Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

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10:00am PDT

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

Don Aguillo (cover artist, Sam & Twitch, King Spawn), Marcus Newsome (Marvel sketch card artist, Lightning Strike), and Don Nguyen (Marvel/DC/Star Wars sketch card artist, Pablo the Gorilla) lead a life-drawing session featuring cosplayers Jeanie Herger, LIT Legend, Daniel Prime, and Hera Thea. Drawing supplies are provided, and attendees may bring preferred tools (digital or analog). All skill levels are welcome.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Cosplay, Education

11:00am PDT

Want to Be a Toy Designer?

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

Room 3

What does it take to create the toys, collectibles, and consumer products found on store shelves around the world? Industry professionals John Muniz (Netflix, creative production manager), Karl Altstaetter (comic book artist, director, and former PhatMojo creative leader), Dennis Canon (packaging director, PhatMojo; formerly Moose Toys), and Cesar Mora (product development, Mattel) provide an inside look at careers in the toy and consumer products industries. Panelists discuss skills employers seek, educational paths, how products move from concept to shelf, and what it is like to work at companies such as Mattel, Hasbro, Spin Master, Netflix, and others. Artists, designers, marketers, engineers, and fans of toys and collectibles can learn about creating products for fans and families.

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Comics

12:00pm PDT

How to Make a Minicomic out of One Sheet of Paper

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 3

Zander Cannon (Heck, Top 10, KAIJUMAX, Sleep) walks through the process of making a simple, photocopyable four-page minicomic, covering everything from tools to storytelling, from shading to crosshatching, from lettering to logos, and from character design to word balloons. Attendees may bring their own materials and draw along or contribute plot, dialogue, and character suggestions. A Q&A follows, along with a giveaway minicomic featuring instructions on how to photocopy, cut, and fold the finished work.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

1:30pm PDT

Seeing the Unseen: Drawing Imagination in Perspective

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Room 3

Peter Han presents a live drawing demo and shows how to turn a single prompt into a compelling illustration. Using familiar characters, Han shares a process for developing compositions and creating client-ready artwork. This session is designed for artists looking to strengthen their ability to visualize and execute ideas from simple briefs.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Seminars & Workshops

2:30pm PDT

Blank Cover to Graded Slab with Artgerm

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

Room 3

Internationally renowned artist Stanley "Artgerm" Lau transforms a blank comic cover into a one-of-a-kind original work of art live on stage. Known for iconic DC and Marvel covers and highly valued original commissions, Artgerm shares his artistic journey, creative process, and mindset when creating an instant classic. He is joined by Michelle Waffle (senior comic specialist, PSA) and Chris Tung (co-founder and CEO, Raremarq) to discuss how original sketches transition into authenticated, high-end collectibles, covering provenance, market trends, and essential knowledge for collectors before buying or commissioning original art.

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Comics

3:30pm PDT

How to Sketch Anything in Ballpoint Pen

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 3

Think a ballpoint pen is just for taking notes? Think again. Artists and educators Rembert Montald (Valorant, League of Legends) and Esther Wu (Blue Eye Samurai) present a fast-paced exploration of the fundamental drawing skills that can help artists draw virtually anything. Through live demonstrations and practical examples, they show how gesture, perspective, construction, line quality, and observation work together to simplify even the most complex subjects.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con How To, Seminars & Workshops, Video Games

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