Prism Comics to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Creators at WonderCon Anaheim 2026

Prism Comics is returning to WonderCon Anaheim this week with a robust presence dedicated to showcasing LGBTQ+ creators across the comics and pop culture landscape. The organization will host a booth (#1401) featuring signings, books, and a strong emphasis on inclusive storytelling throughout the weekend.

Featured Creators

This year’s lineup includes prominent figures such as Nicole Maines (known for her work in Suicide Squad), Amy Chu (Emma Frost: The White Queen), David Booher (Killer Queens), Tilly and Susan Bridges (Star Trek: Voyager), and Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men), alongside a diverse range of emerging and established voices.

Panels and Discussions

Beyond the exhibit floor, Prism Comics will host several panels focusing on LGBTQ-inclusive storytelling. These sessions will cover creating content for young readers, the increasing influence of queer voices in fantasy, and the role of LGBTQ+ communities within gaming. Each panel will bring together writers, artists, and industry professionals to share insights and discuss the evolution of representation in comics and pop culture.

Panel Schedule

Friday, March 27

• 12pm–1pm — Mallory
• 1pm–2pm — Emely Corona Sandoval, Tara Madison Avery
• 2pm–3pm — Jesse Ledina
• 3pm–4pm — David Booher, Jim McCann
• 4pm–5pm — Jeff Krell, David Reddish
• 5pm–6pm — Liam Coballes, Tara Madison Avery
• 6pm–7pm — Amy Chu, Jesse Ledina

Saturday, March 28

• 9:30am–11am — Liam Coballes, Jesse Ledina
• 11am–12pm — Rod O’Reilly, Mallory, Julie Fiveash
• 12pm–1pm — Emely Corona Sandoval, Tara Madison Avery
• 1pm–2pm — Nicole Maines, Tilly and Susan Bridges
• 2pm–3pm — David Booher, David Reddish, Tara Madison Avery
• 3pm–4pm — Jeff Krell, Sam Irvin, Jim McCann
• 4pm–5pm — Sam Irvin, Mike Pingel
• 5pm–6pm — Panel Group Signing (LGBTQ-Inclusive Storytelling)
• 6pm–7pm — Mike Pingel, Jesse Ledina

Sunday, March 29

• 9:30am–11am — Jesse Ledina, Tilly and Susan Bridges
• 11am–12pm — Ben Crane, Emely Corona Sandoval, Ajuan Mance
• 12pm–1pm — Nicole Maines, Liam Coballes, Ajuan Mance
• 1pm–2pm — Mallory, Sam Irvin, Jim McCann
• 2pm–3pm — Sam Irvin, Julie Fiveash, David Reddish
• 3pm–4pm — Panel Group Signing (Magical World of LGBTQ+ Fantasy)
• 4pm–5pm — Panel Group Signing (Queer Gaming)

Featured Panels

LGBTQ-Inclusive Storytelling for Young People – Saturday, March 28, 3pm-4pm, Room 211. This panel, moderated by Cort Lane, will feature Tilly Bridges, Susan Bridges, Julie Fiveash, Jose Pimienta, Jasmine Walls, and Shannon Watters, discussing approaches to LGBTQ+ content for young readers.

The Magical World of LGBTQ+ Fantasy – Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1pm-2pm, Room 211. Moderated by William O Tyler, this panel includes Ben Crane, Sarah Gailey, Nicole Maines, Ajuan Mance, Emely Corona Sandoval, and Jasmine Walls, exploring the intersection of fantasy and queer storytelling.

Queer Gaming: Adventuring with Pride – Sunday, March 29, 2026, 2pm-3pm, Room North 151. Tara Madison Avery will moderate a discussion with Matthew Michael Brown, Bryan Gomez, Ray Lancione, David Reddish, Sonya Saturday, and Estella M. Stone, examining the role of LGBTQ+ individuals in gaming.