If you’re heading to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Patrick Ballesteros is almost undoubtedly on your must-visit list of booths. Through his instantly recognizable kid-style take on pop culture characters, Patrick has built a loyal following that draws arguably the largest lines in Artist Alley.
For 2026, he’s back again at #DD-08 with a fresh line-up for exclusives, debuts, mini originals, commissions, and more, so keep checking back as more items are added to this post.
[UPDATE June 9]
Artist Patrick Ballesteros has never met a pop culture icon he couldn’t filter through his distinctly Filipino lens, and “BATMANONG” might be one of his most fun mashups yet.
Inspired by the Filipino jeepney, the 5″x10″ piece transforms the Caped Crusader’s world into an action-packed road trip through Gotham, complete with a heavily customized “Batmanong” vehicle barreling through danger while a familiar collection of allies and rogues cling to every available surface. The title itself is a clever play on words, combining the Dark Knight’s name with manong, a Tagalog term used to respectfully address an older male.
It’s printed on linen paper, and will be available all days of the con for $18.
[UPDATE June 1]
If a face can launch a thousand ships, then it’s safe to say that a hat, especially this hat, can launch a thousand adventures. After all, who is Indiana Jones without his fedora? Just a professor? How ordinary.
Patrick Ballesteros continues his “CAP”tivating Crew series, which celebrates all the adventures, excitement and drama of a character sporting a great hat. This time, the hat belongs to Indiana Jones, as played by Harrison Ford in the beloved movie series.
INDYPENDENCE DAY is an 11″ x 14″ print on linen paper that is so chock full of details you might spend hours taking it all in. This print will be available all days of San Diego Comic-Con for $30 at Patrick’s booth, #DD-08
[UPDATE April 17]
Patrick is turning the page on something new with “Once Upon A Pennant”, a series of pennant-style bookmarks inspired by his wife’s love of reading. But these are not just your ordinary, everyday bookmark — they feel like something you’d hang in a storybook world, just shrunk down to mark your spot between chapters, with his signature style adding a bit more personality to your current read.
The line kicks off with three designs debuting at the Festival of Books this weekend in LA, with more slated to arrive at San Diego Comic-Con.
Each bookmark measures 2.5″x9.5″, is double-sided, and priced at $9 each or 3 for $24.
[UPDATE April 6]
If you’ve ever wanted your favorite characters reimagined in Patrick’s signature kid-style, now is your chance. He will be opening his San Diego Comic-Con 2026 commissions today — that’s Monday, April 6 — at 5pm PT, with 25 spots available (and they typically go very quickly).
To join the list, simply email [email protected] with the subject line “SDCC Commission 2026” and include your commission details, including how many and which characters you would like (note: they must be established pop culture characters from TV, film, animation, cartoons, novels, etc.) Patrick will reply with pricing and payment info, and from there you’ll have 24 hours to confirm and lock in your spot. Update: This list is now closed.
