Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

Graphic Novel Storytelling: From Idea to Page

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

Creators discuss the art of graphic novel storytelling, from developing characters to structuring narratives and bringing stories to life visually across original works and adaptations. Featuring Julio Anta (Sol Goes for Goal), Mika Song (Night Chef), Barbara Perez Marquez (To Dance the Moon and Stars), Stephen Shaskan (Pizza and Taco), and Trung Le Nguyen (Angelica and the Bear Prince). Moderated by Whitney Leopard (executive editor, Random House).

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Art Is Super!

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

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Comic-Con special guests Denys Cowan, Javier Fernández, Belén Ortega, and Scott Williams, with Mark Waid leading the discussion, talk about superhero art and what makes it pop. These fan favorites have illustrated some of your favorite superheroes of all time, making this a panel of super greats.

Special Guests

Javier Fernández

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest

Javier (Javi) Fernández is a comic book artist from Granada, Spain, best known for his interiorart and covers for DC Comics. He began working for Marvel Comics in 2011, on Captain America and then a series of Magneto issues in 2014. He has been a regular on such DC titles as B... Read More →

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 →

Scott Williams

Booth #4505, Comic-Con Special Guest

Scott Williams is a fan favorite comic book artist whose career spans over 40 years. Best known as the inker on such hit titles as X-Men (including X-Men #1 in 1991, the single largest-selling comic in history) and Batman: Hush, Williams has won numerous awards for his groundbreaking embellishment style. Having collaborated with dozens of the top artists in the field, the symbiotic partnership Scott shares with superstar Jim Lee in particular is one of the longest-lasting pairings in the business. Scott... Read More →

Denys Cowan

Booth #4601, Comic-Con Special Guest

Denys Cowan’s acclaimed work as the artist on The Question, Detective Comics, Black Panther, Deathlok, and Nightwing in the 1980s established him as one of comics’ most distinctive storytellers. In 1993 he helped launch Milestone Media, the revolutionary company that changed the face of comics by centering diverse voices and perspectives. Beyond comics, Cowan served as executive producer of the... Read More →

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 →

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 29AB

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Mark Waid

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

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Mark Waid, the award-winning writer of Kingdom Come, Justice League Unlimited, Fantastic Four, Irredeemable, and more, makes his rapid-fire guarantee: He'll answer 50 audience questions in 50 minutes on any topic, including himself. All questions welcome.

Special Guests

Mark Waid

Comic-Con Special Guest

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

Needful Things: Collecting Stephen King

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

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Richard Chizmar (co-author, Gwendy's Button Box; owner, Cemetery Dance Publications), Robert Wiener (president, Donald M. Grant Publisher), David Williamson (owner, Betts Books, online S. King resale store), Tomas Krynsky (owner, SK Collector), Jackie Matyas (founding member, KingCon LLC; administrator, Stephen King Rare Editions Facebook Group), and Jesse Lankford (fanboy/moderator) share their passions for collecting rare and limited-edition books by the world's number-one selling horror author, Stephen King, along with behind-the-scenes information about producing and selling collectible books.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Streaming Has Changed Media Forever

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

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Streaming services need to fill space and are hoping for the next big thing. Panelists Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger), Gini Koch (The Alien/Katherine "Kitty" Katt Series), Kevin Grevioux (Underworld), J.B. Garner (The Push Chronicles), Robert Roach (The Roach), Gary Montalbano (Disney), and Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl) discuss their experiences—good, bad, and indifferent—while offering tips on creating work that is more attractive to streaming services. Moderated by Jeff Twohig (Fuzzy Logic Media).

Special Guests

Matt Dinniman

Comic-Con Special Guest

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

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, LGBTQIA+, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Gaming in Latam and Emerging Technologies Shaping Your Play Experience

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

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Panelists discuss video gaming in Latin America (Latam) and how emerging technologies are transforming play. Topics include how cloud services can expand access, how predictive production software influences development, and how other tools enable more immersive and personalized gameplay and new ways for gamers to connect. Moderated by Hugo Castro (co-founder, Gamacon & BC Media Lab; president, Game Devs Mexico), with Kate Edwards (CEO, Geogrify; industry expert and culturalization consultant), Jessie Cano (co-founder, The Dreamerians), Bri Aguirre (founder, Ajal Games), and Rich Bisso (co-founder, BC Media Lab & Hyperkinetic Studios).

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Games, International, Technology - Science - STEM

4:00pm PDT

DiverseToons: Real Stories for Real Times

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

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Andre "Dre" Rodriguez (director and writer), Justin Polley (animator and storyboard artist), Zenan Robinson (producer and sound engineer), Rebecca Linthwaite (video editor), and William Christopher Stephens (voice-over artist and actor) discuss producing and funding independent animation outside traditional systems, with practical insights for animators seeking to maintain creative control while competing in a fast-changing industry. Moderated by Adrianna Ford (production coordinator).

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Movies

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