4:00PM - 5:00PM: LOSING THE EDGE "THE VERY BRIEF HISTORY OF EDITORIAL ART"
Will the world still have room for editorial art? Gail Shivel explores the notion media owners have today that if something moves and has color, people will look at it, as against the genuine artistic potential of editorial opinion expressed in graphic form. Using examples of editorial art going back to the eighteenth century, she discusses the reception of this form of expression and its eventual (and perhaps all too brief) recognition as a true art form. S.L. Harrison shows examples of controversial cartoons from past decades that hauled distressing subjects before the eyes of the public--lynching, prejudice, corruption, warmongering and jingoism--and questions the effect on society of a media that self-censors, and the literally dwindling space for strong opinions coupled with strong graphic art.
Hosted by S.L. Harrison, Ph.D., and Gail Shivel, Ph.D.
Harrison is the author of several books, including The Editorial Art of Edmund Duffy and Florida's Editorial Cartoonists, and was a contributor to Graphic Opinions: Editorial Cartoonists and Their Art. He is a professor of communication at the University of Miami.
Shivel is the editor of New Yorker Profiles 1925-1992 and has served as National Star Trek Examiner for Examiner.com. She teaches English part-time at the University of Miami.
1 Hour - Room 200 (COMICS)

5:00PM - 6:00PM: ALL AGES COMICS vs. ADULT TARGETED COMICS
Come join us for a question/answer and discussion about the sudden resurgence of all age comics in the market from mainstream companies like BOOM, Archie, Archaia, and others. Hosted by Austin Janowsky - creator of Stanley the Snowman, Cayce Moyer - Penciler for Stanley The Snowman, Derrick Fish, creator of Wellkeeper and Dandy & Co. and more.
1 Hour - Room 400 (COMICS)

6:00PM - 7:00PM: IRON MAN "LEGACY" PANEL
Meet the creators of Marvel's brand new Iron Man comic, Fred Van Lente (Writer) and Steve Kurth (Artist) and find out all the things they have in store for the armored avenger.
1 Hour - Room 200 (COMICS)

7:00PM - 8:00PM: THE BUSINESS OF ART
This panel will answer the parents most asked question: "Can you make a living at this?" The focus of the panel is to give aspiring artists an idea the career paths open to them by using the skills they've already developed crafting their own comics. As creators there is usually one aspect of the comic making process that we focus on and perfect and see as our "thing". What some people might not know is that that focus could lead to a career in and of itself outside of comics. Creating a comic has many aspects: Graphic design, layout, typography, character design, storytelling, composition. Understanding layout could lead you to a carrier as a graphic designer. If you're into character design you might end up in animation or even fashion design.
1 Hour - Room 200 (COMICS) 

 8:00PM - 10:00PM: V.I.P. PARTY
Secret Location - V.I.P. ticket holders only