Notable Guests

David is the author behind IDW’s smash sensation CANTO with artist Drew Zucker, he helped put the SASS in back into ASSASSIN with Dark Horse Comics’ LGBTQ+ epic fantasy KILLER QUEENS, and recently released RAIN over at Image Comics, which adapts a short story by Joe Hill where a seemingly normal ra…

David Dastmalchian is an actor known for roles in Dune, The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man, and The Dark Knight. A passionate comics fan, he created and co-wrote the horror series Count Crowley (Dark Horse Comics), blending classic monster lore with addiction and redemption narratives.

David Harper is a comics journalist, podcast host, and creator of the Eisner-nominated SKTCHD—a subscription-based platform dedicated to deep-dive, research-driven coverage of the comic book industry. He also hosts Off Panel, a weekly interview podcast spotlighting some of comics’ most compelling v…

David Pepose is an award‑winning comic book writer whose work spans creator‑owned and mainstream titles. He co‑created Spencer & Locke, a dark noir riff on classic comic strips, and won a Ringo Award for The O.Z., a war‑torn reinterpretation of Oz. At Marvel, Pepose has written Savage Avengers, Moo…

Douglas Wolk is a pop culture critic, teacher and writer, and the author of ALL OF THE MARVELS, READING COMICS, and 33 1/3: LIVE AT THE APOLLO. He’s written about comics and music for magazines, newspapers and web sites including Time, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, The Bel…

Drew is the artist and co-creator of the critically acclaimed comic CANTO published by IDW Publishing. He is also the co-creator of the seven-issue World War II haunted house story THE HOUSE, which is a self-published graphic novel with Phillip Sevy.

Eli Schwab is a cartoonist, publisher, and founder of Cosmic Lion Productions, an indie comics collective known for its vibrant anthologies and creator-owned titles. He’s the creator of Wizerd and co-creator of Cosmic Lion Radio, a podcast spotlighting comics culture. With a passion for community a…

Elsa is the artist of 2014’s THE INFINITE LOOP, 2019’s NOVEMBER with writer Matt Fraction, and has since illustrated numerous books and covers for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, IDW Publishing, Penguin Random House, Disney, and Lucasfilm. She also hosts an AMAZING YouTube channel where she explores the …

Erica Fett is a model, cosplayer, and content creator known for her dynamic cosplay, horror-inspired aesthetics, and passion for geek culture. With a massive following across social media, she has built a dedicated fanbase through her creative costumes, photography, and love for all things sci-fi, …

Ethan S. Parker is an Eisner‑nominated writer known for his work on genre‑blending comics. His credits include Kill Your Darlings (Image Comics) and Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone (IDW).

Evan Cagle is an Eisner award-winning illustrator and comic‑book artist known for his dynamic and detailed art across mainstream titles. His credits include Dawnrunner at Dark Horse Comics and the art‑driven The New Gods series for DC Comics. He also contributed artwork to Catwoman #32 and Superman…

Frank Barbiere is a comic book writer and founder of Atlas Incognita, his independent imprint for creator-owned storytelling. He’s known for titles like Five Ghosts, The Revisionist, and The White Suits, and has written for Marvel, DC, and AfterShock.

Gary Frank is a British comic book artist known for his detailed, cinematic style and longtime collaboration with writer Geoff Johns. Together, they’ve worked on Superman: Secret Origin, Batman: Earth One, and the critically acclaimed Doomsday Clock. Frank is also a founding creator at Ghost Machin…

Geoff Johns is an award-winning comic book writer and producer known for defining runs on Green Lantern, The Flash, Justice League, and Aquaman. A former DC Chief Creative Officer, he co-created Stargirl and oversaw major TV and film adaptations. Johns is also a founding creator of Ghost Machine, w…

Griffin Sheridan is an Eisner‑nominated comic book writer who made his debut with Kill Your Darlings (Image Comics). His credits also include Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone (IDW) and Marvel Zombies: Red Band (Marvel).

Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing are a writing duo known for their character-driven, high-concept storytelling across comics, film, and television. Their credits include Star Trek: Year Five, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Batman Beyond: Neo-Year, and Joyride. They are co-creators of One Hand …

Jake Williams is an editor at IDW Publishing and the architect behind the ambitious new Godzilla shared comic book universe known as the Kai-Sei Era. This initiative introduces a fresh continuity across three interconnected series: Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone and Starship Godzilla.

Jared Throne is a comic creator, designer, and art director based in Richmond, VA. His debut graphic novel, Heavy Kill, launched in 2022, establishing him in the indie horror scene. His upcoming graphic novel, Bridge Planet Nine, is slated for release in October 2025 via Top Shelf Productions.

Jason has celebrated stints writing WOLVERINE, DOCTOR STRANGE, GHOST-RIDER, CONAN THE BARBARIAN, and the 2015’s Marvel relaunch of STAR WARS. His critically acclaimed creator-owned work includes the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning SOUTHERN BASTARDS from Image Comics and the New York Times best-sell…

Jason Fabok is an Eisner Award–winning comic book artist and co-founder of Ghost Machine, a creator-owned comics and media company. Rising quickly in the industry with acclaimed runs on Batman, Detective Comics, Justice League, and Batman: Three Jokers, Fabok has become one of the defining visual v…

Jay is a successful comedian, screenwriter, and director – you may know him from 2008’s Tropic Thunder, 2010’s She’s Out of My League, 2013’s This Is the End, and this year’s BlackBerry. Many might also know him as Hiccup Haddock from the How to Dragon Your Dragon franchise.

Jed Dougherty is a comic book artist of the Image Comics series Free Planet with writer Aubrey Sitterson. Jed is generally celebrated for his powerful, muscular character designs and striking comic-style illustrations.