IMAGE EXPO Signing and Panel Schedule Announced, First Look at Exclusive Variant Covers

Image Comics is pleased to reveal the schedule of events for Image Expo. Attendees will enjoy a day of panels, signings, and the opportunity to learn more of what’s to come from Image on Thursday, July 2 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. — Theater Doors Open for Seating 
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. — Keynote Address

Image Comics Publisher Eric Stephenson's keynote address will debut several new projects and initiatives for Image Comics and our incredible roster of creators, providing a sneak peek into what's hot and new from creator-owned comics and where the comics industry goes from here. 

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. — Intermission
12:00 p.m. — Retail Counter Opens
 
Image Comics Presents: The Sessions
Our afternoon programming will go into even greater detail on the projects announced during the keynote address, giving you a chance to pick the brains of the creators in attendance, gain insight into what's coming, and unveil a bit of the magic that makes an "Image comic" the hottest book on the shelves. 

1:30 - 2:10 p.m.: Kyle Higgins & Alec Siegel, and special surprise guests

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.: A Conversation with Robert Kirkman

3:15 - 4:00 p.m.: Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott, and special surprise guests

4:15 - 5:00 p.m.: Jason Aaron and special surprise guests 

5:15 - 5:50 p.m.: Tula Lotay, Steve Skroce, Brian K. Vaughan, and special surprise guests 

Signings:
Alongside each panel will be signings for our attending creators. Some signings will have an item limit, require a wristband, or be closed after a certain number of guests have been admitted. Signings with an item limit and wristband requirement have been marked with an asterisk. 

1:30 - 2:10 p.m.: Premium Exclusive Variant 

Signing*: Jason Aaron, Nick Dragotta, Robert Kirkman, Tula Lotay, Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott, Steve Skroce, Brian K. Vaughan, and special surprise guests 

2:15 - 3:00 p.m.: Surprise Guests Signing 
3:10 - 4:00 p.m.: Jason Aaron, Kyle Higgins & Alec Siegel, Tula Lotay, , and special surprise guests 
4:10 - 5:00 p.m.: Brian K. Vaughan & Steve Skroce*, Greg Rucka & Nicola Scott, and special surprise guests 
5:10 - 5:55 p.m.: Robert Kirkman* 

After Hours:
Join Image Comics creators and staff at the Image Expo After Party, once again held at the Cartoon Art Museum on 655 Mission Street. 

7:30 - 8:00 p.m. — Press and Retailer Mixer

Open to members of the media and comic book retailers only, this pre-party mixer will be an opportunity for industry professionals and Image Comics creators and staff to discuss the day’s events before the party gets underway. 

8:00 p.m. — Image Expo After Party

Open to press, retailers, premium ticket holders, and general ticket holders, the Image Expo After Party will wrap up Image Expo with drinks, snacks, and a chance to mingle with Image Comics creators and staff. 

YBCA:
Admission to Image Expo includes free entry to the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, our hosts for Image Expo and a treasured museum in the Bay Area. With fascinating exhibits located just next door to Image Expo, take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your Image Expo experience. 
Previously announced Image Expo variants and merchandise that will be available at the show include:

• AIRBOY #2 by James Robinson & Greg Hinkle
• THE EMPTY ZONE #1 by Jason Shawn Alexander
• THEY’RE NOT LIKE US, VOL. 1 by Eric Stephenson & Simon Gane
• A new NOWHERE MEN t-shirt
• SONS OF THE DEVIL #2 by Brian Buccellato & Toni Infante
• SOUTHERN BASTARDS #9 by Jason Aaron & Jason Latour

Tickets to the event are now available for sale. General Admission is $25 and Premium Admission is $65. Seating is limited. Admission for retailers and members of the media is complimentary. 

A General Admission Ticket will grant one (1) person entry to Image Expo and includes a program guide book, access to all programming and events, and admittance to the official Image Expo after party for a chance to mingle with creators, press, retailers, and fellow-fans. 

A Premium Admission Ticket will grant one (1) entry to Image Expo and includes a program guide book, access to all programming and events, as well as guaranteed premium seating during programming, a pack of Image Expo exclusive variants, one (1) pass to an exclusive signing with creators behind the Image Expo variants, a T-shirt, an Image Comics branded cloth tote bag, and access to the official Image Expo after party for a chance to mingle with creators, press, retailers, and fellow fans. 

Members of the media should contact Kat Salazar, Director of PR & Marketing, at katsalazar@imagecomics.com to inquire about press passes. Comic retailers should contact Corey Murphy, Director of Sales, at coreymurphy@imagecomics.com.
Don’t miss your chance to meet creators, attend panels and signings, receive exclusive swag, and get the scoop on all that Image Comics has in store.
 Image Comics fans can follow the latest Image Expo updates at imagecomics.com/expo. We hope to see you there!