WonderCon 2026: Full Schedule

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2:00pm PDT

Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Casey Robin (illustrator), Travis Hanson (Beanleaf Press), Spiritual themes continue to be an essential component in comics, television, and movies, with series like Avatar: Fire and Ash, Ironheart, and Win or Lose all having spiritual themes as an important element of their stories. Leo Partible (comic book creator), Buzz Dixon (G.I. Joe), Matt Agosto (pastor), Ralph Miley (New Creation Comics), and Kyle Keene (moderator) will discuss the importance of spiritual themes in storytelling and the future of these themes as they are interwoven in the culture and in creative expressions.

Friday March 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

3:00pm PDT

TMNT 1990 Movie Screenwriter Turtle Gabfest

Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

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Screenwriter Bobby Herbeck leads a discussion on the making of the first 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, highlights from the last 36 years, its recent 35th-anniversary nationwide re-release, and what lies ahead for this iconic film.

Friday March 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Animation, Humor & Satire, Movies, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Tom King

Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

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Eisner Award–winning writer Tom King had an extensive run on Batman, giving us a story to truly remember. His other credits include Batman/Catwoman, Grayson, Heroes in Crisis, Mister Miracle, The Omega Men, Rorschach, Strange Adventures, and The Sheriff of Babylon for DC and The Vision for Marvel. His most recent projects have included Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and Human Target.

Special Guests

Tom King

F-02, WonderCon Special Guest

Tom King is the New York Times bestselling author and multiple Eisner Award–winning writer of Batman, Mister Miracle, Strange Adventures, The Sheriff of Babylon, The Vision, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Helen of Wyndhorn, and many others. He recently served as co-creator of th... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

5:00pm PDT

The Wonderful World of Williamson

Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

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Joshua Williamson (DC K.O.) has his hands full these days as he writes tentpole ongoing series for DC (Superman), Image/Skybound (G.I. Joe), and Marvel (Iron Man). Just how does he do it? This spotlight on one of the top writers in comic books highlights his process and career as he shares insights and maybe a few secrets.

Special Guests

Joshua Williamson

F-03, WonderCon Special Guest

Joshua Williamson is a New York Times bestselling writer who has worked for nearly every comics publisher. One of the pillars of the modern DC Universe, with an iconic run on The Flash, he has written such titles as Robin, Green Arrow, and Batman/Superman. With his role as on... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

6:00pm PDT

Comics Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

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These comics teams are a dream come to life, gathering in Anaheim to talk about their work. WonderCon special guests Sarah Gailey, Tini Howard, Liana Kangas, and Babs Tarr provide an insightful and educational look into what it's like to work on comics together. Through the ups and downs, late-night calls, and early-morning coffees, these creators do what it takes to make the comics you love. Moderated by Michael Gorman (Improv Killed My Dog).

Special Guests

Liana Kangas

C-01, WonderCon Special Guest

Liana Kangas is a comics creator and illustrator specializing in neon noir storytelling across such genres as sci-fi, horror, music, and film. They’ve worked with major publishers including BOOM! Studios, Image, IDW Publishing, Dark Horse, and Vault, co-creating such acclaimed series... Read More →

Babs Tarr

F-06, WonderCon Special Guest

Babs Tarr is a professional comics artist and illustrator best known for her run on Batgirl of Burnside, her creator-owned comic Motor Crush, and the Overwatch—Tracer: London Calling miniseries (Dark Horse). She is also co-host of Critical Role's Pub Draw. Babs provided the cover for this year’s WonderCon Events Guide... Read More →

Sarah Gailey

WonderCon Special Guest

Sarah Gailey is a Hugo and British Fantasy Award–winning, bestselling author of speculative fiction, short stories, and essays. Their bestselling adult novel debut, Magic for Liars, was published by Tor Books in 2019. Their most recent novel, Just Like Home, and most recent ori... Read More →

Tini Howard

F-05, WonderCon Special Guest

Comics writer Tini Howard was an architect of the 2019 Krakoan X-Men reboot with her books Excalibur, X of Swords, and X-CORP, and she has enjoyed long runs on Harley Quinn and Catwoman at DC Comics. She lives and writes in Los Angeles, where she has names for all of the local cats... Read More →

Friday March 27, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

7:00pm PDT

Dread the Hall H: (Fictional) Convention Horror Stories

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

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Image Comics' Dread the Hall H, the one-of-a-kind comic convention/horror anthology, returns this July. In this special panel co-hosted by the co-creators Chris Ryall and Jordan Hart and key guests, panelists will discuss the reality behind the fiction, share con stories both real and imaginary, and preview this summer's oversized annual.

Friday March 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Fandom

8:00pm PDT

She's Alive! The Bride of Frankenstein at 90!

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

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Julian David Stone (author of the novel It's Alive!) and Antonia Carlotta (host of the Universally Me web series) celebrate The Bride of Frankenstein's 90th anniversary with a special presentation and discussion on the making and influence of the greatest of all Universal Monster films.

Friday March 27, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Podcasts, Web

9:00pm PDT

Browncoat Meeting Room

Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

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Calling all fans of Firefly and Serenity! Time to catch up with the Browncoat family, explore what's new in the 'verse, and connect with invited guests. A shiny time to be had by all, as Browncoats prove they're still flyin'.

Friday March 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
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1: Programs, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

WonderCon 2026

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Tom King

5:00pm PDT

Joshua Williamson

6:00pm PDT

Liana Kangas

Babs Tarr

Sarah Gailey

Tini Howard

7:00pm PDT

8:00pm PDT

9:00pm PDT

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