Love comics, community, and queer pride? Those in Southern California can celebrate all three with the fifth annual Q Con 2026, Southern California’s only LGBTQ+ comic convention. Hosted by Prism Comics, the free, family-friendly event takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 11am-6pm at Fiesta Hall in West Hollywood (7377 Santa Monica Blvd).
Q Con celebrates queer diversity, creativity, and representation across comic books, graphic novels, gaming, and pop culture. The convention will also be filled with special guests, including Maia Kobabe (Gender Queer), Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes), Jose Pimienta (Halfway to Somewhere), Rex Ogle and Rey Terciero (Northranger), and Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges (Star Trek writers), along with vendors and publishers like TOKYOPOP and Fanbase Press.
Attendees can browse exhibitor booths, attend creator panels, enter the cosplay costume contest for prizes, and take part in new portfolio review and mentoring sessions for aspiring artists and writers.
Admission is free, and while walk-up guests are welcome, advance registration is recommended for faster entry.
It’s a fun, welcoming way to celebrate Pride Month and connect with the LGBTQ+ comics community before San Diego Comic-Con.
