Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

TMNT: Shellebrating 300 Issues of Turtle Power and Last Ronin

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

From Technodrome-sized surprises about the blockbuster comics to jaw-dropping reveals about The Last Ronin beyond the panels, IDW's TMNT panel delivers shellshocking surprises for fans. Moderators Comic Book Couples Counseling lead an announcement-filled discussion with Gene Luen Yang, Tom Waltz, Andrew Joustra, Jake Thomas, Sarah Myer, and a surprise guest who will remain in the shadows . . . for now.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comics, Fandom

11:00am PDT

30 Years of Tamagotchi!

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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2026 marks 30 years of Tamagotchi adventures. David Edmundson, Tara Badie, Tanya Sexton, Anita Komatsu, and Monako Kuriiwa reflect on memories over the years and share a few sneak peeks along the way.

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Anniversaries

12:00pm PDT

Image Comics: Artists Unleashed

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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Daniel Warren Johnson (The Moon Is Following Us), Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland), Ian Bertram (Precious Metal), Caspar Wijngaard (The Power Fantasy), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), and Sean Gordon Murphy (The Last Driver) discuss their work, creative process, and influences. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.

Special Guests

Caspar Wijngaard

Comic-Con Special Guest

Caspar Wijngaard is an award-winning, Eisner and Hugo Award–nominated comic artist from the U.K. Best known for his work on the critically acclaimed Image Comics series The Power Fantasy, which he co-creates with writer Kieron Gillen, his other notable creator-owned titles incl... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:00pm PDT

Breaking Ground: Building New Worlds with Caspar Wijngaard

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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Caspar Wijngaard (The Power Fantasy, Home Sick Pilots, All Against All) and Jim Viscardi discuss Caspar's career as one of Image Comics' most innovative creators. In this one-on-one interview and Q&A session, they explore the process of crafting original worlds for creator-owned comics and preview the return of The Power Fantasy.

Special Guests

Caspar Wijngaard

Comic-Con Special Guest

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Laughing Through the Quest: Humor in Fantasy and LitRPG

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl), Becca Lee Gardner (Adventure Cats: A Choose Your Cat Adventure), Aaron N. Hall (The Legend of Uh), and Kenny Gould (The Castle of 1000 Doors) discuss the ins and outs of crafting humorous fiction. Moderated by Jonathan Bacon-Liu (host of the All the Time We Have podcast).

Special Guests

Matt Dinniman

Comic-Con Special Guest

Matt Dinniman is a writer and artist from Gig Harbor, Washington. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl series, along with several other books about the end of the world. He doesn’t really hate cocker spaniels, and he plays bass in one band... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of James Tynion

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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From Something Is Killing the Children to Exquisite Corpses and beyond, multi-award-winning writer James Tynion IV discusses the ever-expanding worlds of Tiny Onion with collaborators Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), Werther Dell'Edera (Something Is Killing the Children), and Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses). Moderated by Sami DeMonster (Tiny Onion community manager).

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Comixology: For the Love of Fiction

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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Actor Thomas Jane (The Lycan, Star Trek, The Punisher), celebrity baker and comics writer Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread, Ordinary Joy), TV writer Marc Bernardin (Adora and the Distance, Star Wars: Mace Windu, Star Trek: Picard, Eyes of Wakanda), writer Michael Conrad (The 99 Legs, Neptune), and writer Frank Barbiere (Zero Instance, Astonishing Times) discuss their newest comics, their creative inspirations, their favorite stories, and why they love fiction. Moderated by Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press).

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Hasbro Transformers Panel

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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The Hasbro Transformers toy development team shares a behind-the-scenes look at the latest character figures across the brand. Time permitting, the session includes a Q&A with trivia and more.

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Action/Adventure, Comics, Fandom

6:00pm PDT

LitRPG: Dungeon Crawler Carl and Beyond

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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More and more people are reading LitRPG. Learn about the booming subgenre from popular authors Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl), Shirtaloon (He Who Fights with Monsters), S.M. Boyce (Blood Reaper), Seth Ring (Battle Mage Farmer), Eric Ugland (One More Last Time), and Shawn Wilson (Ultimate Level 1). Moderated by Henry Herz (Combat Monsters).

Special Guests

Matt Dinniman

Comic-Con Special Guest

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, TTRPG, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

The Law of Spider-Noir

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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Lawyers take on the Amazon series Spider-Noir. What are the rules for private eyes fighting organized crime? What war crimes are committed by performing experiments on prisoners of war? Which crime carries the more stringent penalty: vigilantism or violating Prohibition? A panel of judges and attorneys examines the web of legal issues in Spider-Noir, taking on the black-and-white questions of the law. Featuring Judge Carol Najera (Los Angeles County Superior Court), Kathy Steinman (San Diego deputy city attorney), Michael Dennis, Stephen Tollafield, Vana Palacio (Greenberg Traurig, LLP), and Michael Skeen. Moderated by Kate Bridal (Now It's Ruined Podcast). Presented by The Legal Geeks.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Podcasts, Superheroes, Television

8:00pm PDT

Halloween Man and Making Comics as Therapy

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

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Drew Edwards, Ringo-nominated author and creator of the cult comic Halloween Man, discusses his decades-long journey with the series and how it helped him navigate dissociative identity disorder, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress, and survivor's guilt. Along the way, he became a notable voice in small-press comics, horror, and award-winning storytelling. April Guadiana and John Hazard join the conversation to reflect on the comic's legacy and impact. Moderated by Moni Barrette. Q&A follows.

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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U: Updated, Comics, Television, Writers & Writing, After Dark | 1: Programs, Comics, Television, Writers & Writing, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Fourth Annual Ghostface's Killer Trivia

Friday July 24, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

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For the fourth year in a row, fans can match wits against Roger Jackson, the actual voice of Ghostface from the Scream franchise, as he shreds the crowd with horror trivia. Participants will need to be sharp as a knife to survive this year's contest and win prizes. As always, Matt Corrigan and Aaron McLane of the Launchpad Podcast will be on hand to hide under the table and make jokes.

Friday July 24, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Cosplay, Fandom, Games, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Podcasts, After Dark

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Matt Dinniman

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