Top 5 Things I Love About WonderCon

We are 1 day away from the madness that is WonderCon so here are the top 5 things that I'm looking forward to the most.

5. TomboyTeez Sightings! There is nothing cooler than seeing one of our Teez on a con attendee. It makes me happier than a nerd at a convention.

4. Costumes. Gods bless Cosplayers! There is no better place to people watch than in the booth during WonderCon. Some costumes are super accurate, some are incredibly revealing and other are head scratchers. Never a dull moment.

3. Other Cool Vendors! There is never a lack of cool vendors to check out. You can shop for lightsabers, vintage toys and of course comics! I always have to limit myself to only buying one thing And I always cheat.

2. Special Guest Sightings! You never know who's going to stroll past the booth. Stan Lee and Jane Espenson have been a few favorites.

1. Nerds! I love spending time with my people. And the conversations that I find myself in are so much fun. Nothing like a serious nerd conversation.

Come on down to Anaheim and geek out with us! And when you visit our booth and proclaim "I love TomboyTeez" you'll get $5 off your purchase! See you there!

WonderCon And You: Why You Need To Be There

WonderCon Anaheim 2013 promises to be a spectacular event full of all the nerdy delights the Sci-Fi and Comic world has to offer. And of course there will be some awesome vendors as well. Shameless self promotion aside, this event will be epic. We've gone through the schedule for all 3 days and have come up with just a taste of what's in store. We'll see you there!

35th Battlestar Anniversary

Friday March 29, 2013 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Host Richard Hatch (Capt. Apollo, Tom Zarek), Kevin Grazier (science advisor, Battlestar, Caprica, Defiance),Michael Taylor (writer/producer, Battlestar, Defiance,Caprica), and special surprise guests discuss the 35-year history of Battlestar Galactica. Includes Q&A and special 35th BSG trailer presentation screening.

The Psychology of Star Trek vs Star Wars

Friday March 29, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm 

Boldly go where no one has gone before and explore a galaxy far, far away! Psychologists Dr. Andrea Letamendi (UCLA) and Dr. Ali Mattu (NYU) are joined by writers Hugh Sterbakov (Robot Chicken, City Under the Moon) and Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek (The Con of Wrath, Trekland: On Speaker) for an epic sci-fi battle as they throw down the science behind the heroes, villains, galactic governments, and even the fandom of Star Trekand Star Wars. Join a side and cast your vote as we crown one the winner of WonderCon Anaheim! Refereed by Brian Ward (Shout! Factory).

Comic Creator Connection 

Friday March 29, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm 

WonderCon Anaheim's Comic Creator Connection is an event that puts writers and artists together to see whether they can find their creative counterparts. Here's how it works: in two 2-hour sessions -- on Friday and Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM -- writers and artists can sit down and meet each other in a neutral environment. (Please note: Preliminary sign-ups for the CCC took place online before WonderCon Anaheim. To check and see if space is still available, visit Room 206B on the second level between 4:30 and 5:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.)

Not Guilty Be Reason of Zombification? Law and Forensic Psychiatry After The Zombie Apocalypse 

Friday March 29, 2013 6:30pm - 8:00pm 

During a “zombie apocalypse,” humans play by a new set of rules -- or no rules at all. Zombies kill humans, humans hunt zombies, and humans murder other humans -- with no legal repercussions. But suppose the zombie apocalypse ended after eradication of the zombies or the discovery of a cure that rejoined the dead with the living. When society's laws are restored, what would happen if humans, zombies, and former zombies alike stood trial for their actions? Would any of them be found guilty, or would the circumstances of the apocalypse excuse crimes like theft, breaking and entering, misuse of a corpse, murder, and cannibalism? What legal defenses might apply? Join the forensic psychiatrists of Broadcast Thought, H. Eric Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., and the lawyers of Law and the Multiverse, James Daily, J.D. and Ryan Davidson, J.D.(The Law of Superheroes) as they examine the legal issues faced by a post-zombie-apocalyptic world. In a mock trial, the lawyers will be the prosecution and defense, the doctors will be the expert witnesses, and you will be the jury. Will the walking dead be found guilty, or will they walk free?

LGBTQ Subtext in Comixs, Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Saturday March 30, 2013 4:30pm - 5:30pm 

LGBTQ subtext has almost always existed in comics, films and TV shows-from Dr. Wertham's writings on Batman and Robin to audiences' musings on Star Wars, Xena, Buffy, Doctor Who and the current Once Upon A Time TV show. "Wink-wink, nudge-nudge" asides, glances and dialogue still get fans talking and slash fictioners "slashing." Subtext is a legitimate literary and artistic device. But now with the greater prominence and acceptance of LGBTQ characters in media, subtext has even more opportunity to become "maintext." Will subtext ever come out of the closet? Will the prince ever get the prince-or the princess her princess? How often is subtext in the mind of the beholder? Join Prism Comics and Marc Andreyko (Black Lightning and Blue Devil, Manhunter), Brad Bell(Husbands), Jane Espenson (Buffy, Once Upon A Time, Husbands), Wendy Pini (Elfquest, Masque of the Red Death), and moderator Jody Wheeler (DoorQ, Bent-Con), as they explore how creators and audiences balance queer subtext.

DC Comics 101

Saturday March 30, 2013 5:00pm - 6:00pm 

New to DC Comics? Don't worry; we've got you covered! Come by for an all-ages tutorial on the essentials of what make DC Comics one of the leading comic book publishers!

Buffy Season 9 : The Final Arc

Saturday March 30, 2013 6:00pm - 7:00pm 

Dark Horse's continuation of Joss Whedon's cult favorite remains one of the most talked-about comics in today's market. As we head toward the Season 9 finale, Dark Horse and WonderCon Anaheim are giving you an exclusive chance to hear all there is to tell about the final arcs of both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel & Faithfrom the creative teams themselves! Join Dark Horse PR director Jeremy Atkins, along with longtime Buffy writerJane Espenson, Season 9 writer Andrew Chamblissand artist Georges Jeanty, Angel & Faith writer Christos Gage, and maybe a few surprise guests for what is guaranteed to be one panel you don't wanna miss!

Much Ado About Nothing 

Sunday March 31, 2013 11:00am - 12:00pm 

Shakespeare's classic comedy is given a contemporary spin in Joss Whedon's film Much Ado About Nothing. Shot in just 12 days (and using the original text), the story of sparring lovers Beatrice and Benedick offers a dark, sexy, and occasionally absurd view of the intricate game that is love. Please join us for an exclusive panel with very special guest(s).

Star Wars Comics in 2013!

Sunday March 31, 2013 2:00pm - 3:00pm 

January saw the publication of Brian Wood's Star Wars, one of the biggest launches in Dark Horse's 21 years of publishing Star Wars comics. The excitement continues in March with the return of Star Wars: Legacy! When it originally launched in 2006, Legacy shook up the Star Wars galaxy by pushing the "expanded universe" timeline-and Skywalker history-farther than it had ever gone before: over 100 years after the events of the original Star Wars trilogy of films. Now Legacy is back in a new iteration featuring an heir to the Solo line, written by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman. Join Bechko and Hardman as they talk about the new Legacy and take a peek at more surprises coming in 2013 for Star Warscomics at Dark Horse.

How To Create Your Own Novel : From the First Idea to Publishing

Sunday March 31, 2013 4:00pm - 5:00pm 

America's youngest multiple award-winning authors, the Winner Twins, will teach you how to create your own novel step by step. The twins, now in high school, are national bestselling authors who have written four science fiction novels. Drawing from their own experience, they will discuss the process, from creating your idea to getting it published. They have taught their unique creative writing method to hundreds of thousands of teachers and students across the country.

TomboyTeez Across The Pond

I just got back from Europe and I had a blast. I brought a slew of TomboyTeez with me to wear around town but it was not exactly t-shirt weather. It averaged around 35F degrees in both London and Paris. That's cold in my book but my girlfriend, the Canadian, insisted that is was just "chilly". You can call it whatever you want but I was bundled up the whole time. So you'll have to trust me when I say I'm wearing some great Teez. We caught up with some of our British friends in London (and loyal TomboyTeez-ers) and I even hand delivered a shirt to one of our Free Shirt Friday's winners. For the record, this shipping method is very expensive and not always available. 

We had a great time in London then we headed across the Channel to Paris. It's a beautiful city full of history, great art and delicious baked goods. And we met some very cool people. We ran into a woman from Santa Monica who's been living in Paris for 30 years. Overall it was a fun trip and a great holiday before our event season ramps up. I can't wait to go back. In warmer weather. Thanks Europe, see you next time.

Just hanging around Big Ben

Here we are with a Horse Guard in London. He's having a blast.

Showing my Pride in front of Candy Bar in SoHo, London's most famous lesbian bar.

At the Louvre in Paris giving a Da Vinci the finger. He started it.