This weekend: Wizard World Philly and Heroes Con

This weekend features dueling East Coast cons: Wizard World Philadelphia and Heroes Con in Charlotte. Each has two generic DC panels, one of which is about Countdown. Expect some Karate Kid questions and some JLA/JSA/LSH questions.

In Philly:

Friday - 2:30-3:30
COUNTING DOWN: SO BEGINS THE END
The Dave Cockrum Room (Room 103): Bob Wayne, DC VP-Sales, joined by Jim Calafiore (Countdown artist) and others, invites you to take a peek at the inner workings of Countdown and tease what’s coming up that’s sure to rock the DCU to the core!

Saturday - 2:00-3:00
DCU: BUILDING MOMENTUM
The Dave Cockrum Room (Room 103): See what’s in store for your favorite characters in a universe changed by 52 and evolving from the events of Countdown. This all-encompassing DCU panel is moderated by Bob Wayne, VP-Sales, with Mike Carlin, Senior Group Editor-DCU, Eddie Berganza, Group Editor-DCU, Jimmy Palmiotti (Countdown, Jonah Hex, Uncle Sam & the Freedom Fighters), Amanda Conner (Supergirl), Dustin Nguyen (upcoming Superman/Batman artist) and others.

In Charlotte:

Friday 2pm
DC NATION, Room 217 A/B
DC Comics' Executive Editor Dan DiDio is joined by editor Michael Siglain and Coordinating Editor Jann Jones for a peek into what are sure to be the most talked about events of the summer. And with these guys in the room, it would scarcely be a surprise if some other DC creators happened to show up unannounced, would it? How exciting!

Saturday, 12:30pm
DCU: COUNTDOWN & BEYOND!, Room 217 A/B
DC Comics' Executive Editor Dan DiDio is joined by editor Michael Siglain and Coordinating Editor Jann Jones, as well as any number of surprise guests, for a panel that's simply not to be missed. Catch up on the Countdown, as well as what lies ahead for your favorite heroes!