This New York Comic-Con (6th – 9th October), Britain’s Titan Comics is bringing its largest-ever offering of thrilling debuts, NYCC variants and special appearances from a host of creators including Hard Case Crime founder Charles Ardai, novelist and Peepland writer Christa Faust, and comic writers Paul Cornell (The Third Doctor), Si Spurrier (The Eleventh Doctor), Fred Van Lente (Assassin’s Creed Templars), comic artists Rachael Stott (The Twelfth Doctor), Tazio Bettin and Enrica Eren Angiolini (Warhammer 40,000), and Caspar Wijngaard (Assassin’s Creed Last Descendants – Locus), plus many more phenomenal talents from across the comics industry.
Titan will be exhibiting a number of fantastic NYCC exclusives – only available at Titan’s booth #2142 – including: Assassin’s Creed: Locus #2 NYCC variant by Valeria Luxfero, Dark Souls: Legends of the Flame #2 NYCC variant by Nick Percival, Warhammer 40,000 #1 NYCC variant by Ørjan Svendsen, Peepland #1 and Triggerman #1 NYCC variants by Fay Dalton, plus the 2016 convention special of Doctor Who with covers by Simon Fraser and Alice X. Zhang.
Hard Case Crime founder, Charles Ardai, Peepland writer Christa Faust and Triggerman co-writer Matz are set to make a special appearance during the weekend to debut the all-new, daring Hard Case Crime imprint from Titan Comics. Peepland and Triggerman – the two comics launching the line – will exclusively debut at NYCC with special never-before-released variant covers by Fay Dalton (2000AD) – only available to purchase at Titan booth #2142.
Charles, Christa and Matz will be speaking at an unmissable Livestream interview from 3.15pm on Friday 7th October (at the NYCC Livestream stage), taking attendees exclusively behind-the-scenes of the new series and the future of the line. Fans will also have the unique opportunity to meet the trio at a special Hard Case Crime signing at 2.30pm at Titan booth #2142 on Saturday 8th October, where they will be on hand to sign copies of the special convention editions.
Titan Comics will also take NYCC attendees behind the scenes of a major new comic series, Warhammer 40,000 – based on the hugely popular Games Workshop tabletop game, written by George Mann (Dark Souls). Exclusively available at Titan booth #2142, fans can get a signed copy by series artists Tazio Bettin (Independence Day)and Enrica Eren Angolini on Thursday 6th October from 3.00pm.
Tazio and Enrica are also appearing at an unmissable interview at the NYCC Livestream Stage at 2.15pm on Thursday – joined by Senior Editor, Andrew James, the interview promises a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the series.
Doctor Who fans will not want to miss out on the exciting events surrounding the company’s Doctor Who line of comics. On Friday 6th October, at the NYCC Live Stage at 11.15am, Titan kicks off the celebrations with an exciting Doctor Who livestream interview featuring creators from across all Titan’s Doctor Who comics line, including writers Nick Abadzis and Paul Cornell, artists Simon Fraser and Rachael Stott, and Senior Editor Andrew James.
Who and Sherlock fans should not miss Titan’s Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Sherlock panel – packed with exclusive reveals, never-before-seen artwork previews, and comic guests! With comic guests Nick Abadzis, Paul Cornell, Simon Fraser, Rachael Stott, Chris Jones, and hosted by Senior Editor Andrew James, this panel will reveal upcoming plans for Titan’s Doctor Who, Torchwood and Sherlock comics, giving fans the first scoop on 2017 happenings. This highly anticipated panel will take place on Saturday 6th October at 7.45pm in room 1A21. All attendees will receive a free Doctor Who goodie bag bundle of Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Doctor comics – and each bag also includes the Doctor Who 2015 convention one-shot.
Fans will also be able to meet a host of Doctor Who writers and artists throughout the show including the likes of Nick Abadzis, Al Ewing, Mariano Laclaustra, Rachael Stott, Paul Cornell, Simon Fraser, Chris Jones and Alice X. Zhang in various signings at the Titan booth #2142. This will include a special signing of the all-new convention one-shot, “The Long Con,” featuring two phenomenal covers by Simon Fraser and Alice X. Zhang.
Assassin’s Creed fans should stop by Titan booth #2142 over the weekend for the opportunity for signings with a whole host of creators from Titan’s hugely successful line including, Dennis Calero, Anthony Del Col, Fred Van Lente, and Caspar Wijngaard.
NYCC attendees will also get a special opportunity to meet creators from Titan’s international hits Snowpiercer writer Jean-Mark Rochette, Skydoll Decade writer Alessandro Barbucci, and Masked writer Stephane Crety. Plus, on Thursday 6th October, don’t miss a Snowpiercer live stream interview with Jean-Mark Rochette at the NYCC Livestream Stage, at 4.15pm.
Fans attending the Robotech panel held on 9th October at 11.00am ( Room 1B03) will also get an exclusive look at Titan’s new series, based on the cult 1980s animated TV show!
Crackle’s Supermansion panel held on 9th October noon (in the Hammerstein Ballroom) and will provide fans with a brand new look at Titan’s exciting new series with an exclusive reveal of the first artwork from the series.
Here’s the timetable in full:
Thursday 6th October 2016
SIGNING: Skydoll Decade
Guests: Alessandro Barbucci (Writer)
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
INTERVIEW: Warhammer 40,000
Guests: Tazio Betten (Artist), Enrica Eren Angiolini (Colourist), Andrew James (Senior Editor)
Time: 2:15-2:30PM
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage
SIGNING: Warhammer 40,000
Guests: Tazio Betten (Artist), Enrica Eren Angiolini (Colourist)
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
INTERVIEW: Snowpiercer
Guests: Jean-Mark Rochette (Writer)
Time: 4:15-4.30PM
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage
SIGNING: Snowpiercer
Guests: Jean-Mark Rochette (Writer)
Time: 4:45-5:45PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
Friday 7th October 2016
INTERVIEW: Doctor Who
Guests: Rachael Stott (Artist, Twelfth Doctor), Nick Abadzis (Writer, Tenth Doctor), Simon Fraser (Artist, Eleventh Doctor), Paul Cornell (Writer, Third Doctor), Andrew James (Senior Editor)
Time: 11:15-11:45AM
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage
Livestream link: www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Events/NYCCLive/
SIGNING: Masked
Guests: Stephane Crety (Writer)
Time: 1:30-2:30PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
INTERVIEW: Hard Case Crime
Guests: Charles Ardai (Founder, Hard Case Crime), Christa Faust (Writer, Peepland), Matz (Writer, Triggerman)
Time: 3:15-3:30PM
Location: NYCC Livestream Stage
Livestream link: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Events/NYCCLive/
SIGNING: Doctor Who
Guests: Mariano Laclaustra (Artist, Twelfth Doctor), Rachael Stott (Artist, Twelfth Doctor), Nick Abadzis (Writer, Tenth Doctor), Alice X. Zhang (Cover Artist, Doctor Who)
Time: 3:30-4:30PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
Saturday 8th October 2016
SIGNING: Assassin’s Creed
Guests: Caspar Wijngaard (Artist, Locus), Dennis Calero (Artist, Templars), Fred Van Lente (Writer, Templars)
Time: 11:30AM – 12:30PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
SIGNING: Doctor Who
Guests: Paul Cornell (Writer, Third Doctor, 2015 Event) Chris Jones (Writer, Third Doctor), Simon Fraser (Artist, Eleventh Doctor), Al Ewing (Writer, Eleventh Doctor)
Time: 1:00-2:00PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
SIGNING: Hard Case Crime Signing
Guests: Christa Faust (Writer, Peepland), Matz (Writer, Triggerman)
Time: 2:30–3:30PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
PANEL: Doctor Who, Torchwood, and Sherlock
Guests: Paul Cornell (Writer, Third Doctor, 2015 Event), Chris Jones (Writer, Third Doctor), Rachael Stott (Artist, Twelfth Doctor), Nick Abadzis (Writer, Tenth Doctor), Simon Fraser (Artist, Eleventh Doctor), Andrew James (Senior Editor, Doctor Who)
Time: 7.45-8.45PM
Location: Room 1A21
Every attendee will get a free bundle of Doctor Who comics and goodies!
Livestream link: www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en/Sessions/31377/Doctor-Who-and-Torchwood-Comics
Sunday 9th October 2016
SIGNING: Assassin’s Creed Signing
Guests: Caspar Wijngaard (Artist, Locus), Dennis Calero (Artist, Templars), Fred Van Lente (Writer, Templars), Anthony Del Col (Writer, Assassin’s Creed)
Time: 12:00AM-1:00PM
Location: Titan Booth #2142
The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.
Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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