Paul Gulacy Best known for his incredible run on Master of Kung Fu in the 70s, Paul Gulacy’s 30+ years in comics include work for all the major companies, including DC Comics, Marvel Comics and Dark Horse. Gulacy’s stylish, detailed, and cinematic art has graced such characters as Batman, Catwoman, The Terminator, and James Bond, among others. In addition, Gulacy drew one of the first American graphic novels, Sabre, written by Don McGregor, and first published by Eclipse Comics in 1978. His latest work includes two Marvel mini series: Squadron Supreme: Hyperion vs. Nighthawk, and Penance: Relentless.
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Evanier’s latest book is a massive art tome devoted to his mentor, friend and one-time employer, (Jack) Kirby: King of Comics. Evanier returns to ComicCon to moderate another slew of panels, including— undoubtedly—a tribute to Kirby and the ever-popular “Quick Draw!”
the Year. His work includes Hominids (Hugo Award winner for Best Novel), The Terminal Experiment (Nebula Award winner for Best Novel) and his latest, Rollback, published in 2007. This is his first appearance at Comic-Con. Joe Staton Prolific and versatile, Inkpot and Eisner Award winner Joe Staton has, since 1971, drawn everything from The Incredible Hulk, to Scooby Doo, to Classics Illustrated, including two strong runs on Green Lantern. In the early 70s, Joe co-created E-Man with Nicola Cuti at Charlton Comics. Joe is also credited as co-creator of The Huntress, The Omega Men, and several members of the Green Lantern Corps, all from DC. In addition to the return of E-Man from Digital Webbing, Joe is also doing a Femme Noir mini-series with Chris Mills from Ape Entertainment and is taking his shot at re-imagining the Archie gang.
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Bryan Hitch British artist Bryan Hitch is most famous for his work on Marvel’s The Ultimates, along with writer Mark Millar. His American comics work includes JLA, and his co-creation (with writer Warren Ellis) of WildStorm’s The Authority. One of the most popular artists in comics today, Hitch has reunited with Mark Millar to take over Fantastic Four for Marvel in 2008.
Ethan Van Sciver Ethan Van Sciver is best known for his work on the mini series that brought back Hal Jordan, Green Lantern: Rebirth. He’s also penciled Superman/ Batman and is the cover artist on the special issues introducing readers to the new Green Lantern nemesis, The Sinestro Corps. In addition to being one of DC’s top cover artists, Van Sciver has produced work for Marvel Comics, most notably on X-Men.
Robert J. Sawyer Hailed as the “dean of Canadian science fiction” writers, Robert J. Sawyer is a Hugo and Nebula award-winning author. The only writer in history to win the top science-fiction awards in the United States, China, France, Japan, and Spain, Sawyer has also won a record-setting nine Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards (“Auroras”). In 2006, his novel, Mindscan, won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award (the world’s top juried prize for Science Fiction) for Best Science Fiction Novel of
Connie Willis One of the most honored science fiction writers of the 80s and 90s, Connie Willis’ awards include nine Hugos and six Nebula Awards. Her work includes Lincoln’s Dreams, Doomsday Book, To Say Nothing of the Dog, and her latest D.A. (in collaboration with J.K. Potter), and The Winds of Marble Arch. This is her first appearance at Comic-Con. More guests are coming to Comic-Con in 2008! Visit www.comic-con.org for updated information!
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