As part of his promotion for the upcoming 300th (and 301st) issue of Spawn, Todd McFarlane will be at San Diego Comic-Con with panels and free signings.
As usual, he’ll appear at the Image Comics booth (now #1915) from Thursday-Sunday of the show for 2 hours each day doing free autographs. In order to get into the signing, you must get a wristband that day starting at 930am at the Image Comics booth. The signings are limited to 2 items per person (only attendees over 13 are eligible for wristbands).
As for panels that McFarlane will appear on, there will be a “WHAT IS THE BEST SUPERPOWER?” PANEL on Friday in room 25ABC from 1-2pm, where he will be joined by Jonathan Hickman, Jae Lee, Joseph M. Linsner, Alitha Martinez, and J. Michael Straczynski.
On Saturday, he will be at the SPOTLIGHT ON TODD MCFARLANE panel
from 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Room 6DE, where attendees can hear about his 30+ year career, and ask him questions directly.
Finally on Sunday in Room 5AB from 145-245pm there will be a panel titled THE ROAD TO HISTORIC SPAWN 300 & 301 which will give attendees a first look at some of the art and for the upcoming issues, and more.
Full press release with all the details is below.
Spawn Creator and Legendary Artist, Todd McFarlane To Appear at San Diego Comic-Con
Tempe, AZ – June 27, 2019 – In the midst of making history with SPAWN 300 and 301, Todd McFarlane has confirmed his appearance as a Special Guest at San Diego Comic-Con. Fans will have the chance to meet the creator of SPAWN from Thursday, July 18ththrough Sunday, July 21st at Image Comics booth #1915. Todd will be serving on numerous panels, as well as, hosting multiple signing sessions where fans can get their favorite comics and toys signed for FREE! Join the journey on the road to SPAWN 300 and 301, by attending any or all of the following events at San Diego Comic-Con.
Todd McFarlane’s 2019 SDCC Schedule:
Thursday, July 18th
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915
Fans not to worry, there are ample opportunities to attend a signing session with Todd McFarlane! Bring your favorite comics and toys to have them signed for FREE. **Limit 2 items per person and each person must be over 13 years of age. No sketches. No CGC, or other witnessing/grading. Autograph session is limited, and wristbands will be issued each day in the Image booth starting at 9:30 AM.
Friday, July 19th
“WHAT IS THE BEST SUPERPOWER?” PANEL
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Room 25ABC
Todd McFarlane will be joined by other top panelists including Jonathan Hickman, Jae Lee, Joseph M. Linsner, Alitha Martinez, and J. Michael Straczynski.
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915
** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.
Saturday, July 20th
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 12:30 – 2:30 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915
** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.
SPOTLIGHT ON TODD MCFARLANE
TIME: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: ROOM 6DE
Todd McFarlane, Image Comics founder, creator of SPAWN, co-creator of VENOM and McFarlane Toys CEO, talks about his 30+ years in the comic and entertainment industry. Todd will be raw and uncensored – talking toys, comics, industry advice and more! He will also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, SPAWN 300 and SPAWN 301, which will set the record for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic ever!
**Bring your burning questions for Toddfather Q&A. This jam-packed panel is a must for any Todd McFarlane fan!
Sunday, July 21stTODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Comics Booth #1915
** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.
THE ROAD TO HISTORIC SPAWN 300 & 301
TIME: 1:45 – 2:45 PM
LOCATION: Room 5AB
Image Comics will be hosting the panel The Road to the Historic SPAWN 300 and 301. Join Todd McFarlane and other surprise special guests from the superstar creative team of SPAWN 300 and 301! This panel will serve as an inside look into the record-breaking moments, as well as, jumpstart the celebration of SPAWN becoming the longest-running creator-owned comic in the world! As an added bonus fans will see new art reveals, experience giveaways, and much more!
McFarlane Toys will also have a display area at the Diamond Comic Distributors booth #2401, where attendees can get “First Looks” into upcoming fan-favorites, including world-renowned brands Harry Potter, My Hero Academia, Fortnite, Season 3 Stranger Things figures and more!
COMING SOON: a sneak-peek into the launch of the SPAWN Merchandise Program, which is a 2019 Event Exclusive Program. In celebration of SPAWN 300 and 301, the SPAWN Merchandise Program will first launch at San Diego Comic-Con. All merchandise can be found at the Image Comics booth #1915.
Have the chance to witness history in the making with Special Guest Todd McFarlane at San Diego Comic-Con!