WonderCon 2025: Full Schedule

2:00pm PDT

Spiritual Themes in Comics

Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Spiritual themes continue to be an essential element in comic books, television, and movies, ranging from the Netflix series Arcane to the Disney+ series Agatha All Along. This panel examines how these themes have influenced the entertainment industry and the culture at large. Panelists are B. Dave Walters (actor), Scott Marcano (Diablo Publishing), Casey Robin (Disney), Matthew Agosto (pastor), and Ralph Miley (New Creation Comics), moderated by Kyle Keene.

Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 211

1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

2:00pm PDT

How to Design Tabletop Games

Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

North 151

With over 5,000 tabletop games coming out each year, the need for new games is strong. Are you designing a tabletop game or want to know how to get started? Industry experts Juliana Moreno (game designer, Wild Optimists), Kami Mandell (game designer, The Op), and Matt Forbeck (game designer, Marvel RPG) share their best practices, ways to get started, and stories from their game designs. Moderated by Christopher Castagnetto.

Special Guests

Matt Forbeck

WonderCon Special Guest

Matt Forbeck is an award-winning and New York Times–bestselling author and game designer of over 35 novels and countless other books and games. His projects have won a Peabody Award, a Scribe Award, and numerous ENnies and Origins awards. He is also the president of the Diana Jones... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
North 151

2:30pm PDT

Creators Assemble: Charisma Check

Friday March 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT

North 152

Tabletop roleplaying game creators, publishers, performers, game shop owners, teachers, and library workers have brought greater acceptance to TTRPGS and fan culture. Take a break from hectic convention life to experience “speed dating” style networking with diverse TTRPG and board game enthusiasts from all backgrounds. This year’s lineup includes Reuben Bresler, Jeromy DeChant, Eddie Doty, Sarah Durnesque, Lemar Harris, Jason Patrick Galit (JPG), Jem Lugo, Cynthia Marie, Markeia McCarthy, Momo Meas, Ryan Omega, Jenni Powel, and Sidney Rubino, along with TTRPG educators and enthusiasts Joel Bakker, Joe Barrette, Moni Barrette, Janie Ghinazzi, and Dan Wood.

Friday March 28, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
North 152

1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Games, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing | D: d4 Tabletop Creative Conference, Education, Fandom, Games, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Dan Slott: Playing the Long Game in a Shared Universe

Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 207

From kicking off The Superior Spider-Man saga in Amazing Spider-Man #698-#700 from a story development seeded a hundred issues earlier in ASM #600 to paying off a clue set up in the first issue of Silver Surfer Vol.3 in the last issue of Silver Surfer Vol.4. Marvel & DC writer Dan Slott looks at all the pitfalls, pitfalls, rewards, and . . . mostly pitfalls of long-form storytelling in a shared comic book universe.

Special Guests

Dan Slott

WonderCon Special Guest

Dan Slott has worked with Marvel for many years, giving fans an action-packed 10-year run on The Amazing Spider-Man! His writing credits include She-Hulk, Avengers, Batman, and The Silver Surfer. He recently finished working on a run of The Fantastic Four and Iron Man. Currently... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 207

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Yar, The Pirates of Star Wars

Friday March 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 207

Star Wars has had nearly 50 years of piracy, from child endangerment and property rights in Skeleton Crew to plundering Kyber Crystals in Clone Wars, smuggling puffer pigs in Star Wars Rebels, employment opportunities for the Bad Batch, and an open threat in Resistance. The Legal Geeks offer an all-hands-on-deck adventure of the law of the high seas as they search for lawful treasures of the pirates of Star Wars in live action and animation. Featuring Judge Carol Najera, Katrina Wraight, and Stephen Tollafield. Moderated by Joshua Gilliland.

Friday March 28, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 207

1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Movies, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

4:30pm PDT

Gay Geeks and Where to Find Them

Friday March 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Room 300C

Nicole Maines (actress and writer), Emmett Yonemura (director, X-Men '97), DJ Croft (cosplayer), and D'Manda Martini (drag artist) gather to discuss their careers and projects, seeking diversity and representation, and how being a member of the community influenced their work. Moderated by Julian Jetson (host and stylist).

Friday March 28, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Room 300C

1: Programs, Animation, BIPOC, Comics, Cosplay, Fandom, LGBTQIA+, Television, Writers & Writing

4:45pm PDT

Legion M: Crowdfunding at Its Finest

Friday March 28, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT

North 100B

Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, has pioneered an equity crowdfunding strategy that makes it possible for anyone to become an entertainment investor. Learn how Legion M has brought to the big screen films like Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob: Reboot; the William Shatner documentary You Can Call Me Bill; and the dramedy My Dead Friend Zoe, starring Sonequa Martin-Green, Ed Harris, and Morgan Freeman—and discover how you, too, can be involved. Legion M co-founders Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison and executive David Baxter discuss their upcoming projects—most notably Fade to Black, starring Karan Soni (Deadpool film franchise), who will also be featured on the panel.

Friday March 28, 2025 4:45pm - 5:45pm PDT
North 100B

1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Movies

5:00pm PDT

Creators Assemble: Comics Camaraderie Networking Event

Friday March 28, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Room 206B

Together, creators, publishers, comic shop owners, teachers, and library workers have brought greater acceptance to comics and fan culture. Take a break from hectic convention life to experience “speed dating” style networking with diverse comics enthusiasts from all backgrounds. This year’s lineup includes comics industry insiders Bryant Dillon (president, Fanbase Press), Jeromy Dechant (Modern Fanatic), Bre Sarpy (Ignition Press), Alex Antone (Skybound), Morgan Perry (Square Enix), and Mathias Lewis (Knowhere Games & Comics); creators Charlie Stickney (White Ash), David Avallone (Drawing Blood), Jeffrey Snow (Snowstorm Comics), Arthur Ebuen (Studio 12-7), David Booher (Canto), Mog Park (comic artist), Omar Morales (Major Thomás), Dylan Davison (Pretend Man) and Tom Breyfogle (How I Became a Shoplifter); and comics librarians and educators Matthew Atherton, Joel Bakker, Joe Barrette, Moni Barrette, Elias Campos, Janie Ghinazzi, Jenni Powell, Sophia Juarez, Jack Phoenix, and Dan Wood.

Friday March 28, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 206B

1: Programs, Books, Comics, Education, Fandom, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing | 5: Portfolio Review, Books, Comics, Education, Fandom, Seminars & Workshops, Writers & Writing

5:30pm PDT

Bridging The Expanse: There Are No Small Roles

Friday March 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Room 300C

Moderator Michael Pea (senior writer, Friends of Comic-Con) with Krys Keller (professor of creative writing), Robert Hurt (astronomer at CalTech), Krys Blackwood (principal designer, NASA JPL), and Julius Francisco (Southern CA School of Writing 2.0) explore those moments in The Expanse when the players in the smaller roles rise to heroic levels or fall to Stygian depths. “We make it all this way, so far out into the darkness. Why couldn't we have brought more light?”

Friday March 28, 2025 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 300C

1: Programs, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

6:00pm PDT

How to Boldly Go

Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Room 211

For almost 60 years, Star Trek has boldly gone where no fandom has gone before . . . and shows no signs of slowing down. However, with so much Trek and such little time, it can be overwhelming to figure out how to enter the fandom. A panel of sci-fi and Star Trek pros compare and contrast various series from TV, film, streaming, comics, and novels and give the ultimate top ten essentials for any new Trekkie. Hosted by Tony Kim (Hero Within), with panelists Yezenia Hernandez, Giraffe, Aaron Hendricks, and WonderCon special guest Nicholas Meyer (Sherlock Holmes and the Telegram from Hell). Engage!

Special Guests

Nicholas Meyer

WonderCon Special Guest

Nicholas Meyer’s Sherlock Holmes novel The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was a New York Times bestseller for 40 weeks and won the British Gold Dagger award for crime fiction. His screenplay for the film was nominated for an Academy Award. Six other Sherlock Holmes novels followed. Meyer... Read More →

Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 211

1: Programs, Comics, Books, Fandom, Historical, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM, Television, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

6:00pm PDT

Toonstock’s Sweet 16!

Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

North 100B

Toonstock, the entertaining celebration of music in animation, returns with its 16th edition featuring a bevy of tuneful toons and the beloved Batman: The Brave and the Bold sing-along to the landmark “Mayhem of the Music Meister” episode. The Archive Guys Podcast hosts Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, and moderator Gary Miereanu assemble for a melodious salute with some surprise guests, interactive performances, and oh-so-cool prizes.

Friday March 28, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
North 100B

1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Movies, Music, Superheroes, Television

6:30pm PDT

Comic Book Law School®: An Intellectual Property Primer for Creators and Businesses

Friday March 28, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT

Room 210

Copyright and trademark are a cornerstone of protection for creators and businesses (whether in comics or otherwise) of their creative works and product branding. With the demand for content continuing to soar, and with more ways to both create and also fund your works than ever, creators will find themselves with myriad opportunities and options for getting their creative works in front of an audience. But beware: with every advancement comes the need for caution, as potential pitfalls abound. More than ever, knowledge of your rights will play a vital role in reaching success in this constantly shifting landscape. Fortunately for you, Jennifer Walters, Foggy Nelson, and Wolff and Byrd aren’t the only lawyers available to the superhero set, as WonderCon once again brings back noted IP attorney Michael Lovitz (author of The Trademark and Copyright Book comic book), joined by USD School of Law Professor Monica Sullivan to discuss the basics of intellectual property rights that every creator (and business owner) should know. They’ll address issues such as the ownership and protection of ideas, what exactly copyrights and trademarks are, how to acquire copyrights and trademark rights, and the application of those rights to works of authorship, characters, and names. (Please Note: The Comic Book Law School® seminars are designed to provide relevant information and practice tips to practicing attorneys, as well as practical tips to creators and other professionals who may wish to attend. However, the seminar is presented for information and entertainment purposes only, and the information presented and opinions expressed at the seminars do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such.) [This program is approved for one (1) credit of California MCLE.]

Friday March 28, 2025 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Room 210

1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom, Games, Movies, Seminars & Workshops, Television, Video Games, Web, Writers & Writing

7:00pm PDT

EC Fan-Addict Club

Friday March 28, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Room 211

The EC Fan-Addict Club celebrates 30 years of Horror from the Crypt of Fear and 20 years of The EC Fan-Addict Fanzine. Hosts Thommy Burns (Man and Superman and Other Stories by Harvey Kurtzman, EC Covers Artist’s Edition) and Josh Burns (co-founding admin, EC Fan-Addict Club on Facebook) join EC fanzine publishers Grant Geissman (The History of EC Comics, Tales of Terror! The EC Compendium) and Bill Leach (Horror from the Crypt of Fear) in a celebration of EC fandom moderated by Mike Catron (editor, EC Artist’s Library series from Fantagraphics).

Friday March 28, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 211

1: Programs, Anniversaries, Comics, Fandom, Horror and Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

8:00pm PDT

Bikini Bottom Bash: Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas

Friday March 28, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT

North 100B

Get ready for an electrifying night of music, laughter, and animated mayhem as Tom Kenny & The Hi-Seas team up with Radioactive Chicken Heads for an unforgettable live concert event. Joining the party is Luis Carreño, the beloved Spanish voice of Bob Esponja, making this a truly global SpongeBob celebration! And to keep the energy sky-high, the one and only DJ Lance Rock (Yo Gabba Gabba!) will be spinning and hosting the night, bringing his signature mix of fun and funk. Fans of animation, music, and all things pop culture won’t want to miss this one-night-only spectacle!

Friday March 28, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
North 100B

1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Humor & Satire, Movies, Music, Television

8:30pm PDT

Taskmaster LA: Champion of Champions Extravaganza

Friday March 28, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT

Room 300C

The Taskmaster LA live-stage comedy show comes to WonderCon! Contestants Johnny Stanton IV (Former NFL fullback, game designer), Kiri Callaghan (author/actor), Lemar Harris (comedian, streamer), and Sarah Durnesque (Pick Your Poison Productions) will be challenged to complete absurd, often hilarious tasks to earn arbitrary points from the Taskmaster Ryan Omega (host/game designer) and Taskmaster assistant Reuben Bresler (game design instructor NYFA). This panel heavily involves the audience, making them an integral part of the fun and chaos!

Friday March 28, 2025 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Room 300C

1: Programs, Fandom, Games, Humor & Satire

10:00am PDT

Klingon Lifestyles: The WonderCon Edition

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Room 300E

What sort of activities do the crew of the IKV Stranglehold engage in between missions and conventions? They present a special WonderCon mission that may tie into future missions and problems. All alien races are welcome.

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 300E

1: Programs, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

10:00am PDT

Remembering Great Comic Book Hero Jules Feiffer

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT

Room 209

Starting as an assistant to Will Eisner on The Spirit, through his “Feiffer” syndicated strip, to his groundbreaking history The Great Comic Book Heroes, to movies like Carnal Knowledge and Popeye, to his Kill My Mother graphic novel trilogy, to his many children’s books, Jules Feiffer (who passed away in January at age95) was a true titan in a wide array of media. Remembering Feiffer’s life and career today is an expert panel, including Charles Hatfield (CSU Northridge), Michael Dooley (Art Center College of Design), Jim Thompson (Duke University), and moderator Danny Fingeroth (Will Eisner Studios).

Special Guests

Danny Fingeroth

WonderCon Special Guest

Danny Fingeroth is a cultural historian and commentator. His books include Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us About Ourselves and Our Society and Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero. His 2019 biography of Stan Lee, A Marvelous... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am PDT
Room 209

1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

11:00am PDT

Autism in Comics

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 211

Representation matters but comes with complications. Moderator Britton Payne (VP of business and legal affairs, Nickelodeon/Paramount) details the sometimes-troubling history of autistic characters in comic books with panelists Bex Burgess (YA graphic novel Speak Up!) and Eleanor Payne (3rd Grade Inclusion Advocate). They’ll explore how comics as a medium can foster a modern understanding of autism among its readership. Bex will also discuss their experiences as an autistic comic book creator and of creating comic books that feature an autistic main character navigating her way through high school.

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 211

1: Programs, Animation, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Kids, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

You Got Comics in My Games! You Got Games in My Comics!

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 209

Comics and games are the two largest mediums in geek culture that intersect for most of fandom. From adaptations of the same IPs to why fans love both of them is explored by creators and players alike. Why choose comics or games when you can fall in love with both?

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 209

1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Games, Superheroes, Television, Video Games

11:30am PDT

Writing the DC Universe Animated Movies

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT

North 200A

An alumni reunion of screenwriters from the 18-year history of the DC Universe animated movies gives you the lowdown on the creation of some of the most beloved animated films in superhero history—and how those treasured words were crafted for the screen. Hear from popular writers Tim Sheridan (Batman: The Long Halloween), Meghan Fitzmartin (Justice Society: World War II), Jeremy Adams (Batman: Soul of the Dragon), Jim Krieg (Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths), Ernie Altbacker (Justice League Dark: Apokolips War), and others as they give insight into honing your skills as a professional animation writer. Come for the writing tips and stay for the audience Q&A, when moderator Gary Miereanu will reward the best questions with some limited-edition prizes.

Saturday March 29, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
North 200A

1: Programs, Animation, Education, Fandom, Kids, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Writers & Writing

12:00pm PDT

5th Annual “It’s Alive!”: Designing Sci-Fi, Horror, and Comic Book Genre Film and TV

Saturday March 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 300A

Industry professionals reveal how they bring worlds and characters to life through the artistry of editing, music, sound, and more. With editor Brett W. Bachman, ACE (Companion, Heart Eyes), re-recording mixer Christina “Chuyue” Wen (What We Do in the Shadows Season 6), VFX supervisor/2nd unit director Johnny Han (HBO and DC’s The Penguin), editor/director Jon Dudkowski (Star Trek: Discovery), and composers Leo Birenberg and Zach Robinson (Cobra Kai, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man). Moderated by director/actor/writer/co-founder of Not Your Daddy's Films Carlye Tamaren. Part 2 of Impact24 PR’s Panel Superblock.

Saturday March 29, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Music, Mysteries & Crime Dramas, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

12:30pm PDT

Everyone's a Critic: Being a Journalist in an Online Age

Saturday March 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 300C

The past decade has seen an explosion in the scope of journalism—from the rise of citizen journalism to blogging to vloggers, podcasters, and online-only news sources. This panel of writers and hosts from CBR, Geek Magazine, Digital Bits, Bleeding Cool, Film Threat, and others will talk about the roles new media play between their readers and the industries and communities they serve. Topics include varying levels of informality vs. classic ideas of professionalism, show-specific outlets vs. general news sites, and more.

Saturday March 29, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 300C

1: Programs, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Television, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Next-Gen Nerds

Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 300A

What happens when big nerds raise little nerds? Do powers multiply with each new generation? A group of professional geek and nerd parents discuss how nerdy jobs, hobbies, and fandoms inform parenting and help guide parents in raising the next generation of physically and emotionally healthy nerds.

Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Kids, Seminars & Workshops

2:00pm PDT

Spotlight on Yaya Han

Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 300E

This is your chance to get to know WonderCon special guest Yaya Han as a designer, cosplayer, and author. Ask her questions on cosplay-related topics, as well as her experiences going to cons, making costumes, dressing up, and traveling worldwide.

Special Guests

Yaya Han

WonderCon Special Guest

Yaya Han is a cosplayer, designer, and author with more than 20 years of activity in the fandom world. Yaya has made over 400 costumes and has been featured in two U.S. network TV shows, countless magazines, books, newspapers, and online media. Yaya’s work has impacted cosplay profoundly... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300E

1: Programs, Books, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Frankensteining Patterns for Cosplay

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 300E

Creating cosplays can be a challenge, from patterning to sewing and more. It can be even more of a challenge to know where to start. Join Hylian Cream, a master-level cosplayer, sewing educator, and Janome maker, in learning how to "Frankenstein" commercial sewing patterns into the perfect fit for your next cosplay build. This program will include interactive elements and go over important, beginner-friendly details to help you get started.

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300E

1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Seminars & Workshops

3:00pm PDT

Tales From My Spinner Rack LIVE!

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 209

With the new Fantastic Four: First Steps movie coming out in just a few short months, Gary Sassaman (former director of programming and publications, Comic-Con and WonderCon) takes a nostalgic look back at “The World’s Greatest Comic Magazine!” in this graphics-filled presentation featuring the “first steps” of the Fantastic Four comic book series by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Joining Sassaman to discuss growing up with the FF and Kirby’s boundless creativity is WonderCon special guest Mark Evanier (Kirby: King of Comics, Groo the Wanderer), friend and former assistant of the artist.

Special Guests

Mark Evanier

WonderCon Special Guest

Mark Evanier attended his first San Diego Comic-Con in 1970 and has been to every one of these annual events ever since. He was then an assistant to the great Jack Kirby, whom he wrote about in his book Kirby, King of Comics. Mark has also written for live-action TV shows, animated... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 209

1: Programs, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Superheroes, Humor & Satire, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

3:00pm PDT

From Dice Rolls to Digital Worlds: The Transformative Power of Games

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

North 151

Games are more than just entertainment—they are engines of learning, connection, and transformation. From fostering literacy and mathematical reasoning to enhancing emotional self-regulation, games provide dynamic spaces for individual growth. This panel will examine how player communities—whether in tabletop RPGs, esports, or online cooperative worlds—build camaraderie, reduce social isolation, and support identity development. Whether you're a player, educator, or game designer, this panel will showcase how the magic of play extends far beyond the screen or the tabletop.

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
North 151

1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Games, Historical, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games | D: d4 Tabletop Creative Conference, Education, Fandom, Games, Historical, Technology - Science - STEM, Video Games

3:30pm PDT

Makeup Design for Film and Television

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Room 300C

WonderCon special guest and Emmy Award–winning makeup designer Neville Page discusses the processes, challenges, and thrills of creating practical makeup for film and television. He will be sharing with you how he works with the writers and producers from the very beginning of a project all the way through to the post-process and everything in between.

Special Guests

Neville Page

WonderCon Special Guest

Neville Page is an Emmy Award–winning designer, concept artist, and educator whose work has shaped some of Hollywood’s most iconic films, including Avatar, Star Trek, Tron: Legacy, and Cloverfield. Originally from England, he studied at the Art Center College of Design before... Read More →

Saturday March 29, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 300C

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Television, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

The Legend of Taylore

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 300A

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 bunch of nerdy television writers. Produced by D&D WGA Strike Day organizers, it’s a great adventure for Swifties and non-Swifties alike, where characters encounter dangers, intrigue, and easter eggs at every turn. Moderator Jose Molina (Marvel’s Agent Carter, The Vampire Diaries) chats with dungeon master Lindsey Allen (Marvel’s Agent Carter, MacGyver) and players Casey Fisher (Altered Carbon, Walker), Daphne Miles (Batwoman, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), Lauren Muir (The 100), Ray Utarnachitt (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), and Nick Bragg (Death and Other Details, The 100).

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Games, LGBTQIA+, Music, Podcasts, Television, Writers & Writing

4:00pm PDT

Venture Forth: An Immersive D&D Actual Play

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

North 151

The cast of Venture Forth—Russel Bartek, Rodney Campbell, Rebecca Hausman, and Shane O'Loughlin—led by dungeon master Seth Fowler demonstrate roleplaying prowess, keen storytelling skills, creative gameplay implementation, cohesive ensemble performance style, and the impact of their immersive ruleset in a canon one-shot session. Drama, laughs, and detailed descriptions of violence are guaranteed!

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
North 151

D: d4 Tabletop Creative Conference, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy | 1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Fandom, Podcasts, Science Fiction & Fantasy

4:30pm PDT

Behind the Camera House: An Entertainment Industry Mixer

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT

Room 206B

The Behind the Camera House invites you to an entertainment industry mixer dedicated to bringing together professionals and creatives looking to build connections and community. Whether you’re an editor, composer, director, artist, agent, manager, or other creative contributor, this is your chance to network with like-minded talents, exchange ideas, and spark new collaborations.

Saturday March 29, 2025 4:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Room 206B

1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, Fandom, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Television, Writers & Writing | 5: Portfolio Review, BIPOC, Education, Fandom, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Television, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

How to Group Cosplay

Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 300E

Ever wondered what it’s like to be in a group cosplay? What about one that went viral? This program is for those looking to expand not only their group cosplays but their community as well. But where do you start? Panelists will discuss the beginning stages of concept to execution. Get your friends together and get organized, from spreadsheets, Facebook groups, meetings, cohesive patterns, and fabrication all the way down to scheduling meetups and photo shoots, as well as utilizing social media to do those latest trends.

Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 300E

1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Education, Fandom, Seminars & Workshops

5:00pm PDT

Middle Eastern/North African Representation in Media

Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 209

The importance of Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) representation in arts and entertainment remains strong today, but there is still more to be done and also much to recognize and celebrate. Learn from a panel of talented MENA Americans how their background and experiences shaped them and the progress to make for further representation. Featuring actor/writer Yas Modares Ghasiri (MVP,Babysplitters), DGA assistant director Esraa Darwish (Brooklyn Nine-Nine,Fast X), comedian Sarah Fatemi (LA's Roast Battle Champion 2023,SkankFest 2024), cartoonist/podcast host Kaveh Taherian (Mothman’s Compendium of Southern California Cryptids,500 Open Tabs), content creator/cosplayer Jasmin Joestar (Twitch), and graphic designer T. J. Searl (The Morning Show,Schooled). Moderated by actor/filmmaker Paul Zecharia (Mr. Student Body President,Last Call).

Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 209

1: Programs, Animation, BIPOC, Comics, Education, Fandom, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Television, Writers & Writing

5:00pm PDT

Stan and Jack

Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Room 210

Daniel Fingeroth is the author of A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee. Mark Evanier is the author of Kirby, King of Comics. So the authors of the most-read books about Stan Lee and Jack Kirby will discuss both men and what they meant to the comic book industry, the Marvel Age of Comics, and the childhoods of an awful lot of people.

Special Guests

Mark Evanier

WonderCon Special Guest

Danny Fingeroth

WonderCon Special Guest

Saturday March 29, 2025 5:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Room 210

1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

6:00pm PDT

Indie Toy Makers Unite!

Saturday March 29, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Room 213CD

Small companies and creators are creating, crowdfunding, and selling their own action figures. Do you want to be one of them? Attendees will hear directly from creators who are making and marketing their own independent toys and making their mark on the collectible community. Moderators ToyShiz and Richard Mayerik will be joined by Doc Wyatt and Gavin Hignight of Wandering Planet Toys and others to discuss how they turn their ideas into reality and make independent toys for collectors everywhere.

Saturday March 29, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Room 213CD

1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Anime & Manga, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Television

7:00pm PDT

3D Printing Action Figures

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Room 210

Esteban Cifuentes (FIST; GI Joe design expert), Rob Wiggins (Get R Done Dudes; ex-designer for Hasbro), Elliot Garnett (Centerpoint Studios; Star Wars custom figure designer and painter), and Adam Rodriguez (designer for micro action figures) discuss the successes and failures of creating toys we will never see in the stores. From digital design to custom painting to new technology in 3D printing, they will show and talk about what it takes to make these figures come to life and how you can, too. Moderated by Mike Syfritt (HTB Toys; toy designer and 3D printing expert). Stay to the end for a chance to win a resin 3D printer of your own!

Saturday March 29, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Room 210

1: Programs, Action Figures - Toys - Collectibles, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comics, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Technology - Science - STEM, Television, Video Games

8:30pm PDT

The 2025 WonderCon Masquerade

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT

North 200A

The annual onstage costume competition celebrates the amazing cosplay creativity and talents of WonderCon attendees. Not a dance or party, the masquerade is a series of onstage presentations of terrific fan-crafted costumes, with trophies, generous cash prizes, and other awards, and judged by professional costume designers. The guest mistress of ceremonies will be Ashley Eckstein (founder of the Her Universe fashion and lifestyle brand, and the voice of Ahsoka Tano for Star Wars: The Clone Wars,Star Wars: Rebels,Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, and more). There will also be special entertainment during the judging break with a new performance by the talented Corps Dance Crew, and then a big new Star Wars–inspired show by the amazing Saber Guild lightsaber group. Doors will open at 8:00 PM for audience seating, but the line for choice seating always starts to form earlier. No flash photography, please.

Saturday March 29, 2025 8:30pm - 11:00pm PDT
North 200A

1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comics, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, Movies, Music, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television, Video Games

10:00am PDT

Mixer for Science-Minded Geeks

Sunday March 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 204C

Among all the pop culture geeks, there are plenty of scientists in our midst at WonderCon. Everyone is welcome at this mixer, and there’s 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? Friendly scientists will be on hand and ready to speculate about how things work in our favorite fandoms. Mingle with them and other science-minded folks in a fun, informal setting.

Sunday March 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 204C

1: Programs, BIPOC, Education, Fandom, LGBTQIA+, Technology - Science - STEM

10:30am PDT

Authentically Creating Autistic Characters

Sunday March 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT

Room 213AB

With increasing rates of autism, there is an increasing demand for autistic characters in pop culture from both executives and audiences. But for the creatives in the middle, especially the neurotypical ones, it can feel like a daunting challenge. Whether it’s a YA fantasy graphic novel, a family sitcom, a high-octane hospital drama, a postapocalyptic zombie comic, or whatever—authentic autistic characters belong there, too. Moderator Britton Payne (vice president of business and legal affairs at Nickelodeon/Paramount) leads a discussion with autistic actor Kayla Cromer (The Good Doctor, Monster High), writer/producer Niya Wright (Ada Twist, Scientist) and non-speaking author/advocate Alfonso Camacho (Preparing for School: Alfie’s AAC Journey). This panel of both autistic and neurotypical television and comic book creators will speak wioth Britton about how they successfully added autistic characters to serial fiction, and how you can too!

Sunday March 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
Room 213AB

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Kids, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Seminars & Workshops, Superheroes, Television, Writers & Writing

11:00am PDT

Pop Culture and the Christian Church

Sunday March 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 211

How effective has the Christian church been in reaching out to the pop culture community? Where has the Christian church fallen short, and how can it improve? Fans, pastors, and church leaders discuss tested strategies to reach the pop culture community with the love of God. Featuring pastor Alexander James (author), Joe Queen (Geeky Guys/Gals 4 God), Karyn Keene (educator), Bryan Hero (Spirit Knight), Pastor Christopher Stewart (Jesus House), and moderator Kyle Keene.

Sunday March 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 211

1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Comics, Education, Fandom, Movies, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Superheroes, Television

11:00am PDT

What Am I Going to Do with All These Comic Books?

Sunday March 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT

Room 300A

Have you ever wondered what will happen to your prized comic collection when you are gone? Well, if you don’t plan on leaving it to a family member, have you ever considered donating it to help inspire others? University libraries have special collections that can archive your comic books for research purposes and even get you a tax break based on the value! Hear about how one nonprofit organization’s donors ended up on the cover of Forbes magazine and how you can help generations of comic fans to come. Panelists include Golden Apple Comic & Art Foundation board member Marc Andreyko (creator/writer), Heidi MacDonald (Comics Beat), Ryan and Kendra Liebowitz (co-founders), and Gary Prebula (donor).

Sunday March 30, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Seminars & Workshops

12:00pm PDT

Jack Kirby Tribute

Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 207

At every WonderCon, we make time to remember the man they call The King of Comics, Jack Kirby. Former Kirby assistant Mark Evanier heads up a dais of folks who knew the man or at least his amazing career. This time out, Mark is joined by two members of Jack’s family—Tracy Kirby and Jeremy Kirby—as well as John Morrow (publisher of The Jack Kirby Collector), Rand Hoppe (founding trustee/director of the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center), Kirby family friend Dave Schwartz, and attorney Henry W. Holmes (better known as the Kirby-drawn character Destroyer Lawyer).

Special Guests

Mark Evanier

WonderCon Special Guest

Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 207

1: Programs, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Fandom, Historical, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Tributes, Writers & Writing, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances

12:00pm PDT

The Un-Masquerade: Red Carpet Edition

Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT

Room 300E

Lights, camera, cosplay! This WonderCon, be the star of the con and showcase your cosplay! Panelists Angela DiMartino (D&D aficionado), Kelly Dreyer (cosplayer), Lauren Emery (cosplayer), Aimee Tushinsky (cosplayer), and Chris Tushinsky (comic aficionado) will conduct red-carpet-style interviews (on an actual red “carpet”) of you and your cosplay, including that quintessential question, “Who are you wearing?”

Sunday March 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Room 300E

1: Programs, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom

12:30pm PDT

Spotlight on Matt Forbeck

Sunday March 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Room 208

Matt Forbeck (Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game) has been creating novels, comics, nonfiction, video games, and tabletop games for a living for over 35 years, including the upcoming Minecraft: Roll for Adventure series of game books. Join him for a Q&A session about his storied career and what’s coming next.

Special Guests

Matt Forbeck

WonderCon Special Guest

Sunday March 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 208

1: Programs, Action/Adventure, Art and Illustration, Fandom, Games, Horror and Suspense, Humor & Satire, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Video Games, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Writers & Writing

1:15pm PDT

The Thrilling Adventure Hour 20th Anniversary

Sunday March 30, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT

North 100B

The Thrilling Adventure Hour is an institution of the LA comedy scene, having run live since 2005. The show consists of scripted comedy-genre segments starring your favorite actors from the worlds of TV, film, podcasts, and improv. Creators Ben Acker and Ben Blacker have a freewheeling conversation with cast members Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Annie Savage, Paul F. Tompkins, Janet Varney, and others.

Sunday March 30, 2025 1:15pm - 2:15pm PDT
North 100B

1: Programs, Animation, BIPOC, Comics, Education, Fandom, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Television, Writers & Writing

2:00pm PDT

Japanese Queer Media

Sunday March 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 211

Japanese Queer media (Yaoi, BL, Yuri, and GL) has grown in popularity with an incredibly devoted fandom. What are the earliest depictions of Japanese queer media? How has it evolved? Panelists discuss this subgenre and how it is being challenged today.

Sunday March 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 211

1: Programs, Animation, Anime & Manga, Books, Cartooning and Comic Strips, Comics, Education, Fandom, Historical, Horror and Suspense, LGBTQIA+, Television

2:00pm PDT

The Beauty in the Beast: Unlocking Design Secrets with Neville Page

Sunday March 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Room 300A

From elegant to eerie, concept design is all about finding the beauty in every creation. Emmy Award–winning artist Neville Page (Avatar, Star Trek, Cloverfield) takes you behind the scenes of his upcoming book, revealing his creative process through exclusive footage and never-before-seen insights. Explore how form, function, and storytelling merge to create iconic designs in film, TV, and beyond. Whether you're an artist, a designer, or a fan of cinematic world-building, this is your chance to witness creativity in action and gain inspiration from one of the industry's leading visionaries.

Special Guests

Neville Page

WonderCon Special Guest

Sunday March 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1: Programs, Art and Illustration, Books, Cosplay, Costuming, Fandom, Movies, Television, WonderCon Special Guest Spotlights & Appearances, Writers & Writing

3:00pm PDT

Science of Disneyland

Sunday March 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 207

Disneyland is just down the road, so let’s take a virtual field trip to explore the parks from a different point of view. There’s something to discover in every land—life on other planets in Galaxy’s Edge, dinosaurs roaming the railroad, and majestic rock formations in Cars Land, just to name a few. There’s also robotics everywhere, from the original audio-animatronics to the advanced Spider-Man that swings across Avengers Campus. Panelists include astrophysicist Lisa Will, geologist Garrett Vice, paleontologist Stuart Sumida (who worked on the Matterhorn animations), and biologist Elizabeth Rega (who consulted on the Hall of Presidents). All are huge Disney fans who can’t wait to geek out and help you experience Disneyland from a whole new angle.

Sunday March 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 207

1: Programs, Education, Fandom, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Technology - Science - STEM

3:00pm PDT

X-Men Fandom Panel: Mutant Voices

Sunday March 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Room 300A

Merry mutants unite! Voice actors from X-Men ’97, Marvel Rivals, X-Men: The Animated Series, and the Capcom Fighting Collection gather to talk about bringing their characters to life. Lenore Zann (Rogue), Catherine Disher (Jean Grey), Matthew Waterson (Magneto), Isaac Robinson-Smith (Bishop), J. P. Karliak (Morph), Alpha Takahashi (Psylocke), and Daniel Marin (Namor) appear with moderators Chandler Poling and Chris Riley of the X-Reads podcast.

Sunday March 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 300A

1: Programs, Animation, Fandom, Podcasts, Superheroes, Video Games

3:30pm PDT

WonderCon Talk Back

Sunday March 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Room 213AB

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 30, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Room 213AB

1: Programs, Fandom