Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:30am PDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

Small-press publishers: What makes the difference between a press release that earns news coverage, previews, and interviews, and one that gets ignored? Comics journalist Rik Offenberger (First Comics News, G-Man Comics) moderates a discussion with journalists, editors, publicists, and media professionals on what they look for when considering coverage, including what information to submit, how to present it, and how to build relationships with the press. Panelists include Ed Catto (Captain Action), Tim Chizmar (Film Threat's Best Indie Horror 2024, Comedy Central), Jaese Evermore (Temple of Geek, First Comics News), Todd James Pierik (Homage Hunter), Alexander Raymond (Monstar Public Relations), Rob Salkowitz (ICv2, Forbes), Francis Sky (First Comics News, Massacre Twins), Chris Squires (Archie Comics, G-Man Comics), and Josh Waldrop (Ultima Digital Media).

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 10

U: Updated, Comics, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM | 1: Programs, Comics, Seminars & Workshops, Technology - Science - STEM

11:15am PDT

Bite Me: Calling All Vampires

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Ballroom 20

The Dark Moon franchise extends beyond its webtoon and anime productions of vampire romance into a broader vampiric discourse. Global K-pop group ENHYPEN along with Catherine Hardwicke (movie director, Twilight), Ashley Greene (Twilight), and Peter Facinelli (Twilight, Nurse Jackie) discuss how they bring vampire characters to life. The panel will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide) and conclude with an audience Q&A.

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Ballroom 20

1:00pm PDT

On the Mic Podcast with Tim Drake LIVE from SDCC

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

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Hosted by Tim Drake (Funny or Die, Demonetize), an award-winning filmmaker, writer, producer, and Second City alumnus. Tim's jokes and tweets have been featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Comedy Central. Tim has assembled a group of film and TV writers to discuss navigating the madness of a writing career in 2026 Hollywood. Tim is joined by Rob Kutner (writer, Conan, The Daily Show), Stefanie Leder (showrunner/writer, No Good Nick, Melissa and Joey), Kirk Kushin (animation/comic book writer, Hello Kitty and Friends Super Cute Adventures, PAW Patrol), and Hyunjin Jo (writer, Squid Game, I Am Sam).

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

1:00pm PDT

TOKYOPOP: 247 Comics: The Ultimate Manga-Comics Mashup!

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

Room 28DE

Mickey Finnegan (The Ungraded Truth Podcast, SWAGGLEHAUS) joins Kae Winters (community manager, TOKYOPOP), Terry Kavanagh (executive editor, 247 Comics), and Carl Choi (publisher and co-founder, 247 Comics) to discuss the partnership between TOKYOPOP and 247 Comics.

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 28DE

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, Comics, Movies | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Movies

1:45pm PDT

Marvel Comics: Avengers: Armageddon

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT

Room 6A

Armageddon is here. The Red Hulk has conquered Latveria and has his sights set on world domination. Only the Avengers can stop him . . . but at what cost? A special discussion of Avengers: Armageddon includes breaking news about the blockbuster event set to usher in a new era of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Attendees who stay until the end will receive an exclusive copy of Avengers: Armageddon #2 with a secret new cover by Chip Zdarsky, teasing the future of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm PDT
Room 6A

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, Comics, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Neon Ichiban: Live Digital Remarques

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

Neon Ichiban is a new multi-publisher digital comics and manga platform revolutionizing how fans read and collect. Designed by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, this all-in-one hub brings the convention experience directly to fans through Digital Remarques, an innovative feature that allows creators to sign and sketch directly onto digital comics, creating a one-of-a-kind collectible edition. DSTLRY founding creator Jock (Gone), Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), Jordan Blum and Heath Corson (Minor Threats) and premier variant cover artist Björn Barends appear for a special live demonstration as he sketches in real time while David, Chip, and crew discuss the coming of the 24/7 artist alley, where fans and creators can connect in new ways, and creators can find a new revenue stream. Moderated by Chris Ross, head of remarques at Neon Ichiban.

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comics, Technology - Science - STEM, Web | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

4:00pm PDT

Transgender and Nonbinary Creators Stay Relevant and Proud

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 9

Trans and nonbinary people have faced political setbacks as hard-won rights are challenged across the country. However, trans creators are still speaking up, sharing their experiences, and making a difference in the fight for equality. How can trans and nonbinary artists use their work to support the community? How can trans stories reach broader audiences? What can trans and nonbinary creators bring that popular culture desperately needs? Prism Comics, moderator Tara Madison Avery (We're Still Here, Stacked Deck Press), and panelists Sonya Saturday (The Greatest Thing You've Ever Seen in Your Life, J.K. Rowling and the Ungrateful Fans), Simon Jane Robrock (Blue Hare Comix, MADE U LOOK), Margeaux Pepoy (The Adventures of Simone & Ajax, Betty & Veronica), Mac Maclean (Opting Out, Death Saves, 3rd Edition), Jenny Blake Isabella (Black Lightning, Ghost Rider), and Liam Coballes (Shifter, The Out Side) discuss these and other questions.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 9

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, BIPOC, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, LGBTQIA+ | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, BIPOC, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, LGBTQIA+

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

11:15am PDT

DC's Gotham City

Friday July 24, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Room 6DE

Top DC creators examine the heroes, villains, and the bad seeds shaping Gotham City's future. The panel includes an early look at what is coming this fall, including a major reveal. Featuring G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Tate Brombal (Batgirl), Christopher Cantwell (Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), and others. Moderated by Rob Levin (group editor, DC).

Special Guests

Matt Fraction

Comic-Con Special Guest

Matt Fraction co-created the New York Times bestselling books Sex Criminals and Hawkeye. He co-created and worked as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and is executive producer on the adaptation of SEX CRIMINALS coming to Amazon Prime next... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

12:00pm PDT

The Law of Collecting

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 11

There's more to collecting comics, toys, games, and memorabilia than grading condition and what they are worth. What are the legal limits of showing other people what you own? Does owning original art come with any intellectual property rights? What are creators owed when their art is resold? And what can law enforcement do to help when a collection is stolen? Comic Art Fans CEO and OAX showrunner Kasra Ghanbari, The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Jeff Trexler, Bob Wayne, and Dale Cendali, along with attorneys and collectors Mark Zaid and Brian Chase, answer these questions and more.

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 11

U: Updated, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, CBLDF Events, Comics, Mysteries & Crime Dramas | 1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, CBLDF Events, Comics, Mysteries & Crime Dramas

12:30pm PDT

DC's Next Level

Friday July 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 6DE

DC storytellers explore the Next Level publishing initiative with announcements, fresh looks, and new details from across the DC Universe. Featuring Joshua Williamson (Legion of Super-Heroes), Hayden Sherman (Legion of Super-Heroes), Kyle Higgins (Teen Titans), Michael Walsh, Gerry Duggan (Next Level: One-Shot), and others. Moderated by Brittany Holzherr (senior editor, DC) and Andrew Marino (senior editor, DC).

Friday July 24, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes

1:00pm PDT

Anime, Manga, and K-Comics Censorship

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Room 11

From a surge in restrictions at schools and libraries to import prohibitions, cross-border content restrictions, widespread debanking, and a new wave of arrests, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has faced a number of challenges to anime, manga, and K-comics. In this panel, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Jeff Trexler, manga expert and senior manga/webtoons/anime editor for Comics Beat and K-Comics Beat Deb Aoki, writer and managing editor of K-Comics Beat Kalai Chik, researcher and USC Annenberg doctoral student Samantha Tecson, and research and UCLA MLIS student Tony Hernandez discuss the latest trends in censorship affecting these immensely popular works and the extent to which the First Amendment can protect them.

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 11

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, CBLDF Events, Comics, International | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, CBLDF Events, Comics, International

2:00pm PDT

LGBTQIA+ Activism in Comics

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 4

In a time of polarization when politics has seeped into every corner of popular culture, what is the role of comics creators? How do comic books and pop art comment on the current social and political climates . . . or should they at all? Prism Comics, moderator David Reddish (political journalist, anchor for Occupy Democrats, and host of The David Reddish Show), and panelists Tara Madison Avery (We're Still Here; publisher, Stacked Deck Press), Marc Andreyko (Torso, Love Is Love), David M. Booher (Canto, Ghostbusters, Killer Queens), Sarah Gailey (Upright Women Wanted, Eat the Rich), and William O. Tyler (We Belong, Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers) discuss how the Trump era has affected the popular genre of comics and how queer artists use their voices to inspire the public and be catalysts for change and empathy.

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 4

U: Updated, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, LGBTQIA+, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, LGBTQIA+, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast: The Year of Mothra

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

Jessica Tseang (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) and Chris Eaton (co-host of The Kaiju Kingdom Podcast) along with Darnell Isom (lead designer, Legacy Effects: Mothra of MonsterVerse) discuss the 65th anniversary of Mothra, the Queen of the Monsters. The panel looks at her presence in the Monsterverse and her future in both the American and Japanese Godzilla franchises.

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Neil Morgan Auditorium, San Diego Central Library

U: Updated, Comics, Library Programs, Podcasts, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Comics, Library Programs, Podcasts, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

International Comics from Around the World

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

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, Eisner judge 2022) discusses with comic book creators from Taiwan (artists PAJI, Kane, and Fish Wang), Mexico (creator Fers), Afghanistan and Switzerland (creator Selai Balkhi) about popular titles in their country, their works, culture, and comic book museums to visit in their home countries. The panel also explores comics from Korea, Mongolia, and Chile.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Books, Comics, International, Marriott Programs | 1: Programs, Books, Comics, International, Marriott Programs

3:00pm PDT

No Capes Required: Women Powering Pop Culture

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

Room 6DE

You don't need a cape to be a hero in storytelling. Moderator Janet Hsieh (Fun Taiwan) leads a lively panel with AJ Mendez (WWE pro wrestler), Anjali Bhimani (Ms. Marvel), Carolina Ravassa (Overwatch), Helen Shang (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), and Silenn Thomas (CEO, Frank Miller Ink), women who are making their mark across comics, gaming, sports, television, and film. Expect candid stories, industry insights, and a celebration of the voices driving today's most exciting and inclusive pop culture moments.

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Javier Fernández

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 23ABC

Javier Fernández (DC K.O., Batman and Robin, King Spawn) has become synonymous with high-energy storytelling. His work has appeared across Marvel, DC, and Image, and he appears in a one-on-one interview and Q&A session.

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 →

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC

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

4:00pm PDT

Tarzan and John Carter of Mars Live!

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 32AB

Writer-showrunner Michael Kogge (Star Wars) and a surprise Academy Award–winning guest discuss their vision for the animated TV series John Carter of Mars in development, followed by updates on the upcoming John Carter of Mars audio drama, with Wasé Chief (Horizon: An American Saga) discussing her voice work as Dejah Thoris. Both efforts are authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Andrew Sumner (Titan Books, Titan Comics) shares a new announcement, while Tom Akel of Rocketship Entertainment shares updates on the upcoming massive Russ Manning’s Tarzan project and Matías Timarchi of Alien Books discusses a new take on the Lord of the Jungle in Tarzan Beyond. The session concludes with Wolf Larson (writer/producer; former Tarzan TV star; VP of entertainment, ERB, Inc.) on what's ahead in the ERB Universe for film, TV, and publishing.

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

4:00pm PDT

That's, Like, Seriously Funny!

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 28DE

Can the serious be turned into the seriously funny? Moderator Sina Grace jokes with Comic-Con special guests Huda Fahmy, Howard Mackie, Stephan Pastis, and Mimi Pond, along with Tom Toro, about the highs and lows of creating funny books.

Special Guests

Stephan Pastis

Comic-Con Special Guest

Stephan Pastis is the creator of the syndicated comic strip Pearls Before Swine, which appears in over 900 newspapers. There have been more than 40 Pearls book collections published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. In 2003, 2006, and 2014, the National Cartoonists Society named Pea... Read More →

Mimi Pond

Comic-Con Special Guest

Mimi Pond is an American cartoonist, humorist, and writer. In 1982, her book The Valley Girls Guide to Life (Dell) became a bestseller and launched her career. Her works include humor books such as Secrets of the Powder Room (1983) and Splitting Hairs (1998) as well as acclaimed... Read More →

Huda Fahmy

Comic-Con Special Guest

Huda Fahmy was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She is the author and illustrator of the webcomic series Yes, I’m Hot in This, the graphic memoir That Can Be Arranged, and the widely popular Huda F graphic novel series. Her book Huda F Cares? was a 2023 finalist for the National... Read More →

Howard Mackie

Artist Alley HH-09, Comic-Con Special Guest

Howard Mackie was dragged—kicking and screaming—into writing his first comic book (Iron Man #211) by legendary writer/editor Mark Gruenwald in 1986, and he went on to chronicle the adventures of Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider, Spider-Man, Hawkeye, The X-Men, X-Factor, Mutant-X, Gambit, Wolverine, Batman, and countless others for Marvel, DC, and other publishers. Howard’s most... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 28DE

U: Updated, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Humor & Satire, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Humor & Satire, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

Divine Design for Demigods: Creating the Costumes for Disney's Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2

Friday July 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Room 6DE

Catherine Adair (costume designer, Local 892; Perry Mason season 2, The Mysterious Benedict Society season 1) shares behind-the-scenes details on creating costumes for iconic characters, alongside her costume team: David Matwijkow (assistant costume designer, Local 892; Perry Mason season 2), Daniel Mahler Landman (key costumer, Local 705; Star Trek: Picard season 3), Tannis Hegan (specialty costumer; Tron: Ares, Peacemaker), and Zoe Neary (producer; co-producer, The Old Man season 2).

Friday July 24, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

7:30pm PDT

San Diego Kids to Hollywood Artists!

Friday July 24, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

Room 24ABC

A panel of native San Diegans who have made it big in publishing and Hollywood discusses their paths, the skills they learned along the way, and what it takes to make it today. Everyone starts out as a kid with a sketchbook and a pencil, and their stories highlight what it takes to chase art and animation dreams. Jeff Ranjo (Warner Bros.), Ricky Nierva (Pixar), Esther Tejano (Netflix Animation), and Justin Parpan (Disney) participate. Moderated by Tom Racine.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 24ABC

U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Comics, Kids, Movies, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Comics, Kids, Movies, Television

8:00pm PDT

Halloween Man and Making Comics as Therapy

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Room 25ABC

Drew Edwards, Ringo-nominated author and creator of the cult comic Halloween Man, discusses his decades-long journey with the series and how it helped him navigate dissociative identity disorder, suicidal thoughts, post-traumatic stress, and survivor's guilt. Along the way, he became a notable voice in small-press comics, horror, and award-winning storytelling. April Guadiana and John Hazard join the conversation to reflect on the comic's legacy and impact. Moderated by Moni Barrette. Q&A follows.

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 25ABC

U: Updated, Comics, Television, Writers & Writing, After Dark | 1: Programs, Comics, Television, Writers & Writing, After Dark

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

10:00am PDT

Dark Horse: Star-Powered Storytelling

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

Room 23ABC

Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt and fellow actor David Dastmalchian started out playing fan-favorite characters in beloved films and television, but now they have turned to creating the newest fan-favorite characters in their creator-owned comics. Together with showrunner and writer Jordan Blum and their comics co-creators, they discuss building stories like Minor Threats, Witness Point, American Caper, The Guy in the Chair, Count Crowley, and Kingdom of Earth, what it is like juggling writing duties with their co-creators, what they love most about the medium, and more. Moderated by Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour).

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 23ABC

U: Updated, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing

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

Set Decoration of Spider-Noir

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

Room 9

An exploration of the world of Spider-Noir. Set decorator Halina Siwolop SDSA and buyer Eva Firshein discuss the unique challenges of decorating the comic book world of noir. Part of the Set Decorators Society of America's series of panels on film and TV set decoration. Moderated by Rae Deslich SDSA and Prerna Chawla SDSA.

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 9

U: Updated, Comics, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Television | 1: Programs, Comics, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Television

1:00pm PDT

Ultima Comics: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut!

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

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

The independent comics revival is in full force, and Ultima is in the mix. The Founding Four have multiplied like two-headed rabbits, with new titles, new creators, and new weird fun. The Ultima crew brings its special brand of chicanery home. Independent is the new mainstream. Panelists include Francis Szyskowski (creator, The Massacre Twins), Payton Oliver (creator, Parenthetical Bullet), Tim Peterson (creator, Fire in the Dark), Flobo Boyce (creator, Pr. OXE), Taylor Hammond (creator, Captain Starfish and the Aquanauts from Neptune), Anthony Ray Bench (creator, Alex Starts the Apocalypse), and Daniel Seib (creator, Curse of the Wereflamingos). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (founder/publisher, Ultima Comics).

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Books, Comics, Marriott Programs, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Books, Comics, Marriott Programs, Writers & Writing

1:30pm PDT

How to Draw an Octopus . . . Returns!

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

Room 3

Pop culture is full of cephalopod characters, from Squidward to Doc Ock, but how accurate is their anatomy? SS Julian (Octopolis), Danna Staaf, Ph.D. (Monarchs of the Sea, The Lady and the Octopus), and Kassandra Cruz (Puppy Knights) share the art of drawing octopods. The panel explores why cephalopods fascinate us, how to combine true anatomy with engaging character design, and practical techniques for committing these elusive invertebrates to ink while avoiding the abyss of artificially hallucinated reference material. Drawing supplies will be provided, but attendees may also bring their own.
All of the necessary supplies to participate in this Comic-Con How To session will be provided.

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 3

2:00pm PDT

Fans Assemble for Marvel Causeplay

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

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Marvel costume fans from Avengers Initiative, a national volunteer nonprofit group, discuss how to get started in cosplay and how to use costuming to give back through community service events with event partners. Mark Chu-Lin (Avengers Initiative head commanding officer) moderates, with Kato Trooper (Avengers Initiative head executive officer), Kate Tidwell (executive officer, West Coast Avengers of California), Kristin Erickson (licensed marriage and family therapist), Adriana Shrem (parent of UC Irvine Health Burn Center program recipient), James Fegan (A-1 Comics communications officer), Kimberly Yong (content distributor), and Robert Torres (photographer).

Saturday July 25, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Comics, Fandom, Marriott Programs, Superheroes | 1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Marriott Programs, Superheroes

2:00pm PDT

The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists

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

Room 28DE

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
Room 28DE

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

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Belén Ortega

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

Room 4

Belén Ortega (Wonder Woman, Trinity, Summer of Supergirl) is one of the most dynamic and popular artists in comics today. She appears in a one-on-one interview and Q&A session.

Special Guests

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 →

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

5:30pm PDT

1980s Comic-Con Lost Videos Part III: The Trilogy

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Room 29CD

Digitized Betamax tapes gifted to the Comic-Con Archives by Greg Koudoulian to David Glanzer (Comic-Con International chief communications and strategy officer) anchor this screening and discussion of rarely seen Comic-Con TV footage from the early 1980s. Highlights include 1982 interviews with Jack Kirby and George Clayton Johnson; Sergio Aragonés (MAD magazine) onstage (including a dance); Comic-Con history as told by Shel Dorf; a "Marvel vs. DC" game show featuring Joe Kubert, Paul Levitz, and others; Masquerade clips hosted by Gary Owens; and Inkpot Awards footage, including the awards' origins, plus appearances by Dave Stevens, Archie Goodwin, Richard Kyle, and more. The program also includes an exclusive mystery clip.

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 29CD

5:30pm PDT

From Indies to Blockbusters: The Storytelling Power of Diversity

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Room 6A

Nicole Maines (actress, writer, Supergirl, Justice League), Lenore Zann (actress, X-men ‘97, X-men: The Animated Series ), Andy Park (former Marvel director of visual development , Deadpool & Wolverine, Avengers: Doomsday), Rob Edwards (writer, Captain America: BNW, The Princess and the Frog), Anjali Bhimani (actor, Ms. Marvel, Overwatch), Stephanie Filo (editor, Daredevil: Born Again, A Black Lady Sketchshow) Andres Useche (writer, director, ICE: No One is Safe, Resist), Caitlin Glass (actress, director , Solo Leveling, FullMetal Alchemist), Hadas Mozes Lictenstein (producer, talent agent, Euphoria, Scarred), Teri Weinberg (producer, executive, The Office, Ugly Betty), and Karen David (actress, Fear the Walking Dead, Galavant) reveal their paths into the industry, how they push the boundaries of their craft, and how everyone can make a difference by giving voice to underrepresented communities and pursuing greater inclusion, empathy, and equity. Moderated by Kimberly Woods (voice actor, Archer, X-Men '97).

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 6A

6:00pm PDT

Out in Comics: Year 39

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Room 4

The comic world's longest-running panel is back for its 39th record-breaking year. The comic book world has become a celebrated part of the pop culture world. LGBTQ comics and graphic novels for all ages are being produced and acclaimed in incredible numbers, and queer characters are finally starting to show up in genre movies and TV shows like Star Trek: Discovery and X-Men '97. And yet, in a politicized and polarized world, LGBTQ comics and graphic novels and LGBTQ characters in popular media are facing more banning and opposition than in previous years. This means that telling stories of queer characters of diverse backgrounds and identities is more important than ever before. Prism Comics, moderator Andy Mangels [he/him] (founder of the "Out in Comics" panel; bestselling author of Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman, Star Trek, and Star Wars books and comics), and panelists Jenny Blake Isabella (Black Lightning, Ghost Rider), George Gene Gustines (comics journalist and editor, New York Times), Rupert Kinnard (Brown Bomber and The Diva), Jim McCann (The Other/Half), Margeaux Pepoy (The Adventures of Simone & Ajax), Sarah Gailey (Upright Women Wanted, Eat the Rich), and Brandon T. Snider (Supergirl's Family Vacation, Pride Parade Mad Libs) discuss what being "Out in Comics" means now and in the future. A short Prism Comics meet-and-greet follows the panel discussion.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 4

6:30pm PDT

Kids Comics Creators on "Growing Future Comics Fans!"

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

Room 26AB

Kids comics have stormed the world stage. This roundtable discussion explores how the current crop of kids comics creators is growing new readers and creating lifelong fans. Panelists include Jennifer Holm (Babymouse), Lucas Turnbloom (How to Cat), James Burks (Box Tales), Dora Wang (Pocket Peaches), and Jana Tropper (Animal Rescue Friends), moderated by Tom Racine (Doomed to Die: An A-Z of Death in Tolkein). Q&A follows.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 26AB

U: Updated, Comics, Kids | 1: Programs, Comics, Kids

6:30pm PDT

The Unsung Heroes of Superhero Films

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

Room 29CD

Behind every epic battle and breathtaking moment is a team of creative powerhouses and unsung heroes bringing superhero worlds to life. Costumer Gaby Acosta (Captain Marvel), composer Christopher Young (Spider-Man 3, Deadpool VR), stunt coordinator Thom Khoury Williams (Doom Patrol, The Punisher), sound mixers Ryan Collins and Nick Offord (Spider-Noir), stunt coordinator Chelsea Bruland (Descendants: The Rise of Red, Black Widoow), composer Roger Suen (Daredevil, Krypton), and stunt coordinator Cory DeMeyers (Venom, Project Power) share how their craft transforms imagination into cinematic impact, building worlds, shaping action, and giving every punch, explosion, and emotional beat its power. Moderated by Lumos PR CEO Stephanie Pfingsten.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 29CD

6:45pm PDT

X-Men Fandom Panel

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT

Room 6DE

Season 2 of X-Men '97 is upon us, and the annual X-Men Fandom Panel returns to celebrate all things X-Men. Cast members Lenore Zann (Rogue), Holly Chou (Jubilee), Gui Agustini (Sunspot), and Carolina Ravassa (Polaris) will appear alongside the composers of X-Men '97, The Newton Brothers. Surprise appearances and freebies from Hasbro, Entertainment Earth, Agoro, and more will be featured. X-Men fans won't want to miss this panel moderated by Chandler Poling and Chris Riley of Giant-Size Productions, producers of The Uncanny Experience, the ultimate immersive X-Men fan event.

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:45pm - 7:45pm PDT
Room 6DE

U: Updated, Animation, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television

7:00pm PDT

PANICK: Horror Now: Echoes of Fear in Comics and Beyond

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

Room 25ABC

What makes horror hit today? PANICK's Kris Longo and Kit Caoagas lead a conversation with some of the genre's most compelling voices, exploring the evolving landscape of fear across comics, film, and beyond. The panel explores craft, trends, and the stories pushing horror forward. Panelists include SG Blaise, Shannon Denton, Dirk Blackman, Rodney Barnes, and more to be announced.

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

U: Updated, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies | 1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Movies

8:00pm PDT

AAPI Representation in Comics and Media

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

Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

A candid discussion with creators on what inspired them growing up and their experiences breaking into the industry. Rich Ting (actor, Tulsa King, Warrior), Peggy Chung (director/author, Gadget-Bot Productions, Kaidro Chronicle), Helen Shang (television writer, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Nogi San (artist, Marvel/DC/BOOM!), and Mark Nazal (visual effects supervisor, Gotham, Lucifer) discuss the work behind the characters and stories seen across comics and media. Moderated by Justin Otero.

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, BIPOC, Comics, Marriott Programs, Movies, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, After Dark | 1: Programs, BIPOC, Comics, Marriott Programs, Movies, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, After Dark

8:00pm PDT

Cyanide & Happiness: Stuff We Shouldn't Draw

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

Room 6DE

Adam Nusrallah (producer, writer), Connor Murphy (director, writer), Mike Salcedo (director, writer), and Rob DenBleyker (creator, writer) draw live using audience prompts and topics. Never-before-seen Cyanide & Happiness animations are previewed, with a Q&A throughout.

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Room 6DE

8:00pm PDT

Not So Strange Bedfellows: The Relationship Between Comics and Pro Wrestling

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

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Some have called the spectacle of pro wrestling "a comic book come to life." That is not far from the truth. From the heroics of Hulk Hogan to the antiheroics of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the villainy of Ric Flair, this panel explores the parallels in character development and storyline advancement between these outrageous forms. Featuring Francis Szyskowski (creator, The Massacre Twins), Rik Offenberger (editor-in-chief, First Comics News), Hunter Jackson (co-founder, GWAR; professional wrestler), Chris Squires (G-Men Comics; 20-year veteran wrestling referee), and Michael Mondragon (Punk Rock Art School; co-founder, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (founder/publisher, Ultima Comics).

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes, Television, After Dark | 1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Superheroes, Television, After Dark

10:00am PDT

Graphic Novel Storytelling: From Idea to Page

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

Room 29AB

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
Room 29AB

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing

10:00am PDT

Race, Gender, and the Comic Book Medium

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

Room 29CD

Women in Comics Collective International (WinC for short, pronounced "wink") is an artistic and informative initiative. It serves to highlight the merit and craftwork of marginalized voices, especially those of Women and Queer Folx of color, who work in the comics and multimedia industry. They are also the 2024 recipients of the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award. "Race, Gender, and the Comic Book Medium" is WinC's longest-running panel discussion series. In this edition, the panelists discuss the evolution of representation in the comic book industry. They include Stephanie Williams (writer, Temporal), Ryan Oakley (artist, Won’t Back Down), M'Shai Dash (founder, Emmettropia Comics), Robyn Warren (founder, Geek Girl Strong), Asia Simone (cover artist, Devil Dinosaur and Moon Girl), Amanda Meadows (editor, Andrews McMeel Publishing), and Maika Sozo (cover artist, Absolute Catwoman). Moderated by Regine L Sawyer (founder, WinC).

Special Guests

Stephanie Williams

Artist Alley GG-16, Comic-Con Special Guest

Stephanie Williams is a research scientist turned prolific comics writer. She’s best known for helping to bring Nubia back to relevancy for DC Comics with Nubia and the Amazons and Nubia: Queen of the Amazons. She has worked on such titles as Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Wreck... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 29CD

U: Updated, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, LGBTQIA+, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, LGBTQIA+, Writers & Writing

10:30am PDT

Queer Comics in Color

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

Room 10

Inclusion and diversity are crucial to storytelling. All cultural voices deserve to be heard in comics and popular media. Prism Comics, moderator Viktor Kerney (StrangeLore, We Belong), and panelists Julie Fiveash (The Froggy Library), Ajuan Mance (Gender Studies, Living While Black), Sean Z (MYTH, Ramonah Rising), and Jesse Ledina (AndrogynArt) discuss the contributions of queer people of color to comic books and graphic novels and ways of creating a more inclusive queer geek community.

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 10

U: Updated, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Art Is Super!

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

Room 29AB

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

Belén Ortega

Booth #4901, Comic-Con Special Guest

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

11:00am PDT

Masters of the Public Domain

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

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

In a crowded comics marketplace, many creators find public domain characters a way to appeal to preexisting fan bases and bring new fans to their work. What separates a fresh take from a blatant cash grab? How can new life be breathed into old stories, and how loyal should creators be to established lore? Clay Adams (Blazing Blade of Frankenstein, Camilla Unbound), Kat Calamia (Lifeline Comics, The EverAfter Verse), Phil Falco (Lifeline Comics, The EverAfter Verse), Jessica Maison Judd (Mary Shelley's School for Monsters), and Fabrice Sapolsky (Shakespeare's Vampires; 2026 Eisner nominee, Noir Is the New Black) discuss what to do (and not to do) when using works from the public domain. Moderated by Andy Nordvall (Bad Future Comics, Nightmare Theater 3-D).

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Comics, Marriott Programs, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Comics, Marriott Programs, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

11:45am PDT

35 Years of Sailor Moon: Magical Girl Fandom Appreciation

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT

Room 6BCF

While magical girls in anime and manga have been around since the 1960s, Naoko Takeuchi's Sailor Moon changed the landscape of the magical girl genre. Jessica Tseang (The Comics Voyager, 2022 Eisner judge) discusses with special guests: Michelle Ruff (voice actor for Luna of Sailor Moon Crystal), Lauren Landa (voice actor for Sailor Neptune of Sailor Moon Crystal), Carrie Keranen (voice actor for Sailor Galaxia of Sailor Moon Cosmos), Lisa Ortiz (voice actor for Sailor Phi of Sailor Moon Cosmos ), on how Sailor Moon has remained popular for over three decades, their experience being a part of one of the most popular anime franchises in the world, the influence Takeuchi has had on other series like Cardcaptor Sakura, and the history of feminism in manga.

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Room 6BCF

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy

12:00pm PDT

Autism in Comic Books

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

Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

Representation matters, but it comes with complications. Moderator Britton Payne (animation attorney; executive director, The Autism Scene) details the sometimes troubling history of autistic characters in comic books and how comics as a medium can foster a modern understanding of autism among its readership. Multiple-Eisner award nominee Deniz Camp will discuss the development of the autism storyline he wrote in the smash hit comic book Absolute Martian Manhunter. Fourth grader and inclusion advocate Eleanor Payne discusses YA books featuring autistic characters. Panelist Rebecca Burgess (YA graphic novel Speak Up!) also discusses their experiences as an autistic comic book creator and the process of creating autistic comic book characters, including an autistic main character navigating her way through high school.

Special Guests

Deniz Camp

Comic-Con Special Guest

Deniz Camp writes comics. The son of Turkish and Filipina immigrants, born in the Philippines but raised in the American midwest, he’s known for 20th Century Men (Image Comics), Ultimates (Marvel), Absolute Martian Manhunter (DC), Bleeding Hearts (Vertigo), and Assorted Crisis ... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

U: Updated, Anime & Manga, Comics, Education, Historical, Kids, Marriott Programs, Superheroes, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comics, Education, Historical, Kids, Marriott Programs, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

No One Gets Out Alive: Creators Look Back at a Lifetime in Comics

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

Room 32AB

Danny Fingeroth (Jack Ruby: The Many Faces of Oswald's Assassin), Barbara "Willy" Mendes (Queen of Cosmos Comix Trilogy), Barbara Randall Kesel (Crossgen Chronicles), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), and Comic-Con special guest Mimi Pond (Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me) discuss their careers in comics. Moderated by Jon "Bean" Hastings.

Special Guests

Mimi Pond

Comic-Con Special Guest

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 32AB

U: Updated, Comics, Writers & Writing | 1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Rise of the Independents: The Indie Comics Revolution Revised!

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

Room 24ABC

The '90s demonstrated that independent comics could compete at the top levels of sequential art, and the 2020s have expanded the playing field through democratized pro-quality tools, global access to world-class talent, and the reach of social media and connectivity. Veteran indie creators and newer voices discuss the current era of independent comics and the creators who carved the path. Panelists include Dan Vado (founder, SLG Publishing), Josh Blaylock (owner, Devil's Due Comics), Eli Schwab (publisher, Cosmic Lion Productions), Dave Dwonch (publisher, HellBrain Productions), Todd Tochioka (publisher, Snug Comics), Mike Dolce (publisher, Sire Studios), Jay Savage (founder, Blackline Comics), and Mark Bandy (publisher, Crimson Sleep Studios). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop(founder/EIC, Ultima Comics).

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 24ABC

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