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10:00am PDT

Bob's Burgers
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Ballroom 20
Loren Bouchard (creator and executive producer), Bernard Derriman (supervising director), and cast members H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and Larry Murphy discuss the latest adventures of the Belcher family, share fan-favorite moments, and tease what is ahead for the Emmy Award–winning series.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Television

10:00am PDT

Audible: Goddamnit, Donut: A Totally Professional Panel with Matt Dinniman and Jeff Hays
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The wildly entertaining world of litRPG takes the spotlight as Dungeon Crawler Carl author Matt Dinniman and narrator Jeff Hays discuss the explosive success of the DCC audiobooks on Audible and the craft of translating irreverent, high-octane storytelling into memorable audio performances. The conversation highlights the creative chemistry between writer and voice actor, with behind-the-scenes stories, insights into building a devoted fanbase, and an exploration of how humor, heart, and chaos come together across the page and the performance.
Special Guests
avatar for Matt Dinniman

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 →
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  1: Programs, Animation, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Hilton Programs, Movies, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6A
When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman's entire rogues gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. Rick Morales (supervising producer), Jim Krieg (producer), and Michael Mando (voice of Bane), along with other members of the creative team, discuss the multi-part animated event from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, and Warner Home Entertainment, bringing to life one of the most iconic sagas in Batman comics. Based on characters from DC and the DC comic book event Batman: Knightfall by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O'Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies, Television

10:00am PDT

Building Sustainable Careers in Comic Art
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 4
Members of the Comic Art Professional Society (CAPS) Eddie deAngelini (Collectors Comic, CAPS interim president), Barbara Randall Kesel (writer/editor, Marvel/DC), Don Nguyen (artist, Upper Deck/Topps), and Jose Pimienta (Halfway to Somewhere) discuss how to connect with a professional network that can help build a lasting career in comics across styles, genres, and publishing models. Moderated by Kristen Parraz (Comadres y Comics Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Comic Creator Connection All-Stars
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 29AB
The Comic Creator Connection All-Stars celebrates creative teams who met at one of Comic-Con's annual writer/artist networking events and have since published a new project together. Hosts Douglas Neff and Corey Rothermel (authors of Epic Win! The Geek's Guide to the Journey from Fan to Creator) kick off the party with a discussion with each team about how they built a successful creative partnership, from their first handshake to their first draft to their first sale. The panelists dish up their juiciest stories on the real ins and outs of creating comics. This heartfelt panel is packed with practical advice, hard-won wisdom, and plenty of smiles from the industry's newest published creators.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic Creator Connection, Comics, Education, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Cultural Appropriation: How It Can Affect Cosplay
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Patricia A. Rabago (cosplayer), Rey Benavides (cosplayer), Ingrid Luedtke (cosplayer, actor), Lonnie Khanya Lucas (cosplayer), and Mercedes Silva (cosplayer) discuss cultural appropriation, how it can affect their choices in cosplay, and whether they've run into issues. Moderated by Colleen Kelly Burks (costumer, Cosplay First Aid).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Marriott Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

10:00am PDT

Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7AB
Celebrate the best in horror with the anthology comic book series Hello Darkness. Spotlighting both rising stars and legendary talent, BOOM! editors Sebastian Girner and Maya Bollinger talk with creators Tate Brombal (Fall of the House of Slaughter, Everything Dead & Dying), Julio Anta (Frontera, This Land Is Our Land: A Blue Beetle Story), Tini Howard (Marian Heretic), and Becky Cloonan (The War) about crafting fear, the unique power of anthology storytelling, and why horror remains one of comics' most exciting genres.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Image Comics: Storytelling, Genre, and Crafting Unforgettable Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28DE
Geoff Johns (Geiger), Jason Fabok (Rook: Exodus), Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), Wes Craig (Kaya), and more discuss genre, storytelling, industry insights, and tricks of the trade. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Making Fiction Real: The Art of Writing Authentic Characters
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC
We've all been there: You crack open a book, and the characters are so realistic, so enthralling, that they walk off the page. Ashley Poston (Someday Garden), Shirlene Obuobi (Die for Me), Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier (The Mortons), Elise Kova (Prince of Swords), and Chip Pons (Dearly Departed) discuss their craft and compare character-building techniques across genres. Moderated by Haydee Smith.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

MeTV's Svengoolie Returns: Camera Ready
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE
They're baaaack. MeTV's Svengoolie (Rich Koz) and The Sven Squad: Nostalgiaferatoo (Bill Leff), Gwengoolie (Sarah Palmer), and IMP (Scott Gryder) return for their second straight appearance at Comic-Con, but this time they'll be camera-ready in full character costume and makeup. Along with executive producer Jim Roche, the panelists discuss the past, present, and future of horror hosting, and Svengoolie himself will reveal special announcements regarding this October's BOO-Nanza programming. As the last nationally broadcast horror host on the air, Svengoolie represents a unique legacy in television history, blending classic monster movies with comedy and fan engagement to keep this beloved tradition alive since the 1970s and on MeTV since 2011. Two-time Emmy Award–winning producer/writer/comedian Dana Gould (Hanging with Dr. Z, The Simpsons) moderates. Attendees will receive a Comic-Con exclusive Svengoolie and The Sven Squad collectible magnet.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies

10:00am PDT

Small Press Comics and Independent Production
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
The indie comics creator collective has grown, providing more opportunities for writers and artists. Smaller production companies have created a widening space that offers more options for building a fan base. Jeffrey Twohig (FuzzyLogixMedia), Robert Roach (Small Town Productions), Johnny C. (Sartana), and Craig Buster (First Impression Inc.) talk through the process of creating comics and securing intellectual property.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Comics, Omni Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Student Activism vs. Student Participation
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
In an ever-changing future that uses pop culture, comics, gaming, and more as essential learning tools, what is the best way for students to be involved? Does traditional education still work? How important is hands-on learning? There's a difference between having a seat and having a voice. Showing up is necessary, but is it sufficient? Educators who use comics, pop culture, and gaming in classrooms—including Dr. Chris Wildrick (Syracuse University), Dr. Christina Knopf (SUNY Cortland), Dr. Billy Obenauer (University of Maine), Krista Rozanski (Syracuse Libraries), Darlynne Overbaugh (First Congregational Church), and Bailey Day (Ithaca College)—discuss the challenges of teaching for an ever-changing future. Moderated by Ed Catto (Ithaca College).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Games, Library Programs

10:00am PDT

Terrible Toys and Problematic Playthings
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
The Oozinator . . . The Flush-o-matic . . . These sound like things no one would want to play with, yet everyone remembers terrible toys that made no sense at all and should not have been given to children. A Terminator figure who makes an obscene gesture? An Underwater Spider-Man? Aaron McLane and Matt Corrigan (the Launchpad Podcast) take Blaine Rodenbaugh (NECA brand manager) for a walk through the forgotten toy aisles of the childhood many tried to forget. They promise it will be more fun than an antivirus Bruce Wayne.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Library Programs, Podcasts, Superheroes

10:00am PDT

Why Do Saturday Morning Cartoons Still Matter and How Are They Shaping the Next Generation?
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9
Before streaming and endless scrolling, Saturday morning cartoons built careers, launched studios, and helped shape the animation industry we know today. ASIFA-Hollywood and Saturday Morning Cartoons United present a behind-the-scenes look at the artists, voice actors, and creators who brought these iconic shows to life. Moderated by Caroline Buermann (founder, Saturday Morning Cartoons United) and Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes), the panel includes Craig Bartlett (Pee-wee's Playhouse, Hey Arnold!), Chris Battle (Teen Titans, Samurai Jack), Jerry Beck (CartoonResearch.com), Bettina Bush (Rainbow Brite, My Little Pony), Matt Danner (Muppet Babies, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw), and Candi Milo (Tiny Toon Adventures, Dexter's Laboratory).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Movies

10:00am PDT

Wig Masters: Customize Your Wig Block
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 3
Theater wig and wardrobe professionals Junior Bergman (wardrobe supervisor, La Jolla Playhouse) and Anna Campbell (professional costumer; wig and wardrobe crew) demonstrate how to prep hair and customize a wig block to match the wearer’s head. With audience volunteers, the panel will show the process of making a head wrap from tracing to transfer, creating a true-to-size head block for a better-fitting wig for cosplay building and styling.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Comic-Con How To, Cosplay, Costuming, Education

10:00am PDT

Comic-Con Film School 103: Working with Actors and a Crew
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Day 3 of this course on micro-budget moviemaking covers how to direct actors, organize a crew, and keep a production running without anyone making a dime. Panelists include Valerie Perez (producer and star of the Paula Peril series), Jack Conway (creative producer for V10 Entertainment), Darryl Thomas (writer and director of Dollface the Motion Picture), Ben Hansford (writer and director of Uprising), Sean Rourke (writer and director of Lucy X Mina), Megan Rees (LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest), Kevin Allen (The Party), and Bradley Upton (Dark Commandos).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

A Look Back at Comic-Con's Early Years
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A look back at Comic-Con's early years through the memories of those who were there and never-before-seen video. Panelists include moderator and host Scott Smith (electronic publicist; creator of Comic-Con CCTV), co-moderator Anthony Keith, Clayton Moore (original on-air host for Comic-Con TV), Gabriel Wisdom (early Masquerade host, local radio personality), and David Clark (founding member). The panel will feature video from an early Masquerade, including Brinke Stevens' "Funeral for a Friend" performance, The Rocketeer creator Dave Stevens, George Clayton Johnson, Joe Kubert, filmmaker George Pal, and June Foray, along with stories from the original creators of the Con TV experience.

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  U: Updated, Anniversaries, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Marriott Programs, Television, Tributes |   1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Marriott Programs, Television, Tributes

10:00am PDT

Dark Horse: Star-Powered Storytelling
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 23ABC
Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt and fellow actor David Dastmalchian started out playing fan-favorite characters in beloved films and television, but now they have turned to creating the newest fan-favorite characters in their creator-owned comics. Together with showrunner and writer Jordan Blum and their comics co-creators, they discuss building stories like Minor Threats, Witness Point, American Caper, The Guy in the Chair, Count Crowley, and Kingdom of Earth, what it is like juggling writing duties with their co-creators, what they love most about the medium, and more. Moderated by Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 23ABC
  U: Updated, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Inside the Writers Room: Re-imagining Television for the New Normal
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
Television showrunners and writers discuss the state of the industry and how they are navigating dramatic changes in the medium, while sharing insights and stories for the next generation. Moderated by Chris Parnell (executive vice-president, Paramount+), panelists include Ryan Condal (House of the Dragon, Colony), VJ Boyd (Justified, S.W.A.T.), Marc Bernardin (Eyes of Wakanda, Batman: Caped Crusader, Carnival Row), Gabrielle Stanton (Haven, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Flash), Deric Hughes (Quantum Leap, Arrow, Warehouse 13), Kay Reindl (Shining Vale, Scream), Jeff Yorkes (The Muppets Mayhem), Ashley E. Miller (DOTA: Dragon's Blood, Black Sails), Javier Grillo-Marxuach (The Witcher, Lost), and Mark A. Altman (Pandora, The Librarians, Castle).
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Wizards Wrestling Each Other: A 5e Tag Team Competition
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
SATURDAY! SATURDAY! SATURDAY! An (imaginary) steel cage sets the stage for a mashup of D&D and tag-team professional wrestling, with Brandon Cutler (AEW wrestler), Johnny Stanton (Dropout TV), Tanlynn Morgan (5 GMs in a Trenchcoat), Reed Sights (TTRPG performer, comedian, actor), and Jes Wade (TTRPG producer, ChariTTRPGs) competing under dungeon master Tulok the Barbrarian (YouTube personality). Expect high Strength scores, but these nerds have been hitting up their local bookstores. Six wizards enter, but only two will leave. Pay for the whole seat, but you'll only need the edge!
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Omni Programs, TTRPG

10:30am PDT

Abrams Spotlight Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 29CD
A first look at upcoming graphic novels, comics, and illustrated books from Abrams ComicArts, Abrams Fanfare, and Abrams. Editors Charles Kochman (editor-in-chief, Abrams ComicArts), Charlotte Greenbaum, and Connor Leonard, along with creators Mark Evanier (The Essential Peanuts), Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux (This Place Kills Me), Shay Mirk (Making Nonfiction Comics), Meggie Ramm (Batcat 4: Seeing Stars), and Sequoia Blankenship and Rob Thompson (Feo the Chupacabra), discuss their latest projects and the books they are bringing to readers in 2026 and 2027. From middle-grade comics and nonfiction comics to literary graphic novels and classic comic strip collections, this panel offers an inside look at the creators, editors, and books shaping the future of comics publishing at Abrams.
Special Guests
avatar for Nicole Goux

Nicole Goux

Booth #2203, Comic-Con Special Guest
Nicole Goux (she/her) is an Eisner Award–nominated illustrator and cartoonist from Los Angeles. She's the artist of DC's Shadow of the Batgirl and co-creator with Dave Baker of Forest Hills Bootleg Society (Simon and Schuster: Atheneum). She has been published by DC, Dark Horse... Read More →
avatar for Mark Evanier

Mark Evanier

Comic-Con Special Guest
Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animat... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics

10:30am PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #9: Superman's Co-Creator Jerry Siegel: Do We Have the Whole Story?
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 26AB
Jerry Siegel, writer of Superman with artist Joe Shuster, has attained legendary status through fans' enduring love of the character. Since 1975, the Superman saga, chronicled by comics luminaries such as Neal Adams, Jerry Robinson, and others, has portrayed Superman's creators as hapless victims of a greedy corporation once managed by Jack S. Liebowitz and owned by Harry Donenfeld. Early Superman artwork and comics read in concert with published materials and documentary evidence paint a more complicated picture of the legal and personal circumstances behind the production and management of Superman. The historical record, much of it only recently unearthed through court exhibits and the collector market, blurs the familiar mythology of Superman's creators as victims and his corporate owners as villains. Attorney Mark S. Zaid and historian Andrew Fogel (Center for Jewish History) will reveal this hidden history, with comics writer and editor Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) presenting Siegel's own words. This roundtable asks the audience the thorny question: Do we have the whole story?
Special Guests
avatar for Mark Waid

Mark Waid

Comic-Con Special Guest
Over the course of his four decades in the comic book industry, New York Times bestselling author Mark Waid has developed characters and written stories for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, Archie, Star Wars, The Incredibles, Fantastic Four, Wonder Woman, Daredevil, Captain America, and almost every other franchise currently enjoying success... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Comics Arts Conference, Education, Historical, Superheroes

10:30am PDT

The Ringer-Verse's 2026 Franchise Power Rankings
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 5AB
The Ringer-Verse crew—House of R's Joanna Robinson and Mallory Rubin and The Midnight Boys' Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve Ahlman—debates which franchises at the center of nerd culture have dominated the year. From the DCU to the MCU, Game of Thrones to Star Wars, who is winning 2026? And with major releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three still to come, what could change?
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

10:30am PDT

Threads of Tension: Heartbreak Feels Good in a Place Like This
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 10
This panel explores how authors craft emotionally charged stories that connect with readers by examining how tension is built, emotions are evoked, and narratives become unforgettable across fantasy, horror, science fiction, and more. Joseph Eckert (The Traveler), Deena Helm (Our Cut of Salt), Terry J. Benton-Walker (The Drakon King), and Katee Robert (The Tarot Trials), moderated by Ken Bebelle (The Phoenix Hoard series), discuss techniques for creating lasting emotional journeys.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

10:30am PDT

Toys That Made Us: Beloved Blunders
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 6BCF
Brian Volk-Weiss, creator of Toys That Made Us, spotlights wacky, weird, and downright worrisome toys that have remained unforgettable over the years. The discussion examines classic calamities that "should have never been made," including LJN's Dune line, Kenner's Waterworld line, and Star Wars Power of the Force 2, and why these lovable losers still hold a place in collectors' hearts.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

10:30am PDT

Comic Book Law School® 303: Trademark Parody Limitations, Taylor Swift and Showgirls, A.I. Updates, and Other Hot Topics
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 11
For the third (and final) panel of this year's Comic Book Law School® series, a group of distinguished legal experts sheds light on some of the complex issues facing creators and businesses, with an eye to the most current and important legal issues from the past year and how they apply to comics and the pop-culture scene. Noted attorney Michael Lovitz (author of the classic The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book) moderates a panel of legal eagles—law professors Betsy Rosenblatt, Lisa Ramsey, and Marc Greenberg, and IP attorneys David Lizerbram and David Branfman—in a discussion focused on real-world issues of importance to fans, creators, and legal professionals. The panel shares insights and knowledge, and provides practical advice, concerning recent updates relating to intellectual property law, impactful court decisions, and how new technologies aid, or impinge on, the rights of creators and those who hire creative individuals. This year's topics are expected to include First Amendment limits for trademark parodies, updates on recent trademark disputes and decisions, and insights into new cases involving artificial intelligence, plus best practices for incorporating A.I. in the creative process and related ethical issues for legal practitioners. Please note: The Comic Book Law School® seminars are designed to provide relevant information and insights to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. [This program is approved for 1.5 credits of California MCLE.]
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom, Games, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing

10:30am PDT

Game Pitch Review
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Professional game developers offer their advice and insight to those seeking to further their dreams of making their game a reality. Participants will have the opportunity to pitch a game for about 5 minutes and then receive constructive criticism on the concept and the pitch. This session will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis, and sign-ups will be taken onsite for the six pitch slots. To participate, participants must be prepared before signing up. Preparation includes: (1) a well-practiced, about 5-minute verbal pitch that clearly explains the game concept, how it is unique to the marketplace, and why it would be worth funding; (2) any hardcopy or digital visuals (images, video, etc.) that help illustrate the concept and viability of the idea (you must bring the device on which participants will display the visuals); and (3) being imaginative and passionate—imagine making a very quick pitch to receive funding for your idea. Sign-ups will begin at 10:00.
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Education, Games, Marriott Programs, Video Games

11:00am PDT

Futurama
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Ballroom 20
"It's the wildest Futurama panel since ever."Futurama returns weekly starting August 3 on Hulu with 10 splat-tacular new episodes, and the panel includes world-premiere footage presented by Matt Groening with head writer David X. Cohen, executive producers Claudia Katz and Ken Keeler, moderator Lee Supercinski, and cast members Billy West, John DiMaggio, Lauren Tom, Phil LaMarr, David Herman, and Maurice LaMarche.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

11:00am PDT

Archie Comics: 85th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
In 1941, Archie Andrews made his first appearance in Pep Comics #22 . . . and helped change the course of comics history. As Archie Comics marks 85 years of America's favorite teenager, the panel previews Archie's new line of comics published in collaboration with Oni Press and looks ahead to new series including Archie, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and Archie in Hell. Creators Corinna Bechko, Tyler Crook, Patrick Horvath, and Ben H. Winters join Archie's Jesse Goldwater and Oni Press' Hunter Gorinson, Sierra Hahn, and Bess Pallares to discuss the past, present, and future of all things Riverdale.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comics, Historical

11:00am PDT

Black Dog and Leventhal's Spider-Man Total Universe Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Patrick A. Reed (pop culture historian and curator) is joined by Spider-Man artists and writers to discuss the rich comic book history of Spider-Man across six decades, inspired by Reed's upcoming book Spider-Man Total Universe.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

11:00am PDT

Cosplay Hacking
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Do you hack together costumes on a hope and a prayer? Or are you perhaps a recovering perfectionist trying to embrace the "perfect is the enemy of good" philosophy? Whether attendees are just starting out or are a seasoned cosplayer/costumer, this panel might be for you. SheProp returns with its popular panel on creating amazing cosplays on a budget, getting creative with unexpected materials, and making sustainable crafting choices. The panel covers garment hacking, kitbashing, modular cosplays, thrifting, and other creative costuming practices. Bring questions for a dedicated Q&A section. Panelists: Lacey Bond, Tema Time, Malis Vitterfolk, and Koriel Creations.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Marriott Programs

11:00am PDT

John J. Pearson: The Painted Art of The Patron and The Smart Division
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Artist John J. Pearson (The Department of Truth, In Bloom) discusses the process of painting two new creator-owned series releasing this summer from Ignition Press and Dark Horse: The Patron and The Smart Division. John talks with Dan Crary (Ignition Press) about approaches to art, risk taking, and finding a creative voice in comics.
Special Guests
avatar for John J. Pearson

John J. Pearson

Comic-Con Special Guest
John J. Pearson is an Eisner Award–winning artist and illustrator based in Leeds, UK. He is the artist and co-creator of The Patron (with Christian Ward), The Smart Division (with Zack Kaplan) and In Bloom (with Michael Conrad). He has worked on Hellblazer: Dead in America and ... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Horror and Suspense

11:00am PDT

Middle Eastern/North African Representation in Media
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A discussion and celebration of positive Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) representation in Western arts and entertainment, with a look at progress past and present, and what more can be done in the future. Panelists Yas Modares Ghasiri (Sylvester Stallone's MVP, The Breastorcism), Esraa Darwish (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Fast X), Sarah Fatemi (Netflix Is a Joke, SkankFest), Kaveh Taherian (Mothman's Compendium of Southern California Cryptids, 500 Open Tabs), Jasmin Joestar (Twitch), and Sara Karimipour (Jurassic World: Chaos Theory, Alice's Wonderland Bakery) share perspectives on creating and sustaining authentic representation. Moderated by Paul Zecharia (Mr. Student Body President, I Don't Like My Voice). A Q&A follows.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Books, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Games, International, Marriott Programs, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

New and Upcoming Kodansha Manga Revealed
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 9
Kodansha—purveyors of some of the most exciting manga published today, including Blue Lock, Gachiakuta, and Witch Hat Atelier—offers manga fans a sneak peek at manga licenses coming to a bookstore, comic shop, and bookshelf near you. Manga experts from Kodansha, including Ben Applegate (director, publishing services, Penguin Random House), Cayley Last (editor, Kodansha), and Misaki Kido (events director, Kodansha), share the inside scoop on new series to add to a wishlist, with a Q&A and surprise giveaways. Moderated by Ivan Salazar (senior marketing director, Kodansha).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Movies

11:00am PDT

Next Stages of Movie and Theater Evolution
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
With the rise of social media, streaming services, and easy access to the internet, movies and the theaters that show them have struggled to find a place with newer audiences. Panelists discuss what the moviegoing experience looks like now, how theaters may evolve to survive in the current climate, new film formats emerging in social media spaces, which concepts have become obsolete, and how theaters are reshaping promotions to offer new value to new demographics. Derick McDuff (host, Underrated Movie Podcast) appears with Tricia Aurand (award-winning screenwriter and podcast host), Alix Catherine (podcast and livestream host, The Welcome Party), Becky D'Anna (movie studio marketing veteran; podcast host, Hanging with Becky), Andrew Linde (podcast host, Nothing New: A Remake Podcast), and Law Sharma (actor and entertainment journalist).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Animation, Education, Fandom, Library Programs, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web

11:00am PDT

State of the Board Game Publisher in 2026
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Tabletop games are more popular than ever, with people discovering board games every day. But what does it take to be a board game publisher, and what does the landscape look like in 2026? Top tabletop game publishers and designers—Deirdre Cross (WiT—Women in Toys, licensing & entertainment, board member), Justin Gary (Stone Blade Entertainment, CEO), Matt Fantastic (Forever Stoked Creative, creative director), Heather O'Neill (9th Level Games, CEO), Erica Hayes-Bouyouris (Spin Master, lead designer), and Luke Peterschmidt (Asmodee, head of active category management)—share a look at the current marketplace, trends, and where the industry is headed.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

11:00am PDT

Teaching with Comics to Celebrate Immigrant Stories
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Anna Osborn (Jefferson Middle School), Philip Belcastro (Hill Freedman World Academy), and Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools), members of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Teaching Comics Initiative, showcase classroom-ready strategies built around the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrants, Great Americans comic series. Moderated by Sarah Miller (NCTE).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Comics, Education, Library Programs, Television

11:00am PDT

The Best Advice I've Ever Gotten: Graphics Edition
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Turning a story into a book told through images takes its own set of skills. Acclaimed and award-winning graphic novelists and nonfiction authors Jarrett Dapier (Wake Now in the Fire), Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer), Renee Nault (Salvage), Anders Nilsen (Tongues, Volume 1), and Punko (Stagtown: Volume 1) share the tips, tools, and wisdom that helped them put pen to page, ink to paper, and create works of visual and narrative art. Moderated by author Rachel Ignotofsky (Dinosaurs).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

The Guild Web Series: Back as a Movie!
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Felicia Day (Supernatural, Eureka) and members of the cast and creative team of The Guild pull back the curtain on the next chapter of the groundbreaking series. The panel covers the crowdfunding campaign, previews for Comic-Con attendees, and details about the 20th anniversary reunion movie, coming in 2027 with fan support through Kickstarter.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Games, Movies, TTRPG, Video Games, Web

11:00am PDT

Top Cow: 2026 and Beyond
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 4
Top Cow legends Marc Silvestri (founder, CEO) and Matt Hawkins (president, COO) plus Top Cow creators including Stjepan and Linda Šejić, Simon Birks, Henry Barajas, and Marguerite Bennett discuss and present their upcoming projects. The panel explores the next several years at The Cow. Attendees will receive a free custom print with autograph lines for several creators who will be signing at the booth right after the panel.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Books, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Live Audition and Casting Director Q&A: Sci-Fi + LitRPG Audiobooks
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 3
Randomly chosen audience members will audition with actual audiobook scripts and get feedback from major casting directors and audiobook coaches, including Scott Brick (Audible Hall of Fame narrator and coach, the Dune saga, Jurassic Park), Khai Dattoli (executive casting director, Podium Entertainment), Melanie Gagne (independent casting director and executive producer, Scholastic Audio), and Eric Jason Martin (author/producer/narrator, the New Arcadia series). The panel will include discussion about audiobook casting and performance, as well as audience Q&A. Moderated by Suzanne Elise Freeman (Audie Award-winning narrator, Five Nights at Freddy's).
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con How To, Education, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

11:15am PDT

Avatar Origins: ATLA Legacy and Future
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6A
For over a decade, the Avatar fan panel has been a cornerstone of the SDCC experience for Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra fans. Hosted by Kimberly Ezeama (Avatar Origins) and Nadar Scott (Avatar Origins), this revival continues the tradition with a panel created by fans, for fans, celebrating the franchise's impact through conversations with series professionals and community voices, including Sigung Manuel Rodriguez (technical advisor and choreographer for Toph), Sifu Joshua Rodriguez (martial arts instructor), Karsin Gowdy (ATLA ultra-fan), DJ Welsh (animator and artist), and Ariirin (ATLA cosplayer). Programming includes discussion of the show's enduring philosophy, trivia, a cosplay contest with prizes, and a look at the future from the fans' perspective.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Fandom, Historical

11:15am PDT

DC's Metropolis and Beyond
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
Top DC creators gather for a conversation about Superman, the next phase of DC's All In comics, and what is on the horizon for the heroes who soar far beyond Metropolis. Featuring Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more. Moderated by Paul Kaminski (group editor, DC).
Special Guests
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Stephanie Williams

Artist Alley GG-16, Comic-Con Special Guest
Stephanie Williams is a research scientist turned prolific comics writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. She has worked on such titles as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck... Read More →
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Mark Waid

Comic-Con Special Guest
Over the course of his four decades in the comic book industry, New York Times bestselling author Mark Waid has developed characters and written stories for Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, The Avengers, X-Men, Archie, Star Wars, The Incredibles, Fantastic Four, Wonder Woman, Daredevil, Captain America, and almost every other franchise currently enjoying success... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

11:15am PDT

The Animation Show of Shows Origin Story: A Mix of Art in Advertising and Beyond
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Hall H
Ron Diamond (animation impresario since 1980) launched his commercial animation studio, Acme Filmworks, in 1990, offering artistic animators discovered at international animation festivals to top advertising agencies, resulting in hundreds of ad campaigns inspired by the directors' unique styles. Acme Filmworks, with its world-class roster, has been at the forefront of inspired, award-winning advertising.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, International

11:15am PDT

Concert Heroes: Film, Comedy, and Rock 'n' Roll!
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
"Real rock stars face the stage!" Concert fandom takes center stage in Concert Heroes, a fast-paced comedy filmed entirely in San Diego. Starring Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live, A Night at the Roxbury), the film celebrates the passion, chaos, and community of live music culture. Cast members E. G. Daily (Pee-Wee's Big Adventure), Robert Romanus (Fast Times at Ridgemont High), Eddie McClintock (Warehouse 13), Carolyn Hennesy (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker), Chad Wolf (Carolina Liar), and Ryan Ochoa (Pair of Kings)—along with writer/producer Steven Mark (The Samuel Project), director Joseph A Nunez (Superbad), and music from pop-rock band Carolina Liar—share a behind-the-scenes look at bringing this indie feature to life. The panel includes stories from the set, a look at the filmmaking process, exclusive clips, and the world-premiere trailer. Moderated by San Diego actor and filmmaker Mark Atkinson (Selena: The Series), followed by audience Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  U: Updated, Fandom, Hilton Programs, Humor & Satire, Movies, Music, Tributes |   1: Programs, Fandom, Hilton Programs, Humor & Satire, Movies, Music, Tributes

11:30am PDT

Heads Will Roll: Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne on Crafting Audible's Hit Medieval Comedy Series
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Kate McKinnon (Saturday Night Live, Barbie) and Emily Lynne share a behind-the-scenes look at their Audible Original comedy series Heads Will Roll. With season 2, Heir Apparent, now available, McKinnon and Lynne discuss the creative chaos of building their absurd medieval world—think Game of Thrones meets What We Do in the Shadows—where a raven turns into a toad, queens face demonic reproductive deadlines, and nothing goes according to plan. The conversation explores how the siblings transformed their shared sense of humor into a New York Times bestselling audio series. McKinnon and Lynne discuss their creative process, share stories from recording with an all-star cast including Megan Mullally, Richard Kind, Sam Richardson, Patti LuPone, Carrie Coon, and more, and explain why audio storytelling gave them the freedom to create their most unhinged fantasy comedy adventure yet. Expect laughs, chaos, and insight into what happens when two comedy siblings have complete creative control.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Humor & Satire, Television, Writers & Writing

11:30am PDT

How to Pitch Your Story for Comics, Graphic Novels, Film, and Animation
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 10
Do you have an idea for the next great story? Gene Yang (American-Born Chinese), Julia Wertz (Impossible People), Sara Phoebe Miller (BOOM! Studios), Jordan Morris (Teen Titans Go!), and Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts) discuss what you need to know to pitch your idea for graphic novels, comics, animation, TV, and film. Moderated by Thien Pham (Family Style).
Special Guests
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Briana Loewinsohn

Artist Alley HH-16, Comic-Con Special Guest
Briana Loewinsohn is the author of the graphic memoir Ephemera (Fantagraphics, 2023), which was listed as one of the ALA’s top graphic novels of 2023 and was awarded the 2023 Foreword Indies Editors Prize for nonfiction. Her latest book, Raised by Ghosts (Fantagraphics, 2025), won... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Movies

11:30am PDT

Spotlight on Kelly Sue DeConnick
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (FML) is joined by her husband, writer Matt Fraction (Sex Criminals), for a wide-ranging conversation about comics, mythology, true crime, collaboration, music, parenthood, and the strange emotional math of making art in complicated times. The conversation includes behind-the-scenes stories from across DeConnick's career in comics, film, television, and stage, audience Q&A, and at least a few debates over which family stories are still legally available for adaptation.
Special Guests
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Kelly Sue DeConnick

Comic-Con Special Guest
Kelly Sue DeConnick is best known for reinventing Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel at Marvel and for the Black Label standard-setting Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons at DC. Her independent comics Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly (both from Image) have ranked as New York Times be... Read More →
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Matt Fraction

Comic-Con Special Guest
Matt Fraction co-created the New York Times bestselling books Sex Criminals and Hawkeye. He co-created and worked as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and is executive producer on the adaptation of SEX CRIMINALS coming to Amazon Prime next... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Movies, Music, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Television, Writers & Writing

11:30am PDT

What's Next from WEBTOON Entertainment
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
WEBTOON editors, executives, and creators share announcements, first looks, and behind-the-scenes insights into upcoming projects across WEBTOON Entertainment. From breakout webcomics and graphic novels to adaptations and new platform initiatives, the session spotlights stories and creators shaping the future of comics and entertainment.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics, Fandom, International, Movies, Superheroes, Television, Web, Writers & Writing

11:30am PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #10: An Oddly Compelling Conversation about Denis Kitchen
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
As a publisher, cartoonist, author, curator, and founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Denis Kitchen's career has spanned decades from the underground comix of the 1960s to the present, working with legends like R. Crumb, Will Eisner, Harvey Kurtzman, and Trina Robbins along the way. This panel brings together contributors to Conversations with Denis Kitchen, published by the University Press of Mississippi, with Kitchen’s friends and colleagues who have known him for decades. Karen Green (Columbia University), Danny Fingeroth (Superman on the Couch), Rob Salkowitz (University of Washington), and Michael Dooley (Pasadena’s Art Center College of Design) join Conversations editor Kim Munson (Comic Art in Museums) for a discussion of Kitchen's enduring commitment to creative freedom, his battles against censorship, his recent projects in curation and art, underground comix, and his relationship with Will Eisner. A special clip from the new documentary Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story will be shown.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  U: Updated, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Comics Arts Conference, Education, Historical, Tributes |   1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Comics Arts Conference, Education, Historical, Tributes

11:45am PDT

The Simpsons
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
The Simpsons returns to Comic-Con for its "one millionth" time! Matt Groening is joined onstage by writers, animators, and top-secret special guests for a celebration in Ballroom 20. To mark the occasion, The Simpsons presents an exclusive world-premiere sneak preview of a chilling new story that challenges everything you thought you knew about Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie, and Barney.
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:45am - 12:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Television

11:45am PDT

Quick Draw!
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
It's the fastest, funniest panel in the whole convention. Once again, your Quick Draw quizmaster Mark Evanier pits three super-speedy cartoonists against one another with dueling Sharpies as they create great cartoon art right before your very eyes. Competing this year are, as usual, Scott Shaw! (Sonic the Hedgehog), Tom Richmond (MAD magazine), and editorial cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, plus a couple of highly surprising surprises.
Special Guests
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Mark Evanier

Comic-Con Special Guest
Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animat... Read More →
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Scott Shaw!

Table I-08, Comic-Con Special Guest
For well over half a century, Scott Shaw! has worked on underground comix, mainstream comics, cartoon shows, and advertisements for TV and print. His credits include DC Comics’ Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew, Sonic the Hedgehog, the Cocoa/Fruity Pebbles commercials on... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Humor & Satire

12:00pm PDT

Blade Runner Comics: The Tokyo Nexus Saga
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 4
This spotlight on the Tokyo Nexus comics saga with Jeff Conner (Alcon director of publishing) includes special video appearances from Nancy Collins (writer) and Mariano Taibo (artist), and David Leach (Blade Runner comics editor). The panel explores the expanding universe of Blade Runner comics with updates on current and upcoming series, including a first look at Blade Runner: Black Lotus: Underbelly. Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Crowns: Honoring the Beauty of Black Girls and Femmes in the Comics and Pop Culture Space
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
This panel celebrates the accomplishments and moves in pop culture in the past year and looks ahead at favorite Black women and femme creators on the horizon. FeaturingRegine Sawyer (Women in Comics, founder), Marqueeda LaStar (WinC, BlerdGalaxy Magazine), Jonita Davis (The Black Cape Magazine), Dr. Robyn Warren (Geek Girl Strong), and M'Shai S. Dash (Emmettopia Comics). Moderated by Simone Bradshaw (Knights Tale Romance series).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Omni Programs, Tributes

12:00pm PDT

From 1999 to EverQuest Legends
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Creators Dave "Sysyphus" Youssefi (executive producer), Eda "Secrets" Spause (project director), Sean "Rogean" Norton (senior engineer), and Rae "Ailia" Brewer (lead technical designer) share how a classic fantasy adventure is being reimagined for today's players, with behind-the-scenes stories, modern gameplay design insights, and reveals and first looks. A Q&A follows, moderated by Linda "Brasse" Carlson (senior community manager).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games

12:00pm PDT

From Playlists to Panels: Pop Culture in the ELA Classroom
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Austin Bruns (Ánimo Leadership Charter High School) shares how he transforms students' existing engagement with pop culture into rigorous, purposeful learning. From song lyrics to graphic novels, he leverages cultural relevance and student interest as a gateway to critical thinking, close reading, meaningful analysis, and creative production.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Books, Education, Fandom, Library Programs

12:00pm PDT

Indie Toy Makers Unite!
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Indie Toy Makers Unite returns with an informative conversation about independently creating and selling toys and action figures. Panelists share firsthand experiences with crowdfunding, producing, and selling collectible figures, including work with licensed properties and original creations, as well as experiences at major toy companies. Moderators Jordan Q Hammer and Richard Mayerik are joined by Chris Scott (Grindhouse Toys), Jonathan Cathey (The Loyal Subjects), Mark Morse (Plastic Meatball), Doc Wyatt (Wandering Planet Toys), Mark Vuncannon (Gridiron Studios), toy designers Sarah Lynn Reynolds and Quang Le, toy retailer Steve Looney (ToyNK), and Harry Moore (designer/artist). A Q&A follows.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Animation, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Marriott Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Ravished and Left No Crumbs
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Some love stories need life to give them a second chance; some love stories need death to give them a chance. Elise Kova (Prince of Swords), Christina Lauren (The Romance Revival), Shirlene Obuobi (Die for Me), Chip Pons (Dearly Departed), Ashley Poston (Eyes Like Stars, The Someday Garden), and Joss Richard (It's Different This Time) discuss writing romances that never say die. Moderated by Michelle Bucud (Mysterious Galaxy).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Space Command: Epic Adventures!
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Space Command is a series of epic adventures set in a hopeful vision of the future. Thousands of fans funded the pilot, seen by fans around the world, and the series is now streaming. Cast includes Doug Jones (Star Trek Discovery, The Shape of Water), Ethan McDowell (The Walking Dead, Doom Patrol), Bryan McClure (Doom Patrol, Mindhunter), Mike Harney (Orange Is the New Black, Project Blue Book), Bruce Boxleitner (Babylon 5, Tron), Bill Mumy (Lost in Space, Babylon 5), James Hong (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Blade Runner), Mira Furlan (Lost, Babylon 5), Aaron Gaffey (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Katharine McEwan (Solitary), and John Hennigan (GLOW, WWE). Postproduction supervision by David Bartlett (Speed), designs by Iain McCaig (Star Wars, The Avengers), edited by Dave Edison (Remember the Sultana), and music by David Raiklen (Star Trek New Voyages, Max Steel). Creator Marc Scott Zicree (Star Trek: The Next Generation, The New Twilight Zone) is joined by Joe Ochman (Star Wars: Visions, CSI) and Ellen Dubin (Dune, M3GAN). An extended HD preview of the new episode "Great Solar War" is included, followed by a Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Library Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on V. E. Schwab
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
V. E. Schwab and Joanna Robinson discuss Schwab's prolific career, filled with stories of monsters, villains, magic, and immortality. A Q&A follows.
Special Guests
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Victoria "V. E." Schwab

Comic-Con Special Guest
Victoria “V. E.” Schwab is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 20 books. Schwab's series and standalone titles for readers of all ages have made her a major literary figure, whose notable works include the Villains series, the Shades of Magic universe, The I... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Wertham's Revenge: Mental Health, Media, and What Kids Should Read
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 11
Fredric Wertham's infamous claim back in the 1950s that comics are harmful to kids' mental health has returned. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Jeff Trexler, CBLDF board member and former DC Comics VP Bob Wayne, and forensic psychiatrist Vasilis Pozios explore the revival of this argument in the new wave of comics censorship, what recent lawsuits targeting kids' content online could mean for all comics-related media, and how new research can help us understand why comics are actually a force for good.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Books, CBLDF Events, Comics, Kids

12:00pm PDT

You Got Comics in My Games. You Got Games in My Comics.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The intersection of comics and games, from adaptations to how fans interact with favorite characters, is a frequent topic of debate in pop culture. Panelists discuss perspectives on cross-media fandom and storytelling across formats. Featuring James Sanderson (OverPower TCG), Tim Shields (Cascade Games), Hannibal Tabu (MPLS Sound, The Sundering), Amin Amat (Road to Oz), and Joelle Sellner (Teen Titans, DC Superhero Girls). Moderated by Rick Hernandez.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Games, Marriott Programs

12:00pm PDT

Z2: Where Comics and Culture Collide
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Over the last five years, Z2 has established itself as a publisher of graphic novels that bring the entertainment worlds of music, film, and comedy to life in comics. Z2 welcomes creators Cage Claypool (Frizzle Fry), Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera), Carla Harvey (Lords of Acid), and David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), along with Jasminne Saravia (Z2 editor), for a discussion with Ryan J. Downey (MTV News) about building the rock-and-roll standard in comics and what fans can expect from Z2's 2026 and 2027 lineup of books.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Music, Podcasts

12:00pm PDT

Set Decoration of Spider-Noir
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 9
An exploration of the world of Spider-Noir. Set decorator Halina Siwolop SDSA and buyer Eva Firshein discuss the unique challenges of decorating the comic book world of noir. Part of the Set Decorators Society of America's series of panels on film and TV set decoration. Moderated by Rae Deslich SDSA and Prerna Chawla SDSA.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 9
  U: Updated, Comics, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Television |   1: Programs, Comics, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Television

12:00pm PDT

Societal Storytelling: Fandom's Activist Role in Evolving Culture
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Kristy Strouse (founder, Film Inquiry; RT Critic), Chris Gore (founder, FilmThreat), Craig Ouellette (Straight One Till Morning), Bonnie Tyer (The Past Is Ever Buried), and Ben Yennie (Disrupt Entertainment; Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox) discuss how movies, media, and books can do more than entertain, but help shift culture and create a better society. Power to the fans. Discussion moderated by Alain Diaz (Up Your Nerd Crew Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  U: Updated, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web |   1: Programs, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web

12:00pm PDT

Venture Forth: An Immersive D&D Actual Play
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
The cast of Venture Forth—Russel Bartek, Rodney Campbell, Kat Harris Mojica, Rebecca Hausman, and Shane O'Loughlin—led by Dungeon Master Seth Fowler demonstrate their role-playing prowess, keen storytelling skills, creative gameplay implementation, cohesive ensemble performance style, and the impact of their immersive ruleset in a homebrew one-shot session. Drama, laughs, and detailed descriptions of violence guaranteed.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Omni Programs, Podcasts, TTRPG

12:30pm PDT

Building the Media Company of Tomorrow
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Moderated by Adhrucia Apana (Curiosity Entertainment; filmmaker, founder), panelists Igor Mijavec (senior vice president, strategy and business development at NBCUniversal), Charles Allen (Storyteller Media; publisher, founder), Matthew Medney (Gungnir Books; publisher, founder), and Jason Neese (director, executive producer, The Umbrella Academy) tackle the business of transmedia storytelling: sourcing original IP, spotting franchise potential early, and structuring shared-ownership partnerships that align creators, publishers, and producers around stories audiences love. A Q&A follows.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics, Fandom, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Video Games, Writers & Writing

12:30pm PDT

Comic Books for the Blind
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 3
Scott Brick (Audible Hall of Fame narrator, the Dune saga, Blade Runner), blind martial artist and competitive surfer Joshua Loya, Roy Samuelson (audio description performer, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon), and Chad Allen (creator of the audio comic Unseen, who also happens to be blind) discuss the ways in which blind and low-vision comic book fans can enjoy every aspect of geek culture.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Animation, Books, Comic-Con How To, Comics, Education, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

12:30pm PDT

Dark Horse: Usagi Yojimbo
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
The wandering rabbit ronin takes center stage as Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) discusses 40+ years of creating his beloved comic book series. From past adventures to new horizons, Jared Cullum (Kodi) and Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) join Sakai for a conversation moderated by Justin Eisinger (editor-in-chief, Dogu Publishing; It Rhymes with Takei).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Books, Comics

12:30pm PDT

DC's Absolute Universe
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
Award-winning writers and artists behind DC's Absolute line discuss the fan-favorite comics and how these stories are crafted. The panel includes early hints about the justice closing in on Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Absolute cast. Featuring Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman), Jeff Lemire (Absolute Flash), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), and others. Moderated by Katie Kubert (group editor, DC) and Andrew Marino (senior editor, DC).
Special Guests
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Pornsak Pichetshote

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest
Pornsak Pichetshote is an award-winning Thai American writer of comics and television. Beginning as an editor for DC's Vertigo imprint, he then oversaw DC Entertainment’s TV's department, spearheading The CW’s Arrowverse. As a comics writer, he is known for Infidel, which was... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

12:30pm PDT

How Does a Choose Your Own Adventure (CYOA) Book Get Made?
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 10
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating Choose Your Own Adventure books, the iconic children's book series that has shaped generations of readers. Shannon Gilligan (Chooseco CEO and publisher; longtime Choose Your Own Adventure writer), Kazim Ali (author, poet, and professor of literature, UC San Diego), Jendia Gammon (Choose Your Own Adventure author), and Norm Grock (Choose Your Own Adventure illustrator; graphic novelist) discuss the process of building branching narratives and bringing them to the page. Moderated by Ernie Estrella (entertainment journalist with bylines at SYFY WIRE, Popverse, and more).
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Education, Games, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

12:30pm PDT

Image Comics: The Future of Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6A
Doug Wagner (Narco), Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses), Tyler Boss (Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy), Curt Pires (Fireborn), and Jonathan Ball (The Eye Collector) discuss character building that leaps from the page and what makes characters lovable or unlikable to readers. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Books, Comics

12:30pm PDT

What Is the Best Superpower?
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
It's flight, right? No, wait, teleportation? Maybe it's always finding a parking spot? Moderator Jazzlyn Stone puts Comic-Con special guests Deniz Camp, Matt Fraction, LeUyen Pham, Stephanie Williams, and Caspar Wijngaard to the test as she discovers who knows what really is the superpower to beat all others.
Special Guests
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LeUyen Pham

Comic-Con Special Guest
LeUyen Pham is the artist of over 120 books for adults and children. Her graphic novels include the multi-Eisner Award–winning Lunar New Year Love Story with Gene Yang, the Eisner Award–nominated Templar, and the bestselling Friends series with Shannon Hale. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Caldecott Honor, The Society of Illustrator’s Bronze Medal, and the Fay B. Kaigler Southern Miss Medallion. She is the creator of the Vampirina book series, which has been... Read More →
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Matt Fraction

Comic-Con Special Guest
Matt Fraction co-created the New York Times bestselling books Sex Criminals and Hawkeye. He co-created and worked as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and is executive producer on the adaptation of SEX CRIMINALS coming to Amazon Prime next... Read More →
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Stephanie Williams

Artist Alley GG-16, Comic-Con Special Guest
Stephanie Williams is a research scientist turned prolific comics writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. She has worked on such titles as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck... Read More →
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Deniz Camp

Comic-Con Special Guest
Deniz Camp writes comics. The son of Turkish and Filipina immigrants, born in the Philippines but raised in the American midwest, he’s known for 20th Century Men (Image Comics), Ultimates (Marvel), Absolute Martian Manhunter (DC), Bleeding Hearts (Vertigo), and Assorted Crisis ... Read More →
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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 →
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes

12:30pm PDT

Yaga (AMC+)
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The cast and executive producers of AMC+'s upcoming mystery thriller series Yaga discuss its anticipated premiere. Based on the hit play by Kat Sandler, which reimagines the myth of Baba Yaga, the panel features a first look at the show and its cast of characters, including Noah Reid and Clark Backo, highlighted by the debut of an official teaser trailer.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  U: Updated, Hilton Programs, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television |   1: Programs, Hilton Programs, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

12:30pm PDT

Star Trek Universe
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm PDT
Hall H
The cast and executive producers of the Paramount+ original series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds share a look at what is ahead, alongside a celebration of Star Trek's 60th anniversary featuring iconic talent from across the franchise. Exclusive footage, major reveals, surprise appearances, and memorable moments are planned to celebrate six decades of boldly going where no one has gone before. Scheduled to appear from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, and Paul Wesley, alongside executive producers Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers, and Alex Kurtzman. The franchise's 60th anniversary celebration will also feature a special intro from Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry and a panel with iconic cast members spanning the Star Trek universe, including Michael Dorn, Robert Picardo, Connor Trinneer, Cirroc Lofton, Doug Jones, Michelle Hurd, Jerry O'Connell, Christina Chong, Karim Diané, and the legendary George Takei.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:45pm PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

12:30pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #11: Endless Scrolling, Timeless Stories: A Panel Exploring the Comic Platform WEBTOON
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
Released globally in 2014, WEBTOON rose to popularity for providing accessible digital comics in a world where renting physical copies was more realistic than owning them. This platform was designed with PC, cellular devices, and any form of technology in mind. Fast forward 12 years, and it has become the largest webcomic platform today, with a consistent 155 million active users. This panel explores various webcomics from WEBTOON and demonstrates how this web platform has brought comics into the digital world. Solei Johnston (Colorado State University) and Adam Kwon (Colorado State University) explore the relationship between reader feedback and narrative development in Heartstopper, emphasizing the collaborative dimensions of meaning-making that emerge when serialized media are produced and consumed in highly networked, feedback-driven environments. Emma Fletcher (Colorado State University) conducts a thematic analysis of Scorching Romance to reveal how the comic challenges notions of gender, personality, and emotions, entering a conversation normally dominated by social media. Vance Medeiros (Colorado State University) considers the politics of innocence in Everything Is Fine and how the comic contrasts its cute art style with its horrific themes to critique domestic uniformity, the pressure to assimilate, and the ubiquity of suffering.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Comics Arts Conference, Education, Web

12:45pm PDT

American Dad!
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
As the Smiths gear up to celebrate their milestone 400th episode, stars Scott Grimes and Dee Bradley Baker along with writers Nic Wegener, Zack Rosenblatt, and Parker Deay share a sneak peek at what's ahead in Langley Falls, including the upcoming season.
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Animation, Humor & Satire, Television

1:00pm PDT

Boss Level: Women Shaping Video Games
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Krizia Bajos (voice actor/director), Cissy Jones (voice actor), Rachel Strum (executive producer, Brightskull Entertainment), Mara Junot (voice actor), Hari Leigh (director/writer), Linsay Rousseau (voice actor), Jennifer Sun Bell (voice actor), and Courtney Walton (director) discuss how women are portrayed in games, the importance of having women on the creative side, and how female actors, directors, and producers are making the gaming industry a better place to work and thrive. Moderated by Carin Gilfry (VP, National Association of Voice Actors).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Animation, Games, Movies, Omni Programs

1:00pm PDT

Classic Monsters, Modern Art
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 9
This new book from Insight Editions documents and reimagines the trajectory of Gothic horror through illustration—from film's silent era to the turn of the millennium. The book features contemporary work from more than 45 artists and a richly detailed chronicle from genre expert Anthony Taylor (The Art of George Wilson, Monsterama), with a foreword by Jonathan Maberry (the Joe Ledger series; Rot and Ruin). Joining Taylor and Maberry on the panel is Damian Fulton (featured illustrator). Moderated by Shannon Eric Denton (Graveslinger; Monster Forge Productions).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Education, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

HypeFriend! Podcast with Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Childhood friends and lifelong theater kids Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars' Ahsoka Tano; Her Universe founder) and Michael James Scott (Scrubs; the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway) bring their friendship revolution to Comic-Con. Expect surprise guests, games, and heartfelt conversations. Strangers walk in, HypeFriends walk out.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Kids, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:00pm PDT

Legendary Comics: Street Fighter, Dune, Godzilla/Kong, and More
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 4
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Legendary Comics and Publishing, the book division of the studio behind the upcoming Street Fighter, Dune: Part Three, and next year's Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. The panel includes the latest about their graphic novels, art books, and other tie-in publishing across all the company's franchises. A special giveaway is planned.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics

1:00pm PDT

Mischief and Magic
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Assemble, ye rogues and knaves, for some good chaos. Jedediah Berry (Kill All Wizards), Kristy Boyce (Rolls and Rivalry), Sara Raasch (The Fake Divination Offense), and Travis Deverell/Shirtaloon (He Who Fights with Monsters) discuss how they bring mischief and humor to their fantastical worlds. Moderated by journalist Bree Steffen.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

Tamashii Nations Unveiled: S.H.Figuarts Exclusive Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Panelists offer an early look at what's next from Bandai Namco's Tamashii Nations, featuring world-premiere reveals, product announcements, and updates on upcoming releases from Japan. Representatives from the Tamashii Nations team discuss future products and initiatives, and a special giveaway item is planned.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, International

1:00pm PDT

The Comic Art of David Lynch
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 11
Iconic director David Lynch is best known for his films and Twin Peaks, but he was also an accomplished artist, including in the comic arts. Comics creator Matt Haley (unpublished Twin Peaks season 3 graphic novel), author and former Los Angeles Reader editor Dan Barton, author and professor Michael Dooley, and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Jeff Trexler discuss Lynch's comics and cartoons, connections to comics in Lynch's films, and Lynch's influence on comics, manga, anime, and fandom. From The Angriest Dog in the World and the animated web series Dumbland to the quest for justice in a creative multiverse, the panel examines what can be learned from Lynch's dreams.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, CBLDF Events, Comics

1:00pm PDT

The Greatest American Hero Returns
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
William Katt (Ralph Hinkley, The Greatest American Hero), Don Handfield (CEO, AMP Comics), Tawnia McKiernan, and David Mack discuss the return of The Greatest American Hero. After 40 years, Ralph Hinkley is back to finish what he started. The panel offers a preview of the new series and discusses what is ahead. Believe it or not, The Greatest American Hero is back!
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Comics, Marriott Programs, Superheroes, Television

1:00pm PDT

To You, Your X-Pod: A Live X-Men '97 Fan Experience
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
X-Men '97 is back. Grammy Award nominee Mega Ran (Black Materia, Buddy's Magic Tree House) and his partner Marcos Rivas join a special group of guests for an interactive fan panel exploring what makes X-Men '97 so great, including the lore, the theories, and more. Cosplay is encouraged.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Comics, Education, Fandom, Library Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

1:00pm PDT

What's Ahead for D&Q
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Drawn & Quarterly co-owners Peggy Burns (CEO and president) and Tom Devlin (executive editor) announce D&Q's Spring 2027 list, revealing covers and sharing exclusive excerpts from your favorite indie cartoonists and the fresh new talent sure to join them on your bookshelves.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire

1:00pm PDT

Will Eisner's New York
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
No one portrayed New York City like Will Eisner. His hometown-inspired works include Will Eisner's New York, The Building, City People Notebook, and Invisible People. He showcased New York City—disguised as Central City—in his classic comic series The Spirit. New York City is also a backdrop in many of his graphic novels, including A Contract with God and Dropsie Avenue. Moderator Danny Fingeroth (Will Eisner Studios) and Eisner experts Frank Miller (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns), Paul Levitz (Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel), Jeff Smith (RASL, Bone), Charles Kochman (Abrams ComicArts), and Arie Kaplan (From Krakow to Krypton) reflect on the powerful relationship between the artist and his city.
Special Guests
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Frank Miller

Comic-Con Special Guest
Frank Miller is the award-winning comic book writer, artist, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for Daredevil: Born Again, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Elektra Assassin, Sin City, and 300, among others. He co-authored with Tom Wheeler the young adult... Read More →
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Paul Levitz

Comic-Con Special Guest
Paul Levitz has been a comics fan (The Comic Reader), editor (Batman), writer (Legion of Super-Heroes), executive (decades at DC Comics, ending as president & publisher), historian (Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel) and now teacher of subjects related to comics and tra... Read More →
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Jeff Smith

Comic-Con Special Guest
Jeff Smith is the writer and artist of such comics and graphic novels as BONE, RASL, TUKI, SHAZAM: The Monster Society of Evil and Little Mouse Gets Ready! Both BONE and RASL were self-published (Cartoon Books) and are New York Times bestsellers. BONE began the current YA graphic novel popularity explosion by launching Scholastic Books’ Graphix imprint, and it has won 52 national and international awards, including 11 Eisner Awards and 11 Harvey Awards, and has been published in 33 countries. CXC, the Columbus comics festival... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Education, Historical

1:00pm PDT

Wired to Read: Comics and the Science of Literacy
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Leondria Brown (Green Dot Public Schools) examines how the features of comics align with the science of how all learners acquire language and literacy. Comics are not a supplement to rigorous instruction but a vehicle for it, lowering affective barriers and creating equitable entry points for diverse learners. Moderated by Peter Carlson (Green Dot Public Schools).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Comics, Education, Library Programs, Technology - Science - STEM

1:00pm PDT

Ultima Comics: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut!
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The independent comics revival is in full force, and Ultima is in the mix. The Founding Four have multiplied like two-headed rabbits, with new titles, new creators, and new weird fun. The Ultima crew brings its special brand of chicanery home. Independent is the new mainstream. Panelists include Francis Szyskowski (creator, The Massacre Twins), Payton Oliver (creator, Parenthetical Bullet), Tim Peterson (creator, Fire in the Dark), Flobo Boyce (creator, Pr. OXE), Taylor Hammond (creator, Captain Starfish and the Aquanauts from Neptune), Anthony Ray Bench (creator, Alex Starts the Apocalypse), and Daniel Seib (creator, Curse of the Wereflamingos). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (founder/publisher, Ultima Comics).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  U: Updated, Books, Comics, Marriott Programs, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, Books, Comics, Marriott Programs, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

The Saturday Cartoon Voices Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Each year, moderator Mark Evanier gathers a bevy of the most talented cartoon voice actors working today and invites them to explain and demonstrate their artistry. This year's lineup includes Eric Bauza (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck), Shelby Young (LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Princess Leia), Michael Scott Action (The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse), Jon Allen (Rick and Morty, Heroes of Goo Jit Zu), Stephanie Southerland (VeggieTales), Sean Giambrone (The Loud House, Solar Opposites), and maybe other members of the vocal majority.
Special Guests
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Mark Evanier

Comic-Con Special Guest
Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animat... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Science Fiction & Fantasy

1:00pm PDT

Gaming Creator Connection
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The Gaming Creator Connection is an opportunity for game developers—whether currently working in the industry or aspiring to do so—to receive valuable advice, insights, and mentoring from seasoned veterans of the game industry representing diverse professional backgrounds. The GCC is a perfect opportunity to seek expert guidance in art/design, narrative, and business. Participants have around 10 minutes to speak with a mentor and can rotate between mentors in their field of interest in order to maximize the amount of feedback.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Education, Games, Gaming Creator Connection, Marriott Programs, Video Games

1:30pm PDT

Family Guy
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Stars Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Arif Zahir, and Jennifer Tilly, supervising director Peter Shin, and showrunner and executive producer Rich Appel preview what's next for television's most irreverent family, with exclusive footage and special announcements.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Animation, Humor & Satire, Television

1:30pm PDT

Battle of BookTok Tropes
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 10
BookTok tropes go head-to-head as Olivie Blake (Clara & the Devil), Melissa de la Cruz (Kingdom of Waves), Adalyn Grace (The Wretched Divine), and Anna Mercier (All We Hunger For) debate which popular trope reigns supreme, with the audience casting the final vote. Moderated by Stephanie Carr (LiteraryHypewoman).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

1:30pm PDT

Inside FLUX HOUSE with Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
From the mind of New York Times best-selling, Eisner Award–nominated cartoonist Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Dept. H), FLUX HOUSE is the first comics imprint designed to conjoin directly with your nervous system to deliver controlled bursts of paranoia, anxiety, and adrenaline. Returning with a slate of new titles, beginning with MIND MGMT: New & Improvedand Fort Psycho, this summer at Oni Press, Kindt and longtime collaborator Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun) discuss the imprint's newest series and what's coming next for FLUX HOUSE in 2026 and beyond. Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Television

1:30pm PDT

Neon Ichiban: Welcome to the Future of Digital Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Neon Ichiban 2.5 is the next evolution of digital comics and manga. One year after David Steinberger and Chip Mosher unveiled Neon Ichiban, this panel offers an exclusive first look at what's next. Featuring Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Kodansha, Marvel Comics, Oni Press, Rebellion, Vault Comics, and more, the panel explores Neon Ichiban 2.5 and the latest innovations shaping the future of digital comics and manga. From same-day releases and resellable digital comics to limited digital collectibles and groundbreaking remarques technology, where creators can sign and sketch directly on digital issues, Neon Ichiban is redefining how fans read, collect, and connect. For fans of comics, manga, and the future of fandom, this is the panel. Moderated by Chris Ross, head of remarques at Neon Ichiban.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

1:30pm PDT

Winx Club: The Magic is Back
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Lenny Brown (Rainbow business and creative development), Manuel Torres Port (entertainment IP and franchise global strategist), Georgia Manolas Walker (Playmates Toys vice president of marketing and product development), and Jessica Shen (Kayou senior marketing manager, U.S.) discuss Winx Club, highlighting new episodes, exclusive content, and upcoming collaborations. The panel includes a video message from Iginio Straffi, creator of Winx Club. Moderated by Daniel Pickett (founder, Action Figure Insider).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Animation, International, Movies

1:30pm PDT

Funding Your Director's Vision
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) demystifies the world of film financing. Industry insiders and filmmaker-entrepreneurs Rachel Goldberg (Agatha All Along), Alan Luna (One Hundred Years of Solitude), Asha Chai-Chang (Marque Dos), and Larissa Calva Ruiz (counsel in the Entertainment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit) share real strategies for funding projects at every level, navigating investor relationships, and building sustainable creative careers. Whether working as an indie filmmaker or within the studio system, this panel equips attendees with the tools to get projects financed and voices heard. Intro provided by Ashley Maria (AWD board representative).
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Anniversaries, CCI-IFF and Film School, International, Marriott Programs, Movies |   1: Programs, Anniversaries, CCI-IFF and Film School, International, Marriott Programs, Movies

1:30pm PDT

How to Draw an Octopus . . . Returns!
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 3

Pop culture is full of cephalopod characters, from Squidward to Doc Ock, but how accurate is their anatomy? SS Julian (Octopolis), Danna Staaf, Ph.D. (Monarchs of the Sea, The Lady and the Octopus), and Kassandra Cruz (Puppy Knights) share the art of drawing octopods. The panel explores why cephalopods fascinate us, how to combine true anatomy with engaging character design, and practical techniques for committing these elusive invertebrates to ink while avoiding the abyss of artificially hallucinated reference material. Drawing supplies will be provided, but attendees may also bring their own.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 3
  U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con How To, Comics, Education, Kids, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM |   1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con How To, Comics, Education, Kids, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM

1:45pm PDT

Actors-Turned-Comic-Book-Writers
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
Patton Oswalt (Marvel's M.O.D.O.K., Dark Horse’s Minor Threats), Aimee Garcia (Dexter, Day of the Dead Girl), AJ Mendez (WWE champion, Day of the Dead Girl), and Hannah Rose May (Ghosts, The Exorcism at 1600 Penn) discuss the journey from playing fan-favorite characters in TV and film to creating their own characters. Moderated by Jordan Blum (co-creator of M.O.D.O.K., Minor Threats), with a Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Comics, Movies, Writers & Writing

1:45pm PDT

Marvel Comics: Midnight Universe
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6A
The light had its turn. The cloak of secrecy is removed around Midnight, a terrifying new Marvel Comics universe featuring monstrous incarnations of the world’s biggest heroes. The writers behind this new creator-driven initiative reveal what readers need to know, along with insights into the world and its origins. Attendees who remain until the end will receive an exclusive black-and-white ashcan edition preview of the Midnight Universe.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Comics, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

1:45pm PDT

The Rookie
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Alexi Hawley (creator and executive producer), Nathan Fillion (executive producer and star), and stars Melissa O'Neil, Richard T. Jones, Alyssa Diaz, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Lisseth Chavez, and Deric Augustine discuss the upcoming season 9 premiere, the show's streaming growth, and its rise as a viral hit with young viewers.
Saturday July 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Hilton Programs, Television

2:00pm PDT

Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 2026
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Dungeons & Dragons continues its monumental rise in pop culture after 50 years. With more people rolling dice and telling stories every day, expert Dungeon Masters and storytellers Anjali Bhimani (Desi Quest, Critical Role), Luke Gygax (GaryCon, founder), Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons, author), Stacy King (Dungeons & Dragons, author), Todd Stashwick (Marvel, Star Trek; D&D Dungeon Master), and Kelly Lynne D'Angelo (Legends of Vox Machina, D&D Dungeon Master) share how Dungeons & Dragons has secured its place in society and the tabletop.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Games, TTRPG

2:00pm PDT

Comic Making for Kids and Teachers
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 11
An interactive look at how comics can inspire creativity, literacy, and self-expression for young artists, educators, and everyone in between. Craig A. Knitt (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region) and Michael Norton Dando (comic creator and educator) share practical activities for classrooms, libraries, clubs, and community programs that encourage storytelling, drawing, problem solving, and confidence through comics. Examples of youth-created work will be on display. No artistic experience is required, and the session is designed for all skill levels.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Comics, Education, Kids

2:00pm PDT

Dynamite Entertainment 2026 Publisher Spotlight: Coming in Hot
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Dynamite Entertainment returns to San Diego with exciting new projects for the coming year, including new comics starring Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The latest tales of Dynamite superstars include Red Sonja, Elvira, a hero from the world of Fire and Ice, and more, with new announcements and some of comics' biggest talents. Mark Russell, Dan Panosian, and more appear for this conversation.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Comics

2:00pm PDT

Hispanic Creators and Artists Discuss the Comic Book Industry
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 9
Jorge R. Gutierrez (The Book of Life, La Luna Lopez, Speedy Gonzalez), J Gonzo (cover artist, Marvel, IDW, and Image; La Mano del Destino), Melissa Flores (Power Rangers Prime, Spider-Gwen Smash, The Dead Lucky), Joel Gomez (La Muerte, La Luna Lopez), and Martin Zavala (cover artist, Something Is Killing the Children, Invincible) discuss their careers and the comic book industry from a Hispanic perspective. Moderated by Adrian Reyes (El Rey Comics).
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics

2:00pm PDT

Last Man Standing
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Former industry leaders Paul Levitz (DC Comics), Mike Richardson (Dark Horse), Ross Richie (BOOM! Studios), Terry Nantier (NBM), Dean Mullaney (Eclipse), and maybe some surprise guests discuss what it's like to run a comic company and to reflect on it after getting up from that desk. Moderated by one of the last men standing running a comics publisher for decades, Gary Groth (Fantagraphics).
Special Guests
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Paul Levitz

Comic-Con Special Guest
Paul Levitz has been a comics fan (The Comic Reader), editor (Batman), writer (Legion of Super-Heroes), executive (decades at DC Comics, ending as president & publisher), historian (Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel) and now teacher of subjects related to comics and tra... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Yôichi Nishikawa
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
Yôichi Nishikawa been a background painter on every Studio Ghibli film since Howl's Moving Castle and has also been an art director at Studio Ponoc, Studio Chizu, and more. Explore anime studio culture and how Yôichi is keeping the art of painting analog backgrounds alive, with an interview and Q&A session.
Special Guests
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Yôichi Nishikawa

Booth #2015, Comic-Con Special Guest
Yôichi Nishikawa is a celebrated Japanese background artist and painter who has contributed to all Studio Ghibli productions, from Howl’s Moving Castle to The Boy and the Heron. He has also worked as art director on such acclaimed films as Summer Wars and Wolf Children. Known as "the painter of clouds," Nishikawa is recognized for his masterful use of light, atmosphere, and color. His fine art exhibitions and publications have earned him an international following, showcasing the same sense of beauty and emotional storytelling that defines his work... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, International, Movies

2:00pm PDT

The Masters of Comic Book Horror
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 4
The biggest and most sinister names in horror comics spill their secrets about crafting nightmares and share new art reveals and announcements. Whether adding to the legacy of fan-favorite franchises like Event Horizon and Smile or conjuring new frights like Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, the chilling conversation is moderated by IDW Dark's Heather Antos and features spine-tingling creators Patrick Horvath, Christian Ward, Hannah Rose May, Stephanie Williams, Collin Kelly, and Jackson Lanzing.
Special Guests
avatar for Stephanie Williams

Stephanie Williams

Artist Alley GG-16, Comic-Con Special Guest
Stephanie Williams is a research scientist turned prolific comics writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. She has worked on such titles as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Horror and Suspense

2:00pm PDT

The Science of Spider-Man's New Challenges
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Peter Parker might have been erased from the collective memory, but Spider-Man still has battles to fight. The Fleet Science Center brings local neuroscientists, psychologists, and other STEM professionals together to explore the science behind the villains set to terrorize New York City in the upcoming film, and how Spider-Man can handle life on his own amid the chaos.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Marriott Programs, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM

2:00pm PDT

Women's Color Code: Demystifying the Game Industry
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Women's Color Code is a group of women of color in the video game industry speaking about how games are made. Panelists discuss the different roles, departments, and companies that make up the game industry and how they contribute to the games people love. With over two decades of combined experience, the panelists have worked on a variety of games such as Fortnite, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and Disney Dreamlight Valley. Alissa Smith (senior game designer, Survios) and Karina Veikos (project manager, Snack) share perspectives on making games and career pathways in the industry.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Games, Omni Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games

2:00pm PDT

Building a Pop Culture Podcast
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Podcast hosts and creators Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum (It’s a Kpop Thing podcast host), Theresa Avila (It’s a Kpop Thing podcast host), Alexandrea Callaghan (Lady Comic Book History podcast host/journalist), Chris Victor (Live Your Dreams/The Front Row podcast host; actor; producer), Joe Gawalis (Live Your Dreams/The Front Row podcast host; creator; filmmaker), Josh Blumenkranz (film/TV critic; content creator; actor), Meosha Bean (Creator to Creators podcast host; filmmaker; cinematographer), and Maddy Myer (Maddy Mania podcast host; publicist; journalist) discuss what it takes to build and sustain a pop culture podcast from the ground up. From ideation and branding to guest booking, production, editing, promotion, and audience engagement, the panel explores the creative and business sides of podcasting across entertainment, fandom, film, television, gaming, comics, and digital culture. Moderated by Lizzy Gonzalez (Lizzy Cupcake, content creator). Audience Q&A follows.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  U: Updated, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Fandom, Library Programs, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Superheroes, Television, Video Games |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Fandom, Library Programs, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Superheroes, Television, Video Games

2:00pm PDT

Fans Assemble for Marvel Causeplay
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Marvel costume fans from Avengers Initiative, a national volunteer nonprofit group, discuss how to get started in cosplay and how to use costuming to give back through community service events with event partners. Mark Chu-Lin (Avengers Initiative head commanding officer) moderates, with Kato Trooper (Avengers Initiative head executive officer), Kate Tidwell (executive officer, West Coast Avengers of California), Kristin Erickson (licensed marriage and family therapist), Adriana Shrem (parent of UC Irvine Health Burn Center program recipient), James Fegan (A-1 Comics communications officer), Kimberly Yong (content distributor), and Robert Torres (photographer).
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  U: Updated, Comics, Fandom, Marriott Programs, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Marriott Programs, Superheroes

2:00pm PDT

Science in Middle-Grade Sci-Fi
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Panelists discuss the role of science in middle-grade science fiction, including how scientific accuracy can support (or complicate) storytelling and how well-portrayed science can inspire young readers to pursue science fiction and STEM pathways. Authors Greg Van Eekhout (Voyage of the Dogs), Becca Lee Gardner (Bleep Blurp Murder), and Delilah Dawson (Ride or Die) appear with scientists Lisa Will (resident astronomer, Fleet Science Center) and Ronald Coleman (Ph.D. in regenerative medicine). Moderated by Jonathan Bacon-Liu (host, All the Time We Have Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  U: Updated, Books, Kids, Library Programs, Technology - Science - STEM |   1: Programs, Books, Kids, Library Programs, Technology - Science - STEM

2:00pm PDT

The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Jessica Tseang (past Eisner judge, The Comics Voyager), and DC and Marvel award-winning letterers, colorists, and inkers share important tips for surviving in a world of A.I., how to maintain a career, their experiences in the industry, and what to expect in the future. Veterans Beth Sotelo (colorist), Jimmy Palmiotti (inker), Amanda Conner (artist and illustrator), and Dave Lanphear (letterer) will share their thoughts.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  U: Updated, Comics, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Comics, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

2:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #12: The Poster Session
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
The CAC's poster session gives attendees the opportunity to interact directly with presenters. Attendees can speak one-on-one with scholars about their projects. Valentino Zullo (Ursuline College), Katharine Trostel (Ursuline College), Emiliano Aguilar (University of Notre Dame), and Rafael Abrahams (Brandeis University) document how Rust Belt comics—Paper Girls, Reclaiming the Sacrifice Zone, and American Splendor—reactivate geographies that have been rendered invisible. Darnel Degand (University of California, Davis), Justin Martin (Whitworth University), and Kareem Edouard (Drexel University) look back to the 1966 publication of Bertram Fitzgerald's Golden Legacy series on Black historical figures, the debut of the Black Panther, and the Afrofuture. John A. Walsh (Indiana University) examines how comics recycle themselves through remix and reuse to negotiate continuity, format, and changing cultural constraints. Mike Nguyen presents the findings of his quantitative study showing that greater exposure to superhero comics is associated with less favorable DEI attitudes and may reinforce dominant ideologies. Gary Catig (AIPT) shows how graphic novels provide key insight into everyday life in the enigmatic country of North Korea. Cathryn Uber shows how incorporating graphic novels in ELA classes builds student reading confidence and boosts reading scores. Anthony Betrus (State University of New York at Potsdam) and Maggie Schneider (Ithaca College) study how tabletop RPGs were depicted in comics to visualize how those games entered comic book culture as play, a conduit for magic, and a portal to fantasy. Akane Wong (Ithaca College) and Edward Schneider (Ithaca College) present a quantitative comparison of mainstream superhero immigrant narratives with autobiographical accounts. Danielle Kohfeldt (California State University, Long Beach), Maricela Correa-Chavez (California State University, Long Beach), Adriana Griot (California State University, Long Beach), Natalie Vega (California State University, Long Beach), and Tina Rin (California State University, Long Beach) examine the ways webcomics centered on disability leverage "crip humor" to critique harmful social structures. Gary Tydryszewski (Liberty University) shows how integrating superhero comic books into a gifted and talented ELA classroom encourages students to study these texts as both literature and art. Joel Thurman (University of Colorado Boulder) uses the orphan gaze as an interpretive framework for understanding how superhero orphans are granted agency and power while real-world orphans are constrained by systems of power. Barbara Glaeser (California State University, Fullerton), Andrew Sanchez (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), Jill Patterson (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute), and Deanna Kidd (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) show how graphic novels about the challenges faced by legendary creators from the '40s to '70s reflect the audacity to push forward with their talent despite personal and societal roadblocks.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Comics Arts Conference, Education, Seminars & Workshops

2:00pm PDT

StoryQuest D&D Live: Oops All Dungeon Masters!
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
Surena Marie (Dungeon Run), Johnny Stanton (SINK!), Mayanna Berrin (Dungeon Masters), David Tilstra (StoryQuest), Reed Sights (StoryQuest), and Jordy Martin (StoryQuest) lead a D&D adventure in the "Oops! All Dungeon Masters!" format, where the dungeon master changes at the ring of a bell.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

2:00pm PDT

Apple TV Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Hall H
Apple TV offers a sneak peek at upcoming series and films, including Matchbox the Movie, Dark Matter, Mayday, Widow's Bay, and the current season of Silo, with casts and filmmakers.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Hall H
  U: Updated, Movies, Television |   1: Programs, Movies, Television

2:30pm PDT

Entertainment Weekly's Brave Warriors
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
They may be fighters on screen, but that doesn't mean they aren't lovers of the craft. Top TV and movie talent discuss the thrill of playing iconic characters, the difference between their personas and real life, and the highs and lows of a career in Hollywood.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Movies, Television

2:30pm PDT

Comixology: Sci-Fi Comics and Beyond
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Emmy Award–winning writer/producer Marc Guggenheim (The Whisper War, Leviathan Freedom, Star Wars), writer/editor Paul Cornell (Salvation's Child, Doctor Who), celebrity baker and comics writer Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread, Ordinary Joy), writer Frank Barbiere (Zero Instance, Astonishing Times), writer Stephen Rhodes (Zero Instance), and writer Omar Morales (Major Thomás) discuss the best in science fiction and their newest comics featuring advanced technology, space travel, dystopian societies, gaming gone wild, and why these concepts are so fun to play with. Moderated by Ernie Estrella (journalist).
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

2:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Matt Fraction
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Writer and producer Matt Fraction (Batman) is joined by his wife, writer Kelly Sue DeConnick (Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons), for a conversation about storytelling across comics and television, creator-owned work, collaboration, and surviving long enough to become a veteran of an industry that still feels faintly ridiculous. The panel includes stories from Fraction's work in comics and television, plus audience Q&A and a discussion of what happens when two people with objectively very cool jobs still cannot reliably impress their teenagers.
Special Guests
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Kelly Sue DeConnick

Comic-Con Special Guest
Kelly Sue DeConnick is best known for reinventing Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel at Marvel and for the Black Label standard-setting Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons at DC. Her independent comics Bitch Planet and Pretty Deadly (both from Image) have ranked as New York Times be... Read More →
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Matt Fraction

Comic-Con Special Guest
Matt Fraction co-created the New York Times bestselling books Sex Criminals and Hawkeye. He co-created and worked as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and is executive producer on the adaptation of SEX CRIMINALS coming to Amazon Prime next... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Humor & Satire, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

2:30pm PDT

Women on the Dark Side
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Women on the Dark Side returns for its tenth year at SDCC. Whether it's comic books, novels, film, or art, these are the women creating content that connects with the deeper, darker side of us all. Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Boston Metaphysical Society, Lady Mechanika), Deborah Daughetee (Kolchak, the Nightstalker, Dark Shadows), Stephanie Williams (Nubia, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur), Megan Hutchison (Coffin Girls, Rockstars), and Susan Lee (founder, Women on the Dark Side; Wraith of Love) discuss their work. Moderated by Barbra Dillon (editor-in-chief, Fanbase Press).
Special Guests
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Stephanie Williams

Artist Alley GG-16, Comic-Con Special Guest
Stephanie Williams is a research scientist turned prolific comics writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. She has worked on such titles as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

2:30pm PDT

Narrating Bestselling Audiobooks
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 10
Scott Brick (Dune, Orphan X series), Daniel Henning (The Cerulean Chronicles, In the Lives of Puppets), Avi Roque (Cemetery Boys series, Sworn Soldier series), Karissa Vacker (The Girls Before, Forget Me Not), and Vikas Adam (The Fake Divination Offense, A Killer in the Family) discuss the behind-the-scenes artistry and technical precision of narrating bestselling audiobooks. From the isolation of the recording booth to the ears of listeners, these voice actors share their processes for bringing complex characters to life, mastering diverse accents, and collaborating with authors to translate the written word into a compelling audio experience.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 10
  U: Updated, BIPOC, Books, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

2:30pm PDT

How-To Comics with Dustin Nguyen and Friends
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 3
Eisner Award–winning artist Dustin Nguyen of DC and Image Comics joins fellow industry professional Peter Nguyen (Marvel and DC) to draw live and discuss comics, fun, and life as an artist. Moderated by Fletcher Chu-Fong (Fletch-A-Sketch Talent Representation and Event Solutions).
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Comics, Seminars & Workshops

2:45pm PDT

Designing Games in Middle-earth
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
The Lord of the Rings has defined "fantasy" for generations. But creating a game in a generic fantasy world is different from creating a game set in Middle-earth—a place with rich themes, a well-known and specific history, beloved characters, and an audience of experts. This panel explores the unique challenges creators must overcome as they strive to deliver the best possible gaming experience to fans, whether digital or tabletop. Moderated by Luke Peterschmidt (head of category management, Asmodee).
Saturday July 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Fandom, Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:00pm PDT

Batdriven West: Batman '66 to Life on the Road
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Karen Whitfield (Bronze Age Batgirl; author, Batdriven West) and Athena Finger (granddaughter of Bill Finger; heiress to the Dark Knight) discuss life on the road with the original Caped Crusaders, Adam West and Burt Ward. The panel includes a Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Anniversaries, Books, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Historical, Marriott Programs, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Build the World: Live Ideation Workshop
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 11
Kino Scialabba (award-winning art director and concept designer), Nicole Caliro (international award-winning writer), Mark Nazal (Emmy Award–winning VFX supervisor and filmmaker), Jessie Jam Miranda (stuntman, Collateral, Deadliest Warrior), Bob Keen (Saturn Award–winning makeup and FX artist and filmmaker), and Mark Jabourian (VFX generalist) lead a live ideation workshop where attendees pitch story ideas, develop concepts, and shape visuals in real time across comics, film, and animation.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Animation, Books, Comics, International, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Crom doesn't care about you. Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures present updates and reveals from the world of Conan with award-winning writer Jim Zub, editor Chris Butera, and others discussing Conan the Barbarian, the new miniseries Tides of the Tyrant-King, and Savage Sword of Conan. The session also includes a creative team announcement and a first look at the long-awaited Kull comic. Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV).
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Fantagraphics at 50: (Still) Publishing the World's Greatest Cartoonists
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Gary Groth (co-founder and president of Fantagraphics) and Conrad Groth (editor at Fantagraphics) discuss the storied history of Fantagraphics. Moderated by fellow traveler and BAO publisher Michele Foschini. The panel reflects on five decades of groundbreaking comics publishing and what lies ahead.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics

3:00pm PDT

Jericho (TV Show/Graphic Novel) 20th Anniversary Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Jericho as the Save Jericho team and journalist Byron Lafayette discuss the show's origins, creative evolution, and cultural impact, including behind-the-scenes stories and rare insights from the Jericho universe.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Library Programs, Television

3:00pm PDT

Mad Rewind: Talking About Mad TV
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Mo Collins, Orlando Jones, Phil LaMarr, Michael McDonald, Nicole Sullivan, Debra Wilson, and Blaine Capatch discuss the late-night comedy classic Mad TV and behind-the-scenes stories, followed by a Q&A. Moderated by Brandee Stilwell (host of Mad Rewind Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  1: Programs, Fandom, Hilton Programs, Humor & Satire, Podcasts, Television, Tributes, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Marvel Fanfare
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6A
A behind-the-scenes look at House of Ideas storytelling, featuring insider insights and rarely shared comic book anecdotes from both upcoming and past projects. This panel explores the history of fan-favorite Marvel Comics storylines in a program built for fans, by fans. Attendees who remain until the end will receive an exclusive giveaway comic book.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Photo Editing Tips Anyone Can Use
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Whether attendees take all of their own photos on a phone or are professional photographers curious about ways to speed up their editing process, this session offers easy photo-editing tips that anyone can use. Jordan Dené Ellis (Jordandené, Adobe), Katrina Torrijos (Twitch streamer, Adobe), and casual cosplayer and blogger Alice Fanchiang share some of their favorite techniques.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cosplay, Education, Marriott Programs

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Frank Miller
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6DE
Comic-Con special guest and legendary cartoonist Frank Miller, one of the most important comic book creators of the last half-century, returns to San Diego to discuss his new masterclass memoir, Push the Wall, and share a lifetime of creative wisdom and knowledge with fans. Attendees get a glimpse of Miller's life story, including how he went from a 19-year-old Vermonter freshly arrived in 1970s New York to becoming an innovative comic book artist and writer who reimagined Daredevil and Wolverine, rescued and reimagined Batman, and created original characters.
Special Guests
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Frank Miller

Comic-Con Special Guest
Frank Miller is the award-winning comic book writer, artist, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for Daredevil: Born Again, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Elektra Assassin, Sin City, and 300, among others. He co-authored with Tom Wheeler the young adult... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Start a D&D Club
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Teachers Lisa Harrison, Nichole Santangelo, and Heather Thompson, along with students Henry Masi and Charlie Masi, break down how to launch a Dungeons & Dragons club from the ground up—no gold, no experience, no problem. Panelists share materials needed to get started, how to create player characters, and where to find free adventures . . . everything needed to turn a group of curious beginners into a thriving party of adventurers. From first quest to long-running campaign, this session highlights practical strategies for building an engaging, inclusive club that keeps players coming back for the next roll of the dice.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Games, Library Programs, Seminars & Workshops, TTRPG

3:00pm PDT

The Mighty Crusaders
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 9
In 1940, MLJ Comics, the company that would later become Archie Comics, published Pep Comics #1 and introduced America's first patriotic superhero, The Shield. Over the decades, MLJ and Archie created a rich pantheon of superheroes, including fan favorites such as The Black Hood, The Comet, The Hangman, The Jaguar, and many more, collectively known as the Mighty Crusaders. These heroes have enjoyed a remarkable legacy, with their stories reprinted in England, France, Germany, and Brazil, while also crossing over into radio, film, and pulp fiction. Moderator Rik Offenberger (The MLJ Companion) and panelists Lily Butler (Archie Comics), Steven Butler (Archie Comics), Tim Chizmar (Spooky Ninja Kitty), Ronald Fleming (Fantastic Comic Fan), Ray MacKay (G-Man Comics, Big Bang Comics), and Chris Squires (Archie Comics) explore the 80-plus-year history of the greatest superheroes in the Archie Universe.
Special Guests
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Steven Butler

Comic-Con Special Guest
Steven Butler is a 37-year veteran comic book creator who has worked for a wide variety of companies on many well-known titles, including The Badger for First Comics; Web of Spider-Man, Silver Sable and the Wildpack, and Punisher War Journal for Marvel Comics; Superman for DC... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Historical, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Vibe Check: Terrifying
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
When things go bump in the night, these authors bump right back. Clay McLeod Chapman (Wake Up and Open Your Eyes), Shane Hawk (Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II), CJ Leede (Headlights), Luke Dumas (Nothing Tastes as Good), and Deena Helm (Our Cut of Salt) discuss delving into the dark depths of culture and their own psyches to discover new terrors. Moderated by Dr. Betty Ramirez (associate director, UCSD Writing Center).
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

From Short Films to Sinners: How Hollywood Creates Virtual Worlds . . . and You Can Too
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Comic books helped define world-building. Dungeons & Dragons and LARP made it possible to step inside those worlds. The internet transformed character sheets into code and networked identities. VR gave those identities a body by allowing users to exist as avatars. Now, virtual production and real-time engines are allowing performers to inhabit those worlds, blurring the line between actor and avatar, set and simulation, and story and lived experience. Using scenes from the upcoming short film VERSE (Tribeca 2026) and the 2025 hit Sinners, this panel explores the emerging language of virtual production, from real-time workflows and motion capture to hybrid staging and avatar-driven performance, and how these tools are opening new ways to explore identity, trauma, and connection. Panelists Noam Argov and Sappir Argov (filmmakers and game designers), Eric Leonardis (neuroscientist), Michael Ralla (Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor, Sinners, Avengers), Nicole Pacent (Criminal Minds, Mystique in the upcoming Marvel's Wolverine video game), and PHIA (The Virtual Reality Show) discuss how these technologies are used in major studio films and how creators can apply them to their own work. Moderated by Beth Accomando (KPBS Cinema Junkie host; founder, Film Geeks SD).

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  U: Updated, Education, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games |   1: Programs, Education, Games, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Belén Ortega
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 4
Belén Ortega (Wonder Woman, Trinity, Summer of Supergirl) is one of the most dynamic and popular artists in comics today. She appears in a one-on-one  interview and Q&A session.
Special Guests
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Belén Ortega

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest
Belén Ortega is a Spanish artist who made her American comics debut in 2019 with Marvel Comics, as both a cover and interior artist on Miles Morales: Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Captain Marvel, and more. In 2021, she began collaborating with DC Comics as an artist on B... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 4
  U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, International, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, International, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics Live
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
Scott Shaw! uses a new laptop to quickly access his various Oddball Comics program themes, leaving it up to the usually packed audience to determine which one will be featured in his annual funnybook cheesefest. News on his upcoming Oddball Comics book from TwoMorrows will be included.
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Scott Shaw!

Table I-08, Comic-Con Special Guest
For well over half a century, Scott Shaw! has worked on underground comix, mainstream comics, cartoon shows, and advertisements for TV and print. His credits include DC Comics’ Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew, Sonic the Hedgehog, the Cocoa/Fruity Pebbles commercials on... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom

3:30pm PDT

Comics vs. Authoritarianism!
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 10
In an age of censorship, making comics is a radical act. Moderator Mo McMasters (Pretty Guts Press) leads a discussion with graphic novelists Andrew Aydin (March), Melissa Chan (You Must Take Part in Revolution), Dave Maass (Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis), and Shay Mirk (Making Non-Fiction Comics, Guantanamo Voices) about portrayals of resistance in comics and how their own work serves as a form of resistance.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, International, LGBTQIA+

3:30pm PDT

Image Comics: The New Wave of Comics Storytelling, Character, and Talent
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Franklin Jonas (Fireborn), Maytal Zchut (Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story), Lamont Magee (Surprise Announcement), Brett Bean (D'Orc), and GMB Chomichuk (The Eye Collector) discuss what it is like bringing new comics to market and creating comics that fans connect with. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing

3:30pm PDT

Jack Kirby's Greatest Villains
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Tracy Kirby and Jeremy Kirby (Kirby family) join Rand Hoppe (Kirby Museum), Mark Evanier (former Kirby assistant), Bruce Simon (cartoonist), Mark Badger (artist and teacher), and Roy Schwartz (pop culture historian and journalist) in a discussion of Jack Kirby's greatest villains, including Dr. Doom, Darkseid, and Galactus, illustrated with archival slides from the Jack Kirby Museum.
Special Guests
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Mark Evanier

Comic-Con Special Guest
Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animat... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Education, Historical, Superheroes

3:30pm PDT

Neon Ichiban: The Future With Digital Remarques
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Step into the next evolution of digital comics, where fandom meets creation. Neon Ichiban co-founders David Steinberger and Chip Mosher explore Digital Remarques, a groundbreaking feature that allows creators to sign and sketch directly onto digital comics, transforming every issue into a one-of-a-kind collectible. By bringing the convention experience online, Digital Remarques creates new revenue streams for creators while giving fans direct access to original, personalized art from their favorite talent. Featuring DSTLRY variant cover artist and Witness Point co-creator Soo Lee, this panel offers an inside look at how Neon Ichiban is reimagining fan/creator engagement and the future of digital comics. Artists’ Alley anytime, anywhere—this is what's next. Moderated by Chris Ross, head of remarques at Neon Ichiban.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

3:30pm PDT

O.P.P.: Writing Other People's (Intellectual) Property
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Working with beloved cultural icons can be both a dream and a nightmare. Longtime industry professionals Jennifer Lee (Frozen), Amy Chu (Borderlands), Jordan Morris (Teen Titans Go!), Thien Pham (Baby Garfield's Firsts), Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Gene Luen Yang (Avatar: The Last Airbender) share how they navigate the tricky task of writing IP. Moderated by Comic-Con special guest Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts).
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Briana Loewinsohn

Artist Alley HH-16, Comic-Con Special Guest
Briana Loewinsohn is the author of the graphic memoir Ephemera (Fantagraphics, 2023), which was listed as one of the ALA’s top graphic novels of 2023 and was awarded the 2023 Foreword Indies Editors Prize for nonfiction. Her latest book, Raised by Ghosts (Fantagraphics, 2025), won... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Writers & Writing

3:30pm PDT

Reacher's Back and Neagley's In
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Two series. One unstoppable universe. Reacher returns with season 4, and the story expands with Neagley, which offers a first look into the origins and world of the character. Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, and cast members take the stage with first looks, reveals, behind-the-scenes insight, and additional surprises.
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Historical, International, Television

4:00pm PDT

Beyond the Mainstream: Literary Manga, Manhwa, and Manhua
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Editors and publishers from Kana (Abrams), Takumigraphics (Fantagraphics), Drawn & Quarterly, and Kazé (HarperCollins) discuss the growing audience for literary manga, manhwa, and manhua. The panel explores how publishers discover new projects, work with creators and translators, and connect acclaimed Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and Chinese manhua with English-language readers. Panelists also discuss how these works fit within the broader comics landscape and why they continue to reach new audiences.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics, Fandom

4:00pm PDT

Bringing Star Wars Zero Company to Life: Meet the Cast Behind the Highly Anticipated Tactical Star Wars Game
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
The voice cast and developers of Star Wars Zero Company, the anticipated turn-based tactics game, offer an in-depth look at the ragtag group of operatives and immersive storytelling driving this Clone Wars–era narrative. The panel explores how the team brings authenticity and emotional depth to an original story and to their uniquely authored characters as events unfold in the Star Wars galaxy. The cast will discuss their approach to performance, collaboration with the development team, and how their work helps shape a cinematic, character-driven experience that extends beyond traditional tactics gameplay. Along with the game's developers, the panel will go in-depth on the game's story, highlighting the cinematics and high-quality story that push the tactics genre forward, creating a more approachable experience for broader Star Wars fans as well as delivering deep tactics gameplay for strategy gamers. Additionally, panelists will give attendees an extended look at the story and how these operatives must learn to work together to overcome nearly impossible odds.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Fandom, Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Creating 3D Models for Storytelling in Blender 3D
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 11
This panel covers the fundamental techniques of 3D modeling, including sculpting, texturing, and rendering, to bring storytelling ideas to life. The focus is on the creative process of transforming concepts into immersive digital environments and characters, while highlighting best practices, tips, and workflows for both beginners and experienced artists.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Technology - Science - STEM, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

DNA of Fear: How New England Shapes Horror
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 9
Jeremy Haun (The Beauty; Murder Podcast), Doug Wagner (Batman, Marvel Zombies, Plastic), Matt Hawkins (Top Cow president/COO; Postal), Cullen Bunn (The Empty Man, Harrow County, The Unsound), and Hilarie Schmalke (co-owner/publisher Midnight Factory) discuss how New England influences horror across comics, film, and television. Moderated by Adrian Reyes (El Rey Comics).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Superheroes

4:00pm PDT

How to Transform Reference into Character Design
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 3
Rockhe Kim presents a first demo in the United States, showcasing expertise in human anatomy. Using a reference photo as a starting point, Rockhe demonstrates how to transform a single pose into dynamic character designs inspired by familiar figures such as the Hulk, Spider-Man, and more. This session emphasizes the importance of a strong anatomical foundation.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

4:00pm PDT

No Safety Net: Health Care, Aging, and Life as a Creative
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Freelance artists, writers, and other creatives often build rewarding careers without the safety net of employer-sponsored health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, or long-term financial protections. As health concerns, aging, disability, or caregiving responsibilities arise, navigating these challenges independently can feel overwhelming. A panel of health-care and benefits professionals, advocates, and fellow creatives shares practical guidance on protecting health, financial well-being, and creative longevity. Topics include health insurance, Medicare, Social Security, caregiving, long-term planning, burnout prevention, and strategies for maintaining a sustainable creative career at every stage of life. Panelists include Jennifer Arango (MHA, Syndicated Insurance Agency), Meghan Atilano (executive director of HR and training, Manna Development Group), Teresa Beckwith (Apricot Forest Acupuncture), Kelly Cooney (past president, National Association of Rehab Providers and Agencies), Matt Medeiros (president, Clelland and Company), and Fran Pillersdorf (client services, Alvino & Associates). Moderated by Karen Martin (The Princess Project). Q&A follows.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Movies, Omni Programs, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Parillo and Cohen Live: From Aftermarket Demand to Career-Defining Covers with CovrPrice
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
CovrPrice.com hosts a live interview with Lucio Parrillo and Carla Cohen, two cover artists shaping today's comic market. The discussion breaks down the covers collectors are chasing, the stories behind them, and what transforms great art into modern grails. Giveaway: Attendees receive a free, exclusive Parrillo & Cohen lanyard (limited to 300).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom

4:00pm PDT

Slaughterverse Unmasked: Inside the World of Something Is Killing the Children
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Explore the evolution of the haunting universe created by James Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Left) and Werther Dell'Edera (Something Is Killing the Children) with spinoff series writer Tate Brombal (Fall of the House of Slaughter) and novelist Kiersten White (Hope Is a Knife) in conversation with BOOM! VP business development and special projects Bryce Carlson, executive editor Ramiro Portnoy, and editor Eric Harburn. Get a glimpse into what's next for the Slaughterverse, including the milestone Something Is Killing the Children #50, Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children, Fall of the House of Slaughter, and Hope Is a Knife.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, International, Movies, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Mimi Pond
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Mimi Pond (Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me) has built a legendary career. From writing the pilot of The Simpsons to contributing comics to Sassy, Seventeen magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, to penning critically acclaimed and award-winning autofiction comics like Over Easy and The Customer Is Always Right, Pond has done it all and shows no signs of stopping. Pond talks with Lynn Peril (Pink Think: Becoming a Woman in Many Uneasy Lessons) about making it in comics as an outrageous, unstoppable woman in a man's world.
Special Guests
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Mimi Pond

Comic-Con Special Guest
Mimi Pond is an American cartoonist, humorist, and writer. In 1982, her book The Valley Girls Guide to Life (Dell) became a bestseller and launched her career. Her works include humor books such as Secrets of the Powder Room (1983) and Splitting Hairs (1998) as well as acclaimed... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Historical, Television, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Nicole Goux: Mainstream Illustrator and Indie All-Star
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 4
From self-publishing to early work on Jem and the Holograms to her illustrative career creating graphic novels for publishers such as Dark Horse, DC Comics, Abrams, and Simon & Schuster, Nicole Goux is one of the brightest voices in comics and graphic novels today. With work that has been featured in the pages of Star Trek, Buffy, Batgirl, Power Rangers, and Godzilla, Goux's artwork is as stunning as it is imaginative. A career-spanning retrospective explores her work, life, and art.
Special Guests
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Nicole Goux

Booth #2203, Comic-Con Special Guest
Nicole Goux (she/her) is an Eisner Award–nominated illustrator and cartoonist from Los Angeles. She's the artist of DC's Shadow of the Batgirl and co-creator with Dave Baker of Forest Hills Bootleg Society (Simon and Schuster: Atheneum). She has been published by DC, Dark Horse... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

The Future of Libraries 2036
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Libraries have always been more than buildings full of books. They are civic infrastructure, trusted knowledge systems, community memory, digital access points, and refuges for curiosity. But what will they become by 2036? Daniel W. Rasmus (Listening to the Future, University of Washington) will lead an engaging look at the forces reshaping libraries, from A.I. and misinformation to public space, intellectual freedom, community resilience, and the future of work and learning. Through the lens of scenario planning, attendees will explore how libraries can prepare for multiple futures rather than betting on a single forecast. The library is imagined not as a place trying to survive disruption, but as one of the institutions best positioned to help communities make sense of it.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Education, Library Programs, Technology - Science - STEM

4:00pm PDT

The Future of TwoMorrows Publishing
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
John Morrow reveals TwoMorrows Publishing's plans for the future and looks back at the company's more than three decades in business. In addition to getting the scoop on his 100th issue of The Jack Kirby Collector (the publication that started it all), featured panelists include Kevin Miller (author of The Crisis Companion, debuting at Comic-Con), Keith Dallas (who will give the scoop on not one, but two upcoming American Comic Book Chronicles volumes), Peter Bosch (author of the company's American Movie/TV Comics books), Greg Biga (author of a top-secret upcoming TwoMorrows book that will be revealed at the panel), and Ed Catto (editor of RetroFan magazine).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Books, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Marriott Programs, Superheroes

4:00pm PDT

Trek Marry Kill Live!
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
The only podcast in the universe brave enough to judge episodes of Star Trek boldly goes live at Comic-Con with hosts Bryan Murphy and Kristen Ray, along with actor/comedian Katie Hampton and Shereese Alexander (The TNG Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Anniversaries, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Library Programs, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Tributes, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Wellness for Geeks Who Sit
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A seated movement workshop focused on aches and pains that can develop from long hours at a desk, at the drawing table, or during gaming and cosplay prep. Robyn Warren (Geek Girl Strong, Marvel Fitness Deck) leads strength movements and mobility stretches geared toward supporting seated life and beyond, with bonus nutrition tips and upgrades featuring Marvel Fitness Deck cards. Note: This seated movement workshop is tailored to accommodate various body types.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Education, Marriott Programs, Seminars & Workshops

4:00pm PDT

Unlocking Virtual Production for Indie Filmmakers
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Independent creators are using game engines, mo-cap, and virtual production to achieve cinematic visuals on modest budgets. C. Craig (Fathead, ChikaBOOM!), Matt Galuppo (Avengers 2, TMNT), Marc Morisseau (Call of Duty, Fortnite Super Bowl), David Christopher Loya (Esperanza, G.O.D. OS), Irfan Merchant (Army of the Dead, Fortnite Super Bowl), Jeffrey Okun (Percy Jackson, Alien: Earth), and Austina Wang (Mandalorian, Last Airbender) break down core virtual production concepts, including virtual art departments, previs workflows, and emerging crew roles. Moderated by Kumari Bakhru (Guide to Postproduction).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Animation, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games |   1: Programs, Animation, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games

4:00pm PDT

The Dungeon Run's Flagship D&D Campaign Live
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
The cast of The Dungeon Run brings The Stormborn, its long-running saga of unlikely heroes and divine destiny, to a live audience for the first time. The show is interactive, with audience participation throughout.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Fandom, Games, Omni Programs, TTRPG

4:00pm PDT

Creators Assemble: Comics Camaraderie, A Networking Event
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The "speed dating" style networking event returns with new and returning guests. Brief pitches and structured rounds support learning and connecting with industry insiders, retailers, publishers, and creators, including Alex Antone, Barbra Dillon, Charlie Stickney, Heather Antos, Meghan Fitzmartin, Drew Edwards, Lisa Burdage, Dylan Davison, Jessica Maison, David M. Booher, Gamal Hennessy, Jonathan Chance, John Hazard, Joseph P. Illidge, Shannon Live, Tony Fleecs, Katie Pryde, John Berry, Omar Morales, Gabriel Valentin, Jeffrey Snow, Dan Brozo, Brock Smith, and more. Moderators are librarians and educators who work with comics, including Matthew Atherton, Stacy-Michelle Banks, Matt Slayter, Mary Ellen Stout, Joel Bakker, Joe Barrette, Elias Campos, Sophia Juarez, Janie Ghinazzi, Jack Phoenix, Megan Halsband, Allison Dohr, Jana Tropper, and Moni Barrette.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Marina D, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom, LGBTQIA+, Marriott Programs, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

4:15pm PDT

Entertainment Weekly's Bold School
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Hall H
Bold School brings together major female and/or nonbinary stars of TV and film to share anecdotes about life lessons, how they found their voice, and how to pay it forward. The discussion highlights the power and privilege of taking on roles that redefine the rules and refuse to yield.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Education, Seminars & Workshops, Television

4:15pm PDT

40th Anniversary of Castle in the Sky
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6A
Hirokatsu Kihara (Studio Ghibli production coordinator, 1985–1990) shares behind-the-scenes stories about the making of Castle in the Sky, accompanied by original drawings and anecdotes from the production process. He is joined by Comic-Con special guest Yôichi Nishikawa (Howl's Moving Castle), a background painter on every Studio Ghibli film since Howl's Moving Castle and an art director at Studio Ponoc, Studio Chizu, and more, who will offer additional insight into the artistry and legacy of Studio Ghibli films.
Special Guests
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Yôichi Nishikawa

Booth #2015, Comic-Con Special Guest
Yôichi Nishikawa is a celebrated Japanese background artist and painter who has contributed to all Studio Ghibli productions, from Howl’s Moving Castle to The Boy and the Heron. He has also worked as art director on such acclaimed films as Summer Wars and Wolf Children. Known as "the painter of clouds," Nishikawa is recognized for his masterful use of light, atmosphere, and color. His fine art exhibitions and publications have earned him an international following, showcasing the same sense of beauty and emotional storytelling that defines his work... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Anniversaries, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, International, Movies

4:15pm PDT

Dugout Dads: From the Sandlot to the Dugout
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
Thirty years ago, they were the kids on the field. Now they're back—and this time, they're the ones in charge. Patrick Renna, Chauncey Leopardi, Tom Guiry, Brandon Adams, Marty York, Grant Gelt, Victor DiMattia, and Shane Obedzinski reunite for the first time in three decades to talk about The Sandlot, the friendships that lasted, and what it was like to step back onto a baseball diamond together for Dugout Dads, an all-new original comedy series that asks one simple question: What happens when the kids from the field become the dads in the dugout? And if that wasn't enough nostalgia, Danielle Fishel joins the cast of Dugout Dads, bringing her own iconic '90s energy to the diamond. The cast discusses stories from the original film, behind-the-scenes moments from the new show, and the kind of chemistry that made audiences fall in love with them in the first place. Because some things are for-ev-er.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Kids, Movies, Television

4:15pm PDT

Inside Season 2 of TNT's The Librarians: The Next Chapter
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
The stars of TNT's hit fantasy series The Librarians: The Next Chapter, including Callum McGowan (Jamestown), Jessica Green (The Outpost), Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino), and Bluey Robinson (Britannia), along with series showrunner and executive producer Dean Devlin, share insider stories from the set and exclusive details from the upcoming season, along with a special sneak preview of the adventures ahead. Moderated by Josh Gates (Expedition Unknown), with Christian Kane (Leverage) and Lindy Booth (Dawn of the Dead) joining to discuss returning to the franchise and reprising their fan-favorite roles.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Books, Fandom, Hilton Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

4:30pm PDT

From Raw to Slab: The CGC Grading Experience
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Matt Nelson (president, CGC Comics) and Shawn Caffrey (VP, CGC Comics grading) explain how comics are evaluated from raw to slab. The panel examines what impacts grade and value, then puts attendees' skills to the test with "Guess the Grade" for prizes, followed by an interactive Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Comics, Education

4:30pm PDT

Hip-Hop and Comics: Cultures Combining
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Hip-hop and comics share numerous connections and exist in constant communication with one another: Rappers and graffiti artists utilize superheroic imagery; DJs and producers create new universes of sound; comic creators and animators incorporate hip-hop's musical and visual vocabularies; collectors dig through crates for back issues and breakbeats; and both forms reconfigure and remix elements and inspire passionate fanbases. Moderator Patrick A. Reed and an all-star group of artistic innovators discuss the essential bonds between these two vital creative cultures.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Comics, Music, Writers & Writing

4:30pm PDT

Nacelle's Star Trek Action Figures
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 10
Brian Volk-Weiss and the Nacelle Toys team discuss their acclaimed 1/10 scale Star Trek action figure line, with updates on waves 1–4 and Nacelle's Star Trek Build-a-Bridge playset.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:30pm PDT

Spotlight on J. Michael Straczynski
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
Did you like the Clint Eastwood–directed Changeling? The first Thor movie? WWZ? Babylon 5? Sense8? Would you like to know more about J. Michael Straczynski's run on The Amazing Spider-Man and many other titles for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and others? If so, well, you're SOL because there's a rumor he will spend the entire hour yodeling, for no discernible reason, unless enough people show up to discourage him. The convention's mental health is in your hands.
Special Guests
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J. Michael Straczynski

Comic-Con Special Guest
J. Michael Straczynski created Babylon 5, co-created Sense8, wrote the Clint Eastwood film Changeling, and worked on Thor (movie and comic), World War Z, and the upcoming films One Second After and Liminal. He has written over 300 comics for Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse, p... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

4:30pm PDT

Transformers and G.I. Joe: The Energon Universe Is Unstoppable
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
The next phase of the Energon Universe is here. Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, Transformers), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), Conor Hughes (Void Rivals), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/publisher, Skybound) reveal what is next for Skybound and Hasbro's shared universe featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K. Moderated by Arune Singh (VP, brand, Skybound).
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom

4:30pm PDT

Walking the Line: Balancing the Personal and the Political in Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Lalo Alcaraz (La Cucaracha), Henry Barajas (Death to Pachuco), Ivan Ehlers (The New Yorker cartoonist), and Lonnie Millsap (The New Yorker; Thurber Prize–nominated cartoonist) discuss using life experience and personal and political beliefs to create comics. Moderated by Jon "Bean" Hastings.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics

5:00pm PDT

2000 AD: The Galaxy's Greatest Panel!
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 9
2000 AD has crashed America. The Galaxy's Greatest Comic is home to characters including Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, Strontium Dog, and many more, and now hits comic stores every week in the U.S. Hosts Steve Morris (Shelfdust) are joined by others, including Jock (Judge Dredd), Ryan O’Sullivan (Judge Dredd, Biker Mice From Mars), and Oliver Pickles (2000 AD), to share surprises as 2000 AD celebrates 50 years of weekly publication in 2027.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Comics, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy

5:00pm PDT

Black Mask: Debuting Tomorrow's Legends
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Black Mask has made a name for itself as a launchpad for new talent and as the home for some of the coolest, most provocative comics around, including CALEXIT, Alice in Leatherland, BLACK, Gangster Ass Barista, and 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank (now in production as a feature film starring Liam Neeson). Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT: Say Goodbye to Hollywood), Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, If Destruction Be Our Lot), Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church singer; upcoming Leaded Gasoline, Tigress Island), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Ballistic, Invader), and additional panelists discuss Black Mask's latest slate.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Kids, Movies, Music

5:00pm PDT

Comics and Advocacy
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
Women in Comics Collective International (WinC for short, pronounced "wink") is an artistic and informative initiative. It serves to highlight the merit and craftwork of marginalized voices, especially those of Women and Queer Folx of color, who work in the comics and multimedia industry. They are also the 2024 recipients of the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award. In this discussion, panelists talk about how they use comics as an advocacy tool for social change in their work, as well as in the world at large. Panelists include Gamal Hennessy (Creative Contract Consulting), Vanee Smith-Matsalia (WinC-EDU), Dr. LaWana Richmond (Afrofuturist Lounge, creator), Ebony Toussaint (Crash Cart, creator), Karla Medrano (The Zelda Awards, founder), and Jibola Fagbamiye (Fela: Music Is the Weapon). Moderated by Regine L. Sawyer (WinC, founder).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom DE, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, LGBTQIA+, Omni Programs, Seminars & Workshops

5:00pm PDT

Documentary Preview: Bill Sienkiewicz: That Polish Guy
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin, New Mutants), Remsy Atassi, and Sal Abbinanti take part in a conversation and preview of the upcoming documentary Bill Sienkiewicz: That Polish Guy. The panel explores the life, work, and influence of one of the most groundbreaking visual storytellers of the modern era, followed by a Q&A with the panelists. All attendees will receive a limited-edition promotional poster.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Movies

5:00pm PDT

Dread the Hall H 2026: More (Fictional) Comic Convention Horror Stories
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Everyone has experienced the joy and anguish of trying to get into an oversold panel, and the comic spotlighting those highlights and horrors returns for its annual celebration of both. Dread the Hall H co-creators and writers Chris Ryall and Jordan Hart, along with cover artist Maria Wolf and interior artist Chris Anderson, share spirited convention stories, both real and fictional, in celebration of comic conventions in general and their new horror anthology in particular. Attendees receive a free, one-of-a-kind Dread the Hall H enamel pin.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense

5:00pm PDT

Eberron and Beyond with Keith Baker
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 4
The Eberron Campaign Setting for Dungeons & Dragons is a world where magic is part of everyday life. It's a world where the villains aren't always monsters and the monsters aren't always villains, a fantasy setting where corporate overreach and the aftermath of war are as dangerous as the dungeons. Eberron has been the setting for dozens of novels and the MMORPG D&D Online. Keith Baker and the creators of Eberron discuss the inspirations that led to the setting and its lasting impact on Dungeons & Dragons.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 4
  1: Programs, Games, TTRPG

5:00pm PDT

Ever-Expanding Worlds: Comics and Games Collide!
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
The world of tabletop gaming has never been bigger. From the playmat to the page, developers and publishers form alliances to expand the storytelling experience through periodical storytelling, bring new aspects to the game with exclusive items, and complete the circle. In celebration of the upcoming launch of Plaid Hat Games' first foray into four-color fantasy, creators and publishers from some of the biggest franchises in tabletop and comics come together for a discussion on what makes this marriage of formats so special. Plaid Hat's Colby Dauch, Battle Quest publisher Drew Kafoury, Brian David Marshall (Cataclysm Arcade, Magic: The Gathering), and others from both industries offer a glimpse into the future of both formats. Attendees receive a copy of Summoner Wars #1 and an exclusive playable card unavailable anywhere else.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Comics, Games, Marriott Programs, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Hollywood Myopia
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Can Hollywood keep up with the pace of change in its own industry? This panel examines what the data reveal about evolving creative industries, from declining production in Los Angeles and continued studio consolidation to the growing role of A.I. and increased reliance on franchise IP. Panelists discuss how global production, streaming platforms, and tech companies are reshaping where content is made, how it reaches audiences, and how creators are compensated, along with how these shifts are affecting the job market, redefining career pathways, and shaping education and workforce development. Featuring Adam Fowler (economist and founding partner, CVL Economics), Allison Frenzel (arts and entertainment lead, California Department of Education), Nicole Hendrix (producer and executive director, BRIC Foundation), and Kaina Pereira (executive director, CA Workforce Development Board). Moderated by Jewyl Alderson (director, San Diego County Office of Education).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Education, Movies, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Level-Up: Taking Your Comics to the Next Tier
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 11
Marcus McNeal (editor-in-chief, Odyssey Comics), Rob Pilkington (writer, Slight Return), April Connors (creator, Everybody's Happy Nowadays, as Prof. Raco), Joshua Pruett (writer, Stranger Things Tales From '85; The Last Comics on Earth), and Amy Linsamouth (writer, Jackie and the Magical Guys; Byte Me) discuss strategies for creating comics that stand out, including what separates good ideas from great projects and why so many comics fall short despite solid art or writing. Topics include shaping pitches with clarity and intent, assembling and leading creative teams, navigating editorial without losing your voice, and making choices that give a project a distinct identity.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, LGBTQIA+, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Meet the New Class of Carrie
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
Nearly 50 years after the original film electrified audiences, Mike Flanagan reimagines Stephen King's Carrie as a new television series. Flanagan appears at Comic-Con International for the first time alongside Summer Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard for a look at the series, with behind-the-scenes insight, never-before-seen footage, and a special announcement.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, International, Movies, Television

5:00pm PDT

Self- and Small Press Publishing: Making Your Own Way in the Comics Industry
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Are you interested in making comics that don't fit a typical mold? Do you want more control of your creative and financial future in the comics industry? Moderator Lauren Mitchell (director, workforce engagement and belonging; cosplayer) discusses unconventional routes, best practices, and paths to success with established independent comics publishers Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press, editor-in-chief), Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press, publisher), Jessica Maison (Wicked Tree Press, publisher/writer), Arthur N. Ebuen (Studio 12-7, publisher/writer), Justin Giampaoli (Studio 12-7, editor/writer), and Ryan Claytor (Elephant Eater Comics, self-publisher/artist/professor).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Books, Comics, Marriott Programs, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

The Marco Polo Loose Inking Technique
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 3
Cutter Hays demonstrates fast methods for achieving dynamic inks in a flashy, sped-up sumi style. Questions are taken throughout the demonstration, and subject suggestions may be incorporated as a challenge. These drawings are completed in one to five minutes, but the method can be developed as far as the artist wants to take it. For beginners, the technique can serve as a launching pad; for advanced artists, it offers another tool to add to the arsenal. The session also shows how traditional inking can be more approachable and fun than expected.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con How To, Science Fiction & Fantasy

5:00pm PDT

The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of Live Podcast
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
David Mandel (Veep, Seinfeld) and Ryan Condal (House of the Dragon) record a live episode of their podcast about collecting film and TV memorabilia. The discussion features movie props, original comic art, monkey radiator caps, and stories from TV and movie writing and showrunning, with a Q&A and guest panelist, comic book art legend, Todd McFarlane.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Library Programs, Movies, Podcasts, Television

5:00pm PDT

What Comics Teach Us: How Professional Educators Are Using Comics in Schools
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
Award-winning educators Drs. Michael Dando (So You Think You Know Blue Beetle, St. Cloud State University), Karis Jones (Fandoms in the Classroom: A Social Justice Approach to Transforming Literacy Learning, Baylor), and David Low (Transgressive Humor in Classrooms, California State University, Fresno) discuss the ways popular culture has influenced their approaches to teaching, learning, and education research and provide practical insights for the K–12 classroom. Presentations are followed by an informal Q&A moderated by Lauren L. Kelly (Teaching with Hip Hop in the 7–12 Grade Classroom: A Guide to Supporting Students' Critical Development Through Popular Texts, Rutgers).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Shiley Special Events Suite, San Diego Central Library
  1: Programs, Comics, Education, Library Programs, Seminars & Workshops

5:15pm PDT

Crafting the Art and Sound of the Next Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Austin Wintory (award-winning video game music composer), Nicholas Stohlman (art director), Michelle Vargas (senior environment artist), and Derrick Reyes (sound design director) provide an exclusive look at never-before-seen concept art, environment design, and original music tracks from the upcoming Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, along with insights into how these elements shape player experience. A Q&A session moderated by Jake Kriegman (narrative designer) follows, giving fans a chance to connect directly with the creators behind the next evolution of Aliens.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games

5:30pm PDT

Collectible Figures and More News from Playmates Toys
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 10
The latest news on collectibles, exclusives, and first-look debuts from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Monsterverse, and Dungeon Crawler Carl. Playmates Toys marketing and design leaders Jeff Trojan, Ray Geiman, Pat Linden, John Stelzner, Lydia Torres, and Aidan Rutten review the calendar of collectible figures and exclusives from those brands and more.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles

5:30pm PDT

Collider Ladies Night with Perri Nemiroff
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Collider Ladies Night returns to SDCC to spotlight female voices in Hollywood through an in-depth conversation with behind-the-scenes insights. Collider's Perri Nemiroff (senior producer at Collider; press award winner) sits down with Poorna Jagannathan (Lanterns), Lana Condor (Acme vs. Coyote), Aimee Garcia (Walking Dead: Dead City), Jessica Henwick (Silo), and other panelists to discuss their paths in Hollywood and tease upcoming projects.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  1: Programs, Fandom, Hilton Programs, Movies

5:30pm PDT

Crowdfunding in Today's Economy
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
Crowdfunding specialists Jordan Plosky (co-founder and CEO, Zoop/Dooz) and Eric Moss (co-founder and COO, Zoop/Dooz) discuss the latest in the world of crowdfunding. From rising shipping costs to content restrictions, this is a panel to learn more about what's going on. They are joined by the legendary Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) and Dave Dorman (Star Wars, Aliens) to share experiences, tips, and stories from their time in the crowdfunding space.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Education, Fandom, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

Layer by Layer: How to Build a Tiny Onion Story
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Curious about what goes into creating Tiny Onion's in-depth worlds? Tyler Boss (You'll Do Bad Things), Che Grayson (Exquisite Corpses), Christian Ward (Spectregraph), and Eric Harburn (editor-in-chief) discuss world-building and creative process, with a focus on the craft of storytelling. Moderated by Sami DeMonster (Tiny Onion community manager).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

Marvel Studios Hall H Presentation
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Hall H
Marvel Studios' Hall H presentation features Kevin Feige and special guests from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a look at what's next from Marvel Studios.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Comics, Movies, Superheroes

5:30pm PDT

The Future of Kickstarter Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
This year has witnessed a wellspring of trailblazing comics projects from some of the biggest creators in the industry on Kickstarter. The greatest sequential art storytellers gather to explore their projects and share the ingredients of crowdfunding success. Kickstarter's new director of comics and collectibles, Sean Edgar, appears alongside Jeff Smith (Bone, Tuki: Fight for Fire), Eric Powell (Hillbilly, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?), John Layman and Rob Guillory (Ghost Brawler, Chew), and Natalie Andrewson (Dreaming in Color, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King). Moderated by Chris Hacker (Oblivion Bar Podcast).
Special Guests
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Jeff Smith

Comic-Con Special Guest
Jeff Smith is the writer and artist of such comics and graphic novels as BONE, RASL, TUKI, SHAZAM: The Monster Society of Evil and Little Mouse Gets Ready! Both BONE and RASL were self-published (Cartoon Books) and are New York Times bestsellers. BONE began the current YA graphic novel popularity explosion by launching Scholastic Books’ Graphix imprint, and it has won 52 national and international awards, including 11 Eisner Awards and 11 Harvey Awards, and has been published in 33 countries. CXC, the Columbus comics festival... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Education, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

1980s Comic-Con Lost Videos Part III: The Trilogy
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Digitized Betamax tapes gifted to the Comic-Con Archives by Greg Koudoulian to David Glanzer (Comic-Con International chief communications and strategy officer) anchor this screening and discussion of rarely seen Comic-Con TV footage from the early 1980s. Highlights include 1982 interviews with Jack Kirby and George Clayton Johnson; Sergio Aragonés (MAD magazine) onstage (including a dance); Comic-Con history as told by Shel Dorf; a "Marvel vs. DC" game show featuring Joe Kubert, Paul Levitz, and others; Masquerade clips hosted by Gary Owens; and Inkpot Awards footage, including the awards' origins, plus appearances by Dave Stevens, Archie Goodwin, Richard Kyle, and more. The program also includes an exclusive mystery clip.
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  U: Updated, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Historical, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Historical, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

5:30pm PDT

Danny Trejo's Year of the Devil
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
Creators Danny Trejo (Machete, Spy Kids), Keith Arem (Call of Duty, Ascend), and Chris Yates (Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol), along with cover artist Dave Alvarez-Villalpando (BackerKit) and others, discuss Danny's debut graphic novel and upcoming crowdfunding campaign. Moderated by Ryan J. Downey (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6DE
  U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Superheroes, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

Inspiring Illustrators Instruct: Learn from Entertainment's Premier Illustrators
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Christian Cordella (2021 CDG Award winner, Superman, upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day), Alessandro Taini (2022 Emmy-winning production designer, Star Trek: Prodigy, upcoming Ghostbusters), Max Narciso (2024 Oscar-winning character designer, Luck, War Is Over), Erik Lechtenberg (The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, Space Jam: A New Legacy), Erik Lechtenberg (storyboard artist at Illumination; Space Jam: A New Legacy, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants), Hyoung Taek Nam (principal character concept artist for Naughty Dog Studio; The Last of Us: Left Behind, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End), and Glenn Harmon (2018 Annie Nominee; Boss Baby, upcoming Cat in the Hat) explore storytelling through visuals, the creative process, breaking in, and how to develop a career in illustration, character design, and entertainment. Moderated by Kevin Holmgren (WritingCards.com).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

5:30pm PDT

From Indies to Blockbusters: The Storytelling Power of Diversity
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6A
Nicole Maines (actress, writer, Supergirl, Justice League), Lenore Zann (actress, X-men ‘97, X-men: The Animated Series ), Andy Park (former Marvel director of visual development , Deadpool & Wolverine, Avengers: Doomsday), Rob Edwards (writer, Captain America: BNW, The Princess and the Frog), Anjali Bhimani (actor, Ms. Marvel, Overwatch), Stephanie Filo (editor, Daredevil: Born Again, A Black Lady Sketchshow) Andres Useche (writer, director, ICE: No One is Safe, Resist), Caitlin Glass (actress, director , Solo Leveling, FullMetal Alchemist), Hadas Mozes Lictenstein (producer, talent agent, Euphoria, Scarred), Teri Weinberg (producer, executive, The Office, Ugly Betty), and Karen David (actress, Fear the Walking Dead, Galavant) reveal their paths into the industry, how they push the boundaries of their craft, and how everyone can make a difference by giving voice to underrepresented communities and pursuing greater inclusion, empathy, and equity. Moderated by Kimberly Woods (voice actor, Archer, X-Men '97).
Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6A
  U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Animation, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Games, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, International, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Games, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, International, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Comixology: For the Fear of Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Why do people love to be scared? Actor Thomas Jane (creator of the Eisner Award–nominated series The Lycan), Michael Conrad (writer of the upcoming graphic novel The 99 Legs and more), Tula Lotay (artist of the acclaimed miniseries Groupies), Lee Loughridge (writer of The Adequates and Midstate), and Frank Barbiere (writer of Zero Instance)discuss their craft, high-stakes suspense, supernatural thrills, and slasher- and giallo-inspired horrors. Moderated by Jonathan James (Daily Dead).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Frazetta's Fiercest Females: Space Vampires, Cave Girls, and Egyptian Queens
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 9
Fantasy art grandmaster Frank Frazetta (1928–2010) inspired creators and electrified fans with depictions of strong, confident heroines. How does that vision resonate in the fan culture of the 2020s? Creator-entrepreneur Sara Frazetta (FrazettaGirls), actress and cosplay superstar Erica Fett, artist Sozo Maika, and art industry specialist and podcaster Taffeta Darling (formerly at Heritage Auctions) offer new, PG-rated perspectives on Frank Frazetta's body of work. Moderated by Rob Salkowitz (Forbes).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy

6:00pm PDT

From 0 to 50: Pro Tips for High-Speed Webtoon Production and Studio Workflow
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
PAJI (Taiwanese comic artist) shares how a small creative team can produce up to 50 full-color webtoon panels per week while maintaining quality and consistency. Drawing from real studio experience, PAJI breaks down collaborative production systems, assistant management, digital workflow tools such as Notion, and the use of 3D assets and technical optimization to streamline weekly serialization. Kane (Taiwanese illustrator) joins the Q&A to discuss rapid illustration techniques and creative efficiency, moderated by Hsin-I Chen (producer of LUSASA Animation).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, International, LGBTQIA+, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

6:00pm PDT

How-To Motion Graphics for Film, TV, and Entertainment
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 3
Award-winning motion graphics artist Jonathan Winbush (Transformers, My Little Pony) demonstrates how tools such as Adobe After Effects, Unreal Engine, and Cinema 4D are used to craft animated titles, commercials, and visual sequences for the entertainment industry. Winbush walks through foundational techniques for building motion graphics and participates in a Q&A session.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Animation, BIPOC, Comic-Con How To, Education, Movies, Television, Video Games

6:00pm PDT

Legends Live Here: 100 Years of Comic Strips
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
King Features, Mad Cave, and Massive Publishing celebrate comic strip legends from Popeye and Flash Gordon to today's digital originals, exploring how iconic characters endure, evolve, and find new generations of fans.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Historical, Marriott Programs

6:00pm PDT

Masters of the Universe: The Power of Storytelling
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
As Masters of the Universe hits the big screen for the first time in 40 years, the panel looks at how He-Man, Skeletor, Teela, and the rest of Eternia have endured on the small screen for the last four decades. Creators including Ted Biaselli, Tim Sheridan, and Shannon Eric Denton discuss the Power of Grayskull and beyond. Moderated by TJ Shevlin.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Salaam Fandom! Anime, Manga, and Islam
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Anime and manga feature various worlds and cultures, including ones that reflect Muslim societies. This panel explores these fandoms in Muslim communities around the world. Podcaster Tobi Yusuf (Religiously Nerdy), Pokémon Master Awesome Adam, cosplayer Helalipop, rapper Rasheed Chappell, and gamer Jasmin Joestar discuss representations of Islam in anime and manga. Moderated by comics editor, writer, and scholar Dr. Shamika Mitchell (State University of New York, Rockland Community College/Women in Comics).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Fandom

6:00pm PDT

The Track You've Never Heard: Audio Description and the Stories Behind the Stories
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 11
Blind film and TV audiences experience every superhero battle, every alien landscape, and every moment a character's face changes everything, and the people on this panel are the reason why. Audio description is the art of putting audiences inside a story when they cannot see the screen. Christina Stevens (AD writer, Superman), Anna Capezzera (Deluxe), Serina Gilbert (BlindyGirl, The Last of Us), and Colleen Connor (AD Training Retreats) discuss how this work actually gets made: the decisions, the details, and the moments that get it right, moderated by Roy Samuelson (AD performer, House of the Dragon, Spider-Man).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, BIPOC, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

We Are All Superfans
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Superfan Podcast features comics creators discussing the things they love that are not comics. Co-hosts Christian Gossett (story artist, Eyes of Wakanda), Kristen Simon (executive editor, Mad Cave Studios, Nakama Press), and David Hyde (owner, Superfan Promotions) appear with Jordan Morris (Web of Venom), Soo Lee (Witness Point), and Samuel Sattin (Unico) for a candid conversation about what they are superfans of, along with surprises.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Marriott Programs, Podcasts, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Mad Maze of the Murder Mage 4: The Legends of the Zodiac
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
9th Level Games returns for the fourth year with its Mazes Fantasy Roleplaying audience-participation actual play show. In years past, audience members have taken on the roles of solo adventurers facing the deadliest, most insane fantasy dungeons. This year, they become the Legends of the Zodiac, wielding power and magic beyond the ken of mortals—and yet, they're still going to die, perhaps more epically, but just as often, as the audience tries to ascend the Endless Tower of the Star of Death to defeat Nephran-Ka, the Black Pharaoh. No experience necessary.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:45pm PDT
Omni San Diego Hotel, Omni Grand Ballroom ABC, 4th Floor
  1: Programs, Fandom, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Omni Programs, Science Fiction & Fantasy

6:00pm PDT

Out in Comics: Year 39
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 4
The comic world's longest-running panel is back for its 39th record-breaking year. The comic book world has become a celebrated part of the pop culture world. LGBTQ comics and graphic novels for all ages are being produced and acclaimed in incredible numbers, and queer characters are finally starting to show up in genre movies and TV shows like Star Trek: Discovery and X-Men '97. And yet, in a politicized and polarized world, LGBTQ comics and graphic novels and LGBTQ characters in popular media are facing more banning and opposition than in previous years. This means that telling stories of queer characters of diverse backgrounds and identities is more important than ever before. Prism Comics, moderator Andy Mangels [he/him] (founder of the "Out in Comics" panel; bestselling author of Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman, Star Trek, and Star Wars books and comics), and panelists Jenny Blake Isabella (Black Lightning, Ghost Rider), George Gene Gustines (comics journalist and editor, New York Times), Rupert Kinnard (Brown Bomber and The Diva), Jim McCann (The Other/Half), Margeaux Pepoy (The Adventures of Simone & Ajax), Sarah Gailey (Upright Women Wanted, Eat the Rich), and Brandon T. Snider (Supergirl's Family Vacation, Pride Parade Mad Libs) discuss what being "Out in Comics" means now and in the future. A short Prism Comics meet-and-greet follows the panel discussion.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 4
  U: Updated, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes |   1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes

6:30pm PDT

A Look Back at Animated Series from the '80s
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
Writers from favorite 1980s cartoon series recount fond memories and painful war stories about the shows that shaped childhood, including Karen Willson (Dink the Dinosaur, She-Ra), Craig Miller (The Real Ghostbusters, Curious George), Buzz Dixon (G.I. Joe, Transformers), Brooks Wachtel (Dinosaucers, Super Mario Brothers), and John Semper, Jr. (Spider-Man: The Animated Series, Static Shock).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Historical, Television

6:30pm PDT

ActionFigureInsider: Action Figure Designers from Concept to Collectibles
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 10
This panel pulls back the curtain on how some of the world's most iconic action figures are brought to life. From early sketches and digital sculpting to tooling, paint applications, and final packaging, panelists explore the full creative and production journey that transforms an idea into a must-have collectible. Attendees gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of the artistic, technical, and business decisions that shape today's figures across comics, film, television, and gaming. Moderator Daniel Pickett (ActionFigureInsider.com; The Toys That Build America) sits down with designers Joe Allard (chief creative officer, Design Devil), Hector Arce (senior creative director, Mondo Toys and Collectibles), Jason Langston (founder, JNL Toys, LLC), Blaine Rodenbaugh (brand manager, NECA), and Kyle Wlodyga (senior designer, Mattel) to discuss how concepts evolve, how licensors and fan expectations influence design choices, and how manufacturers balance creativity, cost, and collectability in an ever-changing market.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Education

6:30pm PDT

CONTROL Resonant: Exclusive Updates with Cast Members
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Remedy Entertainment shares updates on the upcoming CONTROL Resonant with actors Sean Durrie (Dylan Faden), Matthew Porretta (Dr. Darling), Frankie Kevich (Zoe De Vera), and Courtney Hope (Jesse Faden), discussing their characters and their work on the game.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games

6:30pm PDT

Magic: The Gathering Blogatog Live
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Magic head designer Mark Rosewater presents a one-man program that re-creates his daily blog, answering audience questions about the making of the popular trading card game.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Games, Science Fiction & Fantasy

6:30pm PDT

Rey Mysterio vs. The Darkness: From Screen to Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
Wrestling superstar Rey Mysterio and animator Calavera Hermanos share a behind-the-scenes look at their latest comic, based on the epic Mexican animated series. The panel offers a first chance in the U.S. to experience the series and the comic book. Moderated by Jorge R. Gutierrez (director, writer, animator, and ASIFA-Hollywood Advisory Board member).
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Television

6:30pm PDT

Filmmaking in the New Era: Partnerships, Distribution, and Audience Growth
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Alex Stulac (director, Stulac Marketing), Brian Walker (CEO, Picture Motion), Tara McNamara (film critic, Critics Choice Association), Alexa Whiteside (CEO, WAM Entertainment Law), and Jennifer Fischer (executive director, Journeys in Film) discuss what makes films successful today and how filmmakers can build on that foundation through brand and nonprofit partnerships, smart distribution, and audience growth. Panelists share real-world examples from studio campaigns to independent projects that resonate, travel farther, and drive real impact. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies for launching projects and expanding reach in a rapidly evolving industry.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies |   1: Programs, CCI-IFF and Film School, Education, Marriott Programs, Movies

6:30pm PDT

Kids Comics Creators on "Growing Future Comics Fans!"
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Kids comics have stormed the world stage. This roundtable discussion explores how the current crop of kids comics creators is growing new readers and creating lifelong fans. Panelists include Jennifer Holm (Babymouse), Lucas Turnbloom (How to Cat), James Burks (Box Tales), Dora Wang (Pocket Peaches), and Jana Tropper (Animal Rescue Friends), moderated by Tom Racine (Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkein). Q&A follows.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  U: Updated, Comics, Kids |   1: Programs, Comics, Kids

6:30pm PDT

The Unsung Heroes of Superhero Films
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Behind every epic battle and breathtaking moment is a team of creative powerhouses and unsung heroes bringing superhero worlds to life. Costumer Gaby Acosta (Captain Marvel), composer Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Deadpool VR), stunt coordinator Thom Khoury Williams (Doom Patrol, The Punisher), sound mixers Ryan Collins and Nick Offord (Spider-Noir), stunt coordinator Chelsea Bruland (Descendants: The Rise of Red, Black Widoow), composer Roger Suen (Daredevil, Krypton), and stunt coordinator Cory DeMeyers (Venom, Project Power) share how their craft transforms imagination into cinematic impact, building worlds, shaping action, and giving every punch, explosion, and emotional beat its power. Moderated by Lumos PR CEO Stephanie Pfingsten.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Animation, BIPOC, Comics, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Games, International, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, BIPOC, Comics, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Games, International, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games

6:45pm PDT

The Hillywood Show: A Star Wars Parody Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6A
Hilly Hindi, creator of The Hillywood Show, appears with Richard Speight, Jr. (actor/director, Supernatural, Dead Boy Detectives) and Matt Cohen (actor, Supernatural, General Hospital) to mark the release of Hillywood's latest Star Wars parody. The new parody screens, followed by a Q&A with behind-the-scenes stories. The parody is strong with this panel . . .
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Humor & Satire, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Web

6:45pm PDT

The Tiny Chef Show Rides Again
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Tiny Chef has had a huge year, from a nonstop stream of online content to the acclaimed Tiny Chef, Big Impact exhibition at the California Academy of Sciences and his historic election as mayor of Pioneertown. But Chef may be cooking up his biggest adventure yet. The Tiny Chef Show co-creators Rachel Larsen, Ozi Akturk, and Jason Kolowski, alongside Matt Hutchinson (the voice of Tiny Chef), offer an inside look at the creative world behind everyone's favorite diminutive culinary genius. Behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive updates, and a major announcement about what's next for Chef will be featured. Moderated by Gary Miereanu, the panel will also feature audience Q&A and limited-edition prizes for the best questions. Longtime fans and those new to Chef's world will be in the room when the next chapter of The Tiny Chef Show is revealed. All panel attendees will receive an exclusive 2026 Comic-Con Tiny Chef poster.
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
  U: Updated, Fandom, Hilton Programs, International, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, Fandom, Hilton Programs, International, Writers & Writing

6:45pm PDT

X-Men Fandom Panel
Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
Season 2 of X-Men '97 is upon us, and the annual X-Men Fandom Panel returns to celebrate all things X-Men. Cast members Lenore Zann (Rogue), Holly Chou (Jubilee), Gui Agustini (Sunspot), and Carolina Ravassa (Polaris) will appear alongside the composers of X-Men '97, The Newton Brothers. Surprise appearances and freebies from Hasbro, Entertainment Earth, Agoro, and more will be featured. X-Men fans won't want to miss this panel moderated by Chandler Poling and Chris Riley of Giant-Size Productions, producers of The Uncanny Experience, the ultimate immersive X-Men fan event.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE
  U: Updated, Animation, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television |   1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television

7:00pm PDT

Creating India's Superheroes for the World
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Sharad Devarajan (co-creator, Spider-Man: India; CEO, Graphic India) discusses the rise of a new generation of superheroes of Indian origin, with exclusive announcements for the hit animated series The Legend of Hanuman alongside ongoing projects including Baahubali: The Lost Legends, Chakra The Invincible, 18 Days, Shadow Tiger, and Devi. Continuing the legacy of a panel that began in 2016, the conversation explores how East and West are converging as a new wave of creators collaborate on original mythologies for global audiences.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Did Drop Culture Break Comics?
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
First, it came for shoes. Then NFTs. Now it is comics. Drop culture has arrived, and it is reshaping how comics are marketed, sold, and collected in real time. Who actually brought this playbook into comics? More important, what parts of this model are sustainable, and what is already burning out your audience? From limited variants to live selling, this panel offers a tactical look at what works, what fails, and how to use drop culture as a tool instead of letting it use you. Led by Atom Freeman (publisher, COMICS! The Magazine), DJ Coffman (VeeFriends), Bryan McClay (Beyond Wednesdays), and other experts, the panel comes from the front lines of launches, campaigns, and retail, where hype meets reality and only one of them pays the bills.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Marriott Programs, Podcasts

7:00pm PDT

From Idea to Page to Screen
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 9
What does it take for a story to go from a blank page to a bookshelf and then onto the screen? Agents, publishing pros, and producers come together for an honest look at the modern path to publication and adaptation. From securing representation to navigating book-to-film opportunities, this panel explores how today's most exciting stories are discovered, developed, and brought to life across platforms. Kathleen Ortiz (KO Media Management), Holly Root (Root Literary), Matt Sugarman (Weintraub Tobin), and Max Siemers (Magic Hour Entertainment) discuss and answer questions about the process. Moderated by Nathan Bransford.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Books, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Shattering the Fourth Wall: Breaking into a Gaming Career
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 11
Gaming industry professional Chris Castagnetto (advisory board member) and other members of the professional gaming community discuss recruiting, partnerships, and marketing, and examine how charities are helping to make a difference in gaming.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 11
  1: Programs, Games, Video Games

7:00pm PDT

Spiritual Themes in Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Spiritual themes continue to be an essential component in comics, television, and movies, with series like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Ironheart, and Win or Lose all having spiritual themes as an important element in their stories. Russell Dalton (professor), Casey Robin (illustrator), Travis Hanson (Beanleaf Press), Alesha Escobar (author), Justin Martin (professor), Ralph Miley (CCAS), Leo Partible (filmmaker), and Kyle Keene (moderator) will discuss the importance of spiritual themes in storytelling and the future of these themes as they are interwoven in culture and creative expression.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

7:00pm PDT

The Dad Batch Podcast: Walking Workbench
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Steven Schultz, John Rodriguez, Luke Yates, Brian Cook, and Ramey Chanadet discuss the cosplay scene at Comic-Con, bringing the costuming community together to share tips, tricks, and encouragement for costume builds from around the convention.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Marriott Programs, Movies, Podcasts, Television

7:00pm PDT

The Design Is in the Details: Graphic Designers in Film and Television
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 3
Graphic designers of the Art Directors Guild are the creative minds behind every logo, sign, and branded item seen on screen, from alien typefaces and futuristic spaceship interfaces to superhero emblems and brand identities for evil corporations, which often begin as nothing more than words on a script page. Panelists Hilary Ament (The Odyssey, One Battle After Another), Dianne Chadwick (Iron Man, Licorice Pizza), Kristopher Gifford (Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, Space Jam: A New Legacy), Kelly Rae Hemenway (Moana, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), and Maybelle Pineda (Superman, Godzilla vs. Kong), moderated by Kate Weddle (Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch), discuss navigating different genres and time periods and offer a behind-the-scenes look at the craft of graphic design for film and television.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Movies, Television

7:00pm PDT

What Might Have Been: Lost Disney
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Danielle Kelly and Ian Wilson (I Love Disney's Magic Kingdom, I Love EPCOT) explore some of the most fascinating unrealized projects and little-known chapters in Disney history. From ambitious transportation systems and resort concepts to surprising connections beyond the theme parks, Kelly and Wilson examine ideas that never came to fruition and the stories behind them. Drawing from their research for the forthcoming The Lost History of Disney, they discuss how these forgotten plans continue to shape Disney's legacy.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy

7:00pm PDT

PANICK: Horror Now: Echoes of Fear in Comics and Beyond
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
What makes horror hit today? PANICK's Kris Longo and Kit Caoagas lead a conversation with some of the genre's most compelling voices, exploring the evolving landscape of fear across comics, film, and beyond. The panel explores craft, trends, and the stories pushing horror forward. Panelists include SG Blaise, Shannon Denton, Dirk Blackman, Rodney Barnes, and more to be announced.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  U: Updated, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies |   1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies

7:15pm PDT

An Evening with Kevin Smith
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:15pm - 8:45pm PDT
Hall H
If you let him, Kevin Smith is going to use his mouth on you . . . in front of everyone in Hall H! Get the deets on the next film and upcoming comic releases, plus ask all your burning questions. Close out your Saturday of Comic-Con by listening to Silent Bob speak!
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:15pm - 8:45pm PDT
Hall H
  1: Programs, Comics, Movies, Podcasts

7:30pm PDT

Entre2Mundos: Manga Beyond the Page
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Jorge Gutierrez (creator of The Book of Life, Maya and the Three, and El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera) moderates a conversation with Marc "GIVE.ME.MÁS" Sánchez (Entre2Mundos creator) and the Entre2Mundos team on the rise of independent manga, creator-owned comics, and building stories that can grow beyond the printed page. Using Entre2Mundos, a manga rooted in Latin American myth, history, and culture, as a case study, the panel explores how indie creators develop original worlds, build teams, pitch projects, grow audiences online, and create pathways from comics into animation, publishing, and larger transmedia opportunities.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Writers & Writing

7:30pm PDT

Grogu's World: The Science Behind The Mandalorian
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
As the Mandalorian and Grogu embark on a dangerous new adventure, the Fleet Science Center brings local scientists together to examine the science behind the space saga. Neuroscientists, engineers, child development specialists, and a local Star Wars expert discuss questions such as whether armor like Mando's could exist, whether Grogu's development parallels human child development, and what life on other planets might look like.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 5AB
  1: Programs, International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM

7:30pm PDT

Indie Action Figures: Behind the Scenes
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 10
Esteban Cifuentes (creator of FIST and toy designer), Wade Merrick (Unparalleled Universe and creator of Odious), David Vonner (toy designer legend), and Jason Bienvenu (art director of Spero Toys) go behind the scenes with indie creators building original action figure brands from scratch. This panel explores how they turned passion into product, overcame real challenges, and brought their worlds to life, one collectible at a time.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, International

7:30pm PDT

Taking Off with Rocketship Entertainment
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Rocketship Entertainment, the 2021 Ringo Award winner for favorite publisher, is an industry leader in publishing hit webcomics and webtoons and a growing force in independent publishing. Tom Akel (CEO and publisher), Leeanne M. Krecic (aka "Mongie," Let's Play, Dragon King Oath), Ryan Benjamin (founder, Comic Pro Boot Camp; Frostpunk), Sanford Greene (1000), Brandon Lee (a.k.a. "TurtleMe," The Beginning After the End), and David K. Wilson (Empiria) discuss the transitions from webcomics to print and back, and what is coming to Rocketship, T-Minus 10 tabletop, and Bottlerocket! all-ages comics. The panel also includes a look at upcoming Rocketship games and series, including Angry Birds, Frostpunk, and Tarzan.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Books, Kids, Web

7:30pm PDT

Why Immersive Worlds Work (and Why Some Don't)
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Why do some immersive experiences transport you completely while others fall flat within minutes? The panel explores the key ingredients that make immersive environments successful, from narrative clarity and spatial design to guest psychology and attention to detail. Featuring Bonnie Hallman (creative director, Mycotoo), Josh Steadman (senior director of experience design, Space Center Houston), Kathrynn Di Genova (executive producer, Disney Live Entertainment), and Andy Di Genova (senior producer, Walt Disney Imagineering), and moderated by Camille Falciola (From Page To Park).
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Education, Fandom, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Tributes, Writers & Writing

7:30pm PDT

Selling the Hit: What You Always Wanted to Know About the Stunt Industry: In Memory of Eric Cajiuat
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
These professional stunt performers have been set on fire, thrown through windows, and occasionally mistaken for the lead actor. They share outrageous stories, hard truths, and practical advice on how to enter the stunt world and dissect an action scene live to show how movie magic (and pain tolerance) really works. Panelists include Janeshia Adams-Ginyard (double for Danai Gurira), Brian Danner (stunt coordinator/weapons expert), Esteban Cueto (double for Dwayne Johnson), Thekla Hutyrova (martial arts badass), and Michael DeCamp (dreamy stuntman). Moderated by Justin T. Bowler.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Grand 6, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  4: CCI-IFF, Action/Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops |   1: Programs, Action/Adventure, CCI-IFF and Film School, Marriott Programs, Movies, Seminars & Workshops

7:30pm PDT

Star Trek's Future in a Time of Flux
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
It’s party time for Star Trek's 60th—right in the middle of an inflection point: New owners, evolving audiences, and media platforms in flux. Never has the outside world had as much to do with Star Trek's future as now, it seems—and can traditional genre franchises even survive in today's landscape? Moderator Larry "Dr. Trek" Nemecek (The Trek Files, The Con of Wrath) will brainstorm with a panel of "pro fans" coming from all industry sectors as to just what future Trek storytelling might look like and arrive as. Featuring Ben Betts (supervising engineer, Star Trek: Voyager through Star Trek: Picard), John Champion (producer-host, Roddenberry Podcasts' Mission Log), Dan Hageman (writer-executive producer, Star Trek: Prodigy), Liz Kloczkowski (S2-3 art director and 1701-D bridge hero, Star Trek: Picard), Amber Michaëlle Maher (video assist engineer, Star Trek: Picard), Aviel Mann Ballo (writer assistant, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy), and Steve Welke (producer,Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Enterprise).
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
  U: Updated, Anniversaries, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing |   1: Programs, Anniversaries, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing

7:45pm PDT

Isla Monstro Unleashed
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:45pm - 8:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
Steven Shea (Surviving Supercon), James Schrader (Dr. Squatch Soap), and Robert Reider, along with other cast and crew, discuss the process of bringing the all-star indie animated feature film Isla Monstro to life.
Saturday July 25, 2026 7:45pm - 8:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF
  1: Programs, Animation, Movies

8:00pm PDT

Frankenstein: VFX in Guillermo del Toro's Vision
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
An in-depth look at the creative and technical process behind more than two hours of visual effects for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Dennis Berardi (overall VFX supervisor; founder, MR. X; The Shape of Water, Nightmare Alley), Stacey Dodge (VFX producer; Comandante, Painkiller), Ayo Burgess (MR. X VFX supervisor; The Boys, The Deliverance), Ivan Busquets (Industrial Light & Magic VFX supervisor; Michael, The Irishman), and David Roby (MR. X CG supervisor; Nightmare Alley, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities) discuss the work. Moderated by Mark Peikert (founder, Meet Me at Crafty).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Books, Cosplay, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

Gerry Conway Celebration
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 3
A celebration of the life and work of comics, television, and film writer Gerry Conway (Spider-Man, Justice League), who co-created enduring characters including the Punisher and Firestorm. Moderated by Paul Levitz (Legion of Super-Heroes), with Laura Conway, Nick Lowe (Marvel Comics), Jody Houser (Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows, What If . . . ? Dark: Spider-Gwen), Christine Valada, and others.
Special Guests
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Paul Levitz

Comic-Con Special Guest
Paul Levitz has been a comics fan (The Comic Reader), editor (Batman), writer (Legion of Super-Heroes), executive (decades at DC Comics, ending as president & publisher), historian (Will Eisner: Champion of the Graphic Novel) and now teacher of subjects related to comics and tra... Read More →
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 3
  1: Programs, Comic-Con How To, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Movies, Superheroes, Television, Tributes, Writers & Writing, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

How to Create Your Own Novel
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
Brittany Winner—one of the Winner Twins; international bestselling author of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: I Love Rock 'n' Roll, Halestorm: Hyde Manor, and The Strand series—explains how to create a novel step-by-step. She is joined by Seanan McGuire (New York Times bestselling author; Hugo and Nebula Award winner; October Daye series, InCryptid series), James A. Owen (bestselling author and illustrator; The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica series, StarChild graphic novel series; founder, Coppervale International), Jonathan Maberry (New York Times bestselling author; five-time Bram Stoker Award winner; Inkpot Award winner; Joe Ledger series, Rot & Ruin series, V-Wars), and additional guests to be announced. From developing a writing routine to an in-depth look at different publishing paths, panelists explore what it means and what it takes to be a professional author and achieve success. They share war stories, secrets, and paths to help attendees tell their stories to the world.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Comics, Education, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Writers & Writing, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

Made by Humans: Immersive Storytelling in the Age of Machines
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 9
Every time technology has transformed how stories are made, creators have faced the same choice: shape the tools before the standards are set, or adapt to the systems that follow. The MP3. Streaming. Now A.I. Felice LaZae (Ctrl Alt Create Labs) returns for her third consecutive Comic-Con panel on the future of immersive storytelling, exploring what it actually looks like to build at the intersection of emerging technology and human creativity and why the builders getting it right are the ones who keep creative voices at the center of the process.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, Movies, Music, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

The Science of Science Fiction: All Your Questions Answered
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Daniel W. Rasmus (University of Washington, Serious Insights) and NASA scientists Jessica Weber (astrobiologist, NASA JPL), Dr. James T. Keane (planetary scientist, NASA JPL), and Dr. Tiffany Kataria (research scientist, NASA JPL) answer questions about the science behind science fiction. Can a life-form fuel an interstellar trip? Can life evolve with a different chemistry? Is A.I. the interface or the monster? What science is real or imagined behind favorite superheroes? Can humanity survive an apocalypse? From the realities of lunar colonization to the mysteries of spice addiction and the solvability of the three-body problem, no question is too big—or too impossible. The panel challenges what fans think they know about the world today and what will be possible tomorrow. A Q&A session is moderated by Alyssa Rasmus (producer, Run Studios).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Education, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

Villains Do It Better
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
From fandoms to books, there's something incomprehensibly alluring about the dark, morally gray, or deadly that makes a girl want to go bad. (I'm looking at you, Predator.) Readers are falling for the bad guy in bold numbers these days, but crafting a villain worth rooting for takes effort. Authors Abigail Owen (Games Gods Play), Addie Thorley (Burn the Kingdom Down), Amalie Howard (Queen of the Night Sky), Christine Ma-Kellams (The Band; associate professor of psychology, San José State University), Jayci Lee (Nine Tailed), and Sajni Patel (A Drop of Venom) discuss what truly draws attention and gets readers rooting for villains, whether they want to be them or be with them. Authors will participate in a Q&A session moderated by Stephanie Carr (LiteraryHype Podcast).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

AAPI Representation in Comics and Media
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
A candid discussion with creators on what inspired them growing up and their experiences breaking into the industry. Rich Ting (actor, Tulsa King, Warrior), Peggy Chung (director/author, Gadget-Bot Productions, Kaidro Chronicle), Helen Shang (television writer, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Nogi San (artist, Marvel/DC/BOOM!), and Mark Nazal (visual effects supervisor, Gotham, Lucifer) discuss the work behind the characters and stories seen across comics and media. Moderated by Justin Otero.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  U: Updated, BIPOC, Comics, Marriott Programs, Movies, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, After Dark |   1: Programs, BIPOC, Comics, Marriott Programs, Movies, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

Cyanide & Happiness: Stuff We Shouldn't Draw
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 6DE
Adam Nusrallah (producer, writer), Connor Murphy (director, writer), Mike Salcedo (director, writer), and Rob DenBleyker (creator, writer) draw live using audience prompts and topics. Never-before-seen Cyanide & Happiness animations are previewed, with a Q&A throughout.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 6DE
  U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire, Television, Web, Writers & Writing, After Dark |   1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire, Television, Web, Writers & Writing, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

Not So Strange Bedfellows: The Relationship Between Comics and Pro Wrestling
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Some have called the spectacle of pro wrestling "a comic book come to life." That is not far from the truth. From the heroics of Hulk Hogan to the antiheroics of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the villainy of Ric Flair, this panel explores the parallels in character development and storyline advancement between these outrageous forms. Featuring Francis Szyskowski (creator, The Massacre Twins), Rik Offenberger (editor-in-chief, First Comics News), Hunter Jackson (co-founder, GWAR; professional wrestler), Chris Squires (G-Men Comics; 20-year veteran wrestling referee), and Michael Mondragon (Punk Rock Art School; co-founder, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (founder/publisher, Ultima Comics).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
  U: Updated, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes, Television, After Dark |   1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes, Television, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

Best Spider-Man Villain: Great Pop Culture Debate Live
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
Do you have opinions on superheroes? Of course you do. This live version of the hit podcast Great Pop Culture Debate features host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Tim Seeley (Local Man, Rogue: The Savage Land), Jordan Morris (The Amazing Venom, Good Mythical Morning), Meghan Fitzmartin (Mary Sue, Supernatural), and Brendan Hay (Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, Robot Chicken) debating who Spidey's greatest enemy is. Audience votes live will decide which villain moves forward. Sixteen contenders. One winner. Infinite debates.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Podcasts, Superheroes, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

Brand New Day: Comics and the Art of Reinvention
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
From Spider-Man's "Brand New Day" to Marvel's Ultimates, DC's Absolute line, and countless reboots in between, comics have long been the medium of reinvention—erasing marriages, rewriting origins, and reimagining icons for new eras. But what drives these creative resets? How do fans react when beloved characters are remade, and what can the psychology of change in comics teach us about navigating change in our own lives? Freelance editor and author Joseph P. Illidge, forensic psychiatrist Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., child and forensic psychiatrist Praveen Kambam, M.D., and Wayne State University School of Social Work doctoral student and graduate research assistant Mackenzie Sprecher, M.S.W., take a lively look at the art and impact of reinvention in comics—from the storytelling logic behind big swings to the fierce fandom debates that follow. Along the way, the panel explores why letting characters change, and letting ourselves change with them, might be one of comics' most enduring superpowers. Moderated by attorney Jeff Trexler (interim director, CBLDF).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 7AB
  1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Writers & Writing, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

Breathe Life into Your Toys: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
Raymond Montemayor (founder, PixelPlex; stop-motion animator, Star Wars Toy Stories), Jax Navarro (owner and founder, Plastic Action), Jacob McCann (stop-motion animator, mccannimation), Lance Anderson (stop-motion animator, Nova Toymation), and D.M. Galloway (stop-motion animator, DGDX Animation; founder, Field of Stars Entertainment) discuss bringing toys to life through stop-motion animation, breaking down shots and exploring the equipment and techniques used in the craft. The panelists also share how they have elevated their hobbies to a professional level. Moderated by Jamie Costa (actor/writer/producer, Half-In Productions), with audience Q&A.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 26AB
  1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Animation, Education, Kids, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

Science of Tom Cruise
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 10
Tom Cruise's diverse filmography provides a lens for exploring science. Which parts of the "impossible missions" are realistic, and what do physics and human anatomy say about the stunts? Topics also include aliens, cloning, time loops, vampires, and mummies. Panelists Lisa Will (astrophysicist and astronomer), Gracie Ermi (computer and machine learning scientist), Elizabeth Rega (anatomy professor and science advisor), Ronald Coleman (stem cell biologist and author), Laine D'Augustine (aerospace engineer and pilot), and Paul Wynns (retired naval aviator and flight school owner) discuss what can be learned while watching blockbuster action on the big screen. Moderated by Melissa T. Miller.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 10
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Education, Movies, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

You Can't Do That Anymore!
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
Hosts of the You Can't Do That Anymore! podcast Terrence Tatum (actor, podcaster) and Anastasia Washington (Grind, Addams Family) discuss the state of the superhero genre and its impact, including whether superhero stories are stronger when villains stay alive or are rehabilitated. Joined by Teri Gamble (Horror Movie Survival Guide, Grind), Matthew Price (Grind, Its Nerd House), Issac Robinson Smith (X-Men '97, Voltron), David Crownson (Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer), and Matt Acevedo (Smosh Pit, G4TV).
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 29CD
  1: Programs, Movies, Podcasts, Superheroes, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

Masquerade Simulcast: The Comic-Con International 2026 Masquerade
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Room 6A
For those unable to get a seat for the live Masquerade in Ballroom 20 if it fills up, or who just prefer a smaller crowd and the Sails Pavilion is filled too, this big-screen simulcast is for you. In 1974, Comic-Con added a costume contest to its events, and it's been a part of the convention ever since. Watch as the Ballroom 20 stage becomes an amazing cosplay competition of impressive, re-created, and original design costumes crafted by talented attendees. Emcees will once again be five-time Hugo Award-winning writers and artists Phil Foglio and Kaja Foglio, with intermission entertainment from The Saber Guild Star Wars performance group and The Corps Dance Crew.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Room 6A
  1: Programs, Comics, Cosplay, International, After Dark

8:30pm PDT

The Comic-Con International 2026 Masquerade
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
In 1974, Comic-Con added a costume contest to its events, and it's been a part of the convention ever since. Not a dance or party, it's a cosplay stage event with awards, prizes, and more. Doors open for audience seating 30 minutes early at 8:00. The ballroom holds 4,000, but for those worried about getting a seat, free tickets are given out at noon on Saturday near Ballroom 20 and also at the Masquerade Desk after 3:00. A ticket guarantees a seat but is not required, and those without tickets are welcome after the ticketed line has gone in. Overflow viewing on large screens is available in the Sails Pavilion and Ballroom 6A. Emcees will once again be five-time Hugo Award-winning writers and artists Phil Foglio and Kaja Foglio, with intermission entertainment from The Saber Guild Star Wars performance group and The Corps Dance Crew.
Saturday July 25, 2026 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
Ballroom 20
  1: Programs, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Movies, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Tributes, Video Games, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Advancing STEM Through Comics
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 9
Shane Haggard (chemistry/engineering), Jessica Stanfield (chemistry), Rachel Surprenant (paleontology), and Ronald L. Coleman (genetics, Kevin the Drunk Jedi) discuss advancing STEM through comics, how science and engineering are portrayed positively versus negatively (or even inaccurately), and the possibilities in science depicted in comic canon. Moderated by Lisa Chaddock (geoscience).
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 9
  1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Education, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

EC Fan-Addict Club: The Crypt of Covers!
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
Noted authors and EC historians Thommy Burns (Foul Play and Other Stories by Jack Davis, Spawn of Venus and Other Stories by Wallace Wood), Josh Burns (co-founding admin, EC Fan-Addict Club on Facebook), Grant Geissman (The Complete Moon Girl, Taschen Weird Science), and Jon Gothold (My Gun Is the Jury and Other Stories by Jack Davis and Wallace Wood, The Bitter End and Other Stories by Reed Crandall) reveal the stories behind EC Comics' most legendary and notorious covers, discussing the work of Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harvey Kurtzman, Frank Frazetta, and more. Moderated by Mike Catron (senior editor, Fantagraphics' EC Artists Library).
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 28DE
  1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Trivia for the Rest of Us: Let's Play!
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
Everyone is welcome; appropriate for all ages. Use your own device to play in this inclusive session covering topics like superheroes, video games, movies, princesses, Stan Lee, and more. Winners receive prizes. Featuring Debbie Kunes and Jeff Kunes (directors), Owen Kunes (monitor), Tyler Kunes (creator), David Fong and Karen Huang (producers), Diana Steinman and Connor Welch (research), Amy McKee and Jaymes McKee (tech), and Mark Elliott and Ivan Garcia (development).
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 29AB
  1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Education, Fandom, Games, Kids, Movies, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Troma Celebrates Independence
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
For decades, the Troma team has been outspoken about the dangers of media consolidation and censorship. This panel celebrates artists who remain defiant, independent, and committed to standing up to evil in all its forms, with previews of new films and more. Featuring Lloyd Kaufman (president of Troma; creator of The Toxic Avenger), Chuck Tingle (author of Fabulous Bodies), and Michael Varrati (filmmaker and screenwriter). Moderated by Megan Silver.
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC
  1: Programs, Books, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Saturday Hall H and Ballroom 20 Panel Playback
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC
Didn't get into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? The pain is real. What are you gonna do about it? If your Saturday night is free, 26-year Comic-Con veteran Tommy Goldbach (programming coordinator for Comic-Con) hosts as Comic-Con rebroadcasts some of the day's popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest, and it's a second chance to see these panels. Hopefully we have it dialed in at this point . . . (Please note: These playbacks will include only the panel discussions. No trailers or clips from films or TV shows will be shown.)
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm PDT
Room 23ABC
  1: Programs, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies, Television, After Dark

10:00pm PDT

Advanced Screening: House of the Dragon Season 3
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00pm - 11:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
Ryan Condal (showrunner and co-creator) hosts an advanced screening of HBO's House of the Dragon season 3, "Episode Six."
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00pm - 11:15pm PDT
Room 6DE
  1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, After Dark
 

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  • Season of Seeds
  • Slugfest Games
  • Society for Creative Anachronism
  • Starfinder Society
  • Steve Jackson Games
  • Studio Maximus
  • Sunrise Tornado
  • Tavern Crawl Games
  • The Upper Deck Company
  • Top Trumps USA
  • West Coast Adventurers Guild