Comic-Con International in San Diego kicks off Wednesday night, July 21 and runs through July 25.

• Artist Cully Hamner wasn't originally listed as appearing on the Red movie panel on Thursday, despite the fact that he drew the limited series, but it looks like everything's been worked out and he will indeed be there. Here's his full schedule.

• BOOM! Studios will host their annual party on Thursday night at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Odysea Bar, starting at 9 p.m. The BOOM! Studios Five-Year Anniversary Drink Up will feature Mark Waid, Ross Richie, Matt Gagnon, Chip Mosher and the rest of the BOOM! crew with various BOOM! creators in attendance "for a night of relaxed fun." No RSVP or tickets are required.

And speaking of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, I received an email from them about their Comic-Con plans as well:

“Odysea Lounge at Hilton San Diego Bayfront hopes you will make us your 'Con Bar' this July. We welcome all attendees of Comic-Con International to indulge in our fresh, hand-muddled cocktails and our dazzling bay front views. Come order right from your seat from one of our brand new iPads and enjoy Happy Hour daily, 4P-6P and 10P-12A. Our staff is ready to serve you throughout Comic-Con and look forward to making this year a memorable one.”

• Radical Publishing has released their booth schedule, which will include signings by Jimmy Palmiotti, Wesley Snipes, Peter Milligan, Paul Gulacy, Sam Worthington, Rick Remender and many more.

• Kurt Busiek shares his schedule for the con, as well as some thoughts on the Westboro Baptist Church picket that Kevin mentioned last week. He says the best way to respond is to ignore them, then adds, "But on Twitter last night, among the suggestions for counter-statements against the WBC's rallying cry of 'God Hates Fags,' this lovely response came up, coined by Lori Matsumoto and designed by Dane Ault." Check out the image up top to see the suggested response.

• Which reminds me, Andy Mangels sent word about the 23rd annual Gays in Comics panel and a mixer/silent auction, both on Saturday at the show:

Saturday, July 24, 5:45-7:15 Gays in Comics: Year 23! - This all-star panel examines the rising diversity in the comics world today as the long-running "Gays in Comics" panel continues into its third decade at Comic-Con! As mainstream companies DC and Marvel are continue to frontline gay characters such as Batwoman and Northstar, and hire top-level gay or gay-friendly creators, independent publishers and creators are publishing unequivocal content spotlighting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered characters, to the cheers of the thousands of fans who are out of the comic book closet. Welcome a top-level panel of GLBT and straight creators, who will give amazing insights and glimpses of surprises to come! Joining founding moderator Andy Mangels, the USA Today best-selling author of Star Trek novels and Iron Man: Beneath The Armor, as well as numerous comic books, are: Howard Cruse, creator of Stuck Rubber Baby and Barefootz, founder of Gay Comix, and godfather of the gay comic movement; Geoff Johns, writer of Green Lantern, Flash, Brightest Day, and DC Entertainment's Chief Creative Officer; Marjorie M. Liu, the New York Times best-selling author of Black Widow and X-23 and co-author of Dark Wolverine; Daniel Way, writer of Wolverine and Deadpool, and co-writer of Dark Wolverine; Jim McCann, writer of Hawkeye & Mockingbird, Dazzler, and Return of the Dapper Men; Charles "Zan" Christensen, co-creator of Mark of Aeacus, founding member of PRISM Comics, and new publisher of gay-themed Northwest Press; Dan Parent, writer and artist for Archie and Betty & Veronica, and creator of Archie's new gay character, Kevin Keller; and Tim Fish, creator of Cavalcade of Boys, and writer-artist for X-Men: Nation X, and Iron Man: Designed Intelligence! Plus, there's always a surprise or two… Afterward, stick around for the hour-long gay comics fan mixer/social, hosted by PRISM Comics, with prizes and surprise special guests! Room 6A

Saturday, July 24, 7:15-8:15 Gays in Comics Mixer and Silent Auction - hosted by PRISM Comics, the nonprofit organization that supports gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered comics, creators, and readers. Mingle with comics fans and creators plus stay for the special drawing of a "Comics Gift Basket" and the silent auction of hot comics items! Room 6A

• Gary Tyrell rounds up where you can find webcomics folks on the convention floor.

• And finally, I believe Dark Horse's #notatcomiccon teaser campaign should come to a head this week, at least according to the Twitter feed. Excellent photos, though; whoever did those, very well done!