Michael "Gecko" Adams

Michael “Gecko” Adams, the mind behind the creation of the beloved Kung Fu Legume, is an established artist and colorist in the comic-book industry. In 2022, Michael embarked on a new venture with Keenspot Comics, debuting his first-ever creator-owned book. Five issues of Kung Fu Legume were published from July 2022 to March 2023 with a graphic novel set to hit stores during the holiday season of 2023. Kung Fu Legume is also being developed as an animated series with SpongeBob SquarePants writer Richard Pursel and executive producer Kheng Hua Tan (Crazy Rich Asians). Michael is also releasing Zor and Hero Hiro in 2024! In addition to his portfolio of published works, Michael’s artwork has also been showcased on HBO’s Entourage for Vanessa Angel’s character, Angel Quest, in Season 2, Episode 9.

01:00 PM | Location: Boomer A

Tasty Dungeon Eats

Does it taste like chicken? Using the popular anime Delicious in Dungeon as inspiration, we delve into the depths of the D&D Monster Manual and discuss the tantalizing question: How would each beast taste, and what's the best way to prepare them? From succulent dragon steaks to crispy owlbear drumsticks, we'll use our culinary imaginations to envision the flavors and textures of fantasy creatures.

Moderator: Carolyn Kay

Panelists: Carolyn Kay, Michael "Gecko" Adams, James Hollaman, Red Bard

Tracks: Anime, Fantasy, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest

04:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Crimson Meeting Room

Making Magic

Some characters are born with magic, like Harry Potter. Others can learn or obtain it, like Fullmetal Alchemist. Panelist compare genetic and non-genetic magic systems and weigh the pros and cons of these different approaches to magic in storytelling.

Moderator: Rhonda Eudaly

Panelists: Rhonda Eudaly, Michael "Gecko" Adams, Madilynn Dale, A C Smart

Tracks: Pop Culture & Entertainment, Film & TV, General Interest

07:00 PM | Location: Embassy Hotel: Interior Courtyard - Atrium

Literary Beers

Join panelists in the hotel lounge for lively conversation. BYO beverages, please.

Moderator: -

Panelists: Michael "Gecko" Adams, Kimber E Chessmore, Dara Fogel, PhD, Brenna Deutchman, Shai Fenwick, Mark Finn, Neal Hallford, Carolyn Kay, Chaz Kemp, vickey malone kennedy, Julia S. Mandala, Tracy S. Morris, Stephen Patrick, Rook Riley, A C Smart, Scott Zrubek

Tracks: Meetup, General Interest, Writing & Publishing, Art

Noon | Location: Boomer B

How to Design a New Creature

Drawing vampires, werewolves, and other mythological creatures. Which parts should be incorporated into our own artworks? What new traits can be added, while still making them recognizable? How do we avoid derivative or stale monsters? Let's make monsters terrifying again!

Moderator: Jan S. Gephardt

Panelists: Jan S. Gephardt, Michael "Gecko" Adams, Jacob Blackmon, J.H. Fleming

Tracks: Art, Fantasy, Supernatural & Paranormal

06:00 PM | Location: Sooner A

Doodle from Memory!

Prepare for an unpredictable and hilarious art showdown. Artists will put their creativity to the test as they quick-draw audience-suggested characters from memory (or make them up entirely). Watch out for the moderator, who may add their own unique flair to these suggestions, leading to unexpected results!

Moderator: FoxDaddy

Panelists: FoxDaddy, Michael "Gecko" Adams, Buck Berlin, Mike Kennedy

Tracks: Art, Contest, Pop Culture & Entertainment, General Interest

11:00 PM | Location: Boomer B