SDCC 2024: BOOM! Studios Brings The Power, Immortality, And Horror For Booth And Panels
by Scott Redmond
San Diego Comic-Con is a place where various media announcements, trailers, and reveals take up a lot of the bandwidth. One of the other big things is having a chance to see various professionals, of every pop culture spectrum, and others at panels or in Artist’s Alley.
Ahead of the big pop culture event, BOOM! Studios has shared the full schedule for their panels and signing events happening from July 24th to 28th.
Kicking things off today will be a panel centered on the original Pink Ranger herself Amy Jo Johnson. From 7 pm to 9 pm the actress and writer will be discussing her recently concluded anniversary celebrating Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return series.
On Thursday, the publisher will have a whole slate of offerings for the public. Located at their booth (#2229) they’ll have Johnson sighing from 11 am to 12 pm, followed by Ron Garney (BRZRKR) at 12:30-1:30 pm, Jeff Lemire (Minor Arcana) from 2-3 pm, James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’Edera (Something Is Killing The Children) at 3:30-4:30 pm, and finally Becky Cloonan & Jae Lee (Hello Darkness) from 5-6 pm.
Their second day panel offerings include:
2:00pm-3:00pm Panel: Hello Darkness: Modern Horror in Comics; Room 25ABC: Prepare for the new era of darkness. Join a panel of some of the most exciting voices in horror including James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’Edera, Michael Conrad, Becky Cloonan, and Chuck Tingle, as these modern masters give an in-depth look behind-the-scenes at their creative process, reveal the inspirations behind their bone-chilling stories, and share their deepest fears. This panel is not for the faint of heart — it’s an invitation to step into the darkness… Moderated by Bryce Carlson (Vice President, Editorial & Creative Strategy, BOOM! Studios).
5:00pm-6:00pm Panel: Jeff Lemire: 20 Years in Comics; Room 23ABC: One of the most iconic storytellers in modern comics, Eisner Award-winning writer Jeff Lemire comes to San Diego Comic-Con for an in-depth discussion of his storied career. Be the first to learn exclusive details about his hotly anticipated original ongoing solo series: Minor Arcana, plus surprise audience giveaways you won’t want to miss. Moderated by Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios).
Friday will see Johnson (11am-12pm & 3-5 pm), Garney (12:30-1:30 pm) and Lemire (2-3 pm) return to sighing. Garney will be joined by Matt Kinst for a dual signing situation.
Something Is Killing The Children and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will dominate the two panel offerings on that day.
1:30pm-2:30pm Panel: The SlaughterVerse: 5 Years of Something is Killing the Children; Room 5AB: In 2019, Erica Slaughter introduced readers to the secret world of monsters… and the ones who hunt them. In 2021, the doors to the House of Slaughter were opened, expanding Erica’s world into a storytelling universe. This year, join series creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera for a 5 year anniversary retrospective on this blockbuster horror epic, as well as an exclusive peek at the future of Something is Killing the Children.
5:30pm-6:30am Panel: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid; Room 5AB: After 8 years and over 120 issues, BOOM! Studios’ Power Rangers universe is coming to an end… but not without a few final surprises! Join Melissa Flores, writer of the climactic “Darkest Hour” event, alongside the iconic Ryan Parrott, Bryce Carlson, the original Pink Ranger, Amy Jo Johnson, and the original Black Ranger, Walter Jones, for a behind-the-scenes peek at the final issues of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers… and an exclusive look ahead at what’s next. Moderated by Matt Hotson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return).
Saturday, July 27th, sees some carry over signing wise with some new additions. Johnson (12:30-130 pm), Lemire (2-3 pm) and Tynion IV & Dell-Edera (3:30-4:30 pm) return with Andrew K. Currey (Something Is Killing The Children, House Of Slaughter, BRZRKR) taking the early spot from 11 am to 12 pm.
Past and future are the themes for Saturday’s panels with the publisher’s overall plans and the immortal warrior lead of BRZRKR take the spotlight.
10:00am-11:00am Panel: BOOM! Studios: Discover The Future First; Room 7AB: Be the first to discover what premier comic publisher BOOM! Studios has planned as they head into their landmark 20th anniversary year in 2025. Join Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios) and Stephen Christy (President of Development, BOOM! Studios) for an announcement and first look rich presentation detailing the future of the company’s comics, graphic novels, collectibles, films, TV shows, and beyond! You won’t want to miss the news, surprise guests, and a panel giveaway of an exclusive collectible spotlighting the publisher’s biggest upcoming release!
12:30pm-1:30pm Panel: BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Unleashed; Hall H: Since its record-breaking debut in 2021, Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR has been thrilling readers with its story of the half-mortal, half-god warrior as he battles through the ages, seeking answers to the mystery of his endless blood-soaked existence, and how to end it… Join the iconic Reeves, Matt Kindt, Ron Garney, Matt Gagnon, Stephen Christy, and Keith Clayton as they discuss the journey so far, and reveal brand new details on the future of the Immortal Saga across comics, a new novel, the upcoming Netflix live action film, and special surprises! Moderated by Tiffany Smith.
Closing everything out will be some final signings on Sunday afternoon. Tynion IV & Dell-Edera are back at 3:30 to 4:30 (the final signings) with Kindt flying solo at 1:30 to 2:30. Before them though the iconic and legendary Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) will take over the booth from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.
During the four days, attendees will be able to purchase an official BRZRKR t-shirt from Headrush at the BOOM! Studios booth. Saturday will include a shirt with an exclusive design available only on that day.
