San Diego

[W. R. Logan]

If anyone happens to be at San Diego this year July 20 ? 23 then lookout for John Wagner doing all the things he generally hates doing.

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In John?s words he?s doing:
It's called 'A Life in Comics:
British Comics 1970-2000AD (and my part in their downfall)'

In their words he?s doing:

Thursday, July 20th
3:00-4:00
Spotlight on John Wagner? One of Britain?s most popular comics writers has made a significant impact in American comics, too. John Wagner is best known for his work as co-creator of Judge Dredd, but he?s also the writer behind the original graphic novel A History of Violence, which was made into a critically acclaimed motion picture by David Cronenberg last year. Wagner presents a visual presentation at this panel, titled ?A Life in Comics,? which includes a look at his career and British comics in general.
Moderated by former DC/Paradox Press editor Andy Helfer.
Room 9

Friday, July 21st
2:30-3:30
Graphic Novels: The Universal Language? It?s true. Graphic novels are sweeping the world! (Admittedly, we Americans were the last to get this, but we?re playing catch-up hard and fast.) Comics historian Tom Spurgeon will moderate a panel made up of creators from around the world, including James Sturm (The Golem?s Mighty Swing), Linda Medley (Castle Waiting), Roger Langridge (Fred the Clown), Jean-Claude M?zi?res (Valerian), Yoshihiro Tatsumi (The Push Man and Other Stories), and John Wagner (A History of Violence, Button Man) in a discussion what makes the world go ?round. Room 5AB

Saturday, July 22nd
3:00-4:00
Judge Dredd: Still Crazy After All These Years? Not even Sylvester Stallone could stop him! Comic-Con special guests John Wagner (co-creator of Judge Dredd and still working on the character almost 30 years after Dredd?s creation) and Brian Bolland (one of the seminal artists on the strip) talk about their work on what is quite possibly Great Britain?s most famous comics character. Joining John and Brian is the current editor of 2000 AD, Matt Smith. Moderated by Tom Spurgeon, comics historian and journalist.
Room 7B

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[Artificial Idiot]

Hm, what does it mean to be 'moderated' by somebody in this case?

[GordonR]

It means they direct the questions from the audience, keep Wagner talking if/when the audience questions start to dry up and generally try and keep the thing moving along.

There's nothing sinister about it - Question Time is 'moderated by David Dimbelby, for example - and Andy Helfer's a good guy and very Dredd/2000AD knowledgable.

[paulvonscott]

"If anyone happens to be at San Diego this year July 20 ? 23..."

Sadly, much as I'd love to see that, I shall be attending the rival to the San Diego con at Prestonpans, 9 miles east of Edinburgh on July 22nd.

"It is famous for the battle of 1745 but is also fast becoming known for its murals which you cannot fail to notice dotted throughout the town."

In your face San Diego!

Link: http://www.prestonpandemonium.com/" target="_blank">The other July event...

[Artificial Idiot]

There's nothing sinister about it

Wasn't really suggesting there was, was just curious as to what the job entailed.

Thanks for that Gordon. :)

[Art]

Damn, I'm now really beginning to regret not going this year. Something tells me that this isn't the kind of thing that's likely to repeated next year.

[Jim_Campbell]

"Andy Helfer's a good guy and very Dredd/2000AD knowledgable."

And I seem to remember really enjoying his work on The Shadow ...

Cheers

Jim