Rose City Comic Con Announces Full Schedule of Events

Rose City Comic Con Announces Full Schedule of Events

Three Days Packed with Special Guest Appearances, Industry Expert Panels, Exclusive Screenings, and More Fill the Oregon Convention Center September 13-15

Portland, OR (August 28, 2019) – Rose City Comic Co, Oregon’s premier comic con, is proud to announce three days of programming complete with panels, workshops, celebrity appearances, and more, taking over the Oregon Convention Center from September 13-15. Family-friendly pavilion Rose City Jr, presented by the Toy Association, brings all-ages programming to its dedicated stage on the show floor. Read below for more details on who guests can see on the main stage as well as unique programing from Dark Horse Comics, Oni Press, Legendary Entertainment, LeakyCon and more. Attendees can start planning their Rose City Comic Con experience and view the full schedule online at: https://rosecitycomiccon.com/programming/.







Highlights from Rose City Comic Con 2019 include:







Celebrity & Comic Guests



Hear from some of the biggest influencers from the world of pop culture and comic books at panels, screenings, Q&As, and more. For a full lineup of confirmed guests visit https://rosecitycomiccon.com/guest/.







Main Stage events include:

• The Office Cast (2:40PM – September 13 – Room 1)


• Weird Science Cast (4:10PM – September 15 – Room 1)


• Princess Bride Cast (12:50PM – September 14 – Room 1)


• Harry Potter Cast (2:15PM – September 14 – Room 1)


• Doctor Who Cast (5:15PM -- September 14 – Room 1)


• Weird Al (5:00PM – September 13 – Room 1)


• Robert Enguld Q&A (6:10PM – September 15—Room 1)


• SHAZAM’S Zachary Levi (11:30AM – September 15 – Room 1)

Dark Horse Comics

• Artists Who Write: The Craft and Creation of Comics (2PM – September 13—Room 6)


• Peeling Back the Layers: The Process of Bringing a Comic to Life (1PM – September 14 – Room 6)


• Dark Horse Comics: Behind the Books (5PM – September 14 – Room 6)


• Dark Horse Mange (2PM – September 15 – Room 6)

LeakyCon
@ RCCC



Returning to the Oregon area for the first time since 2013, Harry Potter fans can revel in all the fun that LeakyCon’s Wizarding Alley will bring to the 2019 Rose City Comic Con.

• Underappreciated Harry Potter Characters Hour (3:00PM – September 13 – Room 4)


• Parental Figures in Harry Potter (11:00AM – September 14 – Room 4)


• Women of the Harry Potter Series (4:00PM – September 14 – Room 4)


• 15 Harry Potter Topics in 50 Minutes (11AM – September 15 – Room 4)


• Harry, A History (12:30PM – September 15 – Room 5)

Rose City Jr



Rose City Jr, powered by The Toy Association, provides hours of fun with entertaining and educational programs for fans of all ages, including interactive workshops with characters from hit shows, costume parades, an entire stage dedicated to kids programing and more.

• Kids Costume Parades (4:30PM – September 14 & 12:30PM – September 15 Rose City Jr Stage) Kids will have the chance to strut their stuff and show off over-the-top outfits in not just one but two costume parades inside Rose City Jr. Entry is limited to the first 30 registrants.


• National Wildlife Federation Animal Show with Naturalist David Mizejewski and animal ambassadors from the Oregon Zoo (1:30PM – September 14 – Rose City Jr Stage) Meet celebrity naturalist David Mizejewski of the National Wildlife Federation as he hosts an amazing wildlife showcase with Oregon Zoo animals from around the globe.


• Meet and Greet with Portland Thorns and Timber Joey (Rose City Jr. Meet & Greets) Meet players from the Portland Thorns and the official Portland Timbers mascot, Timber Joey on Saturday, September 14.

                    Portland Thorns Players - 2-3:30pm

                    Timber Joey - 3-4:30pm



Legendary Entertainment

• Legendary Comics and Beyond (4:00PM – September 14 –Room 6)

Community Based Programming



Rose City Comic Con is committed to inclusivity and uplifting diverse voices in our community. Convention attendees can find programming dedicated to LGBTQ+, the disabled community, women in pop culture, and communities of color.

• Representation in Superhero Comics: Gail Simone and Seven Days (3PM – September 13 – Room 6)


• Magic Wheelchair: Inclusive Cosplay (1:30PM – September 15 – Room 3)

Additional Programming Highlights:

• Crime DOES Pay: Modern Crime Comics and More! (11AM – September 14 – Room 6)


• Stumptown Premiere (3:25PM – September 14 Room 1)


• Tales from The Long Con: (12PM – September 15 – Room 6)

WEBSITE & MOBILE APP: https://rosecitycomiccon.com/ and the Rose City Comic Con app have the most up to date information and schedules. Find the app by searching for “Rose City Comic Con” in the App Store or Google Play Store.







SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoseCityCC/


• Twitter: @RoseCityCC


• Instagram: @RoseCityCC

About Rose City Comic Con



Founded in 2011, Rose City Comic Con quickly became Portland’s largest and most diverse comics convention. Building from the strong, independent creative community in the city and combining well-known creators, celebrity guests, and cosplay enthusiasts in a family-friendly atmosphere, RCCC brings together a variety of passionate fans in one epic weekend.







About LeftField Media



LeftField Media, LLC is an events company focused on developing face-to-face events in a range of communities rooted in contemporary culture and shared passion. LeftField was formed in 2014 by Greg Topalian (President, LeftField Media) and is now owned by Topalian and Clarion Events Ltd. With a keen sense of the evolving needs of businesses and their consumers, as well as new opportunities created by change, LeftField takes a clean slate approach to its work. LeftField’s portfolio includes Awesome Con (awesomecon.com), Washington D.C.’s Comic Con; Rose City Comic Con (rosecitycomiccon.com), in Portland, O.R.; Big Easy Con (bigeasycon.com), in New Orleans, L.A.; and Anime NYC (animenyc.com), a Japanese pop culture festival in New York City. LeftField Media is headquartered in historic Trumbull, C.T. (leftfieldmedia.com).

Chew Vol. 3: Just Desserts

Title: Chew Vol. 3: Just Desserts

ISBN: 9781607063353
Price: $12.99
Publisher/Year: Image, 2015
Artist: Rob Guillory
Writer: John Layman
Collects: Chew #11-15

Rating: 4/5

Detective Tony Chu has a disgusting, but useful, superpower. He is a Cibopath, who gets psychic impressions from the food he eats. While this tends to ruin hamburgers for him, since he knows too much about the suffering of the cows, Tony can also use his ability to tell how a murder victim died by eating part of their corpse. It's not fun, but it gets the job done.

Lately things have been looking up for Tony. He is now employed as part of the Special Crimes Division of the FDA and has found a way to get along with his boss, though they still don't like each other. Tony has a brand new prosthetic ear, and a love interest; Amelia Mintz, a journalist and former food critic with a superpower of her own. Amelia is a Saboscrivener, able to make her readers literally taste the food she writes about, which allows Chu to actually enjoy the flavor of food without the usual psychic baggage that comes with it.

In this volume, Chu and his cyborg partner at the FDA are called in to investigate the murder of the son of a senator who was helping Chu's girlfriend Amelia with a story on an exclusive dining club whose members eat endangered species. He also has to look into a cock fighting ring, investigate a mysterious new substitute for chicken that tastes suspiciously like the real thing, and deal with the reappearance of the formidable fugitive former FDA agent and fellow cibopath, Mason Savoy.

It was nice to see Savoy reappear, with his characteristic verbose dialogue, and I hope to see more of him in later volumes. It was interesting to see Chu's relationship with Amelia start to deepen, along with his partnership with John, the cyborg. This volume also introduced some new characters, including some of Chu's extended family. Most of the stories in each chapter are self contained, but the last one ends with a few unanswered questions to keep readers coming back for more.

Chew has an original concept and an intriguing plot with plenty of twists and turns. It's sometimes gruesome, and often blackly funny. The art in this volume is as good as ever, though the blood and gore won't be to everyone's taste

Chew Vol. 2: International Flavor

Title: Chew Vol. 2: International Flavor

ISBN: 9781607062608

Price: $12.99

Publisher/Year: Image, 2014

Artist: Rob Guillory

Writer: John Layman

Collects: Chew #6-10



Rating: 4/5



The thing about Chew that makes it even more special is that it is not afraid to keep on taking the story further. It’s pretty unusual to begin with – Tony Chu is a cibopath, someone who can pick up psychic impressions from anything he eats, who works as an agent of the FDA, now the most powerful agency in America after a bird flu epidemic killed millions, making chicken illegal. But Layman doesn’t stop there in this new collection: he brings back Chu’s old partner, who now has robotic parts on his face and chin; a USDA special agent has a ‘specially trained rat named “Jellybean” equipped with miniature cameras and parabolic microphones for surveillance’; there is a ‘cibolocutor’, a man who communicates solely through cooking; and there is fruit that, when cooked, tastes exactly like chicken but is actually from outer space. This is the sort of stuff that comic books do best.



The book isn’t all about the wonderful craziness – Layman has interesting characters and well-plotted storylines. The cast are funny and odd and strange and intriguing; the dialogue has a rawness and a reality and a unique feel to it; and the story takes unexpected turns that keep you wanting more. It’s bizarre and oddball book, but in all the good ways, and I’m really glad that it exists, and it was wonderful news when it won the Eisner award for Best New Series.



The other important contribution to the book is the art of Guillory, which suits the tone of the book perfectly; his art style, which feels like a mixture of Ben Templesmith and Jim Mahfood, creates the ideal reality for the balance of oddness and realism can exist without clashing. His people all look like complete individuals, none more obvious in the difference between Chu and his older brother, even though you can see the similarity. Together, these two artists make such a good book that it’s enough to tempt me to buy the individual issues, just so I can get the story quicker.

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 Vol. 2

Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 Vol. 2

ISBN: 9781613775516
Price: $17.99
Publisher/Year: IDW, 2013
Artist: J.K. Woodward, Gordon Purcell
Writer: Scott Tipton, David Tipton
Collects: Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #5-8

Rating: 4/5

We are immediately thrust into the story with Picard and the Doctor discussing the Borg. Both men are on either side of the fence with the situation. And through a flashback to one of my favorite Star Trek episodes told by none other than Guinan (aka Whoopi Goldberg), the Doctor is informed as to why our brave Captain doesn’t trust the Borg and would never form an alliance. However, once they dig deeper and realize the Cybermen are attempting to convert the Borg and use all of their resources to take over the universe, the threat against the world becomes too great even for Picard to ignore.

The best thing about  Assimilation 2 Volume 2 is the characters. The illustrator aimed to make each character resemble their television selves, and I think it works in its favor. You can’t help but feel nostalgic or geek out when gazing upon the faces of Data, Worf, Geordi La Forge, or Matt Smith as the Doctor. Knowing you are heading into battle with your favorite characters, adds to the overall enjoyment of the story. The only downside is unfortunately you don’t get the conclusion to the story in this compilation. *sad face* You must wait until the next installment to see if their efforts work or if it was all for nothing.

Overall, Star Trek: The Next Generation / Doctor Who: Assimilation 2 Volume 2 is a must-read for any fan of either series. It’s engaging, highly entertaining, and will leave you wanting more long after you reach the end of page 72.

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 Vol. 1

Title: Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 Vol. 1

ISBN: 9781613774038

Price: $17.99

Publisher/Year: IDW, 2012

Artist: J.K. Woodward, The Sharp Bros. Gordon Purcell

Writer: Scott Tipton, David Tipton, Tony Lee

Collects: Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #1-4



Rating: 4/5



Two of the deadliest foes that either series ever faced join forces to terrorize various universes. Whenever worlds like these collide, the “why” is never as important as seeing how everyone’s favorite characters will engage with one another. The Doctor and Captain Picard are as different as two characters can be, and they interact exactly how you would expect. The story is enthralling and quick witted, aligning itself with the current incarnation of Doctor Who. The writing team of Scott and David Tipton with Tony Lee have a solid grasp of all the characters, and it doesn’t hurt that you already know how most of these characters speak in your mind. It reads as a fast paced episode of Doctor Who with a nice touch of Star Trek: Next Generation technology.



As a bonus, readers get a glimpse of a previous “generation” with another Doctor in one chapter that works to great effect. The change in art for this issue by the Sharp Bros. is a brilliant move as it shows the many contrasts of the older series with its sharp colors and straight forward action that a certain Captain and his crew are well known for. The throwback sequence is tastefully done with its bold and dynamic action with a touch of Mike Allred-ness thrown in for good measure. The rest of the series is painted by J.K. Woodward and Gordon Purcell which sets its own moods from planet to planet and from TARDIS to Enterprise. The moody coloring and portrait-like shots of the characters shows off the many worlds these adventurers are exploring as they uncover the mystery of the deadly alliance of Borg and Cybermen. As the tale progresses, the debate of who is worse begins unfolding for The Enterprise crew and The Doctor and his companions.



Staying true to form, there are no easy answers for anyone. The Tiptons and Lee have really shown the right amount of heart, emotion and honesty from the Doctor’s side as well as showing the wit and big questions fans know from the Next Generation crew. The creators leave good hooks at the end of each chapter just like in any long form story telling to keep you wanting more. It wouldn’t be a bad thing were they to release the series weekly or bi-weekly like the TV shows they are portraying as fans appetites have become harder to satisfy. Whether you’re a fan of Doctor Who, or TNG, or even if enjoy a good sci-fi adventure, this book is loads of fun on all fronts.

Sweet Tooth Vol. 3: Animal Armies

Title: Sweet Tooth Vol. 3: Animal Armies

ISBN: 9781401231705
Price: $14.99
Publisher/Year: Vertigo, 2011
Artist: Jeff Lemire
Writer: Jeff Lemire
Collects: Sweet Tooth #12-17

Rating: 4/5

Animal Armies, like the In Captivity, follows two major story arcs: that of Gus, at the Preserve, as his kindhearted nature begins to turn colder and harder at the injustices inflicted by very bad men; and that of Jepperd, who finds help from two women he’s helped before, and forms a questionable alliance with hyper-violent biker cultists attack the militia stronghold.

What I love (so far) about Sweet Tooth is that every volume in the series builds upon the prior book without jarring transition–and every volume in the series is better than the one that came before it. Such was true of In Captivity, as we learn the mixed–even honorable–motivations of characters like Dr. Singh and Jepperd. Such is true for Animal Armies, as Jepperd attempts to atone for what he’s done to Gus, by amassing an army of feral biker cultists who worship hybrids, and convinces them to take the militia by lying and promising them the hybrid children. Truly, Jepperd’s game in Animal Armies is to find the strange deer boy who worked his way into Jepperd’s desiccated heart, and find a way to help him.

That’s not to say that everything is all roses for Jepperd and Gus. In fact, it’s just the opposite. And this is very apparent in…

Poor Gus. AGAIN, seriously, poor Gus! In this third volume, he’s starting to mistrust humans, especially adult men, and especially those in power. Dr. Singh has lied to him about letting him go home, Jepperd lied to him about the Preserve. When soft-hearted Johnny, a janitor in the Preserve compound, gives Gus chocolate and tries to befriend the hybrids, Gus starts to show signs of wising up to his human captors. He starts to different, harder decisions – telling Johnny to leave them alone, telling Wendy to hold back when Buddy is attacked. Although these are small things, it’s darker foreshadowing for the future – because Gus already thinks of his father’s gospel as truth, and that he never should have left the woods to seek out others. That humans – especially men – are the monsters his father warned him about.

In this volume, we’re re-introduced to several characters – three humans that I enjoyed very much. Johnny, the janitor at the preserve and the brother of head-runner (and really bad man) Abbot, is an easy favorite. We first were introduced to his character as he helped Jepperd’s breakout in the months before. Johnny is ridiculed by the other militia men, beaten, and otherwise marginalized – but it’s clear that while he has a conscience and wants to do the right thing for the hybrid children (and for Jepperd), he also feels loyalty to his brother and wants to bring him back from the dark place in which Abbot now resides.

The other two standout human characters are Lucy and Becky – both women that Jepperd and Gus have met before in the brothel hotel, and who Jepperd remembers from the Preserve. Lucy was captured and experimented upon, her child cut out of her by Doctor Singh. And though she managed to escape the Preserve, her scars and desire for vengeance and blood (seen from Out of the Dark Woods) is a powerful thing. As is the bond between Lucy and Becky.

Finally…there are the hybrid children. Wendy and Gus deepen their bond in Animal Armies, and we get to see (and feel) more of Bobby. (There’s a particular scene when Bobby tells Gus that he makes him happy. I dare you to read it without feeling tugging of heartstrings. I DARE YOU.)

And…there’s Buddy. Silent, poor Buddy. Without a voice, without a family, Buddy’s story is the saddest of them all.

This volume is (almost) bookended by two scenes without dialogue, voiced over by Dr. Singh. The first, is Singh’s tapes, as he pieces together what he knows about Gus and the pandemic (and flirts with some terrifying hubris – dude, you’re probably gonna have to check that later in the series).

The second scene is when Singh discovers Gus’s father’s bible, and reads the gospel-like predictions he has for his hybrid son. Chilling and incredibly effective.

This third volume also continues the strange shared dream sequences between Gus and Jepperd – it’s clear now that both can see what the other is doing. Not only that, but also the pair seem to be following the words of Gus’s religious father. What’s up with that? I don’t know. I’m excited to find out.

To Alaska, we go.

9/13 – 9/15: Rose City Comic Con Returns to Oregon Convention Center

Portland, OR (July 22, 2019) – The 8th annual Rose City Comic Con by LeftField Media, Portland’s premier pop-culture event, will unite 70,000 fans of comics, technology and science, television and film, custom art, over-the-top cosplay, and more at the Oregon Convention Center from Friday, September 13 through Sunday, September 15, 2019. The convention floor and panel rooms will buzz with hundreds of hours’ worth of programs including: celebrities and experts hosting panels and exclusive reveals; cosplay fashion shows; gaming tournaments; iconic pop culture memorabilia collections; and as always, a diverse array of activities for the whole family.





Family-friendly pavilion Rose City Jr. powered by the Toy Association returns with even more playful events planned to educate and entertain kids of all ages and parents alike. University of Oregon will return to the convention this year with more large scale programming for students and faculty to interact with attendees.  Department of English Professor Ben Saunders, Director, Comics and Cartoon Studies Minor, will return for programming this year. Fans can also catch the school’s beloved Puddles The Duck on the convention floor. Beer lovers can also get a taste of the local scene at Ninkasi Brewing Company’s beer garden on site.





Those who want to kick off the festivities a little early can take in a Portland Thorns match versus the North Carolina Courage for Rose City Comic Con Night September 11. This package includes a ticket to the match and an exclusive Rose City Comic Con + Portland Thorns T-Shirt.





In addition, esteemed comics publishers ONI Press and Dark Horse Comics will return to the convention. Attendees will have the opportunity to stop by their booths for special announcements and exclusives.





With Rose City Comic Con 2019 hosting more energetic programing, more globally recognized talent, and presenting more exclusive previews and announcements to attendees than ever before, it continues to grow into a standout annual destination – and unite fans at one of the largest pop culture events in the country.







WHEN: Friday, September 13; exhibit hall hours 1pm – 8pm



   Saturday, September 14; exhibit hall hours 10am – 7pm



   Sunday, September 15; exhibit hall hours 10am – 5pm







WHERE: Oregon Convention Center



      777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd



      Portland, Oregon 97232





Screen Stars:

• Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown)


• Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who, Come Home, The Leftovers)


• Zachary Levi (Shazam!, Tangled, Chuck)


• Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Picture Show, Clue, Legend)


• Kate Flannery (The Office, See Jane Sing, Tenured)


• Oscar Nunez
  (The Office, The Proposal)


• Leslie David Baker (The Office, The Happytime Murders)


• Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Glory, Saw, Robin Hood Men In Tights)


• Lou Ferrigno (Mr. Universe,
  The Incredible Hulk)


• Wallace Shawn (The Princess Bride, Toy Story, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Clueless)


• Pauly Shore (Encino Man, Bio-Dome, A Goofy Movie)


• Anthony Michael Hall (The Breakfast Club, Weird Science, War Machine)


• Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter, A Christmas Carol)

Comic Guests:

• Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Kiss, Wonder Woman, Deadpool)


• Steve Orlando
  (Midnighter, Justice League of America, Batman


• James Tynion IV (Batman Eternal, Detective Comics)


• Adam Kubert (Astonishing Spider-Man, Wolverine)


• Cary Nord (Suicide Squad, Conan, Daredevil)


• Andy Fish (Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Jack the Ripper)


• David Finch (The Dark Night, The New Avengers, Ultimate X-Men)


• Mindy Lee (Bounty, Crimson Lotus)

Fans and attendees can keep up with Rose City Comic Con’s social media channels as guests are added to the show line up.





TICKETS: Daily and full weekend passes are available. Badges purchased before July 25 can be mailed to a provided address, saving convention goers time from waiting in line. Prices will increase the door.

• Friday Only Admission: $35


• Saturday Only Admission: $45


• Sunday Only Admission: $40


• 3-Day Weekend Pass: $75


• 3-Day Premium Pass: $139.99


• Kids Admission: $15. Valid for kids ages 3-10. Valid for full weekend or any day individually

WEBSITE: https://rosecitycomiccon.com/ is updated regularly with new guests, exciting exhibitors, and special programming.





SOCIAL MEDIA:



    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoseCityCC/

    Twitter: @RoseCityCC

    Instagram: @RoseCityCC

About Rose City Comic Con

Founded
in 2011, Rose City Comic Con quickly became Portland’s largest and most
diverse comics convention. Building from the strong, independent
creative community in the city
and combining well-known creators, celebrity guests, and cosplay
enthusiasts in a family-friendly atmosphere, RCCC brings together a
variety of passionate fans in one epic weekend.

About LeftField Media

LeftField Media, LLC
is an events company focused on developing face-to-face events in a
range of communities rooted in contemporary culture and shared passion.
LeftField was formed in 2014 by Greg Topalian (President, LeftField
Media) and is now owned by Topalian and Clarion Events Ltd. With a keen
sense of the evolving needs of businesses and their consumers, as well
as new opportunities created by change, LeftField takes a clean slate
approach to its work. LeftField’s portfolio
includes Awesome Con (awesomecon.com), Washington D.C.’s Comic Con; Rose City Comic Con (rosecitycomiccon.com),
in Portland, O.R.; Big Easy Con (bigeasycon.com), in New Orleans, L.A.; and Anime NYC (animenyc.com),
a Japanese pop culture festival in New York City. LeftField Media is headquartered in historic Trumbull, C.T. (leftfieldmedia.com).