2026 Panels & Events schedule

Please note all panels and timings are subject to change.

Room 201 (2nd Floor)

12:00 – 1:00 Cosplay Figure Drawing with Amber Tamosaitis
Do you love drawing fanart of your favorite characters? Want a chance to practice your drawing skills with live models? Join us for Cosplay Figure Drawing, as a group of cosplayers portraying characters from different media take turns posing while you practice drawing from life with a fandom twist! Drawing supplies will be provided! Find out more about Amber and her current projects at https://ambtam.com

1:10 – 2:10 Anime Trivia for Prizes! With Delaware Anime Society
Come join the Delaware Anime Societyfor some anime trivia for fabulous prizes! You do NOT need to be a member to join in and win but we will also have club info available about all our other fun meetings and events! See you there!

Room 202 (2nd Floor)

11:15 – 12:15 Bigfoot/Sasquatch - Do They Exist?
Discussing Compelling & Riveting Witness Accounts.
-What Do Witnesses Experience/See/Hear?
-Key Historical Accounts
-Local Witness Testimony
-Open Forum/Town Hall - Share Your Personal Experiences Presented by the Bigfoot Influencers

12:50 – 2:30 Loading Snacks Presents: Being Comfortable Being a Geek
What does it mean to be a geek—and are you comfortable being your geeky self everywhere you go? Join Loading Snacks for an open group discussion about fandom, gatekeeping, belonging, mental health, and how geek culture has changed over the years. Gamers, otakus, cosplayers, collectors, sports fans, and geeks of every kind are welcome. Come share your experiences and celebrate being comfortable with who you are!

Room 203 (2nd Floor)

10:45 – 11:45 A panel by Dr. Elvin Hernandez of the UMES Sequential Arts Dept. (Details TBA)


12:10 – 1:10 Storytelling 101: How One Thing A Day Builds Your Story
Veteran Indie Comic Creator, Nick Davis, creator of The Night Guardians and Let’s Hunt Monstas!, shares how to start your comic journey by just doing ONE THING a day. Nick also shares tools and storytelling wisdom. He breaks down the process in a way that is funny, accessible and inspiring, while exploring why storytelling is part of our national identity. This is a great interactive panel for beginners and veterans alike. Come for the show, stay for the questions.

1:40 – 2:40 Courage Through Cosplay:
A discussion on how cosplay can help individuals with anxiety, explore identity, self and character expression, while building confidence in themselves and their craft. Hosted by Cosplay Mutt.

Room 204 (2nd Floor)

11:25 – 12:25 December Madness Hero Fight Bracket
Who wins a fight between Batman and Wolverine? Iron Man vs All Might? Wonder Woman vs Groot? Through audience participation, we'll discuss brackets of heroes, discuss strengths and weaknesses, determine a winner, and move them closer to the final. Just like a March Madness basketball bracket system, we'll match 10 heroes against each other; the audience determines the winner of each fight. If you have a strong opinion, speak up! There is only 5 minutes for each fight. Winners advance and fight until we are down to the final pair. Who will win? You decide! Presented by RisuCon!

12:40 – 1:40 A panel by Art Way Alliance (Details TBA)


1:50 – 2:50 Wake Up: The Writer-Artist Collaboration Workshop
Bringing a comic book or novel to life requires more than just an idea, it requires the perfect partnership. Join published author Eric M. Cooper and professional artist Blair Smith for an in-depth, candid discussion on the "Dos and Don’ts" of the creator lifecycle. Designed specifically for up-and-coming writers and artists, this panel covers how to find your creative counterpart, establish a productive workflow, and bridge the gap from concept to final product. Don't just dream about your project, learn the practical steps to get it finished and out into the world!

Room 205 (2nd Floor)

11:00 – 12:00 Star Wars Mandalorian Armor throughout the Eras
Have you ever wished you could look like one of the Mandalorians in series, movies, books, comics, etc.?  This panel will show you the way. Panelists will give an introduction of what the Mando Mercs Costume Club (MMCC) is, how members produce costumes from the Star Wars universe, how they provide support to the community, and how members work to raise funds for charities worldwide.

The MMCC is a Lucasfilm licensed charity organization that adheres to strict guidelines in the production of costumes to create a look that is, essentially, screen ready.

12:15 – 1:15 A panel by the Henson School of Science & Technology (Details TBA)


1:30 – 2:30 Comic Creation 101
Join artist and educator Bradley Hudson from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Dynamite Entertainment Editor Joseph Rybandt for an in-depth look at the world of comics. Together, they’ll explore the creative and editorial processes behind comic book production, breaking down everything from layout and story flow to analyzing specific panels from a comic book script. This is a can’t miss opportunity to learn from industry professionals for anyone looking to create their own comics!

Room 206 (2nd Floor)

Ocean City Film Fest Screening Room
The Ocean City Film Festival is Ocean City’s first and only film festival that celebrates independent filmmakers from near and far. Founded in 2017, the festival continues to deliver an original program of films year after year. Content is NOT rated by MPAA and viewer discretion is advised. Schedule TBA

Room 208 (2nd Floor)

11:40 – 12:40 Luther's Mid-Fright Snack: Holiday Special
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your fiends at Luther's Mid-Fright Snack! The Winter Festivities are underway, BUT, a surprise visit by the Yuletide Demon puts the fun on ICE! Will Luther and his pals be able to stop the Yuletide Demon in time to save Christmas? Find out in the LMFS Holiday Special! With special guest Jim E. Brown performing his hit song "I Don't Want to Die on Christmas".

Luther's Mid-Fright Snack is a Horror variety show made in Philadelphia, PA and filmed in front of a Dead Studio Audience. The goal is to thrill, chill, and shock you with the most bizarre vignettes, stop motion animation, musical guests, and beyond! Please note, Content is NOT rated by MPAA and viewer discretion is advised. Young children not permitted without a parent or guardian. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-UOpsGyZu8 .

1:30 – 2:30 The Fashion Game
Maggie Weber AKA Refashioned Hippie hosts this panel that finds itself somewhere between a podcast and a gameshow. Maggie will present actual fashion products, and it will be the audience’s job to guess just how much they think those items cost. Fun and raucous, this panel will guide attendees through the some of the most ridiculous things happening in fashion while keeping an eye on ethics of consumerism.

Room 215 (2nd Floor)

10:30 Saber Guild: Adult Lightsaber Training
Ages: 15 - and up
Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Number of Participants: 10
Lightsabers for use in the class will be provided
In the Adult Intro to Lightsaber Choreography class, participants will experience an introductory course to learn the basics of wielding a Lightsaber. Saber Guild’s seasoned members will demonstrate a variety of movements and techniques used when learning lightsaber combat choreography. Along with these skills, participants get acquainted with how to use a stunt Lightsaber, handle it safely, and how to work safely with a partner. Participants will learn three established sets that we use in our regular performances and a Force Move. At the conclusion of this training class, we will create a “show off” opportunity for their Lightsaber training archives.

1:45 Saber Guild: Kids Lightsaber Training
Ages: 6-14
Time: 20-25 minutes
Number of Participants: 20
Lightsabers for use in the class will be provided
The younglings will take their first steps into a larger world during this introductory course to Lightsabers and the Force. Saber Guild’s elite Jedi will demonstrate their skills before introducing the younglings to the Force and guiding them through the first form of Lightsaber combat: Shii-Cho. Once the younglings understand this form, the instructors will teach them how to use their lightsaber for defense, showing them basic dodges, blocks, and Force moves to protect themselves from the Empire or the First Order. The younglings might have the chance to use what they have learned against Saber Guild’s Sith. At the conclusion of this training class, we will create photo opportunities for parents including a class photo and the younglings will receive a certificate for their studies in Lightsaber training.

2:45 AM Saber Guild: Kids Lightsaber Training
Ages: 6-14
Time: 20-25 minutes
Number of Participants: 20
Lightsabers for use in the class will be provided
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3:45 PM Saber Guild: Adult Lightsaber Training
Ages: 15 - and up
Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Number of Participants: 10
Lightsabers for use in the class will be provided
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Room 217 (2nd Floor)

1:00 – 3:00 Super Art Fight
SUPER ART FIGHT IS THE GREATEST LIVE ART COMPETITION IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE. Created in 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland by artists Jamie Noguchi and Nick DiFabbio, SAF has grown over the past decade into an absolutely can't miss live event, mixing elements of pro-wrestling styled storytelling and character work, live art, and improvised humor. To date, Super Art Fight has produced hundreds of live events, including shows across the United States and into Canada; appearances at such big conventions as Otakon, Anime Expo, MAGFest, and Awesome Con; features in the pages of The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and Wired; and regular engagements at such legendary rock-and-roll venues as Baltimore's Ottobar and Washington DC's The Black Cat. Want to see artists collide in one-on-one or tag-team action? Can they stand tall against the ridiculous topics from the crowd-sourced Wheel of Death? Are you ready to cheer your favorites on to victory? There's only one way to get started... 3-2-1...ART FIGHT!

PAC (1st Floor)

12:00 Saber Guild Lightsaber Stage Performance
Time: 30-60 minutes The combined Saber Guild temples of the Northeast United States present a production made just for The Ocean City Comic Con. Saber Guild is a non-profit, all-volunteer, international organization that specializes in lightsaber stage choreography and education. Don't miss this spectacular lightsaber performance which is perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages.

3:00 Kids & Adults Cosplay Contest

Room 201 (2nd Floor)

1:00 – 2:00 Manga for Parents, Teachers and Librarians with Amber Tamosaitis
Is your child interested in manga, but you have no experience with it? Have patrons asked for manga to be added to your library but you’re not sure where to place it? Join professional manga translator Amber Tamosaitis for a primer on manga, different genres and types, how content varies across manga published in the US, considerations when evaluating manga, and more. Find out more about Amber and her current projects at https://ambtam.com

Room 202 (2nd Floor)

12:15 – 1:15 So you Want to be a Writer: World Building
You have your story. You have your characters. You have the beginning, the middle, and the end. So what else do you need. Well, as every real estate agent has said: LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! If you want to make your story come alive, you need a great setting, one that works almost like another character. Join Baldy award winning writer and editor John L. French as he takes you through the steps of building a word your readers will remember.

1:40 – 2:40 Loading Snacks Presents: The Ultimate Disney Princess Tournament 
Who deserves to be crowned the Ultimate Disney Princess? Loading Snacks puts your favorites head-to-head in an interactive tournament where YOU help determine the winner! Audience members will represent each princess in a best 2-out-of-3 game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Win and your princess advances. Lose and you’ll face a BeanBoozled jelly bean! Come defend your favorite, join the debate, and help us crown the Ultimate Disney Princess!

Room 203 (2nd Floor)

11:35 – 12:35 Meet the 501st Legion, Old Line Garrison
The 501st Legion is the world's largest Star Wars costuming club! Come meet some of our members and learn about how you could join up. We'll cover crafting a costume, fantastic events where we are deployed, and we'll discuss the charitable work we do. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about the 501st and how you could be a part of it!

1:10 – 2:10 How to build an Empire: Going from blank page to multi-media IP
Have you ever wanted to create your own Intellectual Property? Have you ever wanted to see your creations as toys or a video game? Is the idea of being a multi-media content creator something that appeals to you, but you don't know how to get started? Is the blank page just too intimidating? Well Bryan "Kaiser" Tillman, creator of Dark Legacy and Ninja Empire, is here to help. Bryan is a 25+ year veteran in the entertainment industry as well as an award winning artist, and he is going to give you some insider tips and tricks on how to get past the block of the blank page and how to expand your Intellectual Property into the multi-media star it should be.

Room 204 (2nd Floor)

12:30 – 1:30 A panel by Art Way Alliance (Details TBA)


1:50 – 2:50 The Evolution of Fandom Culture: How Fan Communities Changed Pop Culture
Join Skedgie for a fast-paced journey through the history and evolution of fandom culture! Speedrun through decades of iconic communities, bizarre incidents, unforgettable trends, and the moments that helped shape fandoms as we know them today. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the world of fandoms, come discover where our communities came from, how they’ve evolved, and how the fandoms of yesterday paved the way for the internet-fueled fan culture we know today!

Room 205 (2nd Floor)

Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournament
Details Here

Room 206 (2nd Floor)

Ocean City Film Fest Screening Room
The Ocean City Film Festival is Ocean City’s first and only film festival that celebrates independent filmmakers from near and far. Founded in 2017, the festival continues to deliver an original program of films year after year. Content is NOT rated by MPAA and viewer discretion is advised. Schedule TBA!

Room 208 (2nd Floor)

11:30 – 1:30 Pizza Party Massacre Screening
Back by popular demand! Petey Monahan, or as the bullies call him, "Pizza Face," is a quiet, acne faced boy who loves working at his father's pizza shop, Pizza World. But, after a childish prank goes awry, Petey gets trapped in a burning pizza delivery car and is left for dead...or so they thought. Now, Petey is back with a brand new look and is hungry for revenge. Who gets the last slice? Find out...in PIZZA PARTY MASSACRE. Content is NOT rated by MPAA and viewer discretion is advised. Young children not permitted without a parent or guardian

1:45 – 2:45 Star Wars Droid Building 101: Presented by the Mid-Atlantic Droid and Prop Builders.
Do you love Star Wars? Do you love Droids? Have you ever wondered “How can I build a Droid?” Well look no further, this panel will give you all the basics. Including, cost, time, materials and more. After the presentation we will have time for a Q&A session with some of the builders. Join them on this adventure, and they look forward to seeing you there!

Room 215 (2nd Floor)

11:30 Saber Guild: Adult Lightsaber Training
Ages: 15 - and up
Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Number of Participants: 10
Lightsabers for use in the class will be provided
In the Adult Intro to Lightsaber Choreography class, participants will experience an introductory course to learn the basics of wielding a Lightsaber. Saber Guild’s seasoned members will demonstrate a variety of movements and techniques used when learning lightsaber combat choreography. Along with these skills, participants get acquainted with how to use a stunt Lightsaber, handle it safely, and how to work safely with a partner. Participants will learn three established sets that we use in our regular performances and a Force Move. At the conclusion of this training class, we will create a “show off” opportunity for their Lightsaber training archives.

12:30 Saber Guild: Kids Lightsaber Training
Ages: 6-14
Time: 20-25 minutes
Number of Participants: 20
Lightsabers for use in the class will be provided
The younglings will take their first steps into a larger world during this introductory course to Lightsabers and the Force. Saber Guild’s elite Jedi will demonstrate their skills before introducing the younglings to the Force and guiding them through the first form of Lightsaber combat: Shii-Cho. Once the younglings understand this form, the instructors will teach them how to use their lightsaber for defense, showing them basic dodges, blocks, and Force moves to protect themselves from the Empire or the First Order. The younglings might have the chance to use what they have learned against Saber Guild’s Sith. At the conclusion of this training class, we will create photo opportunities for parents including a class photo and the younglings will receive a certificate for their studies in Lightsaber training.

Room 217 (2nd Floor)

1:00 – 2:00 Let's Play: Cute Animals on Fire!
Join Super Art Fight as they demonstrate their awesome card game — Cute Animals on Fire! With their forthcoming expansion, Cute Animals on Ice, in the works, they want to play the game and yes, play with YOU, live at Ocean City Comic Con! It’s a fun time for the whole family!

PAC (1st Floor)

2:45 A Moment for Friends We've Lost

3:00 Group Cosplay Contest