Ten Speed Press and Ten Speed Graphic have announced their author line-up for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, featuring signings from some of the most beloved Webtoon and graphic novel creators in the game, including Castle Swimmer creator Wendy Martin, Salvage author Renne Nault, and The Warriors and Wizars Compendium: A Young Adventurer’s Guide author Jim Zub, just to name a few
Ten Speed will be at Penguin Random House booths #1514-1515 throughout the show, with panels and signings scheduled every day of the convention
Here’s Ten Speed’s full SDCC ’26 schedule
Ten Speed SDCC ’26 panels
All times are in PST
Thursday, July 23
Graphic Novels for the Next Generation11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 23ABC
Drawing in young readers can be tough, but graphic novels can be a powerful way to convert the reluctant into the ravenous. Comic-Con special guests Huda Fahmy and Nicole Goux, along with Miles Toriko Burks (Encore!), Felicia Day (The Lost Daughter of Sparta), and Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer) discuss how they use visual storytelling to enchant a new generation of fans. Moderated by librarian Judy Prince Neeb
Myths, Monsters, and Dumpster Fires: Coloring Outside the Lines with Camilla d’Errico & Truck Torrence2-3 p.m., Room 9
Acclaimed artists Camilla d’Errico (Pop Manga Myths and Monsters Coloring Book) and Truck Torrence (The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book) lead a coloring workshop while discussing their artistic styles, inspirations, and the joy of bringing bold, imaginative worlds to life one page at a time. Attendees receive pages from their newest coloring books and can color along using complimentary colored pencils provided by Holbein Artist Materials. Tim Hopper (executive vice president, Holbein) moderates, with time for Q&A.
Friday, July 24
Drawing Courage: YA Graphic Novels That Speak Up12-1 p.m., Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library
These stories can’t keep quiet any longer. Julie Fiveash (The Froggy Library),Jarrett Dapier (Wake Now in the Fire), Tilly Bridges (Just Another Summer),Susan Bridges (Just Another Summer), R. Sikoryak (Declaration/Emancipation Illustrated), and Rob Reger (Emily the Strange (25th Anniversary Edition)) discuss how graphic novels shape moments of standing up and speaking out to initiate change
Penguin Random House Buzzy Books 20265-6 p.m., Room 29AB
Penguin Random House staff present the buzziest books of the year, from science fiction and fantasy to romance and horror, highlighting upcoming reads they are bringing to shelves
Saturday, July 25
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Gotten: Graphics Edition11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 29AB
Turning a story into a book told through images takes its own set of skills. Acclaimed and award-winning graphic novelists and nonfiction authors Jarrett Dapier (Wake Now in the Fire), Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer), Renee Nault (Salvage), Anders Nilsen (Tongues, Vol. 1), and Punko (Stagtown, Vol. 1) share the tips, tools, and wisdom that helped them put pen to page, ink to paper, and create works of visual and narrative art. Moderated by author Rachel Ignotofsky (Dinosaurs)
Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 20262-3 p.m., Room 25ABC
Dungeons & Dragons continues its monumental rise in pop culture after 50 years. With more people rolling dice and telling stories every day, expert Dungeon Masters and storytellers Anjali Bhimani (Desi Quest, Critical Role), Luke Gygax (GaryCon, founder), Jim Zub (Dungeons & Dragons, author), Stacy King (Dungeons & Dragons, author), Todd Stashwick (Marvel, Star Trek; D&D Dungeon Master), and Kelly Lynne D’Angelo (Legends of Vox Machina,D&D Dungeon Master) share how Dungeons & Dragons has secured its place in society and the tabletop.
Sunday, July 26
Multi-Genre Masters12-1 p.m., Room 24ABC
Whether it’s fantasy, sci-fi, horror, or a tingler, these authors aren’t afraid to adopt new genres to tell their stories. SDCC special guest V. E. Schwab, Olivie Blake (Gifted & Talented, Clara and the Devil),Sara Hashem (The Jasad Crown), Chuck Tingle (Fabulous Bodies), and Kiersten White (Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel) discuss how they genre-hop within and between their books. Moderated by Jenni Marchisotto (Mysterious Galaxy)
Ten Speed SDCC ’26 signings
Following the panels above, creator signings will take place in the Autograph Area or in the panel space, depending. All times are in PST
- Thursday, July 23: After “Graphic Novels for the Next Generation” (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.), Wendy Martin will sign in the Autograph Area
- Friday, July 24: After “Drawing Courage: YA Graphic Novels That Speak Up” (12-1 p.m.), Jarrett Dapier will sign in the Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library
- Saturday, July 25:11:00AM – 12:00PM: After “The Best Advice I’ve Ever Gotten: Graphics Edition” (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.), featured authors will sign in the Autograph Area from 12:30-1:15 p.m. (anticipated time, subject to change)
- Sunday, July 26: After “Multi-Genre Masters” (12-1 p.m.), Kiersten White will sign in the Autograph Area from 1:30-2:15 p.m. (anticipated time, subject to change)
The following signings will take place at Penguin Random House booths #1514-1515. All times are in PST
Thursday, July 23
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Rachel Ignotofsky (Dinosaurs Stickerology) – FREE GIVEAWAY
- 12-12:45 p.m.: Jim Zub (Beasts & Behemoths: A Young Adventurer’s Guide) – FREE GIVEAWAY
- 5-5:45 p.m.: Truck Torrence (The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book) – FREE POSTER GIVEAWAY
Friday, July 24
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer) – Castle Swimmer, Vol. 1 paperback FREE GIVEAWAY
- 5:30-6:15 p.m.: Renne Nault (Salvage) – Get a FREE puzzle created by Nault with any Salvage purchase
Saturday, July 25
- 10:45-11:15 a.m.: Camilla d’Errico (Pop Manga Drawing) – FREE GIVEAWAY including a free Pop Manga hand-fan
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: Kiersten White (Hide: The Graphic Novel) – FREE GIVEAWAY
Stay tuned to The Beat for more news from SDCC ’26
