Committed Comics San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Debuts, Signings, More

Committed Comics is back at San Diego Comic-Con for another year of celebrating creator-owned comics, independent talent, and the artists behind them. You’ll once again find them in Small Press at Booth #L-09, where they’ll be debuting new books, welcoming creators for signings, and offering portfolio reviews. Fans looking for pre-con commissions for artist Raul H Montiel can also get on his list now, starting at a very economical $60.

While the exact signing schedule is still TBA, you can find a wide roster of artists at Committed Comics throughout the weekend, including:

Thomas Doherty – Tales from the Asylum
Raul H Montiel – Miss Miniver, Freakmeter
Kit Steele – Tea Dragons, Freakmeter
Bill Maus – Nira-X, Tales from the Asylum
Kat Maus – Nira-X

Attendees can also pick up plenty of exciting items at the booth. Up first, Kit Steele returns to Committed Comics with Tea Dragons: Whimsy and Watercolor, her charming illustration collection featuring 31 tiny, teacup-sized dragons inspired by different types of teas. Each dragon is accompanied by a recipe on how to make the perfect cup of their tea.

The 36-page softcover book is currently sold out online, making Booth #L-09 the only place to pick up a copy. It will be available for $25, or $60 with an original ink dragon sketch inside. Steele will also have all 31 8.5″x11″ Tea Dragon prints available individually this year.

Fans can also pick up Nira-X: Dark Seas, the final issue in the latest CyberAngels mini-series. Attendees can also snag a limited number of variant covers for issue #3 featuring artwork by Jonathan Hallett, Kat Maus, and John Stinsman while supplies last.

Looking for pre-con commissions? Artist Raul H. Montiel is accepting everything from headshots and sketch covers to full-color illustrations:

$60: 7”x10” (comic book backing board size) Line art headshot of any character
$80: 7”x10” (comic book backing board size) Full color headshot/bust of any character
$120: sketch cover B&W (with color highlights)
$150: sketch cover full color
$160: 11″x14” to 11”x17” full color single character no background
$200: 11”x14” to 11”x17” full color single character limited background

To inquire about a pre-show commission with Raul, email [email protected] with “Raul Commission” in the subject line. A $10 deposit via PayPal will be required to have Raul start working on your commission, with the balance to be paid on-site when you pick it up at Small Press #L-09.

Kit Steele is opening a very limited number of watercolor commission slots before the convention:

$250: 9″x12″ Character & Background Greyscale/Spot Color
$250: 9″x12″ Art Nouveau Style (simple background) Full Color

Bill Maus and Kat Maus will also be taking on-site commissions throughout the weekend.

Committed Comics will also once again be offering portfolio reviews in the Sails Pavilion. They welcome artists, writers, inkers, colorists, letterers, and creators working on their own original projects. Bring printed samples and clearly marked contact information for review.

Review Schedule: