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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 09/08/2026

Thank you everyone for making our 2nd Comic Con Nebraska a huge success!! Join us again next year: May 22-23, 2027 Due to construction at the Omaha Convention Center, we're moving the show to May. See you in the spring! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter for all the CCN news!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 07/08/2026

Exciting to see Exhibitors getting all set up for this weekend!

Behind the scenes photo of exhibitors setting up for Comic Con Nebraska

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 07/08/2026

The Artist Alley at Comic Con Nebraska is gonna be hopping!! Come check out all these incredible creators in-person this weekend! Tickets available at the door, beat the heat, support local artists, and have a fantastic time with us!

A list of all the artists appearing in the Artist Alley at Comic Con Nebraska!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 06/08/2026

This Sunday at Comic Con Nebraska, we're offering a discount for both active and retired members of the military. Bring yourself or your whole family and receive 25% off your entire ticket order at the door!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 05/08/2026

Only 3 More Days until Comic Con Nebraska! A friendly reminder that you can buy your tickets at the door! It's going to be 90+ degrees so come stay cool at the Omaha Convention Center this weekend!!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 31/07/2026

Only 8 days until Comic Con Nebraska! Have you seen our incredible voice actor lineup? All legends: @aboutelizabethmaxwell.com Jason Liebrecht Christopher Sabat Stephanie Young Justin Cook Tickets on sale now (link in bio)! #comicconvention #comics #comiccon #omaha #omahaevents

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 28/07/2026

Late addition but can't forget Image Comics founder and wonderful artist WHILCE PORTACIO!!

Comic Con Nebraska Guest - Whilce Portacio

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 28/07/2026

Plus Andy Price, Christopher Priest, Dexter Vines, Jason Hurley, Kevin Maguire, and more! Tickets on sale now, check out the CCN website for more details!!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 22/07/2026

Announcing our Saturday Panel lineup! You can find the panel descriptions on our website (link in bio). Tickets to Comic Con Nebraska are on sale now, just over 2 weeks to go!! See you there!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 21/07/2026

Announcing our Saturday Panel lineup! You can find the panel descriptions on our website (link in bio). Tickets to Comic Con Nebraska are on sale now, less than 3 weeks to go!! See you there!

Saturday Panels

11:00 AM A CAREER IN ANIMATION
Want to know what it’s like to work in the animation industry? Join Omaha local, Benjamin Lane, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about his 25 year career in the animation industry working on productions such as The Simpsons, Family Guy and Disney’s Zootopia. Whether you're interested in animation as a career or just love animated shows, this is a chance to ask questions and get an insider’s perspective on the craft.

12:30 PM Nobody Knows Nuthin’: How To Make Comics (And How Not To)
A roundtable discussion for aspiring creators. Join an all-star group of creators, including Christopher Priest (Black Panther), Doug Wagner (Legends of the Dark Knight), Ale Garza (Deadpool), and Kevin Maguire (Justice League International) as they discuss careers in comics, behind-the-scenes chatter, and practical Q&A.

2:00 PM ORIGINS OF IMAGE COMICS: BEHIND THE SCENES
One of the founders of Image Comics, Whilce Portacio, is joined by Brian Haberlin, co-creator of Witchblade, as they discuss what the early days of Image was like, the excitement of creator-owned comics, how Image changed the landscape of comics, and much more!

3:30 PM ANIMATION STORYBOARDING AND DIRECTING
Kevin Mellon is a Director and Storyboard Artist/Director based out of Kansas City. He most recently directed season 2 of Hit-Monkey for Hulu and has worked on 10 seasons of the Emmy Award-winning Archer. Join him as he discusses the ins-and-outs of the animation world, how he started down his career path, and insights into the creative process of hit animated shows!

5:00 PM FEATURED CREATURES
What truly defines a Creature Feature? Is it the practical magic, the scales, or something much darker beneath the surface? We're pulling back the curtain on cinema's most iconic entities to explore the blurred lines between beast and man. Get ready to debate the rules of the genre and challenge your assumptions about who the real monster is when the lights go down

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 17/07/2026

Our final voice actor announcement! JUSTIN COOK is best known for his work on My Hero Academia, Fruits Basket, One Piece, the Dragon Ball franchise, and Yu Yu Hakusho. He has also produced thousands of dubbed episodes of various anime! Meet Justin at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 16/07/2026

New Guest! STEPHANIE YOUNG is a voice actress best known for One Piece (Nico Robin), My Hero Academia (Nana Shimura), Dragonball Xenoverse (Towa), FMA Brotherhood (Olivier Armstrong), Attack on Titan (Traute Cavin), and hundreds more! Meet Stephanie at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 15/07/2026

New Guest! JASON LIEBRECHT is a voice actor best known for voicing Beru (Solo Leveling), Dabi (My Hero Academia), Rob Lucci (One Piece), Beast Titan & Zeke Jaeger (Attack on Titan), Qrow (RWBY), Mob (Mob Psycho) and hundreds more! Meet Jason at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 14/07/2026

New Guest! @aboutelizabethmaxwell.com is an American voice actor best known for voicing on MY HERO ACADEMIA (Midnight), ATTACK ON TITAN (Ymir), RWBY (Winter Schnee), FRUITS BASKET (Arisa Uotani), and NORAGAMI (Bishamon), plus dozens more! Meet Elizabeth at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 13/07/2026

New Guest! CHRISTOPHER SABAT is a veteran voice actor with a résumé that reads like a list of anime’s greatest hits, from Vegeta to Roronoa Zoro to All Might, he has voiced some of the most memorable characters in the genre. Meet Christopher all weekend, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 10/07/2026

New Guest! KEVIN MAGUIRE is a comic book artist most known for his 80s run on Justice League International. Other credits include Man of Steel, Supergirl, as well as his creator owned projects Strikeback, Trinity Angels, and Tanga. Meet Kevin at Comic Con Nebraska (1 month away!), tix on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 09/07/2026

NEW GUEST!! CHRISTOPHER PRIEST is a critically acclaimed novelist and Eisner Award-nominated comic book writer, co-creator of Static Shock, writer of Black Panther, Vampirella, the classic Wolverine vs. Spider-Man, and so much more! Meet Chirstopher at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 08/07/2026

NEW GUEST! @dougwagner13.bsky.social is a comic book writer whose most recognized for his critically acclaimed, creator-owned books from Image Comics, like Narco, I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer, Plastic, Plush, and Vinyl. See Doug at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 06/07/2026

NEW GUEST! @thekylestarks.bsky.social is a 3x Eisner-Nominated creator best known for writing the Rick and Morty comic, Peacemaker: Tries Hard, and a myriad of creator-owned titles (Wrestle Heist, Sexcastle, Where Monsters Lie, etc). He writes and draws! Meet Kyle at Comic Con Nebraska Aug 8-9!

@thekylestarks.bsky.social is a 3x Eisner-Nominated creator best known for writing the Rick and Morty comic, Peacemaker: Tries Hard, and his myriad of creator owned titles (Wrestle Heist, Sexcastle, Where Monsters Lie, etc). He writes and draws!

Meet Kyle at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 03/07/2026

NEW GUEST! @mikeshenderson.bsky.social is the co-creator and artist of THE FORGED, NAILBITER and THE HIVE from Image Comics and artist of Marvel Comics’ WOLVERINE, CABLE, DAREDEVIL and more! Come see Mike at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 02/07/2026

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! WHILCE PORTACIO is a comic book artist, creator of the X-Men's Bishop, and co-founder of Image Comics, making his very first appearance in Omaha! Other work has included Heroes Reborn: Iron Man, X-Force, Deadpool and more! Meet Whilce at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 01/07/2026

Reposting with updated artwork! GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! @kabalounge.bsky.social is known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Gambit, and various Star Wars titles like Mace Windo, The High Republic, Ahsoka and the Mandalorian. Meet Georges all weekend at Comic Con Nebraska!!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 01/07/2026

NEW GUEST! @kabalounge.bsky.social is known for his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Bishop, Green Lantern, Gambit, Deadpool and various Star Wars titles like Mace Windo, The High Republic, Ahsoka and the Mandalorian. Come meet Georges at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 30/06/2026

NEW GUEST! @karenhallionkenney.bsky.social is an illustrator & author whose art is characterized by its use of bright colors, intricate details, and a touch of humor, which make her work resonate with fans of all ages worldwide. See Karen at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 29/06/2026

NEW GUEST! @headlockedcomic.bsky.social is the architect of the modern wrestling comics scene, releasing the first issue of his critically acclaimed graphic novel series, Headlocked, in '08 and it's still going strong! Come meet Michael at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 26/06/2026

GUEST ANNOUNEMENT! ANDY PRICE has been the lead artist for the incredibly successful and record breaking MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC comic books, and has also done work for Archie Comics, DC, Marvel, and many more! Come meet Andy @ Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 25/06/2026

Guest Announcement! @brianhaberlin.bsky.social is an award winning American comic book artist, writer, and editor. He is best known as the co-creator of the Witchblade franchise, his run on Spawn, and for his pioneering digital art style. Come meet Brian at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

@brianhaberlin.bsky.social is an award winning American comic book artist, writer, editor and producer. He is best known as the co-creator of the Witchblade franchise, his run on Spawn, and for his pioneering digital art style.

Come meet Brian at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 24/06/2026

GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! @alegarza.bsky.social is the creator of Ninja Boy, had runs on Deadpool, Superman/Batman, Teen Titans, Gen-13, and more, plus worked on NYT best seller Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi with Anthony Bourdain. Come see Ale at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 23/06/2026

Guest Announcement! @mellon.bsky.social is a Director, Storyboard Director/Artist, Art Director, and Comic Book Author who most recently directed season 2 of Hit-Monkey for Hulu and has worked on 10 seasons of Archer (FX) plus much, much more! Come meet Kevin this August - tickets on sale now!

Kevin Mellon is a Director, Storyboard Director/Artist, Art Director, and Comic Book Author based out of Kansas City. He most recently directed season 2 of Hit-Monkey for Marvel/Hulu/20th Century. He has worked on 10 seasons of the Emmy Award-winning Archer (FX/FXX), as well as America: The Motion Picture (Netflix) for Floyd County Productions. He also storyboarded for several seasons of The Vampire Diaries, Black Lightning, Legacies (all CW), amongst other live action TV shows.

His work in comic books includes co-creating/drawing Gearhead and LoveSTRUCK with writer Dennis Hopeless (Marvel, Valiant), Heart with writer Blair Butler (G4, Attack of the Show), American Muscle with Steve Niles (IDW, 30 Days of Night), along with writing and drawing his own creation, Suicide Sisters.

He is currently adapting, writing, and illustrating the graphic novel adaptation of the upcoming film “…And Out Comes the Wolf” for z2 Comics.

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 18/06/2026

NEW GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! @jerhaun.bsky.social is a prolific, fan-favorite writer and artist who has worked with numerous publishers. He is best known for creator-owned properties such as The Beauty (now a TV show from Hulu) and Murder Podcast. Meet Jeremy at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 16/06/2026

Interested in proposing some programming for Comic Con Nebraska 2026? You're in luck, panel submissions are now open! Just visit www.comicconnebraska.com/applications to apply!

Interested in submitting a panel for Comic Con Nebraska 2026? Our panel submissions are now open!

Visit www.comicconnebraska.com/applications to apply!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 16/06/2026

DEXTER VINES is one of the most prolific + well respected artist/inkers in the comic business, having worked at almost every major publisher on some of the biggest titles from Superman/Batman to Wolverine: Old Man Logan. Meet Dexter at Comic Con Nebraska, tickets on sale now (link in profile)!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 19/05/2026

Our show floor is filling up fast, if you want to exhibit at Comic Com Nebraska, make sure to get your application in soon! Visit our website at www.comicconnebraska.com and hit the Applications page to fill out yours today!

Our show floor is filling up fast, if you want to exhibit at Comic Com Nebraska, make sure to get your application in soon!

Visit our website (link in bio) and hit the Applications page to fill out yours today!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 18/11/2025

Do you want to be an exhibitor at Comic Com Nebraska next year? Now is your chance! Now is your chance to apply. Visit our website at comicconnebraska.com to fill out your application. #omahaevents #applicationsopen #comiccon #nebraskaevents #exhibitorswanted #artistswanted

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 27/09/2025

This weekend we are at LA Comic Con having a great time meeting new people and seeing some friends we haven't seen in awhile. If you've never been to this show, you should definitely add it to your list.

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 06/08/2025

Thank you to all of our vendors, guests, ticket holders and everyone who helped this last weekend! We had so much fun. Can’t wait to see you all again next August!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 03/08/2025

Missed yesterday? Come today! We are open til 5pm with tickets available onsite!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 30/07/2025

The amazing people at Arcade Funcade will be providing an arcade of over 20 different machines to play all weekend long at Comic Con Nebraska! See you this coming weekend!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 29/07/2025

We have a dedicated gaming area at Comic Con Nebraska! Featuring tournaments and games all weekend long, plus a lending library of tabletop games, and so much more! Sign-up for games on-site, no need to pre-register, and no additional fee to participate. We’ll see you this weekend! Happy Gaming!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 28/07/2025

In case you missed it, here’s a recap of all the incredible guests we’ll be hosting at Comic Con Nebraska this coming weekend! Hope to see you there!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 22/07/2025

We have some great panels lined up for the show! Check our website for the descriptions and schedule. Link in bio

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 15/07/2025

We can’t wait to see the great cosplay at CCN! Who will you be? Please check out our handy guideline before you dress for the event

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 08/07/2025

Kevin Altieri is coming to CCN! Known for Batman: The Animated Series, Spectacular Spider-Man, Young Justice, and more, Altieri is a legendary animation director whose groundbreaking work has shaped the industry. Don’t miss your chance to see this visionary storyteller!

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 01/07/2025

Dan Riba is coming to CCN! He is an Emmy winning animation director, character designer, storyboard artist and assistant animator. Dan has worked on series such as “Batman: The Animated Series” and “Justice League” plus many more. We are so excited to host him this year.

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 30/06/2025

Don’t miss your chance to exhibit with us. We still have standard tables and booths available (for now) apply at comicconnebraska.com

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Comic Con Nebraska @comicconnebraska.com · 24/06/2025

Welcome Mike Kunkel to CCN. He would call himself a cartoonist, but we think he’s is much more than that. He is the creator of the 2 time EISNER Award-winning series "Herobear and the Kid" His designs have also won the ANNIE AWARD for Best Character Design in an Animated TV Production.

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