San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Panel Videos
The CBC Graphic Novel Committee presented 3 great panels this year at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, which were recorded and are now live on our website!
Leap into Action-Filled Graphic Novels
Description: Join creators as they reveal how they make their exciting stories leap off the page and engage middle-graders and young adults alike.
MODERATOR
- Danielle McKechnie — Otto Normal’s Monsterton (Andrews McMeel)
PANELISTS
- Simón Estrada — Otto Normal’s Monsterton (Andrews McMeel)
- Arianna Irwin — Penelope’s Escape From The Platypusary and 101 Dalmatians: Penny’s Big Splash (Mad Cave Studios / Maverick)
- Mike Maihack — Spider-Man: Mighty Mayhem! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up) (ABRAMS / Fanfare)
- Samuel Sattin — Unico Awakening (Scholastic / Graphix)
- Katie Longua — Agent Cupcake (Oni Press)
Building Connections with Middle-Grade Graphic Novels
Description: Join graphic novel creators as they dive into middle-grade stories centered on belonging. From shared communities to the bonds we share with family and friends, connection plays a vital role in helping young readers understand themselves and the world.
MODERATOR
- Daniel Sulzberg — Unicons (The Little Press / Pixel & Paper Productions)
PANELISTS
- James Burks — Box Tales: Grow, Strawberries, Grow! (Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group / First Second)
- Gale Galligan — The Baby-sitters Club (Scholastic / Graphix)
- Rob Thompson — Feo the Chupacabra (ABRAMS / Fanfare)
- Sequoia Blankenship — Feo the Chupacabra (ABRAMS / Fanfare)
Drawing Courage: YA Graphic Novels that Speak Up
Description: From visual storytelling choices to character-driven voice, these graphic novel authors break down the craft behind the page, revealing how their lives, experiences, and personalities create immersive worlds, emotional impact, and unforgettable reading experiences.
MODERATOR
- Julie Fiveash — The Froggy Library (Levine Querido)
PANELISTS
- Jarrett Dapier — Wake Now in the Fire (Penguin Random House / Ten Speed Graphic)
- Tilly Bridges — Just Another Summer (Mad Cave Studios / Maverick)
- Susan Bridges — Just Another Summer (Mad Cave Studios / Maverick)
- R. Sikoryak — Declaration / Emancipation Illustrated (Drawn & Quarterly)
- Rob Reger — Emily the Strange (25th Anniversary Edition) (Chronicle Books)
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