WonderCon 2026: Full Schedule

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11:30am PDT

Fantastic Flights

Saturday March 28, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

Becoming a hero often means leaving behind the only world they know. WonderCon special guest Robin Hobb, Petra Lord (Queen of Faces), ND Stevenson (Scarlet Morning), and LaDarrion Williams (Bones at the Crossroads) discuss the leaps of faith they—and their characters—must take to find their next fantastic adventures. Moderated by Bree Steffen.

Special Guests

Robin Hobb

WonderCon Special Guest

Robin Hobb is a fantasy author best known for The Farseer Trilogy (Assassin’s Apprentice, Royal Assassin, and Assassin’s Fate) and the sequels that make up The Realm of the Elderlings fantasy epic. Her current work in progress, untitled as yet, will continue the history of... Read More →

Saturday March 28, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, BIPOC, Books, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:30pm PDT

Legendary Comics: Godzilla x Kong, Dune, Pacific Rim, and More!

Saturday March 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

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Legendary Comics, the publishing arm of the studio behind the Dune and Monsterverse franchises (including Monarch and next year’s Godzilla x Kong: Supernova), as well as Trick 'r Treat, Pacific Rim, and the upcoming Street Fighter movie, offers a behind-the-scenes look at their graphic novels, art books, and other tie-in publishing across all of the company’s franchises. A special giveaway is planned.

Saturday March 28, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Movies

1:30pm PDT

Stack YA Shelves: From Fantasy to Horror, Must Reads for 2026

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT

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From intergalactic enemies-to-lovers tales to dark academia set at a cutthroat magical academy, from Frankenstein retellings to apocalyptic horror, readers can discover their next favorite read to "stack their shelves" with some of the biggest voices in YA. S. G. Prince (If All the Stars Go Dark), Petra Lord (Queen of Faces), Racquel Marie (If We Survive This), and Kathleen S. Allen (The Resurrectionist) discuss their newest and most anticipated books. Moderated by Dahlia De La Vega.

Saturday March 28, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Books, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Writers & Writing

2:30pm PDT

Storytelling Through Costuming with Babs Tarr

Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

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WonderCon special guest Babs Tarr (Sirens: Love Hurts, Batgirl of Burnside, Critical Role Pub Draw) and moderator Dani Carr (Critical Role, The Witch Wolf) explore the art of costuming and character design and how it can tell a deeper story beyond the plot. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Love Hurts.

Special Guests

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 →

Saturday March 28, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:30pm PDT

Not So Strange Bedfellows: The Relationship Between Comics and Pro Wrestling

Saturday March 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

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Some have called the spectacle of pro wrestling "a comic book come to life." That is not far from the truth. From the heroics of Hulk Hogan to the anti-heroics of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and the villainy of Ric Flair, this panel explores the parallels in character development and storyline advancement between these outrageous forms. Featuring Francis Szyskowski (creator, The Massacre Twins), Jonathan London (Hero of the Prophecy), Michael Mondragon (founder, Punk Rock Art School), Flobo Boyce (26 Stone: BIGGER, LONGER, & UNCUT), Anthony Ray Bench (associate editor, Ultima Comics), Scott Lost (creator, The 2nd Shift), Rik Offenberger (editor-in-chief, First Comics News), and Hunter Jackson (co-founder of GWAR). Moderated by Joshua Waldrop (founder/publisher, Ultima Comics).

Saturday March 28, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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U: Updated, Comics | 1: Programs, Comics

4:30pm PDT

Science of Disneyland

Saturday March 28, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

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Disneyland is just down the road, so this panel takes a virtual field trip to explore the parks from a different point of view. Topics will include physics, the psychology of play and Disney adults, the history of witches and magic, and the role of technology and automation in the happiest place on Earth. Panelists include astrophysicist Lisa Will, historian Beth Pollard, psychologist Drea Letamendi, art historian Roland Betancourt (author, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth), paleontologist Stuart Sumida (advisor, Matterhorn animations and co-author, Disneyland Rocks! The Geology of Disneyland and California Adventure), and biologist Elizabeth Rega (consultant, Hall of Presidents). Moderated by science writer Melissa T. Miller. All are Disney fans eager to help attendees experience Disneyland from a whole new angle.

Saturday March 28, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Fandom, Kids, Technology - Science - STEM

5:30pm PDT

How to Get News Coverage

Saturday March 28, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

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Small press publishers often wonder what makes the difference between an item that will get news coverage, previews, and interviews and one that will not. Many have no idea what to submit to the press, how to submit it, or why they are being overlooked for coverage. Comics journalist Rik Offenberger (First Comics News, Archie Comics) moderates this panel on what it takes to get coverage, with comic journalists themselves explaining what they look for in submissions. Panelists include Tim Chizmar (Fangoria, co-chair of the Horror Writers Association), Jaesa Evermore (Temple of Geek, First Comics News), Ray MacKay (Fantastic Comic Fan), Grant Offenberger (Grant Me Peace), Alex Raymond (Hollywood Gone Geek), Francis Sky (First Comics News), Chris Squires (iHeartMedia), and Josh Waldrop (Ultima Media).

Saturday March 28, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Comics, Horror and Suspense

6:30pm PDT

Making a Living Being Creative

Saturday March 28, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

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Star Wars artist and indie comic creator Lee Kohse (Star Wars, Kindergoth, Omicron Fel) talks about his 30+ year career as a professional artist, how he broke into the entertainment industry, optioning his creator-owned comics to Hollywood, adapting to a changing industry, navigating the business of Artists’ Alley, and how to be ready when a lucky break comes. Is it all about who you know? Attendees will learn how to promote themselves, get tips on how to network, and take part in a Q&A for anything Lee may have missed. Moderated by Johnny Kolasinski (Hi Everybody: A Bad Medicine Podcast).

Saturday March 28, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Comics, Education, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy

8:30pm PDT

Moon Prism Poptarts: A History of Sailor Moon in North America

Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT

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Erica Victoria Espejo (author of The Fangirl Diaries) and Stan Oh (VTuber) set up your VCR and fight evil by moonlight in this look back at the iconic 1990s magical girl series. These Moonies discuss what happens when you bring Sailor Moon to American shores in the 1990s and explore how the series was adapted and received. The panel looks back at the “meatball head” fans love and adore.

Saturday March 28, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
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1: Programs, Anime & Manga, Historical

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Robin Hobb

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Babs Tarr

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