woman’s struggle
with a violent meth addiction comes
the story of victory and triumph.
Existing in a world of darkness and
pain, Krysten Aldridge’s life was
suddenly interrupted catapulting
her into a world of beauty and love.
Breath Interrupted is a true story
about hope and overcoming extreme
odds to make a difference in the lives
of others. Krysten moved from the
path of drug addiction and bulimia
moved into a purpose driven world
as the co- founder of a nonprofit in
Phoenix, Arizona serving over 15,000
homeless individuals.
QUEER NATION
After being left home alone, three
kids learn an unexpected lesson.
Nothing is really ever as it seems...
or is it?
LOST CONQUEST
Vikings! Their thirst for conquest
was quenchless! Historians claim
the Viking Age ended nearly a
thousand years ago. But there
remains one place on Earth where
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Music Videos
CHASING GHOSTS (NARUTO
COSPLAY MUSIC VIDEO)
Original Song: The Eden Project Chasing Ghosts
HANGOVER PARODY
(ATTACK ON TITAN COSPLAY)
Original Song: Hangover - Psy and
Snoop Dogg
ARDOYNE
I want to reinvent how
documentaries are watched!
DELICA-M: PRETTY IN THE DARK
This Delica-m music video is a
loving tribute to a classic science
fiction television show
DEAD WINTER SUN
The earth has had all it can stand
and fire washes the entire globe
only to start a new beginning of life
and hope.
TEARS
On the anniversary of the tragic
death of his wife, a hollow man
is haunted by past visions as
he mourns his loss... but he is
persuaded by her visiting spirit to
move forward, to live the life he
set out to live and to have comfort
knowing that she will be waiting for
him in the end.
CHERIE CHERIE: SWEET N’ LOW
In the spring of 2014, several local
Phoenix bands, including Cherie
Cherie, entered into Revolver
Records to cut a song live in the
middle of the store, to later be mixed
and pressed on 7” vinyl. We made a
music video of their results.
ESKIZ O
“O” from Eskiz band’s debut album
‘Kimsenin Ruhu Duymaz’
9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
International Shorts
HAVING A SHOWER
Having a shower as an ordinary day
HOME
A taciturn teenager wanders into a
luxurious and quiet loft. Gradually,
a strange uneasy feeling sets in the
place...
THE OPENING OF THE NUT
Mummy’s boy Julio is far away
from being a womanizer. To find out
whether the wisdom of the ancient
Chinese book of love ‘The Opening
of the Nut’ to seduce every woman
around works or not, Julio follows
step by step all it advices. His next
pray: The self-conscious Marcela.
DAD IN MUM
The middle of the night. Moans are
heard behind the parents’ door. Two
young sisters are asking questions...
MR. DENTONN
On a cold winter night, Laura
reads his brother David the story
of a strange creature that attacks
children. Suddenly, a shiver runs
Laura’s body, feeling a strange
presence in the house. It’s him.
THE EVENT
Neil, in his mid-20s, awakens
suddenly to a low, unearthly
rumbling. As he goes about his
morning routine, he begins to
experience some bizarre and
unnatural happenings that usher
in both a cataclysmic end, and a
brilliant new beginning.
YO SOY PEDRO
1977 Mackenzie and Banks, two
Americans cops encounter an alien
that has just crash. The police take
him for a film actor and decided to
bring it back to Hollywood studios.
ALEKTO
Alektro is a science fiction short
film which invokes questions about
conspiracy theories and the entire
evolution of Man. An earthling is
kidnapped into space, discovering
parallel dimensions that she could
have never imagined.
ARTICHOKES PIRANHA FROM THE
PREHISTORIC ABYSS
The same day that Cror finds
out how to control fire, strange
creatures (artichokes piranha) begin
to attack him mercilessly. Now Cror
will have to act cunningly and fight
for his life.
10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Science Fiction and Fantasy II
MINING MOON
Agent Akowi goes deep undercover
to expose renegade weapon sales
from a remote lunar mining outpost.
As she infiltrates a dangerous
universe of deception and slavery,
will her sympathies for the plight
of the arms dealer’s slaves
compromise her mission?
E-SOCIAL
The story takes place in 2035. In
this world, the e-A
Corporation
can create holograms that are
identical to dead people based on
their social networks. Anna recently
lost her husband, so she decides to
create his hologram.
WALTER FINAL CUT
The sun rises over a postapocalyptic world. Abby finds solace
in the companionship of Walter, a
gentle soul with infinite patience.
What seems to be just another day
of scavenging for supplies turns into
a life threatening disaster. Walter
must make a choice - whether
to lose Abby forever or to be left
behind.
FESTIVAL THEATRE
ROOM 227AB
Thursday, June 5th
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Web Series
PEACEKEEPERS
What would you do if you were
getting texts from God?
THE ICE QUEEN
Priscilla is a Dallas native currently
living in L.A., working towards an
MFA in Film and TV Production
at USC. She’s a Writer, Producer,
Director, Production Designer,
and Fantasy Map Illustrator who
enjoys shipping fictional characters,
gluten-free cooking, and lavishing
schnoogles on other people’s dogs.
THE GAMBIT
A group of disgruntled ex-cops take
a sport arena and employees inside
hostage as an elaborate plan to
clear their names.
DATE THE DEAD
Addy gets a phone call from a friend
who dares him to visit a creepy
website ‘Date the Dead’.
LILAC (SERIES PILOT - GETTING
THE POINT ACROSS)
What if Robin Hood was a homeless
ten-year-old girl living in a modern
city.
FESTIVAL THEATRE
WEST 104
Friday, May 29th
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Feature
A DOZEN SUMMERS
Maisie and Daisy McCormack are
two ordinary twelve-year-old girls
trying to make sense of life in the
21st century. Oh, and they’ve just
hijacked a movie.
1:30 PM to 2:30PM
Science Fiction
and Superheroes
OUROBOROS
Quantum physicist Dr. Faye O’Neill
creates an artificial wormhole
and achieves a breakthrough in
teleportation. But the wormhole
brings an unexpected visitor Faye’s future self - with a warning
that the teleportation device
threatens the fabric of spacetime
and the very existence of the
universe.
BATGIRL RISES
A young determined librarian
desperately seeks the truth after
her brother’s disappearance with a
mysterious woman.
GRAYSON: EARTH ONE
(EPISODE 1.5)
The re-imagined origin story of the
hero known as Nightwing/ Richard
Grayson. The series takes place in
a new continuity on a new Earth
separate from the DC Universe,
freeing it from continuity restraints.
2:30 PM to 4:30PM
Science Fiction II
THE PERIPHERAL
When a patient, Kenny, shows up at
her home unexpectedly, Dr. Joanna
Redding attempts to help him
overcome his “irrational” phobia
of the creatures that he sees in
his peripheral vision. Dr. Redding
uses Exposure Therapy, forcing
Kenny to face his fear. Of course,
the creatures that terrify Kenny are
very real - and very deadly. It is a
horrifying discovery that Dr. Redding
uncovers all too late.
FILM FEST
Vikings still rule: Minnesota! It
began when Leif Ericson secretly
invaded the state and claimed it
for King Olaf of Norway. Today, it
remains as one of the last outposts
of that once-mighty empire.
REPUBLIC OF DREAMS
Sophia Ravel wants to be something
in life but is thwarted by her father
and sister. Trying to overcome her
self-doubts, an off-the wall NewAge therapist helps Sophia enter
the puzzling world of her dreams.
Here she is confronted with fearful
challenges at the stake of losing
everything.
4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Science Fiction and Fantasy III
PHOENIX
In the tradition of science fiction
like Fahrenheit
or Brave New
World“, “Phoenix” tells the story of
a man coming to his senses after
a young woman makes him realize
the true nature of the world they are
living in.
DANGEROUS ONE
The Dangerous One thought he
could not be stopped because he’s
the Dangerous One. He’s about to
meet his match and save the girl.
THE LINE
A talk in the house of a man who
behaves strictly.
THE RAT’S DILEMMA
In the Holocaust, a gifted Jewish
physicist named Rudolph is
forced to build a teleporter for the
Nazis. Rudolph keeps telling his
Nazi supervisor Heinz that the
machine doesn’t work yet, but
Heinz suspects Rudolph is hiding
something. As Heinz is determined
to squeeze the truth out by any
means necessary, Rudolph soon has
to face the dilemma of his life.
FAIRY KNOWLEDGE
After being rejected at a fairythemed children’s party, one girl
bones up on her knowledge of
fairies.
EMPTY
All children are now born without
souls, and humanity can’t survive.
GOING HOME
After the battle, Captain Parrish
makes the ultimate sacrifice for his
crew and his ship.
ROBOTS AMONG US
A group of friends are faced with
a robot uprising, and decide to
lockdown the house.
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Feature
SUSPENSION
A high school girl and her bullying
peers are terrorized by an escaped
psychotic killer who is more than
meets the eye.
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FILM FEST
9:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Feature
THE CHANNEL
Following a near-death experience
in a car crash, a teenage girl is
haunted by a ghostly figure she
sees from the corner of her eye...
something that followed her back
from the other side of death.
PANEL ROOM
WEST 103
Friday, May 29th
10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Horror II
PALE BLUE SKY
Harry Blackard is a lazy,
grumpy, down on his luck, drunk
photographer who, due to his
unhappy demeanor lives in a
haunted house. What’s even worse,
his wife who has been dead for over
four years is also haunting him. With
each implication after another, the
spirits that reside begin to annoy
him rather than terrify him. In order
to remedy the situation, he has his
house exorcised, and cleansed. But
each failure leads to certain terror.
After each haunting leads to a
darker, sinister reveal.
THE CASE OF EVIL
When a down-on-his-luck blues
musicians travels to the country to
buy a guitar he suspects was stolen
from him many years earlier, he finds
that its hoodoo-practicing owner is
reluctant to hand over the instrument,
and she’s got something more on her
agenda than a simple sale.
SHARKASAURUS
Tremors meets Jaws. A creationist
vs Paleontologist vs Sharkasaurs.
Faith, Facts and fins. An epic battle
in the badlands of Drumhellor
HUSH
A young woman baby sits a former
professor’s daughter. During the
night she discovers a malevolent
presence that has attached itself to
the house.
FESTIVAL THEATRE
WEST 104
Saturday, May 30th
COMPANION
A stray puppy suddenly appears to
brighten up a lonely boy’s world.
The two enjoy a long-lasting
companionship as they grow
together.
MR. MCBOB
For years, school had been anything
but exciting for 9 year old Pierre.
It was always the same boring
routine. Until one day, his fourth
grade teacher took a break from
the traditional schoolwork. Mr.
McBob showed the class something
different, something creative,
something, “Outside the box,”
which sparked Pierre’s interest and
ultimately changed his life.
LIFE OF SARUMOMO
A poor mother and her son live in a
small house. After the mother dies
of illness, the sad son meets a dear
girl, but a war begins soon.
PREY
A small fish dreams of the beautiful
world outside the fish tank. When
she finally gets bigger and leaps out
of the fish tank, the once beautiful
world isn’t what she expected.
THINK INK
An animated film about outcasts
and acceptance, a la psychology
inkblots.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
International Shorts II
HONORIO TWO MINUTES OF SUN
Honorio, an old man living in a big
city has a mission: he wants to feel
last time the sun. But this will not
be easy. Pollution, building height
and proximity between them, means
that the sun does not reach the
streets. It only gets the city for a
few minutes a day, between two
buildings. For more difficulty, that
little light shines right in the middle
of a crosswalk that is constantly
transited by vehicles at full speed.
BLACK NIGHT
Following a stupid challenge with
his friends, Ethan a young high
school student finds himself alone
at night in one of the cemeteries
in the city in search of an ancient
grave by the light of his torch…
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Animation
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THUNDERCLUCK:
CHICKEN OF THOR
Half mortal. Half god. All natural
chicken.
THE LOOKING PLANET
During the construction of the
universe, a young member of the
Cosmos Corps of Engineers decides
to break some fundamental laws in
the name of self-expression.
THE AMUSING LIFE
OF UNKNOWN INDIVIDUALS
The housekeeper finds that her
new iron transmits the telephone
conversations of strangers. Her fear
turns into curiosity, and later wish to
know further of the strangers’ life...
SUMER
All animal and plant species
perished decades ago. All that
remains is one small group of
humans who attempt to resist
the hostility and hardness of the
external environment from SUMER,
the last hive city in the world.
LOVESICK
Tom is lying on the street having
been hit by a car. “How did I get
into this mess? It all started... the
day I was born.” As he lies there
Tom sees his life-story told by
metaphorical images as he searches
for love and meaning.
THE WORLD ACCORDING
TO MICHAL
The story of a young man named
Michael who was born mute and
partially deaf. His productive life
developed with the loving support
of his family and girlfriend. His
creativity and spirituality is nurtured
by his talent for making and painting
religious icons. The depth of his
family love is enhanced by creating
an icon out of a tree planted by
his grandfather. He experiences
loneliness and isolation due to his
handicap but reaches out to others
with his art and love for nature. He
becomes interested in bee keeping
and works lovingly with his own
hives. He may not be able to hear
singing and music but his heart
does sing with his love of life and
his sensitivity for all that lives.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Star Trek Fan Films
PRELUDE TO AXANAR
Prelude to Axanar is an independent
Star Trek project that tells the story
of Captain Kirk’s hero, Garth of
Izar, during the war between the
Federation and the Klingon Empire.
It is shot as a documentary and is
the back story for the forthcoming
feature “Axanar”.
PROJECT POTEMKIN:
HOLDING PATTERN
Till death do us part...Ensign
T’Noshi awakens in a strange bed,
in a strange house, on a strange,
rainy world. Strangest of all is the
man sleeping beside her. A man
who claims to be her husband.
KIRK V PICARD
An interesting day on the job for two
movie-obsessed underhand men.
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Science Fiction and Fantasy IV
A SKELETON NAMED OLIVER
In a world with no color or life, a
shy yet optimistic skeleton longs
for something beautiful and alive.
However, after the Land of the Living
proves not to be the wonderland he
had imagined, the skeleton named
Oliver finds that beauty and life exist
even amongst the dead.
SPECIAL
When their daughter is kidnapped
by human traffickers, a mother and
father desperately struggle against
revealing an important family
secret to investigators that could
ultimately lead to her safe return.
STEAM DREAM
Documentary is peppered with
whimsy on this Plague Doctor’s
journey through the aesthetic and
people of Steampunk- the future
re-imagined through the lens of
the past.
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Comedy
THE WASHING MACHINE
Billy is a broke young man covered
with debts and living in a shabby
apartment. One day he discovers
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a magical washing machine in an
old laundry room that is capable
of generating money. This allows
Billy to become rich and he buys
all the things that he had always
desired. This dream does not last
for long though, and the machine
stops making money pretty soon.
He loses control and kicks the
machine several times. At this
point the Representative appears, a
mysterious character that punishes
Billy for his misbehavior: he is first
frozen, and then he is sucked into
the machine, where he is digested
and turned into a cloud of smoke.
As the Representative is leaving the
room, he encounters a young woman
similar to Billy, to whom he suggests
to use the magical washing machine.
DIWALI DREAM GARAGE
With Austin’s life going nowhere
and his pipe dream of becoming a
legendary stuntman on hiatus for
the last 27 years he confesses to
his best friend Reggie that there is
something about his past he can’t
remember and has been haunting
him recently. In a bizarre spiritual
ceremony Reggie sends his mind
back in time to the place in his
past when he was a kid to discover
what it is he has blocked out. It is
during this mystifying voyage on
the Holy Hindu night of Diwali that a
young Austin finds himself in some
hair-raising situations where he
discovers the obstacles that keep
him from unlocking the doors to his
future. He soon realizes that in order
for him to escape the chains of his
past, he must reveal a buried secret
that may risk him losing one of the
most important things in his life.
CHEESE DOG: THE MOVIE
A disgruntled employee dreams
big of success in this colorful and
inspirational fast food fantasy.
SUPER HERO HOTLINE
A woman is strapped to a bomb
with three minutes to live. In
desperation she calls the Super
Hero Hotline. Will her hero arrive in
time? Or will the terrible customer
service kill her first?
SECRET SANTA 6:
SANTA SAVES CHRISTMAS
Santa’s been traveling the world, dropping
off all his gifts. But, not everyone wants
others to have a Merry Christmas this
year. Can Santa save Christmas...one
last time?
FRANKENSTEIN IN LOVE
Katie Shelley has a new boyfriend,
Frank, and she can’t wait for her
parents, Otis and Mary, to meet him.
But they’ll soon discover, Katie’s
new boyfriend is a real monster....
LOVE UNMASKED
Burt and Angela Mars aka Captain
Colossus and Lady Liberty are
having marital problems and have
sought out Dr. Feldman for help,
but an old enemy, the dastardly,
diabolical Dark Destroyer, has
returned with an ingenious plan to
tear our heroes even further apart.
Can they work together to defeat
him and will they be able to unmask
their love once more?
FLIGHT FRIGHT
A nervous airline passenger starts
to see strange things after taking
nerve medicine.
DIARY OF A MAD SCIENTIST’S
ASSISTANT
Shirley Graves, an up and coming
mad scientist’s assistant, is trying
to find some work/life balance
between her day job with a . . .
pioneer of the extreme sciences
and the dating scene. She signs up
for a dating service catering to the
extreme science community and,
let’s just say, arch-villains have
original stories too, shall we?
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Drama
THE SAD SNOWMAN
A snowman sits on a mountain,
watching skiers and snowboarders
having fun. The snowman longs to
be part of the action, but it seems
hopeless. A passing snowboarder
notices him and a simple act of
kindness makes the impossible,
possible.
HELYN SPRINGS
After discovering that his grandpa
is terminally ill, Mason sets out on a
journey to a local spring rumored to
have magical healing powers.
THIS WAS MY SON
The true story of the American Civil
Rights icon, Mamie Till (mother
of Emmett Till), and the tragedy
that inspired her to spend her life
battling social injustice and racial
prejudice.
NARCISSIST
The story of a kind soul (Evan) who
attracts a dark knight (Rob) into his
life. It’s almost as it’s meant to be
until Rob goes from a charming man
to a manipulative individual who
suddenly pulls the carpet out from
under Evan, smashing his heart into
a million pieces.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Feature
CAPITATION RETRIEVER
The film is produced according
to the recollections of Fiodor
Jevlasovskij (1546-1619) The
memoirs created by Fiodor
Jevlasovskij, the nobleman of the
Great Duchy of Lithuania, in the
end of the 16th c. the beginning of
the 17th c., are considered the first
autobiography written in GDL. It is a
unique literature work, revealing the
human’s relation with himself, the
surrounding environment and the
world. Fiodor Jevlasovski served to
the noblemen of GDL, the Radziwi
and Chodkiewicz family, worked
in Vilnius manor of the kings,
Sigismund II Augustus and Stephen
Báthory, closely communicated
with Mikolaj Krzystof Radziwill
“Sierotka”.
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Horror III
DROP DEAD GORY:
A HORROR COMEDY
Maggie is a borderline insane
Hollywood makeup artist. At the
beginning of the movie, she gets
shot down by a big time director
after insisting on using practical
effects in his new horror project.
After a painful breakup with her
girlfriend, she obtains a magical
makeup kit from a supernatural
being that will allow her to
transform people into whatever she
designs. Werewolves, zombies, you
name it. She seizes this chance to
get some bloody revenge on the
director and girlfriend who wronged
her. Set in a modern day Los
Angeles, Drop Dead Gory is a horror
romp that mixes scares and laughs,
paying homage to the likes of Sam
Raimi, John Carpenter, Stanley
Kubrick, and others.
LAPSUS
Terry is a psychologically disturbed
predator whose sinister playground
is a laundromat. Terry thinks he
is the hero of a comic gangster
that is reading: “Terry Laurence,
Gentleman Gangster”. That is
when his memory playing tricks
on him. Terry is a victim of an
unknown phenomena that literature
considers as a Lapsus memoriae or
a slip of memory.
8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Suspense and Science Fiction
HELL OF A DEAL
When a business man comes up
with an illegal scheme to make
some easy money, he heads out into
the desert to find the one person
who can help him pull it off. But he
might not like what he finds.
ENDURE
A short from Matt Poidevin
TIMESPACE
Relationships, credibility, and life
itself are all called into question
following the invention of the time
machine.
10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Horror IV
SOAPOCALYPSE
A young woman completely hooked
to a popular brand soap, Thunder
Red, goes crazy after the soap is
mysteriously recalled.
IT THIRSTS FOR BLOOD
In this campy horror short, three
women encounter a vicious being
while backpacking through the
Southern Arizona Desert.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
What would you do if the one
you love asks you to do the
unthinkable...and you only have
minutes to decide?
EL MUERTO: A DAY FOR THE DEAD
Based on the graphic novel by Texas
artist Javier Hernandez, “El Muerto”
is the story of a young man brutally
murdered by a trio of supernatural
villains as a sacrifice to ancient
Aztec gods for their own gain. But
on the Day of the Dead, he returns to
earth to exact revenge on the men
who killed him and stole him away
from his beloved girlfriend.
Piñata, as told from the Piñata’s
perspective.
THE ZOMBIE’S TRIP
After a sudden turn of events, a
Zombie is suddenly brought from
the world of fiction into the world
of reality.
BREAKFAST WITH CLARK
Narrative Short
PANEL ROOM
WEST 103
Saturday, May 30th
10:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Science Fiction and Fantasy V
EL MUNDO FUTURO
In the war of the worlds...the hero
might not be who you think. I had
a dream that the balance between
life, death and the cosmos was in
the balance of one man. Not your
typical hero but a common man. Not
a man you might chose to hold the
torch for all humanity, but never the
less.....the chosen man....
FRED
Fred is a psychological thriller that
takes us into the mind of Emily, a
seemingly normal young girl whose
life is suddenly haunted by an old
friend from her past. After being
sent to her deranged uncle’s house,
she prepares to battle with her
frightening new reality. Determined
to find answers about her uncertain
past, she seeks guidance from some
unexpected places.
PERIPLANET
A disillusioned man leaves his city
life behind and takes a walking
journey to the Arctic. After mankind
collapses into Armageddon, he
awakens from a frozen sleep, deep
into the future to discover he’s
sharing the world with the Earth’s
new rulers — Giant Insects!
ALONE
As part of the coalition’s
terraforming campaign, a pilot
and co-pilot become stranded on
a desolate moon en route to their
destination planet. Each faces a
different fate. Which fate is more
unthinkable?
STICKY FINGERS
A group of criminals of various
skills come together, under aliases
of Rolling Stones members, to pull
off a heist of a mysterious item
from a research lab for an equally
mysterious individual. Things go
wrong and alliances are tested.
FILM FEST
SUPERMODELS WITH TASERS
Kristy and Summer, two
supermodels, go out to a local
bar and discuss their lives. During
their conversation, the models get
hit on by a string of obnoxious
men. Unfortunately for these men,
they are rejected in a rather harsh
manner.
THE REMAINDERMEN
(TEASER/TRAILER)
A psychological thriller about two
sisters, Stevie and Brett Bodine,
looking to escape their past and
the violence belying their seemingly
quiet country life.
THE APPOINTMENT
Paul, a seasoned hitman, receives
an invitation to meet his boss in
person, a very rare opportunity. His
excitement is diminished when he
meets Alex, an ambitious hitwoman,
who has been called in for an
appointment at the same time. Will
there be a promotion, or a firing?
GRAPE SODA
A marriage, broken by death, is kept
alive by the memories held through
grape soda.
H.M.S. SCARLETT
‘The Captain’, a nameless drifter in
his disheveled ship travels through
space with no company to keep him
sane other than the skull of his old
friend Lt. James.
12:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Encores and Repeats
Every year, we get requests to replay
some of this year’s most popular
entries and this year is no different.
Please join us as we replay some of
this year’s best in our encore block!
Films To Be Announced On The Day
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Film Festival Awards
Ceremony
Join us as we present this year’s
winners in the Film Festival and the
Film Challenge...with special guest
Chris Gore!
FESTIVAL THEATRE
WEST 104
Sunday, May 31st
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Shorts For Short Film Fans
REALITY
A young married couple whom
distrust one other learn the
eccentric reality of their relationship.
A KING’S BETRAYAL
The final 24 hours in the life of a
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PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
10 Best Under-the-Radar Anime Do you
want to be the ultimate anime nerd knowing all
the best shows and lording it over your friends?
Ranging from retro to modern-day anime, we’ve
got 10 little known, yet excellent anime that will
help you become the ultimate Otaku! Panelists:
RTC (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 225
10 years of Villainy with Dr. Oblivion Dr.
Oblivion’s Guide to Teenage Dating debuted
10 years ago in the valley and since then,
local writer/artist Jeff Pina, has been trying to
make as many comics as possible. Check out
this panel where he talks about Dr Oblivion,
Imaginatives, Bosco & Fleet and the other comics
he’s written. Panelists: Jeff Pina When: Thu,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121
12 Must See Doctor Who Stories! Allons-y!
Come and join us in a fantastic discussion of 12
of the Doctor’s best stories, one story for each
Doctor. Reverse the polarity, have a jelly baby,
and have a brave heart, you’re not gonna want to
miss this. Geronimo! Panelists: Courtney Lovejoy,
Hayl Daugherty, John Wheeler, Katie Reilly,
Steven Ditzel When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 231
Acting Workshop With Chuck Huber (Film
School) First twelve people in line get to
participate, the rest can ask questions and will be
the audience. Some basic improv/acting games
and techniques. Panelists: Chuck Huber When:
Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 103
Add Emotions to Your Comic Characters
Add anger, happiness, boredom, or silliness
to your characters! Rebecca Hicks, writer and
artist of the web comic, Little Vampires, will
demonstrate successful drawing techniques to
show emotions in comic characters. Panelists:
Rebecca Hicks When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Advanced Steampunk Costuming A
presentation on how to take your costuming to
the next level, hosted by some of Steampunk’s
finest costumers. Panelists: John Floyd, Lady
Ember Brennen Sparks, Mike Syfritt When: Sat,
5:30–6:30PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
20 years of OCHO Come celebrate 20 years
of Eric Mengel’s self-published comic Ocho.
Find out what blind mice and cigar smoking
teddy bears have to do with the evolution of
the character and what his future plans are for
the Ocho. Panelists: Eric Mengel When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 123
Adventures and Disasters in Science How
does science get done anyway? Listen to tales
of adventure and disaster from the field by
scientists in the endless pursuit of knowledge!
Panelists: Anna Zaniewski, Bradley Lusk, Daniel
Jacobs, Kelly Reina When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 232
21 Days to a Novel Award winning novelist,
editor, and screenwriter, Michael Stackpole,
teaches how to prepare a novel in 21 days. Paid
Event: $20.00 Panelists: Michael A. Stackpole
When: Sat, 1:30–4:00PM Room: North 126A
Aether Prologue WORLD PREMIERE &
How To Develop A Multi-million Dollar
Indie Epic (Film School) The film makers
behind Aether, a steampunk fantasy motion
picture about a group of outcasts banding
together to defend their homeland from a power
hungry political saboteur, outlander assassins,
and a ruthless chancellor obsessed with keeping
his floating kingdom sky born, will be having the
world premiere of their concept short for their
multi-million dollar film: Aether. The credentials
for the film makers on this independent film
are the stuff of studios: The Hobbit, Lord of the
Rings, King Kong, Blade Runner, Demolition
Man, even Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. Come and
learn how to develop your own independent epic
feature film! Panelists: Drew Hall, Horst Sarubin,
Kim Bailey, Scott Robinson, David L. Snyder
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 103
A Beginners Guide to Foam Smithing
Interested in crafting your own cosplay armor?
Working on a small budget? Unsure where to
start? Well look no further! This panel presents
the earliest steps needed to move you forward
in your costuming endeavor. Presented by
Thermo Cosplay (with additional cosplay guests).
Panelists: Clever Fox Cosplay, Firelight Cosplay,
Thermo Cosplay When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 127
A Trial of a Time Lord’s Adventures: A
Look at the WORST Stories of Doctor Who
Every beloved series has at least a few be-hated
episodes, and after 50 years, the Doctor has
certainly had his share! This panel will look at
some stories that just didn’t work at all, and
explore the possible reasons why, as well as how
they could have been better. Panelists: Courtney
Lovejoy, E. Adam Thomas, Katie Reilly, Matt
Duncan, Richard Clayton, Sabina Prijic When:
Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 229
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genres and mediums of pop culture! Covering
topics of comics, movies, television, and pop
culture, it’s sure to be a fun time! (Will be
recorded) Panelists: Kellen McCall, Matt Alward
When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 104
After Party Costume Meetup Calling all
Cosplayers- meet and get photos with your
fellow cosplayers. All Costumes welcome.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
10:00–11:30PM and Fri, 9:00–11:30PM Room:
Costuming Meetups area 1
a character along, and make for an exciting
adventure? Panelists: Andrea Phillips, Beth Cato,
Brian Lapham, Delilah S. Dawson, Viola Carr
When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126A
Amateur Voice Acting Competition Think
you have what it takes to be the best Amateur
Anime Voice Actor or Actress in all of Arizona?
Do you have the chops, the golden voice needed
to stand above the rest? Then come test your
skills in an epic battle of sheer acting prowess
and talent. Registration, auditions and rehearsals
will take place both Friday and Saturday before
the event at the Arizona Voice Acting Guild Sign
up Table on the anime programming floor so
don’t miss your chance to compete, come early.
Panelists: Rice & Haggis (9 panelists) When: Sat,
6:00–11:30PM Room: North 224
American Horror Story: Freak Show Join
Educating [Geeks] for a live podcast covering
the FX Network hit American Horror Story: Freak
Show Panelists: ANDREA COFFMAN, Bri Valdivia,
Educating Geeks, Sara Santiago When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: West 213B
American Red Cross Blood Drive & Be the
Match Bone Marrow Registry “Not all heroes
wear capes” - The American Red Cross Blood
Drive and Be The Match Bone Marrow Registry
result in lives being saved! Be a hero today donate a part of yourself to better someone else’s
life and your own. When: Thu, 4:00–8:00PM, Fri,
11:00–5:00PM, Sat, 11:00–5:00PM and Sun,
10:30–4:30PM Room: West 102B
Amtgard This non-profit, non-sectarian
organization is dedicated to recreation of the
Sword and Sorcery genre, arts and sciences
of the time and covers educational aspects
of Medieval and Ancient cultures and combat
systems in a friendly, social atmosphere.
Panelists: Amtgard When: Fri, 5:00–6:00PM, Sat,
5:00–6:00PM and Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
Third Street Activities
An Evening of Pumpkin Magic with Ray
Villafane We are very proud to welcome
world renowned pumpkin carver Ray Villafane
to Phoenix Comicon! Many consider Ray to be
the greatest pumpkin carver in the world, so
don’t miss your chance to see how the magic
is created! While the Villafane moniker has long
been synonymous with … Panelists: Ray Villafane
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: West 211
Ana Log Ana Log is an alt-rock collaboration
of 4 friends from Tempe, AZ who are heavily
influenced by the 70s and 90s. The band has
driving guitar and rhythm with a powerful and yet
subtle contralto voice. Panelists: Ana Log When:
Sat, 4:00–5:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Abridged Appreciation Join us as we
share our appreciation for the underworld of
re-dubbing known as abridged. We’ll talk about
our favorites such as Little Kuriboh, Team
Four Star, ShadyVox, and more. Panelists: The
Renegades (12 panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 225
Agent Helix to Zarana: The Ladies of
GI Joe and Cobra The females of the Joe
universe are brave, intelligent and strong-willed.
They defy stereotypes and yet are exceedingly
human; we discuss what makes them tick.
Plus, live interviews with character cosplayers.
Panelists: DJ Blayze, DJ Eye Que, Grey Rogers,
Vocab Malone When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 121
Ancient Pantheons: Whose God is it
Anyway? A comparative study of six different
ancient religions. Join Far From Home’s
Research and Mythology division, Far From
Home Presents, with this exciting game show
style panel. It’s fun for the whole family! We
will be delving into a comparative study of six
different ancient religions. Panelists: Far From
Home (3 panelists), T.M. Williams When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: West 211
Absolute Geek Podcast Presents: Geek
Game Show Thing LIVE! Hosted by local
show The Absolute Geek Podcast, this game
show pairs contestants with knowledgeable
panelists in order to defeat and conquer the
Airships: Creating Steampunk Technology
That Flies Technology is the key to creating
fun and exciting Steampunk. Most of these
stories happen when air travel finally became
real. Can Steampunk airships really work, move
Ancient Pottery Making Curious how early
civilizations created their clay pots? In this
session, kids will learn how ancient people made
pottery and they will make their own pot to take
home! Panelists: Arizona Chapter of the Society
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And the Clock Strikes 12: Discussing
Peter Capaldi Now that we’ve seen some of
Peter Capaldi as the 12th Doctor, what do we
think? Love him? Hate him? Still unsure? Come
discuss with us all things 12th Doctor. Panelists:
Jackson Turner, Jamie Robertson, Joel Turner,
Kiko Cheyenne, Suzanne Jones When: Thu,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 231
Animation Career Animation professionals
discuss working in the animation industry as well
as the projects they have worked on. Panelists:
Adam Beechen, Heath Corson When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 122
Anime Anonymous Do you get “the feels”
when watching or finishing an anime series? Join
the Anime Anonymous crew as we bring together
people with similar interests and feelings
towards anime. We will discuss different topics
that include favorite anime series, characters,
and more! Panelists: Anime Anonymous When:
Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 221
Anime Cosplay Meetup: Got an Anime
Costume? Want to meet other Anime Costumers?
This is the time and place to do that. Drop by our
Cosplay Meetup room to meet and get photos
with fellow Anime costumers. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 2:00–3:30PM Room:
Costuming Meetups area 1
Anime Mafia An otaku twist on the popular
party game, this panel features murder mystery
games themed from some of your favorite
animus! Will the good guys save the day, or will
the villains prevail? Join us to find out! Panelists:
Princess Project (5 panelists) When: Thu, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 222
Anime Music Video World Tour You’ve
seen anime music videos produced by people
all across the US. But ever wonder what sort of
anime music videos come from other countries?
Join Rice and Haggis as we tour the world and
explore various styles and techniques unique to
anime music videos created by other cultures.
Panelists: Rice & Haggis (9 panelists) When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 222
Anime Music Videos 101 Anime + Music =
Awesome! Thinking about getting into the hobby
of making anime music videos? Come on in,
and Rice and Haggis will show you the basics
and some helpful techniques that will make
your Anime Music Video shine! Panelists: Rice &
Haggis (9 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–4:00PM
Room: North 222
Anime Parliament Welcome to the highest
court in the anime multi-verse. Anime Parliament
is where you can step forward as a character or
fan, and institute the changes you feel should
be made. Come and state your case, but be
ready for a debate! Panelists: Anime Parliament
(5 panelists) When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 225
Anime Picture Game Piece together several
different pictures to figure out the name of the
anime or game title! Panelists: The Critical D
(3 panelists) When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 225
Anime Staff Q&A Come ask the Anime
Department heads anything you want, regarding
Anime at PCC 2015, or something else unrelated
to the convention. We’ll answer........... MAYBE.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 221
Ann Leckie Spotlight Author of Ancillary
Justice, the winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and
Arthur C. Clarke awards, shares her experiences
and plans for the future. Panelists: Ann Leckie
When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 124
Apocalypse Later Steampunk Film Festival
Hal C F Astell of Apocalypse Later has presented
steampunk film festivals in Phoenix, Tucson and
San Diego. Come on down to see an hour’s worth
of award-winning short steampunk films from
around the world and here in Arizona. Panelists:
Hal C F Astell When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 1-2
Archie 75 Anniversary Archie Comics is a
mirror of socio-economics in America, trends,
fashion, current events. Presenting these events
with humor and through the eyes of “good kids”
who would become future leaders. Panelists:
Joanne de Biasi, Maegann Yarbrough When: Fri,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 123
Arizona Anime! Are you a lonely otaku
looking for something to do on Saturday night?
Come in as we discuss Conventions, anime
groups, and geeky hang-outs that are located
state wide. After this panel, you’ll never be bored
on a Saturday night again! Panelists: Time Squad
B (5 panelists) When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 223
Arizona Future City Competition Present
ideas of what the future might hold in this
challenge by answering questions and building
cities, sponsored by the Arizona Future City
Competition, a STEM city-building competition
for 6-8th graders. Compete for bragging
rights and FUN! Panelists: Arizona Future City
Competition When: Sat, 11:30–12:00PM Room:
Third Street Stage
Arizona Future City Competition Present
ideas of what the future might hold in this
challenge by answering questions and building
cities, sponsored by the Arizona Future City
Competition, a STEM city-building competition
for 6-8th graders. Compete for bragging
rights and FUN! Panelists: Arizona Future City
Competition When: Sun, 11:30–12:00PM Room:
Third Street Stage
Arizona Judges discussion from DREDD
Comics to Films, Costume building, and
Community and Film Though far from
Megacity, Arizona is part of the Cursed Earth that
still is in need of Judges. And where the few of
those remain....here is where they unite. Join the
Judges in a panel where they discuss JUDGE
DREDD from Comics to Film, their role in the
Community, and how to build armor. Panelists:
Alli Whitney, Fernando Perez, Kurt Colin, Sam
Mort, Suzy Stein, Tom Buck, Valon Kyone, Zoe
Mora When: Sat, 5:00–6:00PM Room: North 128
Arms and Armor for the Historical
Re-enactor A general look at historical
re-enactment combat. Different standards and
types of materials will be discussed as well as
an overview of the different styles of combat
in historical re-enactment with examples of
different arms and armor being shown. Panelists:
Balin Maldovia, Bamm Bamm, John Penrod,
Matthew Richardson, Michael Connell, Nevin
Phull, Sir Simon, Thomas Batt When: Fri, 7:30–
8:30PM Room: North 130
Arnie in The 80s! I told you I’d be back! Dust
off your dumbbells, polish your grenades and
come get pumped with Educating Geeks as they
discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies from
1980 to 1990. Come discuss films ranging from
Conan the Barbarian to Total Recall. Panelists:
Alice Baker, Krissy Lenz, Megan Calcote, Nathan
Blackwell When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West
211
Art Auction Registration Come and preregister for the Phoenix Comicon / Kids Need to
Read Live Charity Art Auction. There is no cost
or commitment to register for the art auction.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
4:30–5:00PM Room: North 121
Art Room - Crafts and Activities Various
arts and crafts, including coloring pages
and paper bag puppets. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–7:00PM, Fri,
10:30–7:00PM, Sat, 10:30–7:00PM and Sun,
10:30–5:30PM Room: Youth Art - West 101
Artist/Writer Creator Connection Do you
enjoy drawing and want more out of your art
work? Do you want to see your story come to
life? In this session artists and authors come
together to share ideas and collaboration
opportunities. Panelists: Joshua Ferguson When:
Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: Youth Art Event AreaWest 101
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
for Creative Anachronism When: Fri, 6:00–
7:00PM Room: Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Artist/Writer Creator Connection Do you
have a story to tell? Do you want to create
illustrations? In this session, authors and artists
come together to share ideas and discuss
opportunities to collaborate. Panelists: Joshua
Ferguson When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: Youth
Art Event Area- West 101
Ask a Ghoul Ever wanted know what your
favorite ghouls do at Anteiku? What is Aogiri
Tree’s next move? Who exactly is this Night Owl?
Come join us and have these questions and more
answered! Panelists: UnderworldCos When: Fri,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 223
Ask Middle Earth! Ever wonder why there is
a “Second Breakfast”? How many dwarven clans
are there? How many Hobbits can you fit into
a VW Bug? All these questions and more can
be answered by our denizens of Middle Earth.
Join us and ask away! Panelists: ADHD cosplay,
Allison Simmerman, Catherine Gallardo, Paige
Hill When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 229
Ask Slender and the Proxies! Are you a
fan of Creepypasta? Have you always wanted to
ask Slenderman, Masky, Hoodie, or Ticci-Toby
questions about their free time? This is the panel
for you! They also managed to wrangle Jeff the
Killer and Trenderman along as Special Guests,
so feel free to inquire about them, too! Panelists:
Eric Torres, Kyla McDonald, Kyle Kittel, Steven
Matadamas Ventura, Steven Turner When: Sun,
3:00–4:00PM Room: West 213B
Ask the Avatar Gaang! Join characters
from the world of Avatar: the Last Airbender and
ask them whatever you’d like! (Please keep it
PG for the young’uns attending! Also, we will
be knowledgeable of the events from the show
and comics, but nothing from Legend of Korra!)
Panelists: Knights of the Con Table (5 panelists)
When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 223
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Ask the Creepypastas! Are you a fan of
Creepypasta? Have you always wanted to ask
Ticci-Toby, Clockwork, Jeff the Killer, Pokemon
Ghost Black, and/or Eyeless Jack questions
about their free time? This is the panel for you!
Panelists: Ask the CreepyPastas!, Eric Torres,
Keisha Brown, Kyla McDonald, Vincent Michael
DeLaRosa When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West
213B
Ask The Heroes of Olympus Meet and pose
questions to your favorite band of Greek and
Roman Demigods from Rick Riordan’s bestselling
book series Percy Jackson, and The Heroes of
Olympus. Hosted by none other than Annabeth
Chase, Daughter of Athena, Goddess of wisdom.
Panelists: Scourge Sisters , The Heroes of
Olympus When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West
102A
Ask the Ladies of Steampunk: Tips from
the Tops Get tips and advice from some of the
best seamstresses of Steampunk. These talented
ladies will be happy to share their knowledge
with you. Panelists: Illeana Vega Herrera, Johnna
Buttrick, Madame Askew When: Fri, 5:30–
6:30PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Ask-a-Dancestor, A Homestuck Panel
The Homestuck Alpha Trolls are here to ask any
questions you may have. Bring your curiosity and
Homestuck passion to our in-character cosplay
Q&A! Panelists: Catanova Cosplay (4 panelists)
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 224
ASU Quidditch! Calling all witches and
wizards! Come watch the Sun Devil Quidditch
team and all the chasers, beaters, keepers, and
seekers in the exhibition game. Afterwards they
will answer all your questions about how you too
can play! www.asuquidditch.com Panelists: ASU
Sun Devil Quidditch (37 panelists) When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: Youth Activities - West
106
At the Movies — Free Stuff! A favorite
Phoenix Comicon panel where you’ll get a sneak
peak at trailers for exciting upcoming movies.
After the trailers, we’ll hold a FREE raffle for
movie promotional material (T-shirts, baseball
caps, special posters and whatever else the
studios have sent us). Panelists: Len Berger,
Mark Boniece When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 231
At Your Service Maid Cafe Join At Your
Service Maid Cafe and relax, let them entertain
and serve you. Con can be exhausting so why
not let them help recover with food and drink, as
well as their world renown entertainment! Paid
Event: $10 Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 5-8
Attack on Titan Ask Panel Have you ever
wondered what your favorite Titan killers do in
their spare time? Or maybe you’ve considered
joining the Survey Corps yourself? Ask your
favorite members of the Survey Corps all the
questions you’ve ever wanted to know the
answer to! Panelists: Scissors and Tape (3
panelists) When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 222
Attacking the 9 Senses Out-of-the-box
ideas on describing people, places, things, and
even feelings or sensations while using our nine
senses. Yep - nine! Panelists: Tom Leveen When:
Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126A
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Author Batsu with Sam Sykes Our hapless
authors join Sam Sykes for another batsu game!
(Batsu: the Japanese word for “punishment,”)
Each panelists is charged with performing a
task under pressure. If they fail, they will be
subjected to a “horrible” punishment. Sounds
fun! Right? Panelists: Cherie Priest, Delilah
S. Dawson, Myke Cole, Peter V. Brett, Pierce
Brown, Scott Sigler When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 124
Battlestar Galactica: “Save the Fleet”
Cylon Hunt! Attendees test their sleuthing
skills when President Roslin and Admiral Adama
inform the fleet that there is a Cylon in the
fleet. Attendees are assigned ships, a captain
is chosen, and the Cylon must be left behind or,
in 33 minutes, the next jump might be the last.
Panelists: Amy Shaw, Erica Connell, Jesse W
Canfield, Ryan Weeks When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 226
AZ Avengers present The Danger Room Superhero Obstacle Course Train to be
an Avenger or X-Men by racing through the
Danger Room Superhero Obstacle Course. Each
obstacle will feature some of your favorite
Marvel heroes like Black Widow and SpiderMan. Put all your skills to the test and see if
you have what it takes to be one of Arizona’s
mightiest heroes! Panelists: Arizona Avengers
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Youth
Activities - West 106
Be a Predator Join “The Desert Destroyers”
AZ Predator Clan to see how we transform into
the galaxy’s most feared hunters. We will show
you how to design, build, paint, and suit up.
We will cover everything from the most basic
of build cheap with recycled stuff, all the way
up to custom, p… Panelists: Art Paige Allen,
Berry Weston, Kurt Colin, Mike Arvizu, Shawn
Lindemood, Tim VanDenover When: Sat, 12:00–
1:30PM Room: North 128
AZRD Derby Bout Don’t let the fishnets
fool you; the AZRD bout features real women
athletes playing this high-octane sport.
Celebrating 12 seasons as the world’s secondoldest flat track derby league and with 85
skaters, it’s one of the largest in the Valley.
Panelists: AZ Roller Derby When: Sat, 11:00–
12:00PM Room: Third Street Activities
Back to the Future: Adventures in a
DeLorean Time Machine Join professional
time travelers Terry and Oliver Holler as they
take you BACK through their incredible journey
to find one’s Density, then inspire you forward
into the FUTURE! Panelists: Oliver Holler, Terry
Holler When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North
231
Back to the Present? A Comparative
on The Future Promised By Back to The
Future Join our panelists as they discuss a
future promised by Back to The Future 2 and
how our current technological status compares.
Panelists: Buddy Perkins, Sean Mushro When:
Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226
Bad Boys Costume Meetup and
Photoshoot Because every loves a Bad Boy.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
3:30–5:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups area 1
Bad Movie Science Survivor Outbreaks!
Earthquakes! Volcanoes! Asteroids! Nukes!
Movie characters have survived countless
calamities. But what would have happened to
them really?? Join us in an exciting gameshow
and see if you can do better than these
characters would have done. Panelists: Amber
Doig, Christopher Bilinski, John Cornelius,
Johna Hutira, Penny Dechant When: Fri, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 232
Banana Gun Banana Gun’s sound is
described as bluesy, jammy, eclectic and jazzy.
Panelists: Banana Gun When: Sat, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Battle of the Fandoms Have a fandom
that you think is the best? We understand, but
there are others who dare think their fandom is
better. Join us as we pit fandoms against each
other to see which will rule (or destroy) society!
Panelists: Destroyers of Purity (5 panelists)
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 225
Beast the Beast - Horror Trivia Battle! Do
you know a lot about Horror movies? Think you
have what it takes to defeat our Horror Trivia
Beast?! Then come up on stage to face off
against our beast and other competitors in the
most challenging of Horror Movie Trivia. Put
on your horror thinking caps, because this is a
competition! Panelists: Jason Alofs, Jeremiah
Wilkerson When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West
213B
Beat The Bad Guy “Beat The Bad Guy”
is a contest where the hosts asks trivia
questions on pop culture in the voices of Cobra
Commander, Mum-ra, Destro, Skeletor and
many others. Come see if you can “Beat the Bad
Guy”. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 123
Behind Stop Motion Animated Movies
From the 1950s classics to modern day
films - Stop Motion Animation has created
some amazing visual stories. Join Industry
Professional Fon Davis as he shows us what
goes into making these fantastic films!
Panelists: Fon Davis When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 229
Behind the Scenes of the Phoenix
Comicon Fright House Meet the crew
behind the Fright House at Phoenix Comicon.
We’ll share what was different between 2014
and this year. Find out how we built the props
and setup the haunt in one day. Stick around
after the panel for the Open “Fright” House
guided tour. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 211
Best Practices in Pop Culture Use in
Drama Classrooms Join drama teachers
from the Scottsdale School District, Phoenix
Union School District, and Agua Fria School
District to discuss how pop culture can be
used to teach acting. When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 126C
Better than Accurate (was Pages to
Patterns) “Those Cosplay Nerds” is a
consulting group and business made up of 5
people, all credible in different areas of the
costuming world. We have hobbyists as well
as professionals who specialize in costuming,
makeup, photography, and more, our main
purpose being to provide tips, tricks, and fun
to a creative area with limitless possibilities.
Panelists: Alex Davis, Courtney Leigh Fishell,
Jessica Fishell, Matthew Hunt When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129
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Blacksmithing: Fact or Fiction You know
how they made the thing with the ways in that
movie / book and stuff? Does that actually
work? Panelists: David Doig, Michael Sobrado
When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227
Blacksmithing: From Tin to Win Watch
as some real blacksmiths take you through the
process of making various items. Panelists:
David Doig, Michael Sobrado When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 229
Blame the Sci-Fi Staff Come meet the
2015 Phoenix Comicon Science Fiction and
Fantasy Programming Staff. Come learn about
the best programming we have to offer. Ask
questions and be sure to remind of all the
things you would have done better. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 230
Blaze The character of Blaze was created at
Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest in December 2014
with tons of fan input. The creators of Blaze tell
you what is next for the home town hero and
how anyone can work with the new character.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 122
BLOCKS ‘N’ ROCKS: Building STEAM
with LEGO, Meteorites, Spaceflight, Fine
Arts and TV Science Join the Meteorite
Men, Dave Shaddix and special guests as they
discuss everything as big as outer space to as
small as LEGO brick! Science, art, creativity,
and fun will all be incorporated in this amazing
panel! Panelists: Dante Lauretta, Dave Shaddix,
Geoffrey Notkin When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
West 102A
Body Confidence and Positivity in
Cosplay Ivy Doomkitty presents this panel
(a spin-off of my So They Say You Shouldn’t
Cosplay panel), focusing on body image and
confidence in oneself, self-worth, ways to work
on confidence and how to stay positive in the
community when faced with negative people or
negative comments on social media. Panelists:
Dave Turner, Ivy Doomkitty When: Sat, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 127
Body Painting Demo Setup: No seating
during setup. All guests must clear the room
before setup can begin. We request that you
have ID ready to show at the door to the Line
Control personnel or you will not be admitted to
the room. No photography allowed during setup.
Thank you! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 7:30–8:00PM Room: North 127
Body painting Extravaganza with Mark
Greenawalt and Friends The theme of
this year’s body painting extravaganza will
be “ALIENS”! Mark Greenawalt will be joined
by artists Papi Miranda, Vanessa Sophia
Robertson, Jocelyn Casdorph, Christina
Ranburger, and Eric Simmons. Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Alexandria Pierce, Christina
Ranburger, Jocelyn Casdorph, Mark Greenawalt,
Megan Brock, Melissa Marie, Michelle Gamboa,
Papi Miranda, Vanessa Robertson When: Fri,
8:00–11:00PM Room: North 127
Bon Appétit! The Food of Dr. Hannibal
Lecter Fannibals and food enthusiasts
rejoice! Join us as we explore the artistry of Dr.
Lecter’s most delectable dishes, play “Are You a
Cannibal?” to discover what (or who) you would
have consumed as one of his dinner guests, and
find out how the food stylist made it all look so
amazing. Panelists: Augustine Rollinger, John
Roanhorse, Kristen Mozaffari, Randy Elmer
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 213B
Books and Authors’ Kickoff - Featuring
Arizona Authors Meet our local authors
and find out how they plan on spending their
time at Comicon. Giveaways and door prize for
attendees. Panelists: Amy K. Nichols, Aprilynne
Pike, C.J Hill, Gini Koch, James A Owen, Michael
A. Stackpole, Tom Leveen, Weston Ochse,
Yvonne Navarro When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 124
Boss Frog Boss Frog plays the freak funk allround the valley. Panelists: Boss Frog When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
BOTA Clubs teach the Business of
the Arts Our Vision for Tomorrow is that
our students will exit high school with basic
business skills including customer service, cash
handling, marketing and event logistics. BOTA
clubs equip arts students with basic business
skills. Panelists: KellyAnn Bonnell When: Sat,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126C
Boys Don’t Cry What do Adventure Time,
Steven Universe, and Avatar all have in common?
Boys who aren’t afraid to let their sensitive side
show. Here we’ll focus mainly on feminism, and
challenging gender roles on both sides of the
spectrum. Panelists: Crystal Queer (4 panelists)
When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 223
Brain Eating Contest Can you dig your way
out of the grave, eat some brains, and be the
last zombie standing? Come join us for our
annual Brain Eating Contest! All ages welcome.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu,
1:30–2:30PM Room: West 211
Breaking Down the Elements of a Hit
What makes a good genre television show or
movie? What are the elements that can make
the difference between modest hit and an
international phenomenon? We will show you how
to be a critical watcher of popular media, showing
you ways you can develop material that can be
favorites to the masses. Panelists: Reginald Mizell
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226
Breaking Those Writers Blocks Writers
Block: an occupational hazard. Just because it
happens doesn’t mean the writing process has to
stop or the tale never ends. What do authors do
when stumped, where can they find inspiration,
and how can writer’s blocks become stepping
stones? Panelists: Andrea Phillips, David Lee
Summers, Jamie Wyman, Max Gladstone,
Melissa Marr When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 125
British Zombie Invasion Author Craig W.
Chenery will present on the rich and genre
defining history of British zombie cinema.
Panelists: Craig Chenery When: Sat, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: West 211
Budget Cosplay Cosplay for the starving
student! Come learn all the tips and tricks for
making your dream cosplay at a reasonable
price. Panelists: Princess Project (5 panelists)
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 225
Buffy / Angel: Evolution 18 years of Buffy:
join us as we take a look back on the characters
we love and hate and lore of one of the great
supernatural settings! Panelists: Cara Beth, Emily
Martin, Julie Largent When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM
Room: North 227
Build a Story and Airships Panels Author
Signing The authors of the Build a Story and
Airshops panels sign books Panelists: Beth
Cato, Delilah S. Dawson, Mel Odom, Melissa
Marr, Viola Carr When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 126B
Build a Story with Moderator Ryan Dalton
Join a group of authors in building an impromptu
story. Panelists: Amy K. Nichols, Mel Odom,
Melissa Marr, Ryan Dalton, Travis Hanson When:
Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125
Build it Cheap; Have it Look Awesome!
Join Kurt Colin as he highlights some of
his cheap build secrets. Ever wonder what
costume was made using some football armor
and a couple of pizza pans? How about some
motorbike armor and a few yoga mats? This
panel will cover the basics of how to make
something out of nothing. Panelists: Kurt Colin
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
BJD Lovers Meetup! Come join the
Arizona Dollfie Dream collectors and other BJD
collectors for a general meetup and picture
session. We love any and all dolls from BJD
to other collectibles! Stop on by and feel free
to ask us questions about the doll collecting
hobby. Panelists: Arizona Dollfie Dream
Collectors (3 panelists) When: Sat, 9:00–
10:00PM Room: North 223
Building a Fitting Corset Corsets get a bad
rap. Too tight, uncomfortable, can’t bend over,
can’t wash them. The complaints are endless.
But these are only true if you’re doing it wrong.
This panel will teach you tips and tricks for
making sure you have the right fit, silhouette,
and materials. Panelists: Tanglwyst de Halloway
When: Sat, 8:00–9:00PM Room: North 128
Building and Fitting a Corset Corsetry has
a bad name. The uneducated think of the waspwaisted abominations that crushed women’s
internal organs. Others think of the sexy bondage
option. But good corsetry is like a good bra:
Supportive, flattering and essential to several
types of costuming. Panelists: Madame Askew,
Marjorie Kosky, Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Captain Squeegee Captain Squeegee is
a progressive jazz rock band from Phoenix.
Identified as quirky, eccentric, high-energy and
simply unclassifiable. Panelists: 80/20 Records,
Captain Squeegee, Epic Proportions Tour When:
Sat, 1:00–2:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Careers In Pop Culture: Meet the Pro Join
Jeff Barbenall as he interviews pop culture
creatives and other professionals in the world of
pop culture. Panelists: Jeff Barbanell When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM, Sat, 10:30–11:30AM, Sun, 2:00–
3:00PM and 3:30–4:30PM Room: North 126C
Cartoons that got Cancelled Young Justice,
Batman the Animated Series and Gargoyles.
What do these three shows all have in common?
They got cancelled. This panel is a tribute to
ten amazing cancelled cartoons that were aired
between 1990 and 2014. Come reminisce these
awesome shows with us and compete in a game
of trivia. Panelists: Breanna Bang, Ravenn Bang
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 102A
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Catapults! Make your own catapult. Test your
distance and fling various objects! Panelists:
Arizona Chapter of the Society for Creative
Anachronism When: Thu, 5:00–6:00PM Room:
Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Chatting with the Aether Team Come
meet the film makers behind Aether, as they
chat about behind the scenes and the making
of Aether: A steampunk fantasy motion picture
Panelists: Drew Hall, Horst Sarubin, Scott
Robinson When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
North 122
Classic Simpsons Trivia Quiz Here comes
a trivia contest for teams hosted by the FLIM
SPRINGFIELD Team. Contestants will be quizzed
on the first 10 seasons of The Simpsons, with
a variety of types of questions: From general
knowledge about the show, fill in the quote,
identify the character, and stuff only hardcore
Simpson fans know. Panelists: Alex Cardwell,
Diana Welsch, JRC When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: West 103
Chevron 7: Locked! A Stargate Interactive
Adventure Earth has been attacked and the
survivors converge at the Alpha site to learn that
everything on the TV shows was real. humanity
learns they’re not alone and all that’s left.
Panelists: Erica Connell, Kirsten Schulte, Lonnie
Gray, Ryan Weeks When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 226
Closet Otaku Confessions Are you a closet
Otaku? Did you have to make up a fake story to
your friends explaining where you would be this
weekend? Does nobody know that you’re here?
Come down to share your hilarious closet Otaku
confessions and hear others’ as well! Panelists:
Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30PM Room: North 223
Chevron Locked: The Science of Stargate
From wormholes to ancient genes, the science
guide to Stargate. Could we travel to distant
planets? How would the Ja’fa evolve? Could a
sickness be transmitted by a light source like
the Ori? Come join the scientists as we discuss
just how plausible it really is. Panelists: Brian
Johnson, Johna Hutira, Rebekah Brubaker When:
Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 232
Clothes V. Costumes: Surviving Your Own
Creativity You finally have the perfect outfit
and accessories and you get yourself zipped
up in your shiny polyester uni-suit with the jet
pack, the tall boots and the full utility belt. You
look amazing! Perfect! You pull your hood up
and put your helmet on. Panelists: Tanglwyst
de Halloway When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 130
Children and Infants Cosplay Parade
Parents, come give your cosplay dressed child or
infant the opportunity to be the star of the day
and walk with other families in a small parade
through the 3rd Street. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sun, 10:30–11:00AM
Room: Third Street Activities
Coloring fun for little Steampunks Come
join us for a coloring session for the little
ones, color pages and crayons will be on hand.
Assorted prizes will be handed out. Panelists:
Debbie Hall Leeper, Dee Astell When: Fri, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Chuck Huber Q & A Ask all! Hetalia, DBZ,
Yu Yu, Soul Eater, Shin Chan, Sgt. Frog, etc...
Panelists: Chuck Huber When: Fri, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 221
Chuck Wendig Spotlight Author of Blackbirds,
The Blue Blazes, and Heartland, Chuck Wendig,
joins us solo for an hour. He also writes hard
hitting advice to aspiring authors. Discover what
his past, present, and future projects hold in store
for readers. Panelists: Chuck Wendig When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124
Church of Madoka Do you have a moment
to talk about our lord and savior, Madokami?
If so, stop by the Church of Madoka to discuss
all things related to Mahou Shoujo Madoka
Magicka. From the series, to spinoffs, to movies,
all is open to discussion with other fans!
Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 225
Circus Farm Arizona Circus Arts is an Arizonabased troupe of entertainers offering multifarious
traditionally-styled and contemporary circus
entertainment. Performers of the Circus Farm
have been entertaining the Phoenix area for over
a decade! Panelists: Arizona Circus Arts When:
Thu, 8:30–9:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Clara Oswald: The Inconsistent Girl
Everybody LOVES Clara Oswald... and, Everybody
HATES Clara Oswald! This panel will look at how
the impossible girl became such a polarizing
character in the series, the inconsistencies of
her development, and speculation into what
will become of our lady de souffle! Panelists:
Alissa McKersie, Gail Andreasen, Jackson Turner,
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Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 229
Come Kick Some Shell!!! These Ninjas
are not playing around man. Actually, all we
do is play dude. Come play with these radical
Ninja Turtles themed parkour group: Scottsdale
Parkour and Freeruning. It’s totally Awesome, a
performance that will leave you with an out of
this world memory like a true Ninja. Panelists:
Scottsdale Parkour and Freerunning (18
panelists) When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
Youth Activities - West 106
Comic Book Newlywed Game: LBGTQIA
Edition Couples, get ready! It’s time to play
the newlywed game in a fun, new, geeky way!
Bring your significant other and test your love
playing this timeless, interactive game for prizes
and glory! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Purple Circle Cosplay (2 panelists) When: Sat,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 122
Comic Book Trivia Knowledge is power. In the
comic book world, it’s everything. Answer comic
book trivia questions to earn points. Points will
add up as you answer questions. Prizes awarded
to those with the best scores. Panelists: Jeff Pina,
Shaun Kronenfeld, Thomas Healy When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 122
Comics for Visually Impaired Learn about
the process of making auditory comics for the
visually impaired. Panelists: Chris Rodriguez,
Harra Arial, Kristian Newton, Visually Impaired
Comic Panel When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 123
Comics in the Classroom: Sequential Art
as an Instructional Tool Sequential art is an
art form that uses images deployed in sequence
for graphic storytelling or to convey information.
Graphic Novels and Comic Books fall into this
category; and animated film does as well. It can
be a very powerful instructional tool. Panelists:
Erik Francis When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 126C
Cons, Cosplay, and Budgeting Cosplay and
cons are expensive, there’s no doubt about it. But
there are ways to cut costs and save money, top
to bottom. Join Melissa McEagle as we go over
ways to save those benjamins, baby! Panelists:
Melissa McEagle When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 130
Conspiracy! Star Wars Style! You may have
heard fan theories about what really happened in
the Star Wars Universe. Were the Stormtroopers
REALLY terrible shots or was it something else?
Don’t exhaust ports push things out? Join us as
we shed a new light on those Galaxy mysteries!
Panelists: Dustin Diehl, Firelight Cosplay, Jordan
Lyndell-Lees, Matthew Hunt When: Thu, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 229
Construction of Samurai Armor The
Samurai dominated Feudal Japan until 1868.
The armor is one of the most recognizable
items in anime and games. Learn how to begin
constructing your suit of armor for cosplay or
SCA purposes. Panelists: Anime Parliament
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 130
Convention Behavior 101 Are you new
to conventions? Are you unsure of how to be
accepted and enjoyed in the Con community?
Do you want to know the proper etiquette for
communicating with cosplayers? Come learn
how to do all these things and more without
detracting from anyone’s Con experience.
Panelists: Brooke Scotti, Hayley Cochran, Kalin
Wynne, PaperChild Productions (3 panelists)
When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 127
Cos Pos With the modern digital age and
rapidly intensifying spotlight on the cosplay
community and it’s members, many positive
and negative things have come to fruition. In
this panel we will focus on the positive, and how
to harness a good attitude in the fight against
opposition. We will dive into … Panelists: Amie
Lynn- Amy Pantea, Angelica Dawn, Liz Vickery
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 127
Cosplay & Convention Etiquette Join Ivy
Doomkitty, Jaze Cosplay, and Dave Turner as
they share tips on how to appropriately interact
with cosplayers during a convention, including
personal/photography etiquette, and cosplay
does not equal consent. Panelists: Aime Jaze,
Dave Turner, Ivy Doomkitty, Lance Jaze When:
Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 127
Cosplay 103: Cosplay Makeup For Kids
Cosplay is loved by people of all ages, and
nothing can make dressing up for fun than some
super easy face paints for the youngsters. In this
panel we’re going to show you super easy face
paint ideas that you can do on your own kid!
Panelists: Rainbowfx (7 panelists) When: Thu,
1:30–2:30PM Room: West 102A
Cosplay Armor Basics In this panel we
will go over the basics of building, priming and
painting armor. There will be a brief review on
embellishments and decorating. We will review
supplies and techniques that can used in this
creative process. Panelists: Eon Evangel, Nora
Cerburas When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North
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Cosplay Fashion Kick-Off Show This is
the fashion show to kick-off the weekend’s
excitement! Hosted by Heroes United and
Autumn Ivy, this is an all ages event, where
you can come show off your cosplay. Whether
it be completely home made, all bought from
a store, or a professionally made costume, all
are welcome. This is not a competition - it’s a
come strut your stuff and show us what you got
event! Come have your moment in front of an
amazing crowd of fellow cosplay enthusiasts!
Pre-Reg Opens at 11:15am and goes till 11:55 or
members can sign up through anthony.valdivia@
phoenixcomicon.com Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:30PM Room:
Renaissance Grand Ballroom
Cosplay For All Sizes Whether you’re big,
tall, or small, cosplay is definitely for you! Learn
how to obtain confidence in the costumes
you wear. Discover ways to alter clothing and
patterns to fit your unique shape. If you want to
cosplay as Doctor Who, Hetalia, Zelda, Batman,
or whatever you’re into. Panelists: Katerina E.
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102A
Cosplay for Beginners Cosplay for Beginners
is a friendly atmosphere, jump into the cosplay
world as Soupernatural takes you thru the ins
and outs of the cosplay world, showing you
your do’s and don’ts, keeping you on your toes,
how to buy items correctly, how to make it look
better than you thought it would! Panelists:
Soupernatural, Soupernatural! (3 panelists)
When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM and Fri, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: West 102A
Cosplay Like a Pro: Less Stress, More
Fun! Starting off in such a heavy-hitting
cosplay world can be intimidating, but there’s
plenty of help! Learn the best tips and tricks
to get started in cosplay from award winning
cosplay professionals. Bring your questions!
Panelists: Allen Amis, Anabel Martinez, Brandon
Meseure, Nathan DeLuca, Rene Koiter When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128
Cosplay Lipsync Battle LET’S GET READY
TO RUMBLE! Cosplayers of all ages get ready
for an epic event, the Cosplay Lip Sync Battle
where you can dress in your best Marvel, DC,
Sailor Moon, Star Wars or any costume of your
choosing and lip sync to your favorite songs at
Phoenix Comicon. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Fri, 7:30–10:00PM Room: North 129
Cosplay Lounge Are you a Costumer and
need a break from the public? Well this is the
place! Did your costume just get stepped on
and a piece broke right before you’re headed to
an event? Come by the Cosplay Medic Station!
We can help! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 5:00–9:00PM, Fri, 11:00–7:00PM,
Sat, 11:00–7:00PM and Sun, 11:00–5:00PM
Room: Cosplay Lounge - North 131BC
Cosplay Makeup 101: Basics and
“Crossplay” Your cosplay is just about
finished, but now you just need one last thing:
the makeup! You aren’t entirely sure what you
should do, and thanks okay, We’re here to help
you! Not only will you learn the basics of cosplay
makeup, but we will also teach you how to use
makeup. Panelists: Kendra Matthews, Rainbowfx
(8 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 130
Cosplay Makeup 102- How to cell shade
This is where things get a bit more exciting. Let’s
say you’re cosplaying a character who is cell
shaded (ie borderlands, or Comic Book style).
The makeup is a bit more complex, but we want
to show you how it can be done! Join us as we
recreate characters from Borderlands and The
Walking Dead. Panelists: Kendra Matthews,
Rainbowfx (8 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 130
Cosplay Makeup: Live Demo Wigs and
costumes just aren’t enough - if you really want to
become your favorite character, you need makeup
to complete the transformation! You’ll not only
learn about the essentials of makeup, but your
host Luluko will also apply her makeup for the day
right before your eyes! Panelists: Luluko When:
Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 130
Cosplay on a Budget Are you a student
whose parents won’t buy you a cosplay? Are
you just looking to save some money and still
cosplay? Come and get tips and advice from
a group of students who cosplay. We will also
answer questions. Panelists: Brooke Scotti,
Hayley Cochran, Kalin Wynne, PaperChild
Productions (3 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 130
Cosplay Open Forum Join some of Arizona’s
veteran cosplayers in a round table discussion of
cosplay tips and tricks. Whether you’re here to
learn or to share advice, cosplayers of all levels
are welcome. Panelists: East Blue Cosplay & Gay
Balls Inc. (4 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 225
Cosplay Personality: The PLAY in Cosplay
Get tips and tricks on posing, getting into
character, knowing when to stay yourself,
and more from a panel of cosplayers and
photographers. Open floor for questions at the
end. Panelists: Bernie Bregman, Heroes United
When: Sat, 7:30–9:00PM Room: North 127
Cosplay Prop & Mask Making This will be
a lecture about different materials used in the
recreation and production of cosplay props and
masks. There will be an effort to emphasize the
“safe” materials used to make con approved
weapons and costumes. Panelists: Jordan
Duncan, SKS Props, Vensy Props When: Sat,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129
Cosplay Q & A Have a cosplay, prop or
costume question that you’ve been dying to
ask a pro about? Come meet up with Steven K.
Smith of SKS Props, Jordan Duncan, Vensy of
Vensy Props and Dara DeFreitas and have them
answer all your costuming questions! Panelists:
Jordan Duncan, SKS Props, Vensy Props When:
Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 128
Cosplay War Stories We have gathered
a group of experienced Cosplayers together
to share their hard learned lessons and war
stories. Come to laugh at our pain and learn
from our mistakes and mishaps. Panelists:
Lady Ember Brennen Sparks When: Sat, 2:00–
3:00PM Room: North 128
Cosplaying & The Faux Pas of Social
Media With the simplicity of the internet,
it’s never been easier to share information.
Individuals have been able to establish
themselves and their business in a way they
never could before. Panelists: Amie Lynn- Amy
Pantea, Angelica Dawn, Liz Vickery When: Sat,
6:30–7:30PM Room: North 128
Costume Construction - from 2D Page
to 3D Cosplay Take a look into the creation
process of a costume, beginning with the
actual concept (drawing) and then turning it
into reality. Learn tips and tricks from Aime
Jaze and Ivy Doomkitty on various materials
that can be used to achieve your vision, as
well as learn about modifications that can
be done. Panelists: Aime Jaze, Dave Turner,
Ivy Doomkitty, Lance Jaze When: Sun, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 127
Costume Design: How To Go From
Cosplay To Television, Film, and Stage
(Film School) Nola Yergen is a costume
designer and actor, known for Valiant (2014),
Parallax (2012) and Red Sand: A Mass Effect
Fan Film (2012) not to mention that she has
worked on Castle and is also a theatre professor
and costume designer at Grand Canyon
University. Panelists: Nola Yergen When: Sat,
3:00–4:00PM Room: West 103
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Cosplay Building Safety 101: I’m
Breathing WHAT In? Cosplay is very easy
to get into, but there are a ton of safety hazards
to consider! Did you know heating up material
can release dangerous fumes? From goggles, to
respirators, to gloves, learn some handy tips to
protect yourself while you work on your cosplays!
Panelists: Allen Amis When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 127
Costuming Emergencies and Wearing
through the Day Learn how to put together
an emergency costume repair kit and how to
make emergency repairs to get you through the
rest of your event. Also we’ll be taking a look at
costuming materials and their wearability. How
wearable is bare skin or heavy Faux and real
fur will be covered! Panelists: Greg Johnson,
Rose Johnson When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 129
Costuming, Character portrayal, and
Making Magic! In this panel we go through
our creative process on how we build our
costumes for ourselves as well as our studio
commissions, and give tricks of the trade on how
to bring these characters to life in person and on
camera. Panelists: Aime Jaze, Bernie Bregman,
Lance Jaze When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 127
Creating Creative Career Pathways
between K-12 and College The arts are
making a comeback in education! The arts
have been added to STEM to make STEAM, and
industries are looking for not only degrees, but
creativity in their workforce. So the question is,
how do we connect creativity, K-12, colleges, and
industry careers? When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 126C
Creation Shop Do you have a cool idea for
a story? Want to illustrate an alien world? Are
you interested in blending art and science? Get
a scientist to assist you! Immediately following
the World Building panel discussion, we’ll break
out into small groups to discuss and assist you
with creation. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sun, 4:00–5:00PM Room: North 232
Creator Rights Copyright, Trademark, and
Contracts - these are all things you need a
working knowledge of if you want to be a
successful comic artist. Come learn what your
rights are and how to protect them. Yes, we have
a lawyer on this panel, but we promise she’s a
fellow geek. Panelists: Ruth Carter When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 122
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Creatures of LotR - Friend or Foe? A panel
looking deeper into the creatures of Lord of the
Rings. It would ask audience members to pick
creatures that they would befriend or fight and
why. When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 228
importance of critiques, what to do when you
are asked to give one, and how to handle it when
you receive one. Panelists: Kevin O’Connor, Liz
Vickery When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North
129
Entertainment as we discuss awful adaptations
and poor storytelling; maybe even discuss how
these series could have turned out! Panelists:
Dowase Entertainment (3 panelists) When: Fri,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 225
CreepyPasta Galore Tired of the same ole
pop up scares in video games? Want a game that
really gets under your skin? Venture into video
game related Creepypastas about possessed
cartridges, creepy hacks, and even games that
are unintentionally scary. Panelists: Alexandra
Garcia, Jasmin Forney, Robert Brown, Ryan
Garcia When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM and Sat, 7:30–
8:30PM Room: West 213B
Del Rey Author Signing Authors from the
Del Rey panel signing Panelists: Jason Hough,
Kevin Hearne, Naomi Novik, Peter V. Brett, Pierce
Brown, Scott Sigler When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 126B
Disney Princess Q&A Ever wanted to meet
your favorite Disney princesses? Well now’s your
chance! Join us for our Disney ask panel, where
we’d love to hear all your wonderful questions,
and party like real princesses do! Panelists:
Disney Nerds (5 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: West 102A
Crow Scout Rally We believe in monsters, we
believe in you. Daniel and Dawna of Steam Crow
lead a lively meetup of all things Crow Scouts
in our first ever meetup. Watch the orientation
video, take the pledge, and maybe even win a
prize. Join yesterday at scouts.steamcrow.com!
Panelists: Daniel M. Davis, Dawna Davis When:
Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Custom Toy Panel Ever get the Action Figure
of your favorite character except something just
isn’t right? Or maybe they have never made the
figure for your favorite character? Join local
customizers as we explore the tips and tricks of
turning off the shelf toys into personal works of
art. Panelists: David Fitzmaurice, Patrick Billings
When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Youth Lego West 105
Dark Horse Comics! For years, Dark Horse
has brought the creations of the most talented
creators in the comics industry to stands – and
now’s your chance to jump onboard! Join Dark
Horse PR coordinator Steve Sunu as he heads up
a panel of Dark Horse’s incredible creative talent.
Panelists: Alex di Campo , Paul Cornell, Rafael
Albuquerque When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 121
DC Animated Universe DC Comics has
increased their animation division to include
adapted and original movies. Meet some of the
creatives who work on your favorite DC animated
films. Panelists: Heath Corson, Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 122
DC Comics Costume Meetup Got a DC
Comics Costume? Want to meet other DC Comics
Costumers? This is the time and place to do that.
Drop by our Cosplay Meetup room to meet and
get photos with fellow DC Comics costumers.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
7:00–9:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups area 1
DC Crisis to Convergence It’s been 30 years
since DC the seminal comic event Crisis on
Infinite Earths. Well they are about to do it again
with Convergence! What are you most looking
forward to? What will you miss the most? The
post Convergence universe is sure to be filled
with surprises. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 122
DC VS. Marvel A fan favorite panel every
year! The debate never ends Marvel or DC...
Which company will reign as the best? Panelists:
Dave Beaty, Jesse James, Ken Brown When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121
Dealing with Criticism: Giving and Getting
There are two kinds of people in your world:
Those who want your opinion, and those whose
opinion you want. This panel discusses the
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Del Rey Spotlight Since 1977 Del Rey books
has grown into a Science Fiction and Fantasy
Imprint with many well-read authors. Who are
the authors from Del Rey Books joining us this
weekend? Discover what Del Rey Books and their
authors have in store for the future. Panelists:
Jason Hough, Kevin Hearne, Naomi Novik, Peter
V. Brett, Pierce Brown, Scott Sigler When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124
Del Rey Superfight Who would win: Starlord
with machine guns as legs or an ocelot that’s
really really emotional? How about Iron Man
who hasn’t slept in three days or Godzilla with
an endless supply of trampolines? The Del Rey
authors battle it out in a game of Superfight.
Panelists: Jason Hough, Naomi Novik, Peter
V. Brett, Pierce Brown, Scott Sigler When: Sun,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125
Delicious CreepyPasta Would you like to
hear a scary story? Come join us to hear the
most shocking stories of haunted games, creepy
conventions and more. Hope you’re not afraid of
the dark. Panelists: Muffin (3 panelists) When:
Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 213B
Desert Dolls Derby Bout Check out the
action packed, fast paced game of USARS roller
derby! Panelists: Desert Dolls Roller Derby When:
Sat, 3:30–4:30PM Room: Third Street Activities
Dialogue: Speech vs. Prose Natural Speech
vs. Prose Dialogue-Is there a difference? Which
is better? How to write it right? Explore ways to
write dialogue that flows like natural speech.
Panelists: Tom Leveen When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 126A
Diana Gabaldon New York Times Best Seller,
Diana Gabaldon, takes the stage at Phoenix
Comicon. Author of the ever popular “Outlander”
series shares with us her experiences, current
projects, and future endeavors. Panelists: Diana
Gabaldon (2 guests) When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 124
Sherrilyn Kenyon Book Signing
with Diana Gabaldon joining from 5-6
Sherrilyn Kenyon Book Signing with Diana
Gabaldon joining from 5-6 Panelists: Sherrilyn
Kenyon, Diana Gabaldon When: Sat, 4:30–
6:30PM Room: North 126B
Directing Workshop With Kevin R. Phipps
(Film School) Kevin R. Phipps is an assistant
director and director, known for Grief (2015),
Thicker Than Water (2014) and Friday the 13th
Part 3: The Memoriam Documentary. He is
also a trained Meisner Acting Coach / Trainer.
Come and learn about directing from an actor’s
director. Panelists: Kevin R. Phipps When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: West 103
Disappointing Anime and Adaptations
Ever watch a series only to be disappointed
by its plot progression? Come join Dowase
Diversity Lounge Welcome to all, the brand
new Diversity Lounge is a place to relax, a
place to meet up with friends, a place to find
information about issues surrounding women,
LGBTQ, people of color and disabled people in
geek culture. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 3:00–8:00PM, Fri, 10:00–9:00PM,
Sat, 10:00–9:00PM and Sun, 10:00–5:00PM
Room: Diversity Lounge
DIY Comics Come see some the Arizona
masters of Do-It-Yourself comic projects,
Dennmann and Eric Mengel. Learn how to write,
drawn and complete your comics on your own.
Panelists: Denny Riccelli, Eric Mengel When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 123
Do You Know Shounen Anime? (Jeopardy
Style) Test your knowledge against others on
classics such as Dragonball Z to contemporaries
like Attack on Titan and find out who is the
ULTIMATE Shounen master. Panelists: The
Critical D (3 panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 224
Doctor Who - For the LGBT Whovians
Dive into a discussion about gay actors,
interspecies Victorian Lesbian couples, gender
swapping villains, a gender-blind space potato,
and the unflinching acceptance of diversity in
Doctor Who. Come find out and discuss why
Doctor Who resonates with people of all kinds
and orientations. Panelists: Angela Kennedy,
Chris Swanson, James Laird, Krissy Lenz, Sara
Santiago When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 228
Doctor Who: The Classic Series 101
Watched all 8 seasons of the new show, but none
of the old? Come learn about the Doctors, the
companions, the best episodes, and the worst. A
great overview of the past glories of our favorite
show! Panelists: Chris Swanson, David Wendt,
Dwayne Plain, E. Adam Thomas, Jeff Jones,
Richard Clayton When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 231
Documentary Film Making & Photography
(Film School) Come and learn about shooting
documentary video and photos in the Comicon
environment and how to grow your skills to a
professional level. This was a very popular topic
last year. Greg Nosek has worked as a Freelance
Documentary Videographer covering Broadcast
Journalism, Rock & Roll, and the World of
Corporate and Social Events for the last 30 years.
Panelists: Greg Nosek, Jim Poulin When: Sat,
6:00–7:00PM Room: West 103
Don’t Waste Your Time Have you ever
progressed through an anime or manga, hoping
it gets better? Did it seem promising, but never
materialized to your hopes? Share your stories
of some of the worst anime or manga you regret
and help save others from such a boring fate.
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Kingdom of Umbria (5 panelists) When: Sat,
3:00–4:00PM Room: Youth Activities - West 106
Dos and Don’ts of Anime Conventions
Join the Renegades as we impart what wisdom
we’ve gained over our past con experiences.
We’ll give useful pointers to new attendees, and
laugh at some mistakes that experienced congoers may recognize. Panelists: The Renegades
(12 panelists) When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 223
Dressing for the Rebellion Against the
Galactic Empire What actually goes into
building a Rebel costume from the Star Wars
universe? Fabrics, patterns, found items vs.
built items, pre-made costumes (i.e. Rubies)
vs. making your own. What kind of help can we
expect from Arizona’s Mos Eisley Base or the
full Rebel Legion? Panelists: Brian Helm, Mike
Little, Mos Eisley Base: Rebel Legion When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 127
DragonBall Z Join NerdRage in fun games
and trivia revolved around the Anime that gave
you the best childhood ever!!!! We have lots of
prizes for the big know-it-alls and those that can
display their inner Saiyan. Keep on powering up!
Panelists: NerdRage (5 panelists) When: Thu,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 224
Dragons and Rare Creatures All about
mystical, mythical and unusual creatures.
Panelists: C.J Hill, Greg van Eekhout, James
A Owen, Jessica Feinberg When: Thu, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 125
Dramatic Warfare The best military fiction
doesn’t have to include spaceships and laser
beams. (Though it can and does add excitement)
These authors discuss what makes tales of
warfare a good read. Panelists: Bennett Coles,
Jay Posey, Jonathan Maberry, Joseph Nassise,
Myke Cole, Weston Ochse When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 126A
DRAMAtical Murder Truth Or Dare Do
you have questions or dares for Aoba and the
Gang from DRAMAtical Murder? This panel will
be full of dares, secrets, and fun! Panelists:
Brooke Scotti, Hayley Cochran, Kalin Wynne,
PaperChild Productions (3 panelists) When: Sat,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 129
Dressing the Court of Henry IIIV As fans
of shows like The Tudors, Wolf Hall, and The
Other Boleyn Girl know, clothing was power in
the Tudor Court. No one displayed that power
more than King Henry VIII and his wives. Why
did the Queen need so many ladies in waiting?
What is a pettygale? Panelists: House of F.I.R.E
(10 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–9:30PM Room:
North 129
Drinks With Authors Join our author guests
for a glass or two in an informal setting. There
will be door prizes and other giveaways from our
participating publishers. Panelists: Kids Need to
Read, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–
9:00PM Room: Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Dub Your Own Anime Think you have what
it takes to be an anime voice actor? Well come
stand behind the condenser mic and see your
true talents shine as you become an anime
character on the big screen! Panelists: Rice &
Haggis (9 panelists) When: Fri, 6:00–11:30PM
Room: North 224
DWARF DWARF is a fun alternative punk band
out of Mesa. Panelists: DWARF When: Sun,
1:00–2:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Drawing Optimus Prime: Transformers
Art with Livio Ramondelli Fan-favorite
Transformers artist Livio Ramondelli gives
insight on his work for Robots in Disguise,
Combiner Wars and other Transformers
comics. He’ll answer your questions while
simultaneously drawing Optimus Prime!
Panelists: ladywreck, Laserbot, Livio
Ramondelli, Vocab Malone When: Fri, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 121
Dystopia: Only the Glamorous Survive
While the Hunger Games Films are great on
their own, they and many other YA dystopian
adaptations have a fatal flaw: a lack of minority
representation. Join Us in a look at how
Hollywood under represents key parts of the
dystopian experience. (18+) Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Cole Brafford, ManilynJoy
Fortaliza, Marina Sharpe, Paige Pino When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 226
Drawing Sexy Women Comic books are filled
with sexy and strong women. Come and learn
from top comic artists how they come up with
their character designs. When is enough, enough
and when do you crank up the sexy to eleven!
Always a fan favorite. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Armand Villavert (2 guests), Jenevieve
Broomall, Justin Miller When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM
Room: North 121
Eco-Friendly Superheroes Phoenix’s
Museum of Science and Sustainability (MoSS)
hosts a panel about environmentally conscious
heroes and villains today. From the Eco-Famous
“Captain Planet”, and the ultra progressive
“Iron Man” to the extremists “Ra’s Al Ghul” and
“Poison Ivy” … Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 121
Dread Fleet Fencing Tournament Join
the Pirates of the DREAD Fleet as they settle
old scores by way of real fencing tournaments!
Come and discover what a real tournament and
duel would have been like! Panelists: Dread Fleet
When: Sat, 1:00–2:00PM Room: Third Street
Activities
Dream of Arrow and Hunger Games skills?
Calling all Archers! A popular weapon seen in
the Hunger Games and Arrow but has its roots in
the middle-ages! The knights from the Kingdom
of Umbria are looking for new young knights.
Set your sights on our targets and see if you’re
meant to carry the bow and arrow! Panelists:
Ed Tech Mix Mingle And Matriculate Super
Scientists and Extraordinary Educators join
forces to mix, mingle and explore best practices
in Sci-Tech Integration in the classroom.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu,
7:30–9:00PM Room: North 126C
Educating Geeks Presents... Heads
Up: Comicon Style! You’ve played the hit
Android and IOS app by Ellen Degeneres, now
join us at PCC as we play this super fun party
game with a comicon twist! Come compete for
fabulous prizes and get ready to get creative!
Panelists: Alice Baker, Andrea Coffman, Brooke
Campbell, Megan Calcote When: Thu, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 231
Effective Genderbending You have your
glorious costume and it’s perfect! Now you get
to the con and the halls are crowded. How to
navigate the halls with a train or shoulder spikes
or a jet pack without destroying your work or
decapitating anyone. Dancing will be taught.
Really COOL dancing. Panelists: Tanglwyst de
Halloway When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North
128
Episode VII - The Count Down Begins!
Last year we presented as much information
as the internet had to offer. Now we have cast
information, images, storyboards and everything
you wanted to know about Star Wars in ONE
PLACE! Panelists: Christopher De Herrera, Dianne
Althouse, Dustin Diehl, Joel Cranson When: Fri,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 231
Evangelion In-Depth An educational and
in-depth discussion of episodes 25 and 26
of Neon Genesis Evangelion, as well as the
movie End of Evangelion. Join the discussion!
Panelists: Kuzon (3 panelists) When: Thu,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224
Evening Erotica It’s the Annual PCC Evening
Erotica Event and this year, we’re going to Mardi
Gras! Be prepared to learn a little bit about what
erotica is an isn’t and play the Euphemism Game
with your hostess with the mostest (prizes), Gini
Koch. Lots of fun, lots of laughs, lots of winning.
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Gini Koch
When: Sat, 7:30–10:0PM Room: North 124
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Sun,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 225
Everybody Panic! Or Don’t ... the Science
of Epidemics Ebola!!! Should we panic? The
media sure did. But did it need to? Learn about
the science of epidemics, diseases, and viruses,
the likeliness of a global catastrophe, and the
procedures we have for dealing with potential
disaster. Panelists: Amanda Courtright, Isaac
Meisenheimer, Lindsey Hardison, Nyssa Hoffman
When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 232
Evolution of the Stormtrooper Have you
ever wanted to feast your eyes on the iconic
white armor of the Stormtrooper through the
eras of Star Wars? This is your chance! In
the Evolution of the Stormtrooper, we’ll take
an up close and personal look at a classic
Stormtrooper, a couple different Clone troopers
and a new Episode VII Stormtrooper! Learn
things you never knew about our favorite
armored troopers Panelists: Clint Randall,
Matthew Shaw, Timothy Wiant, Will Rogers
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 128
Executive Decisions: Starfleet Captains
on Trial Trying the legendary Captains of
Starfleet - join us as we put the most famous
of Starfleet’s leaders on trial for actions that
resulted in death and destruction. You play the
role of the jury - and the fate of Starfleet’s Finest
is in YOUR hands! Panelists: Angelina Rising,
Chris Way, Laurel Way, Vinny Alascia When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 227
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Author Signing
Panelists: C.J Hill, Cherie Priest, Chuck Wendig,
Greg van Eekhout, Myke Cole When: Thu, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get books
signed by your favorite authors! Panelists: Alex
Gordon, Ann Leckie, Mel Odom, Richard Kadrey,
Stephen Blackmoore, Wesley Chu When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
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Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists:
Jonathan Maberry, Renee Witterstaetter, Saundra
Mitchell, Suzanne Young When: Fri, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists:
Bennett Coles, Jamie Wyman, M. L. Brennan, Max
Gladstone, Melissa Marr, Wesley Chu When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Amy
K. Nichols, Leanna Renee Hieber, Stephen
Blackmoore When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Brian
Staveley, Django Wexler, Peter V. Brett When: Fri,
4:30–5:30PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors! Panelists: Brian
McClellan, Margaret Dunlap, Max Gladstone, Mur
Lafferty, Sam Sykes When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists:
Bennett Coles, Cherie Priest, M. L. Brennan,
Myke Cole, Peter V. Brett, Sam Sykes When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Ann
Leckie, Jonathan Maberry, Kevin Hearne, Leanna
Renee Hieber, Mur Lafferty, Renee Witterstaetter
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Exhibitor hall
authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Brian
McClellan, Brian Staveley, Django Wexler, Jason
Hough, Scott Sigler When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists:
C.J Hill, Chuck Wendig, Jamie Wyman, Max
Gladstone, Naomi Novik, Stephen Blackmoore
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Exhibitor hall
authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Alex
Gordon, Django Wexler, Michael Martinez, Naomi
Novik, Pierce Brown When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Beth
Cato, Brian McClellan, Joseph Nassise, Peter
V. Brett, Richard Kadrey, Viola Carr When: Sun,
1:30–2:30PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
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Team for a fun filled hour of fun, trivia, prizes
and maybe even a sing-along or two! Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
and Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226
Face Your Cosplay Fears To scared to
heat up your glue gun? Terrified of dealing
with haters? Cosplay can be intimidating, but it
doesn’t have to be. Hosted by cosplayer Luluko,
this is a safe space where cosplayers of all levels
can ask any questions they have about cosplay
and the community. Panelists: Luluko When:
Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 128
Fairy Bones Fairy Bones is a new-wave rock
band based out of Phoenix. Panelists: 80/20
Records, Fairy Bones When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: Third Street Stage
FAKKU Q & A (18+) General question
and answer session with the creator and
administrators of FAKKU, the largest English
speaking hentai website in the world. Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Fakku When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 221
FameLab - Presented by NASA Meet the
next arl Sagans and eil deGrasse Tysons FameLab is a global science communication
competition sponsored in the US by ASA. Join
us for a spectacular evening show, where young
scientists will be competing for your votes
to proceed to the next level of competition.
Panelists: Geoffrey Notkin When: Sat, 6:00–
8:30PM Room: North 232
Fan Art/Fan Fiction & Copyright What
are the legal rules about creating fan art & fan
fiction? The copyright rules that apply to this are
of law are murky but there are guidelines you
should consider when deciding where and how
to share your creations. Panelists: Ruth Carter
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 123
Fan Fest Preview Panel Is a whole year
just too long to wait for more Phoenix Comicon
in your life? Well you don’t have to wait that
long! Come join us as we discuss some of the
information and details about our Winter show
held at University of Phoenix Stadium. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 230
Fan Fic Theatre with Chris Gore Join Chris
Gore (PodCRASH, G4TV’s Attack of the Show,
Film Threat), along with other performers, who
will read aloud YOUR FAN FICTION. Come to the
panel prepared with copies of your best work
to see actors, comedians and performers bring
your story to life on stage. Panelists: Chris Gore
When: Sat, 4:30–6:00PM Room: Renaissance
Grand Ballroom
Exhibit Hall Author Signing Get your books
signed by your favorite authors Panelists: Ann
Leckie, Kelley Armstrong, M. L. Brennan, Myke
Cole, Paul Cornell, Sam Sykes When: Sun, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: Exhibitor hall authors area
Fanboy Rant Hello to all of the Fans, Dorks,
Geeks, and Nerds out there in Fanland, and
welcome to the world of Fanboy Rant. On this
Podcast we strive to explore different forms
of fandom, Be it from cars to comics, books
to Barbies, or Zebras to Zuul, we wanna talk
about your fandom. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Brian Simonsen, Danielle Benjamin,
Josh Benjamin When: Thu, 6:30–7:30PM Room:
West 103
Experiencing Phoenix Comicon First time
Phoenix Comicon attendee and want to know
how to make the most of your experience? Or
a seasoned veteran of Con and want to know
what’s new this year? Then join the PCC Street
Fandom Etiquette In our fandom lives we
have all had experiences that ruin fandoms for
us, usually by people who just do not know how
to behave. They give the whole fandom a bad
name and you never want to be one of them!
Panelists: Ana Pacheco, Cookieplay Productions
(3 panelists) When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 226
Fandom Debates -State Your Case: Can
Fan Fic Cross an Ethical Line If Greg
Maguire and Douglas Smith hadn’t played in
Frank L Baum’s world of the Wizard of Oz we
wouldn’t have Wicked. Conversely, If E.L. James
hadn’t played in Stephanie Meyer’s world of
twilight we wouldn’t have Fifty Shades of Grey.
When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126C
Fandom Debates -State Your Case:
Utopian vs Dystopian Societies Join us
for our fourth annual fan debate on the topic of
Utopian vs Dystopian Socieities. You’ve spent
all weekend listing to others now you get to be
the panelist and share your views on the topic.
When: Sun, 12:30–1:30PM Room: North 126C
Fangoria Horror & Sci Fi Trivia Night!
Fangoria brings their trivia fun to Phoenix
Comicon! Fangoria Magazine Staff Members will
host a night of Horror and Sci Fi trivia guaranteed
to test Arizona’s trivia lovers Panelists: Fangoria
- Rebekah McKendry When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: West 211
Fantastical Weapons: Which Would Win?
The Sword of Godric Gryffyndor. Anduril. The
Master Sword. What do these have in common?
We all know these are weapons; but which one
is the best? Come to this panel and tell everyone
which weapon (not just what was listed - ANY
fantasy weapons) is the best. Win, and you just
might get something! Panelists: Cara Beth, Dallin
Holt, Gabriel Lim, Heather Grant, Julie Largent,
Luis Reyes When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North
227
Fantasy Character Death Match Pit your
favorite character against someone else’s! Brief
arguments will be given for and against by each
player before the audience decides! Panelists:
Cara Beth, Julie Largent, Luis Reyes When: Sat,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 227
Far From Home and Friends An eclectic
rag-tag band that knows no boundaries
plays everything from Ren Faire music to
modern pop and folk songs with voice,
strings, percussion, flutes and kazoos. You
can find them at https://m.facebook.com/
FarFromHomeandFriends. Nazdrovye! Panelists:
Far From Home When: Sun, 9:30–10:30AM
Room: Third Street Stage
Fascinator Workshop Gears, Gizmos, Lace
and Beads, create a special hair accessory,
choose between creating a mini top hat or a
tea cup headband, who knows it might just
distract your opponent during tea dueling. Cups,
headbands, bows, ribbons, and other supplies
included. No children under 12 please Paid
Event: $20.00 Panelists: Debbie Hall Leeper,
Dee Astell When: Fri, 1:30–3:30PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 1-2
Feminism and Lesbian Representation
in Yurikuma Arashi Join East Blue Cosplay
and Gay Balls Inc in a discussion on feminism, the
male gaze, and lesbian representation in Ikuhara’s
latest masterpiece: Yurikuma Arashi! Panelists:
East Blue Cosplay & Gay Balls Inc. (4 panelists)
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 223
Fighting Demo - Adrian Empire (Kingdom
of Umbria) Check out members of the Adrian
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Fighting Demo - Amptgard (Kingdom
of Dragonspine) Check out members of
the Arizona Chapter of Amptgard as they
demonstrate their style of combat, which is partly
based on historical combat styles. Amtgard is
a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that
is dedicated to the recreation of the Sword and
Sorcery genre as well as educational aspec…
When: Fri, 1:30–2:00PM and Sun, 1:00–1:30PM
Room: Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Fighting Demo - Armored Combat League
(Desert Demons) Check out members of the
Desert Demons Chapter of the Armored Combat
League as they demonstrate full contact armored
combat using steel weapons. The mission of
the Armored Combat League LLC is to enable
North American athletes to achieve sustained
competitive excellence in domestic and
international arenas. When: Sat, 4:00–5:00PM
and Sun, 2:00–2:30PM Room: Sheraton Valley
of The Sun
Fighting Demo - Society for Creative
Anachronism (Kingdom of Atenveldt)
Check out members of the SCA as they
demonstrate various fighting styles including
heavy combat, rapier, and youth fighting. The
Kingdom of Atenveldt encompasses the State of
Arizona with chapters in Metro Phoenix, Northern
and Southern Arizona. More information can be
found at www.atenveldt.org. When: Fri, 12:00–
12:30PM, 4:00–5:00PM, Sat, 12:00–12:30PM,
1:30–2:00PM and Sun, 12:00–12:30PM, 1:30–
2:00PM Room: Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Fighting Demo - The Phoenix Society
of Historical Swordsmanship Check out
members of the Phoenix Society of Historical
Swordsmanship demonstrate historical
combat using period manuals and modern
equipment. The Phoenix Society of Historical
Swordsmanship is part of the Historical European
Martial Arts Alliance. We welcome all students
who wish to learn to f… When: Fri, 2:00–2:30PM
and Sat, 2:00–2:30PM Room: Sheraton Valley
of The Sun
Figure Collecting for Noobs Have you ever
been heartbroken after you bought a knockoff?
Or tried to find a sold-out figure you never knew
existed before? Cosplayer and figure collector
Luluko is here to give you tips on starting your
own harem of beautiful, expensive plastic.
Panelists: Luluko When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 225
Film Development: Putting it all together
(Film School) Before you shoot your movie,
before you even start making costumes or sets,
you need to develop your project. Come and
learn what it takes from two professionals that
has gotten projects, both big and small, off
the ground over the last 20 years. Panelists:
Mark Newbauer, Ted Chalmers When: Fri, 6:00–
7:00PM Room: West 103
Film Festival Awards Ceremony Join us
as we present this year’s winners in the Film
Festival and the Film Challenge...with special
guest CHRIS GORE!!! Panelists: Chris Gore,
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: West 104
Film Festival Closing Night Celebration
On this last night of the Phoenix Comicon film
festival, everyone is a winner! Come and mix
and mingle with your favorite panel hosts; Learn
more about film making; and Celebrate the film
makers behind your favorite films that screened
at the festival. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Film Makers, Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 8:00–11:00PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 5-8
Film Festival Survival 101 with Chris
Gore (Film School) Some people are just
there for the loot bags. But most of the people
at a film festival are trying to market and sell an
independent film. Don’t be just one of the horde.
Come and learn the tricks and skills necessary to
navigate the Film Festival waters from the expert
and author of Chris Gore. Panelists: Chris Gore
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 103
Final Girls: A Cut Above the Rest Examine
the phenomenon known as the “final girl”—a role
primarily found in horror & sci-fi movies. Blood
Bound Books’ editors Theresa Dillon & Marc
Ciccarone join forces with filmmaker/webhost,
Monte Yazzie (The Coda Film Reviews) and Film
Programmer at FilmBar, Andrea Beesley-Canales
Panelists: Andrea Beesley-Canales, Final Girl
(2 panelists), Marc Ciccarone When: Sat, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: West 213B
Finding Love as an Otaku: Do you want to
find your waifu in real laifu or your husbando in
Orlando? Come on down to this panel and talk
among people with your same situation(s) and
learn a thing or two from both the panelists and
the attendees! Panelists: Overly Critical Otakus
(5 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 225
Finding Your Fae From the early origins, to
the stories we have today, come learn about the
fairy folk! Where do you fit in the Fae world?
Join us and find out! Panelists: Joanne de Biasi,
Knights of the Con Table When: Sun, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 226
Firefly and Star Trek TOS: Crew
Comparison Captain Kirk vs. Captain
Reynolds, Scotty vs. Kaylee, McCoy vs. Simon...
what are the similarities and differences between
these two crews? What would happen if they met
up? How cool would it be to see the Enterprise
and Serenity side-by-side? Discuss all this and
more at this crossover panel! Panelists: Angela
Kabasan, Knights of the Con Table, Megan Mayer
When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 226
FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team
Exhibition Demonstration Join the
FIRST LEGO League Robotics teams as they
demonstrate their robots and their skills. Watch
these youth teams show off their LEGO and
Robotics skill as they navigate obstacles and
negotiate simple tasks with robots made with
LEGO. Panelists: First LEGO League, Jennifer
Velez When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: Youth
Lego - West 105
Five Nights At Phoenix Comicon Ever
have a question for the Five Nights at Freddy’s
crew? Want to talk about theories? Well, come
on down to the Five Nights At Phoenix Comicon
panel where we’ll have a lovely chat, play
games and have a whole lot of fun! We Love to
entertain! Panelists: Allison Simmerman, Crystal
Hernandez, Dan Galaxy, Lizzie Codina When: Fri,
4:30–5:30PM Room: West 213B
Flash or The Arrow: Who Would You Want
to Save You? Starling City or Central City
both seem like dangerous places to live in. Days
filled with super powers or disasters. Join us to
explore the terrors of these cities, their insane
vigilante heroes, and their teams that we love
so dearly Panelists: Lonnie Gray, Megan Mayer,
Michael Mahoney, Paige Pino, Shawn Forth
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 231
Flashing Off 18+ Sometimes we wander into
the bowels of the internet and find such bizarre
videos that we just have to share them with
others. Come join us as we share our findings!
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Dowase
Entertainment (3 panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30PM Room: North 225
Flawless Zombie Make Up Want to make
your zombies Flawless? Come join us for a demo
from Make Up artist Sarah Bunch for the latest
in Zombie FX make up. Learn about air brushing
techniques, pointers on make-up materials and
tips on creating your own memorable zombie!
Panelists: Sarah Bunch When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: West 211
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Empire as they demonstrate historical combat.
The Kingdom of Umbria is the Arizona Chapter
that holds monthly tournaments and activities
throughout the Phoenix Metro Area. The Adrian
Empire is dedicated to the study and re-creation
of Western European culture. When: Fri, 12:30–
1:00PM, 3:30–4:00PM, Sat, 12:30–1:00PM,
3:30–4:00PM, Sun, 12:30–1:00PM and 4:00–
5:00PM Room: Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Foam Construction Techniques
for Costuming Learn techniques for
using EVA, Craft, and Fun foam to construct
lightweight, inexpensive, and amazing
costumes. From what foam to what paints,
basic to advanced techniques will be shown
and discussed. Panelists: Jay zarecki, Arizona
Autobots, Kevin O’connor, Dune Sea Originals,
PCC Masquerade Coordinator/MC, Roxy
Almblade. 405th Halo group When: Fri, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 127
For the Cosplay We’ve all been there, doing
something outrageous for our cosplays. Like
gone days without sleep or food while working
on cosplays or used the strangest items to make
different pieces out of. So let’s get together and
talk about some crazy things we have done and
give out warnings before using. Panelists: ADHD
cosplay, Catherine Gallardo, Paige Hill, Vanya
Holmes When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
North 128
Frequis A rock band with a dark and sludgy
sound that is reminiscent of grunge, metal and
progressive rock, which comes to life through
a powerful voice, a relentlessly driving rhythm
section, dynamic guitar solos, and high octane
live performances. Panelists: Frequis When: Fri,
4:00–5:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Friendship is Knowledge!: MLP Trivia
You’ve probably heard of My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic, maybe even watched a few
episodes, but how much do you really know
about it? Whether you’re a diehard fan or a
simple bystander, join us for trivia and fun of
friendship and folly. Panelists: Time Squad B
(5 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 222
From Page to Screen Turning a book/story
into a film/movie/TV show,etc...How’s it happen?
What’s it like? What is the author’s role? What
are these authors’ experiences? Panelists: Chuck
Wendig, Margaret Dunlap, Renee Witterstaetter
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126A
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From Script to Screen: Bootstrapping
Your Sci-Fi Film (Film School) For aspiring
writers-turned-producers, explore the creative
- and sometimes arduous - process of taking a
story from script to screen, including location
scouting, casting, and hiring crew. DaVaun
Sanders, last year’s Phoenix Comicon Short
Screenplay Winner won a one-scene shoot
donated by Valley director, Kevin R. Phipps,
producer, Ruben Angelo, and a variety of skilled
crew. Panelists: Cassandra Nicholson When: Thu,
3:30–4:30PM Room: West 103
Fruity Rumpus Ask Panel Have you ever
wanted to ask your favorite Homestuck character
a question? Well now you can! Stop by the Fruity
Rumpus Ask Panel to ask some questions and
have some fun with the beta and alpha kids, as
well as the beta trolls. Panelists: Fruity Rumpus
Factory (2 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 222
Future of the Force So we all know that
Episode VII is coming out this year - but
what about the other rumors? From Films, to
Books to Video Games - join us as we gather
all knowledge in one place! Panelists: Dianne
Althouse, Jerome Lamberth, Richard Pace, Todd
Parent When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North
229
Gabe Kubanda Gabe Kubanda is a solo
acoustic pop artist and cast member on VH1’s
Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp. Panelists: Epic
Proportions Tour, Gabe Kubanda When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Gadgets, Gizmos and Sharp, Pointy
Things: a survey of tools that make
costuming easier All those different pins
and needles..... why so many kinds and are they
really different? Which should I use when? Plus
tools you may not know you need, some from
places you may not have thought of utilizing.
Panelists: Pati Cook When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 130
Gal-lifrey- A Woman’s View of Doctor Who
Join our panel of Time Ladies as we discuss not
only Doctor Who from a female perspective, but
what it’s like to be a woman in a scifi fandom,
that, until very recently, was male dominated.
Panelists: Alissa McKersie, Katie Reilly, Luz
Navarro, Marina Sharpe, Molly Martin, Sabina
Prijic When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North
231
Gallifrey Geek Prom benefiting
Kids Need To Read Step into the TARDIS with
the Doctor and party with the Time Lords at the
Gallifrey Geek Prom! This event supports Kids
Need to Read in their mission to create a culture
of reading for children by providing inspiring
books to underfunded schools, libraries, and
literacy programs across the United States. Paid
Event: $16.25 Panelists: Kids Need to Read,
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 6:00–9:00PM
Room: Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Game of Thrones Lore & History Exploring
the historical relationships between the Great
Houses, and how those relationships are
reflected in current events as presented in
George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, and
the HBO TV show Game of Thrones. Panelists:
Ashleigh Feiring Feiring, Blythe Feiring, Tanya
Gouchenour When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 227
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Games in Education As society has matured
so have the games our children play. This panel
will explore the use of contemporary games, both
table and video, in the classroom. When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126C
Geek and Con Chic Fashion Show Join
us for some fun and excitement on fashionable
outfits geeky enough to walk the halls of Phoenix
Comicon but chic enough for a fashion show.
Tributes to your favorite TV show, movie, comic,
book, or game, what will you see during this
show? Interested in participating? Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 12:00–
1:30PM Room: Renaissance Grand Ballroom
Geek Bridal Fashion Show For the first time
at Phoenix Comicon, we are showcasing Geek
Wedding Fashion in all it’s glory. From the subtle
to the outrageous, see a sampling of themed
bridal fashion from flower girls to Brides and
Grooms. Discover easy ways to geek out your
own wedding. Sponsors: Barb’s Bridal Boutique,
Goodwill of Arizona and Mr. Formal Inc. When:
Fri, 2:30–4:00PM Room: Renaissance Grand
Ballroom
Geek Girls Brunch Phoenix Chapter Geek
Girl Brunch is a meetup group of ladies who
geek out together, typically when mimosas are
involved. It started with a group of geek girls
living in the NYC area, but has spread across
the world and to alternate dimensions. Come
and meet your Phoenix chapter officers to get
involved! Panelists: Erin, Geek Girls Brunch
Phoenix Chapter When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: West 102A
Geeks Against HUMANITY!!! Join us for
Geeks Against Humanity, the geeky version
of the popular card party game for horrible
people. Questions from a black card are asked,
players answer with their funniest white card,
and the audience votes on which answer wins.
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Austin Baker,
Christopher De Herrera When: Thu, 9:00–
10:00PM Room: North 231
Geeks Getting Involved Are you local and
want to get involved in Phoenix’s burgeoning
geek scene! Join representatives from Geekly
Phoenix, Cult Classics AZ and more as we
discuss ways to make your geek name in the
Valley. A great panel for burgeoning indie
creators, those looking to get involved in
conventions. Panelists: Gren Ryan Radcliff, Ruby
Tate, Victor Moreno When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 227
Geeks Really do get Married:
Incorporating Con Culture into your
Wedding Join Kurt Colin, the groom from
Phoenix Comicon’s 2014 Predator Wedding,
Rev. Crystal Lloyd, and Kelley Lester as they
discuss the whys and hows about incorporating
your favorite con into your wedding. Or even
how to get married at a Pop Culture convention!
Panelists: Kelley Lester, Kurt Colin, Reverend
Crystal Lloyd When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 128
Geeky Wedding Boutonnieres: Make
a Geeked Out Lapel Pin Geek Out your
Bridal Party with comic book hero themed
Boutonnieres. DIY for all skill levels. Simple to
make and budget friendly! Learn all you’ll need
to know and take one home today. Only 20 kits
available. First come, first served! Panelists:
Reverend Crystal Lloyd When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 130
Get me the Tricorder, STAT! Pop culture
is littered with doctors who put down the
stethoscope for a life of adventure and danger.
What about science fiction medicine itself- can
its representation in geek culture be an accurate
reflection of where our healthcare heading?
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 228
Get You Hair Done: Managing
the Notorious Cosplay Wig In the cosplay
world wigs are something we all have a love
or hate relationship to. Mostly hate. A lot of
it. But no need to fear, because we are here to
help you unravel that tangled mess and make it
look brand spanking new fresh out of the bag.
Panelists: Angelica Dawn, Liz Vickery When:
Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 128
Get Your Man: A Crash Court to Otomes
Drop in for the basics on Otomes, or dating
sims for girls. Here we’ll cover some of the
better ones you can play for free, strategies for
snagging the 2d man of your dreams, and even
how you can make your own! Panelists: Crystal
Queer (4 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 223
Getting Diggy with It: Be a Paleontologist
for an Hour Come on by and be a
paleontologist for an hour! We will be talking
about fossils, dinosaurs, and how real
paleontologists unearth these amazing finds.
Plus, try your hand at digging up your own fossil
while you’re here! Panelists: Very Awesome
Girls- Phoenix (7 panelists), Very Awesome
Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: Youth Activities - West 106
Getting Spock-ed: an FX Makeup Demo
Come watch and learn all about how Spock
gets his ears by the award-winning makeup
department heads of “Star Trek Continues.”
They will be turning a human into a Vulcan on
stage while answering your questions about the
process. Panelists: Lisa Hansell, Tim Vittetoe
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 129
Getting That Chance Finding, getting, and
working with agents and editors. How to know
when to cooperate and when compromise is
a good thing. How to identify when it is time
to move on and get a new agent. Panelists:
Bennett Coles, Margaret Dunlap, Max Gladstone,
Renee Witterstaetter, Shannon Messenger
When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 125
Getting your Start with Sewing for
Cosplay Want to get started as a Cosplayer
but have no idea where to even begin? Is you
sewing machine confusing and fabric choices
mind boggling? Do you not know how to pick
or even use a commercial pattern? Come learn
all this and more and get started sewing for
cosplay! Panelists: Ana Pacheco, Cookieplay
Productions (3 panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–
7:00PM Room: North 127
Ghost Hunting - Life Behind the Case
Jay & Marie Yates As Seen on My Ghost StoryCaught on Camera & Ghost Adventure Crew
will take the audience on a never before seen
inside look of what life is like for them behind
the Case & the struggles that they face as
they lead a team of experienced Investigators
into the darkest corners. Panelists: Jay Yates,
Marie Yates When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
West 211
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Goggles Make and Take Workshop In just
about every costume in today’s growing cosplay
community there are goggles at the forefront of
them. In this workshop you will be able to make
your own custom Goggles in any color or design
you can think of. This kit contains everything
you need to get started. Paid Event: $30.00
Panelists: Hanna Syfritt, Mike Syfritt When: Sat,
3:00–5:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Good = Perfect? In a world of evil and
mayhem, an opposing force is needed to squelch
chaos. The good guy/gal or hero/heroine must
have what it takes to conquer nefarious forces.
Do they have to be perfect? When is perfection
or flaws needed in a protagonist? Panelists: Alex
Gordon, Amy K. Nichols, Travis Hanson, Wesley
Chu, Yvonne Navarro When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM
Room: North 126A
Google Niantic Labs Ingress Panel The
world around you is not what it seems. Join our
panel as we discuss the augmented reality of
Ingress and conduct interactive demonstrations
of gameplay at work in the real world. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 229
Gotham: TV vs. Movies Gotham is one the
best new comic related show on TV. Come and
take part in a discussion about the similarities
and differences between DC Comics most violent
city. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 122
Gravity Falls Q&A As the mysteries of Gravity
Falls continue to unravel, what lies ahead in the
road of our characters? Find out for yourself,
and ask all of your questions for Dipper, Mabel,
and the gang at the Gravity Falls Question and
Answer Panel! Panelists: AmaraSama When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102A
Green Cosplay Whether you’re looking to save
the earth, or just save some green, we’ve got you
covered. We’ll discuss ways to apply recycling
and earth friendly products to your cosplays!
Panelists: Princess Project (5 panelists) When:
Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 223
Growing up with Science It is well-known
that the path from childhood science interest to
a career in science is a “leaky pipe”, frequently
losing women and minorities. Learn about the
challenges that are faced on this pathway and
ways we can help everyone engage with science
every day. Panelists: Dean Frias, Karen Knierman,
Martha Cassetti, David Lee Summers When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 232
Guiding Students to their own Heroes
Journey with Todd Van Hooser Author and
Educator Todd VanHooser has more than ten
years of teaching experience and has published
numerous fantasy fiction books, designed a
tabletop role-playing game, and written graphic
novels Panelists: Todd Van Hooser When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126C
H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos
Local cultists discuss the work of prophet and
horror author H. P. Lovecraft, how the Cthulhu
Mythos has influenced countless others in
literature, film and video games, as well as
the new love for EVERYTHING TENTACLES
phenomena. Hosted by the First United Church
of Cthulhu, the only Mythos-based religion. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Bill Collins, Hal C
F Astell, John Grigg, Khurt Khave When: Sat,
7:30–8:30PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Haikyuu Q&A What is the angle of Captain
Daichi’s jawline? How many extra chairs does
Oikawa need to fit his ego in a room? Find the
answers to these, and more “logical” questions,
at the Haikyuu Q&A Panel! Panelists: Natalie
Parker (4 panelists) When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 223
Harper Voyager Harper Voyager provides a
home for Science Fiction authors and readers.
Enjoy an hour discovering this publisher’s latest
efforts in the world of literature. Presented by
representatives of Harper Voyager . When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 124
Harper Voyager Author Signing The authors
of Harper Voyager book signing Panelists:
Alex Gordon, Beth Cato, Chuck Wendig, Joseph
Nassise, Mel Odom, Richard Kadrey, Viola Carr
When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126B
Harry Potter And Never Letting Go An
audience participation filled discussion lead by
teachers who love Harry Potter. This panel is
filled with all the wonders of the wizarding world,
and will make you never want to stop believing.
Panelists: Amber Gould, Brandon Riddle, Catie
Whitten, Shalane Harris, Stephen Dzienis When:
Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 103
Harry Potter and the Sorting of Fandoms
Oh, you may not think we’re pretty but don’t
judge by what you see, no one can sort your
favorite characters as accurate as we! Join
us for a magic-filled hour of sorting several
fictional characters into the Houses of Hogwarts.
Panelists: Angela Kennedy, Dallin Holt, Gabriel
Lim, Kali Johnson, Kimi Ann, Sarah Ferguson
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227
Harry Potter In-Character Q&A Have you
ever wondered what life was like at Hogwarts?
Do you really want to know the function of a
rubber duck? ASU Dumbledore’s Army has flown
in some very special guests for a Question and
Answer session sponsored by the Ministry of
Magic’s new Wizard to Muggle Bridge Program!
Panelists: ASU Dumbledore’s Army (8 panelists)
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102A
Haunted Phoenix Have you ever wondered
where you can dine with a ghost in the downtown
Phoenix area? Or stay in a hotel where spirits
refuse to check out? Take a haunting tour
from the comfort of your chair with the MVD
Ghostchasers as they tell stories of local Phoenix
pubs, restaurants, theaters, hotels, train stations
and more! Panelists: MVD Ghostchasers (4
panelists) When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
West 213B
Have Your Writing Critiqued - General
Read three minutes of your work to literary
professionals. With compliments and
constructive criticism, they will advise on
how to better your writing, keep what works,
and improve what doesn’t. Details at Books &
Authors/Writer’s Epic Quest table. Panelists:
Brian Staveley, M. L. Brennan, Michael Martinez,
Renee Witterstaetter When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 125
Have Your Writing Critiqued - The First
Page - Can You Make The Cut? Agents/
publishers may not get past a manuscript’s first
page before giving it a chance or mailing that
“not-what-we’re-looking-for” letter. Read your
first page for suggestions to help make it past
that first cut. Details at Books and Authors table.
Panelists: Ann Leckie, James A Owen, Jamie
Wyman, Renee Witterstaetter, Tom Leveen When:
Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125
Hentai Manga and Doujinshi 18+ Join
the creator and administrators of FAKKU as
they discuss the culture of hentai manga and
doujinshi. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Fakku When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North
221
Hentai Worth Watching 18+ Join the
creator and administrators of FAKKU as they
provide commentary on some often overlooked
hentai titles, generally yielding hilarious results,
and share some stories of how they discovered
hentai and what kept them coming back. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Fakku When: Fri,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 221
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
GI Joe vs Transformers: The Ultimate
Debate Back by popular demand! Last year,
both sides battled before a packed audience.
This year promises to be more intense. Witness
this fun-filled Nerd Rage explosion: GI Joe and
Cobra vs. Autobots and Decepticons. Panelists:
Grey Rogers, Joe Guy, Laserbot, Steven Ditzel,
Vocab Malone When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 121
Heraldic Forms and the Colors They Wear
A look at how heraldic forms and colors shape
your impressions of Medieval royalty right up
to our modern day Super Heroes! Panelists:
James Johnson, Rose Johnson When: Thu,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 130
Here on Earth Science Fiction doesn’t
always have to take place in unknown space on
unknown worlds. This panel celebrates Science
Fiction on our planet Earth. Discussions and
comparisons on how Earth-centric Science
Fictions compare to the typical space opera.
Panelists: Ann Leckie, Chuck Wendig, Jason
Hough, Jay Posey, Myke Cole, Pierce Brown
When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126A
Here On Earth Author Signing The authors
of the Here on Earth panel signing Panelists:
Ann Leckie, Jason Hough, Jay Posey, Myke Cole,
Pierce Brown When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 126B
Hero Design - Riley Style Do you sketch
and doodle heroic characters? Do you wish you
could draw better? Steven Riley will show kids
how to create exciting heroes with his simple and
successful drawing techniques. Panelists: Steven
Riley When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Youth Art
Event Area- West 101
Heroes and Heretics of Dune In Frank
Herbert’s Dune, characters rarely fall neatly
into either category - sometimes they’re even
both. This panel will primarily discuss how Paul,
Duncan Idaho, and Leto II, at various times in this
series, could have been the hero or the heretic.
Panelists: Ashleigh Feiring Feiring, Blythe Feiring,
Christopher James, Harlan Sparer, Neil Picard
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 226
Heroes Costume Meetup and Photoshoot
A Meetup for the Mighty! Heroes only for this
one. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sat, 5:00–7:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups
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Hetalia and the World: In-Character Q&A
Have you ever wanted to ask France about his
cowardice, Italy about his favorite ways to cook,
or America about his hero complex? Now’s your
chance! Come ask a nation from Hetalia about
their secrets, pasts, and current shenanigans.
Panelists: Purple Circle Cosplay (4 panelists)
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 222
Horror Anime 18+ Do you love horror movies
and anime? Not just horror or just anime, but
the unholy combination of evil and Japanese
illustration? Come check out the best examples
of horror anime and prepare to have your katana
scared off. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
RTC (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM
Room: North 225
Hetalia: Ask a Nation Come ask your
questions to the nations of Hetalia! Panelists:
Prussia’s Birds (5 panelists) When: Fri, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 222
Horror Gaming Lights Out Remember
running away from Nemesis as your heart
beat out of your chest? Or holding your breath
while playing Fatal Frame because you heard a
rattle in the bathroom? Join Arizona Midnight
Channel and vote on a horror game to play LIVE!
Panelists: Arizona Midnight Channel (4 panelists)
When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 225
Hey, What’s Up With Bleach? BLEACH is
one of the longest running manga of all-time
but it is not without its missteps. For every high,
there’s a low and for every Soul Society Arc,
there’s a Full-Bring. Join us as we try to answer
the question “Hey, what’s up with BLEACH?”
Panelists: The Critical D (3 panelists) When: Sun,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 225
Historical and Fantastical and Maybe a
Little Magical What happens to history when
reality is breached by more than just a person
or 2 that never really existed? How does it stand
up when strange, mystical, and/or magical
occurrences take hold? Spice up history, make it
more enjoyable with un-reality. Panelists: Cherie
Priest, Django Wexler, Joseph Nassise, Michael
Martinez, Viola Carr When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 124
History Of Comics: Part 2 The pantheon of
comic book heroes and characters is vast and
colorful but sometimes the history behind the
creation of these characters is just as colorful.
Often the creation of these characters directly
coincides with the social climate and culture of
the time. Panelists: Aaron Englebeck When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 123
History of Tea as Told by Madame Askew
Discover if you are not only a Steampunk but a
Teapunk! A madcap survey of the origins and
uses of the most fabulous of beverages, Tea!
Madame Askew will present a mostly true history
of this delightful beverage and its peculiar impact
on history and culture. Panelists: Madame Askew
When: Sat, 4:00–5:00PM Room: Renaissance
Salon 3-4
History of the Future: Star Trek 101 Can’t
tell the difference between an Andorian and a
Borg, or a Phaser from a Mek’leth? Join us as
we provide an introduction to one of Science
Fiction’s most enduring anthologies! Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 230
Hokey Religions and Ancient Weapons...
The Force may be Awakening but the Galaxy is
full of heroes and villains with nothing but a good
blaster at their sides. Let’s delve into the rich trove
of Star Wars ‘muggles’- Scoundrels, smugglers,
troopers, bounty hunters and assassins, all
with no Jedi wizardry at all. Panelists: Brenda
Cranson, Jerome Lamberth, Jordan Lyndell-Lees,
Mandalorian Mercs - Shonare Vhekadla Clan
When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229
Homestuck Hot Seat Come ask your favorite
or not-so-favorite Homestuck Characters what’s
on your mind! Enjoy while they suffer at your
bountiful and surely embarrassing inquiries.
Panelists: Corpse Party Rumpus Productions (5
panelists) When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
North 224
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Horror Heroes: Man vs. Monster Who
do you Cheer For? The people behind Cult
Classics AZ, Phoenix’s award winning genre film
screening series, discuss what makes a horror
film really work, the monster at its core or the
final girl or monster hunter out to stop them.
Who is really the hero in a horror film? Monster
or hunter? Panelists: Adam Rutkowski, Kirby
Nelson, Ruby Tate, Victor Moreno When: Fri,
9:00–10:00PM Room: West 211
Horror Jeopardy! Think you know everything
about horror? This mind-challenging game
has taken traditional Jeopardy and given it a
delightful horrific twist. Come test your trivia
skills against other horror fans to become the
Horror Jeopardy Champion! Hosted by our very
own Dr. Diabolic. Panelists: Jeremiah Wilkerson
When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 211
How Big Can It Get? They don’t call it
“epic” fantasy for nothin’. Share the glories
and tragedies of writing big in epic fantasy:
building massive worlds, creating huge casts of
characters, and thinking the biggest ideas. Go
big or go home (Don’t go home, please come).
Panelists: Brian McClellan, Brian Staveley, C.J
Hill, Django Wexler, Jay Posey, Sam Sykes When:
Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 125
How Evil Should They Be? Villains and
anti-heroes/heroines. Why have they become
so popular? How dark can you go? What is
unforgivable? Should the “bad-guy/gal” seek
redemption? Interesting thoughts on what makes
evil so good to read. Panelists: Aprilynne Pike,
Jonathan Maberry, Saundra Mitchell, Suzanne
Young, Yvonne Navarro When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 125
How Kids Consume Media Join consultant
Brad Snyder and his guests for a discussion on
how children consume media and its impacts in
the classroom. Panelists: Brad Snyder When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126C
How To Adapt Your Novel To A Screenplay
And Vice-Versa (Film School) Novels and
Screenplays are two completely different types of
writing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do both.
For over five years Eric worked for NASA at the
Jet Propulsion Laboratory as a documentary film
producer and editor, covering Mars Exploration
Panelists: Eric Tozzi When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: West 103
How to Become a Mad Scientist What
does it take to become a scientist? Have you
questions about a science career answered and
learn about the current funding situation and
how it’s driving young professionals to madness!
Panelists: Anna Zaniewski, Josh Klein, Michael
Pagano, Natalie Wiegers, Teresa Ashcraft When:
Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 232
How to become a Phoenix Comicon
Volunteer Phoenix Comicon wouldn’t be the
event that it is without our AMAZING Volunteers.
Come learn what positions we have available
and what it takes to become a Phoenix Comicon
Volunteer. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 228
How to Break Out as an Artist Come find
out all about how to break out as an artist, to
take the steps towards becoming an industry
professional, and getting published. Learn
the basics & advanced areas of Artist Alleys,
understanding market strategies and online art
promotions, and how to get published or print
and publish. Panelists: Samantha Gorel When:
Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 221
How to Care For Your Magical Creature
Join the Far From Home Research and Mythology
division, Far From Home Presents, as we bring
you this fun and informative panel which
combines science and magic. We bring Dr.
Olson on board to give you the possible care
instructions for your favorite magical creatures
including unicorns and gryphons. Panelists: Far
From Home (3 panelists), Stephanie Olson, T.M.
Williams When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
West 211
How to Cosplay an Alien: Body paint,
Prosthetics, & More Learn all about
what it takes to go from a human being to an
extraterrestrial creature, as we cover everything
from Prosthetics, to paint, to limb extensions,
and other awesome stuff Panelists: Alex Davis,
Courtney Leigh Fishell, Jessica Fishell, Matthew
Hunt When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North
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How to Decorate a Mask Come join us for
tips and ideas on how to take a basic paper
mask and make it special. Free paper mask and
assorted decorations for the first 50 people
who show up. Panelists: Dee Astell When: Thu,
3:00–4:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
How to Geek Out Your Wedding Reverend
Crystal Lloyd- Reverend Crystal is a geek by birth
and has been embracing her love of performing
since she was 7 years old. With over a decade in
the wedding business and a thousand weddings
to her credit, Crystal continues to provide
personalized ceremonies for all types of people.
Panelists: David Orr Photography, Heather Rene
Artistry, Reverend Crystal Lloyd, Stephen Szoke
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 127
How To Make A Living As A Freelance
Videographer (Film School) You want to
work in the entertainment business, but how
do you pay the bills between film projects or
while you are trying to get your project off the
ground? Learn what it takes to put your skills
together and make it as a freelance videographer.
Panelists: Greg Nosek When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: West 103
How to Make Your Own Awesome
Petticoat! You’ve got an awesome full skirt
but where do you find a full, fluffy petticoat that
will fill out your dress/skirt correctly, but doesn’t
cost a bazillion dollars? If you’ve got time and
patience, you can make your own! No, really. I’ll
show you! Panelists: Game Colt, Janice Tuerff,
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How to Make Your Own Minecraft
Costume: Block PARTY! Have you ever
wanted to make your own full-body, to-scale
Minecraft cosplay? Join Alix and her two sisters
Judy and Sydney as they show you the math
and step-by-step creative process behind their
6-foot tall cardboard creations. Panelists: Alix
Haugen, Judy Haugen, Sydney Haugen When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 128
How To: Be the parent of a Comicon
Nerd Is your child into anime, comic books
or cosplay? Have you witnessed your child
painting themselves grey, or been asked to pay
for odd colored wigs? If you feel overwhelmed
or separated from your child because of their
interests please come to this panel to learn more
about it. Panelists: Brooke Scotti, Hayley Cochran,
Kalin Wynne, PaperChild Productions (3 panelists)
When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 102A
Hybrid Authors Working with a publisher
and self-publishing are completely different
worlds. What are the pros and cons of building a
career either way? Find clarification and answers
to many questions dealing with both ways of
getting published. Panelists: Andrea Phillips,
Bennett Coles, Delilah S. Dawson, James A
Owen, Scott Sigler When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 124
Hybrid Authors Signing Signing for the
Hybrid Authors panel Panelists: Andrea Phillips,
Bennett Coles, Delilah S. Dawson, James A
Owen, Scott Sigler When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 126B
I am The Master and You Will Obey Me:
Discussing an Iconic Doctor Who Nemesis
Besides the Daleks, perhaps no villain is as
iconic to Doctor Who as the Master. In this panel
we look at the many faces of the Master, his
plans for universal domination, and just what
makes him/her so irresistible as the big bad in
Doctor Who. Panelists: David Wendt, Jackson
Turner, Jeff Schwarz, Joel Turner, John Wheeler,
Josh Benjamin When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 227
I Have The Power! He-Man and the
Masters of the Universe PHXCC’s very first
MOTU panel! Have a blast discussing the toys,
cartoons, comics, the subscription service and if
we feel real crazy – the movie. Panelists: Casey
Goslin AZ Collectors Marketplace, DJ Blayze,
DJ Eye Que, Vocab Malone When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 122
I Learned How on the Internet! Examples
& Info on Cosplay Tutorials Is it true
that you can learn absolutely anything on the
internet? I haven’t found anything that didn’t
have instructions or a tutorial yet! Not just
costume pieces, but props and makeup as well.
Come & look at examples, get links, and ask
questions! Panelists: Game Colt, Janice Tuerff,
LeeAnn Jensen, Sure Leigh Kahn When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129
I didn’t know that existed! Geeky things
to do in Arizona Join Jonathan Simon
from Lighting Octopus for a discussion of Fun/
Geeky/Family Friendly things to do in Arizona
that families can do together in all year round.
Panelists: Jonathan Simon When: Sat, 7:30–
8:30PM Room: West 102A
I Ship It Have you ever looked at two
characters and thought they should smooch?
Then join Priapella Corp for I Ship It, a panel
where we discuss why we ship, how we ship, and
shipping etiquette. From Destiel to NaruSasu,
if it fits, It Ships! Panelists: Priapella Corp (4
panelists) When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 223
Ignobel Prizes The Ignoble Prizes celebrate
the silliest science. But how many of these
“pointless” research projects turned out to be
critical breakthroughs that shaped our modern
world? Learn about some of the most ridiculous
research projects ever conducted and the
surprising ways in which they’ve been used.
Panelists: Amanda Courtright, Dennis Dunn,
Jessica Ebie, Russell TerBeek, Ted Pavlic When:
Thu, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 232
Improv 101 This panel is all about fun and
getting a chance to learn skills with getting
comfortable with coming up with stuff on the
spot and going with it. In the panel, the panelists
teach the audience the guidelines to various
improv games and then have the audience join in
on the fun. This is … Panelists: Angelo Talerico,
Antoinette Martin-Hanson, Daniel Walling,
Kristopher Milstead, Rochelle Jarvis, Shelbie
Reames When: Thu, 2:00–3:00PM and Fri,
8:30–9:30PM Room: West 103
In the Beginning What’s it like to get that
first book published? Do first time authors still
stand a chance? The book is written, what needs
done to get a publisher? Then what? Experienced
to newly first time published authors reminisce
about their first time. Panelists: Kimberly Olney,
Parker Castleberry, Sam Rochelle, Tucker Ely,
Shawn Rupp When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 125
In the Beginning How did life originate?
It’s one of the most intriguing unanswered
questions in science. Learn about how cutting
edge research is seeking to answer this question!
Panelists: Kimberly Olney, Parker Castleberry,
Sam Rochelle When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 232
In the Flesh: Zombie Discrimination How
do you feel about ZOMBIES? Often known
as simply frightening monsters, stories like
In the Flesh show an entirely different side.
Zombies can be symbolic of many things, come
discuss how they represent marginalization
and discrimination in this BBC show, and join
us in comparing them to zombies. Panelists:
Knights of the Con Table (3 panelists) When: Thu,
4:30–5:30PM Room: West 213B
In-Character Cosplay Challenge Your
costume is amazing, your wig is fabulous, and
your shoes are incredibly uncomfortable. But
can you go the extra mile and stay in-character
as we throw you into wild situations? Join
Priapella Corp to test your skills in this fun
improv game! Panelists: Priapella Corp (4
panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 225
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations:
The Aliens of ‘Star Trek’ From Andorians
to the beings from Zetar, there’s one constant
about the universe of ‘Star Trek’: Alien Life. Join
our panelists as we explore the strange worlds of
‘Trek’. Panelists: Jeff Taylor, Vinny Alascia When:
Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 230
Inflatable Planetarium - Star Trek
Astronomy Tons of Star Trek aliens and
episodes have real star systems in our night
sky! Come explore the galaxy Trek-style in an
inflatable planetarium. Shows run every 20
minutes starting at 3pm, but come at 2:30pm
to grab your free ticket. Panelists: Kali Johnson,
Lauren Ard When: Fri, 3:00–5:00PM Room:
Youth Activities - West 106
Inflatable Planetarium- Comics in the
Cosmos From Rocket Raccoon to Superman
to X-Men, astronomy is everywhere in the comic
book universe! We’ll explore both comics and
constellations inside the inflatable planetarium.
These shows run every 20 minutes starting
at 12pm, but come at 11:30am to grab your
free ticket. Panelists: Jason Ard, Kali Johnson,
Lauren Ard When: Fri, 12:00–2:00PM Room:
Youth Activities - West 106
Ingress Persepolis Anomaly Satellite The
world around you is not what it seems. Our future
is at stake and you must choose a side. Come
join this FREE event and meet other players.
It’s for ALL levels and lasts 4-5 hrs (3-4 hrs
of mobile gameplay and a 1 hr social meetup
following). Panelists: Niantic Labs When: Sat,
9:30–10:30AM Room: Third Street Stage
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LeeAnn Jensen, Sure Leigh Kahn When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 129
Inside NASA NASA is synonymous with space
exploration. But is that all that NASA does? Learn
about the vast variety of research projects that
NASA funds and develops besides its popular
exploration program. Panelists: Annie Wargetz,
Cameron Hummels, Dante Lauretta, Dennis
Bonilla, Jonathon Hill, Peter Nguyen When: Sat,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 232
Introduction to Pepakura Have you ever
seen Iron Man or Master Chief armor and wanted
to have a set of your own? Here’s your chance to
learn the basics of Pepakura, and start you down
the road to building your own costumes. Learn
the basics, including printing, cutting and gluing
your pepakura. Panelists: Matt Rader When: Fri,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 129
Introduction to the Society for Creative
Anachronism (SCA) Greetings all who
witness these letters! The populace of the
Kingdom of Atenveldt bid thee welcome and
invites ye to attend our panel. We will share
out stardust and introduce the many facets of
our Realm; garb (costumes), armored combat,
rapier fighting, archery, bardic, dancing, and
many more. Panelists: The Society for Creative
Anachronism (5 panelists), Thomas Batt When:
Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 130
Is it a Hentai? 18+ Welcome to our game
show as we will pick audience members to figure
out if what you are seeing or hearing is from a
Hentai or a “normal” anime. See if you can fight
your way through the rounds, prove you know
your stuff, and win some awesome prizes. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Destroyers of Purity
(5 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 222
It’s (still) All Connected The Marvel
Cinematic Universe is growing larger every
day. Join our discussion as we discover the
connections, hints, and hidden gems of the MCU,
as well as what may come and what to expect for
our favorite heroes. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North
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It’s Demonic! Join Founder(s) Jay & Marie
Yates -As Seen On- Travel Channel, Biography
Channel, & ABC along with Crossing Over
Paranormal Society “The COPS Crew” & Affiliates
from Paranormal Discord as they discuss the
hysteria that the general public has at the first
sign of a possible haunting. Panelists: Jay Yates,
Marie Yates, Michael Papp, Roy Weedmark When:
Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: West 213B
It’s Not a Debate: Climate Change Climate
change is constantly in the news. Why is it still
debated? Should it be? Learn about the science
of our climate, how humans interact with existing
Earth systems, and the steps we can take to
address an accelerating problem. Panelists: Dean
Frias, Elizabeth Barnes, Kristopher Fecteau, Mark
Salvatore, Matt Chew, Steve Semken When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 232
It’s Not a Debate: Evolution, Vaccines,
and GMOs Why are so many topics in biology
so fiercely debated in the public media? Learn
about what real scientists say about evolution,
vaccines, and GMOs and how all these topics
tie together. Panelists: Alix Marinello, Elizabeth
Barnes, Kimberly Olney, Ofir Levy, Yawen Zou,
Shawn Rupp, Tucker Ely When: Sat, 9:00–
10:00PM Room: North 232
It’s the Apocalypse! Zombie Dog Comic
Art! This is comic craziness from the
professionals at Zombie Dog! This fun drawing
demonstration will help young artists improve
their characters and stories. Panelists: Brent
Donoho Chalk Artist and Illustrator, Jon Sanborn
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Youth Art
Event Area- West 101
Ivy Doomkitty Presents: Men of Cosplay
Ivy Doomkitty focuses on spotlighting several
male cosplayers attending PCC, delving into
what cosplay and the community is like from
a male perspective, advice that they can give
to other male cosplayers, and a Q and A to
follow. Panelists: Bernie Bregman, Dave Turner,
Ivy Doomkitty, Lance Jaze, SKS Props, Steve
Meissner When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
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JAST USA & J-List’s Visual Novel Panel
The visual novels (VNs) are story-centered
video games from Japan that go beyond the
mainstream, including complex themes and adult
content. JAST USA, publisher of VN titles such as
Steins;Gate and Littlewitch Romanesque, will talk
on the industry and their upcoming titles. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: J-List When: Sat,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 221
Jerusafunk It’s Klezmer, but with a little funk
in the trunk. Panelists: Jerusafunk When: Fri,
11:00–12:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Jump The Shark This fan panel is a follow
up to last year’s hit panel, “Gone Too Soon”. But
instead of discussing shows that were cancelled
too soon, this year this group of TV junkies will
be talking about a selection of modern shows
that went downhill fast and weren’t cancelled
soon enough. Panelists: Hayley Tracy, Eric
Downing, Cody Hertig, Katie Hertig When: Thu,
5:00–6:00PM Room: West 103
Jurassic Park You do know the release
of Jurassic World is right around the corner,
right? Then be sure to join Educating [Geeks]
for a live podcast recording as they cover the
film that started it all, Steven Spielberg’s 1993
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groundbreaking film Jurassic Park! Panelists: Bri
Valdivia, Cassandra Nicholson, Educating Geeks,
Megan Calcote When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
West 213B
Jurassic World Jurassic World will depict the
exciting world of dinosaurs. But how much of it
is an accurate reflection of an actual Jurassic
world? Learn about how paleontologists go
about exploring deep time and how they’ve
reconstructed the world of the dinosaurs.
Panelists: Anne Stone, Isabelle Schrauwen, Marc
Tollis, Steve Semken When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 232
Justice League Feats of Strength Can you
bend steel? Punch through walls? Lift tons? Fight
crime with a batarang? See if you have what it
takes to do the impossible and become a legend!
Come join the Justice League of Arizona as they
make superheroes out of you! Panelists: Justice
League Arizona When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: Youth Activities - West 106
Justice League Superhero Q & A Why does
superman wear his underwear on the outside of
his costume?! How does Batman keep the Bat
Cave secret?! How fast can the Flash run?! Why
is the Joker always smiling?! Does Catwoman
like milk?! How does Wonder Woman find her
invisible jet?! Panelists: Justice League Arizona
When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 102A
K-Pop Lip Sync Battle Lip sing! Dance off!
Or even real-sing! Come show off your skills any
way you would like in this panel. No signups
necessary, but bring your own music. Panelists:
Arizona K-Pop Fans (4 panelists) When: Sat,
3:00–5:30PM Room: North 222
K-Pop Spotlight! JYP Entertainment The
Wonder Girls are among this Korean record label
that took America by storm from 2010-2011.
Learn more about the groups such as 2PM, 2AM,
GOT7, Miss A, and Rain. Panelists: Arizona K-Pop
Fans (4 panelists) When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 225 When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 224
Kaiju Whaaaaaa? Pictionary & Kaiju? Two
words thought would mix - but in fact they do!
Join us if you have a sharp mind for guessing
and imagination as we stretch the minds of our
participants to create the newest Kaiju to scare
the pants off any Jager defender coming their
way! Panelists: Iria Sokoll, Kevin Hislop When:
Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 229
Keep the Sorcery Lose the Sword Panel
of authors who write fantasy set in the Gun
Powder era. Panelists: Brian McClellan, Django
Wexler, Max Gladstone, Naomi Novik When: Sat,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125
Kelley Armstrong and Melissa Marr Author
Signing Authors Kelley Armstrong and Melissa
Marr book signing Panelists: Kelley Armstrong,
Melissa Marr When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 126B
Kelley Armstrong and Melissa Marr
Spotlight These authors address the question
“Where’d they go and now what?” about the
Norse gods, in their joint venture, The Blackwell
Pages, a young adult series. Enjoy an hour of
speculation about what happens when gods go
away but the saga continues. Panelists: Kelley
Armstrong, Melissa Marr When: Sat, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 125
Kepler’s Worlds How close are we to finding
an Earth-like planet? Learn what alien worlds are
like, how we build a habitable world, and how we
would actually discover if life is present there!
Panelists: Ariel Anbar, Lisa Will, Ofir Levy, David
Lee Summers When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 232
Kids Comics 101 with Very Awesome Girls
Originally thought of as “just for kids,” many
comics today are geared towards adults and
include adult themes. It can be tough for parents
to know what’s available for their kids who
want to dive in to comics. However, never fear
- Very Awesome Girls is here! Panelists: ashley
Nicole dee, Blythe Feiring, Tanya Gouchenour,
Very Awesome Girls- Phoenix (2 panelists),
Very Awesome Girls-Phoenix When: Sat, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: West 102A
Kids Need to Read Charity Art Auction
The only place to find one of a kind art created
and donated by the guest and artist at Phoenix
Comicon. 100% of the money raised at the
auction will go to Kids Need To Read. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 5:00–7:00PM
Room: North 121
Killer POV Talkshow Killer POV is a weekly
horror talkshow podcast hosted by Fangoria’s
Rebekah McKendry, FEARnet’s Rob Galluzzo and
Inside Horror’s Elric Kane. Join them as they
discuss all things horror and go in depth with all
the latest horror movies & news, welcome special
guests and tackle a myriad of topics. Panelists:
Fangoria - Rebekah McKendry When: Sat, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: West 211
King’s Game 18+ the ultimate game to test
your melt and meet people along the way! Try
your luck and maybe even become king for a
bit. Have a chance to make your subjects do
something crazy or feel free to come in and
watch! Brought to you by KeyRunners. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: KeyRunners (3
panelists) When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 225
Kingdom Hearts In-Character Q&A Come
meet your favorite Destiny Islanders and
members of Organization XIII in this engaging,
interactive panel! Ask them anything you’ve ever
wanted to know--whether it’s about their inner
thoughts during the happenings of the video
game series, or anything else you, as a fan, are
curious about. Panelists: AmaraSama, Jaime
Wilson, Sara Brown When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: West 102A
Klingon Karaoke! Sing your heart out for
the Glory of the Empire! Join us as we share an
evening of song from Science Fiction, Fantasy,
and anything you can think of! Panelists: Debra
Nickelson When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 227
Know Your History Author Signing Authors
from the Know Your History panel signing
Panelists: Brian Staveley, Michael Martinez, Viola
Carr When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 126B
Know Your History Trivia Game Historical
Fantasy writers, history teachers, or self
proclaimed history buffs, how much do they really
know? Be an author’s Trivia-Titan and win. Start
the weekend right by being part of the best trivia
game with trivial prizes. Panelists: Brian Staveley,
Michael Martinez, Renee Witterstaetter, Viola Carr
When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124
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Krav Maga East Valley Krav Maga Chief
Instructor Derrek Hofrichter will demonstrate
techniques from the Israeli military fighting
system, take questions on fighting/self-defense
scenarios, and discuss the realism of fight
scenes in movies/TV. Panelists: East Valley Krav
Maga When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224
Kumihimo Weaving: Medieval Friendship
Bracelets Kids who love making and creating
beautiful things will enjoy this session on weaving.
Everyone will leave with a handmade bracelet!
Panelists: Arizona Chapter of the Society for
Creative Anachronism When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Ladies of Justice Heroes Costume Meetup
and Photoshoot Amazon Warrior Women,
Lawful Ladies, Gals of Goodness and Vixens of
Virtue. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sat, 7:00–8:30PM Room: Costuming Meetups
area 1
Lady Death Get the lowdown on upcoming
Lady Death projects and Brian Pulido’s all
new Coffin Comics projects Zack The Zombie
Exterminator & La Muerta. Also -- Meet Mike
Maclean, the all-new co-writer of Lady Death,
Zack & La Muerta! Panelists: Brian Pulido, Mike
MacLean When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North
121
Last Fandom Standing In a race to your
heart, which would win: the Tardis, the Impala,
or John Watson and his cane? Come to Last
Fandom Standing to explore this deep question
and many more, as panelits take turnsrepresenting
nominated fandoms and engage in a point/
counterpoint discussion. Panelists: Ben Mosey,
Cody Hertig, Eric Downing, Hayley Tracy When: Fri,
7:30–8:30PM Room: West 103
Last Otaku Standing Think your anime
and video game knowledge is superior to the
masses? Come show us what you got in Last
Otaku Standing and prove you’re the very best!
You may even take home our grand prize!
Panelists: Muffin (4 panelists) When: Sun,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 222
Learn How to Comic Con with the
Wayward Nerds Traveling to conventions
can be costly and exhausting, not to mention
catching the dreaded con crud. Learn the inside
secrets from the experts who turn traveling to
comic con into an art form. Join Chris Gore and
Wayward Nerd founder Mary J. Wilke to discover
the joy of how to comic con. Panelists: Chris
Gore, Mary J. Wilke When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 228
Learn To Dance The Thriller Come join
Arizona’s own Thrill The World group as they
teach you, step by step, how to dance Michael
Jackson’s Thriller! Amaze your friends (Human
or Zombie) with your thrilling new dance moves,
no mere mortal can resist! Panelists: Christina
Meckel, Maureen Powers, Penny Hudspeth, Thrill
the World - Phoenix (4 panelists) When: Fri,
12:00–1:00PM Room: West 211
Leatherworking 101 Come discuss the
basics of leather craft, Learn about the tools of
the trade. See the different types of leather and
figure out what could be used to benefit your
projects. Panelists: Noe Sanchez When: Sat,
1:00–2:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Leatherworking 102 You know the basics
now its time to take it a step further. Learn what
are the more advanced tools to work with leather.
Treating, conditioning, and overall care for your
leather projects. Panelists: Noe Sanchez When:
Sat, 2:00–3:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Legend of Korra: New Ozai Society
Attacks! Korra is under attack! Members of
an underground Pro-Ozai society, which sprang
up shortly after the Hundred Year War, are
attempting to rid the world of Korra. Come watch
as Korra, and other benders, try to fight off these
treacherous foes. Panelists: Allora McChesney
When: Sun, 2:30–3:30PM Room: Sheraton Valley
of The Sun
LEGO Build Off Challenge your building
skills! LEGO will be supplied (sorry, not to keep).
This friendly competition is aimed at youth 12
and under, but all are welcome to come see the
fun and creativity! Be prepared for a fun filled
theme build! Panelists: Arizona CactusBrick Lego
Builders Club, Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Fri, 6:00–7:00PM, Sat, 6:00–7:00PM and Sun,
4:30–5:30PM Room: Youth Lego - West 105
LEGO Free Build Time Express yourself
with Lego bricks during this free build time.
Come let your creativity flow while you design
and build anything you can imagine in the
LEGO free build. Anything you make can be
awesome! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 12:00–6:00PM, Fri, 10:30–4:30PM,
Sat, 10:30–12:00PM, 1:00–5:30PM and Sun,
10:30–12:00PM, 12:30–4:00PM Room: Youth
Lego - West 105
LEGO: Everything is Awesome So, you
bought the kit. You built the model. Maybe you
even tried to build some of the other scenes
on the box. So what do you do with your Lego
now? Would you believe home furnishings? Or
clothes? Join us as we explore some of the more
interesting options you have to build with! When:
Sun, 12:00–12:30PM Room: Youth Lego - West
105
Let’s Make a Visual Novel Have you ever
dreamed of making your own visual novel? Join
us as we demonstrate the basics on how to make
a visual novel using “Renpy” which was used
to make the hit visual novel “Katawa Shoujo”.
Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists) When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 225
Let’s Play an Eroge! 18+ School girls,
magical girls, and monster girls oh my! Which
will this edition of Let’s Play an Eroge feature?
Leave the kids at home and join local panelist
group DollarsAZ to find out! (18+ only) Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Dollars AZ (5
panelists) When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 223
Let’s Play Idolm@ster The Idolm@ster is
one of Namco Bandai’s most popular franchises!
Learn the basic ins and outs to the world of
idols and play some of the games in the series
alongside local panelist group DollarsAZ!
Panelists: Dollars AZ (5 panelists) When: Sun,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224
Life After True Blood Vampires in a modern
world. What other beings lurk in the shadows
of our cityscapes? True Blood exposed us to
these strange, intriguing lives lived in today’s
settings. Now we’ve been exposed, what more
can we expect from these alternate realities?
Panelists: Kevin Hearne, Leanna Renee Hieber,
Richard Kadrey, Stephen Blackmoore When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 125
Life of a Teenage Ghost Hunter
Professional Ghost Hunter(s) & Owner(s) of
Crossing Over Paranormal Society “The COPS
Crew” Jay & Marie Yates -As Seen On- Travel
Channel, Biography Channel, & ABC will take
you on a journey of their own personal accounts
of growing up haunted, raising children with
paranormal sensitivity, & the many paranormal
related struggles that Jay Yates encountered
as a young man trying to make sense of the
supernatural. Panelists: COPS CREW, Haydyn
Matthews (cops crew), Jay Yates, Marie Yates
When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 211
Life of Pie A kickstarter launch party for Jump
Ship Productions latest film, The Terminizer.
Meet 426, “A Killer Robot Driving Instructor”,
and Blue Berry Crunch, a floating talking pie.
Talk with the creators during the Q&A. Panelists:
Kelsey McLaughlin, Nate Hales, Sage Greenawalt,
Van Weather, Yong Tak When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: West 104
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Know your Robins Everyone knows the
famous Dynamic Duo, but did you know there
were more than just one sidekick for the Dark
Knight? Join us as we go through each and
every Robin that helped assist Batman clean the
streets of Gotham! Panelists: Adam Beechen,
Purple Circle Cosplay (2 panelists) When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 121
Light or Dark Side? What Works Better
for YOU? Everyone has a plan with the Force.
Some people just aren’t cut out to be Jedi and
some people would make terrible Sith Lords.
Join us as we explore which side of the Force
works better for each and every member of our
audience. Panelists: Augustine Rollinger, Culann
Lewis, Felix Blinn, Michael Whyman, Randy Elmer
When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 229
Lighting the Darkness: Creating, Fandom
and Comicon with Mental Illness Local
author Craig W. Chenery will lead an open
discussion on overcoming the challenges of
creating, attending comicon and pop culture
fandom for people living with bipolar disorder,
depression and/or social anxiety. For additional
information on Craig, please visit here Panelists:
Craig Chenery When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
West 211
Little Rhythms® presents Superheros!
Little Rhythms is a fun & interactive music class
where you can bond with your little Superhero
as you learn, sing, craft and play together. By
creating a music-rich environment designed
specifically for little superhero minds, this fun
musical program can help set children up for
education and super hero success. Join us
for class as we will craft Super Hero Guitars!
Panelists: Little Rhythms (5 panelists) When:
Fri, 10:30–11:30AM and 1:30–2:30PM Room:
Youth/Parents Lounge - West 102B
Little Rhythms® a musical and craft
adventure- Super Hero Edition! Little
Rhythms is a fun & interactive music class
where you can bond with your little Superhero
as you learn, sing, craft and play together. By
creating a music-rich environment designed
specifically for little superhero minds, this fun
musical program can help set children up for
education and super hero success. Join us
for class as we will craft Super Hero Guitars!
Panelists: Little Rhythms (5 panelists) When:
Sat, 10:30–11:30AM and, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
Youth/Parents Lounge - West 102B
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Live Long and Prosper: Saying Goodbye
to Leonard Nimoy Leonard Nimoy (March 26,
1931 – February 27, 2015) was best known for
playing the role of Spock on Star Trek - but to the
fans, we knew him as so much more. Join us as
we pay tribute to Nimoy through an exploration
of his work, his life, and his legacy. Panelists:
Angela Kabasan, Cinnamon Hayes, Jeff Taylor,
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 227
Live Podcast Recording - We’re All
Warrior Princesses A live podcast recording
of the Educating Geeks podcast covering season
1 of Xena in celebration of its upcoming 25th
anniversary. Come discuss the show with us
and help create drinking game rules. Panelists:
Alice Baker, Cassandra Nicholson, Krissy Lenz,
Sara Santiago When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
West 103
Logan vs Tony Stark: Why can’t Disney
and Fox Get Along? In the comics they are
are allies, but in Hollywood they are bitter rivals.
Take part in a discussion about the sometimes
overlapping worlds of the Mavel Cinematic
Universe and 20th Century Fox’s Marvel Movies.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 121
Magic and Paranormal in Steampunk
Writing Steampunk is a fantastic conveyance,
in every sense of the term. Victorians spent a
lot of time, money, and energy researching the
Paranormal, and much of our modern fondness
stems from those basic cells. Panelists: Khurt
Khave, Tanglwyst de Halloway When: Fri, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Magic Refresh Why does magic seem to
withstand the test of time? Panelists discuss
the use of magic and how innovative ideas
bring fresh new ways to use magic in literature.
Panelists: Beth Cato, Brian McClellan, Greg
van Eekhout, Stephen Blackmoore When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 126A
Magical Girl History 101 Everyone knows
Sailor Moon, the anime that gave magical girl
anime popularity, but few can trace it back to
Sally the Witch in the 1960’s. Join us, as we
discuss how magical girl anime has evolved over
the last 50 years. Panelists: ARCC (2 panelists)
When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 225
Lolita Game Show! So you know the rules,
prints and brands of lolita, but do you know what
survey says? Contestants will be picked out of
the audience to participate in a game of family
feud, regarding lolita brands, prints, stereotypical
pastimes, and almost whatever else you could
think of! Panelists: ARCC (2 panelists) When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129
Magical Me: Harry Potter Wizarding
World Costuming Aparecium! The secrets
of perfecting your Wizarding World cosplay
revealed! Clothes, scarves, wands, etc., both
simple and complex, will be shown! We’ll also
discuss the best cosplay items for HP you can
buy, and which ones to avoid! Q & A afterwards.
Panelists: Game Colt, Janice Tuerff, LeeAnn
Jensen, Sure Leigh Kahn When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 129
Lord of the Ringlets: Kicking the Hahbit
Attention Middle Earthlings large and small.
This is the one play that rules them all. An
Unexpected Journey to be sure you will find.
With dragons, elves, and wizards of all sorts
and kinds. Kidney-less unicorns, and the Harry
Plodder few. Panelists: Experience Arts School
(31 panelists) When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
Youth Activities - West 106
Make Your Characters Come Alive A
discussion on creating or expanding your
Steampunk character. From finding a name to
putting together a costume on a budget and
all points in between. If you are building your
character and are looking for a little insight, this
would be a good place to start. Panelists: Illeana
Vega Herrera, Jenn Aerilyn, Justin Hackert When:
Fri, 7:00–8:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Lost: We Have to go Back! Join fellow
Losties as we discuss the various themes of
our Lost. It’s been five years since the goodbye
of the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815. It’s time
to remember that everything that happened,
happened. All Losties and Others welcome
Panelists: Jeffery Smith, Travis Niblett, Varouj
Baltajian When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
228
Makeup Fashion Show Join us as we
present professional makeup artists David
Ayres and John Frye as they demonstrate basic
makeup techniques to finish off a great cosplay.
Volunteers from the audience will be selected!
Panelists: David Ayres, Debra Nickelson, George
Richardson, John Frye When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 228
Luminatus Grind and grace, heat and
harmony, metal and melody - these are the
elements of Luminatus. We bring the sounds
of symphonic metal where they haven’t been
heard before. Panelists: Luminatus When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Luna Aura Luna Aura is a singer, songwriter
& producer of cosmic hip-hop electronica, sent
from outer space to Phoenix with sounds of
rebellion, enchantment and seduction. Panelists:
Luna Aura When: Sat, 5:00–6:00PM Room: Third
Street Stage
Madoka Magica In-Character Q&A
Come and join your favorite magical girls and
characters galore for an hour of hope and
despair! Ask questions regarding any timeline
and remember to not make a contract with
Kyubey! Panelists: Kaede Codina (2 panelists),
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Natalie Parker When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 222
Making Video Game Cosplay Armor: From
Concept to Reality Award-winning cosplayers
from the “Men vs Cosplay” project give you the
run-down on translating video game screenshots
and concept art into actual costumes through
a plethora of accessible armor and costumebuilding techniques. Panelists: Allen Amis,
Anabel Martinez, Dara DeFreitas, Garrick Backer,
Jordan Duncan When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 127
Mandolorian Armor Demo Curious how a
Mandalorian bounty hunter makes the armor they
wear? Come see a live demo of how we design,
cut, shape and personalize our walking works
of art. Panelists: AZ Mandolorian When: Fri,
9:30–10:30AM Room: Third Street Stage
Marketing Your Novel Proper cover letters
that work, what’s a good “elevator” speech, how
to get your manuscript read, what to send to
whom and what about press kits Panelists: M.
L. Brennan, Paul Cornell, Renee Witterstaetter,
Tom Leveen When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 125
Marvel and DC Mashup Meetup and
Photoshoot It’s Amalgam all over again!
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun,
12:00–2:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups
area 1
Marvel AR Talk to the people who create the
Marvel AR content for your favorite comics.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 123
Marvel Costume Meetup Got a Marvel
Comics Costume? Want to meet other Marvel
Comics Costumers? This is the time and place
to do that. Drop by our Cosplay Meetup room to
meet and get photos with fellow MArvel Comics
costumers. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 5:30–7:00PM Room: Costuming
Meetups area 1
Marvel vs. DC Which company reigns
supreme! Who wears red and blue better...
Superman or Spiderman?! Who’s Richer Tony
Stark or Bruce Wayne?! A fan favorite panel that
always entertains. Panelists: Dave Beaty, Heath
Corson, Jesse James, Ken Brown When: Fri,
10:00–10:30AM and Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 122
Masquerade Costume Contest Do you
have what it takes to get on the big stage and
show off your costume? Want to see this year’s
contestants? Come see this year’s Masquerade
Costume Contest hosted by none other than
TD-0013! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff,
Syndicate Saber Arizona Arizona When: Sat,
9:30–12:00AM Room: West 301 Ballroom
Masquerade Pre-Judging Pre-judging for
Masquerade. Judges: Courtney Leigh Fishell,
Firelight, Leandro Romero Coordinator: Kevin
O’Connor Panelists: Courtney Leigh Fishell,
Firelight Cosplay, Kevin O’Connor, Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 4:00–7:00PM Room:
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Meet AZ TARDIS Come out and meet your
some of your local Timelords, as High Council
Members from AZ TARDIS discuss what it
takes to grow a TARDIS, build a Dalek, maintain
proper K9 care, and get your chameleon
circuit to turn your TARDIS into a Police Box
Motorcycle. Panelists: AZ T.A.R.D.I.S., Denise
Hanks, Duncan MacLeod, James Richardson,
Jeff Jones, Pat Harper, Suzanne Jones, Tom
Hanks When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North
231
Meet the Arizona Penny Dreadfuls Come
out and meet the AZPD! Who or what is that,
you ask? Why it’s the Arizona Penny Dreadfuls,
an Arizona based, adult oriented, Steampunk/
victoriana group. We are celebrating our first
year anniversary and would like the Steampunk
community to come help us celebrate. Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Dee Astell, Hal C F
Astell, Johnna Buttrick, Khurt Khave When: Thu,
7:00–8:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Meet the Steampunk Groups of Arizona
Did you know that there are many Steampunk
Groups in Arizona? If you are new to Steampunk
and want to meet more like minded people,
here’s a great place to start. Members from
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Meeting Madame Askew Hear the tales,
trials and tribulations of the 137 year old, time
traveling tea fiend, Madame Askew. Madame
will share not only some of her favorite tea
anecdotes but a variety of tips for entertaining
at a tea party or soothing a savage opponent
on the field of tea. Panelists: Madame Askew
When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: Renaissance
Salon 3-4
Memento Mori: Death in the Victorian
Era The traditions, practices, and
superstitions of death during the 19th century.
Slideshow included. Not for the faint of heart!
Images of actual dead bodies and beyond. 18+
only. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Johnna
Buttrick, Khurt Khave When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM
Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Men of Might: Heroes Costume Meetup
and Photoshoot A Get together for the good
guys. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sat, 8:30–10:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups
area 1
Men Strut Your Stuff Manlesque is a
celebration of all things masculine in burlesque.
Taking a cue from the lovely ladies of Tucson’s
own Black Cherry Burlesque, these manly men
are out on a mission to prove that your average
Joe can rock the art of the tease as well. The
result? Raw and rugged testoster-tease that’ll
get into your pants and tickle your soul, leaving
you begging for more, Manlesque features a
variety of acts from performers of all levels
of experience and all body types united in the
singular aim of audience pleasure. Paid Event:
$11 Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Burn’em
MacWood , Mr. Patch , Rambo Reza, Rock
Johnson , Rooster When: Sat, 10:00–11:00PM
Room: Renaissance Grand Ballroom
Mermaids 101 Learn about the magical
world of mermaids with Mermaid Odette! Learn
all about our magical world underwater and
even how to make and swim in a mermaid
costume of your own! Panelists: The Renegades
When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102A
Michael Jackson’s Thriller A retrospective
look at the making of Michael Jackson’s ground
breaking music video and album Thriller. Get
a behind the scenes tour of the film makers,
make up effects, dancers, musicians and artists
responsible for creating some of the most
influential music. Panelists: Jason Alofs When:
Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: West 213B
Midnight Studios FX Phoenix Comicon is
pleased to welcome Arizona’s Imagineer and
Special FX Artist Kyle Thompson. Come get
a behind the scenes look at Kyle’s sculpture
studio and make-up fx lab, Midnight Studios
FX. Panelists: Kyle Thompson When: Fri, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: West 211
Midnight Studios FX - Encore Panel
Don’t miss out! Phoenix Comicon is pleased
to welcome Arizona’s Imagineer and Special
FX Artist Kyle Thompson. Come get a behind
the scenes look at Kyle’s sculpture studio and
make-up fx lab, Midnight Studios FX. Panelists:
Kyle Thompson When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM
Room: West 211
Miniature VFX: From Star Wars to
Interstellar Ever wonder what really goes into
making movie magic or what it takes to make a
ship fly without CGI effects? Join us as Industry
Professional Fon Davis opens the curtain on
how those visual effects are created! Panelists:
Fon Davis When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 226
Model School for the Curious Cosplayer
Join us as we teach you how to strut your stuff
on the catwalk! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this
class for anyone modeling in Fashion shows and
Costume Contests! Panelists: ADHD cosplay,
Catherine Gallardo, Paige Hill, Vanya Holmes
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129
Monster Girls Lounge PAID EVENT Tired
after a long day of running around at the
convention? Well have no fear come to the Lair
of the monster girls to rest your tired feet and
interact with many of Types of monsters girls
that we have to offer!! Come sit back enjoy a
drink and rest your tired soul. Paid Event: $11
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:00–1:30AM and
Sat, 10:00–1:30AM Room: Sheraton Ahwatukee
More Than “Just” Bounty Hunter When
people see the iconic T-Visor helmet, thoughts
of Star Wars bounty hunters spring to mind.
However, would it surprise you to find out
that these fearsome warriors also do charity
work? Meet the Shonare Vhekadla Clan of the
Mandalorian Mercs Costumers Club! Panelists:
Chris Rensing, Mandalorian Mercs - Shonare
Vhekadla Clan (3 panelists), Mandalorian
Mercs - Shonare Vhekadla Clan When: Sat,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 130
More Than a Haunted House Panelists
discuss and possibly debate what things are
good for a frightening atmosphere and why
some things will never be in a horror story.
Some things beg to be vilified (lifelike dolls,
black muscle car, magic wand); other things,
too benign/silly to be haunted/possessed/evil.
Panelists: Alex Gordon, Andrea Phillips, Chuck
Wendig, Greg van Eekhout, Sherrilyn Kenyon
When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126A
More Than a Haunted House Author
Signing Authors from More Than a Haunted
House panel signing Panelists: Alex Gordon,
Andrea Phillips, Chuck Wendig, Greg van Eekhout
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 126B
More than Jedi and Sith: Other Force
Users in Star Wars From the Aiig-Tii to the
Zeison Sha, many other Force using groups
exist in the Star Wars Galaxy. Join us as we
take a look at some of the major groups and
their perspectives of the Force. Panelists:
Culann Lewis, Michael Whyman When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 229
Mother Trucking Monsters Demons,
dragons, fiends, beasts, mutants; whatever you
call them, monsters have been a part of fantasy
as well as horror stories since we first heard
a bump in the night. Panelists discuss what
makes a malicious, memorable and magical
monster. Panelists: Cherie Priest, Kevin Hearne,
M. L. Brennan, Peter V. Brett, Sam Sykes,
Wesley Chu When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
North 125
Movies of 2015-2017 Presented by Gareth
Von Kallenbach of Skewed and Reviewed, this
panel has been a big draw and has drawn
capacity crowds so you will want to come
early. This is a lively panel that will look at the
new Star Wars, Super Hero, Science Fiction,
and other films Hollywood is bringing to
cinemas in the next year. Panelists: Gareth Von
Kallenbach When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 231
Moving LGBT Characters Forward LGBT
characters have been used to drive sales, but
many of the characters lack substance to only
make small appearances. Panelists discuss what
is needed to drive LGBT characters being used as
tokens. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121
Moving Past Stereotypes: Exploring
Queer Identities Through Games A
discussion of the current state of LGBTQ
identities in mainstream games, including
Mass Effect, Dragon Age, The Last of Us and
more! A discussion of where we’re at and where
things are headed in the future. Panelists: Hana
Khalyleh, James Fuchs, Phoenix Gaymers (2
panelists) When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 226
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
The Arizona Steampunk Society, Huachuca
Mountain Steampunks, The Foundery and the
Tucson Steampunk Society. Panelists: Arizona
Steampunk Society, Diana Given, John Floyd,
Madame Askew, Sabrina Floyd When: Fri, 4:00–
5:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Mwahaha! Drawing Villains! Web comic
artist and illustrator, Kevin Coulston, Dylan
McVillain, will demonstrate techniques for
drawing cool comic characters. Panelists: Kevin
Coulston When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
Youth Art Event Area- West 101
My Little Pony: Ask a Pony Come meet the
Ponies of Equestria, ask questions and learn
about the Magic of Friendship at this cosplay Q
& A! Panelists: Arizona Cosponies (6 panelists)
When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 221
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Friendship IS magic! Learn to draw the best
Pony and think of your own cutie mark! Let
Lily Scribbles help you through with detailed
directions on sketching My Little Pony
characters. Panelists: Alison Paul When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: Youth Art Event AreaWest 101
Mystery Science Theater 3000..er 2015!
Let’s shoot a man into space and force him to
watch (and riff on) the worst movies ever made
with the company of some homemade robots!
MST3K super fans, Kane Black, Joel Cranson,
and Brenda Cranson discuss what makes this
cult followed TV show stand the test of time.
Panelists: Brenda Cranson, Joel Cranson, Kane
Black When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North
229
Mythology Overview of Mythology, ancient
to modern and how they work together and
influence modern literature Panelists: Greg van
Eekhout, Jamie Wyman, Kevin Hearne, Melissa
Marr When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124
Mythological Creatures 101 An indepth
and highly descriptive look into common
folklore seen in pop-culture today. The panel
examines the history of mythological creatures,
the original intended purposes, and how they
have developed/been changed to fit into popculture. Panelists: Jacqueline Chikos, Sarah
Ferguson, Alyssa Garetson, Ashley Sutton
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227
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Mythological Creatures 102 An indepth
and highly descriptive look into common
folklore seen in pop-culture today. The
panel examines the history of mythological
creatures, the original intended purposes,
and how they have developed/been changed
to fit into pop-culture. Panelists: Jacqueline
Chikos, Sarah Ferguson, Alyssa Garetson,
Ashley Sutton When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 227
Name That Anime Tune! Do you find
yourself listening to Anime Openings and
Endings all the time? Can you name an Anime
based on the song alone? Come join Dowase
Entertainment as we test your knowledge of
Anime Openings and Endings in this Jeopardy
styled game! Panelists: Dowase Entertainment
(3 panelists) When: Fri, 12:00–2:30PM Room:
North 224
Name That Indie Character Think you
know indie comics and the cast of characters?
Come and show your might in this exciting
trivia contest! Panelists: Lita Beck When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 123
New Physics With the restart of the Large
Hadron Collider, the tantalizing prospects of
new physics are just around the corner! Learn
about the Higgs Boson, supersymmetry, and
dark matter and how the LHC can help us
answer some of the most pressing questions
in physics ... or maybe reveal something
completely. Panelists: Andrew Long, Isaac
Meisenheimer, Russell TerBeek, The Not-SoBasic Witches When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 232
Name That Marvel Mutant Think you
know your Marvel Mutants? Put your skills
to the test in this exciting trivia contest!
Panelists: Lita Beck When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM
Room: North 122
New Space: The Race to Mars With
private companies and government space
agencies both heavily investing in getting
humans to Mars, learn about the current state
of the new space race. Who’s in the running?
What are they doing? And how would we set
up a Martian colony when we get there? Find
out! Panelists: Cameron Hummels, Christopher
Bilinski, Harrison Smith, Henry Vanderbilt
When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 232
Name That Tune: Pop Culture Edition!
Think you’ve got an ear for all things Pop
Culture? Come join us as we recreate this
classic TV game show with a Comicon twist,
and you may just get a chance to compete for
fabulous prizes! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North
226
Newlywed Game: Comicon Edition
Couples, get ready! It’s time to play the
newlywed game in a fun, new, geeky way!
Bring your significant other and test your
love playing this timeless, interactive game
for prizes and glory! Panelists: Purple Circle
Cosplay (2 panelists) When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 123
Naomi Novik Spotlight Award winning
Naomi Novik is author of His Majesty’s Dragon,
Black Powder War, the first eight volumes of
the Temeraire series, and more. Hear about
her early days writing, the Organization for
Transformative Works, and her plans for the
future. Panelists: Naomi Novik When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 124
No Need for Tenchi’s Origins Over 20
years ago two men took a vacation through
Okayama Prefecture in Japan. That trip
spawned the entirety of the Tenchi Muyo
series. Come take a look at the inspiration
behind Washu’s Cave, The Misaki Shrine, and
the namesakes of each character. Panelists:
Anime Parliament (5 panelists) When: Thu,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 224
National Comedy Theatre presents
Spoof N Cinema: Goosebumps Like
MST3K or Rifftrax? Check out Spoof N Cinema
as the hilarious cast of improv comedians
from National Comedy Theatre take on
Goosebumps: A Night in Terror Tower. The
comedians create new dialogue, sound effects
and more with trivia and prizes following the
show. Panelists: Derrick Tesson, Frenchie
Lynn Augustin, Jacob Talbert, Krissy Lenz,
Mike Mayfield, Paul Broccolo When: Sat,
6:00–7:00PM Room: West 211
Nerd Poetry Slam The 6th Annual Phoenix
Comicon Nerd Poetry Slam! Once again the
nerds of all fandoms clash with words to
bring poetic truth to Phoenix Comicon! Bring
your work, love, pathos, heartbreak, joy, and
grok-then see if you can be the Nerd Slam
Champion! Sestinas about Firefly? Panelists:
Bernard Schober, Jesse Parent When: Sat,
6:00–8:30PM Room: North 124
Nerdlesque Costuming Join Miss Pearl
Necklace as she explores the world of
Nerdlesque and shows you how to rig cosplay
for the stage. Panelists: Pearl Necklace When:
Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 130
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Networking As A Cosplayer Ever
wondered how you can easily meet awesome,
talented people or just want to know why
you should bother with a Facebook page?
Then it’s time you learned how to network!
Join cosplayer and professional social media
manager Luluko to learn the basics of effective
networking. Panelists: Luluko When: Sun,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 128
Official Guide to Arizona Comic
Characters Come meet local creators who
are part of the Official Guide to Arizona Comic
Characters. Panelists: Denny Riccelli When:
Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 123
On the Outside Looking In Many books
can be easily categorized by a specific genre.
Not all authors create worlds so easily defined.
This panel highlights the unique and enjoyable
efforts of these creative authors. Panelists:
Andrea Phillips, Cherie Priest, Chuck Wendig,
Myke Cole, Wesley Chu When: Thu, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 126A
Once Upon a Time: Break the Curse!
Help break Rumplestiltskin’s curse to get
your happily ever after! How? By finding key
components for a spell with the help of your
favorite Storybrooke characters! Come and
meet your Once Upon a Time faves, and maybe
earn your True Love’s Kiss! Panelists: Alex
Canto, Marina Sharpe, Robyn Bell, Rys Holmes
When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227
One Piece Pub Quiz Think you know
everything there is to know about One Piece?
Come and test your knowledge in this pub
quiz style event and compete for prizes!
Panelists: East Blue Cosplay & Gay Balls Inc.
(4 panelists) When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 222
Open Costuming Meetup and
Photoshoot Got a costume? Wanna meet
other Costumers and get pictures? This is
the place! Any and all costumers welcome.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
8:00–11:30PM, Sat, 8:00–8:30PM and Sun,
2:00–4:30PM Room: Costuming Meetups
area 2
Origami for ages 5 to 197 Ever wanted
to learn how to do the beautiful folded art of
origami? In this hands on workshop you can
make and take pieces from the simplest crane
to the fanciest looking modular creations.
Paper will be provided, and it’ll be fun for
everyone from level one novices to maxed out
paper wizards. Panelists: Muffin (3 panelists)
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Youth Art
Event Area- West 101
Outside Influences Be it peer pressure or
possession, how do outside influences get in
and change a character? Panelists: JJamie
Wyman, Kelley Armstrong, Weston Ochse,
Leanna Renee Hieber, Yvonne Navarro, Bennett
Coles When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North
126A
Pacific Rim 2: Elecric Boogaloo
Dystopian futures, the rise and fall of
seemingly successful cultures, and wars
galore! Why are we so obsessed with the world
ending and how it happens? We explore who,
what, where, how, and whys of destruction
and who we believe does it best. Panelists:
Andi Mueller, Raymond Wolfe, Roberts Holmes,
Rys Holmes When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 230
Padawan Quiet/Nap Time A special time
for our younglings to be able to rest while
families re-boot. Children must be supervised
at all times. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 3:00–4:30PM, Sat, 3:00–4:30PM
and Sun, 3:00–4:30PM Room: Youth/Parents
Lounge - West 102B
Padawan Zumba for the Family Calling
all brave Jedi Knights and beautiful Princess
Leias to join some of the characters from
Starwars in a family friendly Zumba ® class!
!! Zumba ® is a calorie-burning dance fitness
party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take
over, you’ll see why Zumba® Fitness classes
are the best. Panelists: Little Rhythms, Rene
Maldonado When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM and Sat,
4:30–5:30PM Room: Youth/Parents Lounge West 102B
Padawn Quiet/Nap Time A special time for
our younglings to be able to rest while families
re-boot. Children must be supervised at all
times. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Thu, 3:00–4:30PM Room: Youth/Parents
Lounge - West 102B
Panelist AV Checks This is an open
session for Phoenix Comicon 2015 panelists to
come and perform AV checks. Technology staff
will be on-site to help make sure all computers
and presentations are setup to work for later
times. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Thu, 12:00–10:00PM Room: North 228
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Paranormal Romance Author Signing
Signing for the Paranormal Romance panel
authors Panelists: Gini Koch, Leanna Renee
Hieber, M. L. Brennan When: Thu, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 126B
Paranormal Romances Can Love Survive?
Panelists: Gini Koch, Leanna Renee Hieber,
M. L. Brennan, Stephen Blackmoore, Yvonne
Navarro When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 124
Parasol Painting Workshop Please join
us for a couple of hours of pure fun. We will
provide the paper parasols and acrylic paints in
all the colors of the rainbow. We have stencils
and sponges and brushes, oh my. And tons of
glitter too. Paid Event: $15-25.00 Panelists:
Rebecca Carter, Tracey Feltes When: Thu, 5:30–
9:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Pathfinding RPG’s outside of Dungeons:
A look at Indie Tabletop Gaming We’re
back for our 2nd year! Explore the deepest
dungeons beyond mountains of books of
Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. There
you will find TRUE adventure in the world of
INDIE RPG’s! Come and hear tales of tabletop
roleplaying beyond the big two games you
know so well. Panelists: Jim Miller, Richard
Pace When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North
228
Pattern Reading 101 With all the
wonderful patterns available in the market
today one needs to learn how to read
a pattern. We will go over reading and
understanding the back of the pattern, taking
measurements and deciphering basic patten
instructions. Panelists: Christine Bedell,
Illeana Vega Herrera, Johnna Buttrick When:
Sat, 11:00–12:00PM Room: Renaissance
Salon 1-2
PBS Digital Studios D&D and Q&A You
meet a group of travelers at the tavern in
town, on the edge of the woods, in a land of
great magic and adventure. The travelers are
weary, having traveled from lands as distant
as Austin, Texas, but they are no-less prepared
for glory and honor! Panelists: Jamin Warren,
Joe Hanson, Mike Rugnetta When: Sat, 6:00–
7:00PM Room: North 228
PC Horror Gaming Come one, come all to
Phoenix Comicon 2015’s PC Horror Gaming!
Our brave panelists will take on PC horror
game hits as well as the unknowns, but is sure
to send chills down the spine of all who attend.
Will you brave ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ or be
thrilled by a ‘Pizza Delivery’. Panelists: Angel
Carrillo, Elizabeth Aguirre, Erika McKinley,
Montana Graham When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM
Room: West 213B
Pen and Paper RPG Story Time 18+
From the good to the bad, Pen and Paper
games have their moments. The weird
character concepts, the clutch critical rolls to
kill a boss when near death. Come join TDP as
we open the floor to everyone, so come share
your most memorable stories! Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: True Damage Productions
(3 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 224
Phoenix Comicon Comic Book
Programming Highlights Meet members
of the Comic Book Programming Team, who
help design the programming schedule, as
they talk about what they have planned for
you this weekend. Panelists: Jim Smith, Lita
Beck, Shawn Demumbrum When: Thu, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 122
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Animation “The Looking Planet” - During
the construction of the universe, a young
member of the Cosmos Corps of Engineers
decides to break some fundamental laws in the
name of self-expression. “Sumer” - All animal
and plant species perished decades ago.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Comedy “The Washing Machine” - Billy is a
broke young man covered with debts and living
in a shabby apartment. One day he discovers
a magical washing machine in an old laundry
room that is capable of generating money.
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 4:00–5:30PM Room:
West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Comedy & Documentary “Deflated” - A
quirky, character-driven comedy about a
middle-aged mother’s well-intentioned but
misguided journey through the inevitable
messiness, sorrow, and joy of sex. Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West
104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Documentary I “Breath Interrupted” Through a young woman’s struggle with a
violent meth addiction comes the story of
victory and triumph. Existing in a world of
darkness and pain, Krysten Aldridge’s life was
suddenly interrupted catapulting her into a
world of beauty and love. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 12:00–1:30PM
Room: West 103
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Documentary II “By Spoon! The Jay Meisel
Story” - Bombastic, cranky, and irreverent, Jay
Meisel operated a booth at New York’s Empire
State Flea Market for almost four decades.
In his cramped and cluttered retail space, the
comic book vendor decried a lack of taste
and class in modern society. Must be 18+
to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 2:00–3:00PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Drama
“The Sad Snowman” - A snowman sits on a
mountain, watching skiers and snowboarders
having fun. The snowman longs to be part of
the action, but it seems hopeless. A passing
snowboarder notices him and a simple act of
kindness makes the impossible. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 5:30–
6:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Encore
and Repeats Every year, we get requests to
replay some of this year’s most popular entries
and this year is no different. Please join us
as we replay some of this year’s best in our
encore block! Films To Be Announced On The
Day Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sun, 12:00–2:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Horror
“Halloween Night Terror” - It is Halloween
night in the state of Russellville, a few miles
from the notorious Haddonfield, and resident,
Jack Dennant, wants nothing more than to
forget all about the ghouls, ghosts & glowing
pumpkins, that line his street outside. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:00–8:00PM
Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Horror
II “Pale Blue Sky” - Harry Blackard is a lazy,
grumpy, down on his luck, drunk photographer
who, due to his unhappy demeanor lives in a
haunted house. Whats even worse, his wife
who has been dead for over four years is
also haunting him. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
10:30–11:30PM Room: West 103
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Horror
III “Drop Dead Gory: A Horror Comedy”
- Maggie is a borderline insane Hollywood
makeup artist. At the beginning of the movie,
she gets shot down by a big time director
after insisting on using practical effects in his
new horror project. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
7:30–8:30PM Room: West 104
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Panty and Stocking’s PJ Party 18+ Put
on your comfiest pajamas and join the PSWG
crew for some slumber party fun! We’ll play
party games, tell stories, and hang out! Of
course, there will be lots of candy! Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Princess Project (5
panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room:
North 223
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Horror
IV “Soapocalypse” - A young woman
completely hooked to a popular brand soap,
Thunder Red, goes crazy after the soap is
mysteriously recalled. “It Thirsts For Blood” - In
this campy horror short, three women encounter
a vicious being while backpacking through
the Southern Arizona Desert. Must be 18+
to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival International Shorts “Having A Shower”
- Having a shower as an ordinary day “Home”
- A taciturn teenager wanders into a luxurious
and quiet loft. Gradually, a strange uneasy
feeling sets in the place... “The Opening Of
The Nut” - Mummy’s boy Julio is far away
from being a womanizer. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 9:00–10:30PM
Room: West 103
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival International Shorts II “Honorio Two
Minutes of Sun” - Honorio, an old man living
in a big city has a mission: he wants to feel
last time the sun. But this will not be easy.
Pollution, building height and proximity
between them, means that the sun does not
reach the streets. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Sat, 11:30–12:30PM Room: West
104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Music
Videos “Chasing Ghosts (Naruto Cosplay
Music Video)” - Original Song: The Eden
Project - Chasing Ghosts “HANGOVER Parody
(Attack On Titan Cosplay)” - Original Song:
Hangover - Psy and Snoop Dogg “Ardoyne”
- I want to reinvent how documentaries are
watched! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 8:00–9:00PM Room: West 103
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Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Science Fiction “Fear” - A woman struggles
with little things that build to mammoth
proportions. “M-Theory” - In the near future,
two scientists use m-theory (the physics
theory that unifies all current superstring
theories) to create a scientific breakthrough.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu,
5:00–7:00PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival ScienceFiction & Fantasy I “Focus” Through a series of unfortunate events, a
young girl stumbles upon a camera lens that
possesses a very mysterious power. Through
this lens, the photographer is able to see into
the past of its previous owners. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:00–
5:00PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Science
Fiction & Fantasy II “Mining Moon” - Agent
Akowi goes deep undercover to expose renegade
weapon sales from a remote lunar mining
outpost. As she infiltrates a dangerous universe
of deception and slavery, will her sympathies
for the plight of the arms dealer’s slaves
compromise her mission? Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 10:30–11:30PM
Room: West 103
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Science
Fiction & Fantasy III “Phoenix” - In the
tradition of science fiction like Fahrenheit 1
or „Brave New World“, “Phoenix“ tells the story
of a man coming to his senses after a young
woman makes him realize the true nature of
the world they are living in. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Science
Fiction & Fantasy IV “A Skeleton Named
Oliver” - In a world with no color or life, a shy yet
optimistic skeleton longs for something beautiful
and alive. However, after the Land of the
Living proves not to be the wonderland he had
imagined, the skeleton named Oliver finds that
beauty and life exist even amongst… Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Science
Fiction & Fantasy V “El Mundo Futuro” - In
the war of the worlds...the hero might not be
who you think. I had a dream that the balance
between life, death and the cosmos was in the
balance of one man. Not your typical hero but a
common man. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 103
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Science
Fiction and Superheroes “Ouroboros” Quantum physicist Dr. Faye O’Neill creates an
artificial wormhole and achieves a breakthrough
in teleportation. But the wormhole brings an
unexpected visitor - Faye’s future self - with a
warning that the teleportation device threatens the
fabric of spacetime. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Science
Fiction II “The Peripheral” - When a patient,
Kenny, shows up at her home unexpectedly, Dr.
Joanna Redding attempts to help him overcome
his “irrational” phobia of the creatures that he
sees in his peripheral vision. Dr. Redding uses
Exposure Therapy, forcing Kenny to face his fear.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
2:30–4:30PM Room: West 104
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Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Shorts
For Short Film Fans “Reality” - A young
married couple whom distrust one other learn
the eccentric reality of their relationship. “A
King’s Betrayal” - The final 24 hours in the life
of a Piñata, as told from the Piñata’s perspective
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun,
10:30–12:00PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Star Trek
Fan Films “Prelude To Axanar” - Prelude to
Axanar is an independent Star Trek project that
tells the story of Captain Kirk’s hero, Garth of
Izar, during the war between the Federation and
the Klingon Empire. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Sat, 12:30–1:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Suspense and Science Fiction “Hell Of A
Deal” - When a business man comes up with an
illegal scheme to make some easy money, he
heads out into the desert to find the one person
who can help him pull it off. But he might not like
what he finds. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 8:30–10:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival - Web
Series “Peacekeepers” - What would you do
if you were getting texts from God? “The Ice
Queen” - Priscilla is a Dallas native currently
living in L.A., working towards an MFA in Film
and TV Production at USC. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature
- “A Dozen Summers” Maisie and Daisy
McCormack are two ordinary twelve-year-old
girls trying to make sense of life in the 21st
century. Oh, and they’ve just hijacked a movie.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
11:30–1:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Capitation Retriever” The film is produced
according to the recollections of Fiodor
Jevlasovskij (1546-1619) The memoirs created
by Fiodor Jevlasovskij, the nobleman of the Great
Duchy of Lithuania, in the end of the 16th c. the
beginning of the 17th c., are considered the first
autobiography written in GDL. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 6:30–7:30PM Room:
West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature
- “Dorchester’s Revenge: The Return of
Crinoline Head” A group of college students
researching the infamous killer Dorchester
Stewart, aka Crinoline Head, return to the scene
where horrific murders took place in 1996.
Trying to complete a history assignment on
local legends, the students were hoping to get
answers but find something more terrifying. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Thu, 8:00–9:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature
- “Suspension” A high school girl and her
bullying peers are terrorized by an escaped
psychotic killer who is more than meets the eye.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
5:30–7:00PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature
- “The Channel” Following a near-death
experience in a car crash, a teenage girl is
haunted by a ghostly figure she sees from the
corner of her eye... something that followed her
back from the other side of death. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 9:30–11:00PM
Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature
- “The Posthuman Project” Denny Burke
is finally about to graduate high school. Senior
year has been one bad thing after another:
a broken leg, a broken heart, and -- worst of
all -- a broken home. With four of his closest
friends, Denny goes on one last rock-climbing
trip to prove he’s ready to start his adult life.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu,
12:00–1:30PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Feature “Witching Hour” When two girls purchase an
old clock, strange things begin to happen. One
of the girls begins to see things. Hear things.
Believe things that aren’t true. Dee, who is deaf,
seems unaffected. Is it true what the shopkeeper
said about the clock? Is it haunted? Possessed?
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 9:30–11:00PM Room:
West 104
Phoenix Comicon Film Festival Short
- “Wild, Wild Breast” Arizona, 1895. Two
imbeciles confidently decide to rob a mining
town after hearing rumors that the town’s sheriff
is a chicken. Unfortunately for them, the town’s
sheriff is in fact an actual chicken, but also one
of the toughest, most blood thirsty, ruthless
killers in the west. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Thu, 1:30–2:00PM Room: West 104
Phoenix Comicon Music Video Contest
Come watch music videos in various genres
ranging from Anime, Sci-Fi, Adventure, to
Cosplay and more! After the viewing, the
audience may vote on their favorite music video
seen at the event. Videos shown may have
PG-13 content. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Sat, 3:00–5:30PM Room: North 224
Phoenix Comicon’s Fright House Phoenix
Comicon’s Fright House is back again in 2015.
We’ve expanded the huant this year and made
some terrifying updates that we know you’ll
enjoy. Join us in the Horror Hallway for a
haunting and thrilling good time. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 2:00–5:00PM,
7:00–11:00PM and Sat, 2:00–5:00PM, 7:00–
11:00PM Room: Horror Interactive West 212
Phoenix Comicon’s Fright House - Preview
Night Phoenix Comicon’s Fright House is back
for 2015. Join us on Thursday for our preview
night and a slightly less scary haunt. We will be
up and running, but with a limited crew. This will
be a perfect time to bring the family down for a
more “family friendly” haunt. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 3:00–7:00PM Room:
Horror Interactive West 212
Phoenix Comicon’s Open “Fright House”
Want to see a haunted house with all the lights
on? Join the staff behind the Phoenix Comicon’s
Fright House as they take you on a guided tour
of the Fright House haunt. Make sure to join
us for our panel on Sunday in Room 211 from
10:30AM-11:30AM. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Sun, 11:30–2:30PM Room: Horror
Interactive West 212
Pin Up Hair with Pearl Necklace Ever wonder
how pin-ups do their hair? Wonder no longer! Pinup model and Burlesque performer Pearl Necklace
will show you the tricks of the trade, demonstrating
both daytime and nighttime looks. Panelists: Pearl
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Pinkie Pie’s Birthday Extravaganzarrific
Event! How does Equestria’s premier party
planner celebrate her very own birthday? Come
find out as Fluttershy and Rarity try put on a
birthday spectacular that equals one of Pinkie’s
birthday bash. Streamers? Balloons? Check!
Music? Games? Pictures? Check! Party cannon?!?
CHECK!!!! Panelists: Allora McChesney, TriAlicorn
Inc (4 panelists), TriAlicorn Inc. (2 panelists)
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Youth
Activities - West 106
Pinkie Pie’s Birthday Extravaganzarrific
Event! Join Pinkie Pie as she attempts to fit
a year’s worth of birthday partying into a single
day! Since Pinkie Pie can only be in Phoenix once
a year, due to the limits of Equestrian magic, she
wants to spend the day celebrating the birthdays
of all of her friends! Panelists: Allora McChesney,
TriAlicorn Inc (4 panelists), TriAlicorn Inc. When:
Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Youth/Parents
Lounge - West 102B
Plus Size Cosplay Cosplay is for everyone!
Join us to discuss tips and tricks for making a
cosplay that feels and looks as fabulous as you
do! From tweaking character designs to dealing
with the haters, we’ve got everything you need
to cosplay happy! Panelists: Princess Project
(5 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 223
Pop Trivia From comics to video games,
anime and TV shows; can you become the
champions in this team-based trivia game and
win some prizes? Join Priapella Corp as we test
your skills in all things nerdy. Panelists: Priapella
Corp (4 panelists) When: Sun, 10:30–1:00PM
Room: North 222
Power & Passion - Knowing Sith
Anthropology Join us for a look at the Sith
culture, their manner of dress, and architecture
from the time of the Old Republic and beyond!
Panelists: Guillermo Hernandez, Jr., Jerome
Lamberth, Rebekah Lamberth, Tonia Antilla
When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229
Practical Weapons FX We will be discussing
practical weapon effects used in movies and
television, budget vs reality. When the director
calls for ‘action’ and how to make it the weapon
action believable and safe. What to watch for
when looking at weapon fx in movies. Panelists:
Gary Harper When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
North 226
Prep Your Portfolio to Impress a Comic
Editor Learn to put your best foot forward to
begin or advance your career as a comic artist.
VP Dave Olbrich from Space Goat Productions
(and a comic book editor or two) will engage
in a lively discussion and visual presentation,
providing tips and best practices to impress of
comic book editor. Panelists: Brian Augustyn,
Dave Olbrich, Shannon Eric Denton When: Fri,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 121
Princesses and Their Nations Style (Truth
or Dare) Let’s get cray cray and interrogate our
favorite Hetalia Nation or Torture-DARE a lovely
princess. Don’t be shy, come on down let’s play.
We don’t bite… maybe… Panelists: ADHD cosplay,
Allison Simmerman, Catherine Gallardo, Paige
Hill When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129
Producing ‘Star Trek Continues’ Join us
as we talk with several key behind-the-scenes
personnel that are responsible for making ‘Star
Trek Continues’ a reality! Panelists: James
Kerwin, Kasey Shafsky, Megan Warner, Chris
White, Lisa Hansell When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 228
Art Direction & Production Design From
Blade Runner To Mission To Mars and
Beyond (Film School) Production Designers
are the visual artists and storytellers, who, in
consultation primarily with the director, create
and develop the overall look, atmosphere and
emotion that move the story in any film or
television project. Learn abuot and discuss
the “How To” of Art Direction and Production
Design from it’s beginnings, to working in today’s
modern art department with Designer Kim Bailey.
Learn about the history and development of
“Production Value” for films like Blade Runner,
Mission to Mars, and the upcoming movie
AETHER. Panelists: Kim Bailey When: Fri, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: West 103
Professional Superhero Costuming
for Everyone Join Arizona’s premiere DC
Costuming group the Justice League Arizona
to show potential cosplayers that they CAN
costume almost any dc hero/heroine almost
regardless of their height, build, or age!
Panelists: Justice League Arizona When: Sat,
3:30–4:30PM Room: North 128
Prophets of Science Einstein. Newton. Curie.
What do all these names have in common? They
are scientists that everyone knows about. Come
learn about some of the lesser sung superstars
of science that have, nevertheless, had a
tremendous impact. Panelists: Andrew Ryan,
Erica O’Neil, Lizbeth Nieves, Matt Chew, Michael
Pagano, Ryan Brosch When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 232
Props through 3d Printing In the growing
population of 3d Printing the world is finding
every reason to use one. Costuming is no
exception. In this panel we will discuss how to
incorporate 3d Printed items into your costume,
Panelists: Aaron Forrester, Chris Ross, Greg
Verrill, Matt Glosser, Mike Syfritt When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 127
PUGS Witness the ridiculously entertaining
carnage of the qualifying round of The Phoenix
Ultimate Geek Smackdown (PUGS) as 16 fans
square off in heated debates on the silliest
comicon related topics we could come up with!
Not to be missed! Panelists: Andrea BeesleyCanales, Dannie Moriarty, Jeff Moriarty, Jonathan
Simon When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North
231
PUGS In brightest day, in blackest night,
in a galaxy far, far away, the Geeks gather to
do battle. Who will survive, and what will be
left of them? Only one will stand undefeated
in the Phoenix Ultimate Geek Finals! Witness!
Panelists: Andrea Beesley-Canales, Dannie
Moriarty, Jeff Moriarty, Jonathan Simon When:
Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 231
Raving is Fun Learn everything you need
to know to get started raving at conventions.
We’ll talk about everything from what to wear, to
music, to dancing, and more! The Renegades will
show you how you can make the most of your
con rave experience. Panelists: The Renegades
(12 panelists) When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 224
Red Cross Pillowcase Project Learn all
about the Red Cross safety program for children
and decorate your own pillowcase to keep for
emergencies. Panelists: The American Red Cross
When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: Youth Art Event
Area- West 101
Reimaging Characters Alec Kozak (Second
Star) and Dave Beaty (Red Skirts) talk about
placing known characters into different settings
for their current projects. Panelists: Alec Kozak,
Dave Beaty When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 123
Renaissance Costuming & Clothing
Arizona Renaissance Festival Nobility Present
- A PowerPoint presentation on Tudor and
Elizabethan Clothing, from Peasant to Royalty,
featuring an in depth look at the differences
between each. Join us for an educational
time-traveling experience! Panelists: Arizona
Renaissance Festival (2 panelists) When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 130
Resol’Nare - Mandalorian Culture
101 From Jango to Boba Fett - we caught
only glimpse of Spartan-Like culture of the
Mandolorians. Join us as we explore their
language, teachings and what it really means
to say “Oya! Time to Hunt!” Panelists: Chris
Rensing, Mandalorian Mercs - Shonare Vhekadla
Clan (4 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 229
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Necklace When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM and Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 130
Revenge of the Awesomely Awful 90’s
Back by popular demand! If the 1980s were
bad, the 1990s were dead set on being even
more awesomely awful. Our regular panelists
bring you their guiltiest of pleasures, the most
awesomely awful movies and TV shows from
the decade of acid wash and angst. Panelists:
Hal C F Astell, Jim Miller, Michael Flanders,
Nick Perillo When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 228
Rewriting History Taking history and
conforming it into a realistic fantasy takes more
than imagination. Research and attention to
detail are a must, but yet, cannot be overdone.
How to put a story into the real past and bend
the truth while creating a viable story. Panelists:
Beth Cato, Cherie Priest, Delilah S. Dawson,
Michael Martinez, Viola Carr When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 126A
Rhythm Game Fun Times! Join us as we
explore the world of rhythm games! In this
panel, we’ll talk about rhythm games, listen to
some music, watch funny videos, and maybe
YOU will even come up and play some games in
front of everyone! Panelists: Pretty Creamy and
the Perfect Pop Stars (3 panelists) When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 225
Richard Kadrey and Sherrilyn Kenyon
Signing Authors Richard Kadrey and Sherrilyn
Kenyon Book Signing Panelists: Richard Kadrey,
Sherrilyn Kenyon When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 126B
Rite to Remain Rite to Remain is a
progressive rock/metal band based out of
Phoenix, Arizona that was established in 2012.
Panelists: Rite to Remain When: Fri, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
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Robot Destroyers from Planet Earth /
Apollo 12 Improv Comedy Robot Destroyers
From Planet Earth is a longform improv
movement from Phoenix, Arizona. Reality
is meant to be bended and broken. Give me
your hand and you will be pulled into the open
mouth of adventure. Panelists: Apollo 12, Robot
Destroyers from Planet Earth When: Sun, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Safe Alien Sex Do you have a hot date with a
Horta? Being seduced by a salt monster? Have
your eye on a foxy Ardat-Yakshi babe? Find out
what you need to know so that your special night
doesn’t end in chemical burns, fried synapses,
cranial hemorrhage, or death. Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Alix Marinello, Brian Johnson,
Jaclyn Williams, Melissa Wilson Sayres When:
Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 232
Rocky Horror Picture Show 40th
Anniversary Screening with Special
Guests In 1975 the “mother” of all Cult
films hit theaters nation wide. It closed within
two weeks. Somehow, as the particulars are
argued, about two years later it found it’s niche
as a midnight screened film that has since
become a phenomenon. With special guests
Barry Bostwick, Nell Campbell, and Patricia
Quinn. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Barry Bostwick, Broadway Bound & Gagged,
Nell Campbell, Patricia Quinn When: Sat, 6:00–
8:30PM Room: West 301 Ballroom
Sailor Moon Host Club Ever wanna see
what it’s like to hangout with your favorite Sailor
Scout? Well now’s your chance so come on in
and enjoy the company of Sailor Moon and all
her friends well being served yummy snacks.
Feel free to chat with us and just have a grand
old time. Paid Event: $11 Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 5-8
Roger L. Jackson Spotlight Known for his
work as the voice of Ghostface in the Scream
films as well as Mojo Jojo in the Powerpuff Girls,
Roger L. Jackson has had a career full of voice
acting from games to cartoons. Panelists: Roger
L. Jackson When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 221
Romances & Bromances: the Ships
of Teen Wolf Join as we discuss, defend,
and debate your favorite and least favorite
relationships, both romantic and not of MTV’s
Teen Wolf. Panelists: Amy Licht, Angela Kennedy,
Dallin Holt, Emily Martin, Jennifer Jordan, Luis
Reyes When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 228
Running a Tight (Star)ship: Financing
a Web Series So you have the idea and
the scripts, and even actors... ...but how do
you do all of it on a budget that can’t even
afford shoestrings? Join the crew of ‘Star Trek
Continues’ as they explain how they keep the
lights on and the cameras rolling! Panelists:
James Kerwin, Megan Warner When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 228
RWBY: Ask A Character Team RWBY, JNPR,
friends and foes; the “yang’s” all here to answer
all of your questions! Join the crew for some
fun questions, play some games, and get to
know them behind the scenes. Panelists: Jaime
Wilson (4 panelists), ZAA Cosplay When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 224
S&M Comedy presents...This Day In
History! Every day, history is made- whether
it’s the Rum Rebellion on January 26th, the
birth of Nandor Fodor on May 13th, or the death
of J.R.R. Tolkien on September 2nd, history
happens every day. And every day, comedians are
painstakingly combing the headlines for new joke
fodder. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Jeff
Turbitt, Matt Storrs, Phoenixcomedy.org, Steve
Mandel, Steve Marek When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: West 103
S.H.I.E.L.D. - Video Investigation Unit
Become a S.H.I.E.L.D. Detective for a day, and
help a real-life Forensic Video Analyst clean
up video to help identify a suspect and find a
missing S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent. You will see colors
that cannot be seen, watch as jumbled letters
turn readable, and learn what it takes to become
a Forensic Investigator. Panelists: Brewster
Rolland-Keith When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM and
Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 102A
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Sailor Moon Host Club Ever wanna see
what it’s like to hangout with your favorite Sailor
Scout? Well now’s your chance so come on in
and enjoy the company of Sailor Moon and all
her friends well being served yummy snacks.
Feel free to chat with us and just have a grand
old time Paid Event: $11 Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 5-8
Sailor Moon Rave Fighting Queen Beryl can
be tiring and even Sailor Scouts need to let loose
sometimes. Come dance the night away with the
sailor scouts and enjoy the best party this side of
the Moon Kingdom. Paid Event: $16.25 Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 10:00–1:30AM Room: Sheraton Valley
of The Sun
Samurai Armor Construction 102 The
Samurai dominated Feudal Japan until 1868.
The armor is one of the most recognizable
items in anime and games. Learn how to begin
constructing your suit of armor for cosplay or
SCA purposes. Panelists: Anime Parliament
When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 130
Sci-Fi Jeopardy! What is “A Science Fiction
Game Show Where the Answers Come in the
Form of a Question”? Join us in a live, interactive
show where audience members have a chance
to compete and win prizes! Panelists: Chris Way,
Laurel Way, Ted House, Vinny Alascia When: Sun,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227
Science and Art Scientists are often criticized
for deconstructing beautiful things into boring
explanations and diagrams. But we see beauty in
what we discover and explain! Come see how we
find beauty in what we do and how we translate
science and understanding into art and creative
expression. Panelists: Bradley Lusk, Isabelle
Schrauwen, Karen Knierman, Lindy ElkinsTanton, Mark Robinson, Miekkal Clarkson When:
Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 232
Science of Antman What’s it like being an
ant? Learn all about the incredible world of social
insects and the physics of being tiny! Panelists:
Alexa Coon, Gerard van Belle, Jessica Ebie, John
Cornelius, Ted Pavlic When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM
Room: North 232
Science of Superheroes What is better than
science or superheroes? How about science
AND superheroes. Come interact with some
of Marvel’s most brilliant scientists and assist
them with some fun science experiments while
learning how you can do them yourself at home.
Panelists: Arizona Avengers When: Sat, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: West 102A
Science of the Golden Age of Tomorrow
The 1950s and 60s were full of ideas on where
the future of technology would lead the human
race. While jet packs and hoverboards are
the most popular, there were plans for solarpowered cars, weather control, a highway to
Russia, and even robot butlers. We’ll explore the
physics, feasibility, a… Panelists: Alice Baker,
Craig Hardgrove, Dennis Bonilla, Megan Calcote,
Michael Mackowski, Natalie Hinkel When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 232
Scottsdale’s Haunted Libraries Join
Sonoran Paranormal Investigations to go
over evidence collected and analyzed at
investigations completed at the Scottsdale
Civic Center, Appaloosa Branch, and the Arabian
Branch libraries. Panelists: Sonoran Paranormal
Investigations (2 panelists) When: Sun, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: West 213B
Screen Wizardy! Special Effects - Visual
& Practical! A look at the history and present
day of Special Effects, both Practical and
Visual. Hosted by David Stipes (Star Trek:DS9,
Battlestar Galactica (original), and Lon Muckey
(Iron Man 3, Robocop, Pacific Rim) Panelists:
David Stipes, Lon Muckey, Shannon Shea When:
Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 226
SCREENING: Aether Prologue followed
by Convergence AETHER: PROLOGUE
(2015) Considered a 2nd class citizen by the
Skyborne, Wil Laran embarks on a journey to
define his destiny or meet his demise in this
steampunk inspired science fiction film. This
is a preview of the epic, Steampunk feature
Aether. CONVERGENCE (2015). Panelists: Drew
Hall, Horst Sarubin, Scott Robinson When: Sat,
7:30–10:00PM Room: West 103
Screening: Making Wookie Middle
Schoolers + Theatre + Star Wars = a trifecta
of awkwardness in musical form. But not so
long ago, in a city not too far away, a small
band of rebels struggled to stage their musical
interpretation of one of the greatest movies
ever made : Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back.
And th… When: Sat, 7:30–9:30PM Room: North
126C
Screenwriting The Corman way: Style
and Structure (Film School) Michael
MacLean has written five films for the legendary
Roger Corman, including Sharktopus, and
Piranhaconda, and is currently working with
Lady Death creator Brian Pulido on a comic
book project. An Arizona local, Mike was born,
raised, and still works in Tempe. Panelists: Mike
MacLean When: Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
West 103
Secret Wars Then and Now Marvel has
brought back Battle World and it will redefine
that Marvel Universe! Come and look back at
the first Secret Wars and look at the current
series. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 123
Serial Box Publishing Presents
Bookburners Hear how Serial Box is telling
stories for the digital age and get a sneak
peak at it’s first serial. Panelists: Julian Yap,
Margaret Dunlap, Max Gladstone, Mur Lafferty
When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 124
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Sevengill Will’s Shark Adventure a
reading by author Michelle Aviles
Sevengill Will’s Shark Adventure- The Day was
bright and the sun was shinning down through
the crystal clear water. On this day a young
shark named Sevengill Will was longing to
explore, so he swam to his friends house, Bobby
Blue Shark. Panelists: Little Rhythms, Michelle
Aviles When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: Youth/
Parents Lounge - West 102B
Sevengill Will’s Shark Adventure a
reading by author Michelle Aviles
Sevengill Will’s Shark Adventure- The Day
was bright and the sun was shinning down
through the crystal clear water. On this day a
young shark named Sevengill Will was longing
to explore, so he swam to his friends house,
Panelists: Little Rhythms, Michelle Aviles When:
Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: Youth/Parents
Lounge - West 102B
Sex In The Victorian Era They weren’t as
uptight as you think. Learn about brothels,
burlesque, the world’s first adult toys, the
beginning of the pornography industry plus
much more. Slideshow included. 18+ only. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Johnna Buttrick,
Khurt Khave When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 1-2
Sexuality in Star Trek III: The Search
for a Word that Rhymes with “Spock”
you enjoyed us so much the last two times,
we’re back for one more! Riker? I hardly know
her! Join us for this 18+ candid discussion
regarding the members of Starfleet and their
explorations in and out of their quarters.
Warning! This panel deals with mature content
in an immature manner. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Angelina Rising, James Laird, Neil
Picard, Nicholas Grover, The 3 Drunk Geeks
When: Fri, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226
Shall We Play a Game? Want to play a new
video game, but hate picking up duds? Join
Very Awesome Girls PHX as we talk about the
games we love, and help you pick the games
that are worth your allowance money. Panelists:
ashley Nicole dee, Blythe Feiring, Very Awesome
Girls-Phoenix When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
West 102A
Sherlock Forensics What’s it like to be
a forensic scientist? How do you evaluate
evidence to reconstruct a crime? Learn about
the techniques and science behind forensics!
Panelists: Brewster Rolland-Keith, Eric Ray,
Gwyneth Gordon, Kimberly Kobojek, Natalie
Wiegers, Sean Conner When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 232
Sherlock Murder Mystery A thrilling
evening at the Phoenix ComiCon has ended in
a shocking murder! Do you have what it takes
to solve the case? Work with real forensic
scientists to unravel the mystery and figure out
whodunit! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 6:30–8:00PM Room: Renaissance
Grand Ballroom
Sherrilyn Kenyon Spotlight #1 New York
Times Best Seller, Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of
No Mercy and Devil May Cry joins us for an
hour discussing past literary achievements,
her current project(s) and her future plans.
Discover the interesting world of Sherrilyn
Kenyon. Panelists: Sherrilyn Kenyon When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124
Sidekicks Costume Photo Shoot area A
special area for Sidekicks (ages 12 and under) to
get pictures with their fellow heroes. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–
8:00PM, Sat, 12:00–8:00PM and Sun, 12:00–
4:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups area 2
Significance of Anime Openings and
Endings How often do you find yourself
skipping an Anime Opening or Ending? It’s
quite surprising how many people skip these
wonderful sequences. Dowase Entertainment is
here to show why one shouldn’t overlook these
short clips, and their hidden meanings. Panelists:
Dowase Entertainment (3 panelists) When: Thu,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 225
Signing Lounge Author Signing Get your
books signed by your favorite authors Panelists:
Delilah Dawson, Greg van Eekhout, Wesley Chu,
Suzanne Young When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 126B
Signing Lounge Author Signing Get your
books signed by your favorite authors Panelists:
Amy Nichols, Brian Staveley, Chuck Wendig, Greg
van Eekhout, Shannon Messenger When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126B
Silhouettes of History Fashion Showcase
If you like Historical TV and Movies, check
out local re-enactors as they model historical
costumes from a variety of times in history.
Featuring members of the SCA (Atenveldt) and
Adrian Empire (Umbria). When: Sun, 3:30–
5:30PM Room: North 129
Singing Idols Cafe Anime Anonymous
presents the Singing Idols Cafe. During this cafe
guests will be served by the Anime Anonymous
Karaoke Idols and crew. Take a break from the
con, stop in and join us for the full karaoke café
experience. There will be great entertainment,
karaoke, games and more! Paid Event: $11
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: Renaissance Goldwater
Sketch Off: Batman Batman re-imagined
and drawn by some of the best local and national
artists in comic today. Take home the sketches
with a donation to the Kid’s Need to Read
Charity. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 123
Sketch Off: My Little Pony Friendship is
Magic! Come and see your favorite Ponies drawn
by some of the best talent in comics today.
Take home the sketches with a donation to the
Kid’s Need to Read Charity. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 122
Sketch Off: The Flash Come watch some
of today top comic artist sketch your favorite
Scarlet Speedster. Come and lend your ideas!
Take home the sketches with a donation to the
Kid’s Need to Read Charity. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 123
Sketch Off: Wolverine Watch as some of the
best artists in comics today draw your favorite
Mutant! Take home the sketches with a donation
to the Kid’s Need to Read Charity. Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM
Room: North 121
Sketchoff: OCHO Celebrate 20 years of Ocho
with a sketchoff. Comic book artists contribute
their talents to create sketches while you watch.
Take home the sketches with a donation to
the Kid’s Need to Read Charity. Panelists: Eric
Mengel When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North
121
Sleepoverstuck: A Homestuck Slumber
Party Have you ever wanted to have a
sleepover with your favorite Homestuck
characters? Well now you can make your dream
a reality! Come chill out and have some fun!
Panelists: Fruity Rumpus Factory (2 panelists)
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 222
Sleepy Hollow: Season 2 Join Educating
[Geeks] as they cover the controversial 2nd
Season of the FOX Network hit Sleepy Hollow
Panelists: ANDREA COFFMAN, Bri Valdivia,
Devon Adams, Educating Geeks When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: West 213B
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Set Photographer or how to get a job as a
photographer in film (Film School) Here’s
a career path that most photographers didn’t
know existed: Set Photographer. Put your skills
and your eye to good use capturing behind the
scenes, production stills, and shots for use
in marketing design. There’s a wealth to do
and know. Panelists: Shannon Dia When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: West 103
So You Want To Do A Podcast? Have you
ever thought about creating your own podcast?
Do you have a podcast already that you’d like
to make the most of? This introduction to
podcasting will help you with the skills needed
to successfully create, market, and distribute
your unique content to maximum effect. The
Crew from Soc… Panelists: Eric Dewey, Matthew
Renfro, Stephen Mooney, Ziggy Berkeley When:
Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 230
So You Want to Own A Comic Book Store
Always a fan favorite panel. Comic book store
owners from around the state talk about owning
a comic book store. Learn about how they
got started and what drive them to succeed.
Panelists: cory bushnell, Jesse James When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 123
So you want to work in a Comic book
Store Join a panel of comic book employees
and find out about the staff of a comic book
store. Get to know about the good, the bad and
the AWESOME of working around what you love
all day. Weather you want to work in a comic
store or you just want to find out about the
good folks that work there, this is s… Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 122
Son of the Awesomely Awful 80’s Back
by popular demand! The 1980s were awful but
often awesomely so and our resident Awesomely
Awfuls are gleefully happy to bring you a third
year of guilty movie and TV show pleasures from
the decade of big hair and bad puns. Panelists:
Hal C F Astell, Jim Miller, Michael Flanders, Nick
Perillo When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 226
Sonoran Rose Belly Dance Sonoran Rose
is the performing student group from the Mesa
Arts Center belly dance classes. We perform at
fairs, festivals, fundraising and special events.
We encompass several styles of belly dancing;
Cabaret, Fusion and American Tribal. Panelists:
Joy of Bellydancing When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: Third Street Stage
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Space Goat: Year of the Goat Come and
find out whGet a Sneak Peak at the new Evil
Dead 2 comic books series and other great
titles from new publisher, Space Goat. Founded
by comic industry veterans Shon Bury, Dave
Olbrich, Tom Mason, and Darren Vincenzo (over
110 years comic industry experience) Panelists:
Dave Olbrich, Frank Hannah, Justin Peniston
When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121
Space in Science Fiction What is it like out
there amonst the stars? Does it truely maatter
what it’s really like? What do these authors
see when they look at space through a science
fiction filter? Panelists: Ann Leckie, Bennett
Coles, David Lee Summers, Pierce Brown, Scott
Sigler When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
126A
Space Rangers: Making the Universe
Safe for Mankind Cast and crew of the web
series Space Rangers talk and field questions
regarding the show. Panelists: Amanda Lee,
Amber Nichols, David Stipes, Douglas Monce,
Kenneth Backer When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: West 103
Specialty Threads and Specialty Feet (for
your Sewing Machine) There are lots
and lots of different specialty Threads on the
market, what are they all about, how to best use
them and the effects you can get with them.
Add in the strange looking attachments and
pressure feet available for your machine and
you can easily get some remarkable effects.
Panelists: Pati Cook When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: North 129
Speed Dating Ladies and gentleman, are
you single? Are you tired of looking for love in
Alderraan places Are you ready to Terminate
your single status? Are you trying to find
your precious? Look no further, the original
convention Speed Dating team is coming back
to Phoenix! Paid Event: $20 Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Sci-Fi Speed Dating When:
Fri, 3:00 :00PM and :00 :00PM Sat,
1:30 3:30PM, :30 :30PM, :30 :30PM and
Sun, 10:30–12:30PM, 1:30–3:30PM Room:
North 230
Speed Dating Ladies and gentleman,
are you single? Are you tired of looking for
love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to
Terminate your single status? Are you trying
to find your precious? Look no further, the
original convention Speed Dating team is
coming back to Phoenix! P E
Panelists: Sci-Fi Speed
Dating When: Fri, 3:00 :00PM and :00
:00PM Sat, 1:30 3:30PM, :30 :30PM,
:30 :30PM and Sun, 10:30 12:30PM,
1:30–3:30PM Room: North 230
Speed Dating (LGBT) Ladies and gentleman,
are you single? Are you tired of looking for
love in Alderraan places? Are you ready to
Terminate your single status? Are you trying to
find your precious? Look no further, the original
convention Speed Dating team is coming back
to Phoenix! Paid Event: $20 Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Sci-Fi Speed Dating When:
Sat, 10:30–12:30PM Room: North 230
Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents the
Clone Wars Spoof N Cinema like you’ve
never seen it before! Join us for a new edition of
The Clone Wars that will feature new dialogue
and sound effects LIVE in front of your very
eyes created by the National Comedy Theater
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Panelists: Derrick Tesson, Frenchie Lynn
Augustin, Heath Wilcock, Jacob Talbert, Krissy
Lenz When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
229
Spoof & Cinema Mash Up Presents the
Clone Wars (18+) Spoof N Cinema like
you’ve never seen it before! Join us for a new
edition of The Clone Wars that will feature
no holds barred 18+ comedy as the hilarious
cast of National Comedy Theatre creates new
dialogue and sound effects LIVE in front of your
very eyes. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Andi Oliver, Anthony Thornton, Heath Wilcock,
Jacob Talbert, Krissy Lenz, Paul Broccolo When:
Fri, 8:30–9:30PM Room: Renaissance Grand
Ballroom
Spoof N Cinema: Doctor Who Like MST3K
or Rifftrax? Want to see some classic Doctor
Who get a comedy overhaul? Spoof N Cinema:
Doctor Who is for you! Watch 1978’s the
Power of Kroll with an entirely new, hilarious
sound track created LIVE by National Comedy
Theatre’s improv comics as you watch!
Panelists: Derrick Tesson, Frenchie Lynn
Augustin, Heath Wilcock, Krissy Lenz, Mike
Mayfield When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
North 229
Spoof n’ Cinema - Star Trek: The
Animated Series Join the cast of “Spoof N’
Cinema” as they do a hilarious send up of ‘Star
Trek: The Animated Series’! Panelists: Andi
Oliver, Anthony Thornton, Jacob Talbert, Jason
Myrowitz, Krissy Lenz, Mike Mayfield, Paul
Broccolo When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room:
North 228
Spotlight on Daredevil All things Daredevil.
From his introduction in April of 1964 to the
Frank Miller era and now a successful Netflix
series. Creator talk about their love of the Man
Without Fear and what the future may hold.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 122
Spotlight On Flash 2015 marks the 75th
Anniversary of the Scarlet Speedster. With a
successful show on CW and possible movie
appearance in his future, the Flash is a star on
the rise. A group of fans and creators talk about
the Flash and what keeps him running. Be sure
not to miss this fast moving panel. When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121
Spotlight on James A. Owen - Drawing
Out the Dragons Drawing Out The Dragons
Panelists: James A Owen When: Sat, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 126A
Spotlight on Kevin Hearne Spotlight
on Kevin Hearne, author of The Iron Druid
Chronicles, and Star War’s Heir to the Jedi,
as well as much more. Join Kevin as he talks
about his past experiences, current projects,
and future endeavors. Panelists: Kevin Hearne
When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 124
Spotlight on Richard Kadrey Come see
the author of Sandman Slim, Kill the Dead,
Aloha from Hell, Devil Said Bang, Kill City Blues,
Metrophage, Butcher Bird and more talk about
his past works, current projects, and future
plans. Panelists: Richard Kadrey When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 124
Spotlight: Arthur Adams Fan Favorite
artist Arthur Adam talks about his carreer. From
1985’s Longshot to Batman, Superman, X-Men,
the list goes on. Come and find out what he
is up to next. Panelists: Arthur Adams, Heath
Corson When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North
122
Spotlight: Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon
From Umbrella Academy and Casanova to
Daytripper and De:Tails, Eisner award-winning
duo Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon are two creators
at the forefront of innovation in comics and
graphic novels. With their newest anticipated
graphic n… Panelists: Adam Beechen, Fábio
Moon, Gabriel Bá, Heath Corson When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 121
Spotlight: Jim Steranko Jim Steranko
brought pop art to comics and that’s the least
interesting thing about him. Come meet the
most interesting man in comic books. Panelists:
Adam Beechen, Heath Corson, Jim Steranko
When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 122
Spotlight: Mike Zeck Spend some time
with a comic book legend. Mike is the creator
of Spiderman’s black costume that we all know
today as Venom. His art for Capitan America,
Batman, Superman and The Punisher has won
him critical acclaim and many fans over his
long career. Panelists: Mike Zeck When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 122
Spotlight: Rafael Albuquerque Rafael
Albuquerque is the Eisner and Harvey Award
winning co-creator of CRIMELAND (Image
Comics, 2007), MONDO URBANO (Oni Press,
2010), and the New York Times best selling
series, AMERICAN VAMPIRE (DC Comics/
Vertigo, 2010), which is written by Scott Snyder
and Stephen King). Come find out what Rafae…
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 122
Spouses of Comic Book Creators Come
find out what it’s like to be the spouse of a
comic book creator. From emotional support to
artist partners, we talk to spouses of some of
your favorite locally and nationally known comic
book creators. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM and Sun, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 121
SQUEEFEST 2015 Help Educating Geeks
crown the hottest hotty mchotterton of 2015!
The panelists will share, discuss, and squee
over their favorite hotties. Come join other
admirers of the male physique! Everyone will
be encouraged to vote on who will be 2015
winner. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Alice Baker, ANDREA COFFMAN, Bri Valdivia,
Cassandra Nicholson, Krissy Lenz, Megan
Calcote, Sara Santiago When: Sat, 7:30–
8:30PM Room: North 226
Star Trek: 50 Years of Humanism Gene
Roddenberry was a humanist who believed
that we had a capacity to grow into the culture
that Star Trek idealized. Join us as we screen
a video of the best humanist moments from all
5 series and talk about how Star Trek strived
to apply humanist principles to the adventures
of our favorite… Panelists: David Williams,
Eileen Johnson, Jeff Taylor When: Sat, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 228
Star Trek: The Ongoing Comic and Book
Adventures! So... ...what is the crew up to
when they’re not on the silver or television
screen? Join us as we dive into the rich world
of comics and books that expand the Star Trek
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5:30–6:30PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
Star Wars Costume Meetup Got a Star
Wars Costume? Want to meet other Star Wars
Costumers? This is the time and place to do
that. Drop by our Cosplay Meetup room to
meet and get photos with fellow Star Wars
costumers. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Fri, 3:30–5:30PM Room: Costuming
Meetups area 1
Steampunk 101 This is a basic primer class
on what Steampunk is, with discussions on
resources, costumes, books, films, groups, etc.
We’ll be handing out flyers that cover all the
Steampunk events and vendors that you might
be interested in checking out while enjoying
your Comicon experience. Panelists: Dee Astell,
Hal C F Astell When: Thu, 4:00–5:00PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 3-4
Star Wars FAMILY FEUD! Join us in a galaxy
far far away for a contest of galactic proportions!
Come test your wits along with members of the
Star Wars Universe for Fabulous Prizes & Credits!
Panelists: Jim Manley, Jim Welch, Todd Filek,
Victoria Rogers When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 229
Star Wars Tech Sure, we all know lightsabers
and hyperdrives, but what about the other fun
Star Wars tech devices? From synthflesh to
cortosis armor, explore the tech of a galaxy far,
far away. Panelists: Christopher De Herrera,
Dustin Diehl, Mandalorian Mercs - Shonare
Vhekadla Clan, Richard Pace When: Thu, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 229
Star Wars: Leia’s Metal Bikini Whether you
love it or hate it, it’s one of the most famous
(and infamous) outfits from a galaxy far, far
away! Angie Rivera and Lindsay Lewis Campbell
will discuss the origins of the metal bikini, trivia
facts and cultural impact of it. Panelists: Angie
Rivera, Lindsay Lewis Campbell When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 129
Star Wars: Rebels - Recapping Season 1
Join us for a recap of what Season 1 revealed
to us as we expand on character information as
well as what Season 2 may have in store for us!
Panelists: Brenda Cranson, Dianne Althouse, Jim
Welch, Joel Cranson When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 229
Star Wars: The Ring Theory Prepare for
blasphemy! George Lucas used an ancient
technique called “ring composition” to reach a
level of storytelling sophistication in his six-part
saga that is unprecedented in cinema history.
That means the prequels might be some of the
most amazing feats of cinematic brilliance!
Panelists: Cheryk Manning, Jim Miller When: Fri,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227
State of the Horror Industry With Fangoria
Magazine Fangoria magazine has been the
leading authority on all things horror since
1979. Come join Rebekah McKendry, Fangoria’s
Director of Marketing and co-host of Killer POV,
for all latest horror movies news, upcoming
projects, what’s hot and what’s not or bring
your… Panelists: Fangoria - Rebekah McKendry
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: West 211
Statues of Cats Statues of Cats is a Los
Angeles based indie alt-rock band filled with
funky syncopated rhythms, bluesy melodic
overtones and driving rock grooves. Panelists:
80/20 Records, Statues of Cats When: Fri,
1:00–2:00PM and Sat, 2:00–3:00PM Room:
Third Street Stage
Steampunk & The rest of the World A
discussion on the different styles and cultures
finding their way into mainsteam steampunk
From the wild west, to Japanese Edo, it isn’t
all just European anymore. Panelists: Justin
Steampunk Costuming Meetup Got a
Steampunk Costume? Want to meet other
Steampunk Costumers? This is the time and
place to do that. Drop by our Cosplay Meetup
room to meet and get photos with fellow
Steampunk costumes. Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Fri, 12:00–2:00PM Room:
Costuming Meetups area 1
Steampunk Crossover Panel With
Steampunk getting more popular every year,
folks are getting more and more creative with
their costumes. In this panel we will talk about
taking steampunk to a new level and mixing
it with DC and marvel amongst other genres.
Panelists: Alex Canto, Mark Cantwell, Mike
Syfritt, Tiffany Garrison When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Steampunk Fashion Show! Packed to the
rafters for three years running, but now moved
to the Grand ballroom at the Renaissance Hotel.
The Steampunk Fashion Show is the centerpiece
of Steampunk programming at Phoenix Comicon.
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
2:30–4:00PM Room: Renaissance Grand
Ballroom
Steampunk Foam Hat Make and Take In
the world of the Victorian Science Fiction you
must look your best at all times. In this workshop
we will give you what you need to make yourself a
dapper Gentlemen or lady with your own custom
EVA Foam top hat. Learn tricks to make your EVA
foam look like leather or distress metals. Paid
Event: $20-30.00 Panelists: Hanna Syfritt, Mike
Syfritt When: Sun, 3:00–5:30PM Room: North 128
Steampunk for Kids:Costuming on a
budget Steampunk Cosplay for Kids! A guide
and how-to, phase by phase approach for
steampunk costumes for children, on a budget.
Panelists: Felicia Mendoza, Mario Rosales, Nero
Mendoza, Risa Rosales When: Thu, 4:00–5:00PM
Room: Renaissance Salon 1-2
Steampunk Gun Club Meetup/Panel A
Meetup for the Steampunk Gun Club Facebook
Group, all are welcome to come and bring their
Steampunk Guns for a massive show and tell!
Bring your latest Steampunk gun creation and
make everyone green with envy! Panelists: Chris
Kurtz, Noe Sanchez When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 127
Steampunk Homecoming Ball benefiting
Kids Need to Read You are cordially invited
to the Class of 1870’s Homecoming soiree,
inspired by Jules Verne’s new Best Seller “20000
Leagues Under the Sea”. Join us for a night of
music, dancing and Neo-Victorian amusements.
Whether you are a seasoned Aethernaught or
just curious as to what Steampunk this Ball is for
you! Paid Event: $11 Panelists: Kids Need to
Read, Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Thu, 8:30–
10:30PM Room: Sheraton Valley of The Sun
Steampunk Tea House Cafe of the Rising
Sunset Ride into the Rising Sunset for a
cuppa brown joy! Meet colorful characters from
a past that never was. Learn about Western
tea culture from the fabulous Madam Askew.
Witness Tea Duelist “The Dirty Weasel” live
up to his reputation as the Fastest Nom in the
West. Paid Event: $11 Panelists: Leanna
Renee Hieber, Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Fri, 5:00–7:30PM, Sat, 3:30–4:30PM, and
5:00–6:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 5-8
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: Renaissance
Goldwater
Steampunk Wings Make and Take Come
take flight and build your own pair of steampunk
wings! We have a variety of wing types and
shapes, along with a plethora of clockwork parts
to help your creativity soar. medium size wing
kits $25, large $35. Hosted by your wing man,
Mystic Twistic. Paid Event: $25-35.00 Panelists:
Mystic Twistic When: Sat, 12:30–2:00PM Room:
Renaissance Salon 1-2
Steampunk X-men Come meet the creators
behind the Steampunk X-men Cosplay and the
cosplayers wearing their creations. Panelists:
Jenevieve Broomall, The Dread Fleet When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 121
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
universe! Panelists: David Williams, Ted House
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227
Steff and the Articles Steff and the Articles
is a progressive piano-pop band from Tucson,
AZ. Panelists: Steff and the Articles When: Fri,
2:00–3:00PM Room: Third Street Stage
Stepping up to Social Media Our panelists
waste an hour of your time as they discuss, and
possibly demonstrate, how to best utilize social
media as a creator. Oh, help us all! Panelists:
Chuck Wendig, Kevin Hearne, Myke Cole, Sam
Sykes When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
124
Story Time with Moon Mermaid Hear
wonderful “tails” with Moon Mermaid and
have an opportunity for photos after the story!
Panelists: Moon Mermaid When: Fri, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Strange, Awkward, and Totally Bizarre
Ways to Win 18+ Prank War? Game match?
Presidential debate? Troll fight? Biology class?
Police chase? Anything you may need to win at,
the Renegades have got your back. Leave the
kids at home and bring your sense of humor
for this outrageous comedy game show. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: The Renegades
(12 panelists) When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 225
Streaming TV & Movies - The Future Is
Internet-O-Vision! Netflix, Amazon, Hulu...
With so many outstanding streaming shows and
movies, and the ability to watch them any time,
any where, who watches real ‘TV’ anymore?
Panelists: Jamel Singleton, Joe Holt When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 226
Style and care: Wigs edition Ever tried
to style a wig only to have it fall out the
second you put it on or walk out the door?
Hate dealing with the large tangles and
gross looking wig? Well come on by and let
our cosplayers teach you the tips and tricks
to keep your beautiful wig neat and styled.
Panelists: ADHD cosplay, Allison Simmerman,
Catherine Gallardo, Paige Hill When: Sat,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 130
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Summer Movies to Summer Learning Join
education experts as we brainstorm ways to use
summer movies to spark interest in academic
subjects in an attempt to fight summer learning
loss for kids. Panelists: KellyAnn Bonnell When:
Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126C
Super Happy Fun Time Game Show
Hour!!!!!! Have you ever wanted to see how
you would survive on a ridiculous Japanese
Game Show? You’ll fight with a rubber chicken
on your foot, you’ll pass eggs on your forehead,
and you may leave in a state of confusion. The
question is, can you handle this? Panelists: The
Renegades (12 panelists) When: Sat, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 221
Super Hero Shorts This panel takes a “do
it yourself” approach to creating digital shorts
for online distribution. Come listen to Guerilla
Pants filmmakers discuss issues involved in
the creation of short content: creating your
team, condensing your story, nuts and bolts
of equipment and editing, and much more.
Panelists: Guerilla Pants Productions (2
panelists), Gurilla Pants Production, Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 123
Super Supernatural It’s all about the ghosts
. . . and explaining the unexplainable. History,
experiences, tales, and the fun of creating super
phenomenal experiences from scratch. Panelists:
Aprilynne Pike, Jonathan Maberry, Mur Lafferty,
Paul Cornell, Weston Ochse When: Sat, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 126A
Superhero Q&A Come join us and meet some
of your favorite superheroes, super-heroines, and
maybe even super-villains from film, television
and comic books! See various characters from
Marvel, DC and more interact with the audience
(that’s you!) and with one another. Panelists:
AmaraSama, Jaime Wilson, rachel cude When:
Sun, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 121
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle is the
first documentary to examine the dawn of the
comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as
well as the evolution of the characters who leapt
from the pages over the last 75 years and their
ongoing worldwide cultural impact. When: Fri,
7:30–10:30PM Room: North 126C
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Episode 1: Truth, Justice, and The
American Way (1938-1958) During the
Depression, the popularity of dozens of superhero
characters opens the door for a new generation
of artists and writers. World War II creates a
patriotic fervor for star-spangled adventurers to
represent the American spirit at war. When: Thu,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 126C
Superheroes: A Never-Ending
Battle Episode 2: Great Power, Great
Responsibility (1959-1977) In the 1960’s,
a new breed of superhero emerges in the pages
of Marvel Comics, inspired by the age of atomic
energy and space travel and, in turn, inspiring the
pop culture and pop artists of the time. When:
Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126C
Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle
Episode 3: A Hero Can Be Anyone
(1978-Present) This episode captures the
enthusiasm for superheroes as they are
embraced in all forms of media and by all
demographics, beginning with the historic
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“Superman” movie featuring Christopher Reeve
as the Man of Steele. When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: North 126C
Supernatural “Ethics” 2.0 In which we
debate the nature of good vs. evil, Heaven vs.
Hell, and everything in between. Panelists:
Catherine (ZAA Cosplay) Ayotte, ManilynJoy
Fortaliza, Roberts Holmes, Rys Holmes When: Fri,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227
SuperWhoLock: The Lost Script Live Table
Read In 2010, a script was commissioned
by studio execs that would combine three of
the most popular television shows of the day:
SHERLOCK, DOCTOR WHO and SUPERNATURAL.
The project was abandoned and presumed lost
in the desk drawers of Hollywood...until today.
Panelists: Amy Shaw, Amy Shepherd, Christopher
Campbell, Kara Gallo, Kimberly Butts, Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 231
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse Join the
Department of Zombie Defense as they walk you
through what you need to survive the zombie
apocalypse! Panelists: Department of Zombie
Defense When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West
213B
Syndicate Saber Live Come and see
Arizona’s premier saber group perform for your
entertainment! Interested in joining? Love Star
Wars? Then this show is especially for you!
Panelists: Syndicate Saber Arizona When: Thu,
7:30–8:30PM Room: Third Street Stage
Syndicate Saber Presents: The Coruscant
Players An all-female cast of players travels
from Coruscant to tell a story of a young Jedi
on an important quest. The story changes every
time you watch, so come watch the girls of
Syndicate Saber Arizona make their debut as
The Coruscant Players in their performance of
“Once Upon a Galaxy. Panelists: Syndicate Saber
Arizona When: Thu, 5:00–6:00PM Room: Youth
Activities - West 106
Syndicate Saber Presents: The Coruscant
Players An all-female cast of players travels
from Coruscant to tell a story of a young Jedi
on an important quest. The story changes every
time you watch, so come watch the girls of
Syndicate Saber Arizona make their debut as The
Coruscant Players in their performance of “Once
Upon a Galaxy.” Panelists: Syndicate Saber
Arizona (6 panelists) When: Sun, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: Youth Activities - West 106
Syndicate Saber Presents: The Jedi
Trials Younglings ages 8 to 13 are invited to
learn the arts of the lightsaber and stand beside
a padawan as he faces a council of masters
to attain his knighthood. The padawan’s fate
will rest in the hands of the younglings as he
faces his greatest weakness and darkest fears.
Panelists: Syndicate Saber Arizona (8 panelists)
When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM and Sat, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: Youth Activities - West 106
Taking it to the Streets: Costuming for
the Community Community and Charity
Costuming. Using your costuming group to give
back. Partnering with various organizations to
better your community and simultaneously cast
the often looked down upon cosplay culture in a
positive light. It’s a win-win! Panelists: Heroes
United When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North
129
Tales of Historia With the annual release of
the Tales of... games in the USA, the long-time
series is finally getting some exposure outside
of Japan. But where did the game get its start?
Join us as we delve into the history of this
jRPG and its unique battle system. Panelists:
Dowase Entertainment (3 panelists) When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 223
Talk Nerdy to Me: A Byte of Burlesque
Ever wondered what it would look like if you
took the teasing talents of a burlesque dancer
and twist them up with the fantastical world of
geekdom? Well, you can see it live “Talk Nerdy to
Me: A Byte of Burlesque!” Come see the talents
of performers from Phoenix burlesque troupe
BurlEscapades, vaudeville ensemble Romantasy
Cabaret as well as a bevy of exceptional solo
artists. Paid Event: $16.75 Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Anya Graves, Ava Dahl, Berlin
Meowschwitz, Ivory Clover, Luna De Lumbre,
May Hemmer, Mia PiaCherrie, Nikki Riot, Pearl
Necklace, Sable Switch, Sharon DeLove, Tom
Tuerff, Visa V When: Sat, 8:00–9:00PM Room:
Renaissance Grand Ballroom
TeamFourStar 18+: Uncut, Unrated,
Unabridged TeamFourStar gets dirty! … er.
Let’s be fair, though: It’s all about the audience
in this one. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Ben Creighton, Curtis Arnott, Lawrence Simpson,
Scott Frerichs When: Sun, 1:30–3:30PM Room:
North 221
TeamFourStar Main Panel The creators
of DragonBall Z Abridged are back again to
gently caress your funny bones! Panelists: Ben
Creighton, Curtis Arnott, Lawrence Simpson,
Scott Frerichs When: Thu, 6:00–8:00PM and Fri,
6:00–8:00PM Room: North 221
Tech Test Room for Panelists Panelists
are encouraged to come in and make sure all
their tech adapters work with our standard set
of connections. A perfect time to work out any
bugs! Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 130
Technology for Authors Modern technology
has made an impact on how books are created,
packaged, and promoted. This discussion
brings to light how a book doesn’t have to be
just paper and ink any more. Consider creative
ways to publish and promote literary creations.
Panelists: Andrea Phillips, Julian Yap, Michael A.
Stackpole, Mur Lafferty, Paul Cornell When: Fri,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 125
Telephone Pictionary Ever played
Telephone? Ever played Pictionary? In this fun
party game, we combine the two! Break out
your favorite fandom quotes and brush up on
your doodling skills! Panelists: Princess Project
(5 panelists) When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 225
Tension on Every Page Good Mysteries,
Thrillers, Horror, and Actioin Adventures hold
your attention and each page builds upon the
other. How is this done? Is there only one way to
build tension in a tale? How does a good book
keep you glued to every page? Panelists: Alex
Gordon, David Lee Summers, Joseph Nassise,
Mel Odom, Stephen Blackmoore When: Thu,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126A
Teslapunk 101: Steampunk & Electronics
Basics Steampunk doesn’t need to be just
brass, gears, and leather! A basic discussion of
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Teslapunk 102: Steampunk & Electronics
Advanced Advanced discussion of adding
lights, sounds, sensors, and other electronics to
Steampunk gadgets! Building on the Teslapunk
101 panel, this will be a more detailed and
advanced discussion of using electronics
and microcontrollers such as the Arduino
in Steampunk. Panelists: Chris Kurtz, Jeff
McDaniel, Peter Valentine, Tim Holt When: Sun,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 227
That Game is Bad (And You Should Feel
Bad) 18+ New title, same panel! Think your
favorite game is great? Think again! Join TDP
and members of the AZMC as they join forces
to take on the challenge of giving tough love to
their favorite (and least favorite) games. Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: True Damage
Productions (3 panelists) When: Fri, 9:00–
10:00PM Room: North 225
The Awesomely Bitchin’ 80’s and 90’s
After three years of awesomely awful guilty
pleasures of the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Awesomely
Awfuls are happy to reward you with underrated
gems and hidden treasures: the most bitchin’
movies and TV shows that might have crept past
you unnoticed. Panelists: Hal C F Astell, Jim
Miller, Michael Flanders, Nick Perillo When: Thu,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226
The Basics of Thermoplastics Wonderflex,
Worbla, Friendly Plastic and Sintra. You’ve
seen others create amazing armor and realistic
weapons, but where do you start? In thsi panel
we will cover the basics of major brands of
thermoplastics. History, applications, where to
purchase and hands on demonstrations will be
covered. Panelists: Lady Ember Brennen Sparks
When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 127
The Best (and Worst) of the Recent Year
Every season of anime has its share of good and
bad. Come discuss, argue, agree, disagree and
agree to disagree our picks for best and worst
of the recent times. Panelists: The Critical D
(3 panelists) When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 223
The Business of Full-Time Prop/Costume
Making This panel will focus on all of the
behind the scenes jobs that go into running and
growing a full time prop / costume business.
Such as social media skills, material costs, time
management, conventions, and most importantly
having fun! There will be on open Q&A at the
end. Panelists: Jordan Duncan, SKS Props,
Vensy Props When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 128
The Cage: A Retrospective of Star Trek’s
‘Lost Pilot’ 50 years ago, Gene Roddenberry
and Desilu Studios made “The Cage”, the first
pilot for ‘Star Trek’ - and for the first time in
history, NBC rejected the pilot, but gave them the
green light to try again. Join us as we discuss
the making of ‘The Cage’ Panelists: Phoenix
Comicon Staff When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 227
The Costuming and Character Design
of Star Trek Continues Come and meet
the costume designers and makeup artists
behind the award-winning web series Star Trek
Continues! They will discuss the tips, tricks and
particular challenges of bringing TOS back to life.
Short presentation followed by Q&A. Panelists:
Ginger Holley, Hannah Barucky, Lisa Hansell,
Tim Vittetoe When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 128
The Dark Side of the Doctor Who While
originally a “family show,” Doctor Who has
often had its dark side and dark themes. Our
panelists will examine the darkness in Doctor
Who’s storytelling that’s been there from the very
beginning and continues all the way to today.
Panelists: Dwayne Plain, Jesse W Canfield, Matt
Duncan, Sean Mushro When: Thu, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 231
The Darling Sounds The Darling Sounds is
a four-piece indie rock band who dabble in surf
rock and punk. Panelists: The Darling Sounds
When: Thu, 5:00–6:00PM Room: Third Street
Stage
The Doctor doesn’t like endings:
Discussing Doctor Who’s Most Emotional
Goodbyes As any fan knows, The Doctor has
had his share of heartbreaking goodbyes during
his 13 lives. Join our panel of Whovians as we
discuss the most memorable of these farewells
and how they impacted the mad man with a
box. Panelists: Bells Diggins, Courtney Lovejoy,
Gail Andreasen, Joel Turner, Matt Duncan, Sean
Mushro When: Thu, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
231
The DREAD Fleet - Young Pirate Training
Come join the Pirates of the DREAD Fleet as
we train “cabin monkeys” in ways of piracy!
All welcome, as long as you’re a kid! Meet
the greatest ne’er-do-wells that ever were.
Learn how to fight, sing, and live like a pirate!
Panelists: The Dread Fleet When: Sun, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: Youth Activities - West 106
buttocks? Which is more important? Come help
us find out! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Arizona Midnight Channel (4 panelists) When:
Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 223
The Everything Goes Dating Show It’s tough
to meet someone these days, with all the villains,
arch foes, and heroes ruining all your first dates.
Don’t worry; the Renegades have your back! Come
as you are to the craziest dating show of your life
and prepare to make some memories! Panelists:
The Renegades (12 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–
5:30PM Room: North 224
The Everything Goes Dating Show 18+
Version 2 of our “Everything Goes Dating Show”.
Now with 20% more adult content! Be warned,
this could get real. Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: The Renegades (12 panelists) When:
Sat, 10:30–11:30PM Room: North 222
The Food of Fantasy Feast scenes are a
staple of any fantasy author’s diet, just as much
as dragons and talking swords. But is there more
to a feast scene than just disturbingly elaborate
portrayals of roast duck? Digest this issue
with our panelists! Panelists: Beth Cato, Brian
McClellan, Kevin Hearne, Sam Sykes, Weston
Ochse When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 125
The Free Stand Up Comedy Show by
PhoenixComedy.org! PhoenixComedy.org
invites you to an evening of FREE comedy! Be
barraged by a horde of nerdy local comedians,
regaling you with tales of the things that matter
most in life: comic books and video games.
FREE comedy at the Comicon- it’s almost an
alliteration. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Phoenixcomedy.org When: Fri, 10:00–12:00AM
and Sat, 12:00–1:30AM Room: Renaissance
Grand Ballroom
The DREAD Fleet Presents: “Pirate 101”
Comedy Show! The DREAD Fleet’s newest
captain, Barba, needs a few good pirates for his
ship Diablo. His attempts to train a new recruit
on the most important jobs on ship fall a bit
short of the mark. Panelists: The Dread Fleet
When: Sat, 6:00–7:30PM Room: Youth Activities
- West 106
The Funding Game In this “Dating Game”
style show, see if scientists throughout history
can successfully secure funding from aristocrats,
religious leaders, government bureaucrats, and
multinational corporations! Who will walk away
with the funding match of their dreams and
who goes home to poverty? Panelists: Allisen
Dahlstedt, Craig Hardgrove, Daniel Jacobs,
Jaclyn Williams, Lev Horodyskyj, Rebekah
Brubaker When: Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 232
The Elder Scrolls: Legend and Lore An
overview of the Elder Scrolls game series. History
of the company and the games series - the good,
the bad, and the ugly. Discussion of the legends
and lore within the game (and how it relates to
the real world). Panelists: Gabriel Lim, Heather
Grant, Kirsten Schulte, Melissa Goble When: Fri,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227
The Gods of Anime A number of important
artists have been the driving force in the
increasing popularity of anime both in Japan and
abroad. This panel examines their innovations
in terms of character development, unique story
lines and animation techniques. Panelists:
Deborah Deacon (2 panelists) When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 224
The End Of The World As We Know It
(aka How Sci-Fi Wants The World to End
For Us) It seems recently we have become
obsessed with the world ending. Dystopian
futures, the rise and fall of not-so-distant past
and future cultures, and wars galore! Why are we
so obsessed with the world ending and who does
it best? Panelists: Roberts Holmes, Rys Holmes,
Sarah Ferguson When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 226
The Greatest Movie Puzzle Game Ever:
The Game (Now Featuring Pictograms)!
Joe Holt and Jamel Singleton invite you to
play The Greatest Movie Puzzle Game Ever,
“The Game”! The rules are simple, be the first
contestant to solve a movie themed pictogram
to win! There could be prizes, there will be fun!
Panelists: Jamel Singleton, Joe Holt When: Sat,
4:30–5:30PM Room: North 227
The Epitome of Ecchi 18+ Perverts unite!
Come and join Arizona Midnight Channel as we
celebrate all things Ecchi! We even get down
to that age old question which has plagued
mankind since ye olden times, boobies or
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
using lights in your Steampunk creations, using
basic electronics such as LEDs and Arduinos
microcontrollers. Panelists: Chris Kurtz, Jeff
McDaniel, Peter Valentine, Tim Holt When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 227
The Hill in Mind The Hill in Mind is an eclectic
folk/rock band from Phoenix. Their music is
evocative and cinematic with a strong emphasis
on storytelling and musicianship. Panelists: The
Hill in Mind When: Sun, 2:00–3:00PM Room:
Third Street Stage
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The Historical and the Fantastical Author
Signing The authors from The Historical and
the Fantastical panel signing Panelists: Cherie
Priest, Django Wexler, Joseph Nassise, Michael
Martinez, Viola Carr When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 126B
The History Of Comic Books Part 1 The
pantheon of comic book heroes and characters
is vast and colorful but sometimes the history
behind the creation of these characters is just as
colorful. Often the creation of these characters
directly coincides with the social climate and
culture of the time. Panelists: Aaron Englebeck
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 123
The Ladies of the Genre A look at strong
female characters in SciFi/Fantasy TV shows
and movies. What makes these women strong?
Should they be role models? Panelists: ashley
Nicole dee, Kristen Mozaffari, Tanya Gouchenour
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 227
The Match Game: Doctor Who Version
Come play the classic TV game show with a
Doctor Who spin. Try to match the Doctors
and companions to win prizes! Panelists: AZ
T.A.R.D.I.S., Dennis Kanenwisher, E. Adam
Thomas, Gail Andreasen, Jeff Jones, Molly
Martin, Pat Harper, Suzanne Jones When: Fri,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 231
The Mythology of Sleepy Hollow A look
at the stories behind the hit show and how the
stories that have passed on as mythology still
manage to put a chill down our bones. When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 230
The Nerds Have Won Well, we did it. The
age old tale of nerds growing up to take over the
world has finally happened. From Technology
to Business to Pop Culture, nerds and the nerd
culture seem to have taken over. Now let’s bask
in the glory for a bit. Panelists: Jenny Van Der
Werf, TJ Van Der Werf When: Fri, 12:00–1:00PM
Room: North 228
The Padawan Room Padawan Room is
open to families with younglings 5 and under.
There is a designated private area for breastfeed
moms, a “re-group” area for families with
tables and chairs along with a play/reading
area for kids. Children must be supervised at
all times. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff
When: Thu, 12:00–3:00PM, 4:30–6:00PM, Fri,
11:30–12:00PM, 1:00–1:30PM, 2:30–3:00PM,
5:30–6:00PM, Sat, 11:30–12:00PM, 1:00–
1:30PM, 2:30–3:00PM, 5:30–6:00PM and Sun,
11:30–3:00PM, 2:30–3:00PM, 4:30–5:30PM
Room: Youth/Parents Lounge - West 102C
The PCC Film Challenge Check out the Top
10 Films from this year’s challenge! Every film
was made for Phoenix Comicon. Each team was
given a piece of classical music and they were
told to use obscure Star Wars merchandise as a
prop. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When:
Fri, 7:30–9:00PM Room: West 104
The People VS Stephen Moffat Stephen
Moffatt (The Showrunner for Doctor Who and
Sherlock) is no stranger to hateful fans, but has
he committed “writing” crimes so attrocious he
must be punished by the Time Lords? Panelists:
AZ T.A.R.D.I.S., Duncan MacLeod, Jeff Schwarz,
Kiko Cheyenne, Molly Martin, Nicholas Grover,
Rachel Cawley, Tom Hanks When: Sun, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 228
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The Phoenix Comicon Puppet Slam What’s
a Puppet Slam? It’s your ticket to an amazeballs
time! (we can say amazeballs, yeah?) Join us
for an evening of puppetry for adults at the
Phoenix Comicon Puppet Slam, where you’ll see
quirky, edgy shows performed by quirky, edgy
puppeteers. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Scott Gesser When: Thu, 9:00–10:00PM Room:
Renaissance Grand Ballroom
The Phoenix Comics-Con Show Sit back,
relax and enjoy comedy from local Arizona
comedian and avid nerds. 18+ Jokes will range
from life as nerd to all things comic/nerd related.
Audience participation would be the laughter
they share as they enjoy the jokes. Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Ben Lewis, Chelsea
Greenberg, Diego Garcia, Roman Grisby, Steve
Marek When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 229
The Phoenix Comics-Con Show 2.0 Sit
back, relax and enjoy comedy from local Arizona
comedian and avid nerds. 18+ Jokes will range
from life as nerd to all things comic/nerd related.
Audience participation would be the laughter
they share as they enjoy the jokes. Must be 18+
to attend! Panelists: Ben Lewis, Dennis Aust,
Durrell Johnson, Isom McGowan, Kristy Bullock,
Matt Storrs, Phoenixcomedy.org When: Sat,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 226
The Political Dr. Seuss Many people know
Dr. Seuss as the man behind “The Cat in the Hat”;
but how many know that “Yertle the Turtle” was
modelled after HItler? THE POLITICAL DR SEUSS
reveals how popular children’s author Theodore
Geisel advocated social change, teaching
generations. When: Sun, 10:00–12:00PM Room:
North 126C
The Progression of Steven Universe
Steven Universe has come far in his first season.
How have his fellow Beach City inhabitants
influenced him, and how has he made his
mark on them? Also discuss how the show, its
characters and themes, have impacted you! Why
do you believe in Steven? Panelists: Knights of
the Con Table (5 panelists) When: Thu, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 222
The Red Wedding benefiting Kids Need To
Read Winter is Coming to Phoenix Comicon.
Don’t miss our Game Of Thrones Party benefiting
Kids Need to Read in their mission to create
a culture of reading for children by providing
inspiring books to underfunded schools, libraries,
and literacy programs across the United States.
Paid Event: $21.75 Must be 18+ to attend!
Panelists: Kids Need to Read, Phoenix Comicon
Staff When: Sat, 10:00–1:30AM Room: Sheraton
Valley of The Sun
The Romance Options Costume Club
Presents - Dragon Age: World of Thedas
Dragon Age (Bioware) now has three epic
games chock full of extensive lore and in-depth
backstories of their engaging characters. This
panel delves into the Dragon Age Universe and
how much it means to the players of today.
Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists: Chris Rensing,
Clever Fox Cosplay, Elly Snyder, Sarrah Wilkinson,
Sasha Hendricks When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 228
The Savy Cosplayer’s Guide to Wig Buying
Do you need a wig, but are unsure of where to
buy them? Are you tired of buying lackluster
wigs? Do you think the only place to buy wigs
is at a party store? Then come learn about the
best places to buy a high quality wig and how to
learn what you’re looking for in a wig. Panelists:
Cookieplay Productions (3 panelists) When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 130
The Science of Drinking Presents Extreme
Science Fiction Trivia!? Somehow sober the guys from the Science of Drinking devised
their own trivia game testing the full realm of
trivial things in the movies you love to hate and
hate to love. Come test your knowledge against
their dry wit and cosmic humor! Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: Anthony Fuentes, Brad Walling,
Todd Filek When: Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North
226
The Sexy Side of Ancient Greece (18+)
A look into the more adult themed myths of
Ancient Greece and Rome. Join Far From Home’s
Research and Mythology division, Far From
Home Presents, with this dark and sensual panel
as we dig deep into the erotic past. Must be
18+ to attend! Panelists: Far From Home (2
panelists), Stephanie Olson, T.M. Williams When:
Fri, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 211
The Star Wars Trivia Challenge! From the
films, to the books, to the various animated
series, this trivia challenge has something for
every fan. Have fun testing your Star Wars
knowledge and maybe even win some cool prizes
in the process! No Jedi mind tricks allowed!
Panelists: Jason Hunt, Joey Letson, Kyle Avery
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 229
The Talking Dead - (The Walking Dead
Cosplay AZ) Come join the The Walking Dead
Cosplay AZ group to discuss all things Walking
Dead! TV Show vs. Comic Books, character
development, predictions for the TV show/
comics and fan theories! Audience participation is
encouraged, so bring your best ideas! Panelists:
Brian Korzec, Talking Dead AZ (8 panelists) When:
Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: West 213B
The Roast of Yu-Gi-Oh 18+ Yugi Moto has
returned, and now he’s in the hot seat for this
epic roast. Join us for an adult experience in the
secret life of children’s card games as we learn
more about the King of Games than any of us
ever really wanted to know. Must be 18+ to
attend! Panelists: The Renegades (12 panelists)
When: Sat, 4:30–7:00PM Room: North 221
The Tudor Project Fans of historical dramas
such as Wolf Hall, The Tudors, and The Other
Boleyn Girl will not want to miss this panel!
F.I.R.E. invites everyone interested in the Tudor
court to come and see what it really takes to
make Tudor clothing in our modern world.
Panelists: House of F.I.R.E (10 panelists) When:
Fri, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 130
The Role of Pop Culture Arts in Education
Join a panel of experts representing formal and
informal arts education from the classroom to
the policy makers as we explore the role that
Pop Culture Arts plays in arts education. Lynn
Tuttle is Director of Arts Education at the Arizona
Department of Education. Panelists: Lynn Tuttle,
Todd Van Hooser When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 126C
The Unsolved Mysteries of Doctor Who Is
it a mistake? What happened to so and so? Is
that a plot hole so large you could drive a bus
through it? Continuity? Bah! We discuss all those
and more in this panel devoted to the what about
and could have beens. Panelists: Cinnamon
Hayes, Gavin Hazeldene, Melanie Hazeldene,
Richard Clayton, ZAA Cosplay When: Sun, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 226
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The Yaoi Game Panel 18+ East Blue and
Gay Balls Inc presents; Your favorite Yaoi panel!
Come join our panel as we spend an hour talking
about and playing games centered on men loving
other men. We’ll have an assortment of prizes for
those brave enough to participate. Must be 18+
to attend! Panelists: East Blue Cosplay & Gay
Balls Inc. (4 panelists) When: Sat, 9:00–10:00PM
Room: North 222
They Said It, We Loved It But Can You
Name It? A game where audience members
try to put a name to quotes from various
works within the Fantasy / Steampunk genres
Panelists: Cara Beth, Kimi Ann When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 227
Thor, Thanos & Theology: Comics &
Worldview What do our heroes say about us?
A philosophy student, a theologian, and a history
grad discuss the intersection of our favorite
heroes and what we believe. Mega metaphysics!
Panelists: Grey Rogers, Pastor V, Vocab Malone
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 122
Tom Kane Spotlight Come listen you must.
Known for his work as Jedi Master Yoda in the
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, other works include
Magneto on Marvel vs Capcom 3 and Wolverine
and the X-Men. Panelists: Tom Kane When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 221
Transformers: Robots in Disguise Season
One Cartoon Network’s Transformers: RID
stars Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Grimlock and your
favorite Autobots and Decepticons. Watch an
episode with the show’s producer and writer,
Adam Beechen. Then, we’ll discuss it - let your
voice be heard! Panelists: Adam Beechen,
ladywreck, Laserbot, Vocab Malone When: Sat,
1:30–2:30PM Room: North 123
Transformers: Trivia Contest Come test
your knowledge of the transformers and see if
you have what it takes to win some awesome
prizes. Panelists: Arizona Autobots When: Sun,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 130
Transhumanism: Building a Better Human
Can we ever end up like the Borg? Or Cylons? As
medical devices and human-computer interfaces
rapidly advance, learn about some of the ways in
which we’re transforming our species and how
it will change our societies and us. Panelists:
Jeremiah Molinaro, Josh Klein, Miekkal Clarkson,
Miles Brundage, Ryan Hampton, John Grigg
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 232
Treat Yo Self to the Ultimate Parks and
Recreation Panel! Let’s say Bye, Bye Lil
Sebastian to one of the greatest comedies on
TV. Join in for a good old fashioned Town Hall
Meeting discussing the people of Pawnee and
their influence on/from pop culture, and any
other Pawnee issues you want to bring up.
Panelists: Brendan Stacey, Luz Navarro When:
Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 231
Trolls Story Telling and Mask Making
What if you fell through a bridge into the realm
of Trolls. Misunderstood, you will learn about
Trolls and make a mask to take home! Wonderful
storytelling and creative activities woven
together in this tale by JJ Czep! Panelists: Jenn
Czep When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: Youth
Art Event Area- West 101
Ummm...Actually If there’s one thing geeks
and nerds love, it’s knowing more than the
people around them! Join us for a different spin
on the usual trivia contest where your hosts will
read incorrect statements which you need to
correct with the statement “Ummm...Actually...”
It’s Jeopardy! When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room:
North 123
Unashamed Full Frontal Nerdity A panel
for authors to gush about the facets of their
research that surprised and delighted them.
Panelists: Django Wexler, Jason Hough, Michael
Martinez, Naomi Novik When: Sun, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 124
Unlikely influences An author is not shaped
just by books. Anime, video games, comics,
movies: in pop culture anything can influence
an author’s storytelling. Our panelists discuss
what non-book influences inspire their writing.
Panelists: Django Wexler, Mur Lafferty, Myke
Cole, Naomi Novik, Sam Sykes When: Thu,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 125
Upcoming Video Games and Tech. Get
the latest on what games will be coming out in
the next year and beyond as well with Gareth
Von Kallenbach of Skewed and Reviewed. This
is a lively panel with images, video, and Q&A as
well as the SWAG table. Panelists: Gareth Von
Kallenbach When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 229
Urban Fantasy Old School Vs. Modern Urban
Fantasy. How do the two compare? Panelists:
Gini Koch, Joseph Nassise, M. L. Brennan, Paul
Cornell, Richard Kadrey When: Sun, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: North 125
URORRUR’R’!!!! Tusken Charades? What
is it with Aliens & Charades? Well if you believe
you have what it takes - join us as we have
invited the Tusken Raiders to challenge your
ears and imagination in the first ever Tusken
Charades contest! Panelists: Brad Walling, Jim
Welch, Jordan Lyndell-Lees, Todd Filek When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 229
Using EDSITEment: The National
Endowment for the Humanities Website
EDSITEment is a partnership among the
National Endowment for the Humanities, Verizon
Foundation, and the National Trust for the
Humanities. EDSITEment offers a treasure trove
for teachers, students, and parents searching
for high-quality material on the Internet in the
subject areas of literature and language arts,
foreign languages, art and culture, and history
and social studies. Panelists: KellyAnn Bonnell
When: Thu, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 126C
Using Twilight to teach Adolescent
Development Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series
(Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse) has become a
perennial favoarite for fantasy loving teens and
adults alike. The series has also been heaviliy
criticized for its portrayal of unhealthy dating
relationships in teens. Panelists: KellyAnn Bonnell
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 126C
Valiant 101: The Story Starts Here New to
Valiant Comics? Start here with an accessible
introductory panel filling you in on everything
you need to know about the heavy hitters of the
Valiant Universe! We’re taking you step-by-step
through origins of X-O Manowar, Bloodshot,
Quantum and Woody, Ninjak and more of
Valiant’s top heroes and villains right here with
Valiant 101! Moderator: Andy Liegl, Panelist:
David Baron When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM Room:
North 231
Veronica Taylor Spotlight Veronica Taylor
was born on April 9, 1978 in New York City, New
York, USA. She is an actress, known for Pokémon
(1998), Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo
Strikes Back(1998) and Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles (2003) Panelists: Veronica Taylor When:
Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 221
Vic Mignogna Spotlight Vic Mignogna
was born on August 27, 1962 in Greensburg,
Pennsylvania, USA as Victor Joseph Mignogna.
He is known for his work on Fullmetal Alchemist
(2003), Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie:
Conqueror of Shamballa (2005) and Fullmetal
Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009). Panelists: Vic
Mignogna When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North
221
Victorian Secrets Delve under the various
layers of Victorian fashion to discover what
makes a bustle perky and supports a long day of
flounced skirts. Madame Askew and her friends
will discuss the ins and outs of corsetry, the
foundations that build that Victorian silhouette
and how to hustle that bustle through a modern
world. Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Madame Askew, Marjorie Kosky When: Sat,
5:00–6:00PM Room: Renaissance Salon 3-4
PANEL & EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
The World of Miyazaki Who is this man?
Where did he get his start? Where does he get
his inspiration from? Find out this and more, as
we learn about the history behind the man who
changed the face of modern anime. Panelists:
The Renegades (12 panelists) When: Fri, 1:30–
2:30PM Room: North 222
Video Games on the Silver Screen (and
TV) Video games that have either made it to
Theaters or TV: Are they decent adaptations?
or could they be better? And what about other
games becoming movies or shows? Panelists:
Augustine Rollinger, Kirsten Schulte, Randy Elmer
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 226
Villainous Vixens Costume Meetup and
Photoshoot Because everyone likes a Bad
Girl. Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat,
2:00–3:30PM Room: Costuming Meetups area 1
Villains Costume Meetup Are you a bad guy
or girl? Want to meet other bad guys and girls?
Then this is the place for you. No Heroes allowed
at this Meetup of the Malicious! Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sat, 12:00–
2:00PM Room: Costuming Meetups area 1
Vocaloid 101: Electric Voices Still don’t
know what Vocaloid is? Get scoffs when you ask
people what anime Hatsune Miku is from? Stop
being left in the dark and attend Vocaloid 101
as we cover the basics and what Vocaloid is all
about. Panelists: Time Squad B (5 panelists)
When: Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 222
Vocaloid Music Time “The First Sound of
the Future” Team NerdRage is back with another
edition of more virtual idol songs! Come hang
out and enjoy the music! Panelists: NerdRage
(5 panelists) When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room:
North 223
Vocaloid Music Time V1 Team NerdRage
brings you more Music Time! This time dedicated
only to the 1st generation of Vocaloids!
Panelists: NerdRage (5 panelists) When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 223
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Voyager 20: 20 Years of ‘Star Trek:
Voyager’! They were only supposed to go on
a three week mission... ...but got stranded in
the Delta Quadrant for 7 years! Join us as we
celebrate the 20th Anniversary of ‘Star Trek:
Voyager’ and explore the missions of Captain
Janeway and her crew. Panelists: Cinnamon
Hayes, Debra Nickelson, Eileen Johnson, Kimberly
Smith When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 228
Waifu 4 Laifu, the Confessions Begin
Don’t be scared to come in and share your
favorite waifu, what kind of anime girl OR guy
you absolutely can’t live without. We’re all ears
and we’re all here to confess the kinks of being
a real otaku. Panelists: Overly Critical Otakus
(5 panelists) When: Fri, 4:30–5:30PM Room:
North 223
Waifu Wars! “My waifu is SO much better
than yours!” “Yeah right MY waifu is best!”
We’re going to settle these arguments once and
for all! Wear your strongest set of white knight
armor and prepare to defend your waifu’s honor
against your fellow attendees! Panelists: Dollars
AZ (5 panelists) When: Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room:
North 222
Walking in Two Worlds: Native American
Comic Art Vs. Stereotypes Native Artists
and major art museums are on the front lines
of reinterpreting what it means to be American
Indian in a modern age. Join comic book creators
Arigon Starr ((Super Indian, Moonshot) and Theo
Tso (Captain Paiute) Panelists: Arigon Starr
When: Sat, 4:30–5:30PM Room: North 122
Want to Learn About Anime Art? Love anime?
Perfect your drawing techiques and add style to
your characters in this hands on art demonstration!
Panelists: Katerina E. When: Sat, 3:00–4:00PM
Room: Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Way of the Lightsaber Fighting with a
lightsaber is more than just swinging a deadly
weapon around at your opponent. For every
teacher there is form, finesses and style. Join
us as we explore and demonstrate the use of an
elegant tool of justice. Panelists: Culann Lewis,
Felix Blinn, Michael Whyman, Todd Parent When:
Sat, 9:00–10:00PM Room: North 231
We All Wear Masks: An Introduction To
Cosplay Makeup One of the fascinating
aspects of cosplaying is the complexity and many
disciplines associated with it. Fabrication, prop
making, engineering, wig styling, and of course
cosmetics. This panel will focus on makeup in an
art form. Topics covered: -Standard base makeup.
-Complimenting skin tones. Panelists: Amie LynnAmy Pantea, Angelica Dawn, Liz Vickery When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 127
We are ALL Wonder Women! 6 women, all
as beautiful as Aphrodite and wise as Athena,
storm PCC as Princess Diana of the AmazonsWonder Woman! Each and every cosplay looks
different, was created in a unique way, but still
honorably represents Wonder Woman in an
inspiring way. Panelists: Dustin Dial, Jessica
Schmidt, Justice League Arizona, Kyle Rayner,
Leonard Morales, Stray Kat Cosplay When: Fri,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 129
We Do The Weird Stuff: Dr. Horrible
Shadow Cast & Costume Contest We
Do The Weird Stuff presents Dr. Horrible’s
Sing-a-Long Blog. Come in your best hero,
villain, or Horrible cosplay and earn your PhD in
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Horribleness. Then, enjoy the live shadowcast
and screening of “Dr. Horrible… Tell your
friends!” Panelists: Megan White When: Sun,
3:00–5:00PM Room: North 231
other classic sci-fi series, including Star Trek,
Jurrasic Park and classic TV shows. Panelists:
E. Adam Thomas, Josh Benjamin When: Sat,
9:00–10:00PM Room: North 229
Weeaboo Stories and Confessions Do you
remember a time when you were first introduced
to anime? When the only way to run was like
Naruto, and every other word was Japanese?
Come share your worst episodes of being a
weeaboo; it’s time to confess, baka-chan!
Panelists: The Flock (2 panelists) When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 223
When Ghosts Attack Professional Ghost
Hunter(s) & Owner(s) of Crossing Over
Paranormal Society “The COPS Crew” Jay
& Marie Yates -As Seen On- Travel Channel,
Biography Channel, & ABC along with their team
of Paranormal Investigators of COPS Crew will
share their real life stories. Panelists: Jamie
Kroll, Jay Yates, Marie Yates, Michael Papp,
Paul Lovegrove, Roy Weedmark When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: West 213B
Weiss Schwarz Ever wonder who would
win in a match between Saber and Ryuuko?
Kirito and Asuna vs. Shiroe and Akatsuki? It’s
all possible with Bushiroad’s card game, Weiss
Schwarz. Come join TDP as give the rundown on
this unique and addicting card game. Panelists:
True Damage Productions (3 panelists) When:
Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 223
Welcome to Gensokyo: Touhou 101 Come
let us, the greatest minds in Gensokyo, teach you
what the world of Touhou Project is all about.
We’ll be explaining the basics, and answering
any questions you may have about this shmup
phenomenon. Panelists: Muffin (4 panelists)
When: Thu, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 223
Welcome to Night Vale In-Character Q&A
Ask the characters you love the questions on your
mind. From an area located somewhere in the vast
deserts of the United States, repel those smiling
gods and accept the Glow Cloud. Praise the Glow
Cloud.... ALL HAIL THE GLOW CLOUD! Panelists:
Kaede Codina (2 panelists), Natalie Parker When:
Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 224
Welcome to the Blue Ribbon Army! The
Blue Ribbon Army (BRA) is the Unofficial Social
Club of Phoenix Comicon/Fan Fest! Named for
blue ribbons we wear to conventions, BRA is
the group for people who want to share their
geekiness with like-minded people! Come see
what we’re all about! Panelists: April Russell,
Denise Hanks, Jen Hinds, Matt Hinds, Jillian
Squires When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North
227
Where in The Con is Carmen Sandiego?
Live Gameshow and Scavenger Hunt! Bad
news gumshoes! Carmen Sandiego and her Vile
Henchmen are at it again and we need your help
to crack the case! Join us at ACME Headquarters
as we recreate the classic, geography based,
PBS game show at Phoenix Comicon 2015, and
compete for a chance to win fabulous prizes!
Panelists: Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Fri,
4:30–5:30PM Room: Renaissance Grand Ballroom
Where Should I Start Watching Doctor
Who? Are you ready to take the plunge and
start watching Doctor Who but think 50+ years
of continuity is a bit daunting? Come listen to
our panelists discuss which stories of Doctor
Who make the best introduction to the series.
Panelists: Alissa McKersie, Dwayne Plain, Jeff
Schwarz, Jesse W Canfield, John Wheeler When:
Sat, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 229
Who Said That? Join Joe Holt and Jamel
Singleton as they present The Ultimate Movie
Quote Trivia Game with famous lines from the
80’s 90’s and today. Hundreds of quotes, dozens
of prizes, two hilarious hosts, and one great time!
Panelists: Jamel Singleton, Joe Holt When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: North 231
Who’s Driving? Should plot or character
drive a story? The pros and cons of either way.
Panelists: Amy K. Nichols, Joseph Nassise,
Margaret Dunlap, Mel Odom, Melissa Marr When:
Sat, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126A
Wesker’s Zombie Trivial Pursuit Two rounds
of six contestants go head to head in a Zombie
Trivia gameshow. The winners of each round go to
the finals to see who is the true Zombie Ace. Show
your zombie knowledge and win great prizes.
Panelists: Umbrella Corp AZ Hive When: Sun,
12:00–1:00PM Room: West 213B
Who’s That Pokemon?! Do you think you have
what it takes to call yourself a true Blue (and Red)
Pokémon Master? If so, come Join AZ Nichibros
as we test your Poké knowledge and see who will
be crowned a True Master in a fantastic game of
Who’s That Pokémon! Panelists: AZ Nichibros
When: Fri, 3:00–4:00PM Room: North 222
What are They Wearing? Characters in
literature don’t run around naked. What should a
character wear? Why? What function does it serve
or does it just look really, really great? Panelists:
Amy Nichols, Travis Hanson, Leanna Renee Hieber,
Suzanne Young, Shannon Messenger When: Sat,
3:00–4:00PM Room: North 130
Who, Why and WTF of Dragonball Z
DRAGON BALL Z! Yup. Is this series absurd?
You bet it is! Robots, magic, aliens, doods that
can bench press a PLANET? Yeah, we got that.
So let’s all discover together how it became...
well, what it is. Only this time… THE MOVIES!
Panelists: Anime Parliament (5 panelists) When:
Fri, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 225
What is Halloween? Join the Far From Home
Research and Mythology division, Far From Home
Presents, as we bring you the myths, customs
and creatures and the true origins surrounding
one of our favorite holidays. All Hallowed Saint’s
Day Eve. Why do we trick or treat? Why do we
wear costumes? Panelists: Angela Kabasan, Far
From Home (3 panelists), T.M. Williams When:
Sat, 7:30–8:30PM Room: West 211
Whose Line is it Anime? Come join us for
Whose line is it Anime! The show where the
games are made up and the points don’t matter!
Based off the popular improv show Whose Line is
it Anyway with a slightly nerdier theme. We’ll be
taking volunteers from the audience. Panelists:
Muffin (4 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM
Room: North 221
What was That Noise? A Spirited look at the
unsung art of Sound Effects in Doctor Who and
Why Aren’t You Roleplaying? TDP wants
you to start playing tabletop RPGs! Let us give
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Why We Love Anime An open discussion
about every Otaku’s favorite subject: Anime!
We’ll talk about everything from art, characters,
personal stories, etc. This is an opportunity for
anyone and everyone to share with their fellow
Otaku what anime means to us. Panelists: The
Renegades (12 panelists) When: Fri, 10:30–
11:30AM Room: North 223
Wildest Deaths 2 - Resurrection 18+ “I
never knew a human body had that much blood”
is just one example of the many comments made
in our previous years’ panel of Wildest Deaths
in Anime. We’ve shown some terrible scenes in
the past, but this year will top them all! Must
be 18+ to attend! Panelists: RTC (4 panelists)
When: Thu, 7:30–8:30PM Room: North 222
Women and Gender in One Piece Join East
Blue Cosplay and Gay Balls Inc for a thoughtful
discussion on the representation of women and
gender in One Piece: does it pass the Bechdel
Test? Why are their waists so small? Is Koala just
a cheap Nami knock-off? Panelists: East Blue
Cosplay & Gay Balls Inc. (4 panelists) When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 223
Women of Anime While many consider anime
and manga to be the realm of young men, there
are a number of women who have played key
roles in the development of both anime and
manga. This panel will discuss some of the most
influential women artists in anime and manga.
Panelists: Deborah Deacon (2 panelists) When:
Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 222
Women of Trek Smart, Brave, Talented,
and Beautiful - the Women of ‘Star Trek’ have
captivated audiences for nearly 50 years through
genre-busting characters like Nyota Uhura,
Captain Janeway, Crewman Elizabeth Cutler, 7 of
9; even adversaries like the enigmatic Romulan
Commander. Panelists: Angelina Rising, Kim
Stinger, Michele Specht, Kipleigh Brown When:
Sat, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 226
World Building Science and science fiction
are intimately linked. Science fiction fuels the
imagination of scientists and scientist, in return,
feed ideas and speculation into science fiction.
Learn how to build a realistic science fiction
universe, from planets through life and societies,
for richer stories. Panelists: Dennis Dunn, Lindy
Elkins-Tanton, Mario Mendez, Martha Cassetti,
Natalie Hinkel, Patrick Young When: Sun, 3:00–
4:00PM Room: North 232
World Building Panel Signing Authors from
the World Building panel book signing Panelists:
Jason Hough, Max Gladstone, Melissa Marr,
Stephen Blackmoore When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: North 126B
World Building-Get Over It World building
is a good start, but when is it enough and how
to move on to the characters and the story.
Panelists: Jason Hough, Margaret Dunlap, Max
Gladstone, Melissa Marr, Stephen Blackmoore
When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: North 124
Worst Comic Book Movie Ever Tired of
Hollywood ruining your favorite geek properties?
Maybe you have an idea you want to see made
into a movie that hasn’t been done yet? Well join
us in pitching ideas for reboots, re-imaginings
and fresh takes for our favorite characters and
properties. Panelists: Brian Simonsen, Jim Smith,
Lita Beck, Matt Rader When: Thu, 6:00–7:00PM
Room: North 122
Writer’s Epic Quest Kickoff Amidst the vast
sea of panels and shared knowledge, how shall
the aspiring author glean the direction to acquire
their desired ultimate destination? Phoenix
Comicon’s Books and Authors ventures forth to
aid the weary writer in achieving their desires.
Join the quest for literary excellence… When:
Thu, 6:00–7:00PM Room: North 126A
Writing Reluctant Heroes Characters stuck
in situations where heroism is the only choice.
Panelists: Brian Staveley, Chuck Wendig, Leanna
Renee Hieber, Richard Kadrey, Sam Sykes When:
Sun, 10:30–11:30AM Room: North 125
WTF Japan?! 18+ Oh my Glob! Did you hear?
Japan is a crazy place, and is always full of
surprises, but sometimes they make you go WTF!
Join the Arizona Midnight Channel on a roller
coaster of crazy anime, pranks, pictures, movies
and more! Must be 18+ to attend! Panelists:
Arizona Midnight Channel (4 panelists) When: Fri,
7:30–8:30PM Room: North 222
Wut Anime?! The million dollar question: Wut
Anime? This simple guessing game tests your
wits as an anime fan! Come on, step it up and
show me your moves! Panelists: Overly Critical
Otakus (5 panelists) When: Sat, 7:30–8:30PM
Room: North 225
Year of the Dwarf Planet With Dawn
orbiting Ceres and New Horizons approaching
Pluto, it’s the year of the Dwarf Planet! Learn
about the history of these bodies, the exciting
new discoveries we’re making, and even their
prospects for life! Panelists: David Williams,
Gerard van Belle, Jackie Monkiewicz, Lisa Will,
Parker Castleberry, Steve Desch When: Fri,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 232
You Can Draw Chibis! Do you love manga
& anime? Learn techniques during this hands
on drawing demonstration for various Chibis.
Panelists: Katerina E. When: Fri, 1:30–2:30PM
Room: Youth Art Event Area- West 101
You Fought in the Clone Wars? Celebrate
some of the best Clone Wars story arcs, revisit
some of the greatest characters, and see how
the animated series contributed to the larger
Star Wars universe in an amazing way. Panelists:
Jason Hunt, Joey Letson, Kyle Avery When: Sun,
10:30–11:30AM Room: North 229
You NEED to Play This!! There are a lot
of video games out there, and unfortunately
many slip under our radar. Come join Dowase
Entertainment as we take a look through the
gaming world to find the gems hidden in the
rough. Panelists: Dowase Entertainment (3
panelists) When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room:
North 224
Young Adult - Have Your Writing Critiqued
Have your Young Adult writing critiqued by
professionals in the writing business. Be ready
to read up to 3 minutes of your own work. What
is good? What needs work? See the Books and
Authors/Writer’s Epic Quest table for details.
Panelists: Greg van Eekhout, Amy Nichols, Pierce
Brown, Aprilynne Pike, Shannon Messenger
When: Sat, 1:30–2:30PM Room: North 125
Young Adult: Bridging the Generation
Gap Writing younger characters that still feel
real to the reader. Panelists: Amy Nichols, Kelley
Armstrong, Greg van Eekhout, Saundra Mitchell,
Shannon Messenger When: Sun, 10:30–11:30AM
Room: North 126A
Youth Drawing Contest Kevin Coulston,
artist and illustrator joins other local artists for
a drawing contest in the Youth Art Room. Kevin
and others from KidsComicClub will offer advice
to young artists and judge attendees’ work.
Panelists: Kevin Coulston When: Sun, 12:00–
1:00PM Room: Youth Art Event Area- West 101
Youth Fashion Show This fashion show for
youth is a non-competitive fun time for kids
twelve and under to show off their costumes.
Denise Gary of Kids Need To Read hosts.
Panelists: Kids Need to Read When: Sun, 2:00–
3:00PM Room: North 129
Youth Fashion Show Setup Fashion Show
Setup and consent form time! Come and get
ready for the Youth Fashion Show! Panelists:
Phoenix Comicon Staff When: Sun, 1:30–2:00PM
Room: North 129
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you whatever knowledge you need to start playing
one of the many amazing games on the market.
We’ll focus on how to get a group together, pick a
game to your liking and getting started! Panelists:
True Damage Productions (3 panelists) When: Fri,
6:00–7:00PM Room: North 223
Zero Sum Game - Games for anyone who
may want to play! Have you ever walked by a
group of people playing a card game or tabletop
game, and wanted to join, but you would be the
only girl? We know that feeling, and are here
to help! Join Very Awesome Girls PHX for the
rundown on some of the most popular tabletop
and card games. Panelists: Ashleigh Feiring
Feiring, ashley Nicole dee, Blythe Feiring, Very
Awesome Girls- Phoenix (2 panelists) When: Sat,
12:00–1:00PM Room: West 102A
Zombie Boot Camp - Ages 15 and Under
The Department of Zombie Defense wants you!!
Do you have what it takes to defend the citizens?
Be a recruit in the DOZD boot camp to see if you
have what it takes. Few will survive, many will
turn! Oorah!! Panelists: Department of Zombie
Defense When: Sun, 12:00–1:00PM Room: West
211
Zombie Boot Camp Ages 16 and Up The
Department of Zombie Defense wants you!! Do
you have what it takes to defend the citizens? Be
a recruit in the DOZD boot camp to see if you have
what it takes. Few will survive, many will turn!
Oorah!! Panelists: Department of Zombie Defense
When: Sun, 1:30–2:30PM Room: West 211
Zombie Survival 101: Animal Edition Facing
hordes of the undead can be really hard as it is,
but when a zombie dog comes barreling through
your window what do you do to survive?! This
panel is back from the dead, no pun intended, and
looking for fresh victims! Panelists: Autumn Ivy
When: Fri, 10:30–11:30PM Room: West 211
Zombie Walk Starts in Room 120D: Join
the horde in our 8th Zombie Walk, bravely
contained by the Department of Zombie Defense
and Umbrella Corp’s AZ Hive. If you’re looking
woefully alive, zombify yourself at the Get Your
Zombie On make-up room (5-7pm) in 120D.
Panelists: AZ Roller Derby, Department of Zombie
Defense, Phoenix Comicon Staff, Umbrella Corp
AZ Hive When: Fri, 7:00–8:00PM Room: Third
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THURSDAY BOARD GAMES (ATRIUM)
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5
B-6
2:00 PM
Bananagrams
3:00 PM
Puerto Rico
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Dungeon
Crawl
Classics
Munchkin
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
B-7
Chez Geek
SJ Games
Player’s Choice
Revolution
The Stars
Are Right
Munch-kin
Zom-bies
10:00 PM
Scotland Yard
Cosmic
Encounter
Ticket
to Ride
Ghost Stories
Chrononauts
SmallWorld
11:00 PM
12:00 AM
Red Dragon
Inn
Dungeon
Fighter
1:00 AM
B-11
B-12
B-13
B-14
B-15
B-9
Dominion
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The Stars
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10:00 PM
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11:00 AM
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RPG: Mother
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Zombicide:
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Shadow
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Kuata
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Confirmation
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The Slave
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Eaters
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PFS 6-14
Scions of the
Sky Key II:
Kaava Quarry
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Scions of the
Sky Key I: On
Sharrowsmith’s
Trail
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The Overflow
Archives
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Tapestry's Toil
Pathfinder
Card Game
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Valley of the
Veiled Flame
PFS 6-05
Slave Ships of
Absalom
PFS 6-19
Test of Tar
Kuata
PFS 6-18
From Under Ice
PFS The
Silverhex
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Returned to
the Sky
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Wisp
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12:00 PM
PFS 6-18
From Under Ice
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Silverhex
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2:00 PM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
R-12
Pathfinder
Card Game
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R-9
Pathfinder
Card Game
PFS 6-12
PFS 6-06
Scions of the
Hall of the Flesh Sky Key I: On
Eaters
Sharrowsmith's
Trail
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
10:00 PM
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Wisp
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11:00 PM
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FRIDAY ELLIS
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2:00 PM
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E-2
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5:00 PM
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E-6
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8:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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E-8
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5:00 PM
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7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
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FATE:
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Formula D
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B-9
Risus RPG
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B-16
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9:00 AM
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11:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Embers of
Elmwood
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Machine
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
DDEX2-7
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Bounty in the Raiders of the
Bog
Twilight Marsh
Forbidden
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Cloaks and
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5:00 PM
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8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Forbidden
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10:00 PM
SATURDAY PATHFINDER SOCIETY (COWBOY)
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Fires of
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Hall of the
Flesh Eaters
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The Slave
Master's
Mirror
9:00 AM
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5-08: The
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10:00 AM
12:00 PM
R-5
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Valley of the Slave Ships The Wounded
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PFS 6-11
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R-8
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smith’s Trail
1:00 PM
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R-7
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Scions of the OfPFS
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Kraken
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R-9
R-10
R-11
R-12
Pathfinder
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Grinder
PFS 6-18
PFS
Pathfinder
From Under The Silverhex Card
Game
Ice
Chronicles
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
8:00 PM
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
PFS
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Pokemon Ltd
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10:00 PM
11:00 PM
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Saturday
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Istanbul
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2:00 PM
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11:00 PM
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B-18
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B-20
DDEX1-6
The Scroll Thief
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11:00 AM
12:00 PM
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11:00 AM
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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R-4
R-6
R-8
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Scions of the Sky Key III:
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Artemis
12:00 PM
Artemis
1:00 PM
Artemis
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ALL
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
GameJam Awards
Super Smash Bros
WiiU
Arizona Video Game
Showcase
Casual Play
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Title
Day
7 Wonders
Fri.
Start time
7:00 PM
Panelist
Location
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
A Touch of Evil
Sat.
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Alien Frontiers
Sat.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Alien Frontiers: Factions
Fri.
4:00 PM
Alien: Legendary Encounters
Sun.
2:00 PM
Among the Stars: The Ambassadors
Fri.
12:00 PM
Ancient Terrible Things
Thurs.
7:00 PM
Arctic Scavenger
Thurs.
5:00 PM
Hyatt Ellis E-4
Hyatt Atrium B-16
Hyatt Atrium B-16
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-8
Are You a Werewolf?
Thurs.
7:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-5
Argent: The Consortium
Sat.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
Arizona Video Games Showcase
presented by Game CoLab
Thurs., Fri., Sat. & Sun. 10:00 AM
Game CoLab
Hyatt Gilbert All Tables
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Thurs.
Artemis
Hyatt Remington/Russell
Every hour on the hour from 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Fri.
Every hour on the hour from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM Artemis
Hyatt Remington/Russell
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Sat.
Every hour on the hour from 10:00 AM to 1:00 AM Artemis
Hyatt Remington/Russell
Hyatt Remington/Russell
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Sun.
Every hour on the hour from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Artemis
Ascension
Sun.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Ascension
Sat.
7:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Asteroyds
Thurs.
3:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Asteroyds
Sat.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-8
Ave Caesar
Sat.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
AZVGS GameJam
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Game CoLab
Hyatt Sundance All
AZVGS GameJam Awards Ceremony
Sun.
2:00 PM
Game CoLab
Hyatt Phoenix Ballroom
Bananagrams
Thurs.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Bang!
Sun.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
Battlestar Galactica
Fri.
3:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-10
Battlestar Galactica
Fri.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Fri.
5:00 PM & 11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Betrayal at House on the Hill
Sat.
5:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Better Angels RPG
Sat.
1:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma (PS3)
Fri.
12:00 PM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Blood Bowl: Team Manager
Sat.
1:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Ca$h ‘n Gun$
Thurs.
8:00 PM & 9:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-11
Ca$h ‘n Gun$
Fri.
7:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Call of Duty:Advanced Warfare 2v2 (XB1)
Thurs.
5:00 PM
AZHP
Carcassonne
Thurs.
7:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
Carcassonne
Fri.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
Carcassonne
Fri.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Cards Against Humanity
Fri.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Castellan
Fri.
10:00 AM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Castles of Mad King Ludwig
Fri.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
Casual Play Video Gaming
Thurs.
2:00 PM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Casual Play Video Gaming
Fri., Sat. & Sun.
10:00 AM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Cave Troll
Fri.
5:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Caverna
Fri.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Caverna
Sat.
12:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
Cestus, a Role Playing Skirmish Game
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-9
Cestus, a Role Playing Skirmish Game
Fri.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-9
Cestus, a Role Playing Skirmish Game
Sat.
10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-9
Cestus, a Role Playing Skirmish Game
Sun.
11:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-9
Hyatt Borein F-3
Changeling: Into the Hedge Maze
Sat.
4:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Cheaty Mages/Farmagedon
Sat.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Chez Geek
Thurs.
6:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Chrononauts
Thurs.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Hyatt Atrium B-1
Cosmic Encounter
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
Coup
Thurs.
4:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Coup
Fri.
9:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Coup - Reformation
Sun.
2:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Cthulhu Wars
Sun.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
Dark Gothic
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-4
Dark Gothic
Sun.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-4
DC Comics Deckbuilder
Sun.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
DC Comics Deckbuilder
Fri.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
DDEX02-10 Cloaks and Shadows
Sun.
10:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18
DDEX02-10 Cloaks and Shadows
Sat.
2:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18:B-20
DDEX02-10 Cloaks and Shadows
Sat.
7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18
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Title
Day
Start time
Panelist
Location
DDEX1-1 Defiance in Phlan
Thurs.
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18
DDEX1-10 Tyranny in Phlan
Fri.
9:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX1-12 Raiders of the Twilight Marsh
Sat.
9:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX1-13 Pool of Radiance Resurgent
Sat.
7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
DDEX1-14 Escape from Phlan
Sun.
10:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX1-3 Shadow on the Moonsea
Fri.
7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18
DDEX1-4 Dues for the Dead
Sat.
7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX1-6 The Scroll Thief
Sun.
10:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
DDEX2-1 City of Danger
Thurs.
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
DDEX2-1 City of Danger
Fri.
9:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
DDEX2-2 Embers of Elmwood
Fri.
2:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18
DDEX2-2 Embers of Elmwood
Sat.
9:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-18
DDEX2-3 The Drowned Tower
Thurs.
2:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX2-3 The Drowned Tower
Fri.
2:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
DDEX2-4 Mayhem in the Earthspur Mines
Fri.
7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
DDEX2-5 Flames of Kythorn
Fri.
7:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX2-6 Breath of the Yellow Rose
Fri.
9:00 PM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-20
DDEX2-7 Bounty in the Bog
Sat.
9:00 AM
D&D Adventurers League
Hyatt Atrium B-19
Dead Of Winter
Thurs.
9:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-16
Dead of Winter
Fri.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Demo Table
Fri.
Every hour on the hour from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-8
Demo Table
Sat.
Every hour on the hour from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-8
Demon: Three Miracles and the Angels
Sat.
4:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-1
Directive
Thurs.
6:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
Directive
Fri.
8:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
Directive
Sat.
6:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
Directive
Sun.
2:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Dixit
Sat.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Dominion
Thurs.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Dominion
Thurs.
10:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Don’t Rest Your Head
Sat.
5:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Doomworks
Sat.
12:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Dragon Strike
Fri.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Dungeon Crawl Classic
Thurs.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-5
Dungeon Fighter
Fri.
2:00 PM & Midnight
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Dungeon Fighter
Sat.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-5
Dungeon World: A Series of Unfortunate Events
Sat.
6:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-2
Dungeon World: The Prison Break
Sat.
2:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-2
Dungeon World: There and (Hopefully) Back Again
Fri.
6:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-2
Eldritch Horror
Fri.
8:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-16
Eldritch Horror
Sat.
8:00 PM
------
Hyatt Atrium B-16
Eons
Thurs.
4:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-11
FATE
Sat.
9:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-5
Firefly the Board Game
Sat.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-4
Forbidden Desert
Thurs.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Forbidden Desert
Fri.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Forbidden Desert
Sat.
3:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Forbidden Island
Fri.
3:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Forge War
Thurs.
4:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Forge War
Fri.
10:00 AM & 8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Forge War
Sat.
10:00 AM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Formula D
Sat.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Fortune & Glory
Fri.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-4
Fortune & Glory
Sat.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-4
Fri. Night Magic: Modern Pod, Standard Pod,
Constructed $5
Fri.
7:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Galaxy Trucker
Sat.
8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Galaxy Trucker
Sun.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Ghost Stories
Thurs.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-5
Ginkgopolis
Fri.
12:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Give Me The Brain
Sun.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Gloom
Fri.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-5
Gloom
Sat.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Go Action Fun Time
Thurs.
8:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-14
Go Action Fun Time
Fri.
8:00 PM
------
Hyatt Atrium B-14
Go Action Fun Time
Sat.
10:00 AM
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Hyatt Cowboy R-11
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Day
Sat.
Start time
Panelist
Location
10:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-14
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Guillotine
Sun.
1:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- (PS3)
Fri.
4:00 PM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
GURPS DF: Troll Hunters Wanted!
Sat.
12:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-3
Hyatt Atrium B-11
GURPS: Traveller
Fri.
2:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hanabi
Sun.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-5
Heroes Inc
Fri.
2:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Heroes Inc
Sat.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
High Noon Saloon
Fri.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-6
Hyatt Cowboy R-12
House of the Black Iron Bell
Fri.
7:00 PM
Midnight Campaign
Hunter: So Here’s the Plan
Sat.
8:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-1
Iconica
Fri.
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
------
Hyatt Atrium B-16
Hyatt Atrium B-16
Iconica
Sat.
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
------
Iconica
Sun.
10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
------
Hyatt Atrium B-11
I’m the Boss
Sat.
7:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-6
Istanbul
Sat.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
K2
Sat.
1:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Killer Instinct (XB1)
Sat.
12:00 PM
AZHP
King of New York
Fri.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-4
King of New York
Sun.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Hyatt Ellis E-1
King of Tokyo
Thurs.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
King of Tokyo
Fri.
1:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Kingsport Festival
Thurs.
11:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-16
KNTR Charity Texas Hold’em Tournament
Fri.
7:00 PM
Kids Need to Read
Hyatt Phoenix
Ladies and Gentlemen
Sun.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Hyatt Atrium B-1:B-3
Landfall on the Red Planet
Sat.
9:00 PM
Midnight Campaign
Last Night on Earth
Thurs.
9:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Last Night on Earth
Sat.
9:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Hyatt Ellis E-2
Legendary: Villians Marvel Deck Building Game
Fri.
12:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
LightSpeed and SushiGo
Sun.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-4
Live Action Forbidden Island
Fri.
1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium Live Action
Live Action Forbidden Island
Sat.
1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium Live Action
Lord of the Fries
Sun.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Hyatt Atrium B-9
Lord of the Rings
Thurs.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Lords of Waterdeep
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Lords of Waterdeep
Sat.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Hyatt Atrium B-11
Lords of Waterdeep w/ Expansions
Sat.
10:00 AM
The Grey Circle
Magic: EDH/Commander and Open Play
Thurs.
4:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: EDH/Commander and Open Play
Fri.
10:00 AM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: EDH/Commander and Open Play
Sun.
10:00 AM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: Khans Block Draft $15
Thurs.
7:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: Khans Block Draft $15
Fri.
11:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Magic: Khans Block Draft $15
Sat.
3:00 PM & 11:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: Khans Block Draft $15
Sun.
12:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: Modern Masters 2 Draft $45
Fri.
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 11:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Magic: Modern Masters 2 Draft $45
Sat.
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 11:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: Modern Masters 2 Draft $45
Sun.
10:00 AM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Magic: Tiny Leader Constructed $15
Sun.
10:00 AM
Pop Culture Paradise
Hyatt Curtis
Mansions of Madness
Sat.
9:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-4
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
Mortal Kombat X (XB1)
Fri.
8:00 PM
AZHP
Munchkin
Thurs.
3:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Munchkin Apocalypse
Fri.
4:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Hyatt Atrium B-3
Munchkin Cthulhu
Fri.
6:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Munchkin Legends
Sat.
6:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Munchkin Pathfinder
Sat.
4:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-1
Munchkin Zombies
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-3
Mutant Chronicles
Fri.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Mutant Chronicles
Sun.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Ninja Burger
Sat.
6:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-1
Numenera RPG: Mother Machine
Fri.
12:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-17
Hyatt Atrium B-17
Numenera RPG: Mother Machine
Sat.
1:00 PM
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Olympus
Thurs.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Olympus
Thurs.
3:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Pandemic
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Parade
Fri.
2:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
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Title
Day
Parade
Sun.
Start time
12:00 PM
Panelist
The Grey Circle
Location
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
Thurs.
2:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-9
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
Fri.
9:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-9
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
Sat.
9:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-9
PFS 5-08: The Confirmation
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 5-08: The Confirmation
Fri.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 5-08: The Confirmation
Sat.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 5-08: The Confirmation
Sun.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 6-05 Slave Ships of Absalom
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-2
PFS 6-05 Slave Ships of Absalom
Fri.
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-2
PFS 6-05 Slave Ships of Absalom
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-2
PFS 6-06 Hall of the Flesh Eaters
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-3
PFS 6-06 Hall of the Flesh Eaters
Fri.
9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-3
PFS 6-06 Hall of the Flesh Eaters
Sat.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-3
PFS 6-07 Valley of the Veiled Flame
Fri.
7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 6-07 Valley of the Veiled Flame
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 6-10 The Wounded Wisp
Fri.
9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1
PFS 6-10 The Wounded Wisp
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-3
PFS 6-11 The Slave Master’s Mirror
Fri.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-11 The Slave Master’s Mirror
Sat.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-11 The Slave Master’s Mirror
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-12 Scions of the Sky Key Part I: On Sharrowsmith’s Trail
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-12 Scions of the Sky Key Part I: On Sharrowsmith’s Trail
Fri.
9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-12 Scions of the Sky Key Part I: On Sharrowsmith’s Trail
Sat.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-6
PFS 6-13 Of Kirin and Kraken
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-6
PFS 6-14 Scions of the Sky Key Part II: Kaava Quarry
Fri.
9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-5
PFS 6-14 Scions of the Sky Key Part II: Kaava Quarry
Sat.
9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-5
PFS 6-15 The Overflow Archives
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-7
PFS 6-15 The Overflow Archives
Fri.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-7
PFS 6-15 The Overflow Archives
Sat.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-7
PFS 6-16 Scions of the Sky Key Part III: The Golden Guardian
Fri.
7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-16 Scions of the Sky Key Part III: The Golden Guardian
Sun.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-4
PFS 6-17 Fires of Karamoss
Fri.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-2
PFS 6-17 Fires of Karamoss
Sat.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-2
PFS 6-18 From Under Ice
Fri.
9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-7
PFS 6-18 From Under Ice
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-7
PFS 6-19 Test of Tar Kuata
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-6
PFS 6-19 Test of Tar Kuata
Fri.
9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-6
PFS 6-20 Returned to the Sky
Fri.
7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-9
PFS 6-21 Tapestry’s Toil
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-5
PFS 6-21 Tapestry’s Toil
Fri.
2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-8
PFS 6-S2 The Ruins of Bonekeep Level III: The Wakening Tomb
Sun.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-6
PFS Interactive: Legacy of the Stonelords
Sat.
7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-1:R-12
PFS The Silverhex Chronicles
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-8
PFS The Silverhex Chronicles
Fri.
9:00 AM & 7:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-8
PFS The Silverhex Chronicles
Sat.
9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-8
PFS The Silverhex Chronicles
Sun.
9:00 AM
Pathfinder Society
Hyatt Cowboy R-8
Phoenix Comicon Game Library
Thurs.
2:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium Open Gaming
Phoenix Comicon Game Library
Fri.
10:00 AM
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Hyatt Atrium Open Gaming
Phoenix Comicon Game Library
Sat.
10:00 AM
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Hyatt Atrium Open Gaming
Phoenix Comicon Game Library
Sun.
10:00 AM
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Hyatt Atrium Open Gaming
Pokemon: Casual Play
Fri.
12:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Casual Play
Sat.
10:00 AM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Casual Play
Sun.
10:00 AM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Fun Theme Deck Tournament
Fri.
2:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Fun Theme Deck Tournament
Sat.
12:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Fun Theme Deck Tournament
Sun.
12:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Limited Constructed Tournament
Sat.
5:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Limited Constructed Tournament
Sun.
2:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Unlimited Tournament
Fri.
5:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Pokemon: Unlimited Tournament
Sat.
2:00 PM
Pokemon
Hyatt Cassidy
Power Grid
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Power Grid
Thurs.
8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Power Grid
Sat.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Puerto Rico
Thurs.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
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Day
Start time
Panelist
Location
Fri.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
Quick Games
Fri.
Every Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Imperial Outpost Games
Quick Games
Sat.
Every Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-7
Relic
Fri.
12:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
Revolution
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Revolution
Fri.
7:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Revolution
Fri.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Revolution
Sun.
2:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Rex
Fri.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-5
Rex
Sat.
12:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-5
Risus RPG
Sat.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-10
Rumis
Sat.
3:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
Samurai Spirit
Fri.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
Sat. Night Magic: Modern Pod, Standard Pod, Constructed $5 Sat.
7:00 PM
Pop Culture Paradise
Scotland Yard
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
Seasons
Sat.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Sentinel Tactics
Fri.
1:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Thurs.
5:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Fri.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Fri.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Sentinels of the Multiverse
Sat.
7:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
Settlers of Catan
Fri.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
Settlers of Catan
Fri.
5:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
Settlers of Catan
Sat.
3:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-10
Settlers of Catan: Ancient Egypt
Fri.
8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Settlers of Catan: Ancient Egypt
Sat.
8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Shadows Over Camelot
Sat.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
SJ Games - Player’s Choice
Thurs.
6:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-3
SJ Games - Player’s Choice
Sat.
10:00 AM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-2
Smallworld
Thurs.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Smallworld
Thurs.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-4
SmallWorld
Fri.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-8
SmallWorld
Sat.
6:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-10
Smash Up
Fri.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Smash Up
Fri.
11:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-10
Smash Up
Sun.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
Space Cadets Dice Duel
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
Star Trek: Attack Wing Battle Royal
Fri.
2:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-4
Star Trek: Attack Wing Battle Royal
Sat.
2:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-4
Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games)
Thurs.
5:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium M-1:M-5
Star Wars Armada Demo (Fantasy Flight Games)
Sat.
3:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium M-1:M-5
Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games)
Fri.
10:00 AM
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Hyatt Atrium M-1:M-5
Star Wars Imperial Assault Demo (Fantasy Flight Games)
Sat.
10:00 AM
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Hyatt Atrium M-1:M-5
Star Wars X-Wing Demo (Fantasy Flight Games)
Fri.
3:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium M-1:M-5
Star Wars: Imperial Assault
Sat.
12:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
Super Dungeon Explore
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
Super Dungeon Explore
Sun.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
Super Smash Bros WiiU
Sun.
11:00 AM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom All
Supremacy 2020
Fri.
9:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Supremacy 2020
Sat.
7:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-1
Tales of the Arabian Knights
Fri.
12:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-5
Tales of the Arabian Knights
Sat.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-5
Talisman
Fri.
9:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-8
Terra Mystica
Fri.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
The Ancient World
Sat.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-2
The Burning Wheel
Sat.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
The Metagame
Fri.
12:00 AM
The Grey Circle
The Red Dragon Inn
Thurs.
9:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-7
The Red Dragon Inn
Fri.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-9
The Red Dragon Inn
Fri.
7:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-6
The Red Dragon Inn
Sat.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers Hyatt Atrium B-5
The Resistance
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-5
The Resistance
Fri.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
The Resistance
Sun.
10:00 AM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-3
The Resistance w/ Expansions
Thurs.
10:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-11
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Hyatt Ellis E-7
GAMING GUIDE
Title
Puerto Rico
Hyatt Curtis
Hyatt Ellis E-3
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Hyatt Atrium B-12
101
GAMING GUIDE
102
Title
Day
Start time
Panelist
Location
The Resistance w/ Expansions
Sat.
8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-11
The Robotic Age
Thurs.
8:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
The Robotic Age: Mars
Fri.
12:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
The Robotic Age: Mars
Sat.
12:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
The Robotic Age: Mars
Sun.
12:00 PM
TrueInOne
Hyatt Atrium B-15
The Seventeen Deadly Trials of Queen Mab
Fri.
9:00 PM
Midnight Campaign
Hyatt Cowboy R-12
The Stars are Right
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-1
The Stars are Right
Fri.
6:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-1
The Strange RPG: Eschatology Code
Fri.
5:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-17
The Strange RPG: Eschatology Code
Sun.
1:00 PM
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Hyatt Atrium B-17
Thunderstone Advance
Thurs.
9:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Thunderstone Advance
Sat.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Ticket To Ride
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-6
Ticket To Ride
Sat.
11:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Tile Chess
Fri.
12:00 PM
Arizona Men in Black
Hyatt Atrium B-3
Tokaido
Fri.
10:00 AM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-4
Tokaido
Sat.
10:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Tokaido / Tokaido Crossroads
Fri.
4:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
Trajan
Thurs.
10:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Tribune
Fri.
12:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-13
Tsuro
Thurs.
5:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-6
Tsuro of the Seas
Fri.
3:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Tsuro of the Seas
Fri.
Midnight
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Tsuro of the Seas
Sat.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-7
Tzolk’in
Fri.
10:00 AM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 (360)
Sat.
4:00 PM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom All
Ultra Street Fighter IV (360)
Sat.
8:00 PM
AZHP
Hyatt Regency Ballroom All
Union Pacific
Sat.
4:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-6
Vampire: Have Fun Storming the Castle!
Fri.
4:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-3
Vampire: War
Sat.
11:00 AM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-3
Vampire: What Is Wrong with Elders?
Fri.
6:00 PM
The Wrecking Crew
Hyatt Borein F-1
Wasabi
Sat.
6:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-4
Within the Deep (GURPS RPG)
Fri.
10:00 AM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-11
Wiz-War
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Wreckage!
Sun.
1:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
XCOM: The Board Game
Fri.
5:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-8
Xia: Legends of a Drift System
Thurs.
8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-12
Xia: Legends of a Drift System
Fri.
8:00 PM
The Grey Circle
Hyatt Atrium B-11
X-Machina
Fri.
8:00 PM
Unnamed Association of Gamers
Hyatt Atrium B-10
Zombicide
Thurs.
8:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
Zombicide: Phoenix Apocalypse
Thurs.
3:00 PM
Phoenix Survivors
Hyatt Atrium B-14
Zombicide: Phoenix Apocalypse
Fri.
10:00 AM
Phoenix Survivors
Hyatt Atrium B-14
Zombicide: Phoenix Apocalypse
Sat.
10:00 AM
Phoenix Survivors
Hyatt Atrium B-14
Zombicide: Phoenix Apocalypse
Sun.
10:00 AM
Phoenix Survivors
Hyatt Atrium B-14
Zombicide: Prison Break
Thurs.
11:00 PM
Imperial Outpost Games
Hyatt Ellis E-6
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