Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

These family-friendly workshops allow children of all ages to learn the fundamentals of manga illustration and basic storytelling techniques from EigoMANGA's team of artists and animators.

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Kids

11:00am PDT

Katsuya Terada, Manga Legend Live Draw Session

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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Manga legend Katsuya Terada draws live and fields questions before an audience. The panel also covers a new coloring book, prints, and art debuting at Comic-Con. Moderated by Eric Nakamura (Giant Robot). Translations by Yoskay Yamamoto.

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Art and Illustration, Comics

12:00pm PDT

Building a Universe with Impound Comics

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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Brent Sands (creator of the Impound Universe), Brandon Gingell (creator of Hybrid), and Ray Anthony (creator of Midnight Tiger) discuss the process of building original comic book universes, developing characters, and creating interconnected stories. The panel explores the experiences, challenges, and world-building techniques used by independent creators for aspiring writers, artists, and comic book fans, followed by a Q&A session.

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

Cartoon Design for Creative Kids

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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Kristian Andrew Sather (Cartoon Design Revealed, Jetsons) leads a cartooning workshop and demonstrates techniques for drawing fun cartoon characters using basic geometric shapes and simple art elements. If you can draw a circle, square, rectangle, and triangle, you can create your own cartoon characters. This workshop is open to all ages.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Kids, Seminars & Workshops

2:00pm PDT

Final Steps: Comic Book Lettering

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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Dezi Sienty (DC Comics), Josh Reed (Dark Horse Comics), Joel Rodriguez (Metal Ninja Studios), Alex De Luca (Red 5 Comics), and Clay Adams (Scout Comics) examine the importance of comic book lettering. Panelists explore how graphic design impacts storytelling to enhance the look of favorite comics and review often-overlooked production elements required to prepare projects for the printer. Moderated by Zen (Image Comics).

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Thinking Aloud: Live Movie Poster Design Challenge

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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Industry professionals Dino Espinosa (creative director, Foundry LA), Chris Kawagiwa (illustrator, ADG 800), and Jaraad Virani (designer and filmmaker) race to create a mock movie poster from scratch. Drawing on experience working with Disney, Netflix, and Paramount, the panelists discuss what makes posters and packaging art memorable, with audience input, real-time creative team dynamics, and design-saving tricks. Moderated by Vicki Tunkel (creative director, Foundry LA).

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Education, Fandom, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Television

4:00pm PDT

You've Got the Power: A Live Hunger Action Hero Classroom Experience

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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What if Comic-Con wasn't just a place to celebrate heroes but a place to become one? You've Got the Power brings a live, immersive Hunger Action Hero classroom experience to the Comic-Con stage. Audiences will step into the story of Hunger Action Heroes Unite!, experience a lesson from the award-winning curriculum, and discover how one comic book is turning kids across America into real-world heroes in the fight against hunger and food waste. Moderated by educator and content creator Carly Anderson, the panel features clinical psychologist and Superhero Therapy founder Dr. Janina Scarlet, HAHU visionary Dana Williams (Feeding San Diego), curriculum author Jennifer Harris Edstrom, sixth-grade teacher Marco Aquinde, and one of his students from The Bishop's School. Costumed heroes Hunger Halter (Jason Zlatkus) and Demeter (Alexa Gerrity) guide the audience through a live empathy lesson. Real students. Real impact. Real action. Because when pop culture meets purpose, kids can change the world.

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Education, Kids, Technology - Science - STEM

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