Dynamite Entertainment has let us know all the details about their appearance at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con, hosting panels on Thursday, July 9th, and Friday, July 10th. The panel topics are Dynamite: The Next Ten Years and The Spirit 75th Anniversary, respectively, and will include special guest panelists Gail Simone, Matt Wagner, David Gonzales, Paul Levitz, Michael Uslan, and more. Also, Dynamite is proud to announce the SDCC release of three exclusive comic book variant editions: two pertaining to Will Eisner’s classic crimefighter The Spirit, and one dedicated to the wildly popular television series Bob’s Burgers. Additionally, an exclusive Bob’s Burgers promotional print will be available at the show during a special signing event featuring show creator Loren Bouchard.
The dates, times, locations, and focus of Dynamite’s two panels are summarized below:
Friday, 7/10/15, 2:00pm – 3:00pm – Spirit 75th Anniversary Panel – Join Dynamite CEO & publisher Nick Barrucci, new series writer Matt Wagner (Grendel, The Shadow), former DC Comics publisher Paul Levitz, Michael Uslan (film producer and writer of The Boy Who Loved Batman), Dynamite marketing manager Keith Davidsen, and special guests to-be-announced to discuss the creative legacy of industry legend Will Eisner and his most iconic character, The Spirit. Room: 4
Comic book fans will be excited to know that special San Diego Comic-Con exclusive variants of two of Dynamite’s most highly anticipated comic books will be available at the show.
Bob’s Burgers (Vol. 2) #1 SDCC Retailer Exclusive: Featuring a cover by artist Damon Wong, this variant edition (Cover K) was exclusively created for sale by retailers exhibiting at SDCC. Fans can visit the Diamond Comics booth (Booth #2401) to pick up a flier indicating which retailers on-site will be selling the special comic.
Will Eisner’s The Spirit #1 Award Ceremony Exclusive: Featuring a cover by artist Francesco Francavilla exclusively created as a giveaway for 2015 award ceremonies, this variant edition (Cover G) will be available for free to attendees of the 27th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, held on the evening of Friday, July 10th, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
Finally, Dynamite Entertainment and Diamond Comic Distributors are proud to welcome Loren Bouchard, the creator of Bob’s Burgers, for a signing at the Diamond Booth (#2401) on Friday, July 10th, between 12:00pm and 12:45pm. An exclusive Bob’s Burgersprint will be available at the booth for fans to enjoy the beloved cartoonist’s autograph.
