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WonderPost 2026: Mass Effect, CGC, Yesterdays, Elly Karipides, Becca Shipley, Panels

Is this the biggest edition of “WonderPost” we’ve ever done? We think it just might be, and it is packed to the gills with updates on panels, prints, voice actors offering autographs and selfies, games, and so, so much more.

Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:

  • The trans short film Long Away (from writer/director Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges) will be heading to WonderCon for a special screening, with more details TBA.

  • CGC will be on-site at WonderCon at Booth #601, offering grading submissions, autograph authentication, and certification services for comics, cards, video games, and other collectibles. Collectors can also take advantage of CGC Signature Series witnesses and JSA authentication services for signed memorabilia, with some certifications available the same day. Attendees can also visit the CGC booth to pick up logo pins and stickers with submissions and drop off prepared collectibles through the Express Drop-off Service to skip long lines.

  • G.I. Joe, Robotech, and Marvel artist Jamie Sullivan took a break out of his busy schedule to work on something for WonderCon — and we can’t wait to see the finished result.

  • Think you know everything there is to know about Star Wars? Come test your luck at the annual “Star Wars Trivia After Dark Party” panel, with more details on the date/time TBA. And, there are more prizes than ever before.

  • Need more Star Wars (and BBQ) in your life? You can also join the second annual WonderCon Grill & Chill at Villains Brewing. For $28.52, you’ll get to come hang out with fandom friends starting at 7:30pm on Saturday, March 28. Each ticket includes a Texas-style smoked briskey and grilled BBQ chicken breast, gourmet mac and cheese and garlic mashed potatoes, a house salad, and soft drinks (with a vegan option also available).

  • What do potatoes, the pyramids, and a vampire have in common? Well, they’re all WonderCon exclusives from Yesterdays, and they’re all things we’re very excited to hear more about.

  • We’re always big fans of Elly Karipides and her purr-fectly adorable cat art, so we’re thrilled she’s returning to WonderCon with plenty of originals at #C-41 in Artist Alley.

  • But you know that old saying — there can never be too many cats. And you’ll find plenty of cat-themed items at Aphmeow and their Meemeow Mini-Mart, which will feature giveaways, merch, and more.

  • Give a warm welcome to Briar Rose Emporium on her WonderCon debut. Stop by her booth #MM-03 in Artist Alley to pick up custom laser engraved, nerdy tumblers and keepsakes.

 

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  • Jerry Gaylord, a story and development artist from What If?, X-Men ’97, Marvel Studios, and beyond, will be exhibiting with Penelope “Peng-Peng” Gaylord (illustrator for Penguin Random House) at #D-04 and #D-05 at WonderCon, with books, prints, stickers, Disney Lorcana cards, and original commissions on-site.

  • The short film Nelson the Giant, which follows a school teacher who transports her students to a magical and animated world of music, art, and imagination, will be making its USA debut at WonderCon on Saturday, March 28 at 3pm.

 

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  • Do you feel all gooey and burned out inside? Then this “Sad S’more” print and sticker from Alyssa Cooper may be just what you need in your life.

  • Artist Fan Yang has a packed convention schedule in March (which includes a stop at WonderCon Artist Alley #C-17), and a packed catalogue of offerings, ranging from limited prints, keychains, art books, and more.

 

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  • Looking for commissions? In addition to our pre-con list, many artists will also be offering sketches directly at the table, including Emily Mata, who will have 4″x6″‘s, sketch covers, and sketch cards available for commissions at #2113.

 

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  • Join authors Henry Herz, Peter Clines, Jendia Gammon, Lisa Kastner, Scott Sigler, and Ben Spada on Sunday, March 29 at 12:30pm in Room 204C for “The Writers Coffeehouse“, where they powerhouse of authors, editors, and publishers will discuss the writing industry.

 

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  • But why have one Mass Effect voice actor, when you could have two? Ash Sroka, the voice behind Tali’Zorah nar Rayya in the trilogy, will also be appearing on Friday and Sunday of the con at Booth #DL-18 for autographs, selfies, and voice recordings.

  • But wait, there’s more! Voice actor William Salyers, the voice behind the beloved Mordin Solus in Mass Effect (as well as Rigby in Regular Show) will also be on hand all three days at Booth #DL-17 for autographs and selfies.

 

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  • Shiny! The California Browncoats are offering some family-friendly Firefly fun on Saturday, March 28 from 8pm-10pm with the “Browncoat Boardgame Night” in the California Ballroom CD (second floor up the escalator, down the left side), including “Fireflux Flux” and “Out to the Black”.

 

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  • WonderCon Games returns with more than 100 different titles available throughout the weekend, including tournaments, demos, teaching sessions, and open gaming tables for attendees to jump into. Daytime gaming takes place in Exhibit Hall C (Friday 12pm–7pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Sunday 10am–5pm), with nighttime gaming continuing at the Hilton Anaheim California Ballroom CD on Friday and Saturday from 7pm–12am. Most games are free to learn and play, with new sessions starting at the top of each hour and a wide variety of titles available — from Exploding Kittens, Pandemic, and Ticket to Ride: Ghost Train to Settlers of Catan and Tsuro. Some sanctioned tournaments may require a materials fee, with prize support available for participants and winners.
  • Need more games? Join Darrington Press at WonderCon for a chance to play their newest game “A Familiar Find” ahead of its official release on April 7.

  • Author Tessa McFionn will be pulling double-duty at WonderCon with two panels, including “Concept to Creation, A Writers Forum” on Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm in Room 210, as well as “Spice Club” on Saturday, March 28 at 8:30pm in Room 208.

  • Mike Bittner, Associate Director of Health, Safety, and Emergency Management at Stanford University, will be at WonderCon to discuss his paper “The Children’s Crusade,” which explores social activism themes in 1990’s teen superhero comics. His talk will dive into titles like The New Warriors and Gen-13 and how those books reflected youth-driven activism of the era.

  • Welcome Daistas Design to WonderCon for the first time, where they’ll be taking over #L-03 in Artist Alley with prints, stickers, keychains, and even pillows.

 

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And finally, here are a few more assorted artists, vendors, and beyond who will also be at the convention:

Looking for a WonderCon commission? We’ve got you covered!

Still need to buy a ticket to WonderCon? They’ve got those!

Anything we missed? 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.

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