Rob has been attending SDCC for years to promote his bestselling original graphic novels (like The Surrogates and The Homeland Directive) and the monthly comics he writes (Green Lantern, the Flash, and X-O Manowar). This year, he attends for the first time as a novelist. 

Panel Name: Superpowers & Ordinary Superheroes

Time: Sunday, July 12th, 10 am – 11 am, Room 25ABC

Description:  It’s the age of the superhero!  From movies to television to books, every superhero gets their day. But sometimes it’s the people you least expect, who become heroes and superheroes right in front of you. A mix of middle grade and YA authors talk crafting an original superhero narrative, debate the best power and explore what it takes to be a true superhero.  

Panelists:

Rachel Hartman / Shadow Scale

James Dashner / Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials

AG Howard / The Splintered series

Robert Venditti / Miles Taylor & the Golden Cape #1: Attack of the Alien Horde

Marie Lu / The Young Elites

Noelle Stevenson / Nimona