This year’s Baltimore Comic-Con will take place at the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Convention Center on September 25-27, 2026. We could not be happier to announce the return of Jim Lee to our 2026 event on Saturday, September 26th! Fans will want to ...
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Jim Lee Signs at Baltimore Comic Con on Sept 26th

A man smiles in front of a wall covered with vintage comic book covers. Text announces Jim Lee's appearance at Baltimore Comic-Con 2026 and ticket availability.A man smiles in front of a wall covered with vintage comic book covers. Text announces Jim Lee's appearance at Baltimore Comic-Con 2026 and ticket availability.

This year’s Baltimore Comic-Con will take place at the Inner Harbor’s Baltimore Convention Center on September 25-27, 2026. We could not be happier to announce the return of Jim Lee to our 2026 event on Saturday, September 26th! Fans will want to get their tickets now, which are on sale on our website.

Jim Lee, a world-renowned comic book artist, writer, editor, and publisher, is currently Chief Creative Officer of DC and Publisher for the company.

Known for his incredibly detailed and dynamic artistic style, Lee is one of the most revered and respected artists in American comics. A veritable legend in the industry, he has received numerous accolades and recognition for his work, including a Harvey Award, an Inkpot Award, Diamond Gemstone Awards, and Wizard Fan Awards.

Since becoming Publisher in 2010, Lee has overseen many of the company’s highly successful publishing programs, including the recent record-breaking Rebirth line of comics, as well as The New 52 initiative that relaunched the entire line of monthly superhero comic books. As part of the revamp, Lee designed and reimagined the new, more contemporary costumes for some of the DC Universe’s most iconic characters, including Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Under Lee’s leadership, DC also successfully launched same-day digital across the entire line of comic books.

As Chief Creative Officer, Lee is charged with leading all creative efforts to fully integrate DC’s rich portfolio of characters and stories from iconic brands such as DC (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Justice League), DC Vertigo (Sandman), and MAD across all media. As part of these efforts, Lee works closely with DC’s Franchise Management team and fellow Warner Bros. colleagues to develop cross-promotional support for DC properties.

In addition, Lee also serves as the Executive Creative Director for DC Universe Online (DCUO), the only massively multiplayer online (MMO) game set in the DC Super Hero universe. Created by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), this story-driven action adventure game is currently operated by Daybreak Games. Prior to his current post at DC, Lee served as Editorial Director at DC where he oversaw WildStorm Studios and was also the artist for many of DC’s bestselling comic books and graphic novels, including All Star Batman and Robin, The Boy Wonder, Batman: Hush, and Superman: For Tomorrow.

Jim Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea but moved with his family to St. Louis, Missouri when he was young. After graduating cum laude with a BA in Psychology from Princeton University in 1986, he started his professional career at Marvel Comics where his work on the X-Men continues to hold the all-time sales record for single-issue sales at an incredible 8 million copies sold in one month. In 1992, he started his own production company, WildStorm Productions, and co-founded Image Comics, an independent comics company that quickly grew to become the third largest North American publisher. Two of his creations, WildC.A.T.s, and Gen13, saw life beyond comics as a CBS Saturday morning cartoon and as a DTV animated movie distributed by Disney, respectively. In 1998, DC purchased WildStorm Productions and Lee left Image Comics to join the DC Entertainment creative team.

Lee resides in Los Angeles, CA with his wife, 9 kids, 5 dogs, and a cat.

“This is huge,” said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. “Jim Lee continues to leave his indelible mark across the comics industry, and his long history of creating amazing content makes for an absolutely astounding volume of high-quality comics. The challenge for fans will be figuring out what they want to get signed! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to meet one of the greats!”

Visit baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets!

In the coming months, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Ringo Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our websiteTwitterInstagramBlue Sky, and Facebook pages.

   



OAX 2026 Kicks Off Next Week

ART FAIR & TRADE SHOW
Comic Book, Illustration & Narrative Art

10 Days Until OAX 2026 Kicks Off
VIP TICKETS ALMOST SOLD OUT

The Original Art Expo (OAX) will take place in Orlando, Florida the weekend of February 20-22, 2026. OAX is the premier narrative art-focused event in the world that exclusively showcases original comic book, illustration, collector card, comic strip, game, animation, and other visual storytelling art. The show is an intimate, intense, and immersive three-day art fair and trade show hybrid focused entirely on this emerging and important art collecting category.

Art lovers! With 10 days until the third annual Original Art Expo gets underway, we wanted to add some excitement for everyone attending or still considering it, by releasing the OAX 2026 program. Inside the program you’ll find the show hours, event details, information on the Special Galleries, and a detailed map showing you where over 150 artists and exhibitors will be located! Be sure to check out the back cover for some very important information on how you can help make sure OAX 2027 is even better!


VIP Tickets Are Almost Sold Out

VIP Weekend tickets will sell out before the show begins next Friday just as they have the first two years. Order yours today if you want to experience the Friday, February 20th VIP Preview Night from 4pm-6pm on the convention show floor where you’ll get early access to get on commission lists and purchase art for sale, and attend the VIP Reception, which we’ve now extended for one hour from 6pm-9pm with light food and an open bar. Click here for to view all ticket options.


OFFICIAL OAX PRE-SHOW LAUNCH PARTY!

Official OAX Launch Party @ Gods & Monsters/Vault 5421 Speakeasy
Thursday, February 19th from 7:30pm to 10:30pm

5421 International Drive; Orlando, FL 32819 (directions)
1.5 miles down the road from OAX/DoubleTree venue (5 minute Uber)

The official OAX launch party will be at Gods & Monsters and their Vault 5421 post-apocalyptic themed speakeasy! Gods & Monsters has been voted Orlando’s best comic book shop for 10 years running. Grab a drink with OAX artists, exhibitors, and attendees and walk around the shop, then get food delivered and drink as late as you want cause OAX doesn’t start until 4pm the next day! Exhibitors…the bar will be giving you a free drink!


OAX 2026 SPONSORS


   



SF – The Mighty Signing | Feb 28th

Promotional poster for "Kids Book Launch Event: Hilo Presents: The Mighty" featuring the book cover, author Judd Winick's photo, and event details for February 28th at Bethany United Church.Promotional poster for "Kids Book Launch Event: Hilo Presents: The Mighty" featuring the book cover, author Judd Winick's photo, and event details for February 28th at Bethany United Church.

Cartoonist Judd Winick (Hilo, Pedro and Me) appears at Bethany United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 28th from 2-3PM for a Q&A event promoting his new graphic novel The Mighty.

Click Here for Details!

Bethany United Methodist Church
1270 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114

   



CA – Star Wars: Jar Jar Binks #1 Signing | Feb 21st

Promotional poster for a Star Wars signing event at Arsenal Comics & Games featuring Marc Guggenheim and Ahmed Best for "Star Wars: Jar Jar #1" on February 21st, 2-4pm.Promotional poster for a Star Wars signing event at Arsenal Comics & Games featuring Marc Guggenheim and Ahmed Best for "Star Wars: Jar Jar #1" on February 21st, 2-4pm.

Come with us to a galaxy far, far away for a Star Wars in-store signing with writer/actor Ahmed Best and writer Marc Guggenheim in honor of Star Wars: Jar Jar #1! Get the brand-new Star Wars Marvel comic signed Saturday February 21st 2pm to 4pm!

Ahmed Best, Jar Jar Binks himself and Marc will be signing the comic free w/ purchase but personal items brought to the signing will be subject to an autograph fee.

Arsenal Comics & Games
1610-1 Newbury Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320
805-499-6197

   


MD – Lunar New Year Love Story Signing | Feb 14th

Book cover of "Lunar New Year Love Story" by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on the left; photo of a smiling man labeled "Gene Luen Yang" on the right.Book cover of "Lunar New Year Love Story" by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham on the left; photo of a smiling man labeled "Gene Luen Yang" on the right.

Writer/Artist Gene Luen Yang (Dragon Hoops, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Superman, American Born Chinese) will celebrate Lunar New Year in Baltimore on Saturday, February 14th at 2pm! He will do a talk and book signing, but they have also got games, crafts, and more!

Click here for details!

Baltimore Public Library – Cantonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228

   


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