11 am – 12 pm

“STRING THEORY” EXCLUSIVE SCREENING

Join String Punk Studios as they debut their new show, String Theory, with an exclusive screening and Q&A session for C3 attendees. Come see what happens when two mad scientists inhabit opposite sides of the same island and quest for world domination… did we mention they’re marionettes?

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

SPOTLIGHT: RYAN OTTLEY

Join Image Comics’ superstar artist as he discusses his work on Invincible, his career path through Devil's Due, DC, Image and Ape Entertainment, and what lies ahead.

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

501^ST LEGION BLASTER RANGE

Do you have what it takes to take on the rebel scum? Members of the 501^st Legion host an all-ages blaster range game at their booth on the convention floor to help raise awareness and a generous donation for Autism research. Guaranteed prizes, and only $1 to play- all proceeds benefit the Autism Resource Network.

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

INDIE COMICS 101

Join creators David Petersen, Katie Cook, Jeremy Bastian and Gary Scott Beatty as they discuss the process behind soliciting their creator-owned work, self-publishing, and finding their place in the vast world of independent comics.

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

THE COLLABORATIVE PROCESS: MARVEL ARTISTS AND WRITERS

C3 Featured Guests Angel Medina, Skottie Young, Ryan Stegman, Marjorie Liu and Daniel Way break down the collaborative process between artists and writers- from the work they’ve done at Marvel and beyond.

3 pm – 4 pm

501^ST LEGION BLASTER RANGE

Do you have what it takes to take on the rebel scum? Members of the 501^st Legion host an all-ages blaster range game at their booth on the convention floor to help raise awareness and a generous donation for Autism research. Guaranteed prizes, and only $1 to play- all proceeds benefit the Autism Resource Network.

 4 pm – 5 pm

ADULT’S COSTUME CONTEST- SPONSORED BY TACO BELL

Think you have an amazing costume? Show us what you've got at this year's Costume Contest, sponsored by Taco Bell and hosted by Cartman from Real Rock 105.1 & 95.5! Celebrity judges will be present to judge your costume and your "costume portrayal" (how convincing you are in your fabulous costume). This one’s for the kids at heart. Sign up for free at the C3 information desk by 3:45pm. The Taco Bell Costume Contest Stage is located in the convention pre-function area.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

501^ST LEGION BLASTER RANGE

Do you have what it takes to take on the rebel scum? Members of the 501^st Legion host an all-ages blaster range game at their booth on the convention floor to help raise awareness and a generous donation for Autism research. Guaranteed prizes, and only $1 to play- all proceeds benefit the Autism Resource Network.

SUNDAY

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

501^ST LEGION BLASTER RANGE

Do you have what it takes to take on the rebel scum? Members of the 501^st Legion host an all-ages blaster range game at their booth on the convention floor to help raise awareness and a generous donation for Autism research. Guaranteed prizes, and only $1 to play- all proceeds benefit the Autism Resource Network.  

12 pm – 1 pm

BREAKING INTO COMICS

Comic pros Skottie Young, Ryan Stegman, Jason Howard and Joe Pruett field questions and discuss what it takes to get hired by a mainstream comic book publisher.

12:30 pm – 1 pm

KIDS PARADE W/ THE 501^ST AND REBEL LEGIONS

All kids attending C3 are invited to meet up with the costumers from the 501^st and Rebel Legions and take part in a rousing parade fit for an Emperor. Join the Legions as they march throughout the convention floor, into the main lobby of the Grand Traverse Resort, and lead the way to the Kids’ Costume Contest, located in the convention pre-function area.  

1 pm – 2 pm

KIDS’ COSTUME CONTEST- SPONSORED BY TACO BELL

Think you have an amazing costume? Show us what you've got at this year's Costume Contest, sponsored by Taco Bell and hosted by Cartman from Real Rock 105.1 & 95.5! Celebrity judges will be present to judge your costume and your "costume portrayal" (how convincing you are in your fabulous costume). Every child is welcome to join, and it’s free! Get your kids signed up at the C3 Information desk by 12:45pm. The Taco Bell Costume Contest Stage is located in the convention pre-function area.

2 pm – 3 pm

SUITING UP WITH THE 501^ST AND REBEL LEGIONS

Members of the 501^st and Rebel Legions answer your questions about costuming, as well as give tips and suggestions for how you can get started on your own costume or even join their ranks!

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

THE ART OF STAR WARS

C3 Featured Guests Dave Dorman and Katie Cook are joined by fellow Star Wars and Lucasfilm licensed artists Scott Zambelli and Marc Wolfe to discuss the art of Star Wars and their contributions to the franchise, as well as field questions from C3 attendees.