Yesterday we posted some news on San Diego Comic-Con, which was mostly met with a chorus of, “But what about WonderCon?”. The good news is, Comic-Con International has heard your cries (or we just had really good timing), and also finally sent out confirmations to vendors for WonderCon as well yesterday afternoon, meaning we now have a slew of WonderCon announcements for you today as well!
We are just 51 days away from the Anaheim convention (scheduled for April 1-3, 2022), and while we don’t have an answer to, “But when are badges/hotels going up?”, we do have some pieces of the puzzle!
Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:
- It’s happening, guys! It’s really happening! Artist Patrick Ballesteros confirmed he received his placement for WonderCon Anaheim 2022.
Confirmed for Wondercon! See you all there! pic.twitter.com/IYDZkKBhR8
— Patrick Ballesteros (@PatrickBallest) February 8, 2022
- Symbiote Studios have big plans for WonderCon this year, with new merch for My Little Pony and Transformers, as well as some Rivals of Aether plush being announced on opening night. We have missed our daily dose of Rock-Paper-Scissors at their booth!
We stole this image from our friends at @toddlandstore (clears throat) We will be attending Wondercon with awesome new merch. Big @RivalsOfAether plush everyone has been waiting for to be announced by @StudiosofAether on opening night. Also new MLP and Transformers products. pic.twitter.com/sdu4S0vk7j
— Symbiote Studios: Toy Manufacturer (@symbiotestudios) February 9, 2022
- President/COO of Top Cow, Matt Hawkins, had some exciting news — you can find him in Artist Alley at WonderCon this spring.
I am now a guest at the Middle East Comicon in Abu Dhabi first weekend of March. Excited to head back there, been a few years. I’ll also be in artist alley @WonderCon first weekend of April.
— Matt Hawkins (@topcowmatt) February 2, 2022
- Writer and artist Jeff Pina has been busy prepping for WonderCon, with new chibi prints like this Superman Blue and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Working on new #chibi #prints for the ’22 con season over the next few weeks to refresh the bins in time for #wondercon !
So you’ll likely see a lot of new stuff soon! Here’s one of my favorites: SUPERMAN BLUE!#DC #dccomics #comics #comic #superman #electric #art #fan #cute pic.twitter.com/mYJGO6osrs
— Jeff Pina Makes Comics (@JeffPina78) February 2, 2022
Knocking out a whole #new line of #prints for the ’22 con season!
Here’s Ant-Man and the Wasp!#marvel #mcu #avengers #movie #comic #art #wondercon #california #disney #PaulRudd pic.twitter.com/QvKzn1uNyX
— Jeff Pina Makes Comics (@JeffPina78) February 5, 2022
- Masquerade! Painted faces on parade! Cartoonist and artist Phil Foglio will be at WonderCon this April, where he will be emceeing the Masquerade. Are you busy working on your entry?
Looks like I will be going to WonderCon (April 1-3) in Anaheim (https://t.co/rKdbJJCbWj) where I will again be emceeing the Masquerade. Woot. Won’t be going to Disneyland…what with some of the stuff I put in the Night Sheriff, they might not let me in.
— Phil Foglio (@FoglioPhil) February 7, 2022
- Artist Priscilla Wilson, also known as Valor & Vellum, has also been hard at work on exclusives for WonderCon attendees. We can’t wait to see her exclusive Soonays for the convention.
Just got my #Wondercon confirmation! It sounds like placement will be sent to us later this month. Who will I see there??
I’ve already got some exclusives underway! 👀 pic.twitter.com/SKXlZU4WuT
— Art of Priscilla Wilson (@valorandvellum) February 8, 2022
- Our friends at Toddland are official, you guys! Officially a confirmed vendor for WonderCon, that is. We’re sure they have a few tricks up their aprons for fans, because they always do.
To stop y’all panicking, we’re officially “a confirmed vendor” for @WonderCon 2022 per the email we just got, so yes it’s happening (told ya) , and yes you still won’t finish your cosplay until 2am the night before. ❤️#wondercon pic.twitter.com/nU3H2ThAmK
— toddland #stayrad® (@toddlandstore) February 8, 2022
- Illustrator and author Joey Spiotto wears many hats: Creator of Grumpy Unicorn; artist behind Storytime, the adorable art prints that combine nostalgia for your favorite films and TV shows with the books from our childhood; exhibitor at both WonderCon and San Diego Comic-Con. Be sure to stop by his booth at BOTH cons to pick up some adorable artwork, new books, and more!
I’ll be there and I can’t wait!
— Joebot (@JoeySpiotto) February 8, 2022
- Artist Henry Liao is so cool, he’s going to be exhibiting at both WonderCon and San Diego Comic-Con again this year. Swing by to check out his art, and pick up an awesome commission (you won’t regret it!).
You know me. Got SDCC confirmed, and WonderCon an hour ago.
— Henry➡️WonderCon2022 (@hank117) February 8, 2022
- If you want to see character designer, artist, and illustrator Steve Gordon — you better make plans to attend WonderCon. Currently it’s the only convention he’s set for this year.
- Can’t get enough fantasy adventure? Then be sure to swing by Battle Quest Comics’ booth at WonderCon, because they’re heading back to the con.
Going back to @WonderCon !
🎉
— Battle Quest Comics (@BQComics) February 8, 2022
- Game designer and author P.A. Wikoff revealed that he’s heading to WonderCon this April.
Wondercon is on this year! Stay tuned for my table assignments!!
— P.A. Wikoff (@PAWIKOFF) February 8, 2022
- Artist KYUPLS makes adorable artwork, and she’s bringing it to you at WonderCon. We may race you for the Animal Crossing stickers though.
Woohoo I got into wondercon!!
— kyu @ commissions soon! (@kyupls) February 8, 2022
- Artist Don Nguyen, creator of Pablo the Gorilla, will be making the trek to WonderCon — and he hopes to see you there!
So… who am I gonna see at @WonderCon ? 😅
— Don Nguyen 🤡 All C’s Fan Expo (@nguyeningit) February 8, 2022
- Nerdy clothing company Hero Within will also be exhibiting at the convention this spring.
Just got word that we’ll officially be returning to WonderCon in Anaheim April 1-3. Here’s our last pic from almost 3 years ago! 3. YEARS. 😅 pic.twitter.com/NoHsEe3FSa
— Hero Within (@HeroWithinInc) February 8, 2022
- Eddie Kong, also known as “Wrabbit”, is bringing his adorable artwork, apparel, pins, and more to a WonderCon booth near you.
UHH I GUESS IM GOING TO WONDERCON??
— wrabbit @ deploying clown army (@graywrabbit) February 8, 2022
- Artist Anthony Helmer will also be exhibiting at the con this April, and you can find him in Artist Alley doing sketches and selling awesome art.
- Orland0-based artist Bindman Art has a few conventions on his list for 2022, including — you guessed it — WonderCon Anaheim 2022.
- Freelance illustrator Art by Jenisse is heading to WonderCon.
Thank you so much to everyone who came to see me at LACC!
I will see you all at Wondercon next!
— Art by Jenisse (@JenissesArtBird) December 6, 2021
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.