Make sure you bring some extra sunscreen, because we have a sizzling San Diego Comic Con coming your way! From giveaways to author signings and more, we at Papercutz are beyond excited to see you all at the biggest comic convention of the year at Booth #2806! Check out the breakdown of our plans below:
10:00 AM: Mad Cave Booth 2806
Join renowned author Jim Benton for a signing of his latest work, “Attack of the Stuff.”
- Engage with middle-school teacher Lisa Harrison and a panel of talented creators, including Nichole Santangelo, Franco Aureliani, Odunze Oguguo (a.k.a. Whyt Manga), Lucas Turnbloom, Gabriel Valentin, and F. C. Yee, as they explore the power of graphic novels in education. Followed by a signing of DIGITAL LIZARDS OF DOOM posters!
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Filling the Shelves
Room: Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
- Delve into the world of graphic novels and their impact on readers of all ages with a panel featuring Gina Bottini, Yukiko Chavez, Rich Johnson, Art Baltazar, Kazu Kibuishi, Jana Tropper, and Dr. Lesley S. J. Farmer. Followed by a signing of YAHGZ THE CRAYNOBI TALES!
3:00 PM: Mad Cave Booth 2806
- Get a preview of “Digital Lizards of Doom” and meet Gabriel Valentin and THE Dizzy Doom during a special signing session
- Meet Art Baltazar, the creative genius behind YAHGZ:THE CRAYNOBI TALES, a fantastic comedy adventure series from the early days of his career, brought back and refreshed for modern audiences!
- Make sure to stay tuned to find out who the lucky raffle winner is for the day!
Saturday, July 22, 2023
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Room 29CD
- Dive into the fascinating world of the Smurfs during the panel “The Smurfs 65th Anniversary: Celebrating 65 Smurf-Yacular Years!” Moderated by Nerdist’s Dan Casey, this panel features special guests including Dana Cluverius from Nickelodeon, Javon Frazier from Maestro Media, Mike Marts from Mad Cave Studios, Vincent Gallopain from Microids, and a surprise guest you won’t want to miss!
1:30 PM: Mad Cave Booth 2806
- Meet Brainy Smurf in person and snap a memorable photo.
4:00 PM: Mad Cave Booth 2806
- Get creative and make your own buttons at the Button Making station.
6:00 PM: Mad Cave Booth 2806
- Make sure to stay tuned to find out who the lucky raffle winner of our Smurftastic gift basket, in partnership with our Smurftastic partners at Maestro Media and Popreach!
See you there!
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