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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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2026 Featured Guests

Kevin J Anderson
Author of Clockwork Angels, Saga of Seven Suns, Terra Incognita, and Dune universes.
Emily Andras
Showrunner and executive producer of Wynonna Earp, Lost Girl, Killjoys
Kat Barrell
Actress in Wynonna Earp, Workin' Moms, Girls' Night Out
Ryan Benjamin
Comic book artist best known for Brothers Bond, Batman Beyond, WildCats, Grifter, Uncanny X-Men
Patricia Lynne Briggs
Author of the Mercy Thompson and the Alpha and Omega urban fantasy series
Jim Butcher
Author of the Dresden Files, Cinder Spires, Codex Alera
Delilah S Dawson
New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, and more
Tony DiTerlizzi
Artist Guest of Honor and bestselling author and illustrator known for co-creating The Spiderwick Chronicles
Tehani Farr
Artist known for Heavy Metal, Magic: The Gathering, Conan the Barbarian, Marvel, Assassin's Creed, and WoW
Scott M Fischer
Artist: Magic the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, Witcher, Wheel of Time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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
Annie Stegg Gerard
Artist inspired by the 18th-century Rococo masters.
Justin Gerard
Artist inspired by nature and mythology
Christopher Golden
New York Times bestselling author of Baltimore and Joe Golem: Occult Detective
Bill Golliher
Archie Comics artist and writer for the past 30 years
Jeff Granito
Artist and designer infusing every creation with a splash of tiki, vintage aloha, and tropical storytelling.
Keron Grant
Comic book illustrator known for his work on Iron Man, Spider-Man, Superman, and The Fantastic Four
Yaya Han
Costume designer, model, and cosplay entertainer
John Jennings
Professor, award winning author, and graphic novelist, known for The Parable of the Sower
Sherrilyn Kenyon
NY Times bestselling author of Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman's Cross™, and The League®.
Mark Meer
Voice actor, writer, and streaming cast member. Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate.
Larry Niven
Author of Ringworld, Lucifer's Hammer, Footfall, Neutron Star
Jody Lynn Nye
Author of Rhythm of the Imperium, Moon Tracks, Myth-Fits, among others
Dominique Provost-Chalkley
Actress in Wynonna Earp, 12 Monkeys, Avengers: Age of Ultron
Aaron Reynolds
Author of Effin' Birds
Tim Rozon
Actor best known for roles in Wynonna Earp, Schitt's Creek, and SurrealEstate
Varun Saranga
Actor in Wynonna Earp, Total Drama Island: Reboot, and How to be Indie
Cory Smith
Comics illustrator TMNT, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Star Wars, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four
Sozomaika
Illustrator and concept artist. DC Comics, Image, Riot Games.
Stephen Michael Stirling
Author of The Sea Peoples, Black Chamber, The Sky-Blue Wolves
Eric Talbot
Comic book writer and artist best known for his work on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
David F Walker
Eisner Award winning comic book writer, journalist, and filmmaker
Robert Wilson
Co-creator and artist of Heartthrob, Knuckleheads, and Like A Virus
Timothy Zahn
2026 Literature Guest of Honor and author of Star Wars books, Cobra, and Dragonback