We’re just 20 days away from the biggest pop culture convention of the year with Comic-Con 2012 coming next month, and slowly but surely studios and TV networks are firming up their rosters of films and series that will take San Diego by storm. This week it’s AMC announcing their line-up of panels for the convention, and the trio of programs hitting the Con is no surprise.

The Walking Dead will make a triumphant return to the convention with an hour-long panel in Hall H moderated by Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick and including special guests like cast members Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Denai Guerrero and David Morrisey along with Executive Producer and Showrunner Glen Mazzara, Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer Robert Kirkman and Co-Executive Producer and Special Effects Make-up Supervisor Greg Nicotero.  But that’s not all. Hit the jump for more.

Breaking Bad will also have a presence in Hall 20 featuring cast members Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte, Jonathan Banks and Creator and Executive Producer Vince Gilligan. And AMC’s non-scripted series Comic Book Men will have a panel led by none other than Kevin Smith, though this seems to be just part of his annual panel where he shoots the shit with fans and answers tons of questions.

Both The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad will also have autograph sessions on the show floor, and you can find all the details including the time and location of the panels and autograph sessions in the press release right here:

WHAT: The cast and producers of AMC’s breakout hit series “The Walking Dead” and “Breaking Bad” will participate in hour-long panels at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego, CA. Moderated by “Talking Dead” host Chris Hardwick, “The Walking Dead” panelists will discuss what fans can expect in the highly anticipated third season, which debuts in October.  The “Breaking Bad” panel, moderated by TV Guide’s Mike Schneider, will cover the series’ success to date and preview its final season which kicks off Sunday, July 15 at 10pm. In addition, Kevin Smith will discuss the new season of his unscripted series “Comic Book Men,” for which he serves as executive producer, during his annual Comic-Con panel.

WHO: “The Walking Dead” panelists include: Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Denai Guerrero, David Morrisey, Executive Producer and Showrunner Glen Mazzara, Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Executive Producer Robert Kirkman and Co-Executive Producer and Special Effects Make-up Supervisor Greg Nicotero.

“Breaking Bad” panelists include: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, Betsy Brandt, RJ Mitte, Jonathan Banks and Creator and Executive ProducerVince Gilligan

Kevin Smith, “Comic Book Men” executive producer

WHEN:           “The Walking Dead”

·         Autograph session on Friday, July 13 at 10:45am at Booth #3721

·         Panel on Friday, July 13 at 1:25pm in Hall H

·         Press round table interviews available on Friday, July 13 at 3pm

“Breaking Bad”

·         Panel on Friday, July 13 at 6:45pm in Hall 20

·         Autograph session on Saturday, July 14 at 10am in Booth #4229

·         Press round table interviews available on Friday, July 13 at 11:30am

“Comic Book Men”

·         Kevin Smith’s annual Comic-Con panel on Saturday, July 14 at 10pm in Hall H

Space is limited and will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis