Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

Image Comics: Storytelling, Genre, and Crafting Unforgettable Comics

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

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
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1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing

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

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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

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
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Horror and Suspense

12:00pm PDT

From 1999 to EverQuest Legends

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games

1:00pm PDT

What's Ahead for D&Q

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire

2:00pm PDT

The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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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
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U: Updated, Comics, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Comics, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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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
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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

4:00pm PDT

Slaughterverse Unmasked: Inside the World of Something Is Killing the Children

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, International, Movies, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Black Mask: Debuting Tomorrow's Legends

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, Kids, Movies, Music

6:00pm PDT

Comixology: For the Fear of Comics

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Creating India's Superheroes for the World

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

8:00pm PDT

The Science of Science Fiction: All Your Questions Answered

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

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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
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1: Programs, 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

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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
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, After Dark

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