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COSPLAY CONTEST • SATURDAY, MAY 25 4–6 pm • PANEL RM 1 • HALL E (THIRD FLOOR)
As is tradition at conventions of all shape, size, and genre, Comicpalooza is proud to present their own annual costume contest!
Registration will take place in the Cosplay Operations Room at Comicpalooza on Friday and Saturday (before the contest). There will be no late entries allowed after sign-ups close on Saturday at noon,
so be sure to sign up early. You can make signing-up faster by printing a copy of the online form (from www.comicpalooza.com) and having it ready to hand in at the convention.
Stage/Contest Rules
Weapons Policy
• You must have purchased a convention badge in order to participate. No borrowing or
lending, badge information will be taken down.
• Do NOT cuss, written or spoken, in any language. This applies to pre-recorded audio.
If we hear cursing we will stop your presentation.
• Costume(s) must be related to the themes/genres covered by the convention’s
programming to be allowed on stage. No original characters.
• You must stay grounded to the stage, one foot must be touching it at all times. This means
no acrobatics, jumping, running, etc.
• No nakedness! No stripping! No costume is no costume! There are children in the audience
and we do not want adult innuendo.
• Everything you take on stage with you, must go off with you. We will allow you clean up
time so you don't have to rush and have an accident.
• Weapons must be inspected and approved by convention staff before they can be allowed
on stage. This must be done before you sign up.
• Once you are on stage, you must stay on it. If you need to “exit” please fake it by going to
the side, crouching, etc.
• The maximum amount of people allowed on the stage at one time will be handled on a
case by case basis.
• A person can only be in one performance. They cannot participate in more than one stage
appearance.
• No dangerous substances! These include, but are not limited to:
– Things that cause smoke.
– Chemicals or liquids of any kind.
– Objects of temperature: Fire, heat, cold, etc.
– Things that create messes: Confetti, foam, etc.
– Things that create distractions: Bright lights, strobe lights, flash powder/paper, etc.
• Any and all LIVE weapons are NOT allowed — This includes individuals who possess a
weapons permit (concealed or otherwise); Leave your pistols, knives, rocket launchers,
etc. at home.
• All weapons, or anything remotely weapon-like, must be checked with Security when you
enter the convention. Sharp or dull weapons will be peace bound and tied at the door as
you enter for registration. We would like to note our convention prefers dull weapons.
• Any and all swords must be kept in their scabbard at all times after being peace bound by
security.
• If Security decides that a weapon is too dangerous; you will be asked to return the item to
your room/car. You must comply with security decisions.
• No swinging, play fighting (unarmed included) or throwing of weapons.
Before the Contest
• Please be sure to eat and drink before lining up for the show. Also use the restroom as you
may be in line for a while.
• Make sure you leave all belongings with friends/family. Staff will not be responsible for
any belongings.
• Do a final check to make sure you have everything you need with you, that your costume
is intact, etc.
• Last minute rehearsal of your performance is encouraged. Last minute changes are not.
HALL PERFORMERS
In addition to their scheduled events (see Programming on page 44), catch the following entertainers as they put on shows and demonstrations across the convention:
Sparkling Shadows Belly Dance
Mike T.
Jim Mackenzie
Sparkling Shadows Belly Dance — formerly known as Chanson
de Vie Dance Troupe — brings together multiple styles of belly
dance in their performances. Borrowing from their cabaret and
tribal backgrounds, the dance troupe creates entirely unique
performances that mix classic Egyptian music, steampunk styles,
television theme songs and even some classic rock tunes. You
never know what style will be next in any of their performances!
Mike T., the Mad Hatter of Majik, has performed as a stand-up
comedy magician, balloon artist, lunatic prankster, and has
entertained many with his quirky costume characters over the
past 20 years. Mike’s natural flair for magic and side-splitting
slapstick sense of humor can keep guests entertained for
hours, while his exclusive brand of comedy and magic delights
both young and old alike! He’s available 24-hours a day, 365 ¼
days a year, and he’s the wildest show in town!
Jim began his professional performing career in 1986 at The
Houston Festival as a busker. He has since developed his show
at festivals, theme parks, comedy clubs and colleges around
the country. In 2003, he won the regional division of Laff
Across America, which led to performances at the Las Vegas
Comedy Festival. He has also performed with and served as
Director of Clowning for Houston Grand Opera. Most recently,
he performed at San Francisco’s legendary Pier 39 and
appeared at the 2012 Houston Fringe Festival, where his show
was chosen as a Producer’s Pick.
Have you ever wanted to create your own special effects? Are you Curious about the best and safest way to make your skin Gamma radiation green or Mystique Blue? Check out our full make-up effects
demos on Friday and Saturday!
If you're already practicing these crafts and want to show off your skills, join ABC Bodyart and Frankel’s Costumes for a multi-part competition testing body painting and special effects; compete in both
styles if you dare! The competitions will have skill-levels for amateurs and professionals alike. The theme for the competition is "What lurks from beneath". Cash prizes awarded for top looks.
To register as a competitor ($40 amateur; $75 professional), photographer ($20) or model, please visit https://www.wepay.com/events/creature-feature--bodyarteffect-competition.
See below for a daily breakdown of the events happening throughout the weekend:
FRIDAY, MAY 24
SATURDAY, MAY 25
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Professional Body Painters Competition
Professional Special Effects Competition
BASE Showdown Awards Ceremony
10:00 am–4:00 pm • BASE Showdown Room • PG13
Noon–12:55 PM • Exhibition Area 1 • PG13
Amateur Special Effects Competition
Amateur Body Painters Competition
Noon–6:00 pm • BASE Showdown Room • PG13
Judging
Judging
4:00–6:55 PM • BASE Showdown Room • PG13
4:30–7:00 PM • BASE Showdown Room • PG13
Competitors Catwalk
Competitors Catwalk
8:00–8:55 PM • Exhibition Area 1 • PG13
8:00–8:55 PM • Exhibition Area 1 • PG13
SLEEPING SAMURAI • FOAM WEAPONRY
ASSN. FOR RENAISSANCE MARTIAL ARTS
Founded in 2007, Sleeping Samurai brings interactive entertainment to conventions across the
country. Event attendees participate in foam weapon battles, tournaments, instructional panels,
training sessions and more. Sleeping Samurai sells handmade foam weapons made to simulate
historically accurate, Asian-inspired weapons. Custom and fantasy weapon orders are available
as well!
The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts (ARMA) focuses on reviving the forgotten teachings
of the Masters of Defense and fighting schools. Sharing love for the culture of swordsmanship
from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, they give authoritative information to all willing
to understand. While offering free educational resources and information, they pursue armed
and unarmed knightly combat methods, swordplay, rapier fencing and other weaponry. ARMA
is the cutting-edge in the study and legitimate practice of authentic Renaissance Martial Arts.
Visit them in Hall A (on the third floor) for more information!
ARMA will be providing free 30-minute classes on the long sword at their demo booth (in Hall A
on the first floor). All the necessary gear will be provided. To participate, you must be at least 15
years of age and sign a liability waiver. Classes are limited to the first 8 people. Please stop by the
booth for more information.
COSPLAY HOSPITAL
Class times during the convention:
Stitches, glue, safety pins, and more. Stop by the Cosplay Hospital (inside the Cosplay Operations
Room 350 in Hall E on the third floor) for all your costume repair needs! This is a free service
offered by Comicpalooza, but feel free to drop some money in the tip jar as a thank you for our
hardworking seamstresses and quick-fixers.
Hours of operation:
FRIDAY, MAY 24
SATURDAY, MAY 25 SUNDAY, MAY 26
2:00–8:00 pm
10:00 am–8:00 pm
10:00 am–4:00 pm
FRIDAY, MAY 24
2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm,
5:00 pm, 7:00 pm
11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm,
5:00 pm
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BODY ART/SPECIAL EFFECTS (BASE) SHOWDOWN: "WHAT LURKS FROM BENEATH"
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ANIME VIEWING ROOM • HALL E (THIRD FLOOR)
Stop by our Anime Viewing Room throughout the weekend and catch a sneak preview of the following titles.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Start Time
Title
Distributor
Duration
Rating
2:00 pm
Shinesman
Anime Works
120 min
NR
4:00 pm
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
US Manga Corps
120 min
NR
6:00 pm
Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time
Bandai
120 min
NR
8:00 pm
Kids on the Slope
Section23
120 min
NR
10:00 pm
Listen to Me, Girls. I am Your Father!
Section23
120 min
PG13
Midnight
Hellsing Ultimate
FUNimation
120 min
NR
Start Time
Title
Distributor
Duration
Rating
10:00 am
Teknoman
Anime Works
120 min
NR
Noon
Angelic Layer
Section23
120 min
NR
2:00 pm
Jungle Emperor Leo
Anime Works
120 min
PG
4:00 pm
Riding Bean
Animeigo
120 min
NR
6:00 pm
Psychic Squad
Section23
120 min
NR
8:00 pm
Hetalia: Axis Powers
FUNimation
120 min
NR
10:00 pm
I My Me Strawberry Eggs
Geneon
120 min
PG13
Midnight
Kampher
Section23
120 min
NR
Start Time
Title
Distributor
Duration
Rating
10:00 am
Here is Greenwood
Anime Works
120 min
NR
12:00 pm
Magic User's Club
Anime Works
120 min
NR
2:00 pm
Armored Trooper Votoms
US Manga Corps
120 min
NR
SATURDAY, MAY 25
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Shinesman
Teknoman
I My Me Strawberry Eggs
In what is essentially a take on "Super Sentai" / Power Ranger
style shows, five heroes clad in red, gray, moss green, sepia
and salmon pink must defend the world from — you guessed
it — invading aliens.
The year is 2087, and humanity is about to lose its position
as the dominant life form on planet Earth. An endless swarm
of biomechanical beings known as the Venomoids descend
from space. Earth's Space Knights are no match for the
Venemoid champions, the Teknomen. When the young pilots
Ringo Richards and Star Summers find a wounded stranger
named Blade, humanity gains one last hope. Blade is able
to transform into a Teknoman, but he has no memories and
fights to protect Earth. His opponents are not only the endless
alien menace, but also the other Teknomen — who were
once human, and his family and friends.
Amawa Hibiki is a young man just out of college, with an
education to be an athletics teacher. He's been having a hard
time finding a job since he graduated, so all his money has
gone towards living expenses. When his landlady demands
his first payment to live in her living establishment up-front,
he heads to the local middle school to get hired as a teacher.
However, the principal refuses to hire him without hesitation.
She will not hire men as teachers and makes it clear that she
hates all men, saying they put no love into their passions
and work. Amawa does not give up and with the help of
his landlady, he crossdresses as a woman without a second
thought, and gets hired, so he can earn money and also prove
the principal wrong. Now, he has to keep his real gender a
secret, and avoid strange situations, including the affections
of his students (from both genders).
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
Betrayed and overwhelmed by dark sorcery, the armies of Pars
are overrun by the warrior-fanatics of Rucitania. Escaping the
destruction of his homeland, Prince Arslan assembles a group
of extraordinary allies — a priestess, an exiled warrior, a
mischievous minstrel, an insightful artist and his attendant
— to aid his fight against these invaders. They must build
an army and defeat 300,000 trained soldiers led by the
mysterious Lord Silver Mask, who has claimed the throne of
Pars....
Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time
One rainy day, Akane crosses paths with a kind young man
who tacitly offers her his coat. On their second encounter, he
confesses that he has no recollection of who he is, his name or
his past, but feels contented by just being with her. Besotted,
Akane sets out to find his name, and to unravel his enigmatic
connection with a famous cursed dance rumored to kill
anyone who attempts to perform it.
Kids on the Slope
Summer 1966: Kaoru Nishimi has moved to live with relatives
in Ky_sh_. He's been an aloof honor student his whole life,
but that starts changing when he meets Sentar_ Kawabuchi,
the school's notorious bad boy. Through him, he learns the
appeal of jazz and forms his first real friendships.
Listen to Me, Girls. I am Your Father!
College student Y_ta Segawa is suddenly given custody of
his older sister's three daughters, aged 14, 10, and 3. They're
now stuck living together in a 10 square meter apartment.
Meanwhile Raika, the object of his affection, has a fondness
of cuteness, and his unexpected arrivals may finally offer an
opportunity for them to get together.
Hellsing Ultimate
Vampires exist. It is the duty of Hellsing, a secret organization
sponsored by the British government, to hide that frightening
fact and protect the blissfully unaware populace. Along
with its own personal army, Hellsing has secret weapons.
Alucard, an incredibly powerful vampire, has been controlled
by Hellsing for years. It is unclear how he feels about being
a servant to the Hellsing family, but he certainly enjoys his
job as a vampire exterminator. Seras is a fledgling vampire
and former police woman. Although reluctant to embrace
her new self, she is a valued member of the organization.
Integra Hellsing, the current leader, is usually fully capable of
fulfilling her duty, but lately, vampire activity has been on the
rise. Unfortunately, the cause is more alarming than anything
she could have imagined. A group long thought dead has
been plotting in secret since their apparent destruction over
50 years ago - plotting to plunge England, and perhaps the
entire world, into war.
Angelic Layer
12-year-old Misaki Suzuhara has just gotten involved in
Angelic Layer, a battling game using electronic dolls called
angels. Even as a newbie, Misaki shows advanced skills as she
meets new friends and enters Angelic Layer tournaments to
fight the greatest Angelic Layer champions of the nation.
Jungle Emperor Leo
Leo is a white lion cub, the son of the jungle emperor Panja.
Leo is kind to other animals, a bad hunter and afraid of
jumping over crevices. This causes the prey and other animals
to ridicule him and his father who likes humans. Koko, a
female bird, is the only one who believes in Leo. Leo and all
the other animals live on a fake island created by humans to
save nature. This project is lead by Director Ooyama (male)
and Professor Hikawa (female). Ooyama also brought his son,
Ken'ichi, who can talk with animals, but no one believes that.
Riding Bean
Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent are couriers for hire
— transporting clients and delivering goods in his custom
sports car "Roadbuster" for a hefty price. But when they are
hired to escort a kidnapped girl named Chelsea to her home,
they don't realize they're being framed for kidnapping as their
former clients Semmerling and Carrie plan their escape with
Chelsea's father and the ransom money.
Psychic Squad
In a world where ESP is common, only three people have them
at the highest possible level — Level 7. Those three are the
special ESP team, The Children. The Children work for BABEL,
a special ESPer organization committed to stopping crimes
before they happen. Kouichi Minamoto is assigned to watch
over them, and he'll need to, because three superpowered
ten-year-olds are a problem on their own.
Hetalia: Axis Powers
Italy, once home of the strongest empire in the world, has
changed. This is the story of Italy, now a cowardly pasta-loving
fool, and his friends (other personified countries of the world)
as they live through strange moments in world history.
Kampher
Sen_ Natsuru is your normal, everyday high school student.
However, he's been chosen to be a Kampfer, who's objective
consists on fighting other Kampfer with either guns, swords
or magic. However, there's catch — first, you can't chose if
you're a Kampfer or not, and second, you must have the body
of a girl to use your powers.
Here is Greenwood
Hasukawa Kazuya is in a terrible bind. His brother's new wife
is also the woman that Kazuya secretly loves. Determined to
avoid them both, Kazuya leaves home to live in the student
dorm called Greenwood. There, he hopes to find peace of
mind. Unfortunately for Kazuya, stability and peace are the
last things one might find at Greenwood — home of the
weirdest characters on campus.
Magic User's Club
The aliens have been defeated, and the Bell has been
transformed into a gigantic cherry tree. Now, the brave Magic
User's Club must reconvene to deal with a new problem.
Apparently, some inconsiderate persons left a skyscraper
sized cherry tree in the middle of Tokyo, and it's become a
major inconvenience to everyone in the city. Even though they
have no idea who could have done such a thing, the Club feels
strangely responsible and springs into action. Meanwhile, a
mysterious person is spying on the magic club in the form of
a small boy.
Armored Trooper Votoms
The end of the 100 year war between the planets Bavalant
and Melkia does not allow Melkian soldier Chirico Cuvie a
moment of peace. His accidental involvement in a clandestine
mission places him in danger, requiring him to escape and
attempt to survive on what is left of his war-torn homeworld.
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ANIME SYNOPSES
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STEPHEN KING'S "DOLLAR BABY" FILM FESTIVAL • THEATER 1 • HALL E (THIRD FLOOR)
A “Dollar Baby” is a short, not-for-profit film that has been adapted from one of Stephen King’s short stories. A prime example of this genre, The Shawshank Redemption is a critically-acclaimed classic
that began as a “Dollar Baby” adaptation of King’s “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” novella.
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Start Time
Title
Director
Duration
Rating
11:00 am
Lawnmower Man
James Gonis
12 min
R
11:14 am
Last Rung on the Ladder
Jim Cole
12 min
PG13
11:30 am
Boogeyman
Jeff Schiro
28 min
R
Noon
Flowers for Norma
Juan Reinoso
10 min
PG13
12:12 pm
In the Deathroom
Damon Vinyard
14 min
R
12:28 pm
Night Surf
Peter Sullivan
30 min
1:00 pm
Home Delivery
Elio Quiroga
11 min
R
Start Time
Title
Director
Duration
Rating
2:00 pm
Grey Matter
James Cox
17 min
R
2:19 pm
All That You Love Will be Carried Away
James Renner
28 min
R
2:49 pm
Maxwell Edison
Warren Ray
10 min
3:01 pm
A Very Tight Place
Derek Simon
20 min
3:23 pm
Paranoid
Jay Holben
8 min
PG13
3:33 pm
I Know What You Need
Shawn Lealos
15 min
PG
3:50 pm
Umney's Last Case
Rodney Altman
18 min
Start Time
Title
Director
11:00 am
Luckey Quarter
11:13 am
SATURDAY, MAY 25
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Duration
Rating
Robert David Cochrane
11 min
PG13
My Pretty Pony
Mikhail Tank
5 min
R
11:20 am
Willa
Mikhail Tank
5 min
PG13
11:27 am
Cain Rose Up
Jeven Dovey
10 min
PG13
11:39 am
Strawberry Spring
Doveed Linder
8 min
R
11:49 am
Everything's Eventual
JP Scott
77 min
PG13
Lawnmower Man by James Gonis
Harold Parkette hires “Pastoral Greenery and Outdoor Services
Inc.” to cut his lawn. Yet a mystery surrounding the service is
that no one has ever seen the person who owns and operates
the enterprise. Parkette decides to find out the identity of the
mysterious lawnmower man.
Last Rung on the Ladder by Jim Cole
Upon learning of the suicide of his sister, a man flashes back to
a summer when they were kids and he saved her from falling
from a dilapidated ladder.
Boogeyman by Jeff Schiro
The majority of the story takes place in a psychiatrist’s office,
where a man comes to talk about the “murders” of his three
young children.
Flowers for Norma by Juan Reinoso
Based on the short story “The Man Who Loved Flowers” by
Stephen King.
In the Deathroom by Damon Vinyard
A man named Fletcher is held captive in a South American
stronghold. His captors will use any tortuous means necessary
to extract the information they want from him. His only hope
lies with his last request — one last cigarette.
All That You Love Will Be Carried Away
by James Renner
A man checks into a Lincoln, Nebraska Motel 6 to find the
meaning in his life.
Maxwell Edison by Warren Ray
A man who seems to be in love buys flowers for what people
think is his girlfriend. People all around see his dreamy look
and agreeable personality. Anyone can tell that tonight he is
a man on a mission, but he has a dark secret. Based on “The
Man Who Loved Flowers” by Stephen King and inspired by
Paul McCartney.
A Very Tight Place by Derek Simon
Curtis Johnson is lured to a deserted construction site by his
neighbor, with whom he’s been having a legal dispute with,
and is left trapped in a port-o-sans in the heat of a Florida
summer day. With no way to get help, Curtis must figure out
how to escape, or die.
Paranoid by Jay Holben
Originally appearing as a 100-line poem entitled “Paranoid: A
Chant” in Stephen King’s 1985 short story collection Skeleton
Crew.
I Know What You Need by Shawn Lealos
The only thing worse than the horror of death is the madness
of survival.
Told from the perspective of a popular, college-age girl named
Elizabeth Rogan, the premise of this story concerns her
sudden, unexpected attraction to a social outcast named Ed
Hamner, Jr., whose paranormal ability to perceive what will
make any person happy has not resulted in his own happiness.
Home Delivery by Elio Quiroga
Umney’s Last Case by Rodney Altman
Maddie Pace is a young, pregnant widow whose husband
recently died in a fishing boat accident. When reanimated
dead bodies start attacking the living, the only defense is
to destroy the dead and burn the pieces. It isn’t long before
Maddie must confront the zombie of her dead husband and
decide if she is strong enough to watch him die all over again.
It’s just another ordinary day in 1930s Los Angeles for private
investigator Clyde Umney, until a new client walks into his
office. Umney soon learns that his client is the crime-fiction
writer who not only created him, but now needs to switch
places with him. An unknown power forces Umney to take
on the writer’s identity in the year 1994. Now, Clyde needs to
figure out how to get back to his own universe and then take
revenge on his creator.
Night Surf by Peter Sullivan
Grey Matter by James Cox
The boy who cried monster and no one would believe him.
Lucky Quarter by Robert Cochrane
Darlene is a single mom struggling to raise two kids on her
income as a chambermaid in Reno. When Room 322 leaves
her a quarter for a tip, Darlene lets that quarter take her for
a ride.
My Pretty Pony by Mikhail Tank
An elderly man, his death rapidly approaching, takes his
young grandson up onto a hill behind his house and gives
the boy his pocketwatch. Then, standing among falling apple
blossoms, the man also “gives instruction” on the nature of
time: how when you grow up, it begins to move faster and
faster, slipping away from you in great chunks if you don’t hold
tightly onto it. Time is a pretty pony, with a wicked heart.
Willa by Mikhail Tank
A group of travelers has found themselves stranded in a
railroad station waiting for a train that never seems to come to
replace the one they had been traveling in. David Sanderson
realizes that his fiancé, Willa, is not at the station and follows
her to the nearby town. He finds her at a local honky-tonk but
when it seems that the other patrons of the establishment are
not just ignoring them, an awareness of their situation begins
to come over him.
Cain Rose Up by Jeven Dovey
A depressed and homicidal college student, Curt Garrish, who
goes on a murderous sniper rampage from his dormitory
room.
Strawberry Spring by Doveed Linder
An article in the newspaper causes the narrator to recall a time
when he was in college and several students were killed.
Everything’s Eventual by JP Scott
A young man with a unique psychic talent is recruited by a
mysterious company. In return, he is given everything he
wants: a house; a car; everything. His situation seems ideal;
everything’s eventual. Or is it?
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"DOLLAR BABY" FILM LINEUP
FEATURED EVENTS!
INDEPENDENT FILM SCREENINGS • THEATER 1
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Start Time
Title
Director / Presenter
Duration
Rating
2:00 pm
Lloyd The Conqueror
Michael Peterson
120 min
R
4:00 pm
Skull World
Justin McConnell
90 min
R
Start Time
Title
Duration
Rating
Noon
Skull World
Justin McConnell
90 min
R
6:00 pm
Full Metal Panic! — Come Make My Day
LaserGuidedFilms.com
60 min
PG13
7:00 pm
Lloyd The Conqueror
Michael Peterson
20 min
R
Start Time
Title
Duration
Rating
2:00 pm
LaserGuidedFilms.com
60 min
PG13
SATURDAY, MAY 25
SUNDAY, MAY 26
FILM SYNOPSES
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS
Lloyd the Conqueror
Skull World
Lloyd hasn't conquered much in his life, but he really needs to
save his C average.
Greg Sommer is an enigma, wrapped inside a mystery,
encased in a Jean-Jacket Vest. An enterprising man in his early
30s, Greg, and his alter-ego Skull Man, are at war: Box Wars
that is.
After a night of video games and procrastination, Lloyd and
his best friends, Patrick and Oswald, have slacked their way
into losing their student funding. The trio's only hope lies
with their arrogant and quite “dick-ish” Medieval Literature
professor, Derek. To save their mediocre academic careers,
the guys enter a dark pact with their teacher who needs
fresh victims to claim another Grand Championship in the
imaginary world of Demons & Dwarves.
Unbeknownst to them, this simple quest for a passing grade
will take them into the hilarious and nerdy world of LARP'ing
(Live Action Role Play). White wizards, bearded unicorns and
coked-up centaurs are but a few of the colorful characters the
boys will cross paths with on their way to battle Derek the
Unholy.
Will Lloyd and his allies rally the forces of light against the
Dark Horde? Will Lloyd win the girl of his dreams, a beautiful
ex-cage fighting elf warrior? Will the guys oversleep and miss
the whole tournament? It will be a battle of epic, epic-ness
fought by Lloyd the Conqueror!
Welcome to Greg’s world. A world of warriors, magic, and
glory. A world of metal. Greg is building the Canadian-chapter
of Box Wars, an international underground movement of
Cardboard-based combat. Skull World follows two years in
the life of Greg and sheds light on exactly what makes him,
and his goals in life, so unique. A comedic and moving journey
awaits; not for the faint of heart.
Full Metal Panic! — Come Make My Day is a short film
based on the novel by Shoji Gatoh. Shannon Kummer
stars as Teletha “Tessa” Testarossa, who finds herself in a
hospital trying to convince a psychologist that her stories
of commanding a submarine for a secretive mercenary
organization aren't crazy delusions. Screening presented
by the director and crew, with an introduction to the FMP!
series and a brand new, feature-length Full Metal Panic!
project based on Continuing On My Own. Screening and panel
followed by Q&A.
Stephen King's "Dollar Baby" Film Festival will also host
screenings in this theater room at the following times:
FRIDAY, MAY 24
11:00 am–1:30 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 25
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
SUNDAY, MAY 26
11:00 am–1:30 pm
The Comic Club Room is the premiere hangout spot designed exclusively for our C-Pals (kids age 5–12) and their parents. With a variety of stations available throughout the weekend and several C-Pal
only events, it's sure to entertain, educate, inspire and captivate young minds.
Hours of operation are below:
FRIDAY, MAY 24
Noon–7:00 pm
10:00 am–7:00 pm
10:00 am–5:00 pm
MANY THANKS TO OUR COMIC CLUB ROOM SPONSORS
Anime Military Association
Cracked Monocle
SKyDOGS
Steam Engine Intrepid
ACTIVITY STATIONS
Arts and Crafts
Comic Making
Video Gaming on Demand
Coloring pages, construction paper, and scissors – everything
a C-Pal needs to create a whole host of gadgets to start their
new superhero career.
What’s Comicpalooza without the comics? Come add your own
voice to the mix and create comics! When you’re done, display
them for all to see. Maybe even find others to collaborate!
Cards for the Troops
C-Pal Gaming Extravaganza
For the C-Pal who loves video games, the Comic Club Room
has an assortment of titles and consoles just for you! Grab a
controller, pop in a game and go! You can even assemble your
own tournaments if you can find enough people.
Join the Anime Military Association as they lead a card
-making effort for our armed services. C-Pals will make cards
for military personnel to thank them for their service. A great
way to give back!
In the mood for gaming? The Comic Club Room has board
games exclusive to C-Pal members, including Square Shooters,
Rodeo Rummy, Pirate vs. Pirate (plus Ninja vs. Ninja), Word on
the Street, and many more!
C-Pal Marketplace
Every C-Pal gets 20 C-Pal Bucks to spend exclusively in the Comic
Club Room. Some of the merchandise is supplied by us, but most
of it is produced by the C-Pals themselves. Great practice for the
C-Pal who aspires to be part of Artist Alley one day!
C-PAL EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 24
SATURDAY, MAY 25
SUNDAY, MAY 26
Meet Tiki the Macaw
C-Pal Read Aloud and Q&A: Hayley Gompertz
C-Pal Costume Contest
1:00–2:00 pm
Saturday Noon–1:00 pm
Noon–1:00 pm • Panel Room 1
Since attending Comicpalooza in 2011, Tiki the Macaw has
visited eleven states and most recently journeyed to the huge
Capital Hill Easter Eggstravaganza. Tiki has also been on a tour of
the USS Lexington and the opening for the Angry Birds exhibit
inside Space Center Houston. He has flown his way into Victoria's
Secret, Sea Center of Texas and over twenty other festivals. Come
hear about Tiki's adventures and learn the truth about how the
pirates of the Caribbean really used these birds for profit.
Come hear teen author Hayley Gompertz (Pluto's Planet
Problem) read from her work.
Join Comicpalooza, Hoshi Anime, and Steam Engine Intrepid
as we host the C-Pal Costume Contest! This contest is open to
contestants 12 and under. Please stop by the Comic Club Room
(Room 340 in Hall D on the third floor) for more information.
All participants must be registered by 10 am on Sunday.
C-Pal Read Aloud: "Growing Up Giant"
3:00–4:00 pm
Come learn about everyone's favorite Wookiee in Peter and
Angie Mayhew's book, Growing Up Giant.
Meet Tiki the Macaw
1:00–2:00 pm
Story Time with Ben Hamby
2:00–3:00 pm
1:00–2:00 pm
Come hear author, voice actor, and overall nifty guy Ben
Hamby read to C-Pals. He'll entertain with selections from his
own work and take requests!
C-Pal Read Aloud and Q&A:
Kari Anne Roy and Deborah Frontiera
Louis Zocchi Magic Show
Come hear Kari Anne Roy (Brains for Lunch) and Deborah
Frontiera (Eric and the Enchanted Leaf) read their work.
C-Pal Read Aloud and Q&A: Katherine Catmull
3:30–4:30 pm
5:00–6:00 pm
Zocchi the Magician has been performing magic since 1949.
During his hour long performance, you'll see some of the
magic tricks he learned while touring East Asia! You'll also
hear him play strange and wonderful instruments such as the
Snoot Flute. Fun for the whole family!
Come hear Katherine Catmull (Summer and Bird) read from
her book. You can also ask her about her voice acting work for
DC Universe Online and Wizard 101!
Meet Tiki the Macaw
C-Pal Read Aloud and Q&A:
Mary Wade and Dottie Enderle
5:00–6:00 pm
Come hear Mary Wade (No Year of the Cat) and Dottie Enderle
(Ghost Detectors) read from their work.
2:00–3:00 pm
C-Pal Artist Alley
3:00–4:55 pm
They've spent the whole weekend creating art, games, and
other trinkets in the Comic Club Room, now they have a
chance to sell it! The C-Pal Artist Alley is where kids can market
their creations for C-Pal Bucks.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING!
COMIC CLUB ROOM • ROOM 340 • HALL D (THIRD FLOOR)
PROGRAMMING - Friday!
Main Stage
Panel Rm 1
Panel Rm 2
Panel Rm 3
Panel Rm 4
Panel Rm 5
Panel Rm 6
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
The Library’s Role
in the Comic Book
Industry
10:30 am
11:00 am
Steampunk,
Zombies and
Other Post...
11:30 am
Noon
Graphically
Speaking:
Understanding...
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
The “How” and
“What” of Writing
Doctor Who
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
Andrea Libman:
Q & "Yay!"
Tabitha St.
Germain: The Art
of the Voice...
4:00 pm
Voices of
Power...
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Multicultural
Steampunk
James Hampton:
50 Years on the
Small Screen
The Star Wars
Empire
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Getting Your
Comics Signed...
Jim Mackenzie
Comedy
6:30 pm
Ampersand!
9:00 pm
9:30 pm
10:00 pm
10:30 pm
11:00 pm
11:30 pm
Midnight
12:30 am
1:00 am
1:30 am
Anime
Giving Back to
the Troops
Short Takes on
the Long-Box
Cryptozoology
101
The Best
Offense...
Meet the
Houston Bronies
Steampunk
Fashion
Meet the
501st
Redefining the
X-Men
Ghosthunting
101: Intro
Unexpected
Heroes and
Heroines
Women in
Leadership Roles
Stage Acting vs.
Voice Acting
Rocky Horror
Sex In Space!
This Isn't Your
Brother's Sci-Fi
Gaming Industry
Insider: Hearsay
Tales
What Happens
at the Con, Stays
at the Con... ?
Fog and Gaslight:
The Dark Side of
the Victorian Era
Cosplay 101
Science and
the Paranormal:
When Worlds
Collide
Con Me!:
Mini-Cons 101
for Your School ...
Suck It Up
Art Demo
The Challenges
of Small Comic
Publishers
Coming Out
in Comics
7:30 pm
8:30 pm
Steampunk 101
Steamplus
You Wrote It But
Who Drew It?
7:00 pm
8:00 pm
Working in
a Galaxy
Far, Far Away
How to Get Your
Mom to Read
Comics
Catching the
Unicorn...
How to Get
Comics
Into Your
Library
Dark
Steampunk
Pokemon
Cosplay Battlers
Comic Writing
101
Workshop 4
Exhibition 1
Exhibition 2
Theater 1
Anime View
BASE
Registration
Sports Arena
BASE
Showdown
Events
Majik Show
Quidditch Tutor...
Music Hall
"Dollar Baby"
Film Festival
Screenings
Don’t Ruin
Your Career...
Writers
Workshop:
Part I
Make-Up Effects
Demo
The Good Habits
of Good Writers
Bladesmithing
and Blades
Reboot/Restart/
Revamp
The Art of Art
It's My Fantasy:
Playing God...
Kigurumi
(Masked Anime
Cosplay)
What are
Editors Really
Looking For?
How to Design
an Original
Character
A Sound
of Thunder
Anything You Can
Do, I Can Do in
Leather
All Things
KODT
Lloyd The
Conqueror
Screening
Shinesman
Preview
Jim Mackenzie
Comedy
Belly Dance
Performance
Skull World
Screening
Intro to
East Coast Swing
The Heroic Legend
of Arslan
Preview
Ballad of
the Brony
Haruka:
Beyond the
Stream of Time
Preview
BASE Showdown
Competitors
Catwalk
Kids on
the Slope
Preview
Listen to Me, Girls.
I am Your Father!
Preview
Hellsing Ultimate
Preview
Addisyn Madd...
Quidditch
Match
Doomsday
Wrestling Match
NWA Wrestling
Match
Nerdcore
Entertainment
System
Workshop 3
The Library’s Role in the Comic Book
Industry
with Darcy Casavant, Craig Bertuglia, Alma Chavarria, Tony Goodwyn
10:00–10:55 am • Panel Room 3 • G
As comic books and graphic novels have grown in popularity
with libraries, so have the number of ways in which public
libraries can support the comic book industry. Several public
librarians share their experiences with promoting and
supporting comics to the community as well as those who
work on them.
Working in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
with Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Alan Dean Foster, Wayne Basta
The “How” and “What” of Writing
Doctor Who
Noon–12:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG
with Gary Russell, Tony Lee, Vonna Carter
Kevin J. Anderson, Alan Dean Foster and Rebecca Moesta
discuss their approaches and experiences in the Star Wars
universe. They have vast experience in writing for the universe
created by George Lucas, and some would contend that
together they understand the worlds, races and technology
of the series as well as the creator himself.
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • PG13
Cosplay 101
How does one approach and execute a Doctor Who story? How
does one perform the research, receive feedback from the BBC
and revise work accordingly? Join Gary Russell and Tony Lee
as they answer your Doctor Who related questions and discuss
the different formats — television, magazines, audio dramas
and novels.
Steampunk, Zombies and Other PostModern Genres
1:00–1:55 pm • Workshop Room 1 • G
with Mike T.
An introduction to cosplaying. Get tips on basic techniques
and participate in a Q&A session.
2:00–2:30 pm • Registration Stage • G
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 3 • PG
Con Me!: Mini-Cons 101 for Your
School or Library
with International Quidditch Association
2:00–2:30 pm • Sports Arena • G
Andrea Libman: Q & "Yay!"
with Craig Bertuglia, Darcy Casavant and Rebecca Denham
A discussion of 21st Century Speculative Fiction sub-genres
and their origins.
How to Get Graphic Novels and Comics Into
Your Library the Easy Way
with Sally Bates
11:00 am–12:25 pm • Workshop Room 2 • G
Comics and graphic novels are hugely popular in the library.
You can set up easy ways to get comics and graphic novels
into your library on a regular basis by working with vendors
to set up standing orders and regular shipments. Even
e-materials are becoming available to libraries! In this panel,
we’ll share the ways we use to identify which graphic novels
and comics to buy, and how to use outside vendors to help
you get the best and most popular materials into your library.
Graphically Speaking: Understanding,
Explaining and Defending your Graphic
Novel Collection
with Alma N. Chavarria of the Houston Public Library
Noon–12:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
This panel is a graphic novel and comic book 101 for librarians
and educators, providing tips on speaking with parents and
professionals about the value of graphic novels and comics.
Steampunk 101
with Drew Heyen
with Josephine Bailey
Colonel Legerdemain’s Majik Show
Quidditch Tutorials (Beginners)
with Rebecca Denham of the Harris County Public Library
Comic and Anime cons are incredibly popular, but often
require travel or are cost prohibitive. Hosting a mini-con
at your school or library is a great way to boost the number
of teens using the library. Mini-cons can be adapted to any
school/library size or time frame and are a blast! This panel
will provide basic knowledge on organizing, hosting and
running a mini-con.
2:00–2:45 pm • Main Stage • G
Don’t Ruin Your Career: Things Every Writer
Should Know
Anime Giving Back to the Troops
with Hank Schwaeble, Rachel Caine, Ashley Nemer, Rachel Harris,
Gerry Bartlett, Lee Lackey
1:00–1:55 pm • Workshop Room 3 • PG13
There are many nuances to being a writer. The writer must
know how to create a captivating story and hold a reader’s
attention, but people don’t realize that there are important
little things that writers should — but generally do not —
do. These little things include joining a writing group, having
peer critiques (either in person or remotely), learning how to
properly query publishers, finding an agent, networking in
their local and regional areas, and utilizing social media.
How to Get Your Mom to Read Comics
Noon–12:55 pm • Workshop Room 1 • PG
with Virginia Osborne and Darcy Casavant of the Houston Public Library
Discussion on the basics of steampunk/dieselpunk for those
who just heard about it, started but are not sure where to
go, or just simply want to hang out with cool folks that like
gadgets and shiny stuff.
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
Has your mom ever thrown away your comic collection? Have
you ever been told that comics are not actually “reading”? We
will discuss how to win over family and friends by offering
titles that will appeal to them.
Steamplus
with Linda Lindsey
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • G
There are a number of common issues that plus-sized men
and women encounter when making or buying costumes and
clothing. These issues will be addressed, advice will be given,
and questions will be answered. All sizes are welcome.
From AndrAIa (Reboot) to Fluttershy (My Little Pony) to X-23
(X-Men: Evolution), Andrea Libman has voiced a broad scope
of characters. Come hear her discuss a career that began
when she was just a child herself and find out what keeps her
motivated. With the voice actress of Pinkie Pie in the room,
you know it’s going to be a party!
with Anime Military Association
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • G
The Anime Military Association is a group dedicated to
building a community for all service members past and
present, where members can build bonds and share their love
for all things anime. Come learn more about who they are,
what the group does, and how you can get involved and help
give back to our country’s bravest men and women.
Catching the Unicorn:
Supporting the Girl Comic Book Reader
with Rebecca Denham of the Harris County Public Library
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
Comic book reader. The term often generates the image of
a geeky guy in a fan-boy t-shirt who excels at being socially
awkward. A 2011 survey using data about people who
identify as comic book readers found that only 25% of readers
are female — most between the ages of 18 and 45. This is
different from manga readers, where 60% are female. How
do we encourage teen girls to pick up a comic? This panel
will address issues with female comic book readership and
provide ideas for “catching the unicorn.”
Make-Up Effects Demo: Cyborg
with Frankel's Costumes
2:00–2:55 pm • Workshop Room 4 • PG
Join a representative from Frankel’s Costumes as they
demonstrate great techniques to help authenticate your
costume or body paint!
Art Demonstration
with Joe Jusko, R. Cat Conrad
with Jesse “Goku” Briceno
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 4 • G
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG
Discuss the future of comic collecting. The purpose of this
panel is to present a historical overview of comics from the
Golden Age to present, with a focus on collecting for both
pleasure and long term investment. Learn how to keep
collecting fun when the wallet only stretches so far.
Joe Jusko and R. Cat Conrad talk about and demonstrate the
process of illustrating. A fun panel where these talented
artists work in real time on large, easel-mounted sketch
pads. They might even switch off periodically to work on each
other’s compositions and answer questions.
Use any Cosplayer as a Pokemon!? This is a 3-on-3 turn-based
battle to the death, to see who is the last trainer standing.
Come watch, come participate; things are going to get crazy.
Suck It Up
with Tayleb Duque
Bladesmithing and Blades:
The Myths, Legends and Realities
with Fearghal Blades
With the growing popularity of corsets in steampunk, comic
books, sci-fi, anime and more, it is important that people
become educated. This is not a fashion panel as much as it is
a safety panel, teaching those new and familiar with corsets
about proper wear and tear, maintenance and even some of
the hazards of not wearing a corset properly. While beautiful,
we stress that corsets are also not something to take lightly.
Writers Workshop Part I:
Character and Conflict
with Chris Claremont, R.J. Woods
A three-part workshop for beginning comic writers. Writers
will start on the first day with an idea and end on the final
day with all the ingredients to make a fully realized script. We
will work on Character and Conflict (Part I), Setting and Plot
(Part II) and Story (Part III).
Science and the Paranormal:
When Worlds Collide
with Larry Flaxman
Many leading scientists, philosophers and spiritual leaders
are beginning to accept the possibility of alternate realities
and dimensions that warp time and/or space. Join bestselling
author Larry Flaxman to explore how normal and paranormal
intersect, where the known and the unknown converge, and
where science meets supernatural.
Jim Mackenzie: Comedian with Mad Skills
Tabitha St. Germain:
The Art of the Voice Actress
Tabitha St. Germain is a voice actress of many tones, with a
career that bridges My Little Pony, Transformers, X-Men and
Gundam! Find out how the world of voice acting has changed
since she started in the 80s, and how St. Germain switches
effortlessly between unicorn seamstresses, unstoppable
Terminator maids and psionic mutants.
Cryptozoology 101
with Ken Gerhard
Join world-renowned Cryptozoologist Ken Gerhard for an
examination of “X creatures” in Texas and around the world,
from Bigfoot and Chupacabras to Yetis and the Loch Ness
Monster, plus many more.
Getting Your Comics Signed and Protecting
Your Investment
with Vo Nguyen, David Roman, Mark Roman
Are you having your comics (and related items) autographed
by a Comicpalooza guest? Protect that investment with
signature authentication. Appropriate authentication helps
prove that autographed items are genuine while making
them more desirable for resale. Authentication is also a
must for insurance purposes. Come have your questions and
concerns addressed by the experts.
Redefining the X-Men
with Chris Claremont, Jeff Dixon
Chris Claremont redefined the modern X-men during his
17 years on the book. He created Kitty Pryde, Rogue, Storm
and also made Wolverine a part of the team. Join us for a
discussion of how Claremont changed the game for Marvel’s
merry mutants.
The Good Habits of Good Writers
Pokemon Cosplay Battlers
Belly Dance Performance
with Sparkling Shadows Belly Dance
James Hampton:
50 Years on the Small Screen
4:00–4:45 pm • Panel Room 2 • G
Find out how to survive in Hollywood for 50 years from
actor James Hampton, a recognizable character from early
television classics (Gunsmoke, F Troop, The Doris Day Show,
Simon and Simon) and Teen Wolf, and co-star from movies
such as Sling Blade, Jacob and The Last Ride.
Voices of Power:
Dubbing in the Mighty Morphin Era
with Richard Horvitz, Barbara Goodson-Gustafason, Robert Axelrod
4:00–4:45 pm • Panel Room 1 • G
Everything you wanted to know about voicing your favorite
characters on The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, the good
and the bad!
Reboot/Restart/Revamp
with Brian Denham, Sam De La Rosa, Ben Hamby,
Robert Saucedo, Alan Cerny
The trend in Comic TV and films is to re-imagine a franchise.
It’s costly and risky to change a popular franchise so why are
there so many reboots; and does that hurt a franchise? Since
characters in a story are always evolving, is it necessary to
completely re-launch a franchise? Do we really need origin
films every time a franchise is re-launched? Why were film
franchises such as Star Trek and Batman able to break the
three film franchise curse, and which comic book movie will
be the first to jump that hurdle? Join us for a lively analysis.
The Art of Art
with Julie Bell, Yanick Paquette, Boris Vallejo, Dirk Strangley, Vo Nguyen
with David Liss, Ashley Nemer, Shana Galen, Dominick D’Aunno
A discussion of how artists develop their work; including the
creative process, outlining the visual narrative and working in
a diverse range of media from traditional techniques to the
use of new media tools. Panelists will share personal studio
practices, inspiration and experiences.
Just as bad habits are destructive, good habits are
constructive. In many instances, good habits can make a good
writer, and that’s the focus of this panel. Topics may include
writing every day; having an uncluttered work space; taking
frequent breaks; reading out loud; setting a stopping point
and actually following it each day; setting writing aside and
returning to it weekly; and writing at the same time each day.
Multicultural Steampunk
with Tayleb Duque
3:00–4:25 pm • Panel Room 3 • PG13
Learn how to integrate cultures outside of Victorian England
into steampunk/dieselpunk and why it matters.
Short Takes on the Long-Box
with Richard Evans, R. Cat Conrad, David Roman, Mark Roman
Unexpected Heroes and Heroines
The Star Wars Empire
4:00–4:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
Today’s heroes and heroines never looked so bad — or good.
Stop by to find out what makes bad so damned good! These
writers know all about it and share how today’s characters are
changing... and what is driving that change.
Come to this panel, you must! Meet three generation of Star
Wars actors, you will. Cast from the original trilogy (Peter
Mayhew), prequels (Jett Lucas) and Clone Wars (Tom Kane),
we have! Ask them questions — questions make one great!
with Donna Grant, Susan Muller, Mina Khan, Krissi Dallas
You Wrote It, But Who Drew It?
with Jett Lucas, Tom Kane, Peter Mayhew
Comic Writing 101
with Hayley Gompertz, Dottie Enderle, Mary D. Wade
with R.J. Woods, Tony Lee, Brent Erwin, Weldon Adams
4:00–4:55 pm • Panel Room 4 • G
Writing a children’s book is only half the battle. Illustrating it
is the other half. How do writers find illustrators? Do they do
it themselves? Is there a “dating” site for them? Find out how
authors and artists get together.
Got the best comic idea since fill-in-the-blank? Why haven’t
you put your lead/ink where your mouth is? Learn how to
write a script that is actually clear enough to be followed by
an artist. Review examples from sources like Marvel and DC.
Ghosthunting 101: Introduction
It's My Fantasy: Playing God and Building
Your Own Fantasy World
with Michael O. Varhola, Ken Gerhard, Larry Flaxman, Christy Briones,
Kristen Stout
Join author Michael Varhola, editor of the “America’s Haunted
Road Trip” series of travel guides, and a panel of experts for
an interactive introduction to the subject of ghost hunting
that will examine the basics of this popular phenomena and
answer questions from attendees.
The Best Offense...
with Gordon Flynn
In the spirit of steampunk and cosplay, this workshop will
show you some easy methods for building your own prop
weapons and armor. Leather, scale mail, giant swords and
custom weapons await within the Red Feather Hunting Guild
armory.
Meet the Houston Brony Group
Interested in meeting other Bronies? Don’t know what a
Brony is? Come find out who and what they are, and how you
can get involved.
Addisyn Madd Musical Performance
5:00–5:30 pm • Registration Stage • PG
Intro to East Coast Swing
with A.D. Cruize
5:00–5:30 pm • Exhibition Area 2 • G
East Coast Swing is also known as the Jitterbug or the Lindy.
It is arguably the most versatile social dance of our day. This
workshop will focus on four simple steps to get you moving.
Quidditch Match
with Jacqueline Carey, Donna Grant, Raven Raye, Susan Muller,
Jacqueline Patricks, Deborah K. Frontiera
Other than playing SIMS, writing a fantasy world is the
fast track to being a god, but it’s not the easiest. Fantasy
has taken on a new meaning. Love elves, demons, angels,
witches and dragons? Do you like your fantasy dark and scary
or adventurous and thrilling? These authors write them all,
making sure each character gets what they deserve. Learn
what goes into the creation of a world.
Kigurumi (Masked Anime Cosplay)
Doomsday Wrestling Match
6:00–6:45 pm • Sports Arena • PG
Cut To The Bone: What are Editors Really
Looking For?
with Treva Harte, Donna Grant, Christy Lockhart, Shana Galen
Writers discuss methods for self-editing their manuscripts to
make them “publisher” ready. Putting forth your best effort
means ruthlessly editing your story to make it the tightest,
most fast-paced, and cleanest manuscript any editor would
love to see on their desk. They'll also discuss submissions and
queries, proofing a manuscript and acting professionally.
How to Design an Original Character
with Godmode
Almost everyone has role-played in their life, but how do you
bring that character to life? Learn the dos and don’ts, ins and
outs, and even a few secrets to designing an amazing original
character. Answer your questions and discuss your designs.
Meet the 501st Legion
Stage Acting vs. Voice Acting
with KiguruimiMasks.com
with Josh Grelle and Claire Hamilton
6:00–6:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • G
Want to take your cosplay to the next level and be a spitting
image of your favorite character? With kigurumi (masked
cosplay) you can do perfect cosplay with no makeup or wigs!
You’re a boy, but want to be a female character? A girl wanting
to be a boy character? No problem! Stop by our panel to learn
more about this fascinating, but little known cosplay style!
What’s different? What’s the same? These veteran performers
discuss show business, answer your questions and share their
insights.
Women in Leadership Roles in the Video
Game and Anime Industries
with Samantha Inoue-Harte, Valerie Head and Lyndsey Koehler
5:00–5:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
The video game and animation industries are very maledominated; few women can say they work in either, but even
fewer have leadership roles. Discuss this issue with Valerie
Head of Sony Online Entertainment, Lyndsey Koehler of
Kingsisle Entertainment and Samantha Inoue-Harte of Studio
Animetropolis.
Ballad of the Brony by Sabre Sparks
with Houston Brony Group
5:30–6:55 pm • Theater 1 • PG
Want to learn more about My Little Pony and Bronies in
particular? This documentary will cover the history of the
My Little Pony franchise, what went into the making of each
show, how the characters were developed, and the profound
effect My Little Pony has had on the fans. This screening
will be supplemented with information and input from the
Houston Brony Group.
Steampunk Fashion
with Ben Hamby
What makes it steampunk/dieselpunk? How do I get my own
wardrobe? They'll also discuss what to look for when buying
pre-made steampunk clothing and accessories; how to do
steampunk on the cheap; and steampunk fashion in other
cultures.
The Challenges of Small Comic Publishers
with Rita Moore, Mark Schmidt, Lane Montoya
6:00–6:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
The comics market is not being driven by those at the top,
but by the incredible diversity and quality of the other
companies, especially in terms of creator-owned and licensed
titles that drives the industry into new growth areas. Join a
frank discussion concerning how difficult it is for small comic
publishers to be distributed, and what it takes to get their
books in stores.
Haunted Pub Crawl
Sex In Space: This Isn’t Your Brother’s Sci-Fi
with ComedySportz
with Michael O. Varhola
with Jacqueline Patricks, Belinda McBride, Lynn Lorenz, Cornelia Amiri
6:00–7:00 pm • Panel Room 2 • R
7:00–10:00 pm • Off-site • R
8:00–8:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • R
Tired of the same old stand up comedy shows that never
talk about stuff you like? Ampersand! is a unique night of
improvised comedy where your suggestions help craft the
scenes and stories. Whether you’re rooting for Wookies in
the opening scene or just waiting for someone to gank an elf,
Ampersand! is only a few audience suggestions away from a
hilarious journey. It’s always quirky, always new, and never
the same show twice. Appropriate for adults, age 17 or older.
Hear about spirits while imbibing... spirits in some of the
most haunted and historic watering holes in Houston! Please
stop by the Programming Operations Room (Room 350 in Hall
E on the third floor) to sign-up and receive an itinerary.
Today’s romance writers are going where no man or woman
has gone before, and bringing their love of happy endings to
deep space. Whether it’s space regency, steampunk, cyber
pirates or humanoid aliens with all the right parts, these
authors are stretching sexual boundaries and creating mashups between genres.
Nerdcore Entertainment System
7:00 pm–Midnight • Music Hall • PG13
Are you into nerdy hip hop? Want to give it a try? The Nerdcore
Entertainment System is a high-energy, interactive concert
that mostly features Scrub Club Records artists MadHatter,
the Soup or Villainz, and 2 Mello.
NWA Houston Wrestling Match
A Sound of Thunder
with Gordon Flynn
Learn how to build a steampunk world filled with monsters.
From zombie dinosaurs to sky-krakens and other frightening
beasts, The Red Feather Hunting Guild takes you on a journey
through history’s facts and fictions about things that go
bump in the night.
Anything You Can Do, I Can Do in Leather
with Godmode
Leather costuming and accessories are often a vital part of
creating a great character. Learn the basics of leather-working,
major dos and don’ts, and some best kept secrets for making
great costume pieces.
Coming Out in Comics
with Belinda McBride, Ava Doran, Lynn Lorenz, Z.A. Maxfield
7:00–7:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • R
This discussion will focus on LBGT characters in comics and the
role they play in bringing diversity, acceptance and inclusion
to those who read their stories, as well as how homoerotic
themes and characters in manga, anime, fanfiction and
slash have led the way. Is this just a trend, or will it become
“business as usual?”
Rocky Horror
with After Midnight Productions
7:00–9:55 pm • Main Stage • R
While driving home on a rainy night, straight-laced lovebirds
Brad and Janet end up at the castle of one Dr. Frank-N-Furter
and his bizarre entourage, to find that he’s having a party.
This is no ordinary night, for this is the unveiling of the
Doctor’s latest creation: Rocky, a man-made Adonis. This is
an exceedingly grand visual and musical camp satire of the
golden days of the B-movie horror and science-fiction genres.
All Things KODT
with Jolly Blackburn and KenzerCo
Come and talk with Knights of the Dinner Table (KODT) creator,
writer and editor Jolly Blackburn along with his wife and
assistant editor, Barbara. Do you wonder where strip ideas
come from? Do you want to hear about the creative process
that goes into putting this monthly magazine together?
Come, ask questions and learn details about the games’
magazine/comic as it nears its 200th issue.
Dark Steampunk
What Happens at the Con,
Stays at the Con... ?
with Spike Spencer
8:00–8:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • R
From after-parties to kidnapping, porn stars and bottled-up
human gases, Spike will keep you laughing while he reads
from his book full of hilarious stories of what really happens
at cons. Age 16 and up recommended.
Gaming Industry Insider: Hearsay Tales
with Shannon McCarthy
with Col. Louis Zocchi
8:00–8:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • G
Take a journey to the darker side of the multiverse. From
character development to costuming tips, let the most
notorious steampunk villains set you on the right path.
Immediately after the Dealer Room closes on Friday, Col.
Zocchi will spend two hours revealing Game Industry Insider
hearsay tales: How Gygax tried to cheat Dave Arneson out of
Dungeons and Dragons royalties; How Crystal Castle turned a
disaster into $10,000 cash; What made Magic the Gathering
from Wizards of the Coast such a huge sales success; and
more! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn many of the game
industry's secrets.
Ampersand!
PROGRAMMING - SATURDAY!
Main Stage
Panel Rm 1
Panel Rm 2
Panel Rm 3
Panel Rm 4
Panel Rm 5
Panel Rm 6
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
Noon
12:30 pm
1:00 pm
1:30 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
Danny Trejo:
Life of a
Champion
Joseph Gatt:
God of War
Chris Claremont
Introspective
My Little Pony:
Q&A is Magic
Frazer Hines
Introspective
Lost Girl
in Love
How to
Collaborate
in Art
Doctor Who
Q&A
Michelle
Rodriguez:
Tough As Nails
DIY Weapons
Star Warz:
UNSCRIPTED
Avery Brooks:
A Captain
Called Hawk
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
Belly Dance
Performance
6:30 pm
9:30 pm
10:00 pm
10:30 pm
11:00 pm
11:30 pm
Midnight
12:30 am
1:00 am
1:30 am
...Want to Be a
Starship Captain?
Saving Our Ships...
Meet Marquis
of Vaudeville
Indie and Small
Press Publishing...
Bladesmithing
and Blades
Swamp Thing –
Then and Now
YA Paranormal
Panel
Adapting Scripts
for English Dubs
Craig Parker:
This is Spartacus
Science Fiction
Model Building
Steampunk
Media Panel
Roller Derby 101
Cosplay: From
Conception to the
Convention Floor
Skirmisher
Announcements
Tailchaser
Q&A
ComedySportz
Bard Fiction
7:30 pm
9:00 pm
Forming a
Steampunk
Society
Ghosthunting
Texas
What is
Ingress?
7:00 pm
8:30 pm
Men's Victorian
Outfits – Cheap
Lolita Fashion
101
Wizard101 &
Pirate101
How Do I Get
Into the Game
Industry?
WESTERNPUNK:
Time Travel:
Weird, Wicked and
Fiction, Feasibility,
Wild West
Science ...
and Fun
Creating Online
Steampunk
Comics
Mark II
Brony Power
of 10
Comics
and Film
Vampires,
Werewolves and
Zombies – Oh My!
Ian McNeice
Introspective
WESTERNPUNK:
Space Cowboy in
Sci-Fi
Steam-Lolita
How to Be a
Frickin' Genius
Voice Actor...
Monster Mash
Mighty Morphin
Power Panel
WESTERNPUNK:
Western
Horror Films
Storytelling:
From Kabuki
to Daredevil
The American
Heroic Ideal
Spike Spencer
Q&A
Cosplay Contest
Sir Patrick
Stewart:
Engage!
8:00 pm
Conundrums, The Bumpy Lumpy
Clues and Clever No Good Road to
Killers – Oh No!
Publication
Kevin J. Anderson
Introspective
How to Film on a
Microbudget
Repo! The
Genetic Opera
KODT
Live Reading
18+ Cosplay
Beyond Yaoi
Get Bent!
The Philosophical
and Sociological
Aspects of MLP
Pony
Karaoke
Texas
Renaissance
Festival:
Behind the
Curtains
Don't Kill Your
Date (and Other
Cooking Tips)
Ghosthunting 102: Family Friendly
Equipment
Board Games
Ask a
Stormtrooper
Representations
of Gender in
Graphic Literature
Collaborating
in Comics
Authors
Behaving Badly
Diversity
in Comics
Workshop 4
Exhibition 1
Exhibition 2
Theater 1
Egyptology and
Steampunk
The Science of
Adhesion
Create a
Doomsday
Wrestler Contest
Props and Special
FX on Low to No
Budget
No Right Way To
Write: Techniques
for New Writers
Writers
Workshop:
Part II
Chic Geek:
Origami Charm
Stage Combat:
The Art of
Dramatized
Violence
Registration
Sports Arena
Music Hall
Quidditch
Match
Intro to
Ballroom Waltz
Skull World
Screening
Portfolio
Review
Belly Dance
Performance
Angelic Layer
Preview
Jim Mackenzie
Comedy
Iron Lolita
Inventing a
Language:
The Basics
Make-Up Effects
Demo
Podcasting 101:
The Essentials
Writing the
Apocalypse
Animation
Domination
Pokemon
Cosplay Battlers
Roller Derby
Match
NWA Wrestling
Match
Majik Show
Kidditch Match
BASE Showdown
Belly Dance
Workshop
"Dollar Baby"
Film Festival
Screenings
Jungle
Emperor Leo
Preview
Addisyn Madd...
Quidditch Tutor...
Doomsday
Wrestling Match
Riding Bean
Preview
Emerging Sci-Fi,
Chic Geek :
Supernatural,and
Tentacle Jewelry
Fantasy Authors...
How to Sell Your
Game Design
BASE
Teknoman
Preview
Tea Party Picnic
Vampires &
Shifters: Why Do
We Love Them?
Anime View
Steampunk
Show 'n' Tell
Everything
Star Wars
d-Infinity Live!
Live! Taping
Quidditch
Finals
Full Metal Panic!
Screening
Roller Derby
Match
Psychic Squad
Preview
NWA Wrestling
Match
Lloyd The
Conqueror
Screening
BASE Showdown
Competitors
Catwalk
Geek Music
Showcase
Hetalia:
Axis Powers
Preview
PJ!Stuck
I My Me
Strawberry Eggs
Preview
Kampher
Preview
Workshop 3
Egyptology and Steampunk
The Science of Adhesion
10:00–10:25 am • Workshop Room 3 • G
with Emily Evans, Jason Aydelotte, Rose Moriarty, Cornelia Amiri
A panel on Egyptian influences in the 19th century with the
translation of the Rosetta stone, European Egyptologists and
their rich discoveries, the Egyptian obelisk erected alongside
the Thames, and quaint mummy unwrapping parties. We’ll
touch base on how these events lend themselves nicely to the
premise or even just a scene of steampunk/ficton. Discuss great
examples such as Tim Powers’ Anubis Gates and The Osiris Ritual
by George Mann, as well as my Time Traveling Egyptians series.
Interested in why things stick (and sometimes don’t stick)
together? One of the mad scientists from the 42nd Airship
Battalion will present a little basic adhesion theory along
with tips and techniques to help your projects stay together.
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 6 • PG13
Conundrums, Clues and Clever Killers —
Oh No!
KingsIsle Entertainment develops and publishes high-quality
online family games that appeal to a wide audience. We
have released two titles: Wizard101 and Pirate101. Both are
multiplayer online adventure games that are fun for all ages
and playable on a personal computer.
with Maeve Alpin
with David Liss, Hank Schwaeble, Leo King, Rhodi Hawk, Leo King
10:00–10:55 am • Panel Room 5 • PG13
Focusing on the mystery/thriller genre, a panel of authors
discuss what goes into creating a good mystery or suspense
thriller. Learn how they go about laying down the clues, how
to build suspense within the reader, and when and how to
execute the big reveal!
Kevin J. Anderson Introspective
with Kevin J. Anderson, Rose Moriarty
10:00–10:55 am • Panel Room 2 • PG
Kevin J. Anderson has a list of accolades a mile long, including
the Star Wars, X-Files, and Dune universes. Top that off with
his foray into steampunk fantasy (Clockwork Angels with
Neal Peart of Rush) and you have a writer with a career as
impressive as they get.
The Bumpy Lumpy No Good Road to
Publication
with Deborah Frontiera, Dottie Enderle, Lane Riosley, Hayley Gompertz,
Katherine Catmull
10:00–10:55 am • Panel Room 6 • G
with A.D. Cruize
Wizard101 and Pirate101 Q&A
with Kingsisle Entertainment
with The Cupcake Girls
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 4 • G
11:00–11:45 am • Workshop Room 3 • PG
Meet Marquis of Vaudeville
Ever wonder what it’d be like to put on spandex, get oiled
up and roll around on the floor with muscular men? Ever
wonder what it’d be like to be a professional wrestler?! Join
the amazing athletes of Doomsday Wrestling for a fun and
interactive workshop. Pick out your tights, mask, trademark
hold, and of course that foreign object that you just love to hit
people over the head with it; we’ll put you one step closer to
living out your childhood dream. All ages welcome!
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 5 • PG
Joseph Gatt: God of War
with Shane Richmond, John Masters, Thomas Borrows, Jerry Perry,
Bill Riddle, John Stout
with Doomsday Wrestling
11:00–11:45 am • Panel Room 1 • PG
The man who brought Kratos to life, battled Thor as a frost
giant, and went to warp speed with the Federation comes
to Comicpalooza to share his experiences. Get the behind the
scene stories from the latest Star Trek movie and more!
How to Film on a Microbudget
Bladesmithing and Blades:
The Myths, Legends and Realities
The cast and crew of Frankenstein’s Monster, from First Step
Cinematics, LLC, will take a practical look at filming on a
budget for the 21st century. Attendees will be introduced to
the basics of micro-budget film project planning, logistics,
some DIY tech tool ideas, audio needs, make-up, sets, props,
and how to adapt a DSLR camera for filming. Q&A to follow. If
you were ever afraid to film and/or don’t know where to start,
this is the place to be.
Lolita Fashion 101
Create a Doomsday Wrestler Contest
Quidditch Match
10:00–11:25 am • Panel Room 3 • PG
Times are changing faster than the speed of light. Indie and
self-publishing do not carry the same stigma. Writers discuss
what made them decide to publish, what they did to get it
right, what went wrong, and whether or not you should give it
a try. Perform exercises and have your plan critiqued. If you’ve
ever thought of self-publishing, you need to be here.
What is this frilly fashion I see everywhere? Why are all these
grown ladies calling themselves Lolitas? We can answer that
for you! Come find out what Lolita is all about and why it has
been influencing the fashion industry for years!
Good luck? Talent? A great story? Perseverance? An agent? Or
just doing it yourself? There are many paths to publication, as
these authors can attest.
with Judith Shields
Indie and Small Press Publishing
in the 21st Century
11:00–11:45 am • Sports Arena • G
with Fearghal Blades
11:00–11:55 am • Workshop Room 1 • PG
Chic Geek: Origami Charm
with Claire Hamilton
Come learn the basic principles of origami using traditional
washi paper to make a charm, pendant, or key fob.
Ever wanted to meet the members of MoV? Perhaps you’ve
heard of them and have a few things you’d like to share. Or
maybe, you’re a really big fan of their music and just want to
ask them some questions. Well, here’s your chance.
Stage Combat:
The Art of Dramatized Violence
11:00 am–12:25 pm • Exhibition Area 1 • PG
This is 90-minutes of intensive on stage combat. Instructors
will cover sword fighting and hand-to-hand techniques used
in film and stage shows, the art of the fight, how to stay safe,
and how to ensure your audience best see the fight.
Men’s Victorian Outfits — Cheap
with Drew Heyen
11:30–11:55 am • Panel Room 3 • G
The SteamPunk/Neo-Victorian Community is plagued by
costumes which do not, in any way, represent the period.
Often the shortcomings of these costumes are due to limited
funds. With a bit of planning, better looking costumes can be
acquired for little money. Come learn how to achieve a sound
men’s Victorian look without breaking the bank!
Intro to Ballroom Waltz
with A.D Cruize
Noon–12:30 pm • Exhibition Area 2 • G
Chris Claremont Introspective
Want to try Waltz or need a refresher? Come learn a few
Ballroom Dance basics and enough simple Waltz moves to
hold your own on the dance floor.
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 2 • PG
with Chris Claremont, Jeff Dixon
Chris Claremont, famed writer, takes your questions about
his comics career, the X-Men, working for Marvel, writing the
Fantastic Four and Wild C.A.T.S., creating new characters, his
writing process, and much much more. This panel is a chance
to ask dialogue with the living legend. Don’t miss it!
Noon–12:45 pm • Registration Stage • G
The Roman praetor has come to Comicpalooza and he shall
quell the rebellion of our con by answering questions from
his time on Xena, Tommyknockers, and Lord of the Rings. Ask
questions of valor, or be sent to the gladiatorial pit!
My Little Pony: Q&A is Magic
with Tabitha St. Germain, Andrea Libman
Come meet two of the lead actresses from My Little Pony:
Friendship is Magic, and hear how they’ve helped change the
very concept of “boy cartoons” vs. “girl cartoons,” their take on
the phenomenal remix culture involving their characters, and
the biggest question of all: Who is best pony?
Props and Special FX on Low to No Budget
How to Collaborate in Art
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • PG13
Find out how to make cheap special effects for movies with
film-making tips from grind house fx artist George Giordano.
Learn to make blood, guts, gore, weapons, and large props on
a shoe-string budget.
Creating art is an exciting process. This panel will offer insights
on how artists get the most out of collaborating with other
artists and, at times, with publishers. How should an artist
work with others creatively and logistically? Receive advice
about what to do before, during, and after collaborating.
with George Giordano
Swamp Thing — Then and Now
with Bernie Wrightson, Yanick Paquette, Robert Saucedo
Noon–12:55 pm • Panel Room 4 • PG13
Roller Derby Match
Created back in 1971, Swamp Thing has endured while other
monstrous superheroes have faded into obscurity. Join an indepth dissection of the hero, his history and his legacy. Bernie
Wrightson and Yanick Paquette discuss the long-running
(often relaunched) comic book, the movies and even the brief
surge of merchandising in the early 90s.
Noon–12:45 pm • Sports Arena • PG
YA Paranormal Panel
with Houston Roller Derby
Adapting Scripts for English Dubs
with Joy Preble, C.C. Hunter, Mary Lindsey, Sophie Jordan,
Krissi Dallas, J.D. Faver
with Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, R. Cat Conrad
Iron Lolita
A fun event where you let your creativity shine! Each group
gets newspaper, duct tape and garbage bags and they create
a fashion that is award winning! Everyone is welcome to
attend or participate.
No Right Way To Write:
Techniques for New Writers
with Rachel Caine, Jacqueline Carey, Rachel Harris, Joy Preble,
Missy Jane, Ashley Nemer
with Patrick Seitz and Josh Grelle
What’s Hot in Young Adult Paranormal? Join this panel of
some of the hottest young adult writers to discuss trends
and fads. Break the rules? Go with the latest trends? So many
questions — get the answers to them here! These ladies will
talk about how they created their ideas, sold them, and wrote
them and how they plan on continuing their success.
There is no one correct way to write. One of the challenges
facing a new writer is finding the way that works best. Some
people require strict outlines, others require simply bullet
points, while some require nothing more than an idea and a
few notes. Join the discussion and have your questions ready.
ADR Scriptwriting — “Hey! Why’d they change that?!” Come
find out what it takes to adapt a translation into a script used
for dubbing.
Forming a Steampunk Society
with Stephanie Moron
Portfolio Review
with Sean 'Cheeks' Galloway
Ever wonder how to find other steampunks in your area, or
even how to get them in one place to meet up? Maybe you
want to go on field trips with your fellow steampunks, or put
together classes that someone in your group could teach. The
Steampunk Illumination Society can show you how to get
started, the dos and don’ts of having a successful society, and
what you can expect along the way.
Noon–1:55 pm • Workshop Room 4 • PG13
Roller Derby 101
Frazer Hines Introspective
So You Want to Be a Starship Captain?
with Frazer Hines, Annie Bulloch
Former Schoolism Portfolio Class instructor, Sean Galloway,
reveals how he crafted his portfolio to break into the industry.
Be sure to ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, and
bring your portfolio for one-on-one feedback! Please sign up
in advance at the Programming Operations Room (Room 350
in Hall E on the third floor).
with Starfleet International — USS Zavala
1:00–1:25 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
Have your questions ready for the longest running companion.
Frazer played Jamie McCrimmon with the Second Doctor
(Patrick Troughton) and loves to talk Doctor Who, but feel free
to ask about his other work in this introspective.
Come meet and see members of the oldest Star Trek/Science
Fiction fan club in America. The USS Zavala is a meeting
chapter of Starfleet International. Starfleet isn't just about
Star Trek any more. We cover all of media fandom from
Doctor Who, to steampunk, to Firefly to Battlestar Galactica
and yes, even Star Wars. Every club also embraces several
charities and we fully live the motto of Infinite Diversity in
Infinite Combinations.
How Do I Get Into the Game Industry?
Noon–12:55 pm • Workshop Room 2 • G
Texas has a lot of great video game companies and many of
them are hiring. They want to hire the right people with the
right skills. Find out what skills you should have to excel in
art production, game design, programming, or even sound!
Whether you want to design your own game or work for a
large game company, this panel will have something for you.
with Houston Roller Derby
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • G
What the heck is roller derby anyways? Come learn the basics
of the game and find out what it takes to be a roller derby girl.
Science Fiction Model Building
with International Plastic Modelers Society
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 4 • G
National award-winning members of the International Plastic
Modelers Society (IpmS) will host a panel to discuss the basics
of Science Fiction Modeling. They will review the tools and
techniques used in modeling with examples of their work,
and will touch on the enhancement of models with special
effects lighting. They will also be building models at the fan
table, so stop by to ask questions and learn how you, too, can
create these works of art.
Steampunk Media Panel
with Abney Park, Marquis of Vaudville, and Frenchy and the Punk
Lost Girl in Love
Come join our steampunk entertainers to discuss their style
of music and how it is influenced by society, the steampunk
community, and mainstream media entertainment.
with Zoie Palmer, Kris Holden-Ried
Welcome to the world of succubi, fae, and wolf shifters! Zoie
Palmer (Lauren) and Kris Holden-Ried (Dyson) discuss their
experiences on Lost Girl. They’ll discuss what it’s like to have
characters who’ve shared love with the same woman.
Craig Parker: This is Spartacus
WESTERNPUNK:
The Weird, Wicked and Wild West
with Chuck Holland
Do you like your Westerns stories mixed with a bit of horror,
sci-fi or fantasy? Do you think the Wild West is the real final
frontier? Do you wear a Stetson, because Stetsons are cool?
Well, gather around the campfire for tales about the odd and
unusual West.
Danny Trejo: Life of a Champion
2:00–2:45 pm • Main Stage • PG
Danny Trejo has walked many paths in his life and grown into
one of the most distinctive "tough guys" in Hollywood. That
toughness is rooted in his real life experience. Hear firsthand
how he went from the bottom to the top, and learn about his
latest upcoming release, Machete Kills!
Kidditch Match
Time Travel: Fiction, Feasibility,
Science... and Fun
with Larry Flaxman
Pokemon Cosplay Battlers
Cosplay: From Conception to the
Convention Floor
with Bill Watters
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • G
Cosplay is something anyone can do! Learn how to approach
costuming for the first time, how to get con-ready, and the
importance of having a handler (someone to assist you).
Creating Online Comics
with Jesse “Goku” Briceno
with Rikki Simons, Thom Zahler, Bruce Small, James Burns,
Lane Montoya
1:00–2:55 pm • Exhibition Area 1 • PG
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
Use any Cosplayer as a Pokemon!? This is a 3-on-3 turn-based
battle to the death, to see who is the last trainer standing.
Come watch, come participate; things are going to get crazy.
Web Comics and Digital Comics are the future! At least that’s
what we’ve been hearing for the past few years. Whether
they’re the future or not, they can be a great way to introduce
your original story to the world. Come find out the technical
aspect of going digital with comics.
Saving Our Ships: Preserving 19th and
Early 20th Century Museum Ships for
Future Generations
Steampunk Mark II
with Airship Constantine
Already know about steampunk? Then come talk the talk as
we discuss in more depth what steampunk is, common issues,
resources, and more.
Writers Workshop Part II: Setting and Plot
with R.J. Woods
will start on the first day with an idea and end on the final day
with all the ingredients to make a fully realized script. We will
work on Character and Conflict (Part I), Setting and Plot (Part
II) and Story (Part III).
Tea Party Picnic
Meet up in the panel room and then head to Discovery Green!
Bring your own tea cups, blankets, bento boxes and/or picnic
baskets to a Victorian/Lolita style Tea Party to meet, chat and
take photos in your lovely outfits! It is a great chance to meet
those who share your interests.
Quidditch Tutorials (Kids)
Doctor Who Q&A
with USS Zavala
with Gary Russell, Tony Lee, Foster Tennant
1:30–1:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 1 • PG13
Michelle Rodriguez: Tough As Nails
The USS Zavala of Starfleet International presents a panel of
experts and enthusiasts intent on preserving the USS Texas at
the San Jacinto Battlefield and the Tall ship of Texas, the 1877
Elissa in Galveston.
Gary Russell and Tony Lee have significantly contributed to
the Doctor Who universe. Gary has also worked on Torchwood,
The Simpsons, and the Lord of the Rings topics. Tony’s writing
includes Spiderman, X-Men, and Star Trek: TNG. Sit down with
these two great writers for a conversation about their work,
experiences and future plans.
DIY Weapons
with Shannon McCarthy, Scott Lund
2:00–2:25 pm • Panel Room 2 • G
From simple modifications to advanced prop-making, the
arms dealers of the multiverse will gladly demonstrate some
easy tips and tricks for making weapons more conventionfriendly and durable.
with Mike T.
Inventing a Language: The Basics
with Robert Stikmanz, Amanda Kimmerly
The questions and answers will come at you fast and furious,
as Comicpalooza presents one of Texas’ resident avatars of grit,
Michelle Rodriguez! You’ll need a machete to cut through the
awesome as she addresses questions about her rise to fame.
Belly Dance Workshop
A nuts-and-bolts introduction to the process of inventing a
language, this workshop will begin with observations about
familiar examples like Klingon and Pig Latin. Discussion will
move quickly to practical issues including where to begin
when thinking about grammar and vocabulary.
Want to learn to belly dance? Come check out Cahira’s class.
A veteran teacher of 9 years, she will teach you some basic
moves that will then be combined into a short routine. All are
welcome to attend, regardless of gender, body-type, or age.
However, all who attend must participate; this makes it a fun
and safe experience for all.
Skirmisher Announcements:
Gaming Your Way
Brony Power of 10
with Skirmisher
Anyone interested is invited to join Skirmisher Publishing LLC
as they announce the next big thing in gaming, and more!
How well do you know the Brony community? Are you willing
to stake your life on it? Okay, maybe not your life... but there
are some cool prizes up for grabs. Stop by the Houston Brony
Group table for more information on competing. Auditions
will occur one hour prior to the event, in the same room.
Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies —
Oh My!
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG13
with Benjamin Percy, Tony Lee, Tracy Lee, Rachel Caine, Dicey Grenor
How to Be a Frickin’ Genius Voice Actor:
Step One
A Q&A session surrounding Hollywood’s interpretation and
adaptation of comic book superheroes. The discussion will
analyze a variety of issues, including how studios approach
comic franchise films, why the licensing of characters can have
significant drawbacks, and if there should be more cross-over
films to build continuity.
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
4:00–4:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG13
Focusing on the Horror genre, a panel of authors discuss how
they research and plan to write in a well-trodden area. Learn
what it takes to create a good horror story, to draw upon the
fears of your readers and shock them when they feel the most
vulnerable. Ask what they do to ensure their stories will excite,
build suspense and remain memorable.
Spike will share his knowledge of the voice acting world
with you. He will help you understand that your voice is an
instrument and how to fine tune it so that you, too, might
become a frickin’ genius voice actor one day.
with Bob Layton, Matt Frank, Alan Cerny, Kevin Moser
Ian McNeice Introspective
with Ian McNeice, Foster Tennant
Want to know what it’s like to play Winston Churchill, order
around a Dalek, and go up against Paul Atreides? Join us for
an intimate conversation with a multi-talented actor who’s
appeared in such diverse films as Ace Ventura: When Nature
Calls, The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down
a Mountain, and From Hell; and on TV in Doc Martin, Frank
Herbert’s Dune and Doctor Who.
Make-Up Effects Demo: Cyborg
with Frankel's Costumes
A representative from Frankel’s Costumes will demonstrate
great techniques for authenticating costumes or body paint!
Podcasting 101: The Essentials
with Cary Gordon, Bryan Longobardi, Michael Phan, J.D. Donovan,
Will Castillo, James Smith, Tony S.
A panel of local podcasters with backgrounds in both audio
and video podcasting will be on hand to discuss methods, tips
and tricks for entering the podcast community. You have a
question about starting your podcast? What will it take? Ask
the experts!
Star Warz: UNSCRIPTED
with ComedySportz
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • R
Improv comedians from ComedySportz will mix up the classic
Star Wars: A New Hope using audience suggestions to reinvent
the characters and situations, and encouraging the audience
to cheer, jeer and participate throughout the show. What if
C-3PO wasn’t a protocol droid? What if Luke uses bad poetry
instead of The Force? It’s all up to the audience to decide in a
hilariously raunchy, adults-only parody that is never the same
show twice.
Tailchaser Q&A
with Samantha Inoue-Harte
WESTERNPUNK:
The Space Cowboy in Science Fiction
with Chuck Holland
Space the final frontier? Cowboys have been there and done
that. Many of the earliest examples of American Science
Fiction could be classified as Weird Westerns. The iconic image
of the West has shaped Sci-Fi from the beginning. Discuss
examples of the Space Cowboy in books, films and television.
Avery Brooks: A Captain Called Hawk
with Spike Spencer
Monster Mash
with Donna Grant, Kim Lenox, Nina Bangs, Mary Lindsey, C.C. Hunter,
Gerry Bartlett
4:00–4:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
Romance writers are blending vampires and shifters, demons
and angels, Norse gods, Olympians, Celtic myths and even a
Kraken or two to create wonderful new stories. Take a wild
ride with these authors as they discuss what inspired them to
go beyond the traditional sheiks, billionaires, and cowboys of
romance and create edgy, dark, and often flawed characters.
Steam-Lolita
4:00–4:55 pm • Panel Room 4 • G
From science fiction to facts, Avery Brooks has commanded
a space station set centuries in the future and narrated the
tale of giant creatures from Earth’s past. Hear the man who
has earned titles of Captain, Officer and Doctor relay his life
and stories.
Lolita? Steampunk? How about both? Join a discussion on
the similarities and differences between these two growing
trends and ways to integrate the two fashions into one.
A hostile frontier filled with violence, ghost towns, haunted
mines and supernatural menaces; let’s face it, the American
West was wild, weird and scary!
Mighty Morphin Power Panel
with Walter E. Jones, David Yost
You know a panel is going to be great when its primary colors
are Black and Blue — Rangers, that is! Come get the behind
the scenes story of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
from two of the founding stars, Walter E. Jones and David Yost.
Animation Domination
with Rikki Simons, James Burns, Kevin Travers, Zach Q., Chris Beaver
A discussion of trends in animation and cartoons. Analysis
will include a variety of key issues, from the reasons why so
many good animated shows are cancelled after such short
runs to whether or not they are created as marketing products
instead of as entertainment.
Ghosthunting Texas
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • PG13
with Christy Briones
Samantha Inoue-Harte will be presenting some exclusive
artwork and test footage from the Tailchaser’s Song, a
Japanese and American co-produced CGI animated feature.
The epic fantasy adventure is based on a novel by famed
writer Tad Williams.
Join experts from the local Dawn Paranormal investigative
group and other organizations for this seminar on some of the
most interesting haunted sites in the Lone Star State!
WESTERNPUNK: Western Horror Films
with Chuck Holland
Writing the Apocalypse:
Why We Hate the World
with Benjamin Percy, Jason Kristopher, Shannon Winton, Brandi Peel
In every genre and every medium, people are flocking to
stories about the world ending. Whether it’s zombies, natural
disasters, aliens or the end of time itself, we’re all eager to see
the world burn. Join us for an analysis of this phenomenon in
popular culture and discover why the “end of the world” and
possible survival fascinates the human psyche.
Quidditch Match Finals
Comics and Film Q&A
Sir Patrick Stewart: Engage!
The man who launched a million arguments over best Star
Trek captain. The actor who breathed life into a comic icon.
The voice that made even the CIA amusing. This is Sir Patrick
Stewart. Delighted squees of appreciation and respect? Make
it so.
Chic Geek: Tentacle Jewelry
Ghosthunting 102: Equipment
with Kristen Stout, Larry Flaxman
Experts from the Pasadena Paranormal Research Team and
other investigative groups conduct this hands-on workshop
introducing attendees to the various equipment used by ghost
hunters; gear includes cameras, recorders, EMF meters, digital
thermometers, laser grids and night-vision devices.
with Claire Hamilton
Spike Spencer Q&A
5:00–5:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
In this “make-n-take”, participants get to create their own
necklace, bracelet or faux gauge earrings. Even though we are
using air dry clay, participants will also learn techniques for
making their own polymer clay tentacle creations at home.
Come ask him questions about (nearly) any topic!
ComedySportz
Show off your steampunk best and join in group discussions
on varying aspects of steampunk.
5:00–5:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • G
ComedySportz, Houston’s longest running show, isn’t comedy
about sports – it’s improvisational comedy played as a sport!
Two teams of professional athletes will incorporate audience
suggestions while competing in rounds of improv games.
Whether you speak Elvish or Klingon, you won’t have to
teleport to a galaxy far, far away for this epic night of good,
clean fun with ComedySportz.
d-Infinity Live! Live!
with d-Infinity
5:00–5:55 pm • Theater 1 • PG
Be part of a live studio audience for a special convention
webcast of d-Infinity Live!
Emerging Sci-Fi, Supernatural, and Fantasy
Authors Round Table
with Leo King, Sophie Jordan, Jason Kristopher, Lee Lackey,
George Wright Padgett, Wayne Basta
Emerging authors gather to speak about common influences,
current projects and the trends that are shaping the future.
Join a rountable discussion about the life and times of a new
author.
Family Friendly Board Games
Want to have a family fun night but you’re not sure what
board games to get? This is a discussion about the latest in
board games: games that are good for kids, games that are
more challenging, and the latest in cooperative games. We
will discuss the perfect board game for any family situation.
Steampunk Show 'n' Tell
Storytelling: From Kabuki to Daredevil
with David Mack, Doug Faulk
Writer and Artist David Mack discusses his work on Kabuki and
Daredevil; from the stories he has done over the last 20 years
,to bringing Kabuki to Marvel and the current Daredevil: End of
Days story he is co-writing with Brian Michael Bendis.
The American Heroic Ideal
with Sam De La Rosa, Ben Hamby, Jeff Dixon, Vince Chuter
5:00–5:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG13
Panelists reflect on the changing portrayals of the American
heroic ideal throughout the years. Are the original characters
developed in the 1950s and 60s better than the recent “dark”
or realistic personalities? Should style and experience change
with the times?
Geek Music Showcase
5:00–8:55 pm • Music Hall • PG13
The second night in our nerdy concert series, Geek Music
Showcase brings you some of the most exciting performances
that you could ever relate to. Comics? Video games? Science
Fiction? Come witness every genre in one large melting pot.
Then watch Link break that pot and steal the rupees inside!
Texas Renaissance Festival:
Behind the Curtains
with Texas Renaissance Festival
6:00–6:25 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG13
Come one! Come all! To the Texas Renaissance Festival panel.
Interested in what goes on behind the scenes? Learn the pros
and cons of handling an audience of 600,000 people, as well as
what sort of talent and the level of commitment it requires to
be a TRF character! All attendees will receive a free TRF Ticket!
Houston Roller Derby Match
Ask a Stormtrooper
with 501st Legion
Is there anything you would like to know about Star Wars or
life as a Stormtrooper? Now is your chance to ask! This is also
a great opportunity to get your picture with a Stormtrooper!
Everything Star Wars
with Sith Shadow Council of Texas (SSCOT)
This workshop will cover sabers, dueling techniques, trooping,
costuming basics, the Star Wars and Disney merger, what we
can expect from Episode VII, and the charities/events SSCOT
supports.
Representations of Gender
in Graphic Literature
with Brian Denham, Kevin Travers, Johnny Segura
A point of study has been the depiction of women in comics,
in which body types are often unrealistically portrayed.
Marvel Comics tried to showcase some of its female talent
with Women of Marvel (2010), which included limited-series
runs featuring some female characters as well as all-female
creative teams, but such endeavors have proven unsuccessful
in attracting readers or preventing criticism.
The Philosophical and Sociological Aspects
of My Little Pony
My Little Pony (MLP) is a profound work of pop culture art.
A complex and nuanced work, it is rife with symbolism and
a synthesis of Aristotelian and Hegelian principals not seen
in the modern era. Join a panel of experts to explore the
philosophy at the heart of MLP, and the broad array of societal
changes it has wrought on America and the world.
Vampires and Shifters:
Why Do We Love Them?
with Nina Bangs, Gerry Bartlett, Lynn Lorenz, Z.A. Maxfield,
Heather Long, Missy Jane, Sophie Jordan
No matter what they shift into, people love those soft furries.
Lions and tiger and bears, oh my! Shifters come in all types.
Whether you like your vampires soft and voluptuous, sassy as
hell, or dark, brooding and dangerous, this panel of writers
has something for everyone.
Bard Fiction
with Classical Theatre Company
6:30–7:00 pm • Panel Room 1 • PG13
Shakespeare and Tarantino collide in this Elizabethan retelling
of Pulp Fiction!
18+ Cosplay
7:30–7:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • R
Ingress transforms the real world into the landscape for a
global game of mystery, intrigue and competition.
In this panel, discover the ins-and-outs of mature cosplay,
from making a "mature" character more family friendly to
modifying a costume for the burlesque stage, and more.
with Houston Resistance and Houston Enlightened
Our future is at stake. And you must choose a side: A
mysterious energy has been unearthed by a team of scientists
in Europe. The origin and purpose of this force is unknown, but
some researchers believe it is influencing the way we think.
We must control it or it will control us.
Authors Behaving Badly
with Lynn Lorenz, Treva Harte, Donna Grant, Rachel Harris,
Kim Lenox, Shauna Allen
Discuss the things authors do to sabotage their careers, make
enemies, and turn readers against them. We live in an internet
intense world and the saying “the internet is forever” holds
true, especially when authors cross the line with what they
do and say. This panel will discuss how to keep your name and
your reputation intact and avoid pitfalls.
Collaborating in Comics
with Sam Lofti, Gerry Kissell, Dan Price, Bonn Adame,
R..J. Woods, Brent Erwin
Creating and writing comics is an exciting process, but what
should you do if you can’t draw? If stick figures or photos won’t
cut it, you’ll probably need to collaborate with an artist. Before
you do that, you’ve got to know what you want. Get some tips
about what to do before, during, and after collaborating.
KODT Live Reading +
KenzerCo Meet and Greet
with Jolly Blackburn and KenzerCo
A popular convention event across the nation: Come and
take part in reading the strips of Knights of the Dinner Table
magazine with fellow KODT fans and meet the creator, Jolly
Blackburn, and his wife Barbara. Ask questions, laugh and see
the strips come to life before your eyes in gamer improv.
How to Sell Your Game Design
with Col. Louis Zocchi
Immediately after the dealer room closes on Saturday night,
Col. Zocchi will lecture on how to sell your game design. The
legendary designer will share everything you need to know to
get your game into print: How to get a copyright, how to find
the best printing cost, where to get the free three-letter I.D.
code to precede your stock numbers, and more.
Diversity in Comics
with Thom Zahler, R.J. Woods, Mina Khan, Bruce Small, Kevin Travers,
Lane Montoya
Want more diversity in comics? Come talk about where
the industry is currently and where it should be. Look at
stereotypes, the depiction of women and the limited selection
of diverse leads. What can you do to make sure there are more
diverse characters out there?
Don’t Kill Your Date
(and Other Cooking Tips)
with Spike Spencer
8:00–8:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • R
Spike shares some recipes, recommendations and tips from his
dating cookbook while dishing about his naughty adventures
around the globe. Ages 18 and up recommended.
PJ!Stuck
with Houstonstuck
8:00–11:00 pm • Exhibition Area 2 • PG13
Gather in your fanciest MSPA-PJs to enjoy games, karaoke and
Homestuck! Come for a night of dancing with friends new and
old, as Houstonstuck presents the second annual PJ!Stuck!
Get Bent!
Live Art! Event + Auction
with Lynn Lorenz, Belinda McBride, Z.A. Maxfield, Treva Harte,
Heather Long
7:30–10:30 pm • Front of Hall D (Third Floor) • PG
9:00–9:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • R
Have you ever wondered what it takes for your favorite artists
to create their art? Have you ever thought it might be fun to
see their process and watch the art take shape? Do you want
the opportunity to own a great piece of original art? If so,
Comicpalooza has a treat for you!
Pony Karaoke
Steampunk Ball
A discussion of how today’s speculative fiction is blending
genres and genders, and getting down and dirty. Love
vampires, werewolves and aliens? Space regency? Kink and
BDSM? Breaking taboos? If so, you need hear what the authors
of some of the sexiest books on the internet have to say about
turning up the heat. Adult content will be discussed, including
steamy alien sex, man-on-man love, and shifters in space.
with Frenchy and the Punk, Marquis of Vaudeville, and Abney park
8:00 pm–Midnight • Hilton Ballroom • PG
It’s time to party to the sound of My Little Pony beats! Break it
down and drop the wubs like Vinyl Scratch as you perform all
the greatest hits of MLP!
Come in your finest wears, or simply just as your are, for the
Steampunk Ball. Come refresh yourself, dance and enjoy the
music.
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Beyond Yaoi
7:00–9:25 pm • Main Stage • R
In the year 2056 an epidemic of organ failures devastates the
planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GeneCo, a biotech
company that offers organ transplants, for a price. Those who
miss their payments are scheduled for repossession. After
being sucked into the haunting world of GeneCo, a sheltered
young girl is unable to turn back, and all of her questions will
be answered at The Genetic Opera.
with Z.A. Maxfield, Belinda McBride, Lynn Lorenz, Treva Harte,
Ava Doran
8:00–8:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • R
If you love yaoi, but you’re looking for what comes next, then
maybe you need to hear what these multi-published, awardwinning writers have to say about gay (or m/m) romance.
From sweet to explicitly erotic, it’s yaoi — all grown up.
What is Ingress?
PROGRAMMING - SunDAY!
Main Stage
Panel Rm 1
Panel Rm 2
Panel Rm 3
Panel Rm 4
Panel Rm 5
Panel Rm 6
Workshop 1
Workshop 2
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
11:30 am
Noon
12:30 pm
Sam Huntington:
Insert Wolf Pun
Here
Cary Elwes:
As You Wish
Michael Golden
Introspective
C-Pal Costume
Contest
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
Dr. Horrible's
Sing-Along
Blog
Film Making and
Special Effects
Genesis of
Victorian Firearms
Creation: Where
Steampunk in
We Get Our Ideas
Houston
YA Fantasy
Panel
Convention
Photography 101
Acting in
Doctor Who
Comics:
Digital vs. Print
How to
Steampunk
Bernie Wrightson:
Alive! Alive!
Enter the Jester
Dragon’s Lair
1:30 pm
Meet d-Infinity
Magazine
Ghosthunting San
Antonio, Austin,
Texas Hill Country
Comicpalooza
Feedback Panel
Steampunk Tips for
Writers & Readers
Writing Kid’s
Books Isn’t
Child's Play
Alan Dean Foster
Introspective
The Skeptical
Scientist:
20+ Years of
Anomalous
Discoveries
Tic Toc
Middle Grade:
Caught Between
Children’s...
Geek Culture and
Social Justice:
What's Really...
Patrick Seitz
Q&A
Prepare for
the Invasion
Costuming for
Disabilities
Panels &
Presentations
My Little Pony
AMV Showcase
Claire Hamilton
Q&A
Rene Auberjonois:
Across Universes
So You Want to
Build a Cylon?
Wigs 101
Cosplay Day Out
Armin
Shimerman
Q&A
Technicolored
Steampunk
Multicultural
Steampunk:
Advanced
Hetalia
Ask-A-Nation
Writing Comics
vs. Novels
Pony Artist
Draw-Along
Lasers, Lightspeed,
and Little Green
Men – Oh Dear!
Gun Safety
Steam Driven
Schizophrenia
Directing and
Producing Anime
Josh Grelle
Q&A
Steampunk
Feedback
Ghosthunting
103: Investigative
Techniques
Kick Ass Heroes
and Heroines
The Dichotomy
of War
Turn That Movie
Into a Book
Workshop 4
Exhibition 1
Exhibition 2
Theater 1
Anime View
BASE
Registration
Sports Arena
Music Hall
Quidditch Tutor...
Brainstorming,
Mind Mapping
and
Free Writing
Prose: The Art
and Science of
Choosing the
Right Words
Writers
Workshop:
Part III
No Holds Barred
Critique
Workshop
You don't know
APPLEJACK!
BASE Showdown
Awards Ceremony
Stage Combat:
The Art of
Dramatized
Violence
What’s Too Big
for Kickstarter?
Belly Dance
Workshop
Our Job Sucks
Mighty Morphin
Salsa Class
Ultness.com's
Wrap-up and
Celebration
Workshop on the
Texian Republic
Cosplay Chess
Here is
Greenwood
Preview
Jim Mackenzie
Comedy
"Dollar Baby"
Film Festival
Screenings
Belly Dance
Performance
Magic User's Club
Preview
Full Metal Panic!
Screening
Majik Show
Addisyn Madd...
Armored Trooper
Votoms
Preview
Box Wars
Kidditch
Match
Doomsday
Wrestling Match
Quidditch
Match
Roller Derby
League Match
Quidditch
Finals
NWA Wrestling
Match
Comicpalooza
Open Mic
Workshop 3
Steampunk Tips for Writers and Readers
with Maeve Alpin and Delphine Dryden
Writers and readers may be able to find their favorite book
or cross-genre writing voice in steampunk. After all, a genre
that inspires mediums like music, clothing, art, crafts, jewelry,
film and television has to have something special going for it.
Writers Maeve Alpin and Delphine Dryden want to make sure
no one misses out!
Quidditch Tutorials (Everyone)
Alan Dean Foster Introspective
with Alan Dean Foster, Rose Moriarty
10:00–10:55 am • Panel Room 2 • PG
Alan Dean Foster is a name synonymous with Star Trek. For
years, he has authored novelizations and adaptations of the
Star Trek movies and cartoon. He wrote the novelization of the
J.J. Abrams reboot and its recently released sequel. Join us for
a conversation about his works, life, and future plans.
Rene Auberjonois Across Universes
Sam Huntington: Insert Wolf Pun Here
Rene Auberjonois is best known for being a shape shifter,
so maybe that’s how he also ended up as a German assassin
(Archer), mechanic (Avatar: The Last Airbender) and righthand man to Darkseid (Justice League Unlimited). However
he did it, the filmography of Auberjonois could easily fill our
programming guide. See what roles he has planned next!
with Raymond Chan, Jacob Reimer, Richard Dewell, Caitlin Elmore,
Ari Rosenberg
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 6 • PG
Come ask questions about (nearly) any topic! Get the answers
to questions you have been dying to ask.
The real neuromancers of Houston are back to share the latest
and greatest from the world of neuroscience. In keeping with
the Battlestar Galactica theme, they will highlight the field
of computational neuroscience — where computer models
simulate how parts of the brain work. They will also touch on
the Brain Activity Map, where scientists will try to record the
actions of every cell in the brain to make a complete model.
Film Making and Special Effects
with Jim Livesey of Houston Community College
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 3 • G
10:00–10:55 am • Panel Room 4 • G
This panel will discuss the research needed to write a children’s
book; from folktales to science, it takes more than just a story
to make a book come to life.
Geek Culture and Social Justice:
What’s Really Going On?
with Dottie Enderle, Hayley Gompertz, Mary D. Wade
with Jessica Mitchell
Brainstorming, Mind Mapping and
Free Writing
with Jacqueline Carey, Leo King, George Wright Padgett
10:00–11:55 am • Workshop Room 3 • PG13
A discussion of popular methods for developing new ideas or
concepts. Brainstorm ideas en mass to generate new stories,
mind-map a relational chart linking certain parts of the plot,
and free-write in stream of consciousness to your heart's
delight.
Tic Toc
with Drew Heyen
Conceptually, everything that computers do could have been
achieved using clockwork. Why did we change mediums?
Could computers have evolved as much as they have without
electricity?
11:00–11:30 am • Registration Stage • G
Kidditch Match
So You Want to Build a Cylon?
Claire Hamilton Q&A
Adventure, excitement. A Jedi craves not these things, but
you do... and you want to make a great living pursuing them,
so think about a job in the film industry. The Film/Video and
Special Effects program at HCC prepares students for this
exciting growth industry by teaching them skills on the latest
equipment. Topics include a walk-through of Hollywood style
effects, discussions on the role of special effects in film and
television, and a talk about the growing opportunities in the
film industry here in Houston.
Writing Kid’s Books Isn’t Child’s Play
Sam Huntington has gone from the photographer side-kick
of the Man of Steel to a werewolf looking for a cure on Being
Human. Come hear his stories from behind the scenes the
Syfy original series.
Stage Combat:
The Art of Dramatized Violence
with Shane Richmond, Thomas Borrows, Jerry Perry,
Bill Riddle, John Stout
11:00 am–12:25 pm • Exhibition Area 2 • PG
This is 90-minutes of intensive on stage combat. Instructors
will cover sword fighting and hand-to-hand techniques used
in film and stage shows, the art of the fight, how to stay safe,
and how to ensure your audience best see the fight.
The Science of Victorian Firearms
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 5 • PG13
with Drew Heyen
Discuss sexism, misogyny, homophobia and racism in geek
culture, comic books, science fiction and fantasy television,
film, books, and gaming. Examine the issues through a critical
social justice lens and propose solutions and future resolution
of said issues.
Michael Golden Introspective
with Michael Golden, Mark Roman
Fact is stranger than fiction. Take a look at the real history of
firearms throughout the Victorian era. See the evolution of
firearm technology, find out what kind of gun one might be
found carrying at any given moment in history, and why the
kind of uniformity depicted in most fiction is misleading.
Wigs 101
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 2 • PG13
A visionary artist whose detailed illustrations have graced
comics since the 1970s, Michael Golden will speak about his
varied accomplishments and take your questions. Best known
for the Micronauts and the Nam, he has also contributed to
projects like Marvel Fanfare, Batman Family, Mister Miracle, Dr.
Strange, Star Wars and Avengers Annual #10, which featured
the first appearance of the X-Men’s Rogue.
Middle Grade: Caught Between Children’s
and Young Adult
Armin Shimerman: Quarks and Answers
with Katherine Catmull, Deborah Frontiera, Kari Anne Roy
11:00–11:55 am • Panel Room 4 • G
What separates Middle Grade from Children’s and Young
Adult? Are there rules? How are the heroes/heroines different?
Discover what these authors have to say about their love for
writing Middle Grade.
An general introduction to wig care and wig styling.
Noon–12:30 pm • Registration Stage • G
Whether it’s serving drinks on a space station, arguing with
Objectivist business heroes, or sending vampire slayers to
detention, Armin Shimerman has been there. Listen to him
discuss stories from behind the scenes of some of the top
pop culture TV shows of the 90s and 2000s, and ask a few
questions of your own.
Noon–12:45 pm • Main Stage • PG
Cary Elwes has had quite the adventure coming to
Comicpalooza — dodging Rodents of Unusual Size, fighting
outlaws and dueling to the quick. It’s amazing he has any time
at all to answer your questions. While he may end up mostly
dead, we have Miracle Max on hand to make him better.
Noon–12:45 pm • Sports Arena • PG
Prepare for the Invasion
with Richard Horvitz, Rikki Simons
Filthy earth creatures! You will all bow down before the might
of Zim and his loyal companion Gir! And to show our superior
Irken might, we have disguised ourselves at this Comicpalooza
as Richard Horvitz and Rikki Simons. DOOM!
C-Pal Costume Contest
with Hoshi Anime and Steam Engine Intrepid
You Don’t Know APPLEJACK!
Belly Dance Workshop
The new, mixed-up Pony trivia based on the game “You
Don’t Know Jack.” From tyrannical Celestias to Berry Punches'
drinking habits, come out and prove ‘Who Don't Know
APPLEJACK!’ Auditions will occur an hour prior to the event,
in the same room. Stop by the Houston Brony Group table for
more information.
Want to learn to belly dance? Come check out Cahira’s class.
A veteran teacher of 9 years, she will teach you some basic
moves that will then be combined into a short routine. All are
welcome to attend, regardless of gender, body-type, or age.
However, all who attend must participate; this makes it a fun
and safe experience for all.
Prose: The Art and Science
of Choosing the Right Words
Convention Photography 101
with Bill Watters
with Missy Jane, Shana Galen, Lee Lackey, Vonna Carter
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
Noon–1:55 pm • Workshop Room 3 • PG13
This workshop will help to encourage photographers (and also
those interested in being photographed) to pick up a camera,
and give them some concepts to apply as soon as they walk
out of the room.
Writing is much more than just creating a world, developing
characters and telling a story; you have to be able to convey
the story as effectively as possible. Prose is actually one of
the more difficult parts of being a writer — this workshop
reviews techniques for choosing the right words to use.
Cosplay Day Out:
Running Your Own Cosplay Event
Hetalia Ask-a-Nation
with The Houston Hetalia Cosplay Group
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
Join Comicpalooza, Hoshi Anime and Steam Engine Intrepid
as they host the C-Pal Costume Contest! This contest is open
to contestants age 12 and under; all participants must be
registered by 10 am on Sunday. Stop by the Comic Club Room
(Room 340 in Hall D on the third floor) for more information.
12:30–12:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • G
The nations of the world come alive at this panel hosted
by group of dedicated Hetalia cosplayers! Come ask all the
questions you want of any Axis or Allies countries.
Learn how to run your own successful event in this session
with the team behind the annual Cosplay Day Out picnic.
Multicultural Steampunk: Advanced
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG13
Genesis of Creation: Where We Get Our Ideas
Steampunk in Houston
with A.D. Cruize
with Jason Kristopher, Leo King, Jason Kristopher, Judy McDonough,
Rhodi Hawk, George Wright Padgett
The most common question an author gets is “Where do you
get your ideas?” This workshop will teach anyone interested
how to develop the learned skill of idea generation and how
to increase the detail and richness of your stories. Using
randomly-selected audience members and the items in their
pockets, panelists will demonstrate how easyily you can
come up with new and interesting ideas about even the most
mundane objects.
Patrick Seitz Q&A
to all those questions you have been dying to ask.
Technicolored Steampunk
with Tayleb Duque
This panel covers exactly what it sounds like; it breaks the
boundaries of blacks and browns, and propels the populace
into pinks and purples. Addressing everything from socks
and shoes to blouses and bustles, it gives a new look into the
fashion of the steampunk community. Learn the importance
of color, patterns, trims and everything you can think of that
Victorians created to give us the dyes and materials we know
and love today.
12:30–12:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
Interested in learning about the steampunk community and
steampunk activities in the Houston Area? The 42nd Airship
Battalion and other locals will present an overview of past
events as well as what’s on the horizon.
Costuming for Disabilities
with Linda Lindsey
1:00–1:25 pm • Panel Room 4 • G
Costuming is for everyone. Learn how to enjoy costuming
with no limitations! Learn to sew for those with disabilities
or those with medical devices. No hurdle is too big when there
are personalized costuming solutions! This panel is Q&A, so
bring your best questions, and even your answers for other
panel attendees!
with Mike T.
Quidditch Match
with Tayleb Duque
Discussion and demonstration of steampunk and dieselpunk
outside of Victorian England. This panel continues where the
basic multicultural panel left off, and provides a more indepth focus on steampunk in a few specific cultures.
Pony Artist Draw-Along
Learn to draw with Fiesta Equestria’s lead artist, Collin Voorhies.
What’s Too Big for Kickstarter?
with Sean 'Cheeks' Galloway, Vonna Carter, James Burns,
Bill Williams, Johnny Segura
The Kickstarter culture started as a way for small entrepreneurs
to find funding for projects directly from their target audience,
but has become the go-to tool for fundraising by a vast group
of people who have other funding sources; a discussion of the
economics of crowd funding and how it effects independent
publishers trying to compete.
Cary Elwes: As You Wish
Writing Comics vs. Novels
with Benjamin Percy, Mat Johnson, David Liss, Doug Faulk
Writing and collaborating in novels, comics or short stories
may seem comparable, but they are actually quite different.
Few writers can successfully work in varied genres, let alone
formats. Join acclaimed writers Benjamin Percy, Mat Johnson
and David Liss for a discussion of their approaches, techniques,
habits and styles.
YA Fantasy Panel
with Rachel Harris, J.D. Faver, Emily Evans, Krissi Dallas
1:00–1:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • PG13
What’s hot in Young Adult Fantasy? Join this panel of some
of the hottest young adult writers to discuss trends and fads.
Break the rules? Go with the latest trends? Get the answers to
your questions here!
Comicpalooza Open Mic
1:00–4:00 pm • Music Hall • PG13
Independent performances galore! Come to take a listen, or
participate by showing off your musical skills on the big stage
— even if it’s your very first time! All genres are welcome.
Panels and Presentations
with A.D. Cruize
Cardhalla
2:00–2:55 pm • Front of Hall C (Third Floor) • G
Cardhalla is a charity event originating at GenCon and we are
pleased to bring it to Comicpalooza for the first time! We'll
be building towers and designs made of donated trading
card game cards all weekend. On Sunday at 2:00 pm, people
will be allowed to throw coins to knock the cards down! The
first throw will be auctioned and there might even be some
miniature siege equipment involved... All coins and auction
proceeds will go to benefit the charity Extra Life.
Comics: Digital vs. Print
with Brian Denham, Brent Peeples, Sam Lofti, Rita Moore,
Tony Goodwyn
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • PG13
It’s the age old question of how changing technology effects
the comic industry. We’ve seen it happen with music and it’s
currently happening with books, comics and even DVDs. Now
that the digital age is here, is traditional media going to die?
Does digital mean the eventual end of print comics and the
traditional comic book store? Topics for discussion will include
digital distributors, development costs and the potential
effects on traditional shops and the secondary market.
Ghosthunting 103:
Investigative Techniques
with Michael O. Varhola, Larry Flaxman, Christy Briones, Kristen Stout
1:30–2:55 pm • Panel Room 4 • G
Do you have an idea for a panel or topic that you would like to
present at a convention? Whether you have experience with
presentations or not, this panel should provide a road map and
tips to help you give successful, professional presentations at
conventions (or anywhere else).
There are almost as many ways of ghost hunting as there are
ghost hunters! In this panel discussion, paranormal researcher
Michael O. Varhola and members of the Pasadena Paranormal
Research Team, Dawn Paranormal, and other groups look at
everything from “naturalistic” ghost hunting, to methods
heavily dependent on equipment or based on psychic ability.
Gun Safety
The Bad Ass Celebrity Smackdown
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
2:00–2:45 pm • Battlefield Houston Laser Tag Area • PG
Video-game/anime voice actress and producer Samantha
Inoue-Harte is also a gun slinger. Her father, a Doomsday
prepper, returned from the Vietnam War and trained Sami
in a variety of survival skills. Today, she competes in shooting
competitions and has appeared in several gun magazines. The
Houston Police will join Sami in an abbreviated safety course
introducing proper handling tips for a firearm, and maybe a
bit about dealing with zombies.
Come see our celebrities throw down in one big laser tag
match! Individuals interested in participating should sign-up
online or stop by the Programming Operations Room (Room
350 in Hall E on the third floor) for more details. All proceeds
for this event benefit the Peter Mayhew Foundation.
with Samantha Inoue-Harte
Lasers, Lightspeed, and Little Green Men
— Oh Dear!
with Alan Dean Foster, Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta, Wayne Basta
Focusing on the science fiction genre, a panel of authors talk
about how they create entire galaxies of worlds, dotting the
page as the sky is dotted with stars. Learn about the ins and
outs of writing in the genre, and ask where they draw their
inspiration to boldly go where no writer has gone before.
Mighty Morphin Salsa Class
with Walter E. Jones
Most of us grew up fighting our friends after watching
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers every day. Well, now is
your chance to dance along with the original Black Ranger!
Walter E. Jones will be instructing a salsa class that starts
with foot work and basic dance moves intended to teach you
fundamental technique.
Our Job Sucks
with Tayleb Duque
Not everyone can be a dashing captain or educated professor
in the steampunk community. Join a discussion about the
importance of middle- and lower- class characters such as
janitors, chimney sweeps, ballroom dance instructors and
everything in between.
Writers Workshop Part III: Story
with R.J. Woods, Bill Williams
will start on the first day with an idea and end on the final day
with all the ingredients to make a fully realized script. We will
work on Character and Conflict (Part I), Setting and Plot (Part
II) and Story (Part III).
Cosplay Chess
with The Official Texas Cosplay Group
How to Steampunk
The Official Texas Cosplay Chess Group brings you an actionpacked game of human chess with cosplay characters fighting
epic mini-battles to gain victory over the opposing team. Like
the offspring of LARP, cosplay and strategy, Cosplay Chess will
have plenty of anime crossover attacks, dramatic deaths and
even some prizes.
Acting in Doctor Who
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 3 • G
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
Houston Roller Derby League Match
with Ian McNeice, Frazer Hines, Gary Russell
2:00–2:55 pm • Panel Room 1 • G
Have you ever wanted to know what it was like working with
a Time Lord on- and off-camera? Are you curious about the
life of a companion? Maybe you want to know more about
the actual T.A.R.D.I.S. set or working with Daleks? No matter
what your Doctor Who pleasure is, come enjoy Gary Russell’s
dialogue with Ian McNeice and Frazer Hines about acting in
the world of The Doctor.
with Amber Collis
Learn basic facts about steampunk; handouts will provide
various resources for gathering materials and presenters will
also teach attendees about “re-purposing” items from vintage
or thrift stores.
2:00–4:25 pm • Main Stage • PG13
Dr. Horrible, an aspiring super-villain with his own video blog,
is attempting to join the prestigious Evil League of Evil, but his
plans are usually foiled by the egotistical superhero Captain
Hammer. Horrible’s life is thrown for a loop when he falls for
Penny, a beautiful and optimistic advocate for the homeless,
a situation which complicates itself even further when Penny
begins dating the boorish, oafish Hammer after he saves her
life. Can Horrible overcome his own incompetence to ruin the
day, kill the hero, and still get the girl?
The Dichotomy of War
Meet d-Infinity Magazine
2:00–5:30 pm • BASE Showdown Room • PG13
4:00–4:55 pm • Panel Room 2 • What better way to end a long and fun-filled convention than
by building box forts, weapons and armor and going to war
with them? Open to participants age 15 and older. Please stop
by the Programming Operations Room (Room 350 in Hall E on
the third floor) for more information.
A rare opportunity to hear and experience the contrasts of
splendor and horror; peace and war; social disruption and
patriotism; articulated by Renee Witterstaetter and Gerry
Kissell. Witterstaetter will discuss her book Nick Cardy: The
Artist at War and Kissell will cover Code Word: Geronimo.
Join the editors of the gaming industry’s only multi-platform,
multi-publisher game supplement for an informative look at
the past, present and future of the publication.
Quidditch Match Finals
Ultness.com's Wrap-Up and Celebration
with Joshua Angus
Bernie Wrightson: Alive! Alive!
with Bernie Wrightson, Robert Saucedo
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 1 • PG13
Join us for an in-depth look at the career of Bernie Wrightson,
the co-creator of Swamp Thing and famed horror illustrator
responsible for scaring the living heck out of generations of
kids. Explore Wrightson’s collaborations with Stephen King,
his time illustrating Frankenstein and his extensive experience
in comics.
Directing and Producing Anime
with Samantha Inoue-Harte and Patrick Seitz
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 6 • PG13
For anyone who has ever wanted to create their own anime
feature or series, this panel will answer common questions:
How do I get funding? What is distribution? Why won’t anyone
take my idea seriously? What does a producer or director do?
Enter the Jester Dragon’s Lair
with Renee Witterstaetter, Gerry Kissell, Jennifer Loftis
with Cary Gordon, Bryan Longobardi, Sacha, J.D. Donovan, Will Castillo
Yub Nub! Come hang out with the Ultness.com crew as they
host a live panel discussion and film it all for posterity! Join
in on the fun as the guys from Ultness sit down for a live
roundtable discussing the weekend of awesome nerdiness at
Comicpalooza. Add to the discussion and you might even
be featured on the episode!
The Skeptical Scientist:
20+ Years of Anomalous Discoveries
with Larry Flaxman
My Little Pony AMV Showcase
with Skirmisher/d-Infinity
Turn That Movie Into a Book
with Kevin J. Anderson, Alan Dean Foster, Rebecca Moesta, Lee Lackey
Writing movie novelizations is a craft in and of itself. Some
authors concentrate on turning films into novels, but what
exactly does that take? How does one make sure to preserve
the integrity of the movie while adding the substance of a
novel? Join a discussion of this niche, but obviously important,
category of writing.
Workshop on the Texian Republic
with Rev. David Springer
This workshop it designed to help those developing their
persona, give steampunk background histories, discuss how
the Texian Republic got started, and reveal the real differences
between steampunk history and recorded history.
Steampunk at Comicpalooza: Feedback
with J.R. Warren, A.D. Cruize
5:00–5:30 pm • Panel Room 5 • G
Do you have ideas for making steampunk bigger or better at
Comicpalooza? What could be improved? Share your steamed
up questions with convention staff and see what can be done
to make next year's steampunk experience even better.
with Skirmisher
Warning: These AMVs have been known to induce seizures,
diabetic comas, and many forms of cancer — much like
saccharine. Despite the risks, you'll be amazed what the Brony
community can produce when they put their minds to it.
Ghosthunting San Antonio, Austin,
and Texas Hill Country
No Holds Barred Critique Workshop
Join author Michael O. Varhola for an exploration of haunted
sites in San Antonio, Austin, and the Texas Hill Country; get a
sneak preview of some of the events that will be appearing in
his book on the same subject.
Learn how Skirmisher Publishing has made gaming fun again
with the creation of concepts like Defects, Subtype and more
for the d20/OGL game system! Handouts containing all the
rules innovations discussed and free content will be provided
to attendees; walk in with questions, walk out with free
gaming material!
Kick Ass Heroes and Heroines
with Shauna Allen, Judy McDonough, Raven Raye, Missy Jane,
Janet Nash
The too-stupid-to-live heroine is dead. Long live the smart,
sassy, kick ass woman of today’s paranormal. Those jerks from
your mom’s romance books? Alphas are still in demand, but
today’s heroes have more than just attitude and mad fighting
skills; they have heart. What is driving the change?
Steam Driven Schizophrenia
with Gordon Flynn
with Tony Lee, Rachel Caine, Tracy Lee, Leo King, Dominick D’Aunno,
Shannon Winton
Have your writing critiqued by the pros! Pieces must not
exceed 2,000 words (less than 1,000 words preferred), may
not contain any graphic descriptions of sex, extreme violence,
or offensive language. All pieces must be pre-screened, so
please sign up before noon on Sunday at the Programming
Operations Room (Room 350 in Hall E on the third floor).
Josh Grelle Q&A
3:00–3:55 pm • Panel Room 5 • PG13
This workshop discusses the finer points of tapping into the
many voices within your head and creating a truly unique
steampunk persona. Just remember, we’re all mad here.
to all those questions you have been dying to ask.
with Michael O. Varhola
Comicpalooza Feedback Panel
with Convention Staff
6:00–6:30 pm • Panel Room 2 • G
Thank you for attending Comicpalooza 2013. We hope you
had a great time and welcome any suggestions you have for
improvement. This is your chance to have your voice heard!
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