1:00 pm

PITTSBURGH COMICON OPENS

4:00 - 5:00

GEORGE PEREZ: THE WORLDS FINEST!!
Talk with comic legend George Perez about his latest contribution to the DC mythos, the new Worlds Finest starring the Huntress and Powergirl. Plus discuss George'?s involvement in the New 52 and other projects from the superstar artist!
(Room 2)

5:00 - 6:00

I DID IT ALL FOR THE WOOKIE with PETER MAYHEW
Everybody loves a good Wookie and there is no greater Wookie than Chewbacca. Peter Mayhew changed the face of cinema with his portrayal of Chewbacca in George Lucas? classic Star Wars series. Discuss Peter?s place in Star Wars lore and his time as one of the most iconic characters in film.
(Room 2)

5:00 - 6:00

CHARITY Quick Sketch
Watch your favorite artist at work and have a chance to win their original art. Chance Tickets only $1 a piece. All Proceed go to Charity.
(Showroom)

7:00

Dealer Room Closes

8:00 - 10:00

ALL AGES CASINO NIGHT
You’ve never seen a Casino Night like this. Traditional Casino Games, Comic Related Casino Games and Tons of Fun!! Admission and stakes only $5.00. Try to Win Great Prizes. Proceeds go to Charity.
(Oxford Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel)

10:00 am

PITTSBURGH COMICON OPENS

12:00 - 1:00

Legion of Dudes COMIC TRIVIA SHOWDOWN
Do you think you know a lot about comic books? Join the Legion of Dudes Podcast and put that comics knowledge to good use. Win big prizes in this winner take all duel of wits! Past Trivia Champion and the LOD?s Jim Dietz will be your quizmaster. Do you have what it takes to achieve geek glory!!
(Showroom)

12:00 - 1:00

LEE WEEKS:MAN WITHOUT FEAR
Superstar comic artist talks about his time penciling Daredevil and his new Daredevil miniseries due out soon from Marvel Comics.
(Room 2)

12:30 - 1:30

CREATING BELIEVABLE AND MEMORABLE CHARACTERS IN SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY
Delve into the key aspects of creating and developing those traits that bring a character to life and that connect with readers and gamers in ways that allow them to love and care about the character beyond the story or the game. Hosted by Eric Cooper, Author of the Sci-Fi/Superhero Adventure, Knight Seeker.
(Room 3)

1:00

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, LIZARD, SPOCK SINGLE ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT
Play the game made popular by CBS's the Big Bang Theory with the game's originators, Sam Kass & Karen Bryla!! Choose carefully because this is single elimination so one wrong choice and you are GONE. Winner take all, with some great RPSLS and Comicon Swag.
(Preregister at the RPSLS booth before 1:00 on Saturday.)

1:00 - 2:00

PHOTO OP WITH STAN LEE - FROGGY PHOTO
Get your picture taken with Stan Lee. 8 X 10 Photo $40
(Froggy Photo Booth)

2:00 - 2:30

NUFF SAID!!: A STAN LEE Q & A
One Comics Legend. Over 70 years of comics history. 30 Minutes to pick the brain of one of the greatest comic minds in history!! Plus find out about what Stan has planned NEXT!
(Showroom)

3:00 - 4:00

HERMES PRESS? DARK SHADOW SURPRISE
Hermes Press, publisher of fine comic collections and artbooks including the collected tomes from the Dark Shadow comic tie-ins based on the 60'?s television classic, discusses their Dark Shadow projects plus the promise a DARK SHADOW SURPRISE!! Could it be about the new Dark Shadows movie due out in May? or could it be about the classic TV show itself? You?'ll never know if you don?'t attend!!
(Room 2)

3:00 - 4:00

THE U CRE-8 COMICS PANEL
The U Cre-8 Comics line is an innovative approach to combining comics and the classroom. With a mix of both literary and visual arts instruction, the U Cre-8 line builds an appreciation for creative expression as well as an interest in reading. The Character Crafter Workbook has students use an application process to make their own comic creations from the ground up, much in the same characters are created in the comic book industry.
(Room 3)

4:00 - 5:00

CHARITY QUICK SKETCH
Watch your favorite artist at work and have a chance to win their original art. Chance Tickets only $1 a piece. All Proceed go to Charity.
(Showroom)

4:00 - 5:00

HONORING OUR TROOPS WITH HEROES FALLEN STUDIOS
Heroes Fallen Studios retells true stories from the battlefield. Teaming actual soldiers with some of the best creators in comics, Heroes Fallen has created a way to tell the stories of true American heroes. The profits from the comics are then donated to various charities supporting the men and women that serve in our military and their families. Com and find out more about this project, how it got started and how you can get involved
(Room 2)

4:30 - 5:30

TORRES VS. ZOMBIES SURVIVAL PANEL
Alfredo Torres, Pop Culture and Zombie Bashing specialist lectures you on How to Survive in the Zombie-pocalypse. This will be special edition of Torres Vs Zombies Podcast Live from Pittsburgh Comic Con that will be available for download on ITunes.
(Room 3)

6:00

Dealer Room Closes

7:00 - 10:00

GIANT CHARITY AUCTION: THE ULTIMATE ART & COMIC AUCTION!
Bid on Artwork, Comics & Special Items from the best in the industry. Find that special piece to add to your collection.
**Auction Will Take Place in the Oxford Ball Room in the Host Hotel.
(Monroeville Doubletree)

10:00 am

PITTSBURGH COMICON OPENS
KIDZ DAY - 12 and under free admission, must be accompanied by an adult, Kidz Events and Giveaways!

11:00 - 11:30

NUFF SAID!!: A STAN LEE Q & A PART II
For those of you who couldn't attend on Saturday!!! One Comics Legend. Over 70 years of comics history. 30 Minutes to pick the brain of one of the greatest comic minds in history!! Plus find out about what Stan has planned NEXT!
(Showroom)

11:00 - 12:00

LEARN TO DRAW THE DISNEY DUCKS
KIDZ DAY EVENT: A hands on Demo for Kids on How to Draw Huey, Dewey, Louie, Donald and more. Hosted by Duck Artist Extraordinaire, Patrick Block. Patrick will also be available for all your duck related questions.
(Room 2)

12:00 - 1:00

STEEL DOG STORIES
KIDZ DAY EVENT: Miss Carol Lynn Vicini, the author of "The Adventures of Steel Dog", will read to the children her new book. Carol will accompanied by Steel Dog and Steel Man!! Pittsburgh's greatest superhero will be assisting Carol by blowing up Steel Dog balloons for the kids.
(Room 2)

12:00 - 1:00

CHARITY QUICK SKETCH
Watch your favorite artist at work and have a chance to win their original art. Chance Tickets only $1 a piece. All Proceed go to Charity.
(Showroom)

2:00

COSTUME CONTEST
Don your Capes and Cowls for the Costume Contest.
(Entries please be registered by 1:00 PM at Costume Registration Booth)
(Showroom)

5:00 pm

2012 COMICON CLOSES - SEE YOU NEXT YEAR