Going to the New York Comic-Con this weekend? Looking for an inspirational/educational break from the barrage of noise and overstimulation? Then come to the Comics and New Media panel!

"What challenges do we, as publishing professionals, face with the rise of new media? How has it influenced the editorial process and the promotion end of things? How have web comics affected the industry? And, what happens when web comics transition to printed books?"

The round table bull session includes yours truly, SMITH comics editor and ACT-I-VATE minister of hype jahfurry, Vintage & Anchor Books Publicity Manager (and my editor) Lisa Weinert, and International Creative Management agent Kate Lee. Obviously, A.D. will be a large part of the discussion. Heh-heh…