Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:30am PDT

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

The world of Conan is bigger than ever. Marcos Cronander (Heroic Signatures), Fred Malmberg (director), Shawn Curley (marketing creative director), and others share a look at what lies beyond the comic page, including new gaming projects, the Conan Exiles Remaster, merchandise reveals, and an update on an animated project in development. Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV).

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Fandom, Games, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games, Writers & Writing

11:30am PDT

Image Comics: Comics Characters Fans Will Love or Hate . . . or Love to Hate!

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

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Matthew Rosenberg (If Destruction Be Our Lot), Patrick Kindlon (Tigress Island), John Layman (Chew), Rob Guillory (Chew), and Dustin Nguyen (Crownbound) discuss character building that leaps from the page and what makes characters lovable or unlikable to readers. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comics, Fandom

12:30pm PDT

Star Trek's Family Tree

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

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For Star Trek's 60th anniversary, this panel explores the creative lineage that shaped the final frontier and the legacy it created in return. From early influences like Forbidden Planet and mid-century science fiction to the groundbreaking ideas explored by Gene Roddenberry and the countless films and series inspired by Trek, the panel maps the franchise's place in pop culture history. Featuring creators, historians, and surprise guests, this conversation highlights the ideas, ethics, and imagination that continue to define Star Trek across generations.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anniversaries, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

1:30pm PDT

Finding the Funny in Six Panels or Less

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

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Is there anything better than a six-panel page? What about it lends itself so well to setting up a joke and landing a punchline? The funniest people in comics, Peter Bagge (Hate), Nathan Gelgud (No Concessions!), Mimi Pond (Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me), Marc Torices (Cornelius), and Julia Wertz (Bury Me Already (It's Nice Down Here)), talk with Heidi Macdonald about finding the funny everywhere they can.

Special Guests

Peter Bagge

II-09, Comic-Con Special Guest

Peter Bagge is an American cartoonist specializing in alternative comics, best known for his satirical series Neat Stuff (1985–1991) and Hate (1990–1998), which featured exaggerated depictions of dysfunctional suburban families and grunge-era youth through characters like Bud... 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 →

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Humor & Satire

2:30pm PDT

Romance on the Big Screen: Why It's About Damn Time

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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The biggest genre in fiction is finally taking center stage. From buzzy adaptations to streaming sensations, romance is claiming its rightful place on screens, and audiences can't look away. Panelists Ali Hazelwood (Mate), Christina Hobbs (The Romance Revival), Lauren Billings (The Paradise Problem), Maurene Goo (One & Only), Laura Lewis (Rebelle Media), Amanda Palely (Rebelle Media), and Max Siemers (Magic Hour Entertainment) discuss why the shift is happening now, what it means for the industry, and why love stories have always been the main event. Moderated by Veronica Roth (Seek the Traitor's Son).

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Writers & Writing

3:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Scott Williams

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

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From his iconic runs on X-Men to Batman and more, Scott Williams (Batman: Hush) discusses his 40-year career in comics as an artist and inker and his evolution as a creator over the decades. Guest moderator and longtime collaborator Alex Sinclair (Batman: Hush) joins him for art, insights, and a lively Q&A session.

Special Guests

Scott Williams

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 →

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes

4:30pm PDT

How Webtoons Have Changed the Comics Industry

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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Webtoons, vertical-scrolling comics, are changing how people read comics. Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining), Kalai Chik (K-ComicsBeat), and Heidi MacDonald (The Beat) are joined by Leanne M. Krecic (Let's Play) and Derek V. Song (Fantasy High) to talk about the latest trends coming from Korea to the U.S. and how U.S. publishers are adapting traditional comics to the format. From a $1.3 billion industry in Korea to one of the fastest-growing storytelling platforms around the world, the panel looks at how people are making and reading webtoons, and what that means for the future.

Special Guests

Derek V. Song

Comic-Con Special Guest

Derek V. Song is an Asian American writer from Boston. Since debuting in 2023, Derek has amassed millions of readers across various titles on WEBTOON, including The Last Bloodline, The Primal Hunter, Paranoid Mage, and the recent adaptation of Dimension 20’s hit D&D series, Fantasy... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Web

5:30pm PDT

How to Stay in the Game

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

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Illustrator and designer Kelly McMahon (Roku City, Immortal Legend Batman), actor Adam McArthur (Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Jujutsu Kaisen), writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, Teen Titans), and producer Cherish Chen (We're All Gonna Die and RocketJump Film School) discuss adapting to a creative landscape that won't sit still. Traditional paths to success are disappearing, and creators are being forced off course, but adaptability and craft are paving the way to a new era. This panel digs into the value of in-person connections, finding collaborators, fully leveraging concepts, forging nontraditional paths, and harnessing social media and community to shape what comes next. Moderated by Luisa De Armas (CESD Talent).

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Games, Movies, Seminars & Workshops

6:30pm PDT

Marvel, Moana, Manga, Mānēs, and 'Merica (Melting Pot Comics: America at 250)

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

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Eisner and Harvey Award–winning Gene Luen Yang (Shang-Chi, Superman, Lunar New Year Love Story), Thien Pham (Sumo, Family Style), and Briana Loewinsohn (Ephemera, Raised by Ghosts), along with Wayne Lo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars designer; ILM VFX art director), take part in a high-energy sing-off of the "Star-Spangled Banner" with Hawaiian, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Texan flair. Beyond the fun, the panel explores the heart and memories behind their comics, celebrating culture shaped by America's unity and diversity.

Special Guests

Briana Loewinsohn

HH-16, Comic-Con Special Guest

Briana Loewinsohn is the author of the graphic memoir Ephemera (Fantagraphics, 2023), which was listed as one of the ALA’s top graphic novels of 2023 and was awarded the 2023 Foreword Indies Editors Prize for nonfiction. Her latest book, Raised by Ghosts (Fantagraphics, 2025), won... Read More →

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Superheroes

7:30pm PDT

PSYONIC: Bionic Arms in the Real World

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

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Luke Skywalker, Furiosa, and the Winter Soldier all use bionic hands, so this panel explores what it is like to create and use real bionic limbs. Dr. Aadeel Akhtar (CEO, PSYONIC) talks with users of PSYONIC's Ability Hand, including Dale DiMassi (award-winning filmmaker, PSYONIC), Steve Lemos (automotive technician), Ivan Krastev (future pilot), and Annika Berlin (grassroots advocacy manager, Amputee Coalition), about the technology and the experience, including live demonstrations.

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Cosplay, Education, Technology - Science - STEM

8:30pm PDT

Upcoming Video Games to Be Excited For

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT

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Gareth Von Kallenbach and members of Skewed and Reviewed discuss some of the hottest upcoming video games. The panel includes clips, Q&A, and information on anticipated releases. Panelists include Genevieve McBride, Michael Newman, Karen Newman, Victor Calderon, and Juliette Calderon.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Games, Video Games

Comic-Con 2026

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Peter Bagge

Mimi Pond

2:30pm PDT

3:30pm PDT

Scott Williams

4:30pm PDT

Derek V. Song

5:30pm PDT

6:30pm PDT

Briana Loewinsohn

7:30pm PDT

8:30pm PDT

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