Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

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. Created during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Creator Symposium is an ongoing panel discussion series designed to explore the ways in which creatives working in comics can continue to grow and thrive in an ever-changing industry. Panelists include Shawnee Gibbs and Shawnelle Gibbs (Ghost Roast, writers), Joe Illidge (Noir Is the New Black Season 2, writer), Amy Linsamouth (Omens, writer), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Alice Meichi Li (Rebel Moon, cover artist), and Asia Simone (Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, cover artist). Moderated by Regine L. Sawyer (WinC, founder).

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

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, BIPOC, Comics, Education, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Graphic Novels for the Next Generation

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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Drawing in young readers can be tough, but graphic novels can be a powerful way to convert the reluctant into the ravenous. Comic-Con special guests Huda Fahmy and Nicole Goux, along with Miles Toriko Burks (Encore!), Felicia Day (The Lost Daughter of Sparta), and Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer) discuss how they use visual storytelling to enchant a new generation of fans. Moderated by librarian Judy Prince Neeb.

Special Guests

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 →

Nicole Goux

Comic-Con Special Guest

Nicole Goux (she/her) is an Eisner Award–nominated illustrator and cartoonist from Los Angeles. She's the artist of DC's Shadow of the Batgirl and co-creator with Dave Baker of Forest Hills Bootleg Society (Simon and Schuster: Atheneum). She has been published by DC, Dark Horse... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

Mythical Mayhem: New Twists on Beloved Myths

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

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Myths, legends, epics, and oral tales have lasted for centuries—and with good reason. What does it take to put a new spin on a story that's been woven time and time again? Ayana Gray (I, Medusa), Gracie Marsden (Bones of Jade, Flesh Like Ice), Anders Nilsen (Tongues, Volume 1), Chip Pons (Dearly Departed), and Demi Winters (Dawn of the North) discuss how fairy tales, myths, folk tales, and legends can be woven into new narratives to create worlds that feel both new and familiar.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 23ABC

1: Programs, Books, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

1:00pm PDT

Comixology: The Evolution of a Comics Creator

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

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Many comics professionals started in different fields. Some of the most prolific and acclaimed comics creators of the time, including celebrity baker Kim-Joy (Turtle Bread), Emmy Award–winning writer/producer Marc Guggenheim (Leviathan Freedom, The Whisper War, The Arrowverse), writer/editor Paul Cornell (Salvation's Child, Doctor Who), novelist and television writer Gary Phillips (Martha Chainey: Cold Hard Cash), comics and television writer and podcaster Marc Bernardin (Adora and the Distance, Star Wars: Mace Windu, Star Trek: Picard, Eyes of Wakanda), and writer/producer Curt Pires (Stillman, Endless) discuss their careers, what got them into comics, and what it's been like to follow their dreams. Moderated by Rob Salkowitz (Forbes/ICv2).

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Fear the Future! Making Dystopian Comics

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

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Brad Gullickson and Lisa Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counseling) explore dark futures and visions of where we're headed with panelists Duncan Jones (Rogue Trooper), Christian Ward (Event Horizon), Corinna Bechko (Blood Type), and Paul Cornell (publisher, Cosmic Lighthouse). The discussion focuses on writing and producing comics set in dystopian futures.

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

1: Programs, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy

3:00pm PDT

Blind Bags, Chases, and the Psychology of Collecting

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

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Michelle Waffle (senior comic specialist, PSA), Arune Singh (vice president of brand, Skybound), David Nakayama (artist), and Danielle Sauve (collector and influencer) explore why mystery variants, blind bags, and limited covers drive collector demand and how publishers, artists, and grading experts shape the hobby. Drawing on examples from the Energon Universe, the panel examines the creative, psychological, and market forces behind today's collecting culture, culminating in a live blind-bag opening where panelists debate whether to grade the book inside. Moderated by Caitlin Corsetti (senior manager of copywriting, PSA).

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

1: Programs, Comics

4:00pm PDT

Apex Comics Group 2026-2027 Exclusive Previews

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

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Mariano Nicieza, writer/artist/publisher, with Scott Lobdell, Gordon Purcell, Michael Dolce, Jessica Court, and Tom Tonkin present CCI-SD exclusive premiere announcements; crossover projects with American Mythology, Dren, Philbo, and Section 8 Publishing; ColecoVision: Air Raiders, Venture, and Cosmic Avenger; and new comics including American Patriot, Phazer, Sire, Biomek, Breath of the Dragon, Agent Three Zero, Blackray, Blue Sultan, The R.I.G.H.T. Project, The Outer Space Men, and more. Featuring work from Ralph Macchio, Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, Al Milgrom, Ariel Olivetti, Darick Robertson, Greg Hildebrandt, and more.

Special Guests

Gordon Purcell

II-16, Comic-Con Special Guest

Gordon Purcell is a comic book artist perhaps best known for his Star Trek work, in particular his realistic renditions of the actors who play that franchise's characters, as well as those of similarly licensed comic books, such as The X-Files, Xena, Lost in Space, Godzilla, Young... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Anniversaries, Art and Illustration, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Power Rangers: The Next Era Begins

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Creators Marguerite Bennett (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Gastronomique), Phillip Sevy (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Kenny Porter (Superboy: The Man of Tomorrow), and Joey Esposito (Power Rangers Unlimited, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Zord Quest) discuss what's in store for the next generation of Power Rangers. Moderated by BOOM! editor-in-chief Andy Schmidt and in conversation with editors Tea Fougner and Ari Yarwood, the panel includes exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and audience questions about the epic storylines shaping the next era of Power Rangers.

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Masquerade 101

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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For cosplayers, current or future contestants, and those who simply enjoy watching cosplay events, this overview of fan convention costume competitions will discuss their work, history, judging, participating with anxiety or a disability, and more. Also covered are construction methods and stage presentation tips for taking original and re-created designs from concept to construction to stage-ready, and how to have fun doing it. The panelists are multiple award winners from Comic-Con and other conventions: Judith Grivich, Allan Lavigne, Rogue Shindler, and Helen Collins, each with decades of onstage costuming. Moderated by Martin Jaquish (Comic-Con and WonderCon Masquerade coordinator since 1992).

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom

7:00pm PDT

Igniting Romance in Comics

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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Love is in the air . . . and in your favorite comics. Despite a long and storied history in the medium of comics, romance comics have been less prevalent in recent years. Creator Jamie S. Rich (The Dogsitter, Ares & Aphrodite), Jim McCann (The Other/Half), Olivia Dufault (Love Ignited), Tini Howard (Gotham City Sirens), and Leah Williams (Voyeur) discuss the importance and resurgence of romance comic series in a post-BookTok, romantasy world.

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Television, Writers & Writing

8:00pm PDT

Making Indie Comics on Microbudgets

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

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Fon Davis (MORAV: The History of Robotic Warfare, Ghost Station), Pat Jankiewicz (Cosplayer Versus Shark), Nathan Price (Night of the Chihuahuas, Porkchop Express), Fernando Perez (The Mark of Kings, Ghost Station), and Suzy Stein (Inversion, Ghost Station) discuss making indie comics with microbudgets, no connections, and maximum chaos. Moderated by Alex Lugo (Ghost Station, Cosplayer Versus Shark).

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Cosplay, Horror and Suspense

9:00pm PDT

Thursday Hall H and Ballroom 20 Panel Playback

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm PDT

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Didn't get into either Hall H or Ballroom 20 today? The pain is real. Do you like stuff? Of course you do! Your 2025 Inkpot Award recipient for Fandom Services Tommy Goldbach (Spider-Clone expert, programming coordinator for Comic-Con) hosts this one-and-a-half-hour block in which Comic-Con will rebroadcast some of the day's popular panels from those two giant rooms. Best of all, those in attendance will get to vote in a show of applause on what they want to see. It's democracy at its finest, and it's a second chance to see these panels. Bring your questions in case of technical delays . . . (Please note: These playbacks will include only the panel discussions. No trailers or clips from films or TV shows will be shown.)

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies, Television

Comic-Con 2026

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Huda Fahmy

Nicole Goux

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Gordon Purcell

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