The first full day of Comic-Con 2026 and it’s just as wild and wonderful as ever!
People everywhere. Lines everywhere. Cosplay appearing more often. Excitement at a fever pitch!
The offsites are mostly ready. Two exceptions I noted are Nickelodeon and Apple TV’s silo.
Here we go! I took these photographs Thursday morning…
Donut Bar donuts are ready in the Gaslamp outside the Pendry. Eat a superhero, anime or Pokémon treat!
I was wondering about this Victorian, snow fringed offsite. It’s the office of Scrooge and Marley! Looks like the ghost of Marley has appeared on the doorknob…
Yikes! A xenomorph! Don’t let it attach to your face!
Swag awaits passengers at the 12th and Imperial trolley station pop-up…
Yes. Lots of people…
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Would you like to sit in the captain’s chair of the Federation starship Enterprise?
You can during Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego! Simply make your way over to the Marriott Marquis hotel to enjoy the free photo op while the Star Trek activation is open, Thursday to Saturday 9:30 am to 7 pm, and Sunday 9:40 to 5.
You can check out a cool LEGO model of the Enterprise and see an example of a Star Trek card from Magic: The Gathering, too!
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During Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego, the public has a very special opportunity to experience extraordinary art and artists!
The Chuck Jones Gallery in Seaport Village has daily free activities you don’t want to miss.
Today, Wednesday, I got to speak with Craig Kausen, grandson of legendary animator and director Chuck Jones. (That’s Craig in the above photograph.) I was also privileged to see original works by Chuck Jones from the family archives, including pieces that have been exhibited in museums around the world.
Craig Kausen was so generous with his time, speaking enthusiastically about the life and work of Chuck Jones, showing me works of original art from different eras, different projects.
Some of these original works will remain on display through the course of Comic-Con.
Craig spoke about the creative process, how Chuck Jones paid special attention to detail, even in his most simple drawings. Every line and curve convey subtle but exact feeling, just as carefully chosen words convey a specific meaning when writing.
I loved it when he explained how his Chuck Jones Center for Creativity has inspired countless kids to be more creative and appreciate art. His business card reads “Exercise Your Genius!”
I’m not exaggerating when I say he was truly amazing.
Here’s a sign in front of the Chuck Jones Gallery with the San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Line Up. Expand the image to read it…
I was also super lucky to meet and speak with artist Stephen Reis. That’s him in the next photo:
What a cool guy! What a dynamic personality! He an artist on The Simpsons who does mostly storyboards. Some of his original art is on display in the gallery and available for purchase. With his art he has generously helped raise funds for the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity.
Did you know it takes about 8 months for a single The Simpsons episode to become fully developed and completed? That’s one of many things I learned.
I also enjoyed looking at shoes he has hand painted based on Looney Tunes characters, such as Marvin the Martian. If you come by on Saturday when he’s presenting “From Sketch to Screen” at the Chuck Jones Gallery, he’ll no doubt show you, too!
Now tell me: would you like to meet some important artists and see fantastic art? You know where to go!
Stopping by the gallery today made my day. Thank you!
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A big crowd is streaming toward the San Diego Convention Center for Comic-Con 2026 Preview Night. Fans are coming in on hotel buses. A huge line has formed in the Gaslamp Quarter for Paramount+ offsite The Lodge. Other offsite activations are putting on their final touches. There’s even a tiny bit of cosplay to be seen.
It must be late Wednesday afternoon!
Photos from a late walk…
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Check it out! Hot Wheels has a Porsche outside Comic-Con 2026 with a cool KPop Demon Hunters wrap that looks like Derpy!
Very cool!
A small crowd had already gathered around the car to take photos on Wednesday afternoon, before the opening of Preview Night at the San Diego Convention Center.
Here are my pics…
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It’s Wednesday, the day of Comic-Con 2026 Preview Night, and I continue to walk all over the place!
The first two photos were taken inside the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel. I then worked my way over to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter where Comic-Con preparations are in earnest…
The Doomsday arch now has simulated flames at either end. Doctor Doom must be on the way!
But can he cope with Sauron?
Hot Wheels will be here…
Nickelodeon…
Splatoon…
The Gaslamp has been invaded by people and products seeking attention!
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Took a leisurely walk through the Gaslamp and around the San Diego Convention Center this morning. It’s Wednesday. This evening Comic-Con 2026 will kick off with Preview Night.
The main thing I noticed is that many of the offsites are being completed. Workers are scrambling to get everything done!
Here are my photos…
UPDATE!
I was wondering about that huge steel structure being built in the Petco Interactive Zone. When I returned later this morning, I learned it’s miniature golf promoting Magic: The Gathering!
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