What’s this, both an “Under the Tents” and a “WonderPost” in a single day? It’s beginning to look a little more like con season! WonderCon Anaheim is just over two months away, and we already have confirmations from many of our favorite artists, vendors, and more. If you don’t have your badges yet, single days are now available, as well as discounted hotels.
Let’s take a look at the news you might have missed:
- Comic artist and illustrator James Harris, also known as “The Jinja Ninja”, will be making their first con appearance outside of Japan. Catch this “Ninja” at WonderCon, where you can even pick-up a commission (pre-show commissions will be opening later).
It's official! I've been accepted to WonderCon 2025!
— The Jinja Ninja (James Harris) (@Jinja_Ninja_78) November 12, 2024
This will be my first con appearance outside of the Japan! The event will be from 3/28 – 3/30 at Anaheim Convention Center. I'll be putting out a call for pre-show commissions later, so keep an eye out for the notice. So…
- We’re big fans of artist Priscilla Wilson and her Soonay character — so we’re excited to see she’s returning to WonderCon. The only question left: What will this year’s Soonay exclusives be?
It'll be interesting to see this show in a different state! But I'll be back in Anaheim for WonderCon 🎉
— Priscilla Wilson 🔜 SacAnime (@valorandvellum) November 12, 2024
- Val Hochberg is as adorable as the chibi characters she draws — and she’s heading back to WonderCon! Stop by to pick up her original artwork, stickers, keychains, and more (and tell her the UBlog said hi).
I got my #WonderCon exhibitor confirmation today! YAY! 💖
— Val Hochberg 💖 (@kickgirl) November 6, 2024
- Another UBlog fan favorite, Brianna Cherry Garcia, will also be returning to WonderCon this year. Stop by her booth in Artist Alley to find artwork of all your favorite Disney, Universal Halloween Horror Nights, My Little Pony, and other fandoms.
- If you’ve been waiting for a commission from artist Patrick Ballesteros, it sounds like you won’t have long to wait — as he confirmed he’ll be opening commissions for both WonderCon and Emerald City “soon”.
Trying a scene with the screen tones. I like the look so now playing around with balancing my lights and darks a bit more. These are pretty labor intensive but I’ve found them to be pretty therapeutic 😊.
— Patrick Ballesteros FilAm Creator Con (@PatrickBallest) January 2, 2025
Commissions for @emeraldcitycon & @WonderCon opening soon! pic.twitter.com/zsTK5AjNmb
- Jada Toys has been bringing their A-Game to the collectibles world lately, and we’re excited to see what they’ll roll out at WonderCon this year.
- My Dragon Girlfriend creator Courtney (also known as Fawnduu), will be tabling in California for the first time this year — at WonderCon.
I had a really busy Monday and forgot to mention I have 2 confirmed cons for 2025 so far!
— Courtney🐲 (@Fawnduu) December 10, 2024
See yall at ECCC and WonderCon
(first time tabling in CA?????)
- SoCal artist Kalgado was accepted into WonderCon, so be sure to stop by their booth in March.
Oh hell ya I got into wondercon! I'll see y'all in March!
— Kalgado @ TWST Cupsleeve Mesa AZ (@kalgadoart) November 6, 2024
- The Shape Shifter Chronicles author Lauren Jankowski has a busy convention schedule so far this year, but luckily for us, it includes a stop at WonderCon.
- We know you’ve been working hard on your cosplay for WonderCon. But are you still in need of a photographer? Jonatcon Photography will be heading to WonderCon, and advanced bookings are available, so check them out.
Conventions I will be attending to:@AnimeLosAngeles @TsumiCon @animeimpulse @WonderCon
— Jonatcon Photography (@jonatconphotos) January 1, 2025
@comicconrevolution @comicconla @AnimePasadena #cosplay #cosplayphotography #animelosangeles #tsumicon #wondercon pic.twitter.com/XUBRspQTbS
- Black manga creator/writer and owner of Rapture Productions, Chris Hill, is returning to WonderCon, where you’ll be able to pick up works like his most recent Rapture Burgers Volume One.
- Artist Sean Murphy will be bringing prints, signatures, and sketches to several conventions this year, but it all kicks off at WonderCon.
2025 Comic Con schedule!
— Sean Murphy Art Sales (@SeanMurphyArt) January 5, 2025
Looking forward to traveling and meeting readers again.
We'll have prints, signatures and sketches as always.
WonderCon LA March 28-30
C2E2 Chicago April 11-13
MCM London May 23-25
SDCC July 24-27
Poland Sept 26-28 (more details later)
NYCC Oct 9-12 pic.twitter.com/4iOcsSwwz5
- Acrylic painter and content creator Kate Crawford is also heading to WonderCon, and sharing the love with friend and fellow artist Trace Webster. Be sure to stop by to say hello to both of them and check out their artwork.
Looking for a WonderCon commission? We’re got those!
Still need to buy a ticket to WonderCon? They’ve got those!
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.
And if you have missed any of our previous WonderPosts, you can find them here.