Heavy Metal Announces San Diego Comic Con 2022 Programming

 

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 popular Heavy Metal talent, including writer/actor Dan Fogler, artists Isaac and Esau Escorza, writer Blake Northcott, writer/artist Gideon Kendall, and writer Brendan Columbus will also take place at Booth #1529. Heavy Metal will also be hosting four panels throughout the weekend.  

Signings 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, TeenageMutant 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. 

Moderatedby 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 VoicesHeavy 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).