We’re gearing up to fly out to the States this weekend ready for San Diego Comic Con. The event kicks off with preview night on Wednesday, July 19 and runs right through the weekend until July 23. The pop culture phenomenon will be attended by the industry’s best and brights including the crew from Viz Media.
Viz will be hosting two panels featuring manga horror icon and four-time Eisner Award winner, Junji Ito! The company is co-sponsoring these two panels alongside hosting Junji Ito’s largest North American exhibit. The exhibit features over 100 pieces of art! Also releasing this July is a new collection of ten tales celebrating Ito’s favorite antihero, Soichi!
WHAT, WHEN, WHERE:
- Thursday 7/20 11:00am – 12:00pm @ San Diego Public Library – Horror at the Library: Junji Ito
Join Comic-Con Special Guest and legendary horror master Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox) at the San Diego Public Library for a Q&A that’s sure to bring your nightmares to life. - Friday 7/21, 10:00 – 11:00am @ Room 6DE – PANEL: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito
Dive into the Ito-verse with the master of horror manga Junji Ito, as he discusses what inspires, drives, and horrifies him, all while drawing up something truly terrifying for his faithful, macabre-loving fans. - Thursday 7/20 – Sunday 7/23 @ Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Torrey Pines Rooms 1-2 – EXHIBIT: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito
Come help us celebrate the career of world-renowned creator Junji Ito. Walk among the cosmic and the macabre and lose yourself in the Ito-verse. With over 100 works on display, this will be the largest exhibition of Junji Ito’s work in North America.
Make sure to stop by booth #2813 for some SDCC exclusive merch. See you there!!
