Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Comic-Con Museum Hosts Panel on 50 Years of Souvenir Books

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The Comic-Con Museum recently hosted a vibrant panel discussion about the Comic-Con souvenir book that spans five decades of history. Panelists including Jackie Estrada, Gary Sassaman, Bill Morrison and Bill Stout shared behind-the-scenes stories and memories about the art, the artists, and the production of the convention’s storied publication. To the delight of all, they had an autograph signing event after the panel!

Comic-Con Museum Souvenir Book Highlights

Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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