New York Comic Con 2026 is rapidly approaching, and Marvel Comics is coming in hot.
The NYCC website has been updated with full panel descriptions for Marvel’s slate at NYCC 2026 (running October 8–11 at the Javits Center). With new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker taking center stage, a deep dive into the horror-infused Midnight universe, and earth-shattering teasers for Spider-Man and the broader Marvel Universe, Room 405 sounds like the place to be in NYC.
Here is a complete, updated breakdown of the Marvel Comics panel lineup:
Deconstructing Wolverine
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
- Location: North-Room 406.1
- Guests: Benjamin Percy, Jules Chin Greene
“Join acclaimed comic book writer Benjamin Percy (Wolverine, X-Force, Hellverine) and Popverse staff writer Jules Chin Greene as they dig their claws into what it means to be Wolverine in Marvel Comics, and what Logan can teach us about trauma, masculinity, redemption, and being 5’3″. We’ll also talk about Laura, Akihiro, and the rest of the Snikt Family, because there is a Wolverine for everyone out there. Wolverine fans, this is your time.”
Marvel Comics: Bullpen Bulletins with Stephen Wacker
- Date & Time: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
- Location: North-Room 405
“Stop right there, conventioneers! You found the big one! The Bullpen is back in action as all-new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker charts the thrilling future of the Marvel Universe for the first time…and probably gets in trouble for saying too much!! From bold publishing moves to groundbreaking storytelling, Marvel’s Bullpen crew is ready to burst into tomorrow, and this is where you’ll hear the first rumblings of what’s being built inside the House of Ideas!”
Marvel Comics: The Midnight Hour
- Date & Time: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Location: North-Room 405
“Welcome to the Midnight Universe. Celebrate the launch of this terrifying new line with the twisted minds behind its creation as they lift the cloak of darkness surrounding Midnight Spider-Man, Midnight Fantastic Four, and Midnight X-Men with first looks, secret lore, and a glimpse into the world’s shadowy future.”
Marvel Comics: The Spider-Web
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT
- Location: North-Room 405
“It’s never been a better time to be a Web-head! Fresh off Amazing Spider-Man #1000, the biggest issue in Spider-Man history, discover what’s on the horizon for Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and more with a look into the future of Marvel’s web-slinging heroes, including a major announcement that will turn their world upside down!”
Marvel Comics: House of Ideas
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
- Location: North-Room 405
“The House of Ideas is ready to blow the roof off NYCC! From world-defining events to breathtaking new series, something big is always under construction in the Marvel Universe. It’s a New Day for the House of Ideas and tomorrow is on full display in this all-new, all-different panel with wall-to-wall announcements, major reveals and more surprises you’ll never see coming! If you want to know what’s next for Marvel, you won’t want to miss this (…but remember: “next” is only the beginning!)”
Neon Ichiban: Welcome to the Future of Digital Comics
- Date & Time: Sunday, October 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM EDT
- Location: North-Room 408
Discover Neon Ichiban 3.0: The Next Evolution of Digital Comics & Manga. One year after David Steinberger and Chip Mosher unveiled Neon Ichiban, get an exclusive first look at what’s next for the digital platform.
With Stephen Wacker steering the ship and taking the mic for the first time as EIC, NYCC 2026 is shaping up to be an historic weekend for Marvel Comics.
