Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm PDT

Good Grief! The Enduring Legacy of Peanuts, Snoopy, and Charles M. Schulz

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

An all-star panel of Peanuts experts, historians, and editors celebrates Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the enduring legacy of Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip. Mark Evanier (The Essential Peanuts), Chip Kidd (Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts), and Charles Kochman (editor-in-chief of Abrams ComicArts) explore the past, present, and future of Peanuts, from classic comics and publishing projects to the characters' lasting impact on popular culture, with video and images from the archives. Moderated by Alexis E. Fajardo (editorial director at the Charles M. Schulz Studio). Plus, be among the first to hear a special Peanuts announcement.

Special Guests

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 →

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Historical, Tributes

2:00pm PDT

Browncoat Meeting Room

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

A special panel honoring the life and legacy of Ron Glass. Beloved for his role as Shepherd Book on Firefly, he reminded audiences that "how you get there is the worthier part." Fans and colleagues reflect on Ron's contributions to TV and film while celebrating his lasting impact and his commitment to uplifting others through the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center.

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Marriott Programs, Television, Tributes

3:15pm PDT

The Year of Jack Kirby: A Star-Studded Celebration!

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Industry superstars Tom King, Mark Waid, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, and Nick Dragotta along with Tracy Kirby, Jeremy Kirby, and pop culture historian Roy Schwartz, celebrate the legacy of Jack "The King" Kirby, co-creator of the Marvel Universe, mythmaker of DC's New Gods, and pop art pioneer. With a street named after him in NYC, a new documentary in production, two museum exhibits, the upcoming Mister Miracle animated series, and Avengers: Endgame, 2026 is the year of Jack Kirby. An SDCC 2026 panel-exclusive Marvel comic will be distributed to attendees.

Special Guests

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 →

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Superheroes, Tributes

5:30pm PDT

Aliens 40: The 40th Anniversary of One of the Best Sequels Ever Made!

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Room 6A

The 40th anniversary of Aliens (1986) is marked with a panel honoring James Cameron's landmark sequel and its lasting impact on sci-fi action and pop culture. Cast members Jenette Goldstein, Mark Rolston, and Ricco Ross share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss groundbreaking effects, and trace Ripley's evolution into an action icon. Moderated by Mark Atkinson (actor, filmmaker), the session includes rare anecdotes, a Q&A, and retrospective insights.

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6A

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Anniversaries, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Anniversaries, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes

8:00pm PDT

Sam Kieth: Celebrating an Artistic Life

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Room 3

Sam Kieth was a unique talent. Several of Sam's friends and colleagues share memories and celebrate a truly wonderful person who left us much too soon. There will be a slideshow presentation featuring many images by Sam that were scanned from his original art. Attendees are welcome to share their memories of Sam Kieth. Moderated by Scott Dunbier, with others to be announced.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 3

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con How To, Comics, Historical, LGBTQIA+, Superheroes, Tributes, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

The Comic Shop Series Roundtable

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

"Under the regular threat of eviction and the looming competition of a big box store, a quirky group of friends strives to keep their comic shop afloat by any ridiculous means necessary." That tagline is a hook for the award-nominated series The Comic Shop, centered on friendship and reaching for your dreams. Creator Cheyenne Ewulu and panelists Shanae Cole, Dani Fernandez, Grayson Niles, Alanah Pierce, Zeno Robinson, and Frankey Smith discuss what it took to bring the passion project to the screen and how it was shaped to stand out in pop culture, with behind-the-scenes stories for new and longtime audiences.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

U: Updated, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Television, Tributes, Web, After Dark | 1: Programs, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Television, Tributes, Web, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Dracula and Frankenstein Turn 95!

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Room 9

Julian David Stone (author of the novel It's Alive!) and Antonia Carlotta (host of the Universally Me web series) celebrate the 95th anniversary of Dracula and Frankenstein with a presentation and discussion on the making of and the remarkable influence of the first two Universal Monster films.

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Books, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Tributes, After Dark

10:00am PDT

Eisner Hall of Fame

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT

Room 29CD

The 2026 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Hall of Fame inductees are honored at this special ceremony. Trophies will be given out to 19 individuals selected by the Eisner Hall of Fame judges, along with four recipients selected by voters. Presentation by Eisner Awards Hall of Fame judges Karen Green, Alonso Nuñez, and Jim Thompson.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am PDT
Room 29CD

1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Historical, Tributes

3:00pm PDT

Comic-Con Goes Plop!

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 4

DC's "new magazine of weird humor" went Plop! 50 years ago, but fans have never forgotten those Wolverton covers, the Sergio Aragones cartoons, the art of giants like Wrightson, Wood, Toth, and Ditko, and the genius of Joe Orlando. Plop! contributing writer/artist Lee Marrs (cartoonist, animator; 2026 Eisner Hall of Fame), Plop! editor Paul Levitz (former DC president), superfan Charles Kochman (editorial director, Abrams ComicArts), and moderator Jim Thompson (co-chair, Eisner Hall of Fame judges) share memories of Plop! and its creators.

Special Guests

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 →

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 4

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing, Tributes

3:15pm PDT

10 Years of Watch Dogs 2

Friday July 24, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT

Room 6BCF

Mia Ginaé (Riot Games) celebrates the game's anniversary with a panel discussion on how Watch Dogs 2 predicted the state of A.I., surveillance, privacy, and digital resistance in today's world, featuring Ruffin Prentiss (Elsbeth, The Blacklist), Shawn Baichoo (Hell is Us, The Marvelous Misfortunes of My Marvelous Master), Dave Maass (Electronic Frontier Foundation), Timmy Fisher (MK12 Studios), and Hudson Mohawke (Warp Records). With support from Malwarebytes.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 6BCF

1: Programs, Fandom, Games, Technology - Science - STEM, Tributes, Video Games

5:00pm PDT

Devils and Dreamscapes: How Horror Comics Changed the Way We See the World

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 9

Horror comics began as shocking page-turners with twist endings, but they soon became so much more. From ghosts dishing out supernatural punishments for moral crimes to cautionary tales where arrogant and cruel killers suffer the bloody consequences of their misdeeds, the panel will discuss the real-world impact of horror comics and how they have evolved to the present day. Moderated by Eisner nominee and The Atonement Bell writer Jim Ousley, panelists include BJ McDonnel (director, the Foo Fighters' Studio 666 and Slayer's Repentless Trilogy), Bill Field (author/director, horror historian), Seth M. Sherwood (writer, Leatherface and Hell Fest), Gregory Plotkin (editor, Get Out, A Quiet Place: Day One), Phillip Kobylanski (producer, Hell Fest and Lore), Derek McCaw (host of the Fanboy Planet podcast and Monsterverse Comics' Bela Lugosi's Tales from the Grave), and Jordan Barel (graphic novelist, film editor).

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 9

1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Tributes

6:00pm PDT

Unmasking Cultura: Latino Legends in Cosplay

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Room 32AB

Cosplay, comics, and popular cultura have become powerful spaces for cultural expression. For Latinos, the journey often involves building opportunities where none exist, navigating creative industries that may not always reflect direct experiences, and finding ways to turn passion into meaningful community impact via lucha libre, premieres, car shows, charity events, workshops, art shows, and more. So what does it take to create cosplay, curate art, mentor the next generation, and build lasting relationships as Latinos? Learn how to integrate education, clinical data, and functional cosplay with Michael Alberto Garcia (professor); design and implement red-carpet-worthy cosplay with Nancy Gonzalez (mixed media artist); photograph and tell the story with Nohemi Ramos Uriostegui (industry photographer); experiment with thermoplastics, electronics, and other materials with Bruce Salas (award-winning cosplayer); and lead and coordinate charity events and administration with Ricky Gutierrez (founder of Cosplay4Kids). Moderated by Mark "Funky" Garcia (curator and LCS manager). Q&A to follow.

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Paul Levitz

Comic-Con Special Guest

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

8:30pm 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

10:00am PDT

The Annual Jack Kirby Tribute Panel

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Room 5AB

This is the annual panel about Comic-Con's first superstar guest, the man they still call "The King of Comics," Jack Kirby. Jack left us in 1994, but his influence on comics, film, and this convention has never been greater. Discussing the man and his work this year are Mike Royer (Kirby's favorite inker), Jack's grandkids Tracy Kirby and Jeremy Kirby, Roy Schwartz (who spearheaded the recent renaming of a New York intersection as Jack Kirby Way), attorney Paul S. Levine, and maybe a few others. Naturally, it's moderated by former Kirby assistant Mark Evanier.

Special Guests

Mike Royer

Comic-Con Special Guest

Michael (“Mike”) Royer is a comics penciler, inker, and letterer known for being Jack Kirby’s main artistic collaborator at DC Comics in the 1970s. Those works include the Fourth World Saga (Mister Miracle; Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Forever People; New Gods), The Demon... Read More →

Mark Evanier

Comic-Con Special Guest

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Room 5AB

1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Movies, Tributes

11:00am PDT

Harvey Pekar's American Splendor at 50

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

Room 4

Harvey Pekar (1939–2010) created and wrote American Splendor comics, which debuted 50 years ago in 1976. American Splendor also inspired a branch of memoir comics and the 2003 American Splendor film. Joyce Brabner (1952–2024), Pekar's wife and creative partner, collaborated on American Splendor, along with artists including R. Crumb, Gary Dumm, Frank Stack, Joe Zabel, Joseph Remnant, Spain Rodriguez, Dean Haspiel, and Josh Neufeld. The work influenced generations of graphic novelists. Panelists include Joe Zabel (American Splendor artist), Peter Kuper (Insectopolis, who knew Pekar in 1970s Cleveland), Arie Kaplan (From Krakow to Krypton), Jackie Estrada (Comic-Con International, friend of Harvey’s), Andrew Kunka (USC Sumter), and moderator Danny Fingeroth (Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero).

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 4

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Humor & Satire, Television, Tributes, Writers & Writing

11:15am PDT

Steve Ditko: His "Amazing" Career

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Room 5AB

Steve Ditko always wanted to create comics; it was his passion. But most people only know the four years of his work at Marvel during his stint on Spider-Man and Doctor Strange—four years out of 65 dedicated to producing comics. So, what else did he do? A LOT. This panel looks back at Ditko's 65-year career, with audience participation welcome as attendees share their personal favorite Ditko work. Panelists Bob Burden (Eisner Award–winner and creator of Flaming Carrot), Michael E. Uslan (executive producer of the Batman movie franchise; comic writer), and Frank Miller (writer, artist, and creator of Elektra, Sin City, and more) join Mark S. Ditko (Steve Ditko's nephew) and Joanna 'Ditko' Opela are joined by possible surprise industry experts as they discuss Ditko's career and contributions to the comics industry. Moderated by Lenny Schwartz (writer, Ditko: The Play; filmmaker, The Haunted and The Hunted).

Special Guests

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 →

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 5AB

1: Programs, Comics, Superheroes, Tributes

12:15pm PDT

Ask an Astronaut: Q&A with NASA Astronaut (and Everest Climber) Scott Parazynski

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT

Room 5AB

Scott E. Parazynski is a physician, astronaut, and explorer. Trained as an ER doctor, he is a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights and seven spacewalks, including the one dubbed the "Apollo 13 moment" of the shuttle era. He is the first person to have both flown in space and summited Mount Everest. He was also Senator John Glenn's personal space physician during Glenn's historic return to orbit in 1998 and completed the first U.S.-Russian spacewalk. In addition, he is an active volcano explorer, scuba diver, commercial-rated pilot, former Olympic coach, technology inventor, serial entrepreneur, and author of the bestseller The Sky Below: A True Story of Summits, Space and Speed. An extended Q&A is included. Moderated by Susan Karlin (Fast Company).

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 5AB

2:00pm PDT

Comics GOAT: Tribute to Archie Goodwin

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

Room 4

For many DC and Marvel big names of the '70s–'90s, the answer to "Who was your comics guru?" is the same: Archie Goodwin. Explore the indelible influence—and hilarious "war stories"—of the Marvel editor-in-chief and DC group editor who guided Star Wars, Epic Comics, Batman: The Long Halloween, and more. Jordan B. "Gorf" Gorfinkel (Batman, Batguys Return podcast) moderates a who's who of Archie's colleagues and collaborators, including Paul Levitz (DC Comics president), Charles Kochman (editorial director, Abrams ComicArts), and Chuck Kim (Archie's DC assistant editor), with appearances by Mike Carlin, Howard Chaykin, Klaus Jansen, Jeph Loeb, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Walt and Louise Simonson.

Special Guests

Paul Levitz

Comic-Con Special Guest

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 4

1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Podcasts, Superheroes, Tributes, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Stan Lee and The Grindhouse Radio

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

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Hosts of the official Stan Lee podcast Hazel Avivah (Stan Lee Universe brand manager and podcast executive producer), Brimstone (podcast main host and producer), Dayna Pereira (podcast co-host), Tom Greer (podcast co-host), and Kim Adragna (podcast co-host), along with surprise visits from celebrity guests, discuss Stan Lee's legacy and how it continues to inform conversations about where pop culture has been and where it is headed.

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Marriott Programs, Movies, Podcasts, Superheroes, Tributes, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Maggie Thompson: Fan Experience

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

Room 7AB

Pop culture has produced creative fans, and long-time fan Maggie Thompson is joined by three of them. Daughter Valerie Thompson, grandson Devon Jaruk, and friend Arthur Kyle, son of science fiction author and historian David Kyle, share memories and resources about fan activity.

Special Guests

Maggie Thompson

Comic-Con Special Guest

The first ongoing comics fanzines were published in 1961. That was 65 years ago—when Maggie and Don Thompson published the first issue of Comic Art. Five years later in New York City, they attended the first multi-day comics convention. In 1976—two decades after Comic Art #1... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 7AB

1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes

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