Thursday, July 14, 2016

Famous Monsters and American Gothic Press SDCC Panels and Exclusives

Famous Monsters and American Gothic Press announces their SDCC Panels and Exclusives!

PANELS

Friday, 7/22, 5:30 PM
ROOM 26AB
FAMOUS MONSTERS: STAKE OF THE UNION 2016

The world's first monster magazine returns to San Diego Comic-Con with more monsters than ever! Famous Monsters of Filmland publishers Philip Kim and Dominie Lee, executive editor David Weiner, and American Gothic Press editor-in-chief Holly Interlandi discuss the future of the magazine, the comics, the covers, digital subscriptions, and their new and exciting collaboration with History and A&E Network to bring you Alien Con, the first event to celebrate the hit TV series Ancient Aliens and science fact and fiction. On hand to discuss new comic book titles will be THIN creator Jon Clark and KILLBOX creator Tom Riordan. There will also be a sneak peek at the Forry Ackerman anthology tribute Tales from the Acker-mansion.


SATURDAY, 7/23, 10:30 AM
ROOM 6BCF
FORREST J ACKERMAN CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Collector. Cosplayer. Fan. Friend. The legendary Forry Ackerman, editor of the iconic Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine, is celebrated in his 100th birthday year by FM Publisher Philip Kim, Forry caretaker Joe Moe, and high-profile guests including FIGHT CLUB screenwriter Jim Uhls, FREAKS AND GEEKS star Steve Bannos, Journey rocker Robert Flei
schman, Bif Bang Pow! co-founder Jason LenziWarner Archives' Matthew Patterson, and FM cover artist/THE SIMPSONS animation legend Paul Wee, all with nostalgic tales and humorous anecdotes. Contributors and close friends will be present to discuss their experience growing up as a Monster Kid. Moderated by FM executive editor David Weiner. 
 
EXCLUSIVES
Famous Monsters Forrest J Ackerman Centennial Celebration Print
Commemorate Uncle Forry’s 100th birthday! Late, great FM founding father Forrest J Ackerman beckons from beyond on a quality print suitable for framing in an exquisite new oil painting by talented genre artist and THE SIMPSONS animator Paul Wee, done in the style of FM cover legend Basil Gogos.
$15.00
Famous Monsters Forrest J Ackerman Centennial Celebration T-shirt
Late, great FM founding father Forrest J Ackerman beckons from beyond on a quality fabric, pre-shrunk ring spun cotton T-shirt in an exquisite new oil painting by talented genre artist and THE SIMPSONS animator Paul Wee, done in the style of FM cover legend Basil Gogos. Be a part of Uncle Forry’s 100th birthday!
$25.00
Famous Monsters Forrest J Ackerman Centennial SDCC Exclusive Issue #287
Late, great FM founding father Forrest J Ackerman beckons from beyond in an exquisite new oil painting cover by talented genre artist and THE SIMPSONS animator Paul Wee, done in the style of FM cover legend Basil Gogos. Features within issue #287 include pieces on classic favorites such as Godzilla, King Kong, and Frankenstein, plus exclusive director interviews with David Ayer on SUICIDE SQUAD, John Carpenter on ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, and Terry Gilliam on TIME BANDITS.
$10.00
Famous Monsters Forrest J Ackerman Centennial Coaster Set
Be a part of Uncle Forry’s 100th birthday! Late, great FM founding father Forrest J Ackerman beckons from beyond on a quality coaster set in an exquisite new oil painting by talented genre artist and THE SIMPSONS animator Paul Wee, done in the style of FM cover legend Basil Gogos.
$20.00

 
Famous Monsters KONG VS. GODZILLA Poster
Legendary kaiju artist Bob Eggleton outdoes himself with this year’s Comic-Con exclusive painting on a quality poster suitable for framing, featuring everyone’s favorite title characters facing off in an homage to the 1963 movie classic.
$15.00

 
Famous Monsters KONG VS. GODZILLA T-shirt
Legendary kaiju artist Bob Eggleton outdoes himself with this year’s Comic-Con exclusive painting on a quality fabric T-shirt, featuring everyone’s favorite title characters facing off in an homage to the 1963 movie classic. Wear it home to the envy of your friends!
$25.00
Famous Monsters KONG VS GODZILLA Coaster Set
Legendary kaiju artist Bob Eggleton outdoes himself with this year’s Comic-Con exclusive painting on a quality coaster set, featuring everyone’s favorite title characters facing off in an homage to the 1963 movie classic. Let them defend your tabletop from vicious liquid rings!
Price:
$20.00

AMERICAN GOTHIC PRESS
 
The following AGP staff and creators will be stopping by the FM booth for signings.

Philip Kim – Publisher, American Gothic Press
Holly Interlandi – Editor-in-Chief, American Gothic Press; Writer, IRWIN ALLEN’S LOST IN SPACE
Jorge Marrero – Associate Editor, American Gothic Press
Tom Riordan – Writer/Creator, KILLBOX
Nathan Gooden – Artist, KILLBOX
Jon Clark – Writer/Creator/Artist, THIN
Patrick McEvoy – Artist, IRWIN ALLEN’S LOST IN SPACE

Check the Famous Monsters booth for specific signing times.

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