Prism Comics announces signings, LGBTQ+-focused panels

By Christopher Baggett

Prism Comics has introduced their San Diego Comic-Con plans forward of the conference’s begin date.

The non-profit LGBTQ writer might be internet hosting signings at sales space #2414, together with expertise like P. Craig Russell (Norse Mythology, Sandman), Brandon T. Snider (Lazarus Planet, Marvel Storybooks Collection), Tim Sheridan (DC Pride 2023, Titans Academy), and Nicole Maines (Supergirl, Yellowjackets).

Prism can also be bringing 4 panels to the conference, which followers will be capable to attend, together with the thirty sixth consecutive yr of Out in Comics, hosted by author Andy Mangels.

Prism additionally publishes Prism Comics LGBTQ+ Guide to Comic-Con 2023, spotlighting panels, individuals and occasions of LGBTQ+ curiosity at Comic-Con. It’s obtainable as a free booklet on the Prism Comics Booth 2144, or you may obtain a digital copy from the Prism Comics web site – prismcomics.org and https://www.prismcomics.org/prism-comics-at-comic-con-2023/

PRISM COMICS COMIC-CON 2023 PANEL DESCRIPTIONS V5 7/16/2023

Prism Comics Booth: #2144 in Hall C

Transgender and Nonbinary Stories in Comics: Past, Present, and Future

Thursday, 7/20/23, 4:00PM – 5:00PM, Room 9

In current years, transgender and nonbinary comics readers have been lucky sufficient to seek out tales that mirror their very own expertise. However, everywhere in the nation comics by trans creators are being banned by culturally conservative authorities, and harsh authorized measures threaten the rights and well-being of trans and nonbinary Americans themselves. Now greater than ever the trans neighborhood wants its comics creators to share their views and provide glimpses into their shared historical past and difficult future. How can comics deal with transgender historical past? How can autobio comics attain not simply trans readers however sympathetic allies? How can trans and nonbinary creators thrive regardless of the threats of e-book banners and hostile tradition warriors? Join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (We’re Still Here, The Transgender Heroes Coloring Book) and panelists Sonya Saturday (The Greatest Thing You’ve Ever Seen in Your Life, J.Okay. Rowling and the Ungrateful Fans), Maddie Jacobus (The Out Side, Bummer Corp), A.C. Esguerra (Eighty Days), Kristen Enos (Berserker, Active Voice), Rebecca Kaplan (The Beat, Prism Comics Board Member), and Gaia WXYZ (We Belong) for a energetic dialogue of those and different questions!

Queer Horror

Friday, 7/21/23, 3:00PM – 4:00PM, Room 4

As a style, horror has all the time tried to deliver us to the edge of our fears and use a darkish lens of the incredible to drive us to return face-to-face with points the mainstream could in any other case dare not deal with head on. For these within the LGBTQIA+ neighborhood, this sense of otherness inside the style shouldn’t be solely terrifying and titillating, it’s very often additionally relatable. The queer neighborhood has had a protracted historical past with the horror style, from the lesbian vampires of Gothic literature to fashionable fare like Hellraiser and The Boulet Brothers Dragula. Does a queer horror style exist, and if that’s the case what makes it completely different from mainstream horror? Furthermore, how does the present political local weather alter the lens via which we have fun and hook up with the macabre? Join Prism Comics and moderator/filmmaker Michael Varrati (There’s a Zombie Outside, The Midnight Mass Podcast) and an array of panelists together with Teri Gamble (Horror Movie Survival Guide, Mrs. Davis), Viktor Kerney (StrangeLore, the upcoming Black queer anthology We Belong), Andy Mangels (A Nightmare on Elm Street/Child’s Play Comics, the upcoming Castle of Horror: Queer Dread anthology), and Adam Sass (Award-Winning Author: Surrender Your Sons, Your Lonely Nights are Over) and Juan Valencia (Poking Holes, Plagued by Visions).

Out in Comics: Year 36

Saturday, 7/22/23, 6:00PM – 8:00PM, Room 4

The comedian world’s longest-running panel is again for its thirty sixth document breaking yr. The Comic Book world has turn into a celebrated a part of the Pop Culture world. LGBTQ comics and graphic novels for all ages are being produced and acclaimed in unimaginable numbers, and queer characters are lastly beginning to present up in style motion pictures and TV reveals. And but, in our politicized and polarized world, LGBTQ comics and graphic novels and LGBTQ characters in common media are going through extra censure and opposition than in earlier years. This implies that telling tales of queer characters of various backgrounds and identities is extra necessary than ever earlier than. Join Prism Comics, moderator Andy Mangels [he/him] (the Founder of the “Out In Comics” panel; bestselling creator of Wonder Woman ‘77 Meets The Bionic Woman, Star Trek and Star Wars books and comics) and particular visitor panelists as they focus on what being “Out In Comics” means now and sooner or later. Panelists embrace:

Lena Atanassova [she/her] (editor for Tokypop’s Love x Love imprint and different manga)

Darcie Little Badger [she/her] (award-winning author – Elatsoe, A Snake Falls To Earth)

Nicole Maines [she/her] (actress and author – “Dreamer” on Supergirl, Yellowjackets, DC Pride)

Jimmy Sherfy [he/himI] (San Diego’s Cosplay King AND Princess)

Tim Sheridan [he/him] (comedian and screenwriter – Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, Masters of the Universe, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Flashpoint Beyond)

William O. Tyler [he/him] (artist and cinephile – Siren.o, Anxious Ax, The Goth Queen Needs A Mate)

The Rise of LGBTQ Comics And Animation For Young Audiences

Sunday, 7/23/23, 10:30AM – 11:30AM, Room 10

We are in thrilling instances for comedian and animated LGBTQ-inclusive tales for younger audiences. These groundbreaking successes have made distinctive artistic alternatives for LGBTQ storytellers. We are bringing animation and publishing storytellers collectively to debate their initiatives and reply the questions: How do they strategy LGBTQ content material and characters for teenagers & teenagers? How do new LGBTQ creators discover their voice and get their begin? What are the brand new and upcoming initiatives to observe for? Join Prism Comics, moderator Cort Lane (My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, No Straight Lines: The Rise Of Queer Comics) and proficient panelists Tilly Bridges (Monster High, Begin Transmission: The Trans Allegories of The Matrix), Sam Maggs (Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas), Brandon T. Snider (Lazarus Planet, Marvel Storybook Collection), Michael Vogel (Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic), and Brittney Williams (Craig of the Creek, Marvel and DC Pride compilations) as they take a look at the world of LGBTQ storytelling for the younger followers of right now and creators of tomorrow.