{"id":3581,"date":"2025-07-24T14:34:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T21:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/?page_id=3581"},"modified":"2025-07-26T09:45:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T16:45:35","slug":"comic-con-today-friday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/cc\/publications\/newsletter\/comic-con-today-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Comic-Con Today: Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-tribe-hero-slider alignfull\"><div class=\"swiper\" data-autoplay=\"false\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-tribe-slide swiper-slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns wp-block-tribe-slide__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-tribe-slide__image-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-block-tribe-slide__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/ThingsToDo-ArloWilliams-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Comic-Con Interior Shot.\" class=\"wp-image-1534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/ThingsToDo-ArloWilliams-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/ThingsToDo-ArloWilliams-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/ThingsToDo-ArloWilliams-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/11\/ThingsToDo-ArloWilliams-2.jpg 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: Arlo Williams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-tribe-slide__content-container is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-xx-large wp-block-tribe-slide__heading has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b7079b61b947a0309e1c51b774d3e65\">Comic-Con Today: <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-base-white-color\">Friday<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-tribe-slide__meta is-style-overline has-brand-secondary-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-tribe-slide__meta is-style-overline has-brand-secondary-color has-text-color\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-large wp-block-tribe-slide__description\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons wp-block-tribe-slide__buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"swiper-controls\"><button class=\"swiper-prev\"><\/button><button class=\"swiper-next\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62a0c4b46c92b372b74be310fa522aa4\">CCEL Spotlights Comics for Teachers and Librarians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Started in 2015 and renamed in 2017 as the Comic-Con Conference for Educators and Librarians, the CCEL brings together publishers, educators, librarians, creators, and many others to teach how comics, education, and libraries can come together to support learning and personal growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CCEL kicked off Comic-Con Wednesday and yesterday with a wide range of programs and ends with a bang on Sunday, where secondary education takes center stage. CCEL programming covers topics ranging from how to use tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons to help students adjust to campus life to easing academic stress with comics, and many other topics from the library itself, publishers, and educators. This year\u2019s highlights include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li>In<strong> Comic Making for Kids and Teachers,<\/strong> <strong>Craig Knitt<\/strong> (creative arts specialist at the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of the Bay and Lakes Region) and <strong>Michael Norton Dando<\/strong> (professor of communication arts at St. Cloud State University) explore the comic-making process. In this hands-on workshop, young creators will learn to express their unique voices through storytelling and illustration, while educators will discover practical ways to inspire students in the classroom (<em>Today, 4:00 pm &#8211; 5:00 pm<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li>If you\u2019re still around on Sunday, higher education also engages with comics and popular culture in <strong>GeekEd: Mr. Stark, I Don&#8217;t Feel So Good <\/strong>(<em>Sunday, 11:00 am &#8211; 12:00 pm<\/em>), where attendees will learn from moderator<strong> Dr. Alfred Day<\/strong> (UC Berkeley), with<strong> Alison Cares<\/strong> (University of Central Florida), <strong>Emilie Mitchell<\/strong> (UC Berkeley), <strong>Jaylen Christie<\/strong> (University of Central Florida), and <strong>Sabrina Van Zuiden<\/strong> (UC Berkeley), about how narratives in popular culture deal with trauma, and how these narratives can be a tool for educators to reach vulnerable students as they pursue their education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A full schedule of exciting panels can be found on the website\/app as well as the San Diego Public Library\u2019s homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All CCEL programs are held in the Shirley Special Events Suite, located on the 9th floor of the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101. The programs are open to the general public, with no Comic-Con badge required to attend. However, seating is limited, so attendance is first come, first served. Comic-Con is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and is proud to support educators and librarians with the CCEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb4759899a281e30f161a4927c5ca195\">Autographs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-overline\">P.O.W.E.R. Drawings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think you missed your shot? In true superhero spirit, the P.O.W.E.R. (Previously Offered Wristbands: Extra Redemption) Drawing gives attendees one last shot at scoring an Exclusive Signing Portal wristband!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you miss out on an Exclusive Signing (ES) that was in the Comic-Con 2025 Exclusives Portal? Sixty (60) minutes before the start of an ES Portal signing, a special drawing may be held in the Autograph Area for any unclaimed wristbands, if available. This is your chance to swoop in and claim a spot that was previously awarded but not redeemed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Autograph Area online schedule will list the P.O.W.E.R. Drawing lineup time and location, as well as the drawing time for each ES Portal signing. If there are no unclaimed wristbands, there will be no drawing. The drawing will follow the Autograph Area Line Drawing procedure, so be sure you\u2019re familiar with how it works (see page 74 of the <em>Events Quick Guide<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any good origin story, this might be your unexpected opportunity to become a part of something epic. Good luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential P.O.W.E.R. drawings and times for today are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li>Special SDCC Autograph Signing with <strong>Felicia Day<\/strong> (10 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Todd McFarlane<\/strong> Exclusive Comic-Con Signing Session (10:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon<\/em> (10:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spooktacular Signing: Meet the Ghouls Behind the Design (11 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DC All In Talent Signing (11 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adam Cesare,<\/strong> author (Clown in a Cornfield) Exclusive Signing (11:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outlander and Outlander: Blood of my Blood Autograph Signing with Cast and Creators (12 pm drawing )<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bryan Lee O&#8217;Malley<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Scott Pilgrim, Lost at Sea, Seconds,<\/em> and <em>Snotgirl<\/em> (12 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Phineas and Ferb<\/em> Photo Moment and Meet andGreet (12:15 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jim Lee<\/strong> and <strong>Jeph Loeb<\/strong> Signing (2 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Alien: Earth<\/em> Signing (2 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Primitive War<\/em> Talent Signing \u2013 <strong>Ryan Kwanten, Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer, Nick Weschler,<\/strong> and director <strong>Luke Sprake<\/strong> (2:30 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tom King, Bilquis Evely,<\/strong> and <strong>Matheus Lopes<\/strong> Signing (3 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forging Eternia: <em>Masters of the Universe<\/em> Design Panel (3:15 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Solar Opposites<\/em> Signing (3:30 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>King of the Hill<\/em> Signing (4:45 pm drawing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3cdefcddaa22b9c3ae2e851ee6c929f1\">Toucan Tip Friday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3617\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-376x376.png 376w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-650x650.png 650w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Toucan_Tip_2025_Graphic-1024x1024-1-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-overline\">Forget Something?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the Downtown San Diego Essential Services on p. 6 of the Events Quick Guide for a listing of grocery stores, drug stores, copies, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> The address for Blick under Art Supplies is incorrect. They moved to 3633 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110 (no longer walking distance but at least, they have lots of parking now).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6fa8dcd01b81c0aa2a30cfcc5f479b7\">Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Tonight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 37th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony will be held&nbsp;tonight at 8:00 pm in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel. Attendance at the event is free to all Comic-Con members. Be sure to bring your convention badge to be admitted\u2014and your I.D. if you wish to purchase alcoholic beverages. Considered the \u201cOscars\u201d of the comic book industry, the Eisner Awards will be given out in 32 categories for works published in 2024. Hosting the ceremony this year are voice actor&nbsp;Phil LaMarr&nbsp;(<em>Futurama, Samurai Jack, Justice League<\/em>) and comics artist\/writer\/editor&nbsp;Bill Morrison&nbsp;(<em>The Simpsons, Futurama<\/em>) with presenters including Hollywood celebrities as well as comics and animation legends. For complete details, see the website\/app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-66ab6a359f07e4214d813ee7a581f0d3\">Comic-Con Merchandise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, there are four ways to pick up those must-have Comic-Con items:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li><strong>Comic-Con Merch Store:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comic-Con Merch Shop (online): <\/strong>Our Comic-Con Merch Shop also has a wide selection of all the newest Comic-Con\u2013 and&nbsp; Comic-Con Museum\u2013branded products available at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.shop\/\"> https:\/\/www.comic-con.shop\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comic-Con Museum Shop: <\/strong>Merch hunters can stop by the Comic-Con Museum to find unique items for sale that you won\u2019t find in our Merch Store or the online Merch Shop. The Museum is in the Federal Building in the Palisades area of Balboa Park, at 2131 Pan American Plaza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hudson News (at San Diego Airport):<\/strong> A limited number of selected items are available at Hudson News at the airport, so attendees flying home will have an extra chance to snag Comic-Con merch for friends and family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6a635a1f4e8d43f0770786cbc6ef08bf\">Grids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default with-icon\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/SDCC25_Programing-Grid_Friday.pdf\">View Grids Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1512c23e57ba5637b6926147cea40260\">Corrections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <em>Events Quick Guide<\/em> Programming Grid, page 55, the times for the <strong>Collider Ladies Night with Perri Nemiroff<\/strong> panel are incorrect as printed. The correct time is 5:45 pm &#8211; 6:45 pm in Room 6BCF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The address printed on page 6 of the Events Quick Guide for Blick under Art Supplies is incorrect. They moved to 3633 Midway Dr, San Diego, CA 92110 (no longer walking distance but at least they have lots of parking now).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-23bbe50f8bbdc1ffc351fe35640681b3\">Comic-Con <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-brand-primary-color\">Gallery<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Matilda-Lutz-as-the-new-Red-Sonja.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3594 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Matilda-Lutz-as-the-new-Red-Sonja.jpg 737w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Matilda-Lutz-as-the-new-Red-Sonja-260x300.jpg 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Matilda Lutz signs autographs as the new <em>Red Sonja<\/em> film.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/A-view-from-the-top-of-the-Abbott-Wheel-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3598 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/A-view-from-the-top-of-the-Abbott-Wheel-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/A-view-from-the-top-of-the-Abbott-Wheel-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/A-view-from-the-top-of-the-Abbott-Wheel-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A view from the top of the Abbott Wheel\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/I-got-my-swag.-now-it_s-clobberin-time.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3599 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/I-got-my-swag.-now-it_s-clobberin-time.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/I-got-my-swag.-now-it_s-clobberin-time-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/I-got-my-swag.-now-it_s-clobberin-time-768x560.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>I got all my swag\u2026 Now it\u2019s clobberin\u2019 time!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/The-incomparable-Jim-Lee.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3600 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/The-incomparable-Jim-Lee.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/The-incomparable-Jim-Lee-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/The-incomparable-Jim-Lee-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The incomparable, always engaging Jim Lee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/One-mug-to-rule-them-all.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3601 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/One-mug-to-rule-them-all.jpg 654w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/One-mug-to-rule-them-all-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>One mug to rule them all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Are-you-sure-we-wanna-let-this-guy-in.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3602 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Are-you-sure-we-wanna-let-this-guy-in.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Are-you-sure-we-wanna-let-this-guy-in-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Are-you-sure-we-wanna-let-this-guy-in-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Are we sure we wanna let this guy in?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Wicked-Piccolo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3603 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Wicked-Piccolo.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Wicked-Piccolo-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Wicked Piccolo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Aspiring-artist-anxiously-awaits-an-approval.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3604 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Aspiring-artist-anxiously-awaits-an-approval.jpg 846w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Aspiring-artist-anxiously-awaits-an-approval-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Aspiring-artist-anxiously-awaits-an-approval-768x590.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>An aspiring artist anxiously awaits review\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-bottom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Boldly-go.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3605 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Boldly-go.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Boldly-go-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Boldly-go-768x751.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Live long and Comic-Con<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr 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