Speakers

Sam Maggs is a New York Times Bestselling and Eisner-winning author of books, comics, and video games. Currently the Senior Manager of Narrative Storytelling for Critical Role, Sam has had a decade-long career in game writing and IP strategy. Sam’s game writing credits include Anthem (RIP); Call of Duty: Vanguard (Sledgehammer); Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands (Gearbox); Marvel’s Spider-Man: The City That Never Sleeps (Insomniac); Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance (Tuque); and, as an IP strategist, Idle Champions and Baldur’s Gate III (Wizards of the Coast). Her game spin-off novel Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars hit the NYT list, and her comics and graphic novels include Marvel Action: Captain Marvel, Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins, and Tell No Tales: Pirates of the Southern Seas. She’s also a long-time on-air host and moderator. A Canadian in Los Angeles, she misses Coffee Crisp and bagged milk.

Presenting:

• Narrative Portfolio Review