Comic-Con 2007, the biggest comic book and beyond gathering in the known universe, is set for July 26th-July 29th in San Diego at the Convention Center, and has announced a full schedule of events.

Among the highlights for Thursday, July 26th:

A look at U.S. Postal Service Marvel Super Hero Stamps; Spike TV’s Scream Awards announcing the 2007 Comic-Con Icon Award; a panel on DC Comics new Countdown mini-series, sending rumblings through that entire Superman-Batman universe; and previews, teasers and talk about the upcoming films Beowulf, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Stardust, Hot Rod, Iron Man, as well as the new Indiana Jones and Star Trek films, with appearings from JJ Abrams, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Neil Gaiman, Roger Avary, and SNL’s Andy Samberg; Hanna Barbera Retrospective–Flintstones, Yogi Beat and so much more; From Art to Art: The Challenges of Translating Comic Book Figures to Film Icons—A look from the artists’ perspective; Mondo Marvel, covering all things Marvel, including, one would expect, the controversial death of icon Captain America; Moonstone: Tales of Zorro, where writers and artists discuss Tales of Zorro, the first anthology of original Zorro short fiction ever published, and featuring the first Comic-Con appearance for Guy Williams, Jr; A Cartoon Network Sneak Peek at new projects; Living Long and Prospering: Celebrating 40 Years of Star Trek with a panel of Treksperts; The Pixar Story: To Infinity and Beyond, a new documentary on the award-winning computer animation giant; World Premiere of the direct-to-DVD Superman Doomsday animated film, plus a panel that includes executive producer/director/writer Bruce Timm (Justice League Unlimited, Batman: The Animated Series) and writer Duane Capizzi (The Batman). A second screening is set for later in the evening.

Highlights for Friday, July 27th:

Star Wars Day: Great Star Wars Books and Book News; Image Comics: The Founders; The Art of Adapting Comics to the Screen; Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero; Star Wars Day: What’s New and What’s Coming from Hasbro–action figures with the Force behind them; Spotlight on Paul Dini—The man who ushered in a new, grand era of TV animation with Batman: The Animated Series, then Superman, Justice League and JLU; Mattel and DC Comics: A Heroic Partnership–More Action Figures action; Stargate SG-1: The Movie–a sneak peak with SG-1 stars Ben Browder (as Cameron Mitchell), Amanda Tapping (as Samantha Carter), Michael Shanks (as Daniel Jackson), Christopher Judge (as Teal’c) and executive producer/director Robert Cooper; Sony Pictures Television/Kids’ WB: The Spectacular Spider-Man–preview the newest Spidery animated series; Marvel in the ’60s and ’70s; Dark Horse Comics—a special retrospective; Filmation DVD Spotlight: From Isis and Jason of Star Command to Bravestarr and Beyond; So You Want to Be a Comic Book Retailer; Pitching an Animated Show; Babylon 5: The Lost Tales; Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards; Worst Cartoons Ever!

Highlights for Saturday, July 28th:

Bionic Woman: Exclusive Pilot Screening and Q&A–now a six-gazillion dollar woman; Who Wants to Be a Superhero?–a look at the new season of the Stan Lee reality series; TOKYOPOP: Star Trek in Print: The New Golden Age; Into the Fire Nation: Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender, Season 3 Sneak Peek; Superheroes, Villains, and Vixens: A Discussion of the Top Pop-Culture Icons of 20th-Century Comicdom; Spotlight on Laurell K Hamilton–from Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter to her other novels; Heroes: Exclusive Volume II Clip and Q&A; Great American Comic Strips; DCU: New Worlds Order - more on the future fate (or fates) of DC Comic heroes and villains; Battlestar Galactica (the new version, not the ’70s show); Two Rays: Bradbury and Harryhausen; Spotlight on Roy Thomas—one of the first big-time fans turned pro in the ’60s; Spotlight on J. Michael Straczynski–from his new Babylon 5 DVD film to his work on Spider-Man, Fantastic Four and now The Mighty Thor; Dark Horse Presents: Joss Whedon - the current Buffy comics are the “8th season” of the hit TV series; The Sarah Connor Chronicles Screening and Q&A–the new TV show inspired by the Terminator films; Indyfans and the Quest for Fortune and Glory— the upcoming documentary; GameTap Presents: The Comic-Con International Masquerade; Comic-Con International Masquerade Party; Buffy the Vampire Slayer 10th Anniversary Screening.

Highlights for Sunday, July 29th:

Jack Kirby Tribute: The Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, The New Gods and so much more (he was the king); Archie Comics; DC Big Guns—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash; The Graphic Novel Explosion; Kid’s Drawing Day Workshop: Basic Skills; Marvel X-Men; The 4400—a sneak at the new season of the USA Network show; Kids’ Day Drawing Workshop: You Can Draw Star Wars; San Diego Museum of Art: Contemporary Art and Animation.

All events are subject to change. For complete schedule with times each day, visit www.comic-con.org.

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