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11:00am PDT

Cos-Ability: Cosplaying While Disabled
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Creating cosplays and attending cons can be as fun and exciting as they are stressful and exhausting, and those stressors are amplified when working with a disability. This panel features cosplayers who create, compete, and volunteer while working with mental or physical disabilities. The discussion explores the crafting techniques they use to build, how they pattern and create to accommodate themselves, and how they navigate cons with their varying abilities.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300E

11:00am PDT

Cosplay Is a Drag V: Drag Queens: First Class
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Chad Hatter (Queer for Fear, Robot Chicken) sits down with Pam Demic (costume designer, Workaholics; drag performer since 1989) and Broadway diva headliners Claire Voyance (Voyance Productions, Broadway Divas SCFTA), Leeko Rae (headliner at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts), Mama St. Merman (Broadway Divas SCFTA; headliner, Long Beach Pride), and April Showers (Showers Productions, Late-Night Divas @ Hamburger Mary's) to discuss the crossroads where cosplay meets drag, as well as navigating these artforms in the modern world.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

11:00am PDT

Filipino Mythologies of Future Past
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Dive into the next wave of Filipino mythmaking as Benjamin DeGuzman (Anito: Book of Entropy), Ebony Soy (Maloles: The Reckoning), Joe Arciaga (DK New Icons), Earl Baylon (Doug Marcaida's Lineage), and Herbert De Leon (Alamat) unveil fresh takes on epic battles, divine intrigue, and heroic journeys. Moderated by Patricio Ginelsa (LUMPIA Deep Fried Universe film/comic book series). The session includes a free print giveaway.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 207

11:00am PDT

Pop Culture and the Christian Church
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Hosted by the Christian Comic Arts Society for 28 years at Comic-Con and 6 years at WonderCon, this panel will explore the effectiveness of the Christian church in reaching out to the comic book, anime, and gaming communities: where the church has been successful, where it has fallen short, and what strategies can be implemented so that the church can be more effective. Featuring Christopher Stewart (pastor), Karyn Keene (educator/youth leader), Bryan Mero (Fix-it-Felix Cosplay Repair), Joe Queen (Geeky Guys/Gal 4 God), and Kyle Keene (moderator).
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 211

11:00am PDT

Question and Answer Session: Robin Hobb
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Robin Hobb (The Realm of the Elderlings) has taken readers from Assassin's Apprentice to Assassin's Fate, from Buckkeep to the Rain Wilds, traveling with Fitz and the Fool, Bee, Althea, and Brashen for over 16 books and 40 years. Ask Robin anything, and she might answer. Moderated by Kat Ogden ("The Season of the Dead Girl" and other stories).
Special Guests
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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 →
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 209

11:00am PDT

Supporting Women's Rights (and Wrongs!) in Comics
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Comic book history is filled with both heroic and destructive women building memorable pop culture moments, from Harley Quinn's crime sprees to the Phoenix Force destroying entire civilizations, as fans have enjoyed the power of women for decades. But at the end of the day, we're all just girls supporting girls, right? . . . Right? Author and host of Lady Comic Book History Alexandrea Callaghan is joined by Alix Catherine (podcast and livestream host, The Welcome Party), Tamara Brooks (contributor and comics expert, DCComics.com, BBC Radio), Sabeen Faheem (actor, cosplayer, entertainment host), and Magical Girl Marina (fandom and cosplay content creator) for an entertaining and humorous conversation on iconic storylines in women's comics history, tropes in women's power fantasies, and why it is important to support women's rights (and wrongs!).
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300A

11:00am PDT

The Choice Behind the Voice
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Notable voice acting talents Candi Milo (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends), Eric Bauza (The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie's Bow-Toons), Frank Todaro (The Cuphead Show), Cassandra Lee Morris (Marvel Rivals), and Piotr Michael (Young Jedi Adventures) share the process that went into crafting the voices for their most famous characters. Hosted by writer/producer FM De Marco (DreamWorks Dragons).
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
North 100B

11:00am PDT

Writing for Indie Comics
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Whether self-publishing or working for an independent publisher, writing indie comics presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities to share your creative vision with the world. Learn the tricks and tips of the trade from writers Katrina E. Kunstmann (Warhead), Ray-Anthony Height (Midnight Tiger), Amanda Deibert Staggs (Death Mask), Pat Jankiewicz (Cosplayer! Vs Shark), and Mary Zorilita Bellamy (Faux Facts: The Truth Can Be Strange!) Hosted by David Lucarelli (Tinseltown). Free comics for everyone who asks a question!
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

11:00am PDT

Spotlight on Spenser Starke
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Game designer and WGA screenwriter Spenser Starke (Daggerheart) and moderator Rowan Hall (Sunderfolk) discuss the intersection of the film and gaming industries. From selling his first tabletop game to a publisher to writing a screenplay for a major Hollywood studio, Spenser discusses what he has learned about working in both worlds.
Special Guests
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Spenser Starke

D-01, WonderCon Special Guest
Spenser Starke is a WGA screenwriter and the senior game designer at Darrington Press. He is best known for Daggerheart, Alice Is Missing, Candela Obscura, and Kids on Brooms. Additionally, he has worked on video games like Sunderfolk and is currently adapting a number of tabletop... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
North 151

11:00am PDT

Creators Portfolio Review: For Comics, Storyboard Artists, and Writers
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Artists are encouraged to bring sample work, ideally sequential pages and/or storyboard sequences. Writers should bring two pitchable ideas for discussion. Emmy Award–winning TV writer, storyboard artist, and New York Times bestselling author Joshua Pruett will provide mini feedback sessions, offering guidance toward immediate and long-term career goals.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 206B

11:00am PDT

Designer First-Play Sunday
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
Ever wanted to play a board game before it becomes a hit? The First Play Game Lab offers a look behind the curtain with an open-house playtest session where attendees can dive into the next generation of board and card games, give input, and help shape the next big thing in gaming. Designers with prototypes to share are invited to grab a table. Whether a game is polished and ready for retail or just a wild new idea scrawled on index cards, it is welcome at this lab.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm PDT
North 152

11:00am PDT

Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm PDT
The annual Los Angeles International Children's Film Festival continues with its final day of short films from around the world for all ages, featuring animation, live-action, and documentary. Animators and filmmakers will talk to the audience following their films, including offering advice for kids on how to become a professional animator or filmmaker. For the full LAICFF schedule, click here.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Room 303CD

11:30am PDT

Art Department of Marvel's Wonder Man
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Go behind the scenes of Marvel Studios' newest Disney+ series Wonder Man, with the Art Directors Guild artists who brought its world to life. Production designers Cindy Chao and Michele Yu, supervising art director Jacqueline Kay, and members of the Wonder Man art department pull back the curtain on their creative processes, from initial concept to finished sets. Discover how the team captured the texture, glamour, and grit of Los Angeles while building a world that feels both authentically grounded and unmistakably Marvel. Johnny Recher moderates.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

11:30am PDT

The Future of Fandom: VHS to 4K to Now What?
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Fandom is evolving faster than ever, blurring the lines between physical and digital, ownership and experience. What does the next era of fan connection really look like? Creative industry leaders behind work for Disney, Paramount, Netflix, and more explore where fandom, collectability, and community are headed next. Vicki Tunkel and Dino Espinosa (creative directors at Foundry LA), Jaraad Virani (filmmaker, motion designer), Chris Kawagiwa (narrative illustrator, ADG 800), and Pablo Romero-Estevez (Deeper Issues Nerdcast) take part in a forward-looking conversation. Moderated by Kasey Yee (CEO of Foundry LA).
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 300C

11:30am PDT

What Is All This For?: Spotlight on Author Sarah Gailey
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Sarah Gailey (Spread Me, Know Your Station) and Liana Kangas (Know Your Station, TRVE KVLT) take a deep dive into burnout, the function of fear, Gailey's recent work, and the purpose of creative work in a turbulent world.
Special Guests
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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 →
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Room 208

11:30am PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #7: Metaphor and Interpretation
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Daniel Ambord explores how the figure of the monstrous CEO centaur Dario Agger in Thor playfully deconstructs the narrative limits of the superhero genre to examine predation and exploitation, institutional structures of money and power, and the very real predators that dwell within them. Elke Defever (Binghamton University) traces how French cartoonist Moebius blends ancient mythic storytelling with 20th-century political tension to create a new kind of speculative visual language, not to escape reality, but to interrogate it. Logan Uber (Once Upon a Time) builds upon McCloud's definition of comics to examine the sequential artistry of illustrated Medieval texts and marginalia as juxtaposed images in sequence.
Sunday March 29, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 210

12:00pm PDT

Building Tiny Droids for Love and Learning
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
This session introduces why small 3D-printed droids are an ideal starting project for droid builders of all ages. Panelists cover the basics of 3D printing, simple electronics, radio controllers, and painting—the skills needed to get tiny droids moving right along. These projects are well suited for STEAM school assignments or for taking to conventions everywhere. Presenters are Matt Greenberg and Anastasia Hunter.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300A

12:00pm PDT

Comics as Counter-Narratives: Teaching the History They Tried to Erase
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press), John Jennings (Eisner Award–winning creator and NAACP Image Award winner), Tara Madison Avery (Stacked Deck Press), Shane Hawk (Bram Stoker Award nominee), Samuel C. Spitale (How to Win the War on Truth), Justin Tracy (Little Brainstorm), and moderator Lorran Garrison (school psychologist and educator) discuss how comics and graphic novels challenge dominant histories and amplify overlooked voices. They will explore how visual storytelling supports counter-narratives, critical thinking, empathy, and student storytelling in classrooms and communities.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

12:00pm PDT

From Burnout to Brainstorm
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Comic book editor Amanda Meadows (Andrews McMeel Publishing; she/her), cartoonist and librarian Julie Fiveash (The Froggy Librarian; they/them), and zine-maker and artist MLOU (Explaining My Gender in Tagalog; they/them) discuss what's good in what's real—from making art by hand, to writing stories and corresponding with people in one’s own words to showing up for each other, naming truths and preserving histories—and why it's vital that everyone participate in the defense of reality. Moderated by Christine Pasalo Norland (writer, founder, Hello Barkada; she/her).
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 211

12:00pm PDT

Nerdy Arts and Crafts for All Ages 20 to 80 and Beyond
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Arts, crafts, and cosplay are fun for all ages. Sarah Scheidegger (artist/cosplayer), Amber Frakes (seamstress/cosplayer), and Summer Pull (crafter/cosplayer) participate in a discussion with Q&A moderated by Phil Acosta (cosplayer), answering questions about painting, sewing, crafting with reclaimed items, among other topics.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

12:00pm PDT

Panels, Prose, and Personality in Graphic Novels
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
From visual storytelling choices to character-driven voice, moderator Ashley Ferguson (My Girlfriend the Witch) speaks with fellow authors Dora Wang (Pocket Peaches: Game On), Eugene Yelchin (I Wish I Didn't Have to Tell You This: A Graphic Memoir), Joey Spiotto (Max, a Little Axolotl), and Raúl the Third (Tough Times) as they break down the craft behind the page, revealing how their experiences and personalities create immersive worlds, emotional impact, and unforgettable reading experiences.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 209

12:00pm PDT

Solutions for a Cosplay Universe
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Ed Gonzalez (30 years in the film/TV industry; cosplayer), Brooke Wheeler (20+ years working with Smooth-On products; materials and applications specialist in mold making), Mike McGee and Alex McGee (special effects makeup artists/prop makers/costume designers), and Lucy Capachino (textile specialist/costume designer; cosplayer) discuss what it takes to get your cosplays to the next level.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E

12:00pm PDT

How to ACTUALLY Start an Actual Play: Roundtable Discussion
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Leading industry producers and creatives T.J. Chambers (executive producer/host, Mythical Entertainment), Jake Michels (creative director/co-founder, Good Time Society), Jes Wade (TTRPG producer, ChariTTRPGs), Reed Sights (StoryQuest), and Shane O'Loughlin (creative director, Venture Forth D&D) discuss what is involved in the foundation of a successful Actual Play. Attendees will find real-world context along with philosophical approaches and tips for aspiring creators. Led by Rebecca Hausman (producer/founder, Venture Forth D&D).
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
North 151

12:00pm PDT

The Jack Kirby Tribute Panel
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
People who knew the man some call "The King of the Comics" or know about him and/or are even related to him to talk about the extraordinary creative talent that is Jack Kirby. Talking about Jack this time are John Morrow (editor-publisher of The Jack Kirby Collector), Tom Kraft (from the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center), Paul S. Levine (attorney), Tracy Kirby (Jack's granddaughter), and others.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 207

12:00pm PDT

The Wandering Path: D&D Live!
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
It's quick-fire challenge time! Sharpen your knives and ready your stations. Mischa Stanton (Multitude), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Voltron: Legendary Defender), Mayanna Berrin (Dispatch), Lyn Rafil (Brimstone Valley Mall), and Ian McQuown (StarTripper!!) compete in the grim beastly baking show—a delicious D&D live play sure to delight.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
North 153

12:15pm PDT

Long Away Short Film Screening
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
Victoria travels into her past to meet a man she never knew, her father, to bond over comics and see if he would accept her for who she really is. The award-winning queer trans sci-fi short film Long Away is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Featuring writers and directors Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges (Star Trek Voyager: Homecoming, Just Another Summer), Erin Macdonald (Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Star Trek: Prodigy), assistant director/VFX lead Jessie Earl (Identiteaze, the Jessie Gender YouTube channel), and stars Griffin Kelly (HBO's Book of Queer, Two Cats on a Date) and Justin Lawrence Barnes (Juilliard, Steve Yokey's Sleeping Giant). Suitable for all ages.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:15pm - 1:15pm PDT
North 100B

12:30pm PDT

After 50 Years, Why Do Spidey Super Stories Comics Still Matter to Autistic Kids and Everybody Else?
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
In the fall of 1974, the Children's Television Workshop teamed up with Marvel Comics to publish the Electric Company Spidey Super Stories comic books. The simple, fun, diverse, and relatively nonviolent stories were designed to help 6- to 10-year-olds learn to read, and have aged surprisingly well. They continue to have great developmental value, especially for young autistic and special needs readers. Panel moderator Britton Payne (entertainment attorney, executive director of The Autism Scene), John Jennings (writer/editor, Marvel Super Stories), and Hannah Bogen Novak, M.S., CCC-SLP (speech and language therapist) discuss the origin of the venture, the structure of the stories, the "far-out" concepts (including the first black Spider-Woman, Spider-Man vs Jaws, and the infamous Thanos-Copter), and the modern developmental value of the 57-issue run and its impact on modern comics for kids.
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 300C

12:30pm PDT

Superhero Shop Talk
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Comics greats and WonderCon special guests Tom King and Tini Howard discuss all the behind-the-scenes details about your favorite supes. Don’t miss the chance to hear these industry giants share an informal chat about all things comics. Moderated by Comic-Con’s own superhero expert, Eddie Ibrahim. **Scott Snyder will no longer be appearing on this panel.**
Special Guests
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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 →
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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 →
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 208

12:30pm PDT

Fallout: Props of the Wasteland
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Brad Einhorn, PMG (property master, Fallout season 2; MacGuffin Award recipient for Perry Mason season 2), Nathan Longest (partner and head of design, There You Have It 3D), and Carolyn Lassek (assistant property master, Fallout season 2, Spider-Man: Homecoming) discuss their process of adapting video game props for the Fallout TV series. Moderated by Michael Corrie (Props to History).
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

12:30pm PDT

The Writers Coffeehouse: WonderCon Edition
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Formed by New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry, this is a moderated Q&A about the latest industry trends in writing fiction, the craft of writing, markets, pitching and selling, conquering frustration, and all the good things that come from the community of writers. No previous publishing experience necessary. Panelists include bestselling authors, editors, and publishers: Peter Clines (God's Junk Drawer), Jendia Gammon (Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall), Henry Herz (Combat Monsters: Untold Tales of World War II), Lisa Kastner (27 Stories: An LA Wildfire Anthology), Scott Sigler (Voidstrike), and Ben Spada (FNG).
Sunday March 29, 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 204C

1:00pm PDT

Armor and Prop Building: From Cosplay to Industry Techniques
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Panelists Juda Escalante (The Mandalorian, Fallout), Nathan Seekerman and Ayla Fox (Seeker Design Group), Scott Winn (StarWinnProps), Sean McKinley, Jenna Bergstrom, and Autumn Mrozik (L Garage) work professionally across film and television with practical effects including painting, molding/casting, 3D design, basic Arduino sketches, and sewing. They will break down the techniques used to create characters from concept to use on set and explore real-world workflows, common mistakes, and smart shortcuts used by professionals. Whether you are just starting out or looking to level up your skills, you'll leave with practical knowledge and creative inspiration.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300E

1:00pm PDT

Breaking into Voice Acting for Games and Animation
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
A team of award-winning veterans from the voiceover industry discuss their experiences and how they started their careers. Deneen Melody (Sandrone in Genshin Impact, Gammamon in Digimon Ghost Game), Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop in X-Men '97, Mushu in Disney Dreamlight Valley), Debi Derryberry (Draculaura in Monster High; Jimmy Neutron in Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse, Felicia Sundew in Amphibia), and Stephanie Southerland (Jean in Genshin Impact, Tess Bailey in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6) share stories and offer advice for those interested in voice acting. Moderated by Shawn Strider.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 207

1:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #8: Fear and Loathing in Aztlan: Hunter S. Thompson, the Chicano Movement, and Comics
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
This panel looks at the continued and intertwined impact of both the writings of Hunter S. Thompson (author of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and other books) and the Chicano Movement (including the Chicano Moratorium against the Vietnam War) on comics. Librarian Xaviera Flores (UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center), cartoonist and producer Lalo Alcaraz (La Cucaracha), and animator Jeaux Janovsky (Orwell: 2+2 = 5) discuss the Chicano art journal Con Safos, the writings and activist work of Oscar Zeta Acosta, the art of Ralph Steadman (illustrator of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and other books), and prints from the East L.A. Art center Self Help Graphics. Moderated by Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca (Museum of Modern Art).
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 210

1:00pm PDT

Help! I'm in Love with an Artist
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Brian Luhmann, Psy.D. (faculty, Hope International University; owner/therapist, The New Normal Mental Health Services) facilitates a discussion between creatives and their supportive partners about the headaches and collective wins of making and sharing art. Featuring Ralph Miranda (senior storyboard artist; co-creator, Oh, Bubba Lu!), Jen Ha Lu, MA, PHR, SHRM-SCP (co-creator, Oh, Bubba Lu!), Paolo Encarnacion (owner/artist, PaoWorks), Amber M. Sotomayor (litigation paralegal, Klinedinst PC; operations, PaoWorks), and Crystal Ishihara, Ph.D. (author; therapist; artist, IshiharaInk).
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

1:00pm PDT

Making Something Borrowed Something New
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Making the familiar feel fresh is no easy feat. WonderCon special guest Claudia Gray, Megan Jauregui Eccles (Sing the Night), Keala Kendall (How Far I'll Go), Aimee Lim (The Thread of Destiny), and Kiersten White (The Fox and the Devil) break down how they bring their own voices and views to beloved classics. Moderated by Mysterious Galaxy's Michelle Bucud.
Special Guests
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Claudia Gray

F-04, WonderCon Special Guest
Claudia Gray is the pseudonym of Amy Vincent. She is the writer of multiple young adult novels, including the Evernight series, the Firebird trilogy, and the Constellation trilogy. In addition, she’s written several Star Wars novels, such as Lost Stars and Bloodline. Her debut... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 209

1:00pm PDT

Rolling with Story: How to Improv in TTRPGs
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
A panel of tabletop improvisers discuss the benefits and limits of rolling with both the dice and the story as a player character and as a game master. The conversation covers session zeroes, making flexible characters, and the challenging role of the GM when it comes to saying "yes, and" or the dreaded "yes, but." Shaun Leonard (tabletop creator and improviser) hosts Kim Wong (actor and improviser), Sammy Glicker (actor and improviser), Kylie Rose (tabletop creator), and David Carzell (actor and improvisor), making it up as they go along.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
North 151

1:00pm PDT

Set Decoration for Puppets
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Set decoration for movies and television is hard enough, but what if the lead actor is made of felt and controlled by wires? Set decorators talk about the challenges of designing sets to work with puppets, and the puppeteers who move them, with Don Diers, SDSA (set decorator, The Muppets 2015), Julie Drach, SDSA (set decorator, Crank Yankers), and Bethany Barton (set decorator, The Muppet Show Special). Moderated by  Michelle Hall, SDSA and Prerna Chawla, SDSA. Part of the Set Decorators Society of America's series of panels on film and TV set decoration.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1:00pm PDT

The Magical World of LGBTQ+ Fantasy
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
LGBTQ+ fantasy comics and graphic novels have become very popular. The fantasy genre provides a safe space for writers and artists to explore deeply felt real-life stories, challenges, and difficulties that might be much harsher if told in realistic terms. Prism Comics, moderator William O Tyler (We Belong; Theater of Terror: Revenge of the Queers!), and panelists Ben Crane (Cosmic Cadets, Scattered Futures), Nicole Maines (Suicide Squad, Bad Dream), Ajuan Mance (Gender Studies; Living While Black), Emely Corona Sandoval (animator), and Jasmine Walls (Brooms, The Last Session, Vol. 1: Roll For Initiative) discuss how myths, folktales, and fantasy influence queer storytelling in comics and how fantasy helps readers both escape and gain greater understanding and empathy for queer lives and queer experiences.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 211

1:00pm PDT

Manga, Anime, and the New World of Censorship
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Manga and anime have increasingly become the target of censorship around the world, especially in the U.S. In this panel, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Jeff Trexler, researcher and USC Annenberg doctoral student Samantha Tecson, and writer and managing editor of KComics Beat Kalai Chikshare the latest updates on manga bans in schools and libraries; the revision of manga and content to conform to national standards; a new law in Texas that is causing manga to be removed from stores; recent legal developments in Japan; arrests for having legal material on phones or laptops while traveling; debanking and other forms of platform censorship; and other developments affecting manga and anime, along with what they mean for all comics media.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

1:00pm PDT

Tabletop Games Pitch Panel
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
This program features live pitches to a panel of experts: Ian Clayman (game designer, Exploding Kittens), Jon Cohn (game designer, Grind House), Ivan Van Norman (game designer, Outbreak Undead), and Nate Murray (game designer, Keep It 100). Pitches are open to everything from fledgling ideas to polished designs, with each designer having roughly 5–10 minutes to present and receive feedback. The goal of the event is to help designers hone their skills in presenting their game ideas and to receive feedback about the game concepts themselves, with a focus on education and skill development in the tabletop game industry. Moderated by Ross Thompson.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
North 152

1:30pm PDT

Breathe Life into Your Toys: The Art of Stop-Motion Animation
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Raymond Montemayor (founder, PixelPlex; stop-motion animator, Star Wars Toy Stories), Jax Navarro (owner and founder, Plastic Action), and Jacob McCann (stop-motion animator, mccannimation) discuss bringing toys to life through stop-motion animation by breaking down shots and delving into the equipment and techniques involved in the art. They will also share their journeys, elevating their hobbies to a professional level. Jamie Costa (actor/writer/producer, Half-In Productions) will moderate and close with an audience Q&A.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

1:30pm PDT

Jaws 50: The 50th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg's Jaws
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Just when attendees thought it was safe to go back to WonderCon . . . This panel celebrates Jaws's 2025 50th anniversary and explores the impact and legacy of Spielberg's iconic film with fellow fans and experts, including Chris Gore (film critic and founder, Film Threat), Pat Jankiewicz (author, Just When You Thought It Was Safe: A Jaws Companion), and Steph Cannon (Fangoria). Moderated by Mark Atkinson (actor, filmmaker, longtime Jaws fan), the panel focuses on the film's enduring influence on popular culture.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
North 100B

1:30pm PDT

Makeshift Mechanics with Long Lost Lore
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Voices from the Long Lost Lore Twitch stream—Philip Schaeffer, Zane, and Lauren Montez—lead a TTRPG-focused conversation on mechanics, education, and combining these concepts to create a safe and entertaining experience. The first part of the panel focuses on crafting mechanical rules and statistics-driven dice choices that go beyond typical homebrew, while a scene-based one-shot brings Bethany Andres (cosplayer, darthpoolbby), Jason Patrick Galit (JPG) (pop culture educator, InterMyth), and Olivia Youngers (actress, Star Trek: Picard) to test a system built by the audience to its limits. Combining storytelling, TTRPG mechanics, and game education, this session incorporates audience participation that influences every aspect of the panel.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 300C

1:30pm PDT

Mental Health in Comics
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Chris Ryall (Dread the Halls, Lock & Key), Leah Kilpatrick (The Accessories, DC Horror Presents: 2024), Amy Linsamouth (Jackie and the Magical Guys, Descendants of the Undead), Daniel Gastelum (CHSR, Aria: A Cyberpunk Mystery), and Brock Smith (The Ferryman, Payne) discuss how a life in and around comics has impacted and inspired them to continue taking that next step.
Sunday March 29, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Room 208

2:00pm PDT

Adaptation: Developing from One Medium to Another
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Moderator Spiro Skentzos (Grimm) leads a discussion with writer/producers Douglas J. Eboch (Sweet Home Alabama), Eric Heisserer (Arrival), Jill Blotevogel (Scream: The TV Series), and Brandon Easton (Iyanu) about adapting a piece of work for another medium. The panel examines what to watch out for, what not to do, and how to stay true to source material.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

2:00pm PDT

All Batmen Are Batman
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Who is Batman? Bruce Wayne. But which one? Earth-1 or Earth-2, New 52 or Rebirth? Dick Grayson in Batman R.I.P. or James Gordon in the Rookie suit? Or Adam West or Batfleck or Pattinson's Emo-Batman? Or the Batman of Zur-En-Arrh? Or Absolute Batman? Every version of Batman is equally Batman. Jim Thompson (Eisner Awards judge), attorney Adam Adler (Super Babies v. DC Comics), and Peter Coogan (Comics Arts Conference) examine how repetition, imitation, and variation of the core brand encode the mythic nature of the superhero genre, are uniquely expressed in the iterations of Batman (including trademark and merch), and are tied to the core conventions of the genre—mission, powers, and identity. When Batman says, "Because I'm Batman," he is, no matter which Batman says it.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

2:00pm PDT

Game of Thrones with Director Jeremy Podeswa
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Return to Westeros to discover the secrets behind memorable scenes and directing the Starks, Lannisters, Targaryens, and White Walkers. Jeremy Podeswa (Game of Thrones, Station Eleven, The Handmaid's Tale) discusses his work on the series in a conversation moderated by Matt Ryan.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 207

2:00pm PDT

How to Build a WALL-E 101
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Panelists discuss how someone can begin their journey of building a full-size WALL-E robot. A panel of builders takes attendees through how to join their clubs and forums and discusses materials and costs.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300E

2:00pm PDT

Not All Solutions Are Good Ones
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Authors Falon Ballard (Something Wicked), Nikki Erlick (The Poppy Fields), Petra Lord (Queen of Faces), Serra Swift (Kill the Beast), and Kiersten White (The Fox and the Devil) discuss crafting fictional challenges and their accompanying responses with Maryelizabeth Yturralde. Enjoy a lively exploration of how solutions like Science! Magic! Kissing! Stabbing! Kissing with Stabbing! can be beneficial and/or detrimental to the characters.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300A

2:00pm PDT

Queer Gaming: Adventuring with Pride
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
For decades, LGBTQ+ players have put their own spin on tabletop role-playing games and video games. RPGs give queer gamers the chance to create heroes and fantasy worlds in their own image, and it is now impossible for the industry to ignore the impact of their fandom. How can gaming give LGBTQ+ people the opportunity to reimagine themselves? How does queer culture flip the scripts in classic fantasy and sci-fi RPG genres? Where is queer gaming headed? Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Death Saves, Stacked Deck Press), engage in a lively discussion of these questions with panelists Matthew Michael Brown (gamer; marriage and family therapist, Queer Magic Therapy), Bryan Gomez (Twitch affiliate and cosplayer), Ray Lancione (Qweerty Gamers), Sonya Saturday (The Greatest Thing You've Ever Seen in Your Life, J.K. Rowling and the Ungrateful Fans), and Estella M. Stone (Twitch Pride Guild, Electronic Arts Creator Network).
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 151

2:00pm PDT

The Legend of Taylore
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
The Legend of Taylore is an actual-play D&D podcast based on the music, memes, and lore of Taylor Swift, as played by a group of nerdy television writers. Produced by D&D WGA strike day organizers, it is a great adventure for Swifties and non-Swifties alike, where characters encounter dangers, intrigue, and Easter eggs at every turn. Dungeon master Lindsey Allen (Marvel's Agent Carter, MacGyver) is joined by players Casey Fisher (Altered Carbon, Walker), Daphne Miles (Batwoman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow), Ray Utarnachitt (DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Stranger Things: Tales from '85), and Nick Bragg (Death and Other Details, Off Campus), and Katherine McNamara (Shadowhunters, Arrow) to offer insights into the world they have created and discuss their current season.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 153

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Floyd Norman
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Disney Legend and WonderCon special guest Floyd Norman discusses a career that helped shape modern animation. From his early work at Disney, beginning with Sleeping Beauty, to beloved classics such as The Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, along with later contributions at Pixar on films including Toy Story 2 and Monsters, Inc., Norman’s journey spans decades of industry evolution. Moderated by live action/animation producer and ASIFA-Hollywood vice president David Derks.

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Floyd Norman

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Venerated animator Floyd Norman is known for his long relationship with the Disney Company, which began in 1959 with Sleeping Beauty and over the years included 101 Dalmatians, Mary Poppins, The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, and Home o... Read More →
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 211

2:00pm PDT

Storytelling Through Music: The Craft of Writing Music for Film, TV, and Video Games
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Composers are an essential part of the creative process when telling stories through media. An impactful score can elevate the experience for the audience and make a lasting impression. Professional composers across film, television, and video games talk about their creative approach to writing memorable music and how they maintain momentum in their careers. Kara Talve (The Simpsons), Paul Leonard-Morgan (Cyberpunk 2077), Stephanie Economou (Jupiter’s Legacy), and Tori Letzler (Call of Duty). The panel is co-moderated by BMI’s director of film, TV, and visual media, Louie Stephens, and Chandler Poling of White Bear PR.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 209

2:00pm PDT

Comics Arts Conference Session #9: Representing Identity
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Superhero comics serve as evolving cultural battlegrounds where questions of identity, otherness, race, queerness, disability, and social justice are negotiated and reimagined. Britton Payne (Nickelodeon) uses the Martian Manhunter to explore how superhero secret identities mirror the autistic experience of masking, belonging, and negotiating what it means to be American. Tracing queer themes, Esther Brito Ruiz (American University) examines how American superhero comics have wrestled with—and reshaped—LGBTQ+ identity over time. Focusing on Damian Wayne in The Boy Wonder miniseries, Juan Carlos Fermin (California State University, Fullerton) analyzes how Juni Ba reimagines the Batman mythos through postcolonial and Marxist critique. Mike Bittner (Stanford University) revisits 1990s teen superhero titles to assess how comics of the era tackled hot-button social issues—from LGBTQ+ rights to environmentalism—with varying degrees of insight and misfire.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 210

2:30pm PDT

Hey! Is That an Anime Doll?
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Have you seen dolls around various conventions and in various media that look like anime dolls or even real people? Attendees can see these dolls up close and learn more about the ball-jointed doll (BJD) community. Hosted by Sheila "Haruka" Reyes (San Diego BJD/vinyl collector, lead organizer), Arthur "Sticks" Cordova (SoCal/OC collector, lead organizer), and Art "Acnon" Arresiegor (SoCal/OC collector, organizer). Collectors are welcome to model their dolls on the table during the session.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

2:30pm PDT

Managing Your Duties as a Producer or Showrunner
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Ronnel Ricardo Parham (showrunner, producer, 5R Productions), Jiarui Guo (producer, The Brutalist, Speed the Plow), Danny DeLillo (producer, board chair of New Filmmakers LA, Sweet Humans), and Divya D'Souza (producer, Invention Studios; Producers Guild of America member) discuss managing their duties as producers and showrunners. They share experiences producing film and television and discuss how to manage time and responsibilities to effectively produce single pictures and slates of projects.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 208

2:30pm PDT

Time Travel Writing for Film and TV
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Time travel has been a cornerstone of sci-fi films and TV for years, from The Terminator, Interstellar, and Land of the Lost to Doctor Who, Back to the Future, and Avengers: Endgame. This panel goes inside the writers' rooms of both TV and feature films to discuss the challenges and rewards of writing time-travel stories. Featuring Bill Marsilii (co-writer, Deja Vu starring Denzel Washington), Benjamin Raab (writer, Quantum Leap), and Matthew Maala (producer/writer, DC's Legends of Tomorrow). Moderated by Angela Relucio (actress/writer/producer).
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Room 300C

2:45pm PDT

Trailer Park
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Seize the opportunity to watch some of the best and most exciting genre trailers with hundreds of fellow fans. Cheer for your favorites and discover upcoming hidden gems as this longstanding convention tradition comes to WonderCon.
Sunday March 29, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
North 100B

3:00pm PDT

dD Cosplay Club for Persons with Disabilities: A Guide for Inclusive Cosplay
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Learn how dD Cosplay Club promotes adaptive cosplay techniques and activities to encourage persons with disabilities to explore and participate in cosplay. Get the perspective of parents of club members, along with feedback from club members, including dDominator, a.k.a. dD (the superhero ambassador and founder of dD Cosplay Club). Club members take part in a presentation and Q&A session moderated by Chris Birmingham (president of dD Cosplay Club).
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E

3:00pm PDT

Navigating Our Differences
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Panelists Stacia Deutsch (New York Times bestselling author, Promise Pets), Raissa Figueroa (Coretta Scott King Honor illustrator, We Wait for the Sun), Kathryn Otoshi (award-winning author-illustrator, One), Amanda Morrow (award-winning illustrator, My Calm Down Book), Joshua Pruett (Emmy Award-winning writer, Phineas and Ferb), and Jeff Waddleton (moderator) discuss how children's authors and illustrators create diverse, authentic characters beyond their lived experience.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 211

3:00pm PDT

Production to Distribution: Thinking Outside the Box
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Susan Spohr (postproduction supervisor, associate producer, author), Valerie Lettera-Spletzer (DreamWorks Animation; animator, content creator), Angela Oh (actress, director, executive producer, UDriveMe TV), Kimleigh Smith (Embrace Your Cape; voiceover artist, actress), and Victoria Blake (Seismic Releasing, distributor) talk about the latest developments in the industry, from developing and producing projects to finding creative approaches to distribution and navigating the production process. Moderated by Dustin Quick (actress, filmmaker).
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300A

3:00pm PDT

The Power of Love: The Rise of Webtoons, Anime, and K-Dramas
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Award-winning creatives, actors, and experts discuss webtoons, anime, and K-dramas that are exploding in the U.S. Rebekah Ganiere (Emmy-nominated, USA Today bestselling author and screenplay writer), Joe Ochman (actor, Digimon, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure), Angel Payne (bestselling author), Brianna Carter (author, graphic designer), and James Ganiere (Emmy-nominated director and producer) share their insights.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 209

3:00pm PDT

Warren Kremer: Harvey Comics' Cover Genius
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
When Casper the Friendly Ghost's artist visited the Marvel Bullpen, Marie Severin remarked, "They don't know it, but this is the best artist that ever walked through these doors." Was she right? Jim Thompson (A People's History of Comics, Eisner Hall of Fame judge), Alonso Nuñez (executive director of Little Fish Comic Book Studio, Eisner Hall of Fame judge), Andrew Kunka (professor at USC Sumter) and Jonny Harvey (Harvey Comics documentarian) look closely at the Eisner Hall of Famer's greatest covers from Casper , Wendy the Good Little Witch , Hot Stuff , Little Dot , Little Lotta, Stumbo the Giant, and Richie Rich . Warren Kremer offers a master class on color, brushstrokes, design, direction, character expression and the art of the gag. 
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

3:00pm PDT

Writing Psychologically Rich Characters
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Are you a writer or have you ever wanted to become one? Have you been struggling with imposter syndrome? Have you ever wondered how you can contribute to social justice through your writing? This panel of writers explores how to create psychologically rich characters to help you boost your writing and make it stand out. Learn how to break free from your imposter syndrome and attend to your creative passions. Panelists include writers Dr. Janina Scarlet (Superhero Therapy; The Villains Club), Deric Hughes (Arrow; Quantum Leap), Kristi Korzec (Superman & Lois), Chris Rafferty (Cobra Kai; Lucifer), Dennis Crosby (Death's Legacy), Sarah Faxon (The Animal Court; Foreign & Domestic Affairs), and Ray Utarnachitt (DC's Legends of Tomorrow). Dustin McGinnis (Creative Community Podcast) moderates.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

3:00pm PDT

Let's Make a Board Game!
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Creating your own board game is not only fun, it's also educational. Attendees learn about game systems and the iterative process, teamwork, time and resource management, research, critical analysis, and even science, history, math, and language development. This workshop takes participants through the rapid prototyping process for a board game, and by the end, they'll have the basics of their own board game. Led by Aaron Vanek, who has been teaching analog game design to middle-school students for ten years.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
North 153

3:00pm PDT

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Interactive Screening
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
WonderCon closes the curtain the only proper way: with villainy, harmonies, and a little light freeze-ray action. Fandom Charities and Hellmouth Events host their annual interactive screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, marking 14 years as WonderCon's unofficial closing event. This is not a quiet sit-and-watch experience. With on-screen open captions and lyric sheets provided, you are encouraged to cheer, boo, and sing along throughout. Root for Dr. Horrible. Swoon for Penny. Applaud Moist's quiet dedication. Boo "Captain Hammer, Corporate Tool." Make Bad Horse proud.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 207

3:00pm PDT

Mixer for Science-Minded Geeks
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Got a science question? This informal mixer invites attendees to ask anything, and a group of friendly scientists will be ready with speculative answers. Among all the pop culture fans at WonderCon, there are plenty of scientists on hand this year. Everyone is welcome, and there is no such thing as a stupid question. What might life be like in a galaxy far, far away? Could gamma radiation produce a Hulk? What would it take for a lion king to sing? Scientists from groups such as Cosplay for Science, Nerd Nite Orange County, and AAAS If/Then ambassadors are ready to talk about how things work in our favorite fandoms. Attendees can mingle with these science-minded folks in a fun, informal setting.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 204C

3:30pm PDT

Art as Stress Relief Instead of Stress
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Doing great art is difficult, right? Training in art is supposed to be hard, right? That's why 99 percent of people don't make it, right? Nope, wrong. Does your brain try to find ways away from art instead of into it? We did the opposite as kids. Why not still? Comic book artist Cutter Hays will give you several good tools to restore the fun and delight to your art, even if it's training hard. Loving it is the first, best way to continue doing it and get good. If it's grueling, or you have trouble sticking with it, if you feel it's never good enough, or you come up with excuses to not do it instead of the other way around, you'll want to hear this. You're not alone—many people, even professionals, have this problem, and it's curable. Come with an open mind and leave loving your artwork again.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 210

3:30pm PDT

Star Wars Trading Card Collecting
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
David Neuhausel (Star Wars trading card collector), Shawn Mullen (Star Wars vintage collector, Science Fiction Coalition founder), and William O'Neill (Star Wars artist) discuss aspects of collecting vintage Star Wars trading cards. From master sets, sketch and chase cards to offshoot sets such as 501st trading cards, they will explore this type of collecting that started back in 1977 with that galaxy far, far away. Plus, enjoy a lively discussion on the most famous Star Wars trading card, if not the most famous overall: the X-rated C-3PO card!
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300C

3:30pm PDT

The Future of Doctor Who
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
What's next for the long-running BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who in the post-Disney era? Hear from experts and share your opinions with the return of this popular interactive panel, voted by fans as the second-best panel at SDCC 2025. Learn all about the upcoming special and the latest casting news and views. Moderated by CNN's Sandro Monetti.
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 208

3:30pm PDT

WonderCon Talk Back
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Representatives from WonderCon/Comic-Con International will be present to listen to attendees' feedback about the event. What did we do right? What could be improved? We want to hear from you!
Sunday March 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

4:00pm PDT

Breaking and Rebuilding Your Personal Brand
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Being a content creator involves building a personal brand, whether developed with intention or through the work shared with audiences. There are verbal, nonverbal, visual, auditory, and other factors that identify "you" as "you" to fans. But what happens when a personal brand is not serving those goals as well as it could, or when a rebrand would better support a current content direction? Host Jimmy Arias and panelists Hawkilles (streamer and content creator), MagicalBlackGirlAlia (cosplayer and content creator), Colin K. Bass (marketing director and content creator), Mitch Narito (actor and comedian, The Good Place), and Ana Voltage (podcast host and content creator) discuss the steps of tweaking or rebuilding a content creator brand, the reassessment process for understanding a rebrand, and strategies to better represent a brand to potential opportunities.
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300E

4:00pm PDT

Comics and Healing
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Wayne Lo (character designer, Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Dark Horse cover artist; ILM VFX art director) and Frank Ordaz (Return of the Jedi matte painter) discuss the healing power found through comics. Have you seen someone heal from emotional trauma through story? Have you seen anyone experience physical healing through art? Panelists share eyewitness stories of people healed relationally, in body, soul, and/or spirit.
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 209

4:00pm PDT

Main Character Syndrome: Starring in Your Comic
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
What's it like making a comic strip about yourself? Who do you include, and what do you leave out? How personal is too personal? What do the people in your life think about it? Is it really all about you? Panelists include Jeff Keane (The Family Circus), Eddie deAngelini (Collectors), Gaia WXYZ (Made U Look), Simon Jane Robrock (Butt Planet), and moderator Sonya Saturday (The Greatest Thing You've Ever Seen in Your Life).
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 303AB

4:00pm PDT

Masters of Public Domain
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
In a crowded comics marketplace, many creators find public domain characters a great way to appeal to pre-existing fanbases and bring new fans to their work. But what separates the fresh take from a blatant cash grab? How can one breathe new life into old stories? How loyal should one be to established lore? Luis Godoy II (Cthulhu Invades Oz, This Eternal Coil), John Jennings (Shook! A Black Horror Anthology, Silver Surfer), Russell Nohelty (Cthulhu Is Hard to Spell, How to Thrive as a Writer in a Capitalist Dystopia), Tom Pinchuk (Clash of the Classics, Ben 10), and David Schrader (Carmilla Unbound, Nightmare Theater 3D) discuss what to do (and not to do) when using works from the public domain. Moderated by Andy Nordvall (Bad Future Comics, Siren's Song).
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 211

4:00pm PDT

Success in Creativity Talks About Making the Best of Your Resources
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Tailored to support creatives, this interactive panel provides strategies for managing full-time responsibilities while pursuing part-time passion projects. Learn how to enhance your creative collaborations with practical advice on networking and communication, helping you unlock your creative potential and promoting effective resources, workflow, and time management. Be it comic books, TV/film, animation, podcasts, cosplay, fan groups, music, illustration, blogging, or webcomics, you'll find helpful insights here. Each attendee will get a postcard of useful information, tips, and wisdom made from the information collected from the panelists. Moderator Ron Coleman, Ph.D (molecular geneticist, comic writer) hosts panelists Gene Turnbow (founder of SciFi.Radio; author), James Frye (managing editor, TheConGuy.com; screenwriter), Stephen Burns (Photoshop digital artist, author, and lecturer), and Topher Davila (art director, TheJewelryDragon.com; illustrator and producer).
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

4:00pm PDT

Battle Bracket: Which D&D Class Will Win?
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
You are invited to help determine the greatest Dungeons & Dragons class of all time. Panelists present arguments for their favorites, and the audience chooses which classes move forward in the tournament. The bracket is set, but the audience chooses the victor. Shaun Leonard (tabletop creator and game designer) will moderate with Kim Wong (actor), and others, representing their favorite D&D classes.
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
North 151

4:00pm PDT

Story Artists Unleashed!
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Take a peek behind the scenes of animation story art, with never-before-seen storyboards, personal sketches, wild caricatures, funny drawings from the people who worked on your favorite animated films, and lots of stuff you weren't supposed to see! Featuring Steve Anderson (Meet the Robinsons), Jeff Ranjo (Frozen), Chris Ure (Big Hero 6), and Joe Moshier (Across the Spider-Verse); moderated by Tom Racine.
Sunday March 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300A
 

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