Comics publisher 2000 AD is heading to San Diego Comic-Con this year with a stacked roster of high-profile talent, signings, panels, swag, and more. You’ll find comics megastars Simon Bisley, Gail Simone, and Kevin Eastman on panels, and Bisley and Simone will be signing at the booth (though Eastman will only be on the panel).
Find them on the show floor at Booth #2121.
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the debut of his groundbreaking Sláine: The Horned God, Simon Bisley will be Rebellion’s guest of honor at the convention with exclusive signings, panels, and more. Bisley will also join Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman for a panel.
The legendary Gail Simone will also be on hand to sign copies of her new Misty anthology, as well as joining Bisley on a panel to discuss the twin worlds of horror and romance comics.
All signing times are subject to change, please see 2000AD at booth #2121 for confirmation.
Thursday, July 25
- 12:15-1:15 –Gail Simone (Misty)
Friday, July 26
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm – Simon Bisley (Sláine: The Horned God)
Saturday, July 27
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm – Simon Bisley (Sláine: The Horned God)
Sunday, July 28
- 12:30pm – 1:30pm – Simon Bisley (Sláine: The Horned God)
Here’s a look at their panel schedule:
- Heavy Metal Comics With Simon Bisley & Kevin Eastman. Make some noise for comics’ rock ‘n’ roll superstars – Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman – as they discuss the swords, sorcery, and legacy of one of comics history’s most beloved, and most rock n roll, anthologies, 2000 AD.
- Roxy and Misty: Horror and Romance Collide! Horror! Romance! Gail Simone heads up a fantastic panel of creators and critics to explore the worlds of 2000 AD‘s incredible new genre anthologies Misty and Roxy: from reviving classic scares to kickstarting spicy stories of love and intrigue!
- 2000 AD: The Galaxy’s Greatest Panel! Comics superstars Simon Bisley and Gail Simone headline a panel of top talent to talk about the powerhouse of comics, 2000 AD, and its new and classic comics: from horror and romance to war and fantasy! Featuring exclusive announcements from across Rebellion’s exciting comics range!
Be sure to stop by Booth #2121 to pick up a show-exclusive edition of the complete Rogue Trooper: Blighty Valley, which features new cover art by Francesco Francavilla. The hardcover collection from Garth Ennis and Patrick Goddard will be available exclusively at the con as well as for 2000 AD subscribers who purchase direct through the 2000 AD webshop from July 1.
They will also be celebrating the 35th anniversary of Pat Mills and Simon Bisley’s The Horned God with a special anniversary collection, available at the Rebellion booth in both oversized paperback and three-volume slipcase editions. The new collection features art scanned from the original archive film and printed at a size closely matching Bisley’s original artwork.
You can also pick up limited copies of Misty, the classic horror series from Gail Simone and Carola Boreli, Aly Fell, Marianna Ignazzi, and Letty Wilson. The 48-page anthology has been revived in a new edition with cover art from Eisner-winning artist Tula Lotay.
Booth #2121 will also have free, collectible tote bags featuring Judge Dredd art of Robin Smith, free poster tubes sporting an iconic Judge Dredd cover by Brian Bolland, and free copies of Rebellion’s huge range of comic book titles.
