Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

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

A behind-the-scenes look at what's next with Bmac, Mark, and the new G.I. Joe development team. The panel features new product news, surprise guests, stories, digital character renders, in-hand figure prototypes, and pre-order announcements.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Action/Adventure, Comics

11:00am PDT

Comixology: Stripping Down the Panels

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

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Acclaimed artist Dan Panosian (Canary), colorist Lauren Affe (Astonishing Times), artist Soo Lee (Carmilla, Maleficent, Star Wars), and others discuss the process of drawing, coloring, and visualizing the look of some of the hottest comics available today. The conversation will be an immersive look at creating comics, including cover design, breakdowns, composition, and colored art. Moderated by Brad and Lisa Gullickson (Comic Book Couples Counseling).

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom

12:00pm PDT

Dark Horse Licensed Comics: More from Your Favorite Fandoms!

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

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Dark Horse has the power . . . of fandom. Dark Horse celebrates Masters of the Universe, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Cyberpunk 2077, Tomb Raider, and more, examining what it takes to bring fan-favorite characters and stories from the screen to the page.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Games

1:00pm PDT

Anniversary of Déjà Vu and the Art of Time Travel Writing for TV and Film

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

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Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Descend into Madness: Exploring Horror Through Comics

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

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Dan Panosian (Dirt Beneath the Devil, Canary), Becky Cloonan (Dirt Beneath the Devil, Somna), Leah Kilpatrick (DC Horror Presents, Headless Horseman Annual), Mark London (Terrorbytes, Honor & Curse), Tula Lotay (Groupies, Somna), Scott Snyder (Canary, We Have Demons), and Mark Russell (Terrorbytes, Vanishing Point) discuss what makes horror stories resonate and what new tales of terror they are telling through comics.

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, Superheroes

3:00pm PDT

Neon Ichiban: Live Digital Remarques

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

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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) appears for a special live demonstration as he sketches in real time while David and Chip 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
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Technology - Science - STEM, Web

4:00pm PDT

Weirder Together: Meow Wolf + Titmouse

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

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Immersive art makers Meow Wolf and Emmy-winning studio Titmouse discuss what happens when animation meets architecture, when 2D storytelling moves into a 3D world, and what it takes to build a universe from scratch. The session includes a sneak peek at the collaboration and exclusive giveaways.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Web

5:00pm PDT

Magma Comix: Pitching Your Vision and Developing IP

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

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Whether you're dreaming of pitching to the Big Two or building your own universe from scratch, this panel pulls back the curtain. Industry veterans John Barber (Marvel, IDW, PUG-W) and Joseph Illidge (DC, Fairsquare Graphics) bring inside knowledge from Marvel and DC. Kristen Simon (editor, Mad Cave) and Tom Waltz (former creative director, IDW) break down exactly what Mad Cave and IDW want to see from new projects, whether the pitch is original or for a licensed property. And if indie publishing and Kickstarter are calling your name, David Hedgecock (owner, FunTimeGo) and Shannon Denton (Monster Forge, Image, Marvel) have cracked that code and are ready to share it. Moderated by Magma publisher Denton J. Tipton, this panel offers aspiring creators valuable insights.

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

6:00pm PDT

Growing Up with the Power Rangers

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

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For more than 30 years, fans have grown up with the Power Rangers, one of the most successful sci-fi franchises of all time. Favorite actors from across the seasons appear and answer fan questions. Scheduled to appear: Walter Jones (original Black Ranger), Brennan Mejia (Dino Charge), Tracy Lynn Cruz (Turbo and Power Rangers in Space), Patrick David (Power Rangers in Space, Lost Galaxy), Christopher Khaymen Lee (Power Rangers in Space, Lost Galaxy), Dan Southworth (Time Force, Wild Force), Sean Cw Johnson (Lightspeed Rescue), and Rhett Fisher (Lightspeed Rescue). Moderated by Ben Kliewer (actor, host, TheConGuy.com).

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

7:00pm PDT

Reels to Register: Is Short-Form Video the New Comics Journalism?

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

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Get a full understanding of the current state of comics distribution. Who are all the players? What does it take to get from the printer to the customer's hands? A panel of experts, including Atom Freeman (Prana Direct Market Solutions), Omar Valdivieso (Near Mint Condition), Tessa Gray (Tessa Is a Nerd, Cloud City Games), Brent Sands (Impound Comics), and stakeholders in the comics sales, marketing, and influencer network make predictions on the future of getting comics to customers for the foreseeable future.

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Education, Fandom

8:00pm PDT

The Comic Shop Series Roundtable

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

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"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, Khary Payton, 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
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1: Programs, BIPOC, Comics, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Television, Tributes, Web

9:00pm PDT

Pokopia: The Science of Saving the World

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

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In the world of Pokopia, a lone Ditto awakens to a world ravaged by natural disasters, abandoned by humans, and left nearly uninhabitable. By working together with its fellow Pokémon, Ditto restores the planet one habitat at a time. In this panel, scientists and experts discuss the ways Pokopia is a cautionary tale inspired by the very real dangers the planet faces and people like Ditto who are working to save it. Featuring MB Ramirez (geoscience educator, PBS Eons cohost), Dr. Earyn McGee (herpetologist, science communicator), Dr. Greg Pask (entomologist, Middlebury College), and Bayne Westrick-Snapp (educator, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium), and moderated by Gabriel-Philip Santos (Cosplay for Science cofounder, PBS Eons cohost).

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Games, Kids, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games

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