C2E2 2024: James Tynion IV’s Tiny Onion Comes To The Windy City

by Olly MacNamee

With the recent announcement of Tiny Onion’s plans to go multimedia, James Tynion IV is bringing a whole host of friends/colleagues with him to Chicago’s C2E2 this April 26th-28th, teaming up with Scott’s Collectables and BOOM! Studios. And here’s all the news and timings as posted in his most recent newsletter:

Panels

Enter the Slaughterverse: The Legacy of Something is Killing the Children

Date:Friday, April 26th
Time:2:15pm-3:15pm
Location: S401-ABC

“In just five years, Something is Killing the Children has become one of the best selling and most acclaimed horror comics in history. Join the creative team behind the Slaughterverse – creators James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera, House of Slaughter writers Tate Brombal & Sam Johns, and editor Eric Harburn – as they discuss heroine Erica Slaughter’s past, present, and future… Moderated by Anthony Mauro (BOOM! Studios).”

What Are You Afraid Of? An Indie Horror Comics Roundtable

Date:Friday, April 26th
Time:5:15pm-6:15pm
Location: S401-ABC

“The hair on the back of your neck stands on end. Your knees start to shake. You try to scream, but you can’t make a sound. What are you afraid of? Turn on the lights and join creators James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds, Fernando Blanco, Soo Lee, Joshua Hixson, Tate Brombal, and Sam Johns as they discuss what excites and frights them. Moderated by Jazzlyn Stone (Tiny Onion).”

The Worlds of James Tynion IV: A Decade at BOOM! Studios

Date:Saturday, April 27th
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location:S402-A

“From the blockbuster horror saga Something is Killing the Children to his genre-bending work on award-winning series like Wynd, The Woods, Memetic, UFOlogy, and The Backstagers, James Tynion IV has established himself as one of the preeminent voices in modern comics. Now celebrating his 10-year anniversary working with the acclaimed independent publisher BOOM! Studios, join James and his iconic artists & co-creators Michael Dialynas and Werther Dell’Edera for an in-depth look behind the scenes at their creative process, and a very special preview of what’s to come… Moderated by Anthony Mauro (BOOM! Studios).”

The Frights and Delights of Queer Horror Comics

Date:Sunday, April 28th
Time: 11:15am-12:15pm
Location:S402-A

“From Bride of Frankenstein to The Babadook, horror has long been beloved by the Queer community. Join creators Greg Lockard, Tate Brombal, Sam Johns, Soo Lee, and Liana Kangas as they chat about their favorite media and their own works of queer horror. Moderated by Jazzlyn Stone (Tiny Onion).”

Signings at Big Booth 2074

Friday, April 26th

  • 10:00am-11:30am
    • Martin Simmonds
    • Sam Johns
    • Tate Brombal
    • Werther Dell’Edera
  • 2:30pm-4:00pm
    • Fernando Blanco
    • InHyuk Lee
    • Joshua Hixson 
    • Michael Dialynas
  • 4:00pm-5:30pm
    • James Tynion IV
    • Sam Johns
    • Tate Brombal
    • Werther Dell’Edera
  • 5:30pm-7:00pm
    • Fernando Blanco
    • Joshua Hixson
    • Martin Simmonds
    • Michael Dialynas

Saturday, April 27th

  • 10:00am-11:30am
    • Michael Dialynas
    • Sam Johns
    • Tate Brombal
    • Werther Dell’Edera
  • 1:00pm-2:30pm
    • Fernando Blanco
    • James Tynion IV
    • Joshua Hixson
    • Martin Simmonds
  • 2:30pm-4:00pm
    • InHyuk Lee
    • Sam Johns
    • Tate Brombal
  • 4:00pm-5:30pm
    • James Tynion IV
    • Michael Dialynas
    • Werther Dell’Edera
  • 5:30pm-7:00pm
    • Fernando Blanco
    • Joshua Hixson
    • Martin Simmonds

Sunday, April 28th

  • 10:00am-11:30am
    • Fernando Blanco
    • Joshua Hixson
    • Michael Dialynas
  • 1:00pm-2:30pm
    • James Tynion IV
    • Werther Dell’Edera
    • Martin Simmonds
  • 2:30pm-4:00pm
    • Fernando Blanco
    • Inhyuk Lee
    • Joshua Hixson
    • Michael Dialynas
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm
    • James Tynion IV
    • Sam Johns
    • Soo Lee
    • Tate Brombal

Tiny Onion Exclusives

  • The Department of Truth #1 RED Bootleg (limited 500 copies)
  • Spectregraph #1 Jenny Frison Foil Variant

Plus: “At C2E2 we’re debuting a selection of our new Deluxe Tiny Onion merch. Designed by the talented Kerin Cunningham, we wanted this line to be an ode to genre lovers of all mediums. Here’s a peek at our Thank You! Tote, and the Layer By Layer unisex t-shirt, available in sizes XS-5X”.