DARK HORSE COMICS
BOOTH #701
That’s right–Dark Horse is back at RCCC! Stop by the Dark Horse Comics booth #701 at Rose City Comic Con to meet some of your favorite creators and get some free swag, such as comics, pins, posters, and more!
Below, find the full schedule of signings taking place at the Dark Horse Comics booth from Friday-Sunday. Following that, find a complete list of panels and programming around the convention. Details and guests may be added or subject to change.
DARK HORSE RCCC 2023 SIGNING SCHEDULE
All creators signing in the Dark Horse booth offer their autographs for FREE. FREE prints, comics, or posters are provided for most of our signings (while supplies last). Convention exclusives can be purchased at our booth, or bring your own items to be signed; however, they may limit the type or number of items to be signed as necessary. See details for each signing below.
Lines may also be closed for some signings due to crowding or time restrictions.
All events are subject to change. Some restrictions apply. Please see Dark Horse Comics staff at the booth if you have questions.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
3:00-3:45 PM
Spotlight on Blacksad with Juanjo Guarnido and Diana Schutz– Step into the captivating world of “Blacksad” and join Diana Schutz, esteemed translator for the series, and Juanjo Guarnido, the illustrator behind the mesmerizing visuals. This discussion promises to be an unforgettable exploration of their collaborative journey as we explore the acclaimed comic series “Blacksad,” a gripping noir tale set in a gritty anthropomorphic 1950s America. Don’t miss your chance to get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Eisner-winning series. Room: E141-144
7:00-7:45 PM
Creator-Owned Comics: From Start to Finish Ever wondered what it takes to create and publish your own comics? Take a peek inside the process with some of Dark Horse’s creators and see what they have to say about where their comic sparked and how they made it all the way through to publication. Panelists: Tony Deis (Trackers), James Asmus (Survival Street), Zack Kaplan (Break Out), Rafer Roberts (Rock Gods of Jackson, Tennessee) Room: E141-144
8:00 PM
Dark Horse Comics Presents Drink & Draw (21+) – Official Friday Night After Party – SOLD OUT Get drawing for a good cause with professional creators Kelly Sue DeConnick, Gene Ha, Lukas Ketner, Eric Powell, Megan Hutchison, comic publishers, and the RCCC Staff! Make new friends and flex those creative muscles as you draw the night away, based on prompts chosen by our comic guests. Bid on a great piece of art during our Charity Auction, where our special comic guests art and other collectibles will be auctioned off – 100% of proceeds will benefit The Hero Initiative. Fans with the most loved drawings at the end of the night will win exclusive prizes from Dark Horse Comics, Wacom, OLO, XRAY.fm, McFarlane Toys, and more! Tickets won’t last and we only have a limited number. This event is 21+.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
12:00PM-12:45 PM
Exploring the World of Hellboy — A conversation about the word of Hellboy featuring Mike Mignola, Chris Roberson, Michael Avon Oeming. Room: E141-144
7:45-8:30 PM
Dark Horse Highlights – Hear from the creators themselves about some of the new and upcoming exciting projects from Dark Horse Comics, including new Stranger Things comics, the latest updates on Usagi Yojimbo and more from Dogu Publishing, new ideas from Flux House Books, and much more. Panelists: Lukas Ketner (Count Crowley, Trackers), Eric Powell (The Goon, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?), Jody Houser (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins; Stranger Things), Tyler Crook (The Lonesome Hunters, Harrow County), Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT, Hairball). Room: E141-144
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
12:00-12:45 PM
Portland Gear Presents Saint John: A City Worth Saving – Portland Gear CEO Marcus Harvey and writer/artists Dan Schkade and Brennan Wagner discuss their new Portland-centric masked adventurer, Saint John — his origins, his fashion, and the real-life community values he was created to exemplify. Room: E141-144
2:00-2:45 PM
Dark Horse Manga – Oregon’s own Dark Horse Comics is also the publisher of many books by Japanese creators, including manga such as Berserk, Mob Psycho 100, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Danganronpa, plus the light novel series Vampire Hunter D. Panelists: Carl Horn, Zack Davisson Room: E141-144
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