You’ve read about what I plan to eat while I’m in Chicago—but how about what I’ll be doing at Chicon 7, which is what’s bringing me to that city in the first place?

The Chicon 7 Programming Department just released its preliminary schedule, and this is where you might end up seeing me, depending on how things work out between now and the time things are finalized.

Friday, Aug. 31, 10:00 a.m.
Reading

Friday Aug. 31, 12:00 p.m.
Autographing

Friday, Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Marvel Comics Super-Heroes from the 1960s
In less than a decade (1961-1969), Stan Lee’s Marvel Comics created iconic super-heroes that have only grown in popularity over the decades. What was unique about the Marvel super-heroes that have led to them becoming such a phenomenon?

Saturday, Sept. 1, 12:00 p.m.
The 50 Year Old Teenager
In 2012, Spider-Man turned 50 with the appearance of a new film, various comic titles, television titles, and a musical playing on Broadway. This panel looks at Peter Parker’s perennial appeal, reminisces about his adventures and relationships, and just fangeeks all over the webslinger.

Sunday Sept. 2, 1:30 p.m.
Kaffeeklatsche

Check back between now and the con to see how my schedule settles out.