San Diego Comic-Con has begun with congoers ready to pack the San Diego Convention Center all weekend long.
There is a lot to see at Comic-Con this year over the four days for those who are attending and those waiting for the latest and greatest of the breaking news to come from the largest pop culture event in the country.
If you want to be on the lookout for some awesome news, here are the top panels happening on Thursday, July 21. If you want to see the entire Thursday Comic-Con schedule, you can visit the official site.
And let us know in the comments section which panels you are looking forward to on Thursday.
JUSTICE LEAGUE ACTION (3pm-4pm EDT)
With the DC Comics movie universe is still in its infancy, the animated side has been chugging along with high quality movies and series for years. The Justice League and Justice League Unlimited series are both one of the best animated shows of all-time.
So, of course, Warner Bros. and DC Comics are looking to continue its track record with the latest Justice League animated series, Justice League Action.
The panel will give fans their first real information regarding the new series and possibly even show the first footage of Justice League Action.
Here’s the official description of the panel.
“The world's greatest superheroes return to television in Justice League Action, an all-new quarter-hour animated series. Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman lead the DC superheroes against their most infamous foes in adventures packed with relentless thrills, fun and action. No need to wait for the good stuff to start; each 11-minute episode jumps in with lightning-paced action and heroics. Whether defending the Earth, facing invaders from space, or battling the bizarre forces of magic, the always-rotating team of Justice League heroes are up to any challenge. Producers Butch Lukic ( Justice League ) and Alan Burnett ( Batman: The Animated Series ) and voice cast members Kevin Conroy ( Batman: The Animated Series) and Diedrich Bader ( Batman The Brave and The Bold) present an exclusive sneak peek and Q&A at this highly anticipated new series. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Justice League Action is coming soon to Cartoon Network.”
Marvel: Death of X (7pm-8pm EDT)
X-Men fans will want to attend this panel, as the Death of X will finally reveal the beef between the Children of the Atom and the Inhumans after Secret Wars.
Marvel Comics will have a star-studded panel of creators as the new era of the X-Men is discussed. Here’s the official description of the panel.
“One of the biggest questions coming out of the 8-month gap between Secret Wars and All-New All-Different Marvel has been, “What the heck happened between the X-Men and the Inhumans?” Join us for an exclusive look at new series DEATH OF X, plus the latest on all X-Men and Inhumans titles with Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso , Marvel Talent Scout Rickey Purdin , as well as Cullen Bunn ( Uncanny X-Men ), Scott Koblish ( Deadpool ), and Tom Taylor ( All-New Wolverine )!”
Marvel’s Luke Cage (8:45pm-9:45pm)
Marvel Studios and Netflix’s next series is Luke Cage , releasing on Sept. 30, and this panel will give fans a first look at the series with new information and possibly some surprises.
The first trailer is expected but will we see Jessica Jones? Iron Fist? Another notable Marvel character?
Here’s the official description of the panel.
“The cast of the upcoming Netflix original series Marvel's Luke Cage make their first-ever appearance, answering questions and giving fans a look at exclusive footage from the highly anticipated series, ahead of its September 30 global debut on Netflix. Moderated by Jeph Loeb (executive producer and Marvel's Head of Television).”
Funimation Industry Panel (9pm-10pm EDT)
Funimation is one of the leading anime distributors in the world and normally during these panels, the company announces its upcoming titles that fans can expect for the second half of 2016. But what we are looking for, is whether Dragon Ball Super will be getting an English release.
Here’s the official description:
“From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America's largest anime distributor, Funimation.”
