Comic-Con 2026: Full Schedule

10:00am PDT

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

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Phil Howell will review portfolios from illustrators with a focus on pop culture, music industry projects, and poster design. I am particularly interested in work that demonstrates strong visual storytelling, design impact, and a clear connection to entertainment and cultural themes.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
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10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Nant Studios

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT

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Evan Welch of Nant Studios, can critique portfolios focused on real-time environments, immersive experiences, and virtual production. I am also interested in reviewing work in art direction, set design, and concept illustration, with an emphasis on how artists approach storytelling, spatial design, and world-building. I look forward to discussing film and entertainment work and seeing a range of creative portfolios.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, Nant Studios

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10:00am PDT

Portfolio Review Session: The Upper Deck Company

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT

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Upper Deck is the leading sports and entertainment trading card and collectibles company. Upper Deck portfolio reviews are open to artists of all experience levels who showcase work well-suited for products such as trading cards, games, and collectibles. Artist portfolios should focus on comic book art, digital or traditional Illustrations, tabletop game illustrations, character concept artwork, and 3D sculpts.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 2:00pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, The Upper Deck Company

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12:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Kate Weddle

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

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Kate Weddle, an Art Director, Graphic Artist, Senior Set Designer, with experience in visual storytelling and production design for scripted narrative entertainment. I welcome portfolios focused on art direction, graphic design, set and production design, concept art, visual development, and presentation design for film, television, and other scripted narrative projects. I am happy to provide feedback on portfolio presentation, design communication, and preparing your work for opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, Kate Weddle

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12:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Harry Otto

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

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Harry Otto is an architect and an ADG Art Director and Set Designer whose work is grounded in a strong architectural foundation. Throughout my career, I have designed environments for feature films and television spanning the 20th century, World War II, futuristic Earth and space settings, as well as the prehistoric world of The Flintstones. As an automotive enthusiast, I have also conceptualized futuristic space vehicles and 1950s-inspired vehicles for The Flintstones. I welcome portfolios focused on production design, set design, environmental design, architectural visualization, transportation design, and concept art. My expertise includes designing human environments, engineering systems, and vehicles, and I am happy to provide feedback on both creative concepts and portfolio presentation.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, Harry Otto

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12:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: ZRock Comics/Bad Bunker

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

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ZRock Comics/Bad Bunker will review a wide range of portfolios, with an emphasis on artists who are serious about pursuing a career in comics. Portfolios that demonstrates strong storytelling, sequential art skills, and a clear commitment to developing comic-based narratives should stop by.

Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, ZRock Comics/Bad Bunker

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2:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: PixelPlex, LLC

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

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PixelPlex will review portfolios from artists with a passion for stop-motion animation. We encourage submissions showcasing work in stop-motion animation, puppet fabrication, miniature prop construction, and miniature set design. Whether you are developing your craft or preparing for a career in stop-motion production, we look forward to reviewing your work and providing constructive feedback.

Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
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3:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Ricardo Delgado

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

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Ricardo Delgado is a concept artist, character designer, and storyboard artist whose work spans film, animation, and publishing. I will critique portfolios across concept art, character design, and visual storytelling, including storyboard work and related sequential art. I am interested in how artists develop ideas from initial concepts through to final visual execution, as well as their approach to storytelling, design clarity, and world-building.

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, Ricardo Delgado

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3:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Committed Comics

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Committed Comics is interested in reviewing all aspects of sequential artwork in the world of comic books. Pencilers, inkers, colorist and even letterers are welcome to come and sit for a portfolio review. Writers are welcome to sit for a review but understand it will be brief, though writers and scripters are encouraged to drop off your writing sample at our small press booth (L-09) for a more comprehensive review. Please ensure you have samples of your work printed out and available to leave behind with your contact information clearly visible. Creator owned series are encouraged to sit for a review regardless of the phase of your series. Committed Comics is determined to find talented creators who love the comic book industry.

Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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4:00pm PDT

Portfolio Review Session: Barbara Randall Kesel

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Barbara Randall Kesel is an independent freelance editor here to help you achieve your comics goal through constructive criticism. While not affiliated with any company, she has years of experience helping identify weaknesses in artists' work. Open to all portfolio types.

Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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7: Portfolio Review, Barbara Randall Kesel

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