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.
And of course, he’s bringing back his pop-up to kick off the con, set for Tuesday, July 21 at Mnemonic Coffee (2604 Fifth Ave), where fans can pick up exclusives and more.
[UPDATE June 22]
Patrick is bringing the cottage to San Diego Comic-Con, and bringing back an old fan-favorite series in the meantime. His “Tin Can” series — which are small, 4″x4″ sized prints that you can combine in any combination and order you’d like to make the characters appear they’re communicating with one another, via the good ol’ tin can route — returns with this set.
Fans can skate over to his booth to pick up “Heat Advisory“, a San Diego Comic-Con set of five prints featuring your favorite rival hockey players, as well as their gal pals and smoothie shop employees. A stupid Canadian wolf bird even makes an appearance. Each print is signed and hand-numbered, and the set will be available for $40.
It even comes with a free bonus “This Tuna Melt Needs To Be Reheated” sticker, so you can show off your team pride (and by team, we mean Team Hollanov).
[UPDATE June 19]
Patrick Ballesteros’ next limited edition piece was made with a love only the branch of a willow tree could conjure. If you’ve been wishing for the darker side of Patrick’s artwork, then good news, because he’s got a new obsession, and we’re going to reap the benefits.
His newest piece is “unBEARable“, a 6″x10” print on linen paper that takes us through the biggest moments of this summer’s best horror sensation (no offense, Backrooms). If you’re still thinking about that car scene, or literally everything to do with the cat, then we think you just won’t be able to “bear” parting the con without this one for just $20 at San Diego Comic-Con.
Just be sure to read the back of the box.
[UPDATE June 16]
Patrick Ballesteros has been busy as a beaver working on his next San Diego Comic-Con debut. “Hoppily Ever After” is an 8″x8″ open-edition print that celebrates the “dam” fine adventures of Beaverton’s residents, both two and four-legged.
As with the majority of Ballesteros’ pieces, the fun is in the details, and fans can spend plenty of time spotting nods to favorite characters and moments throughout. It’s available on fine art paper,and will be available for $22 at #DD-08 in Artist Alley.
[UPDATE June 14]
Patrick has something special brewing. His pop-up at Mnemonic Coffee (2604 Fifth Ave) returns on Tuesday, July 21, and he’s kicking off the announcements with a special “Fantastic Forties” 11″x17″ print, which celebrates a slew of pop culture properties celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Including the best Disney movie ever (according to me), some big troublemakers, some robots in disguise, and more.
It’s limited to 100 pieces, and will be available for $40 at the pop-up.
[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.
