{"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":"2026-07-24T09:17:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T16:17:18","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-full wp-block-tribe-slide__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/TopGraphic-288x300.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><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\">July 24, 2026<\/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<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\/2026\/07\/FridayGrids.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Updated Schedule Grids<\/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 is-style-xx-large has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6c7d1ec67085bccc9f804ae9aa442d14\">Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Tonight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"220\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/eisnerawards_logo.png\" alt=\"Eisner Award Logo\" class=\"wp-image-4482 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/eisnerawards_logo.png 220w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/eisnerawards_logo-178x300.png 178w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Comic-Con proudly presents the 38th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards tonight<strong> <\/strong>in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront, just a short walk south from the convention center. The doors of the ballroom will open at 7:45 pm, and the ceremony will get underway at 8:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Voice actor <strong>Phil LaMarr<\/strong> (<em>Futurama, Samurai Jack, Justice League<\/em>) and actor\/writer <strong>Thomas Lennon<\/strong> (<em>Reno 911, Balls of Fury, Night at the Museum<\/em>) will co-host the ceremony with awards presented in 32 categories for works published in 2025. Named for the pioneering comics creator and graphic novelist Will Eisner, the Eisner Awards are considered the \u201cOscars\u201d of the comic book industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-medium has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-113464805e8fad6bafb7ab4de847739b\">A Little History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eisner Awards grew out of the Kirby Awards. In 1984, Fantagraphics Books instituted the Jack Kirby Awards to honor the best works and creators in comics. The administrator of the awards was Dave Olbrich, a Fantagraphics employee. The Kirby Awards were first given out in 1985, in programs at Comic-Con, with Jack Kirby himself on hand to congratulate the winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Olbrich left Fantagraphics, the Kirby Awards ended, but two new awards programs were born: Fantagraphics started the Harvey Awards (named after Harvey Kurtzman), and Olbrich started the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Set up as a nonprofit organization, the Eisners were given out at Comic-Con just as the Kirbys had been, with Will Eisner on stage to hand out the awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first Eisners were presented in 1988, for works published in 1987. Olbrich administered the awards for two years. No awards were presented in 1990. At that time, it was proposed that Comic-Con take over the awards. Thus, the first Will Eisner Comic&nbsp; Awards given out under Comic-Con auspices occurred at the 1991 show, with Jackie Estrada as the administrator. Jackie continued in that role for 36 years, ending with this year\u2019s awards ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The format of the ceremony has changed numerous times over the years. This year, attendees can expect to see presenters ranging from comics\u2019 biggest names to Hollywood celebrities, such as voice actor Jim Cummings (Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck),&nbsp; Felicia Day (<em>The Guild, Dr. Horrible\u2019s Sing-Along Blog<\/em>), and Ashley Eckstein (Ashoka Tano in <em>Star Wars: The Clone Wars<\/em>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-medium has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-94069ae5bf0589c9c819c8bed54714f3\">Other Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony will also include the presentation of several other special awards: the <strong>Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award,<\/strong> the <strong>Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award,<\/strong> the <strong>Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailing Award,<\/strong> and the<strong> Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-medium has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53f190c7f1c63c2384bfb910a1115f4a\">Acknowledgements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The major sponsor of the 2026 Eisner Awards is <strong>Lunar Distribution,<\/strong> with the pre-show sponsor being <strong>ComicsPro. <\/strong>The principal sponsors are <strong>Arsenal Comics &amp; Games,<\/strong> <strong>Cape &amp; Cowl Comics,<\/strong> <strong>Comic Shop Assistant, Comixology Originals, <\/strong>and <strong>Fantasy Books Inc. <\/strong>Supporting sponsors are <strong>Atlantis Fantasyworld<\/strong> (Santa Cruz, CA), <strong>DSTLRY\/Neon Ichiban, <\/strong>and <strong>Midwest Tape\/Hoopla Distribution.<\/strong> The afterparty is sponsored by <strong>HarperAlley\/Morrow. <\/strong>The print sponsor is <strong>Tiny Onion. <\/strong>The major sponsors for the Finger Award are <strong>DC Comics <\/strong>and<strong> Marvel Comics,<\/strong> with supporting sponsors <strong>Heritage Auctions <\/strong>and <strong>Maggie Thompson. <\/strong>Comic-Con thanks all 2026 Eisner Awards sponsors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jackie Estrada is retiring from her role with the Eisner Awards. Comic-Con is deeply grateful to Jackie for all of her hard work over the years and her help in building the Eisner Awards into what it is today. We wish her the best in all future endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance at the event is free to all Comic-Con members with badges. The ceremony is expected to last until about 10:30 pm. The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are operated under the auspices of San Diego Comic Convention, parent organization of the Comic-Con International convention.<\/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 is-style-x-large has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-54e0da3a2c4cc3918486e58f67faebda\">Friday P.O.W.E.R. Drawings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In true superhero spirit, Previously Offered Wristbands: Extra Redemption (P.O.W.E.R.) Drawings give attendees one last shot at scoring an Exclusive Signing (ES) Portal wristband. Sixty 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. The drawing will follow the Autograph Area Line Drawing procedures, so be sure you\u2019re familiar with how it works (see page 78 of the <em>Events Guide<\/em>).<\/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>All Elite Wrestling (10:00 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stars of All Elite Wrestling (10:00 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Todd McFarlane<\/strong> (10:00 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Collector\u2019s Call<\/em> with <strong>Lisa Whelchel<\/strong> signing (10:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jurassic Design Panel (10:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bryan Lee O&#8217;Malley<\/strong> (11:00 am drawing, signing at Oni Press Booth #1829)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Monster High Spooktacular: Meet the Ghouls <\/em>(11:00 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Jurassic World &#8211; Aquilops Handler<\/em> photoshoot (11:30 am drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Masters of the Universe<\/em> design panel (1:00 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DC&#8217;s <em>Gotham City <\/em>(1:00 pm drawing, signing at DC Booth #4544)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DC&#8217;s <em>Next Level<\/em> (2:00 pm drawing, signing at DC Booth #4544)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drawn Into Mattel (3:00 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scott Snyder\/Matt Fraction<\/strong> autograph session (3:00 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bryan Lee O&#8217;Malley<\/strong> (3:30 pm drawing, signing at Oni Press Booth #1829)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>John Cusack<\/strong> Presents the Surreal World of <em>Momo<\/em> signing (3:30 pm drawing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Spaceballs: The New One<\/em> autograph signing (4:30 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=\"723\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ToucanTip2026.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4446\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ToucanTip2026.png 723w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/ToucanTip2026-300x263.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Comic-Con Art Show is open late today and Sunday (one hour after the Exhibit Hall closes) to make it easier to bid on or pick up art. The Art Show is located in the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in Grand Halls C &amp; D. Numerous original drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other works are on display. Many of the pieces are offered for purchase by either Silent Auction or Quick-Sale. Be sure to check it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-medium has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-31000c64d5f7dfe2c6ea9e346f4a8a66\">Art Show hours:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-small-text\">\n<li>Today: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/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-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=\"600\" height=\"902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4469 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery1-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Who Knew Comic-Con Had a Fire Swamp?!<\/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=\"700\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4470 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery2-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery2-1-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Maybe We Should Rename the Con: Comic-Cat?!<\/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=\"700\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4471 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery3-1-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>Dungeon Crawler Carl<\/em> Creator Cracks Up the Crowd.<\/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=\"510\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-1-510x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4472 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-1-510x1024.jpg 510w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-1-149x300.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery4-1.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Zoinks! Mystery Machine Arrives in Style.<\/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=\"650\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4473 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery5-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery5-1-196x300.jpg 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A Truly Ducky Mighty Duck.<\/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=\"600\" height=\"879\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4474 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery6-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery6-1-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>A Third Member of the Spider Family on the Way\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=\"700\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4475 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery7.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery7-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Just a Spoonful of Sugar\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=\"900\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4476 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery8.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery8-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery8-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Next Generation of Fandom is Already Here.<\/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=\"823\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4477 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery9.jpg 823w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery9-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery9-768x747.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Where\u2019s a Power-Up When You Need One?<\/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=\"600\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4478 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery10.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.comic-con.org\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/07\/Gallery10-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Umm\u2026Excuse Me, But Who 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<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Comic-Con Today<\/em> does <strong>not<\/strong> accept photo submissions, but if you notice something cool that you think we should know about, please drop us a line at <a href=\"mailto:newsletter@comic-con.org\">newsletter@comic-con.org<\/a>; no guarantees. Be sure to include a phone number in case we have questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-small\">All content is the property of Comic-Con<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> International \u00a9 2026.<br>Photographer credits are indicated below. All photos are \u00a9 2026 SDCC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-overline has-brand-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4751ecf4d9585ab0028d4db4835f9e5c\">Comic-Con Today<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Editor-in-Chief \u2013 Chris Sturhann<br>Editor\/Photographers: Justin Hurt Christopher Machado<br>Editor\/Writer \u2013 Carly Neun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Tonight Comic-Con proudly presents the 38th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards tonight in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront, just a short walk south from the convention center. The doors of the ballroom will open at 7:45 pm, and the ceremony will get underway at 8:00. 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