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CELEBRITY SIGNING
CELEBRITY
PHOTO OPS
OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE
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KIDCON
GAMES
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ARTIST
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THIRD FLOOR
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VENDORS
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REGISTRATION
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MAIN FLOOR
CELEBRITY SIGNING
VENDORS
HELP DESK
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BALLROOM
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SECOND FLOOR
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*Room 150D Sponsored by Michael Friedrich LLP
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON 2014
WELCOME
By now you’ve heard about all the record
breaking that’s been happening at Salt Lake
Comic Con. We are the largest comic con
per capita in North America, and we are
proud we’ve been able to create a worldclass event in our home state. In the end,
however, it’s not about the numbers. It’s
about the experience for each of you— the
fans, guests, attendees, staff, and volunteers.
You have embraced this event and made
it an exciting and indispensable part of the
community. You show your creativity as
you pose for photo ops with your favorite
DAN FARR, PATRICK STEWART,
celebrities or create that one-of-a-kind
BRYAN BRANDENBURG
at Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience, 2014
costume. You treat the guests with respect
and graciousness as they sign autographs
and present panels. Your eyes light up as you walk through the vendor and artist booths,
searching for that one item to complete a collection - or start a new one. Many of you have
also provided ideas, passion, talent and time, for which we are truly grateful. The show
simply would not exist without you, and because of you it is spectacular!
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“Thank You
Sponsors”
We anticipate that Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 will be even larger than those before it. We
want to provide all those who participate in Salt Lake Comic Con experiences that are
far more valuable than the price of a ticket. We hope you will take full advantage of the
opportunities to meet your favorite actors, artists, and authors, to see the features and
vendors, and to participate in the numerous events and panels available throughout the Salt
Palace Convention Center on September 4 – 6. Our goal is to bring you not only the largest,
but also the best Salt Lake Comic Con possible, and I can tell you with great certainty that it
will be. May you have the experience of a lifetime!
Dan Farr,
Producer, Salt Lake Comic Con and Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience
395 West Ironwood Drive | Salt Lake City, UT 84115 | SaltLakeComicCon.com
Dan Farr, Producer and Co-Founder | Bryan Brandenburg, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder
Randall Lloyd, Creative Director | Jarrod Phillips, Director of Business Development | Blake Casselman, Director of Programming
Kate Schoening, Director of Operations | Nick Dianatkhah, Volunteer Director | Heidi Dunfi eld, Director of Events
Laena Brandenburg, Customer Experience Manager | Tina Cochran, Uber Facilitator | Manda Bull, Social Media Manager
Ryan Call, Asst. Director of Programming | Virginia Rush, Program Guide Editor | Tamara Elsberry, Executive Assistant
Danielle Chard, Marketing Manager | James Howard, KidCon Manager | Kade Herbert, Web Administrator
Dave Styer, Graphic Designer | Emily & David Farr, Special Guest Coordinators | Snapp Conner PR, Public Relations
Rob Prior, Cover Artist
4770 South 5600 West | West Valley City, UT 84170 | 801-237-2815 | mediaoneutah.com
Brent Low, President & CEO | Jed Call, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development | John Sloan, Vice President of Development
Kadee Duclos, Director of Events | LeGrande Jolley, Director of Digital Products | Brian Hugo, Senior Designer
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HOURS:
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Registration
8am-8pm
8am-8pm
8am-8pm
VIP Admission to
Expo Hall
1pm-8pm
10am-7pm
9:30am-7pm
General
Admission to
Expo Hall
2pm-8pm
11am-7pm
10am-7pm
Panels
12pm-8pm
12pm-8pm
12 pm-7pm
Salt Palace Convention Center clears at Midnight
Stay informed.
We have strived to provide you with the most accurate information possible in this
program guide for Salt Lake Comic Con 2014, including guest information, maps and
directories, event schedules and panel descriptions. Please be aware that all guest
appearances, panels, and other events are subject to change up to and through the days
of the convention. Download the Salt Lake Comic Con App at SaltLakeComicCon.com for
the most up-to-date information about this year’s event.
Wear your wristband or lanyard at all times.
All ticket holders will receive a wristband. VIP and Gold ticket holders, press, and
volunteers receive a lanyard. You must wear your wristband and lanyard to ALL Salt Lake
Comic Con events at the Salt Palace Convention Center and offsite. Keep your wristband
or lanyard visible at all times to volunteers and security. Wristbands and lanyards are nontransferable.
Plan Ahead.
The panels, workshops, and contests are popular events at Salt Lake Comic Con, and
we try to ensure there is something for everyone. Many events and panels have limited
seating, so plan out your schedule ahead of time and arrive at LEAST 30-45 minutes
before your most anticipated events begin to secure your spot. A schedule of all panels
and events can be found on the Salt Lake Comic Con app.
Furthermore, cell phone and wi-fi service is not guaranteed at the Salt Palace Convention
Center, and there are no personal pages over the PA system. Therefore, it is highly
recommended you set a place and time to meet with friends and family before you
scatter to all those celebrities and panels.
Eat, Drink, and be Merry.
Staying hydrated and nourished is a must for enjoying Salt Lake Comic Con. Concessions
are available in the Salt Palace Convention Center. No outside food or drink is allowed in
the Salt Palace, so please dispose of any before entering.
Please be aware that Salt Lake Comic Con has zero tolerance for serving alcohol to
minors, abusing illegal substances, or smoking in the Salt Palace Convention Center.
Violation of these policies will result in expulsion from the convention and reporting the
illegal incident to authorities.
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Say Cheese.
Bring your camera and be prepared to use it. Opportunities to take pictures and video
abound, particularly of cosplayers, artists, panels, and events. Please be respectful of
celebrities, however, and do not take candid pictures without their permission.
In addition, with your admission to Salt Lake Comic Con you consent to being recorded
(by audio, visual and/or other means) by Dan Farr Productions and its designees,
including all sponsors, exhibitors, and contractors. They may use your name, voice,
likeness and all reproductions thereof in all media now and forever for all purposes
worldwide. You also release Dan Farr Productions from any liability for loss or damage to
persons or property, infringement of any right, or any other claim.
If you have a disability…
Salt Lake Comic Con is dedicated to providing a fun and entertaining experience for all its
attendees, including those with disabilities. Special accommodations can be made at the
VIP/Gold/ADA Registration Booth in the Registration Hall.
…or you need first aid…
First Aid is located in Room C14 in the East Entrance Lobby. Please see a staff member or
volunteer for additional assistance.
…or you need to find a restroom or ATM fast…
Restrooms are located throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center. See the map for the
nearest locations. ATMs are located throughout the Salt Palace Convention Center, often
near the restrooms.
…or you lost your cash/wallet/phone/camera/sanity?
We probably can’t help you with your sanity, but all other lost and found items will be
located at the Information Booth in the Vendor Hall. Contact a staff member or volunteer
if you need additional assistance.
Be courteous and do not harass anyone!
Salt Lake Comic Con is dedicated to providing a harassment-free convention experience
for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, fandom, sexual
orientation, disability, physical appearance, political background, body size, race, religion,
etc. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Exhibitors in
the expo hall, sponsor and vendor booths, or similar activities are also subject to the antiharassment policy.
Harassment is defined by the victim. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior
are expected to comply immediately. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else
is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference
staff immediately. The offending individual or group may be warned to cease and desist;
asked to leave the convention, or; be banned from the convention for any period of
time (without a refund). We expect participants to follow these rules at all convention
venues and convention-related social events. Please go to SaltLakeComicCon.com for the
complete harassment policy.
***All Salt Lake Comic Con rules and regulations are subject to change without notice.***
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HIGHLIGHTS
Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 is anticipated to once again be the largest geek extravaganza
per capita in North America, breaking the 2014 Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience
record of 100,000 attendees! With so many attendees, you will find yourself
surrounded by fans as passionate as you are about science fiction, fantasy, comic
books, anime, horror, cosplay, and other pop culture phenomena. And with the entire
Salt Palace Convention Center available this year, we have been working hard to
provide you with the most exciting experience possible, featuring special guests,
panels, vendors, events, and more. Here are the top TWELVE highlights of the 2014 Salt
Lake Comic Con you won’t want to miss!
Guest Autographs
Over 200 celebrity guests are coming to Salt Lake Comic Con, including film and TV
stars, comic artists and authors, professional cosplayers, and more! Film and TV guests
will autograph your items or a photo provided by the celebrity for a fee. Some of these
guests allow fans to take photos with them at their booths for an extra fee. Many artists
and authors will sign for free.
Photo Ops
Photo Ops are opportunities to have a photo taken of you with your favorite celebrity by
a professional photographer. You will receive an 8” x 10” print of the photo and may also
purchase a digital print that is emailed to you. These must to be purchased separately
from the Salt Lake Comic Con ticket fee. These often sell out so please buy early.
Vendor Hall
No one will go home empty handed after walking through the hundreds of local and
national vendors at Salt Lake Comic Con this year. Soak in the spectacle of the vendor
hall as your check out the art, games, books, costumes, collectible memorabilia, and other
items for sale.
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Cosplay
What Salt Lake Comic Con experience would be complete without the creative
and colorful costumes? This year’s events will include a Cosplay Contest, group
Cosplay photographs, and autographs available from professional cosplayers. See
SaltLakeComicCon.com for complete cosplay rules.
Celebrity Meet and Greets
Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 will feature private events with Hulk Hogan, Kevin Sorbo, Jason
David Frank with Johnny Bosch, and The Fam Tour. Entry to these events is purchased
separately from the ticket fee. See the Salt Lake Comic Con app for details.
Panels, Panels, and more Panels
There are over 300 hours of programming this year. Spend an hour with your favorite
celebrities as they discuss their career and answer your questions, receive writing tips
from authors, or discuss topics from Doctor Who to the Psychology of Fandom.
Salt Lake Comic Con Bash
Come join attendees and celebrity guests at the 2014 Salt Lake Comic Con Bash on
Friday, September 5, from 8:00pm – midnight at the west entrance of the Salt Palace. A
portion of the proceeds go to the Millie’s Princess Foundation. See the Salt Lake Comic
app for additional details.
Gaming Room 155
Check out Game Room 155 just off the Vendor Hall for lots of fun and excitement!
There will be board games tournaments for children and adults, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic:
The Gathering events, role playing games, life-size board games, free Paint and Take
Miniatures, and free game demonstrations. On Saturday the finals of the Smash Comic
Con Super Smash Bros. Tournament will be held here.
Artists’ Alley
In Artists’ Alley you can meet your favorite artists, authors, and comic book creators.
Most do not charge for autographs, though some do ask for donations to various
charities. Artists may provide sketches for a fee. They are often limited in how many they
can draw in a day, so be sure to go to your favorites early.
Special Performances and Events
Special performances include Evil Dead the Musical in 4D, Thriller by Odyssey Dance
Theater, Jedi Mind Tricks with John Moyer, The Mentalist: Paul Draper, and the Salt Lake
Pops Orchestra. Sci-fi Speed Dating and the Fear Factory Ghost Hunt will return, and new
this year is Zombie Laser Tag. The Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 Film Festival will be held at
the Gateway.
KidCon
Entertainment for the whole family is available at the KidCon pavilion. The KidCon
stage will feature Grant Imahara, The King of Random, the Jazz Bear, The Magic of
Craig Campbell, the Rebel Legion Droid Show, children’s costume parades, and others.
Additional events include First Robotics, Super Hero Training, Photo Ops, and crafts.
2014 Salt Lake Comic Con Features
Don’t miss Weta Workshop’s trio of Trolls and statues of Gollum, Gandalf, and Azog. Other
features include the TARDIS, Batmobile, DeLorean Time Machine, Bumble Bee, Han Solo
in Carbonite, and the internationally renowned Salt Lake Comic Con Car!
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON GUESTS
FILM & TV
STAN LEE
Stan is considered one of the most important and iconic figures in comic book history and
“King of the comic con circuit”. Collaborating with other artists, most notably Jack Kirby
and Steve Ditko, Stan co-created many celebrated characters including Spider-Man, The
Fantastic Four, X-Men, Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Daredevil, Doctor Strange, and more.
Stan Lee’s work ushered in what has come to be known as “The Marvel Age of Comics,” in
the 1960s. Working with artist Jack Kirbry, the first superhero group Stan Lee created was
The Fantastic Four. Following the success of this collaborating, Stan Lee continued to work
with Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. They revived characters such as Captain America and the
Sub-Mariner, and created a host of new superheroes, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, Hulk,
Thor, Iron Man, Daredevil, and Doctor Strange. Many of these characters were ultimately
brought together into the team title The Avengers.
In 1972, Stan Lee became publisher at Marvel. He currently remains Chairman Emeritus
of Marvel, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of Marvel Comics. He is also the
Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of POW! Entertainment. He has made cameo
appearances in numerous TV shows including The Simpsons, Entourage, and Big Bang
Theory. He also appears in many films based on Marvel characters that he created or cocreated. In 2008 he was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts for his services
to comic books and production.
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ALAN TUDYK
Alan Tudyk has appeared in Firefly and Serenity as Hoban “Wash”
Washburne. His voice credits include roles in the Ice Age movies,
Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Family Guy, and American
Dad. He has also recently appeared in Suburgatory, Arrested
Development, the Jackie Robinson biopic 42, and Frozen.
BARBARA EDEN
Barbara Eden is best known for her starring role as Jeannie in the
sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. She also appeared in How to Marry a
Millionaire, I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, Gunsmoke, Route 66, Dallas,
Harper Valley PTA, Sabrina The Teenage Witch.001 and Army
Wives in 2009.
BILL DAILY
Bill Daily is best known for playing astronaut Roger Healey, best
friend of Major Nelson on I Dream of Jeannie and the I Dream of
Jeannie reunion show. He also portrayed the commercial airline
navigator Howard Borden on The Bob Newhart Show. Bill made
guest appearances on My Mother the Car and Bewitched.
BRUCE CAMPBELL
Bruce Campbell has appeared in TV shows such as Hercules: The
Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, and Burn Notice.
His movie credits include the Evil Dead series, Sky High, and The
Majestic. He has voiced roles in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,
Cars 2, and the video game Pitfall 3D: Beyond the Jungle.
CARY ELWES
Cary Elwes portrayed Westley in The Princess Bride and Robin
Hood in Robin Hood: Men in Tights. He has voiced roles in Pinky
and The Brain, Batman Beyond, Porco Rosso, and The Cat Returns,
among others. In 2014, Elwes began playing CIA Director Hugh
Ashmeade in the BYUtv series Granite Flats.
CHARISMA CARPENTER
Charisma Carpenter is best known for her role as Cordelia
Chase on Buff y the Vampire Slayer and Angel. She has appeared
on Veronica Mars, Greek, The Lying Game, CSI: Crime Scene
Investigation, Burn Notice, Blue Bloods, and Supernatural.
Carpenter also appeared in The Expendables 1 and 2.
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COLIN BAKER
Colin Baker is an English actor, best known as Paul Merroney in
the TV series The Brothers from 1974 to 1976 and as the sixth
incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who from 1984 to 1986. He
has appeared in many other BBC productions, including War and
Peace, The Roads to Freedom, The Citadel, and Casualty.
CRAIG PARKER
Craig Parker is best known for his role as Haldir of Lórien in The
Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, his performance as Bellerophon
in Xena: Warrior Princess, and for playing Darken Rahl in Legend
of the Seeker. He appears as Gaius Claudius Glaber in the Starz
original series Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
DANNY GLOVER
Danny Glover is best known for his roles in the Lethal Weapon
franchise, The Color Purple, Predator 2, Saw, and Angels in the
Outfield. He has also provided the voices for animated characters
like Jethro in The Prince of Egypt, Barbatus in Antz, and Miles the
Mule in Barnyard, among others.
ELIZA DUSHKU
Eliza Dushku portrayed Faith on Buff y the Vampire Slayer and
its spinoff series Angel, as well as starring in two Fox series, Tru
Calling and Dollhouse. She is also known for roles in True Lies, The
New Guy, Bring It On, Wrong Turn, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike
Back, as well as her voice work on video games.
ERIKA ALEXANDER
Erika Alexander is an American actress, best known for her roles
as Clair Huxtable’s cousin Pam Tucker on The Cosby Show and as
Maxine Shaw on Living Single. Erika Alexander is married to artist/
screenwriter Tony Puryear, with whom she co-created and cowrote Concrete Park, a science-fiction graphic novel.
ERIN GRAY
Erin Gray is best known as Colonel Wilma Deering in the science
fiction series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and as Kate
Summers in the comedy Silver Spoons. She also had a featured
role in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. Erin recently appeared
in the comedic web series The Guild as Madeleine Twain.
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ERNIE HUDSON
Ernie Hudson is known for his roles as Winston Zeddemore in
the Ghostbusters film series, Sergeant Albrecht in The Crow, and
Warden Leo Glynn on HBO’s Oz. He has appeared in guest roles on
TV shows such as The Dukes of Hazzard, The A-Team, Stargate SG1, and Torchood: Miracle Day.
EUGENE CLARK
Eugene Clark’s best-known film role was in Land of the Dead as the
head zombie, “Big Daddy”. Other television and film credits include
appearances in Night Heat, The Twilight Zone, and Side Effects. He
also starred in the Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story
and in the thriller Legend of the Mountain Witch.
EVE MYLES
Eve Myles is a Welsh actress best known for her role Gwen Cooper
in the Doctor Who television spin-off show Torchwood, Ceri Owen
in the BBC Wales drama Belonging and Lady Helen of Mora in the
BBC fantasy drama series Merlin. Myles will take on a role in the
series Broadchurch alongside former Doctor David Tennant.
GIANCARLO ESPOSITO
Giancarlo Esposito is best known for his portrayal of Gustavo
“Gus” Fring in the series Breaking Bad. He appeared in films such
as Do the Right Thing, School Daze, and The Usual Suspects. He
portrayed Sidney Glass/Magic Mirror on Once Upon a Time and
Major Tom Neville in Revolution.
GIGI EDGLEY
Gigi Edgley is the host of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge.
She appeared as Chiana on the sci-fi cult series, Farscape. Her
other film and television credits include Starter Wife, Tricky
Business, Showdown at Area 51, Quantum Apocalypse, Carlotta,
Newcastle, Secret Life Of Us, Beastmaster, and Lost World.
GRANT IMAHARA
Grant Masaru Imahara is best known for his work on the TV show
MythBusters and BattleBots. He has also worked for Lucasfilm’s
Home THX division and Industrial Light and Magic (ILM). He
updated the aging R2-D2 robots for the Star Wars prequel trilogy
and is an official Artoo Technician.
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GRANT WILSON
Grant Wilson is the star and co-producer of the SyFy television
reality series Ghost Hunters, where he investigated places that
were reportedly haunted. He also founded The Atlantic Paranormal
Society and has written and illustrated fantasy novels.
HUDSON LEICK
Heidi Hudson Leick is known for her role as Callisto in Xena:
Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. She
has also appeared in Schoolbreak Special, 7th Heaven, Touched
by an Angel, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Tru Calling. Her
film credits include Knight Rider 2010, Chill Factor, and Hallowed
Ground.
HULK HOGAN
Hulk Hogan is a professional wrestler, actor, television personality,
and musician. His TV appearances include the reality show Hogan
Knows Best and American Gladiators. He also had cameos in
Muppets in Space, Gremlins 2, and The A-Team. Hulk Hogan will
serve as the host of WrestleMania XXX.
JAMES HONG
James Hong’s career includes more than 350 roles in film, TV, and
video games. He appeared in Big Trouble in Little China, Blade
Runner, and Chinatown. He had guest roles in The X-Files, Friends,
and The Big Bang Theory. He also voiced roles in Mulan, Kung Fu
Panda, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
JASON DAVID FRANK
Jason David Frank is an American actor, martial artist, and mixed
martial artist. He is known for his performance as Tommy Oliver,
aka the Green Ranger, in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. Jason
also won four consecutive amateur MMA fights and conquered his
debut professional MMA match and is a seventh degree Black Belt.
JIM WYNORSKI
Jim Wynorski (aka Jay Andrews, Arch Stanton, H.R. Blueberry,
Tom Popatopolis, and Noble Henry) is a writer, producer, and
director who has been involved in over 75 feature films. He is best
known for his parodies and B-movies, including The Return of the
Swamp Thing, Vampirella, Hard to Die, and Piranhaconda.
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JOHN BARROWMAN
John Barrowman is known for his role as Captain Jack Harkness on
the British science fiction series Doctor Who and Torchwood. He has
appeared in movies such as The Fix, De-Lovely, and The Producers.
More recently Barrowman starred in the CW’s Arrow as Malcolm
Merlyn/The Dark Archer.
JOHNNY YONG BOSCH
Johnny Yong Bosch began his career as Adam Park, the Black
Ranger, Green Zeo, and Green Turbo Ranger on Mighty Morphin
Power Rangers. Johnny then became very involved in the world of
voice over, starting with his role as Vash the Stampede in Trigun.
He can be heard in numerous movies and video games.
JON HEDER
Jon Heder is best known as the star of the comedy film Napoleon
Dynamite. He has also acted in the films The Benchwarmers,
School for Scoundrels, Blades of Glory, Mama’s Boy, and When in
Rome. He provided voice talents in the animated films Monster
House, Surf’s Up, and the Napoleon Dynamite animated series.
JON SCHNEPP
Jon Schnepp has made original programming for Cartoon
Network / Adult Swim, FX, MTV, Nickelodeon, SpikeTV, Magnet
Releasing, and Comedy Central. His credits include Space Ghost:
Coast to Coast, Upright Citizens Brigade, Aqua Teen Hunger Force,
and Metalocalypse.
KEVIN CONROY
Kevin Conroy is best known for his work as the voice of Batman
in the popular 1990s television show Batman: The Animated
Series and its spin-offs. He also voices the Caped Crusader in the
Batman: Arkham video game franchise. He appeared on TV shows
such as Search for Tomorrow, Dynasty, and Tour of Duty.
KEVIN SORBO
Kevin Sorbo is best known for the roles of Hercules in Hercules:
The Legendary Journeys, Captain Dylan Hunt in Andromeda, Kull
in Kull the Conqueror, and Professor Radisson in God’s Not Dead.
Sorbo returned to the role of Hercules in a more sinister portrayal
in the video game God of War III for PlayStation 3.
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LOU FERRIGNO
Lou Ferrigno is best known as the Hulk in The Incredible Hulk
(1977), and his voice was used for the Hulk in The Avengers and
upcoming sequel Avengers: Age of Ultron. He has also appeared in
Sinbad of the Seven Seas and Hercules, and as himself in The King
of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man.
MANU BENNETT
Manu Bennett’s has starred in Xena: Warrior Princess and
Spartacus: Blood and Sand. His film credits include roles in
Tomoko, The Marine, 30 Days of Night, and The Hobbit film trilogy.
His current project include the role of Slade Wilson (Deathstroke)
in Arrow and Sinbad in the Australian Sinbad and the Minotaur.
MATT FREWER
Matt Frewer portrayed the artificial intelligence character of
Max Headroom in the 1980s. Frewer appeared in such films as
The Fourth Protocol, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Dawn of the Dead
(2004), and Watchmen. He currently plays Doctor Leekie in the
science fiction drama Orphan Black.
MICHAEL ROSENBAUM
Michael Rosenbaum is best known for his portrayal of Lex Luthor
in Smallville. Rosenbaum has also appeared in several movies,
including Urban Legend, Bringing Down The House, Sorority Boys,
Catch .44, and Hit and Run. Currently, Rosenbaum is starring as the
lead astronaut in the period comedy Mission Control.
PATRICK WARBURTON
Patrick Warburton is best known for his roles in Seinfeld, The
Tick, Rules of Engagement and The Emperor’s New Groove. He
also appeared in Men in Black II, Ted, Hoodwinked!, Open Season,
Family Guy, Robot Chicken, The Cleveland Show, Archer, The
Venture Bros., and the Skylanders video game franchise.
PAUL MCGANN
Paul McGann is best known as the eighth incarnation of the
Doctor in Doctor Who. He reprised the role in more than 70 audio
dramas and the 2013 mini-episode The Night of the Doctor. He
has appeared in many other TV series and films, including The
Monocled Mutineer and Withnail and I.
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SAM WITWER
Sam Witwer portrayed Lt. Alex “Crashdown” Quartararo in
Battlestar Galactica, Davis Bloome in Smallville, and vampire Aidan
Waite in Being Human. He voiced Galen Marek/Starkiller in the
video game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed as well as The Son
and Darth Maul for Cartoon Network’s Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
SIMON HELBERG
Simon Helberg is best known for his role as Howard Wolowitz
on The Big Bang Theory. He has appeared in MADtv, Arrested
Development, in the movies Van Wilder, Old School and others,
and in the Joss Whedon-led web miniseries Dr. Horrible’s SingAlong Blog.
STEPHEN AMELL
Stephen Amell portrays the title character in the CW’s series
Arrow. Previously, Stephen appeared in Hung, The New Girl, Private
Practice, CSI: Miami, NCIS:LA, Vampire Diaries, and 90210. In 2007,
Stephen won a Gemini Award for Best Actor in a Guest-Starring
Role in Regenesis on Canada’s The Movie Network.
TOM COOK
Tom Cook began his career at Hanna-Barbera Studios working on
SuperFriends, Scooby Doo, Smurfs, and The Flintstones. He later
worked on titles including Tarzan, Flash Gordon, He-Man, She-Ra,
Disney’s Mighty Ducks, King of the Hill, The Jetson’s Movie, and
Steven Spielberg’s We’re Back.
FANTASY MEETS REALITY.
VERONICA TAYLOR
Veronica Taylor is a voice actress best known for role as Ash
Ketchum in the English dub of Pokemon for the first eight seasons.
Her other roles include Delia Ketchum (Ash’s mother), and May in
the Pokemon anime meta series, April O’Neil from Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles, and Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun in the Slayers.
VIC MIGNOGNA
Victor Joseph “Vic” Mignogna is best known for his dub role of
Edward Elric in Fullmetal Alchemist, Broly in the Dragon Ball Z
films, and Tamaki Suoh in Ouran High School Host Club. Recently
he voiced Spirit Albarn in Soul Eater, Yoshimori Sumimura in
Kekkaishi, and Fuen in Naruto Shippuden.
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501ST LEGION
The 501st Legion is coming to Salt Lake Comic Con! Since 1997,
the costuming organization known as the 501st Legion has spread
the magic of Star Wars worldwide through its costumes. The 501st,
also known as “Vader’s Fist,” is dedicated to brightening the day of
the less-fortunate and Star Wars fans everywhere.
AARON FORRESTER
Aaron Forrester built his first suit of armor out of fiberglass
based on the movie Iron Man. After that he founded the Arizona
Avengers charity costuming club, and several sister cosplay
groups. He has served as a costuming director and a judge at
several cosplay competitions.
ASPEN COSPLAY COLLECTION
Aspen’s first opportunity to cosplay came in 2010 when she was
invited to join the cosplaying charity group H.E.R.O.I.C, Inc. Since
then Aspen has been invited to judge costume contests for several
conventions and host several panels on cosplay. She currently has
over 20 costumes.
BATMOBILE
Clint Young and his replica 1966 Batmobile will be featured at Salt
Lake Comic Con 2014. Clint has been an Adam West Batman looka-like since the 1980s and has traveled all across North America
with his 1966 Batmobile. Clint’s 1966 Batmobile has been signed by
both Evel Knievel and Batman himself, Adam West.
GHOST HUNT
Ben Hansen is best known as a team leader on the SyFy show
Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files. A former FBI agent, Ben Hansen
leads a team who reviews videos of alledged paranormal activity.
His other credits include Spacing Out!, Filmed in Utah, and Ghost
Hunters.
CRAIG CAMPBELL
Craig Campbell is an award winning magician and Illusionist. The
Magic of Craig Campbell was a 2010 Nickelodeon’s Parent’s Picks
Award Nominee and is the Current 2013-2014 Grand Champion
for the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 193 Magic
Competition
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DANIEL BISHOP
Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller, loves stories of all kinds, but his
favorites are urban legends, ghost stories, and tall tales. Using only
voice and gesture, Daniel draws upon his training in theater to
captivate the imagination. Daniel is the reigning champion of the
Timpanogos Storytelling Institute’s “Hauntings” contest.
DAVE ROSENFELD
Dave Rosenfeld has spent 18 years in the Ufology field of research
and investigations. He has appeared in several documentaries and
TV shows such as UFO Hunters on History Channel. His current
research includes Area 52/Dugway Proving Grounds, Skinwalker
Ranch, and the Investigative web series The Utah Project.
DARK HORSE COMICS
Dark Horse Comics is known for comics based on Star Wars,
Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buff y the Vampire Slayer, Aliens,
Predator, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Conan. Dark Horse also
publishes creator-owned comics such as Frank Miller’s Sin City and
300, Mike Mignola’s Hellboy, and Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo.
DEATH OF WOLVERINE
Salt Lake Comic Con is excited to announce the release of an
exclusive variant cover of the Death of Wolverine from Marvel. This
hotly-anticipated issue will be released September 4, 2014. The
cover art was created by renowned artist Greg Horn.
DELOREAN TIME MACHINE
Terry and Oliver Holler, owners of the Back to the Future DeLorean
Time Machine, will be attending the Salt Lake Comic Con. The
DeLorean was hand built in 2001. All proceeds will go to the
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
ERIC HALL
Eric Hall has been cosplaying since 1992 and he has about 110
costumes from Star Trek to Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, and
beyond. He is a member of the costuming group H.E.R.O.I.C., Inc.
and he enjoys volunteering in cosplay. He’s won multiple cosplay
awards for his costumes.
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EVERMORE PARK
Established in 2013 and projected to open in 2015, Evermore
is a forty acre theatrical theme park, set in Victorian London.
Evermore’s event schedule will consist of Ripper’s Cove, a Fall
and Halloween season event, Christmas Cove for the Holiday and
Winter season, and Summer Cove.
GHOSTBUSTERS OF SLC
If there’s something strange in Salt Lake City, Who you gonna call?
The Ghostbusters of SLC of course! The local Ghostbuster team and
internet phenom will be at Salt Lake Comic Con 2014. Join us for
some paranormal antics and ectoplasmic fun as the Ghostbusters of
SLC protect us from ghouls and ghosts at the Salt Palace.
GOLLUM, GANDALF, AZOG
Gollum, Gandalf, and Azog from The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings are coming to Salt Lake Comic Con 2014! Weta continues
the legacy of producing finely crafted, highly detailed full scale
statues from Middle-earth. The essence of each character is
expertly captured in every piece.
GRANT THOMPSON
Grant Thompson is The King of Random. With 2 million subscribers
on YouTube, Grant’s Random Weekend Projects have taken the
Internet by storm. Branding some of his work as “mad science”
and some of it “a quest for discovery”, Grant has made science fun
for the family and the world.
HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE
Jabba’s most sought-after trophy has been delivered to Salt
Lake Comic Con 2014. This magnificent seven-and-a-half foot tall
replica captures every detail of the frozen smuggler with stunning
realism, just moments after his affectionate parting words, “I
know,” in The Empire Strikes Back.
H.E.R.O.I.C., INC.
H.E.R.O.I.C., Inc. is a non-profit organization formed by a widely
varied group of costumers and prop-makers. They give back to
the community through the costumes they make. They focus
on costumes based on comic book heroes, gaming characters,
princesses, and some fantasy/science fiction characters.
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IVY DOOMKITTY
Ivy DoomKitty is an international costumer/cosplayer, host, artist,
gamer, and figure model for comic book artist/writer, Frank Cho.
Ivy was recently the featured cosplayer on the premier episode of
the webseries, Cospladies. Ivy is also a member of the West Coast
Avengers chapter of the Avengers Initiative.
JOHN MOYER
John Moyer has been a popular act at comedy clubs and
corporate shows. After a comedic explanation of hypnosis, his
show begins. Volunteers step on stage to be put into a hypnotic
state of mind to participate in comedic skits. It delivers a fun and
positive message about the unlimited power of the human mind.
KAMUI COSPLAY
Svetlana Quindt (aka Kamui) is a professional cosplayer who loves
to create huge armor and props. Svetlana’s costumes run the
gamut from Warcraft to Diablo and even Aion. Kamui has written
books on cosplay creation including incredible Worbla armor and
patterns, detailed cosplay painting, and intricate props.
LEEANNA VAMP
LeeAnna Vamp is one of the most amazing cosplayers you will
ever meet and probably the “Ghoul of your Dreams!’ Her current
projects are Best Friends Forever and I love Nerd Girls. She has
appeared in the film Resident Evil: Down with the Sickness, and TV
series VGHS Video Game High School.
MANDALORIAN MERCS
The Mandalorian Mercs costuming club The Krayt Clan is a Star
Wars fan-based costuming organization intent on commemorating
the Star Wars universe. The Mercs aim is to celebrate all things
Star Wars through the costumes and encourage interaction with
charities through volunteer work.
MONIKA LEE
Monika’s has competed in numerous craftsmanship contests,
winning several Best in Shows. Monika spends most of her time
making costumes from video games and has worked for Hyperkin
Inc, E3 2013, Blizzard Entertainment, and Carbine Studios. She was
recently a featured cast member of SyFy’s Heroes of Cosplay.
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MYTHICA
Mythica is a film series filmed and produced in Utah starring
Kevin Sorbo. The Mythica series follows the adventures of Marek,
a wizard born with the dark power of necromancy. A sneak peek
of the first film, A Quest for Heroes, will be premiering at the Salt
Lake Comic Con 2014 Film Festival.
NICOLE MARIE JEAN
Nicole Marie Jean has been a part of the costuming world since
May 2011, but she has been a life-long geek and artist. She designs
and creates her own costumes and props. To date, she has
completed about 20 costumes with at least another dozen in the
works or being designed.
OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Out of the Shadows Theater Group was founded in 2009. A
shadowcast is a group of actors who on stage while a movie plays
on the background, therefore casting shadows on the screen. Their
performances include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Repo! The
Genetic Opera, and Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
PAUL DRAPER
Paul Draper, anthropologist, magician and mentalist has travelled
the world in search of magic and mysteries to bring you his show
Mysteries of the Mind. Draper has appeared as an expert on the
History Channel, WB, A&E, HBO, Hallmark, Travel Chanel, and
HGTV. He has also appeared in shows at the Venetian in Las Vegas.
REBEL LEGION
The Rebel Legion is an international Star Wars costuming
organization created by and for people interested in creating
costumes from the Star Wars mythos. Rebel Legionnaires research,
create, and improve their costumes in a place where costumers
share skills, tips and ideas.
RIDDLE
Riddle is a cosplayer who has worked in films and commercials.
She is the creator of Cosplay for a Cause, a cosplay charity group
she started whose first project raised over $30,000 for the
Japanese Red Cross tsunami disaster relief. She is one of the Cast
members of SYFY’s new cosplay reality show Heroes of Cosplay.
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON CARS
Bumblebee is a custom-wrapped Chevrolet Camaro, similar to the
popular character from the Transformers live-action film series.
Bumblebee will be available for photo ops at the Rocky Mountain
Chevy Dealer’s booth. Also look for the Salt Lake Comic Con Audi
R8 Spyder, which is similar to Tony Stark’s car in Iron Man.
STARFLEET SEVENTH FLEET
The Seventh Fleet is the premiere Star Trek Fan Club of Utah.
Starfleet Command’s Seventh Fleet is set up in the format of a
fleet of starships such as those seen on the various Star Trek series.
The Seventh Fleet meets in local areas for meetings, activities,
community service and just plain fun.
STUDIO C
BYUtv’s original sketch-comedy series is filmed in front of a live
studio audience at BYU Broadcasting’s own studio. The half-hour
weekly show offers comic perspective on commonplace scenarios.
The show stars Whitney Call, Mallory Everton, Jason Gray, and
Matt Meese.
THE TARDIS
Vworp! Vworp! Calling all Doctors and Companions! The TARDIS
will be appearing at Salt Lake Comic Con 2014. Grab your sonic
screwdriver, avoid those nefarious Daleks and get to the Salt
Palace. Have your picture taken next to the infamous blue Police
Box and bring your Whovian cosplay to the next level.
TROLLS
Tom, Bert, and William from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
are coming to Salt Lake Comic Con! The gruesome Troll Trio come
to life in these exquisite life-size statues from Weta Workshop. The
Troll Trio Statues previously appeared at New Zealand’s National
Museum and the Weta Cave.
TWIKI ROBOT
Twiki was Buck Rogers’ intrepid assistant in the 25th Century,
played by Felix Silla and voiced by Mel Blanc. A limited addition
replica, #35 of 500, will be appearing at Salt Lake Comic Con for
photo-ops in KidCon. One lucky attendee will take him home after
a drawing on Saturday.
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UMBRELLA CORPORATION
The Umbrella Corporation Utah Hive was formed in 2013 to serve
as the security force for Strankenstein’s Zombie Prom for Juvenile
Diabetes and now work for charity. The group mainly consists
of law enforcement officers and military personnel. They will be
displaying a Zombie Response Vehicle all three days.
UTAH BROWNCOATS
Browncoats Unite! A host of fans and cosplayers known as the
Utah Browncoats will be joining Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 to
celebrate Joss Whedon’s epic Firefly and Serenity franchise.
Founded in 2006, the Utah Browncoats come from all across
the state.
VALERIE PEREZ
Valerie Perez stars as comic book heroine Paula Peril in the official
film series, as well as Wonder Woman for YouTube channels such
as The Nerdist and Stan Lee’s World of Heroes. Valerie is a cosplay
model whose likeness can be seen in many comic books and video
games.
VINCENT LORDS
Vincent Lords is a comedy hypnotist and master mystifier. He
currently performs in his stage production Supernatural, a magical,
mystical journey into the subconscious. This audience participation
super-show will have you mesmerized as you “see the show” or “be
the show”!
WAR WRESTLING
WAR (formally ACW) is a local wrestling organization and school.
WAR has hosted legendary wrestlers including TNA Talent Officer
Al Snow, former WWE (WWF) Hardcore Champion Rhino, former
WWE Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws, and frequently
hosts former WWE Superstar Chris “The Masterpiece” Masters.
WETA WORKSHOP
Weta Workshop is known for their work on conceptual design,
weapons, armor, specialist props, vehicles, costumes, models and
miniatures, special makeup, and prosthetics. They are best known
for work on Lord of the Rings Trilogy, King Kong, Avatar, District 9,
The Adventures of Tintin and The Hobbit Trilogy.
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CHRIS LILLY
Chris Lilly found a passion for screenwriting and started producing
his work. In 2013, Lilly’s web series, Just Us Guys, about a gay dad
who is best friends with his straight, teenage son, was screened
at the 2013 Salt Lake City Comic Con Film Festival. Lilly plans to
release a reimagination of Just Us Guys this fall.
JIMMY MARTIN
Jimmy Martin is the youngest critic to hold the position of
President of Utah Film Critics Association. He provides movie
reviews for several outlets in Utah, including The Arrow 103.5FM,
The Geek Show Podcast, CBS 2News, The Big Movie Mouth-Off,
and SLUG Magazine.
KERRY JACKSON
Kerry Jackson is one of the hosts of the morning radio show,
Radio from Hell, the longest running radio show in the Salt Lake
City, Utah area. He also hosts The Geek Show podcast, where he
discusses his love for geek culture and science fiction movies and
television shows.
LARRY THOMAS
Larry Thomas is an American actor, best known for his role as “The
Soup Nazi” on Seinfeld. He has appeared in a number of films, TV
shows, and commercials, including Austin Powers: International
Man of Mystery, Scrubs, Drake & Josh, Arrested Development, and
Not Another B Movie.
RUSS ADAMS
Russ Adams is a creature creator and mask maker from Ogden,
Utah who owns the studio Escape Design FX. Russ is known for
his appearance on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge. With
a master’s degree in literature, he prizes storytelling as the most
important thing in creature creation.
TOMMY TALLARICO
Tommy Tallarico is a video game composer and musician who has
worked on more than 250 games, including Spider Man (2000),
RoboCop versus The Terminator, Pac-Man World, Prince of Persia,
and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. He is the co-creator of the concert
series Video Games Live.
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AGNES GARBOWSKA
Agnes Garbowska has most recently illustrated titles for My Little Pony for IDW,
and Li’l Vampi for Dynamite Entertainment. She has also done cover art for
Powerpuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Dexter’s Laboratory, among others. Her personal
projects include You, Me, and Waking Up Abbey.
ANDY KUHN
Andy Kuhn’s projects include Batman, Secret Avengers, The Amazing Spider-Man,
and Buff y the Vampire Slayer. Andy draws Firebreather, a comic book series he
co-created with writer Phil Hester. Recently, Andy has been working on Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles and Mars Attacks! for IDW Comics.
ARTHUR ADAMS
Arthur Adams, has worked on many titles, including Longshot, Batman, Superman,
Spiderman, X men, Godzilla, Vampirella, Rocketeer, The Hulk, Green Lantern, Justice
League of America, and Buff y the Vampire Slayer. More recently, Arthur has been
working on Ultimate X for Marvel Comics.
ARTHUR SUYDAM
Arthur Suydam is a comic book artist who has worked on many titles, including
Batman, Conan, Tarzan, Predator, Aliens, and Death Dealer. His work has also been
featured on several covers, including Marvel Zombies, Ghost Rider, Wolverine, and
The Walking Dead. His own works include Arthur Suydam: The Art of the Barbarian,
Skin Deep, and Mudwogs.
COMICS & ART
BILL GALVAN
Bill Galvan currently draws for Archie Comics as a freelance penciller, working on
the graphic novels Archie: Freshman Year, books 1 and 2. He has also drawn for
Marvel Comics Age of the Sentry and Radioactive Man. He continues to edit and
pencil the series for the Diversity Foundation.
BRETT CATE
Brett Cate is a comic story creator, best known for his work on the comic
Shahrazad. Shahrazad is a woman who has been everywhere, seen everything
,talked to everyone, and travels with a horde of warriors and beasts from past,
present, and future.
BRIAN HABERLIN
Brian Haberlin is a comic book artist, writer, editor and producer. He co-created
the Witchblade franchise and founded Haberlin Studios in 1995, producing
commercial illustrations and digital coloring for Marvel Comics, DC Comics and
Image Comics. His other credits include many successful fantasy and sci-fi titles,
such as Stone, Aria, Area 52, M-Rex, and Spawn.
BRIAN C. HAILES
Brian C. Hailes has worked as a freelance illustrator and designer for fifteen
years. He has written and illustrated two graphic novels, entitled Dragon’s
Gait and Devil’s Triangle. Other titles he has illustrated include Passion & Spirit,
Continuum for Arcana Studios, and McKenna and McKenna, Ready to Fly! for
American Girl.
B.C. STERRETT
B.C. Sterrett is currently co-author and cartoonist for the upcoming Andy and
Annie: A Ghost Story with teen fiction author Jenni James. His comic strips
Tom and Ralph, Tapioca, and The Sweetest of Dreams have appeared in various
publications. B.C. is also a media archaeologist and heads Utah’s “Lost Media
Archive”.
BATT
BATT (Matt Banning) is an inker/artist who got his comic book career started on
Superman and L.E.G.I.O.N 92 for DC Comics. He has worked on numerous other
titles, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Superman/Batman, Thor, Green
Lantern Corps, Justice League, and launched Superman/Wonder Woman last year.
BATTON LASH
Batton Lash is the creator of Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre, which later
ran in Exhibit A Press, created by Batton and his wife, Jackie Estrada. Batton’s
other works include Archie Meets The Punisher, the 1994 crossover between
Archie Comics and Marvel Comics, and two Archie Freshman Year miniseries.
BEN LANE HODSON
Ben Hodson is an author, comic creator, and filmmaker. He is the writer of several
independent comic book series including: Shutter, 8-Bit, Bukeey, and Blood &
Glory. He wrote the screenplay for the award-winning sci-fi film Marooned and
recently published his first novel, a western/horror story: Tales of the Macabre
West.
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BUZZ
Buzz is known for his depiction of beautiful comic ladies and has worked on
comic books like JSA, Vampirella, X-Factor, and Impulse. Buzz is an Emmywinning commercial artist who has worked with CBS, FOX, LA Lakers, and the
Marines. His work was featured on the Spider-Man 2 DVD.
CARLO BARBERI
Carlo Barberi started with Dark Horse Comics on Dark Horse Presents. At DC
Comics he worked on Superman, Impulse, Batman Orphans, Justice League
Unlimited, Flash, and Batman: Brave and the Bold. At Marvel, Carlo worked on
New Mutants, Deadpool, Spider-Man, Scarlet Spider, Thunderbolts, and Amazing
X-Men.
CHAD HARDIN
Chad Hardin is an artist who worked in the video game industry and as an
in-house illustrator. In 2005, he went to work in comics has worked on titles
including The Traveler, Dark Horse Dragon Age: The Silent Age, and DC Comics
Harley Quinn, Demon Knights, and Justice League of America: Shadow Thief.
DAWN MCTEIGUE
Dawn McTeigue is a comic book artist who was first published in 2012 in
Zenoscope’s Wonderland Annual. Since then she has worked for J.P. Roth’s
Ancient Dreams interiors and Southern Nightgown’s covers and interiors. She has
also worked for Bluerainbow Online, Big Dog Ink, and Zenoscope.
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DEREK HUNTER
Derek Hunter is currently working as one of the artists on hit animated programs
Adventure Time and Bravest Warriors. Derek’s other clients include Cartoon
Network, Disney Channel, Fox and Mattel. He recently released a collection of his
personal cartoons from the past 11 years called Skidmarks: Mini Comic Collection.
ELIZABETH BREITWEISER
Elizabeth Breitweiser worked for years for Marvel on titles like Captain America,
Hulk and Agents of Atlas. She is currently working on Image’s Fatale with Ed
Brubaker and Sean Phillips. Her most recent work for Marvel Comics was Winter
Soldier, again alongside Ed Brubaker.
ERIC BASALDUA
Eric Basaldua has worked on many comic series, including Hunter-Killer,
Witchblade, Tomb Raider, the Darkness/Vampirella crossover, and the
Witchblade/Wolverine crossover. Last year Eric also begun working with J.P. Roth
on covers for her series Ancient Dreams, Southern Nightgown, Theory of Magic,
and Rem 8.
GREG HORN
One of the most prolific artists in the world, Horn has worked on 25 major
advertising campaigns across the globe. He is best known for his work on Marvel’s
Elektra, Emma Frost, Ms. Marvel, and She-Hulk and is the lead artist on Marvel:
War of Heroes, a mobile game app.
J.J. HARRISON
J.J. Harrison is an illustrator of picture books, comics, amd prints, who is best
known for his Adventure TIme paintings. He co-illustrated the Adventure TIme
graphic novel and is currently a series artist for the Adventure TIme comic. He has
also created work for Cartoon Network, Marvel, Disney, and others.
J.P. ROTH
J.P. Roth launched her own model of comics called Rothic Novels. Her initial series
is called Ancient Dreams, and is intended to reawaken knowledge of the nearly
forgotten deities of Greece and Rome. Her other series include Crysalis, Iron and
Lace, Rem 8, Southern Nightgown, and Theory of Magic.
JAMIE TYNDALL
Jamie Tyndall is a Canadian comic book artist known for his sexy, strong, female
characters. Jamie has worked for Zenescope Comics and concept work for
video game and movie projects. He is also known for his fan favorite superhero
magazine covers, often mistaken for the real thing.
JASON SOBOL
Jason Sobol is an artist for Marvel, DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, Heroes,
Walking Dead, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Star Trek. He has done sketch-cards
and tie-ins for numerous comic companies, film properties, and TV shows. He is a
proud honorary member of the 501st.
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JEFF BALKE
Jeff first started his career by coloring Foxwood Falcons in 2007. In 2010, Jeff
started coloring with Zenescope Entertainment on such books as Charmed,
Grimm Fairy Tales, Tales From Wonderland, Wonderland, and Jurassic Strike
Force 5. Jeff has also just created his own comic series called Urban Legends.
JIM CHEUNG
Jim Cheung has done interior art for series such as Elektra: The Hand, Iron Man,
New Avengers: Illuminati, Spider-Man Unlimited, Uncanny X-Men, X-Force, and
Young Avengers. He has illustrated Marvel covers for Avengers, Cable, Fantastic
Four, World War Hulk, X-Men, and Avengers vs. X-Men.
JOE BENITEZ
Joe Benitez is a comic book artist who has worked on Titans, The Magdalena,
and Soulfire. He is also the creator of the modern fantasy Wraithborn and the
steampunk series Lady Mechanika. He is co-creator and penciller of Weapon
Zero. Other titles he has worked on include The Darkness, Supergirl, and
Detective Comics.
JOE CORRONEY
Joe Corroney has been providing Lucasfilm with official Star Wars merchandise
artwork since 1997. His other works include True Blood, G.I. Joe, 24:Nightfall,
Doctor Who, Angel, and Spike vs Dracula for IDW, and Crimson Dynamo for
Marvel. He is currently illustrating IDW’s new Star Trek and X-Files comics.
KEN CHRISTIANSEN
Ken Christiansen has worked with Activision, Universal, Warner Bros., and
Iwin.com. Ken started Bad Flip Productions. Current projects include
contributions to the Transformers: the Covenant of Primus, IDW’s Transformers:
Prime series, and toy development for Hasbro brands, including Transformers,
Star Wars, and more.
LARIME TAYLOR
Larime Taylor is best known for his comic series A Voice in the Dark from Top
Cow Productions. HIs works mixes tongue-in-cheek dark comedy with gritty
drama and suspense. He is a disabled artist and he writes, draws, tones, and
letters his books with his mouth.
LARRY ELMORE
Larry Elmore is best known for his illustrations for Dungeons & Dragons,
Dragonlance, the comic strip SnarfQuest, and the popular card game Magic: The
Gathering. His artwork has been published in Reflections of Myth, Masters of
Dragonlance Art, and The Complete Elmore.
LEO LEIBELMAN
Leo Leibelman began his career on projects such as Savage Sword of Conan,
Turok Dinosaur Hunter, and Magic the Gathering. Leo has also worked on films,
including Codebreakers, Chicago, Mutant X, and Earth: Final Conflict, and The
Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. His artwork was recently featured in the Planet
of the Apes book.
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MARAT MYCHAELS
Marat Mychaels is a comic book artist and graphic designer. His credits include
Marvel’s X-Force Shattered and Deadpool Corp, and DC Comics 52’s Hawk, Dove,
and Grifter. He is currently working on his creator-ownded projects Blindside,
Notti & Nyce, and Zen Intergalactic Ninja.
MATT MINER
Matt Miner is a comic book writer, best known as the writer of Liberator, including
Liberator/Earth Crisis: Salvation of Innocents #1 and the Vol. 1 Liberator paperback
from Black Mask Studios. He is also a contributor to Occupy Comics. He is currently
working on Toe Tag Riots, coming this fall.
MICHAEL BANKS
Michael Banks is a freelance artist from Orlando, Florida who specializes in pop
surrealism, lowbrow oil paintings and comics filled with cute, big eyed characters
and animals in colorful, candy filled scenes. Michael along with his wife/manager
Sarah Banks run Sugar Fueled clothing.
MIKE GRELL
Mike Grell is an American comic book writer and artist, known for his work on
books such as Green Lantern/Green Arrow, Warlord, and Jon Sable Freelance.
He has also worked on titles including Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes,
Aquaman, Batman, The Phantom Stranger, Iron Man, Turak, and Shaman’s Tears.
MIKE LOVINS
Mike Lovins is a commercial illustrator specializing in concept design, storyboards,
and comic books. His creator-owned comic book We Go Anywhere can currently
be seen online. More recently he completed a series of roughs for Edgar Allen
Poe’s: the Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym.
MITCH BREITWEISER
Mitch Breitweiser was the artist of Phantom Jack, published by Image Comics.
Mitch has been penciling, inking, and painting his way through dozens of Marvel
comic books and covers including Drax the Destroyer, Annihilation, Fantastic Four,
Captain America: Patriot Mini Series, and much more.
NEAL ADAMS
Neal had legendary runs on Batman, X-Men, Green Lantern/Green Arrow, and
Deadman. Adams rescued Batman from campiness and transformed him into the
“Avenger of the Night”. He led to the realistic Batman seen in Batman Returns and
the Dark Knight trilogy.
NEI RUFFINO
Nei Ruffino is the creator of the fantasy comic The Secret Life of Crows.
She is also a colorist who has worked with both DC Comics and Zenescope
Entertainment. Her works include Supergirl, Green Lantern, Beyond Wonderland,
Escape from Wonderland, and Grimm Fairy Tales. She is also a partner to the
Rothic brand.
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PAOLO PANTALENA
Paolo Pantalena is a comic artist whose first work came from Zenoscope’s
Sinbad, followed immediately by Marvel’s What if!. He then collaborated on
Darkhawk with Harvey Tolibao. Currently Paolo is working on a new project
called Jirni while working as a cover artist for most of the Zenescope’s books.
ROB PRIOR
Rob Prior has worked with Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Todd McFarlane, and
Image Comics on titles including Spawn, Terminator, Deep Space 9, and Lady
Death. He has worked in production design/art direction on Angel, Firefly and
FX’s Nip/Tuck, and Lightning Bug.
RYAN OTTLEY
Ryan Ottley is an American comic book artist who broke into comics
professionally in 2004 with The Walking Dead writer Robert Kirkman on the
Eisner-nominated Best New Series Invincible for Image Comics. 10 years later,
Ottley still penciling incredible art on Invincible and loving it.
SABINE RICH
Sabine Rich comes from France and just recently started working in comics. She
loves anything to do with fantasy, and she is the colorist for J.P. Roth’s Ancient
Dreams, Southern Nightgown, and the Theory of Magic series. She also does
cover colors for Aspen, Zenescope, Bluerainbow, Lady Death, and others.
SAL VELLUTO
Salvatore “Sal” Velluto has worked for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Acclaim, and
CrossGen on titles including Black Panther, Justice League Task Force, and Marc
Spector: Moon Knight. Since 2007, he has been one of the main artist on the
Phantom stories produced for the Swedish Fantomen comic book.
SCOTT HARBEN
Scott Harben is a photographer, sculptor, digital artist, painter, and director.
He collaborated with Tim Bradstreet on Punisher comic covers for Marvel. His
clients include Lucasfilm, Boom Comics, Hummer, and American Airlines. Scott
is currently collaborating with Tim Bradstreet again on Clive Barker’s Hellraiser
comic.
SHANNON ERIC DENTON
Shannon Eric Denton has contributed to the design and development of shows
produced by the Fox Kids Network, including X-Men, Spider-Man, Captain
America, The Avengers, and Silver Surfer. His other projects include Danny
Phantom, Teen Titans, He-Man, and more. He wrote Graveslinger and Fleshdigger.
STEVE ARGYLE
Steve Argyle is a fantasy and science fiction illustrator whose work has helped
shape the worlds of Magic: The Gathering, Legend of the Five Rings, and Dungeons
and Dragons, to name a few. Working almost exclusively digitally, Steve manages
to combine his love of traditional painting techniques with new technology.
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STEVEN GRANT
Steven Grant’s scripts have graced hundreds of comics, including The Punisher,
Spider-Man, Batman, and Robocop. He has created various crime series like
Whisper, Badlands, Damned, and 2 Guns. Among his most recent works are
Deceivers, 3 Guns at Boom!, and Jennifer Blood at Dynamite.
STEVE LIEBER
Steve Lieber is a comic book illustrator best known for his work on Detective
Comics and Hawkman. He also worked on the acclaimed ministeries Whiteout,
which became a feature film. His other credits include Whiteout:Melt, Shooters and
Underground, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel.
TOM LYLE
Tom Lyle has been a comic book artist for 28 years. His credits include Marvel’s
Spider-Man and Punisher, DC Comics’ Batman, Detective and Robin, and Dark
Horse’s Star Wars. He also teaches storytelling and drawing at Savannah College
of Art and Design.
TONY PURYEAR
Tony Puryear is best known as the artist, co-creator, and co-writer of Dark Horse
Comics’ Concrete Park graphic novel with his wife, director and actress Erika
Alexander. He was also the screenwriter of Eraser, Buck Rogers, and Fahrenheit
451. Concrete Park is slated as a new miniseries this fall.
TYLER KIRKHAM
Tyler Kirkham is a comic artist who has worked on titles such as Tomb Raider,
The Darkness, Transformers, Amazing Spiderman, X-Men Phoenix Warsong,
Ultimate Fantastic 4, and Green Lantern Corps. He’s currently working for DC
Comics drawing Action Comics, as well as his creator owned project Screwed for
Zenescope.
WHILCE PORTACIO
William “Whilce” Portacio has worked as an inker on Longshot, Punisher, X-Factor,
Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man: Heroes Reborn, Journey Into Mystery, Hulk, Authority,
Batman Confidential, Superman/Batman, and Darkness and Stone. Portacio
recently collaborated with Glen Brunswick on Non-Humans.
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ADAM SIDWELL
Adam Glendon Sidwell is the author of the Evertaster series, the picture book
Fetch, and the upcoming book Chum. He also uses the power of computers to
make monsters, robots, and zombies come to life as an FX artist for blockbuster
movies such as Pirates of the Caribbean, King Kong, Pacific Rim, Transformers
and Tron.
ANEEKA RICHINS
Aneeka Richins spends most of her time visiting the many worlds she’s created
in her head and finding ways to share them with others in this world. She is the
creator and artist of the post-apocalyptic webcomic Not A Villain. She also writes
the fantastical Chaos Gods’ series, with the third book due in 2015.
BEN LANE HODSON
Ben is an author, comic creator, and filmmaker. He is the writer of several
independent comic book series including: Shutter, 8-Bit, Bukeey, and Blood &
Glory. He wrote the screenplay for the award-winning sci-fi film Marooned and
recently published his first novel, a western/horror story: Tales of the Macabre
West.
BRAD R. TORGERSEN
Brad R. Torgersen has written countless science fiction stories, noveletes, and
novellas for Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine. His Ray of Light was
nominated for both the Nebula and Hugo Award. Brad won the L. Ron Hubbard
Writers of Future Award for Exanastasis.
BRANDON MULL
Brandon Mull is the author of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street
Journal bestselling Fablehaven and Beyonders series. Brandon is also the author
of The Candy Shop War and a new series called Five Kingdoms. He is leading a
seven-book series called Spirit Animals.
BRANDON SANDERSON
Brandon Sanderson is the author of Elantris, the Mistborn trilogy and its followup The Alloy of Law, Warbreaker, Steelheart, The Way of Kings, and its sequel
Words of Radiance, the first two books in The Stormlight Archive. Brandon was
also chosen to complete Robert Jordan ‘s Wheel of Time series after his untimely
passing.
BREE DESPAIN
Bree Despain is the author of the Dark Divine trilogy, as well as its companion
short story, The Lost Letter of Brother Gabriel. Earlier this year she released the
first book, The Shadow Prince, of the new Into The Dark trilogy. She has also
contributed to anthologies on The Hunger Games and Vampire Diaries.
BRIAN MCCLELLAN
Brian is the author of the Powder Mage trilogy. The first book, Promise of
Blood, is the winner of the Gemmell Morningstar Award. The second book,
The Crimson Campaign, is in bookstores now. The Powder Mage trilogy will
conclude in February of 2015 with The Autumn Republic.
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CHAD MORRIS
Chad Morris is a teacher and curriculum writer in Utah. He is the author of
Cragbridge Hall: The Inventor’s Secret, released last year, which tells the story
of the advanced school, Cragbridge Hall. Its sequel, Cragbridge Hall: The Avatar
Battle was released earlier this year.
CRAIG NYBO
Craig Nybo writes novels, short fiction, and screenplays, including Allied
Zombies for Peace, Small Town Monsters, and Crimson Pact. As a musician,
he has released several records with friends under the band names
Rustmonster and The Big Sky Country Boys. As a filmmaker, Craig has
written and directed many short films.
DAN WELLS
Dan Wells is the author of the Partials series and the John Cleaver series,
and has won two Parsec Awards for his podcast Writing Excuses. Wells is
best known as the author of the horror novel I Am Not a Serial Killer. He
recently published the novella, The Butcher of Khardov.
DAN CONNER
Dan Conner is the creator of ten graphic novels, including Heaven Forbid,
My Gal the Zombie,Graphic Horror: Dracula and Pirates vs. Ninjas! Dan has
created artwork for Five Iron Frenzy, HairBall8 Records, Mile High Comics,
and many others. As an editor, Dan has worked on Parable, Pakkins ‘ Land
and The Cardinal.
DAN WILLIS
Dan Willis is best known as the author of The Dragon Well, Dragon Knight,
and The Wizard ‘s Return from DragonLance: The New Adventures series.
Dan‘s other works include The Survivor from the Anvil of Time series and
The Flux Engine from The Shattered Survivors series. Most recently, Dan is
working on his own series.
DANI DIXON
Dani Dixon is a writer, publisher, and filmmaker. As Creative Director at
Tumble Creek Press, Dani has created a number of series including 13,
Escape! to Outer Space, Five Nations, and M.I.S.//ing. Dani is currently
in production on a web series called 13: The Interviews. Dani‘s first novel,
Precedent, will be released later this year.
DAVID FARLAND
Dave Farland (Dave Wolverton) is a fantasy author best known for his Runelords
series. His other works include On My Way to Paradise, Nightingale, After a Lean
Winter, and A Very Strange Trip. He worked on the video game Starcraft: Brood
War. He is working on a film adaptation of his Runelords series.
D.J. BUTLER
D.J. Butler writes fantasy, science fiction, space opera, steampunk, cyberpunk,
superhero, alternate history, dystopian fiction, horror, and related genres for all
audiences. His self-published books include Rock Band Fights Evil, and the 2012
Whitney Award finalist steampunk novel City of the Saints.
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FRANK COLE
Frank Cole is an author whose works include The Adventures of Hashbrown
Winters and subsequent books about Hashbrown Winters, and The Guardians
of the Hidden Scepter and its two sequels. He enjoys sharing his message,
“Exercising Your Imagination,” to children across the country.
HOWARD TAYLER
Howard Tayler is best known as the creator, writer and illustrator of Schlock
Mercenary. He is also a contributor to Extreme Dungeon Mastery and Skull Island
Expeditions. He podcasts weekly with Brandon Sanderson, Mary Kowal, and Dan
Wells on Writing Excuses.
HEATHER OSTLER
Heather Ostler graduated from Utah Valley University in 2009 with a degree
in English and soon began composing fantasy novels. She published her debut
novel The Shapeshifter ‘s Secret in 2012, followed by the sequels The Siren‘s
Secret and The Secret of Darkwood Castle.
J. SCOTT SAVAGE
J. Scott Savage is the author of thirteen novels including the Harper Collins
middle grade monster series, Case File 13, the Farworld fantasy series, the
Shandra Covington mysteries, and the horror novel Dark Memories. He is
represented by Michael Bourret of Dystel and Goderich.
JALETA CLEGG
Jaleta Clegg is the author of three short stories anthologies of science fiction and
horror stories- Soul Windows, Brain Candy, and Wandering Weeds: Tales of Rabid
Vegetation. She is also the author of the 11-book space opera series, The Fall of
the Altairan Empire, as well as many other short stories and magazine stories.
JAMES OWEN
James Owen is a comic book writer, illustrator, and publisher. He is the author
of The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica series that began with Here,
There Be Dragons. His other credits include Starchild, The Mediations trilogy, and
the 5-book series Fool’s Hollow from Shadow Mountain.
JASON A. ANDERSON
Jason A. Anderson conceived and began writing his teen adventure series,
The Starriders Saga while still a teenager. He continued exploring different
story concepts and struck upon what has become the SoulChaser Universe.
He is also the author of Jean Archer: The Diamond and the Rough.
JENNIFER NIELSEN
Jennifer Nielsen is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author
of The Ascendance Trilogy (The False Prince) and the forthcoming Mark
of the Thief series, to be released next year. The False Prince has been
optioned for film by Paramount Pictures, with screenwriter Bryan Cogman.
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JESS SMART SMILEY
Jess Smart Smiley’s publications include Upside Down: A Vampire Tale, The
Adventures of William Worm, and Rumpus on the Run: A Monster Look-nFind Book. Jess has done numerous illustrations, designs, and comics and
he is writing his first novel, Jack Tinn and the Aquanauts.
JESSICA DAY GEORGE
Jessica Day George is the author of nine books, including New York Times
bestseller Wednesdays in the Tower and the Dragon Slippers trilogy, for
which she received the 2007 Whitney Award for Best Book by a New
Author. Other books include the Princess series, the Castle Glower series,
and Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow.
JOHN W. MOREHEAD
John W. Morehead has written essays on horror, science fiction, fantasy,
and religion in popular culture. He blogs at TheoFantastique.com and
is co-editor of Theology and the Undead as well as Joss Whedon and
Religion. He is editing volumes on The Walking Dead the works of
Guillermo del Toro.
JOHNNY WORTHEN
Johnny Worthen writes thriller, horror, young adult, comedy and mystery. His new
young adult/paranormal trilogy, The Unseen, has just been begun with the release of
Eleanor. His debut occult thriller, Beatrysel is available now along with its companion
novelette Dr. Stuart ‘s Heart. A new book, The Finger Trap, will be released in 2015.
J.R. JOHANSSON
J.R. Johansson is the author of Insomnia and Paranoia, the first two books in the
young adult supernatural psychological thriller series, Night Walkers. The third
book in the series will be released next year. 2015 will also see the release of
another young adult thriller novel, Cut Me Free.
JULIE WRIGHT
Julie Wright wrote her first book when she was fifteen, and has since written
fifteen novels. These include Victoria ‘s Promise, Love Like That, My Not So Fairy
Tale Life, Eyes Like Mine, and Hazzardous Universe. Julie won the Whitney award
for best romance in 2010 with her novel Cross My Heart.
JEFF MELDRUM
Dr. Jeff Meldrum’s interests in the legendary Sasquatch began when he literally
crossed paths with a set of enigmatic 15-inch footprints in southeastern
Washington. He published Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, bringing scientific
analysis to the Sasquatch “Bigfoot“ debate. He recently published the acclaimed
Sasquatch Field Guide.
KEVIN J. ANDERSON
Kevin J. Anderson is a science fiction author who has written spin-off novels
for Star Wars, StarCraft, Titan A.E., and The X-Files. He is the co-author of the
Dune prequels with Brian Herbert. His comics include the Dark Horse Star Wars
collection Tales of the Jedi, Predator, and X-Files by Topps.
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LARRY CORREIA
Larry Correia is the New York Times bestselling author of the Monster Hunter
International series, the Audie award winning Grimnoir Chronicles, the Dead Six
military thrillers for Baen Books, and the MHI RPG from Hero Games. He is also
the basis for G.I. Joe‘s accountant, Spreadsheet, in the IDW comics.
LISA MANGUM
Lisa Mangum has worked in the publishing industry since 1997. As an editor,
she has worked with several New York Times bestselling authors, including
Ally Condie, James Dashner, and Jason F. Wright. She is also the author of four
national best-selling young adult novels- The Hourglass Door trilogy and After
Hello.
MARGARET WEIS
Margaret Edith Weis is a fantasy novelist who, along with Tracy Hickman, is one
of the original creators of the Dragonlance game world. Weis is also the author/
co-author of several other series, including Darksword, Rose of the Prophet, The
Deathgate Cycle, Sovereign Stone, and her current series, Dragonvaarld.
MICHAEL R. COLLINS
Micahel R. Collins is a poet, literary critic, and biographer. He is known for his
literary critiques of Orson Scott Card and Stephen King, and has analyzed Peter
Straub, Dean Koontz, C.S. Lewis, Brian W. Aldiss, and Piers Anthony.
MICHAELBRENT COLLINS
Michaelbrent Collings is a bestselling novelist and screenwriter. His first
produced script, Barricade, was made into a movie starring Eric McCormack. He
also wrote Darkroom, released in 2013. As a novelist, Michaelbrent has written
The Colony Saga, Apparition, Darkbound, The Haunted, The Billy Saga, The Loon,
and others.
MICHELLE WITTE
Michelle Witte has worked as a literary agent, editor, writer, and bookseller.
She enjoys writing on a variety of topics, particularly young adult fiction. Her
nonfiction works include The Craptastic Guide to Pseudo-Swearing and The
Faker’s Guide to the Classics.
MIKEY BROOKS
Mikey Brooks is the author of the exciting middle-grade fantasy The Gates of
Atlantis: Battle for Acropolis, The Stone of Valhalla, and the bestselling middlegrade series The Dream Keeper Chronicles. Some of his picture books include
the best-selling ABC Adventures: Magical Creatures and Bean ‘s Dragons.
NATALIE WHIPPLE
Natalie Whipple is the author of Transparent and Blindsided, the sequel to
Transparent. She has also written House of Ivy & Sorrow and Relax, I’m a Ninja.
In addition to that, she is on the writing team for the cRPG Torment: Tides of
Numenera, which should be released in 2015.
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PAUL GENESSE
Paul Genesse is a writer of young adult fantasy novels. His first book was The
Golden Cord, the first of the Iron Dragon series, and was a bestseller for Five Star
Publishing. There are now two more Iron Dragon books, The Dragon Hunters and
The Secret Empire, and two more books are forthcoming.
PEGGY EDDLEMAN
Peggy Eddleman is best known as the author of Sky Jumpers, a book which was
inspired by a journey to Disney World. Its sequel, Sky Jumpers: The Forbidden
Flats, will be released on September 4.
PETER J. WACKS
Peter Wacks is an author, editor, and the managing editor of Kevin J. Anderson’s
WordFire Press. His book credits include Bloodletting Part 1: The Affinities Cycle,
Howl, of Fur and Fire, and Second Paradigm, released earlier this year.
PETER S. BEAGLE
Peter S. Beagle is an author best known for his works The Last Unicorn, A Fine
and Private Place, and Two Hearts. He has written over 100 pieces of short fiction,
poems, an opera libretto, nonfiction, and screenplays, including the animated
version of The Lord of the Rings and The Last Unicorn.
PLATTE F. CLARK
Platte F. Clark is known as the author of Bad Unicorn, the start of the middlegrade fantasy trilogy in which Max Spencer discovers that a killer unicorn is
hunting him. It was followed by Fluff Dagon, and the trilogy will conclude with
Good Ogre, released next year.
RICHARD PAUL EVANS
Richard Paul Evans wrote The Christmas Box for his children. The Christmas Box
became the first book to simultaneously hit #1 on the New York Times bestseller
list for both paperback and hardcover. Evans has subsequently written 31 bestselling books, most recently the young adult/science fiction Michael Vey series.
ROBISON WELLS
Robison Wells is the author of the young adult science-fiction thrillers, Variant
and Feedback. Variant was named one of Publishers Weekly ‘s Best Books of
2011, and one of the YALSA Picks for Reluctant Readers. He has the Blackout
series launching this fall.
SANDRA TAYLER
Sandra Tayler is a writer of essays, children‘s books, speculative fiction, and blog
entries. Her books include Cobble Stones: A Sampling from One Cobble at a Time
and Hold On To Your Horses. Sandra also works with her husband Howard Tayler
at Schlock Mercenary.
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SARA B. LARSON
Sara B. Larson is the author of the recently released young adult novel Defy, the
action romance story about Alexa Hollen. The sequel, Ignite, will be released next
year. Sara lives in Utah with her husband and their three children.
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SHANNON HALE
Shannon Hale is the New York Times bestselling author of fifteen children’s
and young adult novels, including the popular Ever After High, The Goose Girl,
Book of a Thousand Days, Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy, and
Austsenland. She has also written the graphic novels Rapunzel’s Revenge and
Calamity Jack.
TANGLWYST DE HOLLOWAY
Tanglwyst de Holloway has spent years working with wigs, makeup, props and
movement for the stage as well as designing and making costumes. She is an
avid fan of the Steampunk style. Tanglwyst’s is also the author of Thine Enemy’s
Eyes and An Unpolished Gem.
TRACY AND LAURA HICKMAN
Tracy and Laura Hickman are authors known for developing the Dragonlance
series, which will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary at Salt Lake Comic Con.
Tracy and his wife Laura have been able to fulfill a long-time dream; they once
again are writing together. Their first joint novel, Mystic Warrior, was published in
2004.
Come see Kevin J. Anderson at booth #728
TYLER WHITESIDES
Tyler Whitesides is an American author, and best known for his middle grade
fantasy series, Janitors. The first three books in the series- Janitors, Secrets of
Newforest Academy, and Curse of the Broomstaff have been published. Strike of
the Sweepers will be released this month, followed by Unknown next year.
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417, 419, 518, 516 Neal Adams
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Nerds Comictopia
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708
Orange Zombie
2924
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1646
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2831
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2805/7/9/11/2904/6/8/10 PC Laptops
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Peach Treats LLC
1108
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524
Pink Havok
3033/3035 PK Collectibles
1920
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& Bags
819
Pop-King Inc
1630/1632/1634/1730/1732/1734 PosterParty.com
1738
Progrexion
1131/1230
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1004
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305
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618
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2803
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831
Red Rage Comics
2936
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909
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3308
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2928
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1101/1103
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4011/4013
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4023
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4003
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1228
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931
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3717
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802
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3217/3316
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1747
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704
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2627/2726
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1932
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409
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1507
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3617
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301
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1008
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1001
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910
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517
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115
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1746
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509
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50
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707
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3410
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1729
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2926
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3609/3611/3613 Starfleet Command’s Seventh Fleet
2841/2940 Steam Crow
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1707
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508
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2938
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4018
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3023
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1323
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804
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917
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1715
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200/202/204 Superhero-jewelry.com / Ash Gonzales
3008/3009 Surveys
1119
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1231
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906/908
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3405
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2221/2223/2225 Taylor Maid Beauty and Theatrical
3303
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429/528
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3143/3145
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222/224
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2934
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1310/1308
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1606
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2939
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1102
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119 / 121
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729/828
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1300
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2526
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1002
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2326
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437
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506/504
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1711
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4005
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2915
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930
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822/820
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3130/3140
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720
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4006
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2427
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1005
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1222
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3909
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1744
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1735/1737
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706
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3801
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3919
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2839
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3301
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1120
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728
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1217/1219/1221/1316/1318/1320 Yes Anime
2902
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1122
Your- Hertiage/ Soda-Licious
1023
Z.E.R.T
1331, 1333, 1430, 1432 Zeni Kinect
1401/1500
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1701
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1741
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Purple 19
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PANELS
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Printed Panel Schedules will be available daily in the
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3D OR NOT 3D
Johnny Worthen, Patrick Gibbs, Ryan Call, Shannon
Barnson
A discussion of the scant merits and mountain of
drawbacks 3D movies are bringing to the silver screen.
50 YEARS OF DAREDEVIL
Bryton Samson, Andrew Malin, McCord Larsen,
Taylor Hunsaker, Rich Bonaduce, Shannon Barnson
Explore the history of Matt Murdock and his crimefighting alter ego, and see what the future holds in
Netflix’s upcoming Daredevil series.
75 YEARS OF BATMAN
Tony Puryear, Erika Alexander
Find out what it takes to successfully collaborate on a
comic book with Tony Puryear and Erika Alexander the
creators of the graphic novel, Concrete Park.
ANATOMY OF AN INDEPENDENT GRAPHIC
NOVEL: DEVIL’S TRIANGLE
Brian C. Hailes, Blake Casselman
Discuss the nuts and bolts of comic book creation and
collaboration through the experience of creating the
independent graphic novel, Devil’s Triangle.
ANIMATRONICS UNMASKED
ADAPTING BOOKS TO MOVIES, TV, AND BOOK
TRAILERS
ANIME AND MANGA: A CULTURAL
PERSPECTIVE
ADVENTURE TIME: BEHIND THE SCENE
Derek Hunter, J.J. Harrison
Join J.J. Harrison of Kaboom Studios and Adventure
Time artist Derek Hunter for a dive into the wonderful
world of Ooo.
AGENTS AMONG US: INGRESS, GOOGLE’S
AUGMENTED REALITY GAME
Colin Williams, Robert Walker, Jess Runowski,
Joseph Moore, Tim Johnston, Steve Ball
Discuss Ingress, a global game of mystery, intrigue,
and competition you can play on your Android or iOS
device.
ARCHIE: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Batton Lash, Bill Galvan, Adrian Ropp
From humble beginnings to its bold story and
charcater choices today, our panelists discuss Archie
Comics.
ARE YOU A BRONY OR A PEGASISTER? MY
LITTLE PONY FANS UNITE!
Natalie Whipple, Shallee McArthur, J.R. Johansson,
Agnes Garbowska
The My Little Pony legacy has entertained fans over
four decades. Come hear all about everything that
makes the magical world of Equestria great.
ARE YOU A GHOST HUNTER? STORIES FROM
THE PARANORMAL WORLD
Tom Carr
Are you fascinated by the strange and mysterious? Join
Tom Carr for a collection of paranormal stories that
take place in even the most common places.
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ANATOMY OF A GRAPHIC NOVEL: CONCRETE
PARK
Sean Smithson, Clark Schaffer, Tracy Mangum,
Jeremiah Lupo, Tracy Hickman, J.M. Bell
Our panel takes audiences through all of Batman’s best
and worst times and wonders what has made Batman
so popular over the years.
Spencer Scanlon, Brandon Ho, Paul Genesse,
Jennifer McGrew, Hraefn Wulfson
Our panelists will discuss their experiences working on
adaptations or seeing their books become movies.
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LOU FERRIGNO
MANU BENNETT
MATT FREWER
MICHAEL ROSENBAUM
PATRICK WARBURTON
SAM WITWER
SIMON HELBERG
STAN LEE
STEPHEN AMELL
VERONICA TAYLOR
VIC MIGNOGNA
PANELS
Steve Biggs, Russ Adams
Steve Biggs will show you rare photos out of his private
collection. Russ Adams will discuss the art of figure
finishing in the realm of creature creation.
Lien Fan Shen, John Saffell, Aneeka Richins, Chris
Reed
Join a discussion of the culture that created anime and
manga and the changes it’s made in our country.
ANIME GONE GLOBAL
Natalie Whipple, Lien Fan Shen, Leigh George Kade,
Courtney Alameda, Chris Reed
From Soul Eater to Attack on Titan, anime has taken
the world by storm! No matter what you like, there is
an anime series for you.
AQUABATS! SUPER SHOW!
Aquabats
Join the Aquabats and Super Show! director Jason
Devilliers for a behind the scenes look at the last 2,
almost 3 seasons of the Aquabats! Super Show!
MOBILE APP
Alien Dave, Ryan Burns
Where is this storied base? Are the real secrets kept
there? Is it nearby in Dugway? Join our panel for an
exploration of the possibilities.
ARMORED STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN
MERCS
Michelle Paul, Rachel O’Brien, Michael Neff, Zachary
Gibbs, Linda Derhak, Julie Derhak, Willard Brannen
Learn the secrets of the Mandalorian Mercs, the
premiere costuming club dedicated to the most
fearsome mercenaries in the galaxy.
ARROW: THE TELEVISION SERIES
Nathan Best, Dani Dixon, Sean Hennefer, Tyson
Huber, Jeremiah Lupo, Jonas Wilkinson
Come join the conversation of Arrow’s appeal and what
lies ahead for the much-anticipated Season 3.
ARROWSTORM ENTERTAINMENT: FANTASY
AND SCI-FI FILMMAKING IN UTAH
Kynan Griffi n, Jason Faller
Join Arrowstorm filmmakers as they discuss the
company’s past and the crowd-pleasing entertainment
they have in store for us in the future.
ARTIST’S TOOLS
Jess Smart Smiley, Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, Carter
Reid, Mike Lovins, Chris Bodily
The tools of an artist extend way beyond the traditional
pen and paper to Wacom tablets and trackballs. Learn
from the pros about their preferred art tools.
AUTHORS UNITED AGAINST PLAGIARISM AND
THEFT
Margaret Weis, Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Mull,
Tracy Hickman, David Farland, Richard Paul Evans,
Kevin J. Anderson
Join a star-studded panel of authors who are joining
faces to discuss a growing problem in the publishing
world: plagiarism and theft aided by digital technology.
BACK TO THE DELOREAN TIME MACHINE: THE
FUTURE’S MOST CELEBRATED FILM PROP
Jimmy Martin, Terry Holler, Oliver Holler
Professional time travelers Terry and Oliver Holler take
you on an incredible journey in the greatest car known
to mankind.
BATMAN AT 75: SPOTLIGHT ON HARLEY QUINN
Chad Hardin
Harley Quinn has become one of the most beloved
villains in the DC universe. Come find out if the Joker’s
main squeeze would be a good catch!
BATMAN TRIVIA CONTEST
Andrew Marlin, McCord Larsen
From his sidekicks and enemies to his girlfriends
and vehicles, every iteration of the character will be
represented in this brain-busting trivia challenge.
BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE THE FUTURE OF THE DC CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
Dan Willis, Tracy Mangum, Jeremiah Lupo, Jason
King, Jason Hamilton, Shannon Barnson
What should we expect to see Batman v Superman:
Dawn of Justice and how will this dictate the future of
the DC Universe?
BATTLE ROYALE: POPULAR CHARACTERS
FROM DIFFERENT MEDIA GO HEAD-TO-HEAD
IN A FIGHT TO THE FINISH
Come prepared to suggest your favorite deathmatches
and watch our panel determine the outcomes!
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: 10TH ANNIVERSARY
REIMAGINING OF THE CLASSIC SCIENCE
FICTION SERIES
Dan Wells, John Steiner, Virginia Rush, James Floyd
Our panel of Battlestar Galactica enthusiasts will
discuss the show’s lasting impact on science fiction
and how television series are made.
BE YOUR OWN SUPERHERO: HOW TO PROTECT
YOUR CREATIONS, INVENTIONS, AND ASSETS
Attorneys from Michael Best & Friedrich will provide an
informative and entertaining overview of how creators,
inventors and business people can protect themselves
and their intellectual property.
BELEGARTH: LARPING IN UTAH
Join local players as they demonstrate and describe
Belegarth and discuss LARPing in Utah. Learn how you
can put down the dice and do your gaming outside.
BEST GAMING ON EARTH: WHY GAME
COMPANIES LOVE UTAH
Spencer Buchanan, Brad Butler, Chris Diller, Kris
Johnson, Troy Leavitt, Chad Lee, Donald Mustard,
Zac Truscott
Join a discussion with CEOs and indies of the industry
and learn what they are doing now, where video games
are going, and what it means for Utah.
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PANELS
BETTER COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY
Randall Lloyd, Laena Brandenburg, Aspen Field,
Candace Tarkeshian
Learn the secret techniques of cosplay photography
that will yield you the best pictures of your costume.
From lighting to lens choice, we’ll cover it all.
BIG SHINY GEEK SHOW PUB QUIZ
Bryan Young, Shannon Barnson
Need another pub quiz night? Well you’re in luck! Be
one of the first 15 teams (up to 6 people) to sign up for
the Big Shiny Geek Show Pub Quiz!
BRAIIIINS! INTERACTIVE ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE
ROCK OPERA
James Wymore, Carter Reid, Craig Nybo, Paul
Genesse, Dave Butler
These undead performers will take you on a hilarious
musical journey through the world premiere of the
latest, and greatest interactive zombie rock opera!
BREAKING BAD
Dan Wells, Bryan Schott, Tracy Mangum, Tim Drake,
Amber Dahl, Heather Ackley
Join in a discussion of what made Breaking Bad such
addictive viewing and what we hope will be coming in
the follow up, Better Call Saul.
BUILD A STORY
Johnny Worthen, Dan Wells, Craig Nybo, Sara B.
Larson, Robert J. Defendi, John Brown
What if you could listen to authors collaborate on a
story based on audience suggestions? Now we’re
talking. Come see these authors’ work come alive!
BUILDING A MOVE-IN READY WORLD
Jill Williamson, Brian McClellan, Shallee McArthur,
Tyler H. Jolley, Megan Hutchins, Valerie Gardner,
David Farland
How do you craft a world for your new novel or story
that feels used and lived in? Our panel helps you
develop the tools you need to create your world.
BUILDING PLOT: HOW TO IMPLEMENT
RISING ACTION, THE TRY/FAIL CYCLE, AND
CHARACTER ARCS INTO YOUR STORIES
Brad R. Torgersen, Brandon Sanderson, Brandon
Mull, David Farland, Larry Correia, Kevin J.
Anderson, Jessica Day George
Join our panel of esteemed bestselling authors as
they discuss the art and craft of keeping an audience
engaged in a story.
BUILT TO LAST: ARMOR CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES
David Powell
Join master leatherworker David Powell for a
fascinating look at what goes into making armor and
how it can be applied to cosplay and film.
BYU ANIMATION PRESENTATION
CELEBRATING FANTASY LITERATURE: THE
WORLDS OF BRANDON SANDERSON
Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson sits at the nexus of modern
fantasy literature. Join him for a discussion of his work,
his worlds, and his plans for the future of both.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN APOCALYPSE
COMICS SCHOOL 101: STORYTELLING AND
WRITING FOR COMIC BOOKS
Doug Wagner, Philip Sevy, Tom Lyle, Bill Galvan,
Blake Casselman
Storytelling is the most important skill a comic artist
can have. These experienced writers and artists will
cover what you need to get started.
James Wymore, Howard Tayler, Craig Nybo, Dave
Butler
Aliens, robots, zombies, humanity. Who will destroy the
world first? Join this panel as we get the audience to
help decide how the world ends.
COMICS YOU’RE NOT READING BUT SHOULD BE
COMIC CON WRITER’S RETREAT PART 1:
PLANNING AND OUTLINING YOUR NOVEL,
MAKING TIME TO WRITE
CONVENTION SURVIVAL
Tyler Whitesides, Adam Sidwell, Chad Morris, Lisa
Mangum, Cindy Grigg, Platte Clark, Sara Butler
Join this discussion on how you can plan and outline
and make time in your daily routine so you can start
your novel.
COMIC CON WRITER’S RETREAT PART 2:
WRITING YOUR NOVEL
Jill Williamson, John W. Otte, Marion Jensen, Bree
Despain, Renee Collins, Shannen Camp, Lisa Mangum
Join our panel as they take you through the process of
tackling the task of writing your novel, and advice to
make your journey less daunting along the way.
COMIC CON WRITER’S RETREAT PART
3: GETTING YOURSELF PUBLISHED AND
MARKETING YOURSELF AS A WRITER
Charles C. Prows, Andrew Malin, Jeremiah Lupo,
Dani Dixon, Larime Taylor
Check out some gems that have mainly passed under
the radar but are required reading for any comic fan.
Julie Henderson, Ryan Call
Join convention veterans for a discussion of how to
get the most out of Salt Lake Comic Con 2014.
COPYRIGHTS, TRADEMARKS, AND MEDIA LAW
IN POPULAR CULTURE
Vincent J. Roth
Let Vincent J. Roth introduce you to the basics of
respecting other people’s works as well as protecting
your own.
COSPLAY 101: WHAT IS COSPLAY?
Jennifer McGrew, Izzi Keener, Megan Golden, Aspen
Field, Tanglwyst de Halloway
Join our panel of experts who can give you an idea
about where to start turning your costume ideas into
your next masterpiece.
COSPLAY SUPERSTARS
Tyler Whitesides, Natalie Whipple, Adam Sidwell,
Jo Schaffer, Lisa Mangum, Peggy Eddleman, Holli
Anderson
Our panelists discuss their successes on the road
to becoming a published author. Your previous
attendance of parts 1 or 2 is not necessary.
LeeAnna Vamp, Ivy DoomKitty, Nicole Marie Jean,
Monika Lee, Svetlana Quindt, Riddle, Randall Lloyd
Join some of the luminaries of the cosplay community
for a discussion of the profession, the costumes, and
the media attention that the community has received.
COMICS JAM: MAKING COMICS WITH KIDS
CREATING A BETTER DROID: THE R2 BUILDERS
CLUB
Jess Smart Smiley
Here your child can work with others by passing
around their completed panel to the next person until
their comic is complete!
COMICS SCHOOL 101: ANATOMY AND
PERSPECTIVE
Michael Wheeler, Sean McPeak, Brady Hales, Doug
Dobyns, Phil Bareither
Lean about the R2 Builders Club, how to get involved,
and the functionality of their droids.
CREATING A COMPELLING RPG CAMPAIGN
Philip Sevy, Tom Lyle, Garrick Dean
Take your comics skills to the next level! Good anatomy
and perspective skills can transform a simple line
drawing into a dynamic work of art!
Dan Wells, Margaret Weis, Leigh George Kade, Tracy
Hickman, Paul Genesse, Robert J. Defendi
In this panel, we’ll discuss how to maintain a story over
the course of a long RPG and how to remain successful
despite changing tastes and players.
COMICS SCHOOL 101: BREAKING IN AND
STAYING IN
CREATING COOL: COSPLAY CONSTRUCTION
TECHNIQUES
Doug Wagner, Philip Sevy, Tom Lyle, Garrick Dean,
Mitch Breitweiser, Elizabeth Breitweiser
Learn from the pros the best way to create and market
a comic that people will be dying to read!
Jacob Wyatt, Lauren Taylor, Danielle Steele, Jake
Parker, Joey Majdali, Morgan Gibbs
Join members of the BYU Animation department as
they showcase their projects for your viewing pleasure.
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MOBILE APP
T.J. O’Brien, Aspen Field, Erika Earl, Jenny Cottam,
Eric Browning
Join our panel of cosplayers and costumers to learn
how to make your own super cool costume.
PANELS
CREATING TV ANIMATION: SPOTLIGHT ON
TOM COOK
Tom Cook
From Thundarr the Barbarian to He-Man and the
Masters of the Universe, Tom Cook shares his unique
perspective on the world of television animation.
CREATING YOUR FIRST COSPLAY
Jay Whittaker, Candace Tarkeshian, Svetlana Quindt,
Izzi Keener, Megan Golden
Join our panel of experts who can give you an idea
about where to start turning your costume ideas into
your next masterpiece.
CREDIBLE MAGIC SYSTEMS: METHOD TO
MADNESS
Margaret Weis, Brandon Sanderson, Brandon Mull,
Tracy Hickman, David Farland, Larry Correia
Explore how magic has been presented in past and
present pop culture outlets, and join the discussion for
creating realistic systems of believable sorcery.
CRYPTOZOOLOGY
Dr. Jeff Meldrum, Alien Dave, Daniel Bishop
Join a discussion on Bigfoot, Chupacabra, lake
monsters, and every manner of elusive creatures that
haunt the public psyche.
CYANIDE AND HAPPINESS
Cyanide and Happiness
Join the crew of Explosm for a discussion of the
continuing popularity of the ever-controversial and
decidedly hilarious webcomic, Cyanide and Happiness!
DARK AND DANGEROUS: THE APPEAL OF THE
BAD BOY HERO
Aneeka Richins, Melissa Merlot, Sara B. Larson, J.R.
Johansson, Taylor Hunsaker, Elizabeth Fernandez,
Bree Despain
There’s just something about a rebel with a cause
who’s rough around the edges. Move over, Captain
America, as we discuss the appeal of the bad boy.
DC COMICS: THE BEST & WORST OF THE NEW 52
Dan Willis, Jeremiah Lupo, Trent Hunsaker, Chad
Hardin, Robert Easton
Our panel of comic experts will evaluate The New 52
and take a look into what the future may hold for some
of our favorite heroes and villains.
DEALING WITH REJECTION: AN ARTIST AND
CREATOR SURVIVAL GUIDE
Michelle Witte, Jess Smart Smiley, Jo Schaffer, J.
Scott Savage, Mark Jarman, Megan Hutchins, Platte
Clark
Learn some great tips for how you can roll with the
criticism and stay positive while you pursue your goals.
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH AND THE COMICS
MEDIUM
Joey Majdali, Batton Lash, Steve Kent, Chad Hardin,
Steven Grant
Take a look at how the comic medium has been
fighting for free speech and how (and what) they
snuck past the censors.
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON
PANELS
DEMONOLOGY - ARE DEMONS REAL?
Johnny Worthen, Jonathan Ryan,
Is it possible that demons really have existed, or have
the inspiration for them come from deranged or
troubled minds?
DIGITAL COLORING: ADVENTURE TIME ART
DEMO
J.J. Harrison, Derek Hunter
Adventure Time creators Derek Hunter and J.J.
Harrison come together to show fans of Finn and Jake
how they are brought to life.
DIGITAL VS. PRINT: A GUIDE FOR AUTHORS
AND ARTISTS
Jess Smart Smiley, Carter Reid, Mike Lovins, Bryan
Beus, Valerie Gardner, Jaleta Clegg, Jason A.
Anderson
Join a discussion about the merits of getting your
writing and art out into the world using old-world print
or new-millenium digital.
DISNEY INFINITY 2: MARVEL SUPER HEROES
Jamie Titera, Tim Rawcliffe, Kelly Murphy
Disney’s Infinity universe is expanding in a marvelous
way! Creators behind this fascinating franchise are
ready to spill the goods.
DISNEY’S SILENT SIDEKICKS
Maclain Nelson
Find out from the creators of Dragon Warriors what
it took to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign,
produce it, and what lies ahead for the film.
DRAGONLANCE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman, Larry
Elmore
For the first time in over a decade, the creators and
collaborators of the popular Dragonlance book and
game series will come together to celebrate the
venerable franchise’s 30th Anniversary.
DRAWING OUT THE DRAGONS
James A. Owen
Join author James A. Owen for a presentation based
on his best selling book, Drawing Out the Dragons.
DYSTOPIAN CONTROL SCHEMES:
DISCUSSIONS ON GOVERNMENT, FREEDOM,
AND PARANOIA
Robison Wells, Melissa Merlot, Mark Jarman, Jacob
Gowans, Dave Butler
In a timely discussion, our panelists discuss all of our
favorite fictional totalitarian regimes and the methods
they use to keep their citizens in line.
Candace Tarkeshian, Heather Ostler, Taylor
Hunsaker, Amber Dahl, Jaleta Clegg, Mikey Brooks
Take a look some of the most compelling characters in
Disney movies who never say a word.
ELIZA KLEINE GEEKMUSICK
DISNEY’S HAUNTED MANSION: A HISTORY
EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED
FROM THE MATRIX
Paul F. Anderson
Disney historian Paul F. Anderson takes a behind-thescenes look at the exhibit and many of its little-known
facts and history.
DIVERSITY IN DOCTOR WHO
Michelle Talkington, Kerry Sharner, Tom Maloney,
Heather Maloney
Our panel of Doctor Who experts will lead an open
and engaging conversation of the shows inclusivity.
DOCTOR WHO: THE COMPANIONS, THE
CONFLICTS, AND THE COSMOS
Tracy Mangum, Tyson Huber, Rebecca Frost, Amber
Dahl, Jason Ball, Kyle Steenblik
Our expert panel discusses the ever-expanding
popularity of the Doctor, the companions he chooses,
and the adventures he embarks on.
DON’T GO THERE: FORBIDDEN CON TOPICS
(18+ ONLY)
Melissa Merlot, Kerry Jackson, Taylor Hunsaker,
Rebecca Frost, J.M. Bell, Bill Allred, Valerie Perez
Why does Utah love Star Trek so much? Do you learn
more from Superman or the bible? Join us for the after
dark, forbidden con panel.
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DRAGON WARRIORS: MAKING AN INDIE EPIC
FANTASY COMEDY
Gene Turnbow, Susan Fox
Joiun us for a lively discussion on sci-fi and fantasy
music spanning the genre.
J. Scott Savage
Dive into the world of The Matrix and tells us what we
can learn about storytelling from it.
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT
THE REBEL LEGION BUT WERE AFRAID TO
ASK
Jakob Tice, Josh Tenny, Damon Ricks, Amanda
Ricks, Jill Hatch, Phil Bareither
Come to share experiences and ask any and all
questions with the good guys of Star Wars geekdom.
FABLEHAVEN TO FIVE KINGDOMS: THE
STORIES OF BRANDON MULL
Brandon Mull
Brandon Mull leads a fun and candid audience Q&A on
his writing career, what’s ahead for his fans, and the
process of creating magical worlds.
FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY AND SWORDFIGHTING
Jon Ying, Gard Millward, John Harmston, Kristen
Argyle
Fight director, stunt coordinator, and action
choreographer John Harmston returns to place a
spotlight on the art of choreography in cinema.
MOBILE APP
PANELS
FILM CRITICS ROUNDTABLE
Sean Smithson, Sean Means, Jimmy Martin, Kerry
Jackson, Rich Bonaduce
Join a panel of film critics as they discuss the training
and skills required to review films for a living.
GHOSTBUSTERS
Scott Silver, Kolton Cooke, Robbie Brown, Lucas
Ackley, Kevin Henry
Come discuss Ghostbusters for their 30th anniversary.
GO TEEN WRITERS!
FIREFLY FILM ROUND-UP
Brian Wiser, William Pace
Meet the people working on Firefly fan films and
learn how to get involved with production locally and
around the globe.
FIREFLY: THE EXPANDING UNIVERSE
Brian Wiser, Margaret Weis, William Pace, Charity
O’Haodagain, Peggy Eddleman
Our panel discusses where and how the adventures
of the crew of Serenity have continued on since the
cancellation of the popular space western series.
FIX IT IN POST
Joel Petrie, Fon Davis, Lee Gardner, Christian
Lambert
Join a panel of experienced filmmakers for a
discussion of what post-production is and how
filmmakers use it.
FROM GRAPHIC NOVELS TO NOVELS TO
FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS: A ROUNDTABLE
DISCUSSION OF LONG-FORM STORYTELLING
Peter J. Wacks, Scott William Taylor, Mike Lovins,
Valerie Gardner, Stephen Franck, Rich Bonaduce
Has technology completely hindered the art of longform storytelling or has it rejuvenated the practice?
Where do we go from here?
FROM NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE
WIND ALSO RISES: WHY WE LOVE HAYAO
MIYAZAKI
Dan Willis, Natalie Whipple, Sandra Tayler, Lien Fan
Shen, John Saffell, Bryan Beus
Come celebrate and pay respect to the career of
Hayao Miyazaki that has spanned more than 40 years
and that we wish could continue forever.
GEEK PARENTING: RAISING THE NEXT
GENERATION OF GEEKS
Scott William Taylor, Sandra Tayler, Kristal Starr,
John W. Otte, Angie Lofthouse, Jenny Krompel
Join us as we discuss all things geek with resources
and topics that will help build a stronger nerd family.
GHOST HUNTING WITH FACT OR FAKED: BEN
HANSEN AND THE PARANORMAL
Ben Hansen
Ghost hunter extraordinaire and host of the TV series
Fact or Faked, Ben Hansen will take you on a journey
into the paranormal, real and imagined.
GHOST STORIES WITH DANIEL BISHOP THE
STORYTELLER
Daniel Bishop
Renowned storyteller Daniel Bishop will give you thrills
and chills with his ghost stories. Stay a while and listen!
Shallee McArthur, Jennifer Jenkins, Megan Hutchins,
Peggy Eddleman, Brittany Casselman, Holli
Anderson, Jill Williamson
Come join a panel of Young Adult authors as they talk
about why they chose to write for teens and what
advice they have for aspiring authors.
GOOD MOVIES, BAD DESCRIPTIONS: AN
EVENING OF IMPROV (18+ ONLY)
Jay Whittaker, Troy Taylor, Jon Madsen, Andrew
Jensen, Taylor Hunsaker, Jonny Brandin, Shannon
Barnson
Join this improvisational free-for-all as a group of
smart alecks attempt to describe some of your most
cherished movies in the worst possible way.
GRADUATING FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
WHY COMMUNITY IS THE BEST SITCOM EVER
Danielle UberAlles, Tracy Mangum, Lisa Mangum,
Jason King, Rebecca Frost, Tim Drake
Explore what makes Community one of the most
beloved shows on (and off ) television.
GRIMM’S FAIRY TALES: DIRECTING ANIMATION
FOR ADULTS (18+ ONLY)
Jon Schnepp
Join animation Jon Schnepp for a discussion of the
making of his Grimm’s Fairy Tales pilot episode and the
fun behind making animation with an edge.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: POST-MORTEM
Diana Terranova, Howard Tayler, Elias Pate, Jeremiah
Lupo, Nathan Best
Hear what made a movie with psychotic rodents,
dancing vegetation, and hillbilly space-pirates the
action hit of the summer.
HAN’S SHOT FIRST: CHARACTER DEFINING
MOMENTS
Dan Wells, Chad Morris, Jacob Gowans, Patrick
Gibbs, J.C. Carter, James A. Owen, John Steiner
Here we’ll examine moments from literature, comic
books, and films that define characters as well as
discuss how to create them in your stories.
HICKMAN’S KILLER BREAKFAST
Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman
Gather a room full of people, give them the weakest
characters imaginable, and then act as the most
sadistic GM. Part entertainment, part RPG, all fun!
HORROR AND RELIGION
Jonathan Ryan, John Morehead, Angela Hartley,
Michael R. Collings, Dave Butler, Jason A. Anderson
Join our panel of for a discussion of how belief and
horror interact.
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON
PANELS
HOW TO CREATE AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL
KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN
Bryan Young, Batton Lash, Mark Jarman, Travis
Hanson, Daniel Davis, Jackie Estrada
Get vital tips and tricks from Kickstarter veterans who
understand the art of “funding”.
HOW TO DRAW SUPERHEROES AND
SUPERVILLAINS
Carter Reid, Tom Lyle, Mark Jarman, Brian C. Hailes
Beginners and experienced illustrators alike will find
plenty of great information on how to draw superpowered heroes and villains.
HOW TO WIN WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS
OF THE FUTURE COMPETITION
Eric James Stone, Brian C. Hailes, David Farland,
Robert J. Defendi, John Brown, Bryan Beus
Past and present judges and winners of the
competitions join us to teach you the secrets you’ll
need to know to win this prestigious contest.
HOW TO WRITE GREAT SCIENCE FICTION AND
FANTASY
Jill Williamson, Eric James Stone, Chad Morris,
Mette Ivie Harrison, Larry Correia, John Brown,
Kevin J. Anderson
Our panel full of talented authors will tell you the
secrets you need to turn your own science fiction and
fantasy writing into something amazing.
HUMOR AND WRITING IN COMICS
Carter Reid, Chad Morris, Marion Jensen, Taylor
Hunsaker, Frank Cole
Join a panel of whimsical writers that help us
understand the difficulty in writing a truly humorous
story and how to overcome the pitfalls of dad humor.
I LEARNED TO READ BECAUSE OF COMICS
Sean Smithson, Andrew Malin, Trent Hunsaker, Chris
Bodily, Shannon Barnson
Hear the stories behind people motivated to read
because of comic books and a discussion of the
impact of the funny books on literacy and reading.
INDEPENDENT VISIONARIES: CREATING AND
MARKETING BOOKS, COMICS, FILMS, AND
GAMES ON A LIMITED BUDGET
Davey Stevenson, Chris Lilly, Jenni James, Bryan
Beus, Jeff Balke
This panel will help you discover how to create and
distribute despite being an independent, and thus
starving, creator.
INSIDE SCHLOCK MERCENARY
Howard Tayler
Howard Taylor launched Schlock Mercenary on an
unsuspecting internet back in the year 2000. Get a
look at the strip’s creation and continued success.
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IS EPIC FANTASY STILL RELEVANT TO THE
GENRE?
Valerie Gardner, Paul Genesse, Megan Hutchins,
Brian McClellan, Brandon Sanderson, Michelle Witte
Has the recent popularity of The Lord of the Rings,
The Hobbit, and Game of Thrones oversaturated the
genre, or is it now more popular than ever?
JOHN CARPENTER: THE MASTER OF MODERN
HORROR
Kristal Starr, Sean Smithson, Jimmy Martin, Ben
Lane Hodson, Mario DeAngelis, Bill Allred
Join this discussion on why John Carpenter’s work
was so ahead of his time and what impact his
influence has on horror today.
KATNISS REVEALED: A CLOSER LOOK AT THE
HUNGER GAMES ON FILM AND IN PRINT
J. Scott Savage, Sara B. Larson, J.R. Johansson,
Dani Dixon, Bree Despain, John Brown
Join us as we look deep into the strong, yet
kindhearted, heroine in both print and film and
discuss why we love and hate her.
KING OF THE DEAD: THE HISTORY OF GEORGE
A. ROMERO’S ZOMBIE UNIVERSE
Danielle UberAlles, John Steiner, Sean Smithson,
Carter Reid, Charles C. Prows, Craig Nybo, Sean
Hoade
Our panelists will honor the legacy of George Romero
and show you just how important his contributions
are.
LAYING OUT A COMICS PAGE
Jacob Wyatt, Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, Aneeka
Richins, Mike Lovins, Bill Galvan, Chris Bodily
A good comic is an exercise in excellent layout, and
should draw the eye across the page. See how it’s
done here!
LGBTQ AND THE WORLD OF GEEKDOM
PANELS
MAGIC, MYTHS, LEGENDS, ARCHETYPES, AND
THE SUPERNATURAL: WHAT WRITERS OF
SPECULATIVE FICTION HAVE TO WORK WITH
Michelle Witte, Jill Williamson, Sarah E. Seeley,
Cindy Grigg, Mikey Brooks, Platte Clark, Jennifer
Nielsen
Join this panel to discuss the gamut of this intriguing
style of writing.
MAKING YOUR FEMALE CHARACTER STRONG
WITHOUT TURNING HER INTO A FIGHTING
MACHINE
Aaron Lee Yeager, Juiie Wright, Jo Schaffer,
Adrienne Monson, Dene Low, Jennifer Jenkins,
Larime Taylor
Our panelists discuss the evolving role of female
characters in works of fiction and how best to provide
balanced and strong individuals for today’s audiences.
MARVEL MOVIES VS. DC MOVIES - ROUND 2...
FIGHT!
McCord Larsen, Jason Hamilton, J.C. Carter, Rich
Bonaduce, Shannon Barnson
Which cinematic universe is winning at the, has a
better strategy, and are you more looking forward to?
Weigh in with the help of our expert panel of judges!
Jeremiah Lupo, McCord Larsen, Tim Drake, J.C.
Carter, Rich Bonaduce
What’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Join
our panelists as they discuss what is known, what is
rumored, and their best guesses for Phase II.
MASCULINITY IN COMICS
Jean Stringam, Kristal Starr, Joey Majdali, Steven
Grant, J.M. Bell
Do comics still contain testosterone-filled characters
or have they become more genteel as the medium has
evolved?
MASTERS OF COMIC BOOKS
LIVING PICTURES: THE ART OF
STORYTELLING IN COMICS AND ANIMATION
MEDICAL AND THERAPEUTIC GAMES
MAD SCIENTISTS, SUPERVILLAINS, AND
SOCIOPATHS: THE ROAD TO INSANITY
Sarah E. Seeley, Craig Nybo, Matthew J. Kirby,
Angela Hartley, Michaelbrent Collings, Aaron Lee
Yeager
Our panelists discuss the motivations, inspirations and
delusions behind villainy. Does evil always triumph
because good is dumb or is evil just a little bit crazy?
MOBILE APP
Whilce Portacio
Join some of the greats in the world comic books for
a discussion of their careers, the industry, and where
they think the medium is headed.
Roger Altizer, Amy Adkins
Join a panel which will discuss the ways that gaming
can help entertain and heal.
MEET THE 501ST LEGION
Tom Durham, Ali Durham, Kip Rasmussen
Our panelists will discuss, from start to finish, how to
plan, execute, and distribute a science fiction picture
on less than a shoestring.
MINIATURE SPECIAL EFFECTS IN BIG MOVIES
Fon Davis
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at miniature VFX in
blockbuster feature films.
MONSTER SONG WRITING: MUSIC WITH
TEETH
Sarah E. Seeley, Craig Nybo, Angie Lofthouse,
Nathaniel Drew, Dave Butler, Chris Aguilar
A small panel of authors/song writers crowd sources
a song about monsters in 45 minutes. The audience
joins the panelists in singing their new masterpiece.
MOVIES SO BAD THEY’RE AWESOME
Daryn Tufts, Jimmy Martin, Kerry Jackson, Sean
Hennefer, Shannon Barnson
Join this guilty pleasure safe zone and share why you
believe Sharknado 2 should win an Oscar.
MUPPETS
MARVEL MOVIES: PHASE III
Davey Stevenson, Chris Lilly, Josh Lee, Vincent J.
Roth
How do members of the LGBTQ community fit in the
world of geekdom and how are they represented in all
of our favorite media? Join the discussion!
Jacob Wyatt, Adam Sidwell, Joey Majdali, Tom Lyle,
Brian C. Hailes, Stephen Franck
Cartoons and comics aren’t just for kids anymore. This
panel will discuss the art and technique necessary to
bring this medium to life.
MICROBUDGET SCI-FI FILMMAKING: FROM
CONCEPT TO WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION
Mike Handy, Mark Fordham, Crickette Fordham,
Michael Carrasco
The 501st joins us to talk about Imperial Star Wars
cosplay and their charitable endeavors.
Danielle UberAlles, Ryan Templeman, Heather
Ostler, Robert Easton, Tim Drake, Shannon Barnson
Come celebrate Jim Henson’s creations with a room
packed full of fleece loving fanatics!
MY FAVORITE DISNEY PRINCESS VILLAIN
Heather Ostler, J.R. Johansson, Adam Hunter, Bree
Despain, Jaleta Clegg
Whether you want to battle them or you want to be
them, listen to us discuss why the Disney villains have
all the fun.
MYTHICA: Q&A WITH KEVIN SORBO AND
ARROWSTORM ENTERTAINMENT
Anne Black, Jason Faller, Kynan Griffi n, Adam
Johnson, Kevin Sorbo, Melanie Stone, Jake
Stormoen
Join the cast and crew of Mythica for an engaging
look at what went into making the film, and what lies
ahead.
NERDS VS. THE NEWS
Bryan Young, Andy Wilson, Dr. Paul White, Leigh
George Kade, Bill Allred, Heather Ackley
Why and how do the social issues in our favorite
comics, movies, and tv resonate and affect our
national dialogue?
NOVELS, COMIC BOOKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS,
SCREENPLAYS & VIDEO GAMES: WHICH
MEDIUM WORKS BEST FOR MY STORY?
Tom Lyle, Ben Lane Hodson, Brian C. Hailes,
Stephen Franck, Bryan Beus, Erika Alexander, Tony
Puryear
Our panel of multi-media storytellers will guide you
through the process of determining what is right for
your story.
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON
PANELS
OLD VS. NEW: SCIENCE FICTION TV AND FILM
Sean Smithson, Damon Ricks, Kerry Jackson, Mette
Ivie Harrison, Amber Dahl, J.M. Bell
Go back in time to the beginning of science fiction on
the large and small screens and explore how the past
stacks up to the present. TARDIS not included.
POP-CULTURE IN STAND-UP COMEDY
Jay Whittaker, Nicholas Don Smith, Melissa Merlot,
Marcus, Christopher James, Taylor Hunsaker, Brian
Higgins
Utah’s best local nerdy stand up comedians talk
about how pop culture has influenced their lives on
and off stage.
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY OF FANDOM AND
GEEK CULTURE
Melissa Merlot, Lindsay Hinton, Brian Higgins, Aaron
Burton, Thomas Burns, Melanie Apgood
Join our panel of fans and experts for a discussion of
why the deep love that nerds have for their culture
isn’t just pleasing, it’s good for your mental health.
PUBLISHING, MARKETING, AND MAKING A
LIVING FROM A DIGITAL COMIC BOOK
Aneeka Richins
Hear from the pros as they discuss the pros and
cons of social media, webcomic collectives, Patreon,
Kickstarter, and other tactics.
PUTTING THE MOVIE IN YOUR HEAD ON
PAPER
Adam Sidwell
Join author Adam Sidwell as he describes the way to
get all the detail from your brain to the page.
RE-IMAGINING SUPER HEROES
Jonathan Ryan, Leigh George Kade, Marion Jensen,
Steven Grant, J.C. Carter
A panel of writers, artists, and critics take suggestions
from the audience to re-imagine a series of beloved
super heroes.
RELIGION IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY
Eric James Stone, John Morehead, Brian McClellan,
Matthew J. Kirby, Frank Cole
Our expert panelists explore and dissect the influence
of religion and mythology on all of our favorite
franchises and novels.
ROLLING THE DICE: EVERYTHING YOU EVER
WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING A BOARD
GAME
Andy Van Zandt, Alf Seegert, Ryan Laukat, Phil
Kilcrease, Daniel Hadlock, Steve Fox
Join this panel with game board companies where
they will give their opinions on getting into the quickly
growing board game industries.
SALT LAKE COMIC CON FILM SCHOOL, PART 1:
DEVELOPMENT, SCREENWRITING, AND PREPRODUCTION
Bryan Young, Jim Wynorski, Chris Lilly, Lee
Gardner, Jason Faller, Michaelbrent Collings
This panel of filmmaking experts will give you a
veritable checklist to make sure you’re ready to call
“Action!” when the time is right.
SALT LAKE COMIC CON FILM SCHOOL, PART 2:
PRODUCTION
Jim Wynorski, Daryn Tufts, Valerie Perez, Christian
Lambert, Lee Gardner, Michaela Ball, Jason Ball
Join this 3-part series detailing how film production
takes place and what needs to be ready to go in order
for the actual movie shoot to go smoothly.
SALT LAKE COMIC CON FILM SCHOOL,
PART 3: POST-PRODUCTION, MARKETING, &
DISTRIBUTION
Bryan Young, Jim Wynorski, Jonathan Martin, Lee
Gardner, Fon Davis, Michaela Ball
Making a motion picture isn’t just pointing a camera and
yelling “Action!” Learn how post- production, marketing
and distribution decisions shape the final product.
SALT LAKE COMIC CON TALK BACK
Ryan Call
Have a good time? Was there something you really
loved and want to see again? Have a suggestion? Let
us know what you thought of this year’s show.
SASQUATCH: LEGEND MEETS SCIENCE
Dr. Jeff Meldrum
Join Dr. Jeff Meldrum as he lays out the definitive
case for the existence of a bipedal hominid in North
America.
SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS
Clark Schaffer, Kristyn Crow, Tom Cook, Chris
Bodily, Shannon Barnson
Join us for a discussion on the cartoons that make
sitting in your pajamas with a bowl of cereal the best
thing you can do on a Saturday morning.
SCREENWRITING 101
Jim Wynorski, Daryn Tufts, Tony Puryear, Chris Lilly,
Kohl Glass, Michaelbrent Collings, Blake Casselman
Our panel of talented screenwriters will give you the
nuts and bolts basics of writing stories that hope to
end up in the medium of motion pictures.
SEXISM, FEMINISM, AND OBJECTIFICATION IN
COSPLAY
Laken Shirey, Lien Fan Shen, Jennifer McGrew,
Rhiannon Mann, Ivy DoomKitty, Lola Binkerd
Our panel of experts and professional cosplayers
discuss the issues surrounding sexism, feminisim, and
objectification and the current movement for reform.
PANELS
SHAKESPEARE AND FANTASY
Michelle Witte, Angie Lofthouse, Jason Hamilton,
David Farland, Robert Easton, Bill Allred
Join our panel of writers and fans as they examine
Shakespeare and the ways that modern fantasy
authors borrow from and are inspired by his canon.
SHERLOCK HOLMES IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Dan Willis, Anne Jamison, Mike Homer, Aaron
Hastings, Mette Ivie Harrison
Join a discussion of where Holmes has been and what
he will likely look like as we continue into the next
century.
SHOUJO IN ANIME
Lien Fan Shen
Take a look at the lighter side of anime and manga as
this panel discusses the rise in popularity of Shoujo,
and why it’s something that can appeal to everyone.
SILICONE CREATURE CREATIONS AND MASK
MASKING: A GUIDE TO THE CRAFT
Russ Adams
Join Russ Adams to learn the tips and tricks to using
silicon to create creatures and cosplay that will
astound and frighten.
SKINWALKER RANCH
Paranormal experts Alien Dave and Ryan Burns take
an in-depth look at the infamous Utah ranch and the
many stories and legends surrounding it.
SKYNET, HAL, & GLADOS: WHY AI ALWAYS
TURN AGAINST THEIR HUMAN CREATORS
Aaron Lee Yeager, Eric James Stone, John Steiner,
Melissa Merlot, Ben Lane Hodson, Julie Henderson
Will our panelists prevent the inevitable dystopian
future or will the hubris of humanity be their undoing?
SLENDER MAN: CREEPY STORIES WITH
DANIEL BISHOP, THE STORYTELLER
Daniel Bishop
What’s that in the woods? Who’s that lurking in
the trees? Join Daniel Bishop, the Storyteller for a
collection of stories that Creepy Pasta never imagined.
SLENDER: SNEAK PEEK SCREENING OF
SLENDER MAN MOVIE
Joel Petrie, Ryan Templeman
Filmmakers Joel Petrie and Ryan Templeman present
a story of two filmmakers in search of the perfect
subject for their documentary.
SO THEY SAY YOU SHOULDN’T COSPLAY
Ivy DoomKitty
Cosplay is for everybody. Join Ivy DoomKitty for a
celebration of the reasons why you can, and should,
choose to wear the costume that makes you happy.
SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A FAN FILM?
STAR WARS ROUNDTABLE: AN IN-DEPTH
DISCUSSION OF FILM, COMICS, TELEVISION,
NOVELS, TOYS, AND MORE FROM A GALAXY
FAR, FAR AWAY
Bryan Young, Leigh George Kade, Jason Hamilton
Come join a discussion on the immortal universe of
George Lucas and the mythology that has inspired
generations across all forms of popular media.
STAR WARS: REBELS
Bryan Young, Leigh George Kade, James Floyd, Joe
Corroney
Watch a bunch of geeks lose their minds and
speculate about how this could be the greatest
animated creation since Clone Wars.
STEAMPUNK, CYBERPUNK, AND PUNK ROCK
James Wymore, Dan Willis, Robert J. Defendi,
Tanglwyst de Halloway, Dan Conner, Dave Butler,
William Scott Taylor
Step beyond the norm and learn more about literature
with an edge and music with teeth.
STEPHEN KING
Michael R. Collings, Michaelbrent Collings, Angela
Hartley, Aaron Radl, Jonathan Ryan, J. Scott Savage
What is there to say about this master storyteller
and his work? Join our panel of King experts and
enthusiasts to find out.
STRUCTURING LIFE TO SUPPORT CREATIVITY
Julie Wright, Scott William Taylor, Sandra Tayler,
Sarah E. Seeley, Jonathan Brandon Sawyer, Matt
Miner, Shannen Camp
Join us for a discussion of how successful creators
create an eye in the storm of their lives to allow the
creative urge to take hold.
STUDIO C
Join the entire cast as they discuss Shoulder Angels,
Ann Withers, Lobster Bisque, and Awkward Avoidance
Vikings, along with a sneak peek at the upcoming
Season 5.
SUBBED ANIME VS. DUBBED ANIME
John Saffell, Natalie Whipple, Chris Reed
Do you prefer watching anime with subtitles or
dubbed into English so you don’t miss the movie? Is
there a balance between the two?
SUPERVILLAIN SMACKDOWN (THE GAME)
James Wymore, David West, Dan Wells, Jason King
Join our panel for a game which explores the
supervillain and his slow, inevitable march to victory
over all humanity.
SURVIVING REALITY: BEHIND THE SCENES OF
TV CREATURE CREATIONS
Gigi Edgley, Russ Adams
Our panelists reveal what happens before our favorite
creature creations go in front of the camera.
Jared Senich, Lucas Millhouse, Izzi Keener
Gain tips, tricks and insights on how to make your
personal vision of a popular character a reality.
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PANELS
SWIM, ADULT, SWIM! SALT LAKE COMIC CON
AFTER DARK (18+ ONLY)
Jon Schnepp
Hear Jon Schnepp weave tales about working in
the animation industry as the premiere purveyor of
cartoons that entertain adults.
TALES OF THE LAST UNICORN: SPOTLIGHT ON
PETER S. BEAGLE
Peter S. Beagle
Join the award-winning screenwriter and author of
the beloved book, The Last Unicorn, for an engaging
career retrospectivea and Q&A.
THE APPEAL OF FEAR
Sean Smithson, Sarah E. Seeley, Jonathan Ryan,
Matthew J. Kirby, Elizabeth Fernandez, Michael R.
Collings
Catharsis? Predictability? Thrill? Join us as we discuss
why we love watching and reading things that terrify
us.
THE ART AND BUSINESS OF VOICE ACTING
Jenny Krompel, Mark Walton, Brady Hales, Emma
Jacob Briggs
Anyone interested the world of voice acting or the
voice over profession won’t want to miss this panel.
John Eaves
Go behind the scenes with John Eaves and experience
some of the movie’s iconic imagery and see how the
art department’s vision is brought to cinematic life!
THE ART OF STORYBOARDING
Dan Schaefer, John Eaves, Shannon Eric Denton
Join veteran storyboard artists Dan Schaefer, John
Eaves, and Shannon Eric Denton as they explore the
worlds that storyboards bring to life.
THE ART OF THE GEEK TATTOO
Rob Petrich, Charity O’Haodagain, Dave Styer,
Jimmy Martin, Eric Fritzshing
The geek tattoo is a fun (and permanent) way to
express your true fandom. Come and share yours!
THE ART OF VISUAL STORYTELLING: HOW TO
MAKE A GRAPHIC NOVEL
THE BEST IN VIDEO GAMES: PAST, PRESENT
AND FUTURE
Dan Schaefer
Grimm storyboard and conceptual artist Dan Schaefer
gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the popular NBC
series.
THE ART OF ILLUSTRATION: SPOTLIGHT ON
SHANNON ERIC DENTON
Shannon Eric Denton
Illustrator, artist, and writer Shannon Eric Denton offers
glimpses of a working artist for companies such as
Cartoon Network, Disney, and Marvel Entertainment.
Heidi Mason, Izzi Keener, Whitney Johnston, Lissy Boo
Learn about the do’s and don’ts when interacting in
cosplay society.
THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN LIVES: WHAT
HAPPENED? DOCUMENTARY
Jon Schnepp
Join director Jon Schnepp for an exploration of his
new documentary which tells the story a Superman
story that the world was not prepared for.
THE FUTURE AND LEGENDS OF STAR WARS
CANON
THE ART OF DESIGNING PROPS FOR THE
MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
THE ART OF GRIMM: BEHIND THE SCENES OF
THE NBC SERIES
THE COSPLAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
THE BECHDEL TEST IN FILM AND TELEVISION,
Aneeka Richins
So you want to do a webcomic? Come hear from the
pros on how they decided to create their webcomic.
Frank Frazetta, Jr.
Join representatives of the Frazetta Art Museum
including Frank’s son for a discussion of the art and
legacy of this fantasy art legend.
Charles C. Prows, Andrew Malin, Trent Hunsaker,
Rich Bonaduce
With Phase 2 of the Marvel movies nearly complete,
this panel discusses the strange places Marvel has
taken us in the comics and where we hope to go.
THE FILMING LOCATIONS OF ALFRED
HITCHCOCK’S PSYCHO: THEN AND NOW
THE ART OF CREATING A DIGITAL COMIC
BOOK
THE ART OF FRANK FRAZETTA
THE COSMIC SIDE OF MARVEL
Jess Smart Smiley
Graphic novels have changed the way we read
comics. This panel will show you different ways to put
your story on paper, and how to get it to your eager
audience.
Danielle UberAlles, Kristal Starr, Susan Phelan, Gard
Millward, Jenny Krompel, Lola Binkerd, Courtney
Alameda
The Bechdel test asks if a work features at least two
women who talk to each other about something other
than a man. Join us for a discussion of what the test
and its results tell us about gender equity in media.
John Eaves
Join John Eaves to hear about the methods used
to bring the Marvel Universe to life in cinemas
everywhere.
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THE ART OF STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS
SALT LAKE COMIC CON
Thomas Winkley, Gavin Sheehan, Lance Monson,
Aaron Hastings, Jason Ball
From Pong to Assassin’s Creed and everything in
between, our panelists will discuss the best in gamings
past, and predict where its future will take us.
THE BEST OF DOCTOR WHO
Michelle Talkington, Keri Sharner, Tom Maloney,
Heather Maloney
Watch our panelists curate the best of Doctor Who for
you: the best episodes, the best companions, the best
enemies, and yes, even the best Doctor!
THE BUSINESS SIDE OF YOUR DREAMS
Sandra Tayler, Brian McClellan, Mark Jarman, Steven
Grant
Join us for a discussion of the commercial side of
being creative and how to make sure that you don’t go
hungry while your creative dreams come true.
THE CINEMA BEHIND STAR WARS
Bryan Young, Sean Smithson, Kevin J. Anderson
Join the discussion about the movies which are echoed
by a far, far away galaxy and learn about the impact of
samurai helmets and Toshiro Mifune on Star Wars.
MOBILE APP
John Eaves
Take a visual journey back to the Bates Motel with John
Eaves where we’ve heard their showers are to die for.
Bryan Young, James Floyd, David Farland, Joe
Corroney, Kevin J. Anderson
A look at the Star Wars franchise and the sensitive
subject of discarding just about everything in the
expanded universe.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, & THE UGLY:
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
PUBLISHERS, MARKETING, & MAKING A LIVING
AS A WRITER
Jenni James
Are you curious on how people actually make a living
as a writer? So are we. Join us as we learn the how to’s
along with the hardships and perks of living as a writer.
THE HERO’S JOURNEY IN CINEMA AND
STORYTELLING
Dan Willis, Tyler Whitesides, Lisa Mangum, Jennifer
Jenkins, Dave Butler, Paul Gibbs, Platte Clark
Is the hero’s journey still part of the vernacular of
modern storytelling in novels and film? Our panel of
professional storytellers weigh in.
THE HISTORY OF VIDEO GAMES WITH TOMMY
TALLARICO
Tommy Tallarico
With over 25 industry awards for video game music,
Tommy’s influence is unparalleled in his field. Join him
for a discussion of his career in video games.
THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES
James Wymore, Nathan Shumate, Julie Henderson,
Aaron Hastings, Paul Genesse
In this panel we discuss the final chapter in the
cinematic Tolkienverse, Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit:
The Battle of the Five Armies,
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THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN ANIME
Lindsay Starke, John Evans, Brittany Evans, Breanne
Evans
Fantastic anime series like Attack on Titan, Gatchaman
Crowds, and Kill La Kill have taken the world by storm.
See what’s coming next in anime entertainment!
THE MONSTER OR THE MAN: WHO MAKES THE
BEST VILLAIN?
Aaron Lee Yeager, Brian McClellan, Tyler H. Jolley,
David Farland, Michael R. Collings, Frank Cole
Who’s the better villain, Doctor Phibes or Doctor No?
This panel explores both sides of the question in depth.
THE PERFECT SCENE: A GUIDE FOR CREATIVE
WRITERS
Sean Hoade
In this seminar, learn what makes a scene dramatic and
interesting to the audience as well as how to lead up
and come away from these scenes.
THE PHANTOM: THE GHOST WHO WALKS
COMES TO SALT LAKE COMIC CON
Sal Velluto
Join Sal Velluto for a look at the influence The Phantom
has had on pretty much every superhero who has been
created, and see what the future might hold.
THE POWER OF PODCASTING IN GEEK
CULTURE
Jay Whittaker, Tysen Webb, Danielle UberAlles,
Kerry Jackson, Trent Hunsaker, Robert Easton
Listen up while we take a look into the technical side
of the podcast along with ideas about making their
audiences grow.
THE PRINCESS BRIDE, JOHN CARTER, AND
OTHER MOVIE MARKETING FAILURES
Bryan Young, Jim Wynorski, Jimmy Martin
Sometimes great movies just don’t do that well at the
box-office. Join our panel for a discussion of the worst
failures, and what could have been done to save them.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GAMING: THE SCIENCE
BEHIND MOTIVATION
Laura Warner, Richie Taylor, Chad Stafford, Ross
Przbylski, Casey Dockendorf, Anthony Cummings
Join our discussion about what it takes to not only
get players interested in playing a game but also keep
them coming back for just one more...
THE RISE OF IMAGE COMICS
Jonas Wilkinson, Danielle UberAlles, Diana
Terranova, Bryton Samson, Rebecca Frost, Larime
Taylor
Take a look back at the risk, and subsequent success,
behind one of comics biggest gambles.
THE SHANNON AND BRANDON SHOW:
SHANNON HALE AND BRANDON MULL
Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull
Bestselling authors Shannon Hale and Brandon Mull
join forces to discuss their books, writing fantasy, and
anything else which may come to mind.
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SALT LAKE COMIC CON
PANELS
THE STARS OF YOUTUBE: ADVENTURES IN
GOING VIRAL
Join our guests to learn how a silly idea can turn into
internet fame, and possibly fortune.
THE TEEN HERO
URBAN LEGENDS WITH DANIEL BISHOP, THE
STORYTELLER
Daniel Bishop
Daniel Bishop will weave his familiar brand of
engaging storytelling as he visits some urban legends
which have been passed down over the years.
Michelle Witte, Tyler H. Jolley, Jacob Gowans, Renee
Collins, Jason A. Anderson, Courtney Alameda
Our favorite protagonists are often teenagers. What is
it about this age group that makes them so relatable
no matter how old we are?
UTAH UFOS
THE UTAH BROWNCOATS PRESENT: DR.
HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG SING-ALONG
UTAH WOMEN IN FILM MEET SUPERHEROES:
HOW DO WE KEEP THE FEMININE BUT ADD
THE -ISM?
THE WHEDONVERSE: WHY WRITERS AND
CREATORS LOVE BUFFY, ANGEL, FIREFLY AND
THE REST
Brian Wiser, Jo Schaffer, William Pace, Sara B.
Larson, Ben Lane Hodson, Bree Despain
Join a discussion on the many treasures found in the
Whedonverse and why it is that so many creators have
found themselves enjoying his worlds.
THE WORLD’S WEIRDEST MOVIE FIGHT
SCENES
Valerie Rose Sterrett, B.C. Sterrett, James Ramirez,
Caroline Kopko, Brian Higgins, Tyrone Davies
Explore what worked and what didn’t in the weirdest
fight scenes in cinema.
THE WRITER’S JOURNEY: 1001 STORIES OF
BREAKING IN AS A PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Johnny Worthen, J. Scott Savage, James A. Owen,
John W. Otte, Peggy Eddleman, Kristyn Crow, Frank
Cole
Come hear fascinating tales of successes and blunders
from a panel comprised of working authors who are
currently living the dream.
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF 42: AN ANNIVERSARY
OF THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
Eric James Stone, Sean Means, Patrick Gibbs,
Robert Easton, J.C. Carter, Rich Bonaduce, Nathan
Shumate
If you happen to be looking for answers to Life, the
Universe, and Everything, join our celebration of the
35th anniversary of Douglas Adams’ sci-fi classic.
THIS IS YOUR MOTHER’S VIDEO GAME: ARE
CASUAL GAMES RUINING GAMING?
Ryan Yokley, Thomas Winkley, Laura Warner, Chad
Stafford, Lance Monson, Josh Lee
Are casual games weakening the video game
industry? Hear arguments for and against light and
fluff y gaming at this panel.
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MONSTERS: YESTERDAY
AND TODAY
Have beings from other planets actually visited Utah,
and if so, why? Experts and UFO enthusiasts explore
whether or not the truth is out there, or not.
WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE THINK WE
KNOW ABOUT EPISODE VII
Bryan Young, Sean Reyes, Leigh George Kade, Aaron
Hastings, Jason Hamilton, Robert J. Defendi, Joe
Corroney
This panel will weigh in on the information, rumors,
and hopes for Star Wars, Episode VII.
WHEN FILMMAKERS GO INSANE
Jim Wynorski, Ben Lane Hodson, Mario DeAngelis,
Jason Ball, Kohl Glass
Take a look at what happens when even the best and
brightest of directors are given free reign to indulge in
their every whim.
WHO’S YOUR DOCTOR?
Susan Phelan
Join this discussion on how female superheroes are
portrayed in comics and films and what we can do to
improve the status quo.
Sean Means, Tyson Huber, Amber Dahl, Jason Ball
A discussion among fans old and new covering both
the good and laughably bad adventures of the world’s
favorite Doctor from Doctor Who.
VAMPIRES: THE MANY FACES OF THE MOST
ADAPTABLE MONSTER
WHY LEGO IS TAKING OVER THE WORLD
James Wymore, John Steiner, Sarah E. Seeley,
Adrienne Monson, Chris Lilly, Stephen Franck
This panel shines a little light on one of the monsters
of modern and historical myth, and maybe puts the
sparkly vampire debate to rest once and for all.
VEYNIACS: THE SHOCKING TRUTH BEHIND
THE MICHAEL VEY SERIES
Richard Paul Evans
Get the inside track on Richard Paul Evans’ acclaimed
series about Michael Vey, a 14-year old boy with the
ability to manipulate electricity.
VIDEO GAME GLITCHES AND EXPLOITS
Shane Smit
Starting with classic video games through the most
modern glitches today, we’ll discuss how they occur,
and in some cases learn how they can be exploited.
WETA: CREATING CONCEPTUAL ART FOR FILM
Gus Hunter, Daniel Falconer
Gus takes us on a tour through some of his artwork
and shares insights into how his depictions
contributed to the memorable visuals of the films.
WETA: DESIGNING ELVES
Daniel Falconer
Weta Workshop Designer Daniel Falconer provides an
insider’s look at the process of defining the looks of
the elves for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
WETA: WHAT THE HECK IS A WETA ANYWAY?
Daniel Falconer
In an illuminated slideshow, Weta Workshop Designer
& Author of The Hobbit Chronicles books Daniel
Falconer introduces us to Weta Workshop.
Sean Smithson, Jonathan Martin, Bill Galvan,
Explore the world of Universal’s monsters, from the
Mummy and Frankenstein to the upcoming Dracula
Untold.
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MOBILE APP
Robison Wells, Jimmy Martin, Tyler H. Jolley, J.R.
Johansson, Robert Easton, Jaleta Clegg
A discussion of the toy that has captured our
imaginations, led the box office, and ruled the video
game charts.
WHY PEOPLE NEED TO PAY MORE ATTENTION
TO NATALIA ROMANOVA, A.K.A. BLACK
WIDOW
Sean Smithson, McCord Larsen, J.R. Johansson,
Robert Easton, J.C. Carter, Heather Ackley
Join a lively discussion about the character who faced
down an alien horde armed with two handguns and
her widow’s sting in Marvel’s The Avengers.
WHY THE HERO’S MENTOR HAS TO DIE
Peter J. Wacks, Dan Willis, Jean Stringam, Jason
King, Mikey Brooks, Holli Anderson
Every hero has a source of wisdom, but does he have
to die? Join our panel to find out why the mentor is
doomed, narratively speaking.
WHY WE LOVE THE WINCHESTER BROTHERS:
SUPERNATURAL AND THE ART OF
CHARACTERIZATION
J.R. Johansson, Dani Dixon, Bree Despain, Amber
Dahl, Sara Butler
From severe emotional scars to a deep and abiding
need for pie, we’ll talk about what makes these two
brothers so darn lovable.
WHY WE LOVE TIME TRAVEL
Jonas Wilkinson, Bryton Samson, Jimmy Martin,
Cindy Grigg, Michael R. Collings, Jason Ball
Our panel will discuss why, from Back to the Future
and Doctor Who to Star Trek IV, we reamin fascinated
by time travel.
WHY WE STILL GO APE FOR APES
John Morehead, Ben Lane Hodson, Paul Gibbs,
Patrick Gibbs, Robert Easton
It’s been more than 40 years since Planet of the Apes
premiered. Why has this franchise been so popular
and had such a fan base for so long?
WINTER IS STILL COMING: GAME OF THRONES
Jay Whittaker, Sean Reyes, Tracy Mangum, Leigh
George Kade, Kerry Jackson, Brett Benson
Our panelists discuss A Song of Ice and Fire and the
future of HBO’s beloved series Game of Thrones.
WOMEN OF SCI-FI AND FANTASY: MORE THAN
JUST STRONG
Candace Thomas, Jennifer Nielsen, Shallee
McArthur, Sara B. Larson, Laura Hickman, Angela
Hartley, Jessica Day George
Join us as we discuss the good, the bad, and the
human in our favorite women and what makes us
relate to them.
WONDERFUL WORLD OF WEIRD DISNEY
FEATURING EPCOT
Paul F. Anderson
Join Disney scholar Paul F. Anderson for a look at all
that is weird and wonderful about the Disney parks
with a special focus on the EPCOT.
WORD GAMES: THE ART OF WRITING FOR
VIDEO GAMES
Corrinne Lewis, Adam Hunter, Jared Evans, Amy
Adkins
Join our panel of video game writers to discover how
writing skills can transform casual entertainment into
an edge-of-your-seat, can’t-put-it-down experience!
WRITING & ILLUSTRATING BOOKS AND
COMICS FOR KIDS
Sandra Tayler, Jean Stringam, Adam Sidwell, James
A. Owen, Dani Dixon, Kristyn Crow, Julie Wright
Come learn tips from working professionals as they
discuss tried methods for generating properties
targeted for a younger generation.
WRITING ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MY BEST
FRIEND: A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR
BRANDON MULL
Brandon Mull
Experience a no-nonsense overview of how to
improve your fiction writing skills with New York Times
bestselling author Brandon Mull.
WRITING AND MENTAL HEALTH
Robison Wells, Howard Tayler
Explore the connection between a writer’s state of
mind and the worlds they create.
WRITING EXCUSES: THE PANEL
Brandon Sanderson, Howard Tayler, Dan Wells
Members of Writing Excuses will gather for a behind
the scenes discussion of their Hugo Award-winning
podcast.
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WRITING HUMOR
Howard Tayler
Join Howard Tayler for a discussion of how to inject
humor into your writing, as well as answer the age-old
question about that chicken crossing the road.
WRITING SUSPENSE
John Brown, Larry Correia, Bree Despain, Richard
Paul Evans, Mette Ivie Harrison, John Steiner, Peter
J. Wacks
Join our panel of veteran authors as they discuss the
necessary steps for creating and sustaining suspense
in storytelling.
X-MEN TRIVIA
Andrew Malin, McCord Larsen
Join us to flex your mutant mind and show off your
X-Men knowledge.
X-MEN VS. AVENGERS: THE SMACKDOWN IN
FILM AND COMICS
XBOX ONE VS. PS4: THE BATTLE CONTINUES...
A UNIVERSE OF
TERROR DRAWN
TO ONE WORLD!
Thomas Winkley, Lance Monson, Adam McDonald,
Jimmy Martin, Jeremiah Lupo, Leigh George Kade
Our experts debates the pros and cons of each
system and decide once and for all which system is
better. (Hint: They’re both second to the Wii U.)
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The 2nd Annual Salt Lake Comic Con Film Festival will feature some of the latest and
greatest in Independent Film. All Screenings will be held at the Gateway Megaplex
Theaters. All screenings will be FREE for Salt Lake Comic Con attendees.
The 2nd Annual Salt Lake Comic Con Film Festival will feature some of the latest and
greatest in Independent Film. All Screenings will be held at the Gateway Megaplex
Theaters. All screenings will be FREE for Salt Lake Comic Con attendees.
The Gateway Megaplex Theater is located at 165 So. Rio Grande St. Salt Lake City,
Utah,a short walk or TRAX (commuter train) ride from the Salt Palace Convention
Center. Salt Lake Comic Con will also provide a shuttle bus for transportation to and
from the Gateway Shopping Center.
The Gateway Megaplex Theater is located at 165 So. Rio Grande St. Salt Lake City,
Utah,a short walk or TRAX (commuter train) ride from the Salt Palace Convention
Center. Salt Lake Comic Con will also provide a shuttle bus for transportation to and
from the Gateway Shopping Center.
THURSDAY 9/4
FRIDAY 9/5 (CONTINUED)
3:00 Black Tiger: Hunter Hunted (Action/Superhero)
3:30 The Hitman’s Progeny (Action/Thriller)
3:40 The Within (Action/Science Fiction)
4:00 Orion Command (Comedy/Science Fiction)
4:30 Sold Out (Comedy/Fantasy)
5:00 Chasing Moonflowers (Horror/Suspense)
5:30 The Slendering (Horror)
5:45 The Rake (Horror)
6:00 Darker Side of the Moon (Alternate Reality)
6:30 Emma’s Quest (Fantasy)
6:40 The Last Case (Mystery/Film Noir)
7:00 Lloyd Alexander (Documentary)
4:30 Cassandra (Fantasy)
5:00 Star Wars Baseball (Comedy/Science Fiction) Fan Film
5:10 Starship Rendezvous: The Inquiry (Comedy/Science Fiction) Fan Film
5:30 Star Trek: Anaxar (Action/Science Fiction) Fan Film
6:00 Wheel of Time: Golden Crowns of Ellisande (Fantasy) Fan Film
6:30 Done the Impossible (Documentary)
8:15 Face to Face (Thriller)
8:30 Martha’s Key (Dark Fantasy)
9:00 In the Name of the King 3: The Last Mission (Fantasy)
10:30 Rare Legend Films Sneak Peek (Comedy)
SATURDAY 9/6
9:00 L.A. Slasher (Comedy/Fantasy/Crime) Special Advanced Screening
11:00 BYU Animation Showcase (Animation)
FRIDAY 9/5
12:00 Stripped (Documentary)
12:00 The Search for Sasquatch (Mockumentary/Paranormal)
12:45 Whip Brawler (Mockumentary)
2:30 Dink (Comedy/Superhero)
3:00 Nerds in Love (Comedy/Geek Culture)
3:15 The Hunter (Comedy)
3:30 Elsie (Comedy/Geek Culture)
3:45 Dark Roast (Comedy/Fantasy)
3:50 Being Doug (Comedy/Fantasy)
11:45 Eye of the Beholder (Animation)
2:00 Vortex Film Festival (Science Fiction Short Films)
4:30 Mythica Sneak Peek (Fantasty/Adventure)
6:00 Kevin Sorbo Presents Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (Fantasy/Adventure)
7:00 Salt Lake Comic Con Film Festival Awards Ceremony
7:30 The Freemason (Mystery Suspense)
7:30 The Shadow Watchers (Horror/Suspense) Trailer
9:30 Akira (Animation/Science Fiction)
Midnight L.A. Slasher (Comedy/Fantasy/Crime) Encore Presentation
4:15 The Portal (Comedy/Fantasy)
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STAGE SCHEDULE/DESCRIPTION
Thursday
Friday
10:30 AM
STAGE SCHEDULE/DESCRIPTION
Saturday
Utah Children’s
Theater
11:00 AM
Kids Prince and
Princess Parade
11:30 AM
The Magic of Craig
Campbell
12:00 PM
R2 Builders Droid
Show
12:30 PM
Grant Imahara
1:00 PM
Jazz Bear
2:00 PM
Learn to Draw with
Kris Cooper
My Dog Zeus
Kids Super Hero
Parade
3:00 PM
Jazz Bear
AriA and WildFire
R2 Builders Droid
Show
4:00 PM
Daniel Bishop
King of Random
King of Random
5:00 PM
King of Random
Mythica actors
My Dog Zeus
6:00 PM
The Magic of Craig
Campbell
Kids Super Hero
Parade
Fear Factory Creature
Stomp
7:00 PM
My Dog Zeus
Learn to Draw with
Kris Cooper
GRANT IMAHARA
Grant Imahara is best known for his work on MythBusters and BattleBots. He has also
worked as an engineer for Lucasfilm’s Home THX division and Industrial Light and
Magic (ILM). He updated the aging R2-D2 robots for the Star Wars prequel trilogy
and is an official Artoo Technician. Come see his presentations about MythBusters
and his career on the KidCon stage.
THE KING OF RANDOM
Grant Thompson is The King of Random. With 2 million subscribers on YouTube,
Grant’s “Random Weekend Projects” have taken the Internet by storm. Branding
some of his work as “mad science” and some of it “a quest for discovery”, Grant
has made science fun for the family and the world. Join us for our first YouTube live
presentation as Grant experiments with fireballs, liquid nitrogen, and hydrogen gas.
MAGIC OF CRAIG CAMPBELL
The Magic of Craig Campbell has had the honor of being an Official 2010
Nickelodeon’s Parent’s Picks Award Nominee, voted as one of 2013’s top 3 Magicians
in the Salt Lake Valley and is the Current 2013-2014 Grand Champion for the
International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 193 Magic Competition.
R2 BUILDERS DROID SHOW
Come join us to learn about droids as they prepare for the exciting droid races!
Watch as Jedi Masters compete one droid against another and see which Jedi has
built the best droid. There will be photo ops with the droids available after the show.
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KIDS PRINCE AND PRINCESS PARADE / SUPER HERO PARADES
Come join our Kids Parades! Show your costume off and have fun on the stage.
Parents, be sure to do a photo op of your child as he/she crosses the stage. Sign
in early at the table by the stage as space is limited.
MYTHICA
The Mythica series follows the adventures of Marek, a wizard born with the dark
power of necromancy, as she learns to harness the power that threatens to corrupt
her. Meet Melanie Stone and Jake Stormoen, stars of Arrowstorm Entertainment’s
new movie, Mythica, as they host a Q&A panel on movie acting.
DANIEL BISHOP
Daniel Bishop, the reigning champion of the Timpanogos Storytelling Institute’s
“Hauntings” contest, spins tales on the lighter side of spooky at KidCon. These stories
will scare you out of your seat, make you scream, and laugh your guts out. Boo! is
spooky fun for the whole family.
ARIA AND WILDFIRE
AriA and WildFire are a premier duo act! Their specialties include LED/fire poi, double
staff s, long staff, integrating acroyoga into their routines and stilt walking. WildFire
also does stunning acts on the static trapeze. You can see this playful and awe
inspiring duo at KidCon.
UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATER
Come see a Utah Children’s Theater performance of one of their 2014
Shakespeare Festival plays. These plays are for all children and adults with short
attention spans and are guaranteed to (briefly) entertain you!
MY DOG ZEUS
My Dog Zeus tells us the story of a what happens when a space pirate loses her dog
on planet earth, and a group of kids find him on a backyard camp-out. Come meet
some of the actors of the film My Dog Zeus, which will be released next year.
KRIS COOPER
Watch Kris Cooper draw on the KidsCon stage and teach you the secrets of drawing.
Kris is a successful freelance artist and has been drawing his whole life. He will teach
you the basics of freehand drawing. He will also cover the basics of electronic tablet
drawing.
FEAR FACTORY CREATURE STOMP
Spooky characters from one of Utah’s most haunted attractions will drag, crawl
and stomp their way onto the KidCon stage for a musical performance! This familyfriendly show is full of fun, dancing and laughter for all ages.
JAZZ BEAR
The wacky mascot of the Utah Jazz returns to Salt Lake Comic Con for more zany
antics. Be sure to find the Jazz Bear at KidCon!
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FEATURES/GAMING
FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION
Salt Lake Comic Con is proud to support the “STEAM” Initiative (science,
technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) as a way to help
support local schools. The First Robotics Competition will imagine a
future inspired by comics and science-fiction and help inspire the next
generation of young minds. Watch as robots built by high school students
from Utah and Idaho battle for the top prize.
SUPERHERO TRAINING
For any child who has dreamt of being a superhero, don’t miss Superhero
Training at Salt Lake Comic Con’s KidCon. Kids will learn what it means
to be a true superhero as they are taught a code of ethics and have
the opportunities to face several different challenges. When they have
completed their training they will receive an official KidCon Superhero
certificate.
PHOTO OPS
KidCon is a perfect place to take pictures with your family. Be sure to snag a couple
pictures with a Star Wars Landspeeder, Twiki from Buck Rogers, the KITT car from
Knight Rider and more!
COLORING AND CRAFTING STATIONS
KidCon will feature a Kids and Crayons area, where kids can color pictures to be
entered in a the Coloring Contest. There will also be a crafting station setup for kids to
watch and make some awesome props.
KIDCON GAMING
Family board games demos and free play is available all day every day that the con is
open in the Game Room, 155. KidCon will sponsor the following gaming tournaments:
ZOMBIE DICE TOURNAMENT - Friday, 9/5, 1:00-3:00pm
$5 Entry, winner gets a copy of Zombie Dice Deluxe and all of the expansions for
the game! Brains!!! Don’t get caught with the shotguns. Ages 7+, approximately 30
minutes per game, limit 20 players.
MUNCHKIN TOURNAMENT - Friday, 9/5, 2:00-4:00pm
$5 entry, winner gets a copy of the Munchkin of their choice, plus some Munchkin
loot! Stab your buddy, steal the treasure, win the game! Approximately 1 hour per
game. Ages 10+, limit 36 players.
MUNCHKIN TOURNAMENT - 3pm to 5pm Saturday, 9/6, 3:00-5:00pm
$5 entry, winner gets a copy of the Munchkin of their choice, plus some Munchkin
loot! Stab your buddy, steal the treasure, win the game! Approximately 1 hour per
game. Ages 10+, limit 36 players.
PAINT AND TAKE GAMING MINIATURES
Sit down and learn to paint a miniature with your family. Sponsored by Reaper
Miniatures, this activity will be available all day every day. All paints, miniatures and
other supplies are supplied by Reaper.
THANK YOU KIDCON SPONSORS:
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EVENTS
EVENTS
THE FAM TOUR
SALT LAKE COMIC
CON BASH
Friday, 9/5 @ 8:00pmmidnight, West Entrance of
the Salt Palace Convention
Center
Admission: $100 VIP / $30
General Online / $35 General
at the Door
Come dance and party with
the celebrities at the Salt
Lake Comic Con Bash! We’re
joining together to help
raise funds for the Millie’s
Princess Foundation, a local
charity that helps families
with children fighting cancer.
Amplify Aerial Band and DJ
Jarvicious will be performing.
VIP includes admission into
the exclusive celebrity VIP
area with food and your
favorite comic con stars! A
cash bar will be available.
EVIL DEAD THE
MUSICAL 4D
Friday, 9/5 and Saturday,
9/6 @ 10:00pm, The Fallout
Event Center, 625 South 600
West
Admission: $50 Splatter
Zone / $40 VIP / $30 General
Evil Dead Las Vegas is
bringing their show to Utah
during Salt Lake Comic Con
for this special after hours
event. Based on the cult
classic movie, Evil Dead,
this hilarious show features
singing and dancing zombies
and a Splatter Zone, where
you are showered in the
blood of the undead and
receive a free t-shirt. This
show is recommended for
adults only.
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Friday, 9/5 @ 5:00pm, Room 250A and Saturday, 9/6 @ 11:00am,
North Ballroom. Admission: $175
The Fam Tour is bringing the best of social media to you! Internet sensations
and social media icons Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas, Carter Reynolds, and
Hayes Greir are coming to Salt Lake Comic Con 2014! Admission includes
premium seating at a Fam Tour Stage Event, admission to Salt Lake Comic
Con on Friday or Saturday, a group photograph. and autographs.
HULK HOGAN UNCUT
Saturday, 9/6 @ 7:00pm, North Ballroom
Admission: $175 Ring-Side / $65 First-Class / $30 General
Hulk Hogan Uncut is a live panel and Q&A with Hulk Hogan, moderated by
Jimmy Hart! Ring-Side tickets include one hour backstage with Hulk starting
at 6pm, a personal Hulk Hogan photo op with your phone or personal
camera, and VIP panel seating!
KEVIN SORBO: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Saturday 9/6 @ 6:00pm (screening and Q&A) at The Gateway Megaplex
and 7:00pm (Meet-n-Greet) at The Gateway Urban Art Gallery
Admission: $80 Meet-n-Greet and Screening / $20 Screening and Q&A Only
Meet-n-Greet: Hang out with Kevin, enjoy hors devours and wine, take a
photo and get a signed rare 8×10 photo not available on the floor.
Screening and Q&A: Join Kevin Sorbo for a screening of a favorite episode of
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, followed by an audience Q&A.
JASON DAVID FRANK MEET-N-GREET
Friday, 9/5 @ 6:00pm at the Marriott Hotel, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Admission: $75
Come join your favorite Power Rangers, Jason David Frank (the Green
Ranger and White Ranger), and Johnny Bosch (Black Ranger, Green Zeo, and
Green Turbo Ranger) for a special Meet-n-Greet event. The event will include
photo-ops and a Q & A with Jason David Frank, as well as refreshments.
YOGA WITH HUDSON LEICK
Friday 9/5 and Saturday, 9/6 from 8:30am-10:00am in Room 255D
Admission: $89 for Salt Lake Comic Con, Discounted from $119 Full Price
Hudson Leick has taught yoga for more than thirteen, and she is a member of
the California Yoga Teacher’s Association. Come join this unique class where
you can perform yoga “like dancing when you were a child, without worry of
judgement.” The class is suitable for everyone, including beginners.
OFF BROADWAY THEATER GHOST HUNT WITH BEN HANSEN
Thursday 9/4 @ 9:30 pm at the Off Broadway Theater, 272 S. Main Street, Salt
Lake City,
Admission: $40.00
Ben Hansen from the popular syfy series Fact or Faked will host this Ghost
Hunt at the Off Broadway Theater in downtown Salt Lake City. All proceeds
from ticket sales will be donated to The Lost Limbs Foundation.
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EVENTS
SMASH COMIC CON TOURNAMENT
Qualifiers: Thursday, 9/4 12:00-8:00pm and Friday 9/5 11:00-8:00pm,
Wasatch Ballroom at the Radisson Hotel, 215 W South Temple, Salt Lake City
Finals: Saturday, 9/6 10:00am-8:00pm, Salt Palace Room 155
Join us for the second annual Super Smash Bros. Tournament presented by
Salt Lake Comic Con 2014 and hosted by Utah 3DS StreetPass and Gamer’s
Abbey. This year’s tournament will include Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Melee,
and Project M.
BATTLEFIELD LIVE ZOMBIE LASER TAG
Thursday 9/4, Friday 9/5, and Saturday 9/6, All Day in Room 255A.
Do you think you could survive a Zombie Apocalypse? Here’s your chance
to test your shooting skills with this laser tag style experience! There are four
(4) levels, each more difficult than the last. A prize awaits all who survive the
dreaded ZOMBIE GAUNTLET.
SCI-FI SPEED DATING
Thursday 9/4 from 4:00-6:00pm; Friday 9/5 and Saturday 9/6 from
11:00am-12:30pm (LGBTPQ), 1:00-3:00pm, 4:00-6:00pm in Room 251D
Are you single and tired of looking for love in Alderraan places? Are you
ready to Terminate your single life? Are you ready for the love you deserve,
not the love you need? Then give Sci-Fi Speed Dating a try!
OFFICIAL COSPLAY CONTEST / COSPLAY FIRST AID
STATION
Saturday, 9/6, Pre-judging from 10:00am-4:00pm in Room C14,
Performance from 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Awards Ceremony at 9:00pm in
South Ballroom. Admission: Free
Join us for this is open-genre costume contest. Genres include, but are not
limited to, Comics, Sci-fi, Anime, Zombies, SteamPunk, novels, TV, and film.
The first aid station will also be in room C14 and is a free cosplay repair service.
NON-COSPLAY COSTUME CONTEST
Thursday 9/4 6:00pm. Room 250A
Admission: Free
This costume contest is a chance for those who wear a costume that does not
fit the cosplay contest rules to get on stage and compete in the non-cosplay
costume contest. Enter the contest at Special events table in East Foyer.
Ages 12 and up.
FEAR FACTORY GHOST HUNT
Saturday, 9/6 @ 10pm at Fear Factory, 666 W 800 S, Salt Lake City
Admission: $50
Step across the line between reality and the paranormal with an investigation
at one of Utah’s most haunted locations. Our ghost hosts will be led by Jay
Verburg from the Syfy series Ghost Mine, and local ghosthunters from M&L
Paranormal, The Paranormal Investigations Team of Utah, TIPA, and SIPA.
Proceeds benefit Share Inc, a non-profit emergency food delivery service.
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THRILLER BY ODYSSEY DANCE THEATER
Friday 9/5 @ 6:00pm and Saturday 9/6 @ 6:00pm in the North Ballroom
Admission: Free
Odyssey Dance Theatre’s fan favorite performance of Thriller will be appearing
at Salt Lake Comic Con 2014! The shortened version of the classic show has
it all — frights, amazement, scares, and lots of laughs. Come and join this
spectacular Halloween tradition and see what everyone is talking about!
UTAH SYMPHONY’S VIDEO GAMES LIVE
Saturday 9/6 @ 11:00am and 8:00pm at Abravanel Hall, located at the north end
of the Salt Palace.
Admission: $29 - $80
Take a musical voyage from the genesis of gaming to the best current favorites
with Utah Symphony and Salt Lake Comic Con! Utah Symphony will perform
along with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized
lighting, solo performers, electronic percussionists, live action, and unique
interactive segments to create an explosive entertainment experience.
JEDI MIND TRICKS WITH JOHN MOYER
Thursday 9/4 @ 7:00pm in the North Ballroom
Admission: Free
A wildly fun and fascinating experience! John Moyer’s stage hypnosis show is
audience interactive entertainment fueled by the funny power of the innerconscious mind.
THE MENTALIST: PAUL DRAPER
Saturday 9/6 @ 5:00pm in the North Ballroom
Admission: Free
Paul Draper reaches into your mind and knows your thoughts. He’ll teach
you how to tell when someone is lying and how to read body language- like
Sherlock Holmes solving a crime. He will also control the body and actions of
audience members and predict the future.
VINCENT LORDS, MASTER HYPNOTIST
Friday 9/5 @ 7:00pm in the North Ballroom
Admission: Free
Vincent Lords is a comedy hypnotist and ringmaster of your mind. He
entrances ordinary people to do extraordinary things while under hypnosis
in “Spellbound,” a magical, mystical audience-participation journey into the
subconscious playground of the mind, live on stage.
SPIKE AND MIKE’S FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION
Thursday 9/4 @ 8:00pm in the South Ballroom
Admission: Free
Fun, rowdy, and irreverent — that’s the Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation in
a nutshell! This festival of short animated films has been touring theaters, film
festivals, and college campuses in North America for over 30 years. Come join
Spike in person for this “Salt Lake Comic Con After Dark” programming. May
contain PG-13 or R-rated material, Ages 18+ suggested.
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