Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

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

When fantastic and terrifying things happen, the protagonists of these books jump directly into the fray. Terry J. Benton-Walker (The Drakon King), Kamilah Cole (An Arcane Inheritance), Ayana Gray (I, Medusa), Katee Robert (The Tarot Trials), and Scarlett St. Clair (Terror at the Gates) discuss writing characters who take destiny into their own hands. Moderated by Jenni Marchisotto (Mysterious Galaxy).

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Oni Press: The Countdown to 30 Years

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

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The countdown to 30 years of Oni Press starts at Comic-Con as the publisher of Scott Pilgrim, EC Comics, Gender Queer, and more spotlights a slate of new releases for 2026 and beyond with creators Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Archie Goes to Hell), Bryan Lee O'Malley (Scott Pilgrim), Tradd Moore (Top Secret), Curt Pires and Juan Gedeon (Super Mondo Mega Mutts), and Christian Ward (The Forever Home), alongside Hunter Gorinson (president and publisher, Oni Press) and Sierra Hahn (editor-in-chief, Oni Press), with breaking news and announcements.

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anniversaries, Books, Comics

12:00pm PDT

Light Before Dawn: The Making of a Global Fantasy Streaming Series

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

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As demand grows for independent, creator-driven storytelling, new models of global collaboration are emerging. Sohaib Awan (creator of IDW Publishing's Jinnrise) leads a discussion with author Sarah Mughal Rana (Dawn of the Firebird), director Usman Riaz (The Glassworker), and Mustafa Davis (Mustafa Davis Studios) on developing Light Before Dawn, a fantasy live-action prequel series to Dawn of the Firebird. The panel shares how the international team is developing the project and how creators can produce ambitious multimedia while retaining ownership of their work.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, BIPOC, Historical, International, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

1:00pm PDT

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

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

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

2:00pm PDT

Library Manga for "Eager Readers"

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

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Gone are the days when manga were just for young "reluctant readers." Patrons of all ages are coming to the library looking for the next big thing—call them eager readers. Manga experts discuss how publishers are maximizing the impact of format, age rating, and content guidance, anime and other tie-ins, and social media and online communication to help connect readers to manga they will love and libraries can support. Moderated by Ivan Salazar (senior marketing director, Kodansha).

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics

3:00pm PDT

Voice Acting for Spanish Speakers in the U.S. and Latin America

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

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Gianfranco Mastrorosa (voice of Best Jeanist in My Hero Academia), Jonathan Castellanos (voice of Moondrop and Sundrop in Horror Skunx), and Hugo Alatorre (voice of Itsuki Nagano in Aoashi) share their journeys into the voice-over industry, the challenges they have faced while residing outside Latin America or Spain, and the techniques, training, and mindset needed to succeed. Whether the focus is dubbing, animation, video games, or narration, this panel offers practical advice, resources, tools, and inspiration for breaking into the world of Spanish-language voice acting regardless of where participants are based. This panel will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comics, Education, Movies, Television, Video Games

4:00pm PDT

PANICK: The Next Nightmare Begins

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

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PANICK pulls back the curtain on its next wave of horror titles with an inside look at The Accessories, Don't Turn Out the Light, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, and Razor Gray. The creators behind the madness share exclusive previews, creative insights, and what sets these stories apart in today's horror landscape. The panel also offers a first look at an exciting new film project. Featuring panelists David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick, Michael Polis, Bobby Timony, and PANICK's Kris Longo, Adam Schlagman, and Kit Caoagas. The panel includes first looks, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and a few surprises.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

The Future of Collecting

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

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Panelists Shane Walsh (McFarlane Toys Digital), David Yu (VeVe Digital Collectibles), David Steinberger (Neonichiban.com), Brandon Boggus (TRU Media Group), Will Weinraub (Digitoys), James Roach (Muse Ink), and Ben Kendrick (vending.comicbook.com). discuss their respective projects and the expanding world of digital collecting.

Thursday July 23, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Games, Podcasts, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Flip-Or and the Champions of Nefarity Toy Panel

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

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The Flip-Or creative team—Mad Hatter Reviews (Flip-Or creator; YouTube personality), Mega Jay Retro (project manager; YouTube personality), Mr. Home Arcade (video producer), and Ramen Toy (toy manufacturer)—discuss plans for the toy line Flip-Or and the Champions of Nefarity Wave 2!, including new figures and vehicles, plus updates on the ongoing Champions of Nefarity comic book with Gilly Writes Comics (comic book creator and editor) and special contributions from Danny Green (El Dragoon comic book and action figure creator). A Q&A follows, moderated by Mega Jay Retro.

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Action/Adventure, Animation, Art and Illustration, Comics, Humor & Satire

7:00pm PDT

Fleischer Cartoons: Greatest Hits Vol. 1

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

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Learn about the history and influence of the Fleischer Studios cartoons with Max Fleischer's granddaughter, Jane Fleischer Reid who will showcase the new Blu-ray alongside producer Mauricio Alvarado. Betty Boop, Popeye, Superman, Koko the Clown, and more will be highlighted.

Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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U: Updated, Animation, Art and Illustration, Education, Humor & Satire, Kids, Movies, Television | 1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Education, Humor & Satire, Kids, Movies, Television

8:00pm PDT

Trivia for Chocolate

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

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Tom Galloway ($20,000 game show winner), assisted by Peter S. Svensson (Exposing Comics YouTube channel), asks the audience rapid-fire comics and related trivia questions. The first audience member to call out the correct answer wins a small piece of chocolate. At the end, the person with the most small chocolates receives a really big (more than 1 pound) piece of chocolate, and runners-up receive quality chocolate bars. Everyone keeps any small chocolates they have won.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Web, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

How Science May Give You Superpowers

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

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An unbreakable skeleton like Wolverine. A healing factor that speeds recovery. Daredevil-level senses. Dr. KC Huang (Stanford), Dr. Christopher Hernandez (UC San Francisco), and Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton (Princeton; host of The Biology of Superheroes podcast) examine biology and engineering research pushing the limits of human potential, from rare individuals with extraordinary abilities to the hidden power of the microbiome and the evolutionary forces behind nature's own "superpowers." Moderated by Tom Galloway (comics expert and former A.I. researcher).

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

10:00am PDT

Intro to TV Writing: From First Draft to Getting Staffed

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

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Moderator Spiro Skentzos (Arrow) and and writers/producers Helen Shang (Avatar: The Last Airbender), Deric Hughes and Benjamin Raab (Quantum Leap, The Last Starfighter comic book), along with producer Averie Huffine (Humble Sandwich Productions), and manager Diego Rey (Underground) discuss navigating the TV spec landscape, including common beginner mistakes, what they look for in a writer, and what it takes to write a standout spec. A substantial Q&A segment is included.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, BIPOC, Comics, Education, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Dreams Come True: Making the Creator-Owned Comic

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

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How do you turn your dreams into reality and get them in front of readers? David Avallone (Drawing Blood) and Rylent Grant (Evel Knievel), co-hosts of the award-winning Writers Block podcast, are joined by Charlie Stickney (White Ash), Richard Fairgray (Ex-Wives of Frankenstein), Madeleine Holly-Rosing (Morgana Pendragon), and Arthur Ebuen (©alifornia, Inc.), who have all taken diverse paths toward that common goal. From zines to Kickstarter, from self-publishing to "the Image deal," this panel will cover the ins and outs and the highs and lows of making your own comic.

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

UDON Entertainment Industry Panel 2026

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

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Celebrating another groundbreaking year of publishing the best video game and anime art books and manga from Japan and around the world, UDON chief Erik Ko and director of publishing Matt Moylan share all the new and exciting projects that UDON will offer in the coming months.

Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, International

1:00pm PDT

Pham-tastic Cartoonists

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

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They're all award-winning cartoonists, and they're all named Pham. Animator John Pham (J & K), children's book illustrator LeUyen Pham (Princess in Black), and graphic novelist Thien Pham (Family Style) discuss the art of visual storytelling, what keeps them motivated, and what it takes to make it in their respective fields. Moderated by Gene Luen Yang (Lunar New Year Love Story).

Special Guests

LeUyen Pham

Comic-Con Special Guest

LeUyen Pham is the artist of over 120 books for adults and children. Her graphic novels include the multi-Eisner Award–winning Lunar New Year Love Story with Gene Yang, the Eisner Award–nominated Templar, and the bestselling Friends series with Shannon Hale. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Caldecott Honor, The Society of Illustrator’s Bronze Medal, and the Fay B. Kaigler Southern Miss Medallion. She is the creator of the Vampirina book series, which has been... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Kids, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Creating and Maintaining Your Comics Community

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

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Besties Raina Telgemeier (Smile), Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese), Julia Wertz (Bury Me Already, It's Nice Down Here), Thien Pham (Family Style), and Briana Loewinsohn (Raised by Ghosts) discuss lives of friendship and comics.

Special Guests

Briana Loewinsohn

Artist Alley 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 →

Friday July 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Education, Humor & Satire, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Seeing the World Through Comics Memoir

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

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Some of the most popular graphic novels of the past decade are memoirs, and their authors excel at the genre. Lisa Hanawalt (I Can't Stop Thinking About Horses and Sex), Shay Mirk (Making Nonfiction Comics), Mimi Pond (Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me), and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) talk with Rob Salkowitz about their books. Whether it's a story about a queer college student hitchhiking Europe, coming to terms with your desire in middle age, or reinventing yourself as you work at a greasy spoon, the chance to see the world through new eyes is endlessly fascinating.

Special Guests

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 →

Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics

4:00pm PDT

That's, Like, Seriously Funny!

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

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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

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
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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

5:00pm PDT

Expect More with AHOY Comics!

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

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AHOY Comics has made a name for itself with acclaimed creators, witty satire, and a commitment to bold, risk-taking storytelling, including The Toxic Avenger, Babs, Second Coming, Justice Warriors, Billionaire Island, Ancestral Recall, and more. Matt Bors (The Toxic Avenger, Justice Warriors) and Mark Russell (Second Coming, Billionaire Island) discuss the upcoming The Forgotten Divine graphic novella, more Toxic Avenger comics, and the future of the publisher that asks its readers to expect more. Moderated by Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press).

Friday July 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comics, Writers & Writing

6:00pm PDT

Fiction in the Time of Fascism

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

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Barbra Dillon (editor-in-chief, Fanbase Press) leads comics creators and educators, including Phillip Kennedy Johnson (writer, Superman, Action Comics), Desiree Proctor (writer, Nuclear Power), Corinna Bechko (writer, Invisible Republic), Henry Barajas (writer, La Voz de M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo), and Arthur N. Ebuen (writer, ©alifornia, Inc.), in a discussion of why dystopian comics offer accessible ways to process a challenging world and what can be learned from stories in which characters and societies face profound injustice.

Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Education, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes

7:00pm PDT

Black Heroes Matter: Icons and Identity

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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Carl Varnado (Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Relooted) moderates a discussion with Kadeem Hardison (A Different World, Static Shock), J. August Richards (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Angel), producer Denee Busby (The Cookout; Hyperlens Studios), Ryan Benjamin (Batman Beyond, Star Wars), Sanford Greene (Wolverine, Bitter Root), Jessica Murrey (World Reborn), and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Rob Edwards (The Princess and the Frog) on the evolution of Black representation across diverse media. Panelists explore the behind-the-scenes craft, capital strategy, and narrative ownership involved in modernizing and expanding legacy characters for film, network television, independent media, comics, and interactive gaming ecosystems.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Movies, Superheroes

8:00pm PDT

Bridging The Expanse: United by War/Divided by Peace!

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

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Carl von Clausewitz famously wrote, "War is a mere continuation of policy by other means." This principle echoes into the distant future of The Expanse. Across the solar system, the three major powers—Earth, Mars, and the Belt—wield their militaries not just as instruments of defense, but as tools of political leverage, coercion, and survival. Moderator Michael Pea (senior writer, Friends of Comic Con), Krys Blackwood (principal designer, NASA JPL), Lt. Col. Matthew Frebert (Department of War), Julius Francisco (Southern CA School of Writing 2.0), Dr. Benjamin Taitz (clinical and forensic psychologist), and Jordan Ticktin (aerospace systems engineer) examine this conflict. Who will win? What is the cost?

Friday July 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

Recurring Themes and Patterns in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

Friday July 24, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

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Mensans Leif Gantvoort (actor, producer), Ray Brown (lawyer, comics super nerd), Nevin Millan (actor, producer), Dr. Jenny G. Rankin (professor, writer), and LaRae Bakerink (former chair of American Mensa) spot subtle sci-fi/fantasy nods and discuss why enduring archetypes, from the hero's journey to deeper echoes, keep returning and elevate stories to iconic status. Moderated by LaRae Bakerink.

Friday July 24, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing, After Dark

10:00am PDT

Image Comics: Storytelling, Genre, and Crafting Unforgettable Comics

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

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Geoff Johns (Geiger), Jason Fabok (Rook: Exodus), Chris Condon (That Texas Blood), Wes Craig (Kaya), and more discuss genre, storytelling, industry insights, and tricks of the trade. Moderated by Jim Viscardi.

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

John J. Pearson: The Painted Art of The Patron and The Smart Division

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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Artist John J. Pearson (The Department of Truth, In Bloom) discusses the process of painting two new creator-owned series releasing this summer from Ignition Press and Dark Horse: The Patron and The Smart Division. John talks with Dan Crary (Ignition Press) about approaches to art, risk taking, and finding a creative voice in comics.

Special Guests

John J. Pearson

Comic-Con Special Guest

John J. Pearson is an Eisner Award–winning artist and illustrator based in Leeds, UK. He is the artist and co-creator of The Patron (with Christian Ward), The Smart Division (with Zack Kaplan) and In Bloom (with Michael Conrad). He has worked on Hellblazer: Dead in America and ... Read More →

Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Horror and Suspense

12:00pm PDT

From 1999 to EverQuest Legends

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

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Creators Dave "Sysyphus" Youssefi (executive producer), Eda "Secrets" Spause (project director), Sean "Rogean" Norton (senior engineer), and Rae "Ailia" Brewer (lead technical designer) share how a classic fantasy adventure is being reimagined for today's players, with behind-the-scenes stories, modern gameplay design insights, and reveals and first looks. A Q&A follows, moderated by Linda "Brasse" Carlson (senior community manager).

Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games

1:00pm PDT

What's Ahead for D&Q

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

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Drawn & Quarterly co-owners Peggy Burns (CEO and president) and Tom Devlin (executive editor) announce D&Q's Spring 2027 list, revealing covers and sharing exclusive excerpts from your favorite indie cartoonists and the fresh new talent sure to join them on your bookshelves.

Saturday July 25, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Humor & Satire

2:00pm PDT

The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers, and Colorists

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

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

3:00pm PDT

Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant-King

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

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Crom doesn't care about you. Titan Comics and Heroic Signatures present updates and reveals from the world of Conan with award-winning writer Jim Zub, editor Chris Butera, and others discussing Conan the Barbarian, the new miniseries Tides of the Tyrant-King, and Savage Sword of Conan. The session also includes a creative team announcement and a first look at the long-awaited Kull comic. Moderated by Andrew Sumner (Forbidden Planet TV).

Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Slaughterverse Unmasked: Inside the World of Something Is Killing the Children

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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Explore the evolution of the haunting universe created by James Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Left) and Werther Dell'Edera (Something Is Killing the Children) with spinoff series writer Tate Brombal (Fall of the House of Slaughter) and novelist Kiersten White (Hope Is a Knife) in conversation with BOOM! VP business development and special projects Bryce Carlson, executive editor Ramiro Portnoy, and editor Eric Harburn. Get a glimpse into what's next for the Slaughterverse, including the milestone Something Is Killing the Children #50, Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children, Fall of the House of Slaughter, and Hope Is a Knife.

Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense, International, Movies, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Black Mask: Debuting Tomorrow's Legends

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Black Mask has made a name for itself as a launchpad for new talent and as the home for some of the coolest, most provocative comics around, including CALEXIT, Alice in Leatherland, BLACK, Gangster Ass Barista, and 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank (now in production as a feature film starring Liam Neeson). Matteo Pizzolo (CALEXIT: Say Goodbye to Hollywood), Matthew Rosenberg (4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, If Destruction Be Our Lot), Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church singer; upcoming Leaded Gasoline, Tigress Island), Adam Egypt Mortimer (Ballistic, Invader), and additional panelists discuss Black Mask's latest slate.

Saturday July 25, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Kids, Movies, Music

6:00pm PDT

Comixology: For the Fear of Comics

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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Why do people love to be scared? Actor Thomas Jane (creator of the Eisner Award–nominated series The Lycan), Michael Conrad (writer of the upcoming graphic novel The 99 Legs and more), Tula Lotay (artist of the acclaimed miniseries Groupies), Lee Loughridge (writer of The Adequates and Midstate), and Frank Barbiere (writer of Zero Instance)discuss their craft, high-stakes suspense, supernatural thrills, and slasher- and giallo-inspired horrors. Moderated by Jonathan James (Daily Dead).

Saturday July 25, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

Creating India's Superheroes for the World

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

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Sharad Devarajan (co-creator, Spider-Man: India; CEO, Graphic India) discusses the rise of a new generation of superheroes of Indian origin, with exclusive announcements for the hit animated series The Legend of Hanuman alongside ongoing projects including Baahubali: The Lost Legends, Chakra The Invincible, 18 Days, Shadow Tiger, and Devi. Continuing the legacy of a panel that began in 2016, the conversation explores how East and West are converging as a new wave of creators collaborate on original mythologies for global audiences.

Saturday July 25, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Comics, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

8:00pm PDT

The Science of Science Fiction: All Your Questions Answered

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

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Daniel W. Rasmus (University of Washington, Serious Insights) and NASA scientists Jessica Weber (astrobiologist, NASA JPL), Dr. James T. Keane (planetary scientist, NASA JPL), and Dr. Tiffany Kataria (research scientist, NASA JPL) answer questions about the science behind science fiction. Can a life-form fuel an interstellar trip? Can life evolve with a different chemistry? Is A.I. the interface or the monster? What science is real or imagined behind favorite superheroes? Can humanity survive an apocalypse? From the realities of lunar colonization to the mysteries of spice addiction and the solvability of the three-body problem, no question is too big—or too impossible. The panel challenges what fans think they know about the world today and what will be possible tomorrow. A Q&A session is moderated by Alyssa Rasmus (producer, Run Studios).

Saturday July 25, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Education, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM, After Dark

9:00pm PDT

EC Fan-Addict Club: The Crypt of Covers!

Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

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Noted authors and EC historians Thommy Burns (Foul Play and Other Stories by Jack Davis, Spawn of Venus and Other Stories by Wallace Wood), Josh Burns (co-founding admin, EC Fan-Addict Club on Facebook), Grant Geissman (The Complete Moon Girl, Taschen Weird Science), and Jon Gothold (My Gun Is the Jury and Other Stories by Jack Davis and Wallace Wood, The Bitter End and Other Stories by Reed Crandall) reveal the stories behind EC Comics' most legendary and notorious covers, discussing the work of Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harvey Kurtzman, Frank Frazetta, and more. Moderated by Mike Catron (senior editor, Fantagraphics' EC Artists Library).

Saturday July 25, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, After Dark

10:00am PDT

Spotlight on David Gerrold

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

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David Gerrold is the creator of tribbles for Star Trek: The Original Series and the creator of Sleestaks and Pakuni for Land of the Lost. He has written for a dozen science fiction TV shows, including The Twilight Zone, Babylon 5, Sliders, and Tales from the Dark Side. He has written more than 40 novels, including The Man Who Folded Himself and The War Against the Chtorr. And if that weren't enough . . . he's a lot of fun in person. He will be interviewed by an as-yet-unannounced moderator, followed by a Q&A session.

Special Guests

David Gerrold

Comic-Con Special Guest

David Gerrold has been writing professionally for more than half a century. He created the tribbles for Star Trek and the Sleestaks for Land of the Lost. He has written for Babylon 5, Twilight Zone, and other TV series. His most famous novel is The Man Who Folded Himself. His sem... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Spotlight on Gordon Purcell

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

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Artist Gordon Purcell discusses work on Star Trek, The X-Files, Lost in Space, JLA, Silver Sable, and other projects, in a rare visit to California. Moderated by Dan Jurgens (Superman).

Special Guests

Gordon Purcell

Artist Alley 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 →

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

12:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Mike Royer

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

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Mike Royer is delighted to answer any question anyone wishes to ask him truthfully. No B.S. Just the facts. His career, the people he worked with, his favorites, and more. His life, riding horses in Monument Valley . . . gee . . . even comic books. It should be a lot of fun.

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 →

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comic-Con Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Comics, Historical, Humor & Satire

1:00pm PDT

Gemma Correll: How Comics Help Us Talk About Mental Health

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

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In the bestselling graphic memoir Anxietyland, award-winning cartoonist, writer, and illustrator Gemma Correll leads readers through the amusement park of her own mind, chronicling her lifelong experience with anxiety and depression through humor and visual metaphor. Featured in The New Yorker, on NPR, and as Molly Ringwald's inaugural book club pick, #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant says, "Get ready to laugh at your neuroses—and feel seen, too." Correll shares the process of using humor and illustration to make difficult mental health experiences accessible and relatable; the power of visual storytelling and how illustration expresses emotions and internal experiences that words alone cannot; creating work that makes readers feel seen and less alone in their struggles; and how sharing personal stories through art helps reduce stigma and open up conversations around mental health.

Sunday July 26, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

The Dos and Don'ts to Kickstart Your First Comic

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

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A sequential art masterpiece may be waiting to be written and drawn, and Kickstarter can help make it a reality. But where do you start? What are the essential steps to not just fund a passion project but reach all of the fans waiting to happen? Veteran campaign managers and creators outline the essential steps (and unforeseen obstacles) that can maximize Kickstarter's crowdfunding impact. Kickstarter thought leaders Shannon Bailey (Todd McFarlane Productions), Ash Troub (BOOM! Studios, Penguin Random House), Kat Calamia and Phil Falco (Lifeline Comics), Kickstarter director of comics Sean Edgar, and additional panelists share practical guidance on channeling passion for sequential art into a fully funded launch. Moderated by Fanbase Press’ Barbra Dillon.

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Comics, Education, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Where Do Ideas Come From?

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

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For artists and writers who get "stuck," veteran writer/editor/creative director Barbara Randall Kesel (Hawk & Dove, Marvels Snapshots: Avengers) slings rapid-fire tips, tricks, and strategies for vanquishing those blocked brain cells and deadline demons. Part information, part motivation, all entertaining.

Sunday July 26, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Education, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

It Came from the Black Lagoon: Universal's 3-D Movies of the 1950s

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

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During the 1950s 3-D craze, Universal-International Pictures produced a number of 3D movies, including It Came from Outer Space and Creature from the Black Lagoon, as well as the sequel Revenge of the Creature. Through 3-D clips and photos, Eric Kurland (founder, 3-D SPACE museum), Lawrence Kaufman (historian, National Stereoscopic Association), and Mike Ballew (author, Close Enough to Touch: 3-D Comes to Hollywood) take a look behind the scenes at the making of these historic stereoscopic motion pictures. They will be joined in the discussion by Mindy Johnson (author, The Only Woman Animator), Mitchell Danton (son of actress Julie Adams), Julian David Stone (author, It's Alive!), and Antonia Carlotta (host of Universally Me). Red/cyan 3D glasses are provided to attendees.

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Education, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM

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