Blizzard Posts 2013 San Diego Comic-Con Schedule
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Blizzard posted the schedule for their 2013 San Diego Comic-Con appearance today. They’ll be (likely swarmed as they wait) at booth #115 this year. The event runs Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21, and Blizzard will be available all four days at the convention center:
Thursday, July 18
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Art of Blizzard Signing Wei Wang and Glenn Rane will be signing copies of “Art of Blizzard,” which you can buy at the booth. The Art of Blizzard details some of the most iconic artwork Blizzard has produced over the years in this full-color compilation.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – World of Warcraft Tribute Signings (UDON booth #4529) A selection of top-flight artists will be on hand to sign and maybe even sketch in your copy of World of Warcraft Tribute. Tribute artists scheduled to appear include Justin Bechtold, Kevin Cameron, Sean Galloway, Matt Grigsby, Dax Gordine, Gregory Higerd, Don Ho, Edwin Huang, Arun Naina, AJ Nazzaro, Laura Rivera, Emmanuel Fuentes, Patrick Scullin, and Arnold Tsang. (Subject to change)
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Blizzard Licensing Panel (Hall 6BCF) Chris Metzen (Blizzard Entertainment SVP Story and Franchise Development) and a team of esteemed guests reveal never-before-seen licensed products and plans for 2013/2014. Talk to the designers, writers and artists as we dig into toys, novels, comics, statues, and more. Panel and extended game Q&A session moderated by Kat Hunter (host of BlizzCon coverage on DIRECTV).
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – UDON World of Warcraft Tribute Art Book Come by the Blizzard booth to meet artists Justin Bechtold, Ginny Higerd, and Arun Naina, whose art is featured in the World of Warcraft Tribute fanart book, curated by UDON.
Friday, July 19
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – World of Warcraft: Dark Riders Signing Writer Mike Costa will be signing your World of Warcraft: Dark Riders comics at the Blizzard booth.
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m – World of Warcraft Tribute Signings (UDON booth #4529) A selection of top-flight artists will be on hand to sign and maybe even sketch in your copy of World of Warcraft Tribute. Tribute artists scheduled to appear include Justin Bechtold, Kevin Cameron, Sean Galloway, Matt Grigsby, Dax Gordine, Gregory Higerd, Don Ho, Edwin Huang, Arun Naina, AJ Nazzaro, Laura Rivera, Emmanuel Fuentes, Patrick Scullin, and Arnold Tsang. (Subject to change)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Vol’jin: Shadows of the Horde Signing Give us your best troll impression when you pick up your copy of this newly released book and have it signed by author Mike Stackpole. Ya, mon!
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Pearl of Pandaria Signing Blizzard’s Micky Neilson and artist Sean Galloway join forces to sign their NY Times Bestselling original graphic novel, featuring the Pandarian adventures of Li Li Stormstout.
Saturday, July 20
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Art of Blizzard Signing Chris Metzen, Bill Petras, and Roman Kenney will be pleased to sign their name in your book!
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – World of Warcraft Tribute Signings (UDON booth #4529) A selection of top-flight artists will be on hand to sign and maybe even sketch in your copy of World of Warcraft Tribute. Tribute artists scheduled to appear include Justin Bechtold, Kevin Cameron, Sean Galloway, Matt Grigsby, Dax Gordine, Gregory Higerd, Don Ho, Edwin Huang, Arun Naina, AJ Nazzaro, Laura Rivera, Emmanuel Fuentes, Patrick Scullin, and Arnold Tsang. (Subject to change)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Vol’jin: Shadows of the Horde Signing Author Mike Stackpole will be signing his newly released book for attendees.
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Pearl of Pandaria Signing Artist Sean Galloway and fellow Table Taffy Studios artist DJ Welch take to the signing area.
Sunday, July 21
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – World of Warcraft Tribute Signings (UDON booth #4529) A selection of top-flight artists will be on hand to sign and maybe even sketch in your copy of World of Warcraft Tribute. Tribute artists scheduled to appear include Justin Bechtold, Kevin Cameron, Sean Galloway, Matt Grigsby, Dax Gordine, Gregory Higerd, Don Ho, Edwin Huang, Arun Naina, AJ Nazzaro, Laura Rivera, Emmanuel Fuentes, Patrick Scullin, and Arnold Tsang. (Subject to change)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – UDON World of Warcraft Tribute Art Book
Come by to meet artists Patrick Scullin, Arnold Tsang, and Stan Chan whose art is featured in this World of Warcraft Tribute fanart book, curated by UDON.
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If you happen to be able to make it to the Comic-Con this year, make sure to get your Blizzard books and swag signed by special guests, as well as check out the special Blizzard-related events around the convention, such as signings for recently-released copies of Vol’Jin: Shadows of the Horde, sales for Insight Editions new line of Blizzard-themed journals, a meet-and-greet with the creators of the UDON World of Warcraft Tribute art collection, and more.
Funko Booth #5343Funko will also be selling a limited amount of the Shadow Illidan at their booth. If you haven’t seen this little guy yet, check out our blog post on our SDCC exclusives.
Sideshow #1929
Come by to check out the painted Diablo statue in all its hellish glory, and the first look at Deathwing. Sideshow will also be showing off a previously unannounced statue that will be revealed in the Blizzard panel on Thursday.
Insight Editions #1134
Each day Insight Editions will be holding a random drawing to give away a copy of The Art of Blizzard. They will also be showing off spreads from the upcoming Diablo: Book of Tyrael.
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And, of course, we’d love to hear all about your Comic-Con experiences below!
