Program Schedule

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8649. Are Superheroes Still Heroes in 2024?
Moderator: Nicholas Doan

In the Golden Age of comic books, it was so simple: Superman saved the planet, Batman faced off against criminals trying to control Gotham City, the Fantastic Four fought against villains who- well, you get the picture. For the most part, heroes were heroes, and (with some exceptions, like Spider-Man) feted by the authorities and the public.

But with recent stories such as Watchmen (the graphic novel and the movie), "Hancock," and even "The Incredibles," there has entered some doubt; are these mighty, powered (or simply super-skilled) beings on our side?
Nicholas Doan, L. K. Indigo, Chris Weber
 FRI 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, Los Angeles C

8691. Fairy Tale Mad Libs
Moderator: Sharon Sheffield

Work together to create a brand new fairytale in this fast-paced group storytelling session. Whether it turns out spooky, romantic, tragic, or very silly is up to you.
L. K. Indigo, Brandie June, Vanessa MacLaren-Wray, Sharon Sheffield, Chris Weber
 FRI 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm, Los Angeles C

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8836. Whispers of Wonder: Embracing Speculative Poetry
Moderator: Wendy Van Camp

Immerse yourself in speculative poetry and learn about supportive organizations for poets, explore renowned awards, and publication opportunities in the genre. Poets will also read selections of their original work.
Tim Griffin, L. K. Indigo, David Sandner, Wendy Van Camp, Kory Vance
 SAT 10:00 am - 11:15 am, La Jolla B

8714. Graphic Novels Aren't Just For Superheroes!
Moderator: Nicholas Doan

Sure, we all know about Watchmen, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Ghost in the Shell. But what about V for Vendetta, Maus, Persepolis, and Barefoot Gen, some of which only touch on the fantastic in their content and approach. What's going on in graphic novels today?
Barbra Dillon, Nicholas Doan, L. K. Indigo, Russell Nohelty, William O'Neill, Joelle Sellner
 SAT 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm, Los Angeles B

8750. Mythology and Folklore: Inspirations for Fantasy Writing
Moderator: L. K. Indigo

How do the stories that came before shape the stories we create? Share in a discussion of how the old stories can inspire and guide the work being put out today.
Denise Dumars, L. K. Indigo, Ashish Mahabal, SP Hendrick, Russell Nohelty, Mark L. Williams
 SAT 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm, Los Angeles C

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8708. Genre Poetry: The New Frontier of Verse
Moderator: Wendy Van Camp

Discover the exciting world of genre poetry, where science fiction, fantasy, and horror meet the art of verse.
Denise Dumars, Michael Todd Gallowglas, Jean-Paul Garnier, L. K. Indigo, Wendy Van Camp, Kory Vance
 SUN 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, La Jolla A