Prepare yourselves, True Believers! This weekend, Marvel is coming to Atlantic City for the first ever Atlantic City Boardwalk Con! To kick off ACBC’s blockbuster first year, Marvel is bringing big name creators, jam packed panels, and can’t miss announcements! Head to one of Marvel’s fan-favorite panels for all the news fans crave aboutSecret Wars and so much more! Don’t forget to bring a camera!
Then, swing by the Marvel Booth (Booth #1015) for events, signings, contests, giveaways and more! Marvel is taking Atlantic City by storm, and the Marvel Booth is the place to be to get in on all the excitement! Featuring scheduled appearances by Charles Soule, Peter David, Humberto Ramos and more – it’s sure to be a convention to remember!
Please note, all guests, times and rooms are subject to change. Giveaways available while supplies last.
Friday, May 15th
Title: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Room 302
Are you a writer or artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, “I could do that…if I knew how!” Well, here’s your chance! Join Marvel Manager of Talent Relations Rickey Purdin, Editor Katie Kubert, Sales Communication & Event Coordinator Jake Friedfeld and a host of Marvel talent to find out the answers on how to get your foot in the door and make your job MARVEL!
Saturday, May 16th
Title: Marvel Artist Spotlight
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Room 303
Join superstar artists Mark Brooks (Ant-Man), Humberto Ramos (Amazing Spider-Man), Mark Morales (Avengers & X-Men: AXIS), and Edgar Delgado (Amazing Spider-Man) as they are joined by other Marvel guests to discuss the ins and outs of being a successful comic book artist. Have any questions about what goes into putting together a comic book? Here’s your chance to ask the experts!
Title: MARVEL: Secret Wars & Aftermath
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Room 303
We told you that “Everything Ends” in Secret Wars. So now the question is: What comes next? Join Content Development Director Sana Amanat, Manager of Talent Relations Rickey Purdin, and Editor Katie Kubert, plus writers Peter David (Secret Wars 2099) and Charles Soule (Inhumans: Attilan Rising) to get the 4-1-1 on Secret Wars and the future of Marvel!
Title: Women of Marvel
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Room 302
From Ms. Marvel to A-Force, from Twitter to Tumblr, women in comics has been one of the most talked-about topics in comics recently. Join the conversation as women from multiple disciplines in the creative process at Marvel discuss what it’s like working as a woman in comics today and what it means for the future of the industry! PLUS – A surprise announcement or two! Panelists include Content Development Director Sana Amanat, Editor Katie Kubert, and Producer Judy Stephens!
Sunday, May 17th
Title: Marvel Unlimited+ MEMBERS ONLY Event*
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Room 302
Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan Penagos, Content Development Director Sana Amanat, and Editor Katie Kubert for a private panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe. Get FREE merchandise, sneak peeks of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning questions and more surprises to be announced. Not to be missed! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY – show your Member Card or confirmation email at the Marvel Booth for a ticket to the event.
*Panel line-up is subject to change. Merchandise available while supplies last. Must show official Member Card, Photo ID or order confirmation email at the door to gain entry.
Title: Make Mine Marvel!
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Room 303
There’s no better place to learn about our thrilling and creatively diverse series than this panel! Don’t miss some exciting discussion of our Star Wars titles as well as the lowdown on some of Marvel’s biggest and best new series! Panelists include Content Development Director Sana Amanat, Editor Katie Kubert, writer Charles Soule (Star Wars: Lando), and other Mighty Marvel Guests!
Can’t make it to the convention? Follow along on Marvel.com and @Marvel on Twitter, the best way to get real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!
