Image Comics' NYCC 2014 Schedule

There's a lot more to Image Comics than just The Walking Dead, even if that's one of their biggest properties. And while that will certainly have a panel presence at NYCC 2014, you should take comfort in knowing that Image will be showcasing their other quality work as well. Panels will include Image Comics: I is for Immersive, Image Comics: I is for Infinite, Image Comics: I is for Impact, Image Comics: I is for Immersive, Image Comics: I is for Inventive and Robert Kirkman's Skybound Comics. And, of course, there are two panels about The Walking Dead--The Walking Dead: The Inside Scoop on Telltale's Video Game Franchise and Skybound's The Walking Dead.

Full press release and panel/signing schedule below.

IMAGE COMICS NEW YORK COMIC CON PANELS Image Comics announces New York Comic Con panel line-up Image Comics is pleased to announce a number of thrilling panels at New York Comic Con in October. The panels will be held on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10 at 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2:15 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Come join us as bestselling and award-winning writers and artists talk about their influences, creative processes, forthcoming work, and everything you’ve always wanted to know about the best creator-owned comics the industry has to offer. We hope to see you there! Thursday, 4 – 5PM Location: Empire Stage 1-E SKYBOUND’S THE WALKING DEAD Dive into the world of the Eisner award-winning graphic novel THE WALKING DEAD with creator Robert Kirkman and Skybound Editorial Director Sean Mackiewicz. Panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross. Thursday, 5 – 5:45PM Location: 1A21 IMAGE COMICS: I IS FOR IMMERSIVE Comics can contain entire universes between their covers, and panelists Kelly Sue DeConnick (PRETTY DEADLY), Jason Latour (SOUTHERN BASTARDS), Jamie McKelvie (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE), Brandon Montclare (ROCKET GIRL),Kyle Higgins (C.O.W.L.), Tim Seeley (REVIVAL), and Ben Blacker and Ben Acker(THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR PRESENTS... SPARKS NEVADA: MARSHAL ON MARS, THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR PRESENTS… BEYOND BELIEF) excel at creating worlds that you can simply fall into from page one. Anything goes in comics, and now's your chance to pick the brains of some of the most creative minds around. Friday, 12:15 – 1PM Location: 1A14 IMAGE COMICS: I IS FOR INFINITE Comics are much bigger than superheroes. Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE), Antony Johnston (THE FUSE), Megan Levens (MADAME FRANKENSTEIN), Amy Reeder (ROCKET GIRL), Scott Snyder (WYTCHES), andJoshua Williamson (NAILBITER) create comics that range from sci-fi/crime to historical romance to horror and far, far beyond. Whether you're here to broaden your horizons or check out a new work by your favorite author, these creators demonstrate the potential of comics. Saturday, 2:15 – 3PM Location: 1A06 IMAGE COMICS: I IS FOR IMPACT No matter how weird of an idea you may have, if you can hook someone, they'll be a reader for life. Wes Craig (DEADLY CLASS), Matt Fraction (SEX CRIMINALS),Steve Orlando (UNDERTOW), James Robinson (THE SAVIORS), Roc Upchurch(RAT QUEENS), Frank Quitely (JUPITER’S LEGACY), and Brian K. Vaughan(SAGA) take strange ideas and turn them into intensely relatable and entertaining comics. Now, they're going to share their secrets and talk about how fun it is to make the unreal real. Sunday, 12:15 – 12:45 PM Location: 1A14 THE WALKING DEAD: THE INSIDE SCOOP ON TELLTALE’S VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE For two seasons, fans have delighted in the horrible choices surrounding a girl named Clementine. Join IGN's Greg Miller as he sits down with the people who make this game to talk about where Clem's been and where she's going in a walker-infested world. Sunday, 1 – 1:45 PM Location: 1A10 ROBERT KIRKMAN’S SKYBOUND COMICS Join Skybound’s Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, OUTCAST) and other Skybound writers and artists including Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST) Joshua Williamson (BIRTHRIGHT, GHOSTED), and Andrei Bressan (BIRTHRIGHT) as they discuss not only their own works, but the ever-changing landscape of the modern comic book industry. Panel will be moderated by Skybound Editorial DirectorSean Mackiewicz. Sunday, 2 – 2:45PM Location: 1A10 IMAGE COMICS: I IS FOR INVENTIVE All-ages comics are crucial to the longevity of the comics industry, and can be an incredible tool in entertaining and education children. Bring your family and come listen to panelists Nick Dragotta (HOWTOONS), Otis Frampton (ODDLY NORMAL), Chris Giarrusso (G-MAN), Sina Grace (PENNY DORA), and Fred Van Lente (HOWTOONS) speak on creating kids' comics and the importance of libraries in spreading awareness. IMAGE COMICS’ NYCC SIGNING SCHEDULE NYCC 2014 features a packed schedule of popular creators Image Comics is pleased to announce the schedule of exciting creator signings that will take place over the course of New York Comic Con, Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12 at the Image Comics booth (#1544). *TICKETED* denotes signings will be ticketed. Tickets will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens. Tickets will be available for attendee badges only.  There will be a maximum of 5 items per person allowed for ticketed signings.  Grading services will not be permitted during any Image Comics signings. Only non-CGC graded books will be permitted during all Skybound signings. All CGC graded books must be taken to the CGC booth. THURSDAY, 10/9 1-1:45 PM: Nick Spencer & Joe Eisma 1-1:45 PM: Brian K. Vaughan *TICKETED* 2-2:45 PM: Justin Jordan & Kyle Strahm 2-2:45 PM: Josh Fialkov 3-3:45 PM: Kyle Higgins 3-3:45 PM: Steve Orlando 4-4:45 PM: Daniel Corey 4-4:45 PM: Joshua Williamson 5-5:45 PM: Nick Pitarra 5-5:45 PM: Scott Snyder *TICKETED* 5:30-6:30 PM: Robert Kirkman (SKYBOUND) *TICKETED* FRIDAY, 10/10 10:30-11 AM: Abhishek Singh 11-11:45 AM: Kyle Higgins 11-11:45 AM: Matt Fraction *TICKETED* 11-12 PM: Robert Kirkman (SKYBOUND) *TICKETED* 12-12:45 PM: Michael Moreci 12-12:45 PM: Brian K. Vaughan *TICKETED* 12:30-1:30 PM: Thrilling Adventure Hour group signing, Ben Acker, Ben Blacker, Craig Cackowski, Hal Lublin & Autumn Reeser *TICKETED* 1-1:45 PM: Matt Hawkins 1-1:45 PM: Joe Harris 2-2:45 PM: Antony Johnston 2-3:30 PM: Todd McFarlane/New Spawn Creative Team *TICKETED* 2-3 PM: Joshua Williamson & Andrei Bressan (SKYBOUND) 3-3:45 PM: Tim Seeley 4-4:45 PM: Nick Pitarra 4-5 PM: Stefano Gaudiano (SKYBOUND) 5-5:45 PM: Nick Dragotta *TICKETED* 5-5:45 PM: Jason Latour 6-6:45 PM: Roc Upchurch 6-6:45 PM: Michael Moreci SATURDAY, 10/11 10-10:45 AM: Megan Levens 10-10:45 AM: Sina Grace 11-11:45 AM: Matt Fraction & Howard Chaykin *TICKETED* 11-11:45 AM: Jason Latour 11-12 PM: Paul Azaceta (SKYBOUND)  12-12:45 PM: Joshua Williamson 12-12:45 PM: Frank Quitely *TICKETED* 1-1:45 PM: Brian K. Vaughan 1-1:45 PM: Brandon Montclare & Amy Reeder 2-2:45 PM: Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie *TICKETED* 2-2:45 PM: Jim Zub 2-3 PM: Khary Randolph (SKYBOUND) 3-3:45 PM: Bob Fingerman 3-3:45 PM: Otis Frampton 3:30-4:30 PM: Joshua Williamson & Andrei Bressan (SKYBOUND) 4-4:45 PM: Kelly Sue DeConnick & Valentine De Landro *TICKETED* 4-4:45 PM: Scott Snyder *TICKETED* 5-5:45 PM: Wes Craig 5-5:45 PM: Gus Storms & Stuart Moore SUNDAY, 10/12 10-10:45 AM: Ken Kristensen 10-10:45 AM: Ales Kot 11-11:45 AM: Matt Fraction *TICKETED* 11-11:45 AM: Kelly Sue DeConnick *TICKETED* 11-12 PM: Shawn Martinbrough (SKYBOUND) 12-12:45 PM: Frank J. Barbiere & Chris Mooneyham 12-12:45 PM: Nick Dragotta *TICKETED* 1-1:45 PM: Scott Snyder *TICKETED* 1-1:45 PM: Kieron Gillen & Jamie McKelvie *TICKETED* 2-2:45 PM: Josh Fialkov 2-2:45 PM: Tim Seeley 2:30-3:30 PM: Robert Kirkman & Paul Azaceta (SKYBOUND) *TICKETED* 3-3:45 PM: Adam McGovern 3-3:45 PM: Ed Brisson ABOUT IMAGE COMICS Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline, Skybound and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com. ABOUT SKYBOUND Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman's creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, Thief of Thieves, and Clone as well as Ghosted, Witch Doctor and Invincible Universe. Since its inception, Skybound has created television shows, merchandise and a wide spectrum of platforms, games (The Walking Dead: Assault iOS app), and entertainment events (The Walking Dead Escape). Skybound's successes include the comic behind the hit Emmy®-winning television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 122 countries and 37 languages. Skybound/Kirkman frequently top the hardcover and paperback bestseller lists. Your destinations for all news and merchandise from Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles are www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com