From indie comic creators to the largest publishers in the world, Metaverse is the virtual home to the comic content you’ve been missing. Watch talented creators face off in Sketch Duels, go head to head with X-Men fans for a chance to win unique items signed by Chris Claremont, and grab limited edition comics from our online store.
C2E2 2021 | Garth Ennis Spotlight
Creator of The Boys, Preacher and so much more! With genre-defining runs on books like Punisher, Hellblazer, and Hitman, Garth Ennis has done it all. And he's coming to C2E2! Don't miss this spotlight panel as Ennis talks about his creations and discusses his iconic comics career!
C2E2 2021 | Caped Crusaders: Creators Talk About Crime Alleys and Dark Knights
From dark alleys to devious villains, these creators have seen it all. Hear from a panel of experts as they dive into the Caped Crusader himself and discuss tales of the Dark Knight and his immense supporting cast. Featuring Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), Tim Seeley (Nightwing), Joelle Jones (Batman, Catwoman), and Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) .
C2E2 2021 | From Sidekick to Superstar The Transformation of a Harlequin
From sidekick to one of the most popular characters in the world, this panel will chronicle the hijinks and shenanigans of one of comics' greatest leading ladies. Hear from the creators behind the baseball bat as they go deep into Harley's psyche and break down what makes her so compelling. Featuring Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn), Kami Garcia (Joker/Harley: Criminal Insanity), Marco Failla (Harley Quinn), Jimmy Palmiotti, and Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn)
C2E2 2021 | The Best Little Comic Channel on YouTube (Virtual Screening)
The crew of the YouTube channel ComicPop is here to bring you an uproarious hour of jokes commentary Q&A and giveaways! Join Sal Tiffany Ben and Ethan as they share their thoughts on your favorite superheroes in the comic book industry and a lot more in between.
C2E2 2021 | Putting Butts in Seats: From Wrestling to Comics with Tony Schiavone!
From Jim Crockett Promotions to All Elite Wrestling legendary wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone has called matches for almost every major promotion in the United States… and now he’s also co-written a graphic novel telling the story of his life in comics! Join Tony and the team behind the new graphic novel BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY for this engaging panel session!
C2E2 2021 | Writing In Someone Else's Universe
What is it like to write for established characters? What sorts of rules do writers have to abide by when playing in someone else's sandbox? Join a panel of writers including Charles Soule (Star Wars, Marvel), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars), Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, DC Comics) and Amy Chu (Red Sonja) as they talk about what it's like to leave their mark on established comic universes and galaxies far, far away.
C2E2 2021 | Z2 Comics Presents: When Music and Comics Collide
For the past four years, Z2 Comics has merged the mediums of comics and music to make graphic novels you can hear—transforming the songs of bands including Ice Nine Kills, Czarface, and The Doors into panels and word balloons. Witness the trans-disciplinarian journey to music-fueled comics with a panel shared between musicians, writers, and artists (and those who shift between those roles). Join Chris Miskiewicz (Grateful Dead-Origins, This Is Where We Fall), Phillip Sevvy (Ice Nine Kills: Inked in Blood), and Helen Mullane (Graham Coxon - Superstate) as they discuss the process of transforming melodies into comic book mythologies.
C2E2 2021 | Sketch Battle: Jay Fosgitt vs. K Lynn Smith vs. Dan Dougherty
The Human Torch eating ice cream? Batman crossed with Super Mario?? The possibilities are endless! We’re hosting a Sketch Duel between Dan Dougherty, K. Lynn Smith, and Jay Fosgitt. You can watch these artists draw quick sketches of characters from audience suggestions (including your wacky ideas!) and discuss their work with the audience. Be sure to stay through to the end as these sketches are given away to the audience members! En Guarde!
C2E2 2021 | Joker: Inside the Mind and the Mystery
He is one of the most iconic villain characters in all of fiction. But what makes him tick? Hear from a panel of creators who've gotten inside the head of The Joker as they go down the rabbit hole on what makes him such an interesting character. Featuring Kami Garcia (Joker/Harley: Criminal Insanity), Stuart Sayger (Joker: Year of the Villain), Jason Badower (Joker/Harley: Criminal Insanity), and Brian Azzarello (Joker).
C2E2 2021 | Headlocked: Wrestling and Comics Collide
Discover the groundbreaking comic that's taken the wrestling world by storm. Headlocked Comics is out to change the way you look at wrestling by using actual professional wrestlers as comic book creators! Nick Hausman (Wrestling Inc) leads a discussion with series creator Michael Kingston (Headlocked, WWE), cover artist & WWE Hall of Famer, Jerry The King" Lawler
C2E2 2021 | Rob Liefeld Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Deadpool and X-Force Panel
Join comic book legend, Rob Liefeld, for a celebration of 30 years of his biggest creations - Marvel's Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, and X-Force. X-FORCE #1 was a blockbuster success, selling over 5 million copies to become one of the best-selling single issues in Marvel Comics history back in 1991. See artwork and hear never before told stories direct from the man himself. Just like Deadpool, you never know what he might say!
C2E2 2021 | Breaking Into Comics and Staying In
Your dream is to make comics; you're willing to do the work but the industry is tough to crack into. This is an INVALUABLE guide to breaking in! Join Comics Experience founder Andy Schmidt (Marvel IDW) and more as they break down the walls & offer practical advice that will jumpstart your comics career! This panel will serve you well in your pursuit of finally achieving your dream!
AGBO, founded by the Russo Brothers and Mike Larocca, puts a focus on global storytelling with expansive worldbuilding. The panel will be a conversation with AGBO leads Mike Larocca, Albert Kim, and Kassee Whiting, on their strategies for building new universes of IP for global audiences and highlighting past AGBO projects such as Netflix’s EXTRACTION, as well as their upcoming projects.
C2E2 2021 | Chris Claremont Spotlight
The Godfather of the X-Men is coming to C2E2! Creator of famous X-Men heroes and villains alike including Kitty Pryde, Emma Frost, Gambit, Rogue, Mystique and so many more, Claremont's contributions to the X-Men cannot be overstated! Join him for a can't miss conversation as he talks about his now-legendary work and answers questions from you!
C2E2 2021 | New LatinX Heroes for the 21st Century [Virtual Screening]
Al Madrigal, Carlo Barberi, and Axel Alonso will host a panel to discuss AWA’s all-new LatinX Superhero comic series Primos and how they hope to increase the representation of Mexican LatinX superheroes within the industry. The creators hope to share their own Mexican heritage and showcase a new generation of diverse heroes through the story of three distant cousins, bound together by their ancient spacefaring Mayan lineage to the historical King Janaab, who have a profoundly special purpose: to save the world as we know it.
The legendary Jim Lee, known for his art on Batman, Justice League, and Suicide Squad, as well as being the co-publisher of DC comics is here at ECCC to answer all of your questions! You won't want to miss this spotlight panel featuring one of the biggest names in the comic book industry!