| Your Convention Experience Starts Now! Comic conventions are an explosion of fandom, from film to television to comics and more – and one of the biggest is coming up this week! Comics Experience is heading to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) with panels, networking, and a wealth of comics knowledge. Where to Find Us at SDCC We have four panels at SDCC this year and are so excited to bring together so many industry professionals for these impactful discussions! The full, up-to-date schedule can be found on the SDCC website. Take a look at where you can find us this weekend: The Art of Comic Book Collaboration | Thursday, July 24, 3PM-4PM PT | Room 11 – A discussion with Heather Antos, Reilly Brown, Rich Douek, and Andy Schmidt on navigating working relationships and setting your collaboration up for success. Pitching Your Comic to Publishers | Friday, July 25, 11AM-12PM PT | Room 4 – Insights from Bobby Curnow, Rich Douek, Gamal Hennessy, Andy Schmidt, and Jake Thomas on pitching to major comics publishers – an indispensable trove of strategic information. Breaking Into Comics and Staying In | Friday, July 25, 2PM-3PM PT | Room 11 – Heather Antos, Reilly Brown, Charlie Stickney, Andy Schmidt, and Jake Thomas share insight and advice on what to do (and what not to do) to get your foot in the door. The Business of Freelance Comic Books | Saturday, July 26, 6PM-7PM PT | Room 23ABC – Gamal Hennessy, Joseph Illidge, and Rich Douek discuss how freelance comic creators are the foundation of the industry, how to establish yourself in the business, and the realities of working in comics. CE Networking Meetup with Gamal Hennessy Friday, July 25 7PM-9 PM PT at the Agave Bar & Grill (the poolside bar in the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina) We’ve also scheduled a meetup at the Marriott’s poolside bar. It’s a great opportunity to meet some fellow creators in a casual, no pressure environment. There’s no specific reserved space, just look for Gamal and you’ll be in the right place! Resources for Navigating Your Convention Experience Let’s be real, conventions can be… a lot. There are panels, networking, exhibiting, and more happening all the time, with surprises around every corner. There will be FOMO (fear of missing out). Fortunately, we have several resources and courses to help you navigate these impactful spaces, both this weekend and beyond: Express Course: Conventioning Like a Pro: Gamal Hennessy provides a roadmap for being a professional comic creator IRL. Community Pro Lesson: Networking as a Comic Book Creator (Community Pro members): Watch the replay of our July 2025 Community Pro lesson on networking. Blog: How to Be a Comics Professional: Comics are so much more than just the comic creation – and communication is key to success. On-Demand Course: The Art of Being a Working Comic Creator expands on the points Andy shares in the blog post above. Podcast: Where Can You Find an Audience for Your Comic? Andy and Gamal discuss the secret of finding the right people to buy and read your comic beyond the confines of a comic book shop. Why Comics Experience? With years of expertise and a passion for comics in every format, we offer a complete learning experience that covers every aspect of comic book creation. We’ve covered everything from writing and artwork to publishing, advertising, editing, and project management. Don’t miss out on updates, resources, and opportunities. Visit our new Comics Experience website today and start your comic book journey! -The Comics Experience Team Community News BOOM! Studios Panels at SDCC This time last year we were sharing the news that BOOM! Studios had shifted ownership. Now, we’re excited about their new EIC (hint: It’s CE founder Andy Schmidt) and thrilled to see some BOOM! programming at SDCC, too! The New Era of Power Rangers | Thursday, July 24, 5PM-6PM Prime Video’s Butterfly with BOOM! Studios | Friday, July 25, 1:30PM-2:30PM Comics for Everyone | Friday, July 25, 3:30 PM-4:30PM PT The SlaughterVerse: Expanding the World of Something is Killing the Children | Saturday, July 26, 10AM-11AM Community Members at SDCC So many CE community members are sharing their insights through panel discussions at SDCC! Take a look at just a few we know of below: Making Comics Beyond the Credits Box | Thursday, July 24, 12PM-1PM Creators Assemble: Good, Evil, and Gray Areas in Comics – You be the Judge! | Thursday, July 24, 12:30PM-1:30PM Life Cycle of a Comic Book | Thursday, July 24, 6:30PM-7:30PM Comic Book Bestsellers with Prana DM | Friday, July 25, 6:30PM-7:30PM Comixology: Your Horror Comix Fix | Saturday, July 26, 2:30PM-3:30PM Creators Assemble: Comics Camaraderie, A Networking Event | Saturday, July 26, 4PM-6PM Celebrate Toxic Mess Summer with AHOY Comics, Troma, and The Toxic Avenger! | Saturday, July 26, 8PM-9PM How Kickstarter Can Kickstart Your Career | Sunday, July 27, 2PM-3PM |
