Jun 26, 2007 - Archived - This is the archive of the I-CON 26 website, it will no longer be updated. For the latest I-CON news, please visit the main I-CON site at http://iconsf.org

Apr 30, 2007 - Indie Movies - The final list of indie movies shown at I-CON26 has been updated, check it out at the films page.

Apr 17, 2007 - AeroSith at I-CON 26 on Youtube - You can find a video of AeroSith performing at I-CON 26 on youtube here. Enjoy!

Apr 3, 2007 - Charity Auction - A video of Spat doing some creative auctioning for charity at I-CON 26 can be found on youtube here. Our charity auction this year benefited Breast Cancer Help, find more info here!

Mar 25, 2007 - I-CON 26 Photo Highlights - A small photo gallery has been added here. It will be updated as frequently as possible. Enjoy the pics!

News Archive

Panels: Print Comics | Web Comics

Due to reasons beyond his or our control, Uncle Ghastly will not be able to appear at I-CON 26. We apologize for the confusion and hope that he can come to future I-CON

Confirmed Guests:

Greg Pak Writer, World War Hulk	Marc Andreyko Writer - Manhunter, Nightwing Annual	Jeff Chandler
Steven Cloud of Boy on a Stick and Slither	Amanda Conner Artist, The Pro, JSA Classified	Bob Greenberger Former DC Editor
Mike Lilly	Friends of Lulu	Rich Molinelli
Jimmy Palmiotti Comics Guest of Honor. Writer, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters, Supergirl	Wilson Ramos Jr.	Michael Renzine
Eric Rivera	Jon Rosenberg Goats: The Comic Strip	Jeffrey Rowland of Wigu and OVercompensating
Billy Tucci of Shi

Print Comics Panels

Script to Page Starring Greg Pak:

Be sure not to miss this one, as superstar Marvel writer Greg Pak (Planet Hulk, X-men Phoenix Warsong, Battlestar Galactica) explains the process by which a comic goes from an idea to a script to a finished penciled page, using samples from his own work.

Painkiller Jane TV Series Preview and Q&A with Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner:

Jimmy Palmiotti (Crisis Aftermath: Battle for Bludhaven, Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters) and superstar artist Amanda Conner (The Pro, JSA Classified) answer your questions about their work, but the real treat will come at the end, when we show a special sneak preview of the upcoming Sci-Fi channel series based on Painkiller Jane, a character that Palmiotti co-created with Joe Quesada.

The Pak and David Medicine Show:

Greg Pak (Planet Hulk, X-men Phoenix Warsong, the upcoming World War Hulk) and Peter David (Hulk: The End, X-Factor) have a lot in common. They're both well-known for fan-favorite runs on The Incredible Hulk. They both have had control of Marvel's band of merry mutants. And they've both written original stories based on the current hit Battlestar Galactica. So what happens when you get both of them in the same room and have them pick each others brains? Show up and find out!

World War Hulk: Marvel's next event starts here!

When the Incredible Hulk returns to Earth after the events of Planet Hulk, who can stop him from exacting his revenge on those who shot him into space? Series writer Greg Pak lays out the roadmap of his revenge and answers your questions. Don't miss this one, true believers!

Marc Andreyko: Manhunters and Nightwings

Up-and-coming DC writer Marc Andreyko talks about his critically-acclaimed run as writer on Manhunter, which has just been saved from cancellation by fan campaigning for the second time in three years, as well as his upcoming issue of Nightwing Annual. He'll also be there prepared to answer your questions, so make sure to let him have it!

Exclusivity: The growing trend and what it means for the industry

You've seen the announcements in every convention report you read off of Newsarama: a writer or artist whose work you've been a fan of for years just signed an exclusive contract with the other guys. What does this mean for you as a fan? What does it mean for comic books as an industry? Former DC editor Bob Greenberger sits down with Marvel-exclusive writer Peter David, freelance comics writer Marc Andreyko, and business of comics guru Chuck Rozakis to discuss this issue.

What if...? Dream Projects

Our entire all-star lineup of print comic creators talks about the comic they'd love to write or draw but never have been able to. Don't miss this one!

Peter David in 2007: Dark Tower and Beyond

Prolific comic book writer Peter David (X-Factor, Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born) talks about his upcoming projects at Marvel over the next year. Don't miss this chance to pick the brain of one of comicdom's most prolific writers!

What's New at DC: One Year Later, one year later

It's been a year since the DC Universe made its own 52-week jump into the future. What's happened over that last year, and where's it going next? Former DC Editor Bob Greenberger is here to answer those questions, so be sure to stop by.

True Tales of the Comic Book Industry

Industry veterans Bob Greenberger, a former DC editor, and special guest Bob Rozakis, writer of too many DC comics to count, join Jimmy Palmiotti (Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters), Marc Andreyko (Manhunter), Amanda Conner (JSA Classified), and Billy Tucci (Heroes for Hire) as they tell true stories about their misadventures with fans, conventioneers, and maybe even fellow creators. Believe us when we say you want to be there!

The Art and Science of Summer Crossover Tie-ins

Jimmy Palmiotti and Billy Tucci, the creative team behind the hit Marvel Civil War spin-off ongoing series Heroes for Hire are joined by Amanda Conner (artist, JSA Classified: Power Girl, an Infinite Crisis tie-in), Marc Andreyko (writer of Manhunter, a spin-off ongoing series from DC's Identity Crisis) to explain the process of making sure a tie-in comic stays within the continuity of the main event. You know you've always wanted to hear how this works, and now's your chance!

Webcomics Panels

Knowing your Audience: Webcomic Demographics

What does it take to make a gaming comic, or any other kind of comic with a specific appeal? Is it worth pandering to a particular audience, or is it more important to appeal to a broader audience? Webcomics guru Chuck Rozakis and the creative minds behind the up-and-coming gaming comic Press Start (http://www.pressstartcomic.com) are here to figure out just that.

Webcomic Do's and Don'ts

DO: Come listen to the creative minds behind the up-and-coming gaming comic Press Start (http://www.pressstartcomic.com) and Steven Cloud (Boy on a Stick and Slither, http://www.boasas.com) talk about how you should and shouldn't run your webcomic.

DON'T: Miss this one if you were thinking of starting a comic.

Gag Strip vs. Storyarc

Steven Cloud (Boy on a Stick and Slither, http://www.boasas.com), Jeffrey Rowland (Overcompensating, http://www.overcompensating.com), Tim Kelly of the Friends of Lulu, and special guest Rob Balder (Erfworld, http://www.giantitp.com) talk about the different levels of planning and timing needed for the different formats.

Why People Suck IV Super Hyper Mega Fighting Edition Turbo X

The question isn't do people suck, it's why they suck. The ever-popular hate-fest returns in this fourth edition, now fortified with more Dumbrella. Jon Rosenberg (Goats, http://www.goats.com), Jeffrey Rowland (Overcompensating, http://www.overcompensating.com), and Steven Cloud (Boy on a Stick and Slither, http://www.boasas.com) tell you who they hate and why, and you're going to love every second of it.

Make sure to drop us a line at comics@iconsf.org if you would like to suggest a guest or panel.