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We’re working all year to bring you an amazing lineup of creators, writers, artists, actors, illustrators, and creative minds. Stay tuned, as we’re in the process of booking talent for this year’s show!

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2025 Featured Guests

Kevin J. Anderson
Author of Clockwork Angels, Saga of Seven Suns, Terra Incognita, and Dune universes.
Noah Bailey
Illustrator, designer, and comic book artist known for Station Grand, Infinite Horrors, and Diabolical!
Andy Belanger
Comic book artist of WWE Comics, Kill Shakespeare, and Southern Cross
Patricia L. Briggs
Author of the Mercy Thompson and the Alpha and Omega urban fantasy series.
June Brigman
Amazing comics artist! Co-creator of Power Pack.
Chuck Brown
Eisner and Ringo award winning comic book writer. Aquaman, The Punisher, Black Panther, and Wolverine.
Jim Butcher
Author of the Dresden Files, Cinder Spires, Codex Alera
D.G. Chichester
Comic writer best known for his work on Daredevil.
Becky Cloonan
Comic book artist and writer best known for Wonder Woman, Batgirls, and Gotham Academy
Michael W Conrad
Graphic novel writer of Tremor Dose, Double Walker, and Neptune
Shawn Crystal
Comic book artist of Deadpool, Arkham Manor, and Mother Panic
Tom DeFalco
Comic book writer and editor best known for Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Fantastic Four, and Spider-Girl
Colleen Doran
Comic artist: Sandman, Stan Lee biography, and Neil Gaiman graphic novels
Melissa Fahn
Voice actor on Cowboy Bebop, Invader Zim, Betty Boop, Hello Kitty
Tana Ford
Amazingly talented comic artist know for her work on Silk, Gwenpool, and more
Stephan Franck
Writer, director, comic book creator. Head animator on Marvel's What If...? and the Iron Giant.
Chandra Free
Writer/artist of The God Machine graphic novel series, and co-founder of Machina Corpse
Gil Gerard
Actor best known for the title role in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Donato Giancola
Artist: classical-abstract-realist working with science fiction and fantasy
Henry Gilroy
Television screenwriter and producer. Best known for co-writing the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Bill Golliher
Archie Comics artist and writer for the past 30 years
Bob Hall
Legendary comics creator/artist. Co-creator of the West Coast Avengers.
Yaya Han
Costume designer, model, and cosplay entertainer
Tini Howard
Comic book writer best known for her work on X-Men, Excalibur, and Thanos
Georges Jeanty
Eisner winning artist: Buffy, Angel, Batwoman, Star Wars The High Republic, The Mandalorian
Dave "The Reverend" Johnson
Comic book artist best known for the covers for 100 Bullets
Liana Kangas
Amazing comic artist and writer
Jason Keith
Eisner Award nominated color artist: The Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, Amazing Spider-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy
Sherrilyn Kenyon
NY Times Bestselling author of Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman's Cross™, and The League®.
T Kingfisher
Literary Guest of Honor - Winner of the Hugo, Locus, Nebula, and Dragon Awards
Mike Kunkel
Award winning cartoonist. Creator of Herobear and the Kid.
Creees Lee
Comics cover artist who has worked for Image, Dynamite, and Chapterhouse Comics
Mindy Lee
Co-creator and artist of Bounty and the artist of Crimson Lotus
Teddy Long
American former professional wrestling referee/manager best known for NWA, WCW, and WWE
Ant Lucia
Comic artist and creator of DC Comics' Bombshells
Jonathan Maberry
New York Times and Audible #1 bestselling author
Todd J McCaffrey
New York Times bestselling author
Clint McElroy
Podcaster and comic book writer from The Adventure Zone
Griffin McElroy
Known for The Adventure Zone, Wonderful!, and My Brother, My Brother and Me.
Justin McElroy
Podcaster known for The Adventure Zone and My Brother, My Brother and Me.
Travis McElroy
Podcaster and comic book writer from The Adventure Zone
Amy Mebberson
Comic artist and toy designer for Disney and Hasbro.
Mark Meer
Voice actor, writer, and streaming cast member. Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate.
Jody Lynn Nye
Author of Rhythm of the Imperium, Moon Tracks, Myth-Fits, among others
Aaron Reynolds
Author of Effin' Birds
Afua Richardson
Artist on the Eisner winning series Black Panther World of Wakanda
Robert J. Sawyer
Author of FlashForward, Starplex, Factoring Humanity, and Calculating God
James Silvani
Writer and Disney Comics artist best known for his work on Darkwing Duck
Rikki Simons
Voice actor known for GIR from Invader ZIM
Michael A. Stackpole
New York Times bestselling author of Rogue Squadron and I, Jedi.
S. M. Stirling
Author of The Sea Peoples, Black Chamber, The Sky-Blue Wolves
William Stout
American fantasy artist and illustrator.
Sorah Suhng
Comic book writer/artist. Creator of Karnal Sin, Karnal Confessions, and Aurora.
Eric Trueheart
Writer best known for Invader ZIM
Chris Uminga
Artist/graphic designer: DC Comics Artist Alley Collectibles
Jhonen Vasquez
Creator of Invader Zim
Dexter Vines
Comic book inker: Marvel's Civil War, Old Man Logan, Superman/Batman, Ahsoka, and Mace Windu
Robert Wilson
Co-creator and artist of Heartthrob, Knuckleheads, and Like A Virus
Derek Yaniger
Artist known for his mid-century modern designs and rockabilly-tiki vibes
Timothy Zahn
Author of Star Wars books, Cobra, and Dragonback
Chrissie Zullo Uminga
Cover artist: Archie, Vampirella, Fables. Designer: DC Comics Artist Alley