PANEL SCHEDULE:
Pitching Comics: From Idea to Greenlight
Sat | Room 200AB
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
How do you turn a comic idea into a project that a publisher wants to make? Join Amanda
Deibert and Christian Gossett for a behind-the-scenes look at the pitching process. From
loglines and pitch decks to artwork, story outlines, and finding the right publisher, these creators
share practical advice on how to develop comic pitches and what makes editors say yes.
Panelists: Amanda Deibert, Christian Gossett
Notes: Hosted by Drew Seldin
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Representation in Comics: Creating Characters & Stories That
Matter
Sat | Room 200C
1:00 PM – 1:50 PM
How do creators bring authentic voices and perspectives to the page? Join Amanda Deibert
(DC Super Hero Girls), Nicole Goux (DC's Shadow of the Batgirl), and Cat Staggs (Wonder
Woman ’77) for a conversation about representation in comics and the power of inclusive
storytelling. From character design and worldbuilding to writing voices and visual identity, these
creators discuss how thoughtful representation helps stories resonate with readers and reflect
the diversity of the real world.
Panelists: Amanda Deibert, Nicole Goux, Cat Staggs
Notes: Hosted by Piper Williams
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