HEAVY METAL ANNOUNCES PANELS, SIGNINGS, EXCLUSIVE MERCH, AND PARTY AT SAN DIEGO COMIC CON 2022
The Iconic Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Publisher and Studio Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary at SDCC With Special Programming and New Merch
LOS ANGELES – Heavy Metal Entertainment, the premier storyteller of cutting-edge science fiction, fantasy, and horror, is thrilled to announce its 2022 San Diego Comic Con programming lineup. Heavy Metal is home to the legendary illustrated Heavy Metal Magazine, a growing slate of comics and prose novels, a podcast network, film and television division Heavy Metal Studios, and so much more.
Heavy Metal will be taking over Booth #1529 to sell books and merchandise, including convention exclusives like special editions of best-selling issues of the magazine and comics with sheet metal covers, like the Peach Momoko cover edition of Taarna: The Last Taarakian #1, and new apparel celebrating the publisher’s 45th anniversary this year.
Fans can also purchase tickets for the Heavy Metal Live Hornblower Boat Party, taking place on Saturday July 23rd at 7pm PST in San Diego Harbor. In partnership with iBoatNYC, the concert cruise will feature sets from the popular DJ Matt Steffanina and electronic artist Doll Machine. Ticket packages start at $34.96 HERE.
Book signings from Heavy Metal’s acclaimed talent will also take place at Booth #1529 with the following schedule. More signings may be added closer to the event.
Thursday, July 21st
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.: Dan Fogler (writer: Moon Lake, Brooklyn Gladiator, FishKill; actor: Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead, The Offer)
Friday, July 22nd
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.: Isaac and Esau Escorza (artists: Heavy Metal Magazine, The Door, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin)
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.: Blake Northcott (writer: Arena Mode, Heavy Metal Magazine, Catwoman)
Saturday, July 23rd
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.: Gideon Kendall (writer/artist: WHATZIT, Marley’s Ghost, MAD Magazine)
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.: Brendan Columbus (writer: Savage Circus)
HEAVY METAL’S PANEL SCHEDULE:
** Note that more panelists may be added closer to the event.
Thursday, July 21st:
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Room: 6DE: Heavy Metal Forging The Future
Heavy Metal has been the premiere home for Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror for 45 years. From the world’s greatest illustrated magazine, to comics, to the legendary animated film. But what’s next? Join some of the biggest names at Heavy Metal as they discuss the future of the legendary brand.
Moderated by Kris Longo (Heavy Metal’s Associate Publisher & Chief Sales Officer) with the following panelists: Matthew Medney (Heavy Metal’s CEO; writer: Beyond Kuiper, Dark Wing, The Adventures of Adrienne James), Dan Fogler (writer: Moon Lake, Brooklyn Gladiator, FishKill; actor: Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead, The Offer), Blake Northcott (writer: Arena Mode, Heavy Metal Magazine, Catwoman), David Erwin (Heavy Metal’s Publisher and Chief Creative Overlord), and Tommy Coriale (Heavy Metal’s President and Head of Studio).
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Room: 32AB: Heavy Metal Comics – Genre Vs Super Heroes
Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Vs Super Heroes. In an industry built on capes and tights, Heavy Metal stands out as an indie publisher focused on the genres outside the box. But how do you compare creating for both? Meet some incredible creators who have worked in the world of supers while also creating world’s outside of the genre, shaking up comics forever.
Moderated by Joseph Illidge (Heavy Metal’s Executive Editor; writer: MPLS Sound) with the following panelists: Dan Fogler (writer: Moon Lake, Brooklyn Gladiator, FishKill; actor: Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead, The Offer), Blake Northcott (writer: Arena Mode, Heavy Metal Magazine, Catwoman), and Tehani Farr (artist: Heavy Metal Magazine).
Friday, July 22nd:
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 28DE: The History of Heavy Metal: The World’s Greatest Illustrated Magazine
Heavy Metal has had a significant impact on modern mythology and pop culture as a whole. From the countless references to the careers it’s touched, Heavy Metal has inspired generations of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror creators around the world. Join us as we take a look at that rich history. Moderated by esteemed journalist Rob Salkowitz with the following panelists: Matthew Medney (Heavy Metal’s CEO; writer: Beyond Kuiper, Dark Wing, The Adventures of Adrienne James), David Erwin (Heavy Metal’s Publisher and Chief Creative Overlord), Dan Fogler (writer: Moon Lake, Brooklyn Gladiator, FishKill; actor: Fantastic Beasts, The Walking Dead, The Offer), and Isaac and Esau Escorza (artists: Heavy Metal Magazine, The Door, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin).
Saturday, July 23rd:
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Room: 28DE: Heavy Metal Launching New Voices
Heavy Metal has launched many careers in the worlds of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror. Come meet some of the new faces launching into the world of comics. Learn what it takes to start a career in this industry. Moderated by GlobalComix’s Eric Tapper with the following panelists: Joseph Illidge (Heavy Metal’s Executive Editor; writer: MPLS Sound), Blake Northcott (writer: Arena Mode, Heavy Metal Magazine, Catwoman), Gideon Kendall (writer/artist: WHATZIT, Marley’s Ghost, MAD Magazine), Brendan Columbus (writer: Savage Circus), and Tehani Farr (artist: Heavy Metal Magazine).
ABOUT HEAVY METAL ENTERTAINMENT:
First published in 1977, Heavy Metal Magazine, the world’s foremost illustrated magazine, explores fantastic and surrealistic worlds, alternate realities, science fiction and thrillers, in the past, present, and future. Writers and illustrators from around the world take you to places you never dreamed existed. Heavy Metal Magazine was the first publisher to bring European legends like Mœbius, Enki Bilal, and Pepe Moreno to the U.S. while showcasing non-mainstream American superstars like Richard Corben, Vaughn Bode and Frazetta. The magazine continues to showcase amazing new talent along with established creators. Now published monthly, Heavy Metal Magazine features serialized and standalone stories, artist galleries, short stories in prose and interviews.
Heavy Metal Entertainment is home not only to its iconic magazine, but also an incredible slate of comics and prose novels, a podcast network, and a studio division. Heavy Metal Studios, spearheaded by President Tommy Coriale, is developing and producing TV and film content adapted from Heavy Metal’s rich and vast library of original IP. Heavy Metal Studios also has partnered with top-tier management firm Range Media Partners to co-produce screen projects. The iconic home of cutting-edge sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories is moving at warp speed toward the future, so buckle the f*ck up. With CEO Matthew Medney and an incredible team at the helm, Heavy Metal promises to boldly go where no one has gone before. Explore ancient secrets, forgotten worlds and savage futures…experience Heavy Metal. Join us at www.heavymetal.com.
